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 | Antique NYOI scepter (ruyi); natural rekishi shape. Late Edo |
 | Elegant Bamboo Ikebana Basket, Hanakago by Suzuki Gengesai |
 | A LARGE ANCIENT GREEK TERRACOTTA PAIR STATUE |
 | Egyptian nacklace with faience beads and Shu amulet. - c. 19,89 inches |
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 | A Richo Era Kōrai Tea Bowl with Gold Repairs |
 | Yoshimune / Shoso - Hasegawa Japanese Woodblock Book - Weissaster |
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This is a copper alloy dagger or short sword. It has an interesting patina consisting primarily of light to medium green tones (likely malachite) mottled with red and reddish brown areas (likely copper oxides). There are areas where the deep brown, lightly corroded base metal is still visible and somewhat lustrous.
The entire hilt, including the crescent-shaped pommel, is bordered by a thick and even ridge which would have served to contain the grip scales made of bone, wood, or ivory...
Senatus Consulto
$595.00
$595.00
A large and massive thinbutted Danish neolithic offeraxe, dating to Time of the Great Burial Mounts, c. 3500-3000 BC.
An unpolished axe, made with defined seams on the edges. Well proportioned design and attractive, very broad. In Greyish brown Danien flint.
The thinbutted axes were introduced along with the transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture. The axes were used to clear the woods and prepare the ground for crops...
An unpolished axe, made with defined seams on the edges. Well proportioned design and attractive, very broad. In Greyish brown Danien flint.
The thinbutted axes were introduced along with the transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture. The axes were used to clear the woods and prepare the ground for crops...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Egyptian : Pre AD 1000
item #1491156
(stock #R503)
Horizon Ancient Arts
USD $70.00
USD $70.00
This is a lovely ancient Egyptian Scarab, c. 1400 BC, from the famous Mitry collection (see our Homepage). It is 9/16” long (14 mm) and made of steatite, an easy-to-carve stone that hardens when heated. Scarabs empowered life and resurrection and were often placed under mummy wrappings to protect the body and help it resurrect. This Scarab comes in a jewelry display cup.
JFF Ancient Art
€780.00
€780.00
Nice ancient Egyptian cartonnage fragments with column of hieroglyphic text.
These three cartonnage fragments have an interesting and old provenance. They come from the Commandeur Marius Cazeneuve (1839-1913, he was a French stage magician,
who became a close friend of the queen of Madagascar, Ranavalona III) collection;
he got a lot of antiquities from his friend, the noted Egyptologist and Director of the
Cairo Museum, Gaston Maspero...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Egyptian : Pre AD 1000
item #1490233
(stock #R442)
Horizon Ancient Arts
USD $90.00
USD $90.00
This is an interesting ancient Egyptian Scarab, c. 1200 BC, from the famous Mitry collection (see our Homepage). It is 5/8” long (16 mm) and made of steatite, an easy-to-carve stone that hardens when heated. Scarabs empowered life and resurrection and were often placed under mummy wrappings to protect the body and help it resurrect. This Scarab comes in a jewelry display cup.
Explorer Ancient Art
$1,900.00
$1,900.00
Chief god of the underworld. Of slender form, depicted mummiform, he is wearing the atef crown, fronted with an ureas, with prominent facial details, wearing the false beard and with hands emerging from tightly fitting garment, grasping the crook and flail. 5 7/8 inches high. Mounted. Ex New Jersey collection of D.W., early 1980s.
Priceless Past
$1195.00
$1195.00
This is an ancient bronze dagger from the middle east, possibly Egypt. The apparent high-copper content of the alloy and the general design put it prior to 1200 BCE.Bronze weapons were not made in ancient Egypt until after 2000 BC near the end of the Old Kingdom. It wasn’t until the Hyksos invasion of Egypt and their subsequent overthrow(circa 1550 BC), that the Egyptians began large scale production of bronze weapons using technologies learned from the Hyksos and neighboring cultures...
