CHINESE, INDUS VALLEY, GANDHARAN AND EARLY INDIAN ART
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| 8774. A BETTER CHINESE NEOLITHIC VESSEL, Gansu Yangshao, ca. 2500 BC. The pot with cross within circle designs on the upper half. Paint generally better quality than usual and a nice large example. 13 x 15 inches. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 8775. A CHINESE NEOLITHIC VESSEL, Gansu Yangshao, ca. 2500 BC. The large pot with rectangular designs on the upper half. Paint fading. 15 x 16 inches. $650 estimate. |  |
| 8776. A CHINESE NEOLITHIC VESSEL, Gansu Yangshao, ca. 2500 BC. The pot with red and black rhomboid designs on the upper half. Paint faded on reverse. 10.5 x 12 inches. $650 estimate. |  |
| 8777. A CHINESE NEOLITHIC VESSEL, Gansu Yangshao, ca. 2500 BC. The pot with zig zag and cross within circle designs on the upper half. Repaired. 12 x 13 inches. $350 estimate. |  |
| 8778. A GRACEFUL HAN DYNASTY COURT LADY, 207 BC - 220 AD. The lady wearing long robes standing in a graceful pose with hair drawn up into a knot on the left side of the head, her hands clasped over her upper abdomen. 17". The head reattached. Remains of paint. $4500 estimate. |  |
| 8779. A LARGE HAN DYNASTY COURT FIGURE, 207 BC - 220 AD. The male attendant standing respectfully with arms crossed and wearing long robes and a peaked hat, remains of polychrome. 24.5 inches. Crack at neck in need of stabilization but a fine large example of noble bearing. $3750 estimate. |  |
| 8780. A LARGE HAN DYNASTY DANCER, 207 BC - 220 AD. The female dancer wearing a long sleeved robe and high hat with one hand raised. 10 x 17.5 inches. Some wear but a nice large example. $2750 estimate. |  |
| 8781. A LARGE HAN DYNASTY MUSICIAN, 207 BC - 220 AD. The male figure wearing a long sleeved robe and high hat with one hands on his thighs, head tilted back in song. 14.5 inches. Some wear and age cracks to base but a nice large example. $1950 estimate. |  |
| 8782. A HAN DYNASTY MUSICIAN, 207 BC - 220 AD. The figure kneeling and playing a long upturned pipe. 7.5 inches. $1850 estimate. |  |
| 8783. A HAN DYNASTY WARRIOR, 207 BC - 220 AD. The warrior standing erect with peaked hat and armor. Remains of polychrome. 13.5 inches. Back and front reattached along molding seam. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 8784. A HAN DYNASTY BARBARIAN GROOM, 207 BC - 220 AD. The bearded male attendant, probably a foreigner judging by his large nose and tunic, standing with right hand against his chest, the left along his side. 6.2 inches. Considerable detail and white slip under ancient soil. A rare type. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 8785. A HAN DYNASTY TOMB FIGURE, 207 BC - 220 AD. The male attendant standing with his hands at his waist. 7 inches. Intact. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 8786. A HAN DYNASTY TOMB FIGURE, 207 BC - 220 AD. The female attendant standing with her hands together at her waist. 6 inches. Remains of polychrome. Intact. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 8787. A HAN DYNASTY TOMB FIGURE, 207 BC - 220 AD. The male attendant standing with his hands at his waist where there is a hole for insertion of an offering, now lost. 8.5 inches. Repaired from several large pieces. $750 estimate. |  |
| 8788. A HAN DYNASTY TOMB FIGURE, 207 BC - 220 AD. The redware figure wearing a long hooded cape over the usual robes. 8.5 inches. Remains of red, white and pink slip. Intact. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 8789. A HAN DYNASTY TOMB FIGURE, 207 BC - 220 AD. The redware figure standing with hands clasped over the abdomen. 10.25 inches. $950 estimate. |  |
| 8790. A HAN DYNASTY TOMB FIGURE, 207 BC - 220 AD. The male attendant figure standing with right hand to his chest, the other at his side. 8 inches. Chip to hand. $650 estimate. |  |
| 8791. A HAN DYNASTY TOMB FIGURE, 207 BC - 220 AD. The male attendant figure standing with hands clasped at his waist. 8.5 inches. Head reattached. $650 estimate. |  |
| 8792. A HAN DYNASTY MYTHICAL BEAST. Late Eastern Han, ca. 100-220AD. Gray earthenware traces of slip. These are in the form of bronze weights used to hold down the edges of seating mats. The function of the hole is uncertain. Lau.42. 8". $2250 estimate. |  |
| 8793. A HAN DYNASTY BOAR, 207 BC - 220 AD. The boar lying with legs folded beneath him. 3.5 inches. Intact with nice detail. $500 estimate. |  |
| 8794. A LARGE HAN DYNASTY BRONZE HU, 207 BC - 220 AD. The heavy gracefully formed ritual vessel with molded reinforcing bands and Tao Tieh masks above the twin ring handles. 11.5" x 14". Very rare. Intact and in excellent condition. $9500 estimate. |  |
