Unusual Japanese two-section choba tansu (merchant's chest), made with Kiri (paulownia) front hardwood, Sugi (cedar) sides, and two large Keyaki (elm) sliding door panels with a roomy, shelved interior space. Each drawer opens with hirute style iron handles and a simple squared lock. Its sides are reinforced with horizontal slats.

Meiji period (1868-1912)

Size: 47.5" L x 16" W x 64" H

Antique Japanese unusual choba tansu (merchant's chest) with original red lacquer finish hardwood. A single long drawers runs along the top, with four small drawers along the righthand side, and two large, hinged doors on the left, with an interior storage area. Simplistic decorative iron plating of round locks, squared (kakute) handles, and scalloped corner hardware decorative the front and frame of the piece.

Meiji period (1868-1912)

Size: 32.75" L x 13.5" W x 26.5" H

An antique Chinese classical painting

A small Qing era famille rose brush pot of boys playing the courtyard

BURNISHED POTTERY SPOUTED VESSEL
"Canaanite" Early Bronze Age, 3100 - 2000 BC

Red slip, globular body with a two loop handles, rim folded outward and a flat base

Dimensions:
Height: 13.5 cm
Width: 15 cm
Height on stand: 17 cm

Condition: Good condition

Found in Jericho "Jordan valley", Holy Land

Antiquities are valuable because of their historical and cultural values and especially because of their provenance in the biblical lands during the...

BRONZE OIL LAMP
ROMAN PERIOD, 100 - 300 AD
Beautifully made and decorated with 4 engraved floral design at the nozzle

Dimensions:
Length: 11.5 cm
Width: 7 cm

Condition: Handle missing otherwise intact with lovely patina

Found in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Israel

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#927837

POTTERY JAR
HOLY LAND, Roman "Herodian" 37 BC - 100 AD
Second temple period
Time of Christ

Globular ribbed body with a shaped neck and rim...

SPOUTED POTTERY VESSEL "POT"
"Canaanite" Early Bronze Age, 3100 - 2000 BC

Nicely made in a globular body with a spout, funnel-shaped neck, two small handles and a flat base

Dimensions:
Height: 16 cm
Diameter: 18 cm
Height on stand: 21 cm

Condition: Good condition with beautiful heavy calcified earthy patina

Found in Jericho east of Jerusalem, Holy Land

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ROMAN GLASS FLASK
Roman period, 100 - 300 AD

Globular body with a concave base, "Would have been used to carry perfumed oils and ointments"

Dimensions:
Height: 7 cm
Diameter: 5.5 cm

Condition: Good condition with beautiful patina as found

Found in Bethlehem south of Jerusalem, Holy Land

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#640737

POTTERY WINE DECANTER JUGLET
HOLY LAND, Iron Age, Israelite, 1200 - 900 BC
Time of the Kings of ancient Israel

Beautifully made in a globular body, a shaped neck and a flat base

Dimensions:
Height: 18 cm
Width: 13 cm
Height on stand: 21 cm

Condition: Rim professionally restored as shown otherwise intact

Found in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Israel

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#012798

POTTERY WINE MEASURING JUGLET WITH A SHAPED MOUTH
HOLY LAND, Iron Age, Israelite, 1200 - 900 BC
First temple period - Time of King David

Dimensions:
Height: 13.5 cm
Width: 9 cm
Height on stand: 16 cm

Condition: Minor chip at the rim as shown otherwise intact, not repaired and not restored

Found in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Israel

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#05908

GLAZED POTTERY OIL LAMP
Islamic period, 12th Century AD

Nicely decorated with a long open nozzle, loop handle and a lozeng-form reflector

Dimensions:
Length: 15.5 cm
Width: 8.5 cm
Height: 8 cm

Condition: Good condition not repaired and not restored

Found in Samaria north of Jerusalem, Israel

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#87228

This is Kara-Momen(China-Cotton) Obi- belt used in Japan for Edo period. As for this, rare how to weave is very impressive. As for this, cotton was spun by hand, and this thick was woven after it was plant dye, and a thread was dyed. Most of this type of cloth is left with odds and ends cloth. It is rare that this is left in the form of complete Obi- belt. This does not have the damage having several places of slight fading...

Mixed Chinese yixing zisha serving set dishes. Good condition.

PERFUME POTTERY JAR
Holy Land, Canaanite, biblical Middle Bronze Age, 1850 - 1550 BC
Time of Abraham
Double-shaped handle, flat base with some ancient paint pigments around the body!

