Throughout history, man has sought to preserve those things which are precious to him, to pass them on to future generations. While great stone monuments and mighty empires  More »

Throughout history, man has sought to preserve those things which are precious to him, to pass them on to future generations. While great stone monuments and mighty empires might crumble, memory and faith often endure and gain beauty, as this fragile glass has. Its simple beauty seems to express an eternal optimism about surviving against the odds. - (GF.0029)   « Less

Bamiyan Glazed Bowl - AMD.154, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1100 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 3.3" (8.4cm) high x 6.5" (16.5cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Bamiyan,  More »

Bamiyan Glazed Bowl - AMD.154, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1100 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 3.3" (8.4cm) high x 6.5" (16.5cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Bamiyan, Medium: Fritware, Condition: Very Fine.   « Less

Nishapur Slip Painted Bowl - AMD.155, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 900 AD to 1000 AD, Dimensions: 3.3" (8.4cm) high x 6.3" (16.0cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style:  More »

Nishapur Slip Painted Bowl - AMD.155, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 900 AD to 1000 AD, Dimensions: 3.3" (8.4cm) high x 6.3" (16.0cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Nishapur Ware, Medium: Buff Earthenware. The occurrence of bird imagery in this age of pottery is not uncommon however the anthropomorphic nature of this illustration is most unusual and has a mythical or legendary quality possibly invoking historic Sassanian or Zoroastrian imagery where the image of the bird such as the “Simorgh” played various important roles. The bird depicted here poses standing upright on her two legs, with her head gently lowered and her body and wings are in the shape of palmettes are all visible in the image. A very similar illustration exists on a bowl which is reportedly from Maimana in the Al-Sabah Collection, in Kuwait. That example is in polychrome; see Oliver Watson, Ceramics from Islamic Lands, cataloging the Al-Sabah Collection in the Kuwait National Museum, 2004. p.233.   « Less

MAJOLICA FAIENCE MASK, Italian Barbotine pottery ( relief sculptural detail) circa 1950. This stunning female representation of PRIMAVERA (Spring shown with a headress of  More »

MAJOLICA FAIENCE MASK, Italian Barbotine pottery ( relief sculptural detail) circa 1950. This stunning female representation of PRIMAVERA (Spring shown with a headress of grapes is a fabulous accent for kitchen,patio or your palazzo garden. The workmanship and details are beautifully rendered with great attention to detail. Mask is signed on reverse. The figural pottery sculpture is the mate to Harvest (Auttuno) Mask, Trocadero number 563246. See last photo and listing for this companion piece. Dimensions: 12.50 inches height 12.25 width Condition: Very good. A few small restorations to several tendrils of hair. A few small chips typical of faience and majolica. Please view photographs. **SEE MY FOUR SEASONS HARVEST PLATE LISTINGS ALSO...   « Less

Monochrome Turquoise Bottle - AMD.156, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1300 AD to 1400 AD, Dimensions: 5.3" (13.5cm) high x 3.5" (8.9cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium:  More »

Monochrome Turquoise Bottle - AMD.156, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1300 AD to 1400 AD, Dimensions: 5.3" (13.5cm) high x 3.5" (8.9cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium: Fritware.   « Less

An amphoriskos is a short form of a jar with two handles usually located on the shoulders of the vessel.The handles are not always suitable for carrying, and it is likely  More »

An amphoriskos is a short form of a jar with two handles usually located on the shoulders of the vessel.The handles are not always suitable for carrying, and it is likely that they were designed for suspension. Like jugs, amphoriskoi were initially blown in ribbed moulds and then firther inflated.   « Less

Glazed Pottery Bottle with Handle - AMD.157, Origin: Central Asia, Dimensions: 7.8" (19.8cm) high x 5.9" (15.0cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium: Glazed Pottery.

Glazed Pottery Bottle with Handle - AMD.157, Origin: Central Asia, Dimensions: 7.8" (19.8cm) high x 5.9" (15.0cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium: Glazed Pottery.   « Less

This is an exceptionally carved and especially pleasing late Qing Dynasty FOO DOG and PUPPY carved of fine lavender jadite. Sculpted in great detail this is a fairly large  More »

This is an exceptionally carved and especially pleasing late Qing Dynasty FOO DOG and PUPPY carved of fine lavender jadite. Sculpted in great detail this is a fairly large carved work. Mamma and her puppy with a brocade ball and bilowing ribbon are totally adorable. The Foos recline on a detailed carved and cut out plinth made especially for the sculpture. This very special winsome sculptural carving dates to turn of the century or earlier. If there is such a thing as personality in carving, it shows in this figural sculpture. Dimensions: About 8" Condition; Excellent   « Less

Late Roman olive green glass jug standing on a circular foot and indented base with central pontil mark, with a trailed snake thread around the lower part of the cylindrical  More »

Late Roman olive green glass jug standing on a circular foot and indented base with central pontil mark, with a trailed snake thread around the lower part of the cylindrical neck and another snake thread under the rim, with a triple-ribbed trailed glass handle. The jug has a superb iridescence. - (GF.0072)   « Less

Green Glazed Earthenware Bowl - AMD.158, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1100 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 3.4" (8.6cm) high x 5.6" (14.2cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium:  More »

Green Glazed Earthenware Bowl - AMD.158, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1100 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 3.4" (8.6cm) high x 5.6" (14.2cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium: Earthenware, Condition: Very Fine.   « Less