TimeLine Auctions - 5 Day Antiquities & Coins Sale

18th Dynasty, 1550-1292 BC. A gold amulet of a frog on a cartouche base with hieroglyphs to the underside reading 'Amenhotep'. Cf. The Baron Empai...

Late Period, 664-332 BC. A lapis lazuli amulet of a lotus flower; suspension ring on the top. 1.17 grams, 16mm (0.66"). From an early 20th centur...

Saite Period, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 BC. A substantial blue glazed composition shabti fragment with ribbed tripartite wig, false beard, hands cross...

Late Period, 664-332 BC. A pale blue shabtis with tripartite wig, false beard, dorsal pillar, square base and hieroglyphic text to the lower body....

1st-3rd century AD. A pair of silver and bronze studs each with a cicada modelled in the half-round on the shank. 16.3 grams total, 24mm each (1"...

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze ewer with bulbous body, widening to the shoulder, round-section tapering neck with narrow spout, separately cast spla...

1st-4th century AD. A group of intaglios consisting of: a carnelian intaglio engraved with Ceres standing holding ears of wheat; a carnelian intag...

5th-6th century AD. A group of six sheet bronze Hephlipe plaques comprising: three double-lobed with punched border and scrolled suspension loop; ...

13th-6th century BC. A bronze incense burner comprising a handle with round-section shank, ram-head finial and ribbed shank, joined to the bowl wi...

2nd millennium BC. A group of three carved lapis lazuli cylinder seals comprising: one a worshipping scene with a seated deity and three standing ...

Tang Dynasty, 618-906 AD, or early Song. A grey-glazed celadon ware vase with rolled rim and a stemmed cup. See Lili, F. Chinese Ceramics, Cambrid...

Shang Dynasty, 1600-1050 BC or later. An agate statuette of a kneeling man with hands resting on his knees, wearing a cap with a rolled brim, the ...

Northern Wei Dynasty, 386-534 AD. A rectangular grey ceramic brick with recess to one face, high-relief figure of Buddha seated with hand raised i...

19th-20th century AD. A glazed famille verte Kangxi style ceramic bowl with basal ring and everted rim, to the outer face an aquatic scene with dr...

Ordos Culture, 6th-2nd century BC. A matched pair of gilt-bronze bull-head mounts, each with a ring through the nose. 34 grams total, 48mm (2"). ...

19th century AD or earlier. A carved schist figure of a pixiu resting on a rectangular base with head lifted and teeth bared. 1.20 kg, 12cm (4 3/...

Tang Dynasty, 618-906 AD. A ceramic whiteware piriform jar with rolled rim. 3.4 kg, 29cm (11 1/2"). Property of a North London gentleman; acquire...

19th-early 20th century AD. A woodblock print on paper with watercolour detailing, central figure advancing wearing a colourful robe supporting a ...

6th-2nd century BC. A bronze gilt belt hook in the form of a stylised bird with rounded body and closed wings, recurved neck and bird's head termi...

Northern Wei Dynasty, 386-534 AD. A rectangular grey ceramic brick with recess to one face, high-relief nimbate figure of a female seated with one...

19th century AD. A jade amulet in the form of a swan seated on a lotus, head twisted back to the body with open wings; incised feathers to the win...

Han Dynasty, 206 BC-220 AD. A bronze scythe blade comprising a tapering socket with dentilled rim, openwork regardant lion to the finial and simil...

19th century AD or earlier. A square-section polished jade awl with long point, bands of incised linear decoration including rosettes and rings, n...

Song Dynasty, 960-1127 AD. A rectangular ceramic tile with elaborate central recess, combat scene between warrior with sword mounted on a bull cha...

Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 AD. A ceramic figurine of a horse standing on a rectangular base with saddle cloth reaching the base, the mane crested tai...

19th century AD. A bronze ceremonial rattle of the vajra lightning weapon with cage to each end and spike finial, band of skulls to the middle. 1...

Tang Dynasty, 618-906 AD. A bronze discoid mirror with one polished face, to the reverse a raised and chamfered rim with grapevines, inner ring of...

Northern Wei Dynasty, 386-534 AD. A rectangular ceramic brick with recess to one broad face, seated figure of Buddha on a lotus-flower dais beneat...

Song Dynasty, 960-1127 AD. A rectangular ceramic tile with recess to the obverse, cluster of fruit and leaves with scrolled tendrils and monkey. ...

Song Dynasty, 960-1127 AD. A group of two bronze belt hooks in the form of stylised birds each with round tapered neck with a bird's head terminal...