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This is a collection of 10 bronze arrow points, 5 iron spear or lance points, and one Roman iron lance point excavated in Europe. The bronze points likely date to around 300 BC, give or take a few centuries. The iron points probably date to between 200 AD and 1200 AD. These are good examples to add to your collection. Feel free to make an offer on one point or on the entire set, or on any combination in between.
Hundred and One Antiques
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Ancient palstave axe, originating from Europe. The axe dates back to 1400-1200 B.C., making it an ancient relic of historical value. It is made of cast and polished bronze and has a typical form. The massive axe head features a dramatic flared vertical blade, a thick blade neck with a recessed triangular design, two lateral hafting flanges, and a thin stop bar.
The skilled craftsmanship showcased in the axe is a testament to the advanced metallurgical techniques of early civilizations...
Senatus Consulto
$575.00
$575.00
A wonderfully patinated chisel, large and near mint condition, Danish Neolithic period 3rd. millenium BC.
Though some chisels are made as late as Daggertime just before the bronzeage, this unpolished attractive chisel was likely made during the Singlegrave period, 2800-2400 BC.
Size: 168 mm. (16,8 cm.)
Condition: Vertially mint with a sharp bit / edge. Very nice brown-orange patina.
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Though some chisels are made as late as Daggertime just before the bronzeage, this unpolished attractive chisel was likely made during the Singlegrave period, 2800-2400 BC.
Size: 168 mm. (16,8 cm.)
Condition: Vertially mint with a sharp bit / edge. Very nice brown-orange patina.
Ex...
Senatus Consulto
$250.00
$250.00
Interesting stoneage artifact, probably a massive weight of sorts or alternatively, a mace-like weapon.
It's shape is oval, almost like a melon, and it's made in a light grey granite stone. It has 4 symethric ridges for some kind of binding, but we're not certain of it's usage - you're welcome to e-mail if you have seen this artifact before / have got a litterary refference for it...
It's shape is oval, almost like a melon, and it's made in a light grey granite stone. It has 4 symethric ridges for some kind of binding, but we're not certain of it's usage - you're welcome to e-mail if you have seen this artifact before / have got a litterary refference for it...
Priceless Past
$625.00
$625.00
This is a very unique copper alloy or bronze axe head. It is possibly Elamite in origin. It appears to be an early piece based on the reddish brown patina that is typical of high copper content pieces. It does appear to have been cleaned at some point. The socket is rectangular. There is a perforation on either side of the socket for attachment to the shaft pole. There is also a perforation in the rear blade which may or may not be original to the piece...
Priceless Past
$179.00
$179.00
This is a bronze dagger from the bactrian culture dating to roughly 200 BC. It is one of the oldest known types of bronze weapons. This one weighs 56 grams and is 192mm in length. It has some damage to the edges and point which should be visible in the photos. It has a very attractive patina and would look great in your ancient weapon collection.
Priceless Past
$175.00
$175.00
This pair is part of a collection we are posting on the site. These are often misidentified as crossbow arrow ends. However, to our knowledge no such items have ever been found associated with crossbow bolts. These particular pieces went over the ends of the wooden ribs in large parasols. The protruding hooks put tension on the strings or straps that were attached to the skin of the parasol. This is a pair of parasol tips that look nearly identical except for one being longer than the other...
Priceless Past
$1895.00
$1895.00
This is an extremely heavy, awesome, bronze age harpoon from Northern India dating to circa 1500 BC. This magnificent piece weighs 640 grams and measures roughly 306mm in length. It has a fantastic patina and no signs of repair. There is slight damage/decay on one edge of the blade that is visible in the photos. I am listing four of these harpoons this week. Don't miss out on this incredible find.
Senatus Consulto
$375.00
$375.00
A nice late type of dagger, Danish Neolithic period, Daggertime, ca. 2100-1800 BC.
A fine type with a distinct flat handle, dating to the end of the neolithic period in Scandinavia.
Size: ca. 17 cm.
Condition: Choice!. A few minimal ancient losses, othervise perfect, ancient greyish patina.
This item comes with a standard export license, when shipped outside Denmark. The license will be issued after sale - estimated delivery of the item with official l...
