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Historical Artifacts Display

An assemblage of ancient relics, including an ivory pendant and a figurine, highlighting their historical significance and artistry.

Rusted metal, California
Rusted metal, California
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Ivory Tone Pendant ca. 2400-2000 B.C. China. Ivory Tone Pendant. China. ca. 2400-2000 B.C.. Jade (Nephrite). Neolithic period. JadeRusted metal, CaliforniaFibula Fragment. UnknownStill Life with Fruit Severin Roesen (American, born Germany, ca. 1815-after 1872). Still Life with Fruit, ca. 1860. Oil on canvas, 40 1/16 x 50 1/8 in. (101.7 x 127.3 cm). In the mid-nineteenth century, still-life painting underwent a revival in the northeastern United States. Working in a style based on Dutch models, which depicted a multitude of fruits and flowers, Severin Roesen cultivated a popular following with the German community in Pennsylvania. This composition, one of his most elaborate, portrays a grand arrangement of various fruits, a birds nest, and a finely painted glass of water, and conveys a sense of wealth and abundance. American Art ca. 1860Figure of reclining woman ca. 2nd century B.C.-3rd century A.D. Parthian. Figure of reclining woman 322129Icebreaker Thule propellers.Thule (depicted - name)Quiver ca. 1981-1550 B.C. Middle Kingdom. Quiver. ca. 1981-1550 B.C.. Coiled Basketry. Middle Kingdom. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Priests' Cemetery, radim around Pit 202-204, MMA excavations, 1921-22. Dynasty 12-17Aldebaran (depicted - name).Aldebaran (depicted - name)Icebreaker Thule propellers.Thule (depicted - name)Maker's Mark M, Caddy Spoon, c. 1855, silver.Attic Black-Figure Segment Cup Fragment.Press 1700-1800. Press 6780Incense stick holder late 18th-early 19th century China. Incense stick holder. China. late 18th-early 19th century. Jade (nephrite). Qing dynasty (1644-1911). JadeAttic Black-Figure Cup Fragment. UnknownBlock with Geisipodes. UnknownDuck ornamentChild's Shoe Made 1501-1600 England. Leather .copy space hammerSacrificial Vessel. Culture: China. Dimensions: H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); L. 9 in. (22.9 cm). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.europe in the sky of italy lantern and abstract illuminationJosiah Snatt, Caddy Spoon, 1804/5, silver.Double vase 18th century China. Double vase. China. 18th century. Carnelian and white agate. Qing dynasty (1644-1911). HardstoneAppliqué ca. 5th-4th century B.C.. Appliqué 327504Fish Pendant. Culture: China. Dimensions: L. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); W. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.in oman antique door entrance and decorative handle for backgroundMint: Side, Obol fromSide, 400-300 B.C., Silver, 0.845 g, 10:00, 10.5mm, Made in Side, Pamphylia, 4th century B.C., NumismaticsFigure 6th-9th century Mexican. Figure. Mexican. 6th-9th century. Stone. Mexico, Mesoamerica, Guerrero (), Balsas River region. Stone-SculptureTextile Appliqué. UnknownTextile Appliqué. UnknownTextile Appliqué. UnknownMirror 17th century French frame with probably Italian glass. Mirror 196710Water vessel in the shape of a gourd 18th century China. Water vessel in the shape of a gourd. China. 18th century. Jade (nephrite). Qing dynasty (1644-1911). JadeModel of a planned housing estate north of the Old Donau Wagramerstraße , Donaufelderstraße areaAxial pump wheel.Set of three double swags 18th century French. Set of three double swags. French. 18th century. Gilt bronze. Metalwork-Gilt BronzeAttic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragment. UnknownVarious traditional objects of Moroccan crafts. Fez, Fes el Bali, Morocco. North of Africa. Morocco by Edmondo de Amicis 1875. Le Tour du Monde 1879Abruzzo Alba Fucens General views. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Roman republican veteran colony, castrum plan, 1st century BC forum, amphitheatre, various civic and religious buildings, architectural fragments, community fountain; German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.Pendant for a Chain. Unknownin oman antique door entrance and decorative handle for backgroundTerracotta kylix: lip-cup (drinking cup) ca. 550-530 B.C. Signed by Xenokles Palmette on each side of handles; signed by Xenokles.. Terracotta kylix: lip-cup (drinking cup) 247319Beads ca. 9th century B.C. Iran. Beads 325335Vase 1860 Japan. Vase. Japan. 1860. White porcelain with decoration in colors (Arita ware, Kakiemon type). Edo period (1615-1868). CeramicsFragment. Culture: Catalan. Dimensions: Overall: 15 1/4 x 12 1/4 in. (38.7 x 31.1 cm). Date: ca. 1130-40. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Campanian Black Kylix (Stemless); Campania, South Italy, Europe; 323 - 31 B.C; Terracotta; 5.7 x 19.6 x 12.7 cm (2 1,4 x 7 11,16 x 5 in.)Vase in the shape of an ancient ritual beaker (gu) early 20th century China. Vase in the shape of an ancient ritual beaker (gu) 50714Flat Dish 18th century Japan. Flat Dish. Japan. 18th century. Pottery with crackled glaze (Kyoto ware). Edo period (1615-1868). CeramicsWash Borings, Hole Number 2A, Opposite Side of Casing Shown in F540N4, 2 Inch Casing from El. 76, Below Bench Mark, Damaged at 9.15 A.M., August 15, 1916, Using Three One/Half Pound Sticks of Dynamite. Glass Plate Negatives of the Construction and Repair of Buildings, Facilities, and Vessels at the New York Navy Yard.Detail intake of a kite helmet throat microphone. Selection from Objects series 0075-052-117.Fragment 16th century European. Fragment. European. 