Late Meiji - early Taisho (1900-1920) wooden Japanese okimono of an actor wearing a voluminous robe and holding a scroll on one hand. Skillfully carved out of chosen matsu (Korean pine wood) in ittobori (one cut) style characteristic of Hida school of netsuke carvers with clever use of wood grain as element of design - in this case almost forming deliberate patterns on the robe. Wonderfully captured facial expression, very nice patina...

Of the over 10,000 artifacts that the late world famous Dr. Allen Heflin found, this little miniature hand-molded ceramic female figurine ranks among the rarest. It is from the unattributed Preclassic Period, C1200-900BC. It is a mere 1 1/2" long and in superb condition except for a small ding on the front headdress and small dings to both back feet. It still has significant traces of red and white pigment. Heflin found this little treasure in Cuautitlan, Mexico and is so noted on the back...

This is an extremely fine early 19th century balustroid wine glass made in the 18th century style. It is lead glass, and has a large funnel bowl which sits atop a triple ring collar, below which is a center section of an unusual and uncommon cylinder knop, followed by two angular knops. It has a conical folded foot with a rough, snapped pontil.

The glass is in perfect condition, with no restoration, and displays good tooling marks and striations throughout...

18th/19th Century Chinese Deep Carved Cinnabar Round Box with Figure

It is 3.8 inches (9.6 cm) tall by 7.5 inches (19 cm) wide. It is 1.8 Lb.

It has chips, hairline cracks, peeling of lacquer, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Super fine old wool pangden cloth- all hand spun wool and natural dyes. This piece is an exceptionally large piece consisting of 5 panels, circa 40 to 50 years old. I have had quite a few of these in the past and this is one of best I have seen.The weave is very tight and heavy and would make an excellent small blanket or throw rug. In the past these were worn by married women, but these days they are a fashion accoutrement for the modern Tibetan woman...

Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau glass vase with engraved silver overlay. Baluster with dense and vertical overlay in form of entwined stem flowers in curvilinear frames. Scrolled cartouche (vacant). Glass is green. Fully marked including maker's stamp (Alvin), retailer's stamp (Black, Starr & Frost), and no. G3215/3. Excellent condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 6 3/8 x D 2 5/8 in. #BT558

1930's Japanese Studio Porcelain Vase with Bamboo Marked

It is 7.08 inches (18 cm) tall by 3.15 inches (8 cm) wide. It is 0.7 Lb.

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

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A large and very impressive tomb pottery horseman, Chinese, 1368-1644 AD. The type has been thoroughly tested and was burnt approx 500 years ago, placing it in the mid Ming period, c. early-mid 16th. century.

The pottery horseman, a higher-ranking officer, was probably originally equipped with a standard of wood, that has now decayed. He is clad in body armor in blue and torquise and wears a cone- shaped helmet...

Dramatic Indian stone carving fragment of the torso of Vamana,, the fifth avatar/incarnation of Vishnu. It has realistic hand-carved features with draped jewelry and fabric. Displayed on a custom made iron stand. Dates from the 12th century.

Size: 18.5" H x 8" L x 8" W (entire stand) 9" L x 5" W x 16" H (statue only)

Offered is this rare antique bronze (painted black) clock, made by famous French clock-maker, Vincentie & Cie, around 1855. The clock is 26 inches (66 cm) tall (to the top of the hand-held shaft), 11 inches (28 cm) wide and 8 inches (20 cm) deep. The statue itself is 13 inches (33 cm) high. There is no key or pendulum. Overall, the clock is in good condition - the four screw-holders at the bottom are missing and there is a small part missing (see 5th picture)...

Qianlong or Jiaqing period, late 1700s

Molded in the form of a sauce dish with an attached handle in the shape of a stylized dragon, this was an item of fairly high quality made for the Chinese market—not for export. It is covered with a thick imperial yellow glaze on the exterior and the interior is enameled in turquoise. It is raised on a tall foot of which the interior and base is clear glazed with a slight bluish tone...

Ancient European early Bronze Age (2700-2000 BC) copper alloy celt - axe with a flared, slightly convex cutting edge. The rectangular, solid butt is characteristically snapped after the casting process, and it has grooves for attaching a wooden shaft.

DIMENSIONS:

Overall length: 8.7 cm (3.43 inches).

Height of the cutting edge: 3.8 cm (1.5 inches).

Weight: 247 grams

CONDITION: Despite its age, the item is in good condition, although it does show signs of use and wear...

Splendid Chinese marble Moghul bowl with variety of gems inset in gold. The gems vary between beautiful and radiant ruby, emerald and sapphire. Decorated all over with a peony motif. Beautifully carved design of a chrysanthemum on bottom and a peony carved on the inside bottom. Condition report: 1 loss gem. Age: Qing Dynasty (1735 - 1796). Size: 7.25" diameter x 3" height.

Song dynasty longquan celadon plate with flower petals motif at interior, good condition no damage no chip crack or restoration, minor glaze shrinkage at outer wall please see picture for detail, size: 12.5 cm diameter.

POTTERY WINE PITCHER AND DRINKING BOWL
IRON AGE, ISRAELITE PERIOD, 1200 - 980 B.C.
First temple period
Time of King David

Dimensions:
Height: 22 cm
Width: 16 cm

Bowl:
Height: 5 cm
Diameter: 11.5 cm

Condition: One side of the neck has been professionally repaired as shown otherwise intact

Found in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Israel

Antiquities are valuable because of their historical and cultural values and especially because of...

Offered is a delightful trio of 19th century, Horn, Apothecary Pharmacy Powder or Tablet Scoops. These tools of the trade were made in three different sizes ranging from nearly 5 inches long to 5.75 inches long.

These interesting pharmacy implements have a warm honey translucent tone and are complemented by a natural brownish color which is especially noted in the largest scoop. They were most likely made from cow horn as was typical of the period. Depending upon their size, a scoop, such a...

Antique Japanese gyosho bako, or merchant's box, with iron rings and a smoothed carved indentation on one side so that it may be carried comfortably on a person's back. It has an interesting signature branded on its front door, and its side has the branded mark of a trio of leaves. The front door locks closed, and opens with a kan (ring) pull to an interior with four long drawers. Kanji seal, Edo Age c1800. Size: 19.5" height, 14.25" front to back, 5.75" width

Specially made for the Thai market, decorated with stylized floral design on leafy scrolls background, with metal bands on the rims of the bowl and cover.

Age: Chinese, Qing Dynasty, circa 18th century
Measurement: Diameter 25.7 C.M. / Height 25 C.M.
Condition: Very good condition, with no crack or repair. Please see enlargement photographs for details. ...