Important large stamp seal made in pale green calcite, South Mesopotamia, Late Uruk / Jemdet nasr period, 3300-2900 BC.

Hemispheric seal with a wonderful free carving in a drill style of birds in a highly attractive and rare stone for the period. Pronounced collar round the ends of the perforations. This particular feature is rarely seen on such a large Uruk seal.

Size: 38 x 33 mm. 16-17 mm...

A large, Museum Quality pottery figure of a male attendant carrying a flask or a vase under his arm. The figure dates to Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 AD.

The figure is placed on throne made of Lotus flowers on the top of hexagonal plint, both in fine Sancai colours - a two-colour green and yellow glazed robe.

He wears a high hat. Finely painted facial details...

A fantastic late 19th C. Eastlake walnut slant front desk with glass doors for the book case and solid doors for lower storage. It has interior drawers and cubby spaces. Additional features include red felt on the desk; detailed, applied foliate moldings, arched glass, serpentine bonnet, and a rare brass candlestick holder. It is in over all very good to excellent condition...

These exceptional vases decorated in the Chinese style were produced by the firm inherited by Charles Mason who secured rights to the famous Mason's Patented Ironstone in 1813. The pottery made porcelain as well, but I believe that these vases are of ironstone...

This rope bedframe has warmth which only time and wear can give. It has head and foot boards with some extra touches such as spool posts and turned legs. It retains its bed rails making modernization a plausible option. This bedframe is a very nice example with extra details which the average bedframe of its era did not have. I conservatively date this bedframe to mid 19th century but it could be somewhat earlier, but if pushed I place date to c. 1840...

Rare maedate (frontal element of the Japanese helmet) representing a Ho-oh (phoenix). The bird is in cut, embossed and chiseled copper. Red oxide patina, gilding and silvering. Metal maedates are very rare and almost always made of iron. The most common, without much interest, are made of wood. This one is an exceptional model in terms of material, quality, interesting subject matter and the shape elegantly occupies the allocated space...

A very beautiful and rare Bronze Chinese Chongzhen Miniature Incense Bowl measuring 3” x 2.5”

A rare and beautiful Hongzhi Style Imperial Yellow Dragon Bowl measuring 6” x 3” depicting a stylized dragon motif in a Lotus shape

A magnificent Imperial Green Color bowl. Chinese Qianlong Style Measuring 6” width and 5.25” tall

An unusual dish of mokkogata “melon” form decorated with a central motif of Tojin, Chinese or possibly Korean or Manchu figures in a Temple landscape with Hexagonal panels depicting Chinese boys playing, “karako kigi-zu” set against a ground of tama, pearls, and fronds. The boys are equipped with various items including fans and drumsticks to beat the partially obscured drum or gong...

French walnut oil jug from France. A large brown-glazed terracotta storage vessel with pouring spout. It is a rare piece and unusual to find one without handles. Chips to spout. Expected for age. Measures 10" diameter, 14" high

A large Chinese Porcelain censor with blue monochrome exterior and white interior. There are three rounded bumps at the base that represent the three feet of a censor. The bowl measures about 5 1/2" high x 9 3/4" in diameter and dates to the Ching Dynasty. The condition is very good with some interior kiln flaw and glaze crawl. The asking price includes shipping within the USA.

A Chinese porcelain incense burner with blue monochrome exterior and white interior. There are three rounded bumps at the base that represent the three feet of a tripod censor. The bowl measures about 4" high x 8" in diameter and dates to the 19th Century. The condition is excellent, with minor kiln flaws. The asking price includes shipping within the USA.

A Porcelain flambe Ox Blood water pot that was used by a Chinese Scholar during the late Ching Dynasty. This pot has streaks of black in the glaze and a crackle glaze in the interior and bottom. During the late 19th Century, glazes of this color could not be controlled in the kiln, and many pieces had to be broken from the kiln...

An attractive ancient silver seal ring, Parthian Kingdom, c. 200 BC-200 AD.

The ring finely made in high grade silver and engraved with a bird on the oval bezel.

Ringsize: 48-49 (EU - France, Germany), equals to US size 4.5-5.

Ex. Gert Clef collection, aquired in the 1990s.

Circa 1900, Chinese footed foot tub made with elmwood planks bound by iron bands. Measures 10" high, 13" long, 7.5" wide

Scarce and attractive ancient glass vase with funnel mouth, Roman 1st.-3rd. century AD.

