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Calcite on Amethyst cluster From San Eugenio, Artigas Dept., Uruguay
Located in New York, NY
From San Eugenio, Artigas Dept., Uruguay
Sharp crystal cluster in a parallel formation of scalenohedral calcite crystals on matrix with lustrous translucent grape purple amethyst c...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal, Other
Petite African Redware Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite hand-formed vessel bears a richly textured surface of worn red clay slip and dark smoke marks. Likely intended for everyday use, the simple bottle-form vessel reflects th...
Category
Malian Primitive Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Petite African Redware Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite hand-formed vessel bears a richly textured surface of worn red clay slip and dark smoke marks. Likely intended for everyday use, the simple bottle-form vessel reflects th...
Category
African Primitive Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Petite African Redware Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite hand-formed vessel bears a richly textured surface of worn red clay slip and dark smoke marks. Likely intended for everyday use, the simple bottle-form vessel reflects th...
Category
African Primitive Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Petite Pre-Columbian Chupícuaro Redware Olla
Located in Chicago, IL
This small olla jar is a beautiful example of Mesoamerican pottery, decorated with red, white, and orange slip in the style of Chupícuaro ware. Th...
Category
Central American Pre-Columbian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Han Dynasty Horse Sculpture, 206 BC- 209 AD
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Han Dynasty Horse Sculpture, 206 BC- 209 AD
It is interetsing to note the position of the riders feet. They are gripping the shoulder of the horse. ...
Category
Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Han Dynasty Horse Sculpture, 206BC- 209 AD
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Han Dynasty Horse Sculpture, 206BC- 209 AD
It is interetsing to note the position of the riders feet. They are gripping the shoulder of the horse. D...
Category
Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
African Redware Gooseneck Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Covered in a beautifully worn red clay slip, this hand-formed African vessel has a dramatic silhouette of a squat, ovoid body and a long, narrow neck. Subtly etched crosshatch patter...
Category
African Primitive Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Hispanic Ceramic Vessel from Nayarit, Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Pre-Colombian vessel from northern Nayarit, Mexico. Elaborately painted. Most likely post-classic, 1200-1500 AD. Culture and exact origin unknown.
Category
Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Natural Giant Diplomytus Fish Fossil Plate (60.2 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
60-Pound fossil plate, with three stunning, fossilized Diplomytus fish in their natural matrix. Towards the right side of this piece, there is a beautiful...
Category
American Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Incredible Trilobite Wallicerops Trifurcat
Located in Funchal, PT
This strange organism is an outer skeleton in the form of armor adorned with numerous spines. The circumference is decorated with thorns, including two large ones on either side of the body as well as three frontal thorns. The specimen is curiously adorned with an outgrowth at the end of the head in the form of a three-pointed fork. This specimen is presented in a directional plexiglass display case.
Category
Moroccan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Early Bronze Fang Hu Ritual Wine Vessel Han Dynasty
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very early, 206 BC to 220 AD, square shaped bronze fang hu bronze vessel would have functioned as a ritual container for the storage and transportation of sumptuous wines. This refin...
Category
Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Persian Islamic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Purple Yellow Fluorite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee
Located in New York, NY
Purple yellow fluorite from elmwood mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee.
Transparent 3D cubic formation of bi colored purple fluorite with gem yellow core. Bright vibrant core...
Category
American Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Natural Copper Crystal Cluster from Hubei, China
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural formation of sharp, distinct copper crystals from Daye Co., Hubei Province, China. The copper looks beautiful under magnification. A lovely display piece for natural eleme...
Category
Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other, Copper
Quartz var. Amethyst Flower from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Quartz var. Amethyst flower from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Aesthetic formation of lustrous transparent purple amethyst quartz crystals in fan-shaped aggregate. These formations a...
Category
Brazilian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz, Amethyst, Other
Cobaltoan Calcite Mineral From Shaba, Congo
Located in New York, NY
From Mashamba West, Kolwezi, Western area, Shaba Cu belt, Shaba (Katanga), Congo (Zaire)
Large complex cluster of lustrous pink translucent flattened rhombohedral cobalt-rich Calc...
Category
Congolese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Megalithic Stone Chicken Statue from Sumba Island, Indonesia, c. 1500
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Sumba Island has maintained a megalithic tradition from the Neolithic times to the present day and is one of the few remaining truly megalithic cultures. Sumba Island Nobility and th...
Category
Indonesian Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Purple Yellow Fluorite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee
Located in New York, NY
Purple Yellow Fluorite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee.
Transparent 3D cubic formation of bi colored purple fluorite with gem yellow core. Bright vibrant core w...
Category
American Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Quartz Var. Grape Agate from Indonesia
Located in New York, NY
From near Pantai Manakarra, Mamuju, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Double-sided cluster of translucent grape purple quartz agate in spherical formations with a radial internal structure and are found in cavities in pillow basalt. Also known as Grape Agate...
