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PRICES ON ASIAN ART ARE VERY LOW. NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY! We believe that with the new Chinese petition to the US to restrict further archaeological imports that the supply of new items will soon dry up and prices rise. We believe that buying Asian Art now is an excellent investment.


8330. A CHINESE NEOLITHIC VESSEL, Gansu Yangshao, c. 2500 BC. The pot with black triangular and sigma designs on the upper half. Paint generally better quality than usual. 13 x 13.5". $750 estimate.
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8331. AN IMPORTANT HAN DYNASTY LIFE-SIZED COURT GIRL, 207 BC - 220 AD. The heavy terracotta figure of a young girl standing respectfully in long court robes with her hands clasped before her, her hair bound up in braids. Considerable remains of polychrome overall under light ancient soil. The figure cast in two pieces. 37". A corner of base reattached. Such large figures are found in the tombs of important court officials or nobles. Extremely rare. $25,000 estimate.
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8332. A LARGE WESTERN HAN PAINTED JAR, 207 BC - 220 AD. The large grayware jar vigorously painted with fluid patterns in white and orange lines. 13x18.5" with lid. Excellent condition with light soil deposits which if professionally cleaned would reveal considerably more painted designs. $1850 estimate.
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8333. A HAN DYNASTY TAO TIEH MASK, 207 BC - 220 AD. Green-glazed plaque with molded tiger mask & knob handle. Stable crack mostly visible on reverse. 8". $500 estimate.
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8334. A FINE HAN GREEN GLAZED VESSEL, 207 BC - 220 AD. Of squat form with upcurved rim & central opening, covered with a fine iridescent pale-green glaze suffused with darker greenish streaks. 6x7". An excellent example. $1250 estimate.
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8335. A HAN DYNASTY ANIMAL PEN, 207 BC - 220 AD. The raised pen with molded ridged sloping roof, a tomb model shelter for birds or small animals. Excellent condition. 3x3". $350 estimate.
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8336. A HAN DYNASTY BRONZE STRAINER VESSEL, 207 BC - 220 AD. The heavy vessel with ring handles with tao tieh masks. 6x11". Rare. Excellent condition. $1350 estimate.
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8337. AN IMPORTANT TANG DYNASTY CAMEL WITH MUSICIANS, 618-970 AD. The large pottery camel carrying four finely detailed musicians and a driver. Height 19.5". Very rare and in excellent condition with some ancient soil adhering. $17,500 estimate.
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8338. AN IMPORTANT LARGE TANG DYNASTY COURT LADY, 618-970 AD. With elaborate hairdo, long robe belted at hips and finely modeled features. Considerable remains of polychrome under light ancient soil. 23". Head reattached. $4500 estimate.
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8339. A LIAO DYNASTY PORCELAIN VASE, 907-1125 AD. The pitcher with one large and 2 small handles and lipped rim, the spout in the form of an elephant head, four molded floral applicaes on the sides. Height 10". Excellent condition. $850 estimate.
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8340. A SUNG DYNASTY ZOOMORPHIC LAMP. Northern Sung, c. 960-1127. Olive-green glazed with the central pedestal inside a drip catcher dish with a molded bull's head, arms and legs, a single strap handle from the lip of the dish to the top of the spout. 5.2x7.5". Rare and intact. $850 estimate.
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8341. A LARGE SUNG DYNASTY MIRROR. 970-1280 AD. The heavy mirror with phoenixes and scalloped edges. 7.8" diameter. Much detail and fine surface designs not visible in image. $950 estimate.
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8342. AN ORNATE MING INCENSE URN, 1368-1644. Green & straw glazed vessel with detailed molded attachments of flowers and dragons, minor chips & losses. Inscription under one handle. 15.5". Rare & fine. $1750 estimate.
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8343. A FINE MING DYNASTY TOMB ATTENDANT, 1368-1644. The robed attendant green-glazed and with detailed features in black. 13". Rare this nice. $1500 estimate.
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8344. A MING DYNASTY JAR, 1368-1644. The heavy brown glazed vessel with four small looped handles. 7.5x9". Intact. $350 estimate.
