Ancient Asian Coins & Artifacts
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Chinese Song/Liao Dynasty (907-1279 AD). Large funerary opium pillow. Nicely detailed surfaces, two small round holes on either edge. This would have been placed under the head of the deceased, filled with opium. D: 4.63", W: 8.63", H: 4.5". One corner has been repaired. Ex-East Coast USA estate collection; purchased from a West Coast USA auction house. Nice green color. #AS2008: $699 SOLD

Medieval China. Late Ming Dynasty, c. 1650 AD. Nice Chinese stoneware flask. A simple gray glazed footed jug, the single loop handle missing, otherwise intact. Provenance: H: 4 3/4". From the collection of the late Eldert Bontekoe, owner of Pegasi, Ann Harbor, MI. #AS2146: $175 SOLD

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Indus Valley, Taxila Period, 1st - 2nd century AD. Buddhist silvered-bronze prayer bowl.
This deep example is elaborately decorated with ornately etched and hammered design patterns. It makes a classic ringing "OMMMMMMMMM" sound when rubbed in a circular fashion around the inside. A lovely example with a bit of mineral encrustation and signs of extensive usage in ancient times. Large piece, deep and heavy. An amazing addition to even the most discriminating collection. Measures 4 1/2" x 8 1/4 inches. Ex-Khan family collection, Santa Fe, NM. #IV100: $675 SOLD
Indus Valley, Taxila Period, 1st - 2nd century AD.
Buddhist silvered-bronze prayer bowl.
Excellent large Buddhist incantation bowl from the Indus Valley. This deep silver-bronze alloy (Villon) bowl is 9-1/4" in diameter, 4-1/2" deep and is encrusted with mineral deposits. Wonderful sound, despite the encrustation! It makes a classic ringing "OMMMMMMMMM" sound when rubbed in a circular fashion around the inside. Ex Khan collection. #AS2006: $575 SOLD

Ancient China. Pre-historic, Lower Xiajiadian culture, c. 2200-1600 BC. Carved-bone arrowhead. 126 mm (4 7/8").
Still quite sharp! Ex-New York private collection. #AS2022: $175 SOLD
Early Neolithic China, c. 3000 - 2200 BC. Large earthenware 2-handled pot. Nice geometric painted decorations overall, some cracks and restoration. 4 1/4" tall x 5" wide. Overall a nice, interesting, and VERY ancient piece! #90913: $299 SOLD

Central Asia, c.14th - 16th Century AD. Nicely colored single handle jar, with a series geometric panels in deep, rich earth tones. Small rim chip, otherwise a very interesting and rather scarce vessel with beautiful coloration. H: 5" (12.5 cm).
Ex-Joel L. Malter collection, Encino, CA acquired in the 1970's-1980's. #0310274: $299 SOLD

Ancient Central Asian Weapons

Ancient China. Pre-historic, Lower Xiajiadian culture, c. 2200-1600 BC. Carved-bone arrowhead. 89 mm (3 9/16").
Still quite sharp! Ex-New York private collection. #AS2021: $125 SOLD

A lovely Japanese Imari blue on white porcelain plate, late 19th - early 20th Century, featuring a nice pastoral scene, the back of the rim with three wisps and bands around the foot. D: 9 1/2 in (24.2 cm). Stand not included. Ex Southern California private collection; ex-I.M. Chait, Beverly Hills, CA. #NAV147: $150 SOLD
Chinese white porcelain pharmaceutical bottles. Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911).
These bottles were used in an apothecary shop to store herbs, medicines and other pharmaceuticals. Each bottle's contents is hand-painted on both sides of the body. Measure between 34-37 mm (~1 3/8"). #Chinabot11: $45 ea. Sold out!
Massive Chinese copper "Cash" coins for sale.
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