Height-39 1/2", Depth-19", Width-45", Empire dark red mahogany chest with bracket feet, solid brass Chippendale hardware circa 1840s-1860s.

Height-39 1/2", Depth-19", Width-45", Empire dark red mahogany chest with bracket feet, solid brass Chippendale hardware circa 1840s-1860s.   « Less

Origin: Egypt Dimensions: 0.750" (1.9cm) wide Collection: Egyptian antiquities Style: Dynasty XXV The ancient Egyptians maintained that the sun was propelled across the  More »

Origin: Egypt Dimensions: 0.750" (1.9cm) wide Collection: Egyptian antiquities Style: Dynasty XXV The ancient Egyptians maintained that the sun was propelled across the heavens by means of a scarab, or sacred beetle. With the passing of time, the Egyptians created a series of amulets in the form of this beetle in a great variety of materials, and these were routinely provided with inscriptions in hieroglyphs conveniently accommodated to their stylized flat bottoms.Our scarab is just such a variation with a remarkable degree of ornamentation on its upper side, the perimeter of which relies on a notched pattern. The details of the head, plate, and clypeus are well done as are those of the thorax and elytra, or wing case, both elements of which are additionally decorated with “curls,” to use Petrie’s designation. The bottom of our scarab is decorated with a cruciform motif in the form of stylized floral forms, perhaps to be identified as the lotus. There is a single nefer sign in the field to the left and right of the upper shaft of the cruciform floral element and a single ankh sign in each of the corresponding fields of the lower shaft. Such motifs, which may have originally been imbued with magical properties, were first introduced in the Middle Kingdom and were repeatedly encountered on scarabs of later periods. The unique curl designs on our scarab suggest a dating within Dynasty XXV, when such decorative accents enjoyed great popularity. This was the dynasty during which time the Nubians ruled Egypt as pharaohs in their own right. They projected themselves as ardent worshippers of the state god Amun and aggressively fought against the Assyrians in order to preserve Egypt’s independence.   « Less

Height-53 3/8", Depth-20", Width-42", Nice medium walnut gentlemen's chest with arch applied top, shell carved center with Sheraton legs circa 1930s.

Height-53 3/8", Depth-20", Width-42", Nice medium walnut gentlemen's chest with arch applied top, shell carved center with Sheraton legs circa 1930s.   « Less

Origin: Egypt Dimensions: 0.750" (1.9cm) wide Collection: Egyptian antiquities Style: Middle Kingdom, Dyn. XII The ancient Egyptians maintained that the sun was propelled  More »

Origin: Egypt Dimensions: 0.750" (1.9cm) wide Collection: Egyptian antiquities Style: Middle Kingdom, Dyn. XII The ancient Egyptians maintained that the sun was propelled across the heavens by means of a scarab, or sacred beetle. With the passing of time, the Egyptians created a series of amulets in the form of this beetle in a great variety of materials, and these were routinely provided with inscriptions in hieroglyphs conveniently accommodated to their stylized flat bottoms. This amulet in the form of a scarab is one of several Egyptian variations on the theme. The body of the beetle is stylized to the extent that the details of the head, plate, and clypeus are confined to a single zone and rely on a few ornamentally incised strokes for their articulation. The bottom is divided into three distinct zones. The sedge plant and the bee occupy the top, and these two hieroglyphs form the phrase, The King of Upper and of Lower Egypt.” In the center, and very stylized and abstracted in their design, are two wadjet, or sacred eyes, front to front. Below is a beetle flanked on either side by a nefer-sign. The ornamental appearance of the elements in this composition should not obscure the fact that they may have possessed either magical or symbolic value for their original owner.The dating of our scarab to the Egyptian Middle Kingdom seems assured by the combination of motifs such as the sedge and the bee in association with the wadjet-eyes and beetle with nefer-signs.   « Less

This ancient lamp might have burned in the Holy Land at the height of the Israelite monarchy. Judging by its thickened, pedestal base, this lamp probably derives from the  More »

This ancient lamp might have burned in the Holy Land at the height of the Israelite monarchy. Judging by its thickened, pedestal base, this lamp probably derives from the Southern Kingdom of Israel during the period of the Divided Kingdom. Its simple, pinch pot construction is a tribute to the antiquity of the design, likely having Canaanite origins. Made of terra cotta, this simple item would have held olive oil and probably a wick of plant fibers or textile, allowing it to provide light for a few hours perhaps. This lamp of open-bowl design would later give way to more elaborate, enclosed lamps of the Hellenistic and Roman periods.A metaphor for joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, lamps have illuminated the path of civilization for centuries. They have shed light on mundane and extraordinary events alike, guiding great thoughts through the night, and standing vigil with lonely passions. In the presence of this simple object, we are in touch directly with a vanished world, with the rooms and shrines once warmed by its glow, with the people who drew comfort from its light. Today it remains as an enduring symbol of man's desire to conquer the darkness. - (SP.425)   « Less

Height-79 1/4", Depth-21 1/2", Width-43", Late Victorian marble top dresser with glove box top, and swivel mirror circa 1890s.

Height-79 1/4", Depth-21 1/2", Width-43", Late Victorian marble top dresser with glove box top, and swivel mirror 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.0177)Votive Bird Seal With An Intaglio - D.0177Origin: Lake Van, Anatolia Circa: 4000 BC to 3000 BCDimensions: 2" (5.1cm) high x 3" (7.6cm) wide Collection:Near Eastern Style:Neolithic Medium: Dickite   « Less

Height-71 3/8", Depth-19", Width-41 1/2", Cute late Victorian chestnut chest with swivel mirror and glove box top circa 1890s.

Height-71 3/8", Depth-19", Width-41 1/2", Cute late Victorian chestnut chest with swivel mirror and glove box top circa 1890s.   « Less

Made of terracotta, this simple item would have held olive oil and probably a wick of plant fibers or textile, allowing it to provide light for a few hours perhaps. This lamp  More »

Made of terracotta, this simple item would have held olive oil and probably a wick of plant fibers or textile, allowing it to provide light for a few hours perhaps. This lamp of open-bowl design would later give way to more elaborate, enclosed lamps of the Hellenistic and Roman periods.A metaphor for joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, lamps have illuminated the path of civilization for centuries. They have shed light on mundane and extraordinary events alike, guiding great thoughts through the night, and standing vigil with lonely passions. In the presence of this simple object, we are in touch directly with a vanished world, with the rooms and shrines once warmed by its glow, with the people who drew comfort from its light. Today it remains as an enduring symbol of man's desire to conquer the darkness. - (CK.0145)   « Less

Height- 40 1/2", Depth- 22", Width- 45", Gorgeous mahogany acanthus carved column chest with rope carved top and paw feet circa 1840s -1860s the top has a couple of age  More »

Height- 40 1/2", Depth- 22", Width- 45", Gorgeous mahogany acanthus carved column chest with rope carved top and paw feet circa 1840s -1860s the top has a couple of age cracks , one can be pulled back ,the other age crack could be filled in, Still a gorgeous chest either way- its all original.   « Less