The flask in blue-green glass with nice silverish patination.

Height: Near 10 cm.

Condition: Superb. Strong with good walls.

Provenance: Old Private Collection and aquired before 1990 in the German antiques market.

A pair of very nice ancient fragmentary pottery heads from late La Tolita culture / early Guangala in present day Ecuador, c. 200 BC-500 AD!

Both likely male dignitaries, one of them with with large earspools. The head to the left is chewing coca leaves!

Comes with a costum wooden stands.

Sizable heads, measure up to 12 cm inc. the stand, 6-7,3 cm. for the heads alone.

Ex. German Private Collection from the 1980s.

A nice pottery head fragment of a dignitary from Guangala culture in present day Ecuador, c. early 1st. mill. AD.

He comes with a costum wooden stand.

Size: c. 11,5 cm. on the stand, c. 6,5 cm. for the head alone.

Ex. German Private Collection from the 1980s.

Chinese Longquan Celadon lotus bowl, Song dynasty. 13 cm diameter. There is four small chipped to the rim. (please see on the pictures)

Attractive and rare type of glass vase, Roman 1st.-3rd cent. AD.

The flask in almost clear glass with beautiful thin irridescence!

Size: 12,2 cm.

Condition: Very fine and intact, some fragments reassembled nicely, but intact, nothing missing.

Provenance: Old family Collection, 1900-1970.

Attractive and rare type of biconical vessel / vase with rim slightly outward, Roman 1st.-3rd cent. AD.

The vase with beautiful irridescence!

Size: 12,2 cm.

Condition: Superb. Perfectly preserved.

Provenance: Old family Collection, 1900-1970.

Pair of German silver Renaissance hunting figures, ca 1890. The man wears doublet over baggy chemise and hose with belt hanging loosely around hips. A long hat feather drapes gracefully along his arm. The horn is raised expectantly while the other hand rests on his sword. The woman wears a bodice-revealing fitted hip-length coat over a pleated skirt. Her braids are coiled in the back and her hat sports a jaunty feather. On a raised arm perches a falcon...

A beautiful bronze temple bell with twisted stem and with two Garudas seated under the protective roof of the Cobra as a finial, Nepalese, 18th.-19th. century AD.

With a stunning brown patina and inscribed with short inscription in Sanskrit on the side of the bell...

Architectorial carving of a temple alter, Northern India / Gandhara, early-mid 1st. millenium AD.

A very artful carving and quite decorative as well, depicting a building housing an alter and flanked by large collumns. The back uncarved and it would have been carved into a rock wall.

Finely mounted, floating on a black metal base.

Size: 35 cm. tall, incl. the mounting, 24 cm. for the temple alone. 16 cm. deep and 20 cm. wide.

Weight: Approx 13-14 kil...

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 choice condition and lovely terracotta fertility figure of female form, Bajaur (Indus Valley), c. 3000-2500 BC.

A hollow mould-made Indus Valley red terracotta statuette modelled in a stylised manner with applied facial features of birdlike form. Also with applied arms to the cone-shaped body. She is folding her hands as if in prayer in front of her breast.

Size: 11 cm. tall.

Condition: Excellent for type, almost completely intact with small loss to nose ...

A choice condition and lovely terracotta fertility figure of female form, Bajaur (Indus Valley), c. 3000-2500 BC.

A hollow mould-made Indus Valley red terracotta statuette modelled in a stylised manner with applied facial features of birdlike form. Also with applied arms and beasts on the cone-shaped body.

Size: 14,5 cm. tall and 8 cm. wide.

Condition: Choice for type, almost completely intact a few losses usual to applikation in antiquity, no modern repairs...

A lovely large and quite scarce terracotta fertility figure of female form, Bajaur (Indus Valley), c. 3000-2500 BC.

A hollow mould-made Indus Valley red terracotta statuette modelled in a stylised manner with applied facial features and ridges of a broad flat head wto illude hair straws. Interesting and rare variant.

Size: 15 cm. tall and 8,5 cm. wide.

Condition: Choice for type, with usual losses to extremeties in antiquity. No repairs.

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18th century Indian framed watercolor of a maiden wearing rich clothes and holding a flower in one hand and what is probably a long necked perfume bottle in the other. Excellent delicate painting, superb detailing, has good presence. Old tear above her head as seen on photos, overall in very good condition. Framed and glazed, image in sight 5 1/2 x 3 3/4 inches, frame 11 5/8 x 9 1/2 inches.

