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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Plate Arita Dish Cranes, ca 1800
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this very nice edo period, 1800, example. With a central scene of 2 cranes.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Japanese Style: Arita
Region of Origin: Ja...
Category
Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Amethyst calcite and black epitaxial goethite - a rare stone formation
Located in London, GB
A stunning amethyst formation formed of a three quarter geode with cut window, revealing deep purple amethyst crystals, with a beautiful central calcite coated in black goethite and ...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Large Prehistoric Mogollon Corrugated Redware Olla Vase, Vessel, Pot
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Native American, Southwestern United States, New Mexico, Southeast Arizona, and Northern Chihuahua region of Mexico, Mogollon culture, ca. 1050 to 1250 CE. A sizable example of a coi...
Category
North American Native American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Enamel Tea Caddy Vienna 18th Century with Landscape
Located in Epfach, DE
A very nice enamel tea caddy, Vienna 18th century, paintings with landscape and couples on all sides and on the top and gold ornamentation.
Category
Austrian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
16th Century Large Shipwreck Vessel, Sawankhalok, Thailand
Located in New York, NY
16th century Thailand, Sawankhalok large ceramic vessel from the old city of Sawankhalok known for its pottery.
Beautiful and abundant fossil growth from being submerged under water.
Natural original patina.
Three available and sold individually.
Part of a very large collection of shipwrecked pottery...
Category
Thai Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
North American Selenite sculpture
Located in London, GB
A sculpture of unknown origin and mineral charm, with smooth and craggy facets like a translucent cliff face. Ethereal selenite is a crystallised form of gypsum, formed when sulphate...
Category
North American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Dutch Pair of Brass Three-Candle Wall Sconces, Turn of the 18th & 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Dutch pair of brass three-candle wall sconces from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique pair of wall decorations from the Netherlands have been created in brass with an ornate decor...
Category
Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Sawankhalok Ship Wreck Jar from the Kingdom of Sukhothai, Thailand, 16th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a 16th Century Sawankhalok jar from a Shipwreck off the Coast of the Indonesian Island of Batam. Batam was one of the most substantial and influential ports in...
Category
Thai Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Madonna and Child Statue, 17th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Carved from wood with lovely details. The pedestal dimensions are 21 W X 16 Deep and 11 H which makes the overall height about 60".
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian 18th Century Wooden Box, Dated 1752
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish Baroque box with original ironwork, key and big strong perfectly working lock dated (forged in the iron) 1752. This special shaped pine wood box, bought in the region of "...
Category
Norwegian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Cabinet Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A varied and impressive collection of 3 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive medium neoclassical style plaster plinth.
Featuring a Celestite, tourmaline and Mad...
Category
Malagasy Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
French Gothic Stone Lion, 15th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
French Gothic Stone Lion. a reclining stone lion with shaped base, 15th Century. Found at St. Sulpice. Height: overall 7 in. x Width: 11 in. x Depth: 6 1/2 in.
Category
French Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
17th Century Chinese Ming Bronze Figure of a Boy
Located in Chicago, IL
Fine cast bronze figures created over 400 years ago during China's Ming dynasty are rare and highly appreciated. In this exceptional example, a spirited young boy stands on a lotus b...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Jesus Salvator Mundi Sculpture, Flemish Religious Art, 17th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This masterfully carved 17th-century Flemish sculpture presents Jesus Christ as the “Salvator Mundi” — Savior of the World — a powerful icon of devotion and divine kingship.
Sculpte...
Category
Belgian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Chestnut
17th Century Obelisk-Shaped Table Clock
Located in London, GB
17th Century obelisk-shaped table clock
Italian, 17th Century
Height 28cm, width 9cm, depth 7cm
A stunning piece from the 17th century, this table clock is a precious element of horological artistry and mechanical innovation. Encased in gilt and glass, the delicate clock is shaped akin to an obelisk, an intriguing symbol that lends a striking visual appeal.
