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$9.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The ancient Egyptians not only used turquoise for jewelry, but also wore it as a talisman to keep evil away. Ancient Egyptian Priests stitched turquoise ... moreto their upper vests. In ancient Egypt, everyone from pharaoh to commoner wore turquoise.
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$18.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States DETAIL : A nicely preserved clay statuette so wonderfully characteristic of Tang Dynasty statuary. Sancai ("three-colored") wares were first made for ... moreburial, using lead-based glazes that produced mottled and streaky effects in green, amber-brown, and cream, with an occasional addition of blue or black.
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$18.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Nicely Preserved Ostensibly Eighth ... moreor Ninth Century A.D. Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Ceramic Statuette of a Female Musician Holding a Stringed Instrument(Probably a“Pipa” CLASSIFICATION: Ceramic Statuette. ATTRIBUTION: In the Style of Ancient China. Tang Dynasty, 8th or 9th Century A.D. Possibly a Ming Dynasty or 18th or 19th Century Qing Dynasty Revival Imitative. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Height: 151 millimeters(6 inches) Breadth: 81 millimeters(3 1/4 inches) Thickness: 82 millimeters(3 3/8 inches) CONDITION: Very good. No repairs but the majority of glaze is gone. A little wear and a few blemishes consistent with any decorative item which was buried for over one thousand years. Not flawless, but certainly in a better than average state of preservation– and unrepaired! Stands on its own. DETAIL: A nicely preserved clay statuette so wonderfully characteristic of Tang Dynasty statuary. Sancai. Or three-color glazes principally in yellow, green and brown was a development of the Tang Dynasty(618-907 AD) Sancai(three-colored" wares were first made for burial, using lead-based glazes that produced mottled and streaky effects in green, amber-brown, and cream, with an occasional addition of blue or black. The production of such exquisite porcelain items required multiple firings of fine white clay at temperatures near 1000c(1800f) degrees. A wide variety of statuettes were commonly produced such as musicians, chamberlains(butlers) maids, cooks, even animals; all designed to serve their deceased master. In early Tang dynasty. Production of sancai pottery figurines dominated the pottery scene, and their production continued well into the Ming era which advanced the art with more intense colors and finer porcelain clay. The pottery and porcelain figures produced from the Tang all the way through the Ming Dynasties are famous even until today for their beautiful multicolored glazes occu
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$55.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The Manchus retained many institutions of Ming and earlier Chinese Dynasties, continuing Confucian court practices and temple rituals. The Manchu emperors ... moresupported Chinese literary and historical projects of enormous scope.
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$28.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The rulers of the period held power for five centuries before (reportedly) becoming corrupt, and subsequently overthrown by the Shang Dynasty. Remains ... moreofHomo erectus, found near Beijing, have been dated back 460,000 years.
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$48.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States DETAIL : A very well preserved tomb warrior ostensibly originating from the “Qi Dynasty” period of Ancient China. This particular masterpiece is a real ... moreterra cotta warrior, ostensibly intended to protect a real tomb, much like those 6,000 terra cotta warriors recently unearthed which guarded the tomb of the ancient Chinese Emperor Ch’in.
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$6.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Historians believe that “Thales of Miletus”, known as the 'first philosopher', studied there around 585BC. As the Babylonians believed that water was ... morethe 'first principle' from which all else flowed, and as Thales is famous for that very claim, it seems probable he studied in the region.
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$17.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Nicely Preserved Genuine Seventh ... moreCentury A.D. Sui-Tang Dynasty Painted Clay Statuette of a Matronly Lady. CLASSIFICATION: Painted Pottery Statuette. ATTRIBUTION: In the Style of Ancient China. Sui-Tang Dynasty, 7th Century A.D. Possibly an 18th or 19th Century Revival Imitative. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Height: 156 millimeters(6 1/4 inches) Breadth: 62 millimeters(2 1/2 inches) Depth: 47 millimeters(1 7/8 inches) CONDITION: Very Good. Almost all of the paint has oxidized/decomposed except for the black of the hair. And traces of red on the robe’s sash. A little wear and a few blemishes consistent with any funerary item which is 1,400 years old. Some encrusted dirt which could be gently brushed away with a toothbrush. Not flawless, but certainly in a better than average state of preservation. Stands on its own. DETAIL: A nicely preserved clay statuette so wonderfully characteristic of Sui-Tang Dynasty statuary. Probably the depiction of a matronly woman of high birth. She is depicted in both a formal pose and wearing formal clothes. Once painted in white, black and red, there still remains traces of a thick layer of amount of paint remaining, though it is clear that most of the paint has oxidized/decomposed. Though most of the original black paint coloring the hair remains visible beneath the layer of soil deposition, very little else remains except for a faint trace of red along the robe’s sash. During the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Production of both painted and sancai glazed figurines dominated the pottery scene, and their production continued well into the Ming era which advanced the art with more intense colors and finer porcelain clay. The pottery and porcelain figures produced from the Tang all the way through the Ming Dynasties are famous even until today for their beautiful multicolored glazes and paints occurring on both mortuary pieces for funerary use as well as on utilitarian pie
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$38.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Extraordinary. Exceptionally ... moreWell Preserved Genuine Ancient Chinese Large Earthenware Jar/Vase BC200. CLASSIFICATION: Earthenware Jar. ATTRIBUTION: In the Style of Ancient China. Han Dynasty(206 B.C. to 220 A.D. Possibly an 18th or 19th Century Revival Imitative. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Height: 140 millimeters(5 2/3 inches) Diameter: 180 millimeters(7 1/4 inches) at shoulder; 99 millimeters(4 inches) at top lip; 100 millimeters(4 inches) at base. CONDITION: Exceptionally good! Extraordinary! Entirely intact except for a the normal potting blemishes associated with crude hand production; and assorted minor bumps and bruises consistent with wear due to ancient usage and then burial since ancient times. All quite normal for a 2.000 year old vase. DETAIL: A splendid. Exceptionally well preserved large sized earthenware jar from the Han Dynasty of Ancient China. The jar is the size of a very large melon– almost the size of a soccer ball. What’s really remarkable is that it is seemingly about 2,000 years old and is entirely intact, with no damage aside from the normal little dings and bruises one would expect with an earthenware household utensil which was used and then spent twenty centuries buried. There are simply the normal blemishes(bumps and dips) one expects with earthenware crudely fashioned by hand. Notwithstanding these blemishes(entirely normal for an ancient earthenware jar such as this) it has emerged from the soil in wonderful condition! There are some light soil accretions which could be brushed or washed off if one were gentle and careful. Although it is probable that this specimen is much older. It is also possible that this piece might be a revivalist imitative produced for the European market of the 18th or 19th century. It is widely known that Chinese porcelain and other ceramic artwork was quite popular in Victorian Europe. Carrying Chinese porcelain from China to Eur
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$39.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Extraordinary. Exceptionally ... moreWell Preserved Genuine Ancient Chinese Earthenware Jar; Wine Storage Decanter(Hu” BC200. Perfect for a dried flower display. CLASSIFICATION: Earthenware Jar. ATTRIBUTION: In the Style of Ancient China. Han Dynasty(206 B.C. to 220 A.D. Possibly an 18th or 19th Century Revival Imitative. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Height: 175 millimeters(7 inches) Breadth: 195 millimeters(7 3/4 inches) Depth: 139 millimeters(5 5/8 inches) Diameter: 92 millimeters(3 2/3 inches) at top lip; 85* 73 millimeters(3 3/8* 2 7/8 inches) at base. CONDITION: Exceptionally good! Entirely intact except for a the normal potting blemishes associated with crude hand production; and assorted minor bumps. Chips, and bruises consistent with wear due to ancient usage and then burial since ancient times. All quite normal for a 2,000 year old vase. DETAIL: A splendid. Exceptionally well preserved large sized earthenware jar from the Han Dynasty of Ancient China. The jar is the size of a large melon(like a cantaloupe) What’s really remarkable is that it is ostensibly about 2,000 years old and is entirely intact, with no damage aside from the normal little dings, chips and bruises one would expect with an earthenware household utensil which was used and then spent twenty centuries buried. There are as well the normal blemishes(bumps and pits) one expects with earthenware crudely fashioned by hand. Notwithstanding these blemishes(entirely normal for an ancient earthenware jar such as this) it has emerged from the soil in wonderful condition! There are some light soil accretions which could be brushed or washed off if one were gentle and careful. Although it is quite possible that this specimen is much older. It’s also equally likely that this piece is a revivalist imitative produced for the European market of the 18th or 19th century. It is widely known that Chinese porcelain and other cera
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$6.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States REVIEW : This is the classic, quintessential study of the Amarna Age and the conditions in the surrounding ancient world written by one of history’s greatest ... moreEgyptologists. This is considered the most significant study of its kind, even eight decades after it was originally published.