Dimensions:

Height: 13 cm

Diameter: 8 cm
Height on stand: 16 cm

Condition: Some professional repair at the Neck/handle hard to see otherwise intact

Found in Bethlehem south of Jerusalem, Holy Land

Antiquities are valuable because of their h...

PAINTED POTTERY SET "SPOUTED JUGLET AND BOWL
Greek - Hellenistic period, 330 - 100 BC
Dimensions:
Jar:

Height: 10.5 cm

Diameter: 8 cm
Height on stand: 13 cm

Bowl
Hight: 5 cm - Diameter: 12 cm - Height on stand: 8.5 cm

Condition: Repaired and restored

Found in Bethlehem south of Jerusalem, Holy Land

Antiquities are valuable because of their historical and cultural values and especially because of their provenance in the...

DECORATED POTTERY WINE PITCHER
HOLY LAND – biblical Roman “HERODIAN DYNASTY”
Second temple period
37 BC – 70 AD
Time of Jesus and King Herod the Great

With a ribbed body, cylindrical neck and a shaped handle

Dimensions:

Height: 18.5 cm

 Diameter: 16 cm
Height on stand: 22 cm

Condition: Intact, not repaired and not restored

Found in Bethlehem south of Jerusalem, Holy Land

Antiquities are valuable because ...

DECORATED POTTERY OIL LAMP
Roman period, Samaritan, 2nd - 3rd Cent. AD

Dimensions:
Length: 8.6 cm
Width: 6.5 cm

Condition: Good condition not repaired and not restored

Found in Samaria north of Jerusalem, Israel

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#729627

BIBLICAL PAINTED POTTERY WINE AMPHORA
Holy Land, CANAANITE, Late Bronze Age,1550 - 1200 BC
Time of Moses

Nicely made with a funned-shaped neck ring base and two looped handles

Dimensions:
Height: 19 cm
Width: 15 cm

Condition: Handle/rim professionally repaired otherwise intact

Found in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Israel

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#71697

A very serene and spiritual QING DYNASTY Polychrome Wooden LOHON MONK in adoration, standing on a LOTUS Base. Rare piece and good size: H. 73 cm. (~ 29" inches). Good condition overall, with some signs of aging. Has good Aura and seldom found!

Unusual Japanese single section isho tansu (clothing chest), with dramatic Keyaki (elm) front drawers, opened by simplistic hirute style handle pulls and small, squared locks. Its bottom safe box opens to reveal three small drawers within, for the storage of smaller precious articles.

Meiji period (1868-1912)

Size: 42" L x 18" W x 42" H

A gorgeous Japanese isho tansu (clothing chest) from the Sendai region, with a red lacquer Sugi (cedar) frame and Keyaki (elm) front drawers in its original, rich honey finish. Each drawer opens with mokko (melon) style handles on lotus back plates, and is adorned with elaborate scrolling vine iron locks. The bottom safe box holds three red lacquer front drawers, and hides away a secret back compartment.

Meiji period (1868-1912)

Size: 46.5" L x 23.5" W x 34.5" H

POTTERY WINE PITCHER
Holy Land - "CANAANITE" Late Bronze Age;1550 - 1200 BC
Time of Moses

Long cylindrical neck with a rim folded outwards and a ring base!

Dimensions:
Height: 17 cm
Diameter: 12 cm
Height on stand: 19 cm

Condition: Good condition

Found Jericho "Jordan Valley" Holy Land

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#612157

ROMAN GLASS FLASK
Roman period, 100 - 300 AD

With ribbed body and a shaped neck, "Would have been probably used to carry perfumed oils and ointments"

Dimensions:
Height: 6.5 cm
Diameter: 4.5 cm

Condition: Good condition as found

Found in Bethlehem south of Jerusalem, Holy Land

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#62187

PAINTED POTTERY SHALLOW BOWL
Greek - Hellenistic period; 300 - 100 BC
Time of Alexander the Great

With a ring base and two shaped handles on the side.

Dimensions:
Height: 7.5 cm
Diameter: 18 cm

Condition: Minor chip as shown otherwise intact

Found Jericho "Jordan Valley" Holy Land

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#643287

BURNISHED POTTERY JAR
Holy Land - "CANAANITE" Early Bronze Age; Circa, 3200 - 2000 BC

Nicely made in a globular body, red slip with a funnel-shaped neck, flat base and two handles!

