Chinese Ming Style Ceramic Roof Tile Fragment, Nicely Mounted

An exceptional pair of polychrome Chinese Rose Medallion palace vases of monumental size with flared decorated lips, several different carto...

Pair of Brussels tapestry fragments finely woven of silk and wool featuring angels or putti carrying a basket of flowers above their heads. Opposing angels, one with a gold draped cl...

A fine form fruitwood settee with outward splayed arms, upholstered seat and nicely carved elements, supported by six tapered square legs. Austrian, dating to the early 19th century ...

This set of eight European fire-related wood engravings were drawn by G. Freeman and engraved by Dutch engraver Jan Kip from Richard Blome's Commentary on the Bible, 1695. They are titled as follows, starting upper left: 1) Manner of Burning the Martyrs in Smithfield; 2) The Siege of Jerusalem...

A fine pair of Italian Neoclassical style marble urns, with bronze mounts including bronze heads of Satyr or Faun the sides of each urn, bronze bud finials, and a bronze acanthus de...

A decorative 19th century Asian carved wooden architectural fragment featuring a horned dragon-like figure, converted to a table lamp wi...

A pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) sancai-glazed ridge tiles modelled as horse and rider. Both tiles are glazed in rich green and amber, the horses ...

A Chinese Ming dynasty period ancient roof tile with turquoise finish, crane and flower. Created in China during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), this ancient roof tile features a turqu...

Foo Dogs Chinese sancai architectural roof tiles in green and mustard / orange shades. Antique Chinese lion guardians (also known as "Foo Dog") ...

A stoneware figure depicting a seated armored warrior with a striking pose circa 15th-17th century. He is likely one of the four heavenly kings, th...

19th century Chinese Sancai roof tile. This piece is hand glazed and the painted tile is of pottery, depicting a warrior riding a large mythical drago...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period temple roof fragment tile from the 19th century depicting a young boy amidst foliage in raised relief. Elevate your space with a touch of ancient spirituality and mystique through this exquisite 19th-century Chinese Qing Dynasty period temple roof fragment tile. Unveiling a scene steeped in cultural richness, this tile showcases a youthful figure surrounded by lush foliage, skillfully rendered in raised relief. The young boy, captured in an entrancing frontal position, is the centerpiece of this captivating tableau. His innocent expression, paired with the detailing of his attire, evokes a sense of serenity and grace. The verdant foliage embracing the boy echoes the themes of harmony and connection with nature, prevalent in Chinese culture. A harmonious symphony of earthy green and beige tones engulfs the tile, and the interplay of these colors mirrors the timeless aesthetic of traditional Chinese art. The hues are reminiscent of ancient temples nestled amidst dense forests, the whispers of the leaves, and secrets of the old world. This temple roof fragment, steeped in both spiritual and historical significance, is not just an antique – it...