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$37.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Extraordinary. Exceptionally ... moreWell Preserved Genuine Ancient Chinese Large Earthenware Jar/Vase BC200. CLASSIFICATION: Earthenware Jar. ATTRIBUTION: In the Style of Ancient China. Han Dynasty(206 B.C. to 220 A.D. Possibly an 18th or 19th Century Revival Imitative. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Height: 140 millimeters(5 2/3 inches) Diameter: 180 millimeters(7 1/4 inches) at shoulder; 99 millimeters(4 inches) at top lip; 100 millimeters(4 inches) at base. CONDITION: Exceptionally good! Extraordinary! Entirely intact except for a the normal potting blemishes associated with crude hand production; and assorted minor bumps and bruises consistent with wear due to ancient usage and then burial since ancient times. All quite normal for a 2.000 year old vase. DETAIL: A splendid. Exceptionally well preserved large sized earthenware jar from the Han Dynasty of Ancient China. The jar is the size of a very large melon– almost the size of a soccer ball. What’s really remarkable is that it is seemingly about 2,000 years old and is entirely intact, with no damage aside from the normal little dings and bruises one would expect with an earthenware household utensil which was used and then spent twenty centuries buried. There are simply the normal blemishes(bumps and dips) one expects with earthenware crudely fashioned by hand. Notwithstanding these blemishes(entirely normal for an ancient earthenware jar such as this) it has emerged from the soil in wonderful condition! There are some light soil accretions which could be brushed or washed off if one were gentle and careful. Although it is probable that this specimen is much older. It is also possible that this piece might be a revivalist imitative produced for the European market of the 18th or 19th century. It is widely known that Chinese porcelain and other ceramic artwork was quite popular in Victorian Europe. Carrying Chinese porcelain from China to Eur
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$6.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States From across the river there is the beautiful legend of the Drachenfels, the “Dragon’s Rock”, where once dwelled a hideous monster. Passing the grim fortress ... moreof Stolzenfels, we read a strange take of alchemy.
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$68.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States HISTORY OF CHINESE EARTHENWARE : The first Chinese ceramics archaeologists have found date back more than 10,000 years. In China, most ceramics made before ... morethe Tang dynasty (600 A.D.) are earthenware.
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$29.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Nicely Preserved Genuine Seventh ... moreCentury A.D. Sui-Tang Dynasty Painted Clay Statuette of a Man Performing Martial Arts. Possibly an 18th or 19th Century Revival Imitative. CLASSIFICATION: Painted Pottery Statuette. ATTRIBUTION: In the Style of Ancient China. Sui-Tang Dynasty, 7th Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Height: 176 millimeters(7+ inches) Breadth: 125 millimeters(5 inches) Depth: 72 millimeters(2 7/8 inches) CONDITION: Very good. Head was broken off and reattached by our conservator. Virtually all of the paint has oxidized/decomposed. A little wear and a few blemishes consistent with any votive/funerary item which is 1.400 years old. Some encrusted dirt which could be gently brushed away with a toothbrush. Not flawless, but certainly in a better than average state of preservation– and unrepaired! Stands on its own. DETAIL: A nicely preserved clay statuette so wonderfully characteristic of Sui-Tang Dynasty statuary. The statuette depicts a man performing a martial arts move. Something akin to contemporary“mushu” The roots of mushu martial arts extends back at least 4,000 years, and this statuette reflects that heritage. Once painted, it appears that the body was perhaps painted all white or principally white, as it seems that there remains some residual paint beneath the soil deposition layer. However most of the paint this statuette originally possessed has oxidized/decomposed. It does stand on its own, but precariously, you would want to give it some support or something to lean on, as otherwise it does topple easily. During the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Production of both painted and sancai glazed figurines dominated the pottery scene, and their production continued well into the Ming era which advanced the art with more intense colors and finer porcelain clay. The pottery and porcelain figures produced from the Tang all the way through the Ming Dynasties are famous even u
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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States It was believed to exert a calming influence on individuals prone to compulsive behavior, as well as (in the ancient world) over professional warriors ... morewho were addicted to the adrenaline rush of combat and warfare.
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$6.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish The Secret of the Hittites: The ... moreDiscovery of an Ancient Empire by C. W. Ceram. Translated from the German by Richard and Clara Winston. DESCRIPTION: Hardback with Dust Jacket: 279 pages. Publisher: Knopf; 1956) ISBN: 0880295937. The Secret of the Hittites" returns to the startling panorama of the author's first book. Gods, Graves, and Scholars" in the continued examination of the most ancient world known to man. Since the publication of C. W. Ceram's famous first work, a new discovery of enormous significance transformed the perception of ancient history. The darkest archaeological riddle of the Orient is on the verge of an ultimate and improbable resolution. And this with dramatic suddenness in the space of a few momentous years. The mysterious ruins discovered in central Turkey in 1834 were perplexing. Yet no one was willing to ascribe them to the Hittites, a people given scant acknowledgement in the Bible and dismissed as a minor Syrian tribe. It was not until 1880 that a hero of archaeology advanced the dynamic theory that there had once been a mighty Hittite Empire stretching from the Black Sea to Damascus. By 1910, only archaeologists and historians had begun to gain a faint and fragile knowledge of its lost history. Furthermore. Only in the years since 1946 has there been any hope of reading the fantastic Hittite hieroglyphic inscriptions, and only recently has anyone actually done so. Finally, almost twenty centuries after Christ, we know that twenty centuries before Christ the Indo-European Hittites descended into Asia Minor. We may now establish a third great empire beside the Babylon of Hammurabi and the Egypt of Ramses II read the first fragments of a profound unknown literature, of which Mr. Ceram provides stirring excerpts. The truth about Kadesh as one of the few battles that truly shaped world history is now known to us. The first great political treaty. Betwee
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$6.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Educated at Eton College and Sandhurst, Major William Joseph Myers (1858-99) started collecting in Egypt in the 1880s. "Sacred and Profane" celebrates ... morethis extraordinary bequest discussing statuettes of mortals and gods, mummy masks, jewelry, pottery and papyri in a thematic way alongside Roman and Byzantine coins from the rich Barber Institute of Fine Arts collections.
