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Ancient Gold Jewelry

An assortment of exquisite gold earrings and rings with simple and elaborate designs, reflecting the craftsmanship of ancient jewelry making.

Washington Monument, Washington, D.C., Brass, Oblong, curves and counter-curves around perimeter, middle of sides cinched, featuring raised decoration of Washington Monument, inscribed below 'Washington Monument, Washington, D.C.', all surrounded by long, sinuous, stem-like lines at edges and flowers at corners. Reverse features horizontal decoration of the Capitol, inscribed below 'The Capitol, Washington, D.C.', surrounded by same decoration as front. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom., ca. 1900, containers, Decorative Arts, Matchsafe, Matchsafe
Washington Monument, Washington, D.C., Brass, Oblong, curves and counter-curves around perimeter, middle of sides cinched, featuring raised decoration of Washington Monument, inscribed below 'Washington Monument, Washington, D.C.', all surrounded by long, sinuous, stem-like lines at edges and flowers at corners. Reverse features horizontal decoration of the Capitol, inscribed below 'The Capitol, Washington, D.C.', surrounded by same decoration as front. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom., ca. 1900, containers, Decorative Arts, Matchsafe, Matchsafe
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Buckle, 1900s. China, 20th century. Brass with veneer of white jade, set with three stones of jade and quartz; overall: 9.6 cm (3 3/4 in.).Finger Ring with the Throne Name of King Horemheb 1323 BCE-1295 BCE Egypt. Faience . Ancient EgyptianShoe spacer of silver -plated copper decorated with stras, oval -shaped, anonymous, c. 1730 - c. 1920 Shoe spacer of silver -plated copper decorated with stras, oval -shaped. Between two oval lists of stras diamonds, an openwork middle edge runs four times a rose and ribbons connected by a cord. France (possibly) whole: copper (metal). Decoration: Paste (Glass) forging / grinding Shoe spacer of silver -plated copper decorated with stras, oval -shaped. Between two oval lists of stras diamonds, an openwork middle edge runs four times a rose and ribbons connected by a cord. France (possibly) whole: copper (metal). Decoration: Paste (Glass) forging / grindingBead ornaments, 2 discs. Bead ornaments, 2 discs. Gold. Gold and SilverPair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki) 1740-80 Japanese Menuki are a pair of ornamental sword fittings attached to either side of a sword hilt.. Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki). Japanese. 1740-80. Iron, gold. Sword Furniture-MenukiJOYA DE ORO Y PIEDRAS PRECIOSAS DE LA REINA MERERT DE DASHUR - DINASTIA XII. Location: EGYPTIAN MUSEUM. KAIRO. EGYPT.Korenmolenaarsgilde van Amsterdam, Gildenning from Dirck Willem Steen. Silver medal with cable rim to carrying eye and carrying ring. Front: high corn mill between ornamental motifs. Downside: inscriptionGoldsmith's art, Germany, 15th-18th century. Gold signet rings; gold, enamels and pearl pendant; gold, enamels and precious stones rings.. Button from gold and light green email, with a ruby.Finger Ring with the Throne Name of King Psusennes II 959 BCE-945 BCE Egypt. Faience . Ancient EgyptianPin 14th-15th century Chimú or Inca. Pin 315611Sygnet ringSilver and Granite Bracelet, c. 1870Ring. Ring. BoneGold open-work jewellery Late Roman to Early Byzantine 4th Century AD, Turkish provinces of Roman EmpireSilver shirt with rosette from Strasz. Two shirt of silver decorated with a rosette from Strasz. Marked with a tree in a coat of arms.Tassel (Spain); silk, metal threads, wooden coreBracelet. Egyptian. Date: 800 AD-1200. Dimensions: 1 × 6.4 × 6.4 cm (2/5 × 2 1/2 × 2 1/2 in.). Glass. Origin: Egypt. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA. Author: Islamic.Beads ca. 