This is an excellent quality authentic antique Russian Orthodox blessing Cross from the 18th-19th century. It is made of brass and adorned with beautiful blue enamel. The upper part of the cross features the Holy Face and two angels, with the sun and moon at the ends of the central bar. The main bar is richly decorated with Cyrillic inscriptions and a prayer text under Christ's arms...

Japanese bronze rooster with artist sign.

Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century
Size: Height 15.7 C.M. / Width 5.3 C.M. / Length 11 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.

A pair of Chinese pottery brick tile with figures.

Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th Century
Size: Height 28.6 - 29 C.M. / Width 23.5 - 24.2 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 48.5 - 48.8 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground)...

Cast Bronze Candlestick. Edo Japan Lost wax cast bronze candlestick. Beautiful cast iron and scraper finish. Decoration of Buddhist lions in relief. The candle receptacle is made of 4 hammered bronze lotus petals, these petals, thin enough, have a flexibility allowing the candles to be held perfectly. The two removable handles have the shape of Buddhist lions. Excellent bronze patina. Japanese work from the beginning of the Edo period, difficult to date with accuracy, 18th century or before...

Rare antique Japanese Biraki Choba (merchant chest with hinged doors). The doors open to reveal 9 drawers of various sizes over a single large exterior drawer. Heavy iron hardware includes extensive cross bracing, large hinges, warabite drawer-pulls, a large round lock plate, a lock and 3 keys.
The lock plate has a large Minamoto Clan family crest-likely that of the Seiwa Genji clan...

18th century Japanese iron sword kashira (metal pommel at the end of the hilt) with inlaid brass dragonfly. Crisp detailed work with fine veining on its wings, wonderful feel of age. Very clever and neat piece. Length 1.46 inches.

18th century Japanese iron sword kashira (metal pommel at the end of the hilt) with design of a dragon in flight. Wonderful work with brass inlays, great feel of age. Length 1.43 inches.

Antique Japanese kyodai (vanity box with mirrors). With three hinged mirrors that close inward. The back mirror swivels up and down. The box has 8 drawers of various sizes. The box is carved with peony flowers. The backs of the mirror panels are carved so that when it is closed they display large peony flowers on one panel and a fu-dog on the other. Carved all over with a faceted texture and finished with red and black negoro lacquer...

Early 19th century iron Japanese sword set of fuchi (bordering piece between the sword guard and the handle) and kashira (metal pommel at the end of the hilt of a sword) with relief design, respectively, of rhinoceros beetle by ivy leaves, and a spider in its web. Excellent quality work with multimetal inlays, great design, beautiful wear and patina. Kashira length 1.33 inches, fuchi length 1.46 inches.

Early 19th century iron Japanese sword fuchi (bordering piece between the sword guard and the handle) with inlaid multimetal design of a boar running among pine trees. Excellent quality work with gilding and copper and silver inlays. Length 1.5 inches.

Pair of early 19th century menuki - Japanese sword fittings - each depicting a wasp in different attitude on a tube containing their eggs. Great design, beautiful casting and detailing, wonderful patina. Length 1.4 inches.

Single early 19th century menuki - Japanese sword fitting - depicting a butterfly fluttering above a wave. Elegant design, crisp casting and detailing, excellent gilding. Length 1.68 inches.

Single early 19th century menuki - Japanese sword fitting - depicting a turtle. Beautiful design, crisp casting and detailing, expert silvering. Length 1.23 inches.

Antique Japanese kyodai (box with drawers and mirror). Made with burled mulberry wood with intricate grain. The interior is all kiri (paulownia) wood with a wiped lacquer finish inside the drawers. The box has 5 drawers of various sizes for storing personal items. The spandrel under the mirror is carved with a bird flying in front of a full moon and tall grasses. Original beveled glass mirror which swivels up and down...

18th Century Chinese Gilt Cloisonne Floral Vase

It is 5.1 inches (13 cm) tall by 2.8 inches (7.3 cm) wide. It weighs 125 gram.

It has loss of gilding, bent foot's rim, surface wears and scratches, oxidation, dents, enamel bruising, cracks, and chips. It is slightly tilted and also missing enamels (as seen in the photos).

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The body of the ewer seems in embossed rather than cast bronze because the walls are very thin, however the neck and the handle are in cast bronze and very thick. The decor is incised with a character fighting a snake, details are inlaid in gold. 3 fantastic animals are arranged on the sides on either side of the ewer, they are treated in high relief and seem to be in solid bronze and to be one with the body of ewer because we do not see any welding or rivets...

