The head is globular and studded with pyramidal spikes ( some spikes are missing), the top surmounted by a 3 inch spike. Made of steel with silver damascened decoration. Entire length; 31 1/2 inches.

Antique 18th century parcel-gilt silver post - Byzantine orthodox pectoral reliquary cross with niello inlay crucified figure of Christ. The other side decorated with niello inlaid geometric patterns, on its original double chain adorned with charms.

MEASUREMENTS: Cross dimensions: Height: 6 cm (2 3/8 in). Width: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in)...

An early Islamic slip-painted ceramic bowl, Iran, Nishapur, 10th century A.D. Details: earthenware, wheel-thrown, decoration in manganese-brown on cream ground with star-shaped interlace at the rim and figure of standing bird in the centre. Condition: repaired clean breaks, small areas of restoration, nice age patina. Diameter: 7 ¼ inches (18 ½ cm). Height: 2 ¾ in (7 cm).

An authentic antique museum quality late 18th century hand painted miniature on an ivory panel and mounted in a gold gilded bronze frame. The miniature is an actual portrait of an aristocrat woman sitting in a rococo style chair wearing a classical dress of the typical late 18th century period time fashion in royal blue and white colors while holding a book...

19th century American percussion pistol with extremely long Damascus twist round barrel with octagonal breech section. The walnut half stock with brass furniture, shell motifs grip cup with trap for percussion caps. Complete with original brass ramrod.
MEASUREMENTS: The pistol is 19 inches (48,2 cm) long in a straight line.
We are shipping internationally; no fire arms permit is required...

18th-19th century, Indo Persian, Islamic Sword “Khyber Knife” or “Salawar Yatagan”. This is a national sword of the Afridis and many other tribes living in and near the Khyber Pass, Turkistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Details: straight and heavy single-edged Damascus steel blade tapering gradually from the hilt to the point with wide rib at the back, the hilt is formed of two pieces of rhino horn riveted to the tang, guard- the slight projection of the hilt...

Late 17th-18th century Spanish Baroque bronze and ebony Crucifix. DETAILS: The figure of Christ is made of gild bronze and mounted on black ebony cross with gilded bronze scroll inscribed INRI...

Rare Antique Pre-Colombian Tairona Culture c. AD 900 – 1550. Burnished earthenware “four” holed effigy ocarina in the form of a deity wearing a long dress and a tall elaborate ceremonial headdress, seated on a Double-headed Serpent Throne. The blowhole is found on the top of the deity’s headdress.
CONDITION: good overall condition except for one minor crack on the back, minor chips, showing the age and usage with traces of earthen deposits, showing the age and usage...

Empire, circa 1800, gold gilded bronze inkwell on black marble base, representing a sitting classical figure of a winged cherub holding in the right hand the flame of knowledge which is made of white bone; in the left hand holding an ink bowl; and on the shoulder is mounted a ink pen holder in the shape of a quiver; the bronze sculpture is executed with fine details and precision.
MEASUREMENTS: 7 inches (18 cm) tall.
CONDITION: in good condition with nice age patina...

Superb antique silver mounted, South East Asian Sword Dha (Dah).
DETAILS: A single edged slightly curved hand forged steel blade wider toward the point with a visible watering pattern and a nice temper line, deeply struck on the forte with the maker's mark, an extremely elaborate two handed hilt with the wooden insert encased in pure silver. In its original silver mounted wooden scabbard decorated with bands of fine filigree bead work of open wire work...

Ancient Chinese Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD) or Korean Koryo Dynasty, cast bronze circular mirror decorated with vegetation with birds growing on a central garden rock and central knob.
MEASUREMENTS: Diameter: 10cm (3 7/8 in).
CONDITION: in good condition with beautiful green patina.
REFERENSES:
1. “Masterpieces of Chinese Bronze Mirrors in the National Palace Museum”
2. “Later Chinese Bronzes” by Rose Kerr
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19th century Japanese brass snuff box, decorated in copper high relief inlay with birds and flowers. Measurements: approximately 1 5/8 inches (4.2 cm) by 1 ¼ inches (3.2cm) height 1 inch ( 2 ½ cm ).