All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Stoneware : Pre 1900 item #1240501
A Chinese celadon arrow vase ,the narrow mouth flanked by twin lug handles. The long neck spreading to the oval body. The footrim and its' base unglazed.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Enamel : Pre 1910 item #1118597 (stock #tiger940)
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Japanese Cloisonne Dragon Round Censer Koro (Unsigned) Attributed to Honda, Meiji (1868-1912)

It is 5.5 inches (14 cm) tall by 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide. It is 1Lb.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, cracks or dents except surface scratches (as seen in the photos).

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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Paintings : Pre 1910 item #1346613
Zentner Collection
$3,750.00
Antique Japanese 4 panel screen with rooster and hen. This unusual screen has gold lacquered open lattice work backed with the original sheer white silk. A beautiful scene of a blossoming plum tree, yellow daisies and chickens makes up the carved and painted foreground. The bottom portion of each panel is pierced carved and painted with scenes of rocks and cymbidium orchids.

Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Size: 42" high x 60" wide.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Swords and Related : Pre 1900 item #1450378
Antique Japanese iron tsuba (samurai sword hand guard) decorated on both sides with cresting waves. Unusual octagonal form and detail to each wave.

Age: Edo Period (1603-1867)

Dimensions: 2 3/4" wide
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1273815
Hand carved Chinese natural Hetian jade dragon belt buckle. Dimension: 113 x 30 x 21 (mm) or 4.45 x 1.18 x 0.83 inches with total weight of 0.22 lbs/102 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1446199
An antique Japanese merchant money storage box made entirely of Suginoki (Cryptomeria) wood. Single drawer with hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite handle. Used by a merchant to keep coins, IOU's, and yen currency for daily business use. Original iron corner reinforcements adds strength and durability to this box.

Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 13 1/2" Wide by 7 3/8" High by 15 1/2" Deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Okimono : Pre 1900 item #1439522 (stock #2020-831)
Group of three bronze rabbits with black patina, partially chiselled. Two rabbits resting on their four legs, the third trained on its hind legs. In Japanese, the hare and the rabbit are designated by a single word: usagi. The hare occupies an important place in Japanese legends and superstitions...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #1227586
Chinese enameled porcelain bowl, late Qing/Republic period, with a foliate rim and fluted walls decorated with insects amid flowers, the base with an apocryphal Qianlong mark. Size; Diameter of bowl is 5.3 inches, considering the age in pretty good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1142176
A beautiful antique Imari covered dish painted with purple, green and yellow spotted Chinese lions surrounded with peonies. The bottom section of the dish contains scrolling vine and geometric patterns. Age: 19th century. Size: Diameter: 9.75" Height: 5.8".
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1352853
Antique Chinese pair of hardwood two-tiered stands, with sides carved of scroll ends and floral motifs. Each tier is inlaid with natural marble. Original finish hardwood with attractive, natural grain.

Size: 12.5" L x 17.25" W x 33" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Sculpture : Pre 1800 item #1385717
A very fine and rare Bronze Elephant, 18th Century, Shan State, Burma, with natural verdigris patina, mounted. Good condition overall. Size: L. 8 cm x H. 5 cm x W. 3 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #1491421
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A small Japanese Arita kilns blue and white porcelain sauce dish, or mamezara, of mokko-gata form. Namban (or Nanban, Southern barbarian) decoration of a foreign figure, with dog, falconing in picturesque landscape. Painterly shironuki decoration in the cavetto of cranes flying among clouds. Edo period, Circa 1800. Good condition for its age, with two small chips inside the foot rim and a small glaze abrasion just above the foot rim. About 3 15/16 inches (10 cm) square.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Paintings : Pre 1900 item #1317313
Zentner Collection
$8,000.00
Antique Chinese scroll of a young beauty with an old man signed Qian Hui An. A young woman stands behind the gate to her home as an old man admires her beauty from outside. It is signed Qian Hui'An (1833 - 1911) 19th century. It measures overall 21.5" x 89.5" the image measures 13.75" x 53.25".
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Devotional Objects : Pre 1900 item #1486518 (stock #pc174)
Kodo Arts
$750.00
The epitomy of wabi-sabi is on display with this Edo Period Ca.1860 wood Kannon Bodhisattva carved out of cypress. In its original box, the lovely patina and equanimous, buddhist compassionate expression is a treasure. 38cm tall x 13cm wide x 8cm deep. Ask for shipping quote. great condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #994123 (stock #0438)
Chinese hexagonal shape pewter tea caddy decorated with painting on the silk at each panel.with "Chaoyang, Heshun Dian zhu Shantou" mark on the base.and Arabic character dated 1309 on Islamic calender.(1888 AD). good conditions with original patina on the pewter . 12,8cm high.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1920 item #896761 (stock #R285)
A unique Japanese artistic creation of a Geisha Looking in a Mirror. She is set inside of a glass enclosed presentation box The two sides are beveled glass creating an arresting design of multiple images. From the front she catches her reflection in the mirror. This is the only image we see of her face. She is so interesting in her creative style. Height: 12.5 inches, 32 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1700 item #1437322 (stock #tiger1020)
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Chinese Gilt Lacquer Bronze Temple Guardian, 17th Century

