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Item Ships From: England
Ancient Marble Portrait Bust of a Bearded Man possibly Lucius Verus
Located in London, GB
This impressive bust is depicted with head turned slightly to the right and gaze lifted. His eyes are articulated, with the pupils indicated with a drill, giving the face a striking realism. The shoulders are draped with a cloak. Straight brows sit beneath a mass of thickly curling hair, which continues to a full beard. It is worked with great skill, evident in the heavy drill work articulating and highlighting the voluminous curls, and the highly polished surfaces, giving the appearance of soft skin. The contrast between these textures gives a chiaroscuro affect which is one of the main traits of the best Antonine busts.
Roman marble portraits reached their apotheosis of craftmanship and technique under the Antonine emperors, as is evidenced in this masterful bust. The evolution of the style may be traced back to the emperor Hadrian, who was the first emperor to wear a full beard. The articulation of pupils and iris appears on busts of his lover Antinous, a novelty which continued in later Antonine portraits, such as this one. The features of this bust point to a possible identification of Emperor Lucius Verus...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Marble
George II Pine Mantelpiece
Located in Perth, GB
Fine George II Mantlepiece originally Housed in Edinburgh
Good Crisp Carving , This has been painted in its history and is presently in its original carved state. This can be painted...
Category
Early 18th Century Scottish George II Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
A Rare and Important Late Roman Marble Column
Located in London, GB
A Rare and Important Late Roman Marble Column
With a fluted spiral central column shaft rising to a carved integral capital with Corinthian ‘acanthus’ leaf decoration, the base with ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Marble
Antique Japanese Export Meiji High Relief Dragon Carved Throne Chair.
Located in Nantwich, GB
An impressive Imperial Meiji period Japanese throne chair which is finely and lavishly carved with dragons holding the eternal pearl in their mouths.
...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
A Fine Gandharan Head of a Buddha
Located in London, GB
A Fine Gandharan Head of a Buddha
Stucco with ‘earth pigment’
Some old ‘restoration’ to the nose
Afghanistan
3rd Century AD
Size: 26cm high, 14.5cm wide, 14cm deep - 10¼ ins hig...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Stucco
ANTIQUE SOLiD BRONZE JAPANESE KOI CARP STATUE OF A WONDERFULLY ELEGANT FISH
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1920 solid bronze Japanese Koi Carp statue
A wonderfully original find, this...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme England - Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
STUNNING SiGNED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1870 JAPANESE VASE DEPICTING A BIRD ON A BRANCH
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1870 signed to the base solid bronze Japanese bronze vase depicting a large b...
Category
1870s Japanese Japonisme Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Epitaph for Quirinia Felicia
Located in London, GB
A rectangular marble slab carved with the Latin inscription ‘QVIRINIAE C(retr.) L / FELICLAE / OLLAM DAT / C VALERIVS PYLODAMVS’, which translates as ‘Gaius Valerius Pylodamus gave t...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Lacquered Wood Bowls 19th Century Asian Antiques 中国古董
Located in London, GB
Fine Pair Japanese Lacquered Wood Bowls 19th Century Meiji
Beautiful and elegant example of Japanese lacquer ware with and gold gilt, Rice bowls with leaf motives in gold
Circa / 19t...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Ancient Indus Valley cup bearer Fertility figurine C (2800-2600 BC).
Located in London, GB
Ancient Indus Valley cup bearer Fertility figurine Circa (2800-2600 BC).
A rare female pottery cup bearer figurine in terracotta with pointed facial features and applied diamond sha...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Export Silver Cup
By Wang Hing & Co.
Located in London, GB
A Chinese Export Silver Cup with dragon handles, and with birds and bamboo chased and embossed around the body. The cup is supported by a further dragon atop a base of waves. With a ...
Category
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Pair Vintage Metal Mannequins Architectural Salvage
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful pair of vintage metal mannequins
These were salvaged from a shop in North London and would make for a great decorative pair
Please let us kno...
Category
1950s Vintage England - Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Large Pair of Fine Quality Japanese Meiji Mixed Metal Vases - Antique, c.1910
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Mixed Metal Vases - Exquisite Meiji Period Artist Pieces!
These stunning Japanese bronze mixed metal vases, dating back to the Meiji Period cir...
Category
1910s Japanese Meiji Vintage England - Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Fine rare Antique Indian Hindu Mughal style Jade bracelet Asian Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Fine rare Antique Indian Hindu Mughal style Jade bracelet
Period early 20th century
Fine quality celadon type jade decorated with silver and semi precious stones
Condition: Fine...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian England - Antiquities
Materials
Jade, Silver
Set of 4 Chinese Export Silver Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
A Set of 4 Chinese Export Silver Candlesticks with Glasgow import marks for the firm of George Edward & Sons, 1899. The Scottish firm was one of the few UK companies that stocked Chi...
