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Free Shipping Location: Greece Plato was a philosopher in Classical Greece. He was also a mathematician, student of Socrates, writer of philosophical dialogues, and founder of the Academy ... morein Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world.
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Handcut 40ct Citrine Ancient Celtic Sunshine Anti-Venom
COLOSSAL Forty Carat Genuine Natural Handcrafted Faceted Siberian Dark Cognac“Madeira” Orange Citrine. Mounted into high quality solid sterling silver pendant(not cheap silver plated) ORIGIN: Southern Ural Mountains(Siberia) Russia. SIZE: Length: 31 3/4mm. Width: 28 1/4mm. Depth: 11 3/4mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 39.96 carats. NOTES: Default chain is silver electroplate 16. 18, 20 or 24 inch(provided free) Sterling silver chains are also available in lengths from 16 to 24 inches. DETAIL: The Romans. Greeks 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. Here’s an enormous, very clean, Madeira orange” or dark cognac colored citrine which originated from Siberia, Russia. Very ... morepopular in 18th and 19th century Victorian Scotland, citrine has remained a very popular gemstone through the 20th century. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a Russian artisan, part of a centuries-long heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. This is a very fine, richly textured cognac orange colored semi-precious citrine gemstone. As you can see from the photo enlargements here. Possesses exceptional sparkle and luster, and to the unaided eye at least, free from blemishes. It is very clean, water clear, and very bright. Under magnification the gemstone shows the unmistakable characteristics of having been hand crafted. The coarseness of the handcrafted finish is considered appealing to most gemstone collectors, and is not considered a detriment, or detract from the value of a gemstone. These characteristics are not only expected of hand-finished gemstones, most serious collectors consider such gemstones more desirable, possessed of greater character and uniqueness when compared to today's cookie-cutter mass-produced machine-faceted gemstones. Unlike today’s comp
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Handcut 42ct Citrine Ancient Roman Sunshine Anti-Venom
Handcrafted Genuine Natural Russian Forty-One and Three-Quarter Carat Checkerboard Faceted Baguette Cut Madeira Citrine Semi-Precious Gemstone. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Siberia, Russia. CLASSIFICATION: Madeira Orange(Bright Cognac) Checkerboard Faceted Baguette Cut Citrine Semi-Precious Gemstone. SIZE: Length: 23mm. Width: 20 1/2mm. Depth: 13mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 41.77 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: The Romans. Greeks 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. Here’s a magnificent, sparkling“madeira orange” citrine from the Ural Mountains of Russia. Gorgeous, vibrant, ... moreand vividly hued, this striking semi-precious gemstone is of very high quality and possesses breathtaking luster. It has been hand cut into a sparkling, brilliant, checkerboard faceted baguette cut gemstone with lots of flash and depth. As you can see, this is an exceptionally good quality gemstone. Certainly to the eye it is nothing less than perfect, it is truly a beautiful, sumptuous, and regal-sized semi-precious gemstone. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a Russian artisan. Part of a centuries-long heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Under magnification the gemstone shows the unmistakable characteristics of having been hand crafted. The coarseness of the handcrafted finish is considered appealing to most gemstone collectors, and is not considered a detriment, or to detract from the value of a gemstone. These characteristics are not only expected of hand-finished gemstones, most serious collectors consider such gemstones more desirable, possessed of greater character and uniqueness when compared to today's cookie-cutter mass-produced machine-faceted gemstone
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Antique 19thC 1¼ct Sapphire Ancient Etruscan Greek Roman Gem of Prophets Oracles
Antique Genuine Natural Russian One and One-Quarter Carat Faceted Cornflower Blue Sapphire Oval. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 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 ... moreand 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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Antique 19thC 12¼ct Bavaria Fluorite Ancient Roman Magic Egyptian Scarab Amulets
Antique Genuine Natural Bavarian(Russian Crafted) Twelve and One-Quarter Carat Faceted Neon Green Fluorite Semi-Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Neon Green Fluorite. ORIGIN: Oberpfalz. Bavaria. 19th Century. Handcrafted in Yekaterinburg, Siberia, Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 16 1/2mm(on two longest sides) Width: 15 1/2mm(shortest side) Depth: 8 1/2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 12.23 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Most everyone is familiar with fluoride used in many countries in drinking water as a preventative measure to combat tooth decay. It has also been useful to orthopedic specialists in the treatment of bone disease and in preventing and reversing damage to RNA and DNA. And who has not heard of fluorescent lighting ... moreor fluorescent(glow in the dark” toys and light wands? Fewer will know that fluorite has also been used since ancient times as a flux to aid in the smelting of metals. But did you know that fluorite was popular for use in gemstones and gemstone carvings in ancient Egypt where it was used in the production of scarab amulets? That Pliny the Elder described the use of fluorite as a gemstone in first-century Rome. Describing as well its magical and medicinal uses? Even through Renaissance and Victorian Europe colorful fluoride gemstones were very popular in their regal purple varieties; as well as a very famous and now frightfully rare banded purple and yellow variety from England! This particular gemstone originated from one of the ancient sources of this gemstone. Bavaria, and brought to 19th century Russia where the jewelers of the Czars and of the noble and wealthy families produced the ornate jewelry of Byzantine Russia. Hand crafted 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. Produced for indigenous jewelry in the nineteenth
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RARE 19thC Antique Siberia Demantoid Garnet Ancient Celt Roman Danger Talisman
RARE! Two Exceptionally Good Quality Genuine Natural 19th Century Antique Handcrafted Faceted Russian Green Demantoid Garnet Semi-Precious Gemstones. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Green Demantoid Garnets. ORIGIN: Ural Mountains. Russia. Late 19th century. SIZE: Diameter: 2mm. Depth: 1 1/4mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.11 carats(the pair) NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Ancient Mediterranean cultures(Greek. Roman, Persian, Celt) believed that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night, allowing them to see when others could not. Garnet was also worn for protection when traveling, as garnet was believed to warn the wearer of approaching danger. The ancient Greeks believed it guarded children from drowning, and it was also thought to be a potent ... moreantidote against poisons. Here are two gorgeously colored bright green demantoid garnet semi-precious gemstones. Hand crafted 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. These particular gemstones were hand cut and faceted into dazzling, sparkling gemstones of tremendous brilliance and flash. The faceted cut is a coarse precursor to what eventually became known in the industry as a"brilliant cut" round, the contemporary finish generally given to round diamonds. These gemstones have every bit the flash of a diamond, and are a hundred, even a thousand times more rare. In fact demantoid garnet is one of the rarest colored gemstones in the world, and the most highly valued garnet of all. Its dispersion and reflection indexes exceed that of a diamond, which is to say that its brilliance is greater than a diamond's. In fact the name demantoid is derived from the Dutch word for diamond, demant" These are exceptionally nice quality specimens. In one of the two gemstones close scrutiny will reveal that it possesses one of the char
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19thC Antique 15ct Garnet Ancient Safe Travel Talisman
Uncommon 19th Century Hand Cut and Faceted Fourteen and Three-Quarter Carat Green Grossular Garnet Briolette Teardrop Semi-Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Bright Green Grossular Garnet Briolette. ORIGIN: Siberia. Russia, 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 17mm. Diameter: 10mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 14.68 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Ancient cultures including the Celts. Greeks, Hebrews, Persians and Romans highly valued garnet. Most ancient Mediterranean populations believed that garnet would be worn for protection when traveling, as garnet was believed to warn the wearer of approaching danger. They also believed that that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night, allowing them to see when others could not. The ancient Greeks ... morebelieved it guarded children from drowning, and it was also thought to be a potent antidote against poisons. Here is a gorgeously colored bright green grossular garnet of very substantial proportions. Although seemingly long forgotten, grossular garnet was originally name for the gooseberry of which grossularia is the botanical name, in reference to this green variety of garnet which was originally discovered in Siberia. This particular gemstone was hand cut and faceted into a briolette teardrop, an old fashioned cut reflecting its heritage. Hand crafted 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. This particular type of green garnet is no longer well known outside of Russia, but as you can see, it is a beautiful and uncommon variety of garnet. This is a nice quality specimen. However this variety is characteristically somewhere between transparent and translucent– not 100% unblemished and/or absolutely transparent. As well the gemstone variety characteristically contains colorless inclusions as well. This specimen is quite characte
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APHRODITE- ANCIENT ETRUSCAN VOTIVE MALE HEAD
Culture- Etruscan. Date- 4th Century B.C. Material- Pottery. Condition- Intact. Mounted on a custom base stand. Provenance- Ex: Private American collection; German art market. Measurements- 8 1/4 in. High(21.5 cm. Cf: Lot 272. Sotheby's New York antiquities auction, 5 June 1998(realized $4,025) see also lot 13, Christie's South Kensington antiquities auction, 27 October 2009. This object is unconditionally guaranteed authentic. A note to our international buyers: Import duties. Taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. At times there may be delays at Customs depending on the country we ship to. Please note that delays at Customs abroad ... moreare beyond our control. We ask you to be patient and to allow additional time for your shipment to clear. Kindly note these points regarding the item you are buying: 1- This item is guaranteed authentic. 2- The images. Size, and condition in this listing are accurate and for the actual object offered. 3- We ship within 1 day of receipt of payment. 4- Returns are allowed within one week from date of receipt for full refund less shipping charges. Buyer pays for return charges. About Us We are among the top world-wide online ancient art sellers with a physical gallery location in New York City on Museum Mile. We have extensive experience in buying and selling antiquities. When acquiring antiquities. We tend to buy the finest objects and offer them at reasonable prices to our customers. We hand-pick every object and make sure it has great eye appeal as well as good upside investment potential. All objects we buy have been legally acquired, with clear titles, and if imported by us to the United States, has been done so in accordance with international laws concerning the trade in antiquities. Our buying sources are private collectors and major auction houses worldwide. Collecting
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Echoes of the Ancient World Romans Mystery Religions Sacrifice Divination Gods
