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Mughal Kundan Polki Emerald and Diamond 20k Gold Pendant , the back having fine red cream and green enamel. Some wear to the green enamel on the sides . The weight is well over 10g . Size without bail is 3/4" bu 3/4"

3 Near Eastern 7-8th c Wound Glass beads slight loss stable wearable. Old Ca estate collection.

Tanagran style Apollo and Daphne Terracotta figure, beautifully modeled with repairs to the hands and traces of color . This is from the estate of Sir Daniel Donohue The house Katie Perry Now lives in in Los Feliz Los Angeles prior to 1968. This piece is un tested and dated and priced accordingly. Sadly I sold this piece in near perfect restoration condition I got an email from the buyer an antiquities dealer saying it had broken in shipping ... he returned the figure and it appears that it ...

An Egyptian Gesso and wood Painted Horse Head possibly from an equestrian figure with a beautiful crackle patina and mineralised wood in areas. probably ancient. Collected in the late 19thc. Untested for age priced accordingly. Size H 8" D 5.5" W 2"

Incredible Mexican Muralist painting of David Alfaro Siqueiros. The painting depicts Siqueiros reviewing the Miners.In 1926 Siqueiros joined a Jalisco-wide union in 1926 and made demands for better pay and working conditions to the company, which they chose to shut down the mine rather then capitulate . Siqueiros depicted in the center standing on what would be a reoccurring theme a tuft or outcropping of land His back bent almost broken His right hand shown to be giant holding a lit "bom...

Chimu Painted Pre Columbian Textile, with whimsical figures of Warriors monkeys birds and Fish. Painted on a checkered cotton type textile in good condition . This would be wonderful framed , size 38" by 17.5".

Chinese Han Dynasty Grey Pottery Hu Urn. Reassembled retaining much of its original white and red slip decoration. Size H 17.5" by 9" by 9"

Neolithic Peruvian Grey Stone Spear point, this came with a collection of Pre Columbian loose beads all from Peru so we assume this is also from there . It deserves a good home where someone knows what it is. 3" long 1.5" wide

Han Dynasty Funerary model of a well with Roof. Good condition still filled with burial dirt and on top is the water pot. Size H 10" by 5"

Chimu painted Textile with Monkeys Jaguars birds and Warriors , all painted on a white cotton type textile. Losses as seen along with the usual burial staining . Beautiful piece would be nice framed. Size 41" by 21"

Unisex Diamond Necklace from Rajasthan, India Traditional high carat 20- 22K gold necklace from India studded with 740 diamonds close to 40 ct. Designed so that only the diamonds touch your skin. Good condition with 5 replacement diamonds with settings mounted on the gold hook . This is a stunning piece . End to end of hook is 18" total weight 81g

Early Chinese Pottery Horse and Rider Possibly Tang, nice old burial figure with remains of its original pigment colors as well as burial dirt fills his underside. Loss of tail and figure reattached. Size H 12.5" by 9" by 3"

Fluorite stone candle votive for a single tea lite candle. 3" by 3.5" by 2.5"

Early Indian Hindu Pallava style Bronze seated statue of Parvati. Pala Hindu art is quite scarce and this is a wonderful intact figure very nice worn condition still retaining her features. She was cast in two pieces and the top of the base crimped around the separately cast figure.Size H 8" w 6" d 4"

Qing Dynasty Soapstone Shoushan Incised Poem Cup with mountainous and farm house scene . slight scuffs. Size h 2.5" by 3" diameter

Unique Silver nut dish from the infamous States Lines Cargo ships, they were hot beds of spying just before WW11 between Ny and Germany . below is some info on the ships. Size D 4.5" by 1" high. Hallmarks on back The decade started with United States Lines absorbing the Roosevelt Line in 1940, leaving United States Lines as Roosevelt International Mercantile Marine's sole operating business. Roosevelt International Mercantile Marine Company finally changed its name to "United States Lines In...

Chinese probable Tang or Sung Bronze pieces , from a collection of buckles I had purchased 2.25" l each.

Chinese Sung or Tang Dynasty Terracotta tomb tile depicting a formal court lady with colors . Chait Auction house . Size 8" by 11"

Primitive Han Dynasty Pottery tomb stove Model with molded patterns and cooking utensils on top. Condition is good no damage has some root marks underneath . Size 10.5" 7.5" by 4" age unknown

Early Chinese Zhou Impressed red Terracotta pot with cross hatch pattern on a clay built not thrown pot. Condition is good no breaks or cracks . Size H 4.5" by 7"

Chinese molded Pottery Han Well Head Model with Zodiac Animals . Well molded reattached front plate area near fish, missing its 4 support rods and its terracotta roof. Size H 4.5" D 9" W 8" Near matches on Antique Tica .com but listed as houses though they are well heads.

Han Dynasty Ash Glazed Proto Porcelain Handled Urn with an ash glazed shoulder . Good condition slight rim chip size 10.5" H by 10 w

Vintage 1960's - 1970's Coral glass Seed Bead Multiple Strand Torsade Necklace with Hand Woven Closure. This incredible piece is comprised of 60 strands of glass coral seed beads.... hand strung into this lovely torsade necklace. Coral beads are a beautiful shade of rich tomato red and each is unique in shape and size. Necklace is finished with an off white / cream color cow bovine bone beads and hand woven cording with a button and loop closure. Necklace weighs a hefty 98.9 grams. Necklace meas...