Category
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Located in London, GB
A Chinese export silver bowl circa 1890, with later blue glass liner. The bowl is pierced and has wonderfully detailed chrysanthemum decoration and sits on a plain collet foot. The r...
Category
1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Card Case
Located in London, GB
A Chinese Export Silver Card Case embossed and chased with figural scenes on a matte background, including playing Go and horse-riding. The top has a plain oval cartouche. It was ret...
Category
1830s Chinese Chinese Export Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Antique Liberty's London Art Nouveau Style Chinese Export Mahjong Complete Set
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1920 Chinese Mah-jong set which is totally complete with original counters, the case having a super rare Art Nouveau Lib...
Category
1920s Chinese Art Nouveau Vintage England - Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Bamboo
Vintage Asian Indian Silver Bracelet Oriental Jewelry Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Vintage Asian Indian Silver Bracelet
Beautiful cuff bracelet with pierced and pearl shaped edge design
High grade silver
Width 4 cm weight ...
Category
1980s Indian Vintage England - Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Large 24" 19th Century Japanese Cloisonne Vase - Antique Oriental Decor
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th Century Oriental Japanese Cloisonné Vase - Impressive Large Piece!
This stunning cloisonné vase from the 19th century boasts remarkable craftsmanship and intricate deta...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Stone, Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Bert & May - Chequerboard Reclaimed Tiles 8m2 Lot (86sqft)
Located in Bradford, GB
A timeless classic, our chequerboard tile features a deep red and off-white pattern, adding a touch of versatility to any space. As with all our reclaimed tiles it has a beautifully ...
Category
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Cement
Bert & May - Esquina Reclaimed Tiles 4.8m2 Lot (51sqft)
Located in Bradford, GB
All our reclaimed tiles are genuine antiques. We believe in investing in your interiors, and choosing reclaimed and repurposed tiles means breathing new life into tiles that have alr...
Category
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Cement
Stunning Original Chinese circa 1900-1920 Mahjong Set Including Counters
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1900-1920 Chinese Mah-jong set which is totally complete with original counters
The condition is very good for the age, I can’t fault it, naturally the case has patina marks
Dimensions
Height:- 14cm
Width:- 27cm
Depth:- 17.5cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point.
This item is available for collection from our Pulborough warehouses RH20 1DF.
We are privately owned family ran business founded in Wimbledon SW19 and now based in Pulborough RH20. We specialise in finding, restoring very fine luxury antique leather seating, along with every single other type of antique ranging from the 16th century to the 20th century. We also stock a number of designer brands such as Fritz Hansen, Ralph Lauren, Cavalli, Charles & Ray Eames, Vitra, David Linley, Rolex, Tiffany, Jager Le Coulter...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Edwardian Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Bamboo
Bert & May - Hierro Reclaimed Tiles 32.4m2 Lot (348sqft)
Located in Bradford, GB
Reclaimed from Southern Spain, our Hierro Reclaimed Tile has a deep ebony colour that has weathered and aged beautifully in the sun. Create a dark and striking backdrop to your space...
Category
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Cement
Bert & May - Bodegas Reclaimed Tile - 48m2 Lot ( 516sqft )
Located in Bradford, GB
Our Bodegas tile is a reclaimed tile, found in Southern Spain. As with all of our reclaimed finds, these tiles have had a life before and have weathered and worn. The colours have a ...
Category
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Cement
Bert & May - Frias Reclaimed Tiles 6.2m2 Lot (66sqft)
Located in Bradford, GB
The soft colours in the Frias make it a perfect backdrop for your interior. Pair it with mid-century furniture or pops of colour. The Frias has w...
Category
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Cement
Magnificent Sinhalese Portuguese Kastane Rhino Ceremonial Ceylon Sword 17th C
Located in London, GB
A magnificent 17th century Ceremonial Sri Lankan Kastane sword with Rhino handle and gold and silver Portuguese inlayed blade.
A kasthane is a short traditional ceremonial or decorative single-edged Sri Lankan sword. The sword is featured in the Flag of Sri Lanka.
The main aspect of this Kastane Hilts shows the central monster accompanied by supporting minor iconic forms and the peculiar guard arrangement incorporating Buddhist style Vajra quillons.
The scabbard of this Kastane sword is made of Rhino horn and is decorated with brass, silver and gold. It is a testament to the skill of the traditional craftsmen operating in Sri Lankas ancient Royal Sword Workshops.