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$35.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Incredible. Amazing Large Genuine ... moreAncient Chinese Intact Painted Earthenware Bowl BC2000. CLASSIFICATION: Painted Earthenware Bowl. ATTRIBUTION: In the Style of Pre-Dynastic Ancient China. About 2,000 B.C. Possibly an 18th or 19th Century Revival Imitative. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Diameter: 124 millimeters(5 inches) at top rim; 107 millimeters(4 1/3 inches) at belly; 64 millimeters(2 1/2 inches) at base. Height: 76 millimeters(3 inches) CONDITION: Excellent! Entirely intact except for a the normal potting blemishes associated with crude hand production; and assorted minor bumps and bruises consistent with wear due to ancient usage and then burial. DETAIL: A splendid. Magnificent, and rare smaller-sized painted earthenware bowl. Completely intact, the worst blemishes are a few chips in the paint– hardly unexpected of a bowl of this age which spent a significant portion of its life buried! Apparently attributable to pre-dynastic China, these bowls are generally not recovered intact, typically they are found shattered into fragments(shards) However this particular specimen was found intact. It’s about the size of a large grapefruit, and as you can see, the painted design is mostly intact. What’s really remarkable is that it is that despite its age it is nonetheless entirely intact, with no damage aside from the normal little bumps and bruises one would expect with an earthenware household utensil which was used and then buried. As well there are the normal blemishes(bumps, warts and acne pits) one expects with earthenware crudely fashioned by hand. Notwithstanding these blemishes(entirely normal for an ancient earthenware bowl) it has emerged from the soil in wonderful condition! Although it is probable that this specimen is much older. It is also possible that this piece might be a revivalist imitative produced for the European market of the 18th or 19th century. It is widely known tha
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$38.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Extraordinary. Exceptionally ... moreWell Preserved Genuine Ancient Chinese Large Earthenware Jar/Vase BC200. CLASSIFICATION: Earthenware Jar. ATTRIBUTION: In the Style of Ancient China. Han Dynasty(206 B.C. to 220 A.D. Possibly an 18th or 19th Century Revival Imitative. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Height: 140 millimeters(5 2/3 inches) Diameter: 180 millimeters(7 1/4 inches) at shoulder; 99 millimeters(4 inches) at top lip; 100 millimeters(4 inches) at base. CONDITION: Exceptionally good! Extraordinary! Entirely intact except for a the normal potting blemishes associated with crude hand production; and assorted minor bumps and bruises consistent with wear due to ancient usage and then burial since ancient times. All quite normal for a 2.000 year old vase. DETAIL: A splendid. Exceptionally well preserved large sized earthenware jar from the Han Dynasty of Ancient China. The jar is the size of a very large melon– almost the size of a soccer ball. What’s really remarkable is that it is seemingly about 2,000 years old and is entirely intact, with no damage aside from the normal little dings and bruises one would expect with an earthenware household utensil which was used and then spent twenty centuries buried. There are simply the normal blemishes(bumps and dips) one expects with earthenware crudely fashioned by hand. Notwithstanding these blemishes(entirely normal for an ancient earthenware jar such as this) it has emerged from the soil in wonderful condition! There are some light soil accretions which could be brushed or washed off if one were gentle and careful. Although it is probable that this specimen is much older. It is also possible that this piece might be a revivalist imitative produced for the European market of the 18th or 19th century. It is widely known that Chinese porcelain and other ceramic artwork was quite popular in Victorian Europe. Carrying Chinese porcelain from China to Eur
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$5.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The best-known finds are from the lake dwellings of Switzerland, western France, and China. Nephrite is very hard and was prized for keeping a sharp edge. ... moreOne such variety was used by the natives of the South Sea Islands for making hatchets.
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$6.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States REVIEW: A powerful tract on behalf of prehistoric culture, intended to show the importance and relatively advanced nature of Stone Age civilization. Here ... morehe sets about to rectify things. And he argues, too, that prehistoric beings pioneered both visual art and science.
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$48.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States HISTORY OF ANCIENT CHINESE CIVILIZATION :Remains ofHomo erectus, found near Beijing, have been dated back 460,000 years. The Neolithic period flourished ... morewith a multiplicity of cultures in different regions dating back to around 5000 B.C.
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$43.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Genuine Intricate. Beautiful ... moreAncient Chinese Buddhist Shrine Decorative Clay Tile Depicting Eight Hindu-Style Bodhisattvas. Possibly an 18th or 19th Century Revival Imitative. CLASSIFICATION: Ancient Chinese Buddhist Clay Shrine Tile. ATTRIBUTION: In the Style of Ancient China. Liao Dynasty(907-1125 A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Length: 243 millimeters(9 3/4 inches) Width: 188 millimeters(7 1/2 inches) Thickness: 25 millimeters(1 inch) Weight: 3 pounds. 6 ounces(about 1½ kilograms) CONDITION: Exceptional. Integrity entirely intact. No significant chips or cracks. Minor surface crazing. Professionally conserved. Can be sealed upon request. DETAIL: This is a very beautiful. Intricately detailed gray clay tile from the Liao Dynasty of ancient China. These clay tiles were used to decorate the inside walls of Buddhist shrines. The depiction is somewhat reminiscent of a Hindu depiction. Of course Buddhism came to China from Hindu India, and there exist of course many parallels between the Chinese and Indian variants of Buddhism. The depiction is of eight bodhisattvas of various sizes. There is a little surface crazing and a few minute chips; but no cracks or major chips. It is constructed of very strong sintered clay produced using a very special technique often employed to produce strengthened steel. Although it is probable that this specimen is much older. It is also possible that this piece might be a revivalist imitative produced for the European market of the 18th or 19th century. It is widely known that Chinese porcelain and other ceramic artwork was quite popular in Victorian Europe. Carrying Chinese porcelain from China to Europe was an industry for the seafaring mariners of the 16th. 17th, and 18th centuries. Entire fleets of sailing ships plied the trade, especially the Dutch and English. However in addition to porcelain, ancient Chinese ceramics were also extremely popular in Vi
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$7.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States DETAIL : A hand carved jade pendant about 2,000 years old attributable to the Han Dynasty of ancient China, about 1st century B.C. This pendant seems ... moreto have two “faces” to it. With the point (the narrow end) on the bottom it seems to be a stylized face.
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$6.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Time-Life Great Ages of Man Series– ... moreEarly Islam. CONDITION: Light shelf wear. Otherwise in Very Good to Like New condition. Seemingly never read. Pages are pristine; clean, unmarked, unmutilated, tightly bound. PLEASE SEE IMAGES BELOW FOR JACKET DESCRIPTION(S) AND FOR PAGES OF PICTURES FROM INSIDE OF BOOK. NOTE: We have 75.000 books in our library, almost 10,000 different titles. Odds are we have other copies of this same title in varying conditions, some less expensive, some better condition. We might also have different editions as well(some paperback, some hardcover, oftentimes international editions) If you don’t see what you want, please contact us and ask. We’re happy to send you a summary of the differing conditions and prices we may have for the same title. DESCRIPTION: Hardcover: 192 pages. Publisher: Time-Life Books Inc. 1975) The“Great Ages of Man” series was released in the mid-1960’s. Each volume undertakes to describe the major events that happened in one specific time period(or“age” in the development of mankind’s civilization(s) The volumes are richly illustrated. And designed as an introduction to the time frame covered. Especially compelling are the artists interpretations or recreations of what various ancient civilizations would have looked like– their architecture, homes, monuments, cities, daily life, jewelry, food, family life, dwellings, occupations, etc. As just one instance, the ruins of Babylon and Ur, Athens and Rome hint at the incredible richness of those fabled cities. The artist’s recreations in this series are simply mind-numbing. This is as close as you can be to actually having been there. Equally noteworthy are the photographic collections of artifacts and relics attributed to the specific age, really exceptional. The entire series is truly a magnificent introduction to the history of the era. If you could have just one book(or series of books)
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$6.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States In the Old Elamite or Middle Bronze Age Period Elam consisted of kingdoms on the Iranian Plateau. These kingdoms were initially centered in Anshan. From ... morethe mid-2nd millennium BC it was centered in Susa in the Khuzestan lowlands.
