CHINESE, INDUS VALLEY AND EARLY INDIAN ART
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| 7738. FINE EARLY STONE GANESH, Northern India, c. 10th-12th century AD. The elephant god depicted garlanded and crowned seated on his throne with attributes, his large male member hanging below, a flaming halo above. 12 x 25.5 x 5 inches. Expert repair in middle visible only from rear. Choice complete stele of this popular figure in excellent condition. Comes with custom stand. $8500 estimate. |  |
| 8170. EXCELLENT SANDSTONE VISHNU, INDIA, c. 10th-12th century AD. The god stg. with r. hand raised, wearing jeweled crown and loincloth, a large crescent moon behind his head. 7 x 13 inches. Excellent carving and quite impressive. On professional mount. 4000 estimate. |  |
| 7814. LARGE PERUVIAN CHANCAY BICHROME VASE. c. 800-1200 AD. The large two handled vessel adorned with geometric designs and six molded applicaes. 10 x 14 inches. Minor chips to be expected. $2000 estimate. |  |
| 7815. RARE MEHRGARH ANIMAL PAINTED POT, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The pot painted with two large bulls separated by vegetation. Some lime deposits attesting authenticity. 3.5 x 4.5 inches. $2750 estimate. |  |
| 7816. RARE MEHRGARH ANIMAL PAINTED GOBLET, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The vessel painted with register of ibex and geometric bands of dots and rings. Considerable lime deposits attesting authenticity. 3 x 4 inches. $2000 estimate. |  |
| 7817. RARE MEHRGARH ANIMAL PAINTED POT, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The pot painted with two large bulls separated by vegetation, four fowls above. Minor lime deposits attesting authenticity. 4 x 4 inches. $2800 estimate. |  |
| 7818. RARE LARGE MEHRGARH ANIMAL PAINTED POT, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The pot painted with a register of felines around the shoulder, two registers with many ibex, solar and rain? symbols, a wavy raised band between. Minor lime deposits attesting authenticity. 7 x 7 inches. $3000 estimate. |  |
| 7819 RARE MEHRGARH ANIMAL PAINTED PLATTER, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The platter painted with fowl between large trees, a band of many small ibex near the rim. Some lime deposits attesting authenticity. 2.5 x 10 inches. $3750 estimate. |  |
| 7820. RARE MEHRGARH ANIMAL PAINTED POT, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The pot painted with register of felines and trees between two bands of numerous small ibex, a raised wavy line below. Minor lime deposits attesting authenticity. 5.5 x 5.5 inches. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 7821. RARE MEHRGARH ANIMAL PAINTED BOWL, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The bowl painted with three felines separated by large trees. Some lime deposits attesting authenticity. 3 x 6 inches. $1800 estimate. |  |
| 7822. RARE MEHRGARH ANIMAL PAINTED CUP, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The cup painted with two large bulls separated by vegetation. Some lime deposits attesting authenticity. 3 x 4 inches. $2000 estimate. |  |
| 7823. RARE MEHRGARH LOTUS PAINTED DISH, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The dish tondo painted with a radiating lotus pattern within wavy bands, raised wavy and straight bands on the exterior. Some lime deposits attesting authenticity. 2.75 x 6.75 inches. $2750 estimate. |  |
| 7824. RARE MEHRGARH ANIMAL PAINTED POT, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The pot painted with a register of numerous small ibex within linear bands. Some lime deposits attesting authenticity. 4.5 x 4.5 inches. $2000 estimate. |  |
| 7825. RARE MEHRGARH ANIMAL PAINTED POT, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The pot painted with registers of felines and ibex separated by flowers. Some lime deposits attesting authenticity. 6 x 6.5 inches. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 7826. RARE MEHRGARH FISH PAINTED BOWL, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The bowl painted with two large fish with linear bands above and below. Some lime deposits attesting authenticity. 3 x 4.5 inches. $4000 estimate. |  |
