$2,000.00
He is wearing a recognizable Turkish Ottoman turban bejeweled with a string of pearls and a green caftan with pink lapels and set in a gold gilt copper frame. The interior is lacquered in a tortoiseshell look.
Possibly the miniature was specially commissioned by the...
$600.00
$1,800.00
This is an exquisite watercolor painting meticulously crafted on paper that showcases a breathtaking view of the Łazienki Palace located on an island in Warsaw, Poland. The artist has skillfully captured the beauty of the Palace, its surroundings, and the sparkling water in the foreground. The painting is an exceptional example of the artist's talent and ...
$1,500.00
MEASUREMENTS:
Dimensions including the frame 27 cm x 21 cm (10.63 inches x 8.27 inches)
Dimensions of the metal panel: 23 cm x 17.8 cm (9.6 inches x 6.89 inches)
CONDITION: The painting is in its origin...
$700.00
Shells such as these were sold in the 18th -19th century to Christian pilgrims in Jerusalem and Bethlehem, where they were carved in relief and pierced by hand by local Palestinian craftsmen.
This way, the shells found their way to Europe and other parts of the world during the ninet...
$350.00
Shells such as these were sold in the 18th -19th century to Christian pil...
$60.00
MEASUREMENTS: 6.8 cm x 6.2 cm (2.68 inches x 2.44 inches).
CONDITION: Rusted in excavated condition. Showing its age and wear from usage.
$450.00
$1,200.00
The hilt consists of an S-shaped iron crossguard with flattened, twisted terminals, a shaped bone grip with an iron ferrule, and a pommel cup.
CONDITION: The crossguard, the ferrule, and the pommel cup have a matching patina. The b...
$250.00
The trade steel blade of typical curve shape is stamped by the maker “Frederick Reynolds Sheffield” is sleeved within the antler handle secured to the tang of the blade by two iron rivets.
Frederick Reynolds (1814-1877) was born at Derby, but had moved to Sheffield by 1841, when he was enumerated in the Census as a razor maker working at Sims Croft. This was a backstreet near the parish church (now the Cathedral...
$400.00
MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 18.7cm (7.36 inches) Width of bowl: 5.7 cm (2.24 inches)
CONDITION: In very good condition, free of any repairs, or restoration.
This type of the spoons ware made in Russia in the 18th century from Burr-Maple, Boxwood, and other wood as a...
$300.00
$120.00
Arts and Crafts in Late Imperial Russia is the first account of the revival of Russia's kustar art industries peasant crafts of wood carving, toy production, lacemaking, embroidery, and weaving - from i...
$240.00
MEASUREMENTS: 5.5 cm x 5.1 cm (2.17 inches x 2.01 inches)
CONDITION: in good condition considering its age, with nice old patina.
Since the market is flooded by reproductions of the Russian brass Icons, which for inex...
$280.00
The listing includes the associated pictures showing both sides of the braid.
CONDITION: Age and usage are showing. Has some patina and mi...
$600.00
$600.00
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.
On the right fold are: The Presentation of Christ to the Temple, Baptism, Transfiguration, and Entrance to Jerusalem.
On the top: the ...
$250.00
Left fold: Archangel Michael and Apostle Peter, St. Prelate Basil the Great, St. George the Great Martyr, St. Prelate John the Chrysostom, and St...
$250.00
CONDITION: Showing signs of usage and wear with a dark old patina.
MEASUREMENTS: 5.5 cm x 5 cm (2.17 inches ...
$400.00
CONDITION: It is in good condition, showing signs of usage and wear.
MEASUREMENTS: 9 cm ...
$1,600.00
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...
$650.00
$450.00
$750.00
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.
$600.00
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...
$450.00
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...
$180.00
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...
$2,400.00
$90.00
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).
$650.00
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...
$550.00
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.
$1,250.00
$850.00
$250.00
REFEREN...
$650.00
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...
$600.00
$250.00
REFERENCES: For related Greek - Achaean's V-shaped tanged arrowhead, please see:
1. http://www.salimbeti.com/micenei/weapons3.htm
2. https://...
$200.00
REFERENCES: For related Greek - Achaean's V-shaped tanged arrowhead, please see:
1. http://www.salimbeti.com/micenei/weapons3.htm
2. https:...
