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Period: 15th Century and Earlier
Japanese antique Shigaraki ware vase/withered wabi-sabi vase/16th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is Shigaraki ware pottery made in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Shigaraki ware is said to have been born in the Shigaraki region of Shiga Prefecture around the 8th century and is one...
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Japanese Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Tourmaline on Lepidolite, Aricanga mine, São José da Safira, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Tourmaline on Lepidolite Aricanga mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil 11.5 cm tall x 12 cm wide Large "rocket-like" crystals burst forth from a lavender lepidolite matrix...
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Brazilian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Monumental Peruvian Pyrite Cluster Weighing 92 lbs.
Located in Miami, FL
Monumental Peruvian Pyrite Cluster Weighing 92 lbs. Offered for sale is a huge specimen of Peruvian Pyrite that weighs an astounding 92 pounds. Pyrite is a shiny stone known as foo...
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Peruvian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pyrite

Egg Shaped Polished Organic Geode Quartz/Druze Section
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous geode section is egg-shaped in form, with a beautiful field of grass like green druzy stalactites and several larger cut stalactite “ey...
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Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

A Very Rare and Important Marble Relief of the ‘Resurrection of Christ’
Located in London, GB
A Very Rare and Important Marble Relief of the ‘Resurrection of Christ’ Attributed to the Master of the Mascoli Altar Marble Venice, Italy Second half of the 15th Century SIZE: ...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Golden Amber-Colored Calcite Crystal Mineral Specimen – Cumberland Mine, USA
Located in Edison, NJ
Calcites are plentiful and can be found in numerous places on Earth, but their diversity of aesthetics and quality are just as varied. In fact, fine calcites are quite distinctive, a...
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American Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Rare Tabletop Amethyst Formation with Calcite Goethite & Quartz
Located in London, GB
A very rare and exquisite table-top amethyst formation. The long fromation preserves a prominent golden calcite crystal on a bed of deep purple amethyst and is particularly sculptura...
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Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Roman Marble Head of a Satyr
Located in London, GB
Head of a Satyr Roman, circa 2nd - 3rd century AD Carved and highly polished marble An extremely fine marble head of a satyr, depicted with ivy wreath, curly hair and pointed goat’s ear, the full lips slightly parted to reveal the creature’s clenched teeth. The head was once part of a relief with visible fragmentation on the left side. Almost completely worked in the round and carefully polished, the skill of the sculptor is particularly remarkable given the confined working space available for a relief carving, such as this. The Roman Imperial Period marked the expansion of the political and cultural influence of the Roman Empire. The period began with the reign of Augustus in 27 BC, immediately following Caesar’s assassination which ultimately ended Rome’s time as a republic. Soon after, Augustus’ defeat of Anthony and...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Fat lady Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful period Tang Dynasty Pottery Figure of a Fat Lady. Tomb Pottery China Height: 15 Inches No TL Test A COA by Avantiques will accompany the sale of this item. Condition: Ve...
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Chinese Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Rare Tabletop Amethyst Formation with Calcites Goethite & Quartz
Located in London, GB
A very rare and exquisite table-top amethyst formation. The long formation preserves prominent golden calcites crystal on a bed of deep purple amethyst and is particularly sculptural...
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Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Polished copper quartz with green accents
Located in London, GB
This striking polished quartz slice from the USA features rich native copper inclusions that streak through the stone like molten metal, framed by natural green tones that evoke a pa...
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American Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Two Antique Khmer Pottery Vases or Urns
Located in New York, NY
Two ancient terra cotta pottery vessels, Urns or Vases from the Khmer region of South East Asia. Sober forms that provides a complement to a Mid-Century or modern environment.
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Cambodian Tribal Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

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...
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Uruguayan Organic Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Amethyst

White Quartz Stalactite Formation
Located in London, GB
This substantial formation consists of prominent white quartz crystals with a slight green tinge, laid over a bed of undulating stalactites. A small hon...
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Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Gunmetal Hematite Crystal Mineral Specimen- England, UK
Located in Edison, NJ
Mankind has loved hematite for its sleek beauty and red undertones since its first discovery. It has been utilized as a reddening pigment by the ancient Egyptians, mined by the Etrus...
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English Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Metal

