The longest watch chain we have ever come across, this authentic Sterling Victorian slinky watch chain has an unusual link. Victorian watch chains were worn by women, as well as men, to hang a watch, which would snap into the end of a long chain and tuck into a pocket or a belt at the waist. (This is why original watch chains were always very long. Shorter watch chains are part of a larger chain that has been cut down to make 2 or 3 necklaces)...
An antique Japanese Kanban signboard of a Sake (rice wine) brewery maker. Hand carved out of a hardwood and finished in a gold gilt with black lacquer in the back. 2 stylized opposing birds and an arrow hitting a bullseye target decorate this sign that was made to depict a celebratory sake cask.
Age: Meiji Era (1900-1910)
Dimensions: 24" Wide by 25" High by 4 1/4" Deep
Large ancient biblical painted pottery wine pitcher
Biblical, Canaanite, Late Bronze Age, 1550 - 1200 BC
Time of Moses
Highly painted terracotta wine pitcher, high base, shaped neck with a tri-foil mouth and typical late bronze age brown paint decoration around the neck, body and handle
Measurements:
Height: 28 cm
Width: 17 cm
Height on stand: 30 cm
Condition: Minor repair at the rim otherwise intact
Found in Hebron "City of Abraham" south...
Large ancient biblical painted pottery wine pitcher
Biblical, Canaanite, Late Bronze Age, 1550 - 1200 BC
Time of Moses
Painted terracotta wine pitcher, flat base, shaped neck with a tri-foil mouth and typical late bronze age brown paint design around the neck and shoulders.
Measurements:
Height: 28 cm
Width: 17 cm
Height on stand: 30 cm
Condition: Minor repair at the rim otherwise intact
Found in Hebron "City of Abraham" south of Jerusalem, I...
A very beautiful matching pair of Maya Jade ear ornaments from the classic period CA 500 AD to 800 AD. Both measuring 3 1/2" by 3 1/4".The form is Semi round having a large central opening and wide flare. Both have double perforations for attachment. A small amount of red pigment on each. One repaired from two original pieces, along with a few minor rim chips otherwise both are intact
A pair of massive museum quality matching pottery figures of two male house attendants, middle Ming Dynasty, 15th.-16th. century.
The figures are matching in the Green and Yellow Sancai colors and they are plced on large plints.
The figure to the left in this pair was Termo-Luminescence testet by Ralf Kotallas Laboratory and it was made during the Middle Ming period (15th.-16th. cent.).
They are both carrying scarfs. Figure to the left also an umbrella on his back...
A pair of large, high quality pottery figures of a male and a female attendant, dating to Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 AD.
The figures are matching in the Green and Yellow Sancai colors and they are placed on large plints.
The female figure carries a fan. She has been TL tested by Ralf Kotallas Laboratory and dates to ca. 1500 AD. The male figure is holding a Ying / Yang emblem in fron of his chest...
Japanese antique okimono carved of boxwood in the form of a lovely lady standing with an octopus. A whimsical scene with the lady holding the "nose" of the octopus who in return is sneaking his tentacle up her kimono. Wonderful attention to detail can be seen in the weaving of the basket behind the two figures as well as in the suction cups of the tentacles and the fashionable Edo Period knot in the woman's long hair. Unsigned. Edo Period.
Size: 2 1/2" high x 2" wide.
A fine and early Bow porcelain pickle dish with a serrated rim and short stalk, painted in shades of blue with bamboo and peonies issuing from rocks, all surrounded by a low fence. Workman's marks in blue on the underneath.
The condition of this gem, which was part of a private collection for over 15 years, is all that one could possibly hope for and rarely finds, with no flaws whatsoever, and vibrant colors. Any skips or dullness in the photos are due to reflections...
A very large and impressive terracotta figure of Aphrodites.
She is depicted as a beautiful and voluptious deity, completely naked, bending her right knee, thus twisting her body slightly. Her hands are held up holding on to a couple of bands that possibly would have held a textile veil in place. She is wearing a large snake-ring jevellery bracelet on her right thigh.
Her elaborate headdress is in the style of the court, during the Severan period, late 2nd...
Rare George III Ambry in mahogany having an hinged arched top opening to a well and a paneled cabinet door flanked py pilasters, and the whole raised on ball feet. In Christian churches, items kept in an ambry include chalices and other vessels, as well as items for the reserved sacrament, the consecrated elements from the Eucharist.
English, circa 1760.
18" x 14" x 28" tall
A pair of massive museum quality matching pottery figures of a male and female attendants, middle Ming Dynasty, 15th.-16th. century.
The figures are matching in torquise and cobalt glazes and stands on large plints. The male figure in this pair was Termo-Luminescence testet by Ralf Kotallas Laboratory and it was made during the Middle Ming period (15th.-16th. cent.). He is holding a teapot...
Very well crafted set of Thai tea set with story of Buddha's life in high relief, handles are designed in shape of elephant, tea set finial in shape of an elephant rider, from 19th century period. Size; Teapot, 5 1/2 in. H and 9 in L, sugar is 3.5 in H and 6 in L, creamer is 3 1/4 in H and 4 1/2 in L. Condition consistent with age.
A wonderful Dr. Wall First Period antique English porcelain ovoid vase, painted in the Mandarin style with Chinese figures in interior scenes, within wide red and gilt borders. The pattern is called "The Telephone Box" when appearing on blue and white wares, where it is considerably more common...
Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this superb Egyptian sarcophagus mask with red facial details. It remains very large in size measuring 11.75" in height (excluding stand) and 7.25" inches in width. The mask has lovely facial features including remnants of the headwear and clearly defined mouth and nose. The mask features the original dowels which attached the mask to the body of the sarcophagus lid...
An antique Japanese Kasane Tansu (stacking chest on chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the stylized Mokko handles. Beautiful Japanese joinery including straight dovetail joints reinforced with hardened wood nails. Hinged door (often called the Theive's door) behind which lies two small drawers that held valuables...
This is a very fine and beautiful small famille rose tea pot. It depicts a beautiful summer scence with a pair of pairs, one perching on a tree and the other flying towards it. There is also some bamboo trees, gourd plants and lindzhi to the right of the taihu rock. The scence also depicts a beautiful red poeny flower to the right. To the left and right it depicts a red and yellow crab apple trees in full bloom. Overall it depicts a very bright and cheerful summer scene with the flowers and pla...
A stunning INDO-PERSIAN MUGHAL KHANJAR DAGGER, inlaid Gold handle with an exquisite RAM'S HEAD, Flowers, Foliage, Cabochon precious stones and Silver. Steel blade with Gold Damascended PAMOR Design. Comes with a red textile scabbard. Excellent condition. Size: 34.5 cm. (~ 13.5"). Rare and important Collector's piece!