http://www.timelineauctions.com Auction items - timelineauctions.com www.timelineauctions.com 60 hr http://www.timelineauctions.com/images/timelineauctions_logotip.gif http://www.timelineauctions.com Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic statuette depicting a horse with a monkey on its back.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/jade-carved-monkey-and-horse-statuette/21651/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic carved hardstone crescentic mount formed as two concentric serpents, pierced close to the centre of each.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-stone-serpent-carving/21650/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of undated archaistic carved faux-serpentine pendants comprising: one bifacial with recurved dragon; one annular, dragons and phoenixes to the exterior, wreath to the centre; one elliptical, dragons on a field of vegetation.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-carved-serpentine-pendant-group/21649/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic carved serpentine ram's head plaque, pierced for attachment.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-serpentine-rams-head-plaque/21648/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of terracotta horse figures, each standing with legs splayed, some with holes to the eyes and ears.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-ceramic-horse-figure-group/21647/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of undated archaistic finger rings comprising: one with panels of linear ornament to the hoop, scroll to the bezel; one similar, carinated profile to the hoop, red and black enamel to the bezel; one with plain hoop, turquoise cabochon to the bezel.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/silver-ring-group/21646/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of undated archaistic carved jade pendants comprising: one bifacial, two birds on a branch; one bifacial, dragon in a ring; one openwork, fish and reeds; one openwork, bird on a branch; one ovoid, high-relief Bddha to one face and reserved text to the rear; one bifacial, opposed dragons and a ball.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-jade-carving-group/21645/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of undated archaistic carved haematite miniature beads comprising: a frog, two birds, a lion, a horse and the Venus of Willendorf.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-haematite-figure-group/21644/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic calcite alabaster bowl, elliptical in plan with flat bottom.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bactrian-style-alabaster-bowl/21643/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic discoid mirror with one polished face; to the reverse a central pierced lug surrounded by a scene of ball-players in a garden.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-mirror-with-ball-players/21642/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic discoid mirror with one polished face; to the reverse a central pierced lug surrounded by monkeys and bunches of grapes.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-figural-mirror-with-monkeys/21641/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic mirror, square in plan with one polished face; to the reverse a central pierced lug surrounded by a frieze of monkeys and leaves on a textured background.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-square-mirror/21640/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic discoid mirror with one polished face; to the reverse a central pierced lug surrounded by monkeys and bunches of grapes.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-mirror-with-monkeys/21639/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic discoid mirror with one polished face; to the reverse a central pierced lug surrounded by animal motifs on a geometric field.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-mirror/21638/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic carved glass faux-jade annular plaque with gilt felines to the face and rim.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-jade-plaque-with-gilt-decoration/21636/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic sheet bronze coin container, rectangular in plan with rounded angles, D-shaped in section; the upper-face opening ovoid with raised rim, triple suspension chain attached to each end; the surface ornamented with bands of feasting scenes and calligraphic text.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-qajar-purse-with-chains/21635/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of undated archaistic carved agate pendants, one an elephant and the other a rodent with an egg.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/carved-agate-pendant-group/21634/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic discoid mirror with one polished face; to the reverse a central pierced lug surrounded by monkeys and bunches of grapes.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-mirror/21633/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic discoid mirror with one polished face; to the reverse a central pierced lug surrounded by monkeys and bunches of grapes.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-mirror-with-monkeys/21632/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic discoid mirror with one polished face; to the reverse a central pierced lug surrounded by animal motifs on a field of foliage.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-mirror-with-animal-motifs/21631/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic discoid mirror with one polished face; to the reverse a central pierced lug surrounded by geometric motifs and running scrolls.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-mirror/21630/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of flat-section glass faux-serpentine discoid pendants comprising: one white, bifacial, two robed figures and a central whorl; one red, high-relief carved dragon; one white, high-relief opposed birds.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-carved-serpentine-pendant-group/21629/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of undated archaistic gilt finger rings comprising: three with intaglio inserts to the bezel; one with plain stone insert; one with integral bezel, zoomorphic motif; three with standing figure; four with arabesque scroll; eight with high-relief profile bust.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-gilt-ring-group/21628/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic discoid mirror with one polished face; to the reverse a central pierced lug surrounded by two concentric bands of animal motifs.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-mirror-with-animals/21627/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic discoid mirror with one polished face; to the reverse a central pierced lug surrounded by concentric bands of lions and birds.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-mirror-with-lions-and-birds/21626/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic black glass vessel with bulbous body, tubular neck, everted rim applied trail detail in white and ochre and dragged trails to the body; applied trial loops to the neck and shoulder.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-mosaic-glass-vessel/21625/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A cast pewter jug with piriform body and discoid base, everted rim with broad pouring lip, strap handle to the rear; to the underside, two stamps '95%' and a disc with three towers and a crenellated wall.