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A selection of historic decorative items including vases, jars, and utensils, showcasing intricate designs and craftsmanship from different cultures and eras.

Chopines Made 1801-1900 Turkey. Wood inlaid with pearl .
Chopines Made 1801-1900 Turkey. Wood inlaid with pearl .
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Vase 1870-90 Challinor, Taylor and Company. Vase. American. 1870-90. Pressed purple marble glass. Made in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, United StatesCovered Jar China. Covered Jar 52685Joseph Willmore, Caddy Spoon, 1840/41, silver.Flat Dish. Culture: Japan. Dimensions: H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm). Date: 18th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Staff Finial with Bell Ring and Bird China Han dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE) View more. Staff Finial with Bell Ring and Bird. China. Nephrite. Han dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE). JadeFan 18th century French. Fan 209830Dish 1870-90 Challinor, Taylor and Company. Dish. American. 1870-90. Pressed purple marble glass. Made in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, United StatesCronin & Wheeler, Caddy Spoon, 1846/47, silver.Chopines Made 1801-1900 Turkey. Wood inlaid with pearl .Lamp. Culture: American. Dimensions: H. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm). Date: ca. 1860. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Fragment. Dimensions: 32 7/16 in. high 28 1/16 in. wide (82.4 cm high 71.3 cm wide). Date: 3rd-4th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Salver ca. 1765 Possibly by William Homer. Salver 189214 Maker: Possibly by William Homer, entered 1758, died 1773, Maker: Possibly by William Hamey, ca. 17651812, Salver, ca. 1765, Silver, 1 1/16 6 7/8 in. (2.7 17.5 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Rogers Fund, 1907 (07.64.3)Egg cup 1742-43 Maker: probably Claude-François Gaucher. Egg cup 200150blur in south africa antique door entrance and decorative handle for backgroundFlute. Huta Kryształowa (huta szkła; 1717/1718- ca 1794), glass worksMill fox.Vase. Culture: China. Dimensions: L. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm). Date: 18th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Sconce 1868-70 Attributed to Mitchell, Vance & Co. This brass sconce, one of four (see 68.143.6, .15-.16), and its corresponding twelve-light chandelier (68.143.5) originally illuminated the sitting room, or rear parlor, of the mansion built for Jedediah Wilcox at 816 Broad Street in Meriden, Connecticut. Completed in 1870, the house was heralded as one of the states grandest residences. Previously outfitted for gas lighting, the fixture has been electrified for use in the Museum. Likely made by Mitchell, Vance and Co., the sconce incorporates a Néo-Grec decorative vocabulary that features stylized palmettes, fleur-de-lis, and portrait medallions above the gas keys and coordinates with the room's original suite of seating furniture, overmantel mirror, and window cornices (see 68.133.1-.5, .8-10, and 68.134.11).. Sconce 3899Knocker ca. 1820. Knocker. ca. 1820. BrassCard table early 18th century Italian. Card table. Italian. early 18th century. Walnut. Woodwork-FurnitureWall Sconce ca. 1853 This wall sconce and its mate (64.36.5) come from the parlor of the Tweedy House, built in 1853 in North Attleboro, Massachusetts.. Wall Sconce. ca. 1853. Gilt bronze, glassHobnail Fruit Bowl after 1886 Probably Hobbs, Brockunier and Company. Hobnail Fruit Bowl. American. after 1886. Pressed cranberry and opaque white glass. Made in Wheeling, West Virginia, United StatesVase with Flowers China. Vase with Flowers. China. Nephrite, white of light greenish tint, and other colors. Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong period (1736-95). JadeCup China. Cup. China. Nephrite, white with faint greenish gray tint. Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong period (1736-95). JadeLee Mansion, Silver Pitcher engraved Abigail Cowell , Pitchers. Samuel Chamberlain Photograph Negatives CollectionPlate. Maker: Thomas Danforth II, American, 1731-1782Lid with floral pattern 19th century China. Lid with floral pattern. China. 19th century. Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Bencharong ware for Thai market). Qing dynasty (1644-1911). CeramicsVase. Culture: American. Dimensions: H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm). Date: 1825-50. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Silver censer with flowers and angels, censer ceremonial holder holder silver h 29.5 dm 16.0Bag early 17th century French. Bag 221559Vase. Culture: Japan. Dimensions: H. 20 5/8 in. (52.4 cm). Date: ca. 1820. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Bottle. Culture: Japan. Dimensions: H. 8 in. (20.3 cm). Date: 18th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Vase. Culture: Japan. Dimensions: H. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); Diam. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm). Date: 1840. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Candlestick ca. 1852-60 Christian Dorflinger French. Candlestick 1309Dish late 17th-early 18th century Japan. Dish 50336Jewel coffer on stand ca. 1765 Bernard II van Risenburgh. Jewel coffer on stand. French. ca. 1765. Tulipwood, purplewood and kingwood, gilt bronze. Woodwork-FurnitureFinger Ring with Animal Face 15th-16th century Huastec (). Finger Ring with Animal Face. Huastec (). 15th-16th century. Shell. Mexico, Mesoamerica, Veracruz. Shell-OrnamentsBowl ca. 1835 American. Bowl. American. ca. 1835. Lacy pressed glass. Probably made in New England, United StatesCup 1865-81 Probably Venezia-Murano Company Italian. Cup. Italian, Venice (Murano). 1865-81. Glass. GlassMirror. Culture: French. Dimensions: Overall: 7 1/8 × 5 1/2 in. (18.1 × 14 cm). Date: 16th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Necklace with pendant, late 19th century, 1 × 2 3/8 × 3 1/2 in. (2.54 × 6.03 × 8.89 cm) (ornament only), Silver, Benin, 19th century, More than one hundred years ago, the elite of the Danhomé Kingdom in West Africa would have worn these silver ornaments to adorn themselves and show off their wealth, and also to protect themselves from harm and evil. Fashioned by jewelers from imported silver coins, the ornaments were embellished with tiny sculptures that refer to past kings, heroic wars, and the Vodun religion. The coins attached to the ornaments date from between 1873 and 1910, bridging the last decades of the independent Kingdom and the first 15 years of French colonial rule.Earring (One of a Pair) 5th-6th century Korea. Earring (One of a Pair). Korea. 5th-6th century. Gold. Three Kingdoms period (57 B.C.-A.D. 668). JewelryVintage Photograph. Coins laid out in a circular pattern around one central coin in the middle from above.in philippines old dirty terrace whith rocking chair empty George Unite, Caddy Spoon, 1863/64, silver.Sceptre China. Sceptre. China. Jadeite, pea-green with slight mixture of emerald-green and much flecked with black. Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong period (1736-95). JadeTable screen. Culture: China. Dimensions: H. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); W. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); D. 5/16 in. (0.8 cm). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Buddhist Temple Streamer (one of a pair) China. Buddhist Temple Streamer (one of a pair) 70387Superior part of a column beam, Tore A Listel, unknown source, late XIV-DEBUT XVE CENTURLE (CAT 240) Anonymous. Upper part of a column beam, Tore to Listel, unknown provenance, late Xive-early 15th century (Cat. 240). Pierre.Bay Scene (from Sketchbook) 1890 Albert Bierstadt American. Bay Scene (from Sketchbook) 15743Bowl with archaic design 19th century China. Bowl with archaic design. China. 19th century. Jade (nephrite). Qing dynasty (1644-1911). JadePaperweight. Culture: China. Dimensions: H. 3 7/16 in. (8.8 cm); W. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); L. 13/16 in. (2.1 cm). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Standish and bell 1750-51 Antoine Bailly In 1545 François I founded the Hôpital de la Trinité to shelter abandoned children. Among the trades taught there was silversmithing, taught by a worker who had been favorably passed on by the wardens of the guild. In recompense for his instruction, the teacher-worker could become a master at the end of eight years. Antoine Bailly registered his first mark in 1748 in this way. In 1756, as a Paris maker, he turned in the mark gained through his work at the Hôpital and registered the mark which is found on this piece.. Standish and bell 200367Bottle 18th century China. Bottle 41972Chandelier. Dimensions: 39 x 37 in. (99.1 x 94 cm). Date: 1765-85. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Fireplace fender third quarter 18th century British. Fireplace fender 204018Chandelier 1700-1800 American. Chandelier. American. 1700-1800. Iron, wood, glass. Made in Pennsylvania, United StatesFan French 19th centuryKin. Culture: Japanese. Dimensions: Stand: H. 116.8 cm (46 in.) Bell: H. 33 cm x Diam. 38.7 cm (13 x 15 1/4 in). Date: late 19th century.This type of bell is technically known as a resting bell because it is supported on a stand rather than being suspended. It differs from a gong because it vibrated most strongly at the edges, whereas a gong vibrates mot strongly at the center. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Salt ca. 1840 American. Salt. American. ca. 1840. Lacy pressed amethyst glass. Made in New England, United StatesBrooch ca. 1873 Jacob Ulrich Holfeldt Tostrup. Brooch 189051 Maker: J. Tostrup, 18061890, Brooch, ca. 1873, Silver filigree, No dimensions recorded.. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Gift of Mrs. Harriette M. Arnold, 1906 (06.470)Ceiling light. .Funerary Urn China. Funerary Urn. China. Stoneware, brown. Tang dynasty (618-907). CeramicsZichirei 19th century Japanese. Zichirei. Japanese. 19th century. Wood, metal. Japan. Idiophone-Shaken-crotal bellAverage money punch guaranteed for departments 1809-1819; Silver punch 2nd title for departments; trace of an unidentifiable master's poison; unidentified poison; Besançon community hallmark 1794-1797.Creamer ca. 1750 Chelsea Factory. Creamer. British. ca. 1750. Stoneware. Made in London, EnglandParasol ca. 1875 probably British. Parasol 158838Jewelled Thumb-Ring 19th century India. Jewelled Thumb-Ring. India. 19th century. Nephrite, white with very faint bluish tint. JadeVase late 18th-19th century China. Vase 45940Vase. Culture: China. Dimensions: H. 9 in. (22.9 cm). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Powder Flask and Wheellock Spanner Made for the Bodyguard of the Prince-Elector of Saxony. Culture: German, Saxony. Dimensions: H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); W. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm). Date: ca. 1600. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.H.T. Cedergrens album.Magnolia Vase. Culture: China. Dimensions: H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm); W. 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm); L. 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Watch ca. 1815-30 French or Swiss. Watch 195642Chelempung late 19th century Javanese. Chelempung 501877Anefo photo collection. Mr Smulders devices etc. 7 March 1950heart jewelry from silver wire on a white backgroundBreastplate dated 1540 German. Breastplate 22292Bowl ca. 1500 Italian (Venice). Bowl 460743Shoe buckles 1770-90 possibly British. Shoe buckles 169160Image about the glass, its manufacture and history, with motifs of finished glass, manufacturing process and craft.Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, external marina (depicted, town).Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)Beaker 18th-19th century Italian, possibly Venice (Murano). Beaker. Italian, possibly Venice (Murano). 18th-19th century. Glass. GlassEngraved Gem; Italy; 1st century B.C; Carnelian; 1.3 × 1 × 0.5 cm (1,2 × 3,8 × 3,16 in.)Reticule. Culture: British. Dimensions: H. 8 x W. 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm). Date: late 18th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Covered bowl with floral pattern 19th century China. Covered bowl with floral pattern. China. 19th century. Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Bencharong ware for Thai market). Qing dynasty (1644-1911). CeramicsChandelier Big and old expensive crystal chandelier Copyright: xZoonar.com/Baloncicix 7816782Showcase with various objects of Chinese famille verte porcelain including vases, scales and pots; Asian art, July 1957..Japanese sword with heavy contact (Saya). .Poll photo collection. Reporting Marie Chauvel. Glass plant from the fa. Marie Chauvel Décoration in a square mirror box. June 1936. France, ParisLower part of enthroned child god, probably Harpokrates 332-30 B.C. Ptolemaic Period The elaborate throne accompanied by striding lions signifies an association with royalty, and the remains of a nude - and, therefore, child - god point to Harpokrates as the orignal occupant. Slots in the base held added elements, perhaps sphinxes.. Lower part of enthroned child god, probably Harpokrates. 332-30 B.C.. Chlorite schist. Ptolemaic Period. From EgyptMandarin's Necklace 19th century China. Mandarin's Necklace. China. 19th century. Painted enamel. Qing dynasty (1644-1911). JewelryEngraving depicting a chandelier fitted with Swan incandescent lamps. Shown at the International Electrical Exposition, Paris.Gas seizure.Chandelier second half 17th century Dutch. Chandelier 201696USA, Indiana, Carmel. Frozen soap bubbles on wine glass base.Crocodile-Head Figure Pendant 11th-16th century Chiriqui. Crocodile-Head Figure Pendant 309118Coronation Bracelets Are Commonwealth Gift Revival After Four Centuries. Probably for the first time since the Coronation of Edward VI in 1547, the Sovereign is to be invested with the Armills, or Bracelets (among the most ancient royal emblems) at the Coronation in Westminster Abbey, London, on June 2. New Armills (design of which is shown here), a Commonwealth gift to the Queen, will be used at the ceremony instead of the existing ones, which were made for the Coronation of Charles II in 1661. April 15, 1953.CupPlate. Maker, probably by: Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, American, 1826-88Vintage Photograph. Detailed view of Zinnies. Frame 2