Large & Rare Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Enamelled Porcelain Bowl - Buddhist

This large blue & white "Swatow" (or "Zhangzhou") porcelain bowl was made during the Wanli Reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty.

Swatow, or Zhangzhou, ceramics were often exported to the South East Asian market; this particular example was excavated in present-day Cambodia...

Chinese Jin Dynasty Pottery Filial Piety Tile - Wang Wuzi

This moulded pottery tile was made during the Jin Dynasty (AD 1115 - 1234) and was most likely excavated from Shanxi province. It is made from a relatively highly-fried grey pottery. Filial piety was, and still is, an important part of Chinese culture. This tile depicts a scene from one of the twenty-four paragons of filial piety, that of Wang Wuzi:

Wang Wuzi lived in the Tang dynasty...

Rare Chinese Western Han Dynasty Small Bronze Ding

This bronze tripod vessel (ding) was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). The vessel stands on three simple short legs and has two sturdy handles on opposing sides. The vessel is holed in places and has fairly heavy corrosion, mostly azurite (blue), but also malachite (green) and cuprite (brown). Across the base is the mould casting line. Diameter 13.25 cm...

Nice heavy quality sterling silver belt buckle by Taxco silversmith, in the style of Aguilar, though signed with other initials, vintage item, mid 20th century. Measures 2" x 1 1/2". Well designed, the buckle has two beads and applied geometric and curved silver sections, in pre-hispanic designs. Signed on back with circular stamp, Taxco 925 Mexico, with the initials JS in the center...

A 14k horseshoe & 4 leaf clover seed pearls honeymoon pin. This yellow gold late Victorian horse shoe 1 x 7/8" honeymoon pin is stamped 14K, it has a c-clasp and it weighs 3.0 grams. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...

An 18k yellow gold wedding band ring from the 1890s. This size 7 ring is 3/16" wide, it weighs 2.2 grams and it is marked with a set of pseudo hallmarks including 18, J.S&S (unknown maker) and the P.W. Ellis mark (E in a maple leaf). Ellis was in business from 1877-1928, when it was bought out by Birks. This ring is in excellent condition with no monograms, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...

Zodiac jewelry is not uncommon in the field of vintage Mexican silver yet it is mostly bracelets (charm or link), pins and combination pin/pendants that one finds...

A French Manche a Gigot bone holder used to secure a leg of lamb or mutton while carving. The handle bears the French guarantee mark of the first silver standard (.950) and the holder, with its crown shaped terminal and trefoil screw, is of silverplated steel. Circa 1860-80. Excellent condition. Length: 8 3/8 inches.

A genuine Art Deco vintage 10k yellow gold and natural amethyst ring c1930. This size 8 ring features a claw-set 8mm x 6mm amethyst, it weighs 1.5 grams, it is stamped 10K, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked insured shipping to the U.S...

Relics of the Nile is proud to present this superb ancient Egyptian bronze Osiris. This bronze has a wonderful olive patina. Osiris is depicted with his famous double crown, which is shown here in excellent detail. His arms with the crook and flail are crossed on his chest and even the detail to his eyes, nose, mouth, and false beard is amazing. This piece remains completely intact and stands an impressive 2 1/8" in height with a very imposing stature. A nice size for an Egyptian bronze...

A Marcel Boucher red and white rhinestones trembler brooch and earrings set circa 1950s. This vintage signed jewelry consists of the 2-5/8" x 2-1/4" brooch the matching 1-1/4" x 7/8" clip-on earrings. The pin has a safety catch and the center portion moves freely giving a motion effect. They have the copyright mark BOUCHER 6979 (pin) 6980 PAT. 2733491 (earrings). The colour is a true, flashy cerise red colour and this set sparkles wonderfully...

Five strand glass beads and crystals with that distinct Miriam Haskell look. Necklace strands: longest 16 1/2", shortest 13", with a 3" extension provided. Oval plaque marked Miriam Haskell on necklace. Clip earrings are 1" in diameter and are stamped Miriam Haskell.

GENUINE Dinosaur Egg Fossil - Hadrosaur

This fossilised dinosaur egg is from the Hadrosaur species, dating to the late Cretaceous Period (c...

Offered is a very scarce Mckesson and Robbins one pound bulk stock raw drug used in manufacturing medicinal ointments, cosmetic creams and pomades. Marked "U.S.P.", the fate of this block of SPERMACETI was most likely intended for health related products. The label states: "for manufacturing purposes only" and seems too pure for making candles.

The age of the very neat piece is from the late 1800s to early 19th century. Measures 7.5"L x 5"W x 1"H and is in "as found" condition from a long c...

Porcelain decorated with floral on the inside, glazed base with mark. PERIOD : Qing Dyanasty 19th Century. MEASUREMENTS: 14 cm wide. CONDITION: Perfect, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restoration.

An exceptional signed Kramer of NY gold plated rhinestone bracelet with wonderful claw set deep cherry red rhinestones circa 1950s. This large and lovely vintage bracelet also features attached filigree openwork leaves and it has a safety chain as well. It closes with a mostly hidden box clasp and the signature is there. It measures 7-1/4" long and is 1-1/4" wide. The rhinestones are unfoiled with open backs in round and marquise cuts. We couldn't quite get the deep cherry or garnet red ...

Outrageous! To start with this Bauer bird is 6" long, has "tail feathers" dangling freely to pick up any movement, and is very three dimensional. The Austrian crystal stones are all prong set and range from irridescent green, to white, pink and gold. This parrot does everything but talk! The oval Bauer cartouche is on the back. He comes with a collectors' record and description.

Vendome choker and earrings with two colors of faceted blue crystals and with pronged clear rhinestone balls - beautiful sparkle. Necklace opens to 16" and earrings are 2 1/2" long. Ca 1960s