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Period: 15th Century and Earlier
Rhodonite, Morro da Mina Mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Rhodonite Morro da Mina Mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil 5.8 cm tall x 7.3 cm wide The most exceptional rhodonites in the world are now found in Brazil. The...
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Brazilian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

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

Giant Selenite Crystal Cluster, China
Located in London, GB
Giant Gypsum Crystal Cluster, China. The geologic mechanism that creates Lead and Silver provide the raw materials for crystals to form when oceans, rich in Calcium and Sulphate, go...
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Chinese Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Large Red Iridescent Ammonite Fossil
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large red iridescent ammonite fossil dating from the late cretaceous period (100.5 – 66 million years ago). This huge plancenticeras ammonite is approximately 16 inches tall and has an iridescent lustre that showcases a vibrant red hue. Once a living creature, this ammonite has developed its red iridescent lustre over millions of years of compression, transforming into a striking gemstone. A rare find. Provenance: From the fascinating collection of Gordon Walkden (1944-2022), emeritus Professor of Geology at Aberdeen University. Affectionally known as Aberdeen’s answer to Indiana Jones, Walkden contributed enormously to research through his papers and talks on British marbles, minerals and fossils...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Antique Korean Buncheong Flat Bottle Vase with Incised Designs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean Buncheong stoneware vase circa 15th century of Joseon Dynasty. The robust vase with thick walls was made in a bottle form with rounded square contour and flattened surfaces....
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Korean Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Costa Rica Pre Columbian Jade Axe Avian Celt God Pendant
Located in Dallas, TX
Pre-Columbian Jade Costa Rican Avian Effigy pendant Atlantic Watershed 500AD- 1500AD Material: Jade Measures: Length 9 inches Width 1 inches Depth .4 inch. Exquisite Costa Rican jade (axe god...
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Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Jade

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

Psychopyge Trilobite on Matrix from Morocco (1.2 grams)
Located in New York, NY
Psychopyge elegans is a trilobite species from the Devonian Hamar Laghdad deposits near Alnif, Morocco. It is a member of the Order Phacopida. The species is known for its strange sh...
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Moroccan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement, Other

Han Dynasty Polychromed Horse and Rider
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine Han dynasty polychrome painted terracotta horse and rider. The warrior is dressed in orange and black on a black horse. Measures: Height 14 inches (35 cm) Width 12.5 inches (32 cm). Condition: Excellent with tastefully undetectable repairs. During the unification of China under the Han dynasty, bands of mounted nomadic warriors from the north threatened the country. In order to thwart their attacks, the Chinese sought to import stronger, faster steeds from Central Asia (as opposed to the Mongol ponies used by the invaders), eventually leading to the creation of the Silk Road. This small sculpture of a mounted soldier reveals the crucial military role of the horse. When compared to the diminutive stature of the rider, the importance of the horse becomes readily apparent. This creature provided security and strength, allowing the empire to secure its borders and expand its influences across Central Asia. The magnificent regalia of the horse, including a brilliantly painted saddle in red and green/gold, reflect the respect this animal received. The warrior as well is gorgeously decorated with a painted red tunic and gray chest...
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Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

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 set includes 48 European minerals, including a gold vial, a rock with traces of gold, lapis l...
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English Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Naturally Formed Mineral, Clear Apophyllite Sculpture
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Naturally formed mineral, clear apophyllite sculpture India Measures: 11 x 8 x 4 in. / 28 x 20 x 10 cm Height on custom display stand: 14 in. / 36 cm Custom mounted on a ...
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Indian Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Opal
Located in New York, NY
Opal Tsehay Mewcha, Wegeltena, Delanta Woreda, South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia Measures: 11.2 cm tall x 7.2 cm wide This opal captures all of the spectacular iridesc...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Opal

Opal
Opal
$78,000
Small amethyst cluster
Located in London, GB
A small amethyst cluster with interesting sprinkling of creamy calcite crystals. Polished at the edges. This piece was legally and ethically sourced directly in the prestigious mine...
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Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Japanese antique Shigaraki ware vase/1400-1573/Wabi-sabi vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is "Shigaraki ware". Shigaraki ware is a historic kiln located in Shiga Prefecture. (The Shigaraki ware kiln is circled in red in the image.) It is said to have originated in the ...
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Japanese Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

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

Materials

Other

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

Genuine Opalized Ammonite Fossil in Matrix (Positive/Negative) withacrylic stand
Located in New York, NY
Extremely unique ammonite fossil exposing positive and negative with its original matrix. It displays a brilliant opalescence of pink and purple. This piece is from the Upper Cretace...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement, Other