Echoes of the Ancient World: The Romans: Their Gods and Their Beliefs by Margaret Lyttelton and Werner Forman. DESCRIPTION: Hardback: 128 pages. Publisher: Golden Press; 1984) ISBN: 0856134732. Similar to the always appealing. Award wining Time-Life Series documenting the Ancient World, this was part of a BBC-like series of books published in the United Kingdom by Orbis Publishing Limited. Orbis is gone and the books are out of print. The color photography(sampling below) is simply superb. The history is excellent, succinct but substantial, well-written. It was a really splendid series, and is highly collectible and sought after today, especially in British Commonwealth countries such as England, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, etc. Includes hundreds of exceptional color plates. This is truly a special publication. You’ll not regret acquiring ... moreit. Contents include: The Changing Image of the City; The Traditional Gods of Rome; Rites of Sacrifice and Divination; Augustus’s Religious Revival; Private Life and Personal Religion; The Mystery Religions. CONDITION: Shelf wear. Bumped corners, otherwise clean and in Very Good condition. PLEASE SEE IMAGES BELOW FOR SAMPLE PAGES FROM INSIDE OF BOOK. I always ship books Media Mail in a padded mailer. This book is shipped FOR FREE via USPS INSURED media mail(book rate” All domestic shipments and most international shipments will include free USPS Delivery Confirmation(you might be able to update the status of your shipment on-line at the USPS Web Site and free insurance coverage) A small percentage of international shipments may require an additional fee for tracking and/or delivery confirmation. If you are concerned about a little wear and tear to the book in transit. I would suggest a boxed shipment- it is an extra $1.00. Whether via padded mailer or box, we will give discounts for multiple purchases. International orders are welcome, but shipping costs are substantially higher. Most international orders cost an additional $23.99 for insured USPS global priori
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Twelve Caesars Ancient Rome Julius Tiberius Claudius Nero Augustus Caligula Otho
The Twelve Caesars by Michael Grant. DESCRIPTION: Hardback with Dust Jacket: 294 pages. Publisher: Scribner's(1975) ISBN:0684144026. Michael Grant is considered the greatest popularizer of ancient history of the century. A highly successful and renowned historian of the ancient world. This book is a biography of the lives of“The Twelve Caesars” the first twelve emperors of Imperial Rome. The book examines the public and private lives of Julius Caesar and the following eleven Roman Emperors. Grant investigates the myths and legends surrounding these men and explores the effects of their public careers on their private lives. If you’re a buff or serious student of Roman History, this is a“must have” CONDITION: LINE NEW. Unblemished save for modest edge and corner shelfwear to dustjacket(including a few very small(1/4 inch) Neatly mended ... moreclosed edge tears along top top edge of the dustjacket(front and back) Otherwise based on the tightness of the binding, it seems likely that the book was only flipped through a few times(but never actually read through) at worst lightly read once. Pages are pristine; clean, crisp, unmarked, unmutilated, tightly bound; though there's slight yellowing to the front end paper caused by the yellowing of the front dustjacket flap. Otherwise all pages are bright and clean. A handsome volume with only very mild purely cosmetic blemishes. Satisfaction unconditionally guaranteed. In stock, ready to ship. PLEASE SEE IMAGES BELOW FOR JACKET DESCRIPTION(S) AND FOR PAGES OF PICTURES FROM INSIDE OF BOOK. PLEASE SEE PUBLISHER. PROFESSIONAL, AND READER REVIEWS BELOW. PROFESSIONAL REVIEW: REVIEW: Conspiracy. Suspicion, power, corruption, poison, conquests, marauders, murders and more murders. Such is the history of Roman Empire. Then again there are copious examples from every nation's history of such dastardly acts to grab power, from Egyptians pharos, to Bourbons, to Indian Moguls, to British royalty. Human nature has changed very little in two thousand years. Now instead of murderi
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APHRODITE- ANCIENT MAGNA GRAECIA LIDDED LEKANIS
Culture- Greek. Date- 350- 330 BC. Material: Pottery. Provenance- Ex: American private collection; Ex: European art market. Condition- Intact. Measurements- 6.5 in. 16.5 cm. Cf: Lot 107. Sotheby's New York Antiquities Auction, 7 June 2007. A very rare type and design. This object is unconditionally guaranteed authentic. A note to our international buyers: Import duties. Taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s Customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. At times there may be delays at Customs depending on the country we ship to. Please note that delays at Customs abroad are beyond our control. We ask you to be patient and to allow additional time for your shipment to clear. Kindly ... morenote these points regarding the item you are buying: 1- This item is guaranteed authentic. 2- The images. Size, and condition in this listing are accurate and for the actual object offered. 3- We ship within 1 day of receipt of payment. 4- Returns are allowed within one week from date of receipt for full refund less shipping charges. Buyer pays for return charges. About Us We are among the top world-wide online ancient art sellers with a physical gallery location in New York City on Museum Mile. We have extensive experience in buying and selling antiquities. When acquiring antiquities. We tend to buy the finest objects and offer them at reasonable prices to our customers. We hand-pick every object and make sure it has great eye appeal as well as good upside investment potential. All objects we buy have been legally acquired, with clear titles, and if imported by us to the United States, has been done so in accordance with international laws concerning the trade in antiquities. Our buying sources are private collectors and major auction houses worldwide. Collecting antiquities can be fun, exciting, and quite rewarding, provided that you buy from the right dealer- one that y
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RARE Antique 19thC Demantoid Ancient Celt Roman Greek Persian Safe Travel Amulet
RARE! Exceptionally Good Quality Genuine Natural 19th Century Antique Handcrafted Faceted Russian Green Demantoid Garnet Semi-Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Green Demantoid Garnet. ORIGIN: Ural Mountains. Russia. Late 19th century. SIZE: Diameter" 4mm. Depth: 3 1/2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.28 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Ancient cultures including the Celts. Greeks, Hebrews, Persians and Romans highly valued garnet. Most ancient Mediterranean populations believed that garnet would be worn for protection when traveling, as garnet was believed to warn the wearer of approaching danger. They also believed that that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night, allowing them to see when others could not. The ... moreancient Greeks believed it guarded children from drowning, and it was also thought to be a potent antidote against poisons. The ancient Persians regarded garnet as a royal stone, and only royalty was allowed to possess the gemstone. Here is a gorgeously colored bright green demantoid garnet semi-precious gemstone. Hand crafted 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. This particular gemstone was hand cut and faceted into a dazzling, sparkling gemstone of tremendous brilliance and flash. The faceted cut is a coarse precursor to what eventually became known in the industry as a"trillion cut" a three sided shape resembling a pyramid with rounded corners. The trillion cut is very popular contemporarily with ruby, but also sapphire, aquamarine, topaz, amethyst, and peridot. This gemstone has every bit the flash of a diamond, and is a hundred, even a thousand times more rare. In fact demantoid garnet is one of the rarest colored gemstones in the world, and the most highly valued garnet of all. Its dispersion and reflection indexes excee
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Antique 27ct Russian Baltic Amber Ancient Etruscan Minoan Phoenician Amber Route
Gorgeous Semi-Precious Russian Baltic Cognac Amber Gemstone Earrings. CLASSIFICATION: Formed Baltic Amber Earrings. Contemporary 14kt French Hooks. ATTRIBUTION: Kaliningrad. Russia. SIZE/DIMENSIONS: SIZE: Length: 22mm. Width: 19mm. Depth: 8mm. All measurements approximate. Weight: 27.10 carats(for the pair) NOTES: 14kt solid gold settings and other setting styles(lever backs. Euro clicks, kidney wires, ball/stud dangles, etc. are available upon request. DETAIL: Amber had great value and significance to the Assyrians. Egyptians, Etruscans, Phoenicians, Minoans, Sumerians and Greeks. During the 2nd millennium B.C. amber was in large part responsible for a network of roads built to facilitate the trade. The first trade roads archaeologists have evidence for are from the ancient Biblical/Mesopotamian city of Ur(home of Abraham) By 1700 B.C. the ... moreMinoans had established jealously-guarded trade routes from Knossos(Crete) to Turkey, Cyprus, Egypt, Afghanistan, and Scandinavia. By about 1500 B.C. many of the roads in eastern and central Europe had linked together into an extensive trading network known as the“Amber Routes” Here are two beautiful antique amber gemstones mounted to 14kt gold fill french hook earrings. These are not cheap gold-plated earrings. These are high-quality 14kt earrings manufactured in the USA. The gemstones ares produced from“reconstituted” amber. I.e. smaller pieces of amber which were heated, mixed with a binding agent such as resin, and then pressed into a mold. While solid amber is much more costly, reconstituted amber has been used for centuries to produce inexpensive amber beads and“gemstones” In fact many of the faceted amber“gemstones” found both in antique as well as contemporary gemstones are of reconstituted amber. Molded amber/resin was quite commonly used in Eastern Europe and Central Asia for centuries up through the Victorian era to produce ersatz gemstones. With the addition of various dyes and coloring agents, artisans of the era produced brightly colored“g
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Antique 18thC Siberia 3 1/4 Colorful Tourmaline Ancient Roman Gemstone
Antique Genuine Natural Russian Three and Two-Third Carat Antique Multi-Colored Oval Cut Tourmaline. CLASSIFICATION: Tourmaline Oval Cabochon. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 9mm. Width: 8mm. Depth: 5mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 3.66 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: You’ll likely never. Ever see a gemstone as unique as this. A very large multi-colored tourmaline gemstone from Siberia, the Ural Mountains of Russia. Gorgeous, vibrant, and brightly hued, this striking gemstone possesses breathtaking luster and delicate hue. This huge gemstone was hand shaped and polished into this very beautiful oval cut cabochon by a 19th century Russian artisan. This lustrous semi-precious gemstone possesses a rich and velvety ... morecharacter. It is a nice quality tourmaline by 19th century standards. The gemstone would be more or less transparent except for the fact that it is so thick. Given the thick cut, it is more toward translucent than transparent. By today’s standards it is not a high quality tourmaline– though its size makes it nonetheless extraordinary. But by 19th century standards, this was a very desirable and expensive gemstone. To casual observation if seems simply a very large, beautiful, quite extraordinarily colored tourmaline. But of course very close scrutiny, especially under high magnification, will reveal lots of sins. Keep in mind however that these images here are at 300% And every little blemish is going to appear absolutely huge. In hand to the casual view these blemishes simply are too small to attract much attention. If we were less forthcoming, it would be advantageous to simply show“life size” images. But we’d rather you see the good, the bad, and the ugly. By today’s standards it is not a high quality tourmaline– though its size makes it nonetheless extraordinary. But by 19th century standards, this was a very desirable and expensive gemstone. Even today there
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Magnificent ANCIENT APULIAN RED-FIGURED SQUAT LEKYTHOS, circa 350 B.C.
