ANCIENT, CHINESE AND ISLAMIC ART

Circa 800-1000 ADA simplistic thurible, a cast bronze censer suspended from three bronze chains.For similar see:Ariadne; Byzantium, The light in t...

Circa 3rd Millennium BCA cylinder stamp seal carved in hematite depicting two male worshippers approaching seated male deity. An alter situated be...

Circa 2340-2000 BCA cylinder stamp seal carved in hematite stone is depicting a male worshipper led before a seated deity with crescent moon betwe...

Circa 1200-800 BCA beautifully formed Chinese Warring States Period bronze socketed spear with nicely shaped, solid blade and conical socketed sha...

Circa 475-221 BCA masterfully formed spear with short, leaf shaped blade, the handle is hollow, decorated at the top with panels of cylindrical sp...

Tang Dynasty, circa 618-907 ADThis unique figure is testament to the beauty and quality of craftsmanship of terracotta in Tang Dynasty China, the ...

Circa 618-907 ADA large and beautiful hollow-moulded terracotta horse, modelled in a standing pose on a square base. The horse's neck is slightly ...

Circa 618-907 ADA naturalistically formed hollow-moulded terracotta horse, depicted with curvature of the stomach flowing to the muscular physique...

Circa 618-907 ADModelled in the form of a ‘fat lady’, this terracotta figure has been formed from a fine clay terracotta, her face skilfully forme...

Circa 618-907 ADA finely modelled figure in representation of a foreigner groom which has been skilfully crafted, standing on a square-shaped base...

Circa 202 BC-220 ADA Han Dynasty pottery stick-woman. This pottery figure is standing on thin feet, the body slender and naked, the face finely mo...

Circa 202 BC-220 ADA Han Dynasty pottery stick-man. This pottery figure is standing on thin feet, the body slender and naked, the face finely mode...

Circa 618-906 ADA beautiful hollow-moulded terracotta horse, modelled in a standing pose. An elegantly arched neck with lubtuous long flowing mane...

Circa 618-907 ADFormed of terracotta, this figure is in the form of a hollow-moulded horse, modelled in a standing pose, in a yellowish- brown pai...

Circa 618-907 ADA voluptuously painted hollow-moulded figure, this figure is in the form of a horse, modelled in a standing pose, in a buff cream ...

Circa 206 BCA large terracotta figure in the form of warrior, wearing floral decorated armour over his thigh-length robe painted in red pigment an...

Circa 202 BC-220 ADA large terracotta figure in the form of warrior, wearing a thigh-length robe painted in buff cream, green and red pigment, his...

Circa 618-907 ADA naturalistic representation of a Eunuch in a devotion pose on a trapezoidal base, he is on one hand and both knees, his right ha...

Circa 618-907 ADA naturalistic representation of bull in a standing pose, painted in original red pigment, the body with long curved belly and leg...

Han Dynasty, circa 202 BC–220 ADA rare and joyous terracotta figure of an entertainer in the form of a bulbous bellied drummer with large breasts,...

Circa 202 BC–220 ADA rare and joyous terracotta figure of an entertainer in the form of a bulbous bellied drummer with large breasts, one foot rai...

Circa 618-907 ADA delicate Tang Dynasty dancer wearing a long flowing gown with her hands uncovered. The dress is a deep orange, which continues t...

Circa 618-907 ADA mold-formed pottery tomb attendant figure in the form of a woman who is wearing a lengthy robe with a red-painted skirt, upper c...

Circa 618-907 ADThe figure is shown standing with her arms folded beneath the long red shawl that is draped over her shoulders and worn over her l...

Circa 618-907 ADA mold-formed pottery tomb attendant figure in the form of a woman who is wearing a lengthy robe with a red-painted skirt, her rob...

Circa 386-534 ADA well defined Chinese Northern Wei Terracotta Attendant Statue. The Figure is depicted standing with his hands along the body, we...

Circa 202 BC-220 ADAn ornate Chinese Han dynasty pottery goose with bronze legs. The goose is standing on its stylised, well-defined bronze legs w...

Circa 202 BC-220 AD, Western Han DynastyAn exceptionally rare pair of bronze lamps in the form of two deers, with their bodies crouching, their ho...

Late-Early Western Zhou Dynasty, circa 12th – 11th century BC The body is bulbous in form raised with three column-like supports with taotie masks...

Late-Early Western Zhou Dynasty, circa 12th – 11th century BCThe body is bulbous in form raised with three column-like supports and cast with rais...

Late Shang-Early Western Zhou dynasty, 11th-10th century BCA mysterious and powerful ritual wine vessel with lid, referred to as a ‘you’. The vess...

Late Shang-Early Western Zhou dynasty, 11th-10th century BC A mysterious and powerful ritual wine vessel with lid, referred to as a ‘you’. The ves...

Late Shang Dynasty, Circa 11th Century BCThe body is slightly tapering, formed in a deep rectangular body which has been raised on four columnar s...

Late Shang Dynasty, circa 11th Century BCThis rare and unique vessel contains a U-shaped body rising from three splayed triangular blade tripod le...

Early Western Zhou Dynasty, 11th - 10th Century BCThe body of the vessel is bulbous in shape, containing a band of elaborately cast scrolling with...

Warring States Period, circa 500-400 BCThe hook finely formed by a small dragon head with the arched shaft with intricate and sinuous zoomorphic p...

Circa 386-543 ADA finely moulded Chinese grey pottery tile, features buddha within an arched recess. Buddha sits with left foot outstretched and r...

Circa 386-543 ADA finely moulded Chinese grey pottery tile, features buddha within an arched recess. Buddha is standing, backed by a halo, and wea...

Circa 386-543 ADA finely moulded Chinese grey pottery tile, features buddha within an arched recess. Buddha sits cross-legged, backed by a halo, a...

Circa 386-534 ADA finely moulded Chinese grey pottery tile, featuring the depiction of a reclining Buddha. The brick features a rectangular full b...

Circa 1600-1700 AD, Tibetan/KashmirStanding on a plinth, Maitreya Buddha is adorning a beaded necklace, the face with aquiline nose and almond-sha...

Circa 700 AD A well defined seated Bodhisattva, with his feet crossed, appearing to be in a meditation pose, depicted with voluminous robes, the s...

Circa 200-300 ADA remarkable example of Kushan artistry, richly carved in grey schist, combining naturalism of the classical Greek style with the ...

Circa 300-400 ADA gorgeous, schist head of an elderly male, naturalistically presented in the traditional Graeco-Buddhist style which was so popul...

Circa 200-300 ADA rectangular relief panel with Buddha in the centre with his hands in the position of meditation, or dhyanamudra. The Buddha is p...

Circa 400 AD A finely carved grey schist palette from the ancient region of Gandhara. This shallow, bowl-shaped dish features an ornamented rim an...

Circa 300 ADA rare Gandharan schist panel depicting a drunken Hercules embracing a female companion. Both individuals are depicted with their rich...

Circa 200-300 ADSeated in dhyanasana with his hands folded in his lap, the deeply incised folds of his sanghati flowing over both shoulders and sp...