An unusually large and well-made amulet of a bird, carved from hard black stone, Pre-Columbian Moche Culture, Early fase 100-300 AD.

In an exceptional quality, also for the material. Finely carved, symethric and with very sharp details. Elongated base pierced for suspension. Part of a small selection of high quality amulets from the Lyngbye Collection.

Size: c. 34 mm. wide and 30 mm. tall. Weight: 13,78 grams...

Authentic Antique Chinese, late Qing Dynasty, large handmade opaque white Peking Glass- Beijing Glass bowl of lobed flower head form, with quatrefoil rim and raised indented foot. The bowl has a bumpy and very shiny surface except for the center of the base which has a matte finish.

CONDITION: large chip on the rim, please see the photo. No cracks, no repairs, or restorations.

MEASUREMENTS:

Diameter: 27.5 cm (10.83 inches). Height: 12.5 cm (4.92 inches).

WEIGHT: 909 Grams...

Antique, 18th - 19th century, Sino-Tibetan arched Pommel of horse saddle, hand crafted of wood, covered on the front by thick sheet of brass beautifully embossed on the center with an auspicious symbol, and scrollwork patterns on the sides, gullet adorned with cast brass arch chiseled in radiating pattern. The other side of the arch pommel is reinforced by a hand forged strap of iron...

Antique Chinese late Qing Dynasty Blue and White porcelain vase in the form of Ginger Jar, of globular form, decorated with white blossoming prunus branches on a deep cobalt blue cracked-ice-pattern ground, mark on bottom with double blue rings.

MEASUREMENTS: Height: 12.7 (5 inches). Width: 12.7 cm (5 inches).

CONDITION: In very good condition, no repairs, chips, or cracks.

Antique Chinese 18th century, Qing Dynasty Qianlong period (1735-1796),” Canton enamel” on copper, Pink-ground Famille Rose plate. Details: Finely hand painted on the exterior with enamel on copper with large central multi color lotus, surrounded by leafy scrolls with various multi color flowers heads nestled among profuse scrolling tendrils on a pink w ground with stippled dots, and enclosed by yellow border, adorned with a band of ruyi-heads, and bounded with copper rim...

Antique Chinese 18th century, Qing Dynasty Qianlong period (1735-1796),” Canton enamel” on copper, Yellow - ground Famille Rose plate. Details: Finely hand painted on the exterior with enamel on copper with large central multi color lotus, surrounded by leafy scrolls with various multi color flowers heads nestled among profuse scrolling tendrils on a yellow ground with stippled dots, and enclosed by pink border, adorned with a band of ruyi-heads, and bounded with copper rim...

An authentic ancient Chinese huge bronze Ge (dagger-axe) halberd blade that dates to the Spring and Autumn period (770-476 B.C.), which corresponds roughly to the first half of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty period.

MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 33 cm (12.99 inches), Height: 14.5 cm (5.71 inches). CONDITION: Showing the age and usage, thick dark green patina with earthen deposits, tang broken, blade chipped...

Antique 19th Century, Chinese, Qing Dynasty pair of Manchu embroidered shoes with a leather sole of a young girl from a high-ranking family.

The sides of the shoes, finely embroidered with floral pattern. The toes of the shoes are embroidered in gold metallic thread with cicadas. leather bottom soles.

CONDITION: Showing age and use, with wear, loose of the thread and silk fabric on the sides, hole on the heel of the one of the shoes, as an aspect of an antique over 100 years old shoes...

A Kakiemon Small Dish. Decorated with a bird on a prunus branch with rocks and water. Kakiemon Arita L17thC. Diameter; 11.3 cm. Condition; small double chip under the rim

A small tang dynasty funerary amble glazed ewer.

Dimension:
Height: 12cm / 4.7 inches
Length: 11.8cm / 4.5 inches

Condition Report:
In good condition other than minor abrasion due to the age of the ewer.

Antique porcelain teapot from the Chinese Qing dynasty, dating back to the 19th century. The teapot has a tubular body, an S-shaped beveled spout, and a rattan handle. The surface is finely hand-painted with colorful enamel, depicting a scene of a Chinese family in their garden against a white background. The bottom of the teapot is also hand-painted with a red mark...

Antique, Chinese 19th century Qing Dynasty porcelain teapot and cover with a large rose medallion. The teapot has a tubular body with a uniquely shaped S-shaped spout and fabric-wrapped wire handles. The body is adorned with intricately hand-painted colorful enamel and gold motifs depicting various figures, exotic birds, butterflies, flowers, and more, all set against a white background...