It is 9.6 inches (24.5 cm) tall by 5.1 inches (13 cm) wide. It is 2108 gram.

It has loss gold and patina, pitting cracks, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1449101 (stock #318)
This is an Exceptionally carved Zitan Wood Ruyi Scepter with Pheaant Jade Plaques - Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) A Zitan hardwood Ruyi Scepter with Pheasant Jade Plaques, a common theme of the Ming Dynasty...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1800 item #1456802 (stock #TRC2201224)
Over the years we have taken a special interest in Raku-ware and especially in works produced by the Tamamizu kiln, such as the 300+ year old ceremonial tea bowl seen here. The first in this line of potters was Yahē (1662 - 1722), an illegitimate son of Kichizaemon Ichinyu (1615 - 1768) who studied under his father and then left to open his own kiln in the village of Tamamizu (known today as Ide-cho)...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1425431 (stock #1010)
17C Chinese Kangxi Blue and White Porcelain Octagonal Teapot and Cover Antique 18th century Chinese Porcelain Blue & White Octagonal Teapot. Made in the early Qing Dynasty circa 1700-1720 during the reign of emperor Kangxi (1661-1722), painted in underglaze blue. The pattern is typical for late Kangxi porcelain decoration. The cartouches are filled with playing children and woman also known as ''Long Elisa'' surounded by flowers...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Sculpture : Pre 1700 item #582980
Mounted bronze torso of Buddha, 18th Century, Thailand, condition: good, size: H. 9cm x W. 9cm x D. 4cm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1197393 (stock #502)
Perfectly potted porcelain body. A very decorative Guan type glaze. Eighteenth century, most probably Yongzheng period. A very impressing and important piece. H : 27,4 cm. Condition : Perfect
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Folk Art : Pre 1900 item #1028479 (stock #768)
A Very Fine/Rare/Large Carved Black Inkstone: Korea, 19th Century An oval shaped light black color and heavy weight inkstone carved in remarkable craftsmanship with two large and old pine tree with 4 cranes, and highlighted by two olive green “eye” inclusions, it has inscriptions on the bottom. It’s in very fine condition without any noticeable damages. Measurements; 10 ¼” x 8 ½” x 1 ¼” (26cm x 21.5cm x 3.2cm)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Paintings : Pre 1900 item #1138848
Antique Japanese 4 panel shoji screen (sliding door panels) painted with wonderful scene of monkeys in a persimmon tree, painted in sumi ink and light colors on paper with clouds of gold leaf flecks, 4 monkeys are painted in tree, a mother monkey holds a baby and another monkey looks on at the base of the tree, a stream flows through rocks nearby, beautiful detail, Shijo School, Meiji Period. Total size: 115" long x 68" high Size of each separate panel: 28 3/4" wide x 68" high each.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Paintings : Pre 1920 item #427653 (stock #137)
Korean, Kim Eung-won (1855-1921) Orchid on the Rock and Poem: Hanging scroll with silk mounting, ink on paper, 47 ½” x 14 ¾”, signed So-ho ( pen name), Kim Eung-won with three seals and one collector’s seal. It’s in good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Lacquer : Pre 1920 item #1351593 (stock #4006)
Nice old red and black lacquered Cambodian Siri (betel) box container with foliate scroll pattern incised on the surface. Minor lacquer losses and restoration consistent with an antique piece. The art of Cambodian lacquer production has had a minor renaissance in recent years but this mainly done for the decorative art export market, items made for local village use this has pretty much died out after Khmer Rouge Era and advent of cheap Chinese plastic boxes...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Wood : Pre 1900 item #1403432
Zentner Collection
$1,100.00
A delightful Japanese wood tray in the shape of a lotus leaf. Chiseled Katabori with raised veins and stem and stippled leaf rolled back on sides. The back of the tray is as detailed as the top with an intricate pattern of veins and curved stem. The tray is used in the tea ceremony.

