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Free Shipping Location: Westbury, United States This masterpiece is mounted upon a black variegated marble base, further enhancing its visual impact and stability. The statue proudly bears the signature ... moreof the renowned artist, Ellis. Positioned with an unwavering gaze towards the horizon of a battle-scarred field, he stands as a symbol of strength and resilience.
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Free Shipping Location: Westbury, United States Embrace the spirit of the Roman Empire and enrich your collection or decor with this extraordinary work of art. Depicting a Roman legionnaire in full ... moreregalia, seated upon a chair, this piece emanates strength, valor, and a deep sense of duty.
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Free Shipping Location: Greece Cycladic art encompasses the visual art of the ancient Cycladic civilization, which flourished in the islands of the Aegean Sea from 3300 - 2000 BCE. ... moreAlong with the Minoans and Mycenaeans, the Cycladic people are counted among the three major Aegean cultures.
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$29.95 Shipping Location: Westbury, United States He sits on his trusted horse and wanders the land, holding a gun and prepared for any potential threats. He has triumphed over many different travelers ... moreand settlers trying to take over his peoples land and has a keep-sake from each of them.
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$5.99 Shipping Condition: Like New Location: Lummi Island, United States Mario Bussagli describes the background to the production of Chinese bronzes in fascinating detail, and explains the significance of the different types ... moreof ritual vessel and the symbolism of the stylized decoration.
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$6.95 Shipping Location: Clinton Township, United States 300 - 100 B.C. Just over 3/4" length. One of the types of small bronze cast arrowheads used widely in the ancient world. Excellent trilobate form. Professionally ... morerefurbished with a silver overlay and mounted on an 18” modern sterling silver chain, for contemporary wear.
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Free Shipping Location: Greece Each piece is, therefore, unique. Material: Pure Bronze. Weight of set. Panoply Details.
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$29.95 Shipping Location: Westbury, United States The friendly cat sits outside in the twilight of the night after taking a long cat nap. It sits with its tail wrapped up around it's back legs as it looks ... moreback at it's owner that calls it in for a tuna dinner.
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$29.95 Shipping Location: Westbury, United States It proudly sits atop a black marble base, providing a sturdy and elegant foundation. Handmade with passion and dedication, this sculpture is crafted entirely ... morefrom bronze, attesting to its quality and durability.
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Free Shipping Location: Westbury, United States This masterpiece is mounted upon a black variegated marble base, further enhancing its visual impact and stability. The statue proudly bears the signature ... moreof the renowned artist, Ellis. Positioned with an unwavering gaze towards the horizon of a battle-scarred field, he stands as a symbol of strength and resilience.
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Free Shipping Location: Westbury, United States european_bronze MODERN ABSTRACT CHARGING BULL SCULPTURE BY MILO FIGURE HOT CAST LOST WAX MARBLE Description Condition: This sculpture is in perfect condition. ... moreBronze Dimensions with Marble Base:Height 8" X Width 7" Marble Dimensions: 3" X 3" Height without base: 5" Weight: 7 LBS Inventory: 42AL4504124 This magnificent modern and abstract sculpture is of a charging bull. With his head down. His nostrils' flared and his muscles tightened he rears up to stomp the ground before him, releasing a vibrating grunt, he makes his presence known. All he see's now is red and he is raging angry, his horns are sharp and solid and he prepares to charge his nemesis and take him down. He is an extremely muscular and dense creature, thick rolls of muscle curl around his neck for protection; he was made for these sorts of confrontations of physical strength. His tail curls up in a swift motion and off he goes, frozen in his pose and replicated in a true masterpiece of bronze artwork. This modern and abstract piece is perfect for a modern based theme. Handmade of 100% bronze and resting on a solid black marble base this sculpture has a two tone brown patina and is cast using the ancient"Lost Wax Method" This sculpture is signed by Milo. The Art of Lost Wax. Lost wax casting has been around for thousands of years. Yet few people understand how the process actually works. Although mechanization has facilitated the lost wax process of bronze casting. The procedure is basically the same as that used by the Chinese when they first developed the process in the 2nd millennium BC. The Rubber Mold. First the artist creates an original sculpture out of any number of media. Including stone, wax, clay, wood and pottery. This image is coated with a silicone rubber molding material that makes two rubber mold halves(each rubber mold has a front and a back piece) A fiberglass outer shell is added to the back of each mold so it retains its shape and rigidity during subsequent uses. These molds are the only
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Free Shipping Location: Westbury, United States Condition : This sculpture is in perfect condition.
