Fine Tribal, Aboriginal Art, & International Antiquities

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A SUPERB INDIAN SANDSTONE SCULPTURE, c.11-12t1002 - A SUPERB INDIAN SANDSTONE SCULPTURE, c.11-12t
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A SUPERB INDIAN SANDSTONE SCULPTURE, c.11-12th Century AD, in the form of a Devi standing erect sculpted in classic voluptuous form, the naked tors
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,500.00) = 10,500.00
 
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A SUPERB INDIAN SANDSTONE SCULPTURE, c. 12th-1004 - A SUPERB INDIAN SANDSTONE SCULPTURE, c. 12th-
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A SUPERB INDIAN SANDSTONE SCULPTURE, c. 12th-11th Century AD, the pillar section sculpted in the form of a Devi in relief, her naked torso in dynam
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 16,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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A SPLENDID INDIAN SANDSTONE SCULPTURE, c.12-11005 - A SPLENDID INDIAN SANDSTONE SCULPTURE, c.12-1
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A SPLENDID INDIAN SANDSTONE SCULPTURE, c.12-13th Century AD, in the form of a female celestial Devi, her voluptuous naked torso adorned with jewels
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 16,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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A FINE INDIAN SANDSTONE SCULPTURE, c.12-13th1007 - A FINE INDIAN SANDSTONE SCULPTURE, c.12-13th
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A FINE INDIAN SANDSTONE SCULPTURE, c.12-13th Century AD, in the form of a dancer in relief, her voluptuous naked torso adorned with jewels wearing
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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A RARE INDIAN PALA SCULPTURE, c. 8-11th Centu1008 - A RARE INDIAN PALA SCULPTURE, c. 8-11th Centu
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A RARE INDIAN PALA SCULPTURE, c. 8-11th Century AD, of green/black stone in the form of Shiva and Parvati seated together, their naked bodies adorn
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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A RARE INDIAN PALA SCULPTURE OF BUDDHA, c. 9t1009 - A RARE INDIAN PALA SCULPTURE OF BUDDHA, c. 9t
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A RARE INDIAN PALA SCULPTURE OF BUDDHA, c. 9th Century AD, of black phyllite, seated in dhyanasana, hands in bhumisparsa and dhyana mudra above a d
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,500.00) = 11,500.00
 
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A SUPERB INDIAN SANDSTONE STELE OF BUDDHA, c.1010 - A SUPERB INDIAN SANDSTONE STELE OF BUDDHA, c.
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A SUPERB INDIAN SANDSTONE STELE OF BUDDHA, c.11-13th Century AD, sculpted in exceptional detail with a central Buddha wearing a plain robe recessed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00) = 18,000.00
 
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A FINE INDIAN SANDSTONE HEAD OF BRAHMA, c.10-1012 - A FINE INDIAN SANDSTONE HEAD OF BRAHMA, c.10-
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A FINE INDIAN SANDSTONE HEAD OF BRAHMA, c.10-11th Century AD, of museum quality, the fine featured visage flanked by pendulous ears with pierced lo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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A FINE INDIAN BATTLE SHIELD, c. 19-20th Centu1013 - A FINE INDIAN BATTLE SHIELD, c. 19-20th Centu
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A FINE INDIAN BATTLE SHIELD, c. 19-20th Century, of hide in circular form, the convex anterior with six raised copper alloy bosses, the rear with m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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A RARE KUSHAN CERAMIC SCULPTURE, c.5th Centur1019 - A RARE KUSHAN CERAMIC SCULPTURE, c.5th Centur
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A RARE KUSHAN CERAMIC SCULPTURE, c.5th Century AD, in the form of a horse, with a bridle, surface encrustations, fragmented, North India, 13cm P
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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A NORTH INDIAN TEMPLE PANEL, c.18th-19th Cent1020 - A NORTH INDIAN TEMPLE PANEL, c.18th-19th Cent
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A NORTH INDIAN TEMPLE PANEL, c.18th-19th Century AD, of wood, sculpted in the form of Ganesh, old encrustations, glossy patina, 22cm
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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A FINE INDIAN BRONZE MASK OF BHAIRAVA, c. ear1021 - A FINE INDIAN BRONZE MASK OF BHAIRAVA, c. ear
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A FINE INDIAN BRONZE MASK OF BHAIRAVA, c. early 20th Century AD, in classic robust form, old encrustations, Uttar Pradesh, 32x34cm
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,750.00) = 1,750.00
 
