Officer - Qin Emperor's Terrocatta Soldiers - Qing Dynasty (221-206 B.C.) Unearthed in 1977. : The first emperor of China-Qinshihuang (259-210 BC) was the creator of the first unified, centralized feudal state in Chinese history. He spent thirty-six years constructing his mausoleums, which is surrounded by more than eight thousand life-sized terra-cotta warriors and horses. To date, four huge pits have been discovered. Among these warriors, some were perched upon horse-drawn chariots, while others, arranged in infantry groups, held spears, swords and crossbows. Each warrior is unique, being modeled after an actual horseman, soldier or servant in the emperors guard-of-honor

LOT 493 : 14"

Antique Look Horse - Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.) :

LOT 513 : 11" H

Medicine Buddha : Buddha called himself the healer of the suffering world and explained that his Dharma (teaching) was his medicine. In Tibetan Buddhism, the image of Buddha with his bowl of herbal elixers is used to invoke his healing presence. Gautama Buddha was born in 563 b.c. in northeast India. The Buddha was the son of the King of the Sakyas. Suddhodana, who ruled at Kapilavastu, on the border of Nepal. His mother was Queen Maya. He was named Siddhartha. He lived amidst the pleasures of palace life and at age 16 he was married to Princess Yasodhara. They had a son named Rahula. After seeing a decrepid old man, an invalid, and an ascetic beggar, he learned of suffering and decided to embrace asceticism. Soon afterwards, at age 29, Siddhartha left the palace and his family and went to a hermitage where he became the monk Gautama, or, as he is still called, Sakyamuni (The ascetic of the Sakyas). One day, meditating under a sacred figtree, he attained perfect illumination (Bodhi). He had become a Buddha. From there on, he traveled and preached for 44 years what was to become one of the main religions of the world.

LOT 344 : 7.5"H

Storyteller - Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25-220) Unearthed in 1982, Xindu County, Sichuan Province, Southwest China : The Storyteller wears a scarf, a string of jewelry on his left arm and a pair of long trousers. He has a floral pattern on his forehead: his upper torso is naked. In his left hand he holds a drum, and with his right hand he raises a drum stick as if about to strike. With his left leg bent in a squatting position and his right leg kicking forward. His raised eyebrows, open mouth and humorous expression, he seems to be telling the audience a funny and entertaining story

LOT 489 : 12"

Horse - Qing Dynasty (221-206 B.C.) - Unearthed in 1977. : This Horse created 22 centuries ago still maintains its magnificent look. Its tail are knotted half of the length. The mane is short and stands straight at the crest of the neck. The ears are set forward and appear tense, indicating alertness

LOT 492 : 5"

Life of Buddha : This sculpture shows key scenes in the life of Buddha beginning with his birth in the lower left corner and also including his illumination and death. Gautama Buddha was born in 563 b.c. in northeast India. The Buddha was the son of the King of the Sakyas. Suddhodana, who ruled at Kapilavastu, on the border of Nepal. His mother was Queen Maya. He was named Siddhartha. He lived amidst the pleasures of palace life and at age 16 he was married to Princess Yasodhara. They had a son named Rahula. After seeing a decrepid old man, an invalid, and an ascetic beggar, he learned of suffering and decided to embrace asceticism. Soon afterwards, at age 29, Siddhartha left the palace and his family and went to a hermitage where he became the monk Gautama, or, as he is still called, Sakyamuni (The ascetic of the Sakyas). One day, meditating under a sacred figtree, he attained perfect illumination (Bodhi). He had become a Buddha. From there on he traveled and preached for 44 years what was to become one of the main religions of the world. He died at Kusinagara at age 80.

LOT 345 : 12"H, Statue

Happy Buddha : Often called the Happy Buddha, he is really Hotei, a monk of the T’ang Dynasty. He was known for carrying a sack of candy which he handed out to children in the street. Many Chinese Buddhist believe he was an incarnation of the Buddha Maitreya. Gautama Buddha was born in 563 b.c. in northeast India. The Buddha was the son of the King of the Sakyas. Suddhodana, who ruled at Kapilavastu, on the border of Nepal. His mother was Queen Maya. He was named Siddhartha.

