Original Egyptian Cartonnage Mask – Ptolemaic Period

Amazing ALLEGORICAL PANEL in walnut 17th Century Magnificent quality wood, inspired by a 1617 panel from the Louvre. Justitia represents justice, equity and order and Mars embodies ...

19th-Century Basque Country Miniature Souvenir Charming 19th-century miniature painting depicting a scene from the Basque Country. Period: 19th century Frame: Original gilded woode...

18th Century Portuguese Corbel in carved chestnut wood, decorated with plant elements and an angel. Period defects Height: 56 cm. good condition

A remarkable set of four terracotta sculptures with gilded terracotta accents in fine gold, dating from around 1900. Each figure represents an allegory of the Four Seasons: Spring, S...

Great map of Egypt Unframed Original color By John Bartholomew and Co. Edinburgh Geographical Institute Published, circa 1920 Free shipping.  

Wonderful image of Alexandria Fine steel engraving after W.H Bartlett Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping

Wonderful image of Cairo Fine copper-plate engraving Published by Sherwood & Co. Dated 1809 Unframed. Free shipping

Japanese Edo Period Ko-jo Mask of an Old Man, ca. 1820 Edo Period (1603-1868) DIMENSIONS: Length: 15” (with beard) Length: 8” (without beard) Height: 4” Width: 5.5” ABOUT A Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) Ko-jo Mask of an Old Man refers to a traditional theatrical or ceremonial mask crafted during Japan’s Edo period (1603–1868). Here's a breakdown of what this object typically represents and why it's significant: The term "Ko-jo" (or Kojo) roughly translates to "old man" or "aged person" in Japanese. A Ko-jo mask often portrays the face of an elderly man, typically with exaggerated age features: deep wrinkles, sagging skin, a long nose, bushy eyebrows, and sometimes a beard. These masks are usually used in Noh, Kyogen, or folk performances, and occasionally in Shinto rituals. In Noh theater, masks are used to express character types, moods, and spiritual roles. The Ko-jo mask might represent a wise elder, a spirit of age and wisdom, or even a deity. In Kyogen, which is the comedic counterpart to Noh, old-man masks are used more playfully, often satirizing elderly characters in lighthearted scenes. The Ko-jo mask may also symbolize ancestral reverence or longevity, tying it to folk beliefs and ritual performances. Edo period masks...