STATUE D'UN BODHISATTVA EN SCHISTE GRISANICENNE RÉGION DE GANDHARA, VERS IIIE SIÈCLE115 cm (45 1/4 in.) highFootnotes:A GREY SCHIST FIGURE OF A BODHISATTVA ANCIENT REGION OF GANDHARA, CIRCA 3RD CENTURY犍陀羅 約三世紀 片岩菩薩像Published:Isao Kurita, Gandharan Art, Vol. II, Tokyo, 1998 & 2003, p. 15, no. 17.Provenance:With Claude de Marteau, Brussels, by 1970sThis majestic figure of a standing bodhisattva evokes both strength and grace. He bears the qualities of a youthful prince, indicated by his jewelry and noble, smooth physiognomy. His pronounced musculature, circular nimbus, and lofty expression convey an idealized image of a divine and enlightened being. He likely represents Maitreya, who in Mahayana Buddhism is destined to succeed Shakyamuni as the next and final Buddha. Maitreya in Gandharan art is frequently depicted with a loosely folded topknot, a right hand raised in the gesture of reassurance (abhaya mudra), and a water flask that was presumably clutched by the lost lowered left hand. Reflecting the cosmopolitan attitude of Gandharan art, which fused Indic content with Iranian and Greco-Roman aesthetics, Maitreya is carved with long wavy locks, standing with a gentle contrapposto in the right knee. Located in what is today northwest Pakistan and southern Afghanistan, the ancient region of Gandhara was once a vibrant economic and cultural hub with an integral position within both overland and maritime silk routes around the 1st century BCE. The vast influx of wealth and commerce enabled Gandhara's urban centers to serve as the crossroads connecting China, Central Asia, the Indian peninsula, and the Mediterranean. However, Gandhara's advantageous geography meant the region fell repeatedly to invasion from powerful ancient empires. Alexander the Great conquered the ancient capital of Taxila in 326 BCE and the region was, for a brief time, absorbed into the Macedonian empire. After the death of Alexander, the Mauryans subsequently ruled for approximately one hundred and fifty years (c. 305-180 BCE). Greco-Bactrian invasions around 180 BCE then turned the region into an independent Indo-Greek kingdom (c. 185-97 BCE). One of its most famous rulers, King Menander I (r. 165/55-130 BCE), became a great patron of Buddhism and is still remembered for his dialogues with the Buddhist sage Nagasena, as recorded in the Milinda Panha, 'The Questions of Menander'. The Kushans, who were originally of Central Asian descent and adopted Greek and Iranian elements in their material culture, later established themselves in Gandhara in the early 1st century CE. The most accomplished of these kings was Kanishka I (r. 127-151 CE), who not only ruled a vast empire extending from Bactria to Pataliputra in Northeast India, but also followed the tradition of religious patronage set by the Indo-Greek kings and actively engaged in the creation and transmission of Buddhist literature, architecture, and art. It was during this cultural landscape of stone monuments and statuary, particularly once Mahayana Buddhism attained popularity in Gandhara by the late 2nd/early 3rd century CE, that images like the following sculpture were instrumental in the eastern transmission of early Buddhist art. Other standing images of Maitreya with similar attributes and stylistic features are found in several museum collections, published in Zwalf, A Catalogue of the Gandharan Sculpture in the British Museum, 1996, p. 38, nos. 51 & 52; Dye, The Arts of India: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 2001, p. 97, no.7; and Behrendt, The Art of Gandhara in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2007, p. 54, no. 42. For instance, the beaded jewelry adorning the present sculpture's hair and the floral medallions carved on the sides of the platform closely relate to the example in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (13.96.17). Moreover, the acanthus leaves decorating the front of the present figure's platform, the large tassel hanging by the left arm, the sharp angular folds suspended over the left leg, and the deep ripples of the robe around the raised right forearm are striking in appearance to the example in Virginia. Also located beneath Maitreya's feet is an iconic trope illustrating a seated bodhisattva venerated by a congregation, as seen on two Gandharan statues of the Buddha, one sold at Bonham's, Hong Kong, 2 December 2021, lot 1036, and the other also from the Claude de Marteau Collection, Part 1, sold at Bonhams, Paris, 14 June 2022, lot 26.