A beautiful rare Indo-Greek grey schist cosmetic palette carved in very detailed high relief with a man and women in arms holding bowls. The underside decorated with a lotus leaf.
These stone palettes provide an interesting instance of Hellenistic art in the northwestern Indian subcontinent, disconnected from the Buddhist narrative to which it is usually associated in the Greco-Buddhist art of Gandhara. Comes with featured display stand. ...click for details
An impressive large Anatolian marble head from a stargazer statue, Kiliya type. The nose,eyes and ears clearly defined with superb detail. Small recent chip to tip of left ear. Mounted on custom made display stand.
A nice Sabean South Arabian limestone pillar carved in high relief with the face of a man and a four letter inscription which translates to SALEM (SL'M) meaning a blessing for peace. Remnants of red pigment on lips.
Dating to circa 1st century BC
measures 320mm height, mounted on hardwood display stand. ...click for details
