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Period: 15th Century and Earlier
Large Natural Gogotte 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...
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French Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
519.99 Gram Huge Quartz Specimen From Skardu, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
519.99 Gram Huge Quartz Specimen From Skardu, Pakistan
Weight: 519.99 Gram
Dimension: 12.4 x 8.8 x 4.2 Cm
Origin: Skardu, Pakistan
Quartz is one of the most common minerals in the...
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Pakistani Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
18.50 Gram Pretty Bi Color Tourmaline Specimen From Paprook, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
18.50 Gram Pretty Bi Color Tourmaline Specimen From Paprook, Afghanistan
Weight: 18.50 Gram
Dimension: 4.5 x 3.3 x 1 Cm
Origin: Paprook, Afghanistan
Tourmaline is a crystalline ...
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Afghan Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Gorgeous Faden Crystal Elongated on Matrix Mother Rock Specimen
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gorgeous Faden Crystal Elongated On Matrix Mother Rock Specimen
WEIGHT: 270.02 grams
DIMENSIONS: 5.4x10.5x 7.5 CM
ORIGIN: Balochistan, Pakistan
TREATMENT : None
Today quartz is used...
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Pakistani Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
18.49 Gram Beautiful Tourmaline Crystals Attached With Quartz From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
18.49 Gram Beautiful Tourmaline Crystals Attached With Quartz From Afghanistan
Weight: 18.49 Gram
Dimension: 2.9 x 3 x 2 Cm
Origin: Afghanistan
Tourmaline is a crystalline silic...
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Afghan Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
27.25 Carat Magnifique Tri Color Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
27.25 Carat Magnifique Tri Color Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan
Weight: 27.25 carat
Dimension: 3.2 x 2.2 x 0.7 Cm
Origin: Afghanistan
To...
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Afghan Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Early Japanese Hinoki Wood Sculpture of Bishamon
Located in Hudson, NY
Early Japanese Hinoki wood sculpture of Bishamon. Kamakura period (1185 - 1333) sculpture made from hinoki wood. Bishamon is also known as Tamonten, meanin...
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Japanese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
13.83 Gram Pretty Emerald Specimen From Swat Valley, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
13.83 Gram Pretty Emerald Specimen From Swat Valley, Pakistan
Weight: 13.83 Gram
Dimension: 3.1 x 3.7 x 1 Cm
Origin: Swat Valley, Pakistan
Emerald has the chemical composition ...
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Pakistani Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Natural 29.70 Gram Lovely Purple Appetite Bunch Specimen From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural lovely purple appetite bunch specimen from Pakistan
WEIGHT: 29.70 grams
DIMENSIONS: 2.4 x 1.7 x 1.4 Cm
ORIGIN : Pakistan
TREATMENT None
The Fluorite meaning comes from the L...
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Pakistani Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
64.25 Carat Sublime Tourmaline Small Crystals Specimen from Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Sublime Tourmaline Small Crystals Specimen From Afghanistan
WEIGHT: 64.25 Carat
DIMENSIONS: 3.2 x 2.3 x 1.5 Cm
ORIGIN: Darrah I Pech, Chapa Dara District, Kunar Province, Afghanis...
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Afghan Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
14.14 Gram Mesmerising Aquamarine Crystal Bunch From Shigar Valley, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
14.14 Gram Mesmerising Aquamarine Crystal Bunch From Shigar Valley, Pakistan
Weight: 14.14 Gram
Dimension: 2.7 x 2.6 x 2.3
Origin: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan...
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Pakistani Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Fluorite Crystal in Brass Stand
Located in Scorton, GB
British isometric fluorite crystal elegantly displayed among clusters of gemstone crystals - authentically encapsulated with striking aesthetics that detail the isometric cubic form ...
