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Ancient Korea Silla Period Libation Cup Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Ceramics: Pre AD 1000   item# 1126842  click for details Priceless Past $599  This is an extremely rare, pottery ear-handled cup from the Silla period in ancient Korea. Korean antiquities are quite difficult to find in private collections and this cup is the first of its kind we have seen in private hands. It has some small chips to the rim but is in otherwise outstanding conniption with no signs of repair or restoration. It weighs 310 grams and is 9.2 cm across the mouth and right at 11 cm across the widest part of the body. Don't miss this opportunity to add a truly ...click for details Ancient Korean Silla Period Pottery Pedestal bowl Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Pre AD 1000   item# 1056211  click for details Priceless Past $995  This is a magnificent little pedestal bowl from ancient Korea. It dates to the Silla period(57 BCE-935 CE). The body is conical with rectangular perforations common to the era. The lid has been restored from 3 large fragments. Beautiful Korean antiquities are quite scarce so don't miss this fantastic find. It measures about 20 cm in height. Unusual Indus Valley Pottery Antelope Head Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Ceramics: Pre AD 1000   item# 1045433  click for details Priceless Past $179  This very unusual find is from the Indus Valley Culture prior to 2200 BCE. It is in the shape of what appears to be an antelope head with large spiral horns. The piece is hollow and appears to have been broken off from a larger piece at the base of the neck. I can only postulate the significance of the depression in the head between the two horns. Perhaps it was a conduit for a wick and this was part of an elaborate lamp? This unusual piece is 13.1 cm long and weighs 129 grams. Indus Valley Red Ware Idol Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Ceramics: Pre AD 1000   item# 1045424  click for details Priceless Past $179  his is a red pottery idol from the Indus Valley culture and dates to circa 2500 BCE or earlier. This fantastic find is intact and shows no signs of repair or restoration. It weighs roughly 101 grams and measures 8.7 cm in height. Indus Valley Red Ware Idol Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Pre AD 1000   item# 1045422  click for details Priceless Past $179  This is a red pottery idol from the Indus Valley culture and dates to circa 2500 BCE or earlier. This fantastic find is intact and shows no signs of repair or restoration but has a few chips, especially on the reverse where it appears as though there was originally some sort of suspension loop that is now missing. It weighs roughly 86 grams and measures 8.6 cm in height. Han Dynasty Pottery Tomb Warrior Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Pre AD 1000   item# 1035303  click for details Priceless Past GONE  his fascinating figure dates to the Han Dynasty of ancient China (circa 200 BC). It is in remarkable condition considering its age. These have not been available for private purchase for quite some time. This piece of of very high quality showing no signs of repair or restoration and remnants of the original painted pigments. These figures were placed inside of tombs to provide symbolic presence for the afterlife. The arms were made of wood and the clothes would have been fashioned out of cloth ...click for details Han Dynasty Black Pottery Tomb Figure Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Pre AD 1000   item# 1021402  click for details Priceless Past email for price  This fascinating figure dates to the Han Dynasty of ancient China (circa 200 BC). It is in remarkable condition considering its age. These have not been available for private purchase for quite some time. This piece is extraordinary because of its dark color, which is only seen in a fraction of these type figures. These figures were placed inside of tombs to provide symbolic presence for the afterlife. The arms were made of wood and the clothes would have been fashioned out of cloth which explai ...click for details Rare Han Dynasty Tomb Figure Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Pre AD 1000   item# 1020635  click for details Priceless Past GONE  This fascinating figure dates to the Han Dynasty of ancient China (circa 200 BC). It is in remarkable condition considering its age. These have not been available for private purchase for quite some time. This piece of of very high quality showing no signs of repair or restoration and remnants of the original painted pigments. These figures were placed inside of tombs to provide symbolic presence for the afterlife. The arms were made of wood and the clothes would have been fashioned out of cloth ...click for details Important Song Dynasty Offering Jar Sackler Collection Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Religious Artifacts: Buddhist: Pre 1492   item# 998836  click for details Priceless Past Special Sale $995  This incredible antiquity is a glazed ceramic offering vessel from the Song Dynasty of ancient China (960-1279 AD). Besides being in near perfect condition, this rare piece has impeccable provenance from the collection of the famous Arthur M Sackler as sold through Christies auction house. It measures roughly 12.5 inches in height and shows no signs of repair or restoration. Don't miss this rare opportunity to add such an important piece to your collection. Feel free to email info@pricelessp ...click for details Massive Korean Silla Period Stoneware Pedestal Vessel Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Ceramics: Pre AD 1000   item# 837692  click for details Priceless Past sold  This is an amazing and HUGE stoneware pedestal vase from the Silla period of ancient Korea (circa 6th century AD). Authentic Korean antiquities have long been hoarded by the Korean government and are thus highly prized by collectors. This piece is most certainly of museum quality and would be coveted by any collector of Asian antiquities. It measures roughly 24 cm in height and almost 25 cm in width. It has three rows of three pierced decorations on the pedestal and scrafitto engraving along the ...click for details Ban Chiang Culture Large Pedestal Vase Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Pre AD 1000   item# 831100  click for details Priceless Past $695  This is a very nice pottery vessel from the Ban Chiang culture in ancient Thailand, Udon Province (circa 200 BC). It has very intricate, geometric designs typical of Ban Chiang pieces. As is common with these large Ban Chiang pieces, it has been repaired. It is roughly 24 cm in height and is a simply lovely piece for a collection, display or decor. Additional info or pics on request. Ming Emperors Glazed Urn HUGE Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Pre 1700   item# 831079  click for details Priceless Past on request  This is a rare opportunity to own a huge glazed urn from the chambers of a high ranking Ming official. This particular piece is from a lot a over 50 pieces. Several were randomly tested by thermoluminescence to verify their age. This particular piece was not TL tested so we have been able to pass the savings along to one lucky customer. This piece is over 30 inches tall and weighs around 72 pounds. Delivery is available in the Atlanta area. I would be happy to ship to anywhere but due to the siz ...click for details Majapahit Period Javanese Ceramic Figure Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Religious Artifacts: Pre 1492   item# 828460  click for details Priceless Past $695  This interesting little ceramic figure is purportedly from the Majapahit period (1293-1500)of Eastern Java. Possibly a religious figure, it is barefoot and has tribal head-dress and flowing robes. There does appear to be a light colored glaze underneath the surface dirt which I have not attempted to remove or clean. The statue is just under 20 cm in height and weighs 444 grams. This is a truly unique piece of ancient artwork, the likes of which we have not seen. Feel free to email with comments ...click for details Ancient Chinese Decorated Cylindrical Pottery Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Pottery: Pre AD 1000   item# 814803  click for details Priceless Past $495  This interesting item was purchased in a lot with other grey ware pottery from the Han Dynasty of ancient China. It has painted decorations on the outer surface in red, blue, black and white. On the flat outer surface there is what appears to be a sun motif painted in red with possibly some buddhist writing. I am not certain as to what this piece would be used for but it could have served as the top to a larger vessel. It measures a little over 15 cm across and a little over 9 cm tall. I will l ...click for details Ancient Chinese Grey Ware Pot Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Pottery: Pre AD 1000   item# 814800  click for details Priceless Past $295  This exciting little piece is a grey pottery urn from the Han Dynasty of ancient China (206 BC - 220 AD). It has a plain but elegant shape with incised line decoration. The surface has light soil encrustations and traces of root fibers from extended burial. There are no signs of repair or restoration. It measures just under 13 cm in height and weighs 618 grams. Don't miss this opportunity to pick up a wonderful piece of our world's Priceless Past! pages:  1   2