LOT 346 : 9" H

Kneeling Archer - Qin Emperor's Terrocatta Soldiers - Qing Dynasty (221-206 B.C.) Unearthed in 1977. : The Kneeling Archer is wearing a gown covered by a suit of armor, square-tipped shoes on his feet and a ribbon tieing his hair up. Keeling on the ground he is about to pull back the bowstring with his two hands. Found beside him. indicating that he was an archer with a sword, were bronze arrow-heads, a bronze sword and the rotted remains of a wooden bow. the garments, armor, posture and expression all show fine craftsmanship in ancient China.

LOT 490 : 12"

Groom - Qing Dynasty (221-206 B.C.) Unearthed in 1964 in the Vicinity of Qinshihuang's Mausoleum, Shaanxi province : Judging from the inscriptions on pottery pieces found in the same place, the pit where this figure was unearthed probably represented the horse stable of the emperor's palace. The groom originally had bright colors. He is wearing a long gown. His two hands are loose, fists placed on his knees. He is kneeling & sitting on his two feet. The facial features are modeled in detail. He looks slightly downwards. His posture and expression display the obedience and humble attitude of a royal servant.

LOT 491 : 12"

Scout - Qin Emperor's Terrocatta Soldiers - Qing Dynasty (221-206 B.C.) Unearthed in 1977. : The first emperor of China-Qinshihuang (259-210 BC) was the creator of the first unified, centralized feudal state in Chinese history. He spent thirty-six years constructing his mausoleums, which is surrounded by more than eight thousand life-sized terra-cotta warriors and horses. To date, four huge pits have been discovered. Among these warriors, some were perched upon horse-drawn chariots, while others, arranged in infantry groups, held spears, swords and crossbows. Each warrior is unique, being modeled after an actual horseman, soldier or servant in the emperors guard-of-honor

LOT 494 : 14"

General - Qin Emperor's Terrocatta Soldiers - Qing Dynasty (221-206 B.C.) Unearthed in 1977. : The first emperor of China-Qinshihuang (259-210 BC) was the creator of the first unified, centralized feudal state in Chinese history. He spent thirty-six years constructing his mausoleums, which is surrounded by more than eight thousand life-sized terra-cotta warriors and horses. Only a few Generals have been found among the more than eight thousand soldier figurines: He is wearing a hat and a warrior's gown covered by a finely knit suit of armor. On his feet are square-tipped shoes. His face is realistically depicted with a thick beard and mustache, the broad forehead and sharp eyes. He looks mature and reserved, calm and resolute The nameless craftsman not only created a perfect image of a commander, but also has given him a spirit and a mind worth pondering.

LOT 521 : 14" H

White Tara : Tara’s name means One Who Saves. She epitomizes the influence of the older mother-goddess cults upon the Buddhist Mahayana religion. Her concept evolved in India and later she became the most important goddess in the Mahayana pantheon. She holds a very prominent position in Tibet and Nepal. Tara was born from tears of the left eye of the Boddhisatwa of Compassion, Avolokiteswora. She was conceived primarily as a savioress and is, therefore, the female counterpart of Avolokiteswora. She is also generally regarded as his consort and is frequencly protrayed with him. Tara is believed to protect the human beings while they are crossing the ocean of existence. Her compassion for living beings, her desire to save them from suffering, is said to be stronger than a mother’s love for her children

LOT 347 : 10" H

Ganesh : Ganesh, also called Ganapati, the elephant headed God of Wisdom and Success is the defender and remover of obstacles and has to be propritiated first before worshiping other Gods. He is one of the sons of Siva and Parvati. He is known as “Sidhi Data” or bestower of success in the work. His elephant head is believed to be an emblem of wisdom. His head often has one full tusk, while the other is broken. It is said that he lost it in a fight or that he used it to dictate the Maha-Bharata to the sage Vyasa. His mount or standard is a rat, a symbol in Hindu fable of the Sagasity & trickery of this world, much like the fox in the west. So it is natural that the rat should first be conquered, then subdued and employed by the being who represents spiritual strength, whom he was bound to recognise as his superior, since his own cunning would tell him that Ganesh would prove a better guide than even his own perspicacity.

LOT 349 : 7.5"H

Three Acrobats - Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25-220) : Unearthed in 1972 from Luoyang, Henan Province.

