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A series of intricately designed glass paperweights depicting vibrant floral patterns and historical craftsmanship from famous glassmakers.

Paperweight, 1860-1870, New England Glass Company, 2 x 3 in. (5.1 x 7.62 cm), Glass, United States, 19th century
Paperweight, 1860-1870, New England Glass Company, 2 x 3 in. (5.1 x 7.62 cm), Glass, United States, 19th century
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Pommel (kashira). Ishiguro, Masaaki (1813-), craftsmanLobed Cosmetic Box with Flowering Stems 1200-1399 China. Qingbai ware; porcelain with underglaze molded decoration .Inlay with row of rosettes. Dimensions: H. 0.5 × W. 3.4 cm (3/16 × 1 5/16 in.). Date: 200 BC-100 AD.A mosaic glass technique allowed multiples of an image to be created: a figural or design composition was made by bundling colored glass canes, which were then drawn out into a long bar. The bar was then sectioned at right angles, probably by striking the bar with appropriate tools, to produce small inlay tiles. The tile would then be smoothed and polished on the face intended to appear outwards.Such elements could also be used side by side to create repeating patterns. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.paper cups paper cups on a gray background ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released Copyright: xZoonar.com/OleksandrxPakhayx 6518149 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property releasedWatercolor wreath with pampass and herbs. Illustration. Watercolor wreath with pampass and herbs.isolated seashellGuz do czapki urzędnika drugiej rangi używanej w zajęciach nieoficjalnych. unknown, craftsmanStained glass component isolated on white backgroundPaperweight 1840-1865 Baccarat. Glass . Baccarat GlassworksBubbles and balls against white background19th century glass paper-weights of high artistic meritChristmas decoration isolated on the white background. Porcelain plate with flat edge, painted in underglaze blue and red. The front is covered with bleu poudré (powder blue) with a saved figure on the flat, possibly a warring monk (Monk Hua); The back of the edge with three bamboo branches. Marked on the bottom with a flower in a double circle. A damaging on the edge. On the underside an old label with: Royal Academy of Art, London / International Exhibition or Chinese Art, 1935-6 / Ser. NOS. 1061 / Owner R. May, Zeist, Holland; A sticker with: Friends of Asian art. Middle blue with copper red.Seven Amulets on a String of Beads ca. 1390-1353 B.C. New Kingdom These amulets were found together in a pot that was in the same house as the Menat necklace 11.215.450. They were strung together with the small blue beads to keep them together.. Seven Amulets on a String of Beads. ca. 1390-1353 B.C.. Faience. New Kingdom. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Private House B, MMA excavations, 1910-11. Dynasty 18Rattle bells. From Benin, made from calabash, string and cowries.Paperweight 1840-1865 France. Technological improvements to optical scientific instruments in the mid-nineteenth century spurred a veritable obsession across Europe with identifying and classifying the natural world. Amateur botanists were eager to collect and preserve floral specimens, which they intently researched and catalogued. In response to this broad appeal, French glassmakers made paperweights that portrayed the very botanical subjects that were so enthusiastically sought. Many weights represented specimens with horticultural correctness, but others were entirely fanciful creations. Paperweights like this example speak to the periodís fascination with taxonomic systems.From the late 1840s to early 1860s, French manufacturers of fine glass and crystalósuch as Baccarat (Alsace), Clichy (Paris), and Saint-Louis (Lorraine)ócatered to the vast public enthusiasm for beautiful yet functional desk accessories. Paperweights, which were designed to secure loose papers against drafts, wePendant: addorsed lotus blossoms/ thunderbolt 5th century B.C. Italic Amber-working was a highly developed art in ancient Italy. The special qualities of the material must have been responsible for its popularity from the late eighth century B.C. into Roman times. Technical analysis has shown that amber originated in a limited area near the Baltic Sea and was traded down along the major rivers of Europe and over the Alps. The mystique of amber must have derived partly from the remoteness of its source as well as from the organic inclusions trapped within the resin and the fact that it is always warm to the touch. Its color and the fragrance produced when it is burned distinguish it further. These features are particularly appropriate to a thunderbolt, so potent and so thermodynamic.. Pendant: addorsed lotus blossoms/ thunderbolt 256086Kirschen Kirschen Copyright: xZoonar.com/YvonnexBogdanskix 6934059Dish of turned wood. Dish without border, turned from a dark hardwood.Pyxis. Unknown 1st century A.D. This mosaic pyxis is made of amber-colored and white glass imitating agate. The cylindrical body resting on a flat base is decorated with a lathe-cut groove near the rim. The surface was polished. This pyxis is in good condition. Patchy iridescence coats the bottom. The