Byzantine Mosaic Panel of Hermes, of the Classical Roman Type
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This brilliant and large mosaic panel is composed of multicoloured tesserae on a cream ground, depicting the seated god Hermes. Dynamically rendered, he wears his winged cap, a toga...
Marble
Middle Eastern Moorish Handcrafted Mosaic Decorative Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. Small box intricately decorated with Moorish motif designs which h...
Fruitwood, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Ancient Roman Marble Mosaic Panel depicting a Deer, 4th-5th Century AD
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderfully charismatic and of imposing size, this ancient Roman mosaic depicts a deer with head erect and large antlers, galloping to the left mid-stride, with outstretched legs tha...
Marble
Ancient Roman Marble Mosaic Panel of Eros, Classical Period
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This superb marble mosaic is a Roman original from the 3rd to 4th Century AD. It features a winged Eros, wearing a billowing cape, holding his bow in his outstretched right arm and ...
Marble
Hermes Riding Crop
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hermes riding crop with deer antler handle. The shaft is covered in a beautifully braided leather and finished at the bottom with twine. The...
Silver
$22,000
H 3.15 in W 3.08 in D 0.71 in
Ancient Egyptian Green-Blue Faience Fragment from the ‘Bowl of the Traitor’
Located in London, GB
Named the ‘Bowl of the Traitor’ by German Egyptologist Hermann Schlögl, this finely inscribed fragment from a ritual vessel is believed to have belonged to Udjahorresnet, one of the ...
Faience
Ancient Cedar Wood Sweet Refined Egyptian Mummy Mask
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Elegant ancient cedar wood sweet Egyptian mummy mask, 8 3/4 Inches high. Soft weathered surface and great expression. Areas of chips erosion and little bits...
Organic Material, Wood
Ancient Greek Black-Glazed Kantharos, 5th-4th Century BC
Located in London, GB
A Greek black-glazed pottery kantharos Circa 5th - 4th century BC Height: 17 cm (width: 23.5 cm) Provenance: Norri collection, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, UK, 1980s-1990s. The ...
Pottery
$2,000
H 13.5 in W 10.5 in D 4 in
The Holy Bible With An Abridgement Of The Commentaries Of Scott And Henry
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Holy Bible With An Abridgement Of The Commentaries Of Scott And Henry Bound in full navy Morocco with the covers displaying open-tooled bordering details, an indented central ti...
Gold Plate
$47,775
H 2.96 in W 1.97 in D 0.4 in
Ancient Egyptian kohl vessel and applicator, New Kingdom period, 1550–1295 B.C.
Located in London, GB
Ancient Egyptian kohl vessel set, dating to the New Kingdom (c. 1550–1295 B.C.), includes a wooden container for storing kohl, a black cosmetic used for eye adornment and protection,...
Linen
$1,695
H 16.5 in W 12.5 in D 12 in
Antique English Regency Toleware Footed Coal Box or Scuttle with Brass Handles
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique metal coal box or coal scuttle is presumably made in England during the 1820s in the Regency period and style. The box is constructed of th...
Metal
$4,095
H 2.37 in W 1.19 in D 2.29 in
Ancient Greek Hellenistic Marble Head of a Goddess, probably Aphrodite
Located in London, GB
The head carved in luminous marble, likely depicts Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty. Shown with her smooth oval face with deeply set eyes, and slightly open lips, her hair centrally-parted with a diadem, and a chignon at her neck. The head would originally have been from a full length figure of the goddess, depicted either entirely nude, or semi-nude with folds of drapery around her hips. Such figures are often known as 'Anadyomene' which means 'rising from the sea'. The tilt of the head and the hair arrangement is seen in other Hellenistic Greek marble heads...
Marble
Ancient Greek Red-Figure Terracotta Pelike (Jar), 5th–4th Century BCE
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an exquisite ancient Greek red-figure terracotta pelike (storage jar) standing 10.5 inches tall. This piece embodies the timeless artistry of Classical Greece, featuring h...
Terracotta
18th Century Swedish Blue Painted Wooden Box with Ironwork
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish Baroque box with original ironwork, key and working lock dated (forged in iron) 1752. This pine wood box, bought in the region of "Dalsland" in Sweden, not far from from No...
Iron
$614
H 1.26 in W 3.98 in D 3.98 in
Greek Black-Glazed Pottery Dish, Magna Graecia, Circa 4th Century BC
Located in London, GB
A small Greek black-glazed pottery dish Magna Graecia, circa 4th century BC Set on a ring-foot, the body has thick walls with a carinated profile and a curving interior, decorated ...
Pottery
Large Tramp Art Hinge Lid Box
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A handcrafted Tramp Art box or small chest. A detailed design on four tapered feet. The interior is lined with white quilted fabric and the lid is fitted with a large finial. The bot...
Wood
Middle Eastern Mosaic Wooden Inlaid Marquetry Box Game Backgammon
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Middle Eastern Micro Mosaic Wooden Inlaid Marquetry Box Game Backgammon. Large vintage Moorish Syrian style micro mosaic Inlay marquetry mosaic backgammon and chess game box. Amazing...
Fruitwood
Middle Eastern Handcrafted Box Inlaid Marquetry
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. Small box intricately decorated with Moorish motif designs which have been painstakingly inlaid with mos...
Fruitwood
Micro Mosaic Wooden Inlaid Marquetry Box Game Backgammon and Chess
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage Moorish Syrian style micro mosaic Inlay marquetry mosaic backgammon and chess game box. Amazing craftsmanship intricate marquetry in m...
Fruitwood
Middle Eastern Micro Mosaic Octagonal Chess Game with Horn Pieces
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Intricately inlaid handcrafted Persian styled chess game board and handcrafted horn and pone chess pieces. Handcrafted beautiful Middle Eastern Moorish style Khatam chess board cover...
Wood, Bone, Horn
Sold
H 2 in W 19.75 in D 19.75 in
Backgammon and Chess Micro Mosaic Syrian Style Wooden Inlaid Marquetry Box Game
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage Moorish Syrian style micro mosaic inlay marquetry mosaic backgammon and chess game box. Amazing craftsmanship intricate marquetry in m...
Fruitwood
Sold
H 10 in W 9 in D 4 in
Papier Mâché Sculpture of a Horse in Polychrome Bright Colors Arabic Writing
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Papier mâché sculpture of a horse on stand, hand painted in polychrome bright colors with Arabic writing. Great to use on a desk as a paper wei...
Paper
At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.
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