This interesting piece is from the Khmer Culture of Southeast Asia, dating to circa the 12th century AD. This piece has three individual parts that all fit together snugly  More »

This interesting piece is from the Khmer Culture of Southeast Asia, dating to circa the 12th century AD. This piece has three individual parts that all fit together snugly and appear to be original as a set. There does appear to be a repair to one of the handles but both handles are still present. The diameter of the piece is a little over 15.5 cm and the weight of the entire set is 617 gram. This is quite an unusual set and would enhance any antiquities collection.   « Less

This is a beautiful short sword from ancient Persia (circa 1200 BC). It has a leaf-shaped blade with three raised ribs that meet to form a strong central blood groove. The  More »

This is a beautiful short sword from ancient Persia (circa 1200 BC). It has a leaf-shaped blade with three raised ribs that meet to form a strong central blood groove. The piece appears strong and stable with no signs of repair or restoration. It measures just over 35 cm in length and weighs 338 grams.   « Less

This is an unusual bronze spear or dagger from ancient Persia (circa 1500 BC). The style is similar to many specimens attributed to the Luristan culture. However, this  More »

This is an unusual bronze spear or dagger from ancient Persia (circa 1500 BC). The style is similar to many specimens attributed to the Luristan culture. However, this particular piece has an unusually pronounced guard area, faceted tang, and decorated shaft. The decorations are in the form of linear incisions on the cylindrical portion of the shaft. There is also a prominent midrib in the elegant, leaf-shaped blade. This piece measures 31 cm in length and weighs 190 grams.   « Less

This incredible piece is a large bronze spear from the early Zhou Dynasty (circa 700 BC) of ancient China. It was formerly in the famous collection of Arthur M. Sackler. This  More »

This incredible piece is a large bronze spear from the early Zhou Dynasty (circa 700 BC) of ancient China. It was formerly in the famous collection of Arthur M. Sackler. This piece is in amazing condition for its age and is one of the largest if its type we have ever seen. It measures 27 cm in length and weighs 392 grams. There are no signs of repair or restoration. Don't miss this opportunity to add a rare and provenanced piece to your collection.   « Less

This is a beautiful bronze sword from ancient Persia (circa 1300 BC). It has a somewhat unique design in the form of a "tiered" blade. There are three separate  More »

This is a beautiful bronze sword from ancient Persia (circa 1300 BC). It has a somewhat unique design in the form of a "tiered" blade. There are three separate tiers on the blade. One is an oval shape near the tang, one area is between the oval area and the tip and the third tier is the tip itself. It is a curious design we have not seen previously and would look great in your collection. The end of the tang appears to have been broken at a perforation but the piece is in otherwise excellent condition. It measures 44 cm in length and weighs 304 grams. It appears to have been partially cleaned.   « Less

This is a bronze dagger from ancient Persia (circa 1200 BC). The unique attribute of this piece is that on most examples, the penannular or crescent guard is solid whereas on  More »

This is a bronze dagger from ancient Persia (circa 1200 BC). The unique attribute of this piece is that on most examples, the penannular or crescent guard is solid whereas on this piece it is flanged to hold an inlay of some material - likely wood, ivory or bone. On this piece there are what appear to be remnants of wood fibers in the hilt. The blade is triangular with a heavy central rib. There are three intact rivets in the hilt as well. The patina is a mix of green and brown with some interesting crystal formations. The total length of this piece is just over 36 cm. The total weight is 316 grams. For information on similar types see "Arms and Armor from Iran" by Manoucher Khorasani pp 59 and 71.   « Less

Here is an incredible opportunity to own an authentic Shang Dynasty (1700-1100 BC) spear head from ancient China. This particular piece was formerly in the famed Arthur M.  More »

Here is an incredible opportunity to own an authentic Shang Dynasty (1700-1100 BC) spear head from ancient China. This particular piece was formerly in the famed Arthur M. Sackler collection. The auction tag from Christies showing the sale and lot number will remain with the piece. It is solid and stable and has some fantastic crystal formations in the patina. There are mineralized remains of decorations that were tied to the perforations in the blade. There are remnants of wood fibers in the socket as well. It is slightly bent (as can be seen in the photos) but is otherwise an outstanding example of a very rare type. Add the fact that it has documented provenance from one of the world's most famous collections and you have an incredible buy. I will also provide the buyer with one of our detailed condition reports at less than half the regular price if desired. This piece measures 26.5 cm in length and 6.5 cm across at the widest point. It weighs 397 grams.   « Less

This is a beautiful little bronze bottle from ancient Persia (circa 1200-900 BC). It was probably a kohl or perfume container that belonged to a wealthy individual. It is  More »

This is a beautiful little bronze bottle from ancient Persia (circa 1200-900 BC). It was probably a kohl or perfume container that belonged to a wealthy individual. It is decorated around the mouth and along the spine. The chain is original and still intact as is the applicator, making this an extraordinary find. It measures just over 8 cm in height and weighs 136 grams.   « Less

This is an exciting little repousse plaque or pendant found in the city of Gilgit. The city of Gilgit was an important hub along the silk road. The image and decor of the  More »

This is an exciting little repousse plaque or pendant found in the city of Gilgit. The city of Gilgit was an important hub along the silk road. The image and decor of the piece appears to be Gandharan but as I am not an expert on that particular culture I could be mistaken in my attribution. This piece measures roughly 2 cm square. It is a magnificent piece for any collection of ancient art or jewelry. Please email if you need any further information or photographs.   « Less

This is a fantastic find from the famed collection of Arthur M Sackler. It is a bronze age cauldron attributed to the Ordos culture. Not only is this amazing piece from the  More »

This is a fantastic find from the famed collection of Arthur M Sackler. It is a bronze age cauldron attributed to the Ordos culture. Not only is this amazing piece from the Sackler collection but it was pictured on the front cover of the Christie's auction catalog sale #2202. This is a rare opportunity to own a unique piece with good provenance. It measures approximately 32 cm across the mouth and is roughly 27 cm high. It is very heavy so shipping will be extra. There are older repairs/restorations to the piece that do not take away from its aesthetics in any way. Please email if you have any additional questions or need more photographs. There is a modest reserve set well below current market value.   « Less