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Antiquities — Guy Earl-Smith & Antiquity
Auction House:
| Guy Earl-Smith & Antiquity | |
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| Number of lots recorded: | 83 |
| Lots with images: | 83 |
| Prices available: | 83 |
| Lot | Description | Price | Image |
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| *** | A magnificent Gandharan sculpture of a jewelled Bodhisattva, c.2nd-3rd century AD, of Museum quality and importance, seated in dhyanasana with his hands in dhyana mudra above an elaborate pillared pedestal with two worshipping attendants in relief, his… | *** |  |
| *** | A Magnificent India Sandstone Stele Of Vishnu, c.11-12th century AD, of museum quality and significance, sculpted in openwork with Vishnu standing in a gateway above a lotus pedestal holding the mace and wheel, flanked by numerous attendants, wearing a… | *** |  |
| *** | An Outstanding Khmer sandstone temple lion, c.13th century, of museum importance, in the monumental form of a celestial guardian, the fine featured visage with open mouth bearing teeth, the rear of head with stylised serpent scale, fine detail throughout,… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Gandharan schist sculpture of Buddha, c.3rd century AD, of Museum quality and significance, dressed in a long flowing robe, the visage of fine features and benign expression with wavy hair pulled up and tied in a topknot, remnant earth… | *** |  |
| *** | An exceptional Gandharan sculpture of a Bodhissatva, c.2nd-3rd century AD, of Museum quality and significance, standing with sandaled feet with lion motif in relief above an elaborate pillared base with a central seated bodhisattva and two worshipping… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Pala period bronze sculpture of Ganesha, c.11-12th century, of Museum significance and quality, powerfully cast, seated in laitasana above a raised double lotus platform with his mouse at his foot, holding various attributes in his radiating arms,… | *** |  |
| *** | A superb Jain sandstone sculpture, c.11-13th century, of Museum importance, in the form of a female deity, seated above a mythical lion and kneeling attendant, holding a cherub to her left breast and offering mangoes to a cherub below her right knee, her… | *** |  |
| *** | A superb Gandharan schist frieze, c.2nd-3rd century AD, of Museum quality and significance, sculpted in relief with a central Buddha within a pillared arch way, seated above a bed with a naked female reclining on a pillow to his rear, flanked by female… | *** |  |
| *** | A magnificent Tang Dynasty ceramic horse, c.618-907 AD, the baked clay sculpture in dynamic prancing posture complete with saddle, with right leg raised and head turned to one side, decorated with polychrome mineral earth pigments, exceptional detail and… | *** |  |
| *** | A magnificent Khmer sandstone sculpture of Buddha, c.12th century, Angkor period, seated in dhyanasana above a double lotus pedestal with central figure in relief, his right hand raised to his chest holding a kalasa | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Khmer sandstone head, c. 12-13th century, of Museum quality and significance, the visage of good detail and serene expression flanked by elongated ear lobes, downcast eyes below a prominent forehead and decorated head dress with projecting apex,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Superb Indian Sandstone Sculpture, c.12-13th century AD, in the form of a celestial dancer in relief in classic sineous dynamic posture, her naked torso adorned with jewels, wearing a beaded girdle, the visage of fine features with acquiline nose, her… | *** |  |
| *** | An Exceptional Khmer Shiva Lingam, c.8th century, Pre-Angkor, of museum quality and significance, of large proportions sculpted from stone in classic form, the bulbous apex above the diminutive deity in relief to anterior above a sectioned middle and… | *** |  |
| *** | A Northern Wei Buddhist Temple Stele, c. 420-589 AD, of museum significance, sculpted from stone with clear features, the detachable double lotus base below a rectangular panel, the anterior sculpted with a central seated Buddha flanked by standing… | *** |  |
| *** | A Superb Indian Sandstone Relief, c.12-13th century, of museum quality in the form of a seated female deity above a mythical lion and standing attendant to her right, holding a cherub to her left breast and holding mangoes in her right hand, the naked… | *** |  |
| *** | A superb Gandharan Stupa, c.2nd-3rd century AD, sculpted from schist in two sections, adorned with gold bands surmounted by a gold spire with five tapering parasols and beaded apex, 13 x 7 cm, Ex-coll. Muhammad Sadig, Lahore, Pakistan, acquired in 1969 | *** |  |
