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An assortment of unique cultural items, including decorative brushes and ancient jewelry, reflecting artistic traditions and craftsmanship from various eras.

Covered Vase, 18th-19th century, 8 in. (20.32 cm), White jadeite, China, 18th-19th century, This exquisite vase consists of a large lotus flower delicately supported by stems and leaves carved in the full round. As with many jade objects of this era, the wooden stand relates both in theme and style to the stone it supports. This work vividly demonstrates the technical virtuosity and artistry achieved in jade carving during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. As more showy, brightly colored jadeite was imported from Burma, a penchant for elaborately worked carvings developed. Despite the incredible hardness of jade and the enormous patience required to fashion it, the maker of this piece has created a delicate rhythm of plant forms with flawless artistry.
Covered Vase, 18th-19th century, 8 in. (20.32 cm), White jadeite, China, 18th-19th century, This exquisite vase consists of a large lotus flower delicately supported by stems and leaves carved in the full round. As with many jade objects of this era, the wooden stand relates both in theme and style to the stone it supports. This work vividly demonstrates the technical virtuosity and artistry achieved in jade carving during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. As more showy, brightly colored jadeite was imported from Burma, a penchant for elaborately worked carvings developed. Despite the incredible hardness of jade and the enormous patience required to fashion it, the maker of this piece has created a delicate rhythm of plant forms with flawless artistry.
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Figure Ornament 6th-7th century Moche (Loma Negra). Figure Ornament 314531Pine cone Pinus pine cones, pinus, black background, free -standing, Pine TreeTasty texture of cosmetic gel on a golden background. High quality photo.Red ladybug walking on a Color pencil shavingsCaterpillar (Erebidae sp) in situ, Poring, Sabah, Borneo, MalaysiaCARRO TRIUNFAL ALEGORICO-CORAL Y PLATA-REG GRAL 4375. Location: HOSPITAL DE LOS VENERABLES. Sevilla. Seville. SPAIN.flora, plants and easter concept - close up of pussy willow branch on white background. close up of pussy willow branch on whiteBamboo shootsShells and pearls Sea shells and pearls over white background Copyright: xZoonar.com/Lakhesisx 1987982Bag, Medium: cotton, wool Technique: knotted net, Small bag of open knotted net in cotton, filled with skeins of colored wools for weaving., Peru, 1100-1420, knotted, knitted and crocheted textiles, BagBowl Japan. Bowl 52297. Folding ranger of pink ostrich spraying on a frame of plastic peel path with ditto hook with copper closed pin. Model: Closed hand part of 18 unmerkled, polished legs. The ostrich springs with a string are tied to this. The wide end of the outborn legs is scalloped.Capital with Acanthus Leaves 10th century This capital probably came from the splendid Umayyad royal residence city of Madinat al-Zahra', near Cordoba, Spain, which was founded in 936. The classical tradition so important in Umayyad Syrian art is evident here. This is not surprising in light of the Syrian roots of this caliphal house (711-1031), which arose in Spain after the Umayyad dynasty was replaced and almost extinguished by the new 'Abbasid rulers centered in Baghdad.. Capital with Acanthus Leaves 448411String of Beads Cotton, spondylus shell, 1/8 × 1/8 × 5 1/2 in. (0.3 × 0.3 × 14 cm). Arts of the Americasmonochromatic still life arrangementUncut diamonds from one day's diamond mine harvest, NamibiaArtificial green fir cone (Christmas tree ornament)Close-up of a decorative pottery vasePilgrim Flask. Possibly North Africa, 19th century. Ceramics. EarthenwareCollection of siamese fighting fish or betta isolated on black background. Big ears.Wineglass 19th century Italian, Venice (Murano). Wineglass. Italian, Venice (Murano). 