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Antique Decorative Objects

This cluster showcases vintage decorative items, including a Japanese netsuke, a silver cup, a bronze deer, and a Roman glass pendant, highlighting craftsmanship and history.

Inkwell Inkwell; Designed by Charles Greber (1853-1935); France; stoneware
Inkwell Inkwell; Designed by Charles Greber (1853-1935); France; stoneware
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Mixing black white inksSeal Amulet in the Shape of a Hippopotamus. Dimensions: L. 1.2 × W. 0.9 × H. 0.8 cm (1/2 × 3/8 × 5/16 in.). Dynasty: Dynasty 18. Date: ca. 1550-1295 B.C..This very small object is a seal amulet in the shape of a reclining hippopotamus. On its flat underside are three hieroglyphs that can be read as a wish: "Life, stability, and prosperity." A nice detail is the animation of the sign in the center that has been equipped with human arms and is holding the two other hieroglyphs to its sides. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Frog on Christmas ballNetsuke of Section of Bamboo Containing Two Men 19th century Japan. Netsuke of Section of Bamboo Containing Two Men. Japan. 19th century. Ivory. Edo (1615-1868) or Meiji period (1868-1912). NetsukeAper amulet 664-380 B.C. Late Period. Aper amulet 561545Daisy Pendant ca. 1390-1353 B.C. New Kingdom. Daisy Pendant. ca. 1390-1353 B.C.. Faience. New Kingdom. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, MMA excavations, 1910-11. Dynasty 18Six knots ball, of brown and beige plastic (celluloid) With copper eye, anonymous, c. 1905 - c. 1915 Button (6 pieces), ball, brown and beige plastic (celluloid) With copper eye. Netherlands whole: celluloid (cellulosic). Eye: Copper (Metal) casting Button (6 pieces), ball, brown and beige plastic (celluloid) With copper eye. Netherlands whole: celluloid (cellulosic). Eye: Copper (Metal) castingPortrait Medallion; Manufactured by Wedgwood (United Kingdom); unglazed stoneware ("black basalt")White decorated sweet pastry biscuit as Christmas baubleAmulet of the Goddess Hathor ( ) 1550 BCE-332 BCE Egypt. Stone . Ancient Egyptiana conch isolated on whitechildren’s toy pumpkin knitted from threads on a white background. a children’s toy pumpkin knitted from threads on a white backgroundSALERO O ESPECIERO VIDRIADO-ARTE POPULAR S XX. Location: ALFARERIA. Toledo. SPAIN.Carnelian scarab late 6th-early 5th century B.C. Greek Beetle is carinated; wild sow.. Carnelian scarab. Greek. late 6th-early 5th century B.C.. Carnelian. Archaic. GemsDried roselle calyces on a white backgroundCreative concept photo of ice cream with ribbon on grey background.colorful pumpkins isolated on whiteNetsuke 19th century Japan. Netsuke. Japan. 19th century. Red lacquer with silver ornament. Edo (1615-1868) or Meiji period (1868-1912). NetsukePair of earclips. Maker: Gerard Yosca, American, active ca. 1970-presentModel of A Buoy, 's Rijks General Concrete Magazine (Possible), 1873 demonstration model Model of a buoy with a conical body with sharp ends and round of diameter. Like a barrel, she is composed of stuff and hoops. At an end there is an eye, at the other end a long point with an eye probably in front of the anchor chain. Scale 1:10 (archive). Enkhuizen (Possible) wood (plant material). iron (metal)Stamp seal (duck-shaped) with geometric design 12th - 7th century B.C. Syro-Levantine. Stamp seal (duck-shaped) with geometric design. Syro-Levantine. 12th - 7th century B.C.. Stone. Iron Age I-II. Levant or SyriaHuman skull isolated on the white backgroundModels of shot bundles (grapeshot). A cannon could be loaded with a single cannonball or bundles of smaller projectiles, such as this grapeshot’. Grapeshot consisted of a canvas bag filled with iron balls or metal slugs, tied together so that it resembled a bunch of grapes. It was used to hit living targets - horses and soldiers - at close range. The Dutch word for machine gun (mitrailleur) comes from the French term for grapeshot (boîte à mitraille).Ring Fragment with Cartouche of Amenhotep III ca. 1390-1353 B.C. New Kingdom. Ring Fragment with Cartouche of Amenhotep III. ca. 1390-1353 B.C.. Carnelian. New Kingdom. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, MMA excavations, 1910-11. Dynasty 18CDK unknownSet of wooden vintage toys for kids. Children car, duck, elephant, house. Educational nursery tools. Childhood, children games, preschool activities concept. Toy workshop.Water Dropper in the form of a Goose. Japan, 19th century. Ceramics. Hirado Mikawachi ware; porcelain with clear and black glazesNoh mask, late 19th century, Kōgetsu, Japanese, active late 19th century, 2 1/16 x 1 5/8 x 1 3/16in. (5.2 x 4.1 x 3cm), Ivory, Japan, 19th centuryglass chess knight is standing on board in darkIndian festival Dipawali or diwali celebration diya clay oil lamp on white background, Bombay Mumbai, Maharashtra, India India Copyright: xNirmalaxMishra/DinodiaxPhotoxLadybugs made of marzipanCloths of linen, with intermediate brush, anonymous, c. 1690 - c. 1710 Sheet of linen. The medium seam is equipped with an intermediate creature of simple bobbin length over the entire length. Amsterdam linen (material). bobbin lace Sheet of linen. The medium seam is equipped with an intermediate creature of simple bobbin length over the entire length. Amsterdam linen (material). bobbin laceDead flyThe Netherlands, Nimega, Ulpia Noviomagus, Statuette representing a bear found in a tomb in 1982, amberScorpion 6th-7th century Moche (Loma Negra). Scorpion 314468Snuff bottle, glass, stone, ivory, China, 19th century, containers, Decorative Arts, Snuff bottleNetsuke of Noh Mask 19th century Japan. Netsuke of Noh Mask. Japan. 19th century. Wood. Edo (1615-1868) or Meiji period (1868-1912). NetsukeCosmetic Dish in the Shape of a Trussed Duck ca. 1353-1327 B.C. New Kingdom, Amarna Period. Cosmetic Dish in the Shape of a Trussed Duck. ca. 1353-1327 B.C.. Paint, stain. New Kingdom, Amarna Period. From Egypt. Dynasty 18Bead. Bead 243017Figurine of Lion of Fo. unknown, craftsmanOrnament, Christmas tree, Dough, Four-lobed pink cookie with pink frosting and white sugar decoration., USA, 1850-99, Decorative Arts, Ornament, Christmas treeFigurine of a fortune teller between rolls of European union euro note and US paper currencya photo of a pirate head a over white backgroundInlay profile head 400-30 BC Late Period-Ptolemaic Period Glass figural inlay elements could be fitted in individual wooden cells, or placed immediately adjacent to other elements and attached to a background.. Inlay profile head. 400-30 BC. Glass. Late Period-Ptolemaic Period. From EgyptEtui. Fürstenberg Porcelain Factory; Germany, founded 1747. Date: 1765-1775. Dimensions: L. 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.). Porcelain and gold mount. Origin: Fürstenberg. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.Beautiful photo of red ladybug walking on a bottleFunny chocolate figures of potbellied men, isolated on whiteFigure of a Lion. Culture: China. Dimensions: H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm). Date: first half of the 19th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Netsuke of Noh Mask 19th century Japan. Netsuke of Noh Mask 59605Oval Box with Salmon, 1911Pair Of Cuff Links (Italy); shell, goldA bulldozer and a red globe symbolizing a world in crisis. Bad ecology. Human impact on the environment, prompting reflection on ecological concerns and the need for sustainable practices. A bulldozer and a red globe symbolizing a world in crisis. Bad ecology. Human impact on the environment, prompting reflection on ecological concerns and the need for sustainable practices. Copyright: xZoonar.com/AndriixYalanskyix 21248535Carnavalet museum, medal collection Right around a globe that the waves lift, two women exchanging flowers, one squatting and the other curved above the globe; Reverse on a rock, a lion advancing cautiously towards its prey.string loopsOrnament, Christmas Tree (USA); sugarIndian sacred and epic book Bhagvad Gita in miniature form, India Copyright: xSunilxKapadia/DinodiaxPhotoxHuman skull image isolate on white background for use in communication about Halloween.