Slip Painted 'Sari' Bowl - AMD.51, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1000 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 3" (7.6cm) high x 7.6" (19.3cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Sari  More »

Slip Painted 'Sari' Bowl - AMD.51, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1000 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 3" (7.6cm) high x 7.6" (19.3cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Sari Ware, Medium: Buff Earthenware, Condition: Very Fine. Of the later provincial pottery, Sari wares are probably the best known for their highly decorative quality and their likeable decoration. The name comes from a town in Northern Iran, at the southern tip of the Caspian Sea, to which original finds were attributed. However those finds were not properly documented and therefore there is some contention around the true provenance of the manufacture. It is however quite widely agreed that this form of pottery was made in the Mazandaran region of Iran.   « Less

Pickard porcelain vase, all over emboss floral gold, incised symbol. light green interior, 5" h. x 4" top, 2.5" base. Excellent condition, normal aged.

Pickard porcelain vase, all over emboss floral gold, incised symbol. light green interior, 5" h. x 4" top, 2.5" base. Excellent condition, normal aged.   « Less

4 flat handled butter spreaders at $25 each. You can buy by the piece. Visit our web site to see other pieces in this pattern. We accept VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, and  More »

4 flat handled butter spreaders at $25 each. You can buy by the piece. Visit our web site to see other pieces in this pattern. We accept VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, and AMERICAN EXPRESS. We are happy to send items on approval. ALL MERCHANDISE HAS A FULL MONEY BACK GUARANTEE.   « Less

Just Kids Comics for Crayon Coloring. Multi. Cardstock; paper. Ad Carter, 1928, Copyrighted by King Features Syndicate, Inc., Great Britain. Eilert Printing Co, NY. Illust.  More »

Just Kids Comics for Crayon Coloring. Multi. Cardstock; paper. Ad Carter, 1928, Copyrighted by King Features Syndicate, Inc., Great Britain. Eilert Printing Co, NY. Illust. Black and white and color.   « Less

Robert Walker MacBeth “Robert Macbeth” A nineteenth century Scottish painter and etcher of pastoral landscapes, Robert Walker MacBeth studied art in London and  More »

Robert Walker MacBeth “Robert Macbeth” A nineteenth century Scottish painter and etcher of pastoral landscapes, Robert Walker MacBeth studied art in London and then worked as an artist and illustrator for The Graphic. He began exhibiting his art at the prestigious Royal Academy in 1871, as well as in Glasgow, Liverpool and at the Royal Scottish Academy. Robert MacBeth was a full member of the Royal Watercolour Society (1901), the Royal Academy (1883) and the Royal Engravers. Many of his etchings are included in the collection of the British Museum, London. During the latter nineteenth century, Robert Walker MacBeth created a number of fine etchings either after his designs or the designs of contemporary artists, such as Burne-Jones. The Ferrywas completely designed and etched by the artist himself and shows the best qualities of Robert Walker MacBeth’s landscape art. This etching was commissioned by The Portfolio in 1880. Robert Walker MacBeth “The Ferry” Etching printed in sepia measure 8.50 by 10.50 inches on antique Laid paper in good condition.   « Less

Very South-of-the-Border are these two tripod cups which combine design elements of the Old World with Aztec traditions. Shaped rather like braziers, the bodies are topped  More »

Very South-of-the-Border are these two tripod cups which combine design elements of the Old World with Aztec traditions. Shaped rather like braziers, the bodies are topped with a collar of paneled flutes, the feet are like upside-down lion's-paws and an acorn finial drops from below. Marks are the old Mexican spread-wing eagle tax stamp, the maker's mark (?), a purity indication of 900 and "Mexico." Early Twentieth Century. Excellent condition and heavy weight. Approximately four inches in diameter and 2-1/2 inches high.   « Less

Vintage ladies 1950's-1960's Bellstone black leather hand clutch purse is in Great Condition. 1950s - 1960's style. Measures 8in. tall, 9.25in. length, 3.25in. width,  More »

Vintage ladies 1950's-1960's Bellstone black leather hand clutch purse is in Great Condition. 1950s - 1960's style. Measures 8in. tall, 9.25in. length, 3.25in. width, 7.25in. deep.   « Less

Karl Bodmer Steel Engraving of Sioux Indians. Brown; red; blue; green; yellow; gray; black; white.. Paper; glass; metal. This framed hand colored print is titled, "Horse  More »

Karl Bodmer Steel Engraving of Sioux Indians. Brown; red; blue; green; yellow; gray; black; white.. Paper; glass; metal. This framed hand colored print is titled, "Horse Racing of Sioux Indians Near Fort Pierre." It is marked, "Carl Bodmer, Pinx. Ad. Nat., Engraved by Rawdon, Wright & Hatch." It is of three Sioux racing their horses with the fort in the background. Woman and chilren watch in the distance. Native American   « Less

Obverse: CONSTANTINVS AVG; Diademed Bust of the Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG; "VOT XXX" Encircled by a Wreath. Constantine I, called Constantine  More »

Obverse: CONSTANTINVS AVG; Diademed Bust of the Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG; "VOT XXX" Encircled by a Wreath. Constantine I, called Constantine the Great, was the first Roman ruler to be converted to Christianity. He was the founder of Constantinople (present-day Istanbul), which remained the capital of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire until 1453. Constantine the Great unified a tottering empire, reorganized the Roman state, and set the stage for the final victory of Christianity at the end of the 4th century. Many modern scholars accept the sincerity of his religious conviction. His conversion was a gradual process; at first he probably associated Christ with the victorious sun god. By the time of the Council of Nicaea (325), however, he was completely Christian, but still tolerated paganism among his subjects. Although criticized by his enemies as a proponent of a crude and false religion, Constantine the Great strengthened the Roman Empire and ensured its survival in the East. As the first emperor to rule in the name of Jesus Christ, he was a major figure in the foundation of medieval Christian Europe. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. This ancient coin is a memorial to the Emperor Constantius the Great, passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation that still appears as vibrant today as the day it was struck. - (C.0589)   « Less

Arita SOMETSUKE TEA CEREMONY CUP STAND, hand painted in under glaze cobalt blue possibly, Hirado. The stand dates to pre 1900, and is unsigned. There are similar pieces shown  More »

Arita SOMETSUKE TEA CEREMONY CUP STAND, hand painted in under glaze cobalt blue possibly, Hirado. The stand dates to pre 1900, and is unsigned. There are similar pieces shown on Trocadero for sake, though this appears to be for Tea ceremony. Dimensions: Height 3 1/4"(8cm) Width: 3"(7.50cm) Condition: Excellent, no frits, chips or damage   « Less