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A MAGNIFICENT GANDHARAN SCHIST SCULPTURE1023 - A MAGNIFICENT GANDHARAN SCHIST SCULPTURE
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A MAGNIFICENT GANDHARAN SCHIST SCULPTURE c.2nd-3rd century AD, in the form of Lakshmi, her naked torso adorned with jewels, the fine featured v
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 16,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,500.00) = 12,500.00
 
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A FINE GANDHARAN SCHIST HEAD BUDDHA, 2nd-3rd1024 - A FINE GANDHARAN SCHIST HEAD BUDDHA, 2nd-3rd
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A FINE GANDHARAN SCHIST HEAD BUDDHA, 2nd-3rd Century AD, of museum quality, the fine featured visage with meditative expression, arched eyebrows ab
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,200.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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A RARE GANDHARAN SCHIST TORSO OF BUDDHA, 2nd-1025 - A RARE GANDHARAN SCHIST TORSO OF BUDDHA, 2nd-
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A RARE GANDHARAN SCHIST TORSO OF BUDDHA, 2nd-3rd Century AD, sculpted with good detail with flowing robes and hair tied in a topknot, fragmented ni
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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A SUPERB GANDHARAN SEATED BODHISATTVA, 3rd Ce1026 - A SUPERB GANDHARAN SEATED BODHISATTVA, 3rd Ce
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A SUPERB GANDHARAN SEATED BODHISATTVA, 3rd Century AD, of museum quality, the stucco sculpture of fine features, in the form of Avalokitesvara in m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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A RARE GANDHARAN STUCCO HEAD OF BUDDHA, c.3rd1027 - A RARE GANDHARAN STUCCO HEAD OF BUDDHA, c.3rd
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A RARE GANDHARAN STUCCO HEAD OF BUDDHA, c.3rd Century AD, of museum quality in the form of Buddha Sakymuni, the fine featured visage with serene ex
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
 
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TWO OUTSTANDING  GANDHARAN GOLD ARM BANDS, c.1028 - TWO OUTSTANDING GANDHARAN GOLD ARM BANDS, c.
East Australian Trading Consolidated
TWO OUTSTANDING GANDHARAN GOLD ARM BANDS, c.2nd-3rd Century AD, of solid sheet gold sculpted with two roaring lion heads at terminals, fine detail
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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AN OUTSTANDING KHMER SANDSTONE TEMPLE LION, c1029 - AN OUTSTANDING KHMER SANDSTONE TEMPLE LION, c
East Australian Trading Consolidated
AN OUTSTANDING KHMER SANDSTONE TEMPLE LION, c.13th Century, of museum importance, in the monumental form of a celestial guardian, the fine featured
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 32,000.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for (25,000.00) = 25,000.00
 
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A SUPERB KHMER SANDSTONE RELIEF, c.11th Centu1030 - A SUPERB KHMER SANDSTONE RELIEF, c.11th Centu
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A SUPERB KHMER SANDSTONE RELIEF, c.11th Century Baphuon period, the large panel sculpted in the form of a Dvarapala within an ornate arch, consiste
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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A FINE KHMER BRONZE SCULPTURE, c.12-13th Cent1032 - A FINE KHMER BRONZE SCULPTURE, c.12-13th Cent
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A FINE KHMER BRONZE SCULPTURE, c.12-13th Century Bayon Period, of museum quality, in the form of a deity, with fine features and good detail, remna
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 950.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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A FINE SHAN BRONZE BUDDHA, 17th Century, Jamb1034 - A FINE SHAN BRONZE BUDDHA, 17th Century, Jamb
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A FINE SHAN BRONZE BUDDHA, 17th Century, Jambupati, seated in dhyanasana above a two tiered platform, wearing a monks robe, adorned with royal jewe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,200.00) = 3,200.00
 
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A FINE SHAN BRONZE BUDDHA 18th Century, seate1035 - A FINE SHAN BRONZE BUDDHA 18th Century, seate
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A FINE SHAN BRONZE BUDDHA 18th Century, seated in Dhyanasana above a two tiered platform wearing a diaphanous sanghati, the visage of fine features
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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A FINE BRONZE UTONG BUDDHA, 19th Century, sea1036 - A FINE BRONZE UTONG BUDDHA, 19th Century, sea
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A FINE BRONZE UTONG BUDDHA, 19th Century, seated in dhyanasana above a waisted platform wearing a diaphanous sanghati, the visage of fine features
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
 