Authentic antique 18th - 19th century Russian brass and enamel 4-folded panel icon "The Twelve Principal Feast".

The left fold depicts The Annunciation, The Nativity, The Nativity of The Virgin, and the presentation of the Virgin to the Temple; on the top is The Crucifixion surrounded by St. Martha, Mother of God, Saints John, and Longin Centurion...

Authentic antique 19th-century Russian Orthodox 3-folded brass triptych traveling icon. The center panel depicts St Nicholas the Wonder Worker blessing with his right hand, with the Book of Gospel in his left hand, surmounted on the top by the finial illustrating The Vernicle (The Holy Face of Christ). The suspension loop is located on the reverse.

Left fold: Archangel Michael and Apostle Peter, St. Prelate Basil the Great, St. George the Great Martyr, St. Prelate John the Chrysostom, and St...

Authentic antique 18th century rare Russian Orthodox cast bronze icon of the Mother of God of Smolensk Smolenskaya Hodigitria or Patron of the Wayfarers. The Virgin gazes either into the distance or at the viewer, holding the child Christ seated on her left arm while she gestures towards him with her right hand. The breasts of the Virgin and the Christ are adorned with Tsata.

CONDITION: Showing signs of usage and wear with a dark old patina.

MEASUREMENTS: 5.5 cm x 5 cm (2.17 inches ...

This is a rare and authentic 17th-century antique Russian bronze icon with a center panel finial from the triptych Deesis. It depicts The Savior enthroned, surrounded by the Mourning Virgins and St. John the Baptist in the upper tier. The lower part of the Icon has half-figures of St. Zossima, Sabbatius of Solovetskii monastery, and saint prelates Nicholas the Wonderworker and Leontius of Rostov.

CONDITION: It is in good condition, showing signs of usage and wear.

MEASUREMENTS: 9 cm ...

An antique Georgian Caucasian solid silver stem wine cup (Tazza) assayed at the Tiflis (now Tbilisi) Russian Imperial mint and stamped in the Cyrillic alphabet ТМД (Тифлисский монетный двор). This silver hallmark was used from 1804 to 1832.

A shallow bowl of solid silver hand hammered and chased in Bas-relief with a large flower-head, each petal framing various animals including tiger, wild boar, eagle, and hawk. The bowl rests on a flaring trumpet foot stamped wit...

Antique 17th-century large Russian Orthodox brass pectoral Cross Telnik (Крест-тельник). This cross features an intricate and ornate design that combines various ancient symbols, including the Suppedaneum (three-bar) and Saint Andrew's (X-shaped or "Saltire") Crosses, as well as the Crescent (half-moon) symbol known as Tsata. The Suppedaneum is a footrest used during the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, while the Saint Andrew's Cross is named after the apostle Andrew, who was crucified o...

Antique 17th-century large Russian Orthodox brass pectoral Cross Telnik (Крест-тельник). This cross features an intricate and ornate design that combines various ancient symbols, including the Suppedaneum (three-bar) and Saint Andrew's (X-shaped or "Saltire") Crosses, as well as the Crescent (half-moon) symbol known as Tsata. The Suppedaneum is a footrest used during the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, while the Saint Andrew's Cross is named after the apostle Andrew, who was crucified o...

Antique 17th—or early 18th-century Russian or Ukrainian portable inkwell. It is made of copper alloy and has a unique flattened flask shape. The inkwell has a wide mouth and two loops on the sides used for hanging.

The front and back of the inkwell are adorned with low relief incised decor, which depicts a popular 17th-century Russian topic known as "Fight of the Lion and Unicorn." This topic was often used in Russian art and literature, symbolizing the struggle between good and evil.

An antique Russian Orthodox brass blessing cross from the 18th century, circa 1750 AD, in a rare form.

Jesus is depicted crucified in the center in a Byzantine manner, flanked by a Holy Spear of Longinus and the Holy sponge, with one arm of the cross inclined to symbolize his value as the 'Scales of Justice.' At his feet, there is the skull of Adam, a symbol of humanity redeemed from original sin through the sacrifice of Jesus, while above the cross is the Byzantine cosmos with the God Fat...

Antique 19th century Russian Orthodox Christian brass traveling triptych folded icon" Deesis with Selected Saints."

