Fine Tribal Aboriginal Art and International Antiquities

A MAGNIFICENT NORTHERN QI LIMESTONE SCULPTURE OF BUDDHA, c.550-577 AD, of museum importance, superb detail and quality, standing above a separate lotu

A FINE NORTHERN QI LIMESTONE HEAD OF BUDDHA, c.550-577 AD, of museum quality, sculpted in superb detail the visage of serene expression with downcast

A SPLENDID TANG DYNASTY MARBLE BUDDHA, c.1618-906 AD, of museum quality, seated above a tiered base, his left leg resting above a lotus platform, dres

A SUPERB TANG DYNASTY STELE, c.618-907 AD, of exceptional quality and detail, in the form of two recessed buddhas seated above pedestals below an arch

A SUNG-YUAN DYNASTY MARBLE SCULPTURE, 969-1368 AD, in the form of a lion, seated above a domed pedestal of excellent detail and quality, consistent ev

A SUNG-YUAN DYNASTY MARBLE SCULPTURE, 969-1368 AD, in the form of a lion, seated above a domed pedestal of excellent detail and quality, consistent ev

A SUNG DYNASTY SCULPTURE OF BODHISATTVA, c.960-1279 AD, of red sandstone, the seated buddha sculpted in relief, of good detail, consistent even weathe

A SUPERB TANG DYNASTY SCULPTURE OF BUDDHA, c.618-906 AD, of museum quality, of stone in classic seated posture wearing a diaphanous robe buckled at th

A BEAUTIFUL YUAN DYNASTY QUANYIN, c.1279-1369 AD, of museum significance, sculpted from stone seated above a lotus platform dressed in a classic flowi

A BEAUTIFUL CHING DYNASTY SCULPTURE OF QUANYIN, c.1910, of wood standing with bare feet, the hands in classic pose, dressed in an elaborate flowing ro

A SUPERB TANG DYNASTY BRONZE MIRROR, c.618-907 AD, the anterior sculpted with exceptional detail of birds, fish, frog and floral motifs in relief, ver

A CHING DYNASTY WARING STATES STYLE VESSEL, c.17th Century, of bronze, in the form of a lidded urn sculpted with classic motifs in relief, verdigris e

A SUPERB TANG DYNASTY CERAMIC SCULPTURE, c.618-907 AD, in the form of a Turkish, warrior dressed in armour standing above a pedestal, exceptional deta

A FINE TANG DYNASTY CERAMIC SCULPTURE, c.618-907 AD, in the form of a courtesan, dressed in formal robes, with elaborate headdress, the visage of fine

A SUPERB HAN DYNASTY CERAMIC SCULPTURE, c.206 BC-220 AD, in the form of a mythical guardian seated on it's haunches with wings raised above it&#...

A SUPERB HAN DYNASTY CERAMIC SCULPTURE, c.206 BC-220 AD, in the form of a mythical guardian seated on it's haunches with wings raised above it&#...

A SUPERB WARING STATES STYLE CERAMIC VESSEL, the coil pot of large proportions, the anterior decorated with geometric motif, China, 64x4cm Provenance:

A RARE LIAO DYNASTY CERAMIC SCULPTURE, c.907-1125 AD, in the form of the zodiac horse dressed in a flowing robe, remnant mineral earth pigments, intac

A FINE LIAO DYNASTY CERAMIC SCULPTURE, c.907-1125 AD, in the form of a zodiac rooster dressed in flowing robes decorated with a mottled green glaze, f

A RARE LIAO DYNASTY CERAMIC SCULPTURE, c.907-1125 AD, in the form of the zodiac bull dressed in flowing robes, remnant mineral earth pigments, rejoine

AN OUTSTANDING SHANG DYNASTY CEREMONIAL JADE BLADE, c.1600-1050 BC, pierced with two circular apertures decorated with raised section to edge and insc

A FINE SHANG DYNASTY CEREMONIAL JADE BLADE, c.1600-1050 B, edged ground, the grip pierced with three circulare apertures above a serrated terminal, gl