Magnificent ANCIENT APULIAN RED-FIGURED SQUAT LEKYTHOS. Circa 350 B.C. Click to View Image Album This is a magnificent original ANCIENT APULIAN RED-FIGURED SQUAT LEKYTHOS. Circa 350 B.C. This beautiful ancient Lekythos depicts a standing draped woman holding a bird in her right hand and a situla in her left hand. With scrolling palmette under the handle, band of waves above the scene, tongues around lower neck, and details in added white and yellow. It measures 9 ¼” high, 4 ¼” across and is in original ancient intact condition with no repairs or restoration, with some natural surface soiling. PROVENANCE: Bel Air. California Estate. Authenticity is GUARANTEED. Please scroll down on the item description to view additional photographs. Packing. Shipping and insurance is $65.00 within the US only, please email for international shipping ... morerates. Payment is due within 4 days. Please view my other auctions and eBay store for additional museum quality fine art and collectibles, including other fine antiquities. Shipping& Handling $65.00 USPS Priority Mail® 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 FREE scheduling. Supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager. FREE scheduling. Supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager. Over 100.000,000 served. Get FREE counters from Vendio today!
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Antique 19thC Emerald Nero's Ancient Rome Favorite 14ktGold Cross Pendant
Exceptionally Nice Antique Genuine Natural Siberian Faceted Marquise Cut Emeralds. Mounted into Contemporary High Quality 14kt Solid Gold Pendant. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Marquise Cut Emeralds. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains(Siberia) Russia. 19th Century. setting is contemporary) SIZE: Five 4x2mm marquise cut emerald gemstones weighing approximately 0.32 carats. One 2.5mm round cut emerald gemstone weighing approximately 0.06 carats. TOTAL WEIGHT: Approximately 0.44 carats. NOTE: If you prefer. Upon request, this pendant is also available in sterling silver at substantially lower cost. NOTE: We have many chains available which would fit this pendant. You may request a complimentary gold electroplate chain in lengths from 16 to 24 inches. We also have available chains in 14kt gold fill and 14kt solid gold in lengths from 16 to 30 inches. NOTE: ... moreIf you would like only the gemstones. Or similar gemstones, and not the setting, we do have other unmounted alexandrite gemstones available, and as well we could dismount the gemstones from this setting and offer you the gemstones without the setting. DETAIL: The Roman emperor Nero reportedly watched chariot races and gladiator contests through lenses made of emeralds. The emeralds from ancient Egypt’s(recently rediscovered) mines, which had actively produced emerald since 2,000 B.C. As well, the last ruler of the Greek Ptolemaic Dynasty in Egypt, Cleopatra VII, Queen of Egypt, was often depicted and described wearing fabulous emeralds mined from those same famous ancient mines. Here are two simply superb, albeit relatively small, exceptionally good quality natural emerald precious gemstones from the Southern Urals. The gemstones were 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. Emeralds are nearly 100 times rarer than diamonds, and there are few opportunities to acquire such good quality natural emeralds at r
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Ruins Excavations Ancient Rome Palatine Hill Sacra Via Capitolium Circus Maximus
The Ruins and Excavations of Ancient Rome by Rodolfo Lanciani. With a New Foreword by Richard Brilliant. DESCRIPTION: Hardback with Dust Jacket: 617 pages. Publisher: Bell Publishing Company; 1979) ISBN: 0517289458. The crumbling ruins of ancient Rome serve as our most tangible link to the political. Social, and military greatness of the city of the Caesars. To the untrained eye these scattered stones and tarnished relics present an unfathomed array of styles, structures, and periods. But the story behind these relics is alive with everything that is human and vital; from glorious triumph or decadent corruption to the everyday traffic and commercial flux of urban life. Concealed in these ruins is the story of the organic development of the city from a collection of small farming towns to its ultimate position as capital of the largest unified ... morestate in the history of the western world. And it is Rodolfo Lanciani who has brought this story to abundant life. As Professor Richard Brilliant states in the foreword. the author’s infectious curiosity about Rome and his delight in her remains have been so successfully served by his friendly, unpedantic style. If Rome has so clearly built on the past, our knowledge of the past still depends very much on Lanciani. The author has placed the art and the architecture of the city on a time line, reflecting the constantly evolving ideas and spirit of the civilization as they developed over hundreds of years. In addition to this chronological approach, he has considered the structures and sites from topographical and architectural perspectives. Thus three systems of organization provide the prospective traveler or student with a detailed and stimulating knowledge of the ancient city that is ideally adaptable to his particular interest or area of study. The book is divided into four sections. The first is a general consideration of Rome’s topography and the way in which the city was adapted to it. Next is the description of the Palatine Hill. On which the city was founded and
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Antique Carnelian Heart Pendant Ancient Rome's #1 Gem
Gorgeous Hand Carved and Polished Eight Carat Pale Carnelian Gemstone Heart and Chain from India. Hand Carved Pale Carnelian Pendant measures about 13 millimeters in"diameter" Chain: Contemporary silver tone 45 centimeters(18 inches) A wide variety of other chains are available upon request in sizes from 16 to 30 inches. And in metals ranging from gold and silver electroplate to sterling silver and solid 14kt gold. The default chain(absent contrary instructions) is silver tone, 18 inches. We also have available handcrafted Greek black leather cords. Along with turquoise and lapis lazuli. Red-orange carnelian was one of the most popular and valued gemstones of the ancient world. From Mesopotamia, through Persia and Greece, and into Rome carnelian was widely used to produce engraved gemstones and seals. Many of the intaglio carnelian ... morerings and signets produced by ancient Roman and Greek craftsmen and still in existence today. This is a gorgeous carved and polished pale carnelian gemstone which was hand-crafted by an artisan in India just for you! The carnelian gemstone is very nice quality, and possesses a very beautiful creamy pastel orange color. The gemstone measures about thirteen millimeters in breadth, and about eleven millimeters in height. The carnelian gemstone weighs about eight carats. This is a gorgeous little heart-shaped pendant, quite suitable as a gift, or simply as a fashion accessory composed of a genuine semi-precious gemstone. Aside from pearls and amber. Which were"discovered" as gemstones by prehistoric man; carnelian, turquoise, and lapis lazuli are the oldest gemstones utilized in the manufacture of jewelry. Carnelian is a transparent to translucent form of quartz. Carnelian gained great popularity in the ancient world, and was widely used to produce engraved gemstones. Many of the intaglio carnelian rings and signets produced by ancient Roman and Greek craftsmen are still in existence today. Ancient Mediterranean cultures recommended carnelian gemstones for those of weak
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Ancient Minoan Agate Seal BC Archaelogy Rare Very Cool Antiquity
Authentic Minoan agate seal featuring 2 stags or deer. Very old antiquity. Purchased pre Katrina from a New Orleans collector. Very rare and cool antiquity seal. Great for any collection and looks fantastic worn. Measures: 3/4" tall x 7/16" deep Presented on sterling silver 925 chain. Condition: Antiquity in excellent condition for age. Greetings, I am going through my vast collection and putting some choice pieces on eBay. I have acquired these pieces from estate sales and antiques stores all over the world. I hope you enjoy them as much as I have! I also collect lots of things. Checking my other auctions is a good idea as I list all the time and have some of the most unique and exceptional items out there. Also. Little bit about me, I'm an artist that hunts for awesome stuff to help out with my sushi habit, I do not own the ... morefollowing: a car, a tv or a computer- I do every thing off my iPhone. Check my other auctions. Going to be listing items today and for the next few days. Thanks for looking and have an awesome day! Posted with ka.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d72f%2Bjw%60%60wk6%3Eka-13d77ebcf79-0xf2-
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18thC Antique 4½ct+ Carnelian Ancient Egypt + Siberia Shaman Amulet Astral Trips
Antique 18th Century Genuine Natural Handcrafted Four and Two-Third Carat Hand Crafted/Polished French Carnelian Semi-Precious Gemstone Oval. 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: 4.60 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Early Mediterranean cultures believed that carnelian would protect the deceased in the journey between this world and the next. Carnelian was also believed an aid to astral travel in ancient Egypt. And Siberian shamans believed likewise. Ancient shamans believed that carnelian boosted all psychic and magical powers, especially intuitive gifts ... morelike psychometry, dowsing, clairvoyance, and astral travel. 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" Here's a very nice quality 18th century antique hand crafted/shaped/polished dark orange carnelian semi-precious gemstone from India. This is an exceptionally nice. High quality specimen, translucent, with rich, dark orange tones– a pumpkin orange with smoky undertones. Carnelian gemstones and jewelry were extremely popular throughout the ancient Mediterranean, and maintained its immense popularity through Renaissance and into Victorian Europe. During the Roman Empire carnelian was widely used to carve cameos and signet/intaglio rings. The Romans acquired their taste for this beautifully colored reddish-orange gemstone from the Phoenicians, who traded extensively in carnelian. And carnelian was also an important trade good in ancient India. Since before recorded history evidence suggests that carnelian was one of the most favored gemstones for at least the past 10.000 years. This particular specimen i
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Ancient Apulian Skyphoi (?) Jar
Great piece of Ancient Apulian Pottery Jar. Approx 4" tall and circumstance 15" Piece has no repairs and totally intact. Beautiful Black and Orange pigment. Very Ornate Please ask any questions before bidding. All sales are final
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Antique 19thC ½ct Sapphire Ancient Greek Roman Sorcery Sterling Ring
