Thin walled terracotta plaquette with the head of the scary Medusa in relief. Appealing style, with round face and wavy locks of thick hair.
Medusa is depicted as a beautiful woman, in a sharp change from her monstrous appearance in earlier periods.
Pierced on top for suspension. The thin make points to an amulet rather than a loom weight.
Auction house tag (85) behind.
Terracotta
Greek, 4th century BC
D. 5.5 cm (2.2 in)
Intact, fine condition...

Authentic antique Chinese porcelain scholar's brush rest with pale Celadon glazed, Ming dynasty (1368-1644 AD)...

Length: 6.2 cm (2.5 in)
Height: 4 cm (1.7 in)
Depth: 2.9 cm (1.2 in)
Weight: 150 gms

Fine early Chinese bronze scroll weight; depicts a resting Qilin; wonderful patina; Ming Period; excellent condition

Rare antique Chinese multi-color scholar's brush holder in the form of the Chinese men's boot, Ming Dynasty 1368 -1644 AD.

Made of ceramic with sancai glazing, elaborately molded-in raised pattern, the boot's toe is adorned with a monster mask and richly glazed in cobalt blue, turquoise, brown, and cream beige.

CONDITION: Shows the age and use, with minor age wear.

In good condition, considering its age of more than 376 years, no damage or repairs...

A beautiful Rocco design English chamber stick with snuffer 4”x5.25” Nineteenth Century pewter

English Chamber Lamp “Adams Design” Silver Hallmarks 1850s 6”x4”

An Early English chamber stick with attached snuffer in a basket design cup form dated to about early nineteenth century.

A possible Dutch or English early 18th century chamber stick with its snuffer measuring about 4.75”x5.75” pewter

An attractive nineteenth century chamber stick in silver over pewter with heavy patina measuring 2”x6”

American Craftman or Arts and Craft era chamber stick in copper measuring 2”x6”

A bell form chamber stick English circa 1840s with applied gold leaf over lacquer measuring 2”x5.5”

An American design chamber stick circa 1870 with its’ snuffer in remarkable condition measuring 2”x5”

An American enamelware chamber stick circa 1900 with beautiful patina

A very rare chamber stick probably used in a shop for long use measuring 5.5”x9.5” in tin

An antique Japanese Ikebana bamboo basket designed as a baluster shaped vase. Large bamboo slats interwoven with other delineated free form smaller slats. The mouth opening has some decorative bamboo rope matching the all rope footed base. Three slats at the base forms a star shape while the body is strong with a wide sweeping design.

Age: Meiji Era (1890-1910)

Dimensions: 14" Wide by 14" Deep by 18 1/2" High

Diameter approximately 24.8 cm. There is a glaze crack in the front, but not visible in the back. More pictures are available. In good condition.

As described by the American Art Association in their 1924 Catalog: "Vigorously modeled in conventional forms, seated in haunches, on flat multilinear pedestals with curved feet and cusped fringe. They represent the mythical lions, called "dogs of Foo", the guardians of Buddhist temples and images. Both with open mouths, coats of waved lines and spreading tails. The male has right forepaw resting on ball of brocade and the female has left forepaw on a playful cub...

This is a very rare form for a Jade Bottle, its Cylindrical Form, and the variety of color skins that surround it and that appear to portray their own artistic rendering with splashes of Russet, brownish, light brown, black, gray, over a white-gray ground. It was probably made during the period Qing Dinasty period, 1740-1840. It is perfectly symmetrically rounded with rounded shoulders, and ends rounded around a perfect circular raised bottom that features a flat base...

This is a Qing Dinasty, 18th Century, with a Circular, Bulbous, tapering towards the bottom form Yellow Jade snuff bottle, with sloping shoulders, rounded short neck, and flat oval footing. Its background is yellow, but it also has shades of light brown (burnt), beige and nebulous with stripe forms of white colors. It also has a couple of natural lines that meet in a porous area in one of its sides...

This is a very fine 18th/19th Century period, well-hallowed, Dendritic Chalcedony Snuff Bottle of flattened, rectangular, with rounded shoulders tapering towards base, with a cylindrical short neck, a wide mouth, and an oval foot rim surrounding a shallowly recessed flat foot. The translucent stone has an abstract mottled pattern of brown ground and white macaroni bursts and strands that go in different directions and that are different on all sides of the bottle...

This is a Qing Dinasty, 18th/19th century, Bulbous, Circular form snuff bottle, with sloping shoulders, rounded elongated neck, and raised oval footing. It has a deep, rich spinach-green color with dark mottling. It is polished all around, and it feels pleasantly rounded. It comes with an agate stopper with spoon...

