Lot 9. A limestone relief fragment of Vimalakirti, Northern Wei dynasty (386-534). Height 13 3/4 in., 38 cm. Estimate: 120,000 — 150,000 USD . Lot sold 250,000 .© Sotheby's. the wise layman depicted smiling, in a recumbent seated position on a platform...

Lot 3. A rare sandstone relief fragment of an apsara, Northern Wei dynasty (386-534). Height 21 1/4 in., 54 cm. Estimate: 100,000 — 150,000 USD . Lot sold 362,500 . © Sotheby's. the graceful spirit shown in three-quarter view, kneeling on the proper left...

An Egyptian limestone relief fragment. Middle Kingdom, circa 2133-1797 B.C. Carved in low relief with three standing profile male figures wearing plain kilts and short wigs, processing to the right, each carrying offerings, the figure to the left holding...