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: WW Lot is located in the Bonhams Warehouse and will only be available for collection from this location.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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AN ANTIQUE .36'' NAVY COLT, bearing the London factory address, serial number 16904, it fails to hold in the cocked position and the barrel locking wedge is damaged, the naval scene is only partly visible and overall it is well worn, it comes in a modern case with modern fittings including a flask, bullet mould, cleaning rod and a tin of caps
A WOODEN CANTEEN AND OTHER CUTLERY, hinged wooden canteen with drawer, complete with EP cutlery, a Victorian silver caddy spoon, hallmarked London, approximate gross weight 23.6 grams, a separate wooden draw filled with kings pattern cutlery, together with a box including nut crackers, a cased set of six white metal napkin rings, a white metal hip flask, a rolled set of cutlery, sugar tongs, etc
A CASED ANTIQUE 38 BORE DEANE ADAMS & DEANE PERCUSSION REVOLVER, together with its original company mould designed to cast a round ball and a conical tailed bullet for use in their 'Dust Bin' cartridges, a powder flask, loading rod with screw on cleaning head, pewter oil bottle, nipple key, spare nipple and tin of caps, the top flat of its 7½'' barrel is marked with the company address and the frame is marked Adams Patent No 7022R, the green felt lined oak case bears its original label but it has lost its case lid escutcheon and key hole plate and the case lock has been removed, the revolver is in good working order and has retained a considerable amount of its fire blued finish, the locking clip designed to lock the hammer off the face of percussion caps is missing and its related retaining bolt is cracked in half
A GROUP OF COLLECTABLES, METALWARE, GAMES, ETC, including a four string Kohala ukelele, model no. KR-SOB, with soft carry case, a boxed Canon Selphy CP780 compact photo printer, a chrome sphinx car mascot, a chrome griffin car mascot mounted on a wooden base, a chrome hip flask in the form of a petrol can, Davidoff The Game set, Victorian copper kettle and a cast metal 1992 Olympics Cobi mascot, height 14.5cm, etc (Qty)
THREE BOXES AND LOOSE CERAMICS, GLASS AND SUNDRY ITEMS, to include a boxed Waterford Crystal 'Overture' 5'' oval bowl, a Waterford clock (sd), a Royal Albert Old Country Roses bud vase height 14.5cm, a blue Dartington Crystal vase, two table lamps, a modern jardiniere and tray, a pink and white Caithness Moon Crystal paperweight, a boxed spirit flask, etc (3 boxes + loose) (sd)
FIVE BOXES OF ASSORTED SUNDRIES, VINTAGE TINS AND CLOCKS, a large collection of vintage advertising bottle openers to include names Schweppes, Super Jaff, Co-Op Milk, Guiness Stout, Family Drinks, etc, a novelty nut cracker, a vintage junior set of golf clubs, Bass ashtray, M&B ashtray, VAT 69 ashtray, a brass vintage car horn, barometer, mantel clocks, an articulated sewing box, a brass handled walking stick with a hidden internal glass flask, etc. (s.d) (5 boxes + loose)
Ca. 200-300 AD. A beautiful deep amber-coloured glass flask with a wide mouth, folded rim, tapering neck leading to a tear-drop-shaped body. Glass was a major manufacturing industry in the Roman Empire, especially after the invention of glassblowing in the middle of the first century BC, when glass became used for a variety of purposes including vessels, jewellery and construction materials such as glass or tiles. Roman glassmaking reached the farthest corners of the Empire and flourished until about 400 AD, when the Roman Empire started to disintegrate, finally falling in the late 5th century AD.Size: L:85mm / W:50mm ; 28gProvenance: From the private collection of a Central London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/European art market formed in the 1980s