Category
British Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal, Brass
264.75 Gram Adorable Kunzite Specimen From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
264.75 Gram Adorable Kunzite Specimen From Afghanistan
Weight: 264.75 Gram
Dimension: 5.1 x 8.6 x 5.4 Cm
Origin : Afghanistan
Kunzite is used for stimulating your crown chakra and your heart chakra. This means it might give you high vibrations and spiritual attunement. It is often associated with love because wearing kunzite jewelry...
Category
Afghan Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Gorgeous Natural Faden Quartz Cluster Specimen From Balochistan Pakistan Mine
By Rodrigo Calixto and Guilherme
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gorgeous Natural Faden Quartz Cluster Specimen from Balochistan Pakistan Mine
WEIGHT : 73.30 grams
DIMENSIONS : 5.4 x 5.6 x 6.3 x CM
ORIGIN : Balochistan, Pakistan
TREATMENT : None
...
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Pakistani Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
462.24 Gram Attractive Lazurite Specimen With Pyrite From Badakhshan, Aghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
462.24 Gram Attractive Lazurite Specimen With Pyrite From Badakhshan, Aghanistan
Weight: 462.24 Gram
Dimension: 8.5 x 9 x 6.2 Cm
Origin : Badakhsha...
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Afghan Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
41.50 Gram Beautiful Tri Color Dual Tourmaline Specimen From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
41.50 Gram Beautiful Tri Color Dual Tourmaline Specimen From Afghanistan
Weight: 41.50 Gram
Dimension: 3.2 x 3.5 x 2.2 Cm
Origin: Paprook Mine, Afghanistan
Tourmaline is a crys...
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Afghan Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Natural 3.70 Gram Beauteous Elongated Tri Color Tourmaline with Mica
By Rodrigo Calixto and Guilherme
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural 3.70 Gram Beauteous Elongated Tri Color Tourmaline with Mica
Weight : 3.70 grams
Dimensions : 1 x 0.74 x 0.433 inches
Origin : Afghanista...
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Afghan Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Rugged Petrified Wood Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice piece of rugged petrified wood, circa pre-history. Brightly colored tan, brown and cream tones with naturally formed patterns caused by fossilization over millions of ...
Category
Unknown Organic Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Petrified Wood
A Polychrome and Parcel-Gilt Marble Group of the Virgin and Child
Located in London, GB
A Polychrome and Parcel-Gilt Marble Group of the Virgin
and Child
Attributed to Giovanni Di Balduccio (1317 - 1349)
Marble
Italy
Circa 1330 - 1340
SIZE: 65cm high, 28cm wide - 25½ ins high, 11 ins wide
PROVENANCE:
Possibly Trivolzio Collection, Milan
With Piero Tozzi Inc., New York
Acquired by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation for The Los Angeles County Museum (A.5832.47-42), 1947
An auction of property de-accessioned by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art to benefit new acquisitions...
Category
Italian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
66.35 Carat Glamorous Sea Foam Tourmaline Crystal from Kunar, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Glamorous Sea Foam Tourmaline Crystal From Kunar, Afghanistan
WEIGHT: 66.35 Carat
DIMENSIONS: 6.8 x 1.5 x 1.0 Cm
ORIGIN: Kunar, Afghanistan
TRE...
Category
Afghan Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
457.93 Gram Gorgeous Elongated Aquamarine Specimen From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gorgeous Elongated Aquamarine Specimen From Afghanistan
Weight: 457.93 Gram
Dimension: 9 x 10 x 7.2 Cm
Origin : Afghanistan
Aquamarine helps us to gain insight, truth, and wisdo...
Category
Afghan Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Group of Mounted Natural Sea Stone Specimens from Denmark
Located in New York, NY
A delightful grouping of natural sea stone specimens of flint and chalk from the shores of Denmark. Each stone is unique with the result of years of ero...
Category
Danish Primitive Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Metal
35.75 Carat Incredible Bi Color Tourmaline Crystal from Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Incredible Bi-Color Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan
WEIGHT: 35.75 Carat
DIMENSIONS: 3.9 x 1.9 x 1 Cm
ORIGIN: Afghanistan
COLOR: Pink And Green
TREATMENT: None
Tourmaline ...
