A very rare Chinese terracotta tomb soldier holding a finely painted shield, dating to the Ming dynasty, c. 14th.-16th. 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 mar ...click for details
A large bronze phiale, Achaemenid Empire c. 600-330 BC.
The type is typical for the classical Greek-Persian period and was perhaps invented by the Persian culture and further developed by the greeks. A hammered bronze, slightly oval with a large omphallos in the center and an open rim.
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A very rare and stunning Pre-Columbian anthropomorphic vessel, Peru, Culepitha dating to c. 200-800 BC.
The vessel depicts a seated man, possibly a priest, with his hands folded / clasped in front of him. His high headdress is at the same time the rim of the jar. A beautyful and important piece done in a classic style. ...click for details
A spectacular and strictly museum quality cylinder seal, belonging to the Kassite dynasty of Babylon, dating c. 15th.-13th cent. BC.
The seal is massive 41 mm. long with a max thickness of c. 18 mm. The seal is highly concave and beautyfully carved in a splendid black and white marple. ...click for details
A rare and beautyful Steatite amulet of a Jackal, representation of the god Anubis, Late Period, ca 1085-332 BC.
The amulet pendant is carved with fine details.
