ANCIENT ART, ANTIQUITIES & COINS

Ca. 1200-900 BC.A bronze axe head with an adze blade is an exemplar of exceptional craftsmanship, exhibiting an elegant design and practical form....

Ca. 3rd Millennium BC.A creme-coloured ceramic figurine of a zebu bull. Painted with stripes on the back, and shoulders, and on exaggerated cresce...

Ca. 3rd Millennium BC.A pottery zebu bull idol. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this terracotta figurine embodies the essence of the ...

Ca. 3000-2500 BC.A terracotta vessel adorned with a fish motif. It features a broad, cylindrical body with a flat base and a flat shoulder, provid...

Western Asiatic/Aegan, ca. 1200-700 BC.A bronze spear skillfully cast in one piece. The slender, leaf-shaped blade boasts distinctive round should...

Western Asiatic/Aegan, ca. 1200-700 BC.A bronze spear skillfully cast in one piece. The slender, leaf-shaped blade boasts distinctive round should...

Western Asiatic/Aegan, ca. 1200-700 BC.A bronze spearhead featuring an elegant and symmetrical design with a double-edged blade that tapers gradua...

Ca. 3000-2500 BC.A terracotta vessel adorned with a fish motif. It features a squat body with a flattened base and a raised rim, creating a functi...

Ca. 3000-2500 BC.A terracotta vessel adorned with a depiction of a grazing deer accompanied by a bird. It features a squat body that tapers to a f...

Ca. 3000-2500 BC.A terracotta bowl adorned with a depiction of a griffin and a bird. It features straight walls and a tapered base, creating a wel...

Western Asiatic/Aegan, ca. 1200-700 BC.A bronze spearhead featuring a leaf-shaped blade tapering to a sharp point, and is characterized by its pro...

Western Asiatic/Aegan, ca. 1200-700 BC.A fine example of a two-edged bronze blade with a leaf-shaped design and a small tang providing a secure re...

Western Asiatic/Aegan, ca. 1200-700 BC.A bronze spear features a leaf-shaped blade that tapers to a sharp point, enabling both piercing and cuttin...

Western Sahara, ca. 8000-6000 BC.Rock engraving/petroglyph with shallow trails across the surface. Covered in desert patina. On the back, the unco...

Western Sahara, ca. 8000-6000 BC.Rock engraving/petroglyph with shallow trails across the surface. Covered in desert patina. On the back, the unco...

Ca. 3rd millennium BC.A stone bowl with hemispherical body, flat base, and a deep basin. The walls of the bowl are meticulously crafted, displayin...

Ca. 2500-2200 BC.A stone vessel expertly fashioned from schist features a spherical body with a horizontal and straight beak-shaped pouring nozzle...

Ca. 2nd millennium BC.A stone vessel characterized by its cylindrical shape, featuring straight walls that rise vertically from a flat base. The b...

Ca. 2nd-1st millennium BC.A bronze cheek piece, composed of a round-section rod boasting an S-shaped profile, culminating in rounded cap heads at ...

Ca. 3000 BC.Amulet of a recumbent frog made of white marble. The frog is depicted with its head raised, as though preparing to leap. The frog has ...

Ca. 200-300 AD.A schist relief panel with the seated Buddha attended by Brahma and Indra, as well as two Bodhisattvas. It is an exquisite ensemble...

Ca. 200-300 AD.This magnificent sculpture, skillfully carved from a schist, represents the seated figure of Bodhisattva Maitreya, exuding an aura ...

Ca. 200-300 AD.A head of the fasting Buddha, crafted from schist. The head features dense hair, meticulously rendered and pulled up into the uṣṇīṣ...

Ca. 12th century BC.A bronze fangyi, a ritual wine vessel crafted from bronze characterized by its unique and intricate design. The rectangular sh...

Ca. 618-907 AD.A large ceramic figure of a camel, hailing from the illustrious Tang Dynasty of ancient China, captures the essence of this magnifi...

Ca. 618-907 AD.A ceramic figurine known as the 'Fat Lady.' Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this figure stands with a graceful pose, h...

Ca. 200-300 AD.A schist figure of a standing Buddha, originally depicted in the abhaya mudra, conveys a gesture of fearlessness and protection. Th...