$250.00
REFERENCES: For related Greek - Achaean's V-shaped tanged arrowhead, please see:
1. http://www.salimbeti.com/micenei/weapons3.htm
2. https://...
$150.00
REFERENCES: For related Greek - Achaean's V-shaped tanged arrowhead, please see:
1. http://www.salimbeti.com/micenei/weapons3.htm
2. https:/...
$2,500.00
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...
$850.00
CONDITION: beautifully preserved with a rich green patina.
Diameter (max.) 11.7 cm (4.61 inches). Weight: 60 grams.
$700.00
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...
$1,000.00
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...
$500.00
$600.00
It's fascinating to think that this weapon existed during the time of Moses and m...
$400.00
MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 20.5cm (8.7 inches)
CONDITION: It is in excellent condition for an antique combat dagger that is over 3000 years old. No cracks or repairs. The surface is covered b...
$950.00
This piece offers a glimpse into the skilled c...
$400.00
The custom-made metal display stand is included.
PROVENANCE: Ex private Canadian collection of arms and armor. Since the market is flooded with modern African weapons made by artisans in Africa, we would like to inform our clients that this is a 100% authentic antique African Th...
$900.00
This remarkable piece dates back to the 14th-10th century B.C. and was found in the Caspian Sea area of Amlash. Its intricate design and impeccable craftsmanship are a testament to the...
$1,800.00
The shield is of circular convex form with inverted rim, made of semi-translucent, very thick, treated white rhinoceros hide, adorned in the center with embossed central medallion, and mounted with six handmade copper bosses, heavily overlaid with gold, seated on the crimson fabric base.
The interior is fitted with a rectangular crimson...
$1,500.00
$800.00
The entire broad blade is superbly etched on both sides with Arabic calligraphy, possibly verses from the Qur'an, a serpent, and the figure of the mythological demon "Div" (دیو).
The hilt has an elaborate pommel with an integral cross guard, down curving quillons shaped like stylized mythical dragon heads, and a pair of langets with silv...
$1,500.00
The sword has a straight, double-edged blade that tapers to a point. The ricasso of the blade is decorated with an engraved ornament. The hilt is made of flattened bronze and has a sturdy cross-guard with a rectangular section. The cross-guard is incised in a geometrical pattern. The pommel is crescent-shaped and has a small hole for ...
$3,500.00
It consists of a massive crescent-shaped blade, a central hexagonal-shaped block chased with slender vertical grooves, and a projecting-shaped fluke with a square hammer on the back. Mounted on its original handcrafted cylindrical wood haft, which broadened at the top to prevent the steelhead from sliding off.
The famous Janissaries Corps, the elite Ott...
$900.00
The dagger has a long, curved, double-edged, sturdy steel blade with a medial ridge.
The hilt is made of one piece of horn and has an elegant design. It is carved with a central knob and a typical hooked pommel that is decorated with a silver domed rosette. The base is mounted in a low-grade silver ferrule set with fiv...
$1,000.00
The steel blade is single-edged, straight, sturdy, and of "T" shape cross-section. It gradually tapers from the hilt to the point and has an engraved wide rib at the back with scrolls.
The elaborate design of arabesques is chiseled on both sides of the forte within the shaped panel. The hilt is sturdy and is made up of two bone grip scales, which are secured ...
$300.00
The slender hilt consists of ox-horn grip scales enclosed by brass straps, a brass pommel, ferrule, and rosettes. The pommel is affixed with an iron ring for suspension. The dagger comes with its original hand-stitched leather scabbard.
MEASUREMENTS:
Overall length with the scabbard: 32 cm (12.6 inches).
Overall length without scabbard: 32 cm (12.6 inches).
CONDITION...
$300.00
The Jambiya features a curved, double-edged blade accentuated by a prominent medial ridge that adds to its overall strength and durability. The hilt is crafted from a high-quality horn and boasts a typical design that provides a comfortable grip and excellent control. The blade comes with a scabbard that is made of wood and covered in leather. The scabbard is elaborately incised with traditional design.
MEASUR...
$200.00
Details: a leather-wrapped hilt in a distinctive form, comprising a slim grip with engraved flat brass pommel adorned with silver plaque. Straight, double-edged tapering hand steel blade with ricasso encased in engraved brass collar.
Complete with its tooled leather scabbard with brass mountings.
CONDITION: Excellent example for the period in fine preservation with fine patina.