16th century. Pot-metal glass and vitreous paint. Glass-StainedUppland (depicted - name).Uppland (depicted - name)Icebreaker Thule propellers.Thule (depicted - name)Bowl. Culture: China. Dimensions: H. 2 3/16 in. (5.5 cm); W. 6 7/16 in. (16.4 cm). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Attic Black-Figure Siana Cup Fragment. UnknownFan 18th century French. Fan 209886Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, external marina (depicted, town).Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)Thule (depicted - name).Thule (depicted - name)Attic Red-Figure Mule's Head Rhyton Fragment. Attributed to the Brygos Painter (Greek (Attic), active about 490 - 470 B.C.)Gravestones in SnowSweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, external marina (depicted, town).Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)Twelve pairs of knives and forks ca. 1730 Vienna. Twelve pairs of knives and forks 203198Engraved Gem. UnknownLabor Inspectorate Photo Collection. Jumped shelving hood amaril tape stone. undatedAnefo photo collection. Exhibition Works by Andre Volten in Stedelijk Museum. June 8, 1966Textile Fragment 5th century. Textile Fragment 444270Vintage Photograph. Detailed view of a male hand and arm. Frame 2Key 18th century French. Key. French. 18th century. Iron. Metalwork-SteelPoll photo collection. Advertising photography. Still life of three leeks with roots. 1932Vintage Photograph. Seth Thomas Metronome spotlit on dark paper background, Frame 2Attic Black-Figure Amphora Fragment. UnknownVintage Photograph. An empty picture frame.Teabowl and saucer ca. 1755 Worcester factory. Teabowl and saucer 205151Fragments from a Book of the Dead Fragments from a Book of the Dead, ca. 1539-1190 B.C.E. Papyrus, ink, Glass: 12 3/16 x 13 1/2 in. (31 x 34.3 cm). Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art ca. 1539-1190 B.C.E.Vintage Photograph. A finger with a string tied around it pointing up.Fan scraper ca. 4600-3600 B.C. Ghassulian. Fan scraper. Ghassulian. ca. 4600-3600 B.C.. Stone. Chalcolithic. Levant, Teleilat GhassulBorder Made 1725-1775 England. Linen, bobbin part lace of a type known as Brussels ; regrounded with cotton needle made mesh .Vintage photograph. Wall mounted Fight BellEwer and basin with the arms of Vlissingen attributed to Jacques Bogaert. Amsterdam, 1608, silver. Servants would go around with ewers and basins at the beginning and end of formal dinners. Water was poured from the ewer over the hands of the distinguished guests and the dirty water was caught in the basin. This ewer and basin were the property of Vlissingen. The citys coat of arms - a crowned bottle - and its motto are engraved in the centre of the basin.Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, external marina (depicted, town).Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)Clear plastic cup mostly empty but with a little splash of water glowing in the light sitting atop a black backdrop in black & white.Textile Fragments. Culture: Japan. Dimensions: 12 x 10 in. (30.48 x 25.40 cm). Date: 8th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Christopher Polhem's model to shipping work.Fan 18th century French. Fan 209812Hatching ChickenTop of a fire hydrant looking down in black & white.Copy-RAM. Inv year 1862.Attic Red-Figure Cup Fragment. Attributed to the Penthesilea Painter (Greek (Attic))Campania Caserta Capua Museo Campano55. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Medieval: Byzantine architectural fragments; parchment fragments with miniatures (12th century) from Montecassino; painted wooden crucifix (13th century); Carolingian crucifixes; Bishop's miter (11th century) of gold and silver damask; fresco (13th century). Post-medieval: Architecture (15th century). Formerly the Palazzo Antignano. Unusual Catalan/Moorish-style portal; Paintings on panel and canvas (15th-18th centuries); marble intarsia (16th century); marble sculpture: busts of Christ and Mary (17th century); sculpture of saints in marble and in wood (15th century); painted and gilded sculpture in wood; marble grave sculpture (16th century); sarcophagus with allegorical carvings; gold reliquary "Rosa d'Oro"; crucifix made of elephant tusk Specific Location: Pianterreno Antiquities: Italic sculpture (seated women holding babies); inscription. Photo campaign #1: 533 photos. Roman relief and sculpture; cinerary urns; Greek anStove with oven.Vintage photograph. Top down view of bowl of cherries with sunburst light surfaceGirdle buckle. Culture: China. Dimensions: H. 5 in. (12.7 cm); W. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); L. 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Nail and Hammer david and goliath small and big Copyright: xJagdishxAgarwal/DinodiaxPhotoxSansa ca. 1850-89. Sansa 505363Three crowns (depicted - name).Three crowns (depicted - name)Collection of the Dutch Heidematschappij. Tree trunks, necklaces. undatedFireplace. Underside.Dried seaweedCabinets, details. >>Capitals of two columns of a pillar, proven unknown, XIIIth century (Cat 216) Anonymous. Capitals of two columns of a pillar, unknown origin, 13th century (Cat 216). Pierre.Nose Ornament 1st century B.C.-A.D. 2nd century Salinar (). Nose Ornament 313365