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Decorative metalwork pieces such as knife handles and intricate cloth patterns, showcasing artistic skills in different historical contexts.

Goldweight Geometric, 20th century, 5/8 x 11/16 in. (1.59 x 1.7 cm), Bronze, Ghana, 20th century
Goldweight Geometric, 20th century, 5/8 x 11/16 in. (1.59 x 1.7 cm), Bronze, Ghana, 20th century
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Sketchbook: studies for early illustrationprojects. Artist: John La Farge, American, 1835-1910, M.A. (HON.) 1896Clip ". Dépoli molded glass, silver metal. 1930s. Galliera, fashion museum of the city of Paris. 74720-24 Fashion accessory, year thirty 1930 30, silver, jewelry, pin, clip, haute couture, female mode, transparent, depoli glass, mold glass, 20th xx 20th 20th 20th 20th centurySIN TITULO - 1988 - 206x65x115 - ACERO - DE LA SERIE (Q) 51 DIVERTEDORES. Author: RICARDO CATANIA (1953-). Location: III MOSTRA UNION FENOSA (1993). LA CORUNA. A CORUÑA. SPAIN.Porphyry basin Roman 2nd-3rd century CE Stone basins such as this served as bathing tubs in one or another of the large imperial baths with which Rome was furnished. This example, although undecorated, provides a good impression of the richness and extravagance ofimperial patronage. Porphyry was regarded as a stone that had special associations with the emperor, because of its purple color and also because of the great expense of quarrying, transporting, and carving it. Most of the surviving Roman porphyry tubs are to be found in Rome, where they were reused later as sarcophagi in early Christian times. View more. Porphyry basin. Roman. 2nd-3rd century CE. Porphyry. Imperial. Stone SculptureBox 19th century Attributed to Shibata Zeshin Japanese. Box 58353Parure (Pair of bracelets, pair of earrings, locket), tortoiseshell and silver, Parure consisting of pair of bracelets, pair of earrings, and a locket. All inlaid in silver in foliated script of intertwined initials: W and A. Mounted in gold., Italy, ca. 1850, jewelry, Decorative Arts, Parure (Pair of bracelets, pair of earrings, locket)Cigarettes in enameled silver cigarettes (attributed title), 1930. Metal, enamel. General Leclerc Museum of the Liberation of Paris - Jean Moulin Museum.Half model or a launch. Polychromed mold model (port) of a sloop. Flat mirror with gateboard; Broad stir. The seam runs to both ends; One barque, continuous on the mirror. Peaked round trip.Terracotta fragment of a lekythos (oil flask) late 6th/early 5th century B.C. Greek, Attic On the shoulder, pendant lotus buds; at the juncture of the shoulder and the body of the lekythos, two black glaze lines; below, a seated, wreathed, Dionysos, wearing a patterned himation, with his right hand holding a drinking horn; seated in front of him a seated, draped woman to left, wearing a patterned himation, with her right arm extended and resting on her lap; in the background, vines. Terracotta fragment of a lekythos (oil flask). Greek, Attic. late 6th/early 5th century B.C.. Terracotta; black-figure. Archaic. VasesEmpty wooden cutting board for preparing ingredients for preparing a delicious dish Empty wooden cutting board for preparing ingredients for preparing a delicious dish. Kitchen utensils Copyright: xZoonar.com/TetianaxChernykovax 21728529Pair of Shoe Buckles. London, England. Date: 1775-1799. Dimensions: 6.4 × 4.5 cm (2 1/2 × 1 3/4 in.). Cut steel, leather, and iron. Origin: England. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.Half Model of a Pilot Vessel, anonymous, 1800 - 1850 ship model. half model. builder's model Polychromed mold model (port) of a two -mast flat bottom. The skin above the barkwood is closed. Round stern, wide rudder with decorated stirring head and ticker on deck. The Zeeg runs up to both ends, one barkhout. The plane is closed with a single very wide plank. The masts (large mast and view) point to a one and a half mast. Netherlands wood (plant material)Broche, obra de Joaquim Capdevila, 1984. Colección privada.Case (Inr) with Design of Dragon among Clouds and Waves with Birds in Flight 19th century Japan. Case (Inr) with Design of Dragon among Clouds and Waves with Birds in Flight. Japan. 