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Free Shipping Location: Greece The original is in the National Museum in Athens and dates to the 5th century BC. The ancient Greeks used polished bronze plates as mirrors. They were ... moreusually made of molten bronze or copper material.
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$19.95 Shipping Location: Westbury, United States The portrait of Jesus is elegantly represented in this beautiful hand crafted work. 100% handmade and 100% bronze, signed by artist Valli. Condition : ... moreThis sculpture is in a Perfect condition. Inventory : 37Y9342673.
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$29.95 Shipping Location: Westbury, United States Capturing the essence of nature's simplicity, this bronze sculpture presents a donkey in its unencumbered, free-spirited form. With an air of gentle curiosity, ... morethe donkey continues its trot, unburdened by the weight of a heavy load.
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$35.00 Shipping Location: Slovakia Romano-British Bronze Broach depicting a Goddess / Water Nymph with fish or dolphins?. Circa 50CE. The original pin is still in position and very slightly ... moremoveable with care.
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Free Shipping Location: 黄浦区, China “乹元重宝” : It was cast in the first year of Qianyuan (758) by Tang suzong of the Tang Dynasty. Material: bronze. Condition: Good. We will give you a satisfactory ... moresolution.
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$29.95 Shipping Location: Westbury, United States The friendly cat sits outside in the twilight of the night after taking a long cat nap. It sits with its tail wrapped up around it's back legs as it looks ... moreback at it's owner that calls it in for a tuna dinner.
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$39.95 Shipping Location: Westbury, United States bronze_deal Bronze Statue on Marble Roman Soldier Spartan Warrior sculpture figurine figure Condition: This sculpture is in perfect condition. Bronze ... moreDimensions with Marble Base:Height 14" x Width 12" Marble Dimensions: 12" x 7" Height without base: 13" Weight: 30 LBS Inventory: 68X802311286 War-weary. The nude Roman legion has collapsed onto the floor. Dropping his dagger to unfasten his cloak, he begins to rest his head against a wall, letting his guard fall. Despite his fatigue, his eyes are open and transfixed, as he unblinkingly recalls the screams and horrors of the war that turn and twist inside his mind. The handmade bronze sculpture was molded using the archaic methods of lost-wax casting and stained with a brown patina finish. He stands upon a black marble base with the European Bronze Finery stamp of quality and the artist J. Debut's signature. The process of bringing a bronze sculpture to life using the lost-wax method is something you'll appreciate after taking this tour- Enjoy. Here Artist original clay sculpture is nearly ready for the foundry. Note the artist is still adding the finishing touches. Most sculptors prefer to work with clay or wax; some however. Do use wood and other mediums. Here the finished original clay is now complete. The sculptor will take it to the foundry now, get a bid then begin the first stages of the lost wax process. The first step can be shocking for some as they begin to decide how this original will be cut up. In order to prepare the original clay sculpture for molding. It will be dissected by cutting the clay with wire and by cutting the armature with a saw. The armature is what helped support the clay in place while the artist was creating it. Note the registration marks which later in the process will serve to realign the parts. Shown here are the sections of the original clay sculpture after having been dissected. Now the various parts of the original are carefully mounted on clay plugs before the rubber mold material is applied. T
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Free Shipping Location: Greece Each piece is, therefore, unique. (222100305001-B). Material: Pure Bronze.
