Rather large red earthenware aquamanile in the shape of a curiousanimalesembling a piglet. The spout shaped as his round flattened snout, the head with double circled  More »

Rather large red earthenware aquamanile in the shape of a curiousanimalesembling a piglet. The spout shaped as his round flattened snout, the head with double circled appliquedeyesandpointedears.Theovoidbodysurmountedbyatallevertedneckeadingtoalargeopeningtowhichacordonedbenthandleisattached.Fouregscarefully sculpted support the vessel, where a small curly tail is attached Aquamanilewithmorphic Spout-LO.923Origin:Central Asia Circa:1200BCto800BCDimensions:8.1"(20.6cm)highx12.5" (31.8cm)   « Less

Terracotta jug with a large watering mouth with bulging rim, the spout shaped as the protome of a ram, the handle attached to the Jug with Zoomorphic  More »

Terracotta jug with a large watering mouth with bulging rim, the spout shaped as the protome of a ram, the handle attached to the Jug with Zoomorphic Spout-LO.924Origin:Central Asia Circa: 1000 BC to 650 BC Dimensions: 5.5" (14.0cm) high Near stern Art Medium: earthenware   « Less

The area from which the bronzes are believed to come of Luristan in the western part of Iran.Thisregionismountainous,intersectedbymanyrangesrunninginanorth-west/south-east  More »

The area from which the bronzes are believed to come of Luristan in the western part of Iran.Thisregionismountainous,intersectedbymanyrangesrunninginanorth-west/south-east direction; between them, arewell-wateredplains,idealforbreedinghorses.Inntiquity accesstotheregionwasdifficult;suchremotednessmusthaveencourageditsculturalisolation and idiosynchratic artistic production.From the archaeological exacavations undertaken in the area, the prevalence of horse-related objectssuchastrappingsandhorse-bitswould strongly indicate a society basedonhorsemanship,andpossiblysemi-sedentaryinnature:a characteristic still present amongthe Lursoftoday.(LO.932)Luristan Bronze Spike-Butted Axehead - LO.932Origin: Central Asia Circa: 1000 BC to 650 BCDimensions: 3.75" (9.5cm) highx7.25"(18.4cm)wide Collection:Central Asia Style:Luristan Medium:Bronz   « Less

This piece is from France and is all inlaid tortise shell. BUEL CAMPAIGN cabinet. This piece was made for on the road campaigns Comes apart in 5 pieces for traveling. Piece  More »

This piece is from France and is all inlaid tortise shell. BUEL CAMPAIGN cabinet. This piece was made for on the road campaigns Comes apart in 5 pieces for traveling. Piece is VERY solid. It is about 6' long and 41/2 ft tall. great for a entry hall or dinning room. These are very highly collectible. $4000.00 OBO. Call 720.422.5544 for more information. This piece is from a private collection.   « Less

This set is all hand carved and was made in Italy about 1850. This is a very large, heavy and impressive set. Set is in its original finish and is in great condition. Was  More »

This set is all hand carved and was made in Italy about 1850. This is a very large, heavy and impressive set. Set is in its original finish and is in great condition. Was professional reupholstered 20 years ago and is still mint with no fading. Comes from a private collector.   « Less

amphora romana 70cm

amphora romana 70cm   « Less

Created during the age of the biblical patriarchs, this simple but charming vessel glows with the rich patina of history. Who can say through whose hands it might have passed  More »

Created during the age of the biblical patriarchs, this simple but charming vessel glows with the rich patina of history. Who can say through whose hands it might have passed centuries ago? It was perhaps from such a jug that Abraham anointed Isaac in the moment before the angel appeared. Or perhaps it held perfume, purchased as a gift by a loving husband for his wife. Such a vessel would have been a necessity in the ancient world to contain and transport precious oils and unguents for ritual or daily usage. Although its original contents have long disappeared, the energy of those vanished lives is still contained within this vessel. This jug was once a vital, indispensable part of everyday life in the ancient world. Today, it is even more valuable to our modern lives, not as a container, but as a symbol of the past. This jug holds history inside, it reminds us of the lives, the joys and struggles, the triumphs and defeats, of those who came before us. Whose hands might have held it so long ago we can only guess, yet the connection is a direct one between our age and theirs. - (SP.374)   « Less

In Israel, as in other ancient nations, it was customary to dedicate persons or objects to sacred use by anointing them with oil. Thus Samuel anointed Saul king, as Moses had  More »

In Israel, as in other ancient nations, it was customary to dedicate persons or objects to sacred use by anointing them with oil. Thus Samuel anointed Saul king, as Moses had hallowed the tabernacle and Aaron the high priest before, and Abraham had sanctified Isaac. A vessel such as this--simple but elegant--may have contained oil for ritual use. Whose hands might have held it so long ago we can only guess; yet the connection is a direct one between our age and theirs. - (SP.643)   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 1900 BC to 1600 BC Dimensions: 4.75" (12.1cm) high x 3.5" (8.9cm) wide Collection: Biblical Antiquities Style: Middle Bronze Age Medium:  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 1900 BC to 1600 BC Dimensions: 4.75" (12.1cm) high x 3.5" (8.9cm) wide Collection: Biblical Antiquities Style: Middle Bronze Age Medium: Terracotta   « Less

In Israel, as in other ancient kingdoms, it was customary to dedicate persons or objects to sacred use by anointing them with oil. Thus Samuel anointed Saul king, as Moses  More »

In Israel, as in other ancient kingdoms, it was customary to dedicate persons or objects to sacred use by anointing them with oil. Thus Samuel anointed Saul king, as Moses had hallowed the tabernacle and Aaron the High Priest before, and Abraham had sanctified Isaac. A vessel such as this--simple but elegant--may have contained oil for ritual use. Whose hands might have held it so long ago we can only guess, yet the connection is a direct one between our age and theirs. - (SP.063)   « Less