The sword measures 75cm in length
The Dutch East India Company (VOC or Vereenigde Oost-indische Compagnie in Dutch) regularly gifted swords to the Kandyan court as part of their strategy to protect their trading privileges. Many of these swords had the traditional Sinhalese decoration but with VOC-marked blades.
From 1467 to 1818, Kandy was an independent kingdom in Ceylon—present-day Sri Lanka. In the 18th century, the Kingdom of Kandy was recognized for its outstanding metalwork and craftsmanship. Unfortunately, their fine metalworking came to an end when Kandy fell under British rule in the early 19th century.
The kasthane served as symbols of rank and office, presented by the king to noblemen and local chieftains. The silver-mounted kasthane was reserved for the Adigar, the highest officials or feudal lords who also acted as ministers and governors. It also served as a diplomatic gift from the court to European visitors.
It was a Sri Lankan tradition to wear the kasthane as a symbol of rank to mark ceremonial occasions. However, the sword type, with an animal-decorated hilt and curved blade, was of European origin. It has its roots in the European hunting swords...
Category
17th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chinese Song Dynasty Green Glazed Buddhist Funerary Jar and Cover - TL Tested
Located in London, GB
A vibrant Song Dynasty funerary urn that captures the short-lived, yet fruitful period of Song dynasty artistic production. The body is globular ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Han Dynasty Terracotta Bird - TL Tested
Located in London, GB
A beautiful terracotta bird that stands on a pair of well-defined bronze legs with large, splaying feet. These support a globular body and slender neck, stretched forwards. The remai...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Tang Dynasty Terracotta Bull - TL Tested
Located in London, GB
A naturalistic representation of a Chinese Tang Dynasty bull in a standing pose. This beautiful figure has its neck bent and head angled downwards, with a curved belly with a hole an...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Han Dynasty Terracotta Rabbit - TL Tested
Located in London, GB
A large terracotta rabbit that is depicted in an extremely naturalistic manner, characteristic of Han Dynasty artistic practice. It is depicted in a recumbent pose, ears bent backwar...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty Terracotta Horse - TL Tested
Located in London, GB
An elegant hollow-moulded terracotta horse. This horse is modelled in a standing pose with its neck elegantly arched and its ears pricked forward attentively. The mane is indicated with the use of a scalloped red design with white dotted details. The head is well modelled with notched ears pricked on either side of a feather ornament, with a tasselled rope looped around the top of the neck and tufted ornaments on the chest collar, the back is covered with a long red cloth with white dotted detailing, gathered at the bottom atop the flaring mudguard. The rump is encircled by a series of intricate tassels, attached to a tufted back piece. This terracotta may represent a horse fitted for a parade.
Horses were an important status symbol in ancient China. These animals were brought to China via the Silk Road and were considered luxury goods. As such horses were a sign of wealth among the elite, and there were strict laws which restricted the ownership of horses to people of elevated rank. In fact, soldiers serving in China’s military...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Han Dynasty Terracotta Figyure of Shar Pei Dog - TL Tested
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Chinese terracotta shar pei dog, crafted with remarkable skill and artistry, this magnificent Chinese pottery model of a seated Shar Pei dog showcases a seated canine in ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Antique Tang Dynasty Pottery Figure Asian antiques
Located in London, GB
A large Chinese Tang Dynasty Seated pottery figure
Tang Dynasty circa Circa AD 618 - 906 China,
Finely sculpted Black earthenware sculpture of a court lady with remains of pigme...
Category
16th Century Chinese Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
An Over Life-Size Powerful Roman Male Portrait Head of Constantine the Great
Located in London, GB
An Over Life-Size Powerful Roman Male Portrait Head of Constantine the Great (c.272 - 337)
Wearing the ‘Imperial Oak Wreath’ the decorative border of his ‘tunic’ can still be clearly seen on the left hand side
Marble
Italy
Early 4th Century AD
SIZE: 38cm high, 24.5cm wide, 25cm deep - 15cm high, 9¾ ins wide, 10 ins deep
PROVENANCE:
Ex Private collection, Cambridge, England
note:
For a very similar over life-size portrait head of Constantine I (the Great) wearing an identical wreath dating from the early 4th century AD see: Yorkshire Museum, York, inv. no. ‘YORYM’ 1998.23. Found in ‘Eboracum’ (York) in 1823
LITERATURE:
Rinaldi Tufi, S., Yorkshire. ‘Corpus Signorum Imperii Romani (Great Britain)’; vol. 1, fasc. 3, Yorkshire. Oxford University Press, 1983; 23, no. 38, pl. 12
In AD 306, Constantine was hailed emperor in the Roman city of York; he was the first emperor to convert to Christianity. Born in Naissus, the son of Flavius Constantius, and Helena, a woman of low birth and a christian. Following his campaigns in the eastern provinces, Constantine was recalled in 305 AD to fight alongside his father in the province of Britannia. After his father’s death in 306 AD, Constantine was acclaimed as ‘imperator’ by his army at Eboracum (York) eventually being declared victorious after the civil wars against emperors, Maxentius and Licinius to become sole ruler of the Roman Empire in 324 AD.