A FINE CHINESE NEOLITHIC VOTIVE AXE, c.2rd Mill. BC, the translucent ground jade section pierced with two apertures and edge ground blade, exceptional

A RARE CHINESE NEOLITHIC JADE ORNAMENT, c.3000 BC, sculpted in the form of a stylised mask, decorated with incised linear motifs, smooth patina, 27x12

A FINE CHING DYNASTY JADE SCULPTURE, c.20th Century, the openwork jade in the form of super positioned multiple monkeys, smooth glossy patina, China 1

A LATE CHING DYNASTY SANCAI GLAZED PANEL, c.19th-20th Century, in the form of dragon in flight, mounted to a metal frame, China, 166x40cm Provenance:

AN OLD NEPALESE GABLE ORNAMENT, c.19th Century, of wood sculpted in the form of an ancestor, encrusted and weathered, 48x83cm Provenance: From an Aust

A SUPERB JAIN SANDSTONE SCULPTURE, c.11-13th Century, of museum importance, in the form of a female deity, seated above a mythical lion and kneeling a

AN EXCEPTIONAL INDIAN SANDSTONE SCULPTURE OF SHIVA, c.12-13th Century, the deity standing in relief with the bull at base, the left leg raised above t

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 we

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 torso a

A FINE NORTH INDIAN TEMPLE PANEL, c.19th Century, of wood, sculpted in relief, decorated with polychrome oil based paints, Rajasthan, 130x44cm Provena

A FINE NORTH INDIAN TEMPLE PANEL, c.19th Century, of wood, sculpted in relief, decorated with polychrome oil based paints, Rajasthan, 130x44cm Provena

A FINE NORTH INDIAN TEMPLE PANEL, c.19th Century, of wood, sculpted in relief, decorated with polychrome oil based paints, Rajasthan, 130x44cm Provena

A FINE NORTH INDIAN TEMPLE PANEL, c.19th Century, of wood, sculpted in relief, decorated with polychrome oil based paints, Rajasthan, 130x45cm Provena

A FINE NORTH INDIAN TEMPLE PANEL, c.19th Century, of wood, sculpted in relief, decorated with polychrome oil based paints, Rajasthan, 132x45cm Provena

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 metal

TWO NORTH INDIAN WINDOW SHUTTERS, of wood with iron and brass fittings, weathered patina, Rajasthan, 78x27cm (2)

A RARE INDUS VALLEY SHELL ARMBAND (Harappan), c.2000 BC, the marine gastropod section incised with linear bands, old encrustations below smooth patina

A FINE BAJUR VALLEY CERAMIC SCULPTURE, c.2nd Mill BC, in the form of a female deity, earth encrustations, intact, Pakistan, 19x9cm Provenance: From an

A RARE CERAMIC INDUS VALLEY SCULPTURE (shunga), c.5th Century AD, in the form of a camel, remnant earth encrustations, rejoined, Pakistan, 20x18cm Pro

AN INDUS VALLEY CERAMIC SCULPTURE, c.3rd-4th Century AD, the votive vessel in diminutive form, earth encrusted, Pakistan, 8x9cm Provenance: From an Au

A SUPERB BACTRIAN MARBLE CHALLIS, c. 3rd Mill. BC, the tapering base below a conical bowl, smooth patina, old encrustations, minor losses, intact 18cm

A FINE BACTRIAN ALABASTER VESSEL, c.3-2nd Mill.BC, of diminutive form, the tapering conical body above a sectioned base, smooth patina, remnant encrus

A BACTRIAN GREY STONE SCULPTURE, c.2nd Mill. BC, in the form of a bird with geometric motifs in relief, possibly used as a seal, Bactria-Margiana Arch

A SUPERB GANDHARAN SCHIST SCULPTURE OF BUDDHA, c.2nd-3rd Century AD of museum quality and significance, seated above a waisted platform with central l

A FINE GANDHARAN SCHIST HEAD BUDDHA, 2nd-3rd Century AD, of museum quality, the fine featured visage with meditative expression, arched eyebrows above