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$7.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Handsome Ancient Roman Provincial ... moreThracia"Evil Eye: Motif Silver(Belt/Strap) Applique/Embellishment Brooch/Lapel Pin. CLASSIFICATION: Roman Silver Artifact. Engraved Appliqué. Contemporary pin. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Thracia– Present-Day Bulgaria) Third Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Diameter: 31 millimeters. Depth: 14 millimeters. NOTE: Can also be mounted onto a or into a(see below) CONDITION: Very good. Artifact is of sound integrity. Very light porosity(surface pitting caused by contact with earth while buried) Professionally conserved. DETAIL: This is a very handsome. Decorative piece of ancient Roman silver ornamentation. It was probably an ornamental appliqué for a belt or strap, though it could have also been an appliqué for a piece of furniture, wooden chest, or table implement. It’s hard to be certain, but it does appear as if it might have been originally fastened onto a leather strap or belt. In any event the appliqué was discarded or lost almost two thousand years ago. It shows minimal wear, and minimal porosity(surface pitting caused by burial in caustic or acidic soil conditions) Notwithstanding this evidence of usage in the ancient world. It is in wonderful condition, the engraving very sharp, and the artifact is quite handsome. It is the type of decorative ornamentation one would have expected to find on a belt or strap employed by a Roman Soldier. Many pieces of equipment and weaponry were carried on the person of a Roman Legionnaire, many held in place with belts(and buckles) and such ornamental appliqués were quite popular. You'll note the engraved concentric circle on the center of the applique. This concentric circle was intended to provide the wearer a charm providing protection against the effects of"an evil eye" There was an ancient belief that some evil sorcerers or witches had the ability to transmit evil with ju
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$35.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Exceptionally Well Preserved. ... moreLarge, Cute and Colorful Genuine 19th Century“Ming Style” Qing Dynasty Dragon Motif Porcelain Wall Plaque. CLASSIFICATION: Sancai(Three-Color” Glazed Porcelain Wall Plaque. ATTRIBUTION: China. Qing Dynasty, 19th Century. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Diameter: 213 millimeters(8 1/2 inches) Thickness: 12 millimeters(1/2 inch) CONDITION: Exceptionally good– almost perfectly preserved. A little wear consistent with any household item which is close to two centuries in age. The customary blemishes inherent in hand production of porcelain– warts and dimples. Zits and pits. Not flawless, but certainly in a very good state of preservation. DETAIL: A splendidly preserved three color wall plaque so wonderfully characteristic of late Ming and early Qing Dynasty artwork. Somewhere in the dim mists of ancient Chinese mythology. The dragon came to represent male virtues; and the female counterpart, the“dragon’s bride” came to be the phoenix bird. This theme of dragon and dragon’s bride, or phoenix bird, became an extremely popular motif during the Ming Dynasty(14th-17th century) especially in decorative arts such as porcelain vases, bowls, etc. This very large wall plaque continues this theme, with a very handsome and clear depiction of the a classic mythological ancient Chinese dragon. The dragon symbolizes the Chinese people and the people from Chinese origin considered themselves. With a certain amount of pride, descendants from the dragon" According to legend, this ancestral dragon was a creature with a deer's antlers, a camel's head, the eyes of a hare, the neck of a serpent, the teeth of a crocodile, claws of an eagle, paws like a tiger, and the ears of a buffalo. This mythical creature was capable of ascending to the heavens, and descending to the depths of the sea, and was able to morph from its dragon form into other forms. The Chinese sign for the dragon ap
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$69.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Exceptionally Well Preserved. ... moreLarge, Genuine 19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Blue and White(Ming” Style) Porcelain Vase/Jar. Perfect for a Floral or Foliage Display! CLASSIFICATION: Blue and White Porcelain Vase/Jar. ATTRIBUTION: Ancient China. Qing Dynasty, 19th Century. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Height: 218 millimeters(8 3/4 inches) Diameter: 215 millimeters(8 2/3 inches) at belly; 86 millimeters(3 1/2 inches) at top lip; 165 millimeters(5 2/3 inches) at base. CONDITION: Exceptionally good. Almost perfectly preserved. A little wear consistent with any household item which is over one hundred(perhaps close to two hundred) years in age. The normal blemishes common to hand produced porcelain(warts and dimples, zits and pits) Not flawless, but certainly in an excellent state of preservation– no chips of any significance(even minor) no cracks or crazing. No repairs, entirely original. DETAIL: A splendidly preserved very large traditional blue and white porcelain vase so wonderfully characteristic of late Ming/early Qing Dynasty artwork. The glaze is entirely intact. Vibrant cobalt blue, and the condition of the vase is almost perfect. There are of course a few minor scuffs, marks, dings, etc. all virtually undetectable. This is as good as one can reasonably expect of a vase somewhere between one hundred and two hundred years old. While the vase might not be absolutely perfect, it is about as close to perfect as you will ordinarily find of an authentic porcelain jar like this, and there are no repairs. Of course realistically one would expect some blemishes over a century after it was originally produced, so there are no surprises here except that there are so few blemishes. There are as well a few production blemishes(warts. Dimples, zits and pits) Again really not noticeable, and quite typical of hand-crafted porcelain of the late Ming/early Qing Dynasties. Overall it is an except
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$8.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States It is the national gemstone of Scotland and has been considered a sacred stone there for millennia, a belief dating back to the Druids. DETAIL: A very ... moreuncommon semi-precious gemstone from Victorian-era Scotland, specifically Mount Cairngorm.
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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Antique Genuine Natural Russian One and One-Quarter Carat Faceted Cornflower Blue Sapphire Oval. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: ... moreLength: 6 1/2mm. Width: 5mm. Depth(Thickness) 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 1.14 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: The oldest sapphire jewelry unearthed by archaeologists has been of Etruscan origin. About sixth century B.C. The Greeks and Romans are known to have worn sapphires from Ceylon, as described by writers from those times. In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks, Romans, Persians, Hebrews, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. The ancient Mediterranean cultures also regarding sapphire as an antidote to black magic and effects of evil spirits, providing protection against sorcery. It was believed to banish evil spirits and send negative spells back to the sender. Here's a gorgeous. Richly colored natural cornflower blue sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The result was an exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstone with lots of fire and sparkle. It is brightly colored a regal cornflower blue, much, much lighter than inky"midnight blue" African or Australian sapphires, more along the lines of the bright blue of sapphires from Ceylon and Burma. The gemstone is at a minimum eye clean, and at least to the unaided eye, is flawless. The color is very intense, very vibrant, a saturated rich bright blue. Such good quality blue sapphires are in high demand, and can be quite costly. Unfortunately most seemingly fla
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$52.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Important advances in porcelain techniques included underglaze porcelain; ground cobalt was mixed with water and painted on an unfired piece of porcelain. ... moreA growing demand for Chinese ceramics in the Middle East stimulated the Mongol rulers to boost ceramic output for export.
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$22.59 Shipping Location: New York, United States This is a late 18th century Ethiopian Orthodox Christian hand written bible manuscript. This particular bible/ manuscript have 36 leaves. 72 pages with ... moretext on both sides and 5 page of drawings/paintings. Each page is scripted by hand in“Geez” the ancient language of Ethiopia that is no longer used today except by the Orthodox Church for religious purposes. The pages are vellum calf or goat skin with black and red ink. The red ink is usually reserved for the names of gods and saints. The bible also has two hand carved wooden covers that are ancient feeling through which holes are drilled and stung with string which goes through all the pages to make an effective binding. Dimentions:Height is 4 inches. Width is 3 inches. 1 inches thick Age: late 18th century ETHIOPIAN MANUSCRIPT. ETHIOPIAN SCROLL, ETHIOPIAN CHRISTIAN MANUSCRIPT, ETHIOPIAN COPTIC MANUSCRIPT, ETHIOPIAN MAGIC SCROLL
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$6.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States REVIEW : The frescoes in the brothel in Pompeii generally cause a stir among tourists. This is not simply a book about sexual practice or social history. ... moreOutside the cities, in the towns and on the small farms, people lived a much simpler life - dependent almost entirely on their own labor.
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$4.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States REVIEW : A vivid and accessible short history of House of Stuart. Stunningly illustrated with full-color and black and white photographs and reproductions ... moreof art, manuscripts, effigies, coats of arms, and bloodline diagrams.
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$5.99 Shipping Location: Ferndale, United States Several civilizations flourished in the fertile area created as the Tigris and Euphrates rivers flow south out of Turkey. The area is commonly referred ... moreto as "the fertile crescent" by historians and archaeologists.
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$8.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The Spread of Tin-Glazed Earthenware: Italian Maiolica. 'Court Styles' of the Renaissance: Urbino Maiolica, Saint-Porchaire and Palissy Ware. There are ... moremany excellent quality color reproductions of superior standard examples of various styles of ceramics.