A fine type with a distinct flat handle, dating to the end of the neolithic period in Scandinavia.
Size: ca. 17 cm.
Condition: Choice!. A few minimal ancient losses, othervise perfect, ancient greyish patina.
This item comes with a standard export license, when shipped outside Denmark. The license will be issued after sale - estimated delivery of the item with official l...
Senatus Consulto
$115.00
$115.00
A group of 5 scarce micro projectiles in fine stones from the private collection of P.F. Wulff, found in St. Francis County in Arkansas. We're selling this very old collection in smaller lots to give everyone a chance to own a small piece of the pre-historic Americas!
Lot of 5 choice points carved in different coloured stones. These can be dated from the Paleo-Indian to Neolithic periods c. 10.000-800 BC, Very hard material and amazing that they could manage to make such refined arti...
Lot of 5 choice points carved in different coloured stones. These can be dated from the Paleo-Indian to Neolithic periods c. 10.000-800 BC, Very hard material and amazing that they could manage to make such refined arti...
Priceless Past
$229.00
$229.00
This is a very early copper alloy dagger from the Middle East. It has a flat, triangular blade with a short, flat tang. The features are common to very early cultures in the middle East (prior to 1500 BC). The overall weight is 98 grams and the length is roughly 20 cm. The edges are still quite sharp on this wonderful antiquity. The price is right too!
Senatus Consulto
$195.00
$195.00
A nice small type of Danish boatshaped battle axe, from the late battleaxe period, ca. 2400-2000 BC.
A finely made battle axe with great lines and curves, boat-shaped and finely polished. One end blunt to function as a hammer. Very elegant axe.
Size: 9,5 cm. long.
Condition: Perfect condition, some fine patina.
Ex. Danish Collection, comes with COA.
This item comes with a standard export license, when shipped outside Denmark. The license wil...
A finely made battle axe with great lines and curves, boat-shaped and finely polished. One end blunt to function as a hammer. Very elegant axe.
Size: 9,5 cm. long.
Condition: Perfect condition, some fine patina.
Ex. Danish Collection, comes with COA.
This item comes with a standard export license, when shipped outside Denmark. The license wil...
Senatus Consulto
$95.00
$95.00
A finely knapped spearpoing, Danish Daggertime, c. 2200-1800 BC.
Typical for the period with short tang and knapped in an attractively patinated greyish silex / flint.
Size: 8,1 cm.
Ex. Danish private Collection.
Typical for the period with short tang and knapped in an attractively patinated greyish silex / flint.
Size: 8,1 cm.
Ex. Danish private Collection.
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This offering is a pair of bronze daggers from the ancient Ba culture. They date to the Warring States period (475-221 BC). The Ba people are thought to have inhabited the vast area which today encompasses southern Shaanxi, Hubei and eastern Sichuan provinces and Chongqing Municipality. Depending on sources, the Ba are thought to have existed as a unique culture from as early as the Spring and Autumn period (770 BC) to the end of the Warring States period (221 BC).
They were famous for their b...
Senatus Consulto
$550.00
$550.00
A huge bronzeage Torc, mid-European bronzeage, ca. 1200-800 BC.
An impressive piece of bronzeage jevellery, a warriors neck-ring, likely from Austria or Hungary. Desined with hook and eye and spiral decoration.
Size: 21,7 cm. in diameter and nearly round.
Condition: Choice and intact with wonderful vivid green and blue patina with a few lighter rough spots.
Ex South-German collection, formerly in an Austrian private collection, 1980s and ex. German Auc...
An impressive piece of bronzeage jevellery, a warriors neck-ring, likely from Austria or Hungary. Desined with hook and eye and spiral decoration.
Size: 21,7 cm. in diameter and nearly round.
Condition: Choice and intact with wonderful vivid green and blue patina with a few lighter rough spots.
Ex South-German collection, formerly in an Austrian private collection, 1980s and ex. German Auc...
Senatus Consulto
$295.00
$295.00
Attractive boatshaped battle axe, from the battleaxe period, ca. mid 3rd. millenium BC.