Ife Benin Bronze Hip Plaque with Warriors and a leopard head. Size H 9" W 7" H 2"

Antique British Colonial Betel nut Brass Box with compartment, beautifully made with a piano hinge.Lockable but no key and the lock seems like it would work. Size just under 6" by 4" by 3"

Antique British Colonial Betel nut Brass Box with compartment, beautifully made with a piano hinge.Lockable but no key and the lock seems like it would work. Size just under 6" by 4" by 3"

Pair of Vintage Hindu Alabaster Deity alter Figures some losses as seen in pictures. Size 3.5" by 2.5"

Alabaster Hindu Figure of Shiva vintage Altar Piece. From India size 4" by 5"

Antique Hindu Jain Bronze Figure of a Horse c 1800-1850 , the horse has a peg on his rump where a figure slipped onto . Good worn condition. Size 7" by almost 5"

Fluorite green and purple Tea lite candle Votive . size 3" by 2" single candle holder

Antique African Dogon Bronze Horse and Rider, well modeled and nicely mounted though one mounting pin came through the lower leg otherwise perfect condition. Nice almost contemporary feel. Size H 4.75" w 4" over all Height 5.75"

Print "The natives of Otaheite attacking Capt Wallis" c 1780. Trimmed copper plate engraving. Published London 1780 size 8.5" by 6.75"

Engraving "The natives of Otaheite Attacking Capt Wallis" C1780 . Copper plate London 1780 engraving size 8" by 6.75"

c.1780 "View of the Fleet of Otaheite" printed London 1780 . Capt Wallis discovery of Tahiti. size 9" by 6.5"

Chinese Cherry Colored Amber Buddhist Pendant with symbols and a figure the back with the figure is well worn from use, no damage otherwise . size 2.5" by 1.75"

C 1780 " View of the Island of Otaheite" Capt Wallis printed London 1780 size 9" by 6.5"

Chola Dynasty C 1100 - 1130 AD Black Granite Hindu Figure of Agni - God of Fire, extremely rare with the finest carving on His garments and jewelry. Beautiful condition except the loss of his head , size 38" very heavy 150 on the sculpture and 80 pounds on the 1/2" black steel plate base. Agni , ‘fire’; . The god of fire in Hinduism, of great importance, especially in the Vedic period. As sacrifice is at the centre of Vedic religion, Agni is at the centre of sacrifice. As messenger of th...

Edo Dynasty Japanese Bamboo Saki pot and Container , nice red stained bamboo saki pitcher with tiny hole at base , but made from one length of bamboo as well as a lidded bamboo storage container. H of saki pitcher is 12" diameter of storage container is 4.25"

Chinese Jun Like Crackled Blue Molded Pitcher , Dragon handle no damage size 10" by 7"

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

Chinese Blue and White Lidded Urn with Wind swept Scholars, the body has Dod heads and a Dog Final lid . Unmarked undamaged size H 9.5" by 8"

Fantastic set of 3 volumes #1 #2 #3 Autour Du Monde Zincograph photography books on the worlds Customs and costumes. A great set or reference books for anyone working with graphic arts , we used these and created a line of note and post cards. Etsy sellers are selling single pages for 20.00 each countless color images of Buildings scenery primitive peoples posing for studio pictures in traditional costume . leather ends tight spines. Size about 9.5" by 13" cultures include Russia Japan 2 Egypt...

19th C Nanking Chinese Famille Verte Battle of the Three Kingdoms Vase. Decorated Crackle Glaze Porcelain Vase with colored enamels and bronzed bands around the rim, neck and base - Band around the neck has 4 Dragons - Bronzed Handles are Foo Dogs - Beautiful crackle glazed surface with painted decoration in Famille Verte Colors depicting warriors in the Battle of the 3 Kingdoms 8" high

Vintage Thailand Deity figure in cast Resin, authentic temple piece from Rural Thailand . Arm reattached . Said to be black magic piece.H 10"

Pre Columbian Peruvian Chavin lama Bone Crawfish shaped Spoon and steatite stone Bead with incised circular design. Spoon 2.25"

2 Chinese Cinnabar Covered Boxes, one antique one newer. Antique one has interior rim chips the other perfect condition. Round is almost 2.25 " diameter square box 3" by 3"

Museum Replica of a Roman Marble Fragment. Well cast bonded stone . Size L 7.75" by H 4"

18th-19thc Indian Miniature Painting of Lovers on Camel bone plaque , the couple in Royal attire. good condition some slight scuffing to paint as seen Size H 4" W 1.75"

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.

2 Roman Silver Coins Caracalla and Gordian good condition .

Early Hindu Green Schist carved Altar Niche , well carved with a floral and geometric designs . This was a personal collection piece it is great to display small deity figurines. Great size for coffee table. Size Approx 6" wide 9" high. interior base 3.5" W 1 3/4 " deep just under 6.22" at middle arch.

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

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"

Vintage carved Ox Bone Tiki on waxed hand braded cord, artist made unsigned beautiful work abalone inlaid eyes. L 22"

Pre columbian style Black Pottery Necklace with figures. The necklace came from a Geologist's estate of ancient necklaces from various central American cultures , this one we do not know age or origin. 12 figures with 8 disc pendants . approx 22" great piece to part out and make other jewelry with.

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

Natural Red Coral and Glass bead Stretch Bracelet . Large coral beads 5 and chip coral with red glass accents. Medium size will fit most wrists. Weight 55 g

Angel Skin Coral bead Necklace .25" beads in a lovely pink white. The clasp is gold tone and length is just at 16" without clasp end. Weight 22g

Antique Angel skin Coral Broach with silver mount unmarked. good condition wearable Size approx 2.25 by 1.25" weight 20g