A beautiful and well preserved Thai "Bible" illustrated with 4 paintings (2 on each side) from the JATAKA TALES with Sanskrit-Pali scripture and a Thai dedication from the person who made merit with this holy manuscript. 18th/19th Century, unframed. Size: L. 27" x H. 17" ( 69 cm. x 43 cm.). RARE!

An attractive Bronze sculpture of an Elephant and Tiger in combat. Origin: Mandalay, Burma, 19th Century. Comes with a nice stand! Good condition. Size: H. 5 3/4" 1 7/8" ( 14.5 cm x4.5 cm.)

An attractive Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Bronze Statuette of a TAOIST FEMALE DEITY holding an offering in flowing robes on a stylized lotus pedestal, Fine workmanship with many details. Natural aged dark patina. Overall condition good with a piece of the pedestal missing in the back (see photos # 5 and 6). Comes with an attractive display stand. Size: H. 4 3/4" x 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" (12 x 6 x 6 cm.). Rare find!

Pre-Columbian Mayan Poison Vessel – Guatemala Circa Classic period 600 A.D. – 900 A.D??. 3” x 2 ½”. Cream slip with red cinnabar hightlighting a Maya seated dignat___ with glyphs surrounding him. Repaired break showing area of mineralization.

Pre-Columbian Mayan Cylinder Vase – Honduras. Circa. - 600 – 900 A.D. Classic period. 7 1/2” x 7 ½. Displays Warriors and Nobles with fish faced glyphs encircling upper band. Repaired from approximately 9 pieces, root marks and numerous mineral deposits. Provenance: Hilton Collection, Santa Monica, Ca. Collected in the 1960s. Please Note: Color most accurate in Enlargement 1.

Pre-Columbian Jalisco Male Figure. Circa. 300 B.C. – 300 A.D. Standing Male figure with a cream slip with blacken facial markings with head, nose and ear ornaments showing extensive mineralization.. 9 1/2” x 6 1/2”. Provenance: John Platt Collection

Pre-Columbian Mayan Warrior Cylinder Vase. Circa. 600 A.D. to 900 A.D. Black rimmed, orange surfaced with black robed warriors holding what appears to be spears. 5.5” x 5.5”. Provenance: Metropolitan Museum, New York, Rockefeller Collection. Arte Primitivo, NY,NY.

Pre-Columbian A Very Rare Chinesco Figure Seated Figure, ‘Type E’. Laguna. This striking, yet delicate seated figure with a burnished creamy white slip, decorated with red painted details, including the well known “Red Hand”, emblematic of the Type ‘E’ Chinesco figures in the distinguished museum collections, dates to the Protoclassic Period of the West Mexican sculpture tradition in Southwestern Nayarit...

Mayan Decorated Cylinder. 10 ¼” x 4 1/4” Circa 600 A.D. – 900 A.D. A tall, polychrome decorated vase having a wide center band two large Moan birds, a sea shell. Upper band of well developed, painted glyphs. Wide lower band containing four large circlular elements. Repaired from several large original pieces. Some areas of root marks minor paint loss. Provenance: Ex. Prof. Hugo Munsterberg (1916 – 1995) Collection. Acquired from Andre Emmerich, 1974.

Teotihuacan Articulated Maskette. Mexico. A natural buff-brown pottery mask depicting an wrinkled faced male, probably representing Huehueteotl, the fire god. Articulated lower jaw, upper with two teeth. Perforated eyes and ears and incised wrinkles. Repaired from approximately six original pieces with some fill along the break lines. Perforated along the rim for attachment. A rare example. 5”H. x 5 ½” W. ” Circa: 600 A.D. – 800 A.D. Provenance: Howard S...

Aztec Serpent Censer. Central Valley Mexico. Aztec. Circa. 1350 A.D. – 1520 A.D. 2” x 5.25” x 25”. Musical Fire Censer in the form a of a serpent, very highly detailed piece. Repaired from several breaks multi color red, buff, cream, and brown. Very unique and beautiful. Provenance: Howard Rose, NY,NY

Xochipala Jade Ear Ornaments. Mexico. Circa. 1200 - 1000 B.C. 1 7/8”L x 1 7/16” W. A matched pair of carved, thin, pale green jade plaques having incised carvings, each showing a crested bird’s head with open work mouth. Each perforated at the back of the head for suspension, one with a perforation above the birds eye. Both are intact, exc. cond. It was common practice in antiquity to recycle and re-carve broken jade objects...

Chinese enameled porcelain plate, decorated with butterflies, floral sprigs and shuangxi emblems on a yellow ground, the base with an apocryphal Qianlong mark, from early 20th century period. Size; Diameter of plate is 7.125 inches. Condition Report; Good condition with minor chip to enamel.