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/pewter-ewer/21624/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A cast thumb ring with lateral flanges and triangular extension decorated with incised scrolled linear designs and central lozenge panel.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bronze-archers-ring/21623/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of cast pendant phalloi each with a suspension loop above.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bronze-phallic-pendant-group/21622/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic curved band with pixiu head to one end, crouching feline to the centre; gilt geometric designs to the outer face.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-jade-hair-decoration-with-gold-inlay/21621/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic carved rectangular block with figural panels to the face, a profile bird above, standing figure in a recess, crouching hound below.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-stone-figural-plaque/21620/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic carved alabaster amuletic figurine, cruciform and of elliptical cross-section.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bactrian-style-alabaster-amulet/21619/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of restrung necklaces of undated archaistic carved bone beads, skull shapes, elephants, fish and profile bird-heads.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/tibetan-bone-bead-string-group/21618/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic fabricated metal pendant with silver face and suspension straps, filigree rosette to the face and nine carved coral knops.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/tibetan-style-white-metal-pendant-with-coral/21617/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic fabricated metal pendant with silver face and suspension straps, repoussé zoomorphs to the face and thirteen carved coral knops.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/tibetan-style-white-metal-pendant-with-coral/21616/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic carved banded agate horse in galloping pose.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-agate-horse-statuette/21615/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic carved rock crystal oil lamp filler, with discoid bowl, pouring spout and handle formed as a fish's head.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-rock-crystal-oil-lamp-filler/21614/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic gilt-bronze model camel with raised head.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-gilt-bronze-camel-statuette/21613/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic gilt-bronze model of a ram, running with forelegs extended.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-gilt-bronze-ram-statuette/21612/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic gilt-bronze fastener with elliptical plaque and recurved hook; the plaque with fox-head motif, the hook terminating in a serpent's head.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-gilt-bronze-fastener/21611/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast openwork belt fastener formed as an s-curved dragon with raised head and lion attacking; inset hardstone panels to the body, neck and tail; to the reverse, a discoid stud.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-gilt-bronze-belt-fastener/21610/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic carved crystal figure of a rabbit resting its forepaws on a stone.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/tibetan-rock-crystal-rabbit-carving/21609/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast openwork belt fastener formed as an s-curved dragon with raised head attacked by a lion; hardstone inserts to the body, neck and tail; to the reverse, a discoid stud.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-belt-fastener/21607/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of phallic items comprising: two pendants, each with large suspension ring; a knife quillon with phallus to one side, hand in 'fig' gesture to the other.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bronze-phallic-pendant-and-quillon-group/21606/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A carved carnelian intaglio depicting a standing robed figure and small figure before, set into a later sympathetic gold finger ring.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/carnelian-intaglio-set-into-a-gold-ring/21605/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A flat-section hoop with the panels to the shoulders, each with a raised cross motif, the bezel discoid with raised expanding-arm cross, central pellet.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bronze-ring-with-expanding-cross/21604/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A D-section hoop and discoid bezel with low-relief image of Hercules standing with staff and club.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bronze-ring-with-young-hercules-motif/21603/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A D-section hoop with ribbed shoulders, discoid bezel with Pietas depicted as a robed matron casting incense upon an altar.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bronze-ring-with-pietas/21602/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic globular glass vessel with tubular neck and everted rim; the glass white streaked with blue, black and yellow.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-marbled-glass-vessel/21601/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A restrung set of twelve undated carved spherical jade beads.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-jade-bead-group/21600/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An octagonal table-top panel with central rosette, four radiating panels of foliate ornament and an outer band of floral motifs, in shades of dark blue, pale blue and grey.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-glazed-ceramic-table-top/21599/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of decorated polychrome champ levé bowls comprising: one with pedestal base, rilled rim, peacock design; one similar with floral pattern; a dish with geese in flight; a bowl with flowers.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-brass-bowl-group/21598/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic funicular alabaster bowl with narrow base.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bactrian-style-alabaster-conical-bowl/21597/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic carved alabaster bowl with narrow base.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bactrian-style-alabaster-bowl/21596/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic carved serpentine idol, D-shaped with reserved high-relief carving of a lion to one face, hatching to the other.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bactrian-style-stone/21595/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cylindrical vessel with carved scenes to the outer face depicting lions fighting, a tree and a bird.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bactrian-style-stone-vessel/21594/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A sheet silver cup, funicular in profile, with repoussé beaded bands to the top and bottom, lower panel of arcading and upper with frieze of musicians and dancers.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bactrian-silver-repouse-cup/21593/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic gilt-bronze vessel in the form of a standing bird, aperture to its back.