Large and decorative Muncie Pottery fan vase. Great form, design and glaze. MINT CONDITION. No chips, cracks, damage, or repair of any kind. Bottom marked 4. Vase is 8" tall  More »

Large and decorative Muncie Pottery fan vase. Great form, design and glaze. MINT CONDITION. No chips, cracks, damage, or repair of any kind. Bottom marked 4. Vase is 8" tall and 7 1/2" wide.   « Less

Egyptian painted cartonage fragment, Ptolemaic period: C. 300 BC Nicely framed in an olive-wood frame. Measurements: Length: 17 cm - Width: cm 9.5 cm(All items that we offer  More »

Egyptian painted cartonage fragment, Ptolemaic period: C. 300 BC Nicely framed in an olive-wood frame. Measurements: Length: 17 cm - Width: cm 9.5 cm(All items that we offer for sale come with a certificate of authenticity)   « Less

19th c. French enameled vase, mounted as a lamp, with bird decoration against a royal blue background, original Old French mountings, including a custom silk shade & brass  More »

19th c. French enameled vase, mounted as a lamp, with bird decoration against a royal blue background, original Old French mountings, including a custom silk shade & brass finial, c. 1870. 26 in. H x 5.75 in. dia. (overall).   « Less

Origin: Egypt (Sinai) Circa: 3300 BC to 1300 BC Collection: Egyptian Medium: Faience-Limestone According to Egyptologists, such beads were made on an axis, probably of  More »

Origin: Egypt (Sinai) Circa: 3300 BC to 1300 BC Collection: Egyptian Medium: Faience-Limestone According to Egyptologists, such beads were made on an axis, probably of thread, which would burn up during firing, leaving a hole. Disc, ring and tubular beads were made by coating the axis with the unfired body-paste, rolling the cylinder to an even diameter on a flat surface, and then scoring it with a knife into sections of the desired length. Other shapes, such as ball beads, were rolled between the hands and perforated while still wet with a stiff point such as a wire needle. The beads were then dried, coated with glaze (if the glaze had not already been mixed with the paste), and fired. The firing process often gave the beads a beautiful translucent quality. The majority of faience beads are blue or green in color, but black, red, yellow and white ones were also produced, especially in the New Egyptian Kingdom. - (SB.1082)   « Less

These classic 14karat stud earrings have an elegant floral motif. Each earring features one round shaped natural sapphire (0.70carats in total. Medium-blue colour).  More »

These classic 14karat stud earrings have an elegant floral motif. Each earring features one round shaped natural sapphire (0.70carats in total. Medium-blue colour). Surrounding each sapphire like flower petals are eight claw-set, round brilliant cut diamonds (16 diamonds total=0.50carats, VVS-VS-1 clarity, G-H colour). Universally appealing, these earrings make a perfect gift.(3/8'')(0.95cm)1.65grams per earrings   « Less

The Shan people are a distinct ethnic group that today constitute Myanmar’s largest minority group. However, from the 13th until the 16th Century, they dominated most of  More »

The Shan people are a distinct ethnic group that today constitute Myanmar’s largest minority group. However, from the 13th until the 16th Century, they dominated most of the country. They are largely Buddhist, and their language and customs are closely related to the Thai and Laotians their neighbors to the south and east. In the 19th Century, long after their power had eroded, they were distributed among thirty petty states that paid tribute first to the Burman King, then to the British. This arrangement remained more or less in tact until 1922 when the Federated Shan States were joined together. In 1947, a unified Shan States was created under the Burmese Constitution. Although much of their autonomy has been relinquished to the central government, the Shan retain their unique cultural identity and ethnic heritage.The historical figure, Buddha Gautama Sakyamuni is the Buddha of compassion who, having achieved the highest evolutionary perfection, turns suffering into happiness for all living beings. Born around 560 B.C. somewhere between the hills of south Nepal and the Rapti river, his father was a Raja who ruled over the northeastern province of India, the district including the holy Ganges River. The young prince was married to Yashoda when he was about 17 years old and together they had a son named Rahula. At the age of 29, he left his life of luxury, as he felt compelled to purify his body and make it an instrument of the mind by ridding himself of earthly impulses and temptations. The decoration adorned upon this marble bust of Buddha reveals its sacred nature. His half-closed, downward looking eyes that depict his serene state of being, further reinforced by his sweet smile. He also features a large pointed ushnisa, or bump, at the top of his head that symbolizes his divine enlightenment. The shape of this bump has been modeled after a typical Burmese stupa, the standard of religious architecture for Burmese Buddhists. The general appearance associated with the Buddha characterizes him partly as a noble human being and ideal ruler and partly as superhuman. The elegance and spirituality of the Buddha is well conceived in this work. - (X.0219)   « Less

The Birth of Jesus Christ - GDC.013Origin: Russia Dimensions: 14" (35.6cm) high x 21" (53.3cm)wide Collection:Russian Icons Style: Russian Orthodox Condition: Fin

The Birth of Jesus Christ - GDC.013Origin: Russia Dimensions: 14" (35.6cm) high x 21" (53.3cm)wide Collection:Russian Icons Style: Russian Orthodox Condition: Fin   « Less

For the lover of antiquities, the term bronze carries a number of meanings. In the 19th century, a Danish museum employee decided to organize the museum's collection by  More »

For the lover of antiquities, the term bronze carries a number of meanings. In the 19th century, a Danish museum employee decided to organize the museum's collection by dividing the artifacts into time periods based on man's changing tool types. Thus, the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age have come to represent three distinct time periods in man's technological and cultural history. When man discovered that by alloying tin with copper he could create a material substance much stronger than copper, the resulting bronze technology changed many aspects of his culture. One monumental change was in the weaponry, fine examples represented here in this splendid dagger, powerful axe head and arrowheads. Expert craftsmanship combine with an aesthetic eye to create weapons that are lifted into the realm of art. Their dynamic power and spirited essence can be seen and felt through their exquisite design and tactile surfaces. These sculptural weapons touch a chord deeply buried but never forgotten, common to all mankind. - (PF.6291)Origin: Israel Circa: 1200 BC to 900 BC Dimensions: 19" (48.3cm) wide Collection: Biblical Style: Iron Age Medium: Bronze   « Less

Circa: 1890-1910 Condition: Excellent Size: 8 1/2 inches around This is a Coronet Limoges, France game plate which is a signed piece by Couderl. Backstamped Coronet  More »

Circa: 1890-1910 Condition: Excellent Size: 8 1/2 inches around This is a Coronet Limoges, France game plate which is a signed piece by Couderl. Backstamped Coronet Crown Limoges in Green and Limoges France in Green. The plate is from the turn of the century appoximately 1890-1910 during the Adirondack Arts and Craft period of decorating. No craks, chips, or crazing in excellent condition. It is 8 1/2 inches around.   « Less

Late 19th Century perfume or scent bottle, made in England, with Chinese-style decoration. Measures: 4 3/4'' long. Beautiful porcelain bottle, handpainted with Chinoserie  More »

Late 19th Century perfume or scent bottle, made in England, with Chinese-style decoration. Measures: 4 3/4'' long. Beautiful porcelain bottle, handpainted with Chinoserie scene - what the English though a Chinese lady would look like. Absolutely fabulous colouring and detail with many gold highlights. Original old brass lid closes tightly. No stopper. Condition: No chips or cracks to be found. Hinges of lid still firm. Status: For Sale Reference#: 452 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less