A fine Old babylonian or Assyrian cylinder seal in black hematite, dating to 2000-1600 BC. Southern mesopotamian type from the socalled Isin-Larsa period.
A deity is handing over an object to another figure, where a 2nd. deity is standing behind. In the fields spacefilling objects, among which is a star, an animal and a bird.
Condition: Superb. Exceptional quality like all seals from the collection!
Ex Swedish private collection - purchased during the 1950s at Viktoria Lindströms Antikhand ...click for details
The largest Bartmanns Krug, we have ever handled, possibly used for whiskey or beer, measuring 4 gallons! A very early type, dating c. 1680-1700. German or Dutch.
Beautyfully sculptured bearded head near the sprout and a small handle. On the top of the belly the number '4' was incised to indicate the size. This jug measure c. 45 cm ...click for details
A superbly engraved Hematite cylinder seal of Assyrian period Syria, c. mid 2nd. mill. BC or slightly later.
The seal is engraved with a nice variety of different animals including cow, goat or deer, scorpion and a winged animal, possibly a butterfly (?). ...click for details
A rare archaic Obsidian Dagger, found in California, c. 2500 years old.
Interesting and beautyful dagger that is very impressive in hand, due to the fine glossy obsidian, the huge size and fine workmanship!. ...click for details
Exceptionally beautyful pottery bowl, Nishapur in Iran, dating to 9th.-10th. Century AD.
The bowl is artfully decorated with black and red caligraphic elements on a white background. In the center a beautyful symbol of infinity.
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An artful style and quite large 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. ...click for details
A rare set of three superbly glazed and painted court ladies, Dating to Ming Dynasty, 1368–1644.
A beautyful set with the leading court lady with a different hairstyle and slightly higher and two other ladies. They carry different tools. ...click for details