rim is slightly chipped.blackberry isolated on white backgroundcrystals of spessartine mineral gemstone isolated macro shooting of natural rock specimen - crystals of spessartine mineral gemstone isolated on white background Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 8880190Oval Bowl China. Oval Bowl 60952Porcelain flower (one of a set of nine) mid-18th century French When the Vincennes manufactory opened around 1740, it specialized in making soft-paste porcelain flowers, many of which would have been combined with Meissen porcelain and pieces exported from China to make unique ornamental wares for the mantel. The luxury sellers known as marchand-merciers helped to market this combinatory aesthetic to elite consumers in eighteenth-century Paris.. Porcelain flower (one of a set of nine). French. mid-18th century. Soft-paste porcelain. Ceramics-PorcelainThumb Ring, 1800s-1900s. China, 19th-20th century. Green and white jade; diameter: 3.6 cm (1 7/16 in.); overall: 3 cm (1 3/16 in.).Chocolate seashellPink shell with black stripes, isolate on light backgroundChild's Hat/Headband, 4 x 5 x 5 in. (10.16 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm), Cotton, metallic paper, ChinaHand mirror. Artist: Eda Lord Dixon (American, 1876-1926). Culture: American. Dimensions: 4 5/8 × 9 × 5/8 in. (11.7 × 22.9 × 1.6 cm). Date: ca. 1908. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Subdated of multi-colored painted faience. Subdated in the form of a leaf. Horse with a box of pottery in the shape of a grape food.Glass fragment with painted and gilded decoration 4th century A.D. Roman Painted glass fragment with gilded decoration.. Glass fragment with painted and gilded decoration 251945 Roman, Glass fragment with painted and gilded decoration, 4th century A.D., Glass, gold, Overall: 5/8 x 7/8 x 1/16 in. (1.6 x 2.2 x 0.2 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Rogers Fund, 1925 (25.235.4)Sea shells white Illustrations. Marine design. Hand drawn watercolor painting on white background. - Illustration Sea shells white Illustrations. Marine design. Hand drawn watercolor painting on white background. Copyright: xZoonar.com/AnnaxMikhaylovax 13316716yellow violet watercolor wet brush paint brush stroke white background textrubber band and a rubber band ballCompote (England); Designed by Harry Powell (English, 1870 - 1920); Manufactured by James Powell & Sons (United Kingdom); glasswooden eagle isolated on white backgroundCouple of cufflinksString of 4 beads 3rd to 4th Century A.D. Roman Period or later. String of 4 beads 570585Mirror (England); stamped and chased repoussé cast silver, mirrored plate glass, velvet-covered backingCosmetic Spoon in the Shape of a Tilapia with Water Lilies ca. 1550-1295 B.C. New Kingdom. Cosmetic Spoon in the Shape of a Tilapia with Water Lilies 544047Portrait of Queen Wilhelmina, Adolphe Zimmermans, 1898 - 1900 The Hague metal. paper. celluloid (cellulosic). ribbon (material) albumen print historical persons. queenGolden leaves styled stock scene, stage for product presentation in rich earth beige tones. Golden leaves styled stock scenespherical stylized small urban planets set of spherical stylized small urban planets in environment Copyright: xZoonar.com/VVxVoennyyx 5721186Woman's 'Cloud Collar', mid 20th century, 9 7/16 x 7 1/8 in. (23.97 x 18.1 cm), China, 20th centuryFlower of whole wheat spaghetti gathered in a bunch, view from top on whitesea shell An illustration of a beautiful sea shell Copyright: xZoonar.com/magannx 1156575Mayan shell pectoral worn around the neck during ceremonies. Calakmul, Campeche; Mexico 600-900 ADBlack wooden decorative candleholder on the tableChild's Collar, 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (24.13 x 24.13 cm), Cotton, silk, ChinaScarab Decorated with Crossing Lines ca. 1070-900 B.C. Third Intermediate Period. Scarab Decorated with Crossing Lines. ca. 1070-900 B.C.. Green glazed steatite. Third Intermediate Period. From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, MMA excavations. Dynasty 21-early Dynasty 22Come from V.O.C.-Schip De 'Witte Leeuw', Anonymous, Before 1613 bowl Come from V.O.C. ship the 'Witte Leeuw', 50 present. Come with 'growths' from the seabed. Jingdezhen porcelain Sint-HelenaChristmas arrangement with glass bauble ornaments and pine conesScandinavia, Norway, Stove heater, close-upOrange sliceChildren's cuff from white linen and bobbin, anonymous, c. 1760 - c. 1780 Kindermalchet van Kloskant. The round cuff has been wrinkled against the board, and consists of an inner edge of linen and an outer edge of Kloskant. The side has a pattern of elongated, silly scallops, on which a symmetrical, horizontal double drink supports. Binche (Possible) linen (material). Bobbi Lace / Binche Lace Kindermalchet van Kloskant. The round cuff has been wrinkled against the board, and consists of an inner edge of linen and an outer edge of Kloskant. The side has a pattern of elongated, silly scallops, on which a symmetrical, horizontal double drink supports. Binche (Possible) linen (material). Bobbi Lace / Binche LaceFragments from Patterned Vessels with Thick Walls ca. 1427-1400 B.C. New Kingdom. Fragments from Patterned Vessels with Thick Walls. ca. 1427-1400 B.C.. Glass. New Kingdom. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Valley of the Kings, Tomb of Amenhotep II (KV 35) probably. Dynasty 18Thumb Ring, 1800s-1900s. China, 19th-20th century. Green and white jade; diameter: 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in.); overall: 3 cm (1 3/16 in.)."Cymric" lines Button; Attributed to Archibald Knox (British, 1864 - 1933); Distributed by Liberty & Company (United Kingdom); England; silver, enamel; Diameter: 2.4 cm (15/16 in.)DIY shelf with old cansSpoon full of Pyramids Salt against white background, close upDecorated and painted in mix color oil lamps used in Diwali deepawali festival Copyright: xSatishxParashar/DinodiaxPhotoxDoll dessert plate - Inconnu / UnknownDoll dinner plate - Inconnu / UnknownWedding tiaraGreen orchid blossom (Orchidaceae) in a wooden bowl. Hair comb of imitation turtle or horn with back decoration carved in points on which five spheres. Five teeth.Inlay / bead blank with face. Dimensions: w. 1 × l. 1.2 cm (3/8 × 1/2 in.). Date: 100 BC-100 AD.A mosaic glass technique allowed multiples of an image to be created: a figural or design composition was made by bundling colored glass canes, which were then drawn out into a long bar. The bar was then sectioned at right angles, probably by striking the bar with appropriate tools, to produce small inlay tiles. The tile would then be smoothed and polished on the face intended to appear outwards. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Beautuful Tree Vector Illustration on White Background EPS10. Beautuful Tree Vector Illustrationknot jewelry An illustration of a golden knot jewelry Copyright: xZoonar.com/magannx 1119959Blue box Decorative yellow box isolated with clipping path included Copyright: xZoonar.com/Baloncicix 7143162Weihnachtsgirlande und Kerze auf weiss - Christmas garland and candle on white Weihnachtsgirlande und Kerze auf weiss - Christmas garland and candle on white Copyright: xZoonar.com/lantapixx 12621193stinkhorn. mushroom isolated on a white backgroundIshihara test. Color perception test for red-green color deficiencies (color Blindness). Ishihara Plate No. 6 (26).Pommel Plate from a Saddle 13th-15th century Mongolian (Central or West Asian) or Tibetan The style, materials, and decorative techniques of this pommel plate are like those on Tibetan saddles, but this is the only known pommel plate to feature human figures or a secular scene of any kind, in this case a tiger hunt. It is very similar to hunting scenes that occur frequently on early fourteenth-century metalwork from the Ilkhanate, a state founded by the Mongols in Persia, which suggests that this plate was made for a Mongol patron, either in Persia or in Tibet, based on Ilkhanid designs.. Pommel Plate from a Saddle 35689Pin of gold and amethyst, Jean Baptiste Bonnard, c. 1824 - c. 1829 Pin of gold and amethyst. The stone is surrounded with gold rosettes. Amsterdam gold (metal). amethyst (mineral) Pin of gold and amethyst. The stone is surrounded with gold rosettes. Amsterdam gold (metal). amethyst (mineral)Little colorful toy drums on a white backgroundAbstract plastic bag conceptfive conference pears placed in an old wooden tray on an old wooden floorBukkoista; Prószków L Ski (Factory of the Fajans; 1763-1853); after 1783 (1783-00-00-1793-00-00);Cloche from beige or soft yellow felt and a leather strap that has been painted. Cloche from felt in the color beige or soft yellow, with a leather belt that is painted with a design of feathers. On the inside a label that stands: Katja Robinski Amsterdam.Wilt Thou Be My Bride (valentine) 1847 England. Collaged elements on cut and embossed ivory wove paper . David MossmanPair of convertible dresspinsWooden tray 2 Big round wooden tray with aroma therapy flowers Copyright: xZoonar.com/Baloncicix 14251955Chameleon pumpkin in front of white backgroundPodium for product advertisement or restaurant menus with colorful background, minimalist designPolished granite stones with small flowers studio shotItaly, Basilicata, Armento, Golden crownhistorical tie of onions and garlic with flowers and colorful grass toInkstand. Saint-Cloud Porcelain Manufactory (France, Saint-Cloud, circa 1693 - 1766). France, Saint-Cloud, circa 1735-45. Furnishings; Serviceware. Soft-paste porcelain with glazePart Of A Bag (USA); dyed porcupine quills on birch barkTiger run on felt Tigeraufe on FilzMilk jug in the form of a monkey from multicolored painted faïence. Milkus from Faïence, in the form of a drinking monkey. Painted multi-colored.Retro look Bottle cap Vintage looking A beer bottle cap isolated over white Copyright: xZoonar.com/ClaudioxDiviziax 5873067Sea urchin skeletons on stone, cutout, objectGreen Snowskin and chocolate mooncakes, new variations of mooncake for Mid-Autumn Festival close up isolated on white backgroundFalcon amulet Middle Kingdom ca. 1981-1640 B.C. View more. Falcon amulet. ca. 1981-1640 B.C. . Green faience. Middle Kingdom. From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, MMA excavations, 1920-22. Dynasty 12-13Butterfly in glass jar with paper coverGift, children's bike, gifts, gifts, gifts, bicycle, bicycles, children's bicycles ** poison, Children Bicycle, Gifts, Present, Bike, Children Bicycles PR8-MD2Three Assorted Shaped Tree Cookie Cutters on White