Ancient Art and the Natural World

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Ancient Art and the Natural World

Pax Historia Gallery

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Haruspex Divination Knife - Ancient Rome: A bronze knife from ancient Rome (1st-2nd Century CE) used to sacrifice animals by a Haruspex. A Haruspex was an individual trained to practice the art of divination; whereas questions about the

0028: Haruspex Divination Knife - Ancient RomeEst. CA$1,600-CA$2,400Lot Passed

Lead Slingshot - Roman: From the Roman Empire, lead oval slingshots. (1st - 3rd Century CE). 1.4". Provenance - ex. London, UK art market 1990s All purchases will be accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity.

0029: Lead Slingshot - RomanEst. CA$75-CA$100Lot Passed

Roman Military Fibula Lot 2: A group of 2 bronze fibula from the Ancient Roman Empire; great examples with engraving, likely used by Roman army. 2nd-4th Century CE. Provenance - ex. Private Estate of Toronto Gentleman; from

0030: Roman Military Fibula Lot 2Est. CA$225-CA$300Lot Passed

Roman Tesserae Group (18): 3rd-4th century AD. A group of well preserved thick ceramic tesserae (light colours), from a floor mosaic of Ancient Rome! Provenance - ex. Private Northamptonshire, UK, collection All purchases

0031: Roman Tesserae Group (18)Est. CA$300-CA$400Lot Passed

Han Dynasty Dark Grey Pottery Figure of A Rooster: A beautifully modelled Han Dynasty burial figure of a rooster in dark grey clay. Details of the eyes, wings, and tails are clearly delineated. Calcified roots can also be found near the base. Height,

0032A: Han Dynasty Dark Grey Pottery Figure of A RoosterEst. CA$400-CA$600Lot Passed

A Large and Rare Eastern Han Pottery Jar with Flower: The shape is rare for the time and resembles an unusual early form of Tang dynasty ovoid shaped jar. The jar has a flared lip, and there is decorated with three beautifully painted flowers in green,

0032B: A Large and Rare Eastern Han Pottery Jar with FlowerEst. CA$600-CA$800Lot Passed

Qingbai Brush Washer, Song, 13th Century: A small Qingbai brush washer from Song Dynasty (960 - 1279 AD). Dia: 12.7 cm Provenance: ex. Maklaiheung Gallery

0032C: Qingbai Brush Washer, Song, 13th CenturyEst. CA$200-CA$300Lot Passed

Niu Shihui - Raven and Bamboo: Woodblock Print: Probably the most famous antique shop & print shop (now an auction house as well) specializing in traditional Chinese paintings and books, Rongbaozhai (Studio of Glorious Treasures) was established

0032D: Niu Shihui - Raven and Bamboo: Woodblock PrintEst. CA$1,500-CA$1,800Lot Passed

Ming Dynasty Underglaze Blue & White Dish with a Bird: This small but fine underglaze blue and white porcelain dish is a fine example of Jiajing-Wanli period piece. Six shoutao (peaches, symbolizing long life) hang amid the foliage with a bird perched on

0032E: Ming Dynasty Underglaze Blue & White Dish with a BirdEst. CA$800-CA$1,000Lot Passed

Ming Dynasty Swatow (ZhangZhou Yao)Blue and White: In the early seventeenth century these plates were manufactured in large quantities at the Zhangzhou kilns and exported to island Southeast Asia. This one is very well potted with a deep cobalt blue

0032F: Ming Dynasty Swatow (ZhangZhou Yao)Blue and WhiteEst. CA$800-CA$1,000Lot Passed

Ming Dynasty Possibly Jiajing Blue and White Bowl with: This is a possible Jiajing piece as it has a purple undertone and no black spots, which was common for Jailing porcelain (During the Jailing period, the formula that was used to produce blue and

0032G: Ming Dynasty Possibly Jiajing Blue and White Bowl withEst. CA$800-CA$1,000Lot Passed

A Pair of Porcelain Toy Figures Holding Ruyi, Yuan: These two lovely porcelain figures are from Yuan dynasty, one boy and one girl.The red one with green ruyi is a girl, her hair style is Zongjiao (a hair for children , twisted in a knot or tow) and

