Pottery rattle in the shape of a sheep, with traces of original white slip surface. Syria, 1st Millennium BC Stock #: 1013184 Size: 8cm Price: AU$ 290.00 US$  More »

Pottery rattle in the shape of a sheep, with traces of original white slip surface. Syria, 1st Millennium BC Stock #: 1013184 Size: 8cm Price: AU$ 290.00 US$ 295.80 € 220.40 £ 188.50   « Less

Roman redware oil lamp, the discus moulded with two figures, a head of wheat between them, the base incised with a large Chi Rho symbol, representing Christ . North  More »

Roman redware oil lamp, the discus moulded with two figures, a head of wheat between them, the base incised with a large Chi Rho symbol, representing Christ . North African, 4th century AD -this item from Autumn Exhibition 2010, available from 1st May- References: This is the early Christian symbol, reported to have been seen by Constantine the Great before the Battle of the Milvian Bridge outside Rome in 312. Because he placed this symbol on the shields of his soldiers, he believed he was victorious, and went on t Condition: good condition, minor stress crack Stock #: 1013277 Size: 13cm spout to handle Price: AU$ 645.00 US$ 657.90 € 490.20 £ 419.25   « Less

Etruscan Bucchero Ware oinochoe (jug), the trefoil lip on a straight neck with curved handle moulded with wishbone rib, the shoulder with double ring moulding, on a ring  More »

Etruscan Bucchero Ware oinochoe (jug), the trefoil lip on a straight neck with curved handle moulded with wishbone rib, the shoulder with double ring moulding, on a ring base, decorated with engraved rays to the shoulder and a large eye to either side of the spout. Circa 640-620 B.C. References: Provenance: Australian collection, brought to Australia in the 1960's Stock #: 1013604 Size: 22cm Price: AU$ 1,250.00 US$ 1,275.00 € 950.00 £ 812.50 Condition: spout damaged, the whole with an even lime encrustation   « Less

Chinese carved wood figure of a court lady, standing dressed in flowing robes with hands clasped, her hair in a high hairdo. Tang dynasty, 8th century AD. References:  More »

Chinese carved wood figure of a court lady, standing dressed in flowing robes with hands clasped, her hair in a high hairdo. Tang dynasty, 8th century AD. References: Sold through Szu Tzi Oriental Antiques, Melbourne, in the 1980's. Condition: minor splits, much original pigment remains; made from 2 pieces joined by pegs. Stock #: 1013722 Size: 36.5 cm high Price: AU$ 2,900.00 US$ 2,958.00 € 2,204.00 £ 1,885.00   « Less

Islamic amber glazed tile, moulded with a deer with long curling tail, within a border of balls. Afghanistan, 10th- 12th century AD. Stock #: 1013743 Size: 10.5  More »

Islamic amber glazed tile, moulded with a deer with long curling tail, within a border of balls. Afghanistan, 10th- 12th century AD. Stock #: 1013743 Size: 10.5 cm Price: AU$ 320.00 US$ 326.40 € 243.20 £ 208.00   « Less

Islamic green glazed tile, moulded with a pair of confronting birds, with dot decoration spaced between and triangle reserved corners. Afghanistan, 10th- 12th century AD.  More »

Islamic green glazed tile, moulded with a pair of confronting birds, with dot decoration spaced between and triangle reserved corners. Afghanistan, 10th- 12th century AD. Condition: minor chipping   « Less

Mexican pottery vessel modelled as a double ended dog, a vessel opening in their back. Colima, 5th-6th century AD Stock #: 1013825 Size: 16cm wide, 9cm high Price: AU$  More »

Mexican pottery vessel modelled as a double ended dog, a vessel opening in their back. Colima, 5th-6th century AD Stock #: 1013825 Size: 16cm wide, 9cm high Price: AU$ 490.00 US$ 499.80 € 372.40 £ 318.50   « Less

Finely woven wool textile fragment, with repeating bird motif in red & yellow, a large portion of red fringe hanging below. Nazca, Peru, c.900-1100 AD Condition: good  More »

Finely woven wool textile fragment, with repeating bird motif in red & yellow, a large portion of red fringe hanging below. Nazca, Peru, c.900-1100 AD Condition: good condition for a fragment Stock #: 1014199 Size: 47cm Price: AU$ 780.00 US$ 795.60 € 592.80 £ 507.00   « Less

Manuel Felguerez in Mexico world famous artist . He have created many sculpture. This is original with his signature.

Manuel Felguerez in Mexico world famous artist . He have created many sculpture. This is original with his signature.   « Less

Items of this collection were found in the Italian Republic, Apulia region, city of Lecce. The burial was discovered during construction of a new hotel, while excavating a  More »

Items of this collection were found in the Italian Republic, Apulia region, city of Lecce. The burial was discovered during construction of a new hotel, while excavating a foundation pit at a depth of about 6-8 meters. In the course of its examination there were found lots of historic artifacts; however, due to the fact that works were carried out by external employees, a part of these artifacts was lost. Now it consists of “chariot”, four coins, fragments of altar and embalming vessel. Almost all metal objects are corroded and covered with distinctive patina. Traits of patinas are alike, almost identical, thus proving that all objects were found in one place and correspond to one time period. In the same place there were found ceramic fragments of altar and embalming vessel. The embalming vessel is covered in famous Greek black varnish with green and red drawings, meaning mourning for the deceased. Altar and embalming vessel were broken by excavator bucket. Only parts of the Altar survived, while the embalming vessel was glued together. The objects were not cleaned and preserved in order to carry out expert review. Historical work wasn’t carried out either. Only expert evaluation of the superior department in this field (National Museum) was performed, proving their authenticity and identifying the age – 6-4 century B. C. The found objects represent custom of burial, and the composition testifies that the ceremony was ancient Greek. The ancient Greek tradition provided that coins were put in deceased arms and on his/her eyes. Chariot and altar are tributes to the status of the deceased. The identity of person buried can be established basing on the place of discovery. Previously here was situated the city named Taranto. According to legend, it was founded by the Spartans, Partheniae headed by Falan in 706 B. C. at the boundaries of the today’s cities of Apulia, Licon and Calabria on the shore of the Gulf of Taranto. Later Taranto became ancient Greek city-state. It was the largest center of handicraft and trade. In the seventh century B. C. it became one of the richest, highly populated and powerful polises in Ancient Greece. It is known that approximately in the year 500 B. C. it was governed by the king named Aristofilid. After examining the objects in the burial and basing on the place of discovery we can suppose that the deceased had descended from aristocratic family of Spartan warriors and was a chariot warrior (hoplite), or at least was related to Spartan military leaders. (“The discovery can be considered as unique archeological find and as one of the wonders of the world”).   « Less