Transparent bluish glass amphora with rim rolled inward, short slightly flaring funnel mouth, tall neck, horizontal shoulder elongated inverted conical body tapering to a  More »

Transparent bluish glass amphora with rim rolled inward, short slightly flaring funnel mouth, tall neck, horizontal shoulder elongated inverted conical body tapering to a rounded base. Two rounded coil handles each applied to shoulder and attached to the neck, excess glass drawn out thin and folded back along the top of the handle. On the exterior thin cream coloured and silver weathering crust, incipient pitting.This typology of vessel was apparently very popular in the late Roman period in the Eastern Mediterranean regions for serving wine at the table. The clear colourless glass would have provided the best 'showcase' for a sumptuous libation.For a comparable example see; M. Stern, Roman, Byzantine and Early Medieval Glass, 2001 pl.98, p. 208. - (LO.944)   « Less

Origin: Middle East Circa: 900 BC to 700 BC Medium: Carnelian The ancient Egyptians believed that fiery orange-red carnelian was the distilled essence of the Sun's rays,  More »

Origin: Middle East Circa: 900 BC to 700 BC Medium: Carnelian The ancient Egyptians believed that fiery orange-red carnelian was the distilled essence of the Sun's rays, and many of the jewels of the Pharaohs were carved from it. The name of this generally translucent variety of chalcedony comes from the Latin word for flesh, for that is what its warm reddish tones reminded the Romans of. Since earliest times, carnelian has been prized for its rich, radiant color like the heart of a glowing fire. Carnelian jewels have been discovered in the Royal tombs of Ur, Egypt and the Holy Land. One royal lady of ancient Jordan was found buried with a carnelian and gold necklace over ten feet in length. The Prophet Mohammed himself is said to have worn a ring set with this gem. As an amulet, carnelian is favored to act on the blood, preventing it from rising in excess to the head, stopping nosebleed, easing menstrual flow and causing blood to circulate smoothly throughout the body. It is believed to make the skin healthy and youthful, removing sores and blemishes when worn. Because of its calming effects on the blood, carnelian also makes one feel peaceful and slow to anger. It is theorized that the color orange is the harmonious balance of passionate, creative red and bright, cheerful yellow, which makes it particularly soothing to wear. Carnelian is the perfect stone to achieve that blissful state of balance. - (SB.1188)   « Less

Height-29 3/4", Depth- 16 3/4", Width- 33 1/4", Walnut heavily carved demi-lune console table circa 1930s.

Height-29 3/4", Depth- 16 3/4", Width- 33 1/4", Walnut heavily carved demi-lune console table circa 1930s.   « Less

Origin: Egypt Circa: 3300 BC to 1100 BC Medium: Carnelian-Faience Necklace composed of antique carnelian, Egyptian faience, antique jasper, and diorite beads dating to the  More »

Origin: Egypt Circa: 3300 BC to 1100 BC Medium: Carnelian-Faience Necklace composed of antique carnelian, Egyptian faience, antique jasper, and diorite beads dating to the Egyptian New Kingdom. The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself. By wearing jewelry that is unusual or unique, we define ourselves as individuals and set ourselves apart from the crowd. Throughout antiquity, in every great culture, beads were formed from colored gems, glass, ceramic, shell, bone and metal in an endless variety of shapes and sizes. Sometimes they were worn for their magical or curative powers, at other times simply for their beauty. They were worn by people, highborn and low, the citizen of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Judea, Greece, Rome and Byzantium. Frequently these jewels, so prized in life, were buried with their owners to adorn them through eternity. When we wear them today, we add another chapter to their long and fascinating history. - (SB.1280)   « Less

Light bluish juglet featuring a tall square body with slightly concave base, slightly sunken shoulder, cylindrical neck with ledged rim folded inward. A wide handle ribbed  More »

Light bluish juglet featuring a tall square body with slightly concave base, slightly sunken shoulder, cylindrical neck with ledged rim folded inward. A wide handle ribbed lengthwise rising vertically from the shoulder attached to the upper part of the neck. The surface showing cloudiness, weathering and iridescence.Despite their relative fragility, glass containers were produced for the transport and storage of liquids from very early on. Such vessels have thick walls, convenient handles, their bodies are usually cylindrical or square. The handles do not protrude beyond the walls, making it possible to pack and store the jugs tightly. Square vessels such as this one could be packed and stored with an even greater economy of space than the cylindrical ones. These were either blown in moulds or free-blown, the body shaped on the marver by flattening. Though it is normally assumed that this type of jars served mainly for the transport and storage of liquids, since they were considered quality containers in their right own, often were they reused even in funerary contexts, especially in western Europe.For a comparable example see: Y. Israel, Ancient Glass in the Israel Museum, 2003: pl. 327, p. 255. - (LO.945)   « Less