| *** | An outstanding large Chinese Neolithic jade Pi disc, c.3rd millenium BC, either Liangzhu or Logshan culture, of classic large proportions and exceptional smooth finish, the central aperture with raised inner rim, mounted on a perspex stand, 67 cm.… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Laos sculpture of reclining Buddha, c.16th century, Luang Prabang period, of sandstone in classic restful state, his fine featured visage of good detail resting above his right palm, consistent weathering throughout, old encrustations, 64 x 25 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Gandharan grey schist Freeze, c.3rd century AD, of Museum quality and significance, sculpted in relief with a seated central Buddha flanked by two male and two female attendants within a rectangular arch, minor earth encrustations | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Shan Crown head of Buddha, c.17th century, of Museum quality, sculpted from sandstone, the fine featured visage with downcast eyes and serene expression, flanked by four foliate projections to the rear below a four tiered Crown with bud shaped… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Gandharan sculpture of a Bodhissatva, 3rd century AD, of Museum quality, the grey schist sculpted in fine detail in the form of a Bodhisattva, seated in dhyanasana above a lotus flower pedestal with hands in dhyana mudra, dressed in flowing robes… | *** |  |
| *** | Two Southern song Dynasty celadon vessels,-1279 AD, the high fired black biscuit ceramic with light green vitreous glaze, one in the form of a lotus flower bowl with lid and the other a small vase, minor losses to rim, china, 6-12 cm, (2) | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Khmer sandstone relief, c.13th century AD, Bayon period, the fragmented panel sculpted with two wrestling figures above a floral base, consistent weathering, Cambodia, 40 x 30 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Dong Son bronze body ornament, c.1st mill BC, verdigris encrusted, North Vietnam, 13 x 12 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine marble sculpture of Krishna, 19th century, standing above a square pedestal, his hands raised as if playing a flute, dressed in a loose fitting robe wearing a pendulous necklace, his visage with serene expression below an elaborate Crown, serrated… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Gandharan grey schist frieze, c.3rd century AD, sculpted in relief with a central seated Buddha flanked by two attendants with pillared arches, good detail, 47 x 15 cm, Ex-coll. Muhammad Sadig, Lahore, Pakistan, acquired in 1969 note: for a similar… | *** |  |
| *** | A Gandharan grey schist frieze, c.3rd century AD, sculpted in relief with a central seated Buddha flanked by two attendants within pillared arches, good detail, 47 x 18 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze Dong Son bell, c.1st millennium BC, decorated with geometric and a bull motif in relief, verdigris encrusted, intact, North Vietnam, 31 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Warring States bronze tiger Tali, c.476-221 BC, cast in two pieces, inscribed with text, china, 10 x 4 cm (2) | *** |  |
| *** | A Superb Persian ceramic bowl, c.12-13th century, in conical form, high fired with translucent glaze, the interior decorated with calligraphy in dark brown glaze, 21 x 7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A rare large Parthian ceramic vessel, c.2nd-3rd century AD, in the form of a two handled jug with iridescent light blue green glaze, intact, some minor losses and pitting, Persia, 24 x 17 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Mughal necklace, c.18th century AD, the emerald beads and with floral discs and gold clasp, India 36 x 7.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Rare Bactrian Idol, c.2nd Mill. B.C., sculpted from mottled green stone in the form of an eagle, the anterior decorated with incised circular and linear motifs, head rejoined at neck, Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex, Central Asia, 19 x 9 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Seljuk copper alloy ewer,12-13th century AD, c.13th century AD, decorated with kufic calligraphy and abstract motifs, some verdigris, intact, Persia, 34 x 15 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Yuan Dynasty bronze platter,-1368 AD, cast in floral form, decorated with figurative motifs of fish, lotus flowers and other aquatic flora in relief, china, 40 x 7 cm, Ex-Coll. Miklos Grunberg, sold at moss green, 17 August 2008, Lot 881. Note:… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Indus Valley ceramic vessel, c.3000BC, the baked red clay decorated with figurative mythical beasts and esoteric motifs in polychrome mineral earth pigments, some losses to outer rim, intact and stable, 19 x 29 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Two Tang Dynasty ceramic sculptures, c.618-907 AD, with polychrome glaze in the form of court officials, china 49-53 cm (2) | *** |  |
