Small dish with greyish green glaze decorated with flower spray on the center. Unglazed base.. Diameter = 12.5 cm Period : 14 th-15 th Century Longquan Kilns, Zhejiang Mint condition, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restoration.

A very rare big shard sample of five dynasty bowl, this shard is decorated with celadon glaze, there is good sample drawing of dragon. This shards is very good for studying and comparison to any one who interested in studying early Chinese porcelain.

The rectangular copper plaque with nicely rendered and detailed repousse decoration and chased details of three Bodhisattvas atop a central zodiacal medallion flanked by Apsaras and supported by two lotus roundels - one with trigrams and the other a lotus blossom with rich, impressed sanskrit. Other decoration throughout including large stylized sanskrit, small sanskrit labeling figures and narrating devices and the whole, and various tantric symbols...

Relics of the Nile is proud to present this incredible pair of large Egyptian sarcophagus panels depicting the god Anubis at the top of each and praying females beneath on each. The recumbant Anubis on each panel is depicted in black with the feather of Ma'at (feather of Justice) on the back of each. Beneath the praying women are cross-hatched patterns in red. The panels are in brilliant colors of red, black, blue, yellow, brown, and green...

We are offering a William Spratling X and O necklace that bears the earliest hallmark. The silver is so very soft to the touch being 980 pure. Condition is superb with no damage. It has been restrung and is ready for it's next 80 years of admiration. With the silver thick and weighing 158 grams, the work marks on the back tell the story of the hand made origin of this necklace. Wearable length is 18 inches long. The patina is warm and fills the hand carved recesses with dimension...

A fine Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl, Qianlong mark Circa Late 19th Century early 20th. The Exterior all intricately hand painted decorations with two senic painted panels and large and small flower design all on a blue sgraffiato floral ground of the most beautiful detail and color. Interior of bowl is robins egg blue color glazed. Everted mouth rim Circular raised foot with underglaze blue Qianlong reign mark, although we believe this piece to be late 19th century early 20th...

A lovely washer bowl or wan bowl with lotus petal motif on the exterior. PERIOD : Song Dynasty (12-13th Century). MEASUREMENT : 13 cm wide, 6 cm height. CONDITION : a crack line; free from restorations

Longquan bowl decorated with incised lotus petals rising from foot to the exterior and flower motif in the center. Covered with green glaze. Unglazed base. PERIOD : Song 12th-13th century. CONDITION : no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restoration; good sound when tapping by finger tips. MEASUREMENT : Diameter: 18.2cm and Height : 6.8 cm

Longquan washer bowl covered with greyish green glaze. Glazed Base. Southern Song 12th-13th century. Condition : no chips, hairlines or cracks and free from restoration. Diameter: 12 cm

Of very large size (25") and heavy (13 pounds each), these bronze pricket candlesticks are Japanese in origin, late Meiji, and are signed with an etched mark on the bottom of each. They both have a very deep and rich patina, very dark brown, with no abrasions or dents. The top lotus form cups are separate, and slip tightly into the stem of the sticks...

Skull mask , obvious signs of a good age at least early 20th, hard wood, H 21 cm Further information on request.

This vase has splayed foot, a bulbous body, a straight neck and a deepply foliated mouth with everted lip. The main body of the piece is decorated with a densely moulded floral design. Incised around the neck are stylised plantain leaves, a motive which becomes integral to the decorative sryle of qingbai. The piece is covered with white translucent glaze except for the base, which is unglazed. PERIOD : Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 16.5 cm wide...

Tibetan wooden prayer beads with three glass coral colored beads as separators from Lhasa. There are 108 beads. The wooden beads are made from the wood of the Bodhi tree where Buddha received his enlightenment. Size: Total Length 30cm. Condition: No repairs

The river of life cuff signed by William Spratling is an iconic design with phase 1 hallmarks. The patina is naturally warm and the height is 1.5in. The weight is a very heavy 147 grams that screams quality. We have a 1in. gap and a 2.25in. diameter that fits most. There beads do reflect glare in these photos. The hallmark is authentic with a double strike to the north / northeast on the conjoined WS. The condition is without damage and collector quality.

