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Canopic jars were used by the ancient Egyptians during the mummification process. Internal soft organs of the deceased to be mummified were stored in these jars . . . away from the body. Lungs were stored in a jar representing Horus’s son, Hapi (baboon); the…
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- Item Number: S-4880
- Provenance/Origin: Egypt. From an antiquity collection.
- Composition: Clay or Stone
- Dimensions: 5.25 - 5.75" tall x ~2.5 diameter
- Weight: 3.75 pounds for all four
- Price: $ 295.00 UD for the set of four
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Detail: This mid-sized ceramic figure is a charming example of Chinese folk art. Highly glazed parrots – such as this one – were placed on the edges of rooftops of homes and public/private buildings. Limited to 9 parrots per roof, they were to protect the occupants from bad…
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- Item Number: O-0115
- Provenance/Origin: Xi'an City, Shanxi Province, China. Circa 1850's
- Composition: Glazed ceramic
- Dimensions: 8.5" tall x 3" at widest
- Weight: 1 pound
- Price: $ 290.00 USD
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Detail: Exquisite color with gold gilding. Imari porcelain was first produced in Japan in the 1700’s. China quickly began to produce its own Chinese Imari pieces. China was able to produce a thinner porcelain with a more even / smooth glaze. I am told…
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- Item Number: V-3587
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa mid- to late-1900's
- Composition: Imari Porcelain
- Dimensions: 13.75" tall x 9" at widest
- Weight: 6.5 pounds
- Price: $ 220.00 USD
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Detail: Stunning glazed vessel with phoenix figures on each corner of a vented lid. This was likely a censer or incense burner. From our ceramic dealer in Canada. Circa mid-1900’s. Pristine condition.
- Item Number: V-6060
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa mid-1900's
- Composition: Glazed ceramic
- Dimensions: 10.5" tall x 7" at widest
- Weight: 3.25 pounds
- Price: $95.00 USD
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From the Zhejiang Province, this large celadon – with jade green glaze on porcelain – is in mint condition. Monochrome glaze. Dragons on each side of upper stem. Bats or birds on edge. Circa mid-1900s.
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- Item Number: V-9872
- Provenance/Origin: Mid-1900's. Zhejiang Province
- Composition: Porcelain
- Dimensions: 13.5" tall x 9" at widest
- Weight: 8.25 pounds
- Price: $250.00 USD