Constantine’s Christian belief cannot be underestimated, establishing the foundations of ‘Western Christendom’. In 313 AD he was influential in the proclamation of the ‘Edict of Milan, declaring tolerance of Christianity within the Roman Empire. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the purported site of Jesus’s tomb...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Marble
Antique Aesthetic Movement Anglo Japanese Dinner Gong 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb quality Aesthetic Movement Anglo-Japanese dinner gong in the manner of Edward William Godwin, Circa 1880 in date.
This fabulous gong is...
Category
1880s Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Other
Antique Pair of Cased South African Ostrich Eggs Hand Painted
Located in Lincoln, GB
These antique pair of cased South African ostrich eggs is a unique and exquisite addition to any collection. The eggs are hand-painted with intricate designs, showcasing the talent a...
Category
19th Century South African Folk Art Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Ostrich Eggshell
HUGE ANTIQUE CHiNESE QING DYNASTY RICE BASKET WITH METAL SUPPORTS FRUIT BOWL
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this huge Qing Dynasty Rice Basket with metal braces that can be used as a very large fruit bowl
A good loo...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
LOVELY EARLY 20TH CENTURY HANDCARVED SOAPSTONE FIGURE WiTH TWO POTS
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely early 20th-century Chinese hand carved soapstone figure brush holder.
This is a good example of a Chinese hand carved, two small bowls...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export England - Antiquities
Materials
Soapstone
STUNNiNG EARLY 20TH CENTURY HAND CARVED SOAPSTONE DOUBLE VASE
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely early 20th century Chinese hand carved flowers soapstone double vase.
This is a good example of a Chinese hand carved vase...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export England - Antiquities
Materials
Soapstone
Ancient Lustre Bowl with an Ibex
Located in London, GB
Small shallow earthenware bowl decorated with lustre. With rounded sides and an everted rim, resting on a low foot-ring. Covered in an opaque white, probably tin, glaze with gold-bro...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Iraqi Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Export Silver Tray, circa 1890
By Wang Hing & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver pen tray; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional antiq...
Category
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Silver
1830s Antique Indian Colonial Silver Jug
By Hamilton & Co., Calcutta
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Indian colonial silver jug made by Hamilton & Co; part of our dining silverware collection.
This magnificent antique Indian silver jug...
Category
1830s Indian British Colonial Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Bowl with Kufic Inscription
Located in London, GB
Glazed ceramic bowl with a convex wall and everted rim. With a cobalt blue inscription in the centre which reads, “baraka li-sahibihi” (blessing to its owner).
Ceramics such as t...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
LOVELY 20TH CENTURY HAND CARVED SOAPSTONE Figure
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Chinese hand carved soapstone figure with a singular holder.
This is a great example of a Chinese, hand carved item with a small bowl ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export England - Antiquities
Materials
Soapstone
'Bellon' Vase
Located in London, GB
A baluster-shaped ceramic vase with siliceous paste painted in manganese and cobalt, under a transparent glaze. With hand painted blue and white decorations. Stone paste or ‘fritware’ vessels with lustre, turquoise, white and cobalt blue glazes were famously crafted in the northern Syrian city of Raqqa, situated on the Euphrates River. They were often utilitarian in design, but elegant and intricate in decoration. This present example was most likely used as a storage vessel. Like many transportable ceramics in the region, it is possible this piece was exported out of the city, either to be traded or as a container for more expensive goods.
Published
Collection H Hoffmann...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Rocking Horse Carved Wood 1930 Childrens Toys
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Glorious antique rocking horse carved from wood
To find a horse of this quality is as rare as rocking horse ****
Great collectors piece and in ...
Category
1930s Vintage England - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
1920s Chinese Export Silver Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver box; an addition to our collection of boxes and cases.
This exceptional an...
Category
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Silver
1870s Antique Chinese Export Silver Card Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver card case; part of our diverse Asian silverware collection
The anterior surface of this rare Chinese silver card case is ornamented with chased oriental figures amidst bamboo and foliate designs, accented with a fenced area and simplified structures, all on a matte background.
