Length: 5 cm (2 in)
Height: 3 cm (1.2 in)
Depth: 3.5 cm (1.4 in)
Fine Chinese bronze scroll weight of a mythical creature; very well cast and has an excellent patina; red rusts present
Height: 8.8 cm
Width: 6.8 cm
Depth: 2.7 cm
Exquisite carved antler seal of a Qilin or Kirin; seal to the base; looks to have been used extensively; good condition
Ancient Near Eastern Bronze 4 Leg Kohl Makeup bottle, 4 legs with bent feet the body has 4 rings interspersed between the legs the bottles neck having a geometric band decoration . Great condition size h 4.25" by 2.75" w
Antique Tibetan gilt bronze figure of the Buddhist deity Kubera, lord of wealth, protector of the physical world. He lounges with piles of gold around him. In one hand he holds a mongoose, who is said to spit jewels. The mongoose shows rule over the Naga (malevolent snake people and guardians to vast treasure). Kubera is shown seated on his vehicle, a large beast atop a lotus pod throne.
Size: 19th century
Size: 2.5" W x 1.25" D x 2.5" H
Pre Columbian Peruvian Chavin lama Bone Crawfish shaped Spoon and steatite stone Bead with incised circular design. Spoon 2.25"
A Qajar sherbet spoon carved from light, varnished wood, made in two parts with a long rhomboid handle joined to the boat-shaped bowl-section by a slot. Please visit the "Victoria & Albert Collections" for further information and examples. From an old Swiss collection. Condition: repaired area, bowl with two tiny chips. Dimension: 27.8 cm long x 3.9 cm wide.
Antique Japanese large indigo Tsutsugaki yogi robe made out of a futon cover, with a paste-resist Kikumon, or Chrysanthemum crest on its back, also called the Imperial Seal of Japan. Tsutsugaki is a technique in which bindings are applied to the cotton threads in any desired pattern and dye is applied over them. The bindings resist the dye, leaving behind patterns in the original color of the threads. The edges of fabric are sewn together using white sashiko stichwork...
Roman Bronze fragment Group Lot, consisting of bronze tubes probably bracelet fragments large heavy, a great lot for studying patination erosion and verdigris.on ancient metal.
Pre Columbian Sodalite Stone and Chrysocolla bead group lot, nice large bead pendant all conically drilled .Size of large bead is 3/4' by 3/4" or so.
Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) on a base.
Age: Burma, Early Shan Period, Early 17th Century
Measurement: Height 31.5 C.M. / Width 15.7 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.
Antique Japanese bronze vajra, an important symbol in Vajrayana Buddhism, Hinduism, and Tantra religions. The name vajra means both thunderbolt and diamond, as it is a symbol of brute strength and indestructibility. Its center piece represents the center of the universe with lotus pods blooming outwards to extend the five pronged weapons. The five prongs represent the "Five Poisons" which prevent humanity from reaching enlightenment...
Antique Tibetan bronze double vajra, an important symbol in Vajrayana Buddhism, Hinduism, and Tantra religions. The name vajra means both thunderbolt and diamond, as it is a symbol of brute strength and indestructibility. The double vajra mirrors the outline of a mandala; Its four points represent North, South, East, and West. Its center piece represents the center of the universe with lotus pods blooming outwards to extend the five pronged weapons...
Antique Tibetan bronze figure of the Buddhist deity Kubera, lord of wealth, protector of the physical world. He lounges with piles of gold around him. In one hand he holds a mongoose, the enemy of the Naga (malevolent snake people and guardians to vast treasure), and a sweet morsel in his other. This form of Kubera is very well hand-cast with natural wear and patina.
19th Century
Size: 2.5" L x 2" W x 3"H
Antique Tibetan Mala prayer beads, made with beads of conch shell strung on leather cord. Two leather tassels hand from its sides, with beads of white brass, ending with two highly important symbols in Tibetan Buddhism; a Vajra and a bell. Tibetan malas are comprised of 108 beads, used to count the number of times a mantra is recited during meditation. 19th century
Size: 18" total length
A relief gilt moulded lacquered ritual pitcher cup & saucer. It is unusual to find this type of lacquer ware in this design. Age: Pre 1920. Size: Pitcher. H. 20cm. W. 16cm. Cup. H. 9.5cm. Saucer. circumference. 13.5 cm.
Condition: No repairs.
Antique Benin cast Bronze Royal Couple Sculpture, good condition other than heavy natural looking bronze rot from what appears to burial causing the surface metal to chip away easily . Size H 6" W 3.5" Old French collection
Antique Tibetan long, colorful necklace, comprised of many different shapes of beads of amber, turquoise, coral, Dzi beads and silver.
19th century
Size: 23" total length
Early Dogon Bronze Horse and Rider with a Spear from an old French collection. Unique elongated style . Great condition some burial deposits. size L 5" H 5.25"
Early Japanese Bronze Censor with Reclining Buddha and Prunus trees . Tripod legs with a diamond geometric background behind a Buddha reclining leaning on a rock outcrop. size 2.25" high 3" diameter
Antique Chinese western style landscape scroll painting, signed Gao Di Sheng with red chop, with auspicious calligraphy inscription above on a pink background with gold flecks, signed with two red chops.