A Very Rare/Fine Korean Autumn Landscape Painting by 하석(霞石), 박인석(朴寅碩]-1822-?)-도화서 회원19th C, $1,500 With two red seals 霞石, 朴寅碩]. Painted in ink and light color, on paper with two seals 霞石, 朴寅碩, Painted with a scholar enjoying autumn scenery in high mountain and deep valleys, reading books at a pavilion, leaves are falling down behind a pavilion. It’s in good condition and framed, it measures 30cm x 21.5cm...

Ancient Greek Cypriot bronze tanged dagger or spear blade from the Bronze Age, dating back to circa 2500-1600 B.C. The blade has a broad tapering double-edged shape with a flattened central rib flanked by two shallow fullers, making it perfect for thrusting and cutting. The blade extends into a rectangular-section tang with a "hooked" terminal at the end for easy attachment to a handle or shaft.

REFERENCES: For related blades, please see:

1.https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/se...

This is a remarkable piece of history - an Ancient Greek Minoan bronze short sword dating back to the Bronze Age between circa 1700-1400 B.C. The blade features a double-edged tapering design crafted with precision and expertise. A short tang is pierced with a rivet hole to attach a handle.

This ancient artifact serves as a testament to the skill and creativity of the artisans of the era.

REFERENCES: For related Greek Minoan swords, please see the link below:

http://www.salim...

This is an exceptionally rare artifact from the Northern Black Sea Region, dating back to the 6th-4th century B.C. It is a bronze horse bit that was used by the Scythians - a nomadic tribe that roamed the Eurasian steppes during ancient times. The bit is composed of two interlocking straight mouthpieces, intricately notched with ribbed patterns that add to its aesthetic appeal. The bit also features integral key head rings that demonstrate the Scythians' advanced metallurgical skills. This rem...

This ancient Scythian bronze horse bit dates back to the 6th-4th century B.C. It was found in the Northern Black Sea Region and is a remarkable relic of history. The bit is made up of two-curved shanks that are designed to fit comfortably in a horse's mouth. It also features three rein rings that are integral to the bit's function, allowing the rider to control the horse's movements with ease. The craftsmanship of this bit is truly impressive and serves as a testament to the skill and artistry o...

This is a remarkable piece of history - an exquisite bronze short sword or dagger blade from the Mycenaean period of Ancient Greece, dating back to approximately 1500 B.C. The blade showcases an intricate design, with a double-edged tapering shape that tapers towards the tip. The central rib, which runs through the blade's center, is particularly striking, adding to the weapon's aesthetic appeal. The blade also boasts a short tang with a rivet hole to attach a handle.

It's fascinating to th...

This is an Achaean archer's arrowhead that was crafted in bronze using the V-shaped tanged technique. It belongs to the type VIII b category and dates back to the Bronze Age, which lasted from 1500 B.C. until the final phases of the Mycenaean period in 1100 B.C. Ancient Greek archers commonly used this type of arrowhead during the Trojan War.

REFERENCES: For related Greek - Achaean's V-shaped tanged arrowhead, please see:

1. http://www.salimbeti.com/micenei/weapons3.htm

2. https:...

Ancient Mediterranean Greek, Bronze Age, circa 1700 B.C. short sword or dagger blade. Its tapering double-edged blade is made of copper alloy and has been expertly cast and hand-forged to perfection. The pronounced guard protects the wielder's hand during combat. The narrow handle ensures a secure grip, making it an ideal weapon for close-quarters combat. This amazing piece of history dates back to approximately 1700 B.C. and is a rare find that any collector or history enthusiast would be proud...

A small song dynasty dish engraved with the lotus design in white.


Dimension:
Diameter: 14cm / 5.5 inches
Height: 2cm / 0.6 inches


Condition Report:
Other than a small chip at 3 o'clock and some minor abrasion, it does not affect the appeal and aesthetic of the dish. Such dish are quite scare to come by.

19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing an unusual theatrical mask of a one-horned oni. Crisp detailing, nicely lacquered, great patina. some wear to the surface. Signed RYUUN on the back bar - the artist is listed in NETSUKE MASKS by Raymond Bushell, p. 175, signatures 241-243. Height 1.25 inches.

19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask of Beshimi. Crisp detailing, nicely lacquered, great patina. some wear to the surface. Signed RYUUN on the back bar - the artist is listed in NETSUKE MASKS by Raymond Bushell, p. 175, signatures 241-243. Height 1.08 inches.

19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask of an oni. Crisp detailing, nicely lacquered, great patina. some wear to the surface.. Signed RYUUN on the back bar - the artist is listed in NETSUKE MASKS by Raymond Bushell, p. 175, signatures 241-243. Height 1.13 inches.