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Free Shipping Location: Greece Trojan War still stirs people’s fantasy and artist’s creative imagination. Each piece is, therefore, unique. (25-615-A). BRONZE WARRIOR STATUE. Material: ... morePure Bronze.
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Free Shipping Location: Ellsworth, United States You will receive the set both Left & Right hand. Our mission is to improve the lives of Balinese families we work with by finding a market for their amazing ... moreart & handicrafts, while helping keep the traditional arts and crafts alive for future generations.
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Free Shipping Location: Greece The owl was the symbol for Athena, goddess of wisdom and strategy. In Ancient Greece, the owl was a symbol of a higher wisdom, and it was also a guardian ... moreof the Acropolis. Originals of these can be seen in museums across the world, but the prototypes are in the Olympia museum in Greece.
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Free Shipping Location: Greece Symbol of mystery and the guardian of sacred places. The mythical sphinx had the face of a woman, the body of a lion and the wings of a bird of prey. ... moreIn Greek mythology, the enigmatic sphinx was associated with Oedipus, to whom she posed her famous riddle.
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$4.90 Shipping Location: China Tripod, was first used to cook food in ancient times, in ancient pottery has already had "pottery tripod". Tripod is also the main rites in ancient times, ... moreis the nobility of all levels of special supplies. Ding is also a symbol of social political and economic power in ancient times. The majesty of the cauldron comes from "Yu the Great casting the Nine Cauldrons", which is a symbol of the unification of the world and the establishment of the central government.
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$39.95 Shipping Location: Westbury, United States Depicting a Roman legionnaire in full regalia, seated upon a chair, this piece emanates strength, valor, and a deep sense of duty. Mounted on a sleek ... moreblack marble base, it bears the signature of the renowned artist E.L Picault.
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Free Shipping Location: China This is a great piece of valuable collection, a valuable personal alter or a very good present. the handwork is very fine with incredible detailing. Don't ... moremiss out this chance to get it. Wish you good luck!
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$29.95 Shipping Location: Westbury, United States The sculpture skillfully encompasses the man's head, face, hands, the contours of his guitar, and the subtle folds of his attire, which includes a suit, ... morebutton-down shirt, tie, and headband. This selective approach allows for a unique perspective on the subject, inviting viewers to engage with the piece's essence.
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$6.95 Shipping Location: Clinton Township, United States 300 - 100 B.C. Just over 7/8" length. One of the types of small bronze cast arrowheads used widely in the ancient world. Excellent trilobate form. Professionally ... morerefurbished with a silver overlay and mounted on an 18” modern sterling silver chain for contemporary wear.
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$224.29 Shipping Location: DAGENHAM, United Kingdom The Oba had the special and sole privilege of capturing a leopard he would hunt in the forest with his association of leopard hunters equipped with "special ... morepowers" which enabled them to kill or capture Leopards without losing their own lives.
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Free Shipping Location: Westbury, United States bronze_deal Signed Remington Native American Indian Riding Horse Bronze Sculpture Statue Art Condition: This sculpture is in a perfect condition. Bronze ... moreDimensions with Marble Base:Height 25 1/2" x Width 31" Marble Dimensions: 14 x 8" Height without base: 24 1/2" Weight: 33 LBS Inventory: 49-57077M15794 A lone cowboy sets out on a long journey. His loyal horse slowly descends a slanted mountain. His long legs navigate the rough terrain carefully. The cowboy sits tall and clutches the reins. 100% bronze and handmade. This two-toned brown patina sculpture was cast using the"Lost Wax Method" and mounted on a marble base. It features the signature Frederic Reminigton. Frederic Sackrider Remington(October 4. 1861– December 26, 1909) was an American painter,illustrator, sculptor and writer. Lover of cowboys, Native Americans and the U.S. Cavalry, he specialized in depictions of the old American West, concentrating on the last quarter of the 19th century American West. The process of bringing a bronze sculpture to life using the lost-wax method is something you'll appreciate after taking this tour- Enjoy. Here Artist original clay sculpture is nearly ready for the foundry. Note the artist is still adding the finishing touches. Most sculptors prefer to work with clay or wax; some however. Do use wood and other mediums. Here the finished original clay is now complete. The sculptor will take it to the foundry now, get a bid then begin the first stages of the lost wax process. The first step can be shocking for some as they begin to decide how this original will be cut up. In order to prepare the original clay sculpture for molding. It will be dissected by cutting the clay with wire and by cutting the armature with a saw. The armature is what helped support the clay in place while the artist was creating it. Note the registration marks which later in the process will serve to realign the parts. Shown here are the sections of the original clay sculpture after having been dissected. Now the v
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Free Shipping Location: Thailand , ANCIENT & ANTIQUE ARTEFACTS ! If you opt for a Laughing Buddha, don't forget to rub his belly. In the world of Thailand amulet, Many people believe ... morethe symbol of Load buddha has the power to ward off evil.
