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19th Century Japanese Merchant's Money Box Original Marks
19th Century Japanese Merchant's Money Box Original Marks

19th Century Japanese Merchant's Money Box Original Marks

$255Sale Price|66% Off

19th Century Japanese Merchant's Money Box Original Marks

Located in Somis, CA

A rare antiquity from 19th century Japan, crafted from solid wood.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Rare Chinese Swatow Charger with Scholar’s Antiquities (Bógǔtú) Zhangzhou Kilns
Rare Chinese Swatow Charger with Scholar’s Antiquities (Bógǔtú) Zhangzhou Kilns

Rare Chinese Swatow Charger with Scholar’s Antiquities (Bógǔtú) Zhangzhou Kilns

$989

Rare Chinese Swatow Charger with Scholar’s Antiquities (Bógǔtú) Zhangzhou Kilns

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

This remarkable blue and white stoneware charger is a fine example of South Chinese export ceramics, most likely produced in the Zhangzhou (Swatow) kilns of Fujian province, during t...

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Antique 17th Century Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Mexican Belt Buckle
Rare Mexican Belt Buckle

Rare Mexican Belt Buckle

$150 / set

Rare Mexican Belt Buckle

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1950. We offer this Rare Mexican Belt Buckle.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Other Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Rare Brass Maritime Signal Horn
Rare Brass Maritime Signal Horn

Rare Brass Maritime Signal Horn

$2,195

Rare Brass Maritime Signal Horn

Located in Norwell, MA

Signal Horn From Stone Bridge Connecting Tiverton and Portsmouth Rhode Island. Rare signal horn of a exceptional length and with awesome performance. Trumpet also has embossed makers...

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Vintage 1910s North American Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Pre Columbian Rare Lambayeque Wood Figure
Pre Columbian Rare Lambayeque Wood Figure

Pre Columbian Rare Lambayeque Wood Figure

$749

Pre Columbian Rare Lambayeque Wood Figure

Located in London, GB

Pre columbian Lamabayeque wood figure Peru Circa 750 to 1375 AD A rare standing figure of a deity with triangular tear drop shaped eyes holding a child, Carved in very dense heavy ha...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Rare and Antique Mexican Carousel Horse
Rare and Antique Mexican Carousel Horse

Rare and Antique Mexican Carousel Horse

$6,000

Rare and Antique Mexican Carousel Horse

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1920. We offer this wonderfully charming Carousel Horse from Mexico. Handmade caved from wood with fabulous patina.

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Vintage 1910s Mexican Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Rare Scottish Neolithic Carved Sandstone Ball, Circa 2500-4000 BC
Rare Scottish Neolithic Carved Sandstone Ball, Circa 2500-4000 BC

Rare Scottish Neolithic Carved Sandstone Ball, Circa 2500-4000 BC

$44,000

Rare Scottish Neolithic Carved Sandstone Ball, Circa 2500-4000 BC

Located in London, GB

ArtAncient are dealers in rare wonders from the formation of the Solar System to late antiquity, discovering, studying and placing objects in extraordinary collections.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier British Prehistoric Antiquities

Materials

Sandstone

Pre Columbian Rare Large Zacatecas Figure Latin American Antiques Art
Pre Columbian Rare Large Zacatecas Figure Latin American Antiques Art

Pre Columbian Rare Large Zacatecas Figure Latin American Antiques Art

$2,145Sale Price|30% Off

Pre Columbian Rare Large Zacatecas Figure Latin American Antiques Art

Located in London, GB

Rare large Zacatecas seated Figure Pre-Columbian, West Mexico ca. 200 BCE – 300 CE A striking large terracotta figure from the Zacatecas culture, depicting a standing female with ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Rare Cast Iron Infant Bath, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
Rare Cast Iron Infant Bath, Late 19th–Early 20th Century

Rare Cast Iron Infant Bath, Late 19th–Early 20th Century

$800

Rare Cast Iron Infant Bath, Late 19th–Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Cast Iron Baby Bath This charming cast iron baby bath dates to the 19th century and exemplifies the utilitarian yet decorative domestic wares produced during the period. Cast in a g...

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Antique 19th Century French Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Rare Pre-Columbian Nasca Ceramic Drum Vessel South American art
Rare Pre-Columbian Nasca Ceramic Drum Vessel South American art

Rare Pre-Columbian Nasca Ceramic Drum Vessel South American art

$765Sale Price|25% Off

Rare Pre-Columbian Nasca Ceramic Drum Vessel South American art

Located in London, GB

Rare Pre-Columbian Nasca Ceramic Drum Vessel Culture: Nasca (Nazca), South Coast of Peru Period: ca. 200–600 CE (Early Intermediate Period) Material: Burnished ceramic with painted ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Rare 1918 C.W. Parker Hand-Carved American Carousel Horse.
Rare 1918 C.W. Parker Hand-Carved American Carousel Horse.

Rare 1918 C.W. Parker Hand-Carved American Carousel Horse.

$6,752

Rare 1918 C.W. Parker Hand-Carved American Carousel Horse.

By Charles Looff Or C.W. Parker

Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR

Charles Wallace Parker Carousel horse, "Stargazer" model, carved wood. Used condition: missing tail, crack at the neck, and old paint touch-ups. Mounted on a wood and metal base. ...

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Rare Vintage Vallauris Basket-Shaped Trinket Dish – Fruit Decor - 2Y389
Rare Vintage Vallauris Basket-Shaped Trinket Dish – Fruit Decor - 2Y389

Rare Vintage Vallauris Basket-Shaped Trinket Dish – Fruit Decor - 2Y389

$191Sale Price|65% Off

Rare Vintage Vallauris Basket-Shaped Trinket Dish – Fruit Decor - 2Y389

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This rare vintage trinket dish from Vallauris is a charming piece crafted in the shape of a basket and adorned with delightful fruit decor. A perfect blend of functionality and artis...

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20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

A Rare Ancient Celtic Bust of a Radiate Deity ‘Sol Invicta’
A Rare Ancient Celtic Bust of a Radiate Deity ‘Sol Invicta’

A Rare Ancient Celtic Bust of a Radiate Deity ‘Sol Invicta’

$57,500

A Rare Ancient Celtic Bust of a Radiate Deity ‘Sol Invicta’

Located in London, GB

A Rare Ancient Celtic Bust of a Radiate Deity ‘Sol Invicta’ Wearing a Halo of the Rays of the Sun Limestone British 1st Century BC - 1st Century AD Size: 42cm high, 40cm wide, 20cm ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier British Antiquities

Materials

Limestone

Rare Historical Volume: "Revue des Jeunesses Musicales de France" (JMF) - 3Y30
Rare Historical Volume: "Revue des Jeunesses Musicales de France" (JMF) - 3Y30

Rare Historical Volume: "Revue des Jeunesses Musicales de France" (JMF) - 3Y30

$203

Rare Historical Volume: "Revue des Jeunesses Musicales de France" (JMF) - 3Y30

Located in Bordeaux, FR

An exceptional historical witness to the cultural rebirth of post-war France. This volume, directed by the visionary René Nicoly (1907–1971), founder of the Jeunesses Musicales de Fr...

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Vintage 1940s Antiquities

Materials

Paper

Rare Pre-Columbian Inca Silver Mask with Gold Sequins
Rare Pre-Columbian Inca Silver Mask with Gold Sequins

Rare Pre-Columbian Inca Silver Mask with Gold Sequins

$30,000

Rare Pre-Columbian Inca Silver Mask with Gold Sequins

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

A rare, sheet silver human face mask with simple relief facial features including large, almond shaped eyes and downturned mouth. Classic stepped pyramid headdress with round, very t...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Rare and Early American 19th Century Brass Oil Lamp
Rare and Early American 19th Century Brass Oil Lamp

Rare and Early American 19th Century Brass Oil Lamp

$1,695

Rare and Early American 19th Century Brass Oil Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine masterpiece is quite unusual and is in unbelievable condition. This is a fragile and amazing oil lamp with a handblown original glass globe. The condition is very good.

