Babylonian Wisdom Literature, byBabylonian Wisdom Literature, by W. G. Lambert Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1975, corrected edition. 4to. Blue cloth binding with gold lettering on spine. DJ in wraps. Text in English, providing a reliable source of important cuneiform texts from tablets, both published and unpublished, and careful editions with notes for the scholar, and translations and introductions explaining the background and content for the non-technical reader.
WISDOM IS THE ART OF BEING A GOODWISDOM IS THE ART OF BEING A GOOD LISTENER. CASH IN ON ...Anonymous. Wisdom is the Art of Being a Good Listener. Cash in On the Other Fellowês Experiences. Circa 1930s. Acrylic and pencil on board. Original WPA-era work-incentive poster artwork. 15 x 20 inches. Light scuffs to board not affecting image.
7 BOOKS ON ANCIENT, EASTERN, AND7 BOOKS ON ANCIENT, EASTERN, AND MYSTIC RELIGIONS Seven books on ancient, Eastern, and mystic religions or faiths including Ben Zion Bokser, "The Essential Writings Of Abraham Isaac Kook", Walter Addison Jayne, M.D., "The Healing Gods Of Ancient Civilizations", and Gershom G. Scholem, "On The Kabbalah And Its Symbolism". Approximate dimensions: "The Healing Gods Of Ancient Civilizations" h. 9.5", w. 6.5", d. 2"
LARGE CHINESE BRONZE BUDDHA OFLARGE CHINESE BRONZE BUDDHA OF WISDOM STATUE China,20th CenturySeated in dhyana mudra with flowing robe and thumbs forming the mystic triangle. A fine quality decorative bronze.
Lawrence (T E) Seven Pillars ofLawrence (T E) Seven Pillars of Wisdom, 1st published edition 1935
Chinese carved wood figure, ManjusriChinese carved wood figure, Manjusri , bodhisatra of wisdom, black and gilt lacquered surface, hair with blue pigment, the deity seated in royal repose on a recumbent Buddhist lion, 19th or 20th century, 40 in. Right forearm pegged to arm as made off but present, right hand with loss to one finger, chips and repairs to other fingers, other surface losses, wear, chips.
Wisdom of the Emperor Marcus AureliusWisdom of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Finely Bound by The Adams Bindery Boston: Nathan Haskell Dole 1903. The Olympic Edition of the Breviary Treasures this being one of twelve copies numbered 3 printed on Royal Japanese Vellum paper. Bound in levant crushed morocco stamped in gilt with polychrome onlay floral designs to front and rear board and spine having six compartments morocco doublures ruled in gilt with red morocco floral onlay designs and blue silk moire endpapers. Gilt ruled paper edges. Filled with numerous illustrations hand colored in gouache. Offered with black clam shell box.
JAPANESE AIZEN-MYOO BRONZE MiddleJAPANESE AIZEN-MYOO BRONZE Middle Edo Period, 18th century or earlier patinated bronze figure of Wisdom King, who symbolizes how lust and desire can be converted into the pursuit of enlightenment. 13 in. H.
JAPANESE CARVED WOOD FIGURE OFJAPANESE CARVED WOOD FIGURE OF AN ASCETIC the wizened and bearded old man wearing flowing robes and carrying a basket in one hand h:16.50 in.
APHORISMI HIPPOCRATIS, 1685 AphorismiAPHORISMI HIPPOCRATIS, 1685 Aphorismi Hippocratis accurante Theodoro Janssonio ab Almeloveen. Apud Henricum Wetstenium, Amsterdam, 1685, [i-xvi], 1-181, index [33], Insigniores Aliquot Sententiae [28], vignette portrait of Hippocrates on title page, text in Greek and Latin, 4.5"h x 2.5"w
(2) ANTIQUE CHINESE PORCELAIN WISE(2) ANTIQUE CHINESE PORCELAIN WISE MAN FIGURINETwo antique Chinese porcelain figurines of wise men. Both elders are seated on a bench, one is next to a duck and the other is next to a bowl or pot of flowers. Please check our other auction venues for a more detailed description. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
ANONYMOUS, KANO SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY)ANONYMOUS, KANO SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY) CHINESE SAGES IN SCHOLARLY PURSUITS Chinese Sages in Scholarly Pursuits A six-panel screen, ink and color on gold-flecked paper, painted with four sages engaged in viewing scrolls and playing weiqi amidst pines, hills rising in the distance, unsigned. 59 3/4 x 24in (151.8 x 61cm) each panel
W CLARENCE MCGRATH, (1938-2007),W CLARENCE MCGRATH, (1938-2007), "WISDOM OF THE AGES", OIL ON MASONITE, 32" H X 15" WW Clarence McGrath, (1938-2007) "Wisdom of the Ages" Oil on Masonite Signed lower left: McGrath 32" H x 15" W Oil on Masonite Dimensions: 32" H x 15" W
An Indian miniature of a philosopher.An Indian miniature of a philosopher. 20 x 32 cm.
