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Detail: Excavated in a cavern in eastern Java, near the once-capitol city of the Majapahit Empire, Trowulan. This particular piece was part of the Van de Hout collection. Maurius van den Hout was an official with the Dutch Indonesian government in the years prior to WW…
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- Item Number: S-3682
- Provenance/Origin: Eastern Java, Trowulan. Circa 14th Century.
- Composition: Terracotta with wood base
- Dimensions: Head: 9.5" tall x 7.5" at widest. Head + Stand: 13" tall
- Weight: Head: 4.75 pounds. Head + Base: 6.5 pounds
- Price: $ 2,400.00
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Detail: Two brass figures, back-to-back form the handle. I believe one of the figures is Hanuman. Fantastic engravings on the bell itself. Circa late- 1800’s. In very good condition.
- Item Number: C-0833
- Provenance/Origin: Tibet. Circa late-1800's
- Composition: Brass
- Dimensions: 6" tall x 3" diameter of bell
- Weight: .5 pound
- Price: $85.00 USD
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Detail: Hanuman is a very popular Hindu deity. Believed to be an avatar of Lord Shiva, Hanuman is worshiped as a symbol of physical strength, perseverance and devotion. Depicted here in a fighting battle against a dragon. Note the detail throughout but especially the head dress. This museum quality sculpture…
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- Item Number: S-2869
- Provenance/Origin: Indonesia. Circa early- to mid-1900's
- Composition: Mahogany or Ireng Wood
- Dimensions: 25" tall x 8.5" wide x 4.75" deep
- Weight: 11 pounds
- Price: $1,200.00 USD
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Detail: Unearthed at the Trawalan site in East Java, this head represents Hanuman. The Majapahit civilization dominated the surrounding areas in East Java during the 12th to 14th Centuries. The Majapahit was the last major Hindu empires of the Malay Archipelago. Truly a piece of history…
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- Item Number: S-7445
- Provenance/Origin: Majapahit, 14th Century. East Java
- Composition: Clay on wood base
- Dimensions: 4" tall head (6" on stand) x 2.75" widest
- Weight: 1 pound
- Price: $275.00 USD