19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask of Usofuki with characteristically pursed lips. Crisp detailing, nicely lacquered, great patina. some wear to the surface. Signed RYUUN on the back bar - the artist is listed in NETSUKE MASKS by Raymond Bushell, p. 175, signatures 241-243. Height 1.18 inches.

19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask of Demon Hannya. Excellent intense face, crisp detailing, nicely lacquered, great patina. some wear to the surface. Signed RYUUN on the back bar - the artist is listed in NETSUKE MASKS by Raymond Bushell, p. 175, signatures 241-243. Height 1.22 inches.

19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask of Shikami - a demon whose overriding purpose is to do evil to man. Crisp detailing, nicely lacquered, great patina. some wear to the surface. Signed RYUUN on the back bar - the artist is listed in NETSUKE MASKS by Raymond Bushell, p. 175, signatures 241-243. Height 1.18 inches.

Classic semi antique Laotian textile from the Tai Daeng ethnic group. This was acquired in 1991, just when Lao was opening itself for tourism and was about 30 years old at the time so this would date pre Vietnam War era. It is mounted onto a commercial Chinese chintz cloth border (looks original), made from all hand spun cotton and silk thread in the embroidery (except for the black pattern). There is one small repair noted in enlargements. L: 148/58.2in x W: 144cm/17.2in (without border...

A Fine Korean Seascape Painting (원포귀범도(遠浦歸帆圖) by 하석(霞石, 박인석 [朴寅碩]-1822-?)-19th C. :$1,400. Painted in an Inscription and two seals, Painted with a late Summer Seascape painting - 원포귀범도(遠浦歸帆圖), a lonely scholar sailing return to village “a pavilion” from long journey in river. It’s in good condition and framed, it measures 33cm x 29cm. About the Artist: 도화서 화원 생몰년 미상 (1822-?), 19세기 중반에 활동...

Chinese Tang dynasty or Five dinasties bowl with Cikade or Butterfly motive. 13,7 cm diameter. Bowl have chipped at the rim on restorations.

Highly unusual sculpture of two natural ruyi mushrooms ‘growing’ from a piece of wood. At the foot of the mushrooms sits a small frog.
Natural piece of (drift) wood, natural mushrooms, frog of stained stag horn.
The mushrooms mounted with wire and resin.

Japan, Meiji era. Unsigned.

Ca. H 7 x W 14 x D 6 inches.

The smaller mushroom was broken off and re-attached unprofessionally.

An interesting gable stamp seal with the Zig-zag engraving that has been interpreted by scolars in seals as an early representation of a Scorpio, Anatolia or Syria, c. 4th. millenium BC.

Finely polished and engraved, rectangular with a clear gable form. Drilled.

Size: 21 x 19 mm.

Condition: Good Very fine for the type, with a nice patina, uncleaned deposits.

Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aquired his massive and important coll...

A choice collection of unresearched stamp seals, all with different designs, c. 6th.-3rd. millenium BC.

The small collection includes seals carved in a variety of stones; there's a gable seal from the 4th. millenium, several early rectangular seals with cross patterns, some with grit-patterns and a couple of later stone seals, one with a 'sun' pattern, probably from the Persian hemisphere.

Size: Up to 2 cm.

Condition: Choice! All are basically intact and some w...

Superb quality antique medieval 9th - 10th century A.D. Viking warrior spearhead. This beautifully and extremely well hand forged steel spearhead has a sturdy, tapered, diamond cross-section blade chiseled on both sides with two narrow fullers.

The blade has a slightly vi...

Chinese pottery bowl support by three legs.

Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D.220
Size: Diameter 23.7 C.M. / Height 11.7 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). 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 set of Burmese wood carving pagoda with gilded gold.

Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 16.4 - 18.8 C.M. / Width 6 - 6.4 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 21.8 - 25.7 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to their 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.

Burmese wooden tribal mask with stand.

Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 27 C.M. / Width 20 C.M. / Thickness 17.3 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 58.5 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.

A pair of antique, 19th century, Islamic Turkish Ottoman stirrups of characteristic form. They are made of brass and have a curved base plate flanked by flat sides that rise to an arch and finish with a loop. The stirrups are decorated in openwork with typical Ottoman neo-rococo style motifs. The base plate is cut in an elaborate cartouche surrounded by acanthus scrolls.

DIMENSIONS: Approximately. Length: 16 cm (6.3 inches). Width: 11.5 cm (4.53 inches). Height: 14 cm (5.51 inches).

