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Period: Early 1600s
Steel Engraved Nuremberg Money Chest or Cash Box circa 1600
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a money chest or cash box with steel engraved figures on each side and an intricate locking mechanism under the lid, typical of metalwork coming out of a host of ci...
Category
German Antique Early 1600s Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Nanhai Guanyin, 16th/17th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A decidingly charming Chinese polychromed and gilt cast bronze figure of Nanhai Guanyin, Guanyin of the South Sea, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, China.
Guanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion, is portrayed here as a beatific figure seated upon a raised lotus pedestal over waves. Guanyin is dressed in heavy robes, and wears an elaborate headdress. The small figure of Amitabha Buddha in the headdress positively identifies this figure as Guanyin.
Guanyin rests one hand in his lap, holding a cup of pure water said to be able to alleviate all suffering. His other hand is raised, holding a willow branch which is used to sprinkle the healing waters.
The two lotus blossoms to either side of Guanyin would originally have supported figures of the acolytes...
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Chinese Ming Antique Early 1600s Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Italic Black Glazed Pottery 4th BC
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare original antique italic black glazed pottery.
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Italian Classical Roman Antique Early 1600s Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
René Lalique - “Carthage” Vase
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Moulded blown white glass with blue-grey patina
Bibliography :- Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique, Catalogue Raisonné de l'Œuvre de Verre, Editions du Reg...
Category
French Antique Early 1600s Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Early 1600s, Marble Bust of Athena
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional, hand carved all the way around, 17th century, Carrara marble bust of Athena in a helmet surrounded by a laurel wreath. Fabulous expression,...
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Italian Antique Early 1600s Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Carrara Marble
17th Century, Carrera Marble Lion Fountain Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning, solid white, Carrara marble lions head from a fountain in Florence featuring a flowing main and a fabulous patina. Mounted on a custom, iron base. The piece hails from the ...
Category
Italian Antique Early 1600s Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
French Antique Oak Statues
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French church sculptures made of solid oak. These two antique figures are from a church in a private village in Luceram, in the south of France.
Category
French Antique Early 1600s Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
$11,200 / set
Bronze Figure of a Seated Luohan, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in Torino, IT
Cast seated wearing a simple robe with his right hand resting on the hilt of a snake-entwined sword, the left hand held aloft, his face with meditative expre...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique Early 1600s Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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Chinese Ming Style Bronze Metal Seated Buddha
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Diminutive Chinese bronze metal Buddha sculpture depicted sitting. Beautifully crafted in the Ming style with intricate details. The bronze has a rich pat...
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Antique Sterling Silver Japanese Export Engraved Cigarette or Decorative Box
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French, 19th Century Cast Iron Lion Fountain Head
Located in Buisson, FR
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Located in Chelmsford, Essex
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Italian 19th-20th Century Whimsical White Marble Wishing Wellhead with Children
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A very fine and exceptionally carved Italian 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style whimsical white Carrara marble wishing wellhead, raised on an octagonal two-step marble base. The intricately carved marble relief circular wellhead depicting carved figures of dancing and cheerful children (Putti) among vines, flowers and fruits, dancing and playing musical instruments with a backdrop of castles, landscapes, forests and wreaths, Florence, circa, 1900.
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Early 18th Century Carved Wooden Lion
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Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Wood Figure of a Luohan or Arhat, 16th-17th Century
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