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$18.69 Shipping Location: BRISTOL, United Kingdom A Roman bronze phallic amulets of fist and phallus type, with a manus fica to the left and phallus to the right. Top suspension loop, back surface unworked. ... morerd century AD. Provenance: Originally found in Turkey.
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$6.95 Shipping Location: Clinton Township, United States 300 - 100 B.C. Just over 5/8” (0.64”) length. One of the types of small bronze cast arrowheads used widely in the ancient world. Excellent trilobate form. ... moreProfessionally refurbished with a 24karat gold overlay and mounted on an 18” modern gilt sterling silver chain or polished leather neck cord, your choice, for contemporary wear.
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Free Shipping Location: Greece This oil lamp is decorated with a swan in the handle. In literature and myth, the swan symbolizes light, purity, transformation, intuition, grace. BRONZE ... moreOIL LAMP WITH SWAN DESIGN. Each piece is, therefore, unique.
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$6.95 Shipping Location: Clinton Township, United States 300 - 100 B.C. Just over 5/8" (0.66”) length. One of the types of small bronze cast arrowheads used widely in the ancient world. Excellent trilobate form. ... moreProfessionally refurbished with a 24karat gold overlay and mounted on an 18” modern gilt sterling silver chain for contemporary wear.
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Free Shipping Location: Westbury, United States Bronze Marble Statue Roman Military Warrior War Sparton Art Deco Sculpture Piece Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click ... moreto Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge As the name says. We are mad about bronze and want to provide it to you at the lowest price possible. We have been collecting superb quality bronzes for years and we will continue to post them on eBay with a low starting price and no reserve. You are looking at a Roman Military Warrior made using hotcast and the lost wax method. This method was perfected several thousand years ago by the greeks.And is sitting on a black marble base and is signed Moreau.Every one of the pieces are plum bronze. What is plum bronze? It is the purest form of bronze. We are dedicated to making our customers happy. That is why we ask that you leave a 5 star, positive feedback after every purchase. We professionally pack and insure every order, so you do not have to worry. In the rare case, if you are unsatisfied with your purchase, please contact us and give us a chance to make you 100% satisfied. Size: 27" X 10" Weight: 42 LBS Shipping Terms Most of our items are shipped via USPS(United States Postal Service) mail or UPS. Most orders are shipped within 24-48 hours of purchase. Please be aware that not all items are available for USPS shipping due to size and weight. We do ship to Hawaii. Alaska, Canada, Puerto Rico, APO/AE, and U.S. Virgin Islands, however, an additional charge may be required. Please contact us before making any purchases in these areas. For Non-USA customers, you may be responsible for all duty, tax, brokerage fees that may be due upon delivery(shipping costs cover freight charges only)We also ship internationally. Please refer to the"Shipping& Handling" chart for the rates for each area. Payment Options Payment for your purchase is expected within 10 days of the closing of the item's auction. Unpaid auction wins will be forfeited after 7 days.We accept Paypa
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$5.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States With these techniques new decorative motifs also began to appear in Etruscan jewelry. Such decoration was applied, ever more exuberantly, to inherited ... moreforms, which had previously been worked in bronze, such as fibulae, hair spirals, pin-heads, beads, rings, bracelets, earrings, and large pectorals.