Date: Meiji Period circa 1890

Dimensions:12" X 9" X 1"
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1466400
Zentner Collection
$2,400.00
Antique Japanese choba tansu (merchant's chest) made all of kiri (paulownia) wood. Full width top drawer over a compartment with sliding panels and one interior shelf. Two medium sized drawer on the bottom left. On the right hand side of the chest are 3 small drawers over a safebox. The safe door opens to reveal two small interior drawers. Hardware is made of iron and includes rounded lock plates, warabite shaped drawers pulls, corner bracing and two keys...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1920 item #422798
The Japanese samurai dolls are part of the display used for Boy’s Day on every 5th of May in Japan. The dolls are the figures of historical heroes or legendary people to inspire the boys in the family (probably husbands are also included today) in their manliness and hopefully discipline and bravery to go with them. Samurai’s Yoroi armor, Kabuto helmet with swords, bow with arrows are popular items chosen today for the day.

Very large doll for this kind...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1800 item #1443033 (stock #1274)
Chinese Qing dynasty 17th - 18th Century bronze censer,Xuande mark. 14 cm mouth rim diameter. 20 cm wide. 1283 gram weight. conditions: smooth dent at the rim.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900 item #605812 (stock #0008)

No. twelve from the series: “Ukiyo Juni Ka Getsu” (Twelve Months of the Floating World) issued 1890

Signed Gekko with artist’s seal, dated 1890 in a red cartouche on lower left, margins intact, fine impression and color, some wear and light creasing, very light soiling, not backed.

Oban yoko-e: 9 x 13 in.

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900 item #1469434
19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask of Demon Hannya. Excellent intense face, crisp detailing, nicely lacquered, great patina. some wear to the surface. Signed RYUUN on the back bar - the artist is listed in NETSUKE MASKS by Raymond Bushell, p. 175, signatures 241-243. Height 1.19 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1700 item #1383412 (stock #EW3095)
A very fine sometsuke dish of scalloped octalobed form painted with a mon form central motif of a symmetrically arranged pair of leaping carp. Framed by a continuous band of botan karakusa, Peonie lotus scroll, within which are reserves containing, dragons, Ryu, in clouds and a gilt rim, kin-beni. The reverse decorated with hagi-karakusa, vine pattern and a six character mark for the Chinese Emperor Jiajing. The quality of the painting is of the highest quality...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : American Indian : Pre 1920 item #820070 (stock #SP03)
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Navajo Cast Woman letter opener c.1920-30 5" L. Excellent condition, showing usage. Coin silver. Price on request.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #862827 (stock #TC254)
According to the writing on the back, this small embroidered pencil holder in was made in 1897 by a Mrs Lee for M.J. Thomas who was a member of the Chinese Chicago Mission group. The embroidery stitches are tiny and some of the threads are frayed but it is a warm memento of friendship and an artifact from another era in relations between China and the US.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920 item #1006635 (stock #0578)
Nepalese Rai Tribe Mask with Pigment. 10.75 inches, 27.5 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #1258008
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A very nice Burmese Bronze Temple Bell from the Mandalay Period, 19th Century, with engraving. Good condition. Size H. 12.5 cm x 9 cm. Comes with an attractive metal stand.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Greek : Sculpture : Pre AD 1000 item #1460296
A very attractive tall pottery figure of a standing female or deity, Magna Grecia, ca. 3rd. century BC.

