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5634. A CHINESE NEOLITHIC VESSEL, Gansu Yangshao, ca. 2500 BC. The two handled pot with black cross within circle designs on red background, small loop handles low on the sides. 12 x 12 inches.
5635. A FINELY CARVED JADE FU LION, ca. 18th-19th century. In the round carving in pale green
mutton-fat nephrite of a fu lion carrying a string of lucky coins in his mouth. Believed to bring wealth to the owner.
1.2 x 1.6 x 2.4 inches. Choice condition. Much better than image.
5636. AN INDUS VALLEY OIL LAMP, ca. 1200 BC. Flat basin style. 2.6 inches. Rare.
5637. AN INDUS VALLEY OIL LAMP, ca. 1000 BC. Pinched rim style. 2.5 inches. Rare.
5638. AN INDUS VALLEY OIL LAMP, ca. 1000 BC. Pinched rim style. 2.5 inches. Rare.
5639. AN INDUS VALLEY ANIMAL, ca. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. 4 inches. Rare complete figure.
5640. AN INDUS VALLEY ANIMAL TORSO, ca. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. 3 inches. Better than photo.
5641. AN INDUS VALLEY ANIMAL HEAD, ca. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. 1.1 inches.
5642. AN INDUS VALLEY ANIMAL HEAD, ca. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. 1.5 inches.
5643. AN INDUS VALLEY BULL HEAD, ca. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. 1.25 inches.
5644. AN INDUS VALLEY COSMETIC VESSEL WITH LID, ca. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. 1.6 x 2.1 inches. Intact.
5645. AN INDUS VALLEY HUMAN HEAD, ca. 1st millennium BC. 1.9 inches.
5646. AN INDUS VALLEY ANIMAL HEAD, ca. 1st millennium BC. 2 inches.
5647. AN INDUS VALLEY ANIMAL HEAD, ca. 1st millennium BC. 2.5 inches.
5648. AN INDUS VALLEY ANIMAL HEAD, ca. 1st millennium BC. 2 inches.
5649. AN INDUS VALLEY LION HEAD, ca. 1st millennium BC. 1.5 inches.
5650. AN INDUS VALLEY SHEEP, ca. 1st millennium BC. Terracotta figure depicting a heavily wooled sheep. 3.5 inches.
5651. AN INDUS VALLEY SHEEP, ca. 1st millennium BC. Terracotta figure depicting a heavily wooled sheep. 2.75 inches.
5652. A GANDHARAN SHIST RING, ca. 2nd-4th century AD. The ring with the carved head of a saint sideways on the bezel wrapping around the edge. 28 mm. Repaired. Rare type.
5653. A FINE EARLY INDIAN MARBLE FRAGMENT, ca. 1st millennium AD. The fragment a finely carved braceleted hand holding a shell from a larger statue. 1.5 x 1.5 inches.
5654. A LARGE INDIAN STONE HEAD OF A PRINCE, ca. 10th-12th century AD. The lifesized head with finely carved features, mustache and hair in top knot, a Buddhist symbol on the forehead. 8.5 x 10 x 16 inches.
5655. A LARGE INDIAN STONE CORNER SECTION OF A FRIEZE, ca. 10th-12th century. The section with large standing male dieties on both corners, the back somewhat hollowed out. 13 x 13 x 25 inches.
5656. A LARGE INDIAN STONE GODDESS, ca. 10th-12th century. The standing goddess standing with one leg crossed over the other, largely nude with voluptuous breasts and adorned with body jewelry, she holds a large whisk in her right hand. 7 x 9 x 20 inches. Nice complete figure on integral base.
5657. AN INDIAN STONE FRIEZE, ca. 10th-12th century. The frieze with three squatting Buddhist figures flanked by an elephant and a horse. 3 x 6.5 x 17 inches. On custom walnut? base.
5658. AN INDIAN STONE FRIEZE, ca. 10th-12th century. The frieze with male god seated holding the breast of his consort who sits on his lap. Two Buddhist saints in meditation above and elephant, lion, bull and warrior on horseback below complete the scene. Considerable remains of reddish pigment. 3 x 9.5 x 17 inches. Nice complete scene on custom base.
5659. A LARGE INDIAN STONE FIGURE, ca. 16th-18th century. With a standing god (Vishnu?) flanked by two attendants. 7 x 11 x 18 inches. A nice complete figure with excellent detail on custom base.
5660. AN EARLY THAI GLAZED VESSEL, ca. 1st millennium AD. The wide vessel with rimmed opening &
brown glaze over the top half. 3.5" x 4".
5661. A PAIR OF PAKISTANI ANTIQUE IVORY OFFERING STANDS, ca. 18th-19th century. The tops carved in lotus blossoms. 4.5 inches.
5662. AN ANTIQUE SILVER COMB. Pakistan, ca. 19th century. The substantial comb handmade with loop and knob terminal on the handle. 7 inches.
5663. AN ANTIQUE SILVER BRACELET. Pakistan, ca. 19th century. The substantial handmade bracelet of complex construction with numerous bangles and slide hook. 4.5 inches diameter, 2.5 inches internal. Nicely made.
5664. A FINE PERSIAN MINIATURE, ca. 19th century. With prince offering a rose to a lady riding on an elephant, the elephant itself composed of numerous other animals and human figures. Fine calligraphy top, bottom and covering the reverse. 9 x 13 inches. Gold and gouache on paper. Choice example. Considerably better detail and workmanship than shows in the digital image.
5665. A FINE PERSIAN MINIATURE, ca. 19th century. With prince offering a rose to a lady riding o a camel, the camel itself composed of numerous other animals and human figures. Fine calligraphy top, bottom and covering the reverse. 9 x 13 inches. Gold and gouache on paper. Choice example. Considerably better detail and workmanship than shows in the digital image.
5666. AN EARLY ISLAMIC GLAZED INKWELL, ca. 10th-12th. Buff terracotta with
green glaze on hexagonal top. Ink deposits on bottom. 4 inches diameter. Very rare and desirable.
5667. A RARE VALDIVIA FIGURE, Equador, c. 3000 BC. The standing. female figure with prominent
breasts and incised hairdo. The body covered in red slip. 2.3". These rare artifacts are generally
considered to be among the first figural representations of the New World. A nice quality example. Very
rare.
5668. AN EXCEPTIONAL LA TOLITA JAGUAR SHAMAN HEAD, Equador, ca. 300 BC. The fanged jaguar shaman head wearing an ornate headdress. 5". Fine
quality. On custom stand.
5669. A FINE MAYAN POLYCHROME BOWL, ca. 6th-8th century AD. Everted rim with three finely painted
jaguars in red, orange & black. Row of glyphs on interior. 6.4 inches diameter. Intact and very appealing.
