TimeLine Auctions - Ancient Art, Antiquities, Natural History & Coins Sale - Days 2 - 5

Late Period, 664-323 B.C. Four amulets decorated with a turquoise glaze; a shen symbol; the god Thoth in baboon form; possible bud with seal to re...

2nd-3rd century A.D. Cylindrical shape with flat bottom, short v-shaped neck with everted rim. 55.4 grams, 98 mm (3 7/8 in.). Acquired 1980-2015...

6th-8th century A.D. A repoussé lion's head portrayed facing with a protruding tongue, framed by a mature mane. 3.17 grams, 26 mm (1 in.). Ex ol...

19th century A.D. A Turkish room decoration pendant composed of a glazed ceramic body decorated with blue floral and foliate motifs, tiered copper...

Mid-1st millennium B.C. Plain round shaped with flat bottom and rolled rim. 317 grams, 13.7 cm (5 3/7 in.). Collected from 1979-1999. From the c...

Circa 15th-16th century A.D. Each with a raised design to one or both faces. including floral, pelletted and other designs. 145 grams total, 29-...

20th century A.D. One green-coloured cylindrical bead, a slightly smaller cylindrical bead of banded agate, and a truncated biconical bead with mo...

20th century A.D. Comprising eighteen fusiform brown agate beads, each with three etched pale rings, together with two further agate beads of diff...

Circa 17th-18th century A.D. Depicting a wild bird perched in a trellis covered in fruiting vine leaves, crowned by an architectural capital, some...

20th century A.D. Composed of four large biconical carnelian beads; drilled vertically for suspension. 205 grams total, 67-72 mm (2 5/8 - 2 7/8 ...

20th century A.D. Comprising a group of six large tubular beads imitating traditional 'etched' agate Zi beads; each longitudinally pierced for str...

Late 19th century A.D. Carinated and decorated with figures and panels of calligraphy between geometric bands. 1 kg, 20.2 cm wide (8 in.). Acqui...

20th century A.D. Mainly comprising differently sized beads imitating traditional 'etched' agate Zi beads. 137 grams total, 34-41 mm (1 3/8 - 1 ...

20th century A.D. The rectangular tray carved from a mottled green soapstone and decorated with bamboo shoots and a panel of a calligraphic poem a...

14th-15th century A.D. With tin-glazed surface and basal ring, applied blue-black pattern of fronds and tendrils to the inner face, gadroons to th...

Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. or later. Including couchant cattle animals with stylised anatomical and coat detailing and a possible serpent. Cf....

19th century A.D. Depicting a vibrantly painted mandala on later backing fabric featuring a peacock bird; bar sewn into the fabric along the top e...

Yuan Dynasty, 1279-1368 A.D. or later. Comprising a cow modelled reclining with stylised detailing, together with a coiled snake. 398 grams tota...

19th century A.D. Bearing a figural scene in relief of an attendant serving tea to a seated scholar to one face and characters to the other; polis...

19th century A.D. Displaying a figural scene in relief, deep pick cabochon to lid. 74 grams, 87 mm high (3 3/8 in.). Property of a lady, from he...

Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. or later. Modelled in the round with its head oriented forwards, with semi-naturalistic anatomical and facial detai...

20th century A.D. Unusual variations of Zi designs. 72 grams total, 42-55 mm (1 5/8 - 2 1/8 in.). London collection since the 1980s. Property of...

Han Dynasty, circa 206-220 A.D. or later. Formed in the round with stylised facial features and an elaborate hairstyle; polychrome painted detaili...

Circa 19th-20th century A.D. Modelled in the round on a double lotus base, positioned with crossed legs and hands in the Bhumisparsha and dhyana m...

Late 19th century A.D. or earlier. A 'skull cup' displaying a crowned head flanked by two monster skulls carved in relief to the front face, a sin...

19th century A.D. The body displaying ornate brass mounts to one face, the suspension loop adorned with clusters of spherical baubles embossed wit...

Konbaung Dynasty, 18th-19th century A.D. Written in Pali in Burmese square script on gilded, lacquered and numbered palm leaves; each leaf is doub...

Song Dynasty, circa 960-1279 A.D. Rectangular in plan displaying a female flautist in relief within an elaborate ogival niche; repaired. 3 kg, 3...

