A very rare type of ceramic jar, Nishapur in Iran, dating to the 9th.-10th. cent. AD
The jar is decorated with green, black and red on a white background. The jar is decorated with some beautyful caligraphy in kufic. ...click for details
An artful style Chinese terracotta tomb figure, dating to the earlier Ming dynasty, c. 14th.-15th. cent. AD
We have handpicked a selection of exceptionally condition glaced and painted figures out of a large Chinese collection. Our figures are of a much better style and detail than most authentic figures on the market.
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Very large and impressive decorated bronze bowl, dating to the period of Abbasid dominance in Iran, 7th.-9th. AD.
This bowl belongs to the interesting group of metal vessels which were made of high tin, or white bronze, in Persian sefîd rûy or in Arabic nuhâs abyad, an alloy of copper and zinc from around the 7th. cent and onwards. ...click for details
Neo Assyrian agate cylinder seal, dating to 1000-600 BC.
The seal depicts two confronting winged creatures, carved in a fine late style. Note the two eye-like symbols on either side. High relief carving and very beautyful ...click for details