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Engraved Gems and Scarabs

A collection of intricately engraved scarabs and gemstones, showcasing ancient art styles in vibrant colors such as red and orange.

polished gray Agate gemstone on white marble macro shooting of natural mineral rock specimen - polished gray Agate gemstone on white marble background Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 11947300
polished gray Agate gemstone on white marble macro shooting of natural mineral rock specimen - polished gray Agate gemstone on white marble background Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 11947300
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Engraved Scarab. UnknownPortret ApollaBliżej Kulturypolished gray Agate gemstone on white marble macro shooting of natural mineral rock specimen - polished gray Agate gemstone on white marble background Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 11947300Portrait of Crispiny bakersAmydaloid engraved seal. UnknownPlinth of a scarab with the image of OdysseusBow 11th century China. Bow. China. 11th century. Amber. Liao dynasty (907-1125). AmberScarab. UnknownPinhead 1st century B.C.-5th century A.D. Roman. Pinhead. Roman. 1st century B.C.-5th century A.D.. Glass. GlassGeorge Washington ca. 1825-50. George Washington. ca. 1825-50. SardonyxScarab. UnknownErosaria spurca shell from the wreck of the Dutch East India ship Witte Leeuw, before 1613 Shell from V.O.C. ship the 'Witte Leeuw'. . Sint-HelenaInk dish in a box; XVIII-XIX century (1700-00-00-1800-00-00);Scarab of Ramesses II ca. 1550-1070 B.C. New Kingdom, Ramesside. Scarab of Ramesses II 546169Persea fruit pendant ca. 1390-1353 B.C. New Kingdom. Persea fruit pendant. ca. 1390-1353 B.C.. Faience, violet and yellow. New Kingdom. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, MMA excavations, 1910-11. Dynasty 18tumbled Script stone gemstone on white macro shooting of natural mineral rock specimen - tumbled Script stone Mariam Jasper, Mariyam Jasper, Mariyam Agate gemstone on white marble background from India Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 11949496Cachet with the Quarles-van der Haer alliance weapon. Cachet (breloque) of gold with a stamp stone of rock crystal. In the stampstone the carved alliance weapon Quarles-van der Haer.Lid of turtle with Hertekop of silver (series of 28 pieces A to BB), Anonymous, c. 1700 - c. 1799 Turtle cover (28 pieces: A to BB) with silver's deer head as a button. Indonesia silver (metal) Turtle cover (28 pieces: A to BB) with silver's deer head as a button. Indonesia silver (metal)A tabletPeach 1368-1644 China. Jun ware; stoneware with purple and light blue glaze .Bead ca. 3rd-7th century A.D. Sasanian. Bead. Sasanian. ca. 3rd-7th century A.D.. Glass. Sasanian. Iran, Qasr-i Abu NasrStop of crockery from the wreck of the East India Hollandia. Vessel part, stopper; ID. NG 1979-527H, Cylinder Hollow.Magic gemma with the performance of IsisScarab. UnknownSleeve Button ca. 1876 Union Porcelain Works. Sleeve Button. American. ca. 1876. Porcelain. Made in Brooklyn, New York, United StatesBalus -shaped stem of a flute glass from the wreck of the East Indians Hollandia, Anonymous, 1700 - in Or Before 1743 drinking glass Glass, stem glass, steel, baluster-shaped; fragment, solid, constisting of an inverted baluster below a large flattened knop, broken, with a flattened knop at the junction of foot Netherlands glass SecondSwan 1600-1699 China. Jade .Carved Intaglio Gemstone with Star and GeometricMotifGarnet Stone Against White BackgroundPaperweight 1840-1865 France. Glass . Compagnie de Saint LouisDetailed and colorful image of orange calcite mineralBliżej KulturyRound box with powder blue and a dragon, anonymous, c. 1700 - c. 1724 Round box made of porcelain, painted with underly glaze blue. The box is covered with bleu poudré (powder blue) with four tendrils. Marked on the underside with an artimisia leaf. Bleu Poudré. China porcelain. glaze. cobalt (mineral) painting / vitrification Round box made of porcelain, painted with underly glaze blue. The box is covered with bleu poudré (powder blue) with four tendrils. Marked on the underside with an artimisia leaf. Bleu Poudré. China porcelain. glaze. cobalt (mineral) painting / vitrificationOjime 19th century Japan. Ojime. Japan. 