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 nimbu

A SUPERB GANDHARAN CRYSTAL RELIC STUPA, c.2nd-3rd Century AD, of translucent quartz crystal in three sections, remnant earth encrustations, one sectio

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, re

A SUPERB GANDHARAN SEATED BODHISATTVA, 3rd Century AD, of museum quality, the stucco sculpture of fine features, in the form of Avalokitesvara in medi

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 expre

A SUPERB KHMER SANDSTONE TORSO, c.12th Century Angkor Wat Period, of museum quality, sculpted in male form, with exposed upper body above an elaborate

A SUPERB KHMER SCULPTURE OF GANESH, c.12th Century AD, of museum quality and importance, the sandstone elephant deity seated above a truncated platfor

A FINE KHMER SANDSTONE HEAD, c. 12-13th Century, of museum quality and significance, the visage of good detail and serene expression flanked by elonga

AN OUTSTANDING SHAN HEAD OF BUDDHA, c.18th Century, of museum quality and monumental form, of papier-mâché, the fine featured visage with ...

A FINE LAOS TEMPLE BUDDHA, c.19th Century, of teak, lacquered and gilded, the fine featured visage with serene expression and downcast eyes flanked by

A FINE THAI BRONZE BUDDHA, c.17th Century, seated in dhyanasana above a three tiered platform wearing a diaphanous sanghati, the visage of fine featur

A FINE BRONZE UTONG BUDDHA, 19th Century, seated in dhyanasana above a waisted platform wearing a diaphanous sanghati, the visage of fine features wit

A FINE THAI BRONZE BUDDHA, c.17-18th Century, of diminutive form seated above a short pedestal, of clear features and excellent detail, verdigris encr

A FINE SHAN BRONZE BUDDHA 18th Century, seated in Dhyanasana above a two tiered platform wearing a diaphanous sanghati, the visage of fine features be

A FINE SHAN BRONZE BUDDHA, 17th Century, Jambupati, seated in dhyanasana above a two tiered platform, wearing a monks robe, adorned with royal jewelle

A FINE MYANMAR MARIONETTE, c.1960s, of teak sculpted in the form of a princess wearing royal attire, decorated with sequins and pearls, polychrome pai

A FINE MYANMAR MARIONETTE, c.1960s, of teak sculpted in the form of a prince wearing royal attire, decorated with sequins, polychrome paints, correctl

A FINE MYANMAR MARIONETTE, c.1960s, of teak sculpted in the form of a government minister wearing traditional attire, decorated with sequins, polychro

A FINE MYANMAR MARIONETTE, c.1960s, of teak sculpted in the form of a king's advisor wearing traditional attire, decorated with sequins, polychr...

A FINE MYANMAR MARIONETTE, c.19th Century, of teak sculpted in the form of an elderly lady wearing traditional attire, decorated with sequins, polychr

AN ETHNOGRAPHIC DAYAK MANDAU, c.1930s, the single edge metal blade tapering to a hafted antelope grip, sculpted with openwork motif and bound with wov

TWO TIMOR LIME CONTAINERS, the bamboo tubes decorated with incised geometric motifs, 16x4cm (2)

AN INDONESIAN HILL TRIBES AMULET, c. 19th Century, of silver, 6cm

AN ETHNOGRAPHIC LETI ISLAND ANCESTOR SCULPTURE, c. 1950s, of wood, seated with arms folded above a block platform, old encrustations below smooth pati

TWO FINE COPPER ALLOY WATER VESSEL STORAGE JARS, the sheet metal with wide base tapering to waisted neck and flaring rim, verdigris below smooth patin

AN EARLY TIMOR CERAMIC ROOF ORNAMENT, of baked clay with two opposing ancestor faces in relief, weathered patina, 27x32cm Provenance: From an Australi

A SUPERB PERSIAN LAMP STAND, c.10th-12th Century AD, of bronze in three detachable sections, decorated with geometric motifs in relief, verdigris encr

A FINE PERSIAN SALVER, c.12-13th Century AD, of bronze decorated with floral motifs, kufic text and palmettes, 3x18cm Provenance: From an Australian c