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-gilt-bronze-bird-vessel/21592/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A group of four undated archaistic glass perfume bottles, each with tinted scenes of females in landscape settings, text above; supplied in a custom-made case.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/japanese-style-perfume-bottle-set/21591/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A group of undated archaistic tabular lampwork glass beads, with a rough trailed face design on either side, to resemble ancient face beads.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-glass-face-bead-group/21590/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An astrological instrument consisting of a large cast and bifacially engraved disc with attached engraved hanger and suspension rings; the disc perforated to receive four orbs, each rotating on its axis and secured with two bronze pins through affixed hasps; the main disc engraved with masks, foliage and bands of Arabic script and numerals around the piercings and to the perimeter; one side engraved with a central 12-hour 'clock' face with numerals, a band of symbols and Arabic inscriptions, ...]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-astrological-instrument-with-rotating-globes/21589/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of cast matrices, mainly discoid and rectangular in plan, each with an intaglio design to one face for use as a jeweller's die.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/moghul-bronze-jewellers-die-stamp-group/21588/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic carved jade model of a dragon standing with head erect, horns extending along the body, tongue protruding.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-jade-carved-dragon-statuette/21587/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic carved rock crystal bowl with flat base and scrolled and conical protrusions to the outer face.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-rock-crystal-bowl/21586/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic stamp seal, rectangular in plan with figure of a sitting dog cast in the round, intaglio text to the underside.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-gilt-bronze-seal-matrix/21585/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast figurine of the Buddha seated cross-legged with a blossom in his lap; hollow to the underside.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-seated-buddha-statuette/21584/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A group of two undated archaistic cast bells, each elliptical in plan with bands of knop decoration and calligraphic text in a central panel to each face; zoomorphic collar to each handle.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-bell-pair/21583/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic piriform bronze vase with flared foot and balustered neck, flared octofoil rim; the body with applied ovoid bosses, panels of silver-inlaid addorsed sphinxes and two bands of silver-inlaid calligraphic text; rosettes to the neck, guilloche to the base.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-vase-with-calligraphic-silver-inlay/21582/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of carved alabaster eye idols, each with discoid base and two annular eyes above.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bactrian-style-alabaster-eye-idol-group/21581/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A large cast bronze dish with broad flat base and low wall, everted rim.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bronze-large-cooking-pan/21580/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of undated archaistic carved jade pendants comprising: one discoid bifacial, fish and foliage; one discoid bifacial, bird and foliage; one annular bifacial, serpents and foliage; one discoid, goddess Kali in high relief; one D-shaped bifacial, bat with coins and foliage; one peltoid with reserved text.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-jade-carving-group/21579/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast axehead with rear spike; the blade convex with band of silver-inlaid calligraphic text and similar sphinx to each face; the socket and rear trefoil spike with similar text.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-ceremonial-axehead-with-calligraphic-silver-inlay/21578/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast axehead with convex blade and rear spike; the blade ornamented with silver-inlaid motifs of birds, dogs and a seated man on an arabesque field to each face, the socket with rosettes and the spike with a bird to each face.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-ceremonial-axehead-with-silver-inlay/21577/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast axehead in the form of an elephant attacked by two dogs; the socket to the elephant's back with silver-inlaid leaf motifs; the blade convex with silver-inlaid calligraphic text to each face.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-ceremonial-axehead-with-calligraphic-silver-inlay/21576/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of flat-section carved plaques comprising: one discoid with high-relief Kali image; one discoid bifacial, dragon within the band; one bifacial openwork, fish among reeds; one discoid with two openwork discs and aquatic creatures; one an amphora pendant with opposed dragon motifs.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-jade-carving-group/21575/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of eight strings of irregular polished garnet beads.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-polished-garnet-bead-string-group/21574/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of undated archaistic carved pendants comprising: one ovoid, high-relief figure with grotesque face; one bifacial, dense foliage and bamboo; one discoid, high-relief carving of Kali; one discoid, two birds on a branch; one a coiled dragon.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-jade-carving-group/21573/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A cast pendant in the form of a crouching female with phallic head.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bronze-erotic-phallic-pendant/21572/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic carved stone shabti with tripartite wig, agricultural implements in the crossed hands, hieroglyphs to the lower body.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-stone-shabti-figurine/21571/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of undated archaistic carved jade pendants comprising:one discoid bifacial, advancing dragon; one discoid, Kali carved in high relief; one rectangular bifacial, birds, bamboo and foliage; two discoid bifacial, fish and plants.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-jade-pendant-group/21570/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A cast statuette of a standing ibex with ring-and-dot detail to the flanks.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bronze-ibex-statuette/21569/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of bronze keys comprising: one with large hoop, ribbed block, hollow round-section shank and single ward; one with tapering block, pierced at the top, square-section shank with chamfered sides, right-angled ward with bits to the front and upper faces.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bronze-key-group/21568/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A charming West African bead assortment on cotton thread, nine strands of of mixed small size beads, african made recycled glass with miscellaneous small traded beads of glass and other materials.