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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Rare Early 19th Century Folk Art Rocking Horse - Authentically Aged Antique
Rare Early 19th Century Folk Art Rocking Horse - Authentically Aged Antique

Rare Early 19th Century Folk Art Rocking Horse - Authentically Aged Antique

$2,420

Rare Early 19th Century Folk Art Rocking Horse - Authentically Aged Antique

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

Discover a captivating piece of childhood history with this charming and rare early 19th-century folk art rocking horse. This exquisite antique, showcasing the distinctive character ...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Wood

An Important and Rare Dated 1711 Norwegian Hand-Carved Oak Desk Organizer Box
An Important and Rare Dated 1711 Norwegian Hand-Carved Oak Desk Organizer Box

An Important and Rare Dated 1711 Norwegian Hand-Carved Oak Desk Organizer Box

$6,000

An Important and Rare Dated 1711 Norwegian Hand-Carved Oak Desk Organizer Box

Located in Skien, NO

A rare and important primitive antique desk organizer, hand-carved from solid oak in Norway and dated September 24, 1711. The front panel features detailed Baroque-style carved patte...

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Antique 18th Century Norwegian Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Rare 20th Century Large Hand-Painted Ceramic Carafe Signed Vallauris - 2Y331
Rare 20th Century Large Hand-Painted Ceramic Carafe Signed Vallauris - 2Y331

Rare 20th Century Large Hand-Painted Ceramic Carafe Signed Vallauris - 2Y331

$451Sale Price|75% Off

Rare 20th Century Large Hand-Painted Ceramic Carafe Signed Vallauris - 2Y331

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This exquisite and rare large ceramic carafe, signed by Vallauris, features a beautiful hand-painted rose design that exemplifies the artistry of mid-20th century French ceramics. It...

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20th Century French Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Antique French Magazine, L'Illustration No. 3736, October 1914, WWI - 2Y608
Rare Antique French Magazine, L'Illustration No. 3736, October 1914, WWI - 2Y608

Rare Antique French Magazine, L'Illustration No. 3736, October 1914, WWI - 2Y608

$110

Rare Antique French Magazine, L'Illustration No. 3736, October 1914, WWI - 2Y608

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Collectible Antique French Magazine: L'Illustration (October 10, 1914) Acquire a genuine piece of history with this rare, original issue of the renowned French magazine, L'Illustrati...

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Vintage 1910s French Antiquities

Materials

Paper

A Rare Standing Stone / Slab / Marker with ‘Triskele’ Low Relief Design
A Rare Standing Stone / Slab / Marker with ‘Triskele’ Low Relief Design

A Rare Standing Stone / Slab / Marker with ‘Triskele’ Low Relief Design

$53,500

A Rare Standing Stone / Slab / Marker with ‘Triskele’ Low Relief Design

Located in London, GB

A Rare Standing Stone / Slab / Marker with ‘Triskele’ Low Relief Design Sandstone Late Celtic - Early Christian 7th – 8th Century AD
 Size: 62cm high, 28cm wide, 19cm deep - 24½ i...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier British Antiquities

Materials

Sandstone

Pre Columbian Rare Central Mexican Terracotta Figure with Bowl C. 600–1200 CE
Pre Columbian Rare Central Mexican Terracotta Figure with Bowl C. 600–1200 CE

Pre Columbian Rare Central Mexican Terracotta Figure with Bowl C. 600–1200 CE

$3,064

Pre Columbian Rare Central Mexican Terracotta Figure with Bowl C. 600–1200 CE

Located in London, GB

Pre Columbian Rare Central Mexican Terracotta Figure with Bowl A Pre-Columbian terracotta figure from the Central Highlands of Mexico, depicting a standing figure holding a large bow...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Rare Pre-Columbian Chimu Stirrup Vessel – Sea Plant or Fungi Motif
Rare Pre-Columbian Chimu Stirrup Vessel – Sea Plant or Fungi Motif

Rare Pre-Columbian Chimu Stirrup Vessel – Sea Plant or Fungi Motif

$568Sale Price|40% Off

Rare Pre-Columbian Chimu Stirrup Vessel – Sea Plant or Fungi Motif

Located in London, GB

Rare Pre-Columbian Chimu Stirrup Vessel – Sea Plant or Fungi Motif – 12th–14th Century AD, Peru An intriguing and rare Chimu stirrup vessel from Pre-Columbian Peru, dating to the 12...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Pre-Columbian Rare Gold Veraguas/Diquis Supernatural Drummer Pink Tourmaline
Pre-Columbian Rare Gold Veraguas/Diquis Supernatural Drummer Pink Tourmaline

Pre-Columbian Rare Gold Veraguas/Diquis Supernatural Drummer Pink Tourmaline

$60,000

Pre-Columbian Rare Gold Veraguas/Diquis Supernatural Drummer Pink Tourmaline

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Natural pink tourmaline necklace (167 gms) with rare gold Veraguas/Diquis supernatural drummer. Very fine example of ancient, Precolumbian goldwork form Central America, either Costa...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antiquities

Materials

Gold

Rare Antique Sumba Comb
Rare Antique Sumba Comb

Rare Antique Sumba Comb

$1,800

Rare Antique Sumba Comb

Located in New York, NY

Worn by adult noblewomen high on the head, like a crown. These hand cut combs from Sumba are usually hand carved from mottled tortoiseshell or occasionally from buffalo horn. These t...

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20th Century Southeast Asian Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Metal

A Large Rare Celtic Apotropaic Head of ‘Cernunnos’ the Horned Deity with Typical
A Large Rare Celtic Apotropaic Head of ‘Cernunnos’ the Horned Deity with Typical

A Large Rare Celtic Apotropaic Head of ‘Cernunnos’ the Horned Deity with Typical

$42,500

A Large Rare Celtic Apotropaic Head of ‘Cernunnos’ the Horned Deity with Typical

Located in London, GB

A Large Rare Celtic Apotropaic Head of ‘Cernunnos’ the Horned Deity with Typical Eyes Triangular Nose and Slit Mouth Sandstone Britain 1st Century B.C - 1st Century A.D Size: 47.5c...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Antiquities

Materials

Sandstone

Antique and Rare Floral Faience Soup Tureen by Digoin Sarreguemines Thai - 2Y249
Antique and Rare Floral Faience Soup Tureen by Digoin Sarreguemines Thai - 2Y249

Antique and Rare Floral Faience Soup Tureen by Digoin Sarreguemines Thai - 2Y249

$172Sale Price|60% Off

Antique and Rare Floral Faience Soup Tureen by Digoin Sarreguemines Thai - 2Y249

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This antique and rare floral faience soup tureen from Digoin Sarreguemines Thai is a beautiful example of vintage craftsmanship. It features an elegant floral design, adding a touch ...

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20th Century Unknown Antiquities

Materials

Faience

Rare Sabatier Trumpet Stainless Steel Cutlery Set in Box – 3 Pieces - 2Y383
Rare Sabatier Trumpet Stainless Steel Cutlery Set in Box – 3 Pieces - 2Y383

Rare Sabatier Trumpet Stainless Steel Cutlery Set in Box – 3 Pieces - 2Y383

$244Sale Price / set|75% Off

Rare Sabatier Trumpet Stainless Steel Cutlery Set in Box – 3 Pieces - 2Y383

Located in Bordeaux, FR

A beautiful and rare Sabatier "Trumpet Stainless" cutlery set, presented in its original box. This elegant set is ideal for collectors or anyone looking to add a touch of sophisticat...