19th century. Glass. GlassCalcite crystals coated on one side with fine-grained hematiteIron and bone punches, Son Fornes Archaeological Museum, post-Talayotic period room, Montuiri, Es Pla region, Mallorca, Spain.Ear Ornament early 9th-14th century Indonesia (Java). Ear Ornament 49967White hand soap on a white towelSingle white calla flower Single white calla flower isolated on black. Copyright: xZoonar.com/ArtesiaWellsx 6939603Muff third quarter 18th century British. Muff. British. third quarter 18th century. feathers, furPaperweight 1841-1860 Saint-Louis. Glass . Compagnie de Saint LouisBritish art nouveau hair combs in silver, mother of pearl, enamel and ivory by B.J. Barrie, David Veazey and Kate Allen.. Color plate from Charles Holme's "Modern Design in Jewellery and Fans," published by the Studio 1902.Quartz. minerals. Europe; France; Ile-de-France Province; Seine-et-Marne Department; FontainebleauNumber one stone made on black background in frame.Textures of different cosmetic products on a green background. Textures of different cosmetic products on a green background. High quality photo. Copyright: xZoonar.com/MAREVGENNAx 21854151Pineconecowrie on a coral, calpurnus verrucosus, komodo archipelago islands, komodo national park, indonesia, pacific ocean date: 23.07.08 ref: zb777_117122_0052 compulsory credit: oceans-image/photoshot Sparrows taking a meal isolated on the black backgroundWhite undulating benches with a textured surface in a minimalist setting.White calla, stoneUnderwater reeds globes and flowers of glass by Dale Chihuly ROM Torontowatchmaker workshop - top view of open silver pocket watch on heap of old clock spare parts on white backgroundLaces, 20th century. Venice stitch (Punto Venezia) lace little wedding cap, School of Burano, beginning 1900's.Wafer black horns of bouquet of panted blue twigs with leaves on a blue paper background, space for text.. Blue painting branch in a black wafer cone on a light blue paper background.Goldsmith's art, Persia, 17th century. Round shield made of gold damascened steel, Indian cane, silk, mother-of-pearl, leather and velvet. Diameter cm. 59.4. Detail.Dried Cholla Cactus, Close-UpDried fruit of Blue Gum EucalyptusHand holding pod, cone or capsule on backgroundPair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki) 18th century Japanese Menuki are a pair of ornamental sword fittings attached to either side of a sword hilt.. Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki). Japanese. 18th century. Gold, copper, copper-gold alloy (shakud), silver. Sword Furniture-MenukiHandscreen, Painted silk leaf, carved wood handle, Handscreen with a round silk leaf, loosely painted with a carp in green water. Chinese characters at lower right. Carved wood handle., China, late 19th century, costume & accessories, HandscreenMODELO EMBARCACION A VELA DEL OCEANO PACIFICO. Location: ATARAZANAS / MUSEO MARITIMO. Barcelona. SPAIN.white flowerIndia culture hand drawn doodles seamless pattern. Indian background. Cartoon fabric print design. Monochrome vector illustration. All objects are separate.. India culture hand drawn doodles seamless pattern. Indian backgraundHousehold effects.Among the remnants from the Safe House’ were many utilitarian household objects, such as plates, cutlery andbrushes. The taps originally were attached to wooden barrels containing water or wine. The spike candleholders’,which could be hammered into a wooden beam, were particularly convenient.Two green coloured pencilspesas de telar,museo monografico de Conimbriga, ciudad del Conventus Scallabitanus, provincia romana de Lusitania, cerca de Condeixa-a-Nova, distrito de Coimbra, Portugal, europa.Shards Kraakporcelain from V.O.C. ship De 'Witte Leeuw', Anonymous, Before 1613 Shards Kraakporcelain from V.O.C. ship De 'Witte Leeuw'. Jingdezhen bone china (material) Sint-HelenaGas masks at Unit 731, Japanese museum of warfare experiments, Harbin, Heilongjiang province, China, AsiaMask (tatanua). Papua New Guinea, New Ireland Province, circa late 19th century. Jewelry and Adornments; masks. Wood, pith, and shellBroken Christmas ball, isolated on white background Broken Christmas ball, isolated on white background Copyright: xZoonar.com/OleksandrxKostiuchenkox 9950011Still Life with Asparagus, by Adriaen Coorte, 1697, oil on paper, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe,European Union coins arranged to the shape of a flower in three stages of growthHigh angle view of a stone in the sandFreshly woven and dyed panama hats made from toquilla straw drying at the Homero Ortega Panama Hat Factory, Cuenca, Azuay, EcuadorShrink wrapped starfishOpened seedpod with seeds of a poisonous (datura), studio photograph with black background