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Brown quartz stalactites with fiery interior
Located in London, GB
Several brownish quartz stalactites grace this small formation, the frontal
one cut longitudinally to reveal a fiery interior.
This piece was legally and ethically sourced directly ...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
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
Measures: Length 9.75 inches
Width 1.15 inches
Depth .75 inch
Very nice COSTA Rican jade (axe god...
Category
Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Jade
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...
Category
Mexican Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Onyx
Edmontosaurus Skull
Located in London, GB
An impressive skull of an Edmontosaurus, a large herbivorous dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, 68-66 million years ago. The three rows of sixty or more teeth on either side of the jaw, known as the ‘dental battery’, mark the Edmontosaurus as part of the Hadrosauridae, or duckbill family of dinosaurs. It belongs to the flat-skulled, or solid-crested, Hadrosaurinae, which replaced the older hollow-crested hadrosaurs. Edmontosaurus was one of the last non-avian dinosaurs to ever exist, living shortly before the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event.
The Edmontosaurus was named in 1917 by Lawrence Lambe, after a partial specimen from Edmonton in Alberta, Canada. The existence of large Edmontosaur bone beds...
Category
American Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Bone
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...
Category
Kenyan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Other, Iron
255.07 Gram Beautiful Black Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Beautiful Black Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan
Weight: 255.07 Gram
Dimension : 5 x 4.7 x 5.2 Cm
Origin : kunar, Afghanistan
Tourmaline is a crystalline silicate mineral grou...
Category
Afghan Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Large Han Dynasty Terra-cotta Court Lady Figure TL Tested
Located in Dallas, TX
Huge Han Dynasty Terracotta figure Of A Court Lady. TL Test conducted by Ralf Kotalla Laboratory in Germany. Report included.
Height: 29...
Category
Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Mesmerizing Quartz Sphere with Golden Rutile Inclusions
Located in London, GB
Explore the extraordinary allure of this mesmerizing quartz sphere, featuring stunning golden rutile inclusions from Brazil. The perfectly polished surface accentuates the intricate ...
Category
Brazilian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Bronze Age Cypriot Plank Idol
Located in London, GB
Cypriot Plank Idol
Early Bronze Age III - Middle Bronze Age I, c. 2100 - 1850 BC.
Low fired burnished earthenware pottery with lime-filled incisions
A Cypriot plank idol, an iconic form of human representation from Bronze Age Cyprus...
Category
Cypriot Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
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...
Category
Malagasy Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Seafoam Green Fluorite Crystal Mineral Specimen – Dongpo Ore Field, China
Located in Edison, NJ
This is an attractive example from the Dongpo Ore Field of China. The best Dongpo fluorites are known for translucent crystals with great form and an attractive light green tone. This is a prime example featuring three sharp, cuboctahedral crystals in a saturated, seafoam green tone. The fluorites have multi-stepped faces along their sides and central faces that are smooth, acting like windows into the translucent crystals. The crystals’ lustrous sheen further highlights their intricate structure. They have formed atop a contrasting matrix (host-rock) of bladed, beige dolomite crystals. The dolomite is sharp and has formed in dense intergrown rosettes. Peeking out from under the dolomite and fluorites is a shimmering matrix of druzy, white quartz that frames the piece overall. The juxtaposition of textures, colors, and species makes the already colorful fluorite crystals...
Category
Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Multi-gemstone
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 Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Important 14th Century Polychrome Limestone Virgin from Lorraine
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Provenance :
- Kunsthaus Heinrich Hahn, Frankfurt am Main, sale 16, June 17, 1930, lot 16.
- Sotheby's, Amsterdam, Feb. 26, 2006, lot 201.
HISTORIC
Located between Moselle valley and Meuse valley, framed by the Vosges Mountains on the south side and the duchy of Luxembourg on the north side, the duchy of Lorraine is the result of several partitions. It starts with the 9th century when the Carolingian empire is divided, with Lothar 1st inheriting Lotharingia. In 959 this territory was in turn divided in two; Lower and Upper Lotharingia, the latter being the forebear of the duchy of Lorraine. This duchy was under the rule of the Holy Roman Germanic Empire until 1736 when it was absorbed by the kingdom of France.