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/glass-bead-string-group/21567/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast openwork burner in the form of a standing lion with erect ears and recurved tail, the head a separate casting hinged at the chest.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-lion-incense-burner/21566/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast axehead with rear spike; the blade c-shaped with figural roundels on an arabesque field, terminating in an ibex head with helical spike; the socket with rosette motifs and two panels of silver-inlaid calligraphic text.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-ceremonial-axehead-with-calligraphic-silver-inlay/21565/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic piriform bronze vase with flared foot and collared neck, flared octofoil rim; the body with applied ovoid bosses, panels of silver-inlaid birds and two bands of silver-inlaid calligraphic text to the shoulder and base.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-vase-with-caligraphic-silver-inlay/21564/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic carved stone (possibly diorite) with columnar corners and median panel of calligraphic text; rectangular stud to the reverse.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/stone-calligraphic-panel-fragment/21563/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic bronze container with domed lid and knop handle; three heart-shaped suspension loops to the body and three staples to the lid; the outer face decorated with silver-inlaid panels depicting birds, a band of calligraphic text to the upper face of the lid.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-caddy-with-calligraphic-silver-inlay/21561/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A broad cylindrical caddy with three hinged handles, incised panels with textured background, silver-inlaid birds; arabesque panel to the underside; the lid with three strap handles and fluted dome, silver-inlaid calligraphic text surrounding.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-caddy-with-calligraphic-silver-inlay/21560/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic carved vessel with parallel sides, slightly everted base and rim; panels of double-serpent design carved into the outer face.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bactrian-style-stone-vessel/21559/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast bronze vessel, tall with arcading to the exterior; the handle round-section formed as two fish swallowing a human head; a casting from an ivory original in the Treasury of the Duomo, Milan; the rim with text in Roman capitals '+VATES AMBROSI GOTFREDUS DAT TIBI SCE VAS VENIENTE SACRA SP-ARGENDU CESARE LYPHA'; text and an image for each of the arcades comprising the four Evangelists and the Virgin with the Infant on her lap, and two female attendants; on the face of the ...]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-situla/21558/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast vessel comprising a bulbous body, flared base, strap handle and lid; the base and body with zoomorphic and geometric ornament reserved against a hatched field; the shoulder and body with radiating ribs, the lid with opposed animals and openwork handles to the sides, knop handle above; the carrying handle with serpentine ornament, attached to beast-head finials.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-vessel/21557/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A massive Moroccan 'Amber' resin bead strand comprising thirty nine large oblate beads threaded on traditional red wool, seven beads have white metal strips.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/moroccan-style-massive-reconstituted-amber-bead-string/21556/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A carved tusk depicting a graduated procession of elephants with a crocodile's head at the narrow end and another at the broad end, emerging from a tune with a frog to the upper face; mounted on a wooden plaque.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/carved-ivory-tusk/21555/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast vessel with flared foot, ovoid body, D-section handle and s-curved spout; the sides and base with panels of silver-inlaid foliage and calligraphic text; the spout with silver-inlaid foliage, the handle extending from a bird-head to am aopenwork panel at the rear; tubular neck above the back.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-jug-with-calligraphic-silver-inlay/21554/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A low bowl with wide mouth in black glass with white glass rim, coiled blue glass line to the shoulder, white glass spiral line to the lower body and underside.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/mosaic-glass-bowl/21553/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic mirror, circular in plan, with one polished surface; the reverse with central pierced lug and raised rim; four radiating Buddha figures with temple bells between on a foliate field, lotus design to the centre, running scrolls to the rim.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-massive-bronze-mirror/21552/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic sheet silver bowl with octofoil rim; the body with repoussé designs of mythical beasts in foliate arcading; flared foot.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-silver-repousse-figural-bowl/21551/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A broad cream-glazed bowl with crescentic motifs to the inner face in maroon and olive.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/ceramic-painted-bowl/21550/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A broad cream-glazed bowl with concentric bands and green glaze motifs to the inner face, green glaze to the rim and centre.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/ceramic-painted-bowl/21549/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A broad cream-glazed bowl with geometric design to the inner face in olive, brown and ochre.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/ceramic-painted-bowl/21548/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A deep cream-glazed bowl with quatrefoil design, brown and green geometric motifs to the inner face.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/ceramic-painted-bowl/21547/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A cream-glazed funicular bowl with concentric bands of geometric decoration to the inner face in brown, ochre and olive.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/ceramic-painted-bowl/21546/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A broad white-glazed dish with running scrolls to the rim, central design of a saltire with foliate designs in the quadrants, spot blue glaze; to the outer face running black loops.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/painted-ceramic-dish/21545/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of undated archaistic ceramic vessels comprising: a deep ochre-glazed bowl with arcading to the outer face, the inner face with brown design of an armoured horseman with drawn sword, red and blue detailing to the armour and harness, birds and flowers in the field; a broad cream-glazed platter with band of brown calligraphic text to the flange.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-glazed-ceramic-bowl-and-dish-group/21544/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A broad footed dish with polychrome glaze, vegetation motifs surrounding a Quranic (?) verse on a pelletted field; signed on the underside; foot pierced for suspension.