Antique Handcrafted Genuine Natural Russian Cornflower Blue Sapphire Faceted Round Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 7– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Blue Sapphire Round. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Diameter: 5mm. Depth: 2mm. All measurements approximate WEIGHT: Approximately 0.51 carats. NOTES: Resizing is available. 14kt solid gold setting is also available. DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, 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. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references to the gemstone date back to about 800 B.C. Here’s ... morea gorgeous, vibrantly colored natural bright 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 setting is of contemporary origin. It is a high quality setting manufactured by one of the USA’s leading semi-custom mount producers. It is constructed of solid sterling silver. We do have the ability to have the ring sent out for resizing if requested. Additionally. If preferred, the mounting is also available in 14kt solid gold. The color possessed by the gemstone is a very beautiful blue, the color very reminiscent of the shade often called“cornflower” blue after the fabulous Kashmiri sapphires(from Kashmir, India) which played out in the nineteenth century. The color is quite exquisite, and well-saturated(not washed out) There might be just barely detectable a little color zoning, which means that if you look very carefully and closely under magnification you might see slightly different shades of color within the gemstones. But t
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18thC Antique Hungarian Opal Ancient Persia Lightening Gem
Antique Nineteenth Century Genuine Hungarian White Opal Semi-Precious Gemstones from Czechoslovakia! ORIGIN: Hungarian- Czechoslovakian Mines the Original Source of Opal for the Ancient Mediterranean World. Late Eighteenth or Early Nineteenth Century. SIZE: Length: 8mm. Width: 3mm. Thickness: 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.46 carats. DETAIL: Popular throughout the ancient Mediterranean. Early Persians believed opals fell from the heavens in flashes of lightning(which accounted for their fiery play-of-color) This is a very coarse solid white opal gemstone from mines in present-day Slovakia- the"Hungarian" mines which produced European opal from(evidence suggests) the sixth millennia B.C. through the early twentieth century. It was the discovery of much better quality opal in Australia in the late nineteenth century ... morewhich proved to be the undoing of this very ancient source of Opal. This specimen is quite typical of the lower quality product which was ordinarily produced during Medieval and Renaissance eras. For those unfamiliar with white opal, in its"unexcited" state(below for example) white opals appear ever so much like a translucent piece"milk" carnival glass so popular in the era of the 1930's to 1950's. They generally appear milky with very light iridescent luminescence(just like carnival milk glass) However when a light source strikes opal(above for example) higher quality specimens(especially Australian) are transformed into an iridescent wonder, an incredible rainbow of striking colors, patterns, and luminescence. The more expensive and high grade opals are almost psychedelic in their transfixing pattern of iridescent coloration. This particular specimen does not show any significant amount of"fire" Again, it is typical of the lower-grade stones mined and produced for"the common man" nearly a century ago. However at one time in the 18th and 19th centuries, opals were considered to be one of the world's most desirable gemstones, an
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Roman View of Ancient Christians Pliny Julian the Apostate Paul Clement Ignatius
The Christians as The Romans Saw Them by Robert L. Wilken. DESCRIPTION: Hardback with Dust Jacket: 214 pages. Publisher: Yale University Press; 1984) Wilken draws on a variety of sources to present"pagan criticism" of Christianity from the beginning of the early second century to the late fourth century. He relies on some Christian sources: the gospels. The letters of Paul, the works of Ignatius of Antioch and Clement of Rome and devotes a chapter each to the views of various Roman and Greek philosophers and statesmen. Contents include: I) Pliny: A Roman Gentleman; The Making of a Roman Official; Travels of a Provincial Governor; A Christian Association; Offerings of Wine and Incense. II) Christianity as a Burial Society; Church or Political Club; A Sense of Belonging; Bacchic Society; An Obscure and Secret Association; III) The ... morePiety of the Persecutors; Roman Religion and Christian Prejudice; The Practice of Religion; We Too Are a Religious People" IV) Galen: The Curiosity of a Philosopher; Philosophy and Medicine; Christianity as a Philosophical School; The Practice of Philosophy; The Arbitrary God of Christians. V) Celsus: A Conservative Intellectual; Begging Priests of Cybele and Soothsayers; The Deficiencies of Christian Doctrine; Demythologizing the Story of Jesus; An Apostasy from Judaism; Religion and the Social Order. VI) Porphyry: The Most Learned Critic of All; In Defense of Plato; The Jewish Scriptures; The Christian New Testament; Philosophy from Oracles; The Religion of the Emperor; Jesus Not a Magician; An Unreasoning Faith. VII) Julian the Apostate: Jewish Law and Christian Truth; The Emperor's Piety; Greek Education and Christian Values; Against the Galilaeans; The Tribal God of Jews and Christians; An Apostasy from Judaism. Epilogue. Suggestions for Further Reading. Index. CONDITION: Book is as new. Dustjacket is NOT. Pages are pristine; clean, crisp, unmarked, unmutilated, tightly bound, unread, though it seems likely that it may have been flipped through a few times by"
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Golden Legacy Ancient Jewelry Technique Gems Cameo Byzantium Balkans Iraq Levant
A Golden Legacy: Ancient Jewelry from the Burton Y. Berry Collection at the Indiana University Art Museum by Wolf Rudolph. With an Essay by Barbara Deppert. DESCRIPTION: Softcover: 332 pages. Publisher: Indiana University Art Museum; 1995) Jewelry is a necessary luxury. With costly materials and labor-intensive manufacture which establish it as extraordinary and sumptuous. Its nearly universal function as a commemoration of important passages, most notably engagements and weddings, deems it a necessity, even among the most austere of human beings. The urge to enhance our basic appearance with jewelry has evidently been part of human nature since our earliest beginnings. Thus the jewelry that survives, even from the most ancient of cultures, offers fascinating insights into our common humanity. For this and many other reasons, the vast holdings ... moreof ancient jewelry bequeathed by Burton Berry to the Indiana University Art Museum are most significant. Ambassador Berry was an indefatigable collector who assembled a remarkable collection tracing ancient jewelry from its beginnings in the Chalcolithic era to the early Christian and Byzantine ages. The collection tells us much about changing ideas. Technologies, and tastes which shaped and reshaped the ways in which gold and silver, gems and stones, were used to make adornments. In addition, the sampling presented within this text, assembled out of his collection, provides some fascinating glimpses beyond the traditional inner circle of Greene and Rome. The jewelry presented takes the reader to the outposts of the ancient world. To Anatolia and the Balkans, to Iraq and the Levant, which though far-flung, were nevertheless active and vital parts of the ancient cosmos. In a way, these distant places are even more fascinating than the heartland, as they combine native traditions and vigor with colonial and imperial styles and aesthetics. Because Burton Berry collected on the“edges” of the ancient Classical world, and because he was so knowledgeable as a collector, the re
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Classical Deities & Heroes Ancient & Medieval Art Myths Gaea Kronos Zeus Urqanus
Myths of the World: Classical Deities and Heroes by Morgan J. Roberts. DESCRIPTION: Hardback with Dust Jacket: 112 pages. Publisher: Friedman Group; 1994) Ancient Greece. Considered by many to be the birthplace of western civilization, have rise to a mythology that has inspired artists and writers of the western world for centuries. Artists such as da Vinci and Titian and storytellers from Homer to Joyce have treated mythological stories and characters in their works. This mythology did not, however, remain solely Greek for long. When the Romans conquered the Greek regions and began the creation of their empire, they usurped the Greek myths and carried them north and west across Europe to the British Isles. Myths of the World: Classical deities and Heroes” presents the gods, goddesses, and heroes of Greco-Roman mythology in a fun-to-read ... moremodern storybook for myth lovers of all ages. The book begins with an account of the creation of the universe and the genesis of the earliest divine and semi-divine creatures including Uranus(heaven) and Gaea(earth) and their children: the monstrous hundred-handed Ones. The hideous Cyclopes, and the Titans, whose leader, Kronos, would later castrate his father and replace him as king of the heavens. Next comes the story of the reign of Kronos, the birth of his six children, the first of the Olympians(those gods who would later comprise the Greek pantheon) and Kronos’ overthrow by his son Zeus, who would go on to oversee the five ages of man. The middle chapters discuss each of the Olympians in turn. Describing his or her origin, sphere of influence, and major attributes, and presenting a story or two that is representative of his or her place in Greek mythology. Read about Zeus’s infidelities and his wife Hera’s acts of revenge, Hade’s abduction OF Demeter’S daughter Persephone, the love affair between Aphrodite and Ares, the pride of Apollo and his sister Artemis, the rape of Athena by Hephaestus, the cunning trickery of Hermes, the special immortality of Dionysus, and
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Unesco Ancient Etruscan Sculptures Color Pix 800BC Campania Latium Po Valley
Etruscan Sculptures. Introduction by Emeline Richardson. DESCRIPTION: Softcover: 24+32 pages. Publisher: A Mentor-Unesco Art Book; 1966) From around the world. From ancient times to present, The Mentor-UNESCO Art Series presents art masterpieces in full-color, finest quality, full-page and double page reproductions. This handsome volume of“Etruscan Sculptures” features an Introduction by Emeline Richardson of the University of North Carolina, author of“The Etruscans: Their Art and Civilization” Included within are thirty-five illustrations, most in full color, thirty-two on high quality, thick, glossy coated stock. CONDITION: Light shelf wear. Otherwise clean, Like New, never read. PLEASE SEE IMAGES BELOW FOR SAMPLE PAGES FROM INSIDE OF BOOK. PLEASE SEE PUBLISHER. PROFESSIONAL, AND READER REVIEWS BELOW. PUBLISHER REVIEW: REVIEW: The Etruscan ... morecivilization is the name given today to the culture and way of life of people of ancient Italy whom ancient Romans called Etrusci or Tusci. The ancient Greeks' word for them was Tyrrhenoi. Or Tyrrsenoi. The Etruscans themselves used the term Rasenna, which was syncopated to Rasna or Ra?na. As distinguished by its own language, the civilization endured from an unknown prehistoric time prior to the foundation of Rome until its complete assimilation to Italic Rome in the Roman Republic. Numerous artifacts of Etruscan culture survived the Roman conquest. At its maximum extent during the foundation period of Rome and the Roman kingdom. It flourished in three confederacies: of Etruria, of the Po valley and Latium and of Campania. Rome was sited in Etruscan territory. There is considerable evidence that early Rome was dominated by Etruscans until the Romans sacked Veii in 396 BC. Culture that is identifiably and certainly Etruscan developed in Italy after about 800 B.C. approximately over the range of the preceding Iron Age Villanovan culture. The latter gave way in the seventh century to a culture that was influenced by Greek traders and Greek neighbors in Magna Graecia. The
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100AD Ancient Roman Thrace (Bulgaria, Serbia) 13ct Quartz Crystal Gem Pendant