Size: 17.75" W x 79.5" H (entire scroll) 13" W x 31" H (painting only)
Antique Chinese calligraphy scroll painting, signed Li Xian Gen (1893-1943), a secretary to Sun Zhong Shan, with two red chops.
Size: 14.25" W x 85" H (entire scroll) 9.25" W x 19.75" H (artwork only)
Antique Japanese painting on silk, of a pair of black birds pierced on the branch of a tree. With calligraphy and red chop signature.
Size: 12.5" W x 52" H (entire scroll) 7.75" W x 18.75" H (painting only)
Chinese Qing dynasty oxblood vase. 24,7 cm high. Good condition except chipped at foot rim from kiln.
BRONZE COIN SESTERTIUS NECKLACE
ROMAN EMPEROR PHILIP (MARCOS JULIUS PHILIPPIS AUGUSTUS)
Struck, 244 - 249 AD
Impressive bronze sestertius coin, beautifully set in handmade sterling silver wire pendant and guanine leather choker with silver clasp.
The obverse with a powerful portrait of Philip, shown draped, facing right and wearing laurel wreath...
PAINTED POTTERY WINE JUG
Cypriot; Late Bronze Age, 1550 – 1200 BC
Globular body, long cylindrical neck, funnel rim, handle from neck to shoulder, base ring with remains of white paint decoration around the whole body.
Of all the Cypriote ceramic imports found in Israel, the Base-Ring “Bilbil” jugs and juglets of the usual size are the most common (Cf...
GLASS FLASK
ROMAN PERIOD, 1st - 2nd Cent. AD
Nicely made with a graceful pear-shaped body, long cylindrical neck with a rim folded outwards.
Dimensions:
Height: 16.5 cm
Diameter: 9 cm
Condition: Very good condition
Found in Jerusalem, Israel
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940698
BRONZE COIN PRUTAH OF JERUSALEM PENDANT
ANCIENT JUDAEA. Roman Procurators. Porcius Festus, 59-62 AD.
This beautiful Prutah of Jerusalem bearing a Palm branch is nicely set in handmade wire sterling silver pendant adorned with Roman stone beads on the sides and genuine leather choker terminated with silver clasp so it can safely worn today...
SPOUTED POTTERY OIL VESSEL
BIBLICAL, IRON AGE, 1200 – 1000 BC
“Time of King David”
Nicely made with two handles and little spout o the side...
GLASS PERFUME FLASK
ROMAN PERIOD, 1st - 2nd Cent. AD
Yellowish color, roundel flat body with a little cylindrical shape neck.
Dimensions:
Height: 7 cm
Diameter: 3.5 cm
Condition: Very good condition.
Found in Bethlehem south of Jerusalem, Holy Land
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940687
POTTERY WINE PITCHER
HELLENISTIC PERIOD, 3rd - 1st B.C.
Cylindrical-shaped neck, ring base with and a single handle
Measurements:
Height: 16 cm
Diameter: 14 cm
Height on stand: 18.5 cm
Condition: Intact, not repaired and not restored
Found in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Israel
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# 9605
TERRACOTTA FLASK
CYRPO-PHOENICIAN, IRON AGE 800 – 600 B.C
Globular body, two handles with a shaped neck.
Remains of ancient black painted lines around the body .
Dimensions:
Height: 11 cm
Diameter: 7 cm
Height on stand: 15 cm
Condition: Rim chipped as shown otherwise intact
Found in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Israel
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# 84129
BURNISHED POTTERY JUGLET
Cypriot; Late Bronze Age, 1550 – 1200 BC
Dark gray metallic burnish, globular body, long cylindrical neck, funnel rim, handle from neck to shoulder, base ring. Two parallel ridges round the neck at the level of the upper part of the handle
Of all the Cypriote ceramic imports found in Israel, the Base-Ring “Bilbil” jugs and juglets of the usual size are the most common (Cf...
Large Qajar sherbet spoon carved from wood with boat-shaped bowl. Carved with concentric circles. Please visit the "Victoria & Albert Collections" for further information and examples. Condition: fine, only bowl rim with two tiny chips. From an old Swiss collection. Dimension: 43.5 cm long x 9.7 cm wide.
A Nyonya plate with a painting of a Sage. It is unusual to find human figures on Nyonya ware. Makers mark stamped on the bottom of the plate. Nyonya wares are over-glaze polychrome enamelled porcelains made in Jingdezhen in the Kiangsi province of China for the Straits Chinese, or Babas, whose female counterparts are called Nyonyas, hence the term Nyonya ware. Nyonya wares were mainly reserved for festive occasions and special functions. Size. Diameter 21cm. H. 5cm.
Condition: No repairs...
This porcelain cup and saucer was produced in France around 1810. There are no markings on either of the pieces. It could have been made by one of the numerous porcelain manufacturers in the Paris vicinity at that period. The saucer has a diameter of 5 inches and the cup is 3 3/8 inches high, excluding the handle. The porcelain is heavy and substantial. The decoration is hand painted. Stylized ornaments, including a cornucopia and swans, decorate the sides of the cup...
19th century Chinese rootwood carving of an ascetic dancing on the back of a turtle. The figure depicted is that of lohan Lu Ao who lived on the back oh a large turtle for 3 thousand years...