Unusually large 18th century or earlier Japanese sword iron tsuba with pierced decoration of three dragons fighting among scrolling vines. Strong early piece with numerous perforations and three dimensional work, crisp detailing, gilding, excellent wear and patina consistent with age. Height 3.63 inches, width 3..44 inches.
Chinese antique small jade medallion, made of very pale green jade, carved on both sides with four butterflies surrounding a round inset piece which is carved to spin on it's own. Size: 2 1/4" wide (diameter) x 1/8" thick.
A set of nineteen very rare Pyu silver coins. Dated 100 to 500 AD. Some coins have holes in them, probably for jewelry.For a complete description of the history and meaning of the coins,see last photo. Sizes:See the photo before the last one..
An antique Japanese Isho Tansu (clothing chest) made entirely of Sugi (Cryptomeria) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Hikute style handles. Three drawers for Kimono storage with a small corner drawer where fashion accessories were stored.
Age: Meiji Period (1890-1900)
Dimensions: 34 1/2" Wide by 23 3/4" High by 14 14" Deep
Antique Philippine barong sword with carved wooden handle and inlaid scabbard. The single sided leaf-shaped blade is attached to a hardwood handle with silver and natural fibers. The scabbard (taguban) is carved of wood, wrapped with rattan and has shell inlay in elaborate Islamic filigree. From the predominately Islamic Sulu Islands of Southern Philippines.
Age: circa early 1900's
Dimensions: 27 1/2" long x 4" wide
Banded mochaware bowl in blue and brown. Very nicely formed, with a crisply shaped foot rim. The rim has one 1" hairline, and there is some discoloration to the interior (note that the discoloration visible near the rim is actually very thick bluish glaze, and not staining), but otherwise the bowl is in very good condition. 6-3/8" diam; 3-1/8" high.
18th Century Pottery Figure of Doll Terracotta.good conditions.
size: 7,5cm high
1900's Chinese Silver Repousse Center Bowl with Chrysanthemum Marked "Yat Sun Shanghai"
It is 2.36 inches (6 cm) tall by 11.8 inches (30 cm) wide. It is 548 gram.
It is tarnished and has 3 areas that may have missing silver pieces and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell...
A finely made flat tablet seal with a fine cruciform carving on one side, the other blank, probably pre- or early Hittite.
Fine style carving, described by Oberländer as c. 1000 BC, we believe it must be a lot earlier than that.
Size: 28 mm. long and 22 mm. wide, 8 mm. thick. mm. in diameter and 17 mm...
Chinese hinged triple snuff or medicine bottle made of silver. One side depicting immortals, the reverse with Chinese characters. The stoppers worked en suite, two bottles with spoon. All bases with silvermark. Condition: traces of usage. Dimension: c. 4.2 cm high, total width: c. 6 cm, weight: c. 47 g.
A superb quality large pottery figure of a male attendant or official, dating to the Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644.
The figure is placed on a high hexagonal plint and wears a fine two-colour blue and turquoise glazed robe. The unglazed areas have pigmented colors in red, black and white. Finely painted facial details.
The head is attachable as often seen on the largest figures from this period.
The figure is carrying a tray in front of his chest.
Size: c...
A hand carved cottonwood Hopi Kachina Doll, representing a variant of the Kwasus Alektaqa Kachina, circa 1880. Provenance: Harrisburg, PA - collection acquired in 1940s from Arizona University. 11" tall.
This Queen Heart lamp is 9 3/8" tall without the chimney. It was made by Dalzell, Gilmore, and Leighton in 1898. The collar is loose.
Tai Yai (rare Burmese tribal ethnic group) hand carved wooden Buddha subduing Mara with gilding and inlaid mirrors on throne.
Wood on left side and back shows aging, otherwise in nice condition. Size: H. 13" (33 cm.) x W. 4.5" (12 cm.) x D. 3" (8 cm.)
Nespakashuty – ns-pA-qA-Swty Worker Typ 1
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Nespakachouty, Nesipakashuti, Nesipakashuty
The name means ‘The one who belongs to the God’
God’s father of Amen-Re, the king of the gods, Overseer of the treasury of the domain of the Divine Adoratrice of Amen...
HAMPDEN 18 Size Hunting Model SSD Arabic Script Signature NOS dial; never used. Produced and designed for the Hampden 17j. Very nice. Hairline free. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN BONDS or STOCKS. BUY HARD ASSETS PROVEN IN TIME.
NOTE: We have been selling vintage watches on E-Bay since 1998 as watchco1974 with over 9800 vintage watch sales and 100% positive feedbacks. You can buy from us with confidence.
OTHER NICE FEATURES: Free U.S. Shipping. $58 Fedex overseas.
An antique Japanese Chobako (merchant storage box) made of Kusunoki (Camphor) and Kirinoki (Paulownia) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Hikute handles. Beautifully constructed using straight dovetail Japanese joinery and hardened wooden nails. The hinged front door opens to five interior doors where merchant papers, records and small valuables were kept.
Age: Late Edo Period (1800-1850)Dimensions: 13 1/2" Wide by 15" High by 19 3/4" Deep
A very rare genuine antique stucco stele/cornice depicting Thepanom Angel on both sides surrounded by beautiful flame motif! Mounted on a black Museum Stand. Good condition, some natural aging due to considerable age, ca. 17th Century. Size: 22 x 19 cm. Further photographs available upon request.