Category

20th Century French Antiquities

Materials

Stainless Steel

Very Rare and Early Carved Vessel in the Form of a Hedgehog
Very Rare and Early Carved Vessel in the Form of a Hedgehog

Very Rare and Early Carved Vessel in the Form of a Hedgehog

$48,000

Very Rare and Early Carved Vessel in the Form of a Hedgehog

Located in London, GB

A Very Rare and Early Carved Vessel in the Form of a Hedgehog Alabaster Near Eastern 3rd Millenium BC SIZE: 9.5cm high, 9.5cm wide, 15.5cm deep - 3¾ ins high, 3¾ ins wide, 6 ins ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Alabaster

SUPER RARE ANTIQUE SHAGREEN (SHARK SKIN) BURR WALNUT MUSICAL JEWELLERY PIANO BOx
SUPER RARE ANTIQUE SHAGREEN (SHARK SKIN) BURR WALNUT MUSICAL JEWELLERY PIANO BOx

SUPER RARE ANTIQUE SHAGREEN (SHARK SKIN) BURR WALNUT MUSICAL JEWELLERY PIANO BOx

$4,018

SUPER RARE ANTIQUE SHAGREEN (SHARK SKIN) BURR WALNUT MUSICAL JEWELLERY PIANO BOx

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable, Antique Victorian circa 1880, Shagreen & Burr Walnut Piano Musical Jewellery box What a thin...

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Antique 1880s British Art Nouveau Antiquities

Materials

Shagreen

Four Pair of rare Georgian Miniature Mahogany Shoes decorated Mother of Pearl
Four Pair of rare Georgian Miniature Mahogany Shoes decorated Mother of Pearl

Four Pair of rare Georgian Miniature Mahogany Shoes decorated Mother of Pearl

$2,153 / set

Four Pair of rare Georgian Miniature Mahogany Shoes decorated Mother of Pearl

Located in Leuven , BE

These stunning and unique Miniature Georgian shoes were produced in England during the early 19th century, circa 1830. They are hand carved from Mahogany wood and feature the most wo...

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Antique 1830s British Antiquities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Rare set of six large kokeshi
Rare set of six large kokeshi

Rare set of six large kokeshi

$6,752

Rare set of six large kokeshi

By Vintage Japanese Monochrome

Located in Milano, IT

Rare set of six large turned and painted wood sculptures, signed in ink under the base. Made in Japan, ca. 1920. h45-h80

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Antiquities

Materials

Wood

A Rare and Finely Detailed Greek Bronze Statuette of an Actor with Large Phallus
A Rare and Finely Detailed Greek Bronze Statuette of an Actor with Large Phallus

A Rare and Finely Detailed Greek Bronze Statuette of an Actor with Large Phallus

$28,500

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...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Rare Set of 12 French CNP Grès de la Vallée Dessert Bowls - 2Y366
Rare Set of 12 French CNP Grès de la Vallée Dessert Bowls - 2Y366

Rare Set of 12 French CNP Grès de la Vallée Dessert Bowls - 2Y366

$1,711Sale Price / set|75% Off

Rare Set of 12 French CNP Grès de la Vallée Dessert Bowls - 2Y366

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This rare set of 12 French CNP Grès de la Vallée dessert bowls adds a timeless, rustic elegance to any table setting. Each piece is crafted from durable stoneware and showcases the “...

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20th Century French Antiquities

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage and Rare 1910 Ford Metal Sculpture on Wooden Base by Ferroantic - 2Y368
Vintage and Rare 1910 Ford Metal Sculpture on Wooden Base by Ferroantic - 2Y368

Vintage and Rare 1910 Ford Metal Sculpture on Wooden Base by Ferroantic - 2Y368

$223Sale Price|70% Off

Vintage and Rare 1910 Ford Metal Sculpture on Wooden Base by Ferroantic - 2Y368

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This unique and rare decorative sculpture of a 1910 Ford, crafted from metal with a sturdy wooden base, is a collector’s piece by the Spanish brand Ferroantic. With its detailed craf...

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Vintage 1910s French Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Fine and Rare Early 19th Century Carved Bootjack in the Form of a Pistol
Fine and Rare Early 19th Century Carved Bootjack in the Form of a Pistol

Fine and Rare Early 19th Century Carved Bootjack in the Form of a Pistol

$1,770

Fine and Rare Early 19th Century Carved Bootjack in the Form of a Pistol

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A fine and rare !9th Century hand carved antique treen bootjack, to remove riding boots, in the unusual form of a pistol. This is a rare find and unfolds to form a bootjack with be...

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Antique 19th Century Antiquities

Materials

Beech

Rare Set of 14 French Literary Classics – Editions Le Club de la Femme - 3Y18
Rare Set of 14 French Literary Classics – Editions Le Club de la Femme - 3Y18

Rare Set of 14 French Literary Classics – Editions Le Club de la Femme - 3Y18

$1,047 / set

Rare Set of 14 French Literary Classics – Editions Le Club de la Femme - 3Y18

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This remarkable collection features 14 vintage books from Editions Le Club de la Femme and Cercle du Bibliophile, spanning influential 20th-century French literature. Featuring renow...

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20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Paper

Rare Suite of Antique Royal Horse Artillery 1 Cannon, 1873-1901 Coat Buttons
Rare Suite of Antique Royal Horse Artillery 1 Cannon, 1873-1901 Coat Buttons

Rare Suite of Antique Royal Horse Artillery 1 Cannon, 1873-1901 Coat Buttons

$204

Rare Suite of Antique Royal Horse Artillery 1 Cannon, 1873-1901 Coat Buttons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice suite of antique military officer Royal Horse Artillery (1 Cannon - 1873-1901) 18mm ball button with Queen Victoria's Crown brass Mi...

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Antique Early 1900s British High Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Rare Decorative Leaded-Glass Window Picturing The Queen of the East, ca. 1899
Rare Decorative Leaded-Glass Window Picturing The Queen of the East, ca. 1899

Rare Decorative Leaded-Glass Window Picturing The Queen of the East, ca. 1899

$36,000Sale Price|20% Off

Rare Decorative Leaded-Glass Window Picturing The Queen of the East, ca. 1899

Located in Langweer, NL

Original Antique Leaded-glass window depicting "Batavia, Queen of the East' & the Coat of Arms of Batavia, in wooden door, execution Atelier van Gebrand Glas 't Prinsenhof - Jan ...

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Antique 1890s Dutch Art Nouveau Antiquities

Materials

Lead

A Rare Gilt-Bronze Mythical Beast
A Rare Gilt-Bronze Mythical Beast

A Rare Gilt-Bronze Mythical Beast

$16,250Sale Price|35% Off

A Rare Gilt-Bronze Mythical Beast

Located in seoul, KR

Cast in bronze, this sculpture depicts a mythical beast with a sinuously curved body and an animated, rising posture. The overall form evokes a dragon or guardian creature, embodying...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Rare Antique Tibetan Ritual Skull Crown, Buddhist Headdress
Rare Antique Tibetan Ritual Skull Crown, Buddhist Headdress

Rare Antique Tibetan Ritual Skull Crown, Buddhist Headdress

$4,079

Rare Antique Tibetan Ritual Skull Crown, Buddhist Headdress

Located in Nottingham, GB

Rare and unusual Tibetan Antique Ritual Skull Crown, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. This striking brass crown is richly decorated with dragons and mounted with fin...