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$11.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States DETAIL: Both the ancient Greeks as well as the ancient Romans regarded Citrine as sacred to the healing deities Apollo and Aesclepius. The Romans, Persians, ... moreGreeks and Celts believed citrine to be the crystallized essence of sunshine, and believed it would aid in digestion and cleanse toxins from the body, and it was even carried as protection against snake venom.
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$38.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Well Preserved Genuine Earthenware ... moreImpressed Jar/Vase BC500. CLASSIFICATION: Earthenware Impressed Design Pot. ATTRIBUTION: Ancient China. Warring States Period(475-221 B.C. in the Style of Chou. Possibly an 18th or 19th Century Revival Imitative. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Diameter: 191millimeters(7 2/3 inches) at bowl; 108 millimeters(4 1/3 inches) at top lip. 130 millimeters(4 1/4 inches) at base. Height: 112 millimeters(5 1/2 inches) CONDITION: Very good. Complete and unrepaired. Little blemishes consistent with wear and then burial since ancient times including a few of the customary(almost obligatory) tiny rim chips. The typical blemishes of hand production(warts and dimples, zits and pits) DETAIL: A complete. Unrepaired medium sized impressed earthenware pot/jar in the style of the third or fourth century B.C. Warring States Period. The style of pot, the intricate impressing, and the grey clay color suggest it might be of Chou origin. The term“impressed” means that a design was impressed into the still wet vessel before it was fired. In more ancient times, more often than not this involved rolling the vase over a fibre mat, or pressing a piece of mat into the vessel, impressing a design into the still-wet clay. Later more sophisticated techniques such as this vessel saw wood blocks used to impress the design into the vessel. If you look closely at this vessel, you can see that indeed a wood block was used to impress the same design over and over again into the wet clay. You can see in many instance where the alignment of one block was not quite square with the next, some overlapping, others with a clear boundary between the impression blocks. It is a fairly large-sized piece. The size of a very large honeydew melon. You can also see that two(non-functional) handles” were added to the vessel, likewise made from grey clay, and attached to the bowl while both were still wet. What
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$5.99 Shipping Location: Ferndale, United States Barbarian Tides. TimeFrame 1500-600 BC. DESCRIPTION: Hardcover: 175 pages. Publisher: Time-Life Books Inc; 1987) ISBN: 0809464047. The Time Frame series ... morewas released in the late 80's-early 90's. Each volume undertakes to describe the major events that happened in one specific time period in the development of mankind’s civilization(s) The volumes are richly illustrated. And designed as an introduction to the time frame covered. Especially compelling are the artists interpretations or recreations of what various ancient civilizations would have looked like– their architecture, homes, monuments, cities, daily life, jewelry, food, family life, dwellings, occupations, etc. As just one instance, the ruins of Babylon and Ur, Athens and Rome hint at the incredible richness of those fabled cities. The artist’s recreations in this series are simply mind-numbing. This is as close as you can be to actually having been there. The entire series is truly a magnificent introduction to the history of the era. If you could have just one book(or series of books) to introduce the history of humankind. This would have to be it. The overviews are concise and well-written. Together with the illustration and pictures they impart a wonderful mental and emotional“picture” of what life must have been like in various civilizations and at various times. Done in a style so wonderfully characteristic of Time-Life’s publications, these are over-sized“coffee table” type books full of impressive imagery. The pictures of the world’s greatest art and architecture alone are worth the cost of these books. But don’t get the impression that these volumes are“fluff” While a particular volume might not quite take the place as a university degree, the material is well-written, informative, and immensely intellectually gratifying, overview though it might be. This particular volume, Time-Frame 1500-600 B.C. is sub-titled“Barbarian Tides” The material is divided into a number of subjects which will give you an idea of the rich content; and i
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$6.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Overall, the holdings reflect the aesthetic values, history, religious beliefs, and daily life of the ancient Egyptians over the entire course of their ... moregreat civilization. REVIEW : From the grandeur of the Great Pyramid to a face etched on an amulet, this book conducts the reader through the world of Egyptian art.
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$7.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Though colorful, it is classified as a "bright". In other words, a garden of internal blemishes. Though we have a collection of ancient coins numbering ... morein the tens of thousands, our primary interests are ancient jewelry and gemstones.
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$4.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States This translation will reveal Ami and Amile as a major work of the French Middle Ages. The work will foster lively literary and philosophical discussion. ... moreAmi and Amile is of interest to a wide range of readers, including students of history, comparative literature, and gender studies.
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$243.00 Shipping Location: Reno, United States 18th Century Hammered Copper & Brass Vessel - 20" Height - 48" Girth - 20 Lbs. Heavy oxidation is shown in photos. Hand hammered copper with hand forged ... morebrass trim badges, one is missing. This is an unusual combination of craftsmanship and functionality.
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$17.00 Shipping Location: Philadelphia, United States An Extremely Fine Piece of Islamic/Indian Art, Museum Quality Very Rare Mughal Brass Ewer/Aftaba Probably Circa 17th/18th Century North India. I am selling ... morehere unique rare Mughal Indian Brass Ewer/Aftaba.Height 31CM/ 12.2 Inches. Description Size: Height:approximately 31 cm/12.2 Inches. Width:Spout to Handle 22.4 cm/8.8 Inches. Weight:1510 Grams. Material:Brass Age: Probably 17th/18th Century Or Later. I do not know the exact age of this ewer.Ewers of this shape and design were made in 16th/17th Century and later in North India and in Safavid Persia. Origin:North India. Collection:Islamic/Mughal/Indian Art. Condition:There are a couple of dents on its body.Some patina.Tiny scratches,black spots and signs of wear can be seen on its body due to its age.This ewer is slightly uneven.Please see photos before bidding.Thanks. References: 1.One similar example is in a Museum in Paris.France in Musee des Arts decoratifs,inv.no. 8. 20.26 1. 2.One similar example has also been illustrated by Mark Zebrowski in his famous book"Gold. Silver& Bronze from Mughal India"Mark Zebrowski has illustrated several Indian Mughal Ewers.My this Ewer is very similar in design and in shape with an ewer illustrated by Mark Zebrowski in the above mentioned book at Page 158.Pl.215 in Chapter 10"The Ewer:The Indian Development"Published by Alexandria Press in London in 1997. 3.A depiction of this ewer can be seen in drawing of famous Mughal Court Painter Basawan's drawing which is in the"the work of] Baswan"Mughal.C.1590.Musee Guimet,Paris,Inv.no. INV 3619 JB. 4.A similar example has also been discussed by A.S Melikian-Chirvani 1973.Page 105. 5.Mark Zebrowski has also illustrated this in 1986 in fig.8. International buyers are welcome. Custom clearance will be the responsibility of the buyer. Please note that this item can be returned within 07 days of purchase in same condition(minus P&P)So bid this item with confidence. If you have a question please ask me.Thanks.
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$34.00 Shipping Location: Pérols, France FROM HORN TO BLACK POWDER. FROM THE 18TH CENTURY. OLD AND VERY RARE MODEL. THIS MODEL ENTIRELY DECORATED WITH LOCAL SILVER. ____THIS IS NOT TOYS BUT REAL ... moreWEAPON, THESE SALES ARE PROHIBITED TO MINORS UNDER 18 YO.
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$9.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The ring bears a very elaborate stamped pattern on the sides of the band wrapping all of the way around to the back of the band. A similarly elaborate ... moredouble beaded chain pattern embellishes all four sides of the bezel.