| *** | A Warring States Bronze Tiger Tali, c.476-221 BC, cast in two pieces, inscribed with text, Note: These talis cast in the image of a tiger and inscribed with script were often used by the Emperor to confer military powers to his ministers. Cast in two… | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze Dong Son bell, c.1st millennium BC, decorated with geometric motifs in relief, verdigris encrusted, intact and filled with earth, North Vietnam, 19 x 9 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Babylonian Cuneiform tablet,-1600 BC, the diminutive clay section inscribed with classic ancient text to both sides, Mesopotamia, 4 x 3 cm., ex-collection Sir William Bowmore | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Chinese Neolithic Pi disk, c.3rd millennium BC Hongshan culture, the translucent disk of classic circular form, the central pierced apeture with raised linear rim, exceptional smooth finish, glossy patina, 20 cm. Provenance: from the collection of… | *** |  |
| *** | A Fine Late Sung Dynasty Ceramic Vessel, c.960-1279 AD, the flaring base below a tapering apex decorated with applied dragons and standing attendants, remnant pale green glaze, rejoined base, missing one attendant, otherwise intact and stable, China, 53… | *** |  |
| *** | A Fine Late Sung Dynasty Ceramic Vessel, c.960-1279 AD, the flaring base below a tapering apex decorated with applied dragons and standing attendants, remnant pale green glaze, minor rejoin to rim, otherwise intact and stable, China, 53 cm Provenance:… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan Buddhist Sutra manuscript, c.14th century AD, the waxed Mulberry paper, inscribed with gold ink on both sides, 67 x 26 cmNote: This manuscript has been researched and authenticated by Dr. David Templeman | *** |  |
| *** | An early bronze Age dagger, c.2nd-1st mill BC, verdigris encrusted, intact, North Vietnam, 35 x 5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Neolithic agate necklace, c.3rd-2nd mill BC, the temporarily strung smooth translucent barrel beads, 60 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Khmer sandstone head, c.13th century AD, Bayon period, in the form of a deity, the fine featured visage of good detail below an elaborate headdress, consistent weathering, Cambodia, 14 x 9 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Liao Dynasty Ceramic Sculpture, c.907-1125 AD, in the form of the horoscope snake figure dressed in a flowing robe, remnant mineral earth pigments, intact and stable, China | *** |  |
| *** | A Rare Liao Dynasty Ceramic Sculpture, c.907-1125 AD, in the form of the horoscope horse figure dressed in a flowing robe, remnant mineral earth pigments, intact and stable, China, 29 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection | *** |  |
| *** | A Gandharan schist sculpture of Buddha, c.2nd-3rd century A.D, in diminutive amulet form, exhibiting fine detail, 8 x 6 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Rare Bactrian Limestone Head, c.2nd Mill. B.C., of diminutive form, the fine featured visage with almond shaped eyes and protruding ears, excellent detail, 6 x 5 cm, Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex, Central Asia | *** |  |
| *** | An Ordos bronze belt ornament, c.1st mill BC, in the form of an openwork lion, some verdigris below smooth patina, Northern Zone, Eastern Steppe, Mongolia, 6 x 3 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Splendid Liao Dynasty Ceramic Sculpture, c.907-1125 AD, in the form of a zodiac horse dressed in flowing robes decorated with a mottled green glaze, fine detail, intact and stable, China, 37 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection | *** |  |
| *** | An Ordos bronze belt ornament, c.1st mill BC, in the form of an openwork horse, some verdigris below smooth patina, Northern Zone, Eastern Steppe, Mongolia, 5 x 2 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Chinese Neolithic Cong, c.3rd-2nd millenniumBc, the translucent ground green jade section with raised circular projections and internal rim, exceptional smooth finish, glossy patina, rejoined, 11 x 9 cm. Provenance: from the collection of a Hong… | *** |  |
| *** | A Khmer bronze Yoni, c.13-14th century AD, in rectangular with waisted mid section, verdigris encrusted, Cambodia, 9 x 6 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Hellenistic silver coin of Alexander, the great of Macedon, c.4th-3rd century BC, posthumous issued in Asia minor, with ancient test cut, the reverse with Zeus seated holding an eagle in his right hand, ' Tetradrachm, weight 17.1 grams, 25 mm note:… | *** |  |
| *** | A Liao dynasty ceramic vessel, c.907-1125 AD, in the form of ewer decorated with horse motifs in relief and splendid dark green glaze, intact and stable, China. | *** |  |
