A Chinese cream glazed pottery water pot made in the form of a frog. the legs, head and other details picked out in brown glazes, the curved base unglazed cizhou ware.Height: 4.5 cm Width / Diameter: 9.4 cm Yuan period 1260-1368.

POTTERY FLASK
HOLY LAND – ROMAN “HERODIAN DYNASTY”
SECOND TEMPLE PERIOD
37 BC – 70 AD
Time of Jesus and King Herod the Great

Nicely made in a pear-shaped body with a long cylindrical neck and a flat base

Dimensions:
Height: 15.5 cm
Diameter: 9 cm
Height on stand: 20 cm

Condition: Intact with nice earthy patina

Found in Bethlehem south of Jerusalem, Holy Land

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A rare Japanese okimono depicting the seated bodhisattva of compassion with serene facial expression. Made of bright bronze alloy, maybe shibuichi, and fine inlays in silver, gold and enamel. The base with signature. Condition: no damage, few traces of wear. Dimension: 11.1 cm high, weight: 572 g.

Ming blue and white dish decorated with double "KUI" Dragon at the center. 32,5cm diameter. Good condition. Cracled glazed.

This exquisite ancient Egyptian calcite alabaster vessel is a true art masterpiece, dating back to the Old Kingdom period (ca. 2649–2130 B.C.). The vessel stands tall, boasting a tapering cylindrical body that gently flares out at the base, giving it an alluring presence. The vessel's out-turned lip adds an elegant touch. The calcite alabaster used to create this vessel has a range of shades, from warm brown to creamy white, with banded veins that create a mesmerizing pattern...

19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing an unusual theatrical mask of a one-horned oni. Crisp detailing, nicely lacquered, great patina. some wear to the surface. Signed RYUUN on the back bar - the artist is listed in NETSUKE MASKS by Raymond Bushell, p. 175, signatures 241-243. Height 1.25 inches.

A lovely lot of handpicked bronze stamp seals with fine caligraphy, Ottoman / Syrian?, c. 15th.-18th. cent. AD.

The lot incl. a couple of rare larger seals of fine style as well as early personal seals with greek letters!

Condition: Choice, fine patinas, one seal bend and one with handle lost.

From our European Collection, a very elegant late 19th / early 20th century bronze lamp, probably French or English, featuring trumpeting cherubs and well-cast floral motifs on a tapering base. A very well-balanced and dignified piece with a good patina.

Size and Condition: 28 inches tall, 16 inches wide across lamp shade...

An incredible Ming Dynasty large Chinese cast bronze temple in-censor. Sitting atop with turned head an open mouth, sits a fu-dog (Chinese Imperial guardian lions). Well modeled details with high level of craftsmanship...

Un panneau de bois sculpté en relief d'une divinité. Travail indien ou Himalayen. Ceratinement trés ancien. Au revers le bois a été fortement vermoulu, toutefois l'ensemble est solide. 205x130mm

Round chawan, bowl used in the tea ceremony, with straight sides and a foot with three incisions. The very fine clay has an incised décor of standing and flying cranes and three minogame, covered in a celadon green, translucent glaze with fine crackle.

Impressed seal next to foot: Akahadayama.

Akahada ware, Japan, prob. Meiji era, 1870s

H 2.8 x Diam...

16th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Bronze Buddha on Lotus Seat

It is 13 inches (33 cm) tall by 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide. It weights 6.5 lb.

It has peeling of lacquer, loss of gold, chip at one finger, manufacturer defect of firing holes and cracks, chip at the tip of her tassel, the lotus and base's edge, and one of the foot at the stand was repaired (as seen in the photos).

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A Blue Bohemian Glass Vase with Enameled Florals. Dimensions 12" high x 5" in diameter. From the late 19th-early 20th century. Excellent condition.

An antique Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. All original bronze hardware. Three drawers with a pair of hinged doors that open to a spacious interior with two side by side drawers. This area was used to store the merchant records and books while all the drawers were used to secure valuables and provide easy access to merchant tools and accessories.

Age: Late Meiji-Taisho (1910-1920)

Dimensions: 29 3/4" Wide by 29 3/4" High by 14 3/4" Deep

An antique Japanese Buddhist temple ranma (transom) carved from Hinoki (Cypress) wood featuring symbols of Dharmachakra. Dharmachakra sometimes symbolizes Gautama Buddha himself. There are three wheels of life each framed with 8 spokes, representing the noble eightfold path with lotus blossoms in the center . Accentuated by kumo karakusa (arabesque clouds). Minor losses.

Age: Late Edo Period circa 1850s

Dimensions: 15 1/4" High x 60 3/4" Wide x 2 1/4" Deep

A Hand Wrought Iron Arts & Crafts Period Fireplace Screen. Measures about 47 1/2" wide and 34" tall. Fine design, handwork and patina.

Group of three Byzantine belt buckles with kidney-shaped, high-sided frames and lateral ridges at the resting point of the pronge.
The heavy pronges are fixed between lugs, their tops are provided with rectangular shields. Some pronges decorated with concentric circles.
The frames correspond to type R (fig. 1, pp. 4-5) in the classification of Schulze-Dörrlamm.
Literature: Mechthild Schulze-Dörrlamm. Byzantinische Gürtelschnallen und Gürtelbeschläge...

A Yuan dynasty qingbai glaze large yuhuchun vase, rounded side with pear shape body and glazed base, vase is covered with good color bluish white qingbai glaze, vertical lines decoratioan on the body.
Vase is in good condition with parts of the rim has been damage and restored, no damage at the neck and lower body, very hard to find a yuan yuhuchun in this condition,a very good piece for colletion.
Size: 27.5 cm height.