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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Pair of early 18th century Italian cherubs in polychrome wood
Located in Oostende, BE
This pair of cherubs comes from a noble family in Milan (Italy). Wear consistent with age and use. They are sold as a pair, not separately.
Category

Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Pre Columbian Large Inca Early Colonial period Wood Kero South American Antiques
Located in London, GB
Large Pre Columbian  INCA / Early Colonial period  Wood Kero    A superb Large Inca Kero cup profusely carved in the mosaic style with a image of the Inca or...
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Peruvian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Wood

A larkspur, also known as a pastry cutter, made of bone, Italy 18th century.
Located in Milan, IT
The larkspur, better known as a pastry cutter wheel, is made up of a toothed wheel, usually made of metal, in this case made of bone, rotating around a pin and inserted in the center...
Category

Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Bone

Ancient Egyptian Polychromed Ushabti New Kingdom, Ramesside Dynasty 1292-1185 BC
Located in Nottingham, GB
Ancient Egyptian wooden Ushabti with funerary coffin, carved polychromed wood, New Kingdom, Ramesside Period, 1292-1185 BC. Shabti measuring 18cm For a similar example see: the shabti coffin of Sennedjem in the Pushkin State Museum for Art, accession no. I.1.a 1662 Wear and flaking to paint throughout. Some small chips. Some natural wood splits. Please refer to images. An Egyptian ushabti...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Wood

The Romance of the Western Chamber Saucer, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era c 1725
Located in seoul, KR
The scene depicted in the porcelain is inspired by "The Romance of the Western Chamber" (西厢记), which is one of the most famous Chinese classical novels and was among the first to be ...
Category

Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Ancient Egyptian Turquoise Glazed Faience Ushabti of the 26th Dynasty
Located in Nottingham, GB
Ancient Egyptian Turquoise Glazed Faience Ushabti of the 26th Dynasty Good condition, displayed on stand An Egyptian ushabti, also known as shabti or...
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Faience

Passing Boat and Bridge Pattern Tea Set, Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
With a medallion of two boats sailing together, passing an island on which a solitary figure stands by or on a bridge, the rim with a narrow heringbone pattern, the reverse glazed ca...
Category

Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

1642 Dated Charles I / Jacobean Hand Carved English Oak Coffer Linen Chest Trunk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sympathetically restored, 1642 Charles I / Jacobean, hand carved English oak coffer, trunk or chest This piece is stunning, its hand carved t...
Category

British Jacobean Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Oak

Ancient Pre-Columbian Inca Chimu Silver Portrait Votive Cup Vessel Peru 1400 CE
Located in Portland, OR
An important Pre-Columbian Inca/Chimu silver portrait vessel cup, Peru, 1400 CE. The indigenous people of Peru created these vessels for more than domestic purposes. Rather, they were used during life & after life at funerary ceremonies that incorporated intricate religious libations and imbibing rites. To create this piece, the ancient metalsmith hammered a piece of silver into a very thin sheet, approximately the size of the finished work. Then, the artisan used fine-grained stone anvils and hammer stones...
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Pre-Columbian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Sycamore chessel mould curd drainer
Located in Arundel, GB
Ref: 122623 Sycamore chessel mould curd drainer England circa 1760 Measurements: H: 9cm (3.5") W: 20cm (7.9") Excluding Delivery. Please enquire providing a postcode for a del...
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Sycamore

Composed pair of original mid 17th/early 18th century Cavalry basket Stirrups
Located in TEYJAT, FR
An interesting composed pair of original mid 17th/early 18th century cage or basket Stirrups. Superbly hand forged and of the period in wrought iron with openwork branches and foot plate, one with a rotating attachment eye, good general condition and a little oxidation. The main suspension arch resembles that of a horse shoe, the front branches look like those of a sword guard...
Category

European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Late 17th century hand-carved wooden head
Located in Oostende, BE
Late 17th - early 18th century hand-carved wooden head from Southern Europe. Made from poplar wood. Wear consistent with age and use.
Category

Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Poplar

'Spotted Horses' Pattern Blue and White Saucer c1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng
Located in seoul, KR
The interior painted with two spotted horses at play beneath a willow tree, the exterior with a cafe-au-lait glaze Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period Production Date : C 1725 M...
Category

Chinese Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

A Colima Shark Effigy Vessel
Located in Stamford, CT
A Colima shark effigy vessel. Mexico. 1st Century BC - 2nd Century AD. On stand : 7.5" h
Category

Mexican Primitive Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Clay

Edward III 1361-1369 Gold Noble Treaty Period 1361 - 1369, London
Located in Braintree, GB
Edward III 1361-1369 Gold Noble Treaty Period 1361 - 1369, London. Country: England England Period: House of Plantagenet Ruler: Edward III Phase: treaty p...
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Gold

South American antique earthenware pots/simple vessels/Wabisabi earthenware
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is thought to be excavated earthenware from around the 15th to 19th century. Judging from the soil, texture of the surface, and shape, it seems to have been made in South America....
Category

Peruvian Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Apulian Red Figure Lekanis with Ladies of Fashion
Located in London, GB
A Red-figure lekanis composed of a fitted lid with red-figure "ladies of fashion" in profile. This woman wears a saccos, a type of headdress characterised by its draped fabric, which...
Category

Italian Classical Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Medieval Silver Gilt Floral-Shaped Ring with Enamel Inserts
Located in London, GB
An exquisite silver gilt finger ring featuring a beautiful floral-shaped bezel with raised bosses and remnants of blue and green enamel. The ring is further embellished with several ...
Category

European Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Pre-Columbian Narino Bowl
Located in Washington, DC
Fine Pre-Columbian Narino footed bowl from Columbia, circa 850 to 1500. Desirable polychrome bowl with vibrant color.
Category

Colombian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Byzantine Silver Ring with Granulated Shield Bezel
Located in London, GB
A silver Byzantine ring, distinguished by its large, granulated shield bezel, which reflects the artistic prowess and cultural significance of the Byzantine Empire. The ring possesse...
Category

Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Pre Columbian Totonac stone bust Figure Veracruz Mexico Circa 600-900 A.D
Located in London, GB
Pre Columbian Totonac stone bust Figure Veracruz Mexico Circa 600-900 A.D A Rare basalt bust of a Totonac deity with pouted lips and geometric headdress, caved in basalt with dar...
Category

Mexican Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Islamic Intaglio in Sasanian Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
A Sasanian gold ring adorned with a carnelian intaglio featuring masterful calligraphy. The carnelian intaglio in this particular ring is a testament to the mastery of early Islamic ...
Category

Islamic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Egyptian Steatite Scarab in Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Egyptian steatite scarab with incised features and hieroglyphs to the reverse. The front anatomy features a detailed head and clypeus with incised linear decoration to mark the prothorax and elytra. The reverse side is hard to distinguish. Mounted in a high karat later gold swivel pendant...
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Egyptian Egyptian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Gold

Swedish 18th Century Raindeer Sleigh 100% Original
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very RARE 100% Original Swedish Rain deer sleigh. I have owned it for over 30 years and its time for someone else to enjoy it. you will NEVER see another!!!!!
Category

Swedish Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Birch, Pine

Roman Beaded Necklace
Located in London, GB
A restrung Roman necklace with stone and glass beads. It combines different materials, featuring striking blue and red beads. Romans valued blue highly for its symbolic significance ...
Category

Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Swivel Gold Ring with Egyptian Scarab
Located in London, GB
An Egyptian steatite scarab encased in a possibly later, high-karat gold swivel ring. The scarab is a symbol of rebirth and protection and is decorated with six sacred serpents, repr...
Category

Egyptian Egyptian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Gold

Massive Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A cast-bronze Byzantine reliquary cross pendant with two cruciform plaques that open for relic or document storage, depicting the crucified Christ on both faces. Relics, the physical...
Category

Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Ottoman Silver Ring
Located in London, GB
A silver finger ring showcasing the excellence of Ottoman craftsmanship. The flat hoop remains undecorated, whilst the dome-shaped bezel features raised ropework borders and fine gra...
Category

Unknown Islamic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Greek Black Glaze Pottery Guttus
Located in London, GB
A black-glazed terracotta guttus (oil-lamp filler) with a spool-shaped foot, a wheel-shaped body, a protruding ring handle, and a cylindrical spout with an everted rim. The tondo fea...
Category

Italian Classical Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Roman Beaded Necklace
Located in London, GB
A restrung Roman stone necklace with cream and beige beads, featuring a central pendant comprised of a large, perforated stone. Roman stone beads varied in material and were valued f...
Category

Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Pair of Roman Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of Roman gold earrings comprised of a delicate hoop, secured with a hook and eye closure, and adorned with a boss shield. The shield features ...
Category

Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Gold

Byzantine Gold Matching Pair of Earrings
Located in London, GB
A matched pair of Byzantine gold hoop earrings with a hook and eye closure. These exquisite earrings have three spherical decorative elements suspended along each loop. At the centre, a ball with beading at its edges and at both sides, symmetrical attachments adorned with circular openwork decoration. The use of gold in Byzantine jewellery...
Category

Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Gold

Seljuk Silver Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A silver Seljuk penannular bracelet with a central ridge and round rosette designs. In Islamic art, these designs symbolise divine creation and eternal nature, with arabesques repres...
Category

Persian Islamic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Roman Gold Pendant with Cabochons
Located in London, GB
A thin, circular Roman gold pendant featuring a central garnet cabochon gem held within a raised cell. Above it, another garnet cabochon enriches th...
Category

Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Gold

Byzantine Pair of Electrum Earrings
Located in London, GB
A Byzantine matching pair of electrum earrings that are crafted with utmost skill and care. Each earring features a round-section hoop with a central, biconical adornment with a holl...
Category

Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Gold, Silver

Palanquin and its bearers Glazed terracotta
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Palanquin and its bearers Glazed terracotta 5 pieces Ming period (1368-1644) Figure: h31 x w 6.5 x d 6.5 cms Palanquin : h 29 x w 16 x d 12 cms Thermoluminescence test Rare Very ...
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Roman Glass Wide-Mouth Jar
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Roman translucent glass jar, with a light blue-green tinge. It has a thick, splayed rim that is folded over and into a short, concave neck. The body is squat and bulbous,...
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Blown Glass

A Hellenistic Funerary Stele in High Relief with Two Male Heads
Located in London, GB
A Hellenistic Funerary Stele in High Relief with Two Male Heads Marble Greek Hellenistic Circa 2nd Century BC Size: 20.5cm high, 38cm wide, 11cm deep - 8 ins high, 15 ins wide, 4...
Category

Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Marble

A Rare and Finely Detailed Greek Bronze Statuette of an Actor with Large Phallus
Located in London, GB
A Rare and Finely Detailed Greek Bronze Statuette of an Actor with Large Phallus Bronze Greek First half of 4th Century BC Size: 10.5cm high - 4¼ ins high Provenance: Ex Privat...
Category

Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Greek Hellenistic 24 KT Gold Pendant c. 5th-2nd century B.C
Located in Nottingham, GB
From a private collection. 1.95 grams. Free international shipping.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Gold

Roman Double-Chambered Balsamarium
Located in London, GB
A Roman double balsamarium made of translucent, bright blue-green glass. The vessel is composed of two tubular phials, rims folded inward and bulging slightly in the middle. Both phi...
Category

Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Blown Glass

Roman Three Handled Flared Rim Jar
Located in London, GB
A Roman three-handled jar, blown from greenish-yellow glass. The handles and trail of the jar are rendered in a darker tint. The jar is rounded with a slightly inverted rim and wide ...
Category

Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Blown Glass

Greek Gnathian Epyichysis
Located in London, GB
A delicate South-Italian epichysis. The vessel was a wine jug, composed of a narrow neck, a small lip and a high-arching handle. This Gnathian-ware epichysis was decorated with tongu...
Category