A finely made battle axe with nice lines and curves, boat-shaped. One end thick and blunt to function as a hammer. Made in attractive brown-grey stone and with old collection tag in white ink (see below).
Size: 12,3 cm. long.
Condition: Choice VF, some minute surface corrosion.
Provenance: Castle Gardener Peder Søren Petersen (1882–1964). Mainly found between WWI...
A finely made battle axe with nice lines and curves, boat-shaped. One end thick and blunt to function as a hammer. Made in attractive brown-grey stone and with old collection tag in white ink (see below).
Size: 12,3 cm. long.
Condition: Choice VF, some minute surface corrosion.
Provenance: Castle Gardener Peder Søren Petersen (1882–1964). Mainly found between WWI...
Priceless Past
$495.00
$495.00
This is another in a series of interesting ancient bronze axes recently acquired from a private collection. It has a deep red patina typically associated with early, high copper content tools and weapons. It is very solid and stable with only minor losses to the surface. Axes of this type are often associated with Amlash or Luristan cultures but this one has some interesting features not found on most. The edges and points are very square and the vertical blade has a groove all along the top edg...
JFF Ancient Art
€780.00
€780.00
Rare fragment of a large faience sistrum. The fragment is the upper part
of a large faience sistrum with two hawks above side by side bearing the sun disk.
It is seldom to find a sistrum which is surmounted with gods or sacred animals.
A sistrum with a similar upper part is in the Eaton College Myer Collection (ECM1693), see last picture.
Date: Egypt,Third Intermediate Period, ca. 22. Dynasty, circa 945 - 715 B.C.
Material: Faience
Size: width ca. 6,1 cm, high ca. 4,5 cm
Senatus Consulto
$475.00
$475.00
A very rare Three-dimensional representations of a living being, Harappa, Indus Valley, c. 3500-2500 BC.
A lovely bird figure made hollow in a Pseudo-vessel form with one round filling hole in the side, but without spout. Small round base. The bird is finely decorated on the body and head with brown slip on the beige terracotta surface.
The Harappan civilization developed along the mighty Indus river, and for that reason it is also known as the Indus Valley Civilization, co...
A lovely bird figure made hollow in a Pseudo-vessel form with one round filling hole in the side, but without spout. Small round base. The bird is finely decorated on the body and head with brown slip on the beige terracotta surface.
The Harappan civilization developed along the mighty Indus river, and for that reason it is also known as the Indus Valley Civilization, co...
Priceless Past
$4,400.00
$4,400.00
This is an incredible, extremely rare weapon from the Chu Culture and dates to the Warring States period (circa 400 BC). It is called a Pi and was used as both a spear and a sword (or dagger). This is one of the rarest weapon types from ancient China and you will not likely see another one like it anywhere at any price. Ancient Asian bronze is becoming rarer by the day. This piece is a guaranteed investment. It measures roughly 46 cm in length and weighs 425 grams. There is some minor damage to ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Egyptian : Pre AD 1000
item #1326241
(stock #EUE)
SwisSiam-Arts-Antiques-Gems
USD $275.00
USD $275.00
Late Period 664-332 BC. A blue-green glazed composition amulet depicting ISIS crowned and seated on a Throne nursing HORUS on her lap.
Pierced to the reverse. Provenance: the London (UK) Art Market, acquired prior to 1980.
Cf. Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, plate 18. Weight: 1.65 gr. Size: 24 mm. (1")
Senatus Consulto
$85.00
$85.00
A lot of two lovely points in fine pinkish hardstone from the private collection of P.F. Wulff, found St. Francis County in Arkansas. We're selling this very old collection in smaller lots to give everyone a chance to own a small piece of the pre-historic Americas!
The two points carved in scarce translucent hardstone, not silex. They can probably be dated to the 2nd.-1st. millenium BC. Very hard material and amazing that they could manage to make such refined artifacts of this size....
The two points carved in scarce translucent hardstone, not silex. They can probably be dated to the 2nd.-1st. millenium BC. Very hard material and amazing that they could manage to make such refined artifacts of this size....