Ancient Roman Glass Funerary Urn
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary glass vessel hails from the illustrious Roman empire, likely from Italy, dating to the mid-1st to 2nd century CE. It is exceptionally rare to find such a large and...
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Italian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Virgin and Child "Sedes Sapientiae", Seat of Holy Wisdom
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Virgin and child sedes sapientiae, seat of holy wisdom Origin : Northern Spain, castile, navarre or galicia. Period : early 13th century. Heigh...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Ancient Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Caligraphy Inkwell 1200
Located in Portland, OR
An important Islamic Khurasan bronze and silver-inlaid inkwell & cover, Eastern Persia, Circa 1200. The inkwell of cylindrical form and having a shallow dome top cover with a tall knopped finial and inlaid with a twin band of scrolled silver. The base of the dome and the rim of the cover having bands on interlaced silver inlay, the inkwell having three loop handles. The body of the inkwell having two bands of silver inlaid Naskh script, between the bands are twin panels...
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Persian Islamic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Mexican Tribal Red Clay Figure
Located in London, GB
This fantastic and well-proportioned Mexican primitive figure depicts a man seated, covering his mouth with detailed, patterned clothing. The sculptu...
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Mexican Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Mexican Tribal Red Clay Figure
Mexican Tribal Red Clay Figure
$2,582 Sale Price
65% Off
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...
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Moroccan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Large Fossil Agate Coral with Polished Citrine Crystal Point
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Fossil agate coral with a coordinating polished citrine crystal point. Fossil agate coral is Florida's state stone and is known for its unique formation that can take place over 20 ...
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American Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Coral

Agatised Geode Slice with Rare Central Calcite Formation and White Quartz
Located in London, GB
Bordered by a thick, blueish agate layer, this wonderful slice preserves an interior of large white quartz crystals with a prominent centr...
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Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Pre-Historic Petrified Wood Bowl / Ashtray
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous petrified wood bowl / ashtray, circa the Tertiary period (65M years ago). The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 10"W x 9"D x...
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Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Petrified Wood

Chinese Painted Ovoid Pottery Jar, Machang Period #6
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Neolithic Ovoid Pottery Jar from the Majiayao Culture, specifically the Machang phase, in northwest China, and dating back roughly 4000 years. Ja...
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Chinese Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

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...
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Chinese Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

White Quartz Cluster with Honey Coloured Calcites
Located in London, GB
A substantial formation with a thick lining of large white quartz crystals that contrast beautifully with the two honey coloured calcites ...
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Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Pre Columbian Ceramic Vessel from Moche Culture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pre-Columbian Vessel from the Moche Culture. Peru, circa 100 AD to 750 AD. Melon shaped vessel with ribbed bulbous body detail, narrow banded neck featuring an intricate poke-work de...
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Peruvian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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   ...
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Italian Gothic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Softwood

Pyrite Cluster
Located in London, GB
An extraordinary pyrite cluster from Peru, composed of intergrown golden cubes of different sizes, all perfectly arranged to form a striking and sculptural piece. Some areas display ...
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Peruvian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Han Dynasty Green Glazed Archers Watch Tower Oxford TL Tested
Located in Dallas, TX
Monumental Pottery Watch Tower in Green Glaze; Han Dynasty (2016 BC -AD 220) Earthenware three-storied pavilion from the Eastern Han Dynasty. Each of the...
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Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Natural Amethyst Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Natural amethyst crystal sculpture with multi peaks.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Amethyst

Artefact from the Maghreb Sculptured Torso Figure
Located in Scorton, GB
A human torso (lacking head) carved from a limestone [yet to be determined]; the enigmatic whole torso is strongly represented in an upright stance, arms purposefully rigid to each s...
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Malian Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Islamic Pottery Bowl with Figurative Paint Kashan Ware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An earthenware bowl supported on a foot ring decorated with elaborate slip paint. The bowl was likely made in Kashan (in nowadays Iran) during 12-14th century, in Khwarazmian Empire,...
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Persian Islamic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Collection of 9 Prehistoric Minerals including Hematite, Agate & Tourmaline
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A superb collection of naturally-occurring minerals, curated from private British collections to create a unique set. This varied group showcases nine individual small cabinet speci...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Agate, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline

Followers of Jean de la Huerta, Jean de Blany ? - Saint Jerome
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Followers of Jean de la Huerta, Jean de Blany ? Saint Jerome Limestone Burgundy, second half of the15th century 60,5 cm ALR Ref : S00248050 This exquisite sculpture of Saint Jerome, carved from soft, nearly white limestone typical of eastern France, exemplifies the exceptional craftsmanship of 15th-century Burgundian art. The figure of Saint Jerome, a key figure in Christian history renowned for translating the Bible into Latin, is depicted wearing a cardinal’s hat and holding the Vulgate Bible...
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French Renaissance Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

Hand-Crafted Vintage Hat Mold Form Made of Pine from Stockholm, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
This beautifully aged, hand-carved vintage hat mold comes from the renowned hat-making company Hugo Landahl in Stockholm, Sweden. Rich in character and patina, it serves as a unique ...
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Swedish Folk Art Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Burmese Amber With Organic Matter
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Burmese amber specimen, dating back roughly 99 million years, offers a rare window into the ancient world. Known to collectors as a "men...
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Burmese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

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

Materials

Clay, Precious Stone, Hardwood

Head of a crowned Virgin - Lorraine, first half of 14th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Head of a crowned Virgin Lorraine, first half of 14th century. H26 x 14 x 14 cm Provenance : - Private Collection, Paris France (1960) Private Collection Tuscany, Italy (1980) Ex...
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French Gothic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

