Antique Seal

greatly enhances the completeness and collectability of the ensemble. Each lid bears a red seal mark

some may bear the stamp or seal of a known mask carver.

. Frame backed with chipboard and sealed with tape.. Dimensions exclude the frame and slip.

interior surface, then fired or sealed so that the designs permanently adhere, creating a durable and

for cosmetics or seal ink paste, the Ming-dynasty box lives on today as a storied container for

an airtight seal, a detail highly prized for preserving precious perfumes. The neck is mounted with a

. Unidentified foundry seal on the reverse. Japan – Taishō era (1912–1921) Height: 6 cm – width: 9 cm – depth: 9

sculpture may have rested undisturbed in a sealed or protected environment for many centuries, possibly over

, and officials who needed to write while on the move. They typically featured tightly sealed closures

, A brass nib or seal reservoir with screw top A rare and wonderfully humorous Victorian brass

depth and life. Originally, the reliquary would have been sealed with a gold cap, now lost to time

to Elizabeth’s home in Cannon Row bearing a ring; she in turn delivered the sealed cabinet she had

wonderful, aged patina on its surface. It was signed under the belly with an archaic form seal that is not

such as the veins on the wings, the piece is signed under the belly with an archaic form seal that is

to another. This specimen has been sealed to help preservation and has a rather glossy finish. Since

piece. Signed and sealed in the lower right corner. Period: Meiji, late 19th – early 20th century

with a very dark brown almost black looking surface, sealed with a mat varnish. The mirror plate has

, providing a water-tight seal and a richly worn texture.

, with no monograms. This set will be lightly professionally polished and sealed in individual plastic

catastrophic Russian campaign had shattered the Grande Armée, while British naval supremacy effectively sealed

attached reference material also includes examples of Muromachi-period incised marks and seal forms, and

- were originally used as seals, these carvings or cuttings are moulded out of white plaster, marble dust

were applied as transfers to the interior surface of the vase and then fired or sealed, allowing the

vase and then fired or sealed, allowing the decoration to permanently adhere beneath the glass surface

the signature Morikawa Sobun (1847–1902) with seal. Period: Meiji, late 19th century. Dimensions: 172

form historically associated with faith, cosmic order, and the revered Seal of the Prophets. At its

the revered Seal of the Prophets. A central cross motif reinforces themes of protection and balance

quality late 19th-century French sculpture. Together, the signature, inscription, and foundry seal support

, providing a water-tight seal and a richly worn texture.

right hand he holds a folded letter sealed in red wax. Here, the handling is confident and refined. The

and creamers featured precision-fitted lids that created airtight seals to preserve contents, with

of teapot lids while maintaining an airtight seal - a critical feature for proper tea brewing. The

broad, decisive forms. Signed and sealed by the artist in the lower right corner. The reverse is

seal on the underside. Both figures are depicted in a naturalistic pose. One stands on all four legs

. Signed with calligraphy inscription and red seal.

Dreamily beautiful and elegant antique Chinese altar table made of solid elm wood, sealed with

a sprung seal to stop any ink spillages. A great collector's piece in very good condition

twin studding all around, the leather has then been hand dyed six times, antiqued, sealed, waxed down

dyed six times, antiqued, sealed, waxed down and polished this glorious Whiskey brown colour from top

backgrounds set in black lacquered frames with silk brocade borders. Numerous signatures and artist seals on

process, the original poster is affixed to a rigid support and sealed beneath a layer of specialized

seal or amulet was believed to attract good fortune and protect against adversity. The warm glow of

bronze signed to the reverse "E. Drouot" in script, sealed with editeur cachet for "Bronze Garanti au

experts. Usually, our listed fossils have been sealed to help support preservation. Please expect that

Romans to seal important documents and worn into battle by both Christian and Muslim warriors to protect

the artist seal or makers name. Chinese ink cakes, also known as ink sticks, are solid blocks made

frame. Frame backed with card and sealed with tape.. Dimensions exclude the frame and slip.

of wear, use, or need for cleaning. Some may also have had repairs/restorations or have been sealed

Rosetsu sha Seals: Nagasawa Gyo in and Rosetsu (Painted by Rosetsu of Kyoto) Japan, 18th century, Edo

base. Carefully cleaned and sealed in conservator’s wax. Ready to place. ref. 512CPP14Q About silla

the Commission Royale des Échanges Internationaux, this cast bears the original oval seal of the

Ancient Sealing Wax Seal. Italy, late 18th Century. Good condition with signs of age.

*) Seals: Right: Bōsai Left, upper: Ta-chi no in Left, lower: Kozetsu shi Japan, 19th century, Meiji

caused a transverse crack in its base without breaking it (see last photos). The hole has been sealed and

commodes/ side tables a real luxury appearance. The surface has been sealed with a traditional hand

woolwork is stitched to calico slip and stretched over mountboard. Frame backed with paper and sealed with

confirmation of authenticity and period. As issued, the embossed seal is visible in the sheet and may lightly