RED SLIP POTTERY WINE PITCHER
CANAANITE, Early Bronze Age, 3100 – 2700 BC
Beautiful Abydos ware burnished wine jug with a long neck, large handle and funnel-shaped mouth and a flat base.
Dimensions:
Height: 21 cm
Width: 12 cm
Found in Jericho, Israel
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Abydos ware (a-BY-dos ware)
Pottery of Canaanite (Syro-Palestinian) origin found in the royal tombs of the First and Sec...
BONE FRAGMENT DEPICTING FACE OF CUPID
ROMAN PERIOD, 1ST - 3RD CENTURY AD
Measurements:
Length: 7.5 cm
Height: 4 cm
Condition: Intact, untouched as found with natural patina
Found in Samaria north of Jerusalem, Israel
Mounted on a plexi-glass disply stand.
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ANCIENT CLAY PLAQUE
MESOPOTAMIA, OLD BABYLONIAN PERIOD, 2040 - 1750 BC
This baked clay plaque with relief decoration representing a seated ruler on his throne infront of a large palm branch
Baked clay plaques were mass-produced in southern Mesopotamia from the second millennium BC. They show informal scenes and reflect the private face of life...
FRAGMENTARY HEAD OF AN ANIMAL
PHILISTINE, IRON AGE, 1200 BC
Probably a part of a Kernos!
Measurements:
Length: 8 cm
Width: 5.5 cm
Height on stand: 11.5 cm
Condition: Horns missing in antiquity, untouched as found
Found near Samaria north of Jerusalem, Israel
Beautifully mounted on a plexi-glass display stand of high quality
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PHILISTINES:
THEY ARE AL...
Directly from Jerusalem, ancient Roman white agate bead, dated from, 100 – 300 AD
Nicely set in handmade sterling silver wire pendant.
Found in Israel and come with a certificate of authenticity
C O M P L E T E - H A N D M A D E !
Charming bracelet, beautifully recomposed of authentic ancient Roman coloured stone beads. (Black, red and white)
Dated from, 1st – 2nd Cent. AD
Sterling silver wires and clasp.
Length: 17.5 cm
The beads are found in Samaria north of Jerusalem, Israel and accompined with a certificate of authenticity. Be ware of modern copies!
C o m p l e t e - H a n d m a d e.
Directly from Jerusalem, ancient Roman carnelian bead pendant
Dated from, 100 – 300 AD
Nicely set in handmade sterling silver wire pendant.
Dimensions:
Length: 5 cm
Width: 2cm
Carnelian was thought to cause the blood to circulate smoothly throughout the body. It was believed to make the skin healthy and youthful, removing sores and blemishes when worn. Because of its calming effects on the blood, carnelian also makes one feel peaceful and slow to anger...
Charming earrings, beautifully recomposed of authentic ancient Roman white stone beads. Nicely set in handmade sterling silver wire earrings.
Dated from, 1st – 2nd Cent. AD
The beads are found in Samaria north of Jerusalem, Israel an
Accompined with a certificate of authenticity.
S t u n n i n g !
Directly from Jerusalem, ancient Roman agate bead pendant
Dated from, 100 – 300 AD
Nicely set in handmade sterling silver wire pendant.
Dimensions:
Length: 4.5 cm
Width: 2.5 cm
Found in Israel and come with a certificate of authenticity
C O M P L E T E - H A N D M A D E !
Three antique hexagonal Chinese silver cups decorated with figures, bamboo and plum twigs. Base marked "KC" and Chinese characters (according to Adrien von Ferscht: a silversmith active 1825-1900 in Canton). Two with original glass inserts. Dimension: c. 4.3 cm wide x 3.5 cm high, weight silver: 74 g. Condition: one glass insert lost, the other ones with small rim chips.
BIBLICAL TERRACOTTA SET “ AN OIL LAMP AND OIL FILLER”
HOLY LAND, IRON AGE I, 1200 – 980 BC
First temple period
“Time of King David”
Dimensions:
Oil lamp: Length: 11.5 cm
Width: 12 cm
Condition: Intact
Oil filler:
Height: 11 cm
Width: 8 cm
Condition: Intact
Found in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Holy Land
Nicely mounted on a custom “acrylic” plexi-glass display stand
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POTTERY OIL LAMP
Byzantine empire, 5th Cent. AD
Nicely made and decorated with a schematic seven branched menorah on the nozzle
This lamp will make a nice addition to the finest oil lamp collection
Measurements:
Length: 10 cm
Width: 7 cm
Condition: Good condition
Found in Jerusalem, Holy Land
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POTTERY SAUCER OIL LAMP
Biblical, Iron Age II, 900 – 586 BC
“Time of Kings of ancient Israel”
A charming wheel-made reddish pottery saucer oil lamp with a pinched spout and a base
Measurements:
Length: 13 cm
Width: 13.5 cm
Condition: Minor ancient chip at the rim otherwise intact and in good condition.