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/ceramic-calligraphic-glazed-dish/21543/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic D-shaped bifacial openwork panel depicting a seated bearded figure on a throne grasping two confronted serpents.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-openwork-stone-figural-statue/21542/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A restrung necklace of undated agate fusiform beads with gold seed beads between; modern clasp.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bactrian-style-agate-and-gold-bead-necklace/21541/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic carved D-shaped tent weight, elliptical in plan with flat base, pierced at the top.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/stone-tent-weight/21540/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast cleaver with single-edged blade and curved handle; the blade with reinforced rear edge and geometric pattern detail, gracefully swept cutting edge; the round-section tapering grip with beast-head pommel.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-dragon-headed-cleaver/21539/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic carved stone camel's head with clean features, textured fleece.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-stone-camel-head/21538/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic carved stone vessel with mammiform body, broad shoulder and thickened rim.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bactrian-style-alabaster-vessel/21537/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A large carved figurine of a standing female on a pedestal, crowned and draped with beads and straps to the upper body, the right hand raised holding a pearl; white, green and red pigment remaining, black emphasis to facial features.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/painted-wooden-goddess-figurine/21536/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000 http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/group-of-fine-and-decorative-art-auction-catalogues/21535/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000 http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/group-of-fine-and-decorative-art-auction-catalogues/21534/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic tongue-shaped panel carved in counter-relief depicting a male and female profile bust each with an elaborate headdress.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-alabaster-figural-panel/21533/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic carved pendant, cylindrical with pierced lug above; frieze of human and animal figures to the side.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-jade-figural-pendant/21532/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic hollow-cast urn with circumferential band, three squat legs, tubular neck, short D-section spout and two rectangular handles to the shoulder; the lid attached by a short chain.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-miniature-lidded-urn/21531/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast vessel with bulbous body, three lobed legs and tubular neck with everted rim; to the body incised foliage detail and rosette beneath; three parcel-gilt figural motifs to the equator; incised geometric patterns to the neck.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-three-legged-parcel-gilt-vase/21530/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A green-glazed jar, piriform in profile, with everted rim; segmented band to the shoulder and stamped hieroglyphs below, four blue spots to the rim.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/ceramic-hieroglyphic-vessel/21529/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic carved alabaster conical bowl with narrow base and flat rim.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bactrian-style-stone-bowl/21528/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of undated archaistic carved alabaster items comprising: a conical bowl with narrow base; a small jar with flat base, waisted neck and flat everted rim.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bactrian-style-stone-bowl-and-vase-group/21527/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic stone carving of a man curled into a ball, the legs wraped over each other and the heads and arms withdrawn.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-stone-curled-man-statue/21526/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic carved alabaster cylindrical vase with rounded base and everted rim.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bactrian-style-stone-cylinder-vase/21525/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A cast hand cannon barrel, tapering with bulbous muzzle and six circumferential ribs; the bore reemed but without a touch-hole, possibly an unfinished casting.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/iron-hand-cannon-barrel/21524/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A cast bronze palstave axe with slightly spatulate blade and shallow recess to the rear of each face, curved flanges above and below.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bronze-palstave-axe-head/21523/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic carved stone dish in the form of a beast's head with scoop behind.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-zoomorphic-stone-dish/21522/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast bronze statuette depicting a standing bull with a lion on its back, linear decoration to the bull's flanks; hollow to the underside.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-lion-attacking-bull-statuette/21521/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic bronze dragon-head finial with tapering tubular neck, gaping jaws, ribbed flared flaps and triangular ears; the lower neck pierced for attachment.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-dragon-head-finial/21520/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A cast bronze plaque in the form of a stylised stag running with two annular motifs to the shoulder and hip; the antlers with elaborate scrolled elements; two discoid studs to the reverse.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/scythian-bronze-animal-plaque/21518/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A group of fifteen carved wooden chessmen, each on a columnar base, comprising: one horse with arched neck; one lion with mane; two goats with curved horns; three elephants with ribbed trunks; one bearded head, bareheaded; two bearded heads, flat cap; one female head, domed cap; one bearded head, crowned cap; two tall bearded heads, domed caps; one head with domed cap and moustache.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/wooden-chess-piece-group/21517/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic hollow-cast figurine of a reclining feline facing backwards, incised scroll decoration to the flanks and hips.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/ordos-style-gilt-bronze-reclining-beast-figurine/21516/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of artefacts comprising: a ceramic creamware pot base with old label 'From the ruins of Carthage 28/11/03'; a ceramic bell-shaped tube with old label 'Carthage 1905'; a Roman terracotta bust of Venus with dished panel to the reverse, supplied with a stand; a Roman bone knife handle fitting, scrolls to the sides and bare-chested female to the front, pierced to the reverse.