A Beautiful Sandstone Head of a Lohan – 18th/19th Cty.

Chinese: Sculpture: Stone Pre 1900: item #1115471
ICHI 2206

This handsome stone carving of the head of a lohan dates from the middle of the 18th to the early 18th century. It is mounted on a custom wooden stand - probably rosewood. We believe the stone to be sandstone. The head is in excellent condition – a tiny frit on the bottom lobe of the right ear is the only thing we could find. The carving is beautiful with the face of the lohan showing great wisdom and serenity. The head measures 2 ¼” high by 1 ½” deep by 1 ¼” wide. As mounted on its stand, it is... Click for details

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

Burmese Jadeite Slab with a Finely Carved Buddha

Chinese: Sculpture: Stone Pre 1950: item #1099242
SIV-SK

A finely hand carved Buddha Image in deep meditation pose of solid Burmese Jadeite. Condition: very good, size: H. 9 cm. x W. 6.5 cm x D. 2.5 cm.

A Large, Finely Sculpted Stone Buddha Head

Chinese: Sculpture: Stone Pre 1910: item #1089300
FIG59

DESCRIPTION: A large and finely sculpted head of the Buddha, the round face finely formed with serene downcast eyes, conveying a feeling of great gentleness and devotion. The crisp rounded brows meet at the narrow straight nose, ending in bud-like pursed lips which curl in an enigmatic smile. The head is covered in tightly curled knots over pendulous ears. Like the best of Chinese sculpture, this regal yet accessible representation of the Buddha successfully transforms Buddhist doctrine into i... Click for details

19C Carved Chinese Soapstone Sculpture, circa 1850-1900

Chinese: Sculpture: Stone Pre 1900: item #1084573
623

A carved soapstone sculpture on soapstone stand depicting a deer and a bat in flight. This item was made either for export or for the scholar's table,circa 1850-1900, during the second half of the 19th Century. Condition - very good - no damages or repairs. 19.5cm (7.7inches) high. Weight 1kg (2.2lb)

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Antique Chinese carved green jade seal Qing

Chinese: Sculpture: Stone Pre 1900: item #1083931
8703

Qing Dynasty, Antique Chinese carved green jade seal, the base cut with two characters (either mu song or mu gao - both unknown names)

Stock Number:8703

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Tang Dynasty Marble Buddha Torso

Chinese: Sculpture: Stone Pre AD 1000: item #1066665

Very rare marble torso of a Buddha or Bodhisatva, finely carved with lots of detail. China, Tang Dynasty (618-906). Excavated in the southeast of the Shanxi Province. H. 17 cm, W. 15 cm.

Tang Dynasty Marble Bodhisatva

Chinese: Sculpture: Stone Pre AD 1000: item #1066634

A wonderful marble sculpture of a Bodhisatva. Excavated in the southeast of the Shanxi Province, China. Comes with a custom made stand. Tang Dynasty (618-906). H. 20 cm (22 cm incl. stand).

Marvellous Tang Dynasty Marble Torso

Chinese: Sculpture: Stone Pre AD 1000: item #1066633

A very rare and good size marble torso of a bodhisatva, finely carved with lots of detail. China, Tang Dynasty (618-906). This piece was excavated in the southeast of the Shanxi province. Comes with a custom made metal stand. H. 28 cm (33 cm including stand)