Found in Jerusalem, Holy Land
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BRONZE SHORT SWORD
BRONZE AGE, PERSIA, 1000 – 800 BC
This fantastic weapon has survived intact and enjoys a gorgeous dark olive green patina
Dimensions:
Length: 50 cm
Width: 4 cm
Condition: Intact, not repaired and not restored
Nicely mounted on a customs acrylic “Plexi-glass” display stand of high quality
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POTTERY OIL LAMP DEPICTING A CROSS ON THE NOZZLE
BYZANTINE PERIOD, 4TH CENTURY AD
Measurements:
Length: 7.5 cm
Width: 5 cm
Condition: With some age weathering to the surface
Found in Bethlehem south of Jerusalem, Israel
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HOLLOW TERRACOTTA FIGURE OF HARPOCRATES
“GOD OF SILENCE”
EGYPT, GRECO-ROMAN 100 BC – 100 AD
This is a wonderful opportunity to own an authentic piece of ancient art that represents a fusion of three of the greatest cultures in history
Hollow terracotta figure of harpocrates with remains of white paint on the surface “God of Secrecy and silence” Harpocrates is shown seated, crossed legs holding a jar with his right forefinger to his lips
This gesture was mis...
POTTERY WINE PITCHER
BYZANTINE EMPIRE, 4th – 5th CENT. AD
Cylindrical-shaped neck with a ridge and a flat base.
Measurements:
Height: 19 cm
Diameter: 15 cm
Height on stand: 21 cm
Condition: Good condition, not repaired and not restored
Found in Jerusalem, Israel
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BURNISHED POTTERY WINE AMPHORISKOS
HOLY LAND, IRON AGE II, 800 – 700 BC
Time of the Kings of ancient Israel
Conical body tapers to bottom base, two loop handles on the side and a long funnel-shaped neck.
Dimensions:
Height: 25 cm
Width: 19 cm
Height on stand: 28 cm
Condition: Minor hairline crack hard to see otherwise intact
Found in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Israel
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A rare Pyu carved calcedony tiger with its 4 paws, upper back, and tail in carnelian red (presence of iron oxides in the stone). The body of the tiger is elongated with a curled up tail. Tigers of this type and age are difficult to find, especially ones that are intact...
Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on double lotus base, with gilded gold.
Age: Burma, Shan Period, 16th Century
Measurement: Height 21.8 C.M. / Width 11.3 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.
A rare and authentic neolithic vase with a series of progressive painting of squares ending with four squares on the last panel.
Age: 3500-2200 BC. Size: H. 31cm. W. 25cm. Condition: Very good except for a small repair at the mouth of the vase. See photo eleven.
Exceptional set of 6 fan shaped Shino ceramic plates in the original signed box. Taisho Period, C.1915. Inscription on the box reads "Shino Yu Ogi Gata Sara" meaning Shino glazed fan plates. Excellent condition. Size 7" by 5" . Ask for shipping quote.
A fine and early Bow porcelain Blanc de Chine thinly potted coffee cup with raised prunus blossoms and an angular crabstock handle.
Excellent condition with no cracks, losses or restoration. Slight and scattered tiny spots of kiln spitting as to be expected. The height is 2 9/16" and the bowl diameter is 2 7/16".
Relics of the Nile is pleased to present his wonderful twin-handled Egyptian alabastron. The alabastron is nicely banded and well-sculpted with a cylindrical neck and disc rim. The alabastron is presented on a custom base for easy display and measures 3.25" in height (3.7" tall including the base". Egypt, Late Period ca 664 - 350 B.C..
Relics fo the Nile is pleased to present this rare and interesting large carved wood shabti for a scribe. The shabti is carved from sycamore wood and is presented mammiform with a tripartite wig with arms crossed over the chest. A seed sack is painted on the back. The figure is heavily coated in a shiny black resin on the back and the details of the seed sack are presented in yellow...
A very rare multi color glass Chinese Han pendant with two holes for attaching to a garment or wearing as a pendant.. It comes with an additional Han glass bead for wearing as a pendant.
Condition: Very good. No chips or cracks.