Chinese, Enameled Porcelain Snuff Bottle, Jingdezhen Kilns Chenghua Mark This is an exceptional Enameled Porcelain Snuff Bottle of cylindrical form, round, long neck and wide mouth, and a narrow raised edge and flat base with an apocryphal Chenghua Mark (Chinese Ming Period 1465-1487), but most likely made during the first half (1810-1870) of the 19th century, according to 'Marks on Chinese Ceramics' by Gerald Davison...

Chinese, Enameled Silver Snuff Bottle, Bajixiang Emblems This is an wonderful Enameled Silver Snuff Bottle of Flattened Circular form, with a round, long neck and a narrow raised elongated edge and flat base. Most likely made, based on its style, during the first half of the 19th century. It is very colorfully decorated with enameled Bajixiang (Eight Buddhist Auspicious Symbols) Emblems. It is designed to bring peace and blessings to its owners...

The Virgin in Prayer, Early 19th Century. Oil on Canvas measuring 22 by 17 inches in a gilt frame 26.5 by 22 inches (The original framed canvas has been placed into a larger frame – see back of painting). This work of art depicts the face and praying hands of Mary, her sad expression with downcast eyes and pursed mouth, clothed in a white palla with yellow trim and a blue robe with red trim; executed in sombre colours and with emphasis on the Virgin's sad and thoughtful facial expression...

A beautiful English Frypan shade chamber stick from the nineteenth century measuring 4”x10”

A beautiful Nineteenth Century English‘s Victorian Chamber Stick in Brass Measuring 3“ x 12“ in a fry pan design

A beautiful English Chamber Stick measuring 4.75x6”

An elegant English Chamber Stick measuring 3x5.5” probably early nineteenth Century

A Frypan sharpen chamber stick English 1860s in brass with a cutlery thumb piece

A magnificent English polished brass chamber stick measuring 4.75” x 7.5” Unusual large size

Interesting little lot of pre-columbian pottery antiquities, ca. 600-1200 AD.

Lot consists of a nicely engraved spindlewhorl, a cure and intact pottery bird whistle, a stone head and a scarce pottery mould for casting a head.

The head is ca. 7 cm. wide for comparison.

Ex. Old Private Collection since the 1970s.

Late 18th to early 19th century bronze suigaraake (ashtray) netsuke in a modified hexagonal drum shape, its outside cast with a sinuous water dragon chasing a Precious Gem. Very well designed piece, good detailing, functional netsuke shape. Nice old piece with very pleasant patina on metal. Maximum width 1 5/8 inches.

Late 18th to early 19th century small Chinese ivory carving of a standing boy holding a branch with peaches on his shoulders. Nicely done, very pleasant patina, in great condition, fixed on well carved hardwood stand. Height of the figure 1 1/2 inches, height with stand 1 13/16 inches.

19th century boxwood netsuke of seated Gama sennin (Chinese sage) with his usual companion - three-legged magic frog - climbing onto his head. Beautiful carving with wonderful expressive face and beautiful flow of the robe with nice cloud patterns, differently sized himotoshi, very well carved leaf cape and skirt. Wonderful wear, excellent patina. Height 1 5/8 inches.

Antique Chinese finely hand-carved with superb details rosewood sculpture depicting the Laughing Buddha -Budai (also known as Hotei or Pu-Tai), late 19th century (Qing Dynasty)...

A beautiful English circa 1820 chamber stick brass with a bowl shape base measuring 4.74”x4.75”

A beautiful brass chamber stick with an unusual riveted thumb piece English circa 1840 measuring 2” height by 12” width beautiful patina

An English Early Pierced Cup Design Chamber Stick Brass Measuring 3.25x5” early 19th century

A rare and unusual large Anglo-French Chamber Stick rare square Frypan pierced form measuring 2.5” in height by 11” width

Antique Chinese pair of porcelain cups finely painted with detailed scenes of rural landscapes. A fishing village and people near the water's edge with birds flying overhead. All delicately painted with great detail. 6-character Yongzheng (1723-1735) mark on the bottom. Provenance: Prominent Marin County Collection

Dimensions: 1 1/2" high x 3" wide

Antique Chinese bronze cylindrical container on three feet. Decorated with two groups of male figures which appear to be fighting. The scenes are set under pine trees bows with puffs of swirling clouds and rocks. The rim of the container is decorated with a key fret motif. The bottom is carved with an archaic three-character mark. Very heavy bronze with beautiful patination.

Age: Ming Dynasty

Dimensions: 4 3/4" high x 6 3/8" wide

1900's Chinese Silver (tested silver with silver test kit) Gold Wash Lock Pendant with Turquoise and Agate Beads Carved Necklace Marked

It is 37.8 inches (96 cm) in circumference by 17.5 inches (44.5 cm) in length. The lock is 2 inches (5 cm) long 1.4 inches (3.6 cm) wide. The agate beads range from 10.4 mm to 21 mm wide...