Category
Indonesian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Quartz, Other
Azurite Mineral Crystal with Malachite from Anhui, China
Located in New York, NY
Azurite with Malachite from Liufengshan Mine, Guichi, Anhui Province, China.
Lustrous translucent vibrant royal blue crystals of azurite partially lining a gossan matrix with botryo...
Category
Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
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...
Category
Uruguayan Organic Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Amethyst
Malachite and Chrysocolla From Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in New York, NY
Malachite and Chrysocolla from Kolwezi, Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire).
Large polished free form botryoidal specim...
Category
Congolese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Calcite Mineral on Yellow Fluorite From Asturias, Spain
Located in New York, NY
Calcite on Yellow Fluorite from Moscona Mine, Solis, Corvera de Asturias, Villabona mining area, Spain.
Translucent rhombohedral crystals of colorless calcite large matrix of tran...
Category
Spanish Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
2 kg Plus Pretty Aquamarine Crystal Bunch Attach With Feldspar From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
2 kg Plus Pretty Aquamarine Crystal Bunch Attach With Feldspar From Pakistan
Weight: 2 Kg Plus
Dimension: 16 x 13.4 x 11 Cm
Origin: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltista...
Category
Pakistani Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Cavansite on Quartz From Wagholi Quarry, Maharashtra, India
Located in New York, NY
From Wagholi Quarry, Maharashtra, India
Vibrant royal blue cavansite crystals in spherical aggregates on quartz microcrystal-coated matrix with small isolated rhombic calcite crys...
Category
Indian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Other
428.97 Gram Amazing Dual Aquamarine Crystal Attach With Feldspar From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight: 428.97 Gram
Dimension: 12 x 7.9 x 5.6 Cm
Origin: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, Pakistan
Aquamarine is a pale-blue to light-green variety of ber...
Category
Pakistani Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Pair of Ancient Wooden Praying Angels, End of 15th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of praying angels is an original decorative object realized in the second half of the 15th century by North Italian or French manufacturing.
Thes...
Category
Italian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Chalcopyrite over Calcite from Hubei, China
Located in New York, NY
Chalcopyrite over Calcite from Edong Mining District, Daye, Hubei, China.
Cluster of sharp scalenohedral calcite crystals partially covered with lustrous iridescent metallic chalcop...
Category
Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Fully Terminated Natural Gem Kunzite Crystal
Located in New York, NY
Fully terminated transparent gem quality spodumene var. kunzite with intense vibrant pink color all throughout the crystals. The crystal faces are deeply striated with a glassy luste...
Category
Afghan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Mimetite from San Pedro Mine, San Pedro Corralitos, Chihuahua, Mexico
Located in New York, NY
Mimetite from San Pedro Mine, San Pedro Corralitos, Chihuahua, Mexico
Well defined undamaged specimen of olive yellow-green ball aggregates of mimetite cr...
Category
Mexican Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Japanese Momoyama Bronze Cast Buddha Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Momoyama period solid bronze cast diminutive Buddha sculpture. The piece dates from the 16th-17th century, circa 1450-1500, and is in remarkable condition with age-appropria...
Category
Japanese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Fluorite on Quartz var. Amethyst from Tekhdi, Madhya Pradesh, India
Located in New York, NY
Fluorite (rare botryoidal form) on Quartz var. Amethyst from Tekhdi, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Large cluster of translucent yellow-brown fluorite botryoidal crystals. The fluorite inte...
Category
Indian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz, Other
Conichalcite with Quartz from Namibia
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Scintillating formation of spherical aggregates of quartz with translucent green conichalcite microcrystals.
1.2 grams,...
Category
Namibian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Other
Chalcopyrite over Calcite from Edong Mining District, Daye, Hubei, China
Located in New York, NY
From Edong Mining District, Daye, Hubei, China
Cluster of sharp scalenohedral calcite crystals partially covered with lustrous iridescent metallic chalcopyrite crystals on the surfa...
Category
Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Green Apophyllite on Chalcedony from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India
Located in New York, NY
From Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India
Large specimen of lustrous green apophyllite crystals in isolated clusters on druzy chalcedony matrix. The apophyllite are fully terminated crysta...
Category
Indian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Natural White Anhydrate Crystals on Quartz Matrix from Gerais Mine, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
A very rare combination of large, white Anhydrate crystal blades, forming a flower formation, within a crystal matrix of quartz. This extremely asthetic specimen, mined in the early ...
Category
Brazilian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Other
207.32 Gram Aquamarine Specimen Attached With Matrix From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight: 207.32 Gram
Dimension: 8.2 x 6.7 x 3.2 Cm
Origin: Afghanistan
Aquamarine is a pale-blue to light-green variety of beryl. The color of aquamarine can be changed by heat. Aqu...
Category
Afghan Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Stunning Vanadinite
Located in London, GB
This exquisite specimen features a stunning Vanadinite crystal from Morocco. The Vanadinite showcases vibrant red-orange hues, characteristic of this mineral, and is of a substantial...