0032I: A Pair of Porcelain Toy Figures Holding Ruyi, YuanEst. CA$300-CA$400Lot Passed

Qing Dynasty Imperial Yellow Glass Snuff Bottle: This is a beautifully finished faceted bottle carved from yellow glass. The pleasing hexagonal form originated in the eighteenth century, but this example dates from the late Qing period. The glass

0032J: Qing Dynasty Imperial Yellow Glass Snuff BottleEst. CA$800-CA$900Lot Passed

Han Dynasty Attendant: East Asia, Western Han Dynasty, ca. 200 BCE. A tall, hollow-cast pottery tomb attendant - painted jacket, with minor repairs. Provenance: ex-private San Francisco, California, USA collection All

0033: Han Dynasty AttendantEst. CA$600-CA$800Lot Passed

Hoi An Shipwreck - Jarlet A: From the Hoi An Shipwreck off Vietnam. 15-16th Century CE. Painted Jarlet with collection stickers! 2.5" diameter. Provenance - ex. private NY collection, previously with Butterfield and Butterfield

0034: Hoi An Shipwreck - Jarlet AEst. CA$175-CA$250Lot Passed

Hoi An Shipwreck - Jarlet B: From the Hoi An Shipwreck off Vietnam. 15-16th Century CE. Painted Jarlet with collection stickers! 2.5" diameter. Provenance - ex. private NY collection, previously with Butterfield and Butterfield

0035: Hoi An Shipwreck - Jarlet BEst. CA$175-CA$250Lot Passed

Crackleware Bowl - 17th Century CE: Celadon Crackleware Bowl - Most likely Korean. Greyish-Green Glaze, 7 1/2 Inches in diameter. 14th - 17th Century. Provenance - ex. private Toronto Collection, previously in M. Rogers collection,

0036: Crackleware Bowl - 17th Century CEEst. CA$550-CA$750Lot Passed

Pottery Lid - Kashan Empire: Large Islamic green frit ware Kashan pottery finial lid. Over 600 years old! On custom stand. Without stand 5" tall. Provenance - ex. ArtAncient, UK All purchases will be accompanied by a signed

0037: Pottery Lid - Kashan EmpireEst. CA$450-CA$650Lot Passed

Bone Arrowheads Laoi (3): Bone arrowheads from the Liao Dynasty, who ruled an empire is east Asia that included parts of Mongolia, North China, North Korea, and modern day Russia. Provenance: ex-private London, UK

0038: Bone Arrowheads Laoi (3)Est. CA$75-CA$100Lot Passed

Warring States - Projectile Points (3): Bronze arrowheads from the Warring States period (5th-3rd Century BCE) of Ancient China. Provenance: ex. UK based Asian antiquities dealer All purchases will be accompanied by a signed Certificate of

0039: Warring States - Projectile Points (3)Est. CA$75-CA$100Lot Passed

Viking Bronze Buttons (7): From the Norse culture, 10th Century CE. 7 Small bronze buttons from the coat of a Viking! Great for jewellery. Provenance - ex. California, USA collection All purchases will be accompanied by a

0040: Viking Bronze Buttons (7)Est. CA$150-CA$200Lot Passed

Navy Impressment - Admiral Anson: A very rare surviving document, this Order of Impressment for His Majesty's Navy was signed by the Lord High Admiral of England George Anson. Dated to 1758. Provenance - ex. Private Toronto,

0041: Navy Impressment - Admiral AnsonEst. CA$1,500-CA$2,000Lot Passed

Vellum - Latin Manuscript: An illuminated medieval manuscript page on Vellum. From France; the Latin Book of Hours. 13th Century. Hand written! Provenance - ex. Italy, Antiquarian Bookseller All purchases will be accompanied

0042: Vellum - Latin ManuscriptEst. CA$400-CA$550Lot Passed

Neolithic Arrowheads (10): Neolithic (New Stone Age) - Stone Arrowheads - over 6,000 years ago! Provenance - ex. Neolithic point dealer, UK All purchases will be accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity. Items

0044: Neolithic Arrowheads (10)Est. CA$175-CA$250Lot Passed

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