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 | Fine quality Ohi Ware Macha bowl by Yoshio Iwamura |
 | Antique Tibetan painted wood image of Green Tara Bodhisattva |
 | Ancient egyptian fayence ushabti of Osiris "Tanethut" 12cm |
 | Egyptian nacklace with faience beads and Shu amulet. - c. 19,89 inches |
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 | Hishikawa Moronobu Japanese Woodblock Print - Thunder Storm 1680 |
 | Unique Edo Period Hagi Tea Bowl with Gold Repairs |
$650.00
The slightly bent head shows a shaggy beard, beady eyes, an enormous nose and full lips.
The head shows the caricatural features of a philosopher.
Vivid visual appearance with great modeling...
$580.00
The missing head reveals the buildup of the figure. Excellent modeling.
The collector’s label is covered by a second one referring to Fischer’s 1941 sale and reads B1404-234-pe ist).
The ink inscription is illegible and indicates, as with other pieces of the collector, where the figurine was found...
$325.00
A hollow mould-made Indus Valley red terracotta statuette modelled in a stylised manner with applied facial features of birdlike form. Also with applied arms to the cone-shaped body. She is folding her hands as if in prayer in front of her breast.
Size: 11 cm. tall...
$140.00
Terracotta
Greek, 8th-7th Century BC
H. 4.5 cm (1.8 in)
H. with stand 6.7 cm (2.6 in)
Broken at the neck level with remains of the lower jaw...
$675.00
Height: 16 cm.
Ex. Private collection, aquired before 1980.
$1,850.00
The figure wears a skin-tight tunic that might have been originally painted. The edge of a cloak covers the lower chest...
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EGYPT, GRECO-ROMAN 100 BC – 100 AD
This is a wonderful opportunity to own an authentic piece of ancient art that represents a fusion of three of the greatest cultures in history
Measurements:
Height: 16 cm
Width: 10 cm
Height on stand: 18 cm
Condition: Minor hairline crack at the lower part of the back other un-touched as found with remains of white pigments.
Mounted on a plexi-glass “Lucite”...
$480.00
H. 5.2 cm (2 in)
Terracotta
Eastern Mediterranean, 6th/5th century BC
Intact and rare.
Ex New York collection, acquired 1970s-1980s.
The authenticity of the object is unconditionally guaranteed.
$1,650.00
Finely modeled example with pellet eyes and applied ears; ridge of clay for the dewlap.
The clay has fired grey. Resting on a black stand.
For a complete example, cf. inventory no. 1898,1201.106 in the British Museum database.
Ceramic
Late Cypriot II period, 1475-1275 BC
H. 7.2 cm (2.8 in)
H. with stand 9 cm (3.5 in)
Fragmentary...
$1,450.00
The hair is arranged as a large melon coiffure with several tresses bound together to a bun at rear.
The large size points to a votive bust deposited in a temple.
Terracotta
Greek Tarentine, 4th/3rd century BC
H. 10 cm (3.9 in)
H. with stand 17.5 cm (6.9 in)
Broken at the neck level...
€560.00
Rare ancient Egyptian opaque blue glass pendant in the shape of a pomegranate with yellow and white details.
For comparable amulets see:
Louvre Museum, Paris, E 2284 ; AF 2600 and N 1850 ; AF 2312
British Museum, London, EA48064 and EA68538
Petrie Museum UC22890
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 11.215.446
Date: Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th - 20th Dynasty, ca. 1570 - 1070 B.C.
Material: Glass
Size: ca...
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Mesopotamia, Old Babylonian; 1800 BC
Dimensions:
Height: 12.5 cm
Width: 3.5 cm
Height on stand: 14.5 cm
Ishtar (Akkadian), Astarte (Phoenician), or Inanna (Sumerian) was the most important female deity in Mesopotamia through the second millennium BC. She was identified with the planet Venus, and the sunrise. She was the goddess of both sexual love and warfare. The Greeks identified her with Aphrodite.
€350.00
$450.00
The bowl is covered with fine silvery iridescence on the surface of the interior. Very beautiful colours.
Size: 15,5 cm. in diameter and 8,5 cm. tall.
Condition: Choice, completely ancient surfaces! The iridescence could be cleaned but it's a shame to it even though the torquise colour would be...
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MESOPOTAMIA, OLD BABYLONIAN PERIOD, 2040 - 1750 BC
This baked clay plaque with relief decoration representing a seated ruler on his throne infront of a large palm branch
Baked clay plaques were mass-produced in southern Mesopotamia from the second millennium BC. They show informal scenes and reflect the private face of life. Though their exact purpose is not clear, they may have had magical or religious significance
Measurements:
Heigh: 10.5 c...
€880.00
This is a finely engraved haematite cylinder seal. The seal is engraved with the sun-god Shamash, his foot resting on a small mountain, carrying the saw-weapon in his right hand, a worshipper approaches, wearing a fringed rope.
A suppliant goddess stands behind the sun-god Shamash, wearing a flounced robe, her hands raised in adoration.
Between them a ball-staff and vessel. Space for column of inscription. The Seal comes with the stand which
the former owner made (see last...
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Measurements: Length: 3.5 cm - Height: 1 cm
condition: Intact as found
For thousands of years, since before recorded history, man has worn amulets and talismans for luck and protection. The stones, feathers, teeth and claws that adorned early cultures eventually gave way to an array of amulets whose powers were as varied as their forms. This superb little token represents a ...