Priceless Past
$795.00
$795.00
This is a very unusual, decorated bronze axe head from Northern Iran. I have not seen an axe of this exact type before. It has a reddish brown patina that is typical of earlier bronze or copper age pieces. The overall design and decoration is quite unique as is obvious in the photos. This piece weighs 276 grams and measures nearly 12 cm across. Such an unusual piece will not last long so don't miss it!
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Egyptian : Pre AD 1000
item #1486070
(stock #R727)
Horizon Ancient Arts
USD $100.00
USD $100.00
An ancient Egyptian amulet of Shu, god of air and sunshine, c. 1250 BC, from the famous Mitry collection (see our Homepage). It is 1 5/16” tall (30 mm) and made of faience. Shu looks to his left and appears to have a side-knot (of hair) hanging down from the right side of his head. The side-knot is usually a sign that it's a prince, although some queens also wore one – for instance, Rameses II's queen Istnofret is depicted with one (Hans Schneider notes), as is her son, Crown Prince Khaemwas...
Senatus Consulto
$225.00
$225.00
A finely grooved and scarce Danish macehead in granite, Single Grave period, 3rd. millenium BC.
The artifact is polished to a symethric compressed oval form with a deep groove in the center. These were made by the singlegrave culture and was used as a weapon alongside the battle axes from this culture.
Size: 83 mm. tall.
Condition: Choice, with fine patina and undamaged.
Ex. Private Collection.
*** This item comes with a standard export lice...
The artifact is polished to a symethric compressed oval form with a deep groove in the center. These were made by the singlegrave culture and was used as a weapon alongside the battle axes from this culture.
Size: 83 mm. tall.
Condition: Choice, with fine patina and undamaged.
Ex. Private Collection.
*** This item comes with a standard export lice...
Senatus Consulto
$175.00
$175.00
Fine Egyptian bone carving of a Fish with nice details of scales and head, Egypt, 1st. millenium BC.
Size: c. 5 cm. long.
Condition: Fine-VF, with minor losses to tip of tail and head.
Ex. Old German collection, aquired in the 1980s.
Size: c. 5 cm. long.
Condition: Fine-VF, with minor losses to tip of tail and head.
Ex. Old German collection, aquired in the 1980s.
JFF Ancient Art
€880.00
€880.00
This is a rare and interesting ancient Egyptian scaraboid. An uraei knot is depicted on the top and a Hathor sistrum flanked by two uraei is incised on the bottom.
The uraei knot is much older than the Herakles knot and much probably the precursor.
For similar see:
- The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, accession number: 76.030.1768
- Petrie Museum, accession number: LDUCE-UC60415
Date: Egypt, New Kingdom, ca. 18th Dynasty, ca. 1570 - 1293 B.C.
Material: Steatite
...
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€350.00
€350.00
Seal ring, its bezel of square shape with an incised design representing a helmeted king riding a "lamassu". Bronze, with partly encrusted reddish-green patina. Mesopotamia, Neo-Assyrian Empire, 10th to 7th century B.C. Bezel dimensions: 18 x 18 mm. Height of the ring: 24 mm. Inside diameter: 18 mm. Good condition. NOTE: a lamassu is a protective deity having a human head, the body of a bull or a lion, and sometimes wings.
Senatus Consulto
$125.00
$125.00
An choice Silex Axe from the Daggertime, Late Danish Neolithic period, ca. 2400-1800 BC.
A nice thin-bladed axe, imitating the bronze axes that began to appear in Denmark through trade in the later part of the Neolithic period. A highly polished axe with a beautiful greyish patina and fossilmarks on the surface.
Size: 12 cm.
Condition: Choice, with minimal edge roughness.
Ex. Danish Collection, comes with COA.
This item comes with a standa...
A nice thin-bladed axe, imitating the bronze axes that began to appear in Denmark through trade in the later part of the Neolithic period. A highly polished axe with a beautiful greyish patina and fossilmarks on the surface.
Size: 12 cm.
Condition: Choice, with minimal edge roughness.
Ex. Danish Collection, comes with COA.
This item comes with a standa...
