An interesting selection of substantial examples of mid-late Gothic period Europe, c. 14th.-16th. century.
The selection consists of a North-Scandinavian iron door handle (18.5 cm.) in a fine elaborate style, and two large finials or handles (27.3 cm. nearly 23 cm. long) finely decorated in Gothic style, Europe.
Condition: Fine intact condition, with nice patinas.
Ex. Danish Collection of keys - from the Roman period to the 17th. century.
Highly interesting and artful stone carving of a couple, Indonesian, Java, before Indian influence, pre 8th. century AD.
A naked couple, they look to be in the act of lovemaking, finely carved with many details which reveals on a closer look, carved in a redish and grey stone, quite heavy.
Attractive tribal style!
Size: 25 cm. long, 23 cm. tall and 12,5 cm. thick, weighing around 10 kilograms...
Chinese late Qing to early Republic period lady’s robe embroidered in polychrome silk and gold couched thread on a black silk ground. Eight gilt dragon and phoenix bird roundels are on the front, back, and shoulders. The bottom of the robe is gilt decorated in the traditional pattern of waves, stylized mountains, and diagonal bands of upright water (li shui) permeated with auspicious symbols. Black silk decorative borders accent the front opening, side slits, and neck...
Chinese jade carved container in the style of archaic bronzes, with fitted lid, square form with flanged handles on either side, carved all over with archaic motifs, a total of ten pierced carved handles in the form of lions heads each with a freely carved ring in it's mouth, beautiful translucent green jade with pale green and white striations, Republic Period.
Size including wooden stand: 9 1/4" high x 5 1/2" wide x 3 1/2" deep.
A circular qingbai porcelain box of compressed drum shape with neatly lobed sides and a slightly concave base. The domed cover has a concave top, which is mould-impressed with small chrysanthemum flowers. Both the exterior and interior of the box and cover are coated in a thin, translucent bluish-white glaze, leaving the rims and base unglazed, exposing the sugary white body, which has some brown and black firing marks...
Lovely Song Dynasty brown straw glaze jar with four ears. The jar is thin walled and nicely shaped and proportioned. There is expected ware to glaze, but otherwise it is in excellent condition. Height is 6.5 inches, diameter at widest is 7 inches. High resolution images may be emailed to you on request.
Ancient genuine Roman carnelian beads set on modern silver wire ring
Roman, 1st century AD.
Complete any outfit with this unique fashionable and trendy ring made of ancient genuine Roman carnelian stone beads dating to 1st Century AD set on modern sterling silver wire ring.
All jewelry designs are exclusive, created of craft way. There is only of each model.
Ring size: 54
Carnelian was thought to cause the blood to circulate smoothly throughout the body...
A Blue and White Snuff Bottle.
Decorated with a scaly Dragon coiled around the cylindrical body.
Chinese C1820/60.
Height: 7.5 cm.
Condition: perfect.
There is a group of bottles with the same unglazed base with ring marks from the potting
and with similar decoration. Jingdezhen 1820/60.
See, 'Chinese Snuff Bottles from the collection of John Ault',
by Robert Kleiner, No. 185
Interesting advanced seal in grey steatite carved with an ornate handle and nicely composed round seal base with an animal, Mesopotamia, early-mid 2nd. mill. BC.
Size: 22,5 mm. tall and 20 mm ...
Kangxi Period, early 1700s
This globe-shaped vase is decorated overall in gilt enamel in a floral pattern. It is raised on a low footring and glazed white on the base. Both the foot and mouth rim are unglazed, exposing the fine white porcelain paste. The interior is covered in a clear glaze. It is in good condition, with no damage, however it leans somewhat to one side and has the expected rubbing to the softer gold enamel decoration.
Height: 2 7/8 in., Diameter: 3 in.
SOOTY BUDDHA WITH HALF FACE
Wood. Late Edo period, 19th century, Japan. Aesthetically well‐proportioned. H 19 x 5 x 5 cm (7.48 x 1.96 x 1.96in)...
Antique 18th century Indian Mughal Islamic arm guard armour Bazuband, made of well hand hammered steel, hand chiseled over its full surface with chevrons, comprised of floral motifs. The inner side retains its original padded fabric lining.
MEASUREMENTS:
Length 31.4 cm (12.36 inches).
Wide at the widest point: 9.8 cm (3.86 inches)...
DESCRIPTION: A classic painting from the Peruvian Cuzco School, this stunning oil on canvas of Arcangel San Rafael dates from the 19th C. San Rafael is depicted with angelic face and a crown of roses on his head. The angel is dressed in boots and an elaborate traveler's coat with lace cuffs. From his left hand he holds a fish, which is the symbol of this saint. Wonderful condition; in a more recent burlwood frame; unsigned...
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.
ca. 1725-35, early 18th century
Yongzheng Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille rose / noire enamels
Saucers- d: 10.4-10.6 cm, tea bowls- d: 6.3-6.5 cm, h: 2.8-2.9 cm
Basically perfect condition, with only tiny fritting to rim
From a Maine estate
As tea drinking became an increasingly aristocratic fad in 18th century Europe, consumers demanded porcelains that properly complimented the refinement of taking tea...
This is an exceptionally well carved authentic neolithic jade axe, or possibly an amulet, considering its size. The piece measures some 5-3/4" in length (14.5cm)and is just over 2" at the highest point. The stone is a grayish-green nephrite with some calcification. The "blade" is unsharpened, although polished to a tapering edge from both sides of the piece. The three holes were formed by a conical drill from one side only. This piece is guaranteed to be archaic to the original purchaser.
Figure of Li Teguai / Li T’ieh-Kuai, one of the eight Chinese immortals. Biscuit, enamelled in the Famille rose palette except for the naked parts which are painted in a matted skin shade. Unmarked, probably c 1900. Height "5 /12.5 cm. Condition: a glaze flake to the red part of the cloud, otherwise fine.
A finely cast bamboo shaped vase with applied bamboo leaf branch decoration...