A FINE ISLAMIC VOTIVE VESSEL, c.19th century, of brass, the shallow dish with central projection, decorated with incised script, smooth patina, Persia

A COLLECTION OF SEVEN ROMAN MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS, c.1st-4th Century AD, of bronze in various forms including tweezers, verdigris encrusted, presented i

A COLLECTION OF FIVE ROMAN MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS, c.1st-4th Century AD, of bronze in various forms including a needle, verdigris encrusted, presented in

A COLLECTION OF FIVE ROMAN BRONZE MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS, c.1st-4th Century AD, of bronze on various forms including a spoon, verdigris encrusted, presen

AN ISLAMIC FATIMID CERAMIC BOWL, c.11-13th Century AD, decorated with mottled dark green glaze, intact and stable, Egypt, 8-20cm Provenance: From an A

A SPLENDID KASHAN CERAMIC BOWL, c.13th Century, in conical form, the interior decorated with floral motifs beneath iridescent blue and black glaze, in

A FINE QAJAR CERAMIC TILE, c.19th Century of polychrome glaze depicting a nobleman within a floral surround, Persia, 33x24cm Provenance: From an Austr

A COLLECTION OF EGYPTIAN BEADS, c. 2nd Mill BC-20th Century AD, sourced form the River Nile sediment deposits 66cm

A FINE COLLECTION OF ISLAMIC BEADS, c.19th Century, of polychrome glass, Egypt, 40cm

A COLLECTION OF FINE PERSIAN BEADS, temporarily strung on fibre twine, including lapis, glass, stone and turquoise, 64cm

A COLLECTION OF ROMAN, EGYPTIAN AND ISLAMIC BEADS, c.600 BC-14th Century AD, temporarily strung, including faience, glass and stone, 66cm

A COLLECTION OF ROMAN, EGYPTIAN AND ISLAMIC BEADS, c.600 BC-14th Century AD, temporarily strung, including faience, glass and stone, 58cm

A COLLECTION OF ROMAN, EGYPTIAN AND ISLAMIC BEADS, c.600 BC-14th Century AD, temporarily strung, including faience, glass and stone, 59cm

A COLLECTION OF ROMAN, EGYPTIAN AND ISLAMIC BEADS, c.600 BC-14th Century AD, temporarily strung, including faience, glass and stone, 58cm

A FINE ROMAN GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE, c.1st-2nd Century AD, of diminutive form, the bulbous body above a short extended bowl at base with projecting rimm

A FINE ROMAN GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE, c.1st-2nd century AD, of diminutive form, the bulbous body with extended neck and flaring lip at apex, the glass wi

A RARE SISSANIAN ROCK CRYSTAL SEAL, c.5-7th Century AD, in classis diminuitive form, inscribed with the motif of the bull and ancient text, Persia, 3c

A RARE SISSANIAN ROCK CRYSTAL SEAL, c.5-7th Century AD, in classis diminuitive form, inscribed with the figure of a bearded man and ancient text, Pers

A SUPERB NEW BRITAIN SHIELD (mengen), c.19-20th Century, of museum significance, sculpted of wood, in classic ovoid form with raised central boss, dec

A FINE NEW BRITAIN SHIELD (nakanai), c.1950s, of wood, sculpted with geometric motifs in relief, decorated with woven cane, robust lug grip to rear, p

AN ETHNOGRAPHIC EASTERN HIGHLANDS WAR SHIELD (okapa), of wood, the anterior decorated with stippled motif and polychrome pigments, pierced for grip at

AN OLD SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS WAR SHIELD (mendi), of wood, the anterior with raised medial ridge decorated with polychrome pigments and stippled motif, pi

AN ETHNOGRAPHIC TELEPHOMIN SHIELD, of wood, the anterior decorated with geometric motifs in relief, polychrome pigments, pierced with old cane grip to

A FINE ASMAT SHIELD, c.1960s, of wood in asymmetrical ovoid form sculpted with an openwork ancestor at apex, the anterior decorated with curvilinear m

A FINE GEELVINK BAY SHIELD, of wood, the anterior sculpted with curvilinear motifs and central korwar ancestor in relief, decorated with white pigment