| 7827. RARE MEHRGARH LARGE FISH PAINTED BOWL, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The bowl painted with three large fish with linear and arrow bands above and below. Some lime deposits attesting authenticity. 4.5 x 7 inches. $4000 estimate. |  |
| 7828. RARE MEHRGARH ANIMAL PAINTED POT, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The pot painted with a register of numerous small ibex within linear bands. Some lime deposits attesting authenticity. 2.5 x 2.5 inches. $400 estimate. |  |
| 7829. RARE MEHRGARH ANIMAL PAINTED POT, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The pot painted with a register of numerous small ibex within linear bands. Some lime deposits attesting authenticity. 2.25 x 2.5 inches. $1000 estimate. |  |
| 7830. RARE MEHRGARH ANIMAL PAINTED BOWL, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The bowl painted with a register of numerous small ibex within linear bands and indented ‘eye’ band. Some lime deposits attesting authenticity. 2.5 x 3 inches. $600 estimate. |  |
| 7831. RARE MEHRGARH ANIMAL PAINTED POT, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The pot painted with a register of numerous small ibex within linear bands. Some lime deposits attesting authenticity. 3 x 3 inches. $400 estimate. |  |
| 7832. RARE MEHRGARH ANIMAL PAINTED POT, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The pot painted with two bulls separated by trees within linear and wavy bands. Some lime deposits attesting authenticity. 3 x 3.25 inches. $500 estimate. |  |
| 7833. RARE MEHRGARH ANIMAL PAINTED POT, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The pot painted with a register of numerous small ibex within linear and cross hatch bands. Some lime deposits attesting authenticity. 2.5 x 2.75 inches. $400 estimate. |  |
| 7834. RARE MEHRGARH ANIMAL PAINTED POT, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The pot painted with a register of numerous small ibex within linear and ‘eye’ bands. Some lime deposits attesting authenticity. 2.75 x 3 inches. $1850 estimate. |  |
| 7835. RARE MEHRGARH ANIMAL PAINTED POT, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The pot painted with a register of numerous small ibex within linear bands. Some lime deposits attesting authenticity. 2.5 x 3 inches. $400 estimate. |  |
| 7836. RARE MEHRGARH ANIMAL PAINTED POT, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The pot painted with a register of numerous small ibex within linear bands. Some lime deposits attesting authenticity. 2.5 x 2.5 inches. $400 estimate. |  |
| 7837. RARE MEHRGARH PAINTED OIL LAMP, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. Of four pinch square form, the pot painted with geometric designs on the outer rim. Some lime deposits attesting authenticity. 2 x 4 inches. $500 estimate. |  |
| 7838. RARE MEHRGARH PAINTED OIL LAMP, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. Of four pinch square form, the pot painted with geometric designs on the outer rim. Some lime deposits attesting authenticity. 1.5 x 2.5 inches. $300 estimate. |  |
| 7839. RARE MEHRGARH PAINTED OIL LAMP, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. Of four pinch square form, the pot painted with geometric designs on the outer rim. Some lime and soot deposits attesting authenticity. 1 x 2 inches. $300 estimate. |  |
| 7840. RARE MEHRGARH LARGE ANIMAL PAINTED POT, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The pot painted with large bulls, fowls and trees a register of numerous small ibex above. Repaired from five large shards. Some lime deposits attesting authenticity. 6 x 7 inches. $5000 estimate. |  |
| 7841. RARE MEHRGARH PAINTED OFFERING STAND, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The stand painted with floral and wavy water designs. Heavy deposits on the base. 3.5 x 5 inches. $2750 estimate. |  |
| 7842. RARE MEHRGARH ANIMAL PAINTED POT, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The pot painted with a register of numerous small ibex above large bulls within vegetation and linear bands. Some lime deposits attesting authenticity. 4 x 4 inches. $2750 estimate. |  |
| 7843. EARLY INDIAN ORNATE BRONZE SEAL, c. 16th/17th century. 1.7 x 2 inches. Finely cast filligree openwork. Excellent condition and rare. $250 estimate. |  |