Ancient Roman Thirteen Carat Semi-Precious Quartz Crystal Gemstone. Circa 1st Century A.D. Roman Provincial Thracia hand faceted quartz crystal semi-precious gemstone pendant. Weight: 12.8 carats. Diameter: 13 millimeters. Chain: Contemporary gold electroplate 60 centimeters(24 inches) A wide variety of other chains are available upon request in sizes from 16 to 30 inches. And in metals ranging from gold and silver electroplate to sterling silver and solid 14kt gold as well as a bronze-toned copper chain. The default chain(absent contrary instructions) is gold electroplate, 24 inches. For a more authentic touch, we also have available handcrafted Greek black leather cords. This quartz crystal pendant. Enlarged 300 percent, possesses a few abrasions and nicks, which is not unusual for an artifact buried for nearly two thousand years. To the ... morenaked eye, however, this attractive semi-precious gemstone, which was hand carved and finished in Roman Thracia sometime in the first century AD, appears to be relatively unblemished. Close to transparent, it is a genuine quartz-crystal gemstone mounted onto a 14Kt gold electroplated chain, included at no additional charge. Other chains available in sterling silver in lengths that vary from 16 to 24 inches. HISTORY OF THRACE: The indigenous population of ancient Thrace were Indo-Europeans who spoke their own language who archaeologists believe originated in the area of the Black Sea around 5.000 B.C.Thrace included areas of present day Bulgaria, Northeastern Greece, Eastern Serbia, portions of Macedonia, and portions of northwest Turkey.Divided into separate tribes, the Thracians did not form a lasting political kingdom until the Odrysian and Dacian States were founded in the early 4th century B.C.At its greatest it extended beyond the Danubeto the North(Ancient Dacia and Pannonia, present day Moldova and Romania) and to Southern Russia and the Ukraine to the East. The Thracians were capable of wielding an army of 150,000, and threatened even regional powerhouse Macedonia
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DVD Roman Emperor Constantine & The Cross Ancient Christianity Maxentius Milvian
Constantine and The Cross(1962) Starring: Cornel Wilde. Belinda Lee. Director: Lionello De Felice. DESCRIPTION: DVD: 120 minutes. The vast majority of this movie that centers on Constantine's personal life is pure fiction. However. That is not so bad; Gladiator" re-wrote history, too, but was nonetheless a great movie. And this movie does not fabricate history just to fabricate, but rather it does so with the objective of tying Constantine and Christianity together. One of the more notable scenes in which historical fact comes together with a fudging of Constantine's life is the arena scene. In this segment. Constantine jumps down into a pit where Christians are maliciously being slaughtered. Historically, the feeding-the-Christians-to-the-lions motif is right on. Under the emperor Galerius(ruled 305-311 A.D. shortly before Constantine ... moreascended to the throne) Christian persecution was at its height. While it is untrue that Constantine slew lions to save Christians, the arena scene nevertheless serves as an excellent depiction of incidents which really happened. The really notable quality of this movie lies in its portrayal of major historical happenings. Diocletian and Maximian really did abdicate the throne in 308. It is also true that his mother. Helena, was a Christian(although the details re: his relationship w/her in the movie are fictional) He did marry Fausta(although he had her and his eldest son Crispus put to death for treason in 326- long after the time period covered in this movie) The inclusion of Constantine's"divine vision" before his battle with Maxentius is essential; perhaps one of the defining moments in the entire history of Christianity. The actual battle itself is also given accurate treatment as Maxentius' cavalry was ambushed and trapped by Constantine's forces, just as the film claims. Overall it is well worth the time for anyone who is interested in Roman history, world history or the history of Christianity. CONDITION: Viewed once. Like New. PLEASE SEE
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Antique Aussy Black Opal Ancient Roman Cupid Stone Mark Antony’s Favorite Gem
Antique 1920's Rare Genuine Black"Lightening Ridge" Australian Opal Oval Semi-Precious Gemstone! Mounted into high quality solid sterling silver pendant(not cheap silver plated) ORIGIN: Lightening Ridge. New South Wales, Australia. Early 20th Century. Chain and pendant setting contemporary. SIZE: Length: 7mm. Width: 5mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.55 carats. NOTE: Default chain is silver electroplate 16. 18, 20 or 24 inch(provided free) Sterling silver chains are also available in lengths from 16 to 24 inches. 14kt solid gold pendant setting together with 14kt gold fill and solid 14kt gold chains in lengths from 18 to 24 inches are available upon request. 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, ... moreand yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: Popular throughout the ancient Mediterranean. Early Persians believed opals fell from the heavens in flashes of lightning(which accounted for their fiery play-of-color) and when worn as a talisman, would protect against lightening strikes. The original ancient source of opal gemstones, known in Roman times, was in what is now East Slovakia. Elsewhere in the ancient world, the Romans used opal both for jewelry and in the production of cameos. Ancient Greeks, amongst many other ancient cultures, thought opals gave their owner the gift of prophecy and foresight, and prevented diseases. Here is an absolutely gorgeous. Natural"black" opal from Australia originally produced in the 1920's. This is a very uncommon gemstone, difficult to procure. The world's entire production of gemstone quality black opal comes from one claim in Australia known as"Lightening Ridge" This gemstone was originally solid black opal, however it was so thin that a backing was added so as to strengthen the gemstone and reduce its fragility. For those unfamiliar with black opal, it is somewhat akin to, if you will im
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Ancient Roman Celtic Thrace (Bulgaria) Bronze Jewelry Plaque Bronze Brooch AD200
Handsome Ancient Roman Bronze Jewelry Plaque AD 200. CLASSIFICATION: Roman-Celtic Bronze Brooch. ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Thracia) Third Century A.D. DETAIL: A very handsome plaque containing the decorative fascia of a Roman bronze brooch. The design likely of Celtic inspiration. There remains portions of the pivot and clasp on the underside of the brooch, but the pin was broken out, as well as the hinge pivot pin as well. The piece is rather fragile and thin, so rather than add a new pin, it seemed best to mount it. The diameter of the brooch is 35 millimeters(almost 1 1/2 inches) and it weighs 3.07 grams. The style is quite characteristic of the Roman Empire’s first through third centuries. A popular style 2,000 years ago, today it is a recognizable and not uncommon find. However inasmuch as the pins used to attach the brooch to ... moreclothing tended to be very fine, they are generally not recovered intact, having decomposed/oxidized over the centuries, especially if(as often was the case) they were made of iron. You can clearly see the unmistakable evidence that the brooch spent two thousand years buried. Though the artifact is still more or less in one piece(excepting the pin) It nonetheless evidences moderately heavy porosity(surface pitting caused by burial in caustic soil) Unfortunately ancient metal, especially bronze and iron, tends to decompose in soil over the millennia. It is not too uncommon to unearth metal artifacts which are nothing more than crumbled stains within the soil(green for bronze, red for iron) Oftentimes in such circumstances you can see what was a metal artifact, but when touched it crumbles into the soil. Fortunately this bronze brooch was not unearthed in such an advanced state of decomposition. It obviously evidences considerably porosity(the fine surface pitting caused by oxidation) which kind of enhances its character, however the artifact is still intact. Jewelry was very popular in the Roman Empire. Rings. Earrings, pendants, and bracelets, fibulae, brooches
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Stoic “Meditations”Ancient Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius of “Gladiator” Commodus
Marcus Aurelius: Meditations(Unabridged) Edited by William Kaufman. DESCRIPTION: Softcover: 99 pages. Publisher: Dover Publications. Inc; 1997) ISBN: 048629823X. One of the world’s most famous and influential books. Meditations” by the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius(121-180 A.D. incorporates the stoic percepts he used to cope with his life as a warrior and administrator of an empire. Ascending to the imperial throne in 161 AD, Aurelius found his reign beset by natural disasters and war. In the wake of these challenges, he set down a series of private reflections, outlining a philosophy of commitment to virtue above pleasure and tranquility above happiness. Reflecting the emperor’s own noble and self-sacrificing code of conduct. This eloquent and moving work draws and enriches the tradition of Stoicism, which stressed the search for inner peace ... moreand ethical certainty in an apparently chaotic world. Serenity was to be achieved by emulating in one’s personal conduct the underlying orderliness and lawfulness of nature. And in the face of the inevitable pain, loss, and death; the suffering at the core of life, Aurelius counsels stoic detachment from the things that are beyond one’s control, and a focus on one’s own will and perception. Presented here in a specially modernized version of this classic George Long translation. This updated and revised edition is easily accessible to contemporary readers. It not only provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind and personality of a highly principled Roman of the second century, but also offers today’s readers a practical and inspirational guide to the challenges of everyday life. CONDITION: New. Never read. PLEASE SEE IMAGES BELOW FOR SAMPLE PAGES FROM INSIDE OF BOOK. PLEASE SEE PUBLISHER. PROFESSIONAL, AND READER REVIEWS BELOW. PUBLISHER REVIEW: REVIEW: Marcus Aurelius reigned from 161 AD to 180 AD. And was perhaps the only true philosopher-king in the history of the world. In his“Meditations” a series of notes to himself, he formulated his pantheist Stoic bel
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An Ancient Sicilian Pottery Lekanis from Magna Graecia
Ancient Sicilian Pottery Lekanis. Magna Graecia Click on these links to view larger photos: 1- 2- 3- 4- 5 Sicilian terracotta pottery lekanis painted with two female heads(Lady of Fashion) Painted in red-figure technique on each side of the lid and enlivened with added white paint. Palmettes between the heads, a panel of vertical strokes on the upper part of the bowl. Made in Sicily and dates to circa 330-310 BC. Measures 7"D x 4.5"T and intact. Provenance: Private Florida collection formed in the 60's. For reference see: Green. J. R. Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum, USA 22, Philadelphia 1(1986) Plate 29(many examples) Kranz. P. and R. Lullies, Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum, Deutschland 38, Kassel 2(1975) Tafel 81, 2-3(small lekanis with female heads) Romanelli. P. Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum, Italia 6, Lecce 2(1979) IV Dr, Tavola 53, 1(larger, ... morebut similar shape and decorative scheme) Tavola 56, 11-14(small examples with female heads and palmettes) Trendall. A. D. Red Figure Vases of South Italy and Sicily: a Handbook, London, Thames and Hudson, 1989, 227, 2 and 4(female heads on vases of the Darius-Underworld workshop) Custom listed using TROCADERO's automated HTML and Picture Hosting tools.
