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Period: 15th Century and Earlier
Blue Barite From Morocco
Located in New York, NY
From Jebel Ouichane, Sagangane, Nador Province, L'Oriental Region, Morocco. Here is a superb incredible new blue Barite that have been discovered this p...
Category

Moroccan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Geode with deep purple amethyst crystals, a central stalactite and agate borders
Located in London, GB
A stunning spherical shaped geode of a deep purple amethyst. The piece is of a wonderful example of a three dimensional geode with particularly thick agate border, revealing grey aga...
Category

Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Golden Calcite with Apophyllite From Nasik District, Maharashtra, India
Located in New York, NY
From Nasik District, Maharashtra, India Large translucent double penetrating twinned crystals of calcite on translucent to transparent apophyllite crystal cluster matrix with pink s...
Category

Indian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Other

9th Century Silver Processional Priest's Hats, Chimu Culture, Peru
Located in Point Richmond, CA
9th century silver processional priest's hats, Chimu culture, Peru. These silver hats were originally covered with fabric, as can be seen in the remaining surface pattern. The hol...
Category

Peruvian Tribal Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Gem grade Amethyst Geode Sculpture, Uruguay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The amethyst geodes from Uruguay are mined from the same rock formation as their relatives just to the north across the border into southern Brazil and are igneous (volcanic) in orig...
Category

Uruguayan Organic Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Cavansite on Quartz From Wagholi Quarry, Maharashtra, India
Located in New York, NY
From Wagholi Quarry, Maharashtra, India Vibrant royal blue cavansite crystals in spherical aggregates on quartz microcrystal-coated matrix with small isolated rhombic calcite crys...
Category

Indian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Other

Large Fantastic Wood 'Scholars Rock'
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large fantastic wood 'scholar's rock' The formation of natural knots, gnarled and twisted projections Of the variety greyish brown-toned wood, imitating a vertical scholar’s rock. Much appreciated by Chinese scholars for contemplation, artistic and poetic inspiration. Also in the west these fantastic wood formations resembling organic microcosm habitat Never stopped to inspire some surrealist artists like Max Ernst or Frantisek Muzika. Measures: 27¾" in. (70.5cm.) high. Approx. 10" in. (25.5 cm.) wide, 7" in. (17.5 cm.) deep. On soft wood stand. For comparison see Christie’s sale NY, 19 Sep 2002, lot 104 “Fine Chinese Archaic bronzes...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Virgin of Calvary
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
VIRGIN OF CALVARY ORIGIN : ITALY PERIOD : SECOND HALF 13th CENTURY Height : 75 cm Length : 19 cm Depth : 13 cm Polychrome wood carved in the round This rare sculpture of a Virgin of Calvary originally belonged to an ensemble depicting the Crucifixion. The Virgin would be accompanied by a sculpture of the apostle John, both flanking the Christ. Depictions of Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus could complete the ensemble. The portrayal of the Descent from the Cross had to be a touching and moving scene for the viewer. Quite rare during the 10th and 11th centuries this particular scene of the Passion was very much in favour during the 12th century before other scenes took over in turn. Mary is standing with her head slightly tilted to her right shoulder. In a gesture of intercession she raises her left hand – note the long and delicate fingers – towards the missing Christ while with her right hand she holds her cloak around her elbow. Those calm and restrained movements break with the hieratism of Romanesque sculpture...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Beautifully Shaped Amethyst Cluster with Agate, Celadonite and White Quartz
Located in London, GB
An exquisite deep purple amethyst cluster with stalactite formation. This natural piece is surrounded and adorned with a beautiful polished frame, where it is possible to see the min...
Category

Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

White Quartz “Tree” Sculptural Formation on Metal Stand
Located in London, GB
A one of a kind, spectacular white quartz piece with a calcite formation. This piece is a stunning natural sculpture resembling a tree on a hill of white quartz. The prominent centra...
Category

Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Quartz

Frosty Agatised Amethyst Cluster with Polished Exterior
Located in London, GB
A beautiful amethyst cluster with polished borders revealing multiple agatised layers. The interior of this specimen has a wonderful frosty appearance with purple amethyst, creamy ...
Category

Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

15th Century Carved Wood Depicting Saint James
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The Saint depicted here is Saint James the Great. James is the brother of St. John the Evangelist. Nothing is known of his activities after the Ascension...
Category

French Gothic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Megalithic Stone Chicken Statue from Sumba Island, Indonesia, c. 1500
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Sumba Island has maintained a megalithic tradition from the Neolithic times to the present day and is one of the few remaining truly megalithic cultures. Sumba Island Nobility and th...
Category

Indonesian Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Female Mingqi Spirit Attendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Molded of earthenware, this petite sculpture is a type of centuries-old burial figurine known as míngqì. Such model figures were placed in tombs of individuals with high status to en...
Category

Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Black Hematite with a Blanket of White Quartz
Located in London, GB
A stunning an unusual formation of white quartz on top of a black hematite. This beautiful and delicate piece presents a rough piece with a stalactite of black hematite covered w...
Category

Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Chinese Blue Porcelain Dish
Located in Tampa, FL
A Chinese ming dynasty porcelain dish. The color has a lot of blue in it with lots of designs as well. China, Ming dynasty so therefore they could be anywhere from the 1300s to the 1...
Category

Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Of XIV - XV Century Italian Pique Cierge - Torcheres
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of XIV - XV century Romanesque Torcheres from northern Italy. Wonderfully crafted from iron and resting in sandstone bases. Excellent craftsmanship and excellent qu...
Category

Italian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Iron

Han Dynasty Pottery Mythical Bixie Beast TL Tested
Located in Dallas, TX
A Large Chinese Pottery Mythical Creature Figure from the Han Dynasty China. Western Han Dynasty Circa 25 - 220 TL tested estimated age 1800 years old (+/- 200) by Artemis Testing ...
Category

Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Carved Wood Depicting Saint Martin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carved wood depicting saint martin Origin : Germany Period : 15th century Measure: Height : 85 cm Wood Polychrome remains Good state of conservation Collection number on the back 26757 Our partially polychromed Saint...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Western Asiatic Buff Ware Footed Storage Jar
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A rare and captivating relic of ancient craftsmanship – This Large Western Asiatic Buff Ware Footed Storage Jar. Dating back to the 1st millennium B.C., it is an extraordinary artifa...
Category

Asian Primitive Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Organic Modern Petrified Wood Side Table with Pyrite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Petrified wood side table adorned with pyrite. Petrified wood is a special type of fossilized wood. This type of mineralized petrified wood went through an intricate process that to...
Category

American Organic Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pyrite

Extra Large Martaban Vase
Located in Houston, TX
Large Martaban Ming dynasty stoneware storage vase with dragons, 14th century. Beautiful Ochoa and yellow brown glaze with decorated dragons and Ming clouds. Applied dragon...
Category

Asian Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

11.22 Gram Green Tourmaline Crystal Cluster From Kunar, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
11.22 Gram Green Tourmaline Crystal Cluster From Kunar, Afghanistan Weight: 11.22 Gram Dimension: 2.5 x 3.1 x 1.7 Cm Origin: kunar, Afghanistan Tourmaline is a crystalline silica...
Category

Afghan Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Golden Calcite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee
Located in New York, NY
Lustrous transparent deep golden calcite crystal on matrix. Large double terminated scalenohedral twinned on the C-axis with well defined re-entrant faces. Small sphalerite crystal e...
Category

American Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Virgin of the Nativity. Sculptor active in the Adriatic area, early 15th century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Polychrome wooden sculpture depicting the lying Madonna, also called the Virgin of the Nativity. Mary is reclining, her right hand supporting her head, while her left hand is outstre...
Category

Italian Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Oval Section with Tan Coloured Druze
Located in London, GB
A beautiful cloud like formation with nascent stalactites covered in tan coloured druzy quartz with polished edges. This piece was legally and ethically sourced directly in the p...
Category

Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Chinese Female Mingqi Spirit Attendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Molded of earthenware, this petite sculpture is a type of centuries-old burial figurine known as míngqì. Such model figures were placed in tombs of individuals with high status to en...
Category

Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Calcite with Apophyllite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India
Located in New York, NY
From Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India Large cabinet specimen of rich golden yellow calcite crystal cluster partially covered in lustrous gem apophyllite cr...
Category

Indian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

A Neolitic Grinding Mill
Located in Schellebelle, BE
An exceptional Neolithic Stone grinding mill from Morocco, amazingly intact, very powerfull and decorative object, 8000-2700 bc
Category

Moroccan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Sandstone

Heavily Carved Old Indian Goddess Plaque
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very old antique Indian Goddess wall sculpture. Heavily hand-carved piece. The wood is very hard feels nearly petrofied. Nice patina and aging details.
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Petrified Wood

Mica in an Albite Matrix
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Mica in an albite matrix. Albite is a type of feldspar mineral. Mica is formed from silicate which creates the delicate, glimmery sheets that combine and layer together. This combination of minerals creates a rare, museum-quality formation. This is also a very big specimen and weighs approximately 54 lbs or 24.5 kg. The albite and mica create a rare, sculptural, natural formation.
Category

American Organic Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Vintage Petrified Wood Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage petrified wood paper weight, circa old! The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 3"W x 3"D x 1.5"H; felt liner on the ...
Category

Congolese Mid-Century Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Petrified Wood

Genuine Carcharodontosaurus Tooth in Display Box (37 grams)
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

2446 Gram Huge Forest Green Malachite Crystal From Shilu Mine, Guangdong, China
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Huge Forest Green Malachite Crystal From Shilu Mine, Guangdong, China Weight : 2446 Gram Dimension: 16.5x 14.5 x 9 Cm Origin : Guangdong, China Malachite has been traditionally ...
Category

Chinese Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Calcite Mineral on Yellow Fluorite From Asturias, Spain
Located in New York, NY
Calcite on Yellow Fluorite from Moscona Mine, Solis, Corvera de Asturias, Villabona mining area, Spain. Translucent rhombohedral crystals of colorless calcite large matrix of tran...
Category

Spanish Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Golden Calcite with Sphalerite Crystal from Elmwood Mine, Tennessee (4 Lbs)
Located in New York, NY
From Elmwood Mine, Tennessee, United States. Large, museum-quality, lustrous transparent deep golden calcite with sphalerite crystal at the base of the crystal. Double terminated ...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Authentic Pre Historic Basilousaurus Whale Tooth .75" x .25" x 2.55", 21.5 Grams
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

Unusual Organic Green-Blue Quartz Cluster
Located in London, GB
Multiple stalactites seemingly grow from a grassy meadow of green quartz on this impressive piece. A wonderful sculptural specimen with a rare organic quality. This piece was le...
Category

Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Saint Woman in polychrome carved wood
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
SAINT WOMAN IN POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD   ORIGIN : ITALY PERIOD : late 13th century   Height : 103 cm Length : 28  cm Width : 16 cm  Remains of polychromy   ...
Category

Italian Gothic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Softwood

Vanadinite Crystal Cluster on Matrix From Morocco
Located in New York, NY
From Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Khénifra Province, Morocco Here is an exceptional world class specimen of a cluster of hexagonal crystals of dark red Vanadinites with glassy lust...
Category

Moroccan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

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

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

Mounted Terracotta Ammonite 5" Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Fossilized Ammonite Slices on Custom Metal Bases. This stunning pair of fossilized ammonite slices showcases the intricate and mesmerizing patterns of these ancient marine mo...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Metal

Cut and Polished Heart with Cotton Candy Inclusion
Located in London, GB
An attractive geode section cut and polished into a heart shape, revealing white quartz layers with various agate layers. A cavity to the left with pink druze resembling cotton can...
Category

Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Mimetite from San Pedro Mine, San Pedro Corralitos, Chihuahua, Mexico
Located in New York, NY
Mimetite from San Pedro Mine, San Pedro Corralitos, Chihuahua, Mexico Well defined undamaged specimen of olive yellow-green ball aggregates of mimetite cr...
Category

Mexican Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

207.25 Gram Aquamarine Specimen With Schorl From Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
207.25 Gram Aquamarine Specimen With Schorl From Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan Weight: 207.25 Gram Dimension: 6.1 x 5.1 x 3.6 Cm Origin: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Ba...
Category

Pakistani Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Genuine Natural Fossilized Ammonite Cluster '11 Lbs'
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality, 8" tall stone containing many small ammonite fossils. The ammonites are of the species Promicroceras marstonense and are Lower Jurassic (~200 million years old) in age. The piece has been painstakingly prepared with mechanical tools to expose all of the individual ammonite fossils on one side. Ammonites were predatory mollusks that resembled a squid with a shell. These cephalopods had eyes, tentacles, and spiral shells...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

13th Century Song Dynasty Shipwreck Vessel, China
Located in New York, NY
13th century China Song Dynasty shipwreck vessel. Beautiful and natural patina from being submerged under water. Part of a very large collection of shipwrecked pottery of different s...
Category

Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Chalcopyrite over Calcite from Edong Mining District, Daye, Hubei, China
Located in New York, NY
From Edong Mining District, Daye, Hubei, China Cluster of sharp scalenohedral calcite crystals partially covered with lustrous iridescent metallic chalcopyrite crystals on the surfa...
Category

Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Bellowing Druzy Covered Smoke Cloud, a Mostly Complete Steel Grey Crystal Geode
Located in London, GB
A wonderful largely complete geode lined with steel coloured druzy quartz and a large central calcite covered in white druze, resembling a bellowing smoke cloud. To the side the flam...
Category

Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Small floral formation
Located in London, GB
A small formation consisting of a white quartz stalactite on a bed on lilac amethyst. This piece was legally and ethically sourced directly in the prestigious mines of Uruguay, Sout...
Category

Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Exceptional Quality Amethyst in a Jaw like Formation
Located in London, GB
Amethyst of the deepest colour is shown here in a formation resembling an open mouth. The crystals are of high peaks with red tints toward the tips. the borders unpolished to revea...
Category

Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Calcite on Amethyst Surrounded by Agate, White Quartz and Green Celadonite Stand
Located in London, GB
An interesting and stunning geode section with a striking colour mix. In this aesthetic piece the original basalt has been polished to reveal the exquisite green celadonite hidden within on the front, whilst maintaining its rough condition at the back. Such a thick and vibrant celadonite layer is uncommon. The interior of the mineral sculpture is endowed with a gorgeous very deep purple amethyst...
Category

Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Set of Three Prehistoric Ammonite
Located in Miami, FL
Set of three prehistoric ammonite fossil, unmounted. Measurements: Big amonite: Depth *4.5in Width *5.5in Height *1.6in Medium amonite: Depth *4.1in Width *5.1in Height *1.6in...
Category

Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Gogotte, natural sculpture from Fontainebleau, France. With rare iron inclusions
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
This desk size Gogotte is an authentic proof of nature's artistic skills in sculpture. We still don't understand fully how these natural sculptures, made of more than 99% of pure si...
Category

French Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Sandstone

Pyrite on Quartz from Daye Mine, Hubei Province, China
Located in New York, NY
From Daye Mine, Hubei Province, China. Large metallic mirror luster intergrown cubes of golden pyrite on quartz and pyrite enriched matrix lined with ...
Category

Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Pyrite, Other

Amethyst Cluster and White Quartz
Located in London, GB
A pleasing crescentic section of quartz with agate areas, surrounding a beautiful vibrant streak of deep purple amethyst. This crescentic medium sized section has a wonderful thick white quartz...
Category

Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Archaic Bronze Ding Warring States Period
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese Bronze Archaistic Warring States Period Ding Pot. Circa 500 BCE A beautifully shaped medium size bronze ritual vessel with three elegant feet and a l...
Category

Chinese Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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