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Afghan Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
13.72 Gram Pretty Green Tourmaline Specimen With Albite From Skardu, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
13.72 Gram Pretty Green Tourmaline Specimen With Albite From Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan
Weight: 13.72 Gram
Dimension: 2.1 x 4.1 x 2.1 Cm
O...
Category
Pakistani Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Khmer Brown Glazed Lidded Stoneware Pot, 12th - 14th Century, Cambodia
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive small Khmer brown glazed stoneware honey or oil pot, 12th to 14th century, Cambodia.
The small pot of compressed globular form and glazed in a deep brown glaze with ...
Category
Cambodian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
60.05 Carat Glamorous Tourmaline Crystals Cluster From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
60.05 Carat Glamorous Tourmaline Crystals Cluster From Afghanistan
Weight: 60.05 Carat
Dimension: 4.1 x 2.2 x 10.4 Cm
Origin: Afghanistan
Tourmaline is a crystalline silicate mi...
Category
Afghan Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Pair of Polished Cut Ammonites with Crystalline Chambers
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of cut and polished ammonites with crystalline chambers originating from Madagascar.
Once living creatures, these ammonites have developed their flowing colours and patterns displayed in their chambers over millions of years of compression, transforming into striking gemstones.
Ammonites from Madagascar tend to be Triassic to Cretaceous in age, with several different species being available sporadically.
Ammonite/s, which have variable features including crystalline, sediment or calcified segments. These fossils have been well preserved for millions...
Category
Malagasy Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
187.25 Carat Light Pink Tourmaline Specimen Elongated on Quartz with Mica
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Light Pink Tourmaline specimen Elongated on Quartz with Mica
WEIGHT: 187.25 Carat
DIMENSIONS : 2.7 x 4.5 x 3.4 cm
ORIGIN: Kunar, Afghanistan
TREATMENT None
Tourmaline is an extr...
Category
Afghan Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
66.90 Gram lovely Kunzite Specimen With Muscovite From Kunar, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
66.90 Gram lovely Kunzite Specimen With Muscovite From Kunar, Afghanistan
Weight: 66.90 gram
Dimension: 5.9 x 3.2 x 2.5 Cm
Origin: Kunar, Afghanistan
Kunzite is the best-known variety of the mineral spodumene. It's named after famed gemologist George Frederick Kunz, who was the first to identify it as a unique variety of spodumene. Kunzite gets its delicate color from trace amounts of manganese
Kunzite is used for stimulating your crown chakra and your heart chakra. This means it might give you high vibrations and spiritual attunement. It is often associated with love because wearing kunzite jewelry...
Category
Afghan Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Bowl Shaped Blue Grey Druzy Quartz Stalactite Geode
Located in London, GB
An impressive half geode, this piece is composed of blue grey druze, with beautiful multiple stalactite formations.
The edges of this beautiful mineralogical piece have been poli...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
24.45 Carat Adorable Bi Color Tourmaline Crystal From Kunar, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
24.45 Carat Adorable Bi Color Tourmaline Crystal From Kunar, Afghanistan
Weight: 24.45 Carat
Dimension: 3.3 x 1 x 0.8 Cm
Origin: kunar, Afghanistan
Tourmaline is a crystalline s...
Category
Afghan Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
100 Gram Stunning Natural Aquamarine Specimen from Nagar Valley, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stunning Natural Aquamarine Specimen From Nagar Valley, Pakistan
WEIGHT: 100 gram
DIMENSIONS: 11.5 x 2.4 x 1.7 Cm
ORIGIN: Nagar Valley, Gilgit Baltistan Pakistan
TREATMENT: Non...
