Momoyama period (1568-1600) Ko Karatsu Sake Cup with beautiful greenish glaze...
19C Chinese Imperial Enameled and Molded Porcelain Snuff Bottle Jiaqing (1796-1820) Mark and Period
The snuff bottle is imperially made from Jingdezhen kilns. The sides are finely-molded in high relief with flower filled vases, lanterns, censers, and vessels raised on stands amidst various scholar's items and 'antiques', all brightly enameled and reserved on a molded diaper ground. Jade stone stopper...
Height: 6.6 cm (2.7 in)
Width: 6.8 cm (2.8 in)
Chinese porcelain blue and white Kangxi Period lidded pot; floral decoration throughout; minor internal lid frit; good condition
A striking quilt in a deep red and black. Most importantly the quilt has, stitched on its reverse, "Sarah amd Anne Hoit, Burlington, VT 1838". It also has, stitched at a later time, "A Present to O. Sherman 1881". It is very uncommon to find a quilt, especially such an early one, with such complete information as to the maker, place and date...
Nice Song dynasty celadon lotus small dish. Good condition. 15,2 cm diameter.
Diameter approximately 24 cm. Few soft chips at the rim. In good condition.
This Taino engraved bone pendant has spectacular patina showing off its antiquity. It is 3 1/4" long. The holes are correct. The skull depiction is mesmerizing.
Three antique heavy copper inscribed Yantras.
Undated, estimated to be19th century or earlier.
Sizes from left
21x18 cm
21.5 Dia
21x20.5 cm
Can be viewed in central London and shipped
worldwide with insurance and tracking.
Egyptian Fine carved faience figure in a form of a pharaoh. Prehistoric age measuring about 3.5” Quillen
Antique Chinese pair of hand-embroidered embroidered silk sleeves depicting court scenes with flowers in brightly colored silk thread.
19th Century
Framed behind glass.
Size: 26"H x 7.5" W
Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this wonderfully detailed funerary cone from a known tomb in the Theban Necropolis. This is cone number 576 from tomb number TT 295 for the scribe Paroy, also known as Djehutymose. The cone is wonderfully inscribed and detailed with clear glyphs. Djeyhutymose was a scribe under Thuthmosis IV or Amenhotep III during the New Kingdom in Egypt. The cone itself measures 3 1/8" in diameter and 2.5" deep...
The set of cup and saucer show a floral theme.
Excellent condition.
Small reliquary box, of cylindrical shape, with its cupola shaped lid ending in a decorated point at its top. The body of the box is decorated with three heads of Buddha in relief and three stars themselves in relief, surmounting a geometric design also in relief. Silver alloy, with a fine age patina. Remnants of soil encrustations. Pakistan, Graeco-Buddhist art, Gandhara Period, Ca. 1st to 3rd century. Height: 7.8 cm. Good condition.
A nephrite Jian Ge(an accessory between the sword blade and the handle)decorated with Chi Longs. I am not sure about the date of this, but believe that it should be Qing or earlier. It looks like it was burned for some reason, caused some dark area on it. There are a couple of chips on it too, please refer to the photos for the details of condition. Length: 2"; Height:1".
An antique Japanese Ranma (transom) made of Akita Sugi (northern Japan Cryptomeria) and Hinoki (Cypress) woods. The frame was finished in a black Urushi lacquer while the design was hand carved in relief on both sides. It depicts a scene of a male and female flying crane (each symbolizing 1,000 years of long life and together symbolizing a harmonious partnership) gliding through a forest of gnarly pine trees (symbolizing longevity)...
Statue of a standing eagle with an alert posture, its beak slightly open. Gilt bronze, encrusted green patina in some areas. Tibet, 17th century. Height: 3 1/8" (8 cm). The statue is nicely mounted on a custom black plexi stand. Very good condition. A rare piece.
Chinese ceramic water coupe, of a flattened round form with crackle enamel glaze in pale greens and brown. The slightly recessed foot is left is glaze in a pale matte green enamel.
Dimensions: 4 1/4" x 2" H
Chinese porcelain dish decorated with flowers on black ground in famille rose enamel. Guangxu six character mark inside the foot rim and of the period. The dish is in perfect condition. Diameter: 5-3/4".