Qing dynasty Guangxu Blue and White Double Dragon vase/urn. Lid with a hairline, no further damage or restorations. Hight with lid 32 cm = 12.6 inch

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Set of 4 Edwardian sterling silver place card holders. Made by Sampson Mordan & Co. Ltd. in Chester, 1904-6. Each: Two flat discs mounted to flat and circular base. Front disc smaller and enameled with fox loping through forest. In leather-bound case with fitted velvet and silk lining; lining has gilt retailer’s stamp (Arnold & Lewis, Manchester). Fully marked including date letters 1904 (3) and 1906 (1), and design nos. 402227 (2) and 429790 (2). Very good condition with strong color.

Dimen...

Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver epergne. Made by James Dixon & Sons in Sheffield in 1905. Large round and shallow basket set in round mount with shell-and-scroll apron surmounting fluted and knopped baluster on raised and bellied base. Two scrolling and whiplash arms, each supporting ring inset with smaller same basket. Four scrolling stretchers mounted to central pendant knops and same supports on quatrefoil feet. Pierced loose and fluid leaves and scrollwork. Gadrooned rims. Fully marke...

English Georgian sterling siler ladle with oval bowl; twisted baleen handle with sterling silver terminal. Worn marks including maker’s initials TM (possibly Thomas Mynd). Good condition.

Height: 13 7/8 in. #BX386

German Neoclassical silver urn, 18th century. Oval tapering bowl on raised and stepped foot. Cover domed with vasiform finial. Chased imbricated leaf border at bowl bottom; same on cover dome. Visible hammering and handwork. Marked. Good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 3/4 x W 4 1/2 x D 3 in. Weight: 5 troy ounces. #BX291

19th Century Chinese Dehua Blanc de Chine Porcelain Fisherman Marked Boji Yuren

It is 3 inches (35.5 cm) tall by 7.1 inches (14 cm) wide. It is 3.9 Lb.

It has dark spots, stains at the bottom and surface ears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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19th Century Chinese White Jade Carved Duck Pendant

It is 1.47 inches (3.74 cm) tall by 1.88 inches (4.8 cm) wide. It is 37.4 gram.

It has inclusions and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Chinese Flambe Glazed Oxblood Porcelain Vase

It is 8.7 inches (22 cm) tall by 4.9 inches (12.5 cm) wide. It weighs 2 lb.

It has skip glazes, imperfection at the lip, chips at the bottom, and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Chinese Blue & White Underglaze Copper Red Snuff Bottle with Figure

It is 3.5 inches (6.8 cm) tall by 1.1 inches (3.2 cm) wide. It is 27 gram.

It has dark spots, skip glaze, missing a stopper, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Chinese Lavender Amethyst Crystal Carved Peach Pendant with Seed Pearl

The overall is 3.5 inches (9 cm) long by 1.3 inches (3.4 cm) wide. The pendant is 1.6 inches (4 cm) long by 1.3 inches (3.4 cm) wide. the jadeite bead is 9.1 mm. It is 29.4 gram.

It has loose thread at the pearl bead, chips at the stalk of the pendant, inclusions, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Group of Song - Yuan dynasty white glaze covered box 6 pieces, good condition please see picture for detail, size: 8 - 6 cm diameter.

This is a Japanese antique katazome silk kimono of Meiji period（1868－1911）. It is a very rare rice ear and sickle design. There are light stains and fading on the collar and sleeves, but there is no noticeable damage. Wearing is also possible.Recommended for your collection. Size::length:142cm / 55.9inch 　　 Cuff to cuff, across the back: 124cm / 48.8inch

Children's furisode kimono made of traditional Japanese hand-painted Yuzen dyed silk. The traditional and auspicious pattern of paulownia flowers and phoenixes is very beautiful. There are very few thin stains, but there is no damage and it is in a very beautiful state overall. There is also a design on the hem of the lining.It can be worn. Size::Length::110m(43.3inch) / Cuff to cuff, across the back::112cm(44inch)

Japanese rare and unusually beautiful short matchlock rifle. The wide iron barrel is inlaid with a dragon in silver with raised golden eyes. The handle is lacquered black and decorated with gold lacquer kuyo (nine-star) mon crest, which was used by more than one family including the Katakura and Matsukura samurai clans. This mon appears again inlaid in silver around the mouth of the rifle. Made by one of the Kunitomo, specialized gunsmiths to the samurai.
A long kanji inscription on the un...