LOT 496 : 10"

Buddha - Tang Dynasty : Unearthed in 1959 from the Tang Dynasty Anguo Monastery. Xian. Shaanxi Province

LOT 497 : 9" H

Court Lady - Unearthed in 1985 from Xi'an. Shaanxi Province. : Property of the Xi'an Bureau of Cultural Relics and Gardens

LOT 499 : 8.5" H

Han Horse - Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25-200) : Unearthed m 1957 from Chengdu, Sichuan Province.

LOT 488 : 20"

Camel - Tang Dynasty (A.D. 618-907) : Unearthed from an 8th-century tomb.

LOT 498 : 16"H

Standing Kuan-Yin : Kuan Yin, originally know as Avalokiteswara (‘the Lord who regards’), is a highly revered manifestation of the Buddha who appears in Chinese scriptures around 400AD. Kuan Yin means ‘one who hears the cries of the world’ and personifies the compassion of the Buddha for the needy. She is the embodiment of the yin principle. She is usually represented as a young female deity but she has the power to assume whatever form necessary in order to carry out her vow which is to appeal in any way necessary to lead beings out of suffering.

LOT 726 : 13"H

Green Tara : Tara’s name means One Who Saves. She epitomizes the influence of the older mother-goddess cults upon the Buddhist Mahayana religion. Her concept evolved in India and later she became the most important goddess in the Mahayana pantheon. She holds a very prominent position in Tibet and Nepal. Tara was born from the tear of the Boddhisarwa of Compassion, Avolokiteswora. She was conceived primarily as a savioress and is, therefore, the female counterpart of Avolokiteswora. She is also generally regarded as his consort and is frequently portrayed with him. Tara is believed to protect the human beings while they are crossing the ocean of existence. Her compassion for living beings, her desire to save them from suffering, is said to be stronger than a mother’s love for her children. Her most distinctive emblem is the blue lotus which she carries in her left hand. Among the forms of Tara: when she is red, yellow, and blue she is in menacing mood; whit or green she is gentle and loving. This is the same twofold nature as Shiva’s wife.

LOT 727 : 9"H

Kuan-Yin Praying : Kuan Yin, originally known as Avalokiteswara (‘the Lord who regards’), is a highly revered manifestation of the Buddha who appears in Chinese scriptures around 400 a.d. Kuan Yin means ‘one who hears the cries of the world’ and personifies the compassion of the Buddha for the needy. She is the embodiment of the yin principle. She is usually represented as a young female deity but she has the power to assume whatever form necessary in order to carry out her vow which is to appear in any way necessary to lead beings out of suffering. She is here shown with hands together praying to end the suffering of the needy in the world.

LOT 352 : 14" H

Han Archer - Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D.220) - Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 24) : Unearthed from Hanyang County, Shannxi Province.

LOT 495 : 17.5" H

Sri Lanka Buddha - 14th Century. Found in 1826 near a ruined temple : The Buddha sits on a low double lotus base. His hands & feet of almost exaggerated length w/ articulated fingers & toes show auspicious mark. His broad shoulders & modeled trunk give this figure great individuality.

LOT 502 : 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 9 1/2"

Teaching Figure Tibet. 15th Century or later. : A celebrated scholar of the Jo-nang-pa philosophical school, who is credied w/ a large literary output and control of various monasteries.

LOT 503 : 5 1/2 x 4 3/8 x 9"

Life of Buddha : This sculpture shows key scenes in the life of Buddha beginning with his birth in the lower left corner and also including his illumination and death. Gautama Buddha was born in 563BC in northeast India. The Buddha was the son of the King of the Sakyas, Suddhodana, who ruled at Kapilavastu, on the border of Nepal. His mother was Queen Maya. He was named Siddhartha. He lived amidst the pleasures of palace life and at age 16 was married to Princess Yasodhara. They had a son named Rabula. After seeing a decrepit old man, and invalid, and an ascetic beggar, he learned of suffering and decided to embrace asceticism. Soon afterwards, at age 29, Siddhartha left the palace and his family and went to a hermitage where he became the monk Gautama, or, as he is still called, Sakyamuni (The ascetic of the Sakyas). Once day, meditating under a sacred figtree, he attained perfect illumination (Bodhi). He had become a Buddha. From there on he traveled and preached for 44 years what was to become one of the main religions of the world. He died at Kusinagara at age 80.

LOT 724 : 12"H