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Antique 19th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bone

Rare Silver Ritual Bowl – Sukhothai Kingdom, 11th–13th Century
Rare Silver Ritual Bowl – Sukhothai Kingdom, 11th–13th Century

Rare Silver Ritual Bowl – Sukhothai Kingdom, 11th–13th Century

$1,170

Rare Silver Ritual Bowl – Sukhothai Kingdom, 11th–13th Century

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A significant piece for collectors of early Southeast Asian art and antiquities, this silver vessel offers both aesthetic presence and historical depth.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Rare Qingbai Carved Ewer, Song-Yuan Dynasty
Rare Qingbai Carved Ewer, Song-Yuan Dynasty

Rare Qingbai Carved Ewer, Song-Yuan Dynasty

$7,475Sale Price|35% Off

Rare Qingbai Carved Ewer, Song-Yuan Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

This Qingbai ewer features a rounded body with smooth curves, a short spout, and a looped handle, presenting a harmonious and balanced form. The lid is adorned with a flower-shaped f...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier East Asian Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Spectacular Hand-Embroidered Silk Japanese Kimono
Rare Spectacular Hand-Embroidered Silk Japanese Kimono

Rare Spectacular Hand-Embroidered Silk Japanese Kimono

$3,180

Rare Spectacular Hand-Embroidered Silk Japanese Kimono

Located in Brea, CA

This highly collectable spectacular rare kimono has detailed hand-embroidery throughout accented . This ceremonial Japanese kimono is hand sewn and hand-quilted throughout.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Silk

Rare Famille Noire Vases, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Rare Famille Noire Vases, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Rare Famille Noire Vases, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

$1,625Sale Price / set|35% Off

Rare Famille Noire Vases, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Located in seoul, KR

Famille noire is a type of Qing Dynasty Chinese porcelain, distinguished by its black-glazed background with vivid natural motifs in green, yellow, and other bright colors. Developed...

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Antique Early 18th Century East Asian Qing Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

12th/13thC Pagan Folk Buddha- Large, Rare! 9997
12th/13thC Pagan Folk Buddha- Large, Rare! 9997

12th/13thC Pagan Folk Buddha- Large, Rare! 9997

$5,320

12th/13thC Pagan Folk Buddha- Large, Rare! 9997

Located in Ukiah, CA

This Pagan or post-Pagan Buddha, executed in a charming folk style, reflects the enduring regional traditions of Southeast Asian Buddhist art. Likely originating from Arakan, the pie...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

A Rare and Important Late Roman Marble Column
A Rare and Important Late Roman Marble Column

A Rare and Important Late Roman Marble Column

$200,000

A Rare and Important Late Roman Marble Column

Located in London, GB

A Rare and Important Late Roman Marble Column With a fluted spiral central column shaft rising to a carved integral capital with Corinthian ‘acanthus’ leaf decoration, the base with ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Antiquities

Materials

Marble

Antique Rare Chinese Enameled Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl
Antique Rare Chinese Enameled Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl

Antique Rare Chinese Enameled Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl

$10,880

Antique Rare Chinese Enameled Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl

Located in Brea, CA

Qing dynasty an unique antique important rare Chinese enameled Famille rose porcelain bowl with mark DaQingDaoGuangNianZhi , hand painted. excellent condition, Measures: 4.75” x 2.25...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Lion Figurine Pillow, Tang Dynasty(618-907)
Rare Lion Figurine Pillow, Tang Dynasty(618-907)

Rare Lion Figurine Pillow, Tang Dynasty(618-907)

$10,335Sale Price|35% Off

Rare Lion Figurine Pillow, Tang Dynasty(618-907)

Located in seoul, KR

This object is a Tang dynasty (8th–9th century) Changsha ware ritual stand, constructed with a sculpted mythical beast—likely a lion or bixie—serving as the base, surmounted by a fla...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier East Asian Tang Antiquities

Materials

Stoneware

Han Dynasty, Rare Antique Chinese Pottery Amphora Decorated with Bronze Ornament
Han Dynasty, Rare Antique Chinese Pottery Amphora Decorated with Bronze Ornament

Han Dynasty, Rare Antique Chinese Pottery Amphora Decorated with Bronze Ornament

$1,600

Han Dynasty, Rare Antique Chinese Pottery Amphora Decorated with Bronze Ornament

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Rare antique Chinese pottery amphora decorated with bronze ornament. In the past, this kind of vessel was used for wine container. Age: China, Han Dynasty, B.C. 206 - A.D. 220 Size...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Rare Boshan Incense Burner Yue Celadon, Jin dynasty
Rare Boshan Incense Burner Yue Celadon, Jin dynasty

Rare Boshan Incense Burner Yue Celadon, Jin dynasty

$9,035Sale Price|35% Off

Rare Boshan Incense Burner Yue Celadon, Jin dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

The Boshan incense burner is particularly notable among Han dynasty incense burners for its unique shape. Designed to resemble a mountain or even a mythical mountain, it is character...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antiquities

Materials

Stoneware

A Rare Sancai-Glazed Pottery Jar, Tang Dynasty
A Rare Sancai-Glazed Pottery Jar, Tang Dynasty

A Rare Sancai-Glazed Pottery Jar, Tang Dynasty

$8,385Sale Price|35% Off

A Rare Sancai-Glazed Pottery Jar, Tang Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

The jar is of globular shape and is decorated to the body with a geometric design band of lozenge-shaped motifs in blue, green, ochre and cream below a plain ochre everted mouth rim,...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier East Asian Tang Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware

16th Century, Ava, Rare Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Crowned King Buddha
16th Century, Ava, Rare Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Crowned King Buddha

16th Century, Ava, Rare Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Crowned King Buddha

$11,000

16th Century, Ava, Rare Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Crowned King Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Rare antique Burmese wooden seated crowned Buddha, or sometimes known as 'King Buddha', wearing diadem-crowns and ornaments of king instead of ordinary monk's robes. Crowned Buddha ...

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Antique 16th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Rare 7th/8thC Korean Cast Bronze Bodhisattva, Sotheby’s 2004 Comparable
Rare 7th/8thC Korean Cast Bronze Bodhisattva, Sotheby’s 2004 Comparable

Rare 7th/8thC Korean Cast Bronze Bodhisattva, Sotheby’s 2004 Comparable

$16,240Sale Price|20% Off

Rare 7th/8thC Korean Cast Bronze Bodhisattva, Sotheby’s 2004 Comparable

Located in Ukiah, CA

Very special 7th–8th Century Korean Bronze Bodhisattva. One of the finest pieces in my entire collection. For an almost identical example, see Sotheby’s The Art of the Buddha, Lot 60...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Korean Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Ancient Hand Carved Wood Lion Guardian- Rare Find
Chinese Ancient Hand Carved Wood Lion Guardian- Rare Find

Chinese Ancient Hand Carved Wood Lion Guardian- Rare Find

$1,200Sale Price|50% Off

Chinese Ancient Hand Carved Wood Lion Guardian- Rare Find

Located in South Burlington, VT

A Chinese hand carved and hand painted wooden effigy of a fantastic Bixie dating to before Song dynasty 1279 AD. Please enjoy the beautiful remnants of its aged original swirling pa...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Rare Annamese Brown Dish Circa 15th Century, Le Dynasty
Rare Annamese Brown Dish Circa 15th Century, Le Dynasty

Rare Annamese Brown Dish Circa 15th Century, Le Dynasty

$3,185Sale Price|35% Off

Rare Annamese Brown Dish Circa 15th Century, Le Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

A rare brown colored stoneware dish with a central floral motif, likely a lotus, which is a recurrent symbol in Asian art representing purity and beauty. The design's fluidity and or...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antiquities

Materials

Stoneware

A Rare Longquan Celadon 'Peony' Vase Yuan-Ming Dynasty
A Rare Longquan Celadon 'Peony' Vase Yuan-Ming Dynasty

A Rare Longquan Celadon 'Peony' Vase Yuan-Ming Dynasty

$57,850Sale Price|35% Off

A Rare Longquan Celadon 'Peony' Vase Yuan-Ming Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

This vase features a traditional vase coated with a clear and rich green celadon glaze. A fine network of crazing covers the surface. The neck is adorned with raised vine motifs, whi...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier East Asian Ming Antiquities

Materials

Celadon

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Pre Columbian Rare Calima vessel Colombia
Pre Columbian Rare Calima vessel Colombia

Pre Columbian Rare Calima vessel Colombia

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H 10.24 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in

Pre Columbian Rare Calima vessel Colombia

Located in London, GB

Pre Columbian rare Calima vessel Colombia ancient South America A Calima vessel featuring a reptile emerging from a egg Red clay with black negative resist Calima culture circa 2...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Colombian Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Rare silver Tantur or Druze head ornament, hand made, Lebanon 18th century
Rare silver Tantur or Druze head ornament, hand made, Lebanon 18th century

Rare silver Tantur or Druze head ornament, hand made, Lebanon 18th century

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H 15.7 in Dm 2.9 in

Rare silver Tantur or Druze head ornament, hand made, Lebanon 18th century

Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL

up for sale is This rare and important item known as a Tantur, made from silver in the 18th century. This conical headdress was worn by Druze and some Maronite women in the mountain ...

