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This is indeed a special Warrior / Guardian Head. It is a typical image used at the entrances of Chinese temple compounds. Well carved with a fierce expression and detailed features. Alabaster stone. On a museum mount. Certainly one of a kind and in perfect…
Continue reading → - Item Number: S-6514
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa 18th Century
- Composition: Alabaster stone on museum mount
- Dimensions: Head + Base: 17" tall. Head: 11" tall x 7" at widest. Base: 8" x 8" x 5" tall
- Weight: Head: 14.75 pounds. Base: 11.25 pounds
- Price: $ 3,620.00 USD
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Detail: In this case, the “Mandarin Ivory” is an alabaster composite. A vintage figurine of a wise bishop-looking man holding a book and scroll. Pristine condition. Age unknown but most likely 1950’s.
- Item Number: S-3536
- Provenance/Origin: China
- Composition: Alabaster composite
- Dimensions: 12" tall x 2.75" widest
- Weight: 1.25 pounds
- Price: $65.00 USD
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A recently excavated 18th Century Shan period disciple sitting on a wire/wood base. These statues are commonly found along the walls of temples. This is an authentic piece and very rare. . . . especially in this perfect condition. Charcoal or chalk were…
Continue reading → - Item Number: S-4443
- Provenance/Origin: Burma, 18th Century
- Composition: Alabaster
- Dimensions: 12.5" on stand; 10" disciple alone
- Weight: 4 pounds
- Price: $ 860.00 USD