19th century AD or earlier. A carved jade amulet in the form of a carp with slightly curved body and engraved scales, fins and face. 205 grams, 1...

Northern Wei Dynasty, 386-534 AD. A rectangular ceramic brick with recess to one broad face, high-relief standing nimbate Buddha on a lotus-flower...

Northern Wei Dynasty, 386-534 AD. A rectangular ceramic brick with recess to one long face, standing robed figure beneath a canopy. 2.8 kg, 31cm ...

Song Dynasty, 960-1127 AD. A rectangular ceramic tile with figure modelled in the half-round, a warrior in repose wearing scale and plate armour h...

Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 AD. A ceramic statuette of a sturdy horse standing on a rectangular base with bridle and harness, stirrups, saddle and cru...

18th-19th century AD. A bronze figurine of Shiva in athletic pose with symbols in the hands, tiered crown to the head and flying sashes to the bod...

20th century AD. A hollow-formed bronze figure of Arya Tara sitting on a lotus-flower dais flanked by flowers on stems, tiered headdress and swags...

20th century AD. A hollow-formed bronze statue of Buddha sitting cross-legged on a lotus-flower base; the figure with florid crown and swags of be...

19th century AD. A carved jade tubular pipe with waisted upper and domed finial. 51 grams, 10.5cm (4"). Property of a London collector, acquired ...

6th-3rd millennium BC. A biconvex ceramic jar with flared mouth and chamfered rim, vertical striations to the body simulating leather. 627 grams,...

Tang Dynasty, 618-906 AD. A ceramic brown glazed jar with discoid base, globular body, high shoulders and everted rim. 525 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). ...

19th-20th century AD. A carved jadeite pendant in the form of a duck with rounded body, s-shaped neck and open beak resting on a sphere; seated on...

Early Tang Dynasty, 618-906 AD. A bronze mirror of discoid form with one polished face, reverse with raised lip and central pierced lug, low-relie...

6th-3rd millennium BC. A flat-section jasper axe blade with flared profile and curved edge, two round sockets. 725 grams, 29cm (11 1/2"). Propert...

20th century AD. A bronze figure of Arya Tara sitting on a lotus-flower dais with right leg extended and foot resting on a flower; hands posed in ...

19th century or earlier. A carved rock crystal brush pot with two chambers, openwork upper face with double gourd vine, lingzhi and other detailin...

19th century AD or earlier. A Ming style agate incense burner with three squat tapering legs, shallow globular body and straight rim, raised to ea...

Tang Dynasty, 618-906 AD. A bronze mirror of rosette form with one polished face, reverse with raised lip and central pierced lug, frieze of runni...

19th-20th century AD. A carved soapstone robed figure, bearded and wearing a low cap, holding a scroll in both hands. 140 grams, 12.8cm (5"). Pro...

Song Dynasty, 960-1127 AD. A triangular ceramic tile with high-relief fenhuang advancing with wings spread. 6 kg, 51cm (20"). From the property o...

20th century AD. A hollow-formed gilt-bronze D-shaped plaque with repoussé face, facing image of Arya Tara sitting cross-legged on a lotus flower ...

20th century or earlier. A stylised serpentine figurine of archaic style, standing with legs together, arms folded to the chest, head forward; det...

Early 20th century AD. A hollow-formed bronze figure of Buddha sitting cross-legged on a lotus-flower base with elaborate headdress, left hand pal...

19th century AD. A large hollow-formed bronze stupa with tiered segmented collars, florid flange rim with leaf-shaped pendants, bell-shaped lotus-...

Song Dynasty, 960-1127 AD. A rectangular ceramic tile with figure modelled in the half-round, a warrior in repose wearing scale and plate armour h...

1st millennium AD. A green glass round-section bangle with opposed dragon-heads and pearl(?) in the mouths. 36 grams, 84mm (3 1/4"). From an impo...

19th century AD or earlier. A gilt-bronze figural altar element comprising four expanding legs and a tiered stand, panel with cross-legged Buddha ...

Han Dynasty, 206 BC-220 AD. A ceramic head from a warrior figurine with centre-parted ribbed hair, pigment to the face, lips and hair; mounted on ...

20th century AD. A hollow-formed bronze figure of Arya Tara seated on a lotus-flower base flanked by blooms. 195 grams, 95mm (3 5/8"). Property o...

20th century AD. A hollow-formed bronze figure of Buddha sitting cross-legged on a lotus flower base, holding a sword aloft in the right hand, lef...