Early Islamic, ca. 9th-10th century AD. A nice example of a wheel-cut glass flask of a pear-shaped body with a small flaring neck, sitting on a slightly concave circular base. Its surface is dimpled with three rows of roundels evenly distanced, which create a honeycomb-like pattern. Glass bottles featuring honeycomb designs are a type of glassware that were popular in Islamic countries during the Medieval period. The bottles were usually made of a type of glass called soda-lime, which was produced by combining sand, soda ash, and lime. For a similarly decorated flask, from the same period, cf. Sotheby's L13220, London, 24 April 2013, Lot 121.Size: L:90mm / W:45mm ; 70gProvenance: Private collection of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 100-300 AD. A beautiful glass flask with a long body displaying vertical grooves, a short, flared neck and a wide everted rim. In antiquity, merchants and traders routinely packed, shipped, and sold all manner of foodstuffs and other goods across the Mediterranean in glass bottles and jars of all shapes and sizes, supplying Rome with a great variety of exotic materials from far-off parts of the empire. To find out more about glass in the Roman world, see Bayley, J., Freestone, I., & Jackson, C. (2015). Glass of the Roman World. Oxford And Philadelphia: Oxbow Books.Size: L:67mm / W:30mm ; 11.4gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 1000 AD. A glass flask with an onion-shaped body crafted in a mesmerizing deep green hue, evoking a sense of timeless elegance and sophistication. The centerpiece of this piece is the funnel-shaped neck with a rounded rim, which protrudes from the center of the top edge of the vessel. Its form is a testament to the skill and ingenuity of the Islamic glass artisans, who were renowned for their mastery of glassblowing techniques and ability to create stunningly intricate designs. This flask may have been used for a variety of purposes, from holding fragrant oils to storing medicinal elixirs.Size: L:75mm / W:85mm ; 353gProvenance: Property of a London Islamic art specialist collector; previously in a collection formed since the 1980s.
Deccan, ca. 16th-18th century AD. A brass pilgrim flask, an exquisite work of art characterized by its crescent-shaped body with protruding terminals facing the neck. The funnel-shaped neck boasts a striking median ridge and a mouth with a flat rim. The vessel is perfectly balanced atop a raised foot. This stunning piece features attachment rings with delicate chains for suspension, adding an elegant touch to an already impressive design. A short spout projects from one side of the vessel, enhancing the practicality and functionality of this remarkable object. Each side of the body is cast with a lappet of trefoil form. Pilgrim flasks of this nature were widely used in the Deccan region by pilgrims and travelers, providing a portable means of carrying water for drinking or washing. These flasks were a common sight on long journeys and served as an important tool for survival in a harsh and unforgiving landscape. For a similar, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 1992.50; Christie's Live Auction 7615, Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds, 7 October 2008, Lot 227.Size: L:300mm / W:280mm ; 2.12kgProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly in a collection of A. Kotlar, since the 1970s.
Ca. 800-900 AD. A bronze flask exhibiting an exquisite form, characterized by an apple-shaped body that gracefully rests on a tall, flaring foot. The flask's neck is tubular and leads to a funnel-shaped mouth adorned with a decorative horizontal register of protruding knobs, which adds to its aesthetic appeal. In the Islamic world, bronze flasks like this one were highly prized for their functional and decorative qualities. These vessels were used to store and transport liquids, such as water, wine, or perfume. They were also commonly used as gifts, often presented to esteemed individuals as a sign of respect and honor.Size: L:170mm / W:75mm ; 330gProvenance: Property of a London Islamic art specialist collector; previously in a collection formed since the 1980s.
North India, Ca. 17th century AD. A Deccan Pilgrim flask, copper, with suspicion loops and elegantly curved finials. This fine example contains an evolved abstract peacock motif at its center. Originally created from animal hide versions this specific form is seen in 17th-century Deccan court paintings implying its provenance.Size: L:308mm / W:291mm ; 3.92kgProvenance: Private London collection of Early Islamic Art - M.A.; formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1980s.
