Egyptian pair of bronze and Alabaster Eyes, ca. 600 BC.
Almond-shaped eye inlays with eyebrows, the well-formed lid and cosmetic line crafted of bronze and inlaid with irises of alabaster; the pupils in black pigment...
This is a large amulet with two holes for suspension and was most probably used as a chest piece (pectoral). The polish is so spectacularly well done that the piece feels as smooth as silk when held. The large central hole gently tapers on both sides. It measures a full 4" in length and is 2-1/2" in height. Roughly 1/8" thick. In color a varied green nephrite with a minimal residue of the polishing material remaining on the surface.
This is a Mayan Jade sitting cross-legged pregnant woman. Depictions of women are rare. Pregnant women are even rarer. She is wearing a coiled snake headdress. Snakes are a powerful symbol among the Maya. In their primal form, snakes represent the surge of life force that brings all things on earth into manifestation. It is 3" tall. Excellent patina. No damage. It was found in Guatemala and dates to 250-600AD. I purchased it in 1991 from dealer Michael Robbins.
Interesting larger stone head carved in Vulcanic stone on the Iberian peninsular, Iberian-Roman or Celt-Iberian manifacture, around 3rd. cent. BC-1st. cent. AD.
From a collection of an artist and once bought at a London dealer for ca. $8000. The head depicts a bearded older man, perhaps a leader or even a god. Typical celt-Iberian features, but also inspired by grecco-roman art.
Size: c. 17 cm. tall and 12 cm...
A very nice and quite interesting cylinder seal in a hard black stone with white inclusions on one side, Late-Assyrian to Neo-Assyrian period, c. 12th. cent.-9th. cent. AD.
A wonderful depiction of a 'Scorpioman' and a 'fishman', both depicted as winged matured men with long beards and pointy hats or helmets. Their lower bodies evolve into a fishtail and a scorpions tail. All within a heering pattern border.
Size: 29-30 mm.
Condition: Nice Very fine...
A rare Tang - Five Dynasties Xing Ware porcelain ( 618 - 960 ) in a never seen superb, tinly and fragile potted quality.
Diameter : 12 cm.
Condition : Perfect with a clear bright ring tone when tapped.
Height approximately 8 cm/each. In good condition.
Five dynasties yue yao "mise" small double gourd ewer. good condition with just very small chipped at the spout. 8,4cm high.
Five dynasties yueyao small dish. 13cm diameter, 3,5cm high. Dish has some fritting at back side mostly.
Yue Type Pottery Figure of Bird,northern song Dynasty. Conditions: minor degradations glaze because found from the river.free from any restorations. size: 7,5cm wide...4,5cm tall
Tang dynasty Changsha ware bowl. 15,3 cm diameter. Conditions free from any repair. There is has some small chipped at the rim and glaze degradation.
Five dynasties yue yao bowl decorated with lotus pattern at the outside wall. 17cm diameter. Bowl has some chipped and missing apart on repaired.
This extremely rare miniature Olmec Jade standing figure is 2" tall. It is made from the finest quality completely translucent jade with the color being evenly distributed throughout. It stands alone on its tiny feet attesting to the great detail of perfect balance and to its authenticity. Small figures such as this are harder to make than the larger ones and are much more scarce. It comes with a Bill Breckinridge Laser COA. This piece was $12,000.
This jade carving depicts two dragons, seated back to back and is, as best I can tell, the real deal. Not only are there no signs whatsoever of modern tooling, but each of the holes at the snout has been drilled from both sides, using a conical bit. The jade itself does not lie 100% flat, which would be another "telltale" of modern production. Instead, it is slightly curved...
An ancient amuletic bead, carved in bone of a monkey, Pre-Columbian Andean region, c. 600-1200 AD.
Attractive and still wearable with loop at the back.
Condition: Extremely fine.
Ex. Old German Private Collection, 1960-70s.
This is a beautifully decorated Neolithic vase, standing just over 7" in height. While the body of the vase is intact and free of repair, it appears to me that the top may have been ground down, although I'm not 100% sure. Additionally, one or more of the four horn-like projections near the rim appear to have been reattached and/or replaced. Notwithstanding, the decoration and potting are superb, as the photos hopefully will show...
A big jar yue ware decorated with four lugs and double spouted. Tang dynasty. 26cm body diameter. 23cm high. Good conditions, only found one small chipped at the mouth rim.
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.