Collection: Asian Antiquities

East Asian Antiquities:

Here items from the Ming, Tang and Han dynasty are available to buy.

Starting with the earliest: the Han 206 B.C-220 A.D. This was a united China, forming in the west then moving easterly. Notable achievements were their invention of paper and sundials. Following was the Tang 618-907 A.D, regarded as the strongest dynasty whilst also increasing cultural and artistic endeavours. Finally, the Ming dynasty 1368-1644 A.D known for its architecture and their intricately made porcelains.  

South Asian/Gandharan Antiquities:

In this collection, you will find items from Gandhara in ancient Indo-Aryan civilisation, centered in present day NW Pakistan and NE Afghanistan.

Here you will find items showing a distinct art style mixing inspiration from Indian Buddhist and Greco-Roman culture.