Fine & Rare 16th/17th Century Ming Dynasty Bronze Crane

Chinese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1700: item #1112097
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A rare and finely cast bronze Crane, "He", made in 16th/17th Century Ming dynasty China probably during the reign of either the Jiajing (1522-1566) or Wanli emperor (1573-1619). There are traces of red and black lacquer and it carries what is probably a makers mark which reads "Ri Xin" (please view enlargement 8). Condition - excellent - there are the usual minor losses (to the tail) sustained at the time of casting but no damages, repairs or restoration. 35.5 cm(14 inches)high. Weight 2.2kg (... Click for details

Xichuan Chinese Red Sandstone Figure of Musician

Chinese: Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #1111701
D211N93

Xichuan Chinese red sandstone figure of musician, with trace of original remains in good condition.

Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Measurement: Height 62.5 C.M. / Width 30.5 C.M. / Thinckness 27.3 C.M. (size excluding stand)
Condition: Nice con... Click for details

Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze statue of a bearded lama

Chinese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1900: item #1111244

This statue of a Buddhist lama or teacher is in good condition. The lama is sitting (in abhaya mudra) on a throne with a carving of a horse and a human figure. Qing dynasty

Chinese Liao Dynasty Buddha

Chinese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1492: item #1110860
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Small rare finely cast Buddha dating to the Liao Dynasty (907 - 1125). The Buddha is of typical Liao form and measures just over 10cm in height (about 4 inches), there are remnants of gilding throughout.

An Important Pair of Buddhist Figures – 4th-5th Century

Chinese: Sculpture: Stone Pre AD 1000: item #1108666
COLL 1164

This is a superb marble carving of two Buddhist figures standing side by side – probably two acolytes. The carving measures 6” high by 6 5/8” wide and is 2 ¼” deep. The carving is loosely mounted on a custom made acrylic stand with padding that follows the contours of the base of the carving. The figures are in very good condition with no chips, cracks or restorations to the faces. The faces are the main feature of the figures as the bodies are simple outlined relief forms. There is an old colle... Click for details

A Pair of Chinese Sandstone Lions

Chinese: Sculpture: Stone Pre 1700: item #1106180
D211N91

A pair of Chinese sandstone lions, a male and a female. The male lion is on the left with his left paw resting on a ball, and the female on the right with her right paw fondling a cub. Lion is a special animal to Chinese people. The lion is regarded as the king in the animal world, so it is represented power and prestige. The ball played by the male lion symbolized the unity of the empire, and the cub with the female thriving offspring. It is believed that lion can protect human from evil sp... Click for details

Zun-Shaped Bronze Vase, Chinese Ming or Japanese Edo

Chinese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1700: item #1104172

An elegant and highly stylized zun-shaped lacquered bronze vase, either Chinese Late Ming Period (1600's) or Japanese Early Edo Period (1600's). This very interesting and attractive piece with its splayed footed base, angular shoulder, and trumpet-shaped mouth that resembles opened floral petals when viewed from the interior, was most likely intended as a flower vase itself, but its intended purpose is no more certain than its actual country of origin. Indeed, despite its presentation of a figur... Click for details

Chinese Antique Wood Carving of Arhat and Frog

Chinese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1900: item #1104119

Antique Chinese hardwood carving of an arhat in discussion with a frog over the secret of immortality, exquisitely carved with wonderful expression and detail, the man (possibly Hanshan) sits with the frog on his knee, circa 1900. Size: 9" long x 3 3/4" deep x 6 1/2" high.

16/17thC Late Ming Bronze Buddha

Chinese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1700: item #1103004
Ch1402

A Late Ming bronze Buddha seated in meditation, eyes downcast, his robe open, chest engraved with a swastika. Height 20cm. 16/17th cent.

Traces of original lacquer. White metal repair to the reverse edge of base. No other damages.

Qing Dynasty Gilded Bronze Buddha

Chinese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1900: item #1102273
0832

Qing Dynasty Gilded Bronze Buddha. A sublime sculpture in a serene state. Height: 9.25 inches (23.5cm), Width: 6 inches (15cm).