Hellenistic Antiquities

A 19th century antique Chinese heavily carved rosewood chair with lotus, rosewood apron with design, see more pictures. Measures: 37.5" height x 21” x 17".

Elegant and sacred, rare look was its amazing wave textures. This beautiful piece with refined details shows a great stillness, which was made during edo period and executed with Jap...

This impressive bust is depicted with head turned slightly to the right and gaze lifted. His eyes are articulated, with the pupils indicated with a drill, giving the face a striking realism. The shoulders are draped with a cloak. Straight brows sit beneath a mass of thickly curling hair, which continues to a full beard. It is worked with great skill, evident in the heavy drill work articulating and highlighting the voluminous curls, and the highly polished surfaces, giving the appearance of soft skin. The contrast between these textures gives a chiaroscuro affect which is one of the main traits of the best Antonine busts. Roman marble portraits reached their apotheosis of craftmanship and technique under the Antonine emperors, as is evidenced in this masterful bust. The evolution of the style may be traced back to the emperor Hadrian, who was the first emperor to wear a full beard. The articulation of pupils and iris appears on busts of his lover Antinous, a novelty which continued in later Antonine portraits, such as this one. The features of this bust point to a possible identification of Emperor Lucius Verus...

An outstanding and exquisite 17th century French capital to a pilaster. Expertly carved from wood with a wonderful cherub stunningly finished in water gilding and polychrome. A excep...

Ancient Carved Stone Buddha Head Sculpture, Provenance Royal-Athena Galleries NY Offered for sale is an ancient carved stone Buddha head sculpture which was acquired at Royal-Athena...

Porcelain "Blanc de Chine" Statuette of a Guanyin stand on a lotus leaf, holding a lotus flower. China. Early 20th century.

This pottery has a bulbous body with two small, protruding handles near its widest part. The pottery features horizontal bands of patterns, which include a sequence of geometric shap...

This is a truly exceptional set of 18th century Samurai armor that is sure to impress any collector or enthusiast. The patinated iron used in its construction has aged beautifully, giving the armor a truly unique appearance that is sure to catch the eye. The brocade silk and cotton padding used to line the armor not only provide a comfortable fit for the wearer, but also add an extra layer of decorative flair. One of the most striking features of this armor is the crests of the Hirate samurai clan that adorn it. These crests are a symbol of the clan's identity and heritage, and their presence on the armor speaks to the deep connection between samurai warriors and the clans they belonged to. The Kabuto...

Seated Buddhist priest Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333) or Muromachi period (1333-1573). Different carved hollow blocks of cedar wood joined togeth...

Chinese pottery horse head with original red and some white pigments remaining. Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.- A.D.220 Size: Height 5.5 C.M. /...

A rare Greco-Bactrian alabaster carving of a Hippocampus (Hippocamp) from antiquity, Central Asia or Afghanistan, circa 200 BCE. Finely carved from banded alabaster as a hippocampus ...

Brass Alam Persian hand Cutwork Calligraphy in the shape of a falcon, 20th century. The ornamental calligraphy arranged within a frame of a bird of prey -The Falcon. The letters are those of the Shia Muslim...