Indian Wood Stele of Indra and Consort seated in 'royal ease' on lotus throne under the crest of the flaming Kirtimukha lion-torso figure with arms outstretched. Wondrously carved, standing attendants at each side. Worn with devotional usage. Traces of old pigment. Pair of recumbent elephants and deity at base.

Handley Collection, purchased Sotheby's March 1988

circa 1700s Size: 23"H x 13" W x 5" D

Chinese Tang Dynasty Guardian, having dramatic features and detail, a magnificent terrecotta warrior. Known as mingqui in Chinese, these figures were of servants, soldiers (in male tombs) and attendants such as dancers and musicians, with many no doubt representing courtesans. In burials of people of high rank there may be soldiers and officials as well.

Provenance East Coast Collection

Dates From Tang Dynasty (618AD-907AD)

Size H 22 1/4" x W 8" x D 4"

Sri Lanka Bronze Stupa ritual object beautifully modeled with pointed top, dangling metal ornaments at top cap, ribbed spire, four-cornered to represent the four directions, ribbed middle section, etched floral design on flanges. Beautiful original patina, consistent with age.

Provenance Handly Collection

18th-19th century

Size: 13" H x 8 1/2" W x 8 1/2" D

Imperial peking glass snuff bottle, beautifully formed with recessed foot.

Provenance Howard Capland "Jade Collector"
Dates from 19th century
Size H 2 3/4" x W 1 3/4" x 1"

Indian stone bust of Brahma with three heads, Central India. Crowned headdress with raiment of a royal being. Light grey stone, benevolent countenance.
Brahma known as the creator god in Hinduism. He is also a consort of Saraswati and he is the father of Four Kumaras, Narada, Daksha, Marich, along with many more.

Several Puranas describe him as emerging from a lotus, connected to the navel of Lord Vishnu. Other Puranas suggest that he is born from Shiva or his aspects, or ...

Nepalese Wood Stele of Bharayvasati and his Consort. Wonderfully carved with crowned headdresses , his eight outstretched arms holding attributes, standing on vanquished foe, consort riding on lion, atop a lotus thorne, lowest level with devotees.

Ex: Spink, London

circa 15th, 16th century

Size: 17"H x 12"W x 3 1/4" D

An antique Japanese merchant desk made of Keyaki burl (Zelkova), Honoki (Magnolia), and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Elegant two leg support balancing 5 drawers. Bronze metal pulls and through mortise and tenon joinery brings this well designed functional chest together.

Present day contemporary uses for this desk would include additional storage and document shelf atop a full sized counter or large desk as well as an elegant display riser to showcase a statue or porcelain figurine.<...

An antique Japanese 2 section Nihon Matsu Tansu made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Natural Urushi lacquer finish and hand made iron fittings. Accented with butterfly and plum blossom Atari handle backstops. Lock plates feature the Sho Chiku Bai (three felicitous friends of winter) motif and two side by side Chrysanthemum flowers . Hinged door covers two small drawers and includes a working key.

Substantial storage capacity as it is typically found on the Nihon ...

An antique Japanese Kansai 2 section tall Todana Tansu made of solid Keyaki (Zelkova) and Hinoki (Cypress) woods. Hand made iron fittings and hardened wooden nail and iron nail construction. Traditional Japanese joinery throughout this lovey chest. Shunkei style lacquer reveals the beautiful grain pattern which evokes visual movement. Side wood supports typical of Kansai region tansu.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 66" High x 41 3/4" Wide x 23 3/4" Deep

A pair of tiny shoes for a Han Chinese lady with bound feet, dating to the late Qing dynasty. Made of silk, the lower part embroidered with flowers in satin stitch, the upper part with brocaded silk ribbons. Cotton lining and soles. Condition: fine, only little wear. Dimension: total length: c. 13.5 cm, height: c. 11.8 cm.

Ghandara grey schist frieze of the birth of the Buddha with five figures.

Provenance: Spinks and Son, London 1960s
Handley Collection
4th century 8" H x 10" W x 1 3/4" D

Height: 9.4 cm (3.8 in)
Width: 7.3 cm (2.9 in)

Fine Chinese robin’s egg vase; exquisite glaze and interesting rim form; good condition

Heavily influenced by Koryo potting styles and techniques, the Tobei lineage has been crafting exceptional tea-ware implements for 13 generations. The piece shown here was made by the 12th generation (Tahara) and, due to its excellent character, was endorsed by the 15th tea master of the Urasenke School of Tea, Hōunsai. The natural ash glaze gradates from a glossy lavender towards the top to a light tan nearer the bottom. Along one side is the characteristic milky glaze so often seen in this ty...

An antique Japanese Buddhist temple ranma (transom) carved from Hinoki (Cypress) wood featuring symbols of Dharmachakra. Dharmachakra sometimes symbolizes Gautama Buddha himself. There are three wheels of life each framed with 8 spokes, representing the noble eightfold path with lotus blossoms in the center . Accentuated by kumo karakusa (arabesque clouds). Minor losses.

Age: Late Edo Period circa 1850s

Dimensions: 15 1/4" High x 60 3/4" Wide x 2 1/4" Deep

A rare blue and white jar with original cover, decorated with painted an open mouth Dragon with three claws chasing flaming pearl. Nice glazed and condition with no any chips, no any cracks and free from any restoration, near excellent. Yuan Dynasty 13th-14th century Jindezhen ware. Mouth diameter: 7,5 cm, Height maximum: 11,5 cm. The cover diameter: 8,8 cm. Note: Last two enlargement showing compare with the half of lid which found at Trowulan East Java. A similar piece in private collections ...

A Ming Dynasty bowl with well balance potted, decorated to interior with flower blossom to the center within double circle and surrounded by diaper pattern to rim. Exterior with overgrazed red and green enamels, but already lost considered these kind of enamel is easy to loss enamel and sometime they are made to re-paint again. Ming Dynasty 16th-17th century. Condition is very good, with no any chip, no any cracks and free from any restoration. Diameter: 12,5 cm and Height: 6 cm.

Decidedly masculine in character with straight sculpted edges, a rich palette of color, and a calm steadiness in the hand; this tea bowl was crafted by one of Japan’s great masters, a Mashiko potter by the name of Takauchi Shugo.

A native of Tokyo, Takauchi (b. 1937) took the well-established path of working for a company after graduating from university and it was not until a number of years later—upon visiting the town of Mashiko and being inspired by the works of artists such...

A very rare Yuan dynasty 13th-14th century Yuhuchun, painted decoration with an open mouth three claws Dragon swirling chasing a pearl, the mouth rim with classic scrolls, foot rim slightly flared to outside. Base is glazed with duck egg tone. Condition is perfect, no any crack, no any chip and free from any restoration, excepted minor flake chips to foot rim and tiny fritting rim. Yuan dynasty Jindezhen ware. Height: 22 cm.