Antique Japanese kaidan (step tansu). Made in two stacking sections and consisting of 7 steps with storage on one side. The top section has two drawers, a small compartment with a drop-in door on the very top and a compartment opened by sliding panels with vertical slats. The lower section has two drawers and a large compartment opened by sliding panels also with vertical slats. Made of sugi (cryptomeria) wood with reddish lacquer finish on the front. The steps have a natural finish. Hardw...

19th century round Japanese kogo (covered box for incense during tea ceremony) made in cloisonne technique. Simple elegant shape with decoration of three butterflies inside a spade shaped reserve, on a karakusa (scrolling vine) ground with scattered flowers. Beautiful work, great quality enameling, flecks of avanturine glass enamel in the black enamel of the spade. Very pleasant finish with original pitting, rare and early piece in terms of Japanese cloisonné, from the period of transition from...

Height: 6.4 cm (2.5 in)
Width: 4.6 cm (1.7 in)
Depth: 2.6 cm (1.1 in)

Fine Chinese enamel snuff bottle decorated with polychrome millefleur pattern; copper body; original lid, missing spoon; Qianlong marks to the base; good condition

A pair of Burmese wooden standing figures.

Age: Burma, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 31 - 32.4 C.M. / Width 10.1 - 10.4 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to their age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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Four shades of Pyu glass beads excavated near the ancient Pyu city of Sri Kstera, (modern day Pyay), Burma, circa 200CE- 1100CE. Beads from Sri Ksetra are well documented in Early Landscapes of Burma- Elizabeth Moore & Early Cultures of Mainland Southeast Asia- Charles Higham. Please see enlargements for scale. The green beads are very rare, and their colors are sublime, I have seen black beads in mixed strands before but this only one I have ever seen that is completely black. Please en...

Japanese bronze sheep.

Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century
Size: Height 13 C.M. / Width 7.4 C.M. / Length 16.3 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. 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.

Strand of Khmer glass beads circa 11th to 12th century. Generically classified as Indo Pacific Trade Beads, these were sourced in Cambodia. These are the only complete strand I have found in this translucent color, possibly they were trying to emulate carnelian. L: 60cm/24.6in. See last enlargement for scale. Free shipping.

Japanese bronze dog.

Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century
Size: Height 14.5 C.M. / Width 4.8 C.M. / Length 14.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. 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.

6187 250.00 Very rare old Cambodian woven bamboo lacquered scroll box with a partial mother of pearl inlay design, circa early 20th CE. This is an unusually large piece in good original condition, some surface loss to the lacquer but no breakage on the woven walls. The body is still pliable, the lid is a bit scuffed- to be expected from an old item. H: 42cm/16.5in and D: 13cm/5.1.

A beautiful and rare Japanese Meiji Period Craquelure Massive Presentation Vase Circa 1890 depicting scenes of enlightenment of the Japanese imperial culture. The vase done most likely as a presentation piece for dignitaries or done for exhibition at a World’s Fair. Measuring 15” by 12” width

A pair of Franco Italian Sconces in Rococo style measuring 28” x 15”. The sconces done in Gold Leaf bronze with delicate leaf foliage. The pair are ready for candles but can be easily electrifies

Height approximately 29 cm. The top is wrapped in bronze. There are chips at the base.

Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.

Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 17 C.M. / Width 5.6 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. 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.

Classic green glazed Han Dynasty grain storage silo. This item has been repaired (by me), please examine enlargements for condition. This has an excellent lead glazed silver patina and well executed little bears for legs. H: 27cm/10.6in and D: 20cm/7.9in (at the roof).

Rare “sizhi” (four straight sides), inkstone circa Ming Dynasty. Good condition with one small chip noted in last enlargement. Please pay attention to the detail of the carving in enlargements (especially the footrim), the lines are graceful, and understated. A simple, elegant and still completely usable piece. L: 11.6cm/4.5in, H: 2cm/.8in and W: 7.8cm/3.1in.

This is very rare Paper and sakiori noragi textile of the Meiji era(1868-1912). It is a texture of the very beautiful Japanese paper and cotton.The white thread is Japanese paper. I can enjoy it with the both sides. It is very rare textile. It does not have a stain and damage. It is a Excellent. I recommend it to collection of you. size::Length::80cm (31.3inch) Length from cuff to opposite cuff::116cm ( 45.7inch) Box.B