Catalog: Antiques (323)

The katar is a type of push dagger from India. It is characterised by its H-shaped horizontal hand grip, which results in the blade of the sword sitting above the user's knuckles. Unique to South Asia, it is the most famous and characteristic of Indian daggers. Most katar have straight blades, but in south India they are commonly wavy...

Safavid Dynasty. (1502–1736) Persian dynasty. It was founded by Isma'il I, who, by converting his people from Sunnite to Shi'ite Islam and adopting the trappings of Persian monarchy, planted the seeds of a unique national and religious identity. He captured Tabriz from the Ak Koyunlu and became shah of Azerbaijan (1501) and Persia (1502). 'Abbas I (r. 1588–1629) brought the dynasty to its peak; his capital, Isfahan, was the center of Safavid architectural achievement...

Chinese gilt and enameled export porcelain plate, 18th century period, brightly decorated with birds, butterflies, insects and flowers. Size; Diameter of this fine plate is 8 inches, in very good condition.

Fine Chinese export porcelain plate, designed at the center with royal family surrounded by band of landscape design, 18th century period. Size; Diameter of plate is 9.9 inches. Condition Report; Good condition, no issues.

Well crafted Chinese famille rose mandarin enameled porcelain bowl ca.1770's. Size, diameter: Diameter of bow is about 8 inches or 19.5 x height: 8.5 cm. Decorated with maidens, court figures and birds. Condition Report; Hardly visible hairline to the interior of the bowl, slight rubbing on paintings. Provenance: Private collector, Portugal. Wood base excluded.

Stunning early Chinese mandarin Qianlong lidded enameled porcelain jar. Beautifully decorated in famille rose style with figural and landscape design in different panels, from late 18th/early 19th century period. Size; Height of this item is 11.6 inches, condition is consistent with age. Provenance: Private collector, Lisbon.

Finely crafted Chinese mandarin enameled porcelain plate, ca 1780's. Size; Diameter of plate is 9.5 inches or 23 cm. Excellent condition, almost perfect. Provenance: Private collection, Edinburgh.

Finely crafted Chinese mandarin figural porcelain tureen, with dragon gilt handles, ca 1780's. Size; 17L x 10.5W x 6H cm. or 7H x 4.5W x 2.5H in inches. Excellent condition, almost perfect. Provenance: Private collection, Edinburgh.

Very well crafted small Chinese famille rose mandarin figural bowl, ca pre 18th c. Size: Diameter of bowl is 14 cm or 5.6 inches. Decorated with figures in landscape. In very good condition. Provenance: Private collector London, UK.

Stunning Chinese Mandarin enameled porcelain plate decorated with figures in the landscape scenes, circa 1770. Excellent condition, minor fritting. Diameter: 15.5 cm or 6.2 inches. Painting quality is superb. Provenance: Private collection, Spain.

Ornate 19C Silver Indo Tibetan Dragon Necklace. The decorative and intricately worked silver 19th or early 20th century necklace has two open mouth dragons and a bird in high relief at the bottom. The necklace measures 30 inches in length. In good condition.

Fine Burmese DHA dagger With grip and silver mounts with filigree work.Broad, single-edged blade. Latter-19th century. Size: Overall length 24.1 cm. Condition Report: Good condition.

Carved two part handle with three carved racing horses, each with amber glass eyes. Cane with brass fittings and mahogany shaft. Handle: 2 1/8" H x 4 3/4" L x 1 1/2" W. Overall length is 36 3/4 inches, mid 19th century. Condition Report: Overall good condition with expected wear and separation on the underside of the handle.

Chinese cylindrical bamboo brush pot, carved and pierced with a man leading a horse away from a pine tree, 19th century era. Size; Height of carving is 5.5 inches, no condition issues.

Fines Chinese blue & white porcelain brush washer, decorated with shrimps in landscape, artist's inscription on the side, bearing Chinese seal mark on the base, 19th century period. Size; Measurements are 3"H x 3.25"D, no condition issues.

Small Chinese carved jade pendant with figure of a snake in relief, 1 3/8 inches in height, no condition issues.

Chinese Porcelain hat stand decorated with the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism, bears Chinese seal mark to the base, late 19th century period. Size; Height of vase is 11 inches. Condition Report; Fair condition.

