White stone scarab with clean lines, uncarved legs and an incised carapace. The body is stylized, balanced in its proportions, and the head is marked by fine incisions. A lateral piercing from the tai[...]
Upper part of a talisman ring, featuring a carefully and meticulously drawn fish, with marked fin and dorsal ridges, the whole presents beautiful naturalistic shapes. Turquoise blue earthenware with b[...]
Scarab with beautiful naturalistic shapes, finely sculpted legs and a carapace incised with great precision. The body of the animal is finely crafted, balanced in its proportions. A lateral piercing f[...]
Scarab with naturalistic forms, the upper part engraved, and on the reverse an eight-pointed star, also represented by incision. The entire object is finely carved and polished, with particular attent[...]
Very rare Scarab with beautiful, refined and stylized forms, soberly evoking the sacred silhouette of the beetle. Unpierced, without inscription, it embodies the primitive forms of the first Egyptian [...]
Miniature amulet representing a traditional Egyptian headrest, finely carved in black stone. The object faithfully reproduces the classic structure: rectangular base, slightly narrowed vertical shaft,[...]
A delightful small bronze footed kohl vessel with an exceptional patina. Originating from Central Asia between the 1st and 3rd centuries BC, it is believed to have originally contained cosmetics. Its [...]
We are buyers of key collections, and collectible keys Beaten iron key, 9cm, good condition…. Beautiful heart-shaped ring key, direct forging, solid shank, large rectangular bit with open orifices, on[...]
Chinese lancer-type soldier in a standing position wearing a long, crossed black tunic with white cuffs and collar fastened by a red belt. A banded pennant is placed and attached to the left shoulder.[...]
Genuine Tengu-type Menpō – Authentic and Rare Piece I offer here an authentic Japanese Tengu-type Menpō, with a striking and traditional design. This face mask, used by the samurai, is a rare piece, e[...]
Tellem Neckrest – Mali, XI-XVI Century
Used in funerary rites, this wooden neckrest comes from the Tellem culture, which inhabited the cliffs of Bandiagara between the 11th and 16th centuries, befo[...]
Description of the Shinto katana: This Shinto katana features a ubu-configured blade with a single mekugi-ana, thus retaining its original integrity. The tempering pattern (hamon) is a gunome-midare, [...]
Wakizashi BladeLate Koto period circa 1500/1550The blade in Saki Zori shape and Shinogi Zukuri profile.Nagako (blade tang) in Kaku Ichi Monji shapeYakiba (tempering line) in Toran Ha typeThe Nagasa (b[...]
Dating: Late 14th – early 15th century (circa 1380–1420) Origin: France – Massif Central or Rhône Valley Votive plaque in sculpted marble, engraved in slight relief with the name MARIA, in a rectangul[...]
Artifact – Antiquity – Terracotta Oil Lamp – Nude Eros Holding a Torch – Roman Empire Date: Circa 100 – 140 AD Origin: Eastern Mediterranean (probably Syria or Roman Egypt) Provenance: Private collect[...]
Dating: Circa 120 – 200 AD Origin: Roman Africa or Eastern Mediterranean Provenance: Private collection, Auvergne – Haute-Loire Lamp with degenerate volutes – Teardrop-shaped medallion and tripartite [...]
White stone element carved on top of column worked on the 4 faces. Griffins or winged dragons in symmetry their tails cross and intertwine on the other face and end in the mouth of a head with wild an[...]
Set of seven amulets representing the Oudjat eye, an emblem of protection and regeneration in ancient Egypt. The top example in the photo, made of stone, has a flat surface decorated with painted blac[...]
Circular amulet with radiant decoration, evoking a stylized flower or a solar disk, with relief motifs arranged in twelve regular segments around a slightly hollowed center. Both sides have an identic[...]
Incredible grotesque stone sculpture of a green man, or wodewose, retaining incredible depth and legibility, with swirling carvings of the facial features. From a 14th-century parish church in the vil[...]
Monoxyl chest front in oak wood carved with windows, fleurs-de-lis and small faces in the upper part. The lock is missing, to be considered a beautiful document from the Gothic period. Perhaps used as[...]
Rare and large Christ of Pity, or Christ in Bonds. Jesus is seated on a rock, stripped of his clothes, awaiting his torture. Monoxyl ash wood carved in the round. Traces of polychromy. Accidents and l[...]
A Rare Mother-of-Pearl Relief Depicting the Virgin and Child.German, Second Half of the 15th Century.Measures 7.4 × 7.3 cm.This finely carved mother-of-pearl relief presents a central image of the Vir[...]
Collection of Roman jewelry and bronze animal figures. A cat? Height: 2 cm. A running dog? Length: 5.4 cm. 3 pieces of jewelry. Good condition. Free shipping with tracked DHL parcel.
An associated pair of two small Chinese blue and white jarlets.Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
Decorated in underglaze blue with florals.
These kinds of jarlets were often exported to Southeast Asia[...]
Saint John under the Cross in carved wood (fragment)In beautiful weathered condition. Height of the sculpture: 32cm. 15th century. Spanish origin. The Saint is presented on a later velvet covered base[...]
This rare ring would likely have belonged to a faithful Christian. The tree of life is a fundamental archetype in many of the world's mythological, religious, and philosophical traditions. In the West[...]
Beautiful medieval sign : shield decorated with a cross. Cloisonné work with remnants of red and white enamel. 13th century 39x40 mm 13.87 g Small loss at the tip of the shield. These signs were inten[...]