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/ceramic-and-bone-artefact-group/21515/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of bronze artefacts comprising: a discoid belt or strap loop; a looped finial with hollow underside; a hexagonal stamp with saltire design; a hollow mount, discoid with pin to the rear, red enamel to the interior, corrugated rim; an openwork fitting with La Tene trumpet-shaped arms and pierced discs within; an openwork nail-cleaner, two loops and ribbed waist; a woad grinder.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/celtic-artefact-group/21514/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A carved stone corbel corner, with decorative carved border above a frieze of winged and nimbate angels in billetted vesica-shaped frames, their hands joined in prayer; the profile of the frieze gently tapering towards the base.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/stone-architectural-angel-corbel/21513/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic gold repousse foil depicting the Buddha sitting cross-legged with foliate nimbus to the head; mounted in a custom-made frame.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/framed-gold-repousse-buddha-applique/21512/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast bronze 'master of animals' sceptre head with tubular socket and openwork column of animal and bird heads and limbs.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-master-of-animals-sceptre-head/21511/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of undated archaistic glazed composition amulets comprising: a blue-glazed shabti; a bifacial figure of Bes on a base; a D-shaped plaque depicting a goddess in low relief.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-glazed-composition-amulet-group/21510/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic ceramic scarab with extended wings; to the reverse, a band of hieroglyphic text.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-ceramic-scarab-with-wings/21509/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic carved stone figurine of a falcon with disc above the head, depicting the god Horus.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-carved-stone-falcon-figurine/21508/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic carved stone plaque depicting a standing female with hands at her sides, holding lizards; the head with tripartite wig, necklace and horned headdress of Hathor.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-stone-figural-plaque-of-hathor/21507/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of undated archaistic restrung necklaces formed with glazed composition beads, one with seven blue pendant busts, the other with pendant shabtis and a pharaonic bust.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-faience-amulet-necklace-group/21506/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of undated archaistic glazed composition shabti figurines, each with tripartite wig and hieroglyphs to the lower body.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-large-shabti-group/21505/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A group of two undated glazed composition shabti figurines, each with tripartite wig and hieroglyphs to the lower body.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-glazed-composition-shabti-group/21504/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of two undated archaistic glazed composition shabtis, each with a black painted hieroglyphic text to the lower body.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-shabti-group/21503/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of undated archaistic glazed composition shabti figurines, one blue-glazed with painted agricultural tools, eyes and hieroglyphs to the lower body, the other with darker colouration reserved hieroglyphs to the lower body.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-large-shabti-group/21502/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A flat-backed ceramic figurine depicting a female with arms raised to the chest; the navel, eyes and breasts formed with round recesses, the necklace separately applied, formed with as a band with vertical strokes; the legs combined extending to a conical base.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/syro-hittite-ceramic-fertility-figure/21501/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A ceramic figurine depicting a female with arms raised to the chest; the eyes and breasts formed with round recesses, the necklace separately applied; the legs combined extending to a conical base.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/syro-hittite-ceramic-fertility-figure/21500/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic glazed composition shabti figurine with black detailing, mounted on a custom-mad base.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-glazed-composition-shabti-figurine/21499/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A very large undated archaistic 'shabti' figurine depicting a crowned figure with crossed arms holding sickle and flail, hieroglyphic text to the lower body.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-shabti-figurine-of-the-grand-tour/21498/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of cast bronze arrowheads comprising: thirteen triangular barbed and tanged, three spade-shaped barbed and tanged, one large triangular tanged, three triangular-section socketted, one triangular-section with flat-section tang.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/and-greek-arrowhead-group/21497/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of ceramic oil lamps of various dates comprising: two discoid with short nozzle, geometric designs to the upper face; five similar, slipper-shaped.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/ceramic-oil-lamp-group/21496/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of undated white metal finger rings comprising: eight with flat bezel, incised design; one with banded agate cabochon, two with hardstone cloisons, one with pearlescent cabochon and flanking ducks, one with square epigraphic intaglio, ten similar with animal-motif intaglios.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/silver-finger-ring-group/21495/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast bronze spearhead with tapering socket and midrib, openwork section to the leaf-shaped blade; two pierced lugs to the sides; the surface ornamented with spiral panels and zoomorphs to the socket mouth.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-openwork-spearhead/21494/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic dagger with curved blade and zoomorphic carved composition handle; the blade with serrated edge, inlaid motif to one face, unsharpened; the handle carved a a wolf's head with an eagle emerging from its mouth, the eagle with a serpent; supplied with a fabric-covered sheath.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-dagger-and-scabbard/21493/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A reconstituted mosaic frieze depicting a curled fish within a border of eight guilloches executed in grey, cream, brown, ochre, black, white and blue; black border; original tesserae, reset and framed.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-floor-fish-mosaic/21492/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast bronze statuette of a standing figure in loose trousers and conical cap with geometric ornament; supplied on a custom-made display stand.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/thai-style-bronze-figural-statuette/21491/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of undated archaistic ceramic bull figurines with painted designs to the horns, faces and flanks.