Large Ammonite Fossil Natural Specimen, Mortoniceras Drakeoceras Maximum
Located in Warrenton, OR
Large Ammonite Fossil Natural Specimen, Mortoniceras Drakeoceras Maximum. About 110 million years old. At nearly eleven inches, this is a substantial and beautiful fossil ammonite. ...
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American Organic Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Genuine Cluster Trilobite (Ptychopariida) fossil on Matrix
Located in New York, NY
Ptychopariida is a large, heterogeneous order of trilobite containing some of the most primitive species known. The earliest species occurred in the second half of the Lower Cambrian...
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Moroccan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement, Other

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

Materials

Crystal, Other

Blue Barite From Morocco
Blue Barite From Morocco
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
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

Schorl Tourmaline with Aquamarine, Pakistan
Located in New York, NY
SCHORL TOURMALINE WITH AQUAMARINE Shengus, Roundu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan 19.2 cm tall x 6.2 cm wide Gilgit-Baltistan (formerly known as...
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Pakistani Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Large Chinese Martaban Ming Dynasty Stoneware Storage Vase with Dragons
Located in Dallas, 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 snail or dragon ...
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Chinese Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

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

Opal
Located in New York, NY
Opal Tsehay Mewcha, Wegeltena, Delanta Woreda, South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia Measures: 14.4 cm tall x 11 cm wide Precious opals are a hydrated amorphous form of silica (amorphous meaning a non-crystallized solid), unlike crystalline forms of silica, which are classed as minerals. Australia is the locality most associated with precious opal. The precious opals of Ethiopia were only discovered recently in 2008. Opals are formed over thousands of years when rain frees spherical silica particles from sandstone. These microscopic particles spread deep into underground cavities and are then compressed into a closely-packed interlaced structure. When miners bring them forth from the earth to the surface, sunlight travels through this microstructure creating the dazzling kaleidoscope of flashing rainbow colors that we see here. This opal may be unique. The colors are like no other we have seen from Ethiopia. There are several names given to opal (Black Opal, Boulder Opal, Fire opal, etc.). This piece begins an entirely new genre - Candy Opal.
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Ethiopian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Opal

Opal
Opal
$265,000
Purple Fluorite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee
Located in New York, NY
Transparent 3D cubic purple fluorite crystals overgrown atop a cluster of lustrous sphalerite crystals on matrix. The fluorite has rich purple zoning outlining the crystal faces. 4....
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American Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Collection of 9 Prehistoric Fossilised Welsh Trilobites
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A fascinating collection of nine natural, prehistoric fossilised Welsh trilobite specimens of varying shapes and sizes – ranging from 12 cm (2.72 in) to 5 cm (1.97 in). Ex. private c...
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Welsh Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Ceratarges Spinosus Trilobite from Morocco, '452.1 Grams'
Located in New York, NY
Trilobites, an early arthropod relative of spiders, horseshoe crabs, and scorpions, preserved in this level of detail only occurred as a result of very sudden underwater landslides c...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Korean Ceramic Celadon Bowl with Slip Inlay Goryeo Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
Despite inspired originally by the celadons from Song dynasty in China, the development of celadon in Korean peninsula took its own course and reached the zenith in the 11-12th century during Goryeo dynasty...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Roman Marble Trapezophorus circa 1st-2nd Century A.D
Located in Madrid, ES
A Roman marble trapezophorus in the Form of a Barbarian Dacian young figure. Circa 1st-2nd century A.D. Measure: height 24 1/4 inches (62 cm). Property from Mr. Radu Moldovan, Skokie, Illinois Provenance: B.C. Holland Gallery...
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Italian Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

A modelled pale turquoise glazed Ushabti, Ex Sotheby's
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A finely modelled pale turquoise glazed Ushabti, Circa 26th Dynasty 664-525BC Provenance: Sotheby’s London Lot 76 14/12/1981 for 725.00 Pounds sterling as part of a group lot. Dime...
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Egyptian Egyptian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Large onyx canoe bowl with craquelet effect
Located in London, GB
An exceptional, large bowl of canoe-like shape, carved from a single piece of Mexican onyx and polished to reveal the gorgeous translucence and banding that have made the stone desir...
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Mexican Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx

Genuine Hollardops Mesacristata Trilobite on Matrix (1.7 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Trilobites, an early arthropod relative of spiders, horseshoe crabs, and scorpions, preserved in this level of detail only occurred as a result of very sudden underwater landslides c...
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Moroccan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement, Other

Large Blacknite Quartz Crystal Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A brilliant example of a large naturally-occurring blacknite quartz crystal specimen sourced from Ambositra, Madagascar, presented on one of our exclusive painted display bases. Bla...
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Malagasy Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Genuine Natural Spinosaurus Dinosaur Tooth
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Spinosaurus (Dinosaur) tooth. Spinosaurus (meaning "spine lizard") is a genus of theropod dinosaur that lived in what now is North Africa, during the upper Albian to upper T...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

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