Size: 4cm X 3cm.
Age: Han Dynasty 206 BC - 220 Ad.
A fine English wine glass with an ogee bowl with 16 flutes in the lower half. The stem features an unusual single series opaque twist (SSOT) configuration of 4 spiral tapes, making for a very pleasing appearance. Conical foot with a rough pontil. Good color and tool marks, with no condition issues. The height is 5 3/4", with a bowl diameter of 2" and a foot diameter of 2 3/4".
Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this interesting Egyptian New Kingdom shabti torso. The shabti is composed of terra-cotta and nicely decorated in pigments of red, black and white. The cosmetic details, head cloth and agricultural implements are depicted in black pigment and the skin of the figure is presented in red, indicating that this shabti was for a male. Broken at the mid-section, the shabti is custom mounted for ready display...
Relic of the Nile is pleased to present his large Ptah-Sokar-Osiris figure with original base. The figure has nice facial features with some black cosmetic details remaining and a well-carved osiris beard. While the pigment has been lost throughout the piece there are still traces of the broad collar and vertical column that originally likely contained hieroglyphics showing the name of the owner. The figure is well-carved with only some losses to the neck area...
Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this large seated boat figure with original pigment. This figure has nicely rendered facial features with original pigments of black, red and white remaining. The facial features are presented with black cosmetic details with black hair. One arm is missing, however the right arm remains. The figure measures a large 4.75" in height and 2.25" in depth...
Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this large kneeling boat figure with original pigment. This figure has nicely rendered facial features with original pigments of black, red and yellow remaining. The figure's hair has significant pigment remaining with a band around the head. One arm is missing and a partial portion of the right arm remains. The figure measures a large 4" in height and 2.75" in depth...
A Chinese blue and white Ming style meiping vase with the Chi ling , in very good condition
Very fine Chinese painted bronze cloisonne vase with design.
Age: China, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Measurement: Height 63.5 C.M. / Width 33 C.M. (size excluding stand)
Condition: Nice condition overall.
Shipment: Worldwide shipment at actual price is available from Bangkok, Thailand. Please-mail us for accurate shipping fee.
A nicely carved Pyu green fluorite micro elephant. It is unusual to find a fluorite carving this small. Condition: No repairs. It looks like in drilling the hole a small piece of one of the tusks was lost but still a nice piece. Size: See Last photo.
A blue and white dish or bowl, depicting a garden wall and rocks with peony, bamboo and prunus. China, mid Qianlong period. Made for the European market, the well surrounded by a Rococo scroll border. Diameter "8 ½ / 21.2 and height"1 ½ / 4 cm. Condition: rim frits and wear to the well (cf. pics).
Width: 16.2 cm (6.4 in)
Height: 6.8 cm (2.7 in)
Depth: 5 cm (2 in)
Interesting pair of 18th century porcelain scroll or silk weights; modelled in the form of two boys (He He); small areas of glaze degredation; good condition
A beautiful floriform, Favrile glass vase in a bronze holder, made by Tiffany Studios, around 1900. Overall, it is 16 1/2 inches (42 cm) tall. The base is marked, 'TIFFANY STUDIOS / NEW YORK' along with the model number, '23819' (it also has the old 'TGDCO' mark, for 'Tiffany Glass & Decorating Company', which was used by them up until 1902)...
A pair small cloisonné enamel vases with roundels containing flowers or butterflies amidst spiral shaped wire ground, some highlights in goldstone. Gilt wires, rim and base. Signed "Takahara". Condition: fine. Dimension: c. 9.8 cm high.
A very unique and rare red agate oval Pyu seal. The white band on the surface of the stone has been skillfully carved down to the next red layer with a sacred bull...
Fine Qing Dynasty Jade Ornamental Disc with wooden stand. Carving on both sides capture two figures in garden scene with flowers and leaves. High resolution images on request.
Cup and saucer with decoration of pine trees and flowers in Imari colours and gilt. Japan, Arita c 1920, with mark for Aoki Brothers / Aoki Kyodai-Shokai. Diameter of saucer "5 ¾ / 14.3 cm, height of cup "1 ¾ / 4.5 cm. Condition: rim of cup with small glaze bubble.
Small Qing Dynasty Jade figure of a boy. High resolution images by email upon request.
Burmese wooden lotus Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Measurement: Height 13 C.M. / Width 8 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age).
Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.
Unusual tile of a seated man in a flat cap holding a fishing pole while his wife in a bonnet cap seated beside him looks at him. A charming scene. The tile has tapered sides.5 ¼ inches (13.5 cm) square. ½ inches (1.5 cm thick).
