Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this splendid Gnathian Greek kylix. This is an excellent example that features the standard grape design on the sides with a floral in the center. The highlight is the beautifully formed pair of delicately formed handles. The kylix remains in choice condition with only professional repair to the base and one handle and no overpaint. The kylix measures 6.25" acoss the handles with collection label still attached on the bottom...

Relics of the Nile is thrilled to present this incredible Greek Gnathian Pelike. This artifact is nicely formed with bulbous body and two intact handles that connect to the neck. The body features floral designs around a central dove figure. The pelike remains intact with typical deposits which do not detract from this beautiful piece. The Pelike measures 6.25" tall. Greece - 4th century B.C.

Very early rare Edo Period Japanese ishô-ningyô of an Archer. It is a prototype of the takeda-ningyô Kabuki actor doll. This exceptional ningyô is a fine artistic masterpiece. He has a classic face with painted features creating a charming expression and is wearing sumptuous brocades, possessing the presence of highly sought after early Edo ningyô. Height: 15 inches, 38 cm.

Two beautiful Chinese 19th C. sterling silver bangles with very intricate carving. Excellent condition. Signed. Diameter: 2-1/2"(5.5cm). Total Weight: 115g.(2 pcs)

This is the third piece of the group of three excellent Celadon pieces ( item # 895018 ) This quite large jarlet is excellent because of its perfect potted shape and because of the superb surface of its glaze...

A beautiful 19th C. Chinese turquiose vase with dragon flying on both sides. Marked with CHINA (spelling was interesting). On the bottom has a little chip (Pls. see the photo)otherwise in excellent condition. H:8-1/2"

A Ming dynasty Wanli period blue and white large bowl, rounded side with deep center and glazed base, bowl decorated with flower motif at exterior and scenery of sailing boat at inner wall.
Bow is in good condition with a crack line at the rim, no chip, no restoration.
Size: 22.5 cm diameter.

A suburb Chinese Boxwood carving of a warrior riding a horse. This wonderful carving is masterfully carved and has a rich patina. The warrior's face is wonderfully expressive. He holds his weapon out to the side creating a diagonal to the sculpture that makes it sharply dynamic. Height: 11.5 inches, 29 cm.

Extremely Rare Edo Period late 18th/early 19th Century Buraku Theater Puppet. This very large puppet was operated by three puppet masters, with an operator manipulating the head and face to create a wide variety of expressions. We think this puppet was used to portray Benkie, the 13th century warrior monk of Hieizan and trusted adviser to Yoshitsune. He wears a black velvet robe and sumptuous textiles and fiercely brandishes his nagitana weapon...

A Very Fine Sea-Green Celadon Inlaid Oil Bottle: Korea, Koryo Dynasty, 12th-13th Century, This is a very beatiful sea-gree celadon inlaid with four flying cranes in sky, of a oval form with a three spur marks on the bottom, beatiful sea-green glaged overall including bottom. It’s in very fine conditon without any chip or repairs but small spots celadon glaze defects during in kiln fire. It meastues 2 1/4” x 3 1/8”w.

A late Ming dynasty jar with under glaze blue banding and decorated in typical Wucai style with over glaze iron red and green and yellow enamels depicting two phoenix in flight amongst styalized peoney foliage; there is a lotus scroll band on the shoulder. This item was made in China and probably exported to Europe circa 1600 -1640. Condition - there is an old repair to the brown dressed rim - no cracks and no further damages or restoration....

A beautiful 19th C. miniature Chinese Sancai pottery vase, with raised relief. In excellent condition. H: 4-1/2".

A very rare sample of Yuan dynasty over glaze enamel bowl, rounded side with out turned rim and unglazed base, bowl decorated with red and green over glaze enamel, flower motif at the exterior, inner rim with classic scroll and center with flower spray motif, bowl excavated from Trowulan east java.
Bowl has been broken into several pieces and re-attach as seen at picture, a very rare sample of early over glaze enamel motif.
Size: 12 cm diameter, 6.5 cm diameter.

A very rare sample of Yuan dynasty blue and white anhua dragon large stem cup, rounded side with out turned rim and high foot, stem cup decorated with under glaze of large single dragon at exterior, inner rim with classic scroll and inner wall with anhua dragon motif beneath white glaze, stem cup excavated from Trowulan east java.
About 40% of the rim has been damage and light restored, no damage at lower part, very good sample of Yuan dynasty large stem cup, very good sample for anyone who...

Head of a lohan (or arhat), its striking expression reflecting a profound inner happiness, with a third eye appearing on its forehead. Terracotta, with a plaster coating on which a white (for the whole face and neck), dark (for the eyebrows), and red (for the lips and mouth) pigment is applied. China, Ming Dynasty Period, maybe earlier. Height: 9" (23 cm). The head is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand...

A rare Ming dynasty 15th century blue and white large dish, rounded side with lobbed rim and glazed base, dish decorated with under glaze blue of Bird on fruits (peach) branches, inner wall with reverse white on blue continuous flower motif on checker motif, inner rim with classic scroll, exterior wall decorated with continuous flower motif.
Dish is in good condition with not important hard to see short hairline on the rim, rare with Yongle style bird and branches motif.
Size: 33 cm d...

This is an Annamese Blue and White water dropper in the shape of elephant from 15th - early 16th century, found in shipwreck. It was export ware to South East Asian Region, can be in many form eg. elephant, frog, monkey, tortoise, fish, and etcs. Its' glaze and condition overall still intact except of glaze corrosion by sea water. Please ask for enlargement photos or more details of conditions. We ship worldwide FREE using SAL using registered mail

Small globular jar form with a short cylindrical lipped neck and two horizontal lugs on the shoulder.With six panels by vertical lines of applied,decorated in underglaze cobalt blue with a chrysanthemum flower.Size: 8,4cm high. Condition has glaze star crack at the body and small fritting at the mouth rim.Free from restorations.