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An Ancient Daunian Kantharos - Italic Pottery - Published Antiquity
Ancient Daunian Kantharos- Italic Pottery- Published Click on these links to view larger photos: 1- 2- 3- 4- 5 Daunian bi-chrome pottery kantharos with twin handles and geometric stripes and wavy lines around body with footed base. Delicate form and dates to 4th century BC; Southern Italy. Measures 4-1/8” in height. Minor rim chip, as shown. This collection of over 200 artifacts was uncovered by Captain Farwell near the end of WWII. Several of the pieces were displayed in museums in Italy. As well as Detroit and most have been published in a book written by Captain Farwell. Provenance: Ex-Byron Farwell collection. Custom listed using TROCADERO's automated HTML and Picture Hosting tools.
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Published Ancient Daunian Funnel Krater - Daunische Vasen
Published Ancient Daunian Funnel Krater Daunische Vasen Click on these links to view larger photos: 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- 6 Large Daunian Funnel Krater which was excavated from a necropolis near Ordona. Italy by Byron Farwell in 1944-1945. This artifact has deep thick brownish bands on the body and rim with intermittent thin vertical bands. Very characteristic of Daunian ware of the 5th century which maintains its Bronze age roots. As per the literature this artifact was from Grave XV. Dates to circa the 5th-4th century BC. Measures 11inches wide and is intact said for a repair to the rim. Published in the book"The Farwell Collection" 1953 by Franklin P. Johnson, University of Chicago art historian and archaeologist. Byron Farwell was an Army captain stationed in Italy during WW II, and pieces presented in this book were excavated by him ... morebetween 1944-1945 in Ordona, Italy. For an identical piece see: Hetjens Museum Düsseldorf. Germany. Daunisch-subgeometrischer Doppelhenkeltopf mit Trichtermündung. Irdenware mit Oxidmalerei, 550–400 v. Chr. Messapische.Unteritalischer, Italisch. Custom listed using TROCADERO's automated HTML and Picture Hosting tools.
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An Ancient Greek Apulian Red-Figure Plate with Lady of Fashion
Greek Apulian Red-Figure Plate with Lady of Fashion Click on these links to view larger photos: 1- 2- 3- 4 Here you find an elegant and large Apulian Red-Figure plate decorated with the popular 4th century BC. Lady of Fashion" The female head is illustrated facing left and adorned with a radiate stephane, ribbon sakkos, necklace and earrings. This antiquity is in excellent condition said for a small hairline as seen in photo. Measures 8.5" inches or 21.6 cm in diameter! Literature: A. D. Trendall and A. Cambitoglou. Second Supplement to the Red-figured Vases of Apulia, Part II, Chapters 21-30, London, 1992, p. 209, no. 161a. Provenance: Private Florida collection formed in the 60's. Custom listed using TROCADERO's automated HTML and Picture Hosting tools.
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AN ANCIENT MESSAPIAN KANTHAROS - ITALIC POTTERY - SOUTHERN ITALY
ANCIENT MESSAPIAN KANTHAROS- ITALIC POTTERY Click on these links to view larger photos: 1- 2- 3- 4 Beautiful Messapian Kantharos from circa 425 B.C. in perfect condition with some lime particles and traces of mica. Lovely cream colour slip with dark reddish brown geometric bands surrounding the body. Handle and inside rim. Down turned rays on the outside rim and belly; all in classic Daunian style. Elegant high bellied body with wide rim and flaring foot. The strap handles are intact and flow right into the rim and belly. Measures 3.6 inches in height by 5.25 inches in diameter. Provenance: Private Swiss collection from 1977. Guarantee: Should you question the authenticity of this item we will give you a full refund. Every piece sold by Galleria Delvecchio Ancient Art is guaranteed for life. Klassische Archäologie Aegyptische griechische. ... moreEtruskische und römische Kunst(Antiken vasen kleinkunst, skulpturen architektur) Lecythe à figure noire. Oenochoe à figure rouge. Cratère à figure rouge guttus à figure rouge, Aryballe. Cothon Cratère à calice à figure rouge, amphore, terres cuites d'époque hellénistique epíquisis. Custom listed using TROCADERO's automated HTML and Picture Hosting tools.
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An Ancient Messapian Kantharos, Italic Antiquities from Southern Italy
Ancient Messapian Kantharos. Italic Antiquities Click on these links to view larger photos: 1- 2 Stunning Messapian terracotta Kantharos from circa 425 B.C. in perfect condition with some lime particles and traces of mica. Lovely cream colour slip with dark brown/black geometric bands surrounding the body. Handle and inside rim. Down turned rays on the outside rim and belly; all in classic Messapic style. Elegant high bellied body with wide rim and flaring foot. The strap handles are intact and flow right into the rim and belly. Height from base to top of the handle is 4.1 inches and 5.1 inches from handle to handle. Old collector number is lacquered underneath the foot. Provenance: Private Florida collection formed in the 60's. Custom listed using TROCADERO's automated HTML and Picture Hosting tools.
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An Ancient Messapian Plate, Pottery from Southern Italy
Ancient Messapian Plate. Pottery from Southern Italy Click on these links to view larger photos: 1- 2- 3- 4- 5 Here you find an exquisite antiquity from Southerm Italy. Dates to circa the 4th century B.C. The Messapian culture migrated to Southern Italy from Illyria around 1000 BC. They were best known for their trozella shaped pottery. They used black lead-based glazes in geometric and floral designs. This beautiful example has a deep black band with band of floral designs and central band in tondo. It was pierced in antiquity for suspension. Measures 7.5"D x 1"H, intact and in excellent condition. Provenance: Ex-private Tampa. FL Collection acquired in the 1960s. Custom listed using TROCADERO's automated HTML and Picture Hosting tools.
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25ct Handcrafted Ametrine Gem of Spanish Conquistador Ancient Persia Camel Route
HUGE Twenty-Five and One-Half Carat Handcrafted Faceted Pear Cut Genuine Natural Bolivian Ametrine Semi-Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Handcrafted Oval Cut Faceted Ametrine. ORIGIN: Bolivia’s Anahi Mine. SIZE: Length: 25 1/2mm. Width: 18 1/2mm. Depth: 11mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 25.59 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Though Ametrine was known in the ancient world(the ancient source for ametrine was likely India via camel caravan through Persia) It first became famous in the modern world in the seventeenth century when a Spanish conquistador received it as a dowry when he married a South American Indian princess. Ametrine was subsequently introduced to Europe through the conquistador's gifts to the Spanish queen. You can think ... moreof Ametrine as a gemstone quality quartz crystal which when growing up could not decide whether it wanted to be an Amethyst or a Citrine, and so developed a“split personality” This is a very large, very clean, handcrafted faceted pear cut ametrine from the Anahi Mine in Bolivia. Imported for use in indigenous jewelry, the gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a 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. Ametrine is actually very rare in nature, having both the manganese traces which produce amethyst’s purple, as well as the iron traces which produce citrine’s yellow. The crystals must then be exposed to a variable source of heat, such as might be the case when a crystal partly encased in rock is exposed on one surface to sun shine. Slowly a portion of the gemstone will change color from amethyst’s purple to citrine’s yellow. This occurs rather rarely in nature. It seems that the ancient Mediterranean world knew of ametrine. The ancient source for ametrine was likely India via camel caravan through Persia. With the ancient source of ametrine lost and f
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19thC Antique 1¼ct Bavarian Spessart Ancient Celt Roman Blood Danger Warn Amulet
Two Hand Crafted Antique Genuine Natural Bavarian Bright Red-Orange Spessartite Garnet Faceted Rounds. Mounted into Contemporary High Quality 10kt Solid Gold French Hooks. CLASSIFICATION: Spessartite Red Garnet Faceted Rounds. ORIGIN: Spessart. Bavaria. 19th Century. SIZE: Approximate Diameter: 5mm. WEIGHT: Approximately 1.23 carats(the pair) NOTES: If you prefer. Upon request, other setting styles are available such as lever backs, euro clicks, kidney wires, ball/stud dangles, etc. as are sterling silver settings. 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: Due to its red color. Ancient cultures including the Celts, Greeks, and Romans also associated it ... morewith blood, and thus garnet was thought to stop bleeding or bloodshed between enemies. Ancient Mediterranean cultures also believed that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night, allowing them to see when others could not. Garnet was also worn for protection when traveling, as garnet was believed to warn the wearer of approaching danger. Ancient Christians regarded the blood-red garnet to be symbolic of Christ's blood sacrifice. Here are two gorgeously colored bright and richly hued red-orange garnets. They have a red body, and display red-orange flashes in the light. This particular species of garnet is known as"Spessartite" and is so named after its original source of Spessart, Bavaria. Hand crafted 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. Originally used in indigenous jewelry, this is a very pretty semi-precious gemstone, with highly a desirable, uncommon, beautiful rich, vibrant, almost velvety red-orange hue. They possess great character, and wonderful tone and color, and given the fact that Spessartite Garnet
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Ancient South Italian Apulian Oinochoe Magna Graecia Ca. 350 B.C.
