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A massive and superbly preserved bronze mace head decorated with faceted knobs around the swollen head and flanked by grooved bands on a tubular shaft, later bronzeage, ca. 1200-800 BC.
Size: Unusually large for type - 14,5 cm. tall and 7,5-8 cm. wide! Weight: 660 grams.
Condition: Intact and very attractine with a wonderful red and green patina.
Ex. Danish Collection of ancient weapons, bought at the Danish Antiquities market in the 1980-90s.
A well-made flanged Javelin head, Danish stoneage, Neolithic period, Daggertime, latest fase, after 2000 BC.
Size: c. 8 cm. long.
Condition: Basically Intact with smaller ancient losses. Fine mottled brown patina.
Old danish collection of Estate Gardener Peder Søren Petersen (1882–1964).
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A “wood-grain carving” figure of a minogame, a turtle with a long tail of algae growing from its carapace. Carved out of Jindai-sugi (Japanese cedar wood) in such a way that the wood grain accentuates the skin on the legs and head, the protrusions of the carapace and the algae.
Unsigned...
Nesypawtytawy – nsy-pAw-ty-tAwy Type 2 Worker
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Nespaoutytaouy, Nespautytawy, Nesypautitawy, Nesypautawy, Nespautitaui, Nesipautiutaui
His name means ‘The one who belongs to the God
Singer of West-Thebes, Wab-priest of Mut, Wab-priest of Amen, Scribe of the temple of Amen...
Ten pieces of old natural coral, acquired individually (piece by piece), over 20 years ago in Northern Thailand originating from various hill tribe ethnic groups. Excellent color and may be worn singly or as a group. 31 grams total. Scale noted in enlargements in metric. Free shipping.
Two strands of Kushan/Bactrian of mixed stone (mostly carnelian) beads. I acquired these along with coins dating from 1st- 4th CE from the same site in North West Pakistan, so these can be dated no later than 1500 years old. There are a few agate and quartzite beads in the lot, some with traces of “etching”. The crescent shaped beads would have originally small ringed shaped ornaments that have been drilled and “knapped” to some extent to accommodate them being strung...
Chinese Jadeite Carved Cabochon with 22K Yellow Gold Ring Marked "天興" "22K"
The ring size is 7. The jade is 19.1 mm long by 6.1 mm wide. It is 5.8 gram.
It has inclusions at the jadeite, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1930's Japanese Satsuma Vase with Flower Marked "Kinkozan"
It is 5.5 inches (14 cm) tall by 7 inches (18 cm) wide. It is 2.1 lb.
It has minor rubbing of gold and paint, minor stain and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Roman bronze eagle standing with outspread wings on the head of an antelope. The eagle is modeled in the round, tail and wing feathers are engraved. The head of the prey is worked as an attachment.
The eagle on the antelope head is associated to the worship of Jupiter Dolichenus, whose syncretic mystery cult was widespread among Roman soldiers since the time of Vespasian.
Publication record: Sonderliste V, December 1985 sale catalogue, lot no. 40...
Buff colored ointment vase with the characteristic wide mouth, globular body, and high conical foot.
The neck and most of the foot covered with red-brown glaze. Concentric bands around the upper part of the body.
For a related example, cf. CVA Cambridge (MA), Fogg Museum and Gallatin Collections, 13, pl. (339) 1.1. Beazley vase no. 1001443.
Ceramic
East Greek, 6th century BC
H. 11.2 cm (4.4 in)
D...
Hand-modeled female figure with bird-like facial features, including applied eyes and a pointed beak-like nose. At the nape a trapezoidal hair design fixed with a clay strip.
Her left arm placed over the chest, the other to her thigh. Wide angular shoulders. The neck enhanced with a collar of tiny beads.
The body in the shape of a simple column with slightly evert foot.
Terracotta
H...
1900's Chinese Silk Embroidered Military Rank Badge with Lion
It is 11 inches (28 cm) long by 11.75 inches (30 cm) wide.
It has loose and missing threads, frayed edges, stains, discoloration, toning, and wears (as seen in the photos).
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A fine Japanese incense burner, made of wood with pierced gilt copper lid, the interior with copper lining. On a black lacquer ground slightly raised decoration showing a landscape with rockwork and trees in different gold lacquer techniques. Condition: please look at the photos carefully, traces of age and usage, few small lacquer losses, rim with two cracks, lid slightly distorted. Dimension: c. 8.4 cm high, c. 4.8 cm long and wide.
Nespaneferher – ns-pA-nfr-Hr
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Nestanebtawy, Nesitanebtaui, Nestanebettaouy
The name means ‘She who belongs to the Lady of the Two Lands
The name Nestanebettawy occurs at least five times in the Bab el Gasus find. The tricky part is that the ladies were all singers for Amen. Daressy has linked the shabtis to the coffin set A.77 and to date this is a widely held opinion
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A set of Burmese amulets in lacquered wood and gilded with gold leaf.
It is believed that this type of statuette had special powers due to the paste made from sacred ashes and medicinal herbs, which was inserted into the hole in the base of the statuette and carried by healers.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 5 - 9.5 C.M. / Width 4 - 5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to their age).
Please refer to the enlarg...
Tang Dynasty, high fired, white clay, statue of a court advisor. H: 25cm/9.8in. Good condition. FREE SHIPPING!
Antique Chinese scroll painting by the artist, Ting Hsi Chiang (1669-1732). A pair of colorful kingfisher birds fly amidst the blossoming branches of a white peony bush and delicate sprays of white and yellow daisies Painted in ink and mineral colors on silk. There is calligraphy and a signature with seal in the upper left hand side.