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. Parthian These round stone beads were discovered on the surface at Shahr-i Qumis in northern Iran, which has been identified as the ancient city of Hecatompylos, established by the Parthians as their capital by about 200 B.C. In Greek Hecatompylos means a hundred gates,’ suggesting that the city was quite large. Indeed, the modern archaeological site includes several mounds, only a few of which have been excavated, and a vast area covered with potsherds.The excavations at Shahr-i Qumis by the British Institute of Persian Studies in 1967 were co-sponsored by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. However, the museum did not acquire these beads until 1978, as a result of the Met’s financial contributions to the Institute’s excavations at Tepe Nush-i Jan, another site in Iran. At the time the Iranian government allowed foreign excavators to keep a portion of the finds, and these excavators in turn would divide their share among the institutions that sEye, 1900s. America, 20th century. Watercolor on ivory in a gilt metal frame; unframed: 0.9 x 1.1 cm (3/8 x 7/16 in.); diameter of frame: 1.8 cm (11/16 in.).Peasant's Ring, 1700s - 1800s. Germany, 18th-19th century. Silver; diameter: 2.1 cm (13/16 in.).Netsuke with Carving of Household Utensils 19th century Ryūsa Japanese. Netsuke with Carving of Household Utensils 60266Lotus Blossom Star. UnknownSygnet ringCase (Inrō) with Design of Bean Vine and Moon early 18th century Shiomi Masanari Japanese. Case (Inrō) with Design of Bean Vine and Moon 58638Gold fillings removed from the mouths of concentration camp prisonersMedallion with the crowned monogram by Henriëtta Amalia of Anholt-Dessau, Anonymous, c. 1690 Gold, partially enamelled medallion with the crowned monogram of Henriëtta Amalia of Anholt-Dessau, Netherlands gold (metal). Gold, partially enamelled medallion with the crowned monogram of Henriëtta Amalia of Anholt-Dessau, Netherlands gold (metal).Vintage Photograph. A double decker sandwich.MountRooster's Head, Plated brass, glass, In the form of a rooster's head, with comb on top, stylized feathers, orange glass eyes, open beak, front and reverse sides identical. Thin, flat lid located at base and opened by squeezing the hinged, lower beak. Suspension ring attached to back of neck. Striker on lid bottom., Europe, late 19th century, containers, Decorative Arts, Matchsafe, MatchsafeSword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira) ca. 1615-1868 Japanese A fuchigashira is a pair of matching sword fittings comprising the fuchi (collar at the base of the grip of the sword hilt) and kashira (pommel cap at the end of a sword hilt).. Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira). Japanese. ca. 1615-1868. Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold. Sword Furniture-Fuchi-KashiraEmbrasse belonging to a set of curtains with flower design on yellow fond, le mirepère et fils, 1850 - 1860 Embrasse belonging to a set of silk curtains with floral design on yellow stock from the small dance hall of Noordeinde Palace. manufacturer: LyonThe Hague silk. lampas (textile material) Embrasse belonging to a set of silk curtains with floral design on yellow stock from the small dance hall of Noordeinde Palace. manufacturer: LyonThe Hague silk. lampas (textile material)Fake gold coins are around the little model crownGold pendant with granulated ornament. Culture: Cypriot. Dimensions: L. 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm). Date: ca. 1400-1050 B.C..Pendant in the shape of a bull's head with granulation. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Finger ring -War 1939-1945. French tricolor cockade buttonhole badge. Enamelled metal. 1944-1945. General Leclerc Museum of Hauteclocque and the Liberation of Paris, Jean Moulin Museum. War 1939-1945, War 39-45, Boutonniere insignia, military insignia, Second World WarInternational Organization of Odd Fellows” initiation pin. Honorand: Annie G. Hastie, born 1874Ornament, Gold, Pre-Columbian pendant., Cocle, Panama, possibly 5th century, jewelry, Decorative Arts, OrnamentArmillary Sphere. Hair comb of orange yellow plastic, with a graceful back, set with three pearls and astras in metal. Twenty-one teeth.Obsidian seal set in a gold ring ca. 450-400 B.C. Greek Sleeping dog tethered to a tree trunk.. Obsidian seal set in a gold ring. Greek. ca. 450-400 B.C.. Jasper, gold, bronze. ClassicalRingButton; 1912-14-3RingSeal Stone 10th-11th century. Seal Stone 452740Commemorative ring