Chinese Porcelain vase decorated with the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism, bears Chinese seal mark to the base, late 19th century period. Size; Height of vase is 9 inches. Condition Report; Fair condition.

Chinese gray Hetian jade carving in form of a belt buckle, length of carving is 3.95 inches long, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17. Most of the nephrite jade in the world are green...

Hand carved Chinese natural Hetian jade dragon belt buckle. Dimension: 113 x 30 x 21 (mm) or 4.45 x 1.18 x 0.83 inches with total weight of 0.22 lbs/102 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17...

Fines Chinese porcelain brush washer, decorated with animals in landscape, artist's inscription on the side, bearing Chinese seal mark on the base, 19th century period. Size; Measurements are 2.75"H x 3.25"D, no condition issues.

Fines Chinese porcelain brush washer, decorated with animals in landscape, artist's inscription on the side, bearing Chinese seal mark on the base, 19th century period. Size; Measurements are 2.75"H x 3.25"D, no condition issues.

Fine Chinese 19th century rose medallion plate, depicting typical floral design and figures common for the period, 8.75 inches in diameter. Condition Report; Great condition.

Fine Chinese silver basket, 7.5 inches in diameter, 19th century era, bears silver and maker's mark on verso. Condition Report: Good condition.

China, 19th C., silver box, top decorated with image of an eagle with spread wings, perched atop waves with swirling cloud patterns above, maker's mark on the base. Length 3 1/4 in., Width 2 1/2 in., Height 1/2 inch. China, 19th C., silver box, top decorated with image of an eagle with spread wings, perched atop waves with swirling cloud patterns above, maker's mark on the base. Length 3 1/4 in., Width 2 1/2 in., Height 1/2 in.

Chinese tianhuang stone seals with calligraphy and landscape decoration and carved boar on the top, nineteenth century China; marked. Dimensions: Height of the seal carving is 3 inches with width of 2 inches and depth of 1 1/8 inches. Condition Report: Great condition.

Chinese tianhuang stone seals with calligraphy and landscape decoration and carved dragon on the top, nineteenth century China; marked. Dimensions: Height of the seal carving is 2 3/4 inches with width of 5/8 inch and depth of 5/8 inch. Condition Report: Great condition.

Elk Hunting Cane-Late 19th Century-A high relief cast handle of hounds and elks, sterling silver signed 925 plus other unreadable hallmarks, hardwood shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 2 ½” x 1 ½”, O.L. 36”

Exhibited, is a fine European antique cane with an incredible carved ivory handle in form of a dog's head, close attention to every details, sterling silver pommel with hallmark, barely visible, bronze ferrule. Size: The carved ivory handle measures 2.5 inches long and overall length of the cane is 31 inches long. This item is so delicate that it is my personal opinion that it has been crafted for display purposes, shaft is very fragile and I couldn't figure out the type of wood...

Exhibited, is a fine European antique cane with an incredible carved horn handle in form of a dog's head, close attention to every details, bronze pommel and ferrule. Size: The carved handle measures 3.5 inches long and overall length of the cane is 31 inches long. Condition Report: Amazingly good condition considering age of this beautiful item, 19th century era.

Very well crafted Chinese export silver plate, decorated with bamboo to the edge and center, 19th century period. Size; Diameter of plate is 12 inches and weighing approximately 620 grams. Condition Report; Great condition, no issues noted.

Very well crafted Chinese export silver platter, decorated with bamboo to the edge and dragon to the middle surrounded by two flying dragons, 19th century period. Size; length of platter is 13/1/8 inches and weighing approximately 455 grams. Condition Report; Great condition, no issues noted.

Very well crafted French crucifix, of ebonized wood mounted with a nickeled cast Corpus Christi with carved terminating cross ends, overall height 16.75 inches (42.5 cm). From 19th century period, overall in good condition.

9" Square Plate depicts Draped Nymph and a Cherub on a green background with Gold Border. Artist Signed: H. L. Dunham. Measurements: 9" x 9", in good condition.

Impressive 19th century gilt metal-topped treen walking stick or cane. The mushroom top with a relief mask over entwined serpent, to a tapering shaft, 33.5", (85cm) long. Condition Report; Missing ferrule.

Miniature Painting, India, 19th century, ink and colors on paper, scene of a woman in a window. Dimension: 7 x 5 1/2 inches, in great condition.