A lovely green glazed ancient Egyptian Scarab, pre 300 BC, from the famous Mitry collection (see our Homepage). It is 5/8" long (16 mm) and made of steatite, an easy-to-carve stone that hardens when heated. Scarabs empowered life and resurrection and were often placed under mummy wrappings to protect the body and help it resurrect. Scarab comes in a jewelry display cup. Guaranteed – purchase price refunded if the piece is returned unaltered within 30 days from the date of purchase.
A lovely tan ancient Egyptian Scarab, pre 300 BC, from the famous Mitry collection (see our Homepage). It is 9/16" long (14 mm) and made of steatite, an easy-to-carve stone that hardens when heated. Scarabs empowered life and resurrection and were often placed under mummy wrappings to protect the body and help it resurrect. The scarab comes in a jewelry display cup. Guaranteed – purchase price refunded if the piece is returned unaltered within 30 days from the date of purchase.
A lovely blue/green ancient Egyptian Scarab, before 300 BC, from the famous Mitry collection (see our Homepage). It is 3/8" long (9 mm) and made of steatite, an easy-to-carve stone that hardens when heated. Scarabs empowered life and resurrection and were often placed under mummy wrappings to protect the body and help it resurrect. Each scarab comes in a jewelry display cup. Guaranteed – purchase price refunded if the piece is returned unaltered within 30 days from the date of purchase.
A Chinese Longquan Celadon Jar with Iron-Spots. Circa, 14th Century, Yuan Dynasty.
Found in the Philippines.
Featuring a small ovoid shaped body, topped with a flat rounded cover and is covered overall in a green celadon glaze with iron-brown spots, except for the foot-ring.
Measurements: height (3.5'inches).
Condition: there is a very small rim frit on the jars mouth but is overall in very impressive condition. No cracks, no restorations...
A lovely blue/green ancient Egyptian Scarab, before 300 BC, from the famous Mitry collection (see our Homepage). It is 3/8" long (9 mm) and made of steatite, an easy-to-carve stone that hardens when heated. Scarabs empowered life and resurrection and were often placed under mummy wrappings to protect the body and help it resurrect. Scarab comes in a jewelry display cup.
A Chinese Qingbai Glazed Vase with Petalled Rim. Circa, 12th-13th Century, Song-Yuan Dynasty.
Found in the Philippines.
Featuring a thin and delicately potted lobbed-ovoid shaped body, supported by a flaring foot and is surmounted by a waisted neck that flares to a petal-cut rim. It is covered overall in a translucent glaze of aquamarine tone and its base is fully unglazed.
Measurements: height (6"inches).
Condition: in perfect condition...
A Similar Pair of Chinese Blue and White Miniature Jars. Circa, 1464-1505, Chenghua-Hongzi, Ming Dynasty.
Found in the Philippines.
Featuring two miniature jars with an underglaze floral decoration in between borders. Fully unglazed bases.
Measurements: height (2.8"inches).
Condition: in perfect conditon...
Found in the Philippines.
Featuring a rounded melon shaped body and a waisted neck that flares to its mouth with a curved spout, opposite an applied flat handle and is covered overall in a green-white 'qingbai-type' glaze, except for the base which remains fully unglazed...
A Chinese White Glazed Yuhuchunping Vase with Flowers in Biscuit. Circa, 1368-1644, Ming Dynasty.
Found in the Philippines.
Featuring a pear shaped body rising from a short straight foot, tapering to its shoulders onto a long waisted neck and flaring out to its mouth. The vase is adorned with cloud patterns and flowers in biscuit and is covered overall in a white glaze, except for the foot-ring.
Measurements: height (11.5"inches).
Condition: in perfect condition...
The poem etched on the side of this exceptional piece reads: In the future — happiness — and long life — two sprouting leaves —to grow a thousand years...
Chinese Qing dynasty Guangxu period lidded teapot decorated on both sides in underglaze blue with two figures from the novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" engaged in an outdoor sword battle. The lid is decorated with a central flower. Two Metal handles connect to porcelain supports at the shoulder. The interior and base are glazed. There are three strain holes at the interior of the spout. Measures about 8 1/2” diameter x 6 5/8” high. Late 19th to early 20th century...
An ancient Egyptian bronze figure of Nefertum. Depicted striding on his integral base, wearing a tripartite wig, fronted with ureas, with his left foot forward, with arms along his side, wearing the lotus crown and with suspension loop behind. 3 1/4 inches high. Mounted. Said to have been purchased on the Paris art market @ 15 years ago...
A Chinese cloisonne enamel dish, Qianlong/Jiaqing, c. 1780-1820, 21cms diam. Good condition.
From the collection of David and Sarah Battie. Mr Battie is a former director of Sotheby's London.
A Chinese Three-Colored Chi-Eared Vase. Circa, 1505-1521, Zhengde, Ming Dynasty.
Found in the Philippines.
Featuring a baluster shaped body, tapering to its shoulders onto a waisted neck and a flanged mouth with two ear-handles. The vase is carved with a floral decoration and is covered in a green glaze with yellow and brown. Its base remains fully unglazed...
A Chinese Ribbed Celadon Jar and Cover. Circa, 14th Century, Yuan Dynasty.
Found in the Philippines.
Featuring a ribbed ovoid shaped body, topped with a rounded cover with undulating edges. It is covered overall in a green celadon glaze and its base is fully glazed, except for the foot-ring.
Measurements: height (4.5"inches).
Condition: in perfect condition with glossy glaze...
A Chinese Qingbai Glazed Granary Vase with Cover. Circa, 960-1279, Song Dynasty.
Found in the Philippines.
Featuring a long ovoid shaped body, rising from a short splayed foot, tapering to its shoulders onto a waisted neck with an applied decoration of a dragon above encircling figures and is topped with a conical cover. It is covered overall in a translucent green-white 'qingbai' glaze, except for the base which remains fully unglazed...
A Pair of Qingbai Glazed Granary Vases. Circa, 960-1279, Song Dynasty.
Found in the Philippines.
Both vases feature a tall ovoid shaped body, rising from a short splayed foot, tapering to its shoulders onto a long waisted neck and a flanged mouth with an applied decoration of a dragon above encircling figures and both are covered overall in a green-white 'Qingbai' glaze, except for their bases which remains fully unglazed.
Measurements: height, approximately (13.5"inches) each vase.
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Chinese Qing dynasty Nanking ware bowl decorated around the center in underglaze blue with figures in a landscape setting of mountains, trees, traditional huts, and boats on a lake. The flaring top rim and base have brown incised bands that are characteristic of brown etched wares produced between 1880 and 1920. The brown etched decoration is believed to have been intended to imitate bronze metal elements. 10” diameter x 5 1/4" high. Circa 1900. Very good overall condition with typical mi...