This amazing piece is a decorated from horse bridle or strap link. It was part of a lot of antiquities from the Arthur M Sackler collection auctioned through Christies in New York. The original auction tags will accompany the piece. The Sackler catalog number is painted on the reverse of the piece. It is fully decorated with stylized animal motifs characteristic of the Western Zhou period of ancient China (ca 700 BCE). This is a well provenanced antiquity that is sure to be an investment...
Antique Persian Hand Crafted Silver Item.
Description: Lovely antique hand made silver Item, container used for eye liner material (sormedan), is composed of two section each decorated
with small silver balls. Size: 5" tall and 2" in diameter, in perfect condition.
A Qing Celadon Censer. Diameter approximately 12 cm and height approximately 10.5 cm. Decorated with curve lines, diamond shape lines and covered with good green glaze. Good condition.
Description: Striking and well crafted Persian hand made silver dish, Decorated in high relief with scenes depicting Archaemennid king Darius
fighting mythological beast and also Archaemennid's religious and monarchy's symbolic figures on center surrounded by engraved foliage. The handle is also decorated with leaves and rosebud.
workmanship is well. Dimensions: 6"H x 7"W x 4.5"D. This item belongs to late 19th to early 20th century from city of Shiraz in good condition.
Antique Indian Hand Crafted Repousse Sterling Silver Tablet.
Description: Wonderful hand made Sterling silver presentation tablet, finely executed repousse work depicting different animal in charging or
hunting position in high relief. It bears initial M and October 15 1902 date. workmanship is absolutely fine. Dimensions: 8 5/8" in length and 4.5" wide. This
item is in excellent condition.
Description: Wonderful hand made silver Dish, finely executed, comprised of four different section and probably used for salt and pepper and spices. Horn made handle. Dimensions: 10" in length and 6.25" in width. This
item is in perfect condition, and belongs to early 20th century.
Description: Wonderful hand made sterling silver ceremonial Indian tea pot, well crafted, finely engraved with floral design, 7 5/8" in height
and 6 5/8" in width with the the diameter of 3 inches. This item is in good condition with a minor dent to the side.
The glass snuff bottle shows the four sea-dragons swimming in the sea. This probably represent the four seas.Each of the dragon have four claws which represents royalty but not imperial. The colour of the snuff bottle is of dark orange colour. The base has a honorific Qianlong mark to the base. Cir. late 19th century, likely to be dated to the Guangxu (1875-1908) period.
Generally in good condition...
Description:
A bronze water basin was in square form.
Stand by four angle-shaped feet, the water basin was decorated on the upper portion with the geometric patterns.
On the underside, there'e ancient archaic characters being inscribed.
These archaic characters were Xiao Zhuan which were being used in Warring States of 481-221BC.
In Song dynasty, the connoisseurs admired the ancient cultures and would used the utensils which owned the archaic moods...
Most attractive Shan State papier-mache/lacquer Buddha head mounted, 19th Century, Burma, with remnants of gilding on dark patina. Good condition. Size: H. 10" x W. 7" x D. 5.5"
Nicely mounted Khmer BAYON Bronze Naga from Foot of Candle Holder, 12-13th Century. Good condition, original verdigris patina, Size: H. 2" x W. 1 3/4" x D. 3/4"
Beautiful small gilt bronze Rattanakosin Buddha, 19th Century, seated in deep meditation (Virasana) with both hands in Dhyana Mudra, on the coils of a Naga. Very good condition, Size: H. 3.5" x W. 1.5" x D. 1"
Attractive small 19th Century Thai Rattanakosin Buddha seated in deep meditation (Virasana) on a stepped
throne. The Unisa or flame above the head symbolizes attainment of Nirvana or is indicative of supreme knowledge. Very good condition. Size: H. 2.5" x W. 1.5" x D. 1"
Description: French miniature painting of Madame Fictaire of France wearing red dress with white lace,in sitting position. The portrait is in a machine
turned bronze frame housed in a tiled wood frame. The portrait measures 2 3/4 by 2 1/4", in very good condition. Shipping is FREE
within the U.S.
A colorful profusion of precious objects and coins adorn this beautiful cloisonne box against a black background, the lid has a finial in the form of a foo dog making this a truly unique treasure. Dated to the late 19th Century, this box is in really good condition with very minor loss of enamel from the underside but does not go through, very difficult to see and does not detract from its initial overall value. (see last photo) Our box measures 5" in diameter
Rare excavated Bronze Khmer Baphuon Statuette mounted,
good condition except part of left robe and base missing, very nice natural verdigris patina, fine details and outstretched hands,
Size: H. 4" x W. 1" x D. 1"
Mounted Bronze KHMER Bayon statuette of Vishnu, fair condition as shown in photographs, Size: H. 2 3/4" x W. 1" x D. 1/2"
Very fine and rare solid Bronze GANESH, Amulet-sized and ideal for mounting as pendant or jewelry. Size: H. 1" x W. 3/4" x D. 3/4", very fine workmanship/details and top condition, nice patina too! Superb specimen.