Pre Columbian Nicoya TRIPOD BOWL
Papagayo Polychrome, Ca. 1200-1350
Nicoya, Northwest Costa Rica, Central America
chip to rim as seen , Size H 4" Dia 5.75"
Mexican Pre Columbian Tlatilco Terracotta female monkey lizard Bust. Unique Monkey or Lizard female bust fragment from an early culture c 1200bc-600bc. Tlatilco is noted in particular for its high quality pottery pieces, many featuring Olmec iconography. Tlatilco figures were known for their elaborate hair styles. This is the most unique piece in the collection part human part animal with breasts necklace earrings and a snout . Size 2." by 1.25"
Unusual Rookwood matt-glazes tazza, with impressed mark and date - 1906 (?).
Height: 2.35”
Diameter: 4.5”
Dutch 830 Silver Lidded Spice Container. Domed lid with cherub finial. Relief design side panels. Marked and S date stamp for 1902. -- Dimensions: H: 4.75 inches: W: 3 inches: D: 2.25 inches. In fair condition.
Antique Chinese silver cloisonne nail guard pin/brooch with turquoise and coral beads with a floral design throughout. Measures approx 3 1/2" Length. Total approx weight 9.8dwt. No condition issues.
Early Dogon Bronze Horse and Rider with a Spear from an old French collection. Unique elongated style . Great condition some burial deposits. size L 5" H 5.25"
A wonderful Chinese wood elephant head architectural element. All sides are lacquered except for the back and top which are unfinished. This could be hung on the wall and used as a wall shelf to hold a small treasure. It is made of a heavy wood weighing 2 lbs and measuring 6" high, 4" widest, and 6" front to back. Date: mid 1800s.
These are two linen homespun pillow cases that are beautifully made. They are embroidered with the name Emily Clark with a heart and the number 4. They are is excellent condition with just a little age related yellowing. The stitches are so tiny you can’t see them at the hemmed end. They are 15 ½” by 38”. Circa 1820-30
Tibetan Bronze Mahakala Mask Censer. The jewelled and crowned mask well cast and raised on three feet. Tibetan 19thC. Length; 6" (15.1 cm). Condition; polished patina
Great example of a Durand champagne glass with ruby red cup and foot joined by an ambergris stem. The cup, stem and foot are nicely ribbed and measure 6 inches tall. The cup is 4 3/8 inches in diameter and the foot is 3 1/16 inches in diameter. The foot has a rolled rim and has a small polished pontil mark. This example is pristine.
A fine Tiffany Favrile toothpick holder in iridescent gold and amethyst hues, dimpled sides. The underside is marked T 2365 and L. C. T. Early 20th C.
Dimensions
Height: 1 7/8 inch
Width: 1 3/8"
Depth: 1 3/8"
A scholars favorite, this small pouch was used most likely for general purpose items, but I suspect it was actually used for cricket accessories, due the subject matter of a cricket at play, and the double gourd shape of the pouch. On the opposite side is an auspicious butterfly, the entire presentation is unique and charming. This scholars delight dates to the late 19th century. In excellent shape,it measures 4.75 inches or 12.1 cm long.
A flower shaped white glaze with a bit greenish tone like Qingbai paste dish and the circle of interior unglazed, late Ming Dynasty Fujian ware in excellent condition. Diameter: 13 cm.
Egypt 2300-1600 bc faience bead and core glass melon bead group . A group of large beads all having glazes from light to dark blue green and all with a molded ribbed design .
A lovely pair of Hoi An Shipwreck Annamese bowls dating to the 15th century. They are excellent condition, save for the glaze that is matte. They measure 4.5" wide and 3" high.
Rare Staffordshire child’s mug, creamware with green transfer decoration of sign language alphabet. Early 1800’s (small hole in bottom).
Diameter: 2.75”
Chinese or Mongolian tribal textile, woven material with floral embroidery in Peking Knot, the backing of a dark blue stripe woven fabric, early 20th century, bright color and lovely detail.
Measures 36 1/2" high, 21 1/2" wide at bottom, bottom section is 15 1/4" high, top section is 13 3/4"wide.
The textile has a combination of fabric arts, nice woven sections, appliqued areas, and fine embroidery in Peking knot, the very finest embroidery technique.
The wider lower section has numerous ba...
Sikes Hydrometer by Husbands and Clarke, Bristol, England in its original mahogany box. 19th century. The Sikes Hydrometer was used to determine the alcohol content of spirits in determining its proof. This set includes a brass float, thermometer, and 10 weights used to measure the specific gravity of the liquid (labeled 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, plus the calibration cap weight)...