A 19th Century English oil on canvas painting, depicting a bovine landscape scene. Trimmed in a gorgeous water gilded wooden frame with the original patina. This piece is in  More »

A 19th Century English oil on canvas painting, depicting a bovine landscape scene. Trimmed in a gorgeous water gilded wooden frame with the original patina. This piece is in pristine condition for its age; no flaws in the canvas or frame, dating about 1860. Unsigned and artist unknown. 55W X 34.5H. A fine acquisition to add to any collection.   « Less

Islamic Manuscript - PF.6346, Origin: Egypt, Circa: 800 AD to 1200 AD, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium: Papyrus.

Islamic Manuscript - PF.6346, Origin: Egypt, Circa: 800 AD to 1200 AD, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium: Papyrus.   « Less

STAMPED BRASS #1 SIZE LAMP COLLAR #1 Size Lamp Collar in Stamped Brass Inside Top Opening: 7/8" diameter Inside Bottom Opening: 1 5/16" diameter Threaded to fit #1 Burners.

STAMPED BRASS #1 SIZE LAMP COLLAR #1 Size Lamp Collar in Stamped Brass Inside Top Opening: 7/8" diameter Inside Bottom Opening: 1 5/16" diameter Threaded to fit #1 Burners.   « Less

DISNEY COLLECTOR BADGE from the Disney Classic''s Collection. The badge features the Magic Castle. The badge reads; ''Enchanted Places'' Summer 1996. Condition: Excellent;  More »

DISNEY COLLECTOR BADGE from the Disney Classic''s Collection. The badge features the Magic Castle. The badge reads; ''Enchanted Places'' Summer 1996. Condition: Excellent; Circa: 1996; Heigth: 3''; Width: 2''   « Less

The human and divine life of Christ is depicted on this icon in five separate panels. The upper area represents the purely mystical union of Christ with God the Father,  More »

The human and divine life of Christ is depicted on this icon in five separate panels. The upper area represents the purely mystical union of Christ with God the Father, overseen by the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove, thus forming the Holy Trinity. This marked the culmination of Christ's earthly ordeals and suffering, once having risen to the right hand of God as part of the Divine Being. Below, from left to right, is the presentation of the infant Jesus in the temple, His baptism by St. John the 'Forerunner', Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and His transfiguration. The richly ornamented reverse of the icon shows the empty cross with Jerusalem depicted as a medieval Russian town in the background. Each of these scenes on the front combine the natural with the supernatural, making the viewer a part of both, and both a part of faith and reverence. -(PF.5249)Sectionofan Enameled Brass Traveling Icon - PF.5249Origin: Russia Circa: 1750 AD to 1900 ADDimensions:7.25(18.4cm) high x 4.25"(10.8cm)wide Collection:Russian Icons Style:Russian Orthodox Medium:Enameled Brass   « Less

A pottery offering figure of a hog's head on a platter. There are accents of green and amber glazes typical of miniature Ming funerary objects. A sense of realism and humor  More »

A pottery offering figure of a hog's head on a platter. There are accents of green and amber glazes typical of miniature Ming funerary objects. A sense of realism and humor is revealed with a large amber-glazed hog's snout directly behind the head. Period: Ming (1368-1398 AD) Size: Height = 6 cm. (2-3/8 inches), Diameter of plate = 7 cm. (2-3/4 inches) Condition: Minor chips around the rim of platter and a small fleck of glaze broken off the front pig's snout. Normal age wear. (see photos)   « Less

A gold plated handmade brooch, length 5 cm = 2".

A gold plated handmade brooch, length 5 cm = 2".   « Less

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty flat white jade snuff bottle, circa 18th century (1700s). Measures about 2 1/24 inches tall, 2 inches wide and about 1/2 inch thick. With lapis  More »

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty flat white jade snuff bottle, circa 18th century (1700s). Measures about 2 1/24 inches tall, 2 inches wide and about 1/2 inch thick. With lapis lazuli and jade top (unfortunately, no spoon).Size Overall Dimensions 2.24" H X 2.5" W 5.7cm H X 6.4cm W   « Less

Antique Spanish carpet, 1920'sThis elegant antique Spanish carpet is the proud heir of a long tradition or rug weaving in the Iberian Peninsula reaching back to the late  More »

Antique Spanish carpet, 1920'sThis elegant antique Spanish carpet is the proud heir of a long tradition or rug weaving in the Iberian Peninsula reaching back to the late Middle Ages. Its circular medallion format goes back to Timurid models introduded to Islamic Spain in the fifteenth century. Yet it is rendered with a rich wreath-like floral detail and soft, golden coloration that are distinctly Spanish or European. Subtle touches of red ad a hint of excitement amidst the classic restraint. Style: Region Specific Origin: Spain Size: 8. ft x 11 ft 03 in (2.44 m x 3.43 m)   « Less

Obverse: ANTONINANVS PIVS AVG BRIT; Laureate Bust of the Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: PM TR P XV COS III PP; Annona Seated to the Left, Holding a Cornucopiae and Grain  More »

Obverse: ANTONINANVS PIVS AVG BRIT; Laureate Bust of the Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: PM TR P XV COS III PP; Annona Seated to the Left, Holding a Cornucopiae and Grain Ears over a Modius at her Feet to the Left. Caracalla was born April 4,188 in Lyon, where his father, Septimius Severus, was serving as governor of the province of Gallia Lugdunensis under Emperor Commodus. His name was changed from Lucius Septimius Bassianus to Marcus Aurelius Antoninus at the age of seven. The name change was a way of connecting the family of Severus to that of the Antonines. The nickname Caracalla was taken from the name of a type of cloak popularized by the emperor, but this nickname, originally derisive, was never used officially. From the time of his name change to Antoninus, Caracalla was the designated heir of Severus. Less than three years later he was proclaimed emperor, officially joining his father as co-rulers of the empire. At the age of 14, he was married to the daughter of the praetorian prefect Plautianus, but the teenager despised his wife. The marriage ended less than three years later and there were no children. Upon his father’s death in 211, Caracalla ruled the empire jointly with his brother, Geta, until he was murdered later the same year, leaving Caracalla in sole control at the age of 23. The year 212 saw a flurry of administrative reforms under the young emperor's leadership. Soldiers received increases in pay and in legal rights, but the most noteworthy change was the bestowal of Roman citizenship upon all free residents of the empire. Construction was also well underway on the magnificent baths in Rome that would bear the emperor's name. In 217, Caracalla was assassinated on the road back from his military campaigns against the Partians in the east. Although Caracalla remains a rather dubious figure, historians often overlook the energetic, reformist and even intellectual character of Caracalla's reign. The changes brought about in the little more than five years of Caracalla's sole rule would have long-lasting implications throughout the empire for generations to come. 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 an emperor’s reign 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.9822)   « Less