| *** | A Tang Dynasty ceramic Sculture, c.618-907 AD, with green glaze, in the form of a palanquin and four porters, china, 25 x 23 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Two fine late Ching coral sculptures, Guangzu 1875-1908 AD, the fossilised red coral fragments sculpted in the form of a frog and rat, smooth glossy patina, china, 4-7 cm (2) | *** |  |
| *** | A Tang Dynasty ceramic Sculture, c.618-907 AD, with green glaze, in the form of a carriage and three horses, china, 25 x 16 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Bactrian stone vessel, c. 2nd millennium, BC, of grey schist in the form of a diminutive bowl decorated with incised motifs to outer rim, rejoined, Central Asia, 9 x 4 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Fine Nishapur Ceramic Bowl, c.10th century, high fired with translucent brown glaze, the interior decorated with polychrome figurative and stippled motifs, intact, Iran, 14 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection | *** |  |
| *** | An bronze Ordos belt ornament, c.3rd-1st century BC, in the form of an openwork ram, some verdigris below smooth patina, Northern Zone, Eastern Steppe, Mongolia, 5 x 5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Babylonian Cuneiform tablet,-1600 BC, the diminutive clay section inscribed with classic ancient text, one side with mineral crystallisation, Mesopotamia, 4.5 x 4 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Ban Ching ceramic vessel, c.4th-1st millennium BC, decorate with polychrome mineral earth pigments beneath old encrustations, some loss to base, Northeast Thailand, 19 x 16 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A rare collection of amber and glass beads, c.10-12th century AD, including Russian amber beads, iron Age glass beads from Thailand and large Islamic glass beads, temporarily strung, 48 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Three Majapahit body ornaments, c.14-15th century AD, the diminutive translucent green glass pendants, intact, Java, 4 cm (3) | *** |  |
| *** | A Tang Dynasty ceramic vessel, c.618-907 AD, with green glaze, the lid with raised scrolling motif, some fragmentation, china, 18 x 26 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Dong Son bronze bell, late 1st millennium BC, verdigris encrusted, intact and filled with earth, North Vietnam, 15 x 7 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Indus Valley sculpture (Mohenjodaro), c.3rd Millennium BC, in the form of a Zebu bull, decorated with linear motifs in mineral earth pigments, minor loss to one leg and horn | *** |  |
| *** | A rare bronze ordos blade, circa 1st Millennium BC, the horseman's knife of diminutive form, single curved edge below a projecting grip decorated with triangular motifs in relief, pierced terminal, some verdigris below smooth patina, Northern Zone,… | *** |  |
| *** | An bronze Ordos belt ornament, c.3rd-1st century BC, in the form of a horned animal, some verdigris below smooth patina, Northern Zone, Eastern Steppe, Mongolia, 5 x 5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze Dong Son body ornament, c.1st mill BC, in the form of a wrist guard, the interior infilled with earth and human bone fragments, verdigris encrusted, North Vietnam, 10 x 7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Two Han Dynasty ceramic sculptures, c.206-220 AD, of baked grey clay, remnant polychrome mineral earth pigments, china, 7-10 cm (2) | *** |  |
| *** | An Islamic green glass bottle, c.8-9th century AD, of diminutive form, Lebanon, 9 x 5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A rare bronze Ordos Blade, c.1st Millennium BC, the horseman's knife of diminutive form, single curved edge below a projecting grip decorated with triangular motifs in relief, pierced terminal, some verdigris below smooth patina, Northern Zone, Eastern… | *** |  |
| *** | An early bronze Age spear point, c.2nd-1st mill BC, verdigris encrusted, intact, North Vietnam, 47 x 8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Indus Valley ceramic vessel, 3300-3000 BC, Nal Phase, decorated with geometric motifs in polychrome mineral earth pigments beneath old encrustations, minor losses evident, 11 x 8 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Two Majapahit body ornaments, c.14-15th century AD, the diminutive translucent green glass pendants, intact, Java, 4 cm (2). Provenance: from an Australian collection | *** |  |
| *** | A Sung Dynasty ceramic bowl, c.13th century AD, of diminutive form, the brown biscuit high fired chocolate glaze, china, 12 x 4.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A collection of Roman beads, c.1st-4th century AD, of polychrome glass temporarily strung, Isr'l, 44 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A collection of Roman beads, c.1st-4th century AD, of polychrome glass temporarily strung, Isr'l, 50 cm | *** |  |