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Indian artisans, who were skilled in intricate wood carving and design, embraced these geometric patterns and incorporated them into traditional furniture forms, creating a unique cultural expression.   Unlike European Deco furniture, these chairs are crafted from solid teak –no veneer.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice for pair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Golden Triangle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45195664883868,"sku":"25T01204","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/5346\/4220\/files\/25T01204_A_Pair_of_Indian_Art_Deco_Chairs_01_c056dc19-48f6-415a-acc8-ccc2a07918da.jpg?v=1758315148"},{"product_id":"25t03020_a_carved_naga_day_bed-coffee_table","title":"A Carved Naga Day Bed\/Coffee Table","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautifully primitive Naga daybed, hand-carved from a single timber slab and supported by stout cylindrical legs. 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They also protected the living from roaming spirts; they marked the physical boundary  between the living and the dead.  This figure has a remarkable plasticity of form -it feels almost alive.  It stands above a bull, symbolizing its triumph over dark and powerful forces.  The yellow pottery base is covered  in a  white slip with traces of blue pigment around the eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Golden Triangle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46932038451356,"sku":"26N01001","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/5346\/4220\/files\/26N01001_A_Large_Zhenmushou_Tomb_Guardian_01.jpg?v=1779313593"},{"product_id":"26n01002_set_of_three_zodiac_attendant_figures","title":"A Set of Three Zodiac Attendant Figures","description":"\u003cp\u003eTang Dynasty, China, 618–907 CE\u003cbr\u003e\nRare set of three yellow pottery zodiac attendant figures retaining traces of original white pigment. 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Originally arranged around the tomb according to directional and calendrical order, the figures were intended to protect the deceased and maintain spiritual harmony in the afterlife. 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Rendered in simplified yet expressive forms, the figures reflect the Han sculptor's interest in naturalistic observation. Traces of original pigments remain visible across the surfaces, along with mineral accumulations, enhancing their archaeological character. Pottery waterfowl were commonly placed within tombs alongside architectural and agricultural models as part of an idealized vision spiritual harmony beyond death.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Golden Triangle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46932039631004,"sku":"26N01006","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/5346\/4220\/files\/26N01006_A_Group_of_Four__Pottery_Ducks__01.jpg?v=1779313819"},{"product_id":"26n01007_pottery_figure_of_a_dog","title":"A Pottery Figure of a Dog","description":"\u003cp\u003eHan Dynasty, China, 206 BCE–220 CE\u003cbr\u003e\nYellow terracotta figure of a dog modeled in a simplified yet expressive form. 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The legs were wooden and have rotted away.    Robust and muscular,  Han equestrian sculpture reflects the importance of horses in military, ceremonial, and imperial life. Traces of original red and white pigments remain visible across the surface, once emphasizing details such as saddles, bridles, and decorative harnesses. 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Formed through hand-coiling and low-temperature firing techniques, the gourd-shaped vessel epitomizes the refined craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibility of the Qijia culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Golden Triangle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46932041728156,"sku":"26N01015","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/5346\/4220\/files\/26N01015_A_Neolithic_Painted_Pottery_Vessel_01.jpg?v=1779314088"},{"product_id":"26n01016___painted_pottery_jar","title":"A Painted Neolithic Pottery Jar","description":"\u003cp\u003eYangshao Culture, China, c. 5000–3000 BCE\u003cbr\u003e\nLarge painted terracotta jar associated with the sophisticated ceramic traditions of Neolithic China. The vessel is decorated with finely painted abstract motifs, including rhythmic linear and circular patterns rendered in mineral pigments over a warm earthen surface. Low-fired pottery of this type served both practical and ceremonial purposes and was commonly used for storage and funerary activities within early agrarian communities. The flared mouth was both for both pouring and drinking. 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Rope-pattern decoration encircles the lower neck, while the hollow splayed legs terminate in pointed feet, reflecting the technical sophistication of early Chinese ceramic craftsmanship. Forms of this type likely served ritual or ceremonial functions, combining utilitarian design with the abstract aesthetic sensibility characteristic of early Bronze Age Chinese pottery traditions. 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