The figure is standing with a slight bend in her left knee and one arm above her head perhaps correcting her large headress. She is veiled and clad in elegant garments.

Size: 16,5 cm.

Condition: Superb for type, intact with remnants of white pigments.

Ex. Old Private Collection, aquired before 1980.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Baskets : Pre 1910 item #1487051
Zentner Collection
$2,700.00
Antique Japanese ikebana basket. Wild and natural appearance with gnarled wisteria branches making up the frame of the basket including a tall arching handle. The small, neatly woven body of the basket is made of split bamboo and is nestled between the knotted wisteria branches.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 14" high x 15" long x 9" wide
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Sculpture : Pre 1900 item #1166510
Beautiful and unusual antique Thai gilt bronze figure of the Bodhisatva Ksitigarbha, called the Bodhisatva of Hell Beings because of his vow: "If the Hell is not empty, I will not attain Buddhahood"...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1492 item #1412632 (stock #111)
A very rare vase of excellent quality. Carved around the body with overlapping lotus petals, covered with a Qingbai glaze of even, pale blue hue that pools to darker tone in the crevasses. China, Northern Song dynasty, 12th century. H.: 8,7 cm. Diameter : 6,4 cm. Condition : The trumpet shape mouth slightly reduced and polished, otherwise in absolutely perfect condition. IMPORTANT AND HIGHLY UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION REGARDING ALL OUR ANNOUNCED PRICES FOR CHINESE CERAMIC ITEMS : SINCE I`M NOW ENJOY...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Ceramics : Pre 1800 item #1482629
Original Sino-Siamese Polychrome Porcelain BENCHARONG-BENJARONG VESSEL WITH COVER 18/19th Century. Colors: Maroon, Blue, Gold, Green, Yellow and White. Size: 9 x 7.5 cm. Top condition, no flaws nor restorations whatsoever!
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1700 item #982235 (stock #Tc 20)
Fine Japanese Arita Imari polychrome fluted bowl. Decorated in underglaze blue and maroon, yellow, red, and gold enamels with floral roundels between flowering shrubs, including plum and prunus, extending over the rim into the interior. The base with an iris. C1700. Dia. 9 1/2" (24.2cm). Condition: excellent, one small frit 0.2cm on rim.(See last image)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1920 item #1428542
Antique Japanese carved wood panel depicting the familiar figure of Maneki-neko. The beckoning cat with one paw raised, is a popular folklore symbol thought to bring good fortune, whether that is in the form of customers for a business (left paw raised) or, in this case, money or good fortune for the household (right paw raised). Beautifully crafted with attention to detail.

The most popular legend relating to Maneki-neko, is that of a cat belonging to a monk living in a small...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1492 item #812752
This is a green glaze celadon bowl from Sung Dynasty or earlier , it is repaired on the edge of the rim , glaze still shining and very nice study piece for your private museum sampling...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre AD 1000 item #1487448 (stock ##391)
A Pre-Columbian Mayan Mushroom Stone, c. 600 AD. It's 6.5" tall and has stains on its edges from being gripped during intense ceremonies. It comes from a private Berkeley, California collection.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #1411062 (stock #3A77D)
Japanese Bronze woven Pot, Meiji period, 1890-1900, with attached dark Metal "Cicada" outside the pot, resting on three(3) bright Brass Feet, 2 1/4" high, 2" diameter-top, Cicada is cling onto woven bronze wire Pot. Shows old wear and patina.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Pre 1800 item #1431787 (stock #RAK-5)
This piece have very sophisticated picture of iron glaze by the professional painter, the motif are plum tree and crythansmom. Plum tree is the symbol of early spring and crythansmom is one of autumn, they are loved among the eastern Asia people from ancient. The picture are painted under transparent glaze with iron glaze. And it have long neck just like the nose of a gun, this feature is seen in many pieces at 18th century. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0PTlbOI4bg&feature=youtu....
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Lacquer : Pre 1910 item #1488437 (stock #4301)
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €3,800.00
Japanese lacquer inro depicting a Daikokuten with his hammer watching children, next to a Matsu plant. Excellent quality decoration with relief details, shine and original patina. Polychrome wooden netsuke depicting a seated sage with a fan, painted ceramic ojime. Inro signed Kajikawa with the kao under the base. Origin: Japan Period: Edo mid-18th century. Overall dimensions: 9 x 4.5 x 3 cm. Netsuke dimensions: 4 x 3 x 2.5 cm. State of conservation: Very good
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre 1492 item #1313810
Zentner Collection
$2,000.00
Antique Chinese ceramic henan ware wide mouth jar with small handles at its sides. Song dynasty ( (960-1279 AD). Provenance: Estate of Dr. Graeme Hanson, San Francisco CA. Size: 3" height, 4.5" width
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Prehistorical item #1483491
A carefully formed firestone in a fine grained stone, dating to Ironage, Pre Roman Period, c. 1st - 4th cent AD

