Very early large antique Bronze horse circa 1850s.

Very early large antique Bronze horse circa 1850s.   « Less

Origin: Jerusalem Circa: 118 AD to 137 AD Collection: Roman Coin Rings Style: 18 Karat Gold Ring Hadrian spent much of his reign traveling about the Roman Empire and  More »

Origin: Jerusalem Circa: 118 AD to 137 AD Collection: Roman Coin Rings Style: 18 Karat Gold Ring Hadrian spent much of his reign traveling about the Roman Empire and checking into the well - being of the cities, towns, provinces, and ordinary citizens over whom he ruled. He was always interested in civic improvements, and would often have a new bridge, road, aqueduct, or temple built when he thought that the local citizens would benefit by such new construction. The reign of Hadrian at the height of the PAX ROMANA period was a time of great peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire. He continued the public works building projects that his adoptive father Trajan began and strengthened the defenses on the borders of the empire. Because of attacks on Roman citizens living in southern Britain, he built Hadrian's Wall across a narrow part of the island. Hadrian was an educated emperor and a patron of the arts. He spent most of his reign visiting the different provinces of the empire and personally overseeing the improvements and public works carried out under his orders. Like Trajan and Nerva before him, he adopted a grown man in order to make him heir to the throne. When his first adopted son Aelius Caesar died of illness, Hadrian adopted another, Antoninus Pius, who would succeed him when Hadrian died in his bed after a long illness. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine- made currencies. While the legend of Hadrian will live on in the ruins his monumental constructions, perhaps his memory is no better preserved than in coins such as this: intimate memorials passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation that appear as vibrant today as the day they were struck. - (FJ.6740A)   « Less

Fabulous Platinum Deco Earrings.

Fabulous Platinum Deco Earrings.   « Less

Arie Kimhi, Jerusalem, signed lithography 47/135.

Arie Kimhi, Jerusalem, signed lithography 47/135.   « Less

Item: Vintage Wooden Tablelamp Table Lamp Stand Age: Early to mid 20th century Size: Height - 12 inches (30.5 cms) Condition: Fair - some wear to varnish in  More »

Item: Vintage Wooden Tablelamp Table Lamp Stand Age: Early to mid 20th century Size: Height - 12 inches (30.5 cms) Condition: Fair - some wear to varnish in places - this item is sold as a 'Collectable Electrical Item' only - this item will need testing by a qualified electrician before use - all commensurate with age.   « Less

Price on request.A female divinity standing in samapada on a square base holding a pustaka and padma wearing a long pleated skirt wearing pendent earrings and diadem. Size:H.  More »

Price on request.A female divinity standing in samapada on a square base holding a pustaka and padma wearing a long pleated skirt wearing pendent earrings and diadem. Size:H. 13.5cm.(without base)Condition: No repairs. A small piece missing from the pustaka on her right hand. Please refer to our stock # BR(C)-003 when inquiring.   « Less

"Adjustable Necklace  This vintage necklace is adjustable and made of silver. It is in good condition and looks like it was never worn. The length is 9"" doubled  More »

"Adjustable Necklace  This vintage necklace is adjustable and made of silver. It is in good condition and looks like it was never worn. The length is 9"" doubled because it was adjusted."   « Less

An outstanding Chinese Qing or Ching dynasty brush washer or water dropper. Outstanding quality and colors along with the modelling of the piece. Fun frog or fish with legs  More »

An outstanding Chinese Qing or Ching dynasty brush washer or water dropper. Outstanding quality and colors along with the modelling of the piece. Fun frog or fish with legs being petted by the boy. Dates from about 1850 and is in excellent condition with no damage or repairs. Size is 4 1/2'' wide and 3 1/2'' tall. Status: For Sale Reference#: 525_2588 Condition: vg Year: 1830   « Less

Origin: Egypt (Sinai) Circa: 1900 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Egyptian Medium: Faience Additional Information: SOLD Most ancient Egyptian beads were made of faience, a  More »

Origin: Egypt (Sinai) Circa: 1900 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Egyptian Medium: Faience Additional Information: SOLD Most ancient Egyptian beads were made of faience, a glass-composite glaze which was introduced as early as the Pre-Dynastic period. According to Egyptologists, most 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, coating 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. - (FJ.2416)   « Less

Beautiful antique and extremely well carved figure of a Japanese demon being bitten by a dog. The demon has little devil horns. His right hand is in a fist, it looks like he  More »

Beautiful antique and extremely well carved figure of a Japanese demon being bitten by a dog. The demon has little devil horns. His right hand is in a fist, it looks like he is going to strike the dog to release the grip on his arm. The demon's feet have claws instead of toe nails. This is an extremely rare subject I have never seen anything like this before. The carver of this ivory was a true artisan. One of the most unusual and well carved ivories we have ever had the pleasure to purchase and offer for sale. The figure measures 2-1/2 inches high, widest width 1-7/8 inches, depth 1-3/4 inches. Weight 68.1 grams. This is an extraordinary sculpture guaranteed to please the most particular collector or connoisseur. (Item #72886)   « Less