Konvolut von 5 antiken Glasobjekten, Sammlungsauflösung (Angaben aus privatem Sammlungskatalog Otto Schäfer, Schweinfurt): Fläschchen, freigeblasenes, grünes Glas, teils kaputt, H. 10,7 cm; Glasflasche mit langem Hals und an der Mündung Fadenschlange, Köln, 2-3. Jh. n. Chr., H 14 cm; sechskantige Henkelkanne mit Silberiris, Köln oder Syrien, 1.-2. Jh. n. Chr., H 17,8 cm (s. Sammlung Niessen, Nr. 393); flache, runde Taschenflasche mit an der Mündung vielfach gedrehtem Faden, schöne Iris, Syrien, 1.-3. Jh. n. Chr., H 13,8 cm (s. Fremersdorf, Bd. IV, Taf. 86); kleiner Kugelflakon, schräg aufgebackener Ausguss mit breiter Lippe sowie zwei angesetzten Henkeln, römisch, 1.-3. n. Chr., H 6 cm. Alle Altersspuren.(Die Sammlung wurde über einen Zeitraum von mehreren Jahren in den 1960er Jahren aufgebaut. Die letzten Objekte wurden im Jahr 1967 erworben, Aufzeichnungen des Sammlers liegen vor.)Mixed lot of 5 antique glass objects, liquidation of a collection (data from private collection catalogue): little bottle, free-blown, green glass, partly broken, H. 10.7 cm; Glass bottle with a long neck and a thread snake at the mouth, Cologne, 2-3. Century AD, H 14 cm; Hexagonal handle jug with silver irises, Cologne or Syria, 1st-2nd cent. AD, H 17.8 cm (see Niessen collection, no. 393); Flat, round flask with a thread twisted many times at the mouth, beautiful iris, Syria, 1st-3rd c. AD, H 13.8 cm (see Fremersdorf, vol. IV, plate 86); Small spherical flacon, slanted spout with a broad lip and two attached handles, Roman, 1st-3rd cent. AD, H 6 cm. All signs of age. (The collection was built up over a period of several years in the 1960s. The last objects were acquired in 1967, records of the collector are available)
Konvolut von 5 antiken Glasvasen, Sammlungsauflösung (Angaben aus privatem Sammlungskatalog Otto Schäfer, Schweinfurt): Kugelflasche, milchfarbenes Glas, langer Hals, leichte Bemalung in Drehbewegung nach oben, Syrien 2.-3. Jh. n. Chr., H 10 cm; Kugelvase mit eingedrücktem Boden, schmutziges, leicht grünes Glas, teilw. irisierend oder versintert, hoher Hals, römisch 2.-3. Jh. n. Chr., H 12,8 cm; Kugelflasche mit hohem Hals, um Leibung und Hals schwarze, gemalte oder leicht geschliffene Linie, Syrien 2. Jh. n. Chr., H 14,5 cm (Corning, Slg. Smith Nr. 221 und Nr. 581; Fremersdorf, Bd. III, Nr. 74-76); Kugelvase mit schöner, bunter Iris, Wabenmuster, Syrien 3. Jh. n. Chr., H 13 cm; dickwandige, schwere Kugelflasche aus milchiger Glasmasse mit Rillen an Hals und Wandung sowie rundum Kette von Hohlkugeln, römisch 1. v. - 1. n. Chr., H 10,5 cm, alle Altersspuren.(Die Sammlung wurde über einen Zeitraum von mehreren Jahren in den 1960er Jahren aufgebaut. Die letzten Objekte wurden im Jahr 1967 erworben, Aufzeichnungen des Sammlers liegen vor.)Group of 5 antique glass vases, dissolution of a collection (information from the private collection catalogue): spherical bottle, milk-colored glass, long neck, lightly painted in a rotating movement upwards, Syria 2nd-3rd cent. AD, H 10 cm; Spherical vase with dented bottom, dirty, slightly green glass, partly iridescent or sintered, high neck, Roman 2nd-3rd cent. AD, H 12.8 cm; Spherical flask with a high neck, around the jamb and neck, a black, painted or lightly polished line, Syria, 2nd century AD, H 14.5 cm (Corning, Smith Collection no. 221 and no. 581; Fremersdorf, vol. III, nos. 74-76); Spherical vase with beautiful, colorful iris, honeycomb pattern, Syria 3rd century AD, H 13 cm; Thick-walled, heavy spherical bottle made of milky glass mass with grooves on the neck and wall as well as a chain of circles all around, Roman 1st BC - 1 AD, H 10.5 cm, all signs of age. (The collection was built up over a period of several years in the 1960s. The last objects were acquired in 1967, records of the collector are available)