Chinese enameled porcelain plate, decorated with butterflies, floral sprigs and shuangxi emblems on a yellow ground, the base with an apocryphal Qianlong mark, from early 20th century period. Size; Diameter of plate is 7.125 inches. Condition Report; Very Good condition.

Very fine Chinese export silver mirror decorated with dragon motif in high relief, late 19th/early 20th century period, bearing Chinese silver mark. Size; Dimensions of mirror are 9.25"x2.8"x0.5", in good condition.

Five sewn together lengths of bright blue silk embroidered with metal lamella. From Georges Redard's study collection (please visit http://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/redard-georges), mainly comprising Persian textiles. Condition: some splits and undone seams, partial staining and fading. Please look at photos carefully, being part of condition report. Dimension: c. 30 cm x 210 cm.

A beautiful antique Japanese Imari ware bowl. The bowl is decorated with motifs of phoenixes, plum flowers, scrolling vines, peony like patterns, and other geometric patterns. The bowl contains a pomegranate symbol on the bottom. Age: Taisho-Showa Period Size: Diameter 10.25" Height 4.2"

A rare South-East-Asian Bronze Bell, ca. 12th Century, from the Estate of Johan and Randi Daehlfeldt, Denmark. Natural aged Patina. Produces a sonorous sound when in motion. Comes with an attractive custom made stand! Good condition with some inconsequential wear due to it's considerable age. Size: H. 8 cm. to top of loop x 5.5 cm

A rare ca. 12th Century S-E Asian Bronze Bell from the Estate of Johan and Randi Daehlfeldt, Denmark. This bell is still sonorous and has a nice relief design on top. Beautiful naturally aged patina and comes with an attractive custom made stand. Some inconsequential wear due to considerable age. Size: H. 7 cm. including top loop x 4.5 cm. without the stand.

A rare and splendid genuine Ming Dynasty Tomb Pottery Horse bending it's head down with a seated musician playing the cymbals. This is one of the earliest Ming pieces, ca. 1400 A.D., depicting a beautiful and elegant horse with fine modeling. The horse's neck is arched and it's mane and tail are glazed in a rare and vibrant turquoise color. The musician's head is removable and his robe is painted in rich cobalt blue, red and turquoise pigments...

This is cloth of indigo dyeing cotton made in Aichi in the Meiji era. It colors the both sides (Ryoumensome) with the same paper pattern. Ryoumensome could use both sides, but the quantity of the work of the dyeing was double. Most Katazome dyes only one side. Because a craftsmAn imitated Shibori of the Narumi district, this Katazome is called NarumiKongata. And Narumikongata expresses delicate rhythm of Sibori smart in Katazome. There are no damage and stain...

Ancient Biblical Middle Bronze Age Tridacna shell

Dated from, 1850 - 1550 BC

Measurements: Length: 14.5 cm - Width: 9 cm

Found in Samaria north of Jerusalem, Israel

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POTTERY JAR
Biblical, Iron Age II, 800 - 586 BC
“Time of the Kings of ancient Israel”
First temple period

Beautifully made in a globular body with a cylindrical neck and two handles

Measurements:
Height: 14 cm
Width: 14 cm
Height on stand: 18.5 cm

Condition: Intact, not repaired and not restored.

Found in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Holy Land

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An antique Japanese bronze usubata in the shape of a large gourd with a morning glory vine wrapped around the gourd. The realistic expression seen in the details of the leaves of the vase is distinctive of Japanese art. Age: Meiji-Taisho Period c1910 Size: Diameter 12.5" Height 12.5"

Fantastic antique Japanese Kutani ware sculpture of one of the fortune deities known as Hotei. The figure is carrying a child who is trying to clean the ears of Hotei. Hotei is interestingly dressed with motifs of dragons and scrolling clouds, inspired by Chinese brocades. The different symbols used on the figure are associated with the auspicious character of the deity. Age: Taisho Period c1912 Size: Length 5" Width 4" Height 10.5"

Eggshell or semi-eggshell Chinese vase of baluster shape, Qianlong sealmark in red but probably early 20th Century, Republic period. Decoration of a (mythical?) scene with a rider dismounting his horse and approaching a kneeling lady, all superbly painted in the Famille rose palette.Height "5½/ 14 cm. Condition: cracked and restored (cf. photos).

A Chinese jar, 19th Century Kangxi revival. Wu jin or mirror black glaze and decoration in gilt of flowers and birds in reserves against a diapered background. Condition: drilled hole to the base and wear to the gilt, minor scratch marks and some wear around the neck (from the original lid, now missing). A black and gilt lid of a different shape to go with the jar (optional, cf. photo). Height "5½/ 14 cm.

Bactrian bronze seal, Late 3rd - Early 2nd Millennium BC. Simple design on the round base, tall handle. Beautyful brown patina - attractive!. Interesting crude design of an animal.

Condition: Superb! Exceptional brown patina!

