ROMAN GLASS FLASK
Roman period, 100 - 300 AD

With ribbed body and a shaped neck, "Would have been probably used to carry perfumed oils and ointments"

Dimensions:
Height: 6.5 cm
Diameter: 4.5 cm

Condition: Good condition as found

Found in Bethlehem south of Jerusalem, Holy Land

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#62187

PAINTED POTTERY SHALLOW BOWL
Greek - Hellenistic period; 300 - 100 BC
Time of Alexander the Great

With a ring base and two shaped handles on the side.

Dimensions:
Height: 7.5 cm
Diameter: 18 cm

Condition: Minor chip as shown otherwise intact

Found Jericho "Jordan Valley" Holy Land

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#643287

BURNISHED POTTERY JAR
Holy Land - "CANAANITE" Early Bronze Age; Circa, 3200 - 2000 BC

Nicely made in a globular body, red slip with a funnel-shaped neck, flat base and two handles!

Dimensions:
Height: 21 cm
Diameter: 17 cm
Height on stand: 24 cm

Condition: Good condition

Found Jericho "Jordan Valley" Holy Land

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#612517

FRAGMENTARY HEAD OF AN ANIMAL
Holy Land - Philistine Period; Circa, 1000 BC

Probably a part of a Kernos!

Dimensions:
Length: 7 cm
Width: 5.5 cm
Height on stand: 9 cm

Condition: Good condition as found

Found near Samaria northern Israel

Beautifully mounted on a acrylic plexi-glass display stand of high quality

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#62826

PHILISTINES: 

THEY ARE ALS...

CLAY FIGURE OF A WORSHIPPER
Mesopotamia; Babylonian, Circa, 1800 B.C.

Clay figure of a standing worshipper wearing a crown-like and a tunic

Measurements:
Height: 12 cm
Width: 3.5 cm
Height on stand: 15 cm

The figure if nicely mounted on a plexi-glass display stand of high quality

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#727008

POTTERY JAR WITH A HIGH LOOPED HANDLE
HOLY LAND, Chalcholithic Age, 4000 - 3100 BC

Dimensions: Height: 9.5 cm Width: 8 cm
Height on stand: 13 cm

Condition: Handle re-attached otherwise intact

Found in Jericho "Jordan Valley", Holy Land

Antiquities are valuable because of their historical and cultural values and especially because of their provenance in the bible land during the biblical periods...

TERRACOTTA HEAD OF AN ASTARTE
Fertility Goddess
Iron Age II, Israelite: 1000-586 BC.
Time of the kings of ancient Israel"

Terracotta figurines of Astarte (Ashtoret), were prominent in daily Israelite religious practice, and were worshiped probably by women...

Family name Kanō Morizumi, Gō: Tanrei. Japanese style painter. Studied under Kanō Tambi Moritaka. After the Restoration, active as a Kanō painter; showed at several exhibitions sponsered by the government, receiving prizes. Member of the committee of the Nihon Bijutsu Kyōkai and Nihongakai. Produced a number of paintings for imperial buildings. ( from ‘A Dictionary of Japanese Artists. Laurance P...

The tatami armor was used by foot soldiers, archers, and spearmen. Its a lightweight armor which allowed the warriors to be more swift and fluid with their movements. It is also an economical munition armor as a alternative to the traditional lace scale construction. Going to battle was costly and this gave the clan army full protection from all levels of warfare.
The armors head gear covering has two flaps with a back slit...

Kimikomi Ningyo by Jinku-ru. 9.25 inches, 23.5 cm.

Japanese Isho Ningyo of a Noh Actor, Meiji Period, late 19th Century. Height: 13.75 inches, 35 cm.

Munga Ningyo of a Samurai in Court Attire by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Late Edo Period. Height: 10 inches, 25.5 cm.

Ningyo of Young Lady Looming Textile. 15 inches (38cm) wide x 10 inches (25.5cm) high.

Japanese Keto Kyomasa Iki Ningyo. 21 inches (with helmet; 27 inches with staff and stand.

Chinese blanc de chine porcelain figure of Quanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion. Her delicate expression with lifelike detail, pierced nostrils and ears, and carefully incised hairs, her crown depicting the Amitabha Buddha, her flowing gown draped over her form, her hands clasped together holding a small vase with the elixir of life, the vessel tipped over so the waters may wash away the suffering of the mortal world. The interior of the figure is hollow from underneath...

A FINE THAI GENUINE AYUTHYA BRONZE BUDDHA HEAD MOUNTED. Good condition. Naturally formed Patina. Size: H. 3" x 2" x 2" Head alone (excluding stand). Provenance: From a Scandinavian Private Collection.

A GENUINE BRONZE AYUTHYA PERIOD BUDDHA HEAD MOUNTED. Right ear is missing. Nice naturally formed black, shiny Patina. Size: H. 3" x 1.5" for head alone (without stand). Provenance: From a Scandinavian Private Collection.

