Schist Asian Art and Furniture

Material: Schist

Gandharan Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya, Carved Black Schist, 2nd-4th Century

Located in Austin, TX

An impressive and well carved Gandharan figure of the Bodhisattva Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future, carved black schist, ancient Kingdom of Gand...

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15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Antique Schist Asian Art and Furniture

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Schist

Gandharan Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya, Carved Black Schist, 2nd-4th Century

19th Century Nepal Stone Disc

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A so called 'shapti' disc from the Nepal region in Schist stone. The front decorated with a geometric patron reminiscent to Buddhist motives. This small example has a lovely patina a...

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Early 19th Century Nepalese Antique Schist Asian Art and Furniture

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Schist

19th Century Nepal Stone Disc

Ancient Buddhist Stone Tabletop Altar with a Lotus Flower

Located in Antwerp, BE

An exceptional and very early Buddhist stone altar equipped with two handgrips for moving it to the spot of the planned sacrifice. Carved by hand from a si...

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15th Century and Earlier Asian Hellenistic Antique Schist Asian Art and Furniture

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Schist

Ancient Buddhist Stone Tabletop Altar with a Lotus Flower

Shakyamuni, the Original Buddha Sculpted in Schist Stone, Originally from a Cave

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Shakyamuni, the original Buddha sculpted in schist stone. Originally from a cave. Sui dynasty '589-618' AD Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhartha or simply the Buddha. He was an a...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Schist Asian Art and Furniture

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Schist

Shakyamuni, the Original Buddha Sculpted in Schist Stone, Originally from a Cave

Gandharan Column Capital Fragment with an Image of the Buddha

Located in Austin, TX

A bold and expressive Gandharan carved gray schist column capital fragment, circa 2nd - 3rd century, ancient region of Gandhara. The fragment of a c...

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15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Hellenistic Antique Schist Asian Art and Furniture

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Schist

Gandharan Column Capital Fragment with an Image of the Buddha

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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Schist Asian Art and Furniture

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Faience

Set of Four Egyptian Antiquities, Pair of Sarcophagus Faience & Two Figurines

H 2 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in

Japanese antique small Jizo stone Buddha/18th-19th century/Edo period

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a small stone Buddha made during the Edo period in Japan. His dignity is "Jizo Bodhisattva". She has a cute figure and a gentle face. It also depicts a lotus flower, with bo...

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Schist Asian Art and Furniture

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Stone

Japanese antique small Jizo stone Buddha/18th-19th century/Edo period

H 6.3 in W 4.38 in D 2.68 in

Antique Large Hand-Carved Garden Stone, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

An ideal garden ornament, sturdy weather proof planter display base or a rock solid all weather stone base for a special sculpture. From China, comes this large 20.5 inch rectangu...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Schist Asian Art and Furniture

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Limestone

Antique Large Hand-Carved Garden Stone, 19th Century

H 4 in W 20.5 in D 14.75 in

Japanese edo period shrine altar

By Vintage Japanese Monochrome

Located in CARLTON, AU

Elegant and sacred, rare look was its amazing wave textures. This beautiful piece with refined details shows a great stillness, which was made during edo period and executed with Jap...

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Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Schist Asian Art and Furniture

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Cedar

Japanese edo period shrine altar

H 19.1 in W 18.12 in D 9.65 in

Chinese Enamelled Cloisonne Horse

Located in Madrid, ES

Chinese Enamelled Cloisonne horse Enamelled horse from the first half of the 20th century. Very good condition in general and very decorative. Measure...

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1930s Vintage Schist Asian Art and Furniture

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Brass

Chinese Enamelled Cloisonne Horse

H 24.81 in W 9.85 in D 27.56 in

"Blanc de Chine" Guanyin with Lotus Flower Porcelain, circa 1900

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Porcelain "Blanc de Chine" Statuette of a Guanyin stand on a lotus leaf, holding a lotus flower. China. Early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Schist Asian Art and Furniture

"Blanc de Chine" Guanyin with Lotus Flower Porcelain, circa 1900

H 6.3 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in

Antique Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stone, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

Unique garden accents This delightful round hand-carved stone in the form of an old "cash coin" with its square hole and dates to the 19th century. This was likely a mill stone for ...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Schist Asian Art and Furniture

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Limestone

Antique Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stone, 19th Century

H 3 in Dm 11 in

15th Century, Ava, Antique Burmese Pottery Standing Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Burmese pottery standing Buddha. Age: Burma, Ava Period, 15th Century Size: Height 13.4 C.M. / Width 6.2 C.M. / Length 10.7 C.M. Condition: Nice c...