Opened, the central leaf shows Christ enthroned in the attitude of blessing with Gospels, flanked by John the Baptist and the Virgin. The left leaves display St. John the Theologian, the saints' prelates Nicholas the Wonderworker and Metropolitan Philip.

On the left fold are Angel the Guardian, saints Zossima, and Sabbatius of Solovetskii Monastery. Russian Cyrillic i...

Authentic antique 19th-century Russian Orthodox brass traveling icon "The Mother of Good Joy of All Who Sorrows." The central figure is the Virgin Mary holding a warder in her right hand, with groups of people on either side. At the top is an image of Jesus Christ as the King of Kings.

MEASUREMENTS: 6.3 x 5.2 cm (2.48 x 2.05 inches)

CONDITION: in good condition considering its age, with a lovely old patina.

NOTE: Please note that the market is currently flooded with reproducti...

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. The vessel's ala...

Good Bhutan hand spun blanket. I bought this from a Bhutanese woman sitting at the bottom of the trail to original Tiger Nest, in 1995. Simple but stunning wool embroidered floral and foliate medallions. Made with soft wool (very warm), comprised of two panels, perfect condition. Width: 93cm/37.5in and Length: 158cm/62in.

Gorgeous old silk brocade supplementary weft embroidered on cotton backing from the Mulao ethnic group, circa first half 20th CE. The foundation is woven with handspun blue cotton threads and silk weft embroidered, phoenix, butterfly and floral images against a “key fret” background. L: 109cm/42in and W: 68cm/26in (with cotton border L: 128cm/50in and W: 83cm/32in). A couple of worn “threadbare” patches and small tear noted in last enlargement, but overall excellent condition an...

Ancient Near Eastern, Gilan 4th-3trd century B.C. Tube glass bead of spindle –shape with onyx-like pattern.

REFERENCES: Similar beads are in the collection of the Institute of Oriental Culture, Tokyo University. Please see the picture of the page attached to the listing.

We will also provide the buyer with photocopies of the pages from the mentioned references together with a certificate of authenticity.

MEASUREMENTS: Length 4 cm (1.57 inches).

Ancient Byzantine bronze pectoral Reliquary Cross ENCOLPION, circa 9th-12th century A.D. Composed of two separately-cast halves hinged at the base and pinned to a suspension loop above. Cast and chiseled in low relief with the Crucifixion on the obverse and the Virgin Orans on the reverse.

DIMENSIONS: Height: 5 cm x 2 cm (2 inches x 0.79 inches).

CONDITION: In its original condition showing the age and usage with a nice dark brown patina.

Remarks: Reliquary crosses were bought as...

Ancient Medieval Byzantine bronze pectoral Cross, circa 6th-11th century A.D. decorated in relief with cast and chiseled in low relief with the Virgin Orans.

DIMENSIONS: Height: 4.3 cm x 2.2 cm (1.69 inches x 0.87 inches).

CONDITION: In its original condition showing the age and usage with a nice dark brown patina.

This excellent 19th century WKC (Weyersburg, Kirschbaum & Company, Solingen, Germany) Imperial Hunting Cutlass is 22 inches in length. The mounts are composed of beautiful brass throughout the hilt and scabbard. The pommel area has a fluted nut at the top center of the cap which acts as a threaded tang nut. The pommel has a smooth upper surface with curved edges featuring line decorated sides. The ferrule below is also lined, having otherwise smooth surfaces. The crossguard features the plain ce...

Authentic ancient Roman red-slip terracotta erotic oil lamp, circa 1st century A.D. The central discus is molded with two people in a sexual act on a couch, with the filling hole pierced below, framed by two raised encircling bands and an elaborate nozzle adorned with volutes pierced with a wick hole mouth and an oval ring handle at the back. On a flat base incised with an oval groove. NOTE: Most Roman terracotta oil lamps are made of low-fire clay. However, this example is superior because it'...

Authentic ancient Imperial Roman terracotta oil lamp, 1st-early 2nd century A.D. The lamp has a central discus that bears a molded head of Medusa. The filling hole is located below the discus and is surrounded by three raised encircling bands. The lamp has an elaborate long nozzle adorned with volutes and pierced with a wick-hole mouth. Additionally, the lamp has two extended side lugs on either side in the form of griffin heads and an oval ring handle at the back. The base of the lamp is flat a...

