A large bronze seal with a loop on the back and elaborate design with smaller cross in the center, Bactria, 3rd. millenium BC.

The seal belongs to the group of varied mostly circular metal stamp seals relief cast in bronze or copper alloy, classified as so-called compartmented seals (a term first used in 1943 by the British archaeologist Stuart Pigott – 1943. P. 179–180, fig. 4) Reff...

1900's Chinese Silver Enamel Wine Cup Marked

It is 1.4 inches (3.5 cm) tall by 1.6 inches (4 cm) wide. The weight of the silver cup is 25 gram. The total weight including the glass cup is 42.3 gram.

It is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches and minor loss of enamel. The glass cup has chips (as seen in the photos).

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These Chinese long wooden bobbins were used for winding thread for routine sewing chores. As a household tool, used by generations of women within the family, they were hand carved and painted with the continious use in mind. Inside each bobbin there is a small bead which freely moves back and forth and acts as a noise maker when the bobbin is in motion...or falling to the floor.

A realistically formed figure of a resting sheep. The sheep is the eighth Chinese zodiac sign. The hollow form has two glazes - an overall straw-colored clear glaze with a drizzle of amber glaze that drips over its left side. The glazes have now turned iridescent from age - the amber glaze has a golden sheen...

Pair of Late 18 Century Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Stem Dish with Lotus Flower

Each is 3.7 inches (9.5 cm) tall by 5.7 inches (14.5 cm) wide. The total weights is 1.8 Lb.

They are tarnished and have missing enamels and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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Archaic Chinese jade carving of a bird with a fish on its head. This old jade has a white calcification covering the entire surface which is known as "chicken bone". This white calcification is due to the jade being burned in very ancient rituals revolving around life and death. Beautiful, fine detailing...

A rare black glazed Song wine jar with two handles and a spout for pouring. These containers were used for offering a sweet rice wine. You will sometimes find remnants of the wine in the bottom of the jar that has solidified. Size: H: 27.3cm. Condition: No repairs. In it's original condition.

A pair very decorative Chinese shellwork and mother-of-pearl encrusted vases in the Grotto-style. The four sides with an engraved medaillon showing an elephant, dormice, rabbits or a deer. Wooden core and lacquered base. Condition: few missing shells, traces of age. Dimension: c. 18 cm height.

A scarce tall stamp, Assyro-Babylonian period, probably Levantine, carved in a brown-red stone, c. 800 BC.

The seal carved with an animal.

Size: 22 mm. tall and 13 mm...

During the Qing Dynasty, the feathers of the kingfisher bird were used to create ornaments for woman to attach to clothing and/or wear in their hair... Through the 1800's These ornaments were made and formed with heavy paper (light weight cardboard...) They had large areas of feathers and the edges of the paper form were bordered with gold paint...and the ornaments were often domed By the early 1900's the bird were becoming rare almost extinct ...so intricate and smaller sections of fea...

A beautiful early 20th C. silver enamel with jadeite ring in excellent condition. Marked. Size 7

 

Chinese 18th Century bronze censer, xuande mark. Qing dynasty. 18cm diameter, 10,2cm high. 1593 gram weight. Good conditions, no dent, no crack, no repair.

This peach shape 19th century cinnabar box is 4 inches high and 8 inches wide. The carved scene depicts one person riding a horse and two other people on foot in the foreground. The background is composed of pine trees, brush and rocks. The sides are decorated with a textile pattern. There are a few old repairs and some chips on the bottom. It is still in pretty good condition.

An early pair of Japanese Kutani Porcelain Shishi (Foo Dogs). These unique porcelains have a rich brown glaze with black and white under glaze. They have a wonderful mythological presence. 7 x 4.5 inches, 18 x 11.5 cm each. Excellent Condition. From a prominent and widely exhibited collection.

Beautiful large Japanese antique scroll painting depicting a scene of Mt. Fuji with clouds and rural village below, leaves of the trees in the foreground are painted in Autumn colors, painted in sumi ink and light colors on paper, silk mounting. Regarding translation of calligraphy on scroll, the language formally states that this painting is respectfully given to a person (Sei in) from another person (Koō yoū ro)...

A Rare Fan-Shape Blue Porcelain Water Dropper: Korea, Choson dynasty, 19th century The curved slab-sided, fan-shape, with a flat base, porcelain water dropper, covered overall in underglaze cobalt blue and by a transparent glaze with high sheen, the bast unglazed. It’s in vey fine condition without any damages, Measurements: 8cm L. x 2.2cm h.

Large Early Etruscan black ware bowl with handle 700 - 650 B.C.

Elegant bowl with cordon-decor on the rim.

Size: Diameter 17,8 cm. and height 7,8 cm.

Condition: Choice and intact, a few tiny chips to the rim.

Ex. Collection Prawitz, Hessen, Germany and bought between 1960 and 1970.