Alabastron vessel featuring an elongated 'drop-shaped' body tapering upwards into a barely suggested shoulder and a contracted neck terminating into a heavily rimmed lip. Its  More »

Alabastron vessel featuring an elongated 'drop-shaped' body tapering upwards into a barely suggested shoulder and a contracted neck terminating into a heavily rimmed lip. Its vestigial lug handles placed just below the shoulder. A soothing, rhythmic motion in the grain of this alabastron grants it an undecorated simplicity that is extremely calming and aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. Dark flowing bands highlight softer creamy waves that form a harmonious natural horizontal pattern in the stone. The alabastron's carving has been perfected to a high degree revealing an unsurpassed natural beauty and technical excellence. despite its size and girth, the vessel has a delicacy that is brought about by the refined articulation of its profile. The dramatic tones and surface patterning enliven the vessel's surface to create a unique work of art.   « Less

Egyptian Silver Figure of a Male Nobility - SP.506 Origin: Egypt Circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Dimensions: 4.75" (12.1cm) high Collection: Egyptian Antiquities Style: Late  More »

Egyptian Silver Figure of a Male Nobility - SP.506 Origin: Egypt Circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Dimensions: 4.75" (12.1cm) high Collection: Egyptian Antiquities Style: Late Kingdom Medium: Silver   « Less

Egyptian Steatite Figure - SP.641 Origin: Egypt Circa: 630 BC to 575 BC Dimensions: 3.75" (9.5cm) high Collection: Egyptian Art Style: Late Dynastic Period

Egyptian Steatite Figure - SP.641 Origin: Egypt Circa: 630 BC to 575 BC Dimensions: 3.75" (9.5cm) high Collection: Egyptian Art Style: Late Dynastic Period   « Less

Shaped like an abstract bird, this ancient votive seal was discovered with a cache of similar artifacts along the shores of Lake Van. Evoking the dawn of Western culture,  More »

Shaped like an abstract bird, this ancient votive seal was discovered with a cache of similar artifacts along the shores of Lake Van. Evoking the dawn of Western culture, these apparently were offerings at the shrine adorns them—of birds, animals, seated idols—probably stood in proxy for more costly sacrifices. Pressed into soft clay or wax, they would have created multiple images to win the favor of the god. It is possible that the bird, a recurring motif, was associated with the idea of the soul. Carved with abstract simplicity but an observant eye toward nature, the stark visual appeal of this piece is timeless. These seals represent dreams, hopes and aspirations for health, success, and happiness that are as old as civilization itself. -(D.0001)Bird Effigy Votive Seal With An Intaglio D.0001Origin:Lake Van,Anatolia Circa:4000BCto3000BCDimensions: 2" (5.1cm) high x 3.25" (8.3cm) wide Collection: Near Eastern Style: Neolithic Medium: Dickite   « Less

1940s Handpainted Asian tea set signed C.P.O. circa 1940s

1940s Handpainted Asian tea set signed C.P.O. circa 1940s   « Less

Signed occupied Japan hand painted tea set missing one cup and lid to creamer circa 1940s.

Signed occupied Japan hand painted tea set missing one cup and lid to creamer circa 1940s.   « Less

Shaped like an abstract bird, this ancient votive seal was discovered with a cache of similar artifacts along the shores of Lake Van. Evoking the dawn of Western culture,  More »

Shaped like an abstract bird, this ancient votive seal was discovered with a cache of similar artifacts along the shores of Lake Van. Evoking the dawn of Western culture, these apparently were offerings at the shrine of some powerful nature god. The design that adorns them—of birds, animals, seated idols—probably stood in proxy for more costly sacrifices. Pressed into soft clay or wax, they would have created multiple images to win the favor of the god. It is possible that thebird,arecurringmotif, was associated with the idea of the soul. Carved with abstract simplicity but an observant eye toward nature, the stark visual appeal of this piece is timeless. These seals represent dreams, hopes and aspirations for health, success, and happiness that are as old as civilization itself. - (D.0002)Bird Lake Van, Anatolia Circa: 4000 BC to 3000 BCDimensions: 2.25" Neolithic Medium:Dickite   « Less

Antique Victorian spelter and onyx statue circa 1890s.

Antique Victorian spelter and onyx statue circa 1890s.   « Less

Shaped like an abstract bird, this ancient votive seal was discovered with a cache of similar artifacts along the shores of Lake Van. Evoking the dawn of Western culture,  More »

Shaped like an abstract bird, this ancient votive seal was discovered with a cache of similar artifacts along the shores of Lake Van. Evoking the dawn of Western culture, these apparently were offerings at the shrine of some powerful nature god. The design that adorns them—of birds, animals, seated idols—probably stood in proxy for more costly sacrifices. Pressed into soft clay or wax, they would have created multiple images to win the favor of the god. It is possible that the bird, a recurring motif, was associated with the idea of the soul. Carved with abstract simplicity but an observant eye toward nature, the stark visual appeal of this piece is timeless. These seals represent dreams, hopes and aspirations for health, success, and happiness that are as old as civilization itself. - (D.0003)Bird Effigy Votive Seal With An Intaglio - D.0003Origin: Lake Van,Anatolia Circa:4000BCto3000BCDimensions:2.875"(7.3cm) high x 3.75" (9.5cm) wide Collection: Near Eastern Style: Neolithic Medium: Dickite   « Less

Another nice hand painted occupied Japan tea set dated about 1940s.

Another nice hand painted occupied Japan tea set dated about 1940s.   « Less