Category
Pakistani Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
84.04 Gram Gorgeous Quartz Specimen From Balochistan, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
84.04 Gram Gorgeous Quartz Specimen From Balochistan, Pakistan
Weight: 84.04 Gram
Dimension: 4.8 x 6 x 3.7 Cm
Origin : Balochistan, Pakistan
Quartz is a hard, crystalline mineral co...
Category
Pakistani Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
68.60 Carat Adorable Peridot Specimen From Mansehra, KPK Province, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Adorable Peridot Specimen From Mansehra, KPK Province, Pakistan
Weight: 68.60 Carat
Dimension : 2.4 x 2.3 x 1.7 Cm
Origin : Mansehra District, Khyber Pukhtunkhuwa, Pakistan
Peridot is a popular stone for protection against difficulties and negativity. It is also often used to strengthen and purify the physical and energetic bodies. Peridot is considered a very joyful, warm, friendly stone that can ease anger and jealousy as well as encourage open-heartedness.
Peridot Metaphysical Properties
This friendly bright green stone also has the uncanny ability to inspire eloquence and creativity; it also brings delight and good cheer...
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Pakistani Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
122.80 Carats Bi Color Tourmaline Specimen From Kunar Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bi Color Tourmaline Specimen From Kunar Afghanistan
Weight: 122.80 Carat
Dim: 2.7 x 2.3 x 2.0 Cm
Origin : Kunar, Afghanistan
Tourmaline is a crystalline silicate mineral group in...
Category
Afghan Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Chinese Yueyao Celadon Glazed Jar 'Guan', Five Dynasties, 10th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Chinese Yueyao glazed guan jar with incised decoration and applied handles, five dynasties period (907- 979 AD), China.
The vessel of somewhat flattened globular form, w...
Category
Chinese Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Ceramic Sculpture Vase by Francisco Fernández Navarro – Spain, Circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic Sculpture Vase by Francisco Fernández Navarro – Spain, Circa 1970
Discover the artistry of Francisco Fernández Navarro, a talented student of the renowned Massana School, wi...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Two Ancient Khmer Urns or Vases
Located in New York, NY
Two ancient khmer urns or vases.
Dimensions: H 10.38 x D 8.5 and H 7.5 x D 9
Priced and sold individually.
References: Pottery, ceramics, tribal, ...
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Cambodian Tribal Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Jacques Chanel Best Craftsman in France Handmade Champagne Cellar
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Jacques Chanel
Best craftsman in France
Hand-made Champagne cellar in 24% lead crystal, bevel cut.
Numbered 71/100
1982
50 cms x 32 diam
mint condition
900 euros.
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Stunning Brazilian Elestial Smokey Quartz
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous sculptural piece of elestial quartz. So-called elestial quartz originates from Brazil and is admired for its three-dimensional quality and transparent-smokey appearance. A...
Category
Brazilian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz
Large Natural Cabinet Scale Pyrite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural cabinet scale pyrite specimen, originating from 5/15 level Wheal Jane Mine, Cornwall.
This native British specimen has a lustrous exterior that catches the light bea...
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English Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Published Pre-Columbian Nicoya Ceremonial Stone Seat, Ex Arizona Museum
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Nicoya Ceremonial Basalt Stone Seat in Shape of a Jaguar. Published in the Arizona Museum.
This large and finely carved example of Costa Rican skill and craftsmanship is in the form of a jaguar which may have been a lineage or clan symbol - as also was the crocodile - according to 16th-century Spanish conquistadors. There are so many features that make this masterpiece so unique. The most realistic depiction is the face with its head captured in a pose that is threatening and fierce.
Sculptors in ancient Central America developed elaborate metate forms that were associated with high status and wealth. They were commonly placed within graves of prominent individuals. Certain ancient rituals must have incorporated this activity and required special metates to be created for this purpose. It may have also served as a throne for the ruler, for whom the assurance of the fertility of his land and people would have been paramount.
Even today, stone metates...