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8345. A MING DYNASTY MOLDED DISH, 1368-1644. Olive brown glaze over two molded carp with scalloped lotus form bottom. 5.1". $350 estimate.
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8346. A CHINESE CARVED STONE PLAQUE, c. 12th-16th century. Grey stone carving of warrior and attendant within alcove. Remains of polychrome on figures. 10.5x12.5". 15 lbs. Repaired from two large pieces. $750 estimate.
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8347. A CHING DYNASTY BOWL, c. 18th-19th century. Heavy blue & white glaze with kiln stack marks. 3.2x8.6". Hairline. $175 estimate.
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8348. A CHING DYNASTY GINGER JAR. c. 18th century. Large blue and white jar with characters. 8.5". $450 estimate.
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8349. A CHING LIDDED BLUE & WHITE JAR, c. 17th-19th century. Decorated with floral pattern, a small molded foo lion serving as the knob of the lid. 4 small handles. 8x8.5". $500 estimate.
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8350. A KOREAN OFFERING VESSEL. Old Silla Dynasty, c. 3rd-6th century. The decorated grey glazed cover with knob handle sits on high pedestal base with openwork squares. 5.5x5.5". Excellent and intact condition. $750 estimate.
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8351. A CHING DYNASTY PLATE, c. 17th-18th century. Blue & white glazed with ring and floral pattern. 6.6". Tiny rim flake. $250 estimate.
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8352. A CHING DYNASTY PLATE, c. 18th century. Blue & white glazed with floral pattern. Hairline in glaze. 8.1". $150 estimate.
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8353. A KOREAN CELADON BOWL, c. 18th-19th century. With incised hatch pattern beneath the glaze. 4.5". $250 estimate.
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8354. A JAPANESE GOLD & SILVER INLAY CIGARETTE CASE, c. early 20th century. Finely inlaid bronze with scene of mill and temple below Mt. Fuji in gold and silver. Latch sticks. 4.8". $250 estimate.
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8355. A JAPANESE FIGURAL PAPERWEIGHT, c. early 20th century. Silver washed solid cast copper of a cornear with grasshopper. Signed on bottom. 4.7". $250 estimate.
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8356. A LARGE KHMER BRONZE FIGURE. Cambodia, c. 10th-14th century. Standing four-armed god wearing a loincloth and headdress, two mounting tenons on feet. 16". Needs a good stand. $5000 estimate.
Available. The Reserve Is: $3750. Place An Order


8357. AN INDIAN SANDSTONE FRIEZE, c. 11th century. The large frieze depicting the God Siva dancing holding a trident and a staff with a human skull, his Nandi Bull reclining at his feet. 8x16x24". 185 lbs. A complete and decorative piece though with wear. $3000 estimate.
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8358. A LARGE CARVED WOOD KRISHNA. Madras, c. 19th century. The god carved in polychromed wood with meditation strap supporting his leg. Originally from a temple. 25". Rare. $1750 estimate.
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8359. A FINE BRONZE SIVA DANCING. India, c. 19th century. Siva Nataraja in his cosmic Tandava dance on the demon Muyulaga-Kali in a circle of fire. Cf. Goetz, The Art of India, for the exact pose, and nearly identical in style to one in the Cleveland Museum of Art. 4.5 x 5.1". Excellent condition and quality. $500 estimate.
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8360. A FINE INDIAN BRONZE GODDESS, c. 19th century. The full-breasted goddess in typical contraposto stance holding a torch. 3.6". Nice quality and condition front and back. $450 estimate.
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8361. A TIBETAN POLYCHROMED WOOD MASK OF GANESHA, c. 19th century. Hand carved polychromed wood mask of the elephant headed God with long trunk and wearing human skulls. 7.3x13.5". $250 estimate.
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8362. A FRAGMENTARY UMAYYAD CISTERN. Syria, c. 620-700AD. The large pottery section with ornate handle, decorative punched and incised patterns and inlaid with fragments of early turquoise glazed pottery. 11x15". Rare. $200 estimate.
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8363. A FRAGMENTARY UMAYYAD CISTERN. Syria, c. 620-700AD. The large pottery section with intact handle and decorative incised patterns. 11x14". Rare. $150 estimate.
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