This is an exquisite piece of history - an arrowhead that was used by the skilled Achaean archers in Ancient Greece. It is made of durable bronze and has a unique V-shaped tanged design known as type VIIIb. This arrowhead belongs to the Bronze Age period, which lasted from around 1500 B.C. to the final phases of the Mycenaean era in 1100 B.C. - a time that coincided with the legendary Trojan War. It's fascinating to think about the battles that were fought with weapons like these.

REFEREN...

Ancient Scythian cast bronze horse snaffle bit bridle 6th - 4th century B.C. Northern Black Sea Region. It comprises two interlocking straight mouthpieces notched with ribbed patterns and ended with integral key headings.

This remarkable artifact is an ancient horse bit dating back to the 6th-4th century B.C. and was used by the Scythian people in the Northern Black Sea Region. The bit is made entirely of cast bronze and features two interlocking straight mouthpieces, each of which is no...

This exquisite short sword or dagger blade is a stunning example of Bronze Age craftsmanship dating back to 1500-1200 B.C. It was discovered in the North-Western Asiatic region close to the Caspian Sea. The blade is cast in one piece, with a double-edged tapering design that comes together at a pronounced central rib. The blade has a short tang that was used to attach the handle. The use of bronze in crafting this piece is a testament to the exquisite skill and artistry of the ancient artisans w...

This is an Achaean archer's arrowhead that was crafted in bronze using the V-shaped tanged technique. It belongs to the type VII c category and dates back to the Bronze Age, which lasted from 1500 B.C. until the final phases of the Mycenaean period in 1100 B.C. Ancient Greek archers commonly used this type of arrowhead during the Trojan War.

REFERENCES: For related Greek - Achaean's V-shaped tanged arrowhead, please see:

1. http://www.salimbeti.com/micenei/weapons3.htm

2. https://...

This is an Achaean archer's arrowhead that was crafted in bronze using the V-shaped tanged technique. It belongs to the type VIII b category and dates back to the Bronze Age, which lasted from 1500 B.C. until the final phases of the Mycenaean period in 1100 B.C. Ancient Greek archers commonly used this type of arrowhead during the Trojan War.

REFERENCES: For related Greek - Achaean's V-shaped tanged arrowhead, please see:

1. http://www.salimbeti.com/micenei/weapons3.htm

2. https:...

This is an Achaean archer's arrowhead that was crafted in bronze using the V-shaped tanged technique. It belongs to the type VII c category and dates back to the Bronze Age, which lasted from 1500 B.C. until the final phases of the Mycenaean period in 1100 B.C. Ancient Greek archers commonly used this type of arrowhead during the Trojan War.

REFERENCES: For related Greek - Achaean's V-shaped tanged arrowhead, please see:

1. http://www.salimbeti.com/micenei/weapons3.htm

2. https://...

Ancient Armenian Urartian bronze large bowl for libation (phiale) or a wine bowl, Urartu circa 9th-7th century B.C.

The walls, hammered from a single sheet of bronze, are decorated with 49 vertical ribs in fine repoussé work, radiating from a central roundel. A slightly flaring rim chased with four rings and a continuous scalloped pattern above the ribs.

Libation bowls, of similar form and pattern, are known as phiale, were used across a wide geographical area - from ancient Greece, C...

Ancient ca. 800-450 B.C. central European Hallstatt culture. Celtic Bronze Torc Torque of penannular form, circular in section, with hammer-flattened terminals curled into delicate tubular loops.

CONDITION: beautifully preserved with a rich green patina.

Diameter (max.) 11.7 cm (4.61 inches). Weight: 60 grams.

Ancient MID-LATE BRONZE AGE circa 1500 - 1200 B.C. Central European Celtic Bronze spiral armband – bracelet, made from one continuous bronze wire, coiled at each end into two large spiral terminals. The spirals have been expertly crafted to sit opposite one another and vertically down the wearer’s arm.

CONDITION: beautifully preserved with a rich green patina.

MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 8.7. cm (3.43 inches). Diameter of the spirals (max.) 7.5 cm (2.95 inches).

WEIGHT: 1...

A very good quality Ancient Egyptian turquoise faience Wadjet Eye, Amulet. Late Dynastic Period, 26th Dynasty 664-525 B.C.

Very high-quality artwork with fine incised details, notched feathered eyebrow, raised pupil, rear spiral and ribbed drop. Pierced through the length so that it could be threaded and worn.