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Pre-Columbian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Oval Shaped Deep Purple Amethyst Geode Section
Located in London, GB
This small oval shaped formation has particularly deep purple, large amethyst crystals separated by a streak of white quartz, exposed from a tangentially cut and polished stalactite....
Category
Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Orologio antico Luigi XV da console in lacca effetto tartaruga e bronzo dorato
Located in Cantù, IT
Orologio antico Luigi XV da console in lacca effetto tartaruga e bronzo dorato - Private Collection Domenico rugiano
Category
French Louis XV Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Egyptian Terracotta Ring Flask
Located in Bradenton, FL
Antique Roman Terracotta Flask. Features a small, round container with a flask-like top with an small opening. These were also used to hold perfume and other personal care oils. The ...
Category
Italian Greco Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Large Cypriot Brown Ware Storage Jar Olla
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Large Cypriot Brown Ware Storage Jar – Early-Middle Bronze Age (circa 2700-1900 B.C.)
This impressive Cypriot brown ware storage jar, dating back to the Early-Middle Bronze Age (circ...
Category
Cypriot Primitive Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Large Natural Black Tourmaline Mineral Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural black tourmaline mineral specimen originating from Zimbabwe.
While tourmaline may not shine as other bright as other minerals, it offers a distinctive look almost li...
Category
Zimbabwean Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Natural White Smithsonite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural white smithsonite specimen.
Once forming part of a private UK collection, this striking white specimen displays a unique irregular shape originating from Mexico.
Sm...
Category
African Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Purple Amethyst Crystal Cluster Slab Calcite Hematite Spike
Located in Forney, TX
A large brilliant natural amethyst specimen that displays large crystal terminations, rich inclusions and calcite formations throughout, and a single large hematite spike.
Dimensi...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Amethyst
White Quartz Geode Slice with Amethyst Formations in the Centre on Metal Stand
Located in London, GB
Stunning white quartz, amethyst and agate slice. This piece is a beautiful natural wonder. A thick band of white quartz with radiating crystal structure holds a heart of lilac amethy...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Christo Carved Stone Sculpture, France, 15th Century: Museum-Quality Masterpiece
Located in Madrid, ES
Immerse yourself in the majesty of 15th-century France with this significant Christo sculpture carved in stone and polychromed, a masterpiece capturing the artistic essence of the er...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
1 of 4 Sublime Moroccan Ammonite Atlas Mountains Fossil Bowls Marble Finish
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 180+ Million year old Atlas Mountains Morocco Fossil bowl polished to a marble finish
They are truly exquisite, they ...
Category
Moroccan Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Sculpture in Polychrome Wood Representing Saint Anthony Hermit
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture In Polychrome Wood Representing Saint Anthony Hermit
Origin : East of France
Period : End of the 15th century
Measures: Height : 97 cm
Width : 32 cm
Depth : 26 cm
Polychrome wood
The saint is represented by an old, bearded man, dressed in a hooded monk’s habit over the tunic of his religious order. He is stood upright, holding an open book, La Règle des Antonnites, in his right hand. In the other hand, he is holding a staff in the form of the Greek letter tau with a rosary hanging down over it. At his feet lies a pig wearing a small bell around its neck.
He rests on his right leg, whilst the left advances forward as if he were about to start walking. His belted tunic, forming several rectilinear pleats, is covered by a habit which is open only at the waist, therefore revealing these pleats. He is also wearing a hooded scapular over his shoulders.
His thick hair escapes from under a distinctive hat, forming a collection of finely sculpted ringlets. This fine detail is also applied to the four long ringlets of his superb beard, which sit just below the shorter ones of his moustache.
His face is a picture of harmony, with lowered eyes and his small mouth lost amongst the abundance of hair.
At his feet on a pedestal of flames, hinting to the fire of Saint Anthony no doubt, a pig trying to scratch its ear.