White Rock Quartz Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
White Rock Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Sculpture its divided into two parts.
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European Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Wonderful Calcite with Epitaxial Goethite
Located in London, GB
This stunning formation consists of a large pyramidal calcite on a bed of deep purple amethyst. The split calcite with unusual epitaxial goethite and a second generation of amethys...
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Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Chevron Amethyst Vide-Poche
Located in Louisville, KY
This wonderful chevron Amethyst Vide-Poche / trinket bowl is a stunning reflection of mother nature's ability to create artistic masterpieces in stone! Measuring 3.75"w x 6"h x 1.25"...
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European Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Amethyst

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...
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Brazilian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Sky-blue Aragonite Mineral Specimen – Wenshan Mine, China
Located in Edison, NJ
Aragonite is a polymorph of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). It is elementally identical to calcite but is considerably rarer due to the very specific geological conditions required for it...
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Important Olmec figure of Olmec ethnic dignitary from the preclassic period
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Olmec figure of Olmec ethnic dignitary from the preclassic period (2500-200 BC) Important Olmec figure of dignitary of the Olmec ethnic group of...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Precious Stone

Purple / Blue Fluorite Mineral Specimen – Xiayang Town, China
Located in Edison, NJ
This breathtaking specimen comes from a distinctive group of fluorites that have affectionately been nicknamed, “tanzanite fluorite” for their gemlike aesthetics and color-shifting a...
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Multi-gemstone

13th Century Chinese Song Dynasty Shipwreck Vessel, China
Located in New York, NY
13th century China Song Dynasty small four handled shipwreck vessel. Beautiful and natural patina from being submerged under water. Part of a very large collection of shipwrecked pot...
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Petrified Incense Cedar Wood Fossil
Located in London, GB
This spectacular cross section of petrified cedar wood comes from Saddle Mountain, Washington. It is remarkably large with a wonderful and highly aesthetic shape, exhibiting vibrant ...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Petrified Wood

Sculptural Oriented Meteorite
Located in London, GB
Oriented Chondrite Meteorite Circa 4.56 Billion y/o Chondrite 24 x 20 cm, 28 cm tall on base 7.1 kg A sculptural and beautifully weathered chondrite meteorite; upon entering the atmosphere, this extraterrestrial stone would have heated the surrounding air to a temperature of over 1700 C, higher than that of the hottest lava on the planet, and enough to melt away its outer layers, leaving its surface rippled with regmaglypts, thumb-shaped impressions formed as superheated rock streaked off of the main body as it careened toward the earth. The last layer of the rock to melt would have re-solidified as the meteorite made impact, forming a charcoal coloured fusion crust, which has taken on a deep ochre-tinted patina. Chondrite meteorites such as this example were formed at the very beginning of our solar system, by the accretion of various types of dust and small grains, adrift in the vacuum of space and, as such, provide important clues about the birth of our own planet. This piece is an especially rare specimen, known as an oriented meteorite...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Large Prehistoric Cladocyclus Fossil Fish Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large fossil of a prehistoric Cladocyclus fish sourced from an ex private British collection. Discovered in Brazil, this impressive piece of natural history has been preserved by ...
Category

Brazilian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Teotihuacan Redware Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This intriguing redware figure was crafted in 400 A.D. from the ancient Teotihuacan region of Mexico. Earthenware figurines were made in great abundance throughout Teotihuacan's history. After 250 A.D. objects made from clay increased dramatically, serving a wide variety of purposes and functions from religious rituals to burial offerings. Figurines like this commemorated important people and events within the city of Teotihuacan and other parts of Mesoamerica, portraying individuals of different rank and status such as soldiers, merchants, bureaucrats, and occasionally divinities. This figure is adorned with an elaborate headdress, a thick beaded necklace...
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Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Gem Grade Amethyst Geode Sculpture, Uruguay
Located in London, GB
This Gem grade, Amethyst Geode crystal Sculpture, resembles in shape and silhouette that of a shrouded woman holding a swaddled baby. And would work well in a Boho Chic Styled Interior. The Geode originates from Uruguay where they are mined from the same rock formation as their relatives just to the north across the border into southern Brazil, they are igneous (volcanic) in origin. Differentiated from its Brazilian relatives by it’s typically smaller crystal size and darker, deeper colour the Uruguayan amethyst...
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Uruguayan Organic Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Amethyst