Ancient Apulian Oinochoe Magna Graecia Ca. 350 B.C. Size: 11”H.28 cm) Description: Graceful pouring vessel on pedestal foot with bulbous body. Slender neck, trefoil rim and high looping, strap handle. Red-figure painted lady of fashion profile face wearing a saccos. Some white detailing and very high quality, black metallic glaze. Handle and neck reattached, slight crazing on handle, body with glued break and a quarter sized area of touch up on the reverse palmette. Provenance: From the collection of Dr. Angelo R. Bergamo. N.J. Ex. Harmer Rooke Galleries, NYC. mid 1980s. Guaranteed Authenticity palmyraheritagegallery For further information please call 212 319107 7
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Antique 19thC 1 1/3ct Star Sapphire Ancient Roman Sorcery Gemstone Sterling Ring
Antique Genuine Natural Burmese One and One-Third Carat Richly Colored Sky Blue-Violet Star Sapphire Oval. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 7– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Cabochon Violet-Blue Star Sapphire Oval. ORIGIN: Mogok. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 6mm. Width: 5½mm. Depth: 4mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 1.32 carats. NOTE: Resizing is available. 14kt solid gold setting is also available. 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: A gorgeous and richly colored sky blue colored star sapphire precious gemstone from Mogok. This particular specimen is a beautiful sky blue with violet undertones– very reminiscent ... moreof a late summer’s afternoon sky. Just as twilight approaches. It is quite striking, very handsome and rich in tone, the color intense yet still delicate, the star quite beautiful. The gemstone was hand shaped and polished into this very beautiful oval cabochon by a 19th century Russian artisan for use in domestic jewelry. The result is an exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstone with lots of depth and gorgeous tone. It is not an absolutely flawless gemstone. Of course it is the alignment of included material which creates the star– so star sapphires always have included material. The question is, how noticeable? With this particular specimen, to the eye, there are no significant blemishes. However with photo enlargement– or examination with a jeweler’s loupe, one can detect very slight color zoning. This means you might notice a slight variations in the tone, as well as a few internal blemishes. However to the eye it is quite beautiful and without flaw. It is only when you examine it under magnification you might be able to pick out some very minor color zoning and a minute blemish or two. Of course, the same can be said of most sapphires in general, and p
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Antique 19thC Flawless Siamese Ruby Ancient Rome Amulet
Antique 19th Century Genuine Natural One-Half Carat Flawless/Near Flawless Exceptionally Good Quality Faceted Siamese Ruby Oval. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Ruby Precious Gemstone Oval. ORIGIN: Siam. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 5mm. Width: 4mm. Depth(Thickness) 3mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.46 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Rubies were amongst the earliest gemstones traded by mankind. Since the 5th millennium B.C. The Greeks, Romans, and Indo-Europeans(Celts) all believed that the“heat” evidenced by the intense, red color was fire from within the gemstone, capable of boiling water or melting wax. From the most ancient times all the way through the medieval world, ruby was worn by the classical Mediterranean civilizations as an amulet for protection ... morefrom lightening, plagues, poison, sorrow, and evil spirits. Here's an absolutely exquisite, exceptionally good quality 19th century antique hand faceted ruby from Siam(present day Thailand) Hand crafted 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. Originally used in indigenous jewelry, this is a very pretty precious gemstone, with a highly desirable blood red color and rich texture. This sparkling precious gemstone is absolutely transparent, flawless to the eye and even under high magnification(such as these photo enlargements here) flawless or near flawless. This precious gemstone is of exceptionally high character and quality. Of course most ruby gemstones are anywhere from lightly to heavily included. Most completely transparent rubies you see offered today at retail are synthetic. This particular gemstone is an exception. Even under 300% magnification, as you can see in the images here, it is flawless or near flawless, and it is a natural ruby precious gemstone. We guarantee you will be mesmerized and dazzled by the fla
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HCDJ Ancient Glass Phoenicia Syria Egypt Rome Medieval
Glass from Antiquity to the Renaissance: 72 Plates in Full Colour by Giovanni Mariacher. DESCRIPTION: Hardback: 157 pages. Publisher: Cameo/ Hamlyn; 1970) ISBN: 0600338083. The origins of glass are shrouded in mystery. But according to tradition, it was accidentally discovered by a group of shipwrecked Phoenician sailors when lighting a fire on a sandy beach. Certainly the Phoenicians traded in primitive glass ornaments as did the ancient Egyptians. When glass blowing was developed, many centers of glass manufacture sprang up and flourished around the Eastern Mediterranean, particularly in Syria and Alexandria. Meanwhile in Western Europe the art of glass making was established and spread under the benevolent eye of the Romans. Giovanni Mariacher traces the influence of these two traditions illustrating his text with marvelous examples of ... moreByzantine. Islamic, and Medieval glass. Then in the last part of the book he describes Venetian glass of the Renaissance; exquisite, unmistakable, unsurpassed. CONDITION: Clean but EX-LIBRARY hardcover w/dustjacket encased in mylar cover. Book displays the usual library markings and stamps. Both inside and out, normally associated with ex-library books. Dustjacket is taped down to the book's covers, and there are tape markings/stains/residue to the end papers(the first and last blank pages within the book) Otherwise except for the customary library stampings(some inked out) on a few of the first pages within the book, the pages are otherwise clean, crisp, unmutilated, reasonably well bound, and unmarked. Lastly, the surface of the closed page edges do show slight light-darkening(visible only when book is closed, not to individual pages, only to the mass of closed page edges) The book is otherwise clean and in reasonably good condition. Perhaps not a"shelf trophy" it is nonetheless a sturdy reading copy. Satisfaction guaranteed. In stock, ready to ship. PLEASE SEE IMAGES BELOW FOR SAMPLE PAGES FROM INSIDE OF BOOK. PLEASE SEE PUBLISHER. PROFESSIONAL, AND READER REVIE
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ANCIENT SOUTH ITALIAN RED SLIP POTERY FOOTED DISH
Culture: South Italian. Date: 4th- 3rd Century B.C. Medium: Pottery. Condition: Intact. With some deposits. Provenance: Ex: German private collection. Dimensions: 1.3 inches high(3.3 cms) 3.5 inches in diam. 8.9 cms) About Us: Welcome to Galleria Archeologia! We are 2nd generation sellers of ancient art- specializing in Greek. Roman, Near Eastern, and Egyptian antiquities. Our extensive inventory is constantly updating to include the rarest and most charming objects, which we personally and meticulously handpick. All of our pieces come from respected and established private collections, as well as European& American art markets. We have the philosophy of proverbially being in the shoes of the customer; we acquire the best. Most appealing works of ancient art which we would want to buy ourselves if we were the customer. The philosophy ... moreis simple, essentially it boils down to‘If I wouldn’t want to buy it then I wouldn’t offer it for sale. Additionally, we proudly offer an unconditional lifetime guarantee on every object we sell- all of our pieces are authentic and as described. Furthermore. Our pieces have all been legally acquired with clear titles. So I would like to thank you for stopping by… Enjoy our selection of antiquities! Shipping/ Insurance: Kindly note that for certain items. I.e. ones of significant value, we may have to add additional shipping charges for insurance to ensure safe delivery. Certificates of Authenticity: A signed certificate of authenticity will be issued and included with every object that sells for $100 USD or more. Returns: We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase from us. We firmly believe that the customer is always right. If. For whatever reason, you are not content with your purchase, you can kindly send it back within 7 days of sale date for a full refund(buyer pays return shipping) or an exchange.
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ANCIENT SOUTH ITALIAN DECORATED FOOTED POTTERY DISH
Culture: Greek/ South Italian. Date: 4th- 3rd Century B.C. Medium: Pottery. Condition: Intact. With elevated footed base, decorated with concentric bands on the inside and the outside. Provenance: Ex: American private collection. Dimensions: 2 1/2 inches long(6.4 cms) About Us: Welcome to Galleria Archeologia! We are 2nd generation sellers of ancient art- specializing in Greek. Roman, Near Eastern, and Egyptian antiquities. Our extensive inventory is constantly updating to include the rarest and most charming objects, which we personally and meticulously handpick. All of our pieces come from respected and established private collections, as well as European& American art markets. We have the philosophy of proverbially being in the shoes of the customer; we acquire the best. Most appealing works of ancient art which we would want to buy ... moreourselves if we were the customer. The philosophy is simple, essentially it boils down to‘If I wouldn’t want to buy it then I wouldn’t offer it for sale. Additionally, we proudly offer an unconditional lifetime guarantee on every object we sell- all of our pieces are authentic and as described. Furthermore. Our pieces have all been legally acquired with clear titles. So I would like to thank you for stopping by… Enjoy our selection of antiquities! Shipping/ Insurance: Kindly note that for certain items. I.e. ones of significant value, we may have to add additional shipping charges for insurance to ensure safe delivery. Certificates of Authenticity: A signed certificate of authenticity will be issued and included with every object that sells for $100 USD or more. Returns: We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase from us. We firmly believe that the customer is always right. If. For whatever reason, you are not content with your purchase, you can kindly send it back within 7 days of sale date for a full refund(buyer pays return shipping) or an exchange.
