origin: Israel (near Caesarea) Circa: 1 st Century AD to 3 rd Century AD Dimensions: 4.75" (12.1cm) high Collection: Roman Style: Blown Medium: Glass

origin: Israel (near Caesarea) Circa: 1 st Century AD to 3 rd Century AD Dimensions: 4.75" (12.1cm) high Collection: Roman Style: Blown Medium: Glass   « Less

Exceptional early FOO DOG pair, Ming, possibly earlier. Terra cotta tin glazed turquoise sculptures oon potteryy ground with wonderful naieve style. Additional photos and  More »

Exceptional early FOO DOG pair, Ming, possibly earlier. Terra cotta tin glazed turquoise sculptures oon potteryy ground with wonderful naieve style. Additional photos and details on request. Guaranteed of the perid, or earlier. Dimensions: 7 3/4 inches height. 5 3/4 inches width Condition: Appropriate wear for age, vry fine condition. A small loss to one tail. Please see my collections of mythological beasts and early Chinese blue and white, unusual Chinese export and Continental porcelains.   « Less

Centuries ago, mankind learned to shape and mold glass into works of delicate beauty. Transparent or opaque, simple or ornate, richly colored or somber in hue, glass was  More »

Centuries ago, mankind learned to shape and mold glass into works of delicate beauty. Transparent or opaque, simple or ornate, richly colored or somber in hue, glass was prized as an ornament by queen and commoner alike. The Romans especially enjoyed wearing glass jewelry of elegant shape and in colors that imitated rare and precious gems like lapis, turquoise, agate or onyx. Imagine this lovely bangle adorning the arm of some ancient beauty as she went, laughing with her friends, to the market, the theater or the baths. Perhaps it was one of many, giving her arm the rich glow of a peacock's tail. From such a simple but charming clue, we can imagine a vanished life, an entire world. - (GF.0181)   « Less

Centuries ago, mankind learned to shape and mold glass into works of delicate beauty. Transparent or opaque, simple or ornate, richly colored or somber in hue, glass was  More »

Centuries ago, mankind learned to shape and mold glass into works of delicate beauty. Transparent or opaque, simple or ornate, richly colored or somber in hue, glass was prized as an ornament by queen and commoner alike. The Romans especially enjoyed wearing glass jewelry of elegant shape and in colors that imitated rare and precious gems like lapis, turquoise, agate or onyx. As is still common today in the Mediterranean, children wore jewelry that echoed the fashions of adults. Imagine this pretty bracelet upon the slender wrist of a child in the classical age. We can hear the child's laugh, echoed by the jangle of her bracelets. From such a clue as this we can imagine a vanished life, an entire world. - (GF.0182)   « Less

A very fine early lacquer letter box with detailed bird motif in silver and gilt with decorative prunus blossoms and branches. Decorated to the Japanese taste, this simple  More »

A very fine early lacquer letter box with detailed bird motif in silver and gilt with decorative prunus blossoms and branches. Decorated to the Japanese taste, this simple and refined box has lovely scalloped detail on the sides to facilitate opening. Condition: Excellent. Some very slight wear on edges as would be expected for the period and minimal useage of this piece. Dimensions: Length: 12 1/4" Width 9" Height 3 1/4"   « Less

Centuries ago, mankind learned to shape and mold glass into works of delicate beauty. Transparent or opaque, simple or ornate, richly colored or somber in hue, glass was  More »

Centuries ago, mankind learned to shape and mold glass into works of delicate beauty. Transparent or opaque, simple or ornate, richly colored or somber in hue, glass was prized as an ornament by queen and commoner alike. The Romans especially enjoyed wearing glass jewelry of elegant shape and in colors that imitated rare and precious gems like lapis, turquoise, agate or onyx. Mosaic glass might echo the bands and stripes of stone or the bright petals of flowers. As is still common today in the Mediterranean, children wore jewelry that imitated the fashions of adults. Imagine this pretty bracelet upon the slender wrist of a child in the classical age. We can hear the child's laugh, echoed by the jangle of her bracelets. From such a clue as this we can imagine a vanished life, an entire world. - (GF.0184)   « Less

'Seljuk-White' Dish - AMD.167, Origin: Central Asian, Circa: 1100 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 3" (7.6cm) high x 6.5" (16.5cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Seljuk,  More »

'Seljuk-White' Dish - AMD.167, Origin: Central Asian, Circa: 1100 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 3" (7.6cm) high x 6.5" (16.5cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Seljuk, Medium: Fritware/Composite. The so called Seljuq White-wares were very popular in Iran in the 12th and 13th Centuries and were made of composite white clear glazed fritware in areas such as Kashan and Bamiyan as well as other locations.   « Less

Centuries ago, mankind learned to shape and mold glass into works of delicate beauty. Transparent or opaque, simple or ornate, richly colored or somber in hue, glass was  More »

Centuries ago, mankind learned to shape and mold glass into works of delicate beauty. Transparent or opaque, simple or ornate, richly colored or somber in hue, glass was prized as an ornament by queen and commoner alike. The Romans especially enjoyed wearing glass jewelry of elegant shape and in colors that imitated rare and precious gems like lapis, turquoise, agate or onyx. Imagine this lovely bangle adorning the arm of some ancient beauty as she went, laughing with her friends, to the market, the theater or the baths. Perhaps it was one of many, giving her arm the rich glow of a peacock's tail. From such a simple but charming clue, we can imagine a vanished life, an entire world. - (GF.0189)   « Less

Centuries ago, mankind learned to shape and mold glass into works of delicate beauty. Transparent or opaque, simple or ornate, richly colored or somber in hue, glass was  More »

Centuries ago, mankind learned to shape and mold glass into works of delicate beauty. Transparent or opaque, simple or ornate, richly colored or somber in hue, glass was prized as an ornament by queen and commoner alike. The Romans especially enjoyed wearing glass jewelry of elegant shape and in colors that imitated rare and precious gems like lapis, turquoise, agate or onyx. As is still common today in the Mediterranean, children wore jewelry that echoed the fashions of adults. Imagine this pretty bracelet upon the slender wrist of a child in the classical age. We can hear the child's laugh, echoed by the jangle of her bracelets. From such a clue as this we can imagine a vanished life, an entire world. - (GF.0191)   « Less

Centuries ago, mankind learned to shape and mold glass into works of delicate beauty. Transparent or opaque, simple or ornate, richly colored or somber in hue, glass was  More »

Centuries ago, mankind learned to shape and mold glass into works of delicate beauty. Transparent or opaque, simple or ornate, richly colored or somber in hue, glass was prized as an ornament by queen and commoner alike. The Romans especially enjoyed wearing glass jewelry of elegant shape and in colors that imitated rare and precious gems like lapis, turquoise, agate or onyx. As is still comon today in the Mediterranean, children wore jewelry that echoed the fashions of adults. Imagine this pretty bracelet upon the slender wrist of a child in the classical age. We can hear the child's laugh, ehcoed by the jangle of her bracelets. From such a clue as this we can imagine a vanished life, an entire world. - (GF.0196)   « Less