19th century. Ivory, carved relief, incised, stained, aogai inlay; Interior: nashiji. Edo period (1615-1868). InrKnife Handle (Kozuka). Culture: Japanese. Dimensions: L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 1.4 oz. (39.7 g). Date: ca. 1615-1868. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira). Culture: Japanese. Dimensions: Kashira (a); H. 1 5/16 in. (3.5 cm); Wt. 0.4 oz. (11.3 g); fuchi (b); H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Wt. 0.6 oz. (17 g). Date: 18th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Slot, 1400 - 1499 A lock. Gothic. iron (metal) A lock. Gothic. iron (metal)Zanze late 19th century Possibly Central African. Zanze 501096Case late 18th century British, Sheffield. Case 198861old shabby book on a black background. ancient handwritten book. book on black backgroundJelec (Tsuba); 18th century (1701-00-00-1800-00-00);Bead 8th-13th century The dot-in-circle motif recalls designs presumed to be of magical significance, most likely an abstract eye to ward off the evil-eye, which serves an apotropaic function. Easily reproduced with a tool and visible in many cultures and times, this symbol may have lost its meaning, and become simply a decorative pattern, or may have one that we have not yet discovered.. Bead 450896Goldweight with a Geometric Design 1700-1899 Ghana. This rectangular brass-cast gold weight is crisscrossed by the swastika form, with two extra horizontal lines added to each of the arms. The designs of gold weights are incredibly diverseóconsisting of simple geometric designs in either high or low relief to representational sculptural forms based on items essential to West African life. Gold weights were used to measure gold dust, the local currency in the Akan-speaking regions of southern Ghana and the Ivory Coast between the 15th and the 20th centuries.ñPermanent Collection Object Description. Copper alloy . Asantepebble of tigers eye gemstone isolated macro shooting of natural mineral stone - polished pebble of tigers eye gemstone isolated on white background Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 9082196South American civilization. Quimbay civilization (Colombia). 500-1500. Beaded necklaces. From right to left; 16cm, 35 cm and 31 cm. Private Collection.Caddinet 1718 Attributed to Gottlieb Menzel The caddinet was reserved for the sovereign and his immediate family. The instructions for setting the table for a banquet at Dresden Palace on September 3, 1719, read: On the table is [to be placed in front.. of the king and the.. queen the so-called caddinet,.. in which are salt, pepper, and other [spices in diverse compartments.” The tray held the private royal cutlery and a specially folded napkin that covered bread rolls; hence the object’s name BrodtTeller (bread tray) in contemporary inventories. Augustus the Strong (1670-1733) must have seen this rare expression of royal etiquette in use at the court in Versailles, where he visited in 1687. The pagoda-shaped lids recall the roof line of the king’s summer palace, Pillnitz, near Dresden, introducing a touch of the exotic chinoiserie so fashionable at the time. This caddinet was part of a set of six.. Caddinet 206268Assorted Shells, George W. Shiebler & Co., American, 1876 - 1910, Silver, Oblong, curved corners and sides, featuring over-all raised decoration of assorted shells on body and lid, including snail, mussel, clam, and conch shells, identical on reverse. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom., late 19th century, containers, Decorative Arts, Matchsafe, MatchsafePlate and Nail European 15th-16th century View more. Plate and Nail. European. 