Pair of Neolithic Basalt Stone Celts, Great Britain
Located in Stamford, CT
Two Neolithic basalt hone stones mounted on black steel bases. A hone stone was used to sharpen weapons and tools such as an adze, hoe or axe. These beautiful prehistoric objects are...
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British Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Hermes Head Sculpture, 4th Century, Greece
Located in Girona, Spain
Hermes head sculpture. Greek Bust representing Hermes. Hermes is an Olympian deity, the God of Speed, in ancient Greek religion and mythology. Sculpted whi...
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Greek Classical Greek Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal

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

Coral like Round Geode with Polished Borders
Located in London, GB
Beautiful green-grey coral-like stalactites emerge from the interior lining of this round geode. The borders polished to reveal the celdonite shell with the exterior basalt still v...
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Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Quartz

Amethyst Geode with Several Mineral Crystal Formations Inside
Located in London, GB
Resembling an infinity sign, this whole geode is a stunning and rich piece, full of mineralogical information. The outer layer is basalt, the interior amethyst crystals, and at the h...
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Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Prehistoric Fossil Fish Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This rare fossil of a prehistoric fish is an impressive specimen originating from Brazil, preserved by time over millions of years. Mounted on a metal...
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Brazilian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Metal

Han Dynasty Earthenware Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Han Dynasty Earthenware Vase
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Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Large Fossilised Natural Ammonite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large-scale fossilised natural ammonite specimen from an ex UK private collection. Sourced from South Ferriby Quarry, Lincolnshire, this striking fossil is of prominent structure, ...
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English Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Fossil Dinosaur Carcharodontosaurus Tooth
Located in Scorton, GB
An impressive 108mm (longest curvature) Carcharodontosaurus saharicus dinosaur tooth, known as the North African Tyrannosaurus rex for its formidable size. A noteworthy discovery fro...
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North African Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #E4G
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madigascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 6.5 x.5.25 × 1.25 in./ 16.5 × 13.5 × 3 cm Weight: 1 lb 9 oz/ 710 gms A richly colored example wit...
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Malagasy Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Precious Stone

Aquamarine with Schorl on Orthoclase, Pakistan
Located in New York, NY
Aquamarine with Schorl on Orthoclase Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan 12.7 cm wide x 11.5 cm tall Ex-collection William Ferris There are two significant...
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Pakistani Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

8th-9th Century A.D. Coptic Fabrics
Located in Beirut, LB
Set of Coptic fabric remains in Egyptian cotton from the 8th or 9th century A.C. That were found in an excavation work in the 19th century. They are in remarkably good condition. The...
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Egyptian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Cotton

An Ammonite Fossil
Located in Schellebelle, BE
A beautiful Ammonite Fossil, this extinct invertebrates marine animal lived 160 million years ago, beautiful patina and shine of the stone, beautiful array of colors, very decorative...
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Malagasy Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Sandstone

Exceptional “Excalibur” Amethyst Formation, Calcite, Agate, Quartz
Located in London, GB
With its extremely unusual central amethyst epimorph after calcite, this natural wonder evokes images of the legendary sword, Excalibur, magically fixed in the stone. Elsewhere we ...
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Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Large White Split Crystal Geodes with Natural Baroque Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Large white crystal quartz geode split into two halves each with a large naturally forming baroque pearl. Geodes are formed as gas bubbles within volcanic lava. Over time, the lava ...
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Moroccan Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Arizona Triassic Petrified Wood Conifer Araucaria Slab Specimen
Located in Forney, TX
Petrified Conifer Slab Araucaria (Monkey Puzzle Tree) Triassic Period Chinle Formation Arizona, USA A stunning over 200 million year old petrified conifer slab, featuring a m...
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American Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pre-Columbian Pottery Figure of a Woman Giving Birth
Located in Sofia, BG
Pre-Columbian pottery figure of a seated woman giving birth, with her hands behind the back. It was most probably used by a shaman to look for the benevol...
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Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Huge Brazilian Golden Rutile Smoky Quartz Weighs 29 lbs. Double Terminated Point
Located in Miami, FL
Huge Brazilian Golden Rutile Smoky quartz Weighs 29 lbs. Double Terminated Point Offered for sale is a very large scale Brazilian Golden Rutile Smoky quartz specimen with double ter...
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Brazilian Organic Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz

Prehistoric Brannerion Fossil Fish Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This rare Brannerion fossil specimen of a prehistoric fish is an impressive find from an ex private British collection. Believed to be from Brazil, t...
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Brazilian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of Organic Modern Petrified Wood
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
A collection of four multi-toned polished petrified wood pieces on a coordinating petrified wood slab. Petrified wood is a special type of fossilized wood. This type of mineralized...
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American Organic Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Petrified Wood

Morganite with Smoky Quartz, Afghanistan
Located in New York, NY
Morganite with Smoky Quartz Mawi pegmatite, Nilaw-Kolum pegmatite field, Nuristan, Afghanistan 9.7cm tall x 11.5cm wide Ex-collection Stephen Smale All the members of the Beryl f...
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Afghan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Amethyst Deep Violet Hesslberg Collection Geode Hollywood Bowl Cathedral Shape
Located in Lomita, CA
An impressive deep purple amethyst geode will lend itself to office or home decor. This is a great ornamental specimen for an office or public space display. It has calcite formation...
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Uruguayan Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz

Large Polished Labradorite Freeform
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A spectacular naturally formed large polished labradorite freeform sourced from Madagascar. Characterised by its iridescent colours...
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Malagasy Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Genuine Sericho Pallasite Meteorite Slab (2.45 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
In 2016, large masses of the Sericho pallasite meteorite were acquired from villagers in Isiolo County, Kenya, marking its formal discovery. The olivine crystals range in colour from...
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Kenyan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other, Iron

XL Jurassic Ammonite Fossil 15.5 x 14 x 5.5 Inches Apx, with Nice Ribs
Located in Warrenton, OR
XL Jurassic Ammonite Fossil 15.5 x 14 x 5.5 Inches Apx, with Nice Ribs. We think this is a Kranaosphinctes species. We love the substantial ridges (also called ribs, spines, and nod...
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Unknown Organic Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Large Deep Spherical Amethyst Geode
Located in London, GB
A wonderful and substantial spherical geode is shown here, with deep purple amethyst crystals enveloping a central calcite. A quintessential geode and a striking display piece. ...
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Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Korean Very Old Pottery Vase/10th Century to 14th Century/Goryeo Dynasty
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is Korean pottery made between the 10th century and the 14th century. At that time, it was called the Goryeo Dynasty, and various objects such as metalwork and pottery were mad...
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South Korean Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Spectacular Citrine: Polished Perfection from Brazil
Located in London, GB
Feast your eyes on this breathtaking polished citrine from Brazil, a true marvel of natural artistry. This stunning specimen boasts remarkable transparency, allowing the rich brownis...
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Brazilian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz

Romanesque Sculpture of the Virgin – 15th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
"Romanesque Sculpture of the Virgin – 15th Century" Period: 15th century Romanesque Technique: Carved and polychromed solid wood Dimensions: 124 x 36 x 17 cm Impressive Romanesque s...
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Italian Greco Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Purple Amethyst Decorative Object Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful purple amethyst cluster decorative object, paperweight, or luxury display piece. A great piece for a bookshelf, cocktail table, on a desk as paperweight, etc. Dimensions:...
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Organic Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz

Antique Large Solid Stone Ammonite on Handcrafted Iron Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Large Solid Stone Ammonite on Handcrafted Iron Stand Featuring Fascinating Ridged Surface Dimensions: 26"W X 5"D X 27.5"H
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American Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #B3K
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 10 × 8.25 × 2 in./ 25.5 × 21. x 5 cm Weight: 6.925 lbs / 2.984 kg Height on custom display stand:...
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Malagasy Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Precious Stone

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