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Free Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Antique 18th Century Genuine ... moreNatural Handcrafted Four and One-Half Carat Hand Crafted/Polished French Carnelian Semi-Precious Gemstone Oval. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 11– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Polished French Carnelian Cabochon. ORIGIN: 18th century France. Handcrafted in or near 18th Century Yekaterinburg. Russia. SIZE: Length: 14mm. Width: 10mm. Depth(Thickness) 4 1/2mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 4.48 carats. NOTE: Resizing is available. If you would prefer a different setting style. Odds are we have many different setting styles available which would fit this stone(s) which could be substituted for no or very little additional cost. 14kt solid gold settings are also available. Write us for pictures and prices. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can dismount the gemstone and offer you the gemstone without the setting. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: In earthquake-prone lands such as Babylon and Greece. Carnelian served as a talisman of good luck. An ancient saying went, no man who wore a carnelian was ever found in a collapsed house or beneath a fallen wall" Most of the carnelian used for the production of jewelry in the ancient Mediterranean world originated in India. Prior to the beginning of the second millennium B.C. the gemstones would reached the Mediterranean either via the Silk Route(if overland) or if by sea, they would have crossed the Arabian and Red Sea by ship, then overland to Alexandria in Egypt, before being distributed by trade across and around the Mediterranean. By 1700 B.C. the Minoans(of ancient Crete) had established trade routes from Knossos to Turkey, Cyprus, Egypt, Afghanistan, and Scandinavia. Carnelian was one of their major trade goods, along with amethyst, lapis lazuli, and gold. Here's a very nice quality 18th cent
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$9.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Ivan the Terrible, the (sixteenth century) first Tsar of all Russia and conqueror of Siberia, attributed to sapphire strength of the heart and muscles, ... moreendowing the wearer with courage. In fact, a ruby is simply a red sapphire.
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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States It is the national gemstone of Scotland and has been considered a sacred stone there for millennia, a belief dating back to the Druids. ancient Babylonian ... moreUr. Cairngorm is also the national gemstone of Scotland and has been considered a sacred stone for millennia, a belief dating back to the Druids.
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$8.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Unable to understand the characteristic, ancient cultures attributed many mystical properties have been attributed to the various varieties of quartz ... moregemstones. It was believed that quartz possessed the ability to amplify emotions, enhance concentration and intuition, and neutralize "negative energies".
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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Unable to understand the characteristic, ancient cultures attributed many mystical properties have been attributed to the various varieties of quartz ... moregemstones. It was believed that quartz possessed the ability to amplify emotions, enhance concentration and intuition, and neutralize "negative energies".
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Free Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Genuine Sterling Silver Semi-Custom ... moreDesigner Ring. Size 7(resizing available) Not cheap silver electroplate! This is a high-quality. Solid sterling silver designer ring manufactured by one of America’s leading semi-custom mount manufacturers. NOTE: Resizing is available(may incur nominal extra cost depending on size required) DESCRIPTION: The sixth century B.C. saw the introduction of the first gold and silver coinage in Asia Minor by King Croesus of Lydia. By this time. Much of the silver in the Classical Mediterranean cultures came from Spain(prior to then it was from the Athenians silver mines at Larium) In Spain extensive deposits of gold and silver were mined and then acquired by the ancient Phoenicians in trade. The ancient seafaring Phoenicians then brought the gold and silver from the Western Mediterranean and traded through the ancient Mediterranean world. Eventually the Phoenician colony of Carthage became the leading power of the Eastern Mediterranean(Hannibal’s father was not only a Carthaginian General but also a precious metals merchant) and gained control over these valuable Spanish deposits. In turn the Carthaginians engaged the Romans in three wars(known as the“Punic Wars” before Spain was lost to the Romans. Celebrating that heritage. Here’s a gorgeous, high quality sterling silver semi-custom sterling silver ring. The ring is robustly constructed, much more substantial and heavier than the typical ring band. Please do not confuse this with cheap silver electroplate. This is a high-quality ring manufactured right here in the USA by one of the nation’s largest manufacturers of gold and sterling silver semi-custom mounts. It’s an heirloom quality ring designed and produced to last a lifetime…and beyond! HISTORY OF SILVER: After gold. Silver is the metal most widely used in jewelry and the most malleable. The oldest silver artifacts found by archaeologists date from
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$10.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Near Eastern techniques of filigree and granulation were introduced to Crete about 2000 B.C., and evidence also indicates that Egyptian styles influenced ... moreMinoan jewelry. Minoan culture and its jewelry styles spread to the mainland of Greece, then dominated by the city-state of Mycenea, about 1550 B.C.
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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Large Beautiful Size 11 1/2 Late ... moreByzantine/Early Renaissance Era Silver Alloy Ring with Two Large Glass(Ruby Red and Sapphire Blue) Gemstones” Accented with a Two Smaller Glass(Sapphire Blue and Ruby Red Glass) Gemstones” CLASSIFICATION: Silver/Bronze Alloy Ring with Ruby Red and Sapphire Blue and Two Colored Glass Accent“Gemstones” ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Europe(Crimean/Black Sea Region) 17th-18th Century A.D. SIZE/DIMENSIONS(all measurements approximate) Size: 11 1/2(U.S. Inner Diameter: 22mm* 21 1/2mm. Overall Dimensions: 28 1/2mm* 23mm. Bezel: Overall Bezel: Height: 20 1/2mm. Breadth: 16mm. Thickness: 5 1/2mm. Gemstones: Large Sapphire Blue and Ruby Red: Diameter: 9 1/2mm. Thickness: 4 1/2mm. Small Sapphire Blue and Ruby Red: Diameter: 4mm. Thickness: 2mm. Fixed Width 7 1/2mm Band. Weight: 5.40 grams. CONDITION: Excellent! Entirely intact. Wear consistent with moderately light usage. No significant porosity(surface pitting caused by contact with earth while buried) Very fine finish. DETAIL: A very intricate silver/bronze alloy ring of late Renaissance origin. Probably seventeenth or eighteenth century, provenance is Southern Russia, the Crimean Region. The Crimean, now part of present-day Ukraine, was home of the Tartars(and before them ancient Greek settlements during the first millennium B.C. across the Black Sea from what was at the time this ring was produced, the Ottoman Empire, modern day Turkey. The ring bears a very elaborate bezel composed two large round“gem” stones, one colored ruby red, the other sapphire blue. These two larger round“gem” stones are flanked by two smaller round faceted“gem” stones, one colored sapphire blue, the other ruby red. All four are the original glass“gemstones” The ring itself is quite substantial, and the design of the ring and the detailed metal work evidenced in the bezel and bands is very sophisticated! The bands are quit
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Free Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Cute. Exceptionally Well Preserved ... moreGenuine 19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese(Bovine) Bone and Horn Snuff Bottle. CLASSIFICATION: Bovine Bone and Horn Snuff Bottle. ATTRIBUTION: Ancient China. Qing Dynasty, Late 19th or Early 20th Century. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Height: 72 millimeters(2 7/8 inches) including stopper) Breadth: 41 millimeters(1 2/3 inches) Thickness: 26 millimeters(1+ inches) CONDITION: Exceptionally good. Almost perfectly preserved. A little wear consistent with any household item which is 100 years old. Not flawless, but certainly in an excellent state of preservation. Stopper intact. DETAIL: A very cute. Splendidly preserved bone and horn snuff bottle so wonderfully characteristic of late Qing Dynasty artwork. It was entirely crafted by hand, from the cutting and polishing of the bone vessel and dyed horn base and top, to the fine engraving and painting. The snuff bottle is entirely intact, and the condition of the snuff bottle, including the intact stopper, is virtually perfect. There is of course a little minor wear- we're not saying it is as when new. But this is as good as one can reasonably expect of a bone snuff bottle somewhere around 100 years old. It's not perfect, but it is about as close to perfect as you will ordinarily find of an authentic 19th(or early 20th) century snuff bottle like this, and there are no repairs. Of course realistically one would expect some blemishes of a personal article such as this after being used for a century, and there are no surprises here except that there are so few blemishes. There are a few blemishes. Again really not noticeable, and quite typical of hand-crafted snuff bottles of the late Ming Qing Dynasty. All of these blemishes are virtually unnoticed- but we're playing critic in the name of full disclosure. Overall it is an exceptionally attractive piece, and extraordinarily well preserved specimen of the ancient Chi
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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Unable to understand the characteristic, ancient cultures attributed many mystical properties have been attributed to the various varieties of quartz ... moregemstones. It was believed that quartz possessed the ability to amplify emotions, enhance concentration and intuition, and neutralize "negative energies".
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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Ancient mystical ceremonies in India included the use of the gem as a tool to bring insight and help in the discovery of that which is good, and to make ... moreknown who or what was the cause of troubles or evil deeds.