15th-16th century. Iron. Metalwork-IronHat of black glossy paper over cardboard core with washcloth lining, with straight globe and narrow, straight edge that is stored on one side, so-called. Hat of black glossy (lacquered) Paper over cardboard core with washcloth lining, with Straight sphere and narrow, straight edge that is stored on one side, so-called hat from paper. Model: Straight sphere with a loose edge, which is sewn on the globe with coarse. The cardboard sphere is lined with black painted washcloth and placed on the outside with black paper. The gray cardboard edge is also covered with black paper. Under the upright edge, an elongated piece of leather with coarse stitches is sewn on the sphere.Rectangular brooch made of silver -colored metal with five pieces of coral -colored paste, anonymous, c. 1950 - c. 1970 Rectangular brooch made of silver -colored metal with five pieces of coral -colored paste with a hook closure. The corners of the brooch are slightly chamfered. In the length, raised metal squares of paste have been put in diagonally connected metal squares of paste. Europe metal. Rectangular brooch made of silver -colored metal with five pieces of coral -colored paste with a hook closure. The corners of the brooch are slightly chamfered. In the length, raised metal squares of paste have been put in diagonally connected metal squares of paste. Europe metal.Gold spiral. Culture: Cypriot. Dimensions: Length: 15/16 in. (2.4 cm). Date: ca. 1600-1100 B.C..Of plain wire with one turn. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Wallet. Open. 1858.A farmer leaning over his door, Adriaen van Ostade, c. 1651 - c. 1655 Haarlem copper (metal) etching male sex; man. divided door, upper part openedCigarette-case of Lieutenant-Colonel Jukums Vacietis (1873-1938), a gift from the musicians of the 5th Zemgale Latvian Riflemen Battalion to the Commander on the 25th anniversary of his military service on September 9, 1916. Latvian War Museum. Riga. Latvia.RVD / Royal House photo collection. Tray. Receive a gift from the state visit to the Antilles. zd}Penningdoos, c. 1672 medal box Round wooden box. In the lid paper with poem. With accompanying medal NG-NM-5354-1. wood (plant material). paper NetherlandsLoincloth, mid 20th century, 43 3/4 x 25 in. (111.13 x 63.5 cm), Cotton; woven, India, 20th centuryASA DE LA PATENA DE EL GALLITO. VISIGODO. DETALLE. (DEPOSITO: MUSEO ARQUEOLOGICO NACIONAL).BowlMedals by Shimmel and Madden. London Design Biennale 2018, London, United Kingdom. Architect: Various , 2019.Engraved Gem; Roman Empire; 1st - 4th century; Carnelian Ringstone; 1.5 x 1.2 cm (9,16 x 7,16 in.)1/8 bag size from Alkmaar, Anonymous, 1800 Spans contents of 1/8 pocket size, v.z.v. Brand and labels. Alkmaar wood (plant material) AlkmaarHeaddress Ornament China. Headdress Ornament. China. Gold, jade, iron. Ming dynasty (1368-1644). JewelryKey lock. A lock. Gothic.CDK unknownSilver loop.Linen cloth with inscription in red stating it was made in the year of Amenhotep IITerracotta fragment of a column-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water) 530-520 B.C. Greek, Attic Part of the neck of a column-krater; at the juncture of the neck and shoulder, a band of tongues; below, a rosette in between two unidentified objects. Terracotta fragment of a column-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water). Greek, Attic. 