Pot metal cloak pin mounted with a coral bead and applied filigree style decoration. Measures 8 cm long by 4 cm wide. Himalayan/Sino-Tibetan or tribal Afghani in origin.

Pot metal cloak pin mounted with a coral bead and applied filigree style decoration. Measures 8 cm long by 4 cm wide. Himalayan/Sino-Tibetan or tribal Afghani in origin.   « Less

Two old Oceanic Papua New Guinea necklaces (First Half of the 20th Century).The large necklace is composed of two wild boar tusks and teeth. Retains an old paper tag with  More »

Two old Oceanic Papua New Guinea necklaces (First Half of the 20th Century).The large necklace is composed of two wild boar tusks and teeth. Retains an old paper tag with a description written by the owner that reads "Minj Western Highlands Prov pig teeth lusks grass natural plant fiber". The other necklace is with a pearl shell pendant also with a description on the tag written by the owner that reads "Mt Hagen Western Highland Prov. Kina Shell (Trade money) seeds, cuscus fur". Both of the necklaces are with a beautiful old natural patina with signs of wear and usage; the shell pendent does however have a later replacement nylon fishing line as a string and the larger necklace is also fastened beside the old string, which is worn and in large percent missing, by a nylon fishing line. MEASUREMENTS of the Tooth necklace: Height: Approximately 31.7 cm (12 1/2 inches) from the neck part to the end of the boar tusks. MEASUREMENTS of the shell necklace: Height: Approximately 40 cm (15 3/4 inches) from the neck part to the end of the shell. The length of the shell pendant is 18 cm (7 1/8 inches). Provenance: Acquired from an estate sale. The necklaces were in the possession of the owner in the same condition since the 60s. Over the years we were able to obtain some oceanic material including some necklaces but never as spectacular as this. Nylon fishing line used for repair and fastening is found from time to time on older pieces of Papua New Guinea ethnographic material as it is strong and clear and was a new product used after WW II as a universal product. Usually the person who acquired the item bought the item in a poor condition where the older wrapping was worn and became loose, so in order to protect these older artifacts, wrapped the nylon around them. Many old Papua New Guinea necklaces collected in the 50s were repaired in this way, although very unsightly and unprofessional, at least it protects the integrity of the piece. So this is good evidence that the necklaces are older pieces as forgers who make reproductions try to avoid using any syntactic material, particular nylon fishing line, and use only natural material which they later professionally artificially age to fool collectors that the object is an older piece, so they would never put nylon fishing line on the objects which they pretend to be authentic and old. Someone should however secure the necklaces in a more curatorial way without nylon, this was intended only as a temporary solution, we do not want to removed the nylon since this is excellent evidence that the items are genuinely old with later repairs. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

Antique 19th century African Horn Trumpet with shiny honey brown patina, cracks through age, and slight traces of abrasion. MEASUREMENTS: The overall length: 43 cm  More »

Antique 19th century African Horn Trumpet with shiny honey brown patina, cracks through age, and slight traces of abrasion. MEASUREMENTS: The overall length: 43 cm (17 in). ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

Antique, 19th century, Persian, Qajar Dynasty, Islamic tinned copper Pitcher Jug of baluster-form, with a round pedestal base and scrolled serpentine handle riveted at  More »

Antique, 19th century, Persian, Qajar Dynasty, Islamic tinned copper Pitcher Jug of baluster-form, with a round pedestal base and scrolled serpentine handle riveted at the top. The surface is profusely hand chased, in low relief, with medallions and scrolling floral tendrils in traditional Persian Ghalamzani design. CONDITION: Showing the age and usage, the tin plating slightly worn, nice age patina. MEASUREMENTS: Height: 26.8 cm (10 1/2 in) Width: handle to spout: 22 cm (8 3/4 in). ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

a Antique18th Century Mughal Northern Indian Islamic cast brass lidded Ewer (aftaba) of pear-shaped body stands on four short feet decorated with slightly raised  More »

a Antique18th Century Mughal Northern Indian Islamic cast brass lidded Ewer (aftaba) of pear-shaped body stands on four short feet decorated with slightly raised almond-shaped medallions engraved with poppies and incised all over with floral and leaf motifs, the serpentine handle with a stylised lotus finial, joining the neck and hinged to the domed lid, straight rising tapering spout with a cast rib CONDITION: in excellent condition, showing the age and usage. There are no repairs, splits or dents MEASUREMENTS: Height: 25.4 cm (10 in) Width: handle to spout: 24.5 cm (9 5/8 in). REFERENCES: A ewer of similar form is shown in Zebrowski, M., Gold, Silver & Bronze from Mughal India, Alexandria Press, 1997, p. 165. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