All along its history the duchy of Lorraine has found itself in the midst of many conflicts. Alliances and feuds marking European history were always particularly sensible in Lorraine where instability was frequent. Because of its geographic position the duchy of Lorraine was also an artistic crossroad.
Hence the duchy of Lorraine becomes from the 13th century onwards an important artistic centre where a particular type of Virgin and Child appears. According to professor J. A. Schmoll the characteristics of Lorraine sculpture burgeon around 1280-1300 in the Aube region. It presents “vigorous volumes, restrained movements, rare but solemn gestures and a strong interiorised and stern expression”. Those Virgins look similar with a wide forehead, a shield- or oval-shaped face, large neck, small lips and a cleft chin.
This model is particularly in favour during the 13th century because of the revival for Marial worship and for the theme of the Virgin and Child. It bears witness to a new religious sensibility with a more intimate vision of religious practice.
DESCRIPTION
The important 14th century Virgin we present to you is one of the most beautiful examples of sculptural art from Eastern France, with her fascinating distant gaze.
Her contrapposto posture is induced by the weight of the child she carries high on her left side. The child has a chubby face framed by blond hair with well defined curls and he wears a long red V-collared tunic from which emerge his feet. The fabric is animated by long folds. The position of the right foot turned to the back is a detail we can notice on several Virgins from Lorraine. He holds a bird that seems to be pecking his thumb.
“The bird /held by the child in his hands/ has been read as a reference to an episode from Christ’s childhood when he has moulded sparrows with clay before giving them life. It appears in the apocryphal gospel of Pseudo-Matthew (ch. 27) and later in the Quran (III, 43, v. 110). However the iconography seems to be more influenced by the concept of Redemption or of Eucharist, the bird symbolising the soul of the Christian about to be redeemed or revitalised.”
Mary wears a long dress with two rock crystal cabochons remaining from the original five. She is covered by a red cloak enriched with old-gold motifs draped as an apron falling in long pleats along her left hip. The relief treatment and the volume of the cloak developing a network of concentric pleats contrast with the the flat pleating of her dress. They nevertheless suggest the curve of her bent right leg.
She wears a floret crown securing a short thin veil carved in very low relief. From it emerges her blond curled hair characteristic of the 13th century. The large face with almond-shaped eyes, straight nose, small lips and cleft chin casts its gaze afar in a fashion typical of 13th century Virgins.
In her right hand she holds a lily flower. In a very refined manner the artist has carved a band on her right ring-finger.
In the back, carefully sculpted, spreads the minutely detailed short veil.
COMPARATIVE STUDIES
This sculpture of great quality presents obvious similarities with Virgins from Lorraine, designated by William Forsythe...
Category
French Gothic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
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...
Category
English Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Large Ammonite Fossil - Mounted on Marble Base
Located in Madrid, ES
Presenting an impressive large ammonite fossil, elegantly mounted on a marble base, making it a stunning piece for both collectors and interior decorators. The fossil is securely hel...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Stone
High Quality Half Amethyst Geode with Calcite Formation
Located in London, GB
A stunning half geode with an incredible amethyst and overlaid calcite formation at the bottom. The interior of the piece is a very deep cavity which presents very high-quality ameth...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Tang Dynasty Fat Lady Pottery Figure
Located in Dallas, TX
Tang Dynasty Terracotta sculpture of a fat lady
This stunning lady wears her hair in an elaborately styled coiffure. A remarkable amount of the original pigm...
Category
Chinese Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Gleaming Quartz Sphere with Golden Rutile
Located in London, GB
Immerse yourself in the splendour of this gleaming quartz sphere, featuring exquisite golden rutile inclusions from Brazil. The sphere's flawlessly polished surface enhances the intr...