Height-29 3/4"-28 3/4"-27 3/4" -27", Depth- 18"-16 1/2"-16 1/2"-16 1/2", Width- 28" 24 1/4"- 20 1/2" 16 1/2", Set of 4 solid mahogany pencil inlaid nesting tables in in  More »

Height-29 3/4"-28 3/4"-27 3/4" -27", Depth- 18"-16 1/2"-16 1/2"-16 1/2", Width- 28" 24 1/4"- 20 1/2" 16 1/2", Set of 4 solid mahogany pencil inlaid nesting tables in in Hepplewhite design circa 1920s.   « Less

Origin: Egypt (Sinai) Circa: 1900 BC to 1300 BC Collection: Egyptian Medium: Faience Necklace composed of genuine Egyptian faience beads from the Middle and New  More »

Origin: Egypt (Sinai) Circa: 1900 BC to 1300 BC Collection: Egyptian Medium: Faience Necklace composed of genuine Egyptian faience beads from the Middle and New Kingdoms. Most Ancient Egyptian beads were made of faience, a glass-composite glaze which was introduced as early as the Pre-Dynastic period. According to Egyptologists, such beads were made on an axis, probably of thread, which would burn up during firing, leaving a hole. Disc, ring and tubular beads were made by coating the axis with the unfired body-paste, rolling the cylinder to an even diameter on a flat surface, and then scoring it with a knife into sections of the desired length. Other shapes, such as ball beads, were rolled between the hands and perforated while still wet with a stiff point such as a wire needle. The beads were then dried, coated with glaze (if the glaze had not already been mixed with the paste), and fired. The firing process often gave the beads a beautiful translucent quality. The majority of faience beads are blue or green in color, but black, red, yellow and white ones were also produced, especially in the New Egyptian Kingdom. - (SB.1290)   « Less

Origin: Eastern Mediterranean Circa: 300 AD to 400 AD Dimensions: 4.5" (11.4cm) high Collection: Biblical Antiquities Style: Late Roman Medium: Glass

Origin: Eastern Mediterranean Circa: 300 AD to 400 AD Dimensions: 4.5" (11.4cm) high Collection: Biblical Antiquities Style: Late Roman Medium: Glass   « Less

Necklace composed of antique Egyptian faience beads from the Middle through New Kingdoms and an assortment of amulets from the Middle through the late Kingdoms. Most Ancient  More »

Necklace composed of antique Egyptian faience beads from the Middle through New Kingdoms and an assortment of amulets from the Middle through the late Kingdoms. Most Ancient Egyptian beads were made of faience, a glass-composite glaze which was introduced as early as the Pre-Dynastic period. According to Egyptologists, such beads were made on an axis, probably of thread, which would burn up during firing, leaving a hole. Disc, ring and tubular beads were made by coating the axis with the unfired body-paste, rolling the cylinder to an even diameter on a flat surface, and then scoring it with a knife into sections of the desired length. Other shapes, such as ball beads, were rolled between the hands and perforated while still wet with a stiff point such as a wire needle. The beads were then dried, coated with glaze (if the glaze had not already been mixed with the paste), and fired. The firing process often gave the beads a beautiful translucent quality. The majority of faience beads are blue or green in color, but black, red, yellow and white ones were also produced, especially in the New Egyptian Kingdom. - (SB.1302)   « Less

Origin: Eastern Mediterranean Circa: 100 AD to 300 AD Dimensions: 1" (2.5cm) high x .75" (1.9cm) wide Collection: Biblical Antiquities Style: Roman Period Medium: Glass  More »

Origin: Eastern Mediterranean Circa: 100 AD to 300 AD Dimensions: 1" (2.5cm) high x .75" (1.9cm) wide Collection: Biblical Antiquities Style: Roman Period Medium: Glass Condition: Extra Fine   « Less