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/indus-valley-style-ceramic-bull-group/21490/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of undated archaistic ceramic bull figurines with painted details to the body, face and horns.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/indus-valley-style-ceramic-bull-group/21489/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of undated archaistic bracelets comprising: one with twisted ends, plaited construction; one similar, flower motif and characters; one similar, incised foliage design; one similar, punched foliage design; one penannular, applied flower motif; one similar, bulb finials, foliage motif.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-white-metal-bracelet-group/21488/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of white metal jewellery of various dates comprising: nine crescentic plaque earrings, red and blue glass inserts and pendant metal beads; two similar, square plaque; a white metal tassel pendant; a c-shaped bracelet with granulated surfaces, bulb terminals; two large bossed pendants, pendant metal beads, red and green glass inserts; four rectangular plaques with metal bead pendants, red and green glass inserts.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bedouin-tribal-jewellery-group/21487/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of white metal bracelets comprising: one with hatched texture to the hoop, twisted ends; one similar, four characters and lotus blossom; one similar, dragon, phoenix and central ideogram; one similar with punched bird motif; one similar with notched edges, textured punchmarks; one penannular with bulb ends, punched floral motifs; all with stamped maker's marks to the reverse.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-white-metal-bracelet-group/21486/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of white metal jewellery of various dates comprising: six crescentic plaque earrings, red and blue glass inserts and pendant metal beads; three similar, square plaques; four white metal tassel pendants; three rectangular plaques, red, blue and green glass inserts; a c-shaped bracelet with granulated surfaces, bulb terminals; one similar rosette plaques; two large bossed pendants, pendant metal beads, red and green glass inserts.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bedouin-tribal-jewellery-group/21485/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of ceramic vessels comprising: three hemispherical bowls, painted geometric designs; a cup on a thick stem; three biconical jars with geometric designs; a jar on a low pedestal, painted geometric designs; two small jars.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/indus-valley-ceramic-vessel-group/21484/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of white metal jewellery of various dates comprising: ten crescentic plaque earrings, red and blue glass inserts and pendant metal beads; one similar, square plaque; four white metal tassel pendants; one earring with pendant tassel, red and green glass inserts; a pair of earrings with chains and lozengiform tags; a c-shaped bracelet with granulated surfaces, bulb terminals; a large bossed pendant, pendant metal beads, red and green glass inserts.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bedouin-tribal-jewellery-group/21483/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of white metal jewellery of various dates comprising: eight crescentic plaque earrings, red and blue glass inserts and pendant metal beads and three similar pairs; one similar, square plaque; two white metal tassel pendants; three similar with rectangular bar, three triangular tags; a large bossed pendant, pendant metal beads, red and green glass inserts.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bedouin-tribal-jewellery-group/21482/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A mixed group of undated archaistic bracelets comprising: two with twisted ends, braided bars to the hoop; one similar with fower motif and four characters; one similar with latticework design to the hoop; one similar with punched foliage decoration; one penannular with bulb finials, incised foliage decoration; one penannular with geometric and foliate decoration on a textured field.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bracelet-group/21481/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic plaster panel with painted scene depicting a seated Isis wearing the horned crown of Hathor, table with vessels before, hieroglyphs behind and above.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-ceramic-wall-mural/21480/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast vessel with flared base, bulbous body and everted rim; two strap handles to the sides; band of silvered discs to the shoulder, silvered geometric motifs to the body and base; incised text to the inner base and silvered text alongside.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-silver-inlaid-vessel/21479/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast vessel with flared base, bulbous body and waisted neck; the foot and inner neck with gilt geometric motifs, the body with raised gilt geometric panels.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-parcel-gilt-vessel/21478/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic carved stone idol with billetted lower border and feathered covering; recess to the upper face for the head.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bactrian-style-steatite-idol/21477/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast vessel with bulbous body, three short legs, carrying handle and spout; the legs formed as anthropomorphs; the body with concentric bands of gilt geometric designs; the handle formed as a canine with open mouth and scrolled hips; the spout formed as a bird's head with a small quadruped above.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-parcel-gilt-tripod-vessel/21476/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic carved vessel with flared foot and everted rim, the bowl carved with scenes of goats and vegetation.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bactrian-style-serpentine-vessel/21475/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic ewer, piriform in profile with flared base, strap handle and griffin-head spout; a band of silver-inlaid calligraphic text to the base; silver-inlaid guilloche to the handle, silver-inlaid flower and seated man motifs in roundels to the body with silver-inlaid calligraphic text; the spout with protrusive beak, ears, lappets and eyes.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-ewer-with-calligraphic-silver-inlay/21474/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic carved vessel with ovoid body and everted rim; the outer face with two 'Master of Animals' scenes separated by panels of overlapping scales.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bactrian-style-serpentine-vessel/21473/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic globular bronze vessel with lid; raised horizontal ribs to the waist and shoulder, scrolled zoomorphic handles to the shoulder; the lid an inverted cup with discoid handle.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-vessel/21472/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic carved calcite alabaster idol comprising a waisted shank and bell-shaped terminal.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bactrian-style-alabaster-idol/21471/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast incense burner in the form of a standing bull with tube extending from the neck to the middle back; scrolled foliage to the body; above the back a tubular container with sliding grill; hollow to the underside.