This blog is a electronic museum of my collections of antiquities, ethnographic, first editions, retro pottery from the 1950's to early 1970's, shell, mineral and gemstone specimens, fossils, postcards and other wonderful things! Comments are welcome on the objects including advice which will add to my own wonderment and knowledge.
Showing posts with label FIGURINE. Show all posts
Showing posts with label FIGURINE. Show all posts

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Clay Figurine of a Horse either a Toy or Votive Offering, Han Dynasty 202 BC-220AD, CHINA


Provenance:Purchased via auction at Antiquities Saleroom.
Age: (c) 2250-2000 years old
Size: approx: 5.2cm
Condition: Minor ancient wear evident otherwise intact.




Clay Figurine of a Lohan (monk), Tang Dynasty (c) 618-906AD, CHINA


Provenance:From a private collection. Purchased via antiquities sale room.
Age: (c) 1,500 years old
Size: approx: 7.2cm
Condition: Excellent condition presented on display stand.

Indus Valley Clay Head of a Goddess Figurine (c) 3300-3000 BC, Mehrgarh Culture, PAKISTAN


Provenance:From a private collection. Bought at auction sale room, Melbourne.
Age: (c) 5,000 - 5,500 years old
Size: approx: 10cm
Condition: Excellent condition on display stand



Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Phoenician Clay Figurine Fragment of the Goddess Astarte, circa 500 BC, LEBANON


Provenance: Purchased in an antiquities auction (Christies)
Circa: 500 BC
Age: 2500 years old
Size: 5.0cm
Condition: Fragment, presented on bespoke stand.



Roman Clay Head possibly of a priest or deity circa 300AD Colchester ENGLAND


Provenance: Purchased in England from an old collection.
Circa: 300 AD
Age: 1700 years old
Size: 6.5cm
Condition: Excellent



Mayan Clay Head circa 500 AD Central America


Provenance: Purchased at auction : Fine Australian & International Art & Antiquities featuring the collection of the late Henry Baxter.
Circa: 500 AD
Age: 1500 years old
Size: 5.5cm /4.8cm
Condition: Excellent with soil accretions