From our African Art Collection: An Akan figuring holding an Ashanti Stool, the figure has distinguishable tribal markings on its cheeks.
"The Akan (/ˈækæn/) are a meta-ethnicity living in the countries of present-day Ghana and Ivory Coast...
Three(3) Japanese Hina Dolls, Meiji period, 9 1/4" to 6 1/4" high, 4 3/4" to 5 1/2" wide, 3" deep, with humorous face expressions were very well executed, carved out of the wood and lacquered, all have glass eyes. Each guys wearing silk garment and hat. Three(3) pieces of accessories came with doll set and the condition is good except silk garments are stained slightly with age and one(1) hat has loose rope.
Indiana Glass Company made Lorain from 1929-32. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Superb classically-shaped vase with scavo texture and subtle iridescence. The scavo vessel is 11.5" tall and is in excellent condition, unmarked.
Ritual spoon, its handle carved in the shape of a male ancestor wearing cap and bracelets on arms and legs. A very rare feature is that the ancestor is also wearing a Christian cross at the end of a long necklace. Indonesia, Flores Island. Height: 8 7/16" (21,5 cm). Old accident, restored locally, at the junction between the spoon and the handle, tiny chips, otherwise good condition. A truly rare piece.
OMEGA 16mm Logo Buckle on a generic Gold Mesh 20mm Strap. 1950s Style. Omega 16mm Logo Buckle marked: "PLAQUEG Swiss" on a 20mm gold plated generic mesh strap. Mesh bracelets were often used for men’s straps from the 1920s until the mid 1970s. Should fit the Seamaster, constellation and Deville series of the 1950s and 1960s. Full 7.5 inch total wrist size. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME...
Art Deco sterling silver novelty camel flask. Made by R. Blackinton & Co. in North Attleboro, Mass., ca 1930. Rectilinear and gently curved; cover hinged and cork-lined. On front, in black enamel is a drooping dromedary. On back, the beast is revived, standing tall with head raised. A powerful testimony to the benefits of rehydration. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 9714. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 7 1/8 x W 5 x D 1 in. Gross weight: 9.8 troy ounces. #BY532
This is a wonderful sterling silver cigarette case with delicately engraved beautiful floral motif on the front panel. The cigarette retainer is also
silver and very unique. It consist of two interlinked sections in a way that with a slight pull it forms a raised arch to access the cigarettes and with
another push retains the stable position...
Japanese Large Dragon Bowl 10”x4” More info coming..
Antique rectangular-shaped snuff box made of high-quality German pressed birch bark from 19th century Germany. The flip lid features brass hinges embossed in relief with a scene depicting a drunken man sitting on a well pump spout among the trees while two women keep him company. The upper right of the lid features the motto "Guten Morgen Fritz" (Good Morning Fritz)...
張大千 大威金剛艁像 設色金彩紙本立軸 款識:大威德佛 蜀郡近事男張大千敬艁。鈐印二方。大威德佛,是佛教密宗一支的菩薩造像,在張大千所作相同題材的作品中,還有密積金剛、南無密積金剛、勝樂金剛和大威德金剛等名稱。大威德佛亦俗稱的歡喜佛,男身曰佛公,女身曰佛母,由男女共修來達到較高層次的宗教理念,並非世俗穿鑿附會所認知的表相理解。大千所作不同...
DESCRIPTION: A pair of decorative, large and captivating carved wooden figures of two reclining “lotus boys,” each with a candle stand in one hand. The fat-cheeked, gilded babies are carved separately from their large lotus leaf bases, which are complete with curled edges and seed pods...
Chinese carved and lacquered architectural panel depicting figures in a garden. Used wear size just under 14" by 4.5"
Antique Chinese Scholars bronze Recumbent Ram Scroll weight with legs tucked under and head turned back the ram has fruit offerings on his back topped with a Ying Yang symbol. The ram shows his age with heavy wear to one eye. Free standing and heavy for the size. Size 2" by 1.5" by .5".
19thc Nepal Temple water pot with skulls and inscription. Large vessel with elaborate molding and skulls and an inscription on the lower body. Fine rare piece weight 7 pounds and H 12.75" diameter 7.5"
Old (1940's) Japanese Silver Enamel Brooch with Flower Marked VM Miyamoto 宮本
It is 1.8 inches (4.5 cm) in length by 1.8 inches (4.5 cm) wide. It is 17.8 gram.
It is tarnished and has minor loss enamel, hairline cracks and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Old hand stitched Indian 'chakla' textile. Kathipa style embroidered in 'heer' floss silk on old cotton base. Undated, estimated to be early 20th century or earlier. 38 inches square. Good condition few missing mirrors. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.
This is a pretty crystal clear Waterford Waffle 9 1/2 inch dinner plate made by Hocking glass from 1938 to 1944. This plate is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Waterford available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.