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-openwork-bull-incense-burner/21470/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A bronze age gourd-shaped flat bottomed ceramic bowl; the long pouring spout grooved along the upper surface.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/amlash-ceramic-beak-spouted-vessel/21469/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast vessel formed as the addorsed foreparts of two buffaloes, each with raised head and splayed forelegs, horns swept back to flank the central aperture; the body with grotesque mask to each side on a hatched background; the neck rectangular in plan with row of pellets to the lower edge.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-buffalo-vessel/21468/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic carved stone jar, slightly conical in profile with flared rim; carved with two felines attacking rearing snakes in the lower register, and smaller similar motifs above.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/bactrian-style-stone-vessel/21467/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast bronze cauldron with three columnar feet rising to bulbous panels with geometric and zoomorphic ornaments, vertical dentilled strips; the shoulder broad and rim thick, two square-section loop handles to the sides; incised text to the shoulder.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-tripod-vessel/21465/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast bell-shaped vessel with three legs, each with a stylised face above; the body with a band of reserved geometric design on a hatched field, a row of roundels above and below; strap handles to the rim.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-tripod-vessel/21464/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast vessel, circular in plan with separate lid; the body piriform with flared base and waisted neck; the lid domed with four loops in the form of stylised phoenix birds; to the shoulders, two bronze rings each attached to an applied grotesque mask; band of text to the foot.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-lidded-funerary-urn/21463/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast bell-shaped vessel with three short legs, each with a stylised face above; the body with a band of reserved geometric design on a hatched field, a row of roundels above and below; strap handles to the rim.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-tripod-vessel/21462/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic piriform teapot with filigree detailing to the outer face, inset coral and turquoise cabochons; flared base with beaded border; the handle formed as a dragon with curved body and extended tongue, the spout formed as a dragon's head; the lid with knop handle attached by a short chain.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/tibetan-style-silver-teapot-with-coral-and-turquoise-inlays/21461/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast vessel, biconvex in profile with discoid lid, three short legs, square-section handle and beast-head spout; the surface decorated with gilt running scroll designs, rosette to the lid, loop handle.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-parcel-gilt-vessel/21460/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast vessel, rectangular in plan with four tubular legs; the rim a flange with strap handles to the shorter sides; incised hatching to the sides and legs, each with a central discoid stylised human face.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-mask-vessel/21459/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast vessel comprising a bulbous body, flared base, strap handle and lid; the base and body with zoomorphic and geometric ornament reserved against a hatched field; the shoulder with radiating ribs, the lid with opposed animals and openwork handles to the sides, knop handle above; the carrying handle with serpentine ornament, attached to beast-head finials.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-vessel/21458/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic carved tufa figurine depicting a standing goddess with hands clasped at the waist, discoid base with lotus blossom detail, foliage pillar to the rear.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-volcanic-tufa-statuette/21457/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic bulbous vessel with flared base and waisted lid, knop handle above; three bands of geometric ornament to the sides and lid with animal mask detail; the carrying handle with beast-head finials, lozenge design to the underside.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-vessel/21456/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast brazier with four round-section legs and openwork grills to three aides, two hatch doors to the fourth; above a bell-shaped container with band of reserved geometric ornament; cast dragon to each corner with gryphon-head below; two strap handles to the short sides.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-brazier-and-vessel/21455/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast vessel with stylised arms and hair on a hatched field; the lid a grotesque mask with lug extensions to the brow, pierced ears; a tubular socket for an aorganic handle beneath the shin; two animal-head sockets for a loop handle to the sides; zoomorphic maker's mark to the underside.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-figural-vessel/21450/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An oval tray in yellow metal, with a repousse design of scenes from a lion hunt, including the lion attacking an elephant and two deer, and the lion being killed by people; the background with a stylised foliate pattern.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/oval-repousse-tray/21449/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast incense burner in the form of an advancing bull with tube extending from the neck to the middle back; hatched background to the body with reserved geometric motifs, serpents and birds; above the back a tubular container with sliding grill; hollow to the underside.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-openwork-bull-incense-burner/21448/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic hollow-cast statuette of a standing bird with raised wings and tail standing on the body of a coiled serpent with rearing head; the bird supporting a shallow dish in its beak.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-bird-dish-statuette/21447/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic carved mask with grotesque features, pierced at the mouth, nostrils, eyes, ears and brow.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-stone-mask/21446/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000An undated archaistic cast spearhead with triangular blade, midrib, conical socket and lateral loops; panels of geometric ornament to the blade and socket.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/style-bronze-spearhead/21445/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A ceramic model head of the Buddha with curled hair and serene expression, black pigment to the hair and orange to the flesh; Hadda style; on a custom-made display stand.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/stucco-buddha-head/21444/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000A ceramic model head of the Buddha with curled hair and serene expression, black pigment to the hair; Hadda style; on a custom-made display stand.]]> http://www.timelineauctions.com/lot/stucco-buddha-head/21443/