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$395.00
H: 21” W: 15.5 ” D: 9.5” | CALL 213-568-3030 FOR SHIPPING
The beautiful contemporary bronze Buddha is rendered in Thai Lopburi style in Earth Witnessing (bhumisparsha mudra) wearing a simple two-part Theravada Buddhist monk’s robe that shows his religious devotion. He sits on a highly decorative pierced throne on a three footed curved base. The composition is a double triangle: the three-footed throne itself is a horizontal triangle as it recedes backward in space, and the Buddha and the throne form a vertical triangle. The heavy statue is filled with a cement binder, and it is in excellent condition.
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$395.00
H: 4.375″ W: 7.5″ D: 0.25″ | FREE SHIPPING
First developed in the Shang dynasty, the Chinese dagger-axe (ge) was used as a military weapon through the Han dynasty. A dagger-shaped blade was mounted to a pole or shaft and secured using its tang (shank) and the holes on the sections of its body. It is very similar to the other ge on our site (3154B-BHK).
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$485.00
H: 4.675” W: 1” D: 0.625” | FREE SHIPPING!
This Han bronze belt hook is fashioned as a dragon with intense eyes. A button-like extension on its underside affixes to a belt hole, and the hook is positioned horizontally to attach to clothing. Belt hooks were used in life and then buried with the diseased to accompany him on his journey to the afterlife. In very good condition, it has not been cleaned and has normal pitting and surface losses due to its two millennia-old burial in a humid tomb that has heavily oxidized over the years and, therefore, has beautiful verdigris deposits.
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$395.00
Diameter: 2.5 ” Thickness: 0.5″ | FREE SHIPPING in continental u.s.!
This rare 13-14th century Sukhothai ring-shaped bronze bangle has a unique design. While many Sukhothai were undecorated, this one is has three raised knobs dividing it into thirds, articulated ends and, rather than being a complete circle, it has a small opening.
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$110.00
SOLD
Manillas were commonly used by the Yoruba in the Coastal regions of Nigeria and along the Niger River. This thin simple round C-shaped manilla is decorated with incised linear designs on the outer round surface: it is centered on the top with parallel zig zag lines between a set of four parallel indentations which frame it. Each end also has zig zag indented striations. Simple, yet elegant, the bracelet is in very good condition, with normal wear, and pitting that verify its age and use. It comes with a wood metal stand.
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$395.00
H: 21″ W: 8″ D: 4.75″ | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030
This traditional African hammered iron gong is elegantly shaped like a flaring bell. Heat riveted, a forging process joining two metal pieces together, it was made by Congolese tribal people. Made with 5 parallel lines of 5 decorative round bulges on both sides, it was often held using a raffia handle and beaten using sticks covered with rubber at its end. Originally a ritual instrument, they were also beaten to call members of special restricted societies to meetings and were a symbol of wealth, prestige, and influence.
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$790.00
H: 25.5” W: 11” D: 6.5” | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030
This fine vintage brass Buddha Shakyamuni sculpture reflects characteristics of unique Nepalese style. With both hands in teaching mudra, wearing in the “wet style” monks robe, he stands with similar to a contrapposto posture, weight supported on a single leg suggesting movement. His elaborate regal pedestal has a removable aureole with wheel of the dharma above two Buddhist protective lions. This piece is elegant in its simplicity and expresses the Buddha’s refined and restrained meditative spirituality.
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$75.00
Ht: 3.25 W: 1.625″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This large and heavy vintage Axum cross is centered with a never-ending knot created by pierced geometric forms enhanced by etched lines. The flared arms have modified rectangle that may represent the Ark of the Covenant. The knotted endless lines thwart malevolent beings from entering or reaching the wearer and conquer demons by trapping them. Using the lost wax technique, it is a one-of-a-kind pendant. The chain necklace is not included.
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$70.00
Ht: 3″ W: 2.62″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This vintage Ethiopian cross pendant was crafted hand in Axum, known for its crosses with religious geometric shapes and symbols and apotropaic symbols to provide protection to the wearer. The center with cutouts and etched linear decorations simulates an endless knot to entangle malevolent spirits and the small incised circles on the arms are “protective eyes” that are believed to be able to bring blessings, deflect misfortune and avert the “evil eye.” The chain necklace is not included.
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$70.00
Ht: 2.54″ W:1.5625″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This vintage Axum Ethiopian cross pendant has religious and apotropaic symbols. The curved rectangular end shapes represent the Ark of the Covenant and the circles represents the eternal and everlasting love of God demonstrated Christ’s resurrection. The circles are also “protective eyes” that can bring blessings and repel evil. The gracefully stylized never-ending knots in the center entraps evil spirits for eternity.
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$70.00
H: 2.75” W: 1.625″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This elegant Ethiopian cross displays the distinctive tri-partite design of Coptic crosses with rounded horizontal arms and bottom symbolizing the Trinity, portion of a circle symbolizing eternity, and apotropaic symbols to repel evil forces and avert the “evil eye.” Made using the lost wax technique, it is a one-of-a-kind piece with etched details on the front and some on the back and signs of wear. The chain necklace is not included.
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$70.00
H: 2.625” W: 1.75″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This extremely decorative and lyrical pendant is beautifully crafted with elegant symmetry and curved pleasing designs. The tri-partite design depicts the Trinity. The three arms each have three-sided elaborate extensions, with etched circles that represents the eternal and everlasting love of God demonstrated in Christ’s Crucifixion as well as “protective eye” symbols to bring blessings and repel evil forces and avert the “evil eye.” The chain necklace is not included.
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