Ancient Art

  • Sale! SOLD Song Dynasty Tile of a Mythical Winged Pixiu (4018) China

    SOLD Song Dynasty Tile of a Mythical Winged Pixiu (4018) China

    Original price was: $485.00.Current price is: $395.00.

    The Song dynasty (960–1279) is considered the most culturally brilliant era in later imperial Chinese history. A massive expansion during this dynasty produced government, public and religious buildings and tombs with walls decorated with earthenware unglazed mold-made brick tiles. Some were purely decorative and others were wishes for happiness and comfort in the  deceased’s  afterlife…

  • Sale! SOLD Song Dynasty Tile of Woman Ascending to Heaven, China (3348BLK) $445

    SOLD Song Dynasty Tile of Woman Ascending to Heaven, China (3348BLK) $445

    Original price was: $445.00.Current price is: $325.00.

    Chinese funerary tiles, as forms of mingqi  adorned tomb as early as the Han dynasty depicting everyday scenes, entertainment, mythical beasts, folklore,  history, literature and poetry. A Han stone tomb relief rubbing in Stories from China’s Past (p. 173) labeled “Ascending to Heaven in Deer Chariot” is reflective of this Song brick-tile. During the Song…

  • Sale! Wood Sarcophagus Relief Mask, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period (1986)

    Wood Sarcophagus Relief Mask, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period (1986)

    Original price was: $2,600.00.Current price is: $1,900.00.
    on Stand –  H: 17.5″     W: 9.875″  D: 5″    |    CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.

    Painted masks adorned the of sarcophagus of mummified individuals, serving a protective and spiritual function in Egyptian burial rites. Crafted with beautiful stylized features, it dates from the Ptolemaic Period (305-30 BCE).

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