The foundation of the timepiece is a gilt brass and...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
13th Century Chinese Song Dynasty Shipwreck Vessel, China
Located in New York, NY
13th century China Song Dynasty small four handled shipwreck vessel.
Beautiful and natural patina from being submerged under water.
Part of a very large collection of shipwrecked pot...
Category
Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Late 18th Century English Faience Planter
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fine quality English late 18th century faience planter or pot, with accompanying small porcelain stand. The hand painted image depicts a young couple handsomely dressed in bright col...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience, Paint
Saint Paul, Carved and Polychromed Wood. Spanish School, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Spanish school of the sixteenth century. "Saint Paul". Carved and polychrome wood.
Devotional image of a round piece carved in wood, polychrome and gilded, representing the Apostle ...
Category
Spanish Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
18th Century Bilston English Enamel Scent Flask, circa 1760
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Bilston English Enamel Scent Flask, circa 1760, Decorated with white enamel and gilt and yellow borders. Architectural column cartouche containing two landscapes to fron...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Rococo Period 18th Century Italian Painted and Carved Candlesticks
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Rococo period painted candlesticks from the 18th century, with carved cartouches and scrolling feet. Created in Italy during the 18th century, each of this pair of ...
Category
Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
San Antonio Abad, Spanish School of the 15th Century '1440-1501'
Located in Madrid, ES
San Antonio Abad, Castilian school of the 15th century (1440-1501)
Carving in polychrome wood, measures: 45 x 15 cm
good vintage conditions.
Category
Spanish Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Thick Deep Purple Slice with Snowballs
Located in London, GB
This striking circular slice preserves the end of a large geode. Lined with deep
purple, high peaked amethyst crystals, this wonderful piece is punctuated with
small calcites overl...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Pair Of George III Mahogany Knifeboxes
Located in Essex, MA
With hinged slanted lids with inlaid shells opening to fitted cutlery slots. Compass inlay on underside of lid. Conforming case with key holes.
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
18th Cent. Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock with Faux Tortoiseshell and British Ship
Located in Richmond, VA
Incredible 18th century chinoiserie tall case clock with faux tortoiseshell and scenes included figures, ho-ho birds, and a British ship. Remarkable lacquer work. Clock is signed Tho...
Category
English Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Enchanting Hemimorphite: Blue Stone Wonder from China
Located in London, GB
Immerse yourself in the captivating hues of this exceptional hemimorphite specimen from China. This unique piece showcases a mesmerizing gradient of colors, transitioning smoothly fr...
Category
Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz
Artefact from the Maghreb Sculptured Torso Figure
Located in Scorton, GB
A human torso (lacking head) carved from a limestone [yet to be determined]; the enigmatic whole torso is strongly represented in an upright stance, arms purposefully rigid to each s...
Category
Malian Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Late 18th C. English Carved Wood Document Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English small-sized wooden box, circa 1770-1800. This antique box from England has been lovingly hand-carved with four quartered-wheels at each inner corner of the central panel, ...
Category
English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
A modelled pale turquoise glazed Ushabti, Ex Sotheby's
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A finely modelled pale turquoise glazed Ushabti, Circa 26th Dynasty 664-525BC
Provenance: Sotheby’s London Lot 76 14/12/1981 for 725.00 Pounds sterling as part of a group lot.
Category
Egyptian Egyptian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Anient Traditional Fan, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Traditional Italian fan is an original decorative object realized in Italy in the half of the 18th century.
The fan is realized completely in gilded silk, decorated gilded wood an...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Silk, Wood
Baroque Marble Angel Heads, Italy, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Two marble angel heads with curly hair and hints of wings, designed in the opposite style.
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Pair of George II Cast Candlesticks Made in London by William Gould in 1743
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine Pair of George II Cast Candlesticks Made in London in 1743 by William Gould.