Age: Kangxi or Yongzheng Dynasty (17th century)
Dimensions: Total size of scroll: 73" high x 19 5/8" wide (22" wide with rollers). Size of a...
Nestanebettawy – ns-tA-nbt-tAwy
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Nestanebtawy, Nesitanebtaui, Nestanebettaouy
The name means ‘She who belongs to the Lady of the Two Lands
The name Nestanebettawy occurs at least five times in the Bab el Gasus find. The tricky part is that the ladies were all singers for Amen. Daressy has linked the shabtis to the coffin set A.77 and to date this is a widely held opinio...
A finely grooved and scarce Danish macehead in granite, Single Grave period, 3rd. millenium BC.
The artifact is polished to a symethric compressed oval form with a deep groove in the center. These were made by the singlegrave culture and was used as a weapon alongside the battle axes from this culture.
Size: 83 mm. tall.
Condition: Choice, with fine patina and undamaged.
Ex. Private Collection.
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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
Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 20 C.M. / Width 19.7 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.
Fine simplistic style of carving depicting a bird, probably a Crane with head tucked to the back.
The animal is carved in an exceptional glossy celadon stone with brown inclusions on the wings at the front side.
Size: 65 mm. long and quite substantial and heavy.
Condition: Superb and intact with a particularly surface with smooth wear, and old polishing.
Provenance: Egeskov Fine Arts, Ex. Kubera - Art Asiatique, George Porchet, Nice, France.
A Chinese Carved Buffalo Horn Guanyin.
The seated figure well carved with flowing robes.
Chinese 19thC. Height; 4 1/2" (11.3 cm). Condition; usual flaws in horn as on her back. Chips to the base and by her right foot
Important Chinese Archers thumb ring in lovely translucent spinach green Jade, 2nd. part of the 18th. century.
Wonderful old smooth polishing with rather thin walls. A rare antique artifact!
Size: 33 cm. in diameter, 25 mm. tall.
Provenance: Egeskov Fine Arts, Ex. Kubera - Art Asiatique, George Porchet, Nice, France.
A finely patinated Danish Neolithic sickle, dating back to the later neolithic period, ca. 2600-2200 B.C.
A sickle of a good size, measuring c. 15,5 cm. long. Nice workmanship with an old inventory number in white ink.
The patina is a warm even brown colour! Very attractive.
Condition: Choice, with a few minor ancient chips from use as seen in the pictures, covered by patina.
Ex. Old danish collection.
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Nice Han pottery jar with traces of original reddish pigment, lovely shape with wide flaring mouthrim, please note the mouthrim has been repaired-highlighted in enlargements. H: 28cm/11in x D: 26cm/10.2in
Special Offer: “Fixer Upper”- Han ceramic well with dragon head roof, and classic lead green glaze and silver patina. This is broken into three pieces and would need to be repaired (I would recommend two part epoxy) please note that in the cover image it is just being held together with gravity. I would prefer to sell “as is” but can offer a repair but cannot guarantee it will arrive in one piece. H: 40cm/15.8in.
Nespakashuty – ns-pA-qA-Swty Worker Typ 2
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Nespakachouty, Nesipakashuti, Nesipakashuty
The name means ‘The one who belongs to the God’
God’s father of Amen-Re, the king of the gods, Overseer of the treasury of the domain of the Divine Adoratrice of Amen.
Origin: Deir el-Bahri, Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun
A wonderful early Indian bronze or brass Alter of Vishnu with consorts, Himachal Pradesh, c. 12th century AD.
Size: c. 12,3 cm. tall.
Condition: Finely patinated and with wear to high points like especially faces as is typical and a result of the long time worship.
Ex. Danish private collection.
Height: 4 cm (1.6 in)
Width: 5.8 cm (2.3 in)
Depth: 3.6 cm (1.4 in)
Excellent Japanese carved netsuke of Daikokuten pouring Fukurokuju sake; fine carving throughout showing superb detailing; natural material; a piece by the hard-to-find artist, Masayuki; good condition
Height: 6.1 cm (2.4 in)
Width: 5 cm (2 in)
Depth: 3.6 cm (1.4 in)
Fine Japanese carved okimono of a horse being led by a clothed monkey; another monkey has draped himself over the horse’s back; natural material; excellent staining and scrimshaw work with remnants of old polychrome that was added in some areas; excellent patina; signed by a rare artist, Nobuchika
Height: 3.4 cm (1.4 in)
Width: 3.5 cm (1.4 in)
Depth: 1.9 cm (0.8 in)
Quality Japanese carved netsuke of a dog resting on a bag; natural material; excellent patina; well- placed himatoshi; good condition
Height: 6.4 cm (2.7 in)
Width: 4.3 cm (1.8 in)
Depth: 1.8 cm (0.8 in)
Chinese carved rutilated quartz crystal snuff bottle; black hair-like inclusions within the rock crystal; well-hollowed with a bone spoon and coral knop; good condition
Khmer dark-brown glazed pottery jar with flared mouth, decorated with carved band around the neck, encircled lines on the lower body and foot.
Age: Cambodia, Angkor Vat Period, 12th Century
Size: Height 47.5 C.M. / Width 30.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice glaze and condition overall (some restorations on the mouthrim and some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual ...
Chinese Qing dynasty bronze censer or incense burner. Xuande mark. 12 cm diameter. 8,3 cm high. 570 gram weight. Good conditions.