| 7844. EARLY INDIAN ORNATE BRONZE SEAL, c. 16th/17th century. 1.75 x 1.1 inches. Finely cast filligree openwork with 9 Indian characters. Excellent condition and rare. $250 estimate. |  |
| 7845. EARLY INDIAN ORNATE BRONZE SPOON WITH GANESH, c. 16th/17th century. 4.7 inches. Finely cast with figure of mouse on seated Ganesh elephant on handle terminal. Choice example, excellent condition and rare. $750 estimate. |  |
| 7846. EARLY INDIAN BRONZE PLAQUE, c. 16th/17th century. 3.5 x 2 inches. Nicely cast with figure of Siva standing on a lotus holding dorje and other attributes. PLAQUE IS RECTANGULAR, PHOTO SKEWED DUE TO BEING TAKEN AT AN ANGLE. $850 estimate. |  |
| 7847. SUPERB EARLY INDIAN WOOD BLOCK, c. 16th/17th century. 5 x 2 x 3.25 inches. Superbly carved with a multitude of minute characters within geometric design. Absolutely amazing precise detail for any carving in wood. Museum quality example. Excellent condition with a few minute flakes and very rare. $6000 estimate. |  |
| 7848. EARLY INDIAN BRONZE GANESH, c. 16th-18th century. The elephant god seated with attributes, small mouse at his feet. 1.25 x 1.5 inches. $350 estimate. |  |
| 7849. EARLY INDIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF BULL MAN, c. 16th-18th century. The figure finely modeled in an aggressive posture. 1.75 x 2.2 inches. Very nice and rare object. $2000 estimate. |  |
| 7850. EARLY INDIAN BRONZE BALAKRISHNA, c. 16th-17th century. The finely modeled child Krishna solid cast in heavy bronze depicted crawling on hands and knees. 2 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches. Very nice and in excellent condition with minor deposits attesting its age. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 7851. EARLY INDIAN BRONZE GANESH RIDING AN ELEPHANT, c. 17th-19th century. The elephant god himself mounted on an elephant. 2.25 x 4 x 5 inches. Scarce depiction. $500 estimate. |  |
| 7852. EARLY INDIAN BRONZE GOD ON WHEELED ELEPHANT, c. 16th-17th century. Uncertain depiction Indian or perhaps Bactrian. 4.5 x 3.5 x 4.5 inches. Remains of rusted iron pin in one axle, modern wood pins in the others. Scarce and nice. $950 estimate. |  |
| 7853. EARLY PERSIAN BRONZE CAMEL, c. 17th-19th century. Nicely modeled. 1.75 x 2 inches. $400 estimate. |  |
| 7854. FINE EARLY INDIAN BRONZE COW, c. 19th century. Nicely modeled. 1.7 x 2.5 inches. $400 estimate. |  |
| 7855. EARLY PERSIAN CHASED BRONZE BOX, c. 16th-18th century. Of cylindrical form with domed lid. 1.5 x 2.75 inches. Nice condition with engraved ornamentation. $500 estimate. |  |
| 7856. EARLY PERSIAN SILVERED BRONZE BOWL, c. 16th-17th century. The bowl with engraved figures among geometric designs in typical Persian style. 1.25 x 4 inches. $1350 estimate. |  |
| 7857. INDIAN JADE GANESH, mid 20th century. The elephant god seated in green jade. 1.5 x 2.5 inches. $85 estimate. |  |
| 7858. INDIAN CARVED WOOD GANESH, c. 18th-19th century. The elephant god seated. One forarm lost and age check in back. 2.25 x 3.25 inches. $300 estimate. |  |
| 7859. EARLY INDIAN BRONZE GANESH, c. 18th-19th century. The elephant god seated holding attributes. 1.5 x 2 inches. $250 estimate. |  |
| 7860. EARLY INDIAN BRONZE GANESH, c. 18th-19th century. The elephant god seated holding attributes. 1.5 x 2.3 inches. Small area of gilding on side. $150 estimate. |  |
| 7733 Spring and Autumn Period style Khotan yellow jade vase with 3 ram motif on inner top rim 19 cm Height 2.3 lbs Eastern Zhou. c. 771 - 481 BC or later. $1800 estimate. |  |
| 7734 Eastern Zhou style Hard Green Nephrite Jade Lidded Incense Burner. c. 771 - 221 BC or later. 5 x 7 inches. With areas of white tomb patina. $3000 estimate. |  |
| 7735 Eastern Zhou style White Khotan jade lidded Incense vessel. c. 771 -221 BC or later. 18 cm Height 2.5 lbs. With areas of white burial patina. $2750 estimate. |  |
| 7736 Western Han period style Khotan white jade double foo dog seal. c. 206 BC - 9 AD or later. 12 cm Height 3 lbs. $2000 estimate. |  |
| 7737 Eastern Han (possibly Ming) green jade lidded vessel. c. 25-220 AD or later. 4.5 x 8.5 inches. $4000 estimate. |  |
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