Konvolut von 6 antiken Glasgefäßen, Sammlungsauflösung (Angaben aus privatem Sammlungskatalog Otto Schäfer, Schweinfurt): klare, graue Glaskanne mit kurzem Hals, breite Lippe und kurzer Henkel in dunklem Grün, Syrien 2. Jh. n. Chr., H 17 cm; Doppelkanne (Oenochoé), honigfarbene Kannen mittig zusammengefügt zur Kugel, Doppelausguss, gemeinsamer Henkel, römisch 2. Jh. n. Chr., H 20 cm; gedrehte Kugelflasche mit Hals, schöne, quer hochgedrehte Leibung, am Halskragen leicht gestockt, Patina, kleine, alte Reparatur an Lippe, römisch 1.-2. Jh. n. Chr., H 17 cm; Glasteller auf niedrigem Fuß mit hohem Rand, klares, leicht versintertes Glas, römisch 1.-2. Jh. n. Chr, D 17 cm; tiefgrüne Schale mit geriffelter Wandung, eingezogener, glatter, Lippenrand, Syrien 1.-3. Jh. n. Chr., D 14,3 cm (Fremersdorf, Bd. III, Tafel 24, 25); dickwandige Kumme mit innen zwei tiefen Rillen, starke Versinterung, teilweise Goldiris, römisch 1. Jh. n. Chr., H 6,5 cm, D 13,5 cm. Alle Altersspuren.(Die Sammlung wurde über einen Zeitraum von mehreren Jahren in den 1960er Jahren aufgebaut. Die letzten Objekte wurden im Jahr 1967 erworben, Aufzeichnungen des Sammlers liegen vor.)Group of 6 antique glass vessels, liquidation of a collection (data from private collection catalogue): clear, gray glass jug with a short neck, wide lip and short handle in dark green, Syria 2nd century AD, H 17 cm; Double jug (Oenochoé), honey-colored jugs joined together in the middle to form a sphere vase, double spout, common handle, Roman 2nd century AD, H 20 cm; Turned spherical flask with neck, beautiful, turned upside down, slightly chipped at the neck collar, patina, small, old repair at the lip, Roman 1st-2nd cent. AD, H 17 cm; Glass plate on a low foot with a high rim, clear, slightly sintered glass, Roman 1st-2nd cent. AD, D 17 cm; deep green bowl with ribbed walls, indented, smooth, lip edge, Syria 1st-3rd cent. AD, D 14.3 cm (Fremersdorf, Vol. III, Plates 24, 25); Thick-walled bowl with two deep grooves on the inside, strong sintering, partly gold iris, Roman 1st century AD, H 6.5 cm, D 13.5 cm. All signs of age. (The collection was built up over a period of several years in the 1960s. The last objects were acquired in 1967, records of the collector are available)
Konvolut von einem Vogel und 5 antiken Gefäßen: Sammlungsauflösung (Angaben aus privatem Sammlungskatalog Otto Schäfer, Schweinfurt): taubenförmiger Vogel aus blauem Glas mit weißen Fäden, ägyptisch 8.-10. Jh. n. Chr., H 4,2 cm, L 10 cm (s. Corning, Slg. Smith 1957, Nr. 512); Kugelfläschchen, freigeblasenes, blaues Glas mit Rippen, 1. Jh., H 6,4 cm (vgl. Slg. Morell, M212 purpur); blaues Glaskännchen mit einseitig hohem Griff, römisch-syrisch 1.-2. Jh. n. Chr., H 9 cm (vgl. S.A. Huk, Corning, Bd.VII 1965, S.26); Amphoriskos, Sandkerntechnik, blau mit gelben und weißen Glasfäden, Henkel honigfarben, geklebt, Fußzapfen ergänzt, ostmediterran, Mitte 2. bis frühes 1. Jh. vor Chr., H 13,1 cm (vgl. Slg Morell, M136); Alabastron auf blauem Grund, in Braun und Weiß federförmig gekämmt, seitlich zwei Art Henkelfortsätze, Ägypten 5.