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A SPLENDID SHAN ALABASTER BUDDHA, c.18th Cent1038 - A SPLENDID SHAN ALABASTER BUDDHA, c.18th Cent
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A SPLENDID SHAN ALABASTER BUDDHA, c.18th Century, seated in dhyanasana above a double lotus platform, wearing a diaphanous sanghati, the visage wit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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A FINE SHAN ALABASTER BUDDHA, c.18th Century,1040 - A FINE SHAN ALABASTER BUDDHA, c.18th Century,
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A FINE SHAN ALABASTER BUDDHA, c.18th Century, of fine features and good detail, seated in dhyanasana above a decorated platform, the visage with se
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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A FINE BURMESE SCULPTURE, c. 1970s, of wood,1041 - A FINE BURMESE SCULPTURE, c. 1970s, of wood,
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A FINE BURMESE SCULPTURE, c. 1970s, of wood, in the form of two standing porters, decorated with polychrome paints, 78-79cm (2)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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A BURMESE ANCESTOR MASK, of papier mache in t1042 - A BURMESE ANCESTOR MASK, of papier mache in t
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A BURMESE ANCESTOR MASK, of papier mache in the form of a male deity, decorated with lacquer and remnant gilt, 28cm
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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A BURMESE ANCESTOR MASK, of papier mache in t1043 - A BURMESE ANCESTOR MASK, of papier mache in t
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A BURMESE ANCESTOR MASK, of papier mache in the form of a female deity, decorated with lacquer and remnant gilt, 34cm
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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A BURMESE ANCESTOR MASK, of papier mache in t1044 - A BURMESE ANCESTOR MASK, of papier mache in t
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A BURMESE ANCESTOR MASK, of papier mache in the form of a female deity, decorated with lacquer and remnant gilt, 34cm
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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A RARE MYANMAR MARIONETTE, c. 19th Century of1046 - A RARE MYANMAR MARIONETTE, c. 19th Century of
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A RARE MYANMAR MARIONETTE, c. 19th Century of teak, sculpted in the form of a horse, decorated with polychrome paints complete with saddle and brid
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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A RARE MYANMAR MARIONETTE, c. 19th Century of1048 - A RARE MYANMAR MARIONETTE, c. 19th Century of
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A RARE MYANMAR MARIONETTE, c. 19th Century of teak, sculpted in the form of a prime minister, decorated with polychrome paints complete with tradit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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A RARE MYANMAR MARIONETTE, c. 19th Century of1049 - A RARE MYANMAR MARIONETTE, c. 19th Century of
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A RARE MYANMAR MARIONETTE, c. 19th Century of teak, sculpted in the form of an army general, decorated with polychrome paints complete with traditi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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A RARE MYANMAR MARIONETTE, c. 19th Century, o1050 - A RARE MYANMAR MARIONETTE, c. 19th Century, o
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A RARE MYANMAR MARIONETTE, c. 19th Century, of teak, sculpted in the form of a bird, decorated with polychrome paints, correctly strung, Burma, 37c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to maskfrank for (400.00 + 88.00BP) = 488.00
 
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A RARE MYANMAR MARIONETTE, c. 19th Century, o1051 - A RARE MYANMAR MARIONETTE, c. 19th Century, o
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A RARE MYANMAR MARIONETTE, c. 19th Century, of teak, sculpted in the form of a bird, decorated with polychrome paints, correctly strung, Burma, 37c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to maskfrank for (400.00 + 88.00BP) = 488.00
 
