Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this outstanding Greek Apulian Kantharos. The piece remains completely intact with beautiful high arching handles on the sides. The kantharos features a detailed figure of Eros on one side with a lady of fashion on the reverse. 17.5 cm in height. Greek, 4th Century B.C. Provenance provided to purchaser.

Japanese sodenashi (work vest), made of indigo and other neutral colored sakiori (rag woven) cotton, edged with indigo cotton, beautifully worn, late 19th century. Size: 26" high x 21 1/2" wide

Old Chinese Jade Plaque with Turquoise and Coral Carved Beads Inlay Silver Snuff Bottle Wood Stand

It is 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) tall by 3.6 inches (9.1 cm) wide with stand and 3.8 inches (9.7 cm) tall by 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide. without stand. The jade plaque is 2.1 inches (5.4 cm) diameter. The bead is 4.9 mm-6.1mm. The snuff bottle is 136.1 gram...

A early Annamese ( Vietnam ) waterdropper in form of a mythical animal. Porcelain with white glaze. Perfect condition. L : 6,25 inc.

A rare oval und convex shaped Japanese iron sword guard with two amaryu in gold nunome. Condition: good. Dimensions: 6,9 cm high x 6,1 cm wide.

Description: A Tang white-glazed box was preserved with an original cover.
On top of the cover, the motif of a butterfly was decorated.
This box was rarely found when the cover's decoration was done with hand-shaped motif.
Most of the boxes in documentation were in-print motifs when there's a decoration...

Interesting Arita Imari bowl, late Edo with scalloped rim and panels with reserves of flowers and figural scenes of an elderly teacher (?) surrounded by pupils, the reserves contoured in raised overglaze black. Brocade or diaper patterns in green, red, blue and gilt surrounding a stylized turtle in underglaze blue. The exterior shows three Buddhist symbols repeated three times in underglaze blue, red enamels and gilt. Bull’s eye base and a green-glazed Uzu-Fuku mark...

A Fine Koren Carved Wood Folk Wedding Duck: Korea, 19th Century Carved with a lozenge-form body with a flat, oval base and a fitted with a detachable neck and head which fit into a round hole in the body, painted in black pigment with two eyes, its beak has two holes for fiting laces, it has old rich dark patina on the surface. This wedding duck is superb piece of Korean folk sculpture, warm and compelling in this derectness and naivete. It’s in good condition...

A wonderful and very desirable example of an 8-sided Lowestoft tea caddy, or canister. Painted with a flower bouquet and sprays beneath a border of flowerheads and foliate scrolls, the top having flowers and leaves.

The caddy is 3 1/2 inches tall and 3 inches in diameter, and is in superb condition, with no cracks, chips, or restoration. The only tiny blemish of any type is a 3/16" long glaze split at the top of the rim, clearly occurring during manufacture...

Large hand carved natural wood Mongolian alter shrine. 5 drawers used for storage and 3 open compartments for displaying prominent religious pieces. The bottom has one small opening door and two "secret" hidden sliding panels on either side. Beautiful natural rustic look and feel..

Early 19th Century

Size: 48 3/4" high x 91" wide x 11" deep.

Antique Japanese Zen Buddhist calligraphy scroll painting, with three red chops. Meiji age (1868-1912)

Size: 70" L x 19.5" W (entire scroll) 53.5" L x 12.75" W (artwork only)

19th century Chinese scholar’s desk object carved out of bamboo to represent a cluster of several reishi fungus - the Fungus of Immortality. The top of the carving provides 2 areas for keeping very small objects - tiny ink cakes and such. Beautifully designed, superbly carved both on top and bottom, excellent detailing, great staining and patina. Wonderful feel of age, very appropriate object for a scholar’s desk. Length 3 7/8 inches.

This Korean brush would have been used for painting and/or large calligraphy. The handle is an old horn of rich brown tones and a soft matte patina from use. The bristles are long and soft and show some ink residue close to the ferrule. It is a wonderful brush to hold

A rare and magnificent Chinese Qing Dynasty Incense Burner in Gilt Bronze and Cloisonné measuring 21” tall and about 13” wide. The burner opens to reveal interior of cornflower blue enamel color. Wonderful piece for any home

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Brown glazed bowl Yuan Dynasty ( 1271 - 1368 ) D : about 5,5 inc. Very good condition !

A Magnificent William IV Walnut Writing Table or Desk, with a Leather Top (old replacement of the original) and Two Drawers. Dimensions; 36" x 18.5" x 29" high. English, circa 1830 and in excellent condition.

A Very Fine and Rare Korean Women’s Silver Samjak Norigae (은 삼작노리개)-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th C. The word Sanjak refers to a trio, the three individual accessories’ thaw tied together on the ttidon of the norigae on the ttidon of the norigae...