Antique, 10th - 15th century A.D. Islamic silver bracelet of hollow circular form made from repousse and incised silver, terminating in two confronting lion heads, with  More »

Antique, 10th - 15th century A.D. Islamic silver bracelet of hollow circular form made from repousse and incised silver, terminating in two confronting lion heads, with recessed eyes and ears and detailed facial features. The interior of the hoop decorated with two rows of strapwork, the exterior with raised ribs interspersed with scrolls. CONDITION: Showing the age, usage and wear, miner cracks on the exterior, slightly dented. MEASUREMENTS: Across max. 9cm (3 1/2 in). Most high. 8cm (3 1/8 in). WEIGHT: 50 g (1.7637 oz). ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

Rare Antique, 18th – 19th century, central Asian Turkmen, or Uzbek Islamic teapot, carved out of a piece of Chlorite stone, carved all over the exterior with  More »

Rare Antique, 18th – 19th century, central Asian Turkmen, or Uzbek Islamic teapot, carved out of a piece of Chlorite stone, carved all over the exterior with decorations consisting of elaborate medallions with checkered pattern, richly set with approximately 800 turquoise stones of different size, and with 62 red gems. CONDITION: In good condition, considering its age, showing its age and usage with no cracks, restorations, or repairs. Absence of lid, some stones are missing, otherwise in good condition. MEASUREMENTS: Width: handle to spout: 22.5 cm (8 7/8 in) Height: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in). ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

Authentic antique, 18th - 19th century, Tibetan belt pouch (coin purse) composed of silver, brass, iron and leather. The front richly decorated with a finely worked floral  More »

Authentic antique, 18th - 19th century, Tibetan belt pouch (coin purse) composed of silver, brass, iron and leather. The front richly decorated with a finely worked floral border in silver, and studded with corals and turquoise, the brass fittings cast in relief and chased. MEASUREMENTS: Overall length of the front silver frame: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in). CONDITION: In good condition considering its age, Leather is still flexible, showing the age and usage. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

Large Antique, ca.18th century, Greek orthodox triptych, Post-Byzantine; Venetian-held territory, most likely Corfu in the Ionian Islands., depicting the most central event  More »

Large Antique, ca.18th century, Greek orthodox triptych, Post-Byzantine; Venetian-held territory, most likely Corfu in the Ionian Islands., depicting the most central event in Christianity Nativity of our Lord Christ. The carved arched central panel, painted in bright colors, and gold on gesso and wood depicting Baby Jesus laying in the cradle in a manger wrapped in swaddling clothes with a Bethlehem star shining from above, flanked by Virgin Mary and St Joseph. The left upper part painted with three kings on horseback traveling in search of Jesus. The left side shows the shepherds, and a red-winged angel looking down from above announcing the birth of Christ. The left wing showing Saint George slaying the dragon. The right wing showing St. Demetrius of Thessaloniki, on horseback, wearing elaborate armour of Byzantine type, holding a spear in hand and slaying the king of the infidels who lies on the ground below. CONDITION: The icon is in the original condition, with wear and nice old, very dark patina, some flakes, and old cracks in the wood. Free of repaint, repairs or restorations. MEASUREMENTS: Open: 47 cm x 33.5 cm. (18.5 inches x 13.19 inches). Closed: 30.5 cm x 24.8 cm (12.01 inches x 9.76 inches). The Nativity has adopted Italian iconographic features which make it clear that the painter of the triptych was following a tradition which had been formulated in a Venetian-held territory of Greece, such as Crete, or the Ionian Islands (Corfu, Zante, etc.). ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

These ancient works of art are just so amazing . Some ancient African Deities and sacred Carvings still have their magical powers and some are link to the ancient Egyptian  More »

These ancient works of art are just so amazing . Some ancient African Deities and sacred Carvings still have their magical powers and some are link to the ancient Egyptian queen Nefertiti . Available are some popular sculptures and masks like Ngady Amwaah, Kubalulua, Baule ,Songye, Pende, Grebo, Eshu, Ashanti, Chokwe and many others .please contact with specifications of the kind of antique you want thanks   « Less