Dimensions:
Height: 21 cm
Diameter: 17 cm
Height on stand: 24 cm

Condition: Good condition

Found Jericho "Jordan Valley" Holy Land

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#612517

FRAGMENTARY HEAD OF AN ANIMAL
Holy Land - Philistine Period; Circa, 1000 BC

Probably a part of a Kernos!

Dimensions:
Length: 7 cm
Width: 5.5 cm
Height on stand: 9 cm

Condition: Good condition as found

Found near Samaria northern Israel

Beautifully mounted on a acrylic plexi-glass display stand of high quality

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#62826

PHILISTINES: 

THEY ARE ALS...

CLAY FIGURE OF A WORSHIPPER
Mesopotamia; Babylonian, Circa, 1800 B.C.

Clay figure of a standing worshipper wearing a crown-like and a tunic

Measurements:
Height: 12 cm
Width: 3.5 cm
Height on stand: 15 cm

The figure if nicely mounted on a plexi-glass display stand of high quality

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#727008

POTTERY JAR WITH A HIGH LOOPED HANDLE
HOLY LAND, Chalcholithic Age, 4000 - 3100 BC

Dimensions: Height: 9.5 cm Width: 8 cm
Height on stand: 13 cm

Condition: Handle re-attached otherwise intact

Found in Jericho "Jordan Valley", Holy Land

Antiquities are valuable because of their historical and cultural values and especially because of their provenance in the bible land during the biblical periods...

TERRACOTTA HEAD OF AN ASTARTE
Fertility Goddess
Iron Age II, Israelite: 1000-586 BC.
Time of the kings of ancient Israel"

Terracotta figurines of Astarte (Ashtoret), were prominent in daily Israelite religious practice, and were worshiped probably by women...

Family name Kanō Morizumi, Gō: Tanrei. Japanese style painter. Studied under Kanō Tambi Moritaka. After the Restoration, active as a Kanō painter; showed at several exhibitions sponsered by the government, receiving prizes. Member of the committee of the Nihon Bijutsu Kyōkai and Nihongakai. Produced a number of paintings for imperial buildings. ( from ‘A Dictionary of Japanese Artists. Laurance P...

The tatami armor was used by foot soldiers, archers, and spearmen. Its a lightweight armor which allowed the warriors to be more swift and fluid with their movements. It is also an economical munition armor as a alternative to the traditional lace scale construction. Going to battle was costly and this gave the clan army full protection from all levels of warfare.
The armors head gear covering has two flaps with a back slit...

Kimikomi Ningyo by Jinku-ru. 9.25 inches, 23.5 cm.

Japanese Isho Ningyo of a Noh Actor, Meiji Period, late 19th Century. Height: 13.75 inches, 35 cm.

Munga Ningyo of a Samurai in Court Attire by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Late Edo Period. Height: 10 inches, 25.5 cm.

Ningyo of Young Lady Looming Textile. 15 inches (38cm) wide x 10 inches (25.5cm) high.

Japanese Keto Kyomasa Iki Ningyo. 21 inches (with helmet; 27 inches with staff and stand.

Chinese blanc de chine porcelain figure of Quanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion. Her delicate expression with lifelike detail, pierced nostrils and ears, and carefully incised hairs, her crown depicting the Amitabha Buddha, her flowing gown draped over her form, her hands clasped together holding a small vase with the elixir of life, the vessel tipped over so the waters may wash away the suffering of the mortal world. The interior of the figure is hollow from underneath...

A FINE THAI GENUINE AYUTHYA BRONZE BUDDHA HEAD MOUNTED. Good condition. Naturally formed Patina. Size: H. 3" x 2" x 2" Head alone (excluding stand). Provenance: From a Scandinavian Private Collection.

A GENUINE BRONZE AYUTHYA PERIOD BUDDHA HEAD MOUNTED. Right ear is missing. Nice naturally formed black, shiny Patina. Size: H. 3" x 1.5" for head alone (without stand). Provenance: From a Scandinavian Private Collection.

A 19th Century QING DYNASTY Chinese Wooden Carved Shrine Box with Table-Like Legs and Gilding. Top has painted lacquer with landscape and people. Overall condition fair, signs of aging and wear. Size: H. 14" x 7.5" x 9"

Nineteen Chinese plastic and stone (jade) beads dating back to the early nineteenth century. Size: See last photo.

