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Period: 15th Century and Earlier
526.38 Gram Amazing Boat Shape Green Onyx with Clock from Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Amazing Boat Shape Green Onyx With Clock Weight: 526.38 gram Dim: 13.8 x 15.1 x 4.7 Cm Shape : Boat Origin: Pakistan Green onyx is a mesmerizing gemstone that captivates ...
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Pakistani Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Large Scale Banalinga 'Shiva Lingam' Stone for Display
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large Scale Banalinga (Shiva Lingam) stone for display Outstanding large scale specimen from India Dimensions 9" long x 5.5" diameter Banalinga is discovered in nature and not carved or crafted by human hands. This Shiva Lingam comes exclusively from the Narmada River, one of India’s seven sacred holy sites. The stones resemble markings found on the forehead of Lord Shiva...
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Indian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

High Quality Amethyst Goethite Inclusions Resembling Rosettes
Located in London, GB
An unusual piece of high quality deep purple amethyst with large peaked crystals. Inside the amethyst multiple goethite crystals resembling rosettes can be seen. Several of the cry...
Category

Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Cluster Trilobite Fossil on Matrix with Acrylic Display Stand (18.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Natural Cluster Trilobite (Ptychopariida) fossil on Matrix with acrylic display stand (18.5 lbs)). Ptychopariida is a large, heterogeneous order of trilobite containing some of the ...
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Unknown Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Rock Crystal Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Natural rock crystal cluster sculpture with brass stand.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Genuine Polished Petrified Wood Stump from Arizona
Located in New York, NY
This large and beautiful hand-polished petrified wood stump is sourced from Arizona and polished to a mirrored finish. It has an amazing pattern with vibrant hues of brown, yellow, a...
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American Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Christ - Umbria, second half of the 15th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Christ
 Umbria, Orvieto?
 Second half of the 15th century
 77 x 16.5 cm
Category

Italian Renaissance Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Large columnar agate and amethyst formation
Located in London, GB
Striking large vertical presentation displaying vibrant purple amethyst bordered by a thick agate layer. One of a group of four impressive specimens. Pieces such as this are hard t...
Category

Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Genuine Hybodus Shark Dorsal Spine (77.9 grams)
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Hybodus Shark Dorsal Spine This A complete fossil of Hybodus from Germany showing placement of spine. These large spines helped to support the dorsal fins of the shark. Hybo...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

15th Century or Earlier Chinese Wine Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
15th century or earlier Chinese wine bottle. Elegant glaze and ribbing details. Finish is varying shades of brown. From the Jin dynasty.
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Natural Amethyst Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Natural amethyst crystal sculpture with multi peaks.
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Amethyst

Thai Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha, Lan Na Kingdom, Chiang Mai, Late 15th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A rare and beautiful Thai cast and gilt bronze seated Buddha with shell inlaid eyes, style of Wat Chedi Luang, Lan Na Kingdom, Northern Thailand, region of Chiang Mai, late 15th cent...
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Thai Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pre-Columbian Inca Hand Carved Kero / Drinking Vessel, 1300-1500 AD
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The hand carved beaker-shaped wood drinking vessel was used to drink 'chicha' which was a beer-like beverage made from fermented corn. The weathered exterior showing incised geometri...
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Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Natural Amethyst Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Natural amethyst sculpture with stand. Measures: 10.5”/L x 8.5”/D x 4”/H without stand.
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Natural Golden Barite Mineral with Marcasite Crystals From Guangxi, China
Located in New York, NY
Golden Barite with Marcasite Crystals from Nandan County, Hechi, Guangxi, China. Complex intersecting formation of lustrous gem translucent golden bar...
Category

Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Large Natural Blacknite Quartz Cluster Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural blacknite quartz cluster specimen with covelline and bornite from Ambositra, Madagascar. Blacknite is a beautiful mineral of the goethite/hematite variety, displayin...
Category

Malagasy Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Indus Valley Terracotta Bowl With Concentric Decoration Ca. 3000-2500 BC
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Ca. 3000-2500 BC A terracotta bowl from the Indus Valley in a substantial size and flaring, deep body resting upon a low ring base. While the exterior surface remains impeccably smo...
Category

Afghan Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Treasure Chest Borwn Druze, Polished Celadonite Border and Calcite Formation
Located in London, GB
A wonderful formation with abundant agatized exterior polished to reveal the different mineral layers and the interior with a lining of brown drize over various stalactites with a ...
Category

Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Japanese Tumulus Period Unglazed Terracotta Haniwa of a Woman’s Head, 3rd/4th C.
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Tumulus Period Unglazed Aged Terracotta Haniwa of a Woman’s Head, 3rd/4th Century Tumulus Period (AD 250-552) Haniwa means “circle o...
Category

Japanese Japonisme Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Fossil Knightia Alta Fish Shoal Lithographic Limestone Plate
Located in Scorton, GB
This visually stunning statement piece, designed for placement, captures a shoal of Knightia Alta fish for vertical wa authentically fossilised within the original silt beds of a once tropical lagoon from the Green River, Wyoming. The unique sub-lithographic limestone plate presents a remarkable opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to own a piece of natural history. This extraordinary find features a considerable slab of specimen fish...
Category

American Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

Lilac Amethyst Formation with Central Rosette
Located in London, GB
A large bowl shaped piece formed of small lilac amethyst crystals with a stunning central honey coloured calcite formation resembling a rosette. At the base of the calcite pink...
Category

Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Framed Collection of Mesoamerican Pre-Classic Period Sculptures & Arrow Heads
Located in New York, NY
Incredible collection of pre-columbian clay sculptures / figures / statues / pottery, mounted and framed. The pieces date from the pre-classic (Formative) period of Meso-American cul...
Category

North American Pre-Columbian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood, Precious Stone, Clay

Rare Grayish Rock Crystal Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Rare grayish rock crystal sculpture with multi peaks.    
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

1950s Large Naturally Formed Rock Crystal Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Large Naturally Formed Rock Crystal Sculpture
Category

European Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Hematite Mineral with Calcite From Hubei, China
Located in New York, NY
Hematite included Calcite from Fengjiashan Mine, Edong Mining District, Daye Co., Hubei Province, China. Large cluster of sharp scalenohedral crystals of calcite with red hematite...
Category

Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Northern Wei Dynasty Terracotta Sculpture of Buddha 386-534 AD
Located in Dallas, TX
C. 386-534 AD. Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty. A interim Han-Tang Dynasty terracotta brick in a cream-coloured fabric featuring a beautiful depict...
Category

Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Pyrite Cluster from Huanuco Province, Peru
Located in New York, NY
A classic and very attractive specimen of Pyrite from Huanzala Mine, Huanuco Province, Peru. Complex pyritohedron cluster with striated crystal faces and a metallic mirror luster wit...
Category

Peruvian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Pyrite, Other

Genuine Asaphus intermedius Trilobite in Matrix from Morocco (341 grams)
Located in New York, NY
Large, natural trilobite in its original fossil matrix. The Asaphid trilobites include some of the most extreme trilobite adaptations known, and the group produced some of the larges...
Category

Moroccan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement, Other

Natural Quartz Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Natural Quartz, multicolored and white clusters of salt-like crystals growing out. Measures: 11” L x 9” D x 7.5” H without stand.
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz

Han Dynasty Earthenware Vase, stamped, export label
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Han Dynasty Earthenware Vase
Category

Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Chartreuse Brazilianite Mineral Specimen – Linópolis, Brazil
Located in Edison, NJ
Brazilianite is a phosphate mineral loved for its brilliant color and gemlike crystals. Hues range from light-yellow to electric yellow-green, making it a favorite among specimen col...
Category

Brazilian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Hemimorphite on Quartz, Malipo Mine, Wenshan Co., Yunnan Prov, China
Located in New York, NY
Hemimorphite on Quartz, Malipo Mine, Wenshan Co., Yunnan Prov., China Measures: 12 cm tall x 10 cm wide Hemimorphite from China has taken on entirely new qualities that barely ex...
Category

Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Stoneware Storage Jar China East Zhou Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pinkish stoneware jar with broad shoulder and slightly tapered body from Chinese East Zhou Dynasty (771-256BC). The surface of the jar was nearly thorou...
Category

Chinese Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Rubellite Tourmaline on Feldspar, Malkhan Pegmatite Field, Russia
Located in New York, NY
Rubellite Tourmaline on Feldspar, Malkhan Pegmatite Field, Krasnyi Chikoy, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia Measures: 8 cm tall x 8 cm wide All rubellite tourmaline is compared to the famou...
Category

Russian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Natural Gogotte Specimen Formation
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A Gogotte Formation Of natural form, dating from the Oligocene period (30 Million years ago). Beguiling natural mineral formation, they are the result of calcium carbonate binding w...
Category

French Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Collection of 3 Large Natural Cabinet Minerals
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of 3 large natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive medium neoclassical style plaster plinth. Each impressive cabinet specimen, including a Chalcedony,...
Category

Malagasy Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Petite Pre-Columbian Chupícuaro Redware Olla
Located in Chicago, IL
This small olla jar is a beautiful example of Mesoamerican pottery, decorated with red, white, and orange slip in the style of Chupícuaro ware. Th...
Category

Central American Pre-Columbian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

174.58 Gram Incredible Green Tourmaline Specimen From Paprok, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
174.58 Gram Incredible Green Tourmaline Specimen From Paprok, Afghanistan Weight: 174.58 Gram Dimension: 5.8 x 5.4 x 4.7 Cm Origin: Papro...
Category

Afghan Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Optical Calcite Crystals from Leiping Mine, Guiyang, Hunan, China
Located in New York, NY
From Leiping Mine, Guiyang, Hunan, China Internally flawless crystal cluster of optical-grade colorless calcite on gossan matrix. The calcite crystal are fully terminated with hex...
Category

Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Natural Ammonite Death Bed Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A natural ammonite death bed mounted on a wooden and steel stand, originating from Schlaifhausen near Forchheim, Germany. Once a living creature, this ammonite has developed its arra...
Category

German Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

285.61 Gram Marvelous Tri Color Tourmaline Specimen from Nooristan, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Marvelous Tri Color Tourmaline Specimen From Nooristan, Afghanistan WEIGHT: 285.61 grams DIMENSIONS : 6.7 x 5.2 x 5 Cm ORIGIN: Afghani...
Category

Afghan Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Thick Agate Geode On Stand Sculpture, Brazil, Prehistoric
Located in New York, NY
Prehistoric Brazilian thick agate geode on stand. Center hole reveals beautiful natural silver crystals. Metal stand measures 6" x 4". One of several ...
Category

Brazilian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate

Powellite Mineral Crystal on Stilbite From India
Located in New York, NY
Powellite Crystal on Stilbite From Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India. Huge pyramidal crystal of translucent brown powellite with lustrous striated fac...
Category

Indian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Moorish Incense Burner from Spain, Dated to 10th-12th Century
Located in London, GB
Moorish incense burner from Spain, dated to 10th-12th century Spanish, 10th-12th century Measures: Burner height 20cm, width 12cm, depth 12cm Box height 23cm, width 21cm, depth 18...
Category

Spanish Moorish Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Purple Yellow Fluorite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee
Located in New York, NY
Purple Yellow Fluorite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee. Transparent 3D cubic formation of bi colored purple fluorite with gem yellow core. Bright vibrant core w...
Category

American Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Set of Three 14th or 15th Century Ceramic Fertility Figures from Thailand
Located in Yonkers, NY
A set of three Thai ceramic fertility figures from the 14th or 15th century. Created in Thailand during the 14th or 15th century, this set of petite ...
Category

Thai Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Genuine Natural Large Carcharodontosaurus Dinosaur Tooth
Located in New York, NY
Carcharodontosaurus (Dinosaur) tooth in a glass display box From Tegana Formation, North Africa. Cretaceous Age 65 million years Carcharodontosaurus is one of the longest and heavi...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

71.56 Gram Gorgeous Tri Color Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gorgeous Tri Color Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan WEIGHT: 71.56 grams DIMENSIONS: 8.7 x 2.5 x 1.8 Cm ORIGIN: Afghanistan COLOR: Green, ...
Category

Afghan Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Fluorite on Quartz var. Amethyst from Tekhdi, Madhya Pradesh, India
Located in New York, NY
Fluorite (rare botryoidal form) on Quartz var. Amethyst from Tekhdi, Madhya Pradesh, India. Large cluster of translucent yellow-brown fluorite botryoidal crystals. The fluorite inte...
Category

Indian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Other

Collection of Museum Minerals in Display Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of museum minerals in a display case. Presented in a sleek glazed case, the collection includes 38 European minerals, including amethyst and pyrite, all with their own s...
Category

European Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

89.19 Gram Aquamarine Specimen From Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
89.19 Gram Aquamarine Specimen From Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan Weight: 89.19 Gram Dimension: 7.1 x 3.2 x 2.9 Cm Origin: Shigar Valley, Skardu, Gilgit Baltistan Province, Pakist...
Category

Pakistani Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

COSTA Rica Jade Avian Axe God Celt Pendant Pre Columbian, 500 Ad-1500 Ad
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine Costa Rican Jade Axe God, Guanacaste-Nicoya region, circa. A.D. 1-1500. Of a celt form depicting the mythical part human- part avian bird figure, with cir...
Category

Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Jade

Early Shinto Carving of Figure Referred to as Father Japan
Located in Hudson, NY
Shinto carving of figure referred to as Father Japan. Heian period (794 to 1185) sculpture made of hinoki wood in single piece construction called ichiboku...
Category

Japanese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Gem Kunzite Crystal From Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
Located in New York, NY
Fully terminated transparent gem quality spodumene var. kunzite with intense vibrant pink color all throughout the crystals. The crystal faces are deeply striated with a glassy luste...
Category

Afghan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Rare Costa Rican Jade Axe God Guanacaste Nicoya Region A.D. 1-500
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine costa Rican Jade axe god with alligator head Guanacaste-Nicoya region, circa A.D. 1-500 Material: Jade Of celt form depicting the mythical part human, pa...
Category

Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Jade

85 Carat Beautiful Kunzite Crystal From Kunar, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Beautiful Kunzite Crystal From Kunar, Afghanistan WEIGHT: 85 Carat DIMENSIONS: 3.6 x 1.7 x 1.4 Cm ORIGIN: Kunar, Afghanistan TREATMENT: None A joyful stone, kunzite opens and ...
Category

Afghan Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Large Natural Calcite Crystal Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural calcite crystal specimen. Formed over millions of years, this natural calcite specimen showcases spectacular scalenohedral crystals - also known as dogtooth spar - an...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal

Genuine Natural Pre Historic Basilousaurus Whale Tooth
Located in New York, NY
This well preserved tooth is 40 to 34 million years old from the Late Eocene Period. Basilosaurus was first thought to be a reptile but was later identified as a genus of ancient cet...
Category

Moroccan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

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