| 8795. A LARGE TANG DYNASTY MIRROR, 618-970. The heavy bronze mirror ornamented with four felines against a finely detailed wave pattern background, double tassel loop at the center. 10.5". Excellent condition. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 8796. A CHING DYNASTY BLUE AND WHITE GINGER JAR. Ca. 18th century. Large blue and white jar with lucky characters with original lid. 8 x 9.1 inches. $1000 estimate. |  |
| 8797. A CHING DYNASTY BLUE AND WHITE GINGER JAR. Ca. 18th century. Large blue and white jar with lucky characters. 8.3". $650 estimate. |  |
| 8798. A CHING DYNASTY BLUE AND WHITE GINGER JAR. Ca. 18th century. Large blue and white jar with lucky characters. 8.25". $650 estimate. |  |
| 8799. A CHING LIDDED BLUE AND WHITE GINGER JAR, ca. 17th-19th century. Decorated with floral pattern, a small molded foo lion serving as the knob of the lid. 4 small handles. 6.5 x 7.5". $650 estimate. |  |
| 8800. A RED CORAL EROTIC SNUFF BOTTLE. China, mid 20th century. Fine red coral eroticon carved in the form of a small male holding his huge member which forms the body of the snuff bottle. With coral cap with bronze applicator. 3.8". $850 estimate. |  |
| 8801. A RED CORAL HEAD OF BUDDHA. China, mid 20th century. The fine red coral carved head on silken cord with coral beads. 1.5". $350 estimate. |  |
| 8802. A RED CORAL HEAD OF BUDDHA. China, mid 20th century. The fine red coral carved head on silken cord with coral beads. 1.5". $350 estimate. |  |
| 8803. A VERY FINE SIGNED EROTIC NETSUKE. Japan, 20th century. A woman bent over bathing in a wooden tub, an entranced frog looking on from below. Of highly polished dark brown hardwood. 1.5 x 1.5 inches. Beautifully done and far superior to the ordinary example. Channel for suspension cord in base. Signature carved in small ivory insert on base. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 8804. A VERY FINE SIGNED EROTIC NETSUKE. Japan, 20th century. A bare-chested woman embracing a huge phallus with an expression of bliss on her face. Of highly polished dark brown hardwood. 3 inches. Beautifully done and far superior to the ordinary example. Channel for suspension cord in base. Signature carved in small ivory insert on base. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 8805. A VERY FINE SIGNED EROTIC NETSUKE. Japan, 20th century. A couple locked in sexual embrace, the man entering the woman from the rear, both with very finely carved features. Of highly polished ebony. 2.6 inches. Beautifully done and far superior to the ordinary example. Channel for suspension cord in man's thigh. Signature carved in small ivory insert on base. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 8806. A GANDHARAN STUCCO HEAD, ca. 2nd-3rd century AD. The head of a young prince or Buddhist saint with curly hair. Finely done with a serene yet very human expression. Chip to top. 4" x 4.5" x 5.3". On custom stand. $2000 estimate. |  |
| 8807. A PORTION OF A PINK SANDSTONE FRIEZE. Central India, ca. 10th-11th century. The central figure, Vishnu with the head of a boar (snout missing). 9" x 15". $1950 estimate. |  |
| 8808. A PORTION OF A PINK SANDSTONE FRIEZE. Central India, ca. 10th-11th century. Left and top portion. One of Vishnu's two right arms holding a large mace and a large lotus blossom at top which opens over Vishnu's head, to the left a four-armed god seated in meditation above a female devotee, both on lotus blossoms. 12" x 18". $1900 estimate. |  |
| 8809. A PORTION OF A PINK SANDSTONE FRIEZE. Central India, ca. 10th-11th century. Right top portion. A four-armed god seated above a female devotee, both on lotus blossoms. 6" x 15". $1750 estimate. |  |
| 8810. A PORTION OF A PINK SANDSTONE FRIEZE. Central India, ca. 10th-11th century. Right bottom portion. A standing god, a nice free standing intact portion. 5" x 12". $1750 estimate. |  |
| 8811. A PORTION OF A PINK SANDSTONE FRIEZE. Central India, ca. 10th-11th century. Center bottom portion. A male and a female minor god seated facing each other with cobras twined around their legs hoods opening over their heads, the left foot of the central figure of Vishnu visible above. 7" x 7.8". An intact free-standing section. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 8812. A PORTION OF A PINK SANDSTONE FRIEZE. Central India, ca. 10th-11th century. Left bottom portion. The right foot and leg (actually two pieces) of the large Vishnu figure as well as the feet of a smaller (missing) God. 6" x 6.5". $750 estimate. |  |
| 8813. THE PRECEDING 6 LOTS ALL TOGETHER. $4500 estimate. |  |
| 8814. AN INDUS VALLEY TORSO OF A FERTILITY GODDESS, ca. 3rd–2nd millennium BC. With applied eyes. 2.25 x 2.25 inches. Clear details. Scarce. $250 estimate. |  |
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