Roman Bronze fragment Group Lot, consisting of bronze tubes probably bracelet fragments large heavy, a great lot for studying patination erosion and verdigris.on ancient metal.
Pre Columbian Sodalite Stone and Chrysocolla bead group lot, nice large bead pendant all conically drilled .Size of large bead is 3/4' by 3/4" or so.
Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) on a base.
Age: Burma, Early Shan Period, Early 17th Century
Measurement: Height 31.5 C.M. / Width 15.7 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.
Antique Japanese bronze vajra, an important symbol in Vajrayana Buddhism, Hinduism, and Tantra religions. The name vajra means both thunderbolt and diamond, as it is a symbol of brute strength and indestructibility. Its center piece represents the center of the universe with lotus pods blooming outwards to extend the five pronged weapons. The five prongs represent the "Five Poisons" which prevent humanity from reaching enlightenment...
Antique Tibetan bronze double vajra, an important symbol in Vajrayana Buddhism, Hinduism, and Tantra religions. The name vajra means both thunderbolt and diamond, as it is a symbol of brute strength and indestructibility. The double vajra mirrors the outline of a mandala; Its four points represent North, South, East, and West. Its center piece represents the center of the universe with lotus pods blooming outwards to extend the five pronged weapons...
Antique Tibetan bronze figure of the Buddhist deity Kubera, lord of wealth, protector of the physical world. He lounges with piles of gold around him. In one hand he holds a mongoose, the enemy of the Naga (malevolent snake people and guardians to vast treasure), and a sweet morsel in his other. This form of Kubera is very well hand-cast with natural wear and patina.
19th Century
Size: 2.5" L x 2" W x 3"H
Antique Tibetan Mala prayer beads, made with beads of conch shell strung on leather cord. Two leather tassels hand from its sides, with beads of white brass, ending with two highly important symbols in Tibetan Buddhism; a Vajra and a bell. Tibetan malas are comprised of 108 beads, used to count the number of times a mantra is recited during meditation. 19th century
Size: 18" total length
A relief gilt moulded lacquered ritual pitcher cup & saucer. It is unusual to find this type of lacquer ware in this design. Age: Pre 1920. Size: Pitcher. H. 20cm. W. 16cm. Cup. H. 9.5cm. Saucer. circumference. 13.5 cm.
Condition: No repairs.
Antique Benin cast Bronze Royal Couple Sculpture, good condition other than heavy natural looking bronze rot from what appears to burial causing the surface metal to chip away easily . Size H 6" W 3.5" Old French collection
Antique Tibetan long, colorful necklace, comprised of many different shapes of beads of amber, turquoise, coral, Dzi beads and silver.
19th century
Size: 23" total length
Early Dogon Bronze Horse and Rider with a Spear from an old French collection. Unique elongated style . Great condition some burial deposits. size L 5" H 5.25"
Antique Chinese western style landscape scroll painting, signed Gao Di Sheng with red chop, with auspicious calligraphy inscription above on a pink background with gold flecks, signed with two red chops.
Size: 17.75" W x 79.5" H (entire scroll) 13" W x 31" H (painting only)
Antique Chinese calligraphy scroll painting, signed Li Xian Gen (1893-1943), a secretary to Sun Zhong Shan, with two red chops.
Size: 14.25" W x 85" H (entire scroll) 9.25" W x 19.75" H (artwork only)
Antique Japanese painting on silk, of a pair of black birds pierced on the branch of a tree. With calligraphy and red chop signature.
Size: 12.5" W x 52" H (entire scroll) 7.75" W x 18.75" H (painting only)
Chinese Qing dynasty oxblood vase. 24,7 cm high. Good condition except chipped at foot rim from kiln.
BRONZE COIN SESTERTIUS NECKLACE
ROMAN EMPEROR PHILIP (MARCOS JULIUS PHILIPPIS AUGUSTUS)
Struck, 244 - 249 AD
Impressive bronze sestertius coin, beautifully set in handmade sterling silver wire pendant and guanine leather choker with silver clasp.
The obverse with a powerful portrait of Philip, shown draped, facing right and wearing laurel wreath...
PAINTED POTTERY WINE JUG
Cypriot; Late Bronze Age, 1550 – 1200 BC
Globular body, long cylindrical neck, funnel rim, handle from neck to shoulder, base ring with remains of white paint decoration around the whole body.
Of all the Cypriote ceramic imports found in Israel, the Base-Ring “Bilbil” jugs and juglets of the usual size are the most common (Cf...
GLASS FLASK
ROMAN PERIOD, 1st - 2nd Cent. AD
Nicely made with a graceful pear-shaped body, long cylindrical neck with a rim folded outwards.
Dimensions:
Height: 16.5 cm
Diameter: 9 cm
Condition: Very good condition
Found in Jerusalem, Israel
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