A 19th Century QING DYNASTY Chinese Wooden Carved Shrine Box with Table-Like Legs and Gilding. Top has painted lacquer with landscape and people. Overall condition fair, signs of aging and wear. Size: H. 14" x 7.5" x 9"

Nineteen Chinese plastic and stone (jade) beads dating back to the early nineteenth century. Size: See last photo.

Antique silver protective amulet in the shape of a temple representing the horseman “Bhumiya Ray”, worn par Rajput, India ,Rajasthan. H : 4,5c. CE 228 (see Bibliography)

Antique Indian « ayigalu », lingam casket, used by the Lingayat in Karnatakka ; complete with its chain. 6 x 5cms. CE 236 (see Bibliography)

A very fine genuine AYUTHYA PERIOD THAI BRONZE BUDDHA HEAD mounted on a base. Beautiful, naturally formed Patina. Good overall condition. Size: H. 8.5 cm. x W. 5.9 cm. x D. 5.6 cm. excluding stand. Provenance: From a Scandinavian Private Collection.

A fine genuine CHIANG SAEN THAI BRONZE BUDDHA HEAD mounted on a wooden base. 14/15th Century A.D. Size: H. 13.5 cm. x W.6.5 cm. x D. 7 cm.

Small pendant in the shape of a standing horse, with a loop on top of its back for attachement to a necklace. Bronze, green patina in the recesses. China, Ordos Civilization, Ca. 2nd century. Height: 3.7 cm. Length: 4.5 cm. Nicely mounted on a custom plexi stand. Very good condition.

An Iranian tinned copper plate, of saucer form. Chased decoration of calligraphic cartouches. Base with maker's mark. Condition: some traces of usage, rubbing to tinning, slightly warped. Dimension: diameter 26 cm, 4.2 cm high.

A very rare set of 2 ancient Chinese Stone Carvings depicting Musicians with excellent detailed sculpture. 10-12th Century A.D. Good condition. Size: 7.5" x 7.5" x 1.75". Provenance: ex-Collection of famed H. MEDILL SARKISIAN (1909-1993), Denver, Colorado.

An exceptionally rare and beautiful ANTIQUE JAPANESE POLYCHROME TEXTILE SILK ROLL depicting Phoenix, Drum, Waves and Flowers. Good condition overall. Size: L. 13 feet x W. 27". Provenance: ex-Collection of famed H. MEDILL SARKISIAN, Denver, Colorado.

A set of six plates with a central floral arrangement in a dragon flanked base surrounded by eight alternating panels of florals and scenes. The back is signed in Chinese style referring to the Ming Dynasty. Age: Late Taisho Period. Size: Diameter. 12.3cm. Condition: Perfect.

the woman of many Chinese Ethnic Minority groups did not cut their hair. It was often worn on the top of the head in a bun,and sometimes intertwined with lengths of an ancestors hair for added protection from evil spirits.

The hair was often (especially for festivals) decorated with added silver ornaments and/or hairpins.

Stunning antique Japanese two panel folding silver leaf screen. Oxidized silver leaf on layered gofun paper, mounted on Hinoki (Japanese cypress) wood lattice construction. Wonderful original condition with no tears or condition issues. Unframed to give a more deconstructed esthetic.

Meiji Period 1868 - 1912

Size: 65.5" L x 65.5" H

A dark blue hemp fabric forms the base of these kote sleeve guards. The upper area is covered in iron chain mail with pair of double gourd plates, crest mon, gilt iron plates, throughout the kote. The shoulder edge has three hinge plates to fashion to the Do armor. Unusually mounted on a custom black iron stand.

Edo Period 18th Century

Size: 27.25" L x 12.5" H (17.5" H on stand)

17,5 cm wide. 11,5 cm body diameter. 6,5 cm high. Good conditions.

10,5 cm wide. 10,5 cm high. Good conditions.

Topoke spear currency. Forged iron mounted on black iron stand. Equatorial Region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Large forged blades such as this in the shape of a spear point were well used in the middle of the 20th century. As currency and during marriage ceremonies, they are known under several names; Di hunga (small form), doa the larger example spear form. During the marriage ceremonies up to 60 doa might be exchanged for the bride...

The sacred standing buddha is a Abhaya mudra posture of buddha. Its missing right hand still evokes its meaning which imparting fearlessness and reassurance. The fragmented crowned head and ursna has deteriorated as a symbol of its meaning illusion over ignorance. The buddhas eyes are complete and inlaid with mother of pearl and stone. The full body is sculpted in a soft manner representing its flow of energy and showing its lifelike qualities...

Antique Japanese carved Keyaki hardwood Raijin, God of lightning, thunder, and Storm. A protector deity for the Shinto religion. The surface of the grain is raised with the original red rimpa paint still intact. Typically these sculptures would be very fierce with demonic features. Which in this case, is contrary which makes it more benevolent, compassionate, and sympathetic in its appeal. The condition of the piece is consistent of its age. Minor repairs on base with large iron staple...