Persian Antiquities

A superb example of an ancient Persian gold daric. Minted by the Achaemenid Empire, under King

gold darics of the Persian Empire were not only one of the very first coin types but they were amongst

Antique Persian travel mirror, intarsia work, dancing people, 19th century. Measures: 35 cm. x 26

clairvoyance in Classical and Christian Antiquity. The Persian whistle of Il Guercino is in the Capitoline

collection. The Sasanian Empire (/səˈsɑːnɪən/ or /səˈseɪnɪən/), (Persian: ساسانیان) also known as Sassanian

at the Time of the Persian Empire." This map is particularly interesting for several reasons: 1

With downcast eyes and a faint, serene smile, this sculpted head conveys a quiet sense of inner calm. The softly modeled face is framed by a surrounding headdress and crowned with a ...

Beneath the soft grayish-green glaze, incised lotus design emerges. The surface is adorned with flowing lines depicting lotus flowers and leaves, rendered in a refined carving techni...

These two blue-and-white water vessels, made at the Chu Dau kilns of 15th–16th century Vietnam, feature a single pouring spout and five functional lugs used for gripping or attaching...

These are three small lidded boxes from the Vietnamese period, specifically from the 15th century during the Le Dynasty. Dates : 15th century Le Dynasty Region : North Annam, Viet...

At the center, it features five elegant cranes depicted against a pond setting, each portrayed in varying postures. The background harmoniously incorporates lotus flowers and other a...

The "Imari Pavilion pattern" refers to a decoration pattern found on porcelains made during Early Qing Dynasty, influenced by Japanese Imari ware, which was produced in the Arita reg...

The pieces are adorned with intricate motifs and scenes that may represent traditional Chinese landscapes, daily life, or historical tales. Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period P...

Vietnamese covered boxes with representative bird and plant designs. Both are made of cream-colored base and blue designs, typical of Annamese pottery. These shared characteristics h...

They display central floral motifs surrounded by a variety of botanical patterns including branches and blooms, indicative of classic East Asian ceramic artistry. Period : Qing Dyna...

Each burner features a unique design with traditional pillar-shaped structures and intricate openwork carvings. The lids are adorned with delicate floral and nature-inspired motifs, ...

Mandarin ducks symbolize eternal love and fidelity in East Asian culture, often representing marital harmony as they are believed to mate for life. Reishi mushrooms, known as symbols...

The jar is sturdily potted with an oval shaped body carved with overlapping lotus petals below the straight neck. All covered with a crackled glaze of olive-green color with the exce...