Category
Moroccan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Bronze
Genuine Megalodon Shark Tooth in Display Box (342.5 grams)
Located in New York, NY
This genuine Megalodon Shark Tooth, sourced by divers in waters off the coast of the Carolinas, is 100% genuine and measures approximately 5" long. This specimen is accompanied with ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Genuine Megalodon Shark Tooth in Display Box (300.9 grams)
Located in New York, NY
This genuine Megalodon Shark Tooth, sourced by divers in waters off the coast of the Carolinas, is 100% genuine and measures approximately 5" long. This specimen is accompanied with ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Set of 4 Teotihuacan Heads Used in Shamanic Rituals to contact the Spirit World
Located in Culver City, CA
A group of 4 highly unusual Teotihuacan Marionette heads used for shamanic rituals. These would have been mounted on poles(They have an opening in the bottom that runs all the way in...
Category
Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Ancient Greek 350BC South Italy Campanian Black Terracotta Handled Kylix Vase
Located in Miami, FL
A Ancient Greek Kylix vase.
Campanian ancient Greek red terracotta stemless kylix (drinking cup) with two handles. from the Magna Grecia period. Made between the 350-300 BC in the G...
Category
Italian Classical Greek Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta
Megalodon Tooth From South Carolina, USA // 5" High // Ver. 2
Located in New York, NY
This large 5" high megalodon tooth is five to ten million years old from South Carolina, USA. The megalodon was the most massive predatory shark to ever live. Reaching lengths of 70 ...
Category
American Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Organic Material
Complete Slice of Imilac Meteorite
Located in London, GB
This complete cross-sectional slice from the Imilac meteorite has been prepared to reveal shimmering olivine and peridot gems embedded in an iron-nick...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Piece of Blue Azure Lapis Lazuli
Located in London, GB
This remarkable piece is a polished Lapis Lazuli slab, displaying an intense, deep blue color that is both rich and captivating. Originating from the mineral-rich regions of Afghanis...
Category
Afghan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
A Thai Bronze, Buddha Fragment, 15th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
A Thai bronze, Buddha fragment, 15th century.
Arm, hand and leg fragment, mounted on a plexiglas stand from 70s.
Overall: 17,2 cm.
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Italian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Green And Rust Color Pair Of Ammonite Sculptures, Madagascar, Prehistoric
Located in New York, NY
Pair polished matching set of two ammonites newly mounted on custom steel stands.
One measures 4" diameter and 8" tall
One measures 4" diameter and 10" tall
Stands measure 3.5" x 1.5...
Category
Malagasy Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Rust And Green Color Set Of Two Ammonite Sculptures, Madagascar, Prehistoric
Located in New York, NY
Pair polished matching set of two ammonites newly mounted on custom steel stands.
One measures 5" diameter and 10" tall
One measures 5" diameter and 11.5" tall
Stands measure 3.5" x ...
Category
Malagasy Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Outstanding Pair Of Italian Pique Cierge
Located in Atlanta, GA
An outstanding and exceptional pair of 15th century Pique Cierge from the Veneto region of Italy. Expertly crafted from hand forged iron. Understated and elegant with fabulous patina.
Category
Italian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Exquisite Fluorite with Galena
Located in London, GB
This stunning piece of Fluorite with Galena, hailing from Tennessee, USA, is a magnificent addition to any collection. Its rich purple hues, accented by the metallic sheen of Galena,...
Category
American Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Bronze
15th Century Flemish Oak Wood Carving Sculpture of Christ ca. 1480
Located in Nottingham, GB
15th Century Flemish Oak Wood Carving Sculpture of Christ ca. 1480, figure bound by rope.
From an important private English collection.
Free international shipping
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Stunning Azurite-Malachite
Located in London, GB
This striking specimen is a combination of Azurite and Malachite, sourced from Morocco. The piece features a captivating interplay of deep blue Azurite crystals and vibrant green Mal...
Category
Moroccan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Rare Romanesque Capital Representing Daniel in the Lion’s Den, 12th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Engaged Romanesque capital representing Daniel in the Lion’s den
France, 12th century
Limestone
38 x 29 x 18 cm
Provenance : Private coll...
Category
French Medieval Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Dazzling Triangular Pyrite
Located in London, GB
This stunning piece of Pyrite from Peru, often referred to as "Fool's Gold," is a remarkable example of nature's craftsmanship. The specimen features a unique triangular shape that e...
Category
Mexican Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Quartz, Pyrite
Exquisite Smoky Quartz
Located in London, GB
Discover the natural elegance of this stunning smoky quartz crystal from China. Its rich, smoky-brown crystals rise majestically from a contrasting white matrix, creating a captivati...
Category
Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Quartz, Bronze
Quartz Sphere with Golden Rutile
Located in London, GB
Admire the captivating beauty of this stunning quartz sphere, intricately infused with golden rutile from Brazil. The sphere's polished surface magnificently highlights the delicate ...
Category
Brazilian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Bronze
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