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A pair of antique, 17th – 18th century, Islamic, Turkish Ottoman stirrups of a characteristic form. The stirrups are made of russet iron and have a curved base plate. The sides of the stirrups rise towards the arch and finish with a loop. The surface of the stirrups is decorated with linear ornaments that are inlaid with silver wire and adorned with white metal studs. One of the stirrups is signed in Arabic alphabet with silver wire.

DIMENSIONS: Approximately.

Length: 18 cm (7.09 i...

Antique silver-gilt and filigree (Chandi Tarakasi) Indian Royal ceremonial scepter mace (chob), 18th century, Mughal India.

The mace is composed of many separate elements of silver, including a spherical gilt silver head (hollow inside) covered by intricate lattice filigree work decorated with garland and flowers enclosed at the bottom and the top by gilded silver rosettes and surmounted at the top with a gilt silver bulbous finial (hollow inside).

The baluster shape handle is made of h...

Antique Chinese porcelain plate with blue and white glaze design of a water dragon. Surrounded by clouds, the dragon holds a large pearl. The rim of the plate is decorated with waves. The back of the plate has a four character Chenhua mark 1464-1487. Old repairs.

Dimensions: 10 3/4" wide x 2" high

Antique Japanese 2-section mizuya tansu (kitchen chest) from the Mikuni area. Made with hinoki (Japanese cypress) wood framing and beautifully grained keyaki (zelkova elm) wood panels on the drawers and sliders. The frame is lacquered a rich reddish-orange while the slider frames are lacquered black. The top section has an unusual, narrow full width compartment on the very top with two sliders. Below this is a large compartment also with two sliders beside a small compartment on the right op...

An antique Japanese Kotansu (personal storage chest) made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original cast bronze hardware including the Warabite handles. Straight dovetail joinery construction with hardened wooden nails. Versatile storage with 6 drawers of varying sizes.

Age: Meiji (1900-1910)

Dimensions: 24" Wide by 17 1/4" High by 11 1/4" Deep

Antique Japanese todana tansu (storage chest). Large sliding panels with wide horizontal slats open to a series of interior drawers: four drawers on the right (two large and two small) and three large drawers on the left. The front and frame of the tansu is made of hinoki (Japanese cypress) wood with kiri (paulownia) wood drawers. Iron hardware includes hirute shaped drawer pulls.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 31 1/2" high x 72 3/4" wide x 22" deep

Interesting and quite rare light brown stone cylinder seal, Early 3rd. millenium BC.

A beautiful and highly concave cylinder seal carved with long centripeds! The seal dates to the 3rd. milleniun BC - Pre-Early Dynastic. Finely carved and high attractive!

Size: 22 x 16 mm.

Condition: Good Very Fine, basically intact and with a nice ancient patina, very sharp.

Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aquired his massive and important co...

Lot of three very attractive and massive Sasanian stamp seals in beautiful stones, all with engravings relative to the Gilgamesh myth in low relief, 3th.-6th. cent. AD.

A nice lot that we bundle to safe listing time!

Diameter: 30, 31 and 26 mm.!

Condition: Fine to Very Fine.

Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aquired his massive and important collection between 1985 - 2000s, bought at reputable dealers and from old collections. Gus...

Very rare, antique arm guard, also known as vambrace, kolluk, or bazuband, from the 15th-century Mamluk or 17th-century Turkish Ottoman Islamic era. It is made of thick steel and hand-forged. The front panel of the arm guard has three concave flutings and is decorated with an arabesque pattern in the Koftgari technique, inlaid with yellow metal. There are two wrist splint plates that match the main panel. The edges of the arm guard have five small buckles for attaching leather straps.

MEA...

A pair of rare antique 17th-18th century parade Turkish Ottoman Islamic armor, bazuband ( بازوبند) arm guards (vambrace), kolluk, of a typical form, made of tombak (gilt copper) with turned edges. Each bazuband is composed of a front main plate and a wrist plate connected by hinges and secured with a pin for closure.

The front and wrist plates are gold-plated copper (tombak) and adorned with ornate straps that are pierced and riveted to the bazuband.

Ottoman tombak armors made o...

Antique 16th - 17th century Mughal Indian cast bronze bottle-shaped wine vessel from north India. The rounded body with diagonal ribs, is sitting on a trumpet footing with incised rings; the tapering neck is decorated with stylized petal lappets design and horizontal ribs. This type of vessel was used for rice wine that it was served during weddings and other profane or religious ceremonies.

MEASUREMENTS: Height: 25.5 cm (10 inches). Diameter: 13.5 cm (5.31 inches.).

CONDITION...