The Candlesticks stand on a stepped shaped base decorated with reeding which rises to a circ...
Category
English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
437.51 Gram Lovely Morganite Specimen With Muscovite From Kunar, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
437.51 Gram Lovely Morganite Specimen With Muscovite From Kunar, Afghanistan
Weight: 437.51 Gram
Dimension: 8.5 x 10 x 5.1 Cm
Origin: Kunar, Afghanistan
With its soft pinkish hu...
Category
Afghan Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
18th Century Wooden Phoenix Bird
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative 18th century wooden Phoenix bird with polychrome lacquer.
From Henan Province, China.
Untouched original condition.
Measures: Height bird 21...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Dragon "Mythical Beast" Sandstone Relief
Located in Kastrup, DK
400 - 600 Year old charming and artistic sandstone relief. Dragon "mythical beast" which is a symbol of wisdom.
From Buddha temple in Arakan, Burma....
Category
Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
Japanese Antique Wooden Lion Mask Engraving Edo Period/1603-1868/Shrine Festival
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese "si-si" mask made in the middle to late Edo period.
(Japanese ``si-si'' is an imaginary animal that deifies a lion.)
It is thought that materials such as...
Category
Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Northern Wei Dynasty Terracotta Sculpture Of A Seated Buddha 386-534 AD
Located in Dallas, TX
C. 386-534 AD. Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty.
A pre Tang Dynasty terracotta brick in a cream-coloured fabric featuring a beautiful depiction of a...
Category
Chinese Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Literatus & Attendant Charger Flies Whisk
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this new arrival. An amazing Blue and white porcelain dish, Kraak porcelain.
China, Ming dynasty Wanli period (1572-1620),
Decorated in the centre with a literatus and...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal
Located in Paris, FR
A 18th century set presented in trapezoidal case made of light wood and inlaid with marquetry. The vanity case includes a gold wax case decorated with fl...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
17th century colonial Sinhalese ebony two-door cabinet with silver mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A splendid Dutch-colonial Sinhalese ebony two-door cabinet with silver mounts
Sri Lanka, Kandy, 2nd half 17th century, the mounts later
The cabinet with a central drawer with hidde...
Category
Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Porcelain Bowl with a Harbor Scene, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Qianlong, 18th century,Famille Rose. Famile rose enamels with a European harbor scene
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Category: Famille Rose
Region of Origin: ...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Wooden Statue of Wenchang Wang, God of Literature and Culture
Located in Dallas, TX
This fascinating antique wooden statue depicts the Taoist God of Literature and Culture, Wenchang Wang. The statue was likely hand-carved in China in the 1700’s, but it is quite possible that it predates the 18th century. An iron stand has been added to the back more recently, although a portion of the back is excavated, indicating that the statue was once part of a larger installation.
Wenchang has been posed in a seated position with his hands clasped in front of his body, which is a common representation of the god in artwork. The hands have a shallow incised section, indicating that Wenchang once held an object. Based on other statues and drawings of Wenchang from this time, it was most likely a hu scepter that once accompanied the statue. Wenchang is clad in an ankle-length robe and a ridged headdress. Although the statue’s color is predominantly natural wood, very old traces of polychrome can be seen throughout the piece indicating that it was once vividly painted.
In China, those who study hard, and test well are often rewarded with high-ranking civil service jobs. The common belief is that Wenchang guides these scholars, leading many to seek his assistance. A statue of this size indicates it could have once been commissioned for a Chinese temple. Today, our wooden statue of Wenchang Wang would make a perfect piece of art in a study or library. It would work well with any contemporary interior, or with an interior displaying other very old Chinese artifacts...
Category
Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Pair of Antique English Oak Figures
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique English oak figures depicting a knight and a maiden.
These Georgian style sculptures depict handcarved details such as the maidens head dress, the knights armour a...
