Treasures of the Jin State, Gems From Excavations of Cemetery of Marquis of Jin

Treasures from the Kremlin; An Exhibition from the State Museums of the Moscow Kremlin at the Metropolitan Museum of Art New York; May 19-September 2 1979; and the Grand Palais Paris...

The Golden Pharaoh: The Definitive Account of the Greatest Discovery in Archaeology, the Treasures of Tutankhamen, by Philipp Vandenberg. Stated First American edition. 328 pages wit...

The Loom of Art by Germain Bazin. Published by Simon & Schuster, New York, 1962. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. In ten chapters of text and plates, Bazin,...

The Grandeur of Viceregal Mexico; Treasures from the Museo Franz Mayer. Houston: The Museum of Fine Arts, 2002. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. Spanish and English text. 36...

Finely detailed illustration of the feet of Lord Rama. The feet are labeled with illustrative symbols, including a lotus flower, shells, and crescent moons. There are a total of 17 s...

A standing horse, back legs slightly apart and bent, tail erect, wearing a saddle with saddlecloth, and with bridal ornaments on forelock. This horse represents a breed from the Mong...

In 20 years of collecting, we have never run across a pair of brazier tongs, making this object truly a rare find. Once used by a scholar or wealthy homeowner to place hot coals in a...

The Boshan incense burner is particularly notable among Han dynasty incense burners for its unique shape. Designed to resemble a mountain or even a mythical mountain, it is characterized by its pointed peaks that rise upwards. These peaks often function as vents for the smoke, creating an effect reminiscent of a volcanic eruption. The body of the incense burner is typically round, with multiple small peaks surrounding a central, larger peak. The material used is mainly ceramic, although there are instances where they were made of bronze. It is presumed that this incense burner was used for religious or ceremonial purposes during its time. The colors of these burners are usually in shades of pale green or greyish brown, with the application of glaze to achieve a variety of colors on occasion. Such incense burners are often found in tombs or ritual sites, and their purpose was to burn incense for purification of space or to produce pleasant aromas. The Boshan incense burner also represents a significant cultural heritage, showcasing the craftsmanship and artistic values of the period. Today, it is considered a quintessential example of ancient Chinese art. Period : Han-Jin Dynasty Type : Incense Burner Medium : Yue celadon...