Ancient Art and Antiquities Catalogue


Object Type: Stone Figures (64 Items)

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A well carved grey schist statue of a Bodhisattva
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Title: A well carved grey schist statue of a Bodhisattva
Item Code: x4525
Description: A well carved grey schist statue of a Bodhisattva
Origin: Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D. Aghanistan/Pakistan
Dimensions: Height : 55 cm / Width : 19.5 cm
Condition: ancient wear evident, otherwise intact
Price: AUD $7,500.00 USD $6,450.00 EUR €3,975.00
Status: Available
Chinese marble statue of the seated Quanyin, goddess of mercy
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Title: Chinese marble statue of the seated Quanyin, goddess of mercy
Item Code: x4270
Description: Chinese marble statue of the seated Quanyin, goddess of mercy.
Origin: Five Dynasties period, 907-960 A.D. China
Dimensions: Height: 38 cm (46 cm including base) / Diameter: 14.5 cm
Condition: Arm missing, neck restored & repaired
Price: AUD $2,900.00 USD $2,494.00 EUR €1,537.00
Status: Available
Bactrian softstone cosmetic container in the form of a hare, 2nd millennium BC
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Title: Bactrian softstone cosmetic container in the form of a hare, 2nd millennium BC
Item Code: x4423
Description: A large Bactrian softstone figurine carved in the form of a hare.
The deep recess in the back suggests the piece functioned as a cosmetic container.
Origin: Circa 2nd millennium B.C. Northwestern Afghanistan / Iranian borderlands
Dimensions: 70 x 40 x 27 mm
Condition: Intact.
Price: AUD $850.00 USD $731.00 EUR €450.50
Status: Available
Bactrian hardstone amulet of a lion, 2nd millennium BC
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Title: Bactrian hardstone amulet of a lion, 2nd millennium BC
Item Code: x4422
Description: A Bactrian hardstone amulet carved in the form of a lion.
Perforated for suspension.
Origin: Circa 2nd millennium B.C. Northwestern Afghanistan / Iranian borderlands
Dimensions: 40 x 37 x 10 mm
Condition: Intact.
Price: AUD $650.00 USD $559.00 EUR €344.50
Status: Available
Bactrian stone amulet in the form of a lion, 2nd millennium BC
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Title: Bactrian stone amulet in the form of a lion, 2nd millennium BC
Item Code: x4425
Description: A large Bactrian softstone amulet carved in the form of a lion.
Perforated lengthways for suspension.
Origin: Circa 2nd millennium B.C. Northwestern Afghanistan / Iranian borderlands
Dimensions: 67 x 42 x 33 mm
Condition: Intact.
Price: AUD $975.00 USD $838.50 EUR €516.75
Status: Available
Bactrian softstone cosmetic vessel in the form of a hybrid animal, 2nd millennium BC
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Title: Bactrian softstone cosmetic vessel in the form of a hybrid animal, 2nd millennium BC
Item Code: x4424
Description: A Bactrian softstone figure of a hybrid animal.
The deep recess suggests the piece functioned as a cosmetic vessel. It is designed to sit so the animal is inverted, as if one of its characteristics was to hang upside-down.
Origin: Circa 2nd millennium B.C. Northwestern Afghanistan / Iranian borderlands
Dimensions: 63 x 33 x 30 mm
Condition: Intact.
Price: AUD $975.00 USD $838.50 EUR €516.75
Status: Available
Neo-Babylonian agate amulet in form of a recumbent bull, Mesoptamia, 7th-6th century BC
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Title: Neo-Babylonian agate amulet in form of a recumbent bull, Mesoptamia, 7th-6th century BC
Item Code: x4403
Description: A rare and exquisite Neo-Babylonian banded agate amulet in the form of a recumbent bull.
Very finely carved; the beautiful stone also exhibits some chatoyancy when held to the light.
Modern 9 ct gold suspension loop attached.
Ex private collection of Virginia Williamson, New Hampshire; formerly acquired from George Bernheimer, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Origin: Neo-Babylonian empire, 7th-6th century B.C. Mesopotamia
Dimensions: 25 x 15 x 9 mm
Condition: Very fine condition;
Status: Sold
Nicoya jadeite axe god pendant, Costa Rica, 300 BC - 500 AD
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Title: Nicoya jadeite axe god pendant, Costa Rica, 300 BC - 500 AD
Item Code: x4404
Description: A very fine and rare Nicoya jadeite axe god pendant.
Ex private collection of Virginia Williamson, New Hampshire; formerly acquired from Howard Rose Gallery, New York.
Specific gravity of the stone = 3.31 / Spot refractive index = 1.66 (jadeite)
Origin: Guanaste-Nicoya, middle to late Period IV, 300 B.C. - 500 A.D. Costa Rica
Dimensions: 13.2 x 5.0 x 1.5 cm
Condition: Excellent condition.
Price: AUD $2,500.00 USD $2,150.00 EUR €1,325.00
Status: Available
Nicoyan jadeite jaguar pendant, Costa Rica, 300 BC - 500 AD
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Title: Nicoyan jadeite jaguar pendant, Costa Rica, 300 BC - 500 AD
Item Code: x4405
Description: A superb Nicoyan jadeite pendant in the form of a jaguar.
Ex private collection of Virginia Williamson, New Hampshire; formerly acquired from Howard Rose Gallery (New York).
Origin: Guanaste-Nicoya, middle to late Period IV, 300 B.C. - 500 A.D. Costa Rica
Dimensions: 6.2 x 4.0 x 2.5 cm
Condition: Excellent condition.
Price: AUD $2,500.00 USD $2,150.00 EUR €1,325.00
Status: Available
A beautifully carved marble head of the buddha
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Title: A beautifully carved marble head of the buddha
Item Code: x4269
Description: A beautifully carved marble head of the buddha
Origin: Tang period, 618-906 A.D. China
Dimensions: Height : 24.5 cm / Width : 15 cm
Condition: Ancient loss evident with encrusted patina. Presented on black metal display stand.
Price: AUD $3,300.00 USD $2,838.00 EUR €1,749.00
Status: Available

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