Antique Himalayan small silver Buddha Sakyamuni seated in vajrasana position on a lotus throne. His feet are folded in his lap in vajraparyankasana and his right hand reaches down in bhumispara mudra. His expression is compassionate with downcast eyes and a slight smile. The bottom of the base is covered in copper.
Age: 19th century
Dimensions: 3 1/8" high x 2" wide x 1 5/8" deep
This beautiful Olmec bead is made from true jadeite and is 3" long. The jade is opaque. It has the classic Olmec face incised into the side. The hole does not go all the way through, but is drilled at both ends with two holes for suspension. A very rare find.
Found in the Philippines.
The multi-mouthed pot is a funerary artifact developed on the basis of the Han Dynasty Wulian Jar, Pottery Barn, and Tang Dynasty Pagoda jar. The unique form of the pot represents the prayer for the repose of the soul of the dead and the blessing for the living. The barn pot has been given many different names such as the barn jar, multi-mouthed pot, pointed pot, and multi-angled bottle ect., with the typical characteristics of its body being arranged in layers...
Song dynasty longquan celadon washer bowl with good bluish green celadon glaze, good condition no damage no chip no crack no restoration, please see picture for detail, size: 12 cm diameter.
Nike crowns a victorious gladiator. She stands on a sphere and holds a palm frond in her left hand.
The secutor she crowns waves the sword. His opponent sways with his head bowed and a deep wound on the side. His hand drops the sword. He is fatally injured.
Ex Daniel Fouquet (1850-1914) collection, published as item no. 445, p. 157, pl. 90 in: Paul Pedrizet. Les terres cuites grecques d’Égypte de la collection Fouquet. Paris 1921...
Buddhist shrine, or zushi. Inside stands Jizo bosatsu, holding a wish-granting jewel (hoju no tama) in his left hand and his staff in the right. Very elaborate wooden carving with thick layers of lacquer on top of which gilding. Unusual face with down cast eyes. Metal staff with moving rings.
Height 11.2 inches (29.2 cm).
Japan, Edo period, 18th century...
Rare Song dynasty longquan celadon large conical shape large bowl, good condition hairline and small touch up at the rim please see picture for detail, size: 29 cm diameter.
An important Germanic Visigothic belt buckle from the Migration Period, 6th century AD, Kingdom of the Visigoth, Iberian Peninsula.
The buckle plate is rectangular and has been made using the Cloisonne technique.
The front surface of the buckle is adorned with lozenge-shaped natural lapis lazuli stone set in a solid gold setting...
A shallow dish, heavily potted, covered in a beautiful celadon glaze producing the A shallow dish, heavily potted, covered in a beautiful celadon glaze producing the crackles of the Geyao type glaze. The recessed base is glazed while the foot rim is dressed with an iron brown wash. Periode : Qing Dynasty : 19th Century Diameter : 42 cm. Condition : Perfect, no chips, cracks, hairlines or restorations.
Japanese Cloisonne Vase with a Yellow-Eyed Dragon on a Maroon Field. Baluster form with silver wire inlay. 9.5 inches, 24 cm.
Antique Indian Kangra School miniature painting of Annapoorani Amman. A scene where Annapurna (the goddess of Nourishment and a manifestation of Parvati) seated on a throne, gives food to her consort, Shiva. The story goes that Shiva challenged the need for all materialistic things including food. Parvati, in order to prove to Shiva that food was essential (especially to his followers) disappeared, creating a state of famine. Humans and gods suffered...
Chinese porcelain vase with a pretty green crackle glaze, and a short, fluted rim with white crackle glaze. Prominent midwest collection, 18th/19th century
Size: 5.25" height, 3" width
Antique Chinese snuff bottle of quartz crystal. Carved with a raised diamond pattern. With original quartz lid.
Age: c.1910-1930
Dimensions: 2 3/8" high x 1 3/8" wide x 7/8" wide
This is a very rare and finely carved jade tubular bead with raised collars. It dates to the Costa Rican Nicoya and Guanacaste period, C50 BC. It is 4 3/4" long and 1/2" thick. It has a beautiful patina. One end has a single break (shown in the pictures). It has been professionally repaired and does not distract.
Antique Chinese Song Style Jian Zhan chawan (tea cup) with lovely thick black glaze and mineral drips. Made specifically for the appreciation of whisked tea.
19th century or earlier
Dimensions: 2 3/4" high x 5 7/8" wide
This jade (nephrite) carving of a reclining water buffalo and boy is 2 ¼” high, 3” wide and 2 3/8” thick. It is a late 19th century product. It depicts a young boy holding peach branches trying to climb a reclining water buffalo. Aside from some natural blemishes on the bottom, it is in great condition.
Rare and exceptional Meiji Period C.1900 bronze 'usubata' flower vase with a dragon stand. The bronze cup sits in the dragon' s open mouth. The fine relief work on the dragon is superb. The dragon 's are glass. Excellent ondition. height 14"; diameter 10". Ask for shipping quote.
A lustrous antique Vietnamese tea bowl from the 11th-13th Century. The ivory coloring glaze has hints of blue in the central portion. The bowl is incised with 2 little boys surrounded by floral and pomegranate with a ring of dots. Indication that this piece was pressed from a mold. The rim is unglazed, as is the small footing...