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Antique 18th Century Lebanese Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Historic Rare Carved memorial plaque made by Jewish internee in Cyprus, 1948
Historic Rare Carved memorial plaque made by Jewish internee in Cyprus, 1948

Historic Rare Carved memorial plaque made by Jewish internee in Cyprus, 1948

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H 7.2 in W 5.9 in D 0.8 in

Historic Rare Carved memorial plaque made by Jewish internee in Cyprus, 1948

Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL

super rare and historic example of Cyprus stone carving, made by jewish holocaust surviver that was Detained at the Internment camps in Cyprus, just 3 years after the holocaust. this...

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Vintage 1940s Cypriot Antiquities

Materials

Soapstone

18th Century Forged Steel Masonic Compass – A Rare Tool of Master Builders and F
18th Century Forged Steel Masonic Compass – A Rare Tool of Master Builders and F

18th Century Forged Steel Masonic Compass – A Rare Tool of Master Builders and F

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H 16.15 in W 1.19 in D 0.4 in

18th Century Forged Steel Masonic Compass – A Rare Tool of Master Builders and F

Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR

This extraordinary 18th-century forged steel compass is a striking piece of historical craftsmanship. Once used by master builders to create the architectural wonders of the Gothic e...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Rare Large Crouching Bactrian Camel
Rare Large Crouching Bactrian Camel

Rare Large Crouching Bactrian Camel

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H 20.87 in W 21.66 in D 13.78 in

Rare Large Crouching Bactrian Camel

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Early Tang dynasty (618-907) original pigment!!! Measures: Long 55 cm, high 53 cm. Three pieces. – The result of the thermoluminescence test, is consistent with the dating of th...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Tang Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta

Tibetan Rare Agate Bowl and Case

Tibetan Rare Agate Bowl and Case

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H 3.5 in Dm 5.5 in

Tibetan Rare Agate Bowl and Case

Located in Hudson, NY

Tibetan Agate (Manahoe) bowl with original wood and bronze case. This bowl would have been used by a high Tibetan Lama and it is remarkable to have survived.

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Antique Late 17th Century Tibetan Antiquities

Rare Chinese Zither, China, Late 19th Century
Rare Chinese Zither, China, Late 19th Century

Rare Chinese Zither, China, Late 19th Century

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H 24.02 in W 13.78 in D 1.58 in

Rare Chinese Zither, China, Late 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Rare Chinese zither or ghzheng is a traditional Chinese plucked string musical instrument of the family of table zithers - Guzheng has been introduced in other countries and has bec...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Pre-Columbian Antiquities

Rare Antique Bronze Kandyan Buddha Statue, Sri Lanka Ceylon
Rare Antique Bronze Kandyan Buddha Statue, Sri Lanka Ceylon

Rare Antique Bronze Kandyan Buddha Statue, Sri Lanka Ceylon

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H 8 in W 6.25 in D 3 in

Rare Antique Bronze Kandyan Buddha Statue, Sri Lanka Ceylon

Located in SOMIS, CA

A very rare piece from the Kingdom of Kandy, which was an independent monarchy of the island of Lanka, founded in the late 15th century and endured until the early 19th century. ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Rare Pair of Ming Dynasty Wucai Porcelain Reticulated Vases
Rare Pair of Ming Dynasty Wucai Porcelain Reticulated Vases

Rare Pair of Ming Dynasty Wucai Porcelain Reticulated Vases

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H 6.89 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in

Rare Pair of Ming Dynasty Wucai Porcelain Reticulated Vases

Located in Paris, FR

Rare and important pair of wucai enamels hexagonal porcelain vases decorated in underglazed cobalt blue, polychrome yellow and green enamels on an all-over iron-red geometric pattern...

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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Enamel

Rare 19th Century Chinese Pewter and Hardstones Fondue Set
Rare 19th Century Chinese Pewter and Hardstones Fondue Set

Rare 19th Century Chinese Pewter and Hardstones Fondue Set

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H 5.12 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in

Rare 19th Century Chinese Pewter and Hardstones Fondue Set

Located in Paris, FR

The quadrilobe shaped fondue set, with two handles on the sides and resting on four small lingzhi-shaped feet. The inside with five removable cylindrical compartments with their lids...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pewter, Metal

Very Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Hong Merchant Figure
Very Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Hong Merchant Figure

Very Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Hong Merchant Figure

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H 22.05 in W 11.42 in D 8.67 in

Very Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Hong Merchant Figure

Located in Paris, FR

The Hong merchant seated on a Chinese style armchair, the different parts of the body articulated. The head and hands made of painted clay and carefully detailed. His eyes and eyebro...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Clay, Silk, Bamboo, Wood, Paint, Paper

Rare Chinese Painted Pottery model of a Caparisoned Horse
Rare Chinese Painted Pottery model of a Caparisoned Horse

Rare Chinese Painted Pottery model of a Caparisoned Horse

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H 11 in W 12 in

Rare Chinese Painted Pottery model of a Caparisoned Horse

Located in Wilton, CT

Well Sculpted Standing Figure of an Exquisitely Detailed Caparisoned Horse.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware

Extremely Rare 19th Century Gilded and Lacquered Bronze Fasting Buddha
Extremely Rare 19th Century Gilded and Lacquered Bronze Fasting Buddha

Extremely Rare 19th Century Gilded and Lacquered Bronze Fasting Buddha

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H 8.27 in W 6.3 in D 3.55 in

Extremely Rare 19th Century Gilded and Lacquered Bronze Fasting Buddha

Located in London, GB

An extremely rare gilded and lacquered bronze fasting Buddha seated in dhyanamudra beneath a Bodhi tree Thai, Bangkok period Ratanakosin style, 19th century Measures: H 21 cms, 8...