Category
Brazilian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Bronze
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...
Category
Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Multi-gemstone
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: ...
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Marble
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 ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Petrified Wood
Large Amethyst Formation with Calcite Towers
Located in London, GB
Two calcite “towers” grace the centre of this impressive piece, which also
has large peaked amethyst crystals and quartz and goethite covered calcites.
The exterior has been kept i...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Natural Petrified Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A natural piece of Petrified Wood set on a stand. Completely organic natural raw fossil, cleaned for display. The natural process for petrified wood to be created takes hundreds to...
Category
Thai Organic Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Stone
184.68 Gram Pretty Fadan Quartz Specimen From Balochistan, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
184.68 Gram Pretty Fadan Quartz Specimen From Balochistan, Pakistan
Weight: 184.68 Gram
Dimension: 6.2 x 6.6 x 5.3 Cm
Origin: Balochistan, Pakistan
What is special about quartz?...
Category
Pakistani Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Important 15th Century Polychrome Wood Virgin and Child
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important 15th century polychrome wood virgin and child
Origin: Southern Germany
Period: Late 15th Century, Ca. 1480-1490
Height : 125 cm
Polychrome limewood
Good condition
Provenance : Private collection, Alsace, France.
As soon as 1430, sculpture starts a major and deep stylistic evolution than will unfold over a century, until around 1530. We call it the International Gothic. This production is particularly interested in a quest for realism.
This important Virgin and Child wears a long red dress with a round gilded neckline. A delicate golden belt...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Wood
15th Century Ammonite on Iron Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Historic genuine large ammonite, thousands of years old.
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal, Iron
1 Kg plus Gigantic Smoky Quartz From Kunar, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
1 Kg plus Gigantic Smoky Quartz From Kunar, Afghanistan
Weight: 1 kg plus
Dimension: 16.4 x 9.3 x 6.3 Cm
Origin: Kunar, Afghanistan
Smoky quartz is known for dispersing fear or n...
Category
Afghan Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Fossil Spinosaurus Dinosaur Tooth 107mm
Located in Scorton, GB
Unearthed in the continental intercalaire, a significant 105mm Spinosaurus tooth highlights 19 million years of evolutionary prowess. Known for its sail-like dorsal fin, potent jaws,...
Category
North African Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Monumental dynamic split geode
Located in London, GB
A very large split geode, the interior graced with the finest quality deep purple Uruguayan amethyst. The amethyst-lined stalactite walls of the ge...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
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...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Rare limonite formation with quartz
Located in London, GB
Intense yellow - orange limonite formation with inclusions of white quartz.
Origin: Benalmadena Trinidad Mine - Malaga - Spain
Category
Spanish Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Lilac Half Geode with a Calcite Formation
Located in London, GB
A pleasing lilac amethyst formation of large crystals with a large honey
coloured calcite at the centre and a smaller calcite to the side.
Amethyst is predominantly light violet ...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Kolihapeltis chlupaci Trilobite from Djebel Oufaten, Morocco (154.5 grams)
Located in New York, NY
Kolihapeltis chlupaci hollardi is a rare, spiny trilobite fossil, a member of the Order Corynexochida and Family Scutellidae, found in the Lhandar Formation near Atchana, Morocco, du...
Category
Moroccan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Cement, Other
Purple Amethyst & Calcite Mineral Specimen, Artigas, Uruguay
Located in Edison, NJ
Artigas is known for amethysts of the darkest and richest hues of purple. Lustrous and richly-toned, they are instantly recognizable and not uncommon in the mineral market. What sets...
Category
Brazilian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Genuine Natural Seymchan Pallasite Meteorite Slab (211.7 grams)
Located in New York, NY
Brenham is a pallasite meteorite found near Haviland, a small town in Kiowa County, Kansas, United States. Pallasites are a type of stony–iron meteorite that when cut and polished sh...
