This is an ancient Egyptian Scarab, c. 1250 BC, from the famous Mitry collection (see our Homepage). It is 1/2” long (13 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.
A fine Chinese Tang dynasty red clay camel. Ht. 31cm. Lt. 24cm. Condition: no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please inquire before ordering. Duration of shipment may take up to a month due to the pandemic.
A scarce terracotta oillamp with a Raven, dating to the 1st. century AD.
The lamp of the type Loeschcke I B with fine brown pigments. The bird in very high relief.
Beautiful early type.
Size: 95 mm.
From a Berlin private collection, bought in 1990s.
This is a lovely ancient Egyptian Scarab, c. 1250 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.
A large and profusely engraved blackstone cylinder seal, Western Mesopotamia / Cappadocia, 2000-1600 BC.
Very interesting with a bird-headed deity seated in front of a fierce winged demon standing on the back of an animal; with multiple creatures, insect-like and other animals on the entire surface.
Size: 26 mm. tall and 17 mm. wide so an impressive seal in hand.
Condition: Extremely fine with some mild corrsoion in parts and fine patina with redish deposits...
An awesome Chinese Han dynasty green glaze farm house with three birds on the roof, mill and a grinder. Lt. 18cm. Condition: minor chips, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platform, please ask before ordering.
China, Han Dynasty (206BC-221AD). Diameter 11 cm. Excellent condition, good patina.
A very rare Five dynasties celadon yue ware large bowl with cerved birds motif, rounded side with deep center and glazed base, bowl covered with yue green celadon glaze, decorated with carved birds motif, good condition with faint short hairline on the rim, no chip no restoration, high ping sound with finger tip, size: 17 cm diameter.
A very rare stamp seal depicting a warrior, kneeling behind shield holding sword or spear, 500-300 BC.
The seal with drilled hole for wearing and the top and trapezoid / pyramidal shape.
Size: 14,5 mm. tall.
Condition: Superb.
Ex. German Collection (Berlin), collected from the 1980s and onwards.
Comes with collectors own notes and photos.
Very good size, beautiful patina. China, Han Dynasty (206BC-221AD). Diameter 14,5 cm.
An ancient Egyptian Scarab for Tuthmosis III, from the famous Mitry collection (see our Homepage). It is 11/16” long (17 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 to help it resurrect. This Scarab comes in a jewelry display cup.
Impressive 18k gold ring features a genuine Greek silver drachm of King Alexander the Great.
Dated from, 336 - 323 BC
Obverse:
Alexander in the guise of the demi-god Hercules (wearing a lion scalp)
Reverse:
Figure of the supreme Greek god Zeus seated on his throne holding a scepter and eagle
Found in Samaria north of Jerusalem, Israel
A certificate of authenticity will accompany all purchases.
A fine Chinese Han dynasty pottery tripod granary with bear feet. Ht. 21cm. Condition: no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please inquire before ordering. Duration of shipment may take up to a month due to the pandemic.
RARE - Terra-cotta belly-shaped wine amphora
Roman, Herodian, 37 BC – 70 AD
Second temple period
Time of Jesus and King Herod the Great
Extremely rare and excessively “Egg-shell” thin pottery belly-shaped wine amphora with an elegant cylindrical shaped neck and two handles...
A rare Tang - Five dynasties yue ware carved big bird, bird with rare head position and fine carved feather motif, good green celadon color, bird in good condition no damage no chip no crack no restoration, size: 8 cm wide.
China, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 221 AD). Diameter 8 cm. Excellent condition.
Five Dynasties Yue "MISE" bowl decorated with incised flower motive at the center. Bowl has a crack at center rimand glaze degradations. Free from any restorations. 17,5cm diameter.
A wonderful set of ancient arrowheads from two different periods
Canaanite, Middle Bronze Age, 1750 – 1550 B.C.
Roman period, 1st – 3rd Centuries A.D.
One of the reasons for the soldier's success was their weapon. Besides his sword or spear, the most common weapon for a soldier would have been his bow and arrow. Bronze weapons were far superior to soft copper blades...