Rare Antiquities

A Fine and Rare Celtic Head of King or ‘Crowned’ God Sandstone British 1st Century BC to 1st

This rare Northern Thai quartz crystal reliquary, dating to the 17th century or earlier, is an

The vessel features a compressed body supported by three tapered feet and a flat, outwardly flaring rim. Three slender flanges originate from a subtle ridge on the shoulder and exten...

Very serene depiction of a Lohan carved in wood, eroded with the pass of time. Lohan is the Chinese term, derived from the Sanskrit word Arhan, for a disciple or follower of Buddha w...

Chicken-head ewers are among the most distinct and emblematic pottery pieces from the Han (206 BC ~ AD 220) to the Tang dynasties. Their production commenced during the Jin dynasty i...

Uzbekistan, Tajikistan: a rare, old ‘bridal crown’ made of silver, gilded in parts, with turquoise

Chicken-head celadon vessels are among the most distinctive and emblematic ceramic forms produced during the dynamic period spanning from the Han dynasty (206 BC–AD 220) through the ...

Famous annamese cream glazed ceramic ewer covered with a cream glaze. Traces of excavation are clearly visible in the glaze. Dates : Presumably Ly Dynasty (11-13th century) Region ...

This rare samurai hishaku (water dipper) dates to the mid Edo period, circa 17th–18th century, and

Rare 13thC Northern Thai Haripunchai terracotta standing Buddha. Extremely hard to find in complete

Chicken-head ewers are a distinctive ceramic form that developed during the Jin dynasty (265–420), originating in the southern Yue kilns of present-day Zhejiang province, and later s...

An early yue celadon jar with a globular body, a short tubular spout, and a single handle attached at the shoulder. The vessel is coated with a grey-green celadon glaze, unevenly app...

The pillow is intricately decorated with a vibrant pattern, demonstrating the craftsmanship and artistic sensibilities of the period. The Haitai is a creature from Chinese mythology,...

Rare Chinese Song Dynasty Carved Limestone Head of Buddha, Ca. 9th Century

(Price realised : 17,500 USD / Type : Closely related) 2) Sotheby's New York 11 September 2019 - A RARE

Rare Burmese wooden seated disciple. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century Size: Height 50.4 C.M

An exceptional and rare example of an early Japanese hibachi (charcoal brazier), this elegant piece

Stunning in presentation, these cloisonne figures depict finely robed men bearing bowl-like vessels overhead. Beautifully enameled in white, black, blue, red, green and gold. Faces a...

Rare Chest, wedding trousseau chest, oriental (Indian) from 1800s, of important measure, with

guards) retain their rare bear-fur trimming, an expensive and status-laden material symbolizing courage

This dish is covered in a rich green glaze, with a central medallion depicting a sinuous dragon in high relief, surrounded by a continuous band of floral scrolls. The dragon’s scales...

Beautiful 'chickens and flowers' painted rare familie rose/verte ceramic set from Qing dynasty

Stoneware painted with underglaze cobalt blue and remnants of overglaze enamel. This work has been presented as a centerpiece in the Annamese gallery of the Asian Art Museum of San F...

17th Century Southeast Asian Bronze Tobacco Pipe — Tay Nguyen Plateau, Vietnam A rare 17th-century

Stunning and one of a kind Buddha sculpture. An exquisitely hand-carved wooden sculpture of the Buddha's head, this piece exudes serenity and craftsmanship. Originating from India, ...

Rare Japanese Complete Figure of an Aristocratic Woman Haniwa, 6th Century AD DIMENSIONS Height

A Rare Japanese Imperial Army Officer Hat with Original Metal Box. This rare Japanese Imperial

Extremely Rare Tokugawa Clan Kimono Hanger with Makie Lacquer and Gilded Fittings Edo Period, 18th

Large rare vase painted with petal-shaped panels of riverscapes pattern. Period : Qing Dynasty

This olive-brown celadon ewer features an octagonal lobed body, a tall curved spout, loop handle, and a domed cover with a bud-shaped finial. The olive glaze is suffused with fine cr...

A rare Minai pottery bowl depicting Bahram Gur and Azada, late 12th/ early 13th Century of deep

17th century rare Tibetan silver mounted brul covered bowl with coral bottom, the repousse and

Modeled as a recumbent animal, this Jin dynasty vessel features a raised spout and an arched handle across the back. The wings are suggested through dotted and incised markings, and ...

This pottery brazier, a burial artifact from the Han Dynasty, features quadrilateral sides that slope inward and a base with slits for ventilation. Each side is adorned with animal m...

The small dots apparent on the surface of this stone stele are indicative of an oolitic silica structure or oolites formed in what is known as "Oolitic chert." The same phenomenon ca...

This finely matched pair of Annamese stoneware bowls exemplifies the refined ceramic artistry of Đại Việt (medieval Vietnam) during the 14th to 15th century. Each bowl is delicately ...

The blue dragon and the red dragon are depicted in dynamic postures, each extending its claws to grasp a ruyi pearl (如意珠). The phoenix is adorned with flowing feathers and delicate c...

the cranes' meticulously detailed features, render this piece exceptionally unique and rare. Such

Statues of attendant crafted from terracotta, dressed in a black coat-like garment with a vest adorned with swirling patterns. Set on rectangular bases. Period: Ming Dynasty Medium...

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...

This vessel is an exceptionally rare example believed to represent a Cong-shaped ceramic

Qing Dynasty an antique rare early 20th century Chinese porcelain vase as a Chinese Famille Rose

The ovoid body to a tall neck, the body decorated with a chrysanthemum meander, covered overall in a translucent pale blue glaze. Traces of excavation can be seen in the dirt marks o...

The statue seems to be a mythical beast standing in a poised and alert stance, with its mouth open as if roaring or breathing fire. Its body is covered in detailed carvings that rese...

This vessel is well-modeled as a recumbent winged lion with detailed decorative elements. It features a grimacing face with large protruberant eyes under heavy brows and a gaping mou...

The body is articulated with clearly defined segmented ridges, creating a strong sense of structure. A tall, straight neck flares gently at the rim, balanced by a smoothly curved spo...

A bird on a tree. Stoneware with underglaze blue and painted green. The leaves were creatively expressed with green-glaze. The use of green overpainting, a distinctive element in A...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely large suite of antique Chinese circa 1900 mother of pearl games counters in a lovely hand painte...

) laced with dark blue cords, multi-coloured and orange hems, rare 5-piece yukinoshita-dô and impressive

A rare figural monkey-form ewer from the Ca Mau shipwreck, produced at Jingdezhen during the

Wimbledon-Furniture We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original pair of Japanese

period. A related vase of this rare and charming form, in the Zhenjiang Museum, Zhenjiang, is

Unique rare fine antique 18th century Chinese gilt silver filigree and enamel brise fan, Qing

The vessel is of well-proportioned elegance, its ovoid body crisply divided into lobed segments that rise from a neatly cut, short ring foot to a tall, slender trumpet neck. A gracef...

This octagonal blue-and-white covered box is densely decorated on each facet with dragons twisting their elongated bodies as they move through clouds, filling the entire surface with...

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...

Very rare and large Burmese wooden sculpture of old man. Age: Burma, Early Mandalay Period