Antique silver protective amulet in the shape of a temple representing the horseman “Bhumiya Ray”, worn par Rajput, India ,Rajasthan. H : 4,5c. CE 228 (see Bibliography)

Antique Indian « ayigalu », lingam casket, used by the Lingayat in Karnatakka ; complete with its chain. 6 x 5cms. CE 236 (see Bibliography)

A very fine genuine AYUTHYA PERIOD THAI BRONZE BUDDHA HEAD mounted on a base. Beautiful, naturally formed Patina. Good overall condition. Size: H. 8.5 cm. x W. 5.9 cm. x D. 5.6 cm. excluding stand. Provenance: From a Scandinavian Private Collection.

A fine genuine CHIANG SAEN THAI BRONZE BUDDHA HEAD mounted on a wooden base. 14/15th Century A.D. Size: H. 13.5 cm. x W.6.5 cm. x D. 7 cm.

Small pendant in the shape of a standing horse, with a loop on top of its back for attachement to a necklace. Bronze, green patina in the recesses. China, Ordos Civilization, Ca. 2nd century. Height: 3.7 cm. Length: 4.5 cm. Nicely mounted on a custom plexi stand. Very good condition.

An Iranian tinned copper plate, of saucer form. Chased decoration of calligraphic cartouches. Base with maker's mark. Condition: some traces of usage, rubbing to tinning, slightly warped. Dimension: diameter 26 cm, 4.2 cm high.

A very rare set of 2 ancient Chinese Stone Carvings depicting Musicians with excellent detailed sculpture. 10-12th Century A.D. Good condition. Size: 7.5" x 7.5" x 1.75". Provenance: ex-Collection of famed H. MEDILL SARKISIAN (1909-1993), Denver, Colorado.

An exceptionally rare and beautiful ANTIQUE JAPANESE POLYCHROME TEXTILE SILK ROLL depicting Phoenix, Drum, Waves and Flowers. Good condition overall. Size: L. 13 feet x W. 27". Provenance: ex-Collection of famed H. MEDILL SARKISIAN, Denver, Colorado.

A set of six plates with a central floral arrangement in a dragon flanked base surrounded by eight alternating panels of florals and scenes. The back is signed in Chinese style referring to the Ming Dynasty. Age: Late Taisho Period. Size: Diameter. 12.3cm. Condition: Perfect.

the woman of many Chinese Ethnic Minority groups did not cut their hair. It was often worn on the top of the head in a bun,and sometimes intertwined with lengths of an ancestors hair for added protection from evil spirits.

The hair was often (especially for festivals) decorated with added silver ornaments and/or hairpins.

Stunning antique Japanese two panel folding silver leaf screen. Oxidized silver leaf on layered gofun paper, mounted on Hinoki (Japanese cypress) wood lattice construction. Wonderful original condition with no tears or condition issues. Unframed to give a more deconstructed esthetic.

Meiji Period 1868 - 1912

Size: 65.5" L x 65.5" H

A dark blue hemp fabric forms the base of these kote sleeve guards. The upper area is covered in iron chain mail with pair of double gourd plates, crest mon, gilt iron plates, throughout the kote. The shoulder edge has three hinge plates to fashion to the Do armor. Unusually mounted on a custom black iron stand.

Edo Period 18th Century

Size: 27.25" L x 12.5" H (17.5" H on stand)

17,5 cm wide. 11,5 cm body diameter. 6,5 cm high. Good conditions.

10,5 cm wide. 10,5 cm high. Good conditions.

Topoke spear currency. Forged iron mounted on black iron stand. Equatorial Region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Large forged blades such as this in the shape of a spear point were well used in the middle of the 20th century. As currency and during marriage ceremonies, they are known under several names; Di hunga (small form), doa the larger example spear form. During the marriage ceremonies up to 60 doa might be exchanged for the bride...

The sacred standing buddha is a Abhaya mudra posture of buddha. Its missing right hand still evokes its meaning which imparting fearlessness and reassurance...

Antique Japanese carved Keyaki hardwood Raijin, God of lightning, thunder, and Storm. A protector deity for the Shinto religion. The surface of the grain is raised with the original red rimpa paint still intact. Typically these sculptures would be very fierce with demonic features. Which in this case, is contrary which makes it more benevolent, compassionate, and sympathetic in its appeal. The condition of the piece is consistent of its age. Minor repairs on base with large iron staple. ...

This superb helmet bowl is comprised of 64 iron plates that are slightly embossed between the suji, double front plates, and a washer underneath the top front riveted inside. The bowl has been given a very dark russet finish and fitted with a simple iron visor. The meadate is a forged iron hornet with gilt brass wings. The shikkoro of five - lames of false scale laced in blue silk and brown russet lacquer. Unsigned

Size: 14" L x 14" W x 13"...