An oval domed jade plaque of pale celadon color. Beautifully carved in relief with design of two scholars in a landscape. The reverse side with tiny drilled holes for mounting. Condition: fine. Dimension: 7.1 cm high x 7.9 cm wide, 1.7 cm deep. Weight: 64 g.

Blue and white bowl decorated with Wang Zhaojun in the center and ilustration of story of Zhaojun Departs the Frontier. Diameter = 14.5 cm, Height = 7 cm. Ming-Zhengde 1491 – 1521 Condition : two hairlines, no chips or restorations.

Made of lacquered wood. Original metalwork. China, 19th century. Excellent condition. Diameter 18 cm. H. 4,5 cm. Rare item!

Qingbai ewer with moulded phoenix decoration; bluish white glaze stopping above the base which is concave and unglazed. Yuan Dynasty 13th-14th Centuries. Height = 8 cm. Condition : handle and spout restored.

A fine small figure , very hard black wood H 31 cm , mounted on a metal base more information on request

A fine vintage west African carved ivory portrait of a young woman. Beautiful grain ivory signed Myoke measuring approximately 8 inches tall.

An Old group of Bodhi wooden prayer beds made from the wood of the Bodhi tree where Buddha received his enlightenment. These beads were purchased in Lhasa many years ago. Condition: No repairs. Size: 42 cm.

Each page of this antique Chinese accordian style book has a hand painted picture which together tell an old folk tale. There are 8 paintings and they are each delightful.

A front Mandarin square dating from the second half of the 19th century. An insignia for an imperial censor, showing the white mythical beast "xiezahi" or "xiezhi" with its dragon head and single horn. Standing on a rock above deep water, the ground with auspicious emblems. Made of silk tapestry (kossu, k'o-suu) with metallic threads and painted details. The background was probably covered by peacock feathers, rarely survived to the present days. Sewn together and lined with blue silk...

When carefully examined, the shaped body of this antique ceremonial Tibetan snuff container appears to be animal horn. Decorated with silver and bronze fittings, coral, turquoise and agate beads, this snuff bottle or more accurately, snuff container would have been worn suspended from a chain as a costume ornament by a shaman. It was purchased in Kunming from a Tibetan woman who was there selling her family treasures...

Intricately hand wrought & versatile this vintage sterling silver & volcanic obsidian starfish pendant or pin was designed & signed c. 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The pendant measures 3 1/8" long & 3" wide. The handmade sterling silver chain in the style of Spratling measures 20" is marked STERLING. The thick carved oval obsidian stone catches light beautifully as you move. Both silver & stone are in beautiful condition...

There are 7 stones that go all the way around on this Hector Aguilar bracelet with each being approximately 1 inch tall. It Please excuse the glare as the bracelet is without chips or damage. With the clasp it is 7.5in. long and the weight is 75 grams heavy. The hallmark is crisp and deep. This design is iconic for Aguilar. You know it the instant you see it and it is timeless. Rare to find obsidian in these bracelets.

Large size ghurra, obvious signs of important age, H 38 cm Presented on a metal stand More information on request

This elaborate silver Miao headband would be worn by a woman for festival. First a piece of fabric would be tied around the womans head to protect her from the sharp edges of the metal. The headband would make a soft pleasing sound as the woman moved her head. The man on horseback and flowers are a reference to the Miao myth of bringing light into the world. The headband is approx 20 inches long.

Crackle porcelain decorated with freely style of two chilongs and floral sprays. Late Ming. Height = 10 cm; diameter = 9 cm Condition : perfect, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restoration.

Shell-form glove holder on chain with ring, slide causes pincers to open or close either grasping or releasing your gloves. A small ring at the end of the chain slips over your pinky finger keeping your gloves handy when not required or can be fastened to a Chatelaine. Not marked; most likely gold plate or filled, some darkening to the chain.

A Longquan celadon dish, decorated in the center with an impressively of twin fish dish and covered overall with crackled green glaze. PERIOD : Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368 AD) MEASUREMENTS:12 cm wide. CONDITION: no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restoration.