The ornamentation incorporates a vacant shield shaped cartouche.
The posterior surface of this silver card case is embellished with an exceptional chased decorated segmented iconic Chinese dragon design amidst clouds, also all on a matte background.
The rounded sides of this antique silver cigarette case...
Category
1870s Chinese Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Pair Vintage Metal Mannequins Architectural Salvage
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful pair of vintage metal mannequins.
These were salvaged from a shop in North London and would make for a great decorative pair
Offered in ...
Category
1980s Vintage England - Antiquities
Materials
Other
Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case
By Zee Wo
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver cigarette / card case; part of our diverse Asian silverware collection.
This fine antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) cigarette/card case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners.
The anterior cover is embellished with an embossed and chased decorated iconic Chinese dragon design amidst clouds, on a matte background, incorporating a shield shaped vacant cartouche.
The posterior cover is ornamented with traditional embossed and chased plum blossom foliate and floral decoration, also on a matte background.
The rounded sides of this antique silver cigarette case...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Chinese Antique Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Figure circa 16th Century AD
Located in London, GB
Chinese Antique Ming Dynasty glazed pottery figure Ming Dynasty circa (14-16 century AD) China,
The earthenware with green and yellow glaze
Meas...
Category
16th Century Chinese Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Set Victorian Scales Cast Iron Coloured Crest Weights
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Collectable set of Victorian scales in cast iron
circa 1860
Features a colourful crest attached
We can ship to anywhere in the world
Offered in gr...
Category
1860s Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Other
Two Glass Inlay Pairs
Located in London, GB
Two pairs of two halves from the same bar, finely detailed, with pointed ears and eyebrows, opaque yellow face, opaque red on the mouth, nose, eyes and ears, translucent cobalt blue edges to the mouth, nose and ears, with translucent emerald green leaves above and between the translucent cobalt blue brows and eye line, translucent pink pupils, with translucent cobalt blie and opaque white snake scales below the face, in translucent cobalt blue matrix, cut in the lower part of a cartouche design.
These rare heads might represent the Agathos Daimon, the tutelary deity of Alexandria, who was also identified with Serapis, the male counterpart of Isis-Thermouthis (who in turn was a graecisized form of the early snake harvest goddess Renenutet). In a statue of Isis-Thermouthis in Alexandria museum (no. 25773, ex-collection King Farouk I), reproduced in Gotten, Pharaonen, no. 151, the snake goddess...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Glass
Shokudai Candle Holders of Wood from Japan, Meiji 1868-1912
Located in London, GB
Pair of Shokudai candle holders made of stained wood during the Meiji period (1868-1912) in Japan. Includes original box as pictured.
Candle holders H. 71 cm.
Wooden box H. 25 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Softwood
Chinese Qing Pair Hand Painted Peking Glass Onion Shape Vases
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and unusual pair antique Chinese Qing Peking glass vases finely hand decorated with landscape panels dating from the 19th century or possibly earlier. The vases are blown in a...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Glass
Antique Chinese Export Silver Jewellery Box, circa 1895
By Hung Chong & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver jewellery box; an addition to our collection of boxes and cases
This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver box has a subtly undulating rectangular form.
The surface of the box has a planished finish and is embellished with an embossed and chased decorated stemmed floral and foliate design to the anterior surface.
The decoration to the body continues to the cover, incorporating plum blossom arrangements and an impressive perched bird motif.
This antique jewellery box is fitted with the original hinged cover.
This exceptional Chinese silver jewellery box is supported by four impressive cast silver feet.
The hallmarks struck to the underside of this fine box include:
Maker's mark: HC (Hung Chong)
Artisan workshop mark: QI CHANG (Shanghai)
NOTE: We are grateful to Adrien von Ferscht for his help in identifying this exceptional antique piece.
Condition
This antique Chinese silver jewellery...
Category
1890s Chinese Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Wine Goblet By Tuck Chang & Co.
By Tuck Chang & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver wine goblet; an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) goblet has a circular bell shaped form, to a shaped stem and plain circular stepped foot.
The drinking vessel of this antique silver goblet is embellished with chased iconic Chinese dragon designs accented with stylised flame and cloud decoration, all on a matte background.
The decoration to the body incorporates a vacant flame shaped cartouche.
The upper rim of this 19th century Chinese silver wine goblet is encompassed with an applied moulded border.
The impressive embossed shaped pedestal is realistically modelled in the form of three rooted and intertwined bamboo stalks.
The impressive domed circular foot is embellished with further chased decoration replicating the details of the bamboo's terrain and environment.
This impressive Chinese silver goblet...
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique England - Antiquities
Materials
Silver
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