1900's Japanese Mixed Metal Damascene Compact Box By Arthur & Bond Yokohama

It is 2.7 inches (6.8 cm) long by 3.7 inches (9.5 cm) wide. It is 259 gram.

It has tarnished metal, minor rubbing of gold, missing a pen and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Set of 6 18th Century Qianlong Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Plate with Mandarin Figure

Each is 0.75 inch (2.1 cm) tall by 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) wide. Total weight is 1.8 Lb.

They have rubbing of gold and paint, skip glazes, dark spots and surface wears and scratches. Some dishes have small and flea bite chips (as seen in the photos).

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Pretty Victorian sterling silver and enamel perfume vial. Made by Harrison Bros. & Howson in London in 1885, Tapering and curved body and hinged ball cover. On front enameled yellow flowers and green leaf. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 7/8 x W 1 x D 3 /4 in. Gross weight: 1 troy ounce. #BV900

A rare Russian Art Nouveau copper amphora shaped urn or water pitcher with applied copper work done with decorative riveting measuring 15” height and 8” width

AN unusual signed and hallmarked Russian Transisional Art Nouveau Four Handle Urn 14”x 12”. The form in brass and copper hand hammered

A rare and fine Russian hammered copper coffee pot with hallmark stamp

From the Lumiere Collection by Galerie L'Enfant. Late 19 century American Art Nouveau brass vine and leaf design chamber stick in a naturalistic manner. Illustrated in "The Art That is Life: The Arts and Crafts Movement in America," pages 24 and 29.

An exotic Asian form Russian Brass and Copper Ewer or Urn measuring 11”x8” possibly by TULA

Very rare Russian Czar Peter The Great era heavy Brass candlestick delicate style signed “Tula” in Rocco design form measuring 13” tall. Brass from Russian dating from the 17th Century is very rare since most item were melted for weapons. This piece is in exceptional condition

From the Lumiere Collection by Galerie L'Enfant. A rare form pewter English chamber stick with snuffer; vasiform candle cup atop a pedestal column support with bell dome snuffer attached. Made by Meridian Britannia Co., circa 1870.

From the Lumiere Collection by Galerie L'Enfant. 19th century cast brass heeled boot form chamber stick; flattened wedding ring hand with circular brass base supported by three cast brass spherical feet, probably English.

From the Lumiere Collection by Galerie L'Enfant. American pewter chamber stick, with adjustable candle lever and everted lip drip pan, circa 1825.

Large Chinese Qing dynasty porcelain bowl decorated on the exterior wall with stylized forms thinly washed in deep blue-gray over a celadon-gray crackled ground. The interior is unglazed at the center where another bowl was stacked in the kiln. This bowl was probably produced by a Fujian kiln for export to Southeast Asia. 9 3/8” diameter x 3 3/8” high. 19th century. Very good overall condition with some stable old cracks that appear to be original production flaws. From the collection...

A deeply carved Chinese cinnabar seal paste box measuring about 2.75 inches diameter and 1" high. It is a superb example of early bright red cinnabar lacquer. Being 225 years old, it has been very well kept. Dates circa 1780.

S.B. Champlin Company Providence, RI 1872 - 1934 A sharply angled, almost-triangular-plan 5-story brick industrial building, this was constructed by the S.B. Champlin Company (established 1872) to house its manufacturing of gold rings and gold-filled chains as well as provide rental space for other jewelry manufacturers, an own-and-rent practice then common in the jewelry industry and characteristic of neighboring contemporary buildings in the Jewelry District. The building was so successfu...

S.B. Champlin Company Providence, RI 1872 - 1934

A sharply angled, almost-triangular-plan 5-story brick industrial building, this was constructed by the S.B. Champlin Company (established 1872) to house its manufacturing of gold rings and gold-filled chains as well as provide rental space for other jewelry manufacturers, an own-and-rent practice then common in the jewelry industry and characteristic of neighboring contemporary buildings in the Jewelry District. The building was so s...

Quadrangular vase in very thick and heavy porcelain stoneware covered with pâle blue glaze (Jun?)splashed with yellowish-brown stains (oil spots?). Interior also glazed. 118x50x75 mm Good condition, slight usual wear, no cracks or restoration. Cooking defects at the corners of the base. Possibly Jun with oil spot of the song period.

HAEJUBAN TEA TABLE

Individual wooden table with such unique decorative carving made in Haeju (around Pyongyang of today) in Korean Peninsula, early 20th century, approx. 43 x 32.8 x H 27cm (16.92 x 12.91 x 10.62in). Handy lightweight structure as easy carrying and storing. In good condition, with some expected sign of use and repair at one leg (see photo#8) as is as seen. All fixtures in the photos are not attached. (*Reference image from a book, – The Co...