Precious Stone Antiquities

Material: Precious Stone

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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15th Century and Earlier North American Pre-Columbian Antique Precious Stone Antiquities

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Hardwood, Precious Stone, Clay

Framed Collection of Mesoamerican Pre-Classic Period Sculptures & Arrow Heads

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19th Century Central American Pre-Columbian Antique Precious Stone Antiquities

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Limestone

Two Carved Mayan Deity Limestone Architectural Carvings or Elements

H 5.5 in W 7 in D 4.5 in

Russian Carved Coachman 18-Karat Gold Enamel Lapis Figure Manner of Fabergé

By Modern Fabergé, Peter Carl Fabergé

Located in San Diego, CA

Exquisite hand carved Russian hard stone "Coachman" sculpture figure dating from the early 1900s. In the manner of Fabergé. Made of solid lapis lazuli. Beard is made of gray obsidian...

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Early 20th Century Russian Precious Stone Antiquities

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Lapis Lazuli

Russian Carved Coachman 18-Karat Gold Enamel Lapis Figure Manner of Fabergé

H 4 in W 2.5 in D 2 in

Pre-Columbian Ceramic Head Fragment

Located in Chicago, IL

This intriguing head fragment was once attached to a pre-Columbian bust or full effigy figurine. Earthenware figurines like this were made in great abundance throughout Mesoamerican history, serving a wide variety of purposes and functions from religious rituals to burial offerings. Figurines like this commemorated important people and events across Mesoamerica, portraying individuals of different rank and status such as soldiers, merchants, bureaucrats, and occasionally divinities. This figure is adorned with an elaborate headdress, or coiffure, and ear spools...

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15th Century and Earlier Central American Pre-Columbian Antique Precious Stone Antiquities

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Ceramic

Pre-Columbian Ceramic Head Fragment

H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 1 in

Antique Art Deco Jennings Brothers French Bulldog Dog Figural Brass Sculpture

By Jennings Bros.

Located in San Diego, CA

Antique hollow cast brass Art Deco French Bulldog figurine/sculpture made by Jennings brothers, circa 1920s-1930s. Signed on the bottom with the makers mark "JB". Great patina and co...

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Early 20th Century American Precious Stone Antiquities

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Brass

Antique Art Deco Jennings Brothers French Bulldog Dog Figural Brass Sculpture

H 2.75 in W 3 in D 1.75 in

Pre Columbian Pottery Head Fragments Collection - Set of 5

Located in Seguin, TX

Collection of 5 Pre Columbian pottery heads. Largest is 2.5" x 2", much wear and chipping, although they are pretty tough for pottery.

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15th Century and Earlier Central American Pre-Columbian Antique Precious Stone Antiquities

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Pottery

Pre Columbian Pottery Head Fragments Collection - Set of 5

H 2 in W 2.5 in D 1 in

Ancient Greek Terracotta Antefix in Form of the Head of Artemis Bendis, Taranto

Located in Antwerp, BE

Ancient Greek mould-made terracotta antefix decorated with the female head of the Goddess Artemis Bendis. Western Greek, Italy, Taranto, early 4th century BC. Two small feathered win...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Precious Stone Antiquities

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Ceramic

Ancient Greek Terracotta Antefix in Form of the Head of Artemis Bendis, Taranto

H 7.49 in Dm 7.49 in

Vintage Leather Covered Rhinoceros Sculpture

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A gorgeous vintage rhinoceros ornament, hand-sculpted and leather-covered, with black glass eyes. Dating from around the 1950s, this majestic little sculpture is full of realistic an...

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Mid-20th Century French Precious Stone Antiquities

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Leather

Vintage Leather Covered Rhinoceros Sculpture

H 6.89 in W 5.52 in D 13.78 in

Walking Stick, Handle Depicting a Pug Dog’s Head, France 1890

Located in Milan, IT

Walking stick: golden metal knob depicting the head of a pug dog. Collar with red and green colored stones, garnet eyes, jet band. Rattan wood barrel. Metal tip. France circa 1890.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Precious Stone Antiquities

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Stone, Metal

Walking Stick, Handle Depicting a Pug Dog’s Head, France 1890

H 34 in W 1.75 in D 1 in

Ancient Pair of Carved Wooden Sculptures of Horses, 19th Century

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Ancient pair of carved hardwood sculptures, depicting a pair of trotting horses, sculpted in the 19th century. They measure about W 7 x H 30 x T 30 cm.

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Early 19th Century European Antique Precious Stone Antiquities

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Wood

Ancient Pair of Carved Wooden Sculptures of Horses, 19th Century

H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 2.76 in

19th C Oakwood Counter Top Cigar Store Indian Statue, Netherlands

Located in Leuven , BE

The cigar store Indian originated as a tradition, not in the United States but in Europe, where carved “Virginie men,” as Europeans called native Americans, were used for advertising...

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19th Century Dutch Antique Precious Stone Antiquities

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Wood

19th C Oakwood Counter Top Cigar Store Indian Statue, Netherlands

H 20.87 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Olokun Head, Kingdom of Ife, Western Nigeria Hand Carved Hardwood

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Fascinating detailed Olokun head from the Kingdom of Ife in Western Nigeria. Hand carved hardwood face with almond shaped eyes, neck creases and astounding facial incisions Circa 1...

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Late 20th Century Beninese Folk Art Precious Stone Antiquities

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Hardwood

Olokun Head, Kingdom of Ife, Western Nigeria Hand Carved Hardwood

H 12 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

An articulated artist Dummy, Italy end of 19th century.

Located in Milan, IT

An articulated mannequin of a medium-sized painter, with the face to life. The mannequin is sculpted and made of fruit wood. The height-adjustable stand (40” – 55”, diameter 8”), is ...

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