Category
American Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Other, Iron
Fossil Ray Fish Rhinobatos Hakelensis & Sawfish Libanopritis Hiram 1M Slab
Located in Scorton, GB
This exceedingly rare and exceptional fossil plate showcases a significant discovery of a ray fish [Rhinobatos hakelensis] and Sawfish [Libanopristis hiram], both complete and preser...
Category
Lebanese Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Blue Fluorite Crystal Mineral Specimen, Yaogangxian Mine, China
Located in Edison, NJ
The Yaogangxian mine (whose name translates to, “Jade-Mountain god”) is located within a 4 x 2.5 km expanse of a tungsten-tin (W-Sn) deposit in the Hunan Province of China. Although the deposit has been mined since 1914 for ore, it has only recently been a source of collectible mineral specimens. Despite being among the newer finds in the mineral collecting world, YGX fluorites have distinguished themselves with their enchanting water-color blues, lilacs, and purples and propensity for good form.
This is a sculptural example made up of several cubic fluorite crystals...
Category
Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushabti Figure, c. 700-30 B.C.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushabti figure, belonging to the c. 700-30 B.C. It consists of a molded pottery having a green glazed surface. The figure is wearing a royal wi...
Category
Egyptian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
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 ...
Category
Greek Classical Greek Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal
Blue and Violet Tourmaline Crystal Specimen - Paprok, Afghanistan
Located in Edison, NJ
This striking tourmaline crystal has a mesmerizing blue color, a robust size, and sharp form. Upon first glance, the piece appears to have a dark, almost black cap, but when lit, its...
Category
Afghan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Tourmaline
Roman Marble Foot
Located in London, GB
Roman marble Fragment of a Right Foot with Sandal
Circa 1st - 2nd Century A.D.
An evocative Roman marble fragment, preserving the front portion of an over-lifesized sandalled foot. The toes, nails, and bridge of the foot have been sensitively carved. The outer sole of the sandal remains, with delicate, pointed straps joining between the first two toes in a diamond shape.
This fragment once belonged to Danish sculptor Jens Adolf Jerichau...
Category
Italian Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Rare limonite formation with quartz
Located in London, GB
Intense yellow - orange limonite formation with inclusions of white quartz.
Origin: Benalmadena Trinidad Mine - Malaga - Spain
Category
Spanish Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
La Tolita-Tumaco Standing Female Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This standing effigy was crafted in 500 A.D. - 1000 A.D. Mesoamerica using the gray clay paste that characterizes La Tolita-Tumaco ceramics of early Colombia-Ecuador. The art of La Tolita-Tumaco civilization is considered one of the most developed of the pre-Columbian period as metalwork and ceramics were the most popular form of cultural expression. The ceramic creations of this culture were often based on the human figure to create portraits of people and realistic daily scenes of life cycles and the human condition.
This figure appears to be wearing a loincloth and is adorned with a beaded necklace and an elaborate coiffure or headdress. There are holes lining each ear indicating the potential use of ear spools...
Category
South American Pre-Columbian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
American Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Fossil Ammonite Mortality Plate
Located in Scorton, GB
A genuinely extraordinary fossil shell mortality bedrock plate, expertly prepared. This remarkable specimen showcases a breathtaking array of uniquely detailed specimens.
Conserved,...
Category
North African Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Large White Crystal Geode with a Natural Baroque Pearl
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Large white crystal quartz geode with a large naturally forming baroque pearl. 28lbs.
Geodes are formed as gas bubbles within volcanic lava. Over time, the lava flow weathers away to leave the quartz geode buried deep in the Moroccan desert. This was dug by hand and includes druzy white crystal formations.
This is a large geode specimen...
Category
Moroccan Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Costa Rica Jade Avian Axe God Celt Pendant Pre Columbian, 500 AD-1500 AD
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine Costa Rican Jade Axe God,
Guanacaste-Nicoya region, ca. A.D. 1-1500
Of celt form depicting the mythical part human- part avian figure, with circular eyes...