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A FINE BURMESE SCULPTURE, of wood, the openwo1052 - A FINE BURMESE SCULPTURE, of wood, the openwo
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A FINE BURMESE SCULPTURE, of wood, the openwork panel depicting two deities in flight, the anterior decorated with polychrome paints, 61x38cm
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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A SUPERB DAYAK BASKET, of woven cane with can1055 - A SUPERB DAYAK BASKET, of woven cane with can
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A SUPERB DAYAK BASKET, of woven cane with cane and wood frame, smooth glossy patina, Borneo, 76cm
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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AN ETHNOGRAPHIC LETI ISLAND ANCESTOR SCULPTUR1057 - AN ETHNOGRAPHIC LETI ISLAND ANCESTOR SCULPTUR
East Australian Trading Consolidated
AN ETHNOGRAPHIC LETI ISLAND ANCESTOR SCULPTURE, c. 1950s, of wood, seated with arms folded above a block platform, old encrustations below smooth p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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TWO JAVANESE SCULPTURES (loro blonyo), of woo1058 - TWO JAVANESE SCULPTURES (loro blonyo), of woo
East Australian Trading Consolidated
TWO JAVANESE SCULPTURES (loro blonyo), of wood, in classic seated form, decorated with polychrome pigments, 20-21cm (2)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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A FINE JAVANESE BELT BUCKLE, c.19th century,1059 - A FINE JAVANESE BELT BUCKLE, c.19th century,
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A FINE JAVANESE BELT BUCKLE, c.19th century, in two pieces, of iron in the form of inter-twining serpents with gold inlay and inset rubies and semi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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AN INDONESIAN HILL TRIBES AMULET, c. 19th Cen1060 - AN INDONESIAN HILL TRIBES AMULET, c. 19th Cen
East Australian Trading Consolidated
AN INDONESIAN HILL TRIBES AMULET, c. 19th Century, of silver, 6cm
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A MALACCA STRAIT SILVER BELT BUCKLE, c. 19th1061 - A MALACCA STRAIT SILVER BELT BUCKLE, c. 19th
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A MALACCA STRAIT SILVER BELT BUCKLE, c. 19th Century, of fine floral openwork with bird motif at centre, 11x4cm (2)
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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A RARE COLLECTION OF FOSSILISED BONE BEADS, f1063 - A RARE COLLECTION OF FOSSILISED BONE BEADS, f
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A RARE COLLECTION OF FOSSILISED BONE BEADS, from the Triassic to Cretaceous period, temporarily strung on a cotton thread, Java, 64cm
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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A RARE NORTHERN QI LIMESTONE SCULPTURE OF BUD1065 - A RARE NORTHERN QI LIMESTONE SCULPTURE OF BUD
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A RARE NORTHERN QI LIMESTONE SCULPTURE OF BUDDHA, c. 550-577 AD, standing above a separate lotus base wearing a plain diaphanous robe, his left han
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 17,000.00 - 19,000.00
Sold to floor for (14,000.00) = 14,000.00
 
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A SUPERB TANG DYNASTY MARBLE BUDDHA, c.618-901066 - A SUPERB TANG DYNASTY MARBLE BUDDHA, c.618-90
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A SUPERB TANG DYNASTY MARBLE BUDDHA, c.618-906 AD, seated in dhyanasana above a raised lotus platform, left hand in bhumisparsa wearing a flowing s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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A RARE NORTHERN QI STELE APEX, c. 550-577 AD,1067 - A RARE NORTHERN QI STELE APEX, c. 550-577 AD,
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A RARE NORTHERN QI STELE APEX, c. 550-577 AD, the relief sculpted with four heavenly apsaras in flight flanking a central element, of superb detail
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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A NORTHERN QI STELE FRAGMENT, c. 550-577 AD,1068 - A NORTHERN QI STELE FRAGMENT, c. 550-577 AD,
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A NORTHERN QI STELE FRAGMENT, c. 550-577 AD, the relief sculpted with an apsara playing the flute, remnant polychrome mineral earth pigments, consi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 550.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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AN EARLY A MING DYNASTY SANDSTONE RELIEF, c.11069 - AN EARLY A MING DYNASTY SANDSTONE RELIEF, c.1
East Australian Trading Consolidated
AN EARLY A MING DYNASTY SANDSTONE RELIEF, c.1368-1644, the rectangular panel sculpted with a central recess of an erotic scene, of fine detail, con
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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A RARE CHINESE NEOLITHIC JADE ORNAMENT, c.2501071 - A RARE CHINESE NEOLITHIC JADE ORNAMENT, c.250
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A RARE CHINESE NEOLITHIC JADE ORNAMENT, c.2500 BC, sculpted in the form of a Kong, smooth patina, 12x6cm Provenance: From the collection of a Hong
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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A RARE CHINESE NEOLITHIC JADE ORNAMENT, c.3001072 - A RARE CHINESE NEOLITHIC JADE ORNAMENT, c.300
East Australian Trading Consolidated
A RARE CHINESE NEOLITHIC JADE ORNAMENT, c.3000 BC, sculpted in the form of a stylised mask, decorated with incised linear motifs, smooth patina, 27
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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