Early 20th century A.D. The garment decorated with vibrantly-coloured flowers and vegetal forms surrounding a large phoenix; two globular toggle f...

Tang to Liao Dynasty, circa 907-1125 A.D. or later. With three-tiered square and stepped base showing bodhi leaves, flaming jewels and foliage ten...

Dated 1886 or 1946 A.D. Made from moulded glass and displaying a painted continuous figural scene to the interior with text, characters in relief ...

20th century A.D. Designer necklace composed of large irregular round agate beads and fusiform banded agate beads. 127 grams, 54 cm long (21 1/4...

Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D. or later. Modelled in the round standing on a rectangular base and styled with semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing, ...

Ch'ing Dynasty, late 19th century A.D. Rectangular with coloured tassels to each end, depicting an individual- possibly an emperor- seated in a ch...

Song to Yuan Dynasty, 12th-14th century A.D. With decorative darker coloured vertical dashes, plinth foot. 490 grams, 12.5 cm high (5 in.). Acqu...

Warring States, circa 475-221 B.C. The surface of the piriform body with a moulded textile like appearance. 1.6 kg, 21.5 cm wide (8 1/2 in.). Ac...

20th century A.D. Two rectangular plaques with single piercing to top edge; each with a zodiac design to one face and a scene with auspicious char...

20th century A.D. Shown seated, resting on its knees on a circular base; hollow-formed. 469 grams, 11 cm high (4 3/8 in.). From a Cotswold, UK, ...

Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 A.D. or later. Modelled in the round standing on a rectangular base, decorated in a polychrome glaze, highlighting the hor...

Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. Piriform bodied with two opposed Tao Tie, each holding a free-running ring in its mouth, further decorated with a s...

Late Qing Dynasty, 19th century A.D. The inverted bell-shaped body decorated to the exterior with the Three Friends of Winter, the interior with f...

Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. or later. Including a horse, coiled snake and cattle animal, all with stylised anatomical detailing. Cf. similar ce...

Circa 19th-20th century A.D. Modelled in the round seated cross-legged on a double lotus flower base, two hands pressed together before the chest,...

Early 19th century A.D. The polished stones set into cells embellished with filigree borders studded with granules; loop and most of the remains o...

20th century A.D. Formed with a near hemispherical bowl atop a tapering stem, wisps of cloud of smoke to the bowl base, a sinuous dragon wrapped a...

19th-20th century A.D. The cylindrical-bodied soapstone seal engraved with landscape scenes and characters within a roundel, dragon clutching flam...

Qing Dynasty, 18th century A.D. or later. Displaying a robed male figure standing amidst rolling waves; pierced central dome, raised perimeter; so...

19th century A.D. From the wooden roller of a thangka; each with a domed head and incised with scrolling foliage, stylised petals to the necks. ...

Late 19th century A.D. Composed of an articulate top plate suspending a substantial silver-bodied dangle with filigree ornament, each section stud...

Dated 1900-1910 A.D. The scene painted on the interior of one face, Chinese characters painted to the reverse, yellow cabochon to the lid. 75.6 ...

20th century A.D. Formed as a crouching quadruped with stubby legs, large head with long pointed ears, prominent eyebrows and almond-shaped eyes, ...

20th century A.D. Composed of a ribbed body, painted with floral and landscape vignettes, four character mark to base, polished dark green cabocho...

Zhukaigou Culture, 2000-1400 B.C. The surface with traces of a black pigment; small area of repair to neck. 609 grams, 14.5 cm high (5 3/4 in.)....

Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. With dressed hair, ample sleeves, layered robes and painted face. 1.7 kg, 36.5 cm high (10 1/2 in.). Acquired bef...

20th century A.D. Formed as the upper half of the head of a horned animal; tapering mounting lug to reverse. 101 grams, 59 mm high (2 3/8 in.). ...

Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. or later. Fluted teardrop shape with hooked narrow end, fixing stud to the reverse, three columns of later stamped ...

Mid 20th century A.D. The ornate body with elaborate foliate motifs, three with central cells set with polished stones; red leather strap. See Cac...

19th-20th century A.D. The cylindrical soapstone body engraved with Chinese characters amidst a landscape setting; finial carved in the round as a...