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Ancient Decorative Fittings

Gold clasps and fittings from Central Asia, showcasing intricate designs used for clothing and horse trappings, symbolizing status and wealth.

Silver, Bartholomeus Smits, 1791 Silver sprinkle with an oval container. The container is open with a symmetrical pattern. The powerfully curved stem is at right angles to one of the long sides and is crowned with a bird. Schoonhoven silver (metal) Silver sprinkle with an oval container. The container is open with a symmetrical pattern. The powerfully curved stem is at right angles to one of the long sides and is crowned with a bird. Schoonhoven silver (metal)
Silver, Bartholomeus Smits, 1791 Silver sprinkle with an oval container. The container is open with a symmetrical pattern. The powerfully curved stem is at right angles to one of the long sides and is crowned with a bird. Schoonhoven silver (metal) Silver sprinkle with an oval container. The container is open with a symmetrical pattern. The powerfully curved stem is at right angles to one of the long sides and is crowned with a bird. Schoonhoven silver (metal)
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Blue Bead BirdRingEarrings (France); metal, gilt. Tsuba in the form of a snake with opened mouth; tongue and eye in redwoman and silver; Signed "Ichiryuken Hidekazu" or "Ichiryuken Terakazu".Tray. Maker: Edward Lothian, active 1734Treasure of Guarrazar. Votive cross. Gold and precious stones. 7th century. Guadamur, Toledo, Spain. National Archaeological Museum, Madrid. Spain.Egypt. Egyptian hanidcrafts, gold & silver cartouches with Egyptian hieroglyphic text.Cruz Procesional, 1380, Nº Inv. 577. Museo Arqueológico Nacional.Earrings, Hair (human), gold, gilt metal, USA, ca. 1860, jewelry, Decorative Arts, EarringsEarring, One of a Pair 12th-13th century. Earring, One of a Pair 451071Bracelet (Italy); Carved by Filippo Tignani; gold, stoneRoyal Monogram of Stanisław August (to the pair) from KAP (lid) Olster of the national cavalry companion unknown labelAn engraving depicting synthetic rubies: (left) crucible containing a mass of small gemstones which have been cut and set (right). Dated 19th centuryOrder of the Star of India MenuHolders. Maker: G&Co, British or IndianVotiveOfferingcuff link, Theodore W. Foster & Bro. Co., Gold, Relief ornament of a lion and lioness, 19th century, jewelry, Decorative Arts, cuff linkCuff Link (USA); Manufactured by Theodore W. Foster & Bro. Co.; gold; Overall: 1.8 x 1.8 x 1.3 cm (11/16 x 11/16 x 1/2 in.)Cameo: Head of a Woman, 1-100. Italy, Roman, 1st Century. Amethyst; overall: 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.).