Category
Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Striking large Herkimer diamond on its native matrix
Located in London, GB
Magnificent large Herkimer diamond proudly seated on its original matrix. This clear, double-terminated quartz crystal is renowned for its exceptional clarity and brilliance, akin to...
Category
American Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Genuine Large Canyon Diablo Iron Meteorite
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Canyon Diablo iron Meteorite in display box. This nickel-iron meteorite was found in the world famous Baringer crater (meteor crater) AZ, USA. Th...
Category
American Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Other, Iron
Polished Geode Split in Two with Amethyst and Agate on Metal Stand
Located in London, GB
This stunning geode is split in two and displayed atop a stylish metal stand.
An impressive scope of textures and colours are found in this beautiful, fully polished piece, from ...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
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...
Category
Moroccan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Cement, Other
Extremely Rare Roman Glass Fragment with Iridescent Patina – 1st–4th Century AD
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A remarkable and rare fragment of ancient Roman glass, dating from the 1st to 4th century AD. The glass is preserved in excellent condition and displays a stunning natural iridescent...
Category
Italian Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Stone Carved Anthropomorphic Sculpture From The Recuay Culture Peru 400bc-400ac
Located in Madrid, ES
ANTHROPOMORPHIC SCULPTURE CARVED IN STONE OF THE RECUAY CULTURE PERU 400BC-400AC
Recuay is an archaeological culture of Ancient Peru that developed in the Sierra of the current Peruvian department of Áncash between 200 AD. C. until 600 d. C. It corresponds to the stage called Regional Developments, it has also been called the Huaylas or Santa culture.
Like the other Early Intermediate cultures, little is known about this culture. The most accepted position is that it was an extension of the Chavin culture, after the influence of the "White on Red" style in the region. Regarding the political aspect of the recuay, there is a hypothesis that questions their autonomy and maintains that Recuay would be part of one of the many political units that made up the Moche state.
The recuay style, characterized by its ceramics and stone sculpture, was initially described by Eduard Seler in 1893, based on ceramic specimens brought to the Ethnographic Museum in Berlin by Mariano M. Macedo. Seler named this style of pottery Recuay, based on the report that these pieces had been found in the town of Recuay. Later studies showed that this characteristic pottery was not originally from Recuay but from Copa, near Carhuaz, for which reason the name change to that of this town was proposed. Eventually the name of Huaylas was used for this culture. In 1919 Julio C. Tello explored the area and recovered lithic sculptures and Recuay-type ceramics. In the 1960s Rafael Larco Hoyle proposed changing the names of Recuay and Copa to Santa, arguing that the Recuay style had originated in the coastal regions of the Santa Valley. However, the name Recuay has persisted.
Its chronology is also highly debatable. The time of its origin between 0 and 200 AD is discussed. C. and its end or collapse is commonly set to 600 d. C. probably caused by the invasion of the Huari conquerors.
It encompassed almost the entire Callejón de Huaylas, a narrow valley fed by the Santa River and enclosed between two mountain ranges, the Cordillera Blanca to the west and the Cordillera Negra to the east. Its influence extended to the east to the Marañón river basin and to the west to the upper parts of the Santa, Casma and Huarmey valleys. To the north it reached the town of Pashash, in the province of Pallasca.
The Copa area, Marca district, Recuay province, Ancash department seems to have been the center or main nucleus of cohesion of this culture. The name of the culture would then be justified, derived from the province of the same name. Other important settlements were those of Huilcahuaín (near the current city of Ancash), Cátac, Araucay, Tambo, Jancu, Upayacu and Pashash (near the current city of Cabana).