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APHRODITE- ANCIENT SOUTH ITALIAN POLYCHROME POTTERY PHIALE
Culture- South Italian. Date- 4th- 3rd Century B.C. Material- Terracotta. Provenance- Ex: Private Bavarian collection. Germany. Condition- Intact. Retaining most of its original polychromy. Some encrustations. Measurements- 6 1/2 in. Diam. 16.5 cm. This object is unconditionally guaranteed authentic. A note to our international buyers: Import duties. Taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s Customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. At times there may be delays at Customs depending on the country we ship to. Please note that delays at Customs abroad are beyond our control. We ask you to be patient and to allow additional time for your shipment to clear. Kindly note these points regarding ... morethe item you are buying: 1- This item is guaranteed authentic. 2- The images. Size, and condition in this listing are accurate and for the actual object offered. 3- We ship within 1 day of receipt of payment. 4- Returns are allowed within one week from date of receipt for full refund less shipping charges. Buyer pays for return charges. About Us We are among the top world-wide online ancient art sellers with a physical gallery location in New York City on Museum Mile. We have extensive experience in buying and selling antiquities. When acquiring antiquities. We tend to buy the finest objects and offer them at reasonable prices to our customers. We hand-pick every object and make sure it has great eye appeal as well as good upside investment potential. All objects we buy have been legally acquired, with clear titles, and if imported by us to the United States, has been done so in accordance with international laws concerning the trade in antiquities. Our buying sources are private collectors and major auction houses worldwide. Collecting antiquities can be fun, exciting, and quite rewarding, provided that you buy from the right dealer- one that you can trust
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RARE ½ct Antique 19thC Demantoid Garnet Ancient Greek Roman Celt Persian Amulet
RARE! Near Flawless Quality Genuine Natural 19th Century Antique Handcrafted Faceted Russian Green Demantoid Garnet Semi-Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Green Demantoid Garnet. ORIGIN: Ural Mountains. Russia. Late 19th century. SIZE: Length: 4 1/2mm. Width: 4mm. Depth: 2 1/2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.43 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Ancient Mediterranean cultures(Greek. Roman, Persian, Celt) believed that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night, allowing them to see when others could not. Garnet was also worn for protection when traveling, as garnet was believed to warn the wearer of approaching danger. The ancient Greeks believed it guarded children from drowning, and it was also thought to be a potent antidote ... moreagainst poisons. The ancient Persians regarded garnet as a royal stone, and only royalty was allowed to possess the gemstone. According to ancient Hebrew mythology, a giant garnet provided interior lighting for Noah's Ark. It is also believed that garnet, described as“nopek” was one of the twelve gemstones described in the Bible in Exodus 28:17-20 as adorning Aaron’s breastplate, representing the twelve tribes of ancient Israel. Here is a gorgeously colored bright green demantoid garnet semi-precious gemstone. Hand crafted 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. This particular gemstone was hand cut and faceted into a wonderfully sparkling oval of tremendous brilliance and flash. It is a quite beautiful cut. This gemstone has every bit the flash of a diamond, and is a hundred, even a thousand times more rare. In fact demantoid garnet is one of the rarest colored gemstones in the world, and the most highly valued garnet of all. Its dispersion and reflection indexes exceed that of a diamond, which is to say that its brillian
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Antique 18thC 1¼ct Tourmaline Ancient Greek Roman “Emerald” Gem of Rainbows .925
Antique Eighteenth Century Genuine Natural Russian One and One-Third Carat Mint Green Oval Cut Tourmaline Cabochon. Mounted into high quality solid sterling silver pendant(not cheap silver plated) CLASSIFICATION: Tourmaline Oval Cabochon. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 18th Century. Chain and pendant setting contemporary. SIZE: Length: 8mm. Width: 6mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 1.31 carats. NOTE: Default chain is silver electroplate 16. 18, 20 or 24 inch(provided free) Sterling silver chains are also available in lengths from 16 to 24 inches. 14kt solid gold pendant setting together with 14kt gold fill and solid 14kt gold chains in lengths from 18 to 24 inches are available upon request. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can dismount the gemstone and offer you the gemstone without ... morethe setting. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: Tourmaline occurred in many of the ancient mines that yielded precious gemstones in the ancient Roman world 2.000 years ago, however it was mistaken for(and thus called) emerald or topaz. Tourmaline was correctly identified and described in the ancient world by Theophrastus of Ancient Greece(student and successor of Plato and Aristotle) in 314 B.C. The name“tourmaline” came from the Celanese word"turmali, which means"mixed" Bright rainbow collections of gemstone varieties were called"turmali" parcels. In ancient mythology, tourmaline was found in all colors because it traveled along a rainbow and gathered all the rainbow's colors. Here’s a beautiful, mint green tourmaline gemstone from Siberia, the Ural Mountains of Russia. Brightly and delicately hued, this gemstone was hand crafted and polished by an 18th 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. This lustrous semi-precious gemstone possesses a light and bright, almost“
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Ancient Corinthian Pottery pitcher
Ancient Corinthian Pottery pitcher. CIRCA 6th CENT.B.C. having a bifurcated, applied handle and trefoil lip. Cream ground with a wide lower band and shoulder band,Painted with Fish and Bird Decoration, Chips to Base and Lip and Surface Wear Otherwise Intact. Size: 33 cm x 17 cm Visit our eBay store to see more great items from the Adam antiquities 1 Guaranteed Authenticity We offer a diverse and changing range of high-quality Greek. Roman, Egyptian, Islamic and Near Eastern works of art. Our acquisition policy adheres to strict ethical, archaeological and aesthetic criteria. Our antiquities are of legal provenance; they belonged to established collections or have been purchased in the art market. All items have been fully researched and are sold with an unconditional Guarantee of Authenticity. We also guarantee absolute discretion and confidentiality. ... moreEvery item purchased comes with our lifetime unconditional guarantee of authenticity IF REQUESTING A CERTIFICATE PLEASE DO SO AT THE TIME OF PAYMENT.please add $1 for coa Provide collectors of antiquities with quality pieces at reasonable prices. Combined shipping accepted for multiple lots We Buy and sell Egyptian.Greek, Roman, Islam ic. Paypal.Cashier's checks and international M.O.s we will provide a full refund of the purchase price to any displeased buyer within 30 days. Assuming the item is in the same condition as it was when we shipped it ANY ITEM PROVED TO BE NON-AUTHENTIC WILL BE INSTANTLY REFUNDED
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Large Ancient Messapian jar with floral motifs, Italic, c. 4th Century BC,
A large Ancient Messapian jar with floral motifs. Italic, c. 4th Century BC, with a flaring mouth, 2 loop handles, and 2 smaller lug handles. Decorated with several motifs including thick and thin bands, zigzag patterns, a laurel leaf pattern running along the middle, and finished with draping nearer the bottom of the vase, all done in a brown slip. H: 23.7 cm. Old repair with few ages cracks and mineral deposits. Ex Victorian collection, near Essex, England. Guaranteed Authenticity palmyraheritagegallery For further information please call 212 319107 7
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19thC Antique Handcrafted Ruby Ancient Greek Roman Gem God of War Mars Ares .925
Antique 19th Century Genuine Handcrafted Natural High Quality Blood Red Ruby Precious Gemstone from Burma. Set into High Quality Solid Sterling Silver Stylized Cross Pendant. ORIGIN: Handcrafted in 19th Century Russia. SIZE: Diameter: 2 1/2mm. Depth: 1 1/2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.07 carats. PENDANT: 17mm in breadth; 27mm in height. NOTE: Default chain is silver electroplate 16. 18, 20 or 24 inch(provided free) Sterling silver chains are also available in lengths from 16 to 24 inches. 14kt solid gold setting is also available. If you would prefer a different setting style, odds are we have many different setting styles available which would fit this stone which could be substituted for no or very little additional cost. Write us for pictures and prices. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can ... moredismount 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 Antiquity and through the Middle Ages it was believed that the cosmos was reflected in gemstones. And ruby was associated with the planet Mars. The ancient Romans also associated ruby with Mars, the Roman God of War(known as“Ares” to the ancient Greeks, son of Juno and Zeus) He was a very popular god with the Romans, and appeared frequently on Roman coinage up until the time of Constantine I. Though Mars was best known as the God of War, he was also one of the mightiest gods of nature; according fertility to the herds and protection to the fields. The first month of the old Roman year was dedicated to Mars as the fertilizing god of spring. Nonetheless, Mars was best known as the God of War, especially in the latter empire. When war broke out, Roman Generals would ceremonially invoke his aid by smiting his holy lance and shield with the cry, Mars Awake” Ruby was also associated with the principles of justice and its administrators within the ancient Roman judicial system. Here's a very nice quality 19th cent
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19thC Antique 3 1/3ct Scotland Amethyst Ancient Hebrew Bible Catholic Priest Gem
TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish HUGE Three Carat(Plus) Antique Genuine Natural Amethyst Faceted Emerald CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Amethyst Octagon. ORIGIN: Coastal Devonian Lava Beds. Angus, Scotland. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 10mm. Width: 8mm. Depth: 6mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 3.35 Carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the medieval church amethyst stood for piety and celibacy and was therefore worn by members of the Catholic Church clergy and was used to adorn crosses. Amethyst is described in the Bible(Exodus 28:19; 39:12) as one of the 12 stones adorning the breastplate(hoshen) of the high priests of Yahweh. Also described in the Bible as the twelfth ... morefoundation of the(post rapture) heavenly“Holy City” Said to be built of amethyst. Other ancient accounts relate that(third century Roman) Saint Valentine owned a ring set with an antique amethyst carved with an image of Cupid. The stone was also a symbol of Saint Matthias(the apostle chosen by the remaining eleven apostles to replace Judas Iscariot following Judas' betrayal of Jesus and his suicide) Here's a large. Very clean, 19th century faceted emerald-cut amethyst from the Devonian lava beds found along the coast of Angus Country, Scotland. Very popular in 18th and 19th century Victorian Scotland, amethyst has remained a very popular gemstone through the 20th century. This is a very fine pale lavender colored semi-precious gemstone. 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. As you can see from the photo enlargements here, it is to the eye completely transparent and free from internal blemishes, and possesses exceptional sparkle and luster. It is very clean, water clear, and ve
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