Condition; major old restoration to the upper left corner, similar restoration along the right edge in the column and other very minor chips.
I think this is a fairly rare format with the columns and arch. The figures have a certain humor and art.
Burmese bronze figure of angel and peacock with lacquered and gilding.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 21.5 C.M. / Width 9.5 C.M. / Length 14.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.
Height: 6 cm (1.2 in)
Width: 8.5 cm (3.3 in)
Good Chinese Ming bronze water dropper; very good patina; good condition
Width: 11 cm (4.4 in)
Depth: 5 cm (2 in)
Fine Chinese Ming jade Libation cup; good colour; minor flaws to stone; good condition
Height: 6 cm (1.2 in)
Width: 8 cm (3.2 in)
Heavy Chinese bronze water dropper; late Ming Dynasty / early Qing; inlaid with silver throughout; good patina and condition
A pair of silk applique roundels for a robe, lavishly embroidered in satin stitch, tiny Peking knot and couched gold wrapped thread. One showing two boys at play, the other one depicting the immortal He Xiangu with attendant in a boat amidst flowers and auspicious symbols. Condition: slightly stained, the one with the boys has traces of former humidity, especially from behind. Dimension: 23.5 cm diameter.
2 piece printed and hand colored Mason’s ironstone strainer dish c. 1840
A twelve sided shallow strainer that sits on a twelve sided bowl. The strainer form in delft is sometimes referred to as a cress bowl or a strawberry bowl. It’s possible that this one was meant to hold ice in the bottom as well as catch the water running off the fruit in the strainer. Decorated with a transfer of an exotic bird sitting on a branch with large blossoms and leaves. The transfer is black and the colors are...
A rear and beautiful yellow gemstone from the ancient Pyu Dynasty of Burma. I am not sure what stone it is of these three: sapphire, topaz or tourmaline.The chain is made up of individual handmade silver pieces. Condition: No chips.Some scratch marks seen under the microscope probanly from ancient polishing. Size: See photo.
Katana-bukuro made of hand-spun cotton with komon, tiny pattern which is katazome (stencil-resist-dyeing). It has tsuta-mon (ivy) family crest. All hand-sewn. In good condition but has much color faded parts. 19th century. 16cm x 86cm
This exceptional Eastgate is made from highly sought after carnelian agate. It is 11/16" and is classic in style. It is thin and well flaked on both sides. It is just an exquisite delicate little point with great patina. Ex. Norma Berg collection.
Japanese Cedar, Cyprus wood two(2) section Tansu, Ca. Meiji period 1890's, 42" high, 35 1/2" wide, 16 1/2" deep, 2 graduated size long drawers above 2 long drawers in lower section, total 4 long drawers. Old red lacquer on black iron back plates are still visible. Small hole on the lower left side of bottom frame. The condition is original as found condition.
This exceptional point is 1 7/16" and was found in Washington. It is made from a beautiful translucent mostly yellow agate. It is 1 7/16". It has excellent patina. Ex. Norma Berg collection. A truly high quality point with very fine chipping.
This fabulous Columbia River Gem Point is made from yellow, orange and ice translucent agate. It is Ex. Norma Berg collection. It is 13/16" and very thin. I haven't seen a color like this in 40 years of collecting.
A rare Mother and child Han Oil Lamp.The Mother is sitting and holding the hand of the child. The head piece was used for the oil holding the oil. Size: H. 26.8cm. W. 11cm.
Condition: Most of the green glaze is gone and there is an old repair break around the head. See photos.
Antique Japanese gusoku bitsu (carrying box for samurai armor). Constructed of Kiri (paulownia) wood with original red lacquer finish and black lacquer frame, its edges reinforced with hand-forged iron plates and locks. The back has shoulder straps, made of leather and braided reeds, on iron rings for carrying. A kanji inscription between the leather straps gives the previous owner's name.
Edo Period (1603-1868)
Dimensions: 31" H x 17" x 14 1/2"
An assortment of seventeen old Chinese crystal beads from many Dynasties.Can be made inta a beautiful necklace.
Size: See last photo.
Antique Chinese bronze mirror. The front is decorated with motifs of birds, squirrels, and grapes in high relief. The largest center squirrel is pierced through for attaching to a silk cord. The opposite side is a flat and smooth mirror surface in deep shades of green and black. Original patina.
Possible Han Period.
Dimensions: 7" x 7" x 3/4" H
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