A b/w bowl with everted lip rim, decorated at the exterior with floral spray. Interior centre with a chrysanthemum head and scroll border to inner rim side. Yuan dynasty Jindezhen or Fujian wares. Condition damaged and repaired by glue, also have a small missing pieces like indicated on the pictures, otherwise the Yuan b/w wares was rare in the market caused only recovered in South East Asian region and less in China itself. Diameter: 12.2 cm.

A stunning and sophisticated sterling and amethyst necklace, bracelet and earrings set by Antonio Pineda. The design is elegant and wearable. Beautiful worn all together, the pieces are all strong enough to stand alone. The earrings are screwbacks and measure 5/8" long. The necklace is approximately 16" long ( it is curved so hard to be exact) and 1/4" wide. It weighs 80 grams. The bracelet is 8" end to end, 1/4" wide and weighs 42 grams. All of the pieces are in fine original condition. There a...

Decorated with dragon and phoenix. Extremely fine quality. Diameter 11 cm. Height 4,5 cm. Condition: Minor firing flaw with related discoloring at the bottom part of the box, otherwise very good. Kangxi (1662-1722).

Porcelain decorated with two flags on the interior, glazed base with mark. PERIOD : Qianlong(1736-1795AD) MEASUREMENTS: 12 cm wide. CONDITION: Perfect, no chips, cracks, hairlines or restorations.

Gourd shape small vase with two loops, unglazed base. PERIOD : Sawankhalok(15th Century) MEASUREMENTS: 8 cm tall. CONDITION: good, a fritting to the rim, glaze degradation, no cracks, hairlines or restorations.

An exquisite carved Ivory image of Guanyin with the Buddha atop all hand carved from a very large tusk Measuring 5.5 in diameter 15 inches tall and 18 inches tall with stand. Signed with carved symbol on bottom. A fine example would make a nice addition to any collection.

Here we have a signed, authentic Matl Salas MS-12 earrings with amethyst tear drop centers and turquoise of many hues encircling the amethyst. Properly hallmarked as shown. The length is 1.5in. tall and 7/8th's in. wide at the widest point. The weight is 10 grams. These have been cared for faithfully with no damage at all. The posts are original.

Yuan blue and white Jar with two lugs. Decorated by chrysanthemum scroll motif. Flat and unglazed base. Height = 5.5 cm Yuan dynasty 14th century. Condition : very good, without damage or restoration.

Blue and white dish prunus decorated with dragon and mark on the base . Late Ming, late 17th century . Width = 17 cm. Condition : Excellent, no chips, hairlines, cracks and free from restorations.

Blue and white cover box, export porcelain. Date : Kangxi (1644-1722) period. Size Diameter 10 cm. Height 5 cm Condition : small chips to the foot, no cracks or hairlines and free from retorations

A "Saddle-gourd" flask shaped after a leather prototype with a vertical spout and saddle handle. Age:11th century. Size: 23.4cm.high. Condition: No repairs . Normal kiln marks. One of a pair.

Decorated with a scene depicting phoenix, chrysanthemum and bamboo in the central and, around the cavetto with floral. Width = 23 cm Period : Ming Dynasty, late 16th century.. Condition : excellent, no chips, cracks, hairlines or restoration.

The center of the slightly domed cover carved with floral, the details finely incised, covered inside and out with a greenish-olive glaze that continues onto the countersunk base which shows traces of linear spur marks EARLY NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY, 10TH CENTURY 5¼ in. (13.4 cm.) diam No chips, cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations. This beautiful box with its delicately colored glaze is typical of the fine Yue wares made at the Zhejiang kilns in the 10th century. Such wares were...

Porcelain decorated with fish among water weeds on the center, glazed base. PERIOD : Early Ming (1400-1487 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 16 cm wide. CONDITION: long hairline, two small chips to the foot and rim; free from restoration.

Tibetan butterfly-shaped woolen under-saddle rug "Makden", made in two pieces in knotted pile. Backed with purple cotton, edged with red wool fabric and having two not pierced strap holes. Decorated with peony flowers and waves. Condition: clean, full pile only few areas with little wear, backing with a small hole. Dimension: 112 cm x 72 cm.

