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Published Pre-Columbian Nicoya Ceremonial Stone Seat, Ex Arizona Museum
Published Pre-Columbian Nicoya Ceremonial Stone Seat, Ex Arizona Museum

Published Pre-Columbian Nicoya Ceremonial Stone Seat, Ex Arizona Museum

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Even today, stone metates in the Americas are used to grind maize and other foodstuffs in this volcanic stone.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Metlapil - Volcanic stone carved sculpture
Metlapil - Volcanic stone carved sculpture

Metlapil - Volcanic stone carved sculpture

By La muerte tiene permiso

Located in London, GB

Metlapil is part of Metates a work composed of two volcanic stone sculptures that explore wear as the trace of a relationship: between objects, between people, between time and matt...

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2010s Mexican Pre-Columbian Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Rueda - Volcanic stone carved sculpture
Rueda - Volcanic stone carved sculpture

Rueda - Volcanic stone carved sculpture

By La muerte tiene permiso

Located in London, GB

Rueda is part of Metates a work composed of two volcanic stone sculptures that explore wear as the trace of a relationship: between objects, between people, between time and matter.

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2010s Mexican Pre-Columbian Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

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Rare 18th Century Mexican Metate y Mano
Rare 18th Century Mexican Metate y Mano

Rare 18th Century Mexican Metate y Mano

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H 4 in W 19 in D 16 in

Rare 18th Century Mexican Metate y Mano

Located in San Francisco, CA

This large and impressive 18th / 19th century Mexican 'metate y mano' (grinding slab and grinding stone) is hand chiseled, carved and shaped from volcanic rock.

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Antique Late 18th Century Mexican More Furniture and Collectibles

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Stone

Costa Rican Metate, circa 300-700 AD
Costa Rican Metate, circa 300-700 AD

Costa Rican Metate, circa 300-700 AD

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H 6.7 in W 14.97 in D 13 in

Costa Rican Metate, circa 300-700 AD

Located in Paris, ile de france

A Costa Rican Metate circa 300-700 AD, the Volcanic stone implement carved in bold relief to depict 3 standing zoomorphic crocodiles figures ,emerging from each of the tripod colum...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Animal Sculptures

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Stone

Tulum Large Antique Metate De Piedra, 19th Century
Tulum Large Antique Metate De Piedra, 19th Century

Tulum Large Antique Metate De Piedra, 19th Century

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H 10 in W 17 in D 12 in

Tulum Large Antique Metate De Piedra, 19th Century

Located in Melville, NY

19th century hand carved metate de Piedra from Tulum. Beautifully aged & patinated. *This item cannot be returned.

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Antique 19th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Stone

Large Pre-Columbian Stone Metate
Large Pre-Columbian Stone Metate

Large Pre-Columbian Stone Metate

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H 13.5 in W 21 in D 13.5 in

Large Pre-Columbian Stone Metate

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carved stone ceremonial tripod Metate. Made in Costa Rica circa 900 to 1400 AD.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Antique Grinding Stone from Mexico
Antique Grinding Stone from Mexico

Antique Grinding Stone from Mexico

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H 4.25 in W 14.25 in D 8 in

Antique Grinding Stone from Mexico

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Antique "metate" or grinding stone from Puebla highlands. 5 of these pieces were found buried and partially uncovered by one of my runners in that region.

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Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Primitive More Folk Art

Materials

Stone

Rare Pre-columbian Ceremonial Stone Metate
Rare Pre-columbian Ceremonial Stone Metate

Rare Pre-columbian Ceremonial Stone Metate

Located in San Francisco, CA

This intricately carved metate from coarse gray stone has a convex, rectangular workbench and is supported by three openwork legs, the whole highlighted by a pair of carved openwork ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Moonumental Nahua Sculpture  Three Piece Ceramic
Moonumental Nahua Sculpture  Three Piece Ceramic

Moonumental Nahua Sculpture Three Piece Ceramic

Located in Los Angeles, CA

As can be seen there are multiple every day life scene all over the woman, her grinding stone or "metate" and the elongated stone for grinding "mano del metate" Amazingly, both the w...

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20th Century Mexican Ceramics

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Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal
Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal

Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal

By Maison Baguès

Located in Paris, FR

Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal Finish: Gold or Silver gilding Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau". UL listing available for an additional charge.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Iron

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

Located in London, GB

This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Decorative Art

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Other

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

$23,689Sale Price|30% Off

H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor
Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

$188,500

H 51.25 in W 25.75 in D 22.63 in

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exquisite Tetsusabiji Uchidashi Gomai Dou Gusoku (Five-Plate Russet Iron Embossed Cuirass Armor), crafted in the 18th century, exemplifies the pinnacle of Edo-period samurai arm...