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Antique Early 19th Century Antiquities

Pair of Rare 17th Century Japanese Glazed Porcelain Temple Vases
Pair of Rare 17th Century Japanese Glazed Porcelain Temple Vases

Pair of Rare 17th Century Japanese Glazed Porcelain Temple Vases

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H 40 in W 18 in D 18 in

Pair of Rare 17th Century Japanese Glazed Porcelain Temple Vases

Located in Farmers Branch, TX

An exquisite pair of rare 17th century Japanese Edo Period oversized porcelain temple or monument vases adorned or updated with mouths and bases fitted with 18th century French bronz...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Rare Painted Red Pottery Male Polo Player Astride a Galloping Horse
Rare Painted Red Pottery Male Polo Player Astride a Galloping Horse

Rare Painted Red Pottery Male Polo Player Astride a Galloping Horse

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H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 3.94 in

Rare Painted Red Pottery Male Polo Player Astride a Galloping Horse

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Tang dynasty (618-907 A.D.), Shaanxi province, China With the original colors (blue, white, red, green, light blue and black)! Measures: High 31 cm, long 40 cm. With very nice ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta

6th Century, Rare and Important Northern Qi Limestone Stele, Art of China
6th Century, Rare and Important Northern Qi Limestone Stele, Art of China

6th Century, Rare and Important Northern Qi Limestone Stele, Art of China

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H 46.46 in W 32.29 in D 8.67 in

6th Century, Rare and Important Northern Qi Limestone Stele, Art of China

Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK

In a short span of twenty-seven year, Northern Qi was being celebrated for its high achievement in Chinese Buddhist art with the support of the Tuoba emperors who were devout Buddhis...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Limestone

Two Rare Tomb Soldier Figures from the Han Dynasty, China, 206 BC
Two Rare Tomb Soldier Figures from the Han Dynasty, China, 206 BC

Two Rare Tomb Soldier Figures from the Han Dynasty, China, 206 BC

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H 24.41 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

Two Rare Tomb Soldier Figures from the Han Dynasty, China, 206 BC

Located in Paris, ile de france

Rare Chinese tomb soldier figures from the Han dynasty, China (206 BC-A.D 9) This extraordinary figures dates to the Han dynasty of ancient China, circa 200 BC They are in a remark...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

10th Century, Rare Bronze Ewer, Baphuon Style, Angkor Period, Art of Cambodia
10th Century, Rare Bronze Ewer, Baphuon Style, Angkor Period, Art of Cambodia

10th Century, Rare Bronze Ewer, Baphuon Style, Angkor Period, Art of Cambodia

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H 12.21 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in

10th Century, Rare Bronze Ewer, Baphuon Style, Angkor Period, Art of Cambodia

Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK

The Angkor period is placed in between 802 and 1431, which was named after the capital of Khmer Empire. Historically the Khmer Empire was one of the powerful states which had ruled o...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Other Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

6th Century, Rare and Important Northern Qi Standing Buddha, Art of China
6th Century, Rare and Important Northern Qi Standing Buddha, Art of China

6th Century, Rare and Important Northern Qi Standing Buddha, Art of China

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H 46.46 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in

6th Century, Rare and Important Northern Qi Standing Buddha, Art of China

Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK

In a short span of twenty-seven year, Northern Qi was being celebrated for its high achievement in Chinese Buddhist art with the support of the Tuoba emperors who were devout Buddhis...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Limestone

Rare Large Chinese Screen, Room Divider, 19th Century, Qing Dynasty, Red Lacquer
Rare Large Chinese Screen, Room Divider, 19th Century, Qing Dynasty, Red Lacquer

Rare Large Chinese Screen, Room Divider, 19th Century, Qing Dynasty, Red Lacquer

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H 90.16 in W 54.34 in D 22.84 in

Rare Large Chinese Screen, Room Divider, 19th Century, Qing Dynasty, Red Lacquer

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

This monumental Chinese screen comes from an important Shanxi Province Estate. Originally, this screen would have been placed opposite the entrance to the courtyard or main recep...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Rare 21K Gold Antique Ring with Alexander the Great Roman Coin - Unique Historic
Rare 21K Gold Antique Ring with Alexander the Great Roman Coin - Unique Historic

Rare 21K Gold Antique Ring with Alexander the Great Roman Coin - Unique Historic

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Rare 21K Gold Antique Ring with Alexander the Great Roman Coin - Unique Historic

Located in Geneva, CH

Embrace the legacy of antiquity with this rare collector’s signet ring, featuring an authentic Roman coin bearing the likeness of Alexander the Great.

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Vintage 1960s Signet Rings

Materials

Gold

Ancient Roman Marble Architrave with Two Heads
Ancient Roman Marble Architrave with Two Heads

Ancient Roman Marble Architrave with Two Heads

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W 30 in D 6.25 in

Ancient Roman Marble Architrave with Two Heads

Located in New York, NY

Ex Asheroffe Collection, UK, formed between 1935-1945. A rare and choice remnant of antiquity that should be in an important collection.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Extremely Rare Norwegian Stump Chair
Extremely Rare Norwegian Stump Chair

Extremely Rare Norwegian Stump Chair

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H 25.6 in W 17.33 in D 14.97 in

Extremely Rare Norwegian Stump Chair

Located in Farsta, SE

Rare Norwegian stump chair Made out of birch tree, incarved date 1661 Less then a handful known to exist dating back as far as 1700 century with dated markings.

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Antique 1660s Norwegian Brutalist Antiquities

Materials

Birch, Pine

Rare 18th Century Germanic Scrimshaw Figural Spoon
Rare 18th Century Germanic Scrimshaw Figural Spoon

Rare 18th Century Germanic Scrimshaw Figural Spoon

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H 9.06 in W 1.78 in D 1.19 in

Rare 18th Century Germanic Scrimshaw Figural Spoon

Located in Nottingham, GB

Rare 18th Century Germanic Scrimshaw Figural Spoon Good condition From a private collection. Free international shipping.

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Antique 18th Century Antiquities

Materials

Horn

Rare Ancient Roman Pugio Dagger, 50 AD
Rare Ancient Roman Pugio Dagger, 50 AD

Rare Ancient Roman Pugio Dagger, 50 AD

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H 11.25 in W 14.75 in D 3 in

Rare Ancient Roman Pugio Dagger, 50 AD

Located in London, GB

A rare ancient Roman iron dagger, called a Pugio, dating to the first century AD. The hilt with double lobed pommel, four-sided handle and thick crossbar. The typical blade curvin...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Rare Burmese Shan style alabaster kneeling Buddha 17th century
Rare Burmese Shan style alabaster kneeling Buddha 17th century

Rare Burmese Shan style alabaster kneeling Buddha 17th century

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H 24 in W 10 in D 7.5 in

Rare Burmese Shan style alabaster kneeling Buddha 17th century

Located in Yonkers, NY

Rare Buddha, Shan style, Burma 17th century. Alabaster marble with traces of original Lacquer. Rare Kneeling pose. On museum base.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Burmese Antiquities

Rare Book and Book Covering with Wilhelm Kåge's Production
Rare Book and Book Covering with Wilhelm Kåge's Production

Rare Book and Book Covering with Wilhelm Kåge's Production

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Rare Book and Book Covering with Wilhelm Kåge's Production

By Wilhelm Kage

Located in Stockholm, SE

Book, rare book covering with Wilhelm Kåge's production. Limited edition, signed by Kåge. Number 10/100.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antiquities

Very Rare Early 19th Century Miniature Artist Lay Figure
Very Rare Early 19th Century Miniature Artist Lay Figure

Very Rare Early 19th Century Miniature Artist Lay Figure

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H 5 in W 1.5 in D 0.7 in

Very Rare Early 19th Century Miniature Artist Lay Figure

Located in London, GB

Very rare early 19th century miniature artist lay figure We are very proud to offer a very rare and highly desirable example of a miniature early 19th Century hand carved artists la...

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Antique 1840s British Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Thailand 17th century bronze standing Buddha rare hand gesture
Thailand 17th century bronze standing Buddha rare hand gesture

Thailand 17th century bronze standing Buddha rare hand gesture

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H 46 in W 10 in D 10 in

Thailand 17th century bronze standing Buddha rare hand gesture

Located in Yonkers, NY

Thailand large bronze standing Buddha with rare hand gesture, Ayudthya period 17th century. The work has a wonderful expressive face and pose. The Buddha is mounted on a museum base....

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Thai Folk Art Antiquities

Rare Military Collection – Vintage Film with Box "ECPA" - 2Y200
Rare Military Collection – Vintage Film with Box "ECPA" - 2Y200

Rare Military Collection – Vintage Film with Box "ECPA" - 2Y200

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H 0.99 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in

Rare Military Collection – Vintage Film with Box "ECPA" - 2Y200

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This rare piece of militaria includes a vintage film from the "Établissement Cinématographique et Photographique des Armées" (ECPA) along with its original metal box. A valuable coll...