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Free Shipping Location: Westbury, United States The sculpture masterfully captures his head, face, hands, guitar, and the distinctive collar of his blazer, creating a unique and visually striking representation. ... moreCondition : This sculpture is in perfect condition.
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Free Shipping Location: Thailand Bhikkhuni Mahapajapati Gotami. Bhikkhuni Mahapajapati Gotami Foundation of the Thai Nuns Institute under Royal Patronage. Authentic Thai amulets cast ... morefrom antique Bronze amulet buddha are very rare. " This item is a genuine Thai amulet buddha. ".
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$6.95 Shipping Location: Clinton Township, United States Just over 7/8" length. One of the types of small bronze cast arrowheads used widely in the ancient world. Excellent trilobate form. Professionally refurbished ... morewith a silver overlay and mounted on a modern Sterling silver 18” chain for contemporary wear.
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Free Shipping Location: Greece A beautiful example of such a work is the Peplos Kore from the Athenian Acropolis. However it is also clear that the ancient Greeks delighted in creating ... moreand admiring these stylized images of beautiful maidens.
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Free Shipping Location: Greece Cycladic art encompasses the visual art of the ancient Cycladic civilization, which flourished in the islands of the Aegean Sea from 3300 - 2000 BCE. ... moreAlong with the Minoans and Mycenaeans, the Cycladic people are counted among the three major Aegean cultures.
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Free Shipping Location: Greece “It is hard for us to exaggerate how important the Olympics were for the Greeks,” Paul Christesen, Professor of Ancient Greek History at Dartmouth College, ... moreUSA, said. Each piece is, therefore, unique.
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Free Shipping Location: Westbury, United States This intricate casting process ensures that each texture and nuance is faithfully replicated, preserving the Roman legion soldier's essence. With his ... moreleft hand, he firmly clutches a shield, an emblem of protection and unwavering courage.
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$55.00 Shipping Location: Canada Authentic Ancient Near Eastern bronze short sword - dagger circa 1200 -1000 B.C. A flanged hilt and blade finely cast in one piece. Similar daggers are ... morepublished in the following references Which, also, can be viewed online.
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Free Shipping Location: Westbury, United States Suggestive Female Modern Art Form Bronze Figurine Marble Statue Lost wax Figure Description Condition: This sculpture is in perfect condition. Bronze ... moreDimensions with Marble Base:Height 14" x Width 7" Marble Dimensions: Diameter 12 1/2" Height without base: 9" Weight: 9 LBS Inventory 27-Y1842872 The suggestive female form pulls out of the base from the hem of a fanned skirt that evolves into the definition of her bent leg. Her arms both rest on her head; one in the shape of an angle while the other a circular motion in combination with her long hair. The sculptures creates an essence of spiritual freedom that distorts the distinction of the body's form. The bronze sculpture was captured using the ancient method of lost-wax casting and stained with a brown patina finish for preservation. It is mounted upon a black marble base with the artist Milo's signature. The Art of Lost Wax Lost wax casting has been around for thousands of years. Yet few people understand how the process actually works. Although mechanization has facilitated the lost wax process of bronze casting. The procedure is basically the same as that used by the Chinese when they first developed the process in the 2nd millennium BC. The Rubber Mold First the artist creates an original sculpture out of any number of media. Including stone, wax, clay, wood and pottery. This image is coated with a silicone rubber molding material that makes two rubber mold halves(each rubber mold has a front and a back piece) A fiberglass outer shell is added to the back of each mold so it retains its shape and rigidity during subsequent uses. These molds are the only components that are ever re-used in the casting process. All other components are re-created for each casting. The Wax Positive Once the molds are done. The insides are coated with layers of wax. The halves are then bound together and wax poured inside to complete the wax image being created. Once the wax has cooled. The mold is peeled away, yielding a wax image(the wax positive&qu