Category
English Jacobean Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Chinese Ming Celestial Mingqi Horse Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand carved Chinese wooden horse is a type of centuries-old burial figurine known as míngqì. Depicting the pleasures of daily life, míngqì f...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Masterful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century
Located in Berlin, DE
Masterful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century.
English grandfather clock, 18th century, mahogany veneer with ...
Category
English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Tony Duquette Silver Articulated Fish Sculptures
Located in Studio City, CA
Pair of identical Sterling Silver realistically modeled fish with articulated sections allowing the body to move from side to side. Original purpose: fish spice box...
Category
German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Southeast Asian Ceramic Fish Bowl Thailand Sukhothai Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A shallow ceramic bowl from Sukhothai period of Thailand circa 14th-15th century. The dish was hand molded with a coarse pinkish clay and it has a...
Category
Thai Archaistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
18th Century Domed and Studded Leather, Brass, and Wood Trunk from France
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully designed and highly portable, this French domed top trunk was constructed by hand with a wooden body enveloped in chocolate-colored leather. The trunk, which dates to the...
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
18th Century Hand Carved Stone Column Base Sculpture Doorstop Decorative Element
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th Century Hand Carved Stone Column Base Sculpture Doorstop Decorative Element .Nicely Hand Carved 18th Century Stone base pedestal door stopper,...
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Limestone
George II Ebonised English Bracket Clock by Thomas Wagstaffe, London
Located in Norwich, GB
George II bracket clock by Thomas Wagstaffe, London
Ebonised bell top case surmounted by a hinged brass carrying handle standing on a raised plinth...
Category
English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
Japanese Tumulus Period Unglazed Terracotta Haniwa of a Woman’s Head, 3rd/4th C.
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Tumulus Period Unglazed Aged Terracotta Haniwa of a Woman’s Head, 3rd/4th Century
Tumulus Period (AD 250-552)
Haniwa means “circle o...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Large Korean Ceramic White Bowl Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean ceramic porcelain bowl covered in a white glaze with a hint of bluish green circa 18th century, possibly earlier, of the Joseon Dynasty. The deep bowl is relatively large in...
Category
Korean Archaistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Kangxi/Yongzheng Qing Chinese Porcelain Plate Bamboo Flowers Anhua, 18C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely dish from the Kangxi / Yongzheng period. With a fantastic underglaze blue flower bamboo scene.
Also with anhua in the rim border.
Additional informatio...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Sandstone Vase
Located in Tampa, FL
A Chinese very early ming dynasty sandstone vase that has stood the test of time. China, The interior is three and a half inches deep. Ming dynasty so therefore they could be anywher...
Category
Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
Pair of Antique Japanese Porcelain Dishes Unusual Shape Kutani Marked, 19th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Introducing this unusually shaped and beautifully painted pair of Kutani dishes from the Meiji period, dating back to the 19th century.
Both marked at the base.
Additional informat...
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Japanese Meiji Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Early 19 th Century Ceramic Italian Baroque Wall Console from Venice Villa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Majestic ceramic Italian Baroque wall console , hand decorated polychrome and gold leaf. Production of Este's Ceramics.
Suitable for every room in the house: entrance console or nig...
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Italian Baroque Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Bouquetiere Figures
Located in Basildon, GB
A pair of Meissen bouquetiere figures Circa 1765, both with 'Christie's East' dealer stamps.
Modelled by J.J. Kändler holding oval two-handled baskets, the tops pierced for flowers, ...
Category
German Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Set 6 Antique Chinese Porcelain Yongzheng/Qianlong Blue White Dinner Plates
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated SET of 6 deep dishes in Blue and white, Kangxi/Yongzheng Period. Decorated with flowers
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Color: Blue & W...
Category
Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kosometsuke Plate Arhat, ca 1600-1640
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
It's 17th century chinese porcelain, Ming period, made for the Japanese market.
This unusual Kosumetsuke plate was used for the tea ceremony. Very nice
The dish is strongly paint...
Category
Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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