An ancient Egyptian alabaster torso of a striding man. Wearing a kilt and with arms depicted on each side. 5.5 inches high. Late Period, 600-30 B.C. Purchased on the Paris art market. Said to be originally purchased a long time ago at the Paris flea market.
A bracelet or arm ring, Ancient Near East, Median or early Achaemenid, c. 800-600 BC.
A nice somewhat cleaned bracelet of fine high quality silver with two stag heads as finials.
Size: c. 60 mm. in diameter and weighing 33.54 grams.
Ex. Cristian Spinu Private Collection, aquired at Artemission, London 2014.
A scarce set of four Danish Neolithic silex blades. Two daggers and two spear points, dating to Daggertime, 2200-2000 BC.
The blades are all very thin and skillfully knapped in antiquity. Two blades of lancet dagger type and two spear points / javelins.
Collectors tags on three of the blades!
Sizes: c. 8,6 -12,7 cm
Condition: Fine-Very fine. A nice lot with beautiful patinas. One of the spearpoints is repaired, as seen on pictures...
A small set of three Danish Neolithic Axes, dating to 3rd-4th mill BC.
Lot consist of two polished and an unpolished axe.
The larger axe is a thinbutted type from the late 4th / early 3rd mill BC. The axe is almost completely polished on all four sides, which is a scarce feature. It also has writing in pencil the side - hard to read, though.
The two other axes are thinbladed in size and design...
A pair of nicely patinated Thinbladed Danish neolithic axes dating to the Singlegrave period, 3rd mill BC.
Lot consist of an unpolished, thinbutted type, and polished thickbutted type. But the smaller size indicates, that they were for a specific purpose in Antiquity, probably for precision wood-working.
Comes with old collection tag on the grey axe.
Sizes: c. 13 - 14 cm in length.
Condition: Nice Very fine, with beautiful patinas...
A pair of rare thin-bladed Danish Danish neolithic axes dating to 3rd mill BC.
Both axes have long, slim blades and sharp edges, almost like chisels but they are axes.
One axe is fully polished on the sides, the other is unpolished. Comes with old collection tag, and finding places written on the side. (Kirke Stillinge, 1938, and Moen)
Sizes: c. 14 - 14,3 cm in length.
Condition: Nice Very fine, with beautiful orange-brown patinas...
An interesting selection of four Danish Neolithic axes, all dating to the 3rd. mill BC.
All axes are of the smaller, thinbladed type, that began to emerge and refine during the early 3rd mill. BC. Two axes / adzes with hollow edge and two nearly perfectly symmetrical. All are very nice examples of the neolithic toolbox...
An attractive large unpolished, thinbutted Danish neolithic axe dating to late 4th-early 3rd mill BC.
The axe is fully polished on the sides. The edge has been reknapped in Antiquity. Comes with old collection tag, and finding place/year witten on the side. (Kirke Stillinge, 1938)
Size: c. 20 cm. in length.
Condition: Very fine, re-sharpened in antiquity. An impressive axe with nice grey patination...
Burmese lacquer seated Buddha on the throne, with gilded gold and glass.
Age: Burma, Early Mandalay Period, Early 19th Century
Size: Height 54 C.M. / Width 24.5 C.M. / Depth 20.3 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.
Chinese burnished Neolithic bowl with side lugs, there is a repair on the edge noted in last enlargement and some of the black pigment in the design is not original. Majiayao culture circa 3000BCE. D: 12cm/4.8in and H: 6.8cm/2.6in.
Large Ming jar with blue underglaze chrysanthemum pattern in perfect condition. This was fired in Guangdong Province and locally, this type is referred to as a “gunpowder” jar although, I don’t know if this was it what it was really used for. Included is a decent wood lid. H: 20cm/7.9in and W: 19cm/7.5in.
Rare grey pottery recumbent dog, circa Han Dynasty. Traces of original white pigments- very friendly looking “doggo”. Excellent condition. L: 25cm/9.8in and W: (midpoint) 8cm/3.1in.
Egyptian bronze Osiris standing mammiform on integral plinth with suspension loop, hands folded holding scepter and flail, and wearing the Atef crown with Uraeus serpent. Nice green patina.
Height 4 inches
Plinth 1x1 inch
Item was tested by 3rd party and shown to be authentic. Report can be requested. Purchased from a US collector in 1999.
An image of the white robed Kannon (Quanyin), Goddess of Mercy, by Mashimizu Zoroku dating from the early 20th century. Exquisitely crafted,
The figure is 14.5 x 12 x 21.5 cm (5-3/4 x 4-3/4 x 8-1/2 inches) and is in excellent condition.
Kannon, also known as Guan-yin in Chinese or Avalokitasvara is a Bodhisattva, (one who has prolonged their own eternal enlightenment to stay behind to alleviate the suffering of others in this ephemeral world...
Egyptian bronze striding of the jackal god Anubis wit 2 Uraeus cobras at his feet. Broken at the ankles and glued.
Height 3 3/8 inches
Base 1 5/8 x 5/8 inch
Purchased from a private collector in the US in 1999.
Item was tested and was found to be authentic. A copy of the report can be requested.
1938's Japanese Woodblock Print Paul Jacoulet Sunset Menado Celebres "Coucher De Soleil A Menado"
It is 17 inches (43.3 cm) long by 13.38 inches (34 cm) wide.
It has creases, dog ears corners, stains, browning, yellowing, fading, toning, foxing, discoloration, and tapes at the back (as seen in the photos).
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Fine Tall Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Lady with Oxford TL Test (44cm)
Arguably the most desirable and collectable pottery sculpture from the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 – 906) is the female courtier, or "fat lady". This figure is a large and particularly elegant example.
The lady stands upright with her hands clasped together under her voluminous robe. Note also the elaborate hairstyle but most striking are the fine details to her face: simply exquisite! It is made from a buff-col...
Very Rare LARGE Chinese Qin Dynasty Pottery Cocoon / Listening Jar with Oxford TL Test
This oversized vessel, in the form of a "cocoon jar", was made during the Qin Dynasty (221 - 206 BC) or possibly a little earlier during the Warring States period (475 - 221 BC), but even then by the Qin state. It is made from a fairly high-fired fine-grained grey pottery. The whole of the outer surface of the body is decorated with repeated cord or woven impressions with vertical bands then being made aro...