Jaganath shrine painting on cloth. Early-mid 20th c. 380 x 460 mm. Framed

In earlier centuries, large numbers of "holy men" wandered throughout India's cities and countrysides. The Sadhus were respected as Hindu ascetics who had given up family attachments and material possessions often including clothing. Without shoes and wearing only hand hewn sandals they would wander about some silent and some preaching. Miss matched, this is a typical pair of Sadhu's sandals, hand carved and well worn and polished through years of foot contact.

Virabhadra, incarnation of Shiva, is often depicted in solid bronze plaques. This one however is remarkably fine, with its delicate openwork. It dates from the 16th century, possibly earlier and was made in West India. It has a warm brown patina and appropriate age wear. There is a very old repair just above the small figure on the left. Height 26 cm (the sculpture), 32 cm including the stand.

Made from palm fronds, this male seminole indian doll is from the late 1940's. He is wearing the traditional costume and excellant condition except that he is missing his traditional hat. He is 7.5 inches tall with an adorable face and black short hair.

An Antique Pre Columbian Mayan sub culture pottery bowl c. A.D. 800-1000 Macaracas style central America. A round shaped bowl with lobed rim painted with images of birds on a museum stand. Measuring approx. 6 inches in diameter.

Turquoise glaze, with hieroglyphes saying: ' Ipethemhes, son of Hathor em Akhet.' H. 16,5 cm. Good condition. From a Dutch private collection. Late Period (ca. 712-332BC).

A carved wooden figure, coloured with red ochre, of a long-nosed male mythological spirit figure. This item was made circa 1940-1970 and originates from the Lower Sepik River area in Papua New Guinea. Condition - very good - there is a split at the back along the line of the spine 9see enlargement no. 8) but no damages or losses. 20cm (8inches) high.

A beautiful African carved ivory figure of a nursing mother west Africa with beautiful patina measuring approx. 13 inches in length. A fine investment quality antique.

A decorative Sub-Saharan African knife - possibly from the Sudan - with crocodile styled red leather sheath incorporating real crocodile head. This item was made during the early to mid 20th Century circa 1920-1950. Condition - very good - no damages. 85cm (33.5cm)in length; blade 43cm (16.8 inches) long

A woven African basket - completely covered with cowrie shells - probably made in Ethiopia circa, 1900 - 1940. Condition - the finial and three of the shells on the cover have been re-fixed using an old filler - otherwise excellent. 15cm (6 inches) high; 23cm (9 inches) across

A rare celadon pear shape bottle vase, decorated with inlaid Butterfly and Chrysanthemum design. Please see for similar items at the book "GEMS OF KORYO CERAMIC WARE" published by Museum of Oriental Ceramics, OSAKA 1996. Koryo dynasty 13th century. Condition is perfect except one old chip to foot rim and one small area in the neck with slightly discoloured, no crack, no other chips and free from restoration. High: 14.3 cm.

Korean Joseon dynasty (1392-1910) painted portrait of a seated scholar official executed in ink and color on paper. At the center of the robe is a rank badge holding a crane, indicating the gentleman is a civil official. The calligraphy states the bearded official is 41 years old. The painting is bordered with white silk and framed (no glass). 19th century or possibly earlier. Framed size: 41 1/2"V x 25 3/4"H (painting size: 20 3/4"V x 19 7/8"H)...

Antique Korean chest with a burgundy colored lacquer and bound with pierced brass decorative fittings. The color is a bit darker and with a more caramel tone than our studio lighting permitted - the underlying wood grain pleasantly texturing the lacquer surface in places. Of similar size, proportion and configuration to Korean cosmetic chests, there are some distinguishing differences...

A rare celadon saucer dish, with foliated rim, decorated in the center with inlaid Twin Fish and covered overall to all over the body with olive green glaze, three spurs mark on base. Please see to similar form at the book "Gems of Koryo Ceramics Ware" published by Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka 1996, page 16, item 46 with 10.7 cm and with inlaid flower design. Koryo dynasty the second half of 12th century. Perfect condition, no chips, no crack and no restoration. Diameter: 10.2 cm.

An extremely fine and rare Korean celadon cup & stand. The cup in flower shaped form with a thinly potted and divided into eight lobed each decorated with a single inlaid black and white chrysanthemum blossom, three spurs mark appear to the base. The top of the stand decorated with four blossoms inlaid of chrysanthemum spray as well, the foot area with carved style border, five spurs mark to the base. Covered overall with a bluish green glaze...

A large Korean Buncheong (Pun-Chong) pottery bottle from the Joseon period (16th-17th century) covered in a creamy white glaze decorated on the flat sides with exaggerated floral scrolls on a dark ground; carved ringlets filled with dark slip on the sides. Color built up over the centuries fills the crackled glaze. The foot ring is rough with sand and excess glaze, and occasional windows in the glaze about the foot reveal the dark clay beneath...

A rare Koryo Celadon, decorated with incised Peony scroll, covered overall with olive green glaze. It might be like Roof Tile?, any advise or comments would be appreciated. Korea 12th century, Koryo dynasty period. Condition: split in to two pieces.Long 25.5 cm x Wide 9 cm.

A celadon bowl with finely potted rounded form, decorated incised to interior with waves and center cloud, chrysanthemum blossoms to the exterior. Koryo dynasty 12th-13th century. Condition damaged like indicated on the pictures. Diameter: 11.5cm and High: 6cm.