All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000 item #1489014
An unsually large stone cylinder seal, carved in a glossy black green stone, Middle Assyrian period, c. 14th.-11th. cent. BC.

This cylinder is seal 48 mm. tall and c. 15 mm. thick - a seal that gives a huge imprint when rolled on clay. The seal showing an archer fighting a winged griffin. The archer is probably the Great King and he is kneeling shooting his bow into the face of the Griffin, which is lifting it's left paw...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Pre 1920 item #1357667
A small, charming Korean single section cabinet. Three drawers with persimmon panels line the top of the cabinet, with a set of double doors below, on decorative iron hinges incised with sand dollars, and a central filigree edged lock. Within are two small drawers and a large open compartment. The very bottom of the piece has a front drop down lid with roomy open storage inside. The edges of the piece feature iron braces with floral motif studs...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900 item #1457550 (stock #0528)

Outstanding Ohi Chawan from the early stage of the Meiji Era (1868-1912) with a rarely seen octopus and coral sculpture on it. The outer earthy amber glaze harmonises wonderfully with the colourful interior landscape of the bowl. A firework of colours running into each other. What an impressive demonstration of the artistry of this 19th century artist...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre 1492 item #1452784 (stock #STWD01R070)
A nice Chinese Liao to Jin Dynasty green glaze buddha. Ht. 20cm. Condition: minor glaze deterioration, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please inquire before ordering. Duration of shipment may take up to a month due to the pandemic.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000 item #1489835
A larger black serpentine cylinder seal, showing a the Great King battling a winged griffin with bird-like features, star and other symbols in the fields. Achaemenid, c. 550-332 BC.

Nice core Persian style for the medium.

Height: 34-35 mm and with a diameter of 12 mm.

Condition: Very fine for the type and basically intact with minor chips and smooth wear.

Provenance: The Karl Müller collection, Germany 1950-1977...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Egyptian : Faience : Pre AD 1000 item #1490905
A beautiful and intact torquise faience ushabti, Late Period, ca. 664 to 500 BC.

A mold-formed faience ushabti standing in mummiform with fused legs, holding implements, and with 8 rows of sharp hieroglyphs wrapping around the legs. The face presents with almond eyes, a prominent nose, and a petite chin, all beneath the lappets of the tripartite wig...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1451336
An antique Japanese Okidoko (display stand for a Tokonoma, a reception room) made of Kakinoki (Persimmon) and Keyaki (Zelkova) woods. Originally it was used to showcase Ikebana flower arrangements, special porcelain vases, Japanese sculptures, or seasonal displays. It will work in a contemporary setting to elevate and display any myriad of items.

Age: Early Taisho (circa 1912-1920)

Dimensions: 47 1/2" Wide by 5" High by 16 1/2" Deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre AD 1000 item #1393251 (stock #1-1123)
Finely cast, with nice details, miniature statue of bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, standing on a lotus base, his left hand holding what seems to be a gourd. Bronze, with encrusted reddish green patina, with traces of the original gilding. China, Tang Dynasty. Height: 5.6 cm. The statue is nicely mounted on a custom wood stand. Good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #1313766
Zentner Collection
Sale Pending
Antique Chinese ceramic circular box with an incised six petal flower on the lid. It is glazed in white, save for the base and the interior rim as well as the underside of the lid. Dates from the Song Period Size: 2" height, 3" diameter
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Sculpture : Pre 1700 item #1227400 (stock #0088)

Outstanding excavated Ayutthaya Bronze Statue from the 16th. century.

This crowned Ayutthaya Buddha is seated on lotus in Dhyana Mudra ( deep meditation ) and has a very gentle and serene expression.

Fine antique condition with traces of the excavation and the age. Weight 2300 g.

Size: 35 cm x 19 cm x 8 cm.

Shipping included

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1428936
Antique Japanese Chobako (merchant's box) with five drawers; two small drawers side by side on the top over three drawers in a vertical row. This box is made all of Hinoki (Japanese Cypress) wood with the exception of the drawer interiors which are made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood.

The drawers graduate in size with the smallest on the upper portion of the box and the largest on the bottom...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1363864
Japanese antique 2-section cha tansu (tea chest). The frame of this chest is made of solid keyaki (elm) wood and the front has persimmon wood veneer with dramatic grain. The top section has a compartment covered with four small sliding panels and a large compartment with glass sliders for display. Inside the glass display area are stepped shelves, a smaller square glass door compartment, another compartment with batik covered sliding panels depicting Mt. Fuji...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1930 item #1479579 (stock #1-1361)
Finely carved mask, with strong features and delicate painting meant to enhance the strength of the character it represents. The character depicted here is of Hashihime. The mask is made of wood, its eyes are made of metal. The mask is signed. Japan,Taisho and Early Showa Period (1912-1945). Height: 20.8 cm. Very good condition. NOTE 1: The most famous hashihime story comes from Tsurugi no Maki, in The Tale of the Heike, and is retold in the noh play Kanawa...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : African : Sculpture : Pre AD 1000 item #1489980
Senatus Consulto
$950.00
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An unusual and exquisite pair of large wooden female twins, Nigeria, Yoruba, 19th...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900 item #1485567 (stock #1-1411)
Beautifully decorated book cover, of very refined gilded hammered copper on wood, with, on one side, two dragons with the "Ratna", or "Mani" (the Jewel of the Buddhist doctrine) in the middle, surrounded by stylised cloud motifs and framed in lotus design. On the other side, three handpainted Buddhist figures representing Manjushri, Chenresig and the Mahakala. These paintings have withstood the test of time a little less well than the front side. Otherwise, the book cover is in very good condit...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : African : Sculpture : Pre AD 1000 item #1489979
Senatus Consulto
$950.00
Reserved
An unusual and exquisite pair of wooden twins, Nigeria, Yoruba, 19th. cent.

The lovely fine set with large headdresses, and exceptional facial features including large teeth! Both richly adorned with jewelry.

A very early pair with an exceptional patina. This pair was part of Lau Sundes personal collection, see below.

Size: 28,5-29 cm. tall.

Condition: Choice Good Very fine with a lovely mahogany patina and smooth wear from extensive worship and use,...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Sculpture : Pre 1700 item #1361950
Heavily cast in the naïve style that is so typical for Laos. H. 29,5 cm. Good age wear and patina. Remains of gilding. Old repairs to the feet.
All Items : Antiques : Furnishings : Pre 1920 item #1443488
A vintage Japanese Geta Bako (chest for shoe storage) made of Tochinoki (Horse Chestnut) and Hinoki (Cypress) woods. Two sliding doors hide a storage area separated by 2 removable wood shelves. Bottom drawers provide additional storage. The Geta Bako was traditionally used at the entrance to a Japanese home to allow family members to remove and store their shoes before entering the home. Age: Taisho/Showa Era (1920-1930) Dimensions: 22 1/2" wide x 38" high x 15 1/2" deep