Provenance: Johan Dæhlfeldt Estate Collection - 40 years of collecting antiquities.

Bactrian bronze compartmentalized seal, Late 3rd - Early 2nd Millennium BC. Simple design on the round base, tall handle. Beautyful brown patina - attractive!. Interesting design in compartements.

Condition: Superb! Exceptional brown patina!

Provenance: Johan Dæhlfeldt Estate Collection - 40 years of collecting antiquities.

A fine applique panel mounted on gold foil, embroidered in tiny Peking knot and gold thread. Showing a big cat in a landscape, in an old European frame with antique finish. Condition: little faded. Dimension total: 27 cm x 19.5 cm.

Antique Japanese Satsuma ware vase, decorated on one side with a dramatic scene of a group of warriors making their way through tall grass and high, the other side has a tranquil scene of a kingfisher perched on tall rushes above a stream, wonderful attention to detail, Meiji Period. Size: 9 1/2" high x 4" wide.

Beautiful Japanese Satsuma ware plate, decorated with a scene of a dragon surrounded on all sides by 14 Arhats standing on golden outcroppings of rock, the white dragon glides over the water between, much use of gold, wonderful details, the back is all crackle glaze with a large mark in black and gold. Meiji Period. Size: 9 1/2" wide x 1 5/8" high

Chinese Blue and White Salad Bowl decorated with floral designs derived from European prints. Qianlong C1760/80, Diameter side to side 9 5/8" (24.4cm). Condition; shallow frit to rim 0.4cm, otherwise perfect.

A vibrant Chinese cloisonné round covered box with lotus flowers and scrolling tendrils on a black ground. with fish scale pattern. With no condition issues, this lovely box measures 2.5” high by 3.5” in diameter. Marked CHINA on bottom, we date this circa 1900.

Japanese scholar's bronze water dropper in teapot form decorated with shishi dogs. In excellent condition with a wonderful warm patina that is sure to please, it measures 1.75" in diameter (2.25" across including spout) x 1.5" high (2" high with handle up).
Note: there is paper residue on the bottom from an old tag or label.

Japanese Millefleur Cloisonne Vase Meiji Period

Description & Size: 19.05 x 10.16 cm (7.5" x 4") height & wide; Weight: 450 gram (15.87 oz)

Age: Meiji Period Circa: 1890'; Production: Handcrafted; Material: Cloisonné & Brass

This Japanese cloisonné vase is an old & nicely crafted by the cloisonné master of the late or early 19th. It's designed with multiple colors in a large millefleur style with a moth grayish stone background...

This figure is a flat, pottery warrior statue from the Colima culture in the area of Western Mexico, Tecoman and coastal area, ca. 200 BCE - 200 CE...

Japanese Blue & White Sometsuke Box

Description & Size: 8.25 x 20.32 cm (3.25" x 8") height & wide; Color: Blue & White

Age: Meiji Period 1900'; Material: Porcelain; Production: Handcrafted

This Japanese blue & white sometsuke has a beautiful design with a compressed globular box form. It has a very intricate design of geometric layers of expanding flowers in a leafy box expanding from a center crossed crest on the top lid to the bottom base. The inner top...

A Pretty little Bronze vase with finely crafted gold and silver leaf decoration. Origin: Japan Period : Meiji 19th Century Dimensions : 20cm (7.5")

Chinese Pottery Tomb Lady Figure with partially glazed with amber to brownish robe, and hands tucked under the robe, 10 3/8" high, 2 3/4" wide, 2" deep, light brownish amber color drip glaze robe ran down to the bottom, with unglazed head and bottom feet area with some tiny old rounded chips to larger chip about 1/2" wide on the right upper arm area on the Brownish glaze.

Superbly executed ceramic monkey eating a berry with a whimsical expression of innocent delight. As an okimono or if incense was placed in the hollow cavity, would make a great incense burner as the scented smoke would exit holes in ears. Late Meiji or early Taisho Period, C.1900-1920. Great condition. H: 10" x W:5". Ask for shipping quote.

A great vase in fantastic condition. Marked "Hall for the celebration of Jade" in the base. Showing a scenery of a pond with different ducks and birds. Flowers in pink red and green make a very attractive painting on this Daoguang vase. Condition: perfect condition. Measurement: Height 26 cm = 10.2 in

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A small but highly detailed Satsuma vase decorated with Sino-Japanese motifs. On one side of the vase is literati scholars enjoying a conversation bordered with a detailed geometric pattern. On the other side, is depicting a peony set near a bamboo and rush gate, small repairs on neck. Age: Meiji Period Size: Diameter 3" Height 6.25"

An antique Japanese vase decorated with children known as karako playing with various toys. The vase contains decorations of Chinese motifs and slight influences of European designs such as the lion heads on the side of the vase. Age: Meiji Period Size: diameter: 3.25" height 7.5"

This large and heavy copper alloy axe is from the ancient culture(s) of Northern Iran. The convex cutting edges are perpendicular to each other. It has a vertical shaft hole with a collar/ridge around the bottom. There are some obvious chips to the vertical cutting blade but it is otherwise very solid, stable and complete. Axes such as this one were in use from the late third millennium BCE throughout the second millennium BCE. The larger size indicates a date later in that timeframe. This part...