-3. Jh. v. Chr., H 12 cm (s. u. a. Corning, Slg. Smith, Nr. 19); kleine, zweihenkelige Amphore, schwarze Masse mit aufgelegtem, braun-gelbem Faden, wirkt wie starkt glasierter Ton, Syrien 6.-4. Jh. vor Chr., H 5,2 cm (s. Slg Niessen, Nr. 102 Farbtafel); alle Altersspuren.(Die Sammlung wurde über einen Zeitraum von mehreren Jahren in den 1960er Jahren aufgebaut. Die letzten Objekte wurden im Jahr 1967 erworben, Aufzeichnungen des Sammlers liegen vor.)Collection of a bird and 5 antique vessels: dissolution of a collection (data from private collection catalogue): dove-shaped bird made of blue glass with white threads, Egyptian 8th-10th cent. AD, H 4.2 cm, L 10 cm (see Corning, Smith Coll. 1957, no. 512); Spherical flask, free-blown blue glass with ribs, 1st century, H 6.4 cm (cf. Morell collection, M212 purple); blue glass jug with a high handle on one side, Roman-Syrian 1st-2nd cent. AD, H 9 cm (cf. S.A. Huk, Corning, Vol. VII 1965, p.26); Amphoriskos, sand core technique, blue with yellow and white glass threads, honey-colored handles, glued, foot cones added, East Mediterranean, mid-2nd to early 1st century BC, H 13.1 cm (cf. Morell collection, M136); Alabastron on a blue background, combed in brown and white like a feather, two types of handle extensions on the side, Egypt 5th-3rd cent. century B.C. BC, H 12 cm (see also Corning, Smith Coll., no. 19); small, two-handled amphora, black mass with applied brown-yellow thread, looks like heavily glazed clay, Syria 6th-4th c. Century BC, H 5.2 cm (see Coll. Niessen, no. 102 color plate); all signs of age. (The collection was built up over a period of several years in the 1960s. The last objects were acquired in 1967, records of the collector are available)
A Burslem Pottery Martin Brothers style flask 'The Headmaster', by Andrew Hall, signed to the underside, 37cms high.Condition ReportGood condition with no chips, cracks or repairs, the only thing to note is that the cover is a bit loose on the collar so could possibly originally have had a rubber seal which is no longer there.
An Edwardian silver arched hip flask, by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths, London 1902, with pull off base and twist bayonet cap, 13 x 7 x 3cm, 197gm There are no dents, dings, splits, bruises, bad scratches (light surface only) the bayonet cap & hinge are in good working order and the lid closes tight & securely, possible repair? (solder) visible to the neck of the cap front (see picture) the cork is showing signs of deterioration, but does not leak when filled, condition of pull off cup internally & externally are good, no personalised engraving and the hallmarks are clear
PAIR OF JAPANESE SATSUMA VASES MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) each decorated with a continuous scene of figures by a lake, along with a Japanese Satsuma moon flaskthe pair of vases each 15.3cm highQty: 3The satsuma vases are generally good. Light wear including gilt rub.The moon flask fair. With restoration and repainting to neck. Further wear including gilt rub. Manufacturing flaws including glaze crazing. Unusual fibrous quality to glaze on one side. Additional images now available.
Two Chinese provincial blue and white ginger jars, 19th century, painted with characters and flowers, heights 20cm and 20.5cm, together with a group of other Oriental ceramics, including Chinese blue and white dishes, an Islamic blue and white pottery jar and cover and a flask (some faults).Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
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