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Antique small wooden inspiring Devotee statue 18th century Laos
Expresspost X sculpted by the time. Not only by the men! Incredible patina and presence, very small in size, a nice piece to have around. Laos, 18th century. Weight: gr 27- Height: 3.1/4" cm 8) Base: 1 x 1(cm 2,50 x 2,50) Feel free to ask as many detailed questions as you wish. We will answer them in the best way we can and as soon as possible. Shipping: At cost. We will find the best price for you. We will ship your item within two business days of receiving your payment. Payment: Please pay by Paypal. For Canadian customers we will add sales taxes. We collect and sell original. Ethnic jewelry and art specializing in authentic pieces that were made and used by the people from the region. We guarantee the quality, age and the condition of each item we are selling. If you are not satisfied, please contact us and send the piece back as ... moresoon as possible or within 7 days of delivery. As soon as we receive it back in good condition we will refund your money or exchange it with other items. Happy bidding! Ethnic Jewelry& Art © All images on this page are copyrighted. Prints or publishing rights are available. o`7.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d72f%2B6mwimiu%3Eo%607-13ce497e3fd-0xf6-
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18th to 19th century Bastar Bronze collection of Animals / Cattle / Tribal Art
18th to 19th century Bastar Bronze collection of Animals/ Cattle/ Tribal Art Rare collection of five Bronze tribal art figures of steer or cattle from the bastar peoples. Orissa region, India. This is a very old 5 piece set of lost wax method castings dating back 100 to 200 years. Old examples of bastar art is rare and very desirable among collectors. This is a impressive group of ancient indian bronzes. Buyer to pay for a 4 lb package. Paypal is the preferred method of payment. Personal check and wire transfer can be accepted in certain situations. WE can ship via USPS priority mail. Parcel post, first class and UPS ground. Please email us for shipping rates. All items are considered final sale. We will only accept returns if the item was grossly misrepresented. We do not accept returns for minor flaws that were not mentioned in the description, ... morewe sell many older objects which have seen handling and use over generations, they are rarely in new condition. tribaltodd at yahoo 3j.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d72f%2Bij%7Fil7g%3E3j-13dfd9d18f5-0xf9-
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SAILOR`S ANTLER BONE FID -- POSSIBLY 18th.CENTURY -- INUIT
ANTIQUE POSSIBLY 18th. CENTURY SAILOR`S ANTLER BONE FID INUIT The whiteness of the bone indicates very strongly that it is reindeer antler, and so very possibly- INUIT- This is a superb. Small fid, that sits perfectly in the palm of the hand. Very smooth to the touch- SO TACTILE- it feels as though it has been used and used and used. Length: 101 mms.
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ANTIQUE RARE 18TH CENTURY INDO-PERSIAN CARTRIDGE
Bronze flask to hold a single charge for the musket. Tear shape with flattened edge and swiveled suspension rings. Engraved both sides in hatched. Diamond, zig zag and chevron pattern bands. Wing nut form threaded stopper. 3 3/8" total height. Would have been one of a set of perhaps six worn into battle for reloading on the field. Dark patina with good detail. T612 Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. About Faganarms If you'd like to learn more about Faganarms and our stock of over 5.000 items. Click this button. Or the one under Seller information above and to the right of this listing.
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COLLECTOR'S ITEM ***Late 18th Century Nagaland Jewelries Antique Bracelet***
ALL PRICED SEPARATELY! Please ask! These are from my late Grandfather who was an antique dealer! I was given these when he passed away in 1988. I don't know much about these jewelries except that they are VERY Old. In today's world these could be very well a collector's item or even a museum piece! Thanks for looking! Check out my other items on SALE now. Posted with
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VERY FINE ANTIQUE 18TH CENTURY OTTOMAN POWDER MEASURE OR CHARGER
Iron. 4 5/8 length plus the swivel toggle grip. Octagonal, 3/4 internal diameter with graduated stem sliding plunger to measure and adjust the charge. Banded both ends with finely faceted domes base. The spout pierced with scrolls. Alternate facets engraved with stylized scrolling foliage. Pierced hinged terminal with its original braided leather suspension. Fine condition with very minor discoloration only. The engraving preserved with the minute cuts with bright reflective sides as new. The best for quality and/or condition that we have seen. T921 Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY INCLUDED. All items purchased from Faganarms are accompanied by a signed and dated Certificate of Authenticity with the name of the item and its unique item number for future ... morereference. Certificates are suitable for display with your item. And can easily be mounted in a 8½" x 5½" frame. Our certificates are printed on an acid free 65lb cardstock. This means your certification will not turn yellow or deteriorate over time.
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18th century Turkey Otoman Empire silver bracelet
18th century Turkey Otoman Empire silver bracelet original. Hand- made. The bracelet is made in North Turkish Empire. Size- 2 x 2.7 inches Transport- $12 worldwide. Payment with PayPal. I send worldwide and the S&H tax for this item will be FREE for you! RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*3A%3Cd%3Ff6%3E-144a2253d18-0x107-
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old sculpture 18th century wood. Océania?part of boat?of house
old sculpture. Océania? 18th century 50 cm
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ANTIQUE 16th-18th CENTURY INDONESIAN KRIS KERIS SWORD DAGGER w/SHEATH VERY NICE
ANTIQUE 16th-18th CENTURY INDONESIAN KRIS KERIS SWORD DAGGER w/SHEATH VERY NICE THIS SWORD WAS PART OF AN ESTATE. HOWEVER, ITS HISTORY IS A BIT OF A MYSTERY. THE HOME THIS CAME OUT OF HAS BEEN IN THE FAMILY FOR MANY GENERATIONS, RECENTLY. THE SWORD WAS FOUND IN THE HOUSE. NO ONE KNOWS WHERE IT CAME FROM OR HOW LONG IT HAD BEEN IN THE HOUSE. THE ONE THING THAT WAS APPARENT IS THAT IT HAD BEEN IN THE HOME THRU THIER MANY GENERATIONS AND VERY PROBUBLY THRU THE MANY GENERATIONS BEFORE THEM. SOME ONE HAD BROUGHT IT OVER FROM ACROSS THE SEA'S. FROM INDONESIA. THE CRAFTMANSHIP IS REMARKABLE. FROM THE HAND CARVED HANDLE, THE SHEATH PUT TOGETHER WITH VERY FINE NAILS MADE OF WOOD TO THE HAND WROUGHT SWORD. YOU CAN STILL SEE A DIAMOND DESIGN ON THE SWORD. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN THE SPECIAL MARK USED BY THAT PARTICULAR CRAFTSMAN. ITS MEASUREMENTS ARE: ... moreTHE HANDLE 4 1/4" THE BLADE 15 1/4" THE SHEATH 17" THE TOTAL LENGTH 21" A KERIS OR KRIS IS A SPECIAL SWORD/DAGGER THAT HAS BEEN CONSTRUCTED ENTIRELY FOR MAGICK& SPIRITUAL PURPOSE. THE CREATION IS A LONG AND COMPLICATED MAGICAL. RITUAL WHICH INVOLVES THE BLENDING OF THE METAL WITH MAGICKAL INGREDIENTS AND THE INVOLVING OF A POWERFULL JINN SPIRIT INTO THE KERIS BLADE. THE SPIRIT WHICH DWELLS WITHIN THE KERIS SWORD SUPPORTS YOUR DAILEY ASPECTS IN TERMS OF LUCK. WEALTH AND HEALTH AND INTERACTIONS WITH PEOPLE. THE EMPUS HAVE CREATED THESE MAGICKAL BLADES WITH THE THOUGHT THAT THEY WILL EMPOWER ONE'S AURA AND ASSIST IN ONE'S QUEST FOR DESIRED QUALITIES AND ENHANCEMENTS IN LIFE. On Mar-24-14 at 15:01:13 PDT. Seller added the following information: A SPECIALIST PUT ITS AGE BETWEEN THE 16TH-18TH CENTURY. NO DOUBT ITS AGE COULD BE NARROWED DOWN FURTHER IF YOU CHOOSE. AS DESCRIBED UNDER CONDITION, SOME OF THE WOODEN NAILS ARE PUSHING OUT OF THE SHEATH TOWARD THE END OF IT, AS A RESULT, THE END OF THE SHEATH HAS SEPARATED SOMEWHAT. THIS COULD BE REPAIRED/RESTORED OR NOT, DEPENDING WHAT THE NEW OWNER CHOOSES TO DO.