Rare huge polychrome Kangxi charger, decorate with red-yellow-aubergine flower motif, barbed medallion, red and yellow peonies with leaf scroll decorate the rim bordered with multicolor lines and diapers. Outer rim decorate with narrow scroll border, three flowers sprays in red and green, and lappet border sorrounding the base. This polychrome dish has a channel foot-rim. good condition with rim has small & large fritting (see picture) no crack, no repaire. Size: 13.5" (33.5 cm) diameter

Stunning and bold this vintage handmade repousse sterling silver clamper cuff was designed and signed c.1940's by silver artists Los Ballesteros. This double serpent design fits up to a 6 3/4" wrist when closed, larger if it is worn spread. Front measures 3 1/2" from top to bottom and 1 1/4" at the back. The spring is tight and secure. Small opening on the seam where the silver backing meets the repousse. No dents or dings. Beautiful vintage condition. 65grams, 2.3oz. Ballesteros was a contempor...

A lovely washer bowl or wan bowl with lotus petal motif on the exterior. PERIOD : Song Dynasty (12-13th Century). MEASUREMENT : 13 cm wide, 6 cm height. CONDITION : excellent, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations

A chambu lota, bulbous vessel for sacred Ganges water used by pilgrims. Made of brass and copper, with exceptional floral design. This type of metalware is known as ganga-jumna referring to the two great rivers of North India. Condition: the mouth is slightly deformed, few small quite invisible dents, the foot with a small breakage. Dimension: 16.4 cm high, weight: 1140 g.

Porcelain covered by qingbai glaze, unglazed base. PERIOD : Yuan - Ming Dynasty (13th-16th century) MEASUREMENTS: 10.5 cm wide 8.5 Height. CONDITION: Restored to the cracks on the body.

Longquan bowl decorated with incised lotus petals rising from foot to the exterior and flower motif in the center. Covered with golden greenish glaze. Unglazed base. PERIOD : Song 12th-13th century. CONDITION : firing imperfection on the rim, two glaze star line ; free from restoration; good sound when tapping by finger tips. MEASUREMENT : Diameter: 18.8cm and Height : 7.2 cm

Porcelain covered by white glaze to the foot and decorated with full carved floral on the interior ; unglazed base. PERIOD : Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 22 cm wide. CONDITION: Excellent, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations.

A beautifully and finely enamelled turquoise ground "famillie-rose" bowl. It has an alternate motive of a bat flying on top of a iron red Shou character followed by a lotus flower surrounded by meandering foliate and branching leaf. The base has four iron red Chien Lung (1736-1796) period character mark. This bowl is an early 20th century export piece for the South-East Asian market.

Minor firing faults and pinholes. No sign of cracks or chips. Good condition.

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Decorated with continous chrysantemum scroll on the exterior and floral spray on the center. Ming Dynasty Diamater = 14.5 cm; Height = 7 cm Condition : very short hairline (0.5 cm) on the rim.

SOLD, price info not available. c 1940 Billy Goat Figural Pin Brooch with primitive but effective wide "C" catch marked "Mexico Silver" and a long tailed bird maker's mark that looks like a pheasant. The eye and cheek area of the goat seems human like, as if someone had posed for the silversmith! Tests at least 90%, but could be higher. 2.5" X 1.75" and weighs .4 Oz or 13 grams. In quite nice unpolished preowned condition with the usual lines silver of this age gets. REPLY: pheasant mark ...

"Double V" handmade sterling silver pin designed (c.1940) and hallmarked by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-1986). Measures 2 1/2" X 1 7/8". Weight 26 grams. Carved silver brooch with applied sterling balls. Pin back and safety work perfectly. Beautiful original condition. No dents, dings or repairs. Pictured in SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill p. 94.

Lovely lobed dishes with a creamy white glaze. Diameter 11,2 cm. Very good condition, one of the dishes with some light brown stains, due to its long time in the soil. Song Dynasty (960-1279).

This Dong festival hat is wonderfully embroidered with wrapped thread technique. It is further embellished with gold and silver bits edging the fabric design. At the back is the traditional silver ornament of butterfly and hanging bells to keep evil spirit away