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Antique 18th Century Asian Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Copper, Iron

Very Rare Casket Minnekästchen or Box, Germany or Italy, 15th Century
Very Rare Casket Minnekästchen or Box, Germany or Italy, 15th Century

Very Rare Casket Minnekästchen or Box, Germany or Italy, 15th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Wooden coffret, call minnekästchen, engraved with a dog, a hare and foliage with polychromy remains. During the Middle Age, the hare is a symbol of fertility, joy and represents the...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Rare 15th Century Solid Oak Medieval Dutch Gothic Chest or Trunk
Rare 15th Century Solid Oak Medieval Dutch Gothic Chest or Trunk

Rare 15th Century Solid Oak Medieval Dutch Gothic Chest or Trunk

$10,269Sale Price|41% Off

H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 27.17 in

Rare 15th Century Solid Oak Medieval Dutch Gothic Chest or Trunk

Located in Casteren, NL

A very rare chest that was completely made of solid oak from the Netherlands middle ages. It is a joined chest with hand carved geometric gothic front panels. The ornaments used ar...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Dutch Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)
50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)

50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)

By Green River Fossil Company

Located in Logan, UT

Act fast to claim this exquisite piece of natural history, as our fossils will no longer be available through 1stDibs after October 31. This sculptural stone specimen features an ex...

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2010s American Decorative Art

Materials

Limestone

Reclaimed Carrara Nero/Bianco Octagon/Cabochon Tile - Marble Checkered Flooring
Reclaimed Carrara Nero/Bianco Octagon/Cabochon Tile - Marble Checkered Flooring

Reclaimed Carrara Nero/Bianco Octagon/Cabochon Tile - Marble Checkered Flooring

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

This epitome of elegance is the dream item for any luxury home designer or custom-homeowner. It is a piece by piece reclaimed set of authentic Carrara Bianco Octagonal & Nero Cabocho...

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Antique 1880s Italian Classical Greek Flooring

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Carrara Marble

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases
Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases

$70,019 / set

H 102.37 in W 67.33 in D 106.3 in

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases

Located in Vosselaar, BE

We offer a original and complete late 19th century Pharmacy. Found in France it comprises 2 large corner cupboards with shelving on the long side. Furthermore a large bowed and sculp...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

17th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Chest
17th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Chest

17th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Chest

$8,700

H 27.56 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in

17th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Chest

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

This 17th-century Spanish carved walnut chest is an exquisite example of Baroque furniture, showcasing intricate craftsmanship and the rich aesthetic traditions of the period. Made f...

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Antique 1650s Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

31-Star Printed American Flag, Celebrating California Statehood, Circa 1850
31-Star Printed American Flag, Celebrating California Statehood, Circa 1850

31-Star Printed American Flag, Celebrating California Statehood, Circa 1850

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is a rare 31-star medallion printed American flag, celebrating the addition of California to the Union. The flag is printed on silk and has a spectacular “Great Star” canton pat...

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Antique 1850s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Silk

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows
Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

$110,295 / set

H 64.18 in W 28.75 in D 0.79 in

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

Located in Leuven , BE

The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows “Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944) “Color! What a deep a...

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Windows

Materials

Art Glass, Stained Glass

Old Fountain
Old Fountain

Old Fountain

$19,200

H 60 in W 66 in D 38 in

Old Fountain

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

This old French Limestone fountain was hand carved and installed in a French countryside home. The piece has been well preserved throughout the years and was recently reclaimed by ou...

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Antique 18th Century French Rustic Flooring

Materials

Limestone

"Fields in Jersey"
"Fields in Jersey"

"Fields in Jersey"

By Daniel Garber

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Jim’s of Lambertville Fine Art Gallery is proud to present this piece by Daniel Garber (1880 - 1958). One of the two most important and, so far, the most valuable of the New Hope Sc...

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Early 1900s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall

Located in London, GB

The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...

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Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Panelling

Materials

Wood, Pine

Finest Monumental Inca Royal Yupana
Finest Monumental Inca Royal Yupana

Finest Monumental Inca Royal Yupana

$55,000

H 16 in W 21.5 in D 4 in

Finest Monumental Inca Royal Yupana

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Yupanas were used as calculators or abaci during the Inca Period. This is one of the finest and monumental an example of a Inca table Royal Stone Yupana or archeological Yupana, undo...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antiquities

Materials

Stone

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