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SALE FROM 5800 TO 3000 Sculpture of General Yang Ye, 17th Century WOOD DATING

US$3,686.32 SALE FOR GOING OUT OF BUSINESS from 5800 to 3000Ancient polychrome sculpture depicting the general Yang Ye. A work rich of details. The expression is strong, the eyes and mouth show the harshness of general's life, whose daily identified him self with hard battles. The strength and simplicity of the face opposed to the rich robes carved with the image of dragon with five claws, usually associated only to the emperor. Exceptions were made for great fighters, like in this case.PERIOD: QING, Mid-17th Century.DIMENSIONS:27.56 in.Hx11.81 in.Wx9.06 in.D//70 cmHx30 cmWx23 cmD

Rare Monastic Tibetan Door SOLD

Price On Request This beautiful door depicts a Tibetan anthropomorphic deity. This powerful iconography is connected to the new beginning, the rebirth and the creative power that gives birth to new life from nothing. The painting on canvas fixed on wood has all natural colors made from semi-precious and precious stones according to old artistic Tibetan tradition. Originally used as...

Pair of Quing Dynasty Chairs, camphor Wood

US$5,300.00 Pair of antique chairs made of camphor wood, a rare and precious material. At the center of the back there is an elaborate frieze full of meaning: a bat holds an amulet, symbol of good luck. Is finely carved also the endless knot which symbolized the eternal continuum of mind. Originally designed to accommodate prestigious guests, were usually used...

Bronze Gutama Buddha, Thailand

US$3,500.00 This beautiful sculpture representing a Thai Buddha in position Bhumisparsamudra. In this position the right hand resting on the knee with the palm down and the fingers that touch the ground. The Buddha takes this position when it reaches the lighting to symbolize contact with the ground. This mudra symbolize the experience of Gutama Buddha's enlightenment.PERIOD: Early 20th Century.DIMENSIONS:25.59...

Guan-di, Chinese deity, 17th Century

Price On Request Wood sculpture depicting the god of war Guan-di. This is the general Guan You, a historical character really existed between 1st 2nd centuries AD. He defended with great fidelity and courage the emperor Liu Bei. At his death became part of the great Taoist pantheon as a war lord, not as a symbol of violence but for...

Rare Couple of Chinese Chairs, Qing Dynasty

US$3,300.00 Pair of Chinese chairs made of precious elm wood. The perfect balance between minimal deign and the sinuous lines of the round carved friezes, creating a couple of chairs with an aesthetic impact like no other. The seatback is finely carved and depicting a dragon, symbol of imperial authority and strength. Frieze is also presents in the lower part...

Toyohara Chikanobu (豊原周延), Bijins

Price On Request Beautiful wood block print by Toyohara Chikanobu, also named Yōshū Chikanobu. This is a special type of Ukiyo-e called Bijinga, depicts four Bijin that means "beautiful woman," characterized by their round face, clear skin and high-pitched voice. A real piece of Japanese tradition.PERIOD: Meiji, Late 19th Century.DIMENSIONS: 18.9 in.Hx14.57 in.Wx1.18 in.D//48 cmHx37 cmWx3 cmD

Ancient Painted Chinese Screen Qing Dynasty

US$8,500.00 Ancient Chinese screen, hand-painted and lacquered on both sides. This screen has a great aesthetic impact, is finely decorated and has eight panels showing Buddha's life story.PERIOD: Mid-19th Century, Qing DynastyDIMENSIONS:79.53 in.Hx173.23 in.Wx1.97 in.D///202 cmHx440 cmWx5 cmD

Set of Chinese Chairs, Qing Dynasty

US$6,600.00 Beautiful set of six Chinese chairs. The minimal design, clean lines bring immediately at ancient imperial courts. At the center of the backrest vertical lines are interrupted by a flowery frieze which represents a man or a woman in a scene of rural life, every chair has a different frieze. Although the stately size of these antique chairs, their...

Shiva, Cosmic Dance, India, 11th Century

US$27,000.00 The lord of the dance, Shiva Nataraja is depicted with eight arms, and each hand holds an object that leads back to the very meaning of the gestures. The right foot rests on the ground, symbolizing his grace, which limits consciousness and allows souls to grow by experiencing the world. The left foot is supported by a devotee. Alternatively,...

Rare Eight Indian Chairs Set

US$13,000.00 Eight indian teak chairs set. It's very rare find eight identical chairs so well preserved. The back is finely decorated with floral motifs carved and inlaid. Same work for decorations under the seat. Not only beautiful but also comfortable thanks to filling made of pure cotton. Perfect to decorate a space furnished in retro style, these chairs can give...

SALE (FROM 25000 -8000) Chinese Canopy Bed, Qing Dynasty

US$9,830.18 SALE FOR GOING OUT OF BUSINESS from 250000 to 80000Rare canopy bed from Fujian, China. Totally lacquered with rhus verniciflua, friezes and paintings run through the piece, creating an unique bed. The legs are finely carved with flowers, music instruments and books. The black and gold painting represents scene of court life.Bed has been valued and examinated by italian...

Imperial Dignitary, Early 19th Century, Qing dynasty

US$40,000.00 Imperial dignitary's portrait with his consorts. A large painting full of traditional Chinese symbols Qiuialong's ages as the beautiful dragon that wraps around dignitary's robe, a symbol used only by emperor and important dignitary, or even the four Buddha of meditation in the cardinal points. The painting dates back to the early 1800s, in in memory of this family,...

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