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20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Rare Military Collection – Vintage Film with Box "ECPA" - 2Y201
Rare Military Collection – Vintage Film with Box "ECPA" - 2Y201

Rare Military Collection – Vintage Film with Box "ECPA" - 2Y201

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H 0.99 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in

Rare Military Collection – Vintage Film with Box "ECPA" - 2Y201

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This rare militaria piece features a vintage film titled "Les Bruits du Champ de Bataille" from the "Établissement Cinématographique et Photographique des Armées" (ECPA), complete wi...

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20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Rare Regency Pen Work English Treen Snuff Bottle, circa 1840
Rare Regency Pen Work English Treen Snuff Bottle, circa 1840

Rare Regency Pen Work English Treen Snuff Bottle, circa 1840

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H 2.5 in W 2 in D 2 in

Rare Regency Pen Work English Treen Snuff Bottle, circa 1840

Located in London, GB

Regency pen work treen snuff bottle, circa 1840 We are proud to offer an early 19th century handcrafted rare example of a Regency pen work treen snuff bottle. This item is truly fas...

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Antique 1840s British Regency Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Rare 15th Century Renaissance North Italy Hand Carved Ceiling Tile
Rare 15th Century Renaissance North Italy Hand Carved Ceiling Tile

Rare 15th Century Renaissance North Italy Hand Carved Ceiling Tile

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H 8.5 in W 14.5 in D 1.5 in

Rare 15th Century Renaissance North Italy Hand Carved Ceiling Tile

Located in London, GB

We are proud to offer a rare survivor in the form of a Renaissance north Italian painted wooden ceiling “tile”, depicting an extraordinary mythological bird. In totally original cond...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Rare Bronze Seal – Cherub Grapes Harvester – Monogrammed Matrix - 1Y152
Antique Rare Bronze Seal – Cherub Grapes Harvester – Monogrammed Matrix - 1Y152

Antique Rare Bronze Seal – Cherub Grapes Harvester – Monogrammed Matrix - 1Y152

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H 2.76 in W 0.79 in D 0.67 in

Antique Rare Bronze Seal – Cherub Grapes Harvester – Monogrammed Matrix - 1Y152

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Add a touch of historical charm to your collection with this rare antique bronze seal. Representing a cherub grape harvester standing on a pedestal adorned with a floral garland, thi...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Rare Ancient Greek Cypriot Plate with Hunting Scene, 900 BC
Rare Ancient Greek Cypriot Plate with Hunting Scene, 900 BC

Rare Ancient Greek Cypriot Plate with Hunting Scene, 900 BC

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H 1.5 in Dm 12 in

Rare Ancient Greek Cypriot Plate with Hunting Scene, 900 BC

Located in London, GB

An exceptionally rare Cypro-Geometric plate, decorated profusely with a hunting scene, dating to circa 1050-600 BC. The plate has shallow sides and ring base. There are two oppose...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Rare Two-Panel Oriental-Style Folding Screen, Late 19th Century -1X29
Rare Two-Panel Oriental-Style Folding Screen, Late 19th Century -1X29

Rare Two-Panel Oriental-Style Folding Screen, Late 19th Century -1X29

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H 1.97 in W 38.59 in D 85.04 in

Rare Two-Panel Oriental-Style Folding Screen, Late 19th Century -1X29

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Immerse yourself in the exotic allure of the Orient with this Rare Two-Panel Oriental-Style Folding Screen, dating back to the late 19th century. Measuring 216 cm in height and 98 cm...

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Antique 19th Century Antiquities

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Antique Central Asian Faceted Silver Gilt Turquoise Necklace Jewelry Gifts
Rare Antique Central Asian Faceted Silver Gilt Turquoise Necklace Jewelry Gifts

Rare Antique Central Asian Faceted Silver Gilt Turquoise Necklace Jewelry Gifts

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H 29.93 in W 0.6 in D 0.6 in

Rare Antique Central Asian Faceted Silver Gilt Turquoise Necklace Jewelry Gifts

Located in London, GB

A wonderful very rare Central Asian necklace of multi faceted silver and gold gilt beads with small turquoise pieces in each faceted section, beautiful antique beads dating from 17/1...

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Antique Early 17th Century Turkmen Antiquities

Materials

Gold, Silver

Rare French Military Badge - Bataillon Autonome de Mauritanie (c. 1950s) -1Y66
Rare French Military Badge - Bataillon Autonome de Mauritanie (c. 1950s) -1Y66

Rare French Military Badge - Bataillon Autonome de Mauritanie (c. 1950s) -1Y66

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H 0.4 in Dm 1.19 in

Rare French Military Badge - Bataillon Autonome de Mauritanie (c. 1950s) -1Y66

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Own a piece of military history with this rare and authentic French military badge from the Bataillon Autonome de Mauritanie. This distinctive badge, crafted by the renowned Parisia...

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Vintage 1950s French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Leather

Rare Lead-Glazed Oinochoe Roman 1st or 4th Century A.D.
Rare Lead-Glazed Oinochoe Roman 1st or 4th Century A.D.

Rare Lead-Glazed Oinochoe Roman 1st or 4th Century A.D.

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H 6.7 in Dm 1.97 in

Rare Lead-Glazed Oinochoe Roman 1st or 4th Century A.D.

Located in Sofia, BG

Roman 1st or 4th cent. A.D. Clay, yellow and brown lead glaze. Measures: H. 17.5 cm The unusual vessel combines lead-glaze, a technique, which was particularly popular in the Hel...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

A rare collection of 18 silver 1/2 and 1 VOC doits
A rare collection of 18 silver 1/2 and 1 VOC doits

A rare collection of 18 silver 1/2 and 1 VOC doits

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H 0.04 in Dm 0.79 in

A rare collection of 18 silver 1/2 and 1 VOC doits

Located in UTRECHT, UT

Doits: Holland 1746 (EXTREMELY RARE), 1747, 1750, 1758, 1759 West-Friesland 1756 1/2 doits: Holland 1755 (2x), 1756 (2x), 1757 (2x), 1760, 1762 Utrecht 1753, 1761, 1762, 1793

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Rare Ming Dynasty Iron Head
Rare Ming Dynasty Iron Head

Rare Ming Dynasty Iron Head

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H 9 in W 7 in D 6.5 in

Rare Ming Dynasty Iron Head

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Iron, traces of pigment China, Ming Dynasty 1368 - 1644 AD Measures: 9 x 7 x 6.5 in. / 23 x 18 x 16.5 cm.

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Other Antiquities

Materials

Iron

17th century Rare Samurai War fan
17th century Rare Samurai War fan

17th century Rare Samurai War fan

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H 12.41 in W 1.19 in D 1.19 in

17th century Rare Samurai War fan

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A rare Samurai Gunsen war fan from the Mid-Edo period (17th-18th century), adorned with the distinguished crests of the Hachisuka clan. Expertly crafted from lacquered and carved bam...

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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Gold Leaf

Rare Proto-Nazca Pre-Columbian Textile with shape of a Spider and Muñecas Border
Rare Proto-Nazca Pre-Columbian Textile with shape of a Spider and Muñecas Border

Rare Proto-Nazca Pre-Columbian Textile with shape of a Spider and Muñecas Border

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H 59 in W 44 in D 0.5 in

Rare Proto-Nazca Pre-Columbian Textile with shape of a Spider and Muñecas Border

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Brown-gray central blanket composed of two rectangular panels sewn at the center and having a decorative pattern of numerous tie-dye squares. Flanked at each long end by a row of con...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antiquities

Materials

Textile

Rare Samurai Kote (Arm Guards), Mid Edo Period
Rare Samurai Kote (Arm Guards), Mid Edo Period

Rare Samurai Kote (Arm Guards), Mid Edo Period

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H 0.4 in W 6.7 in D 24.81 in

Rare Samurai Kote (Arm Guards), Mid Edo Period

Located in Fukuoka, JP

This rare pair of samurai kote (arm guards) dates to the mid Edo period, circa 17th–18th century, and represents an authentic element of Japanese armor. Crafted from patinated iron a...