19th century. Various alloyed metals. Edo period (1615-1868). OjimeBliżej Kulturywood ball croquet on a white backgroundGambling Dice, before 1917. California, Tulare, Unassigned. Hollow shell, resin, glass beads, mica/seashell fragment; overall: 1.5 x 2 cm (9/16 x 13/16 in.).Bowl China. Bowl 60673Genre scenetumbled Carnelian Cornelian rock on white marble closeup of sample of natural mineral from geological collection - tumbled Carnelian Cornelian rock on white marble background from Madagascar Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 16070126Detailed and colorful image of carnelian mineralArcher's Ring 17th-18th century Indian Bows and arrows were used for hunting quit-footed game at close range or over long distances. In Indian archery, the thumb hooks around the bowstring to draw the bow. Archers rings were worn to protect the inside of the thumb. They could have also been worn as a costume accessory, elaborately decorated with fine inlays to convey rank and social status.. Archer's Ring. Indian. 17th-18th century. Jade. Archery Equipment-Archer's RingLivreiknoop of ivory, cut into relief with five -pointed crown with pearls (knights crown), anonymous, c. 1800 - c. 1900 Livreiknoop of ivory, cut into relief with five -pointed crown with pearls (knights crown). Model: Round, with smaller fixed counter button. Netherlands (possibly) whole: Ivory cutting Livreiknoop of ivory, cut into relief with five -pointed crown with pearls (knights crown). Model: Round, with smaller fixed counter button. Netherlands (possibly) whole: Ivory cuttingScarab. UnknownBliżej KulturyArretine ware fragment 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. Roman Dancer.. Arretine ware fragment 250279Cane handle, Wood, inlaid silver, Round knob of wood inlaid with silver in designs of three circles, formed by bands of stripes, dots and conventionalized figures., India, possibly Morocco, 19th century, metalwork, Decorative Arts, Cane handleStampChicken and ostrich eggs isolated on whiteball from brown transparent gem stone Agate ball from brown transparent natural mineral gem stone Agate isolated on white background Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 8699662BLIŻEJ KULTURYSmall niche ". Terracotta, brown iron stains under cover yellow. China, Tang dynasty (618-907). Paris, Cernuschi museum. Chinese art, Chinese ceramic, tang dynasty, niche, Chinese object, opening, base, terracotta, holeOne Sweet ChestnutClose-up of green, triangular colored pencil with wood textureSafety helmet on dark background, Yellow helmet for labourers, Workers and Earth movers, Construction image double exposure on helmet body, Construction safety equipment concept.Bliżej KulturyBLIŻEJ KULTURYCarnelian ring stone. Culture: Roman. Dimensions: Length: 5/8 in. (1.6 cm). Date: 2nd century B.C.-3rd century A.D..gryllosFanciful combinations of various human and animal heads, sometimes with the addition of other elements, are generally called grylloi. These fantastic devices were more than mere artists' fancies and were worn by the ancient Romans for their supposed efficacy in averting the evil eye. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Antique Carved Coquilla Nut Close up of an antique carved Coquilla Nut from the fruit of a Brazilian Palm. Can have various uses such as a sewing egg, flea trap or pomander. Copyright: xZoonar.com/StephenxFarhallx 11111712Red ceramic plate isolated on white background.Quail egg on a white linen towel close-up. Lovely cozy photo for Easter and recipes.. Quail egg on a white linen towel close-up.Paperweight. Clichy; France, 1837-1885. Date: 1825-1850. Dimensions: Diam. 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in.). Glass. Origin: Clichy. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA. Author: Clichy Glasshouse.yellow jasper gemstone isolated on white natural mineral gem stone - yellow jasper gemstone isolated on white background close up Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 8548010amber . amberScarab. UnknownChocolate coated gingerbread crescent moon biscuit with sugar pearlsEngraved Gem; Italy; 1st - 2nd century; Red Carnelian; 1.1 x 0.9 cm (7,16 x 3,8 in.)Glass mosaic ribbed bowl fragment Roman late 1st century BCE-early 1st century CE Body fragment.Translucent cobalt blue and opaque white.Slightly convex curving side, tapering downward.Ribbon mosaic pattern formed from lengths of a single cane in a blue ground with wavy, horizontal bands of white threads in parallel lines; on exterior, part of four vertical ribs with rounded exteriors, tapering downward.Polished interior; pitting of surface bubbles on interior; dulling, pitting, and faint weathering on exterior and jagged edges. View more. Glass mosaic ribbed bowl fragment. Roman. late 1st century BCE-early 1st century CE. Glass; cast and tooled. Early Imperial. GlassGlass mosaic face bead. Culture: Roman, Eastern Mediterranean. Dimensions: Diam.: 3/8 in. (1 cm). Date: 1st century A.D..Opaque red ground, with details in opaque yellow, white, red, and grayish green, and translucent purple, appearing black.Section of an irregular oval mosaic composite bar; flat with rough edges; hole diagonally through bead.Circular face, distorted on one side; hair rendered as alternating vertical black and white stripes on forehead; almond-shaped eyes, eyebrows, nose, and round mouth with red lips; green stripe around chin.Intact; slight dulling and pitting.The faces on these flat beads are so small and indistinguishable that it is impossible to tell if they are meant to be men, women, children, or masks. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Hand holding a Crystal Ball for backgroundPaperweight 1843-1854 Birmingham. Glass . George Bacchus & Sonsorganic homemade herbal soap with lavender isolated on whitetumbled red jasper gemstone on white marble macro shooting of natural mineral rock specimen - tumbled red jasper gemstone on white marble background Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 11947437Lantana little flower over white background, studio shotButtons, flat, from brown and beige plastic (celluloid). Eight flat buttons of brown and beige plastic (celluloid). The Netherlands.Bead ca. 9th century B.C. Iran. Bead. Iran. ca. 9th century B.C.. Shell. Iron Age II. Iran, HasanluYoung warriorBead 9th-19th century. Bead. 9th-19th century. Carnelian. Attributed to Egypt. Glasstumbled tiger eye gemstone on dark background macro shooting of natural mineral rock specimen - tumbled tiger eye gemstone on dark granite background from South Africa Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 11380827Studio shot of chilli peppersGrahal-Manzara. Carnavalet 2013-2016 collection sites. Numismatics.Brzusiec - a piece of bottle; IX-X century (801-00-00-1000-00-00);Semerau-Siemianowski, Władysław (1849-1938), Semerau-Siemianowski, Władysław (1849-1938)-collection, gift (provenance), Islam (culture), art of Islampolished yellow jasper gemstone on dark macro shooting of natural mineral rock specimen - polished yellow jasper gemstone on dark granite background Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 11380614sea shell isolated on whiteStampLighth test. Three lighthouses of yellow glass on three legs with ear, made from massive glass mass; Inside remains of red paint.Scarab. UnknownToy serving plate - Inconnu / UnknownScaraboid: Frog. Egyptian. Date: 1550 BC-1069 BC. Dimensions: 1.4 × 1 × 0.6 cm (9/16 × 3/8 × 1/4 in.). Faience. Origin: Egypt. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA. Author: Ancient Egyptian.Oyster-Shell Pendant, 1980-1801 BC. Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12. Carnelian and silver; overall: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.).PendantCarnelian scarab. Culture: Greek, Sardinian. Dimensions: Length: 5/8 in. (1.6 cm). Date: ca. early 6th century B.C..Lion-headed Bes holding a lion by one paw. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Bliżej Kulturycloseup of sample of natural mineral from geological collection - bead from Dalmatian Jasper rock isolated on white background. bead from Dalmatian Jasper rock isolatedAmulet of a squatting royal female child with the name Nefertari Merimut on the underside ca. 1279-1213 B.C. New Kingdom, Ramesside. Amulet of a squatting royal female child with the name Nefertari Merimut on the underside. ca. 1279-1213 B.C.. Carnelian. New Kingdom, Ramesside. From Egypt. Dynasty 19Cypraea annulus Seashell on a black sand background Close-up of Cypraea annulus sea shell on a black sand background Copyright: xZoonar.com/SerhiixZarevx 21889628Plastic pulip on a blue glitter plastic pulp on a blue glitter copyright: xzoonar.com/lantapixx 601783Nutmeg flowerBLIŻEJ KULTURY