Sculpture of a court lady China Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) terracotta sculpture with green and brown glaze Represents a court lady in a green and brown dress with a bun on her head Dimensions: 20 x 5 x [...]
Polychrome terracotta vase HU dynasty HAN earlier 2nd-1st century BC. Polychrome painted terracotta with archaic motifs, yellow and ochre highlighted with white. Intertwined scroll decorations with ar[...]
Sculpture of a Court Lady in terracotta, HAN dynasty 206 BC-220 ACPolychrome painted terracottaRepresents a lady in imperial court dress, polychrome red, white and brown slipDimensions 42 x 20 x 15 cm[...]
Sculpture of a Court Lady in terracotta, HAN dynasty 206 BC-220 ACPolychrome painted terracottaThe sculpture is made with a removable headRepresents a seated lady in imperial court dress, polychrome r[...]
Sculpture of a horseman in terracotta HAN dynasty 206 BC-220 AC Mingqi in polychrome painted terracotta Represents a lady in court dress perched on a horse Excellent condition, no restoration has been[...]
TERRACOTTA TRIPOD VASE Middle East, probably from Tepe Giyan Circa 2000-1500 BC The body strongly flared at the mouth and at the base decorated with geometric motifs: hatched diamonds framed by severa[...]
Beautiful Roman bronze oinochoe handle decorated with a child Bacchus or Eros in the lower part. Roman art. 2nd-3rd century. 156 g. In very good condition, with a pleasant dark green patina. Provenanc[...]
This is a rare lead pilgrimage badge, decorated with the sun in the center and radiating rays around it. It was discovered many years ago near Little Walsingham, Norfolk. Although the symbol of the Su[...]
Beautiful and important statue of Saint Sebastian in solid poplar wood carved with traces of polychromy. The saint is represented standing, his hands tied behind his back to a tree, he is dressed in a[...]
This pair of exceptional bas-reliefs, entitled Ecce Homo and Mater Dolorosa, is a work of sacred art dating from the second half of the 15th century, from the Antwerp Gothic school, probably originati[...]
Late medieval chest carved in walnut, with on the lid the central representations of the Medici coat of arms with six (rotating) spheres, five of which are now missing. The shape of the late medieval [...]
Coptic fabric fragment with geometrically patterned tabula and a quadruped in its center. Work from the 5th century AD Linen and wool 10x9.5cm The fragment has been affixed to a modern linen fabric. I[...]
A Greek gold relief with the head of the Gorgon.Hellenistic, 4th-3rd century BC.Measures 1.1 x 1cm.Weighs 0.3 grams.Provenance: Private English Collection, formed between the late 1970’s - early 1990’[...]
An Ancient gold lunular or bulls horn pendant.Roman, 1st - 4th century AD.Measures 2.7 x 1.6cm.Weighs 2.7 grams.Provenance: Private English Collection, formed between the late 1970’s - early 1990’s.[...]
Head of Shiva wearing a large cylindrical ascetic bun with hair arranged in large calamitated curls falling in groups of garlands arranged in symmetry and covering the hair arranged in vertical curls [...]
Torso of a male deity, Shiva or Vishnu, wearing a short "Sampot" held without a border on the hips. Beige sandstone. Fu Nan. Pre-Angkorian period known as "pre-Khmer". Phnom Da. 7th to 8th century.
Kneeling dignitary wearing a long tunic. Terracotta with red and black ochre polychromy. China. Han Dynasty. 206 BC to 220 AD. Thermoluminescence test confirms the dating.
A Medieval silver gilt ring brooch set with a garnet.English or French, 13th - 14th century.Measures 1.8 x 1.5 x 0.8cm.Weighs 1.8 grams.This fine little brooch is decorated with oak leaves and a caboc[...]
A Medieval Bishop’s Ring Set with a Sapphire, Rubies, and Emeralds. English, 12th - 13th century. Ring size P 1/2 UK / 8 US / 57 EU. Weighs 1.9 grams. The bezel measures 1.3 x 1.3cm. A finely crafted [...]
Three ancient gold children’s rings. Roman, 1st - 2nd century AD. The largest gold ring is set with a garnet intaglio with a male figure, it measures 1.3 x 1.1 x 0.6cm and weighs 1.6 grams. The second[...]
Rondel daggers are quite rare and all of them are different, although they obviously share the particularity of their mount. This one is relatively modest in size, although very solid. It can be dated[...]
This group of high-period altarpieces, made of polychrome-painted carved wood, depicting the Entombment, is a fine example. Precise and expressive, this work comes to us from Flanders, probably Antwer[...]
Votive statuette, in lead, representing a Roman soldier. Height: 17.8 cm. Width at +: 8 cm. Thickness: 4 cm Weight: 1.521 kg. Good condition (appears to have been in the fire). Shipping extra: €20, re[...]
A gold ring set with an ancient intaglio of Osiris-Canopus.Roman, 1st - 2nd century A.D.Ring size Q 1/2 UK / 8.25 US / 58 EU.Weighs 7.7 grams.The intaglio measures 1.2 x 1cm.The carnelian intaglio dep[...]
Large walnut wood sculpture depicting Saint Anne and the Virgin Mary. Scene titled The Education of the Virgin. Beautiful polychrome remains. Very fine carving quality and very beautiful facial expres[...]
Christ in carved wood with remains of polychromy. The book of the Gospels is in his right hand. The left hand is raised. Auvergne 12th century. Some missing parts. Height 38 cm.
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