This is a nice copper or copper alloy axe from Northern Iran. It dates to roughly the end of the third millennium BCE. Similar examples can be seen in P.R.S. Moorey Catalog of Ancient Persian Bronzes in the Ashmolean Museum pp 41-43. Axes of this type are commonly attributed either to the broad classification of Luristan or to the Elamite culture. This particular piece weighs 222 grams and measures 8 cm in length. It is 6.5 cm tall and roughly 2.5 cm wide at the top of the socket. It is very sol...

This is a beautiful and rare copper alloy dagger from the Dong Son culture of southeast Asia circa 250 BCE. It has an attractive patina that belies its high tin content alloy. The edges of the blade are chipped as is common for the brittle nature of high tin content bronze objects. The remaining metal appears to be solid and stable with no signs of repair or restoration. The hollow portion of the perforated handle is filled with either soil or wood remains (or both). The piece is just over 30 cm...

Song 0r Yuan dynasty longquan celadon jarlet with dragon motive. 6,5cm high. good conditions.

This vase has been repaired at the upper part. 20cm high.

Antique Japanese painting of a tiger crouched on a rock, his eyes are turned toward the full moon which shows itself through the branches of a pine tree, beautiful detail especially to the tiger with his enormous paws, painted in sumi ink on paper, signed. antique frame without glass. Meiji Period. Size of painting only: 52" high x 23 1/2" wide. Size including frame: 56 1/4" high x 29 1/4" wide

Japanese Silver Ewer Teapot

Description & Size

16.51 x 12.7 cm (6.5" x 5") Height with & without handle

8.89 x 5.71 cm (3.5" x 2.25") wide with spout & base

Weight: 260 gram (9.17 oz)

Age: Meiji Period 19th Century

Production: Handcrafted & Etched

This is a nice and unique Japanese silver ewer teapot. It's constructed with heavy sterling silver gauge with nice etched semi-fish net with a cylinder design body. T...

A large silver tray of oval form with applied scrolling handles. The sloping sides of the salver with repousse decoration in the Turkish baroque style. Tughra and two other marks to either end of the tray, each handle with two hallmarks. Condition: traces of usage, the sides with two short cracks, one old repair with crack near the attachment of one handle (pic. 9). Dimension total: 41.5 cm long x 26.7 cm wide, weight: 760 g.

A Chinese painting depicting a teacup and a teapot under a plum tree. Painted with light ink on paper. The painter Hu Teimei (1848-1899), he was born in Anhui prefecture as a son of a painter Yin Hu. He is specialized in literature painting such as bird and flower, landscape painting. This painting is painted at Okayama castle in 1884, Okayama castle used to be called bird castle due to the colour of the outside wall (black). These 4 Chinese character means “A precious spring worth more than ...

This charming Japanese netsuke has the face of Noh theatre character surrounded with intricate basket weave pattern. It is signed under the chin dimensions 2.5 x 2 x 1 inch

 

Pre-Columbian Mayan Cylinder Vase – Central America. Circa. - 600 – 900 A.D. 8” H. Ex. Private Mass. Collection, private PA. col. Carved and incised decorated pottery example having wide upper glyph band, carved and highlighted in red. Lower portion is incised with three large stylized birds of prey, also highlighted in red cinnabar on an orange-buff ground. Strong mineral deposits. Repaired from approximately six large pieces, complete and original. Provenance: Arte Primitivo, NY,...

Pre-Columbian Sitting Female San Juanito – Jalisco figure. Circa. 300 B.C. – 300 A.D. Red and Black pigment on Buff. Tasseled ear pendent type. Size:11” x 6 ½ 5 ½

Pre-Columbian Seated male with hands on knees. Jalisco. Circa. 300 B.C. to 300 A.D. Tightly fitted cap in crisscross pattern. Long thin nose and coffee bean eyes. Terra Cotta. Red surface pigment. 4.5” x 3.5” x 2”. Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Fe, N.M.

Pre-Columbian Seated Male Warrior with Club. Ixtlan del rio – Nayarit. Black, Red, White pigment. Designs on front and back. Several ancient breaks restored. 11” x 5” x 3.5” Circa. 300 B.C. – 300 A.D. Provenance: Stevens Gallery, Santa Fe, NM.

Pre-Columbian Mezcala Maskette, Stone. 5’ x 3.5” 1.5” Circa 600 B.C. – 300 A.D. Provenance: Auction – Southwest College, La Mesa, Ca.