530-520 B.C.. Terracotta; black-figure. Archaic. VasesOrder of Honor Legia for the painting Unia Lubelska; Order box.Vanity Case (Compaq), French, made in Paris, 1926 by Cartier. Gold, platinum, enamel and diamondsSaucer with Four Large Characters and A Seal Mark. Dish of red stoneware. On the flat a decoration embossed with four large characters against a ground of a geometric pattern, in the center a printed seal. Yixing.. Hair comb of orange yellow plastic, with a graceful back, set with three pearls and astras in metal. Twenty-one teeth.Pipette with spilled cosmetic oil or serum on a gray background. Photos for your cosmetics business.. Pipette with spilled cosmetic oil or serum on a gray background.Fragment; wood, carvedGarden lock, 1000 - 2000 A square padlock without a key. metal A square padlock without a key. metalheadlight bulb, La Mola lighthouse museum, Formentera, Pitiusas Islands, Balearic Community, Spain.Half Model of a 1-Gun Schooner, anonymous, c. 1850 ship model. half model. builder's model Polychromed planks Mallen model (starboard) of a two -master. The deck is closed. Sharp pre -stem, vault hole decorated with gilded praise. Elliptical fence, surrounded by continuous railing with half a government weapon, not a side gallery; Stir with round stirring king (American rudder) and rounded Roerblad. Zeeg almost flat, one sunken barkhout. Peaked around, sharp underwater ship, hollow stacked keel. Both masts hell back. Scale 1:40. Flushing (possibly) wood (plant material) sailing-ship, sailing-boat (SCHOONER)Copper Foot Warmer. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 22.6 x 30.4 cm (8 7/8 x 11 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 16" long; 6" deep; 8" high. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Edward L. Loper.Box. Maker: William Pitts, British, active 1793-94 Maker: Joseph Preedy, British, active 1765-1800Fragment ca. 1150-ca. 1250 European or Middle Eastern. Fragment. European or Middle Eastern. ca. 1150-ca. 1250. Glass, ceramic. Glass-VesselsHearing stone with representation of two climbing lions, c. 1875 - c. 1900 Hearing stone with representation of two climbing lions, placed in profiled window. The half windows at the top and bottom are filled with star motif. Netherlands earthenware Hearing stone with representation of two climbing lions, placed in profiled window. The half windows at the top and bottom are filled with star motif. Netherlands earthenwareHonor Medal Wilhelm ProudGORRO EJERCITO NACIONAL ALFEREZ DE INFANTERIA. Location: EXPOSICION DE LA GUERRA CIVIL ESPAÑOLA. MADRID. SPAIN.metal gray morocco in africa the old wood facade home and rusty safe padlock Terracotta fragments of a kylix (drinking cup) mid-5th century B.C. Greek, Attic Interior, woman with basket, woman holding scarf; Obverse, woman, youth with sandals and spears, woman; Reverse, lower part of garment, youth with sandals and spears, woman. Terracotta fragments of a kylix (drinking cup) 667484Shard: Section of Rim and Side of Bowl with Epigraphic DecorationA Pair of Chopsticks, 918-1392. Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392). Bronze; overall: 25.3 cm (9 15/16 in.). In Korea, chopsticks made of metal such as brass, silver, and gold were excavated from ancient tombs and ruins dated to the 6th century at the earliest. Burial goods often include utilitarian objects such as table wares and utensils because the dead were believed to need them in the afterlife.Labret 15th-16th century Aztec. Labret 313283Portable altar of King Jaume I, 1229, Palma Cathedral Museum, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, EuropeMedal of To the Men from Glencoe Cook County,Illinois. Artist: Paul Fjelde, American, 1892-1984block, corner, wood, carved, oak, 17th-18th century, Decorative Arts, block, cornerGreetings. Artist: Paul Mayen, American, 1918-2000PUME RECOMMENDED; Mayerhofer, Stephan (1772-1852); beginning of the 19th century (1801-00-00-1820-00-00);Folding Desk. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 22.9 x 29 cm (9 x 11 7/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 9x16x6 inches closed. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Thomas Holloway.Blank golden ring macro sceneMesolithic stone bowl. 7000-6000 BC. from Khirokitia, Cyrpus.Jewelry from Indian Arts and Crafts Board displayA pair of shoulder pads to the uniform of the Maltese bachelor after Otmar ŁazarskiWhite Envelope in Wire TrayPortugal, Coimbra. Fado musician's guitar head, pegs and strings.Roll with white ribbon with one frayed silk and three blue horizontal stripes, c. 1930 Roll with white ribbon with one frayed side and three blue horizontal stripes. Nijmegenfrance textile materials. cardboard. paper Roll with white ribbon with one frayed side and three blue horizontal stripes. Nijmegenfrance textile materials. cardboard. paperINSTRUMENTO MUSICAL YUGOSLAVO-FLAUTA.Ying yang symbol hand made of copper, brass and steelSilver watch, Anonymous, c. 1850 Men's watch and parts of silver, with three enamelled dials and a visible corridor. silver (metal). Men's watch and parts of silver, with three enamelled dials and a visible corridor. silver (metal).Tenpō Tsūhō Coin, 1835-68. Japan, Edo period (1615-1868). Copper; diameter: 3.2 x 4.8 cm (1 1/4 x 1 7/8 in.).Dutch family album with 64 photos, anonymous, diverse manufacturers, 1870 - 1920 Photo album with 40 pages and a total of 64 photos. The album contains cartes-de-visiting and cabinet photos, mainly portraits of a family. photographic support. cardboard. leather. copper (metal). silk albumen print historical persons. adult man. adult woman. child. parents with their children. dogTerracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 5th century B.C. Greek, Attic Five complete kylix handles with handle patch. Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 676677Icelandic; Norwegian brooches; Viking; 11th century ADAnchor Stockless Anchor at Big Luxury Motor Yacht Copyright: xZoonar.com/MarkoxBericx 9607071Pocket handleTerracotta fragment of a lekythos (oil flask) late 6th/early 5th century B.C. Greek, Attic On top of the shoulder (around the base of the neck), a band of tongues; below, chain of upright palmettes; below, top of the head of two males to left, with spears. Terracotta fragment of a lekythos (oil flask). Greek, Attic. late 6th/early 5th century B.C.. Terracotta; black-figure. Archaic. VasesPowder Case (Compaq), French, made in Paris 1938. Made by Rene Bolvin. Gold, platinum, enamel, mother of pearl, pearl, sapphire, moonstone and diamonds. TITULO 2 C-22,2X22,2X20-ACERO OLEO-1989. Author: PELLO IRAZU MENDICIBAL 1963/. Location: GALERIA SOLEDAD LORENZO. MADRID. SPAIN.Basket a Ur.; Porzellanmanufaktur Prinz Friedrich W.E. von Hildburghausen (1760-1795); approx. 1770 (1765-00-00-1775-00-00);TABLILLAS DE CERA DEL ARCHIVO DE CECILIO GIOCONDO QUEMADAS TRAS EL INCENDIO DE POMPEYA. Location: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY. NEAPEL. ITALIA.NO LO SE - 1987. Author: SUSANA SOLANO.A CaliperSnuffbox 1753-54 Jean Moynat In eighteenth-century Europe, Paris led the production of high-quality luxury goods. Parisian goldsmiths made a wide range of small, personal articles such as snuffboxes; étuis to hold sealing wax, tweezers, or utensils for sewing; souvenirs, which contained thin ivory tablets for note taking; and shuttles for knotting lace. Gold snuffboxes and boxes decorated with portrait miniatures were prized and frequently given as royal gifts, often to ambassadors or members of the court in lieu of cash payments for their services. Coveted and admired, these boxes were produced from a variety of materials. The best were skillfully made of gold and embellished with diamonds, enameled decoration, lacquer, and other luxurious materials. By the middle of the century, the taking of snuff had become an entrenched social ritual, and the snuffbox, too, had become an important social prop. Snuffboxes were considered highly fashionable accessories, with some merchants advertisiDrum with lid, rectangular, green -rejected, anonymous, c. 1700 - c. 1799 A rectangular, green -ergennist tin drum with hinged lid with handle attached to the top; A closing bracket at the front; Vast inside. Amsterdam (possibly) . A rectangular, green -ergennist tin drum with hinged lid with handle attached to the top; A closing bracket at the front; Vast inside. Amsterdam (possibly) .