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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Iron

A Rare Anglo-Japanese Ebonized Ginger Jar Stand

A Rare Anglo-Japanese Ebonized Ginger Jar Stand

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H 10 in W 12 in D 12 in

A Rare Anglo-Japanese Ebonized Ginger Jar Stand

Located in London, GB

A rare Anglo-Japanese ebonized ginger jar stand.  

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Antique 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Antiquities

Rare Silver Ritual Bowl – Sukhothai Kingdom, 11th–13th Century
Rare Silver Ritual Bowl – Sukhothai Kingdom, 11th–13th Century

Rare Silver Ritual Bowl – Sukhothai Kingdom, 11th–13th Century

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H 3.15 in Dm 5.04 in

Rare Silver Ritual Bowl – Sukhothai Kingdom, 11th–13th Century

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A significant piece for collectors of early Southeast Asian art and antiquities, this silver vessel offers both aesthetic presence and historical depth.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Rare Samurai Hishaku (Mounted Water Dipper) with Raden Inlay, Edo Period
Rare Samurai Hishaku (Mounted Water Dipper) with Raden Inlay, Edo Period

Rare Samurai Hishaku (Mounted Water Dipper) with Raden Inlay, Edo Period

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H 24.81 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

Rare Samurai Hishaku (Mounted Water Dipper) with Raden Inlay, Edo Period

Located in Fukuoka, JP

This rare samurai hishaku (water dipper) dates to the mid Edo period, circa 17th–18th century, and represents an unusual and highly refined example of mounted samurai equipment. Such...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Silk, Wood, Lacquer

20th Century, Rare Antique Child High Wheeler Bicycle, 1900s
20th Century, Rare Antique Child High Wheeler Bicycle, 1900s

20th Century, Rare Antique Child High Wheeler Bicycle, 1900s

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H 42.52 in W 43.31 in D 15.36 in

20th Century, Rare Antique Child High Wheeler Bicycle, 1900s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Extremely rare piece!!!! Antique child high Wheeler bicycle called "Petit Bi" in French. Original condition. Leather saddle.  

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Mid-20th Century French Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century, Rare Antique Child High Wheeler Bicycle
Early 20th Century, Rare Antique Child High Wheeler Bicycle

Early 20th Century, Rare Antique Child High Wheeler Bicycle

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H 42.52 in W 43.31 in D 15.36 in

Early 20th Century, Rare Antique Child High Wheeler Bicycle

Located in LEGNY, FR

Extremely rare piece !!!! Antique child high wheeler bicycle called "Petit Bi" in French. Original condition. Leather saddle.  

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Mid-20th Century French Antiquities

Materials

Metal

15th Century, Ava, Rare Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha
15th Century, Ava, Rare Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha

15th Century, Ava, Rare Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha

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H 8.27 in W 3.31 in D 2.76 in

15th Century, Ava, Rare Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Rare Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Age: Burma, Ava Period, 15th Century Size: Height 21 C.M. / Width 8.4 C.M. Co...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

2-3 B.C., Afghanistan, Rare Bactrian Hardstone Weight
2-3 B.C., Afghanistan, Rare Bactrian Hardstone Weight

2-3 B.C., Afghanistan, Rare Bactrian Hardstone Weight

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H 7.6 in Dm 5.63 in

2-3 B.C., Afghanistan, Rare Bactrian Hardstone Weight

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Rare Bactrian hardstone weight with creamy stone color and 2 holes on the top, the base is flat. In the ancient time, the two holes were used to tie up with rope and measure the weig...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antiquities

Materials

Stone

2-3 B.C., Afghanistan, Rare Bactrian Hardstone Weight
2-3 B.C., Afghanistan, Rare Bactrian Hardstone Weight

2-3 B.C., Afghanistan, Rare Bactrian Hardstone Weight

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H 10.56 in Dm 5.91 in

2-3 B.C., Afghanistan, Rare Bactrian Hardstone Weight

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Rare Bactrian hardstone weight with creamy stone color and 2 holes on the top, the base is flat. In the ancient time, the two holes were used to tie up with rope and measure the weig...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antiquities

Materials

Stone

2-3 B.C., Afghanistan, Rare Bactrian Hardstone Weight
2-3 B.C., Afghanistan, Rare Bactrian Hardstone Weight

2-3 B.C., Afghanistan, Rare Bactrian Hardstone Weight

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H 9.97 in Dm 6.3 in

2-3 B.C., Afghanistan, Rare Bactrian Hardstone Weight

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Rare Bactrian hardstone weight with creamy stone color and 2 holes on the top, the base is flat. In the ancient time, the two holes were used to tie up with rope and measure the weig...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antiquities

Materials

Stone

2-3 B.C., Afghanistan, Rare Bactrian Hardstone Weight
2-3 B.C., Afghanistan, Rare Bactrian Hardstone Weight

2-3 B.C., Afghanistan, Rare Bactrian Hardstone Weight

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H 9.3 in Dm 6.11 in

2-3 B.C., Afghanistan, Rare Bactrian Hardstone Weight

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Rare Bactrian hardstone weight with creamy stone color and 2 holes on the top, the base is flat. In the ancient time, the two holes were used to tie up with rope and measure the weig...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Rare Bronze Serpent Bangle – Thailand, Bronze Age (2000–1500 BCE)
Rare Bronze Serpent Bangle – Thailand, Bronze Age (2000–1500 BCE)

Rare Bronze Serpent Bangle – Thailand, Bronze Age (2000–1500 BCE)

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H 0.4 in Dm 3.15 in

Rare Bronze Serpent Bangle – Thailand, Bronze Age (2000–1500 BCE)

Located in Fukuoka, JP

An exceptional and rare Bronze Age bangle from ancient Thailand, cast in the form of two stylized serpents facing one another — a motif rich in symbolic meaning across early Southeas...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

19th Century, Qing Dynasty, Rare Antique Chinese Porcelain Letter Holder
19th Century, Qing Dynasty, Rare Antique Chinese Porcelain Letter Holder

19th Century, Qing Dynasty, Rare Antique Chinese Porcelain Letter Holder

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H 8.35 in W 8.15 in D 2.76 in

19th Century, Qing Dynasty, Rare Antique Chinese Porcelain Letter Holder

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Rare Chinese porcelain letter holder. Age: China, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century Size: Height 21.2 C.M. / Width 20.7 C.M. Condition: Nice glaze and condition overall. 100% Satisf...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Yuan Dynasty, A Set of Rare Antique Chinese Pottery Animals
Yuan Dynasty, A Set of Rare Antique Chinese Pottery Animals

Yuan Dynasty, A Set of Rare Antique Chinese Pottery Animals

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H 4.26 in W 6.03 in D 3.47 in

Yuan Dynasty, A Set of Rare Antique Chinese Pottery Animals

Located in Sampantawong, TH

A set of rare Chinese pottery animals. Age: China, Yuan Dynasty, A.D. 1271 - 1368 Size: Length 10.4 - 15.3 C.M. / Width 6 - 8.8 C.M. / Height 6.5 - 10.8 C.M. Condition: Well-pre...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

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Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

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At 1stDibs, there are several options of rare antiquities available for sale. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and bronze, all rare antiquities available were constructed with great care. Rare antiquities have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Rare antiquities bearing Folk Art or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made rare antiquities over the years, but those made by Asian Style, Philippe-Joseph Brocard and René Lalique are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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