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Pharaonic Painting on Clay Fragment.  Aswan. Egypt.

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    Original and authentic pieces from ancient Egypt are almost impossible to acquire at a reasonable price.  And there are the issues of importing, exporting, authentication and language.   With that said, here is an item that is old but not necessarily ancient.   This painting depicts an… Continue reading

Scimitar.  Curved Blade Sword.  Knife.  Sheath.  Belt.  Ethiopia

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    For you Ornithologists out there, I am not talking about the black scimitar-bill from Ethiopia, I am referring to the Middle Eastern scimitar . . . a sword or knife.   Scimitar is a generic name for a Arabic sword with a curved blade.  Its shape is… Continue reading

Handcarved 3-Tier Wood Stand / Display, China

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Hand carved wood 3-position display stand, heavily lacquered.  Perfect for Netsukes.  Circa late 1900’s.  No statues are included with this stand. Sorry, this item as been sold.

Carved Jichi Wood Stand with Inlay, China

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Detail: Very high quality stand or display. Rare wood that I believe is related to the famous Chinese rosewood. Petite silver/nickel alloy inlay on all sides. A perfect display stand for the reclining Kwan-yin (Item S-4713). From our Beijing dealer. Circa mid- to late-1900’s.

Weapons of Moroland, Sword Display, Philippines

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Detail: A display of swords and knives (20 in all), spears, shields and bow/arrow weapons from the Philippines. Each miniature is handcrafted in wood and metal. A great reference. I’m sorry, this item has been sold.

Rare Marble Sheet Inlay in Rosewood Stand, China

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Detail:  This is an incredible piece of craftsmanship.  From a wealthy home in Shanghai.  Our agent said that the item had been in the family for over two generations.  Two pieces in a vintage older rosewood.   Notice the curved areas on the esotericstuff.com section… Continue reading
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