Ca. 200-300 AD.A stone schist panel featuring a central relief depicting the head of Buddha, showcasing distinctive iconographic elements prevalen...

Ca. 200-300 AD.Carved from schist, this sculpture portrays a winged figure of Atlas in a distinctive squatting position on an integral flat base. ...

Ca. 200-300 AD.A rectangular-shaped schist panel adorned to its upper face with intricate carvings, while the reverse side remains flat and unwork...

Ca. 400 AD.A head of Bodhisattva crafted from stone. The rounded chin and plump facial features reflect the idealized portrayal of beauty and yout...

Ca. 500 AD.A painted pottery model of a bullock pulling a cart showcases the attention to detail and technical skill of Northern Wei artisans. The...

Ca. 618-907 AD.A ceramic tomb statue known as the 'Fat Lady.' This standing figure, facing forward with one foot slightly angled to the side, capt...

Ca. 202 BC - 220 AD.A captivating pottery tomb figure crafted in the likeness of a dog. This canine depiction portrays the animal in a vigilant an...

Ca. 200-300 AD.A remarkable example of artistry, richly carved in grey schist, the head represents Bodhisattva Gautama before he became fully enli...

Ca. 100-300 AD.A schist stone torso of Buddha. He is depicted wearing a flowing robe and a topknot (ushnisha). He is depicted with long pendulous ...

Ca. 200-300, or later.A head of the bodhisattva showcasing exquisite attention to detail and naturalistic rendering of facial features. The downca...

Ca. 618-907 AD.A mould-formed pottery tomb attendant figure represents a woman adorned in a traditional attire that epitomizes the artistic and cu...

Ca. 618-907 AD.A mould-formed pottery tomb attendant figure that takes the form of a standing woman holding cymbals. Draped in a flowing long robe...

Ca. 618-907 AD.A hollow molded terracotta figure portrays a lady in a kneeling position. The figure's attire is meticulously rendered, with a stri...

Ca. 200-300 AD.A cosmetic tray, meticulously carved from schist stone, stands as a testament to the artistic finesse and cultural significance of ...

Ca. 400-500 AD (or later).A bronze statue of Buddha is a remarkable representation of the enlightened figure in a solid metal form. Standing with ...

Ca. 1600-1700 AD or later.The bronze statue portrays the resplendent figure of Tara, a revered deity in Buddhist traditions. Tara is a symbol of c...

Undated.A circular-shaped plate, crafted from schist, a metamorphic rock known for its durability and fine-grained texture, this plate showcases a...

Ca. 1368-1644 AD, or later.A ceramic figure depicting an elegant grey horse standing atop of integral flat base, with its neck stretching forward ...

Ca. 1368-1644 AD, or later.A ceramic figure portraying a horserider sitting atop a horse. The gentleman is dressed in a green tunic with yellow tr...

Ca. 202 BC - 220 AD.A bird figure expertly crafted from terracotta, with naturalistically shaped bronze legs that lend a sense of lifelikeness to ...

Ca. 202 BC - 220 AD.A polychrome terracotta duck on bronze legs is a stunning example of the period's artistic and technical achievements. The fig...

Ca. 618-907 AD.A pottery storage jar features a bulbous form, with a sloped shoulder and a tapering lower body that smoothly transitions into a ci...

Ca. 300 BC - 200 AD.This exquisite terracotta vessel is characterized by its bulbous body and broad rim, which rests on a flared pedestal foot. Th...

Ca. 1368-1644 AD.A green-glazed pottery model of a well formed as a deep vessel with a broad, flat rim with an applied water jug. Atop the rim pro...

Ca. 618-907 AD or later.A bronze mirror with a captivating depiction of Hundred Beasts adorning its surface. This bronze mirror features a round b...

Ca. 618-907 AD or later.A bronze mirror features a floral-shaped body with a central raised boss. The reverse side of the mirror showcases a dynam...

Ca. 618-907 AD or later.A round-shaped bronze mirror with the reverse side of the mirror featuring a dense relief decoration that surrounds the ce...

Green River, (Gosiute Lake) Wyoming, Eocene Epoch, ca. 50-30 million years ago.A large slab of tan-colored limonite bearing 25 fossilized impressi...