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18TH CENTURY INDIAN BULOVA WARRIOR'S AXE
I HAVE FOR SALE AN 18TH CENTURY INDIAN BULOVA WARRIORS AXE. THE BLADE HAS A SPLAYED PROFILE WITH WOODEN SHAFT. IT MEASURES APPROX. 37.25 INCHES IN LENGTH. THIS COMES IN SUPERB CONDITION. THIS IS A TERRIFIC CHANCE FOR THE COLLECTOR. GOOD LUCK TO ALL BIDDERS. WOULD BIDDERS FROM OUTWITH MAINLAND UK TO INCLUDE HIGHLANDS + ISLANDS PLEASE EMAIL FOR SHIPPING QUOTE DUE TO THE VARIATION IN THE COURIERS RATES. Please contact me WITHIN THREE DAYS of a sale to indicate how payment will be made. I reserve the right to resell any item if no contact is made within this period. Most of the items I sell are VINTAGE and/or pre-owned but in good condition for their age. I try to note any flaws or obvious damage in the description but please look carefully at the photos and e-mail me before bidding if you have any questions. MAKING PAYMENT U.K. BUYERS Paypal/Cheque ... moreor Postal Order OVERSEAS BUYERS Paypal Only
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18TH CENTURY METAL IRON SLAVE BRANDING SPIKES
Click Here. Double your traffic. Get Vendio Gallery- Now FREE! 18TH CENTURY METAL IRON SLAVE BRANDING SPIKES, Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album This is a 18th century metal hand forged iron 9 ½ slave branding spikes. I reduce shipping and handling with combined winning auctions. See my other vintage estate items auctions and items for sale. S/H of $9.95 Please remember. You are bidding and agreeing to shipping and handling cost. I do try to keep it postage low and affordable. Please be knid with your feedback and ratings with shipping. If you feel the rates are to expensive. Please do not bid. It is only fair. thank you. All S/H is set price, mailed Prioity and comfirmation. Iternational ... morewillbe more shipping e-mail me with address. You can make payments through Paypal. I will accept return merchandise. A return policy for mercandise. If recieved wrong item will work with buyer to refund. If there is any doubt or questions please email before bidding your questions. ENJOY! CHECK OUT MY OTHER AUCTIONS! FUN AND COOL STUFF Payment I accept the following forms of payment: PayPal Shipping& Handling $9.95 USPS Priority Mail® FREE scheduling. Supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager. FREE scheduling. Supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager.
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18th CENTURY TIBETAN CARVED BUDDHA WITH GILDING
For your consideration is an 18th Century carved Buddha with gilding. It is about 4" high. USPS shipping will be free on this item. Please note that I only accept PayPal and only ship items to US addresses. Please look at my other interesting auctions. Thanks for looking and a special thanks for thousands of great comments from previous winners. Powered by
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ECCE HOMO Gold Print 18th Century Woodcut
The description of this item has been automatically translated. If you have any questions. Please feel free to contact us. ECCE HOMO extem rare woodcut 18th century- Gold Print ca. 15.5 x 9,5 cm by recording my shop to your list of favorite sellers and shops Santino- Holy- devotional- Santje top image Canivet Merlett Merlettato supreme widgets. Supremeauctiononlinesoftware.widgets.GalleryBasicFree.swf. Product Type, Religious Art, Item Condition, Used, Period, Before 1945,
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18th CENTURY MOROCCAN POWDER HORN w/ORNATE BRASS HARDWARE & STOPPER
WWW.DECOTIS74.COM 18th CENTURY MOROCCAN POWDER HORN w/ORNATE BRASS HARDWARE& STOPPER FROM AN ESTATE SALE IN ELSINORE. CALIFORNIA A SMOKE FREE AND PET FREE HOME 18th CENTURY ANTIQUE MOROCCAN POWDER HORN"COMPLETE" WITH STOPPER ON CHAIN 15" INCHES END TO END LIKE DECOTIS74 ON FACEBOOK TO RECEIVE 10% OFF SHIPPING ON THIS EBAY LISTING. PURCHASE HERE FIRST WITH 100% CONFIDENCE! 14-DAY RETURN POLICY PAYPAL AND EBAY BUYER PROTECTION TOP RATED-TRUSTED SELLER. About Us We're a genuine seller offering unique quality items at lower prices. In an effort to remain green and reduce our carbon footprint. Every item is carefully packaged using recovered boxes, bubble wrap, and packing peanuts from the major retailers. Every package is thoroughly inspected for safe shipment to you. Enjoy your visit! Auctions typically begin on Sunday ... moreat 7pm. Run 7 days and end on Sunday at 7pm, Buy it now listings are added constantly. Orders typically ship USPS Priority or Parcel Select. Customer service is priority#1. We try to be as specific as possible with each listing, we take as many pictures as possible to make sure that you are getting the product, as described? If you have any questions or concerns before or after your purchase, please communicate with us, we appreciate your business. Payment We accept payment by: Paypal. Shipping We take great care packaging every item to ensure safe shipment to you. We charge a shipping fee only to cover our costs of materials and labor. Once your order has been processed and we have received cleared payment. Your item will be dispatched as soon as possible. Terms We warrantee and represent that the goods are as described in the above listing. We specifically disclaim any implied warranties of title. Merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. Customers should satisfy themselves that any item choice made is suitable for their intended purpose or use. We pride ourselves on our customer service. In the rare event that you have a problem with your item pl
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Sikh Khanda Hilt circa late 18th Century with partial blade.
Up for sale is an original late 18th Century Sikh Khanda Hilt. displays real nice. Unusual to find a Khanda Hilt with the broken blade attached. authentic in all ways. Size: 15.5 inches. Shipping: $20.00. Please email me regarding Sikh artifacts. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*4a24%60%3C%3E-14b67ca8a01-0x101-
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18th-19th CENTURY PRIMATIVE RUSTIC WOODEN BOWL HAND CUT SEE PHOTOS FOR DETAILS
18th-19th CENTURY PRIMATIVE RUSTIC WOODEN BOWL HAND CUT SEE PHOTOS FOR DETAILS LISTING TODAY: 18TH-19TH CENTURY PRIMITIVE RUSTIC WOODEN BOWL USED FOR DOUGH. GRAIN, BREAD, FRUIT ETC? ALL HAND CUT AND SHOWING DEFINITIVE AGE NOTE REPAIRS BY WAY OF METAL STRIPS SUPER PIECE FOR KITCHEN AND ALL SORTS OF COMMERCIAL DISPLAYS A truly collectable antique Size 37.6 cms long 35.3 wide Weight 959 grams* REMEMBER COULD POST SEVERAL OF THESE ITEMS FOR THE SAME COST AS ONE? JUST MESSAGE ME* CONDITION AS CLEARED MESSAGE ME FOR ANY QUESTIONS AND WILL ANSWER THEM BEST I CAN FOR CONDITION USE CLOSE UP ACTION TO GET CLEAR PICTURE FOR YOUR VIEWING YOU WILL HAVE TO SEE PHOTOS FOR FURTHER DETAILS Condition Very Good condition odd scuffs to top but is original and genuine just age related condition as per photos any questions just message me PLEASE NOTE YOUR POSTAL ... moreOPTIONS: With Royal Mail increasing postal prices you can go for economy postage/shipping on lower priced items just message me for a quote conditions apply We always combine postage to save you money
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Ancient Medieval iron horse shoe 18th - 19th century
Blitz_antiques presents: From a privite collection! Ancient Medieval iron horse shoe 18th- 19th century AD Found on the Balkans. Excellent antique condition! Measures: 95 mm long/ 70 mm Nice addition to any collection! Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE
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