The Eye of Horus is an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection and power, and it represents the right eye of the Egyptian falcon god, Horus, the "Eye of the Sun God Ra.

The Eye o...

Height approximately 26.6 cm. There is a little bit slight different color on the neck. In good condition.

Diameter approximately 22 cm. There is a slight difference in color, not completely flat. More pictures are available. In good condition.

A fine and smooth Genuine Jadeite JADE HORSE, QING DYNASTY, 18/19th Century. Very good condition, no chips, cracks nor restorations! Size: height 9.5 cm x length 12 cm. Available for purchase: US$ 975. Unique collector's piece!

Body width approximately 11.8 cm. Mouth width approximately 11.4 cm. Weight approximately 758 g. Thick original patina. More pictures are available. In good condition.

18th Century Chinese Butterscotch Amber Carved Plaque in Silver Enamel Setting Brooch Marked "Silver"

It is 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) in length by 1.85 inches (4.7 cm) wide. It is 24.9 gram.

The amber has inclusions, flea bite chips, and surface wears. The silver setting is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A small Liao dynasty funerary square sancai dish


Dimension:
Height: 2cm
width: 12cm
Diagonal Width: 16cm

Condition Report:
Overall in good condition other than abrasion and manufacturing fault.

No broken parts, repairs or restoration.

A large hand carved pale celadon cucumber with a yellow nephrite jade blossom and dark green jade leaves. Wonderful piece for the collector of jade fruit and vegetables. As a decorative item, it displays well and will not go unnoticed. Measures 10.5 inches long.

Two small Blanc-de-Chine hand modelled porcelain figures dating to the Kangxi period. One showing a group with a beardy man besides two dancing ladies, standing on a floor with a hexagonal pattern. The other is a joss stick holder in the shape of a foo dog or Buddhist lion. Condition: some losses (one arm of a meiren and one ear of the animal), chips, hairlines, cracks, the figural group with traces of former coloring and firing defects. Dimension: height: c. 10 cm and 7 cm, 8 cm and 6.5 cm long...

19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Carved Cup with Buddha

It is 2 inches (5 cm) tall by 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide. It is 131 gram.

It has peeling and excess lacquer at the bottom, stains at the bottom, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau glass vase with engraved silver overlay. Made by Alvin Corporation in Providence. Tall baluster with flared rim and short foot. Overlay in form twisted tendrils entwined and overlaid with flower heads. Glass is green. Silver fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. G3219/6. Very good condition with nice patina.

Dimensions: H 14 x D 5 in. #BX622

Chinese silver mug, ca 1865. Straight and upward tapering sides with dense low-relief frieze: Spearmen and swordsmen on foot and horse thrust and lunge and, in some cases, fall in battle. Applied armorial shield with engraved presentation dated “May 4th 1865”. S-scroll handle in form of scaly dragon with horned head peering over rim. Marked. Very good condition with deep patina.

Overall dimensions: H 5 1/4 x W 5 1/4 x D 3 1/4 in. Weight: 10.8 troy ounces. #BX464

Hard to find nowadays: fairly shoe shaped (kutsugata) tea bowl, made of light, coarse, unrefined Mino clay. The expertly thrown body was covered with a potter's knife in its shoulder and around the foot ring.

The brim of this bowl covered with a green copper oxide glaze and the lower part was left unglazed and decorated in iron oxide with buddhist wheel of law on two opposite sides over which finally a transparent ash glaze was applied. The wheels were additionally highlighted with...

Chinese Qing dynasty ink and color on paper vertical framed painting of three children flying a kite outdoors. The unsigned painting appears to date from the 19th century. The frame size is 52” x 18” (painting: 42 1/2” x 11 1/4"). There is old damage, wear, and soiling visible. Framed in Tucson in the 1990s in a deep, substantial handmade black lacquer moulding. The painting is framed with glass. Purchased in the 1990s from an old Arizona collection.

Substantial 4 coiled 18K Snake Ring with rubies and diamonds of increasing sizes along the head of the ring. The 4 bands wind around the ring terminating in a flourish of the snake's tail. An outstanding snake ring, from the carefully chosen rubies and diamonds which are graduated in size and placed in a carved "tail" which echoes the graduated size of the snake's head, to the substantial coverage the ring provides. The ring has a maker's mark of NBS, is a size 9 ½ and weighs over 10 gr...