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Fine Chinese Antiquities in New York City |
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| Marble
Buddha Head. Benevolent expression with smoothly curved
eyebrows and delicate carved lips. Hair carved in tight coils,
simple spirals. Good patina with traces of roots on
surface. Sixth Century, Northern Qi (AD 550-577). H. 12 in
(30.5 cm), H. 17 in (43 cm) (with base), D. 7.5 in (19 cm). |
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| Marble
Seated Buddha. With a partial halo or nimbus, this figure of buddha
is seated in a lotus position with a serene and benevolent expression and
right hand on a blessing position. Sixth Century, Northern Qi (AD
550-577). H. 9.37 in (23.8 cm). |
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| Very rare
and unusual traveling bronze tea pot. The pot rests in three
collapsible legs shaped as horse's hoofs which fold when
closing. Similarly, the handles detaches and folds. Tang
Dynasty (AD618-907). H. 6 in (15.2 cm), L. 10.25 in (26
cm) (fully extended). |
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| Bronze
portable oil lamp with folding lid. Half of the cover opens upward
with a middle hinge shaped as a male kneeling figure. As the upper
section held the wick and flame, the lower vessel stored oil. Early
Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). H. 5.5 in (14 cm), L. 6 in
(15.2 cm). |
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| Huanghuali Seal
Chest. Rectangular shape with top opening. Two doors in the
front open to four internal drawers. Baitong fittings and bail
handles to the side. Possibly Yinxia, 18th C. L. 12 in (30.5
cm), W. 9.25 in (23.4 cm), H. 12 in (30.5 cm). |