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Free Shipping Location: Garfield, United States Roman Centurion Helmet Period: Roman Imperial(1st-4th century A.D. Artist: ancient Roman artist Product Code: H005 Made of 100% pure bronze(lost wax) ... moreAncient Roman Centurion full size wearable helmet dated 80 B.C. Made of Bronze and naturally aged Made of bronze(lost wax) Lost Wax” bronze(or hot-cast bronze) is actually 100% pure Bronze- essentially copper and tin. The most known and used process for making“lost wax” involves pouring of molten bronze. This is the same method used by the ancient civilizations to create bronze sculptures. The making of a“lost wax” bronze is a complex and time consuming process. And specific technical expertise is needed to accomplish the task of making a bronze. Finish: Aged verdigris bronze THIS ITEM IS BRAND NEW! SHIPPING TIME: PLEASE ALLOW 30 DAYS FOR DELIVERY. PAYMENT: We accept PayPal. VISA, Master Card, American Express, Discover. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. SHIPPING USA: Displayed shipping charges are within USA(except Alaska. Hawaii, Puerto Rico and APO/FPO) Please contact us for shipping quote if ordering outside continental USA. SHIPPING INTERNATIONAL: We accept international orders and we ship worldwide. Please contact us for an international shipping quote prior to placing an order. Please make sure to let us know your city and postal code in your country so that we can calculate the most accurate shipping cost for your order. For international shipments. Applicable customs import duties of your country, local taxes and brokerage fees, may or may not be the responsibility of the receiver at the time of delivery. Please check with your country's local customs office for more information regarding these possible charges. RETURNS: We insure all of our shipments and are very careful about how our items are packaged and shipped. If in an unlikely event you receive a damaged item. Please contact us the same day so that we can file a damage claim with the shipper. Please note that you will need to present a proof of the damage– emailing us
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$60.00 Shipping Location: La Mirada, United States JUROJIN WITH CHILD ASTRIDE TURTLE. PURE, HEAVY, HOT "SAND CAST" BRONZE DEPICTING ONE OF THE SEVEN IMMORTALS OF ANCIENT TAOISM. AUTHENTIC "OF THE PERIOD"QING ... moreDYNASTY ERA AS RELATED VIAORAL HISTORY. QING DYNASTY REIGN MARK DEEPLY CAST IN BOLD RELIEF ON BASE OF STATUE.
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$62.31 Shipping Location: BOURNEMOUTH, United Kingdom EASTERN HAN TOLI MIRROR. The above pictures are of old (ancient) shaman's coats. These coats are an essential part of a real shaman's ancient traditions. ... moreBy wearing coats such as these the Shaman is actually wearing and is always reminded of his special magical universe.
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$5.00 Shipping Location: Thailand The statue is made of bronze and features a beautiful classic color design that showcases the artistry of Southeast Asia. The characteristic is Buddha ... morewas made of ancient casting, containing the mass in the body and was buried in a vault.
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$6.95 Shipping Location: Clinton Township, United States 300 - 100 B.C. Just over 3/4” (0.79”) length. One of the types of small bronze cast arrowheads used widely in the ancient world. Excellent trilobate form. ... moreProfessionally refurbished with a 24karat gold overlay and mounted on an 18” modern gilt sterling silver chain or polished leather neck cord, your choice, for contemporary wear.
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Free Shipping Location: Greece CYCLADIC ART BRONZE VIOLOS. Cycladic art encompasses the visual art of the ancient Cycladic civilization, which flourished in the islands of the Aegean ... moreSea from 3300 - 2000 BCE. Along with the Minoans and Mycenaeans, the Cycladic people are counted among the three major Aegean cultures.
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