ALABASTER COSMETIC VASE WITH A BRONZE APPLICATOR
CANAANITE, Middle Bronze Age: 1850 – 1550 B.C...
POTTERY MASK
Roman, 1st - 3rd Century AD
Measurements:
Height: 12.5 cm
Width: 11 cm
Height on stand: 18.5 cm
Nicely mounted on a plexi-glass “Lucite” display stand of high quality.
Condition: Untouched as found.
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# 715598
This a rather rare subject Netsuke made during the 19th century, in Japan, that depicts a rat that is gnawing at a large radish, on top of a straw rice scoop. The rat and radish are made from Sentokudo, a bronze alloy, that has acquired a dark patina with the passage of time. The ring at the bottom of the rice scoop serves as himotoshi. Unsigned.
Netsuke measures 1.46 inches (3.7cm) wide, 1.68 inches (4.2cm) long, and 0.25 inches (6mm) thick. It is in excellent preserved condition.
This porcelain cup and saucer was produced in Germany by the Royal Berlin Porcelain Manufactory known as KPM around 1835. The signature is in blue under the glaze. The cup is entitled “Das Konigl: Opernhaus u: Bluchers Stanbild.” Roughly translated it means “The Konigl Opera House at Blucher’s Statue”. The saucer has a diameter of 5 3/4 inches and the cup measures 3 inches tall with a diameter of 3 5/8 inches...
This porcelain cup and saucer was produced in Germany by the Royal Berlin Manufactory KPM around 1835. The cup is 3 3/4 inches tall with a diameter of 3 ½ inches. The saucer has a diameter of 6 inches. It is inscribed “Andenhen an den 8ten Funi 1835” on the front of the cup, translated as Commemoration of the 8th of June 1835. The bottom of the cup is inscribed “Zur Erinnerung von F.G. Weise aus Wulften” or “As a reminder of F.G...
An attractive lost wax (cire perdue) BRONZE BELL decorated with relief scrolling-vine design on both sides and an original clapper for loud and sonorous sound when in motion. Comes with a nice custom made metal stand for display.
Good condition. Size: W. 9.5 cm x H. 8 cm. Weight: 426 gr.
We also have numerous other antique bronze bells in stock. Please search our website for "bell" or inquire.
An attractive lost wax (cire perdue) antique BRONZE BELL with nice relief scrolling-vine design on both sides and an original clapper for loud and sonorous sound when in motion. This bell comes with a custom made metal stand for display. Good condition. Size: W. 8.5 x H. 7 cm. Weight: 326 gr. We also have numerous other antique bronze bells in stock. Please search our website for "bell" or inquire.
This extraordinary statue comes from the Kuyu people who live between the Sangha and upper Ogowe Rivers, D.R.Congo.
Very large and heavy terracotta statue, covered with shiny and vivid colors, made around the early 20th century - in our family collection since 1950.
This wonderful figure will hold a prominent place in any Tribal Art collection.
We also have 2 more Kuyu terracotta statues from the same period...
PHOENICIAN style Fused glass bead necklace with six white fang-like beads two tubular beads with colored dots and a large bearded mask face bead. This necklace came from Sadigh Gallery on 5th ave Ny Ny and listed as original Phoenician. Condition good with calcification, a few beads have minor chips. size 17" the face bead is 2.25" by 1.25" wide . We were not the original buyers so we feel the piece is old but cant say for certain that the attributed age from them is correct.
Soft, light weight wood, dark and light brown mottled, netsuke representing a snake coiling through a rock. The snake in gilt yellow bronze. Signed at the bottom: Osai. Japan, Edo or Meiji period, mid 19th century.
L 2 x W 1 ½ x H 1 ½ inches.
Very good condition.
Perhaps persimmon.
Pre Columbian Veracruz Terracotta Fragment with a Celt and oil lamp . Group lot the terracotta has beautiful mold work depicting an arm and braided hair likely from a censor the celt from an unknown source and the terracotta Holy land style piece . The largent 4.5" by 3.75"
Antique Chinese scroll painting of an immortal man resting his feet with one of his sandals off, a basket of peaches and herbs sitting beside him. Calligraphy with signature "Li, Yu Ru" (1859-1930) and red artist chop.
Size: 77" H, 29" W (entire scroll) 42" H, 22.5" W (artwork only)
Roman Bronze Zebu votive statuette in the Classical style on a platform , the bull having horns a well detailed hump and facial features. The statuette has a calcified surface. Old California collection . Size H 2"D 2"
Japanese cotton happi coat, ikat with sashiko stitching all over in brown thread, lined in light brown cotton, edged with black cotton on neck and very thin line of black cotton edging on all edges, side split detail, Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)
Size: 31" high x 46 3/4" wide
Wooden Buddhist statue, probably one of the 12 Shinsho who guard Yakushi Nyorai. Both arms and other parts are lost. 18th century or earlier. H:16.7cm W:6cm
Pre Columbian Dark Green Jade Celt Likely Myan , very fine stone that sadly does not photograph well its has a nice speckling the piece is well shaped and the end shows sighs of heavy use, the blade has a chip that was reworked in ancient times.
Size 1.75" by.75". This would work well as a pendant with a gold cap at the end.
This is a finely hand-carved 19th century netsuke depicting a Horse outfitted with an elegant saddle that appears standing on a base that functions as a Seal. The seal shows traces of ink. An opening in the middle of the seal serves as chimney himotoshi. It has a rich patina and shows a luster and smooth surface.
Netsuke measures 0,42 inches (1.1cm) wide, 1.34 inches (3.4cm) wide, and 1.15 inches (2.9cm) tall. It is in excellent preserved condition.
This ingenious antique Chinese pillow expands and contracts so it can be used as either a double and single pillows. The wooden ends have hand carved floral decoration. The head rest areas are bamboo and the individual rails are wooden. As expected,there are a few nicks to the finish which are consistent with a 100 yrs plus daily use item.