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15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Schist Asian Art and Furniture

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Pottery

15th Century, Ava, Antique Burmese Pottery Standing Buddha

H 5.28 in W 4.22 in D 2.45 in

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This round stone disc originated as an early 20th-century threshing wheel. Secured to a wooden axel that ran through the center, the stone was rolled across...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Schist Asian Art and Furniture

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Limestone

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, circa 1900

H 10.25 in W 7.5 in D 4 in

Antique Huge Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

From China, comes this large 22 inch diameter round hand-carved mill stone from the 19th century or earlier period. This was likely a grinding base stone for a large oil pressing too...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Schist Asian Art and Furniture

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Limestone

Antique Huge Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century

H 2.75 in Dm 22 in

19th Century, Antique Tibetan Wooden Buddhist Mahakala Mask with Stand

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Tibetan wooden Buddhist Mahakala mask (Shaman Exorcism Mask Yama God of Death) with stand. Age: Tibet, 19th Century Size: Height 36.6 C.M. / Width 2...

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19th Century Tibetan Antique Schist Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

19th Century, Antique Tibetan Wooden Buddhist Mahakala Mask with Stand

H 28.55 in W 11.15 in D 5.79 in

Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan a tall early antique stone temple mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dog Lion also known as Komainu hand-carved in sandstone. Dimensions: 23 inches high and 10 inches wide and 16 inches deep Age: great age dating to the middle Edo period (1800-1840). Old and original patina with aged and substantial traces of encrustation still visible. Ancient repair. These Older Buddhist mythological Komainu like this example are infrequently found in not only this impressive size, but in this early age. Today these are often seen guarding entrances to Japanese Buddhist temples and shrines. About Shishi Komainu Ah and Un: Temple Shishi are traditionally depicted, one with mouth open (Ah) and one with mouth closed (Un). Ah is the first sound in the Japanese alphabet...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Schist Asian Art and Furniture

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Sandstone

Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century

H 23 in W 10 in D 16 in

Previously Available Items

Khmer Sandstone Stele Schist of Buddha or Shiva, 12th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a monumental Schist measuring 11 x 10 inches and constitutes an almost complete figure sculpture of Buddha in a squatting stance. Greystone or sandstone frieze...

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15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Schist Asian Art and Furniture

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Schist

Khmer Sandstone Stele Schist of Buddha or Shiva, 12th Century

H 11 in W 10 in D 4.5 in

Gandharan Frieze Fragment in Carved in Grey Schist, 2nd-3rd Century

Located in Kensington, MD

A scene depicting the Buddha with attendants carved in grey schist stone, 2nd-3rd century AD. From a Washington DC collection. The kingdom of Gandhara was located in what is now Pakistan and Afghanistan, and was a place of great trade and wealth from the 6th century BC to the 11th century AD. Although part of the Persian empire, it came under Greek influence with the conquest of Alexander the Great in 327 B.C. Over the next hundreds of years control of this region passed from one regional power to another leaving a legacy of great cultural diversity although the Greek influence remained the strongest. The golden period of Gandharan art...

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15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Archaistic Antique Schist Asian Art and Furniture

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Schist

Gandharan Frieze Fragment in Carved in Grey Schist, 2nd-3rd Century

H 2.5 in W 10 in D 10 in

Large Gandharan Standing Buddha Torso, Carved Gray Schist, 2nd-3rd Century

Located in Austin, TX

A large and powerfully carved gray schist Gandharan standing Buddha featuring wonderful drapery, ancient region of Gandhara, circa 2nd - 3rd century. Although missing his head and gesturing hand, this figure can still be identified as the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni. A masterpiece of Gandharan freestanding sculpture, the finely carved schist Buddha...

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15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Greco Roman Antique Schist Asian Art and Furniture

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Schist

Large Gandharan Standing Buddha Torso, Carved Gray Schist, 2nd-3rd Century

H 42 in W 16 in D 9 in

Two Bases in Schist 17th Century, Shanxi, Ming Dynasty, China

Located in Sofia, BG

Two bases in gray schist with crystal top from the seventeenth century from the north China and more precisely from Shanxi. The fine decorations bring us ...

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1650s Chinese Ming Antique Schist Asian Art and Furniture

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Schist

Two Bases in Schist 17th Century, Shanxi, Ming Dynasty, China

H 19.69 in Dm 15.75 in

Chicago’s Pagoda Red Has a Spirited Mix of Asian Antiques and Bold New Art

For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.

In L.A., Gallerist JF Chen Has Long Championed Eclectic Blue-Chip Design

Now working alongside his daughter Bianca, dealer Joel Chen has presented a most covetable array of antiques, art and contemporary creations for more than 40 years.

12 Calming Spaces Inspired by Japanese Design

From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.

Rodrigo Rivero Lake’s Mexico City Showroom Is a Museum-Worthy Trove of Spanish Colonial and Asian Antiques

The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.