Its main form of expression of art was through stone work (carving and masonry), inherited from its predecessor, the Chavín culture. In addition, they made sculptures in lumps that represent warriors with shields or trophy heads, with which they decorated their complex architectural constructions. They also made white clay pottery...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Stone
A Roman Marble Sculpture of Hercules, Circa 1st / 2nd Century AD Ex Sotheby's
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Roman Marble Sculpture of Hercules, Circa 1st / 2nd Century AD
The sculpture is nude except for the draped Nemean lion skin.
Provenance: Sotheby's London, December 14, 1981, lot ...
Category
Italian Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Genuine 362 Gram Muonionalusta Meteorite Slice, 4.5 Billion Years Old
Located in New York, NY
This impressive 362 gram slice displays the beauty of the Muonionalusta meteorite. It has been sliced and polished to enhance the natural etching formed when the Muonionalusta entere...
Category
Swedish Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Indian Carved Sandstone Frieze of Lakshmi, Central India, 10th-11th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Indian carved sandstone architectural frieze featuring a central image of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi flanked by two atten...
Category
Indian Medieval Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Genuine Sericho Pallasite Meteorite Slab (394.3 grams)
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...
Category
Kenyan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Other, Iron
Pair of Neolithic Black Basalt Axe Heads, Great Britain Circa 2200 BC
Located in Stamford, CT
Two Black Basalt carved and polished Neolithic axe heads mounted on steel bases. These wonderful ancient objects are a testament to the artisans who crea...
Category
English Primitive Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Stone
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.
...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Chinese Tang Dynasty Pottery Court Lady
Located in Austin, TX
Painted pottery figure of an opulent Chinese court woman with up-swept hair and standing in a simply draped robe from the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). Her beauty is illuminated by the ...
Category
Chinese Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Acrylic
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...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Cement, Other
Genuine Natural Large Carcharodontosaurus Dinosaur Tooth (75.8 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 Sculptures
Materials
Other
Pink Druzy Amethyst Sculptural Formation with Central Calcite Crystal
Located in London, GB
Colours fuse together in this uniquely beautiful piece, presenting the viewer with mixed of pink druze, lilac amethyst and white quartz.
A dynamic miner...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Small Lilac Amethyst Geode with Calcite
Located in London, GB
This small geode of lilac coloured amethystine quartz with several rhombohedral
calcites at the front and red druze / blackish goethite accents.
This piece was legally and ethica...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
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...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Precious Stone
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...
Category
Italian Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Polished Golden Crystal Quartz Geode
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
A rare large polished quartz geode with cream and golden hues and naturally forming crystal druzy formations.
This specimen is from the Appalachian region of Kentucky. This was dug by hand and includes golden druzy crystal formations. This is a particularly large geode specimen...
Category
American Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
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...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Genuine Calcified Ammonite on Matrix Opalized (4 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, fossilized and calcified ammonite shell with an iridescent, opalized shimmer, displaying hints of vibrant red and yellow tones. This specimen displays multiple complete ammonites in a clustered form, each having a dendritic crystal pattern. This piece has been hand polished. *You will receive the exact object as in these photos. The fossilized shells...
Category
Malagasy Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Other
Khmer Sandstone Figure of a Female Deity
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderfully sensual Khmer statue of a female divinity delicately carved from gray sandstone.
Her face radiates a cool serenity. Almond shaped eyes ga...
Category
Cambodian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone, Metal
Nayarit Chinesco-Style Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This seated effigy figure was crafted in 300 BC to 300 AD from the ancient Nayarit region of Mexico and was likely used as a ritual or burial offering. The ceramic works of the Chine...
Category
Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Large 15th Century Renaissance English Oak Roof Angels Corbel.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Rare Large 15th Century Renaissance English Oak Roof Angels Corbel.
Truly astonishing rare roof angels, circa 1450. The large Medieval carvi...
Category
English Medieval Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Pair of Neolithic Basalt Stone Celts, Great Britain
Located in Stamford, CT
Two Neolithic basalt celts mounted on black steel bases. In archaeology, a celt is a long, thin, prehistoric, stone or bronze tool used as an adze, hoe, h...
Category
British Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Materials
Stone
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