Firestones were used to produce sparks in combination with an iron striker.

This specimen measure c. 10,5 cm in length.

It has a nice oval / elliptic with a furrow in the middle to be carried in a rope.

It's grinded and polished in a brownish grey hardstone.

Such firestones are typically, but rarely, found in sacrifical bogland si...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900 item #1457906
19th century netsuke of a karako (Chinese boy) with a flower in his hand standing by a tall floor screen decorated with a dragon in flight among clouds. Very nice carving, beautiful light staining, pleasant wear and patina. Tiny old chip to rim on the top of the screen. Formerly in Mary Louise O’Brien collection (Sotheby’s NY, September 17, 1981, lot 153. Height 1 3/4 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Paintings : Pre 1700 item #974430 (stock #0200)
Genuine 17th Century Early Edo Period (possibly Momoyama Period) Japanese Floral Rimpa Painting made from Pigments, Silver and Gold. This is not a print or reproduction. Authenticity is absolutely guaranteed. Custom mounted for display. Painting: 9.5 x 8 inches, 24 x 20 cm, Mounting: 13.75 x 12.25 inches, 35 x 31 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900 item #1222496 (stock #0071)

On offer is this rare type of nezumi mizusashi made of shino-yaki.

It dates from the mid to the late Meiji Period and is in perfect condition.

There are no damages, cracks and repairs.

Size:

17,5 cm height

13 cm diameter

16,5 cm trunk diameter

Weight:

1400 g

Shipping included

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1373600
Zentner Collection
$3,375.00
Japanese munitions strong box constructed of Hinoki wood, with hand forged iron banding and with hard mounts. Original finish and condition.

Early 19th Century (Edo Period)

16 1/8" x 6 1/2" x 5 3/4"
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900 item #856849 (stock #2219)
Bamboo Grove
$525.00
The mid 19th century carved nut (tagua) netsuke is 1 ¾” long, 1 ¼” wide and 1 3/8” thick. It depicts a Shi Shi mask and an old man emerging from a cloth bag. There is an artist’s signature on the side. Aside from a few hair line cracks, it is in excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #1460566
Zentner Collection
$4,000.00
Antique Japanese small kodansu (jewelry box) made of silver and incised with fans decorated with waves, birds and flowers. Two hinged doors open to reveal 3 small drawers, lacquered black and lined with green velvet.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 4 3/4" high x 4" wide x 5 1/4" deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1486990
This is a Qing dynasty blue and white plate
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000 item #1490340
A high quality and massive Mesopotamian cylinder seal carved in dark serpentine stone, North-West Mesopotamia, c. 18th.-16th. century BC.

The seal is profusely engraved with a complex depiction of deities and animals. A central godess is sort of flying with her hands touching two creatures above. A worshipper in front with hands raised. Aray of animals and smaller figures including a Centaur below.

Size: 44-45 mm. tall. and 15 mm. wide.

Condition: Near Extremely...