Born in 251 in Upper Egypt, he withdrew into solitude at a very young age. He would have been plagued in the desert with extremely diabolical temptations.
He payed a visit to Saint Paul the hermit towards the end of his life. He was the dean of the Thébaïde anchorites, who was miraculously fed by a crow. On the day that Saint Anthony visited, the crow brought two portions of bread in its beak instead of one.
Some time after, having learnt of the death of his venerable brother, Saint Anthony went to bury him with the help of two lions.
The King of Catalonia pleaded to come and exorcise his posessed wife and children. He left Thébaïde for Barcelona. He appeared at the house of the provost André, bringing him a sow in his mouth, a monstrous piglet born without eyes. André wanted to kill it but Anthony stopped him, telling him that the poor beast wanted to ask for healing, as the King had done for his offspring.
He made a sign of the cross on the piglet and it suddenly acquired its sight and the members which it did not have at birth. After which, André, guided by Saint Anthony, exorcised the Queen of Catalonia in the same way whilst she knelt at his feet.
Théophile discovered the body of Saint Anthony wrapped in a palm fibre tunic which he had been given by Saint Paul the Hermit.
In the Red Sea Desert there are two Coptic, IV century, monasteries which stand next to each other, one dedicated to Saint Anthony, the other to Saint Paul the Hermit. They are the oldest monasteries in the Christian world.
The body of the famous hermit was transported to Constantinople and would have been transferred into the abbaye, Saint Antoine-en-Viennois, Dauphine.
The Antonnite Order was a charitable order which specialised in treating contagious diseases. The fire of Saint Anthony, was identified by doctors as a grangrenous ergotism, caused by a diet of rye bread contaminated with the parasite ergot. The effect of this is the drying out of hands and feet which then need amputation, the plague and then later syphilis. All the skin diseases came from Saint Anthony.
Saint Anthony’s pilgrimage to Dauphine rivaled that of Saint Jacques to Compostela. Thanks to the various commanderies created by the mother house, Saint Anthony’s cult spread throughout Christianity.
In order to maintain commanderies and their hospitals, the Antonnites resorted to pig farming. They enjoyed having the benefit of letting their pigs roam freely through the streets of the villages, with little bells round their necks that had a recognisable chime so that they were able to find them. This privilege was very envied by other monastic Orders.
Saint Anthony was the patron saint of several crafts such as basket makers and gravediggers.
However it is to the pig that he owes the majority of his patronages; pigkeepers, pig sellers, butchers, porc butchers, brush makers who use pig bristle and bell-ringers because of the pig bells...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Gem grade, Amethyst Geode Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gem grade, Amethyst Geode Sculpture
The amethyst geodes from Uruguay are mined from the same rock formation as their relatives just to the north across...
Category
Uruguayan Organic Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Amethyst, Rock Crystal
Light Grey With Light Olive Thin Slice Agate Sculpture, Brazil, Prehistoric
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian thin slice of agate mounted on a wood stand.
Agate is a banded form of finely-grained, microcrystalline Quartz.
The lovely color patterns and banding make this transluce...
Category
Brazilian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate
Dreamy Geode End Cut Resembling Murano Glass Crystal Mineral Slice
Located in London, GB
This beautiful end cut of a geode resembles a piece of Murano glass. Greenish colours, punctuated by cut stalactite "eyes" blur into orange areas and create a wonderful aesthetic. A ...
Category
South American Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Spinosaurus Toe Claw // 4-3/4" Long // Cretaceous Period
Located in New York, NY
Spinosaurus (meaning "spined reptile") is one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs to ever exist. This behemoth lived in present-day Morocco during the upper Albian to upper Turonian...
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Moroccan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
1 of 4 Very Rare Moroccan Ammonite Atlas Mountains Fossil Bowls Marble Finish
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very rare original circa 180+ Million year old Atlas Mountains Morocco Fossil bowl polished to a marble finish
They a...
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Moroccan Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
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