Lawrence, T. E. Revolt in the Desert,Lawrence, T. E. Revolt in the Desert, 1927, later d.w.; The Seven Pillars of Wisdom, First Trade Edition, 1935; The Odyssey of Homer, 1935; The Wilderness of Zin, New Edition, 1936; Oriental Assembly, 1939; The Genius of Friendship, 1941, d.w. 8vo or 4to., orig. cloth (6)
THE WISDOM OF WALT WHITMANThe WisdomTHE WISDOM OF WALT WHITMANThe Wisdom of Walt Whitman. Publisher: New York: Brentano's. Date: 1917.
THE WISDOM OF ABRAHAM LINCOLNTheTHE WISDOM OF ABRAHAM LINCOLNThe Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln Publisher: New York: Brentano's Date: 1921
Chinese bronze figure of Bodhidharma,Chinese bronze figure of Bodhidharma, the patriarch of Zen Buddhism, Ming Dynasty 17th century; depicted in a long robe, carrying a shoe in his hand, 7 1/4 in. H.
A TIBETAN THANGKA PAINTING OF MANJUSHRIA TIBETAN THANGKA PAINTING OF MANJUSHRI Early 20th century, pigments on cloth, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom depicted seated on a lotus blossom holding the sword of wisdom in one hand, halo around Manjushri, four Buddhist deities and guardians to the corners of the painting, red border, framed loose over a mat in wood frame, not examined outside of the frame.
PR OF ANCIENT CARVED WOOD THAIPR OF ANCIENT CARVED WOOD THAI GUARDIAN FIGURES Late Ayutthaya Thepanom, (or Aparasa in Sanskrit), in standing 'Namaste' mudra, similar to an angel in Judeo-Christian tradition, typically found flanking a temple entrance, early 18th c., these are standing on lotus form brackets, carved from single pieces with integral backing panel, carved from dense, heavy hardwood, 60 1/2" x 13" x 7 1/2" each. Very good condition, one crest repaired.
GROUP OF ANCIENT PHILOSOPHICALGROUP OF ANCIENT PHILOSOPHICAL LITERATURE Including fine press editions of Stoics and other classical authors, comprising about 14 volumes, notably: Lucretius, trans. by R. Melville, ON THE NATURE OF THINGS (London: Folio, 2003) 2nd printing, quarter leatherette, pictorial boards, slipcase; P. E. Matheson, trans., THE DISCOURSES OF EPICTETUS, illus. by Hans Erni (NY: Limited Editions Club, 1966) #1119/1500, signed by the artist, 4to, cloth, slipcase; Plato, trans. by Benj. Jowett, THE REPUBLIC, illus. by Fritz Kredel (NY: LEC, 1944) #627/1200, signed by the artist and typographer Bruce Rogers, 2 vols., 8vo, quarter leather, boards, slipcase (with restoration).
ANCIENT CELLECTS AND OTHER PRAYERS,ANCIENT CELLECTS AND OTHER PRAYERS, 5TH EDITIONAncient Cellects and Other Prayers. Fifth Edition. Author: William Bright. Publisher: Oxford and London: James Parker and Co. Date: 1875
T.E. LAWRENCE SEVEN PILLARS OFT.E. LAWRENCE SEVEN PILLARS OF WISDOM 1ST EDITIONThomas Edward Lawrence (British, 1888-1935). Seven Pillars of Wisdom. A Triumph. First edition, 1935. Jonathan Cape, London. 8" x 10 1/4".
Some wear to covers and spine, wear to edges, corners bumped, notations in pencil front pastedown, Dr. Harry Dyson stamp front endpaper, writing in ink on half title.
Provenance: private collection, New York City; thence by descent.
A CHINESE CARVED WOODEN SEATEDA CHINESE CARVED WOODEN SEATED ARHAT AND BRUSH POT WITH SAGES 20th century, includes a well carved figure of an arhat with long eyebrows going down to his feet, large hands, seated on a rock with two small attendants to either side, and a reticulated carved brush pot with sages gathered together in a pine and bamboo grove.
CHINESE ARCHAIC SCHOLAR'S GAZINGCHINESE ARCHAIC SCHOLAR'S GAZING STONE China,AncientSmooth root-like surface, displayed on a hardwood stand.
