Pottery figure of an Earth Spirit Shaman, holding a mace and a snake. Han Dynasty 206 bc - 220 ad Szechuan China This rare piece was used in the tomb of the emperor to protect the body from evil spirits Our earth spirit is in un restored condition and is stable with only one loss and thats to the head of the snake in his hand , his other hand he holds a mace. Acquired from a well respected Beverly hills auction house. size H 25 " w 8 " d 8"

Han Dynasty Grey Terracotta Hill Censor tomb offering with Animals, slightly different color from top to base. The top having molded zodiac animals in the Hills , no damage other than slight rim flakes . Size 9", known as a boshanlu

Fire lighting implement consisting of a piece of iron, pieces of fabric and a fragment of flint stone, the whole set being contained in a rattan box. This implement belonged formerly to a member of a tribe located in Palawan Island, South West of the Philipino Archipelago. Such tribe, like a few others in this island, has in some aspects remained in the Stone Age. It was put under the protection of the Philipino Government some 40 years ago. The closed box length is 7 5/8" (19,2 cm)...

Antique Orissa village lost wax cast ball shaped oil lamp, mid 19th c , good condition Size H 4" by 4"

Chinese Han Dynasty seated terracotta figure of a male musician or game player, you can see traces of red and white colored paint. Both hands now missing and and a firing crack in the lower back but stable . Size H 7 1/4" w 4 1/4" d 3"

Zitan plaque from the Republican xx

A Qingbai Glazed Covered Jar with Chi-Dragon Handles. The jar is Song Dynasty styled and shaped like an ancient drum. Height: 5½” (13.3 cm). Highly collectible and in a very good condition.

Eastern Han dynasty (25 CE-220 CE) bronze mirror with four birds design, for a matching piece see Honolulu Museum of art. Size almost 4" diameter.

Sung- Ming Dynasty Lokapala temple guardian head in yellow, this rare and fantastic piece comes from the Pingyao area of China and once protected the front of a temple from evil. The piece is made of earthen stucco with poly chrome colors ,as well as glass eyes.The statue would be well over life size. Dimensions H 13" W 9" and very heavy and delicate ...

A lovely powder flask out of an old collection, made in wood in the shape of a Pilgrim flask with a chiselled star in the front, reverse with a faint leaf pattern. North Africa, 19th. century.

Size: 20,5 cm. tall.

Ex. Old Danish Private Collection and this flask comes with an identity card from the collection, added in 1991 (see photo).

Large standing gilded wooden Buddha. Dressed in full robes and with his down turned hands at this sides demonstrating the Calling in the Rain mudra, a gesture to bring the rain to nourish the rice fields. Tall pointed ushnisha and extended earlobes frame a face with down cast inlaid eyes and compassionate expression. From Luang Prabang, Laos. On custom metal stand.

early 18th century

81" high (93" high with stand)

Lifesize Ayutthaya Stucco and Gold Leaf Buddha Temple head, beautiful piece early period. Layers of gold from years of regilding , these are some areas with wasp nest between some of the hair points. Museum mounted . Size H 14" H on stand 20" depth 9"

Antique Thailand Gilt Ornate Bronze Temple Statue, 1800s,Sitting Buddha Rattanakosin Kingdom - Bangkok In good condition, with light wear due to age,some gilt loss and scuffing loss to tip of headress , the front depicts a rooster from the Asian zodiac. Size H 7" W 5"

Khmer Baphuon 11th-12th c bronze figure of the God Vishnu originally with 4 arms now 2 arms this well detailed figure with his ornate sampot and finely crafted jewelry. This piece has a beautiful emerald green patina that took over 1000 years to develop. Size over all H 6 1/4" figure alone H 4.5 "

Diameter: 11¼ inches (28.6 cm)Height: 3 inches (7.6 cm). Super-sized, this elegantly shaped bowl is glazed in shinny ivory-white. It bears on its inner wall raised floral patterns. Its inner bottom is decorated with a chrysanthemum-medallion. The bowl is characteristic of the superb ceramic-making workmanship of Song Dynasty Dingyao ware. Highly collectible and in an excellent vintage condition.

2nd-3rd C Gandharan Schist Buddhist Temple panel carving. The panel depicts the Buddha sitting on a platform with attendants bringing offerings , behind the Buddha are a pair of tree branches with wide foliage . The Buddha and platform is almost 8" alone. The piece has been repaired as seen from the back but the damage runs under the necks of the attendants and does not affect the faces . The face of Buddha has some damage ...

A Rare Yuan Dynasty Junchi Wine Pot with Underglazed Red Floral Motifs. It is well made with its bottom unglazed. Condition Report: Good Condition Provenance: Property of a LA Collection Dimensions: Height: 4 3/4 inches (12.1 cm) Medium: Porcelainware

A Chinese Yixing Teapot, Qing Dynasty. Length approximately 19.4 cm (the tipspout to the handle) and height 15 cm. Few tiny chips at the rim of the teapot and oval-shaped grip on the cover is glued. Good condition.