Italian Classical Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Hellenistic Matched Pair of Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
A Hellenistic matching pair of gold earrings that exude beauty and elegance. The delicate filigree work, coupled with the spherical baubles at each point of the radiating design, sho...
Category

Hellenistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Gold

Byzantine Matching Pair of Gold Earrings with Pearls and Glass Beads
Located in London, GB
A matched pair of Byzantine gold earrings, each with a tapering hoop, hook-and-clasp closure, and a single elongated pendant. The pendant is co...
Category

Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Gold

Apulian Red Figure Lekanis with Ladies of Fashion
Located in London, GB
An Apulian lekanis comprised of two distinct components. The lower portion features a footed bowl adorned with a sleek black glaze, providing an elegant foundation for the vessel. Tw...
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Byzantine Gold pair of Earrings with Dangles
Located in London, GB
A stunning matched pair of Byzantine gold earrings, each comprised of a hinged and elongated hoop attached to a triangular-shaped plaque with a...
Category

Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Gold

Ancient Roman Bronze Senatorial Bust ca. 300 AD
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Ancient Roman Bronze Senatorial Bust ca. 300 AD
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Etrsucan Bronze Pair of Sanguisuga Type Brooches
Located in London, GB
A pair of Etruscan bronze brooches of the Sanguisuga type. Each brooch features a thick arched bow, a long catch, a two-coiled spring, and a straight pin. The Sa...
Category

Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Greek Gnathian Black Glaze Pottery Oinochoe
Located in London, GB
A black-glazed pottery oinochoe that boasts distinctive features that characterise this specific type of Greek pottery. The vessel has a rounded body that exhibits delicate fluting t...
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Seljuk Heavy Bronze Mortar and Pestle
Located in London, GB
A Heavy Seljuk bronze mortar and pestle. The mortar is comprised of a cylindrical bowl, tapered stem, and wide, circular foot. A pestle features a disk-s...
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

A Matched Pair of Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
A matched pair of gold earrings, each made of a wire elongated hoop culminating with a teardrop turquoise cabochon. The bottom half of the loop is decorated with three rows of gold b...
Category

Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Gold

Bronze Age Matched Pair of Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
A Bronze Age, matched pair of gold earrings. Each piece is characterised by hollow-formed construction. The terminals of these earrings expand gracefully, while central bulges with p...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Gold

Attic Black Figure Skyphos
Located in London, GB
A black-figure skyphos skillfully crafted from fine reddish clay. The body of the skyphos rises gracefully from a slightly splayed foot, gradually widening towards the mouth. The ves...
Category

Greek Classical Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Pre Columbian Jalisco Figure West Mexico Circa B.C. 100-300 A.D
Located in London, GB
A Pre Columbian Jalisco seated figure Jalisco West Mexico circa B.C. 100-300 A.D, A Male pottery figure with red slip with elongated head and linear delineated hair wearing ear and nose ornaments, the slim body finely modelled with hands on chest seated...
Category

Mexican Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Antique Tang Dynasty Pottery Figure  Asian antiques
Located in London, GB
A large Chinese Tang Dynasty Seated pottery figure  Tang Dynasty circa Circa AD 618 - 906 China, Finely sculpted Black earthenware sculpture of a court lady with remains of pigme...
Category

Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Pre Columbian Jalisco Figure West Mexico Circa B.C. 100-300 A.D
Located in London, GB
A Pre Columbian Jalisco warrior figure Jalisco West Mexico circa B.C. 100-300 A.D, A stunning large pottery warrior figure wearing a banded headdress with disco arm ornaments , ...
Category

Mexican Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

18th Century Primitive Folk Art Baroque Era Unique Pine Cabinet Chimney Cupboard
Located in Zagreb, HR
Stunning sculptural piece of furniture, a rustic wabi sabi folk art primitive cabinet, "chimney cupboard", from the 18th century. One of a kind antique rustic piece with loads of...
Category

European Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Wrought Iron

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