ANCIENT CHINESE LIMESTONE BODHISATTVAANCIENT CHINESE LIMESTONE BODHISATTVA BUDDHA China,Pre-MingAn ancient carved limestone fragmental bust of Bodhisattva with hands to chest and adorned with jewels.
ANCIENT STONE BUDDHA - Very EarlyANCIENT STONE BUDDHA - Very Early White Marble Seated Buddha with remnants of red and black lacquer with gilding on the back on integral lotus base 20'' (50.8 cm) tall 11 1/2'' (29.2 cm) x 6'' (15.2 cm) top knot missing weathered. From the estate of G
ANTIQUE CARVED CHINESE IVORY WISEANTIQUE CARVED CHINESE IVORY WISE MANOld pre-ban African elephant ivory carving of an old man. Signed on bottom. Measures about 10-1/4" high. No damage. PLEASE NOTE: This is pre-ban, antique ivory and can be shipped only where allowed by law. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
1 vol. Charron, Pierre. Of Wisdom:1 vol. Charron, Pierre. Of Wisdom: Three Bookes Written in French... Translated by Samson Lennard. London: for Nathaniel Ranew and Jonathan Robinson, 1670. 4to, old gilt-paneled & decorated black morocco, spine richly gilt, inner dentelles gilt, a.e.g., raised bands, red morocco spine label, marbled endpapers; occasionally scuffed. Trimmed - no loss of ptg. Engraved allegorical title page. 1 p. adverts. Scattered light foxing. Eighth English-language ed. (1st 1608) of Charron's classic of moral philosophy. Wing C-
A Chinese Ivory Wei Tuo Group theA Chinese Ivory Wei Tuo Group the Heavenly Guardian carved seated astride a horse carrying the Book of Wisdom mounted to a rectangular incised ivory backplate height 4 1/4 in. raised on a carved wood lotus stand overall height 5 3/8 in.
THE WISDOM OF BENJAMIN FRANKLINTheTHE WISDOM OF BENJAMIN FRANKLINThe Wisdom of Benjamin Franklin Publisher: New York: Brentano's Date: 1922
ANTIQUE CHINESE FIGURAL IVORY CARVINGChineseANTIQUE CHINESE FIGURAL IVORY CARVINGChinese carved wise man holding lotus with figures at his feet. Signed on bottom. Polychrome sculpture measures approx. 5 1/2" tall. Please note: This carving is from antique, pre-ban African elephant ivory. The item can be shipped only where allowed by law. Carving has age appropriate wear. See images for more details on condition. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
A Carved Ivory Figure of BuddhaA Carved Ivory Figure of Buddha Seated smiling Buddha figure holding a Pearl of Wisdom aloft.
CHINESE PORCELAIN WISE MAN FIGURINEDESCRIPTION:CHINESE PORCELAIN WISE MAN FIGURINEDESCRIPTION: Chinese hand painted porcelain figurines. Depicts an older Wiseman holding a staff on one hand and a peach on the other, he stands on a modelled base with a stork by his feet. CIRCA: Early-Mid 20th Cent. ORIGIN: China DIMENSIONS: H: 12" W: 6.5" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Japanese 20th C. ivory figureJapanese 20th C. ivory figure of an old man holding a Confucian scroll 3 1/2'' h.
Leatherbound books: ancient historyLeatherbound books: ancient history and literature Aesop. THE FABLES OF AESOP. Vols I-II. London: John Stockdale 1793. Fully illustrated with engravings.; Potter John and George Dunbar. ANTIQUITIES OF GREECE. Vols. I-II. Edinburgh: Stirling & Slade 1820.; Gillies John. THE HISTORY OF ANCIENT GREECE. Vols. I-IV. Philadelphia: James Y. Humphreys 1822.; Rollin Charles. THE ANCIENT HISTORY OF THE EGYPTIANS CARTHAGINIANS ASSYRIANS BABYLONIANS MEDES AND PERSIANS MACEDONIANS AND GRECIANS. Vols. II-IV. New York: Nafis & Cornish 1845.; Plutarch. PLUTARCH'S LIVES. Trans. John Langhorne and William Langhorne. Vols. I-VI. London: G.G. and J. Robinson 1801. (17pcs) Provenance: Estate of the late Francis D. ''Skeeter'' McNairy Savannah Georgia. Back   Inquiry    Previous Item  Next Item © Charlton Hall Auctions. Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are original copyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. For further information telephone 803.779.5678   © 2012 CHARLTON HALL GALLERIES INC.