Antique early 19th century dated AH 1217 (1802-1803 A.D.) Turkish Ottoman Empire, Islamic, hand-hammered tinned copper ewer. Bulbous body on short foot with curving faceted spout, the serpentine handle joining the body to the neck, domed hinged lid fluted and chased with five floral cartouches is surmounted by the bud finial.

Sides fluted and finely hand chased with stylized cypress trees, vines, floral cartouches and tulips, short neck engraved with date AH 1217 (1802-1803 A.D.) within the...

Antique 18th century Turkish Ottoman Kutahya ceramic Islamic tile pane of square form, composed of four small tiles, painted underglaze on the creamy white ground with a large green circle stylised cobalt blue tulips flower with yellow stems. The tile is set in its antique beveled wood frame.

MEASUREMENTS Dimensions, including the frame, 27.5 cm x 27.5 cm (10.83 inches x 10.83 inches).

CONDITION: Slightly chipped. No repairs or restoration.

Please see all pictures in the listing...

A museum-quality antique (an identical bowl is in the collection of the Louvre Museum in Paris, link below) medieval Islamic ceramic bowl, 2nd half of the 9th century AD (3rd-century AH), Abbasid Caliphate ( الْخِلَافَةُ الْعَبَّاسِيَّة,) Susa.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/368943476...

https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Copa-procedent...

This tall and deep ceramic bowl with a slip-cover and splash glaze is supported by a short disc-shaped fo...

Antique 18th-19th century ottoman Islamic brass Qibla indicator and sundial, of round form, and affix with suspension ring. The face engraved with toponyms in Arabic and zodiac symbols. The sundial component is mounted with the folded triangle - form gnomen and a swiveling pin.

This compass and sundial was used by the Muslim faithful to locate qibla, or sacred direction towards the Ka'aba in Mecca for sholat (prayers). The sundial component was used for determining the time and thus the cor...

Huge antique 16th century Turkish Ottoman period time of the Sultan Suleiman Magnificent, leather water flask (Matara) with its original wooden stopper. The bladder-shaped flask made of thick leather, stitched together. The top with three, protuberances one with narrow spout for drinking, one with cylindrical neck for filling and the third on the middle with a leather loop for carrying.

The Matara leather water flasks were very popular in Turkish Ottoman Army during the 16th century.

M...

Antique18th - 19th centuries Armenian Ottoman, filigree, partially gilt silver, large belt buckle or cloak cape clasp fastener, formed from two circular domed bosses entirely made of high-grade silver.

Each boss is composed of many individual elements in fine filigree wire work, twisted and soldered of excellent precision, with a pattern of scrolling foliate, leaves, and flower heads set with faux gemstones on raised settings, and adorned with crossed gilt straps.

The hook is hallmar...

Antique,18th - 19th century, Indo-Persian Central Asia or Northern India, Islamic brass Banner - Standard finial” Alam”, composed of conical socket, surmounted by the elaborately cut-out in openwork Arabic calligraphic script, supported at the base by two stylized dragon heads.

HEIGHT: 33 cm (11.3 inches).

CONDITION: In its original condition, showing the age and use.

A choice bronze 10 tical opium Toe weight, Burmese ca. 1750-80 AD.

This Toe has the elavated horselike tail with three spikes, and standing on an octagonal and finely stepped base.

Reff: Leif B. Mikkelsen 'Opium Weights', p.132, fig. 70.

Weight: 162 grams = 10 Tical.

Rarity: Common.

Condition: Choice Very Fine. Nice silverish brown patina - another gem from the Abrahamsen Collection.

Provenance: John Abrahamsen Collection, import...

Carved wooden cup representing large lotus leaves and buds on which evolve a crab and a shrimp. The feet are made up of snails. Although the carving work is of excellent quality, the wood used is not purple sandalwood. Part of the edge has been broken as shown in the photo, but this does not affect the aesthetics of the object. In addition, restoration work is possible with a perfect result. Length: 27cm Height: 6.5cm

Cabinet in black lacquered wood. Decor of plants in gilding and mother-of-pearl inlay. The mounts are incised and gilded copper. Two doors conceal a series of drawers and a small door. The small handles of the drawers are in cast bronze as well as the handles. On the top is represented in mother-of-pearl Mount Fuji partly concealed by clouds. This type of lacquer called "Namban" was manufactured in Japan for export at the beginning of the 17th century, either at the end of Momoyama or at the ver...

A large Indo-Persian white metal repousse and chiselled plague showing 16 figures, trees and castles. 47x28cm. Undated, estimated to be early 20th century or earlier. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.