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Close-up images of natural materials including a tumbled limestone stone, silk worm cocoon, seashell, and decorative jade sculpture showcasing beauty in simplicity.

Toad Inlay, 1766-1122 BCE, 15/16 x 2 in. (2.38 x 5.08 cm), Light green translucent jade, China, 18th-12th century BCE
Toad Inlay, 1766-1122 BCE, 15/16 x 2 in. (2.38 x 5.08 cm), Light green translucent jade, China, 18th-12th century BCE
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tumbled white Limestone stone on white macro shooting of natural mineral rock specimen - tumbled white Limestone stone on white marble background Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 11949868Silk Worm CocoonClose-up of a seashellPair of bonbondishes. Maker: Maynard and Company, American Maker: Dominick and Haff, active ca. 1872-1928Close-up of jade sculptureToad Inlay, 1766-1122 BCE, 15/16 x 2 in. (2.38 x 5.08 cm), Light green translucent jade, China, 18th-12th century BCEpolished white Agate gemstone on dark macro shooting of natural mineral rock specimen - polished white Agate gemstone on dark granite background Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 11383883polished Gagate Jet gem stone on white macro shooting of natural mineral rock specimen - polished Gagate Jet gem stone on white marble background from Georgia Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 11949750One of twenty-one seals, 800 BCE - 400 CE, various, Various semi-precious stones, Mesopotamia, 8th century BCE - 5th century CEFragment ca. 1150-ca. 1250 European or Middle Eastern. Fragment 695248pan moreno - Pa Moreno-,horno de Sa Creu, Algaida, Mallorca,Islas Baleares,Spain.polished Milky Quartz rock on white marble closeup of sample of natural mineral from geological collection - polished Milky Quartz rock on white marble background from India Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 16070027Classical GuitarSwatch peeling on the background of the white towel.. Swatch peeling on the background of the towel.tumbled Larimar gemstone on white macro shooting of natural mineral rock specimen - tumbled Larimar gemstone on white marble background from Dominican Republic Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 11949593Crystal Natural mineral Crystal close up Copyright: xZoonar.com/GalynaxAndrushkox 11867676Stack of stonesCendana pearls from pearl farm in Aljui Bay, Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia.Stainless steel kettle, portable gas stove and vintage lanterns on wooden picnic table set near the stream in natural viewtumbled magnesite stone on dark background macro shooting of natural mineral rock specimen - tumbled magnesite stone on dark granite background Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 11380510Japanese-style pottery dish, top view angle on a white wooden table.Hand holding Beautiful sea shell on a white backgroundSoap foam on a grey background. A wonderful display of the texture of a cosmetic product.. Soap foam on a light grey background.tumbled pink quartz gemstone on white marble macro shooting of natural mineral rock specimen - tumbled pink quartz gemstone on white marble background from South Dakota, USA Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 11947481StampBliżej KulturyWhite roll of toilet paper isolated on white material; Stud ca. 9th century B.C. Iran. Stud 325203Hand holding paste on a white backgroundColorful MeringuesVase Glassworks J. Stolle NiemenVase, Manufacture de Sèvres, 1908 Foot of gilded bronze belonging to a vase (A) with a decor of clematis and thistles. The foot is of Chinese form. Sèvres bronze (metal). gilding (material). porcelain gilding Foot of gilded bronze belonging to a vase (A) with a decor of clematis and thistles. The foot is of Chinese form. Sèvres bronze (metal). gilding (material). porcelain gildingGreen felt hat with feather from the 1950s, Industrial Museum Lauf an der Pegnitz, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, EuropeStoneA chocolate macaroon with a bite taken outA vessel with base and coverPencilFake butterfly balancing on bottleClose-up of a coffee beanScarabBeautiful volumetric drop of cosmetic product on a beige background. High quality photo.ball from cracked Cacholong gemstone on dark macro shooting of natural mineral rock specimen - ball from cracked Cacholong milky white opal, Kalmuck agate, pearl opal gemstone on dark granite background Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 11380381Set of Empty small transparent bottlesGolden egg in a wooden box and another brokentumbled grauwacke sandstone on white marble macro shooting of natural mineral rock specimen - tumbled grauwacke sandstone on white marble background Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 11947527polished bead from banded Agate gemstone macro shooting of natural mineral rock specimen - polished bead from banded Agate gemstone on white marble background Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 11947664Fragment deep, yellow dish on pinched stand ring, white shard, plate dish crockery holder soil find ceramic earthenware glaze lead glaze, hand turned hand shaped glazed fried Edge fragment of large yellow dish on stand. Pinched stand ring Sloping side wall with horizontal horizontal flag Partially groove on the transition from side wall to flag. Yellow glazed with here and there green spots and light brown glow along the edge White shard archeology underground pit Rotterdam City center Stadsdriehoek Groenendaal earthenware serve table serve dinner soil founding drop Groenendaal (from ditch dredger) 1976-09-20.Invisible in-the-ear prostheses seen from above on a white background.polished howlite gemstone on dark background macro shooting of natural mineral rock specimen - polished howlite gemstone on dark granite background Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 11391998Belt Hook in the Form of a Praying Mantis with Cicada (Tanglang Gou). China, middle Qing dynasty, about 1700-1800. Jewelry and Adornments; hooks. Abraded jade'Franceline' potatoeTinned meatOstrich Egg A single ostrich egg placed in a bowl. Copyright: xZoonar.com/JacquesxJacobszx 6662578Alabaster tripod pot from Aire Maya 600-900 AD Mayan; MexicoPair of tassels 17th century Italian. Pair of tassels. Italian. 17th century. Linen. Textiles-TrimmingsBuff Pekin Gallus gallus domesticus} hatch sequence 2/9. The hatching chick has almost cut the egg shell into twoCicero portrait. Red garnet cameo ring. Roman period. 106-43 BC. ITALY.AccessoryDetailed and colorful image of orange calcite mineralAlum crystalscover of can with white paint and brush for painting renovation interiorGirder End End of a large girder rusted and coloured against black Copyright: xZoonar.com/TimxHesterxPhotographyx 3139365Three bath pearls alongside mussel, close upPolishing Stone (pulidor) before 16th century Mexican. Polishing Stone (pulidor) 317052Howlite on cottonbead from yellow Mookaite gemstone on white marble macro shooting of natural mineral rock specimen - bead from yellow Mookaite Mookaite Jasper gemstone from Australia on white marble background Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 11947517Little gold color stone on with a backgroundpolished red Jasper gem stone on dark background macro shooting of natural mineral rock specimen - polished red Jasper gem stone on dark granite background Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 11380714Transparent cosmetic gel on a pink background in a beam of light.matches frozen in a block of iceOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. honeycomb piece black textured backgroundA sample of Lenticular crystals enclosing sand and pebbles. Dated 21st CenturyBliżej KulturyCecropia Moth Cocoon (Hyalophora cecropia), NJMookait on rock crystalOne rock saltMiser's purse, Medium: silk, metal Technique: crocheted, Crocheted purple silk ornamented with gold and cut steel beads in diamond and stylized branch pattern. Four of the small diamond shapes have been filled in with reddish silk embroidery. Two faceted rings at opening and two drops at either end, all cut of steel., France, early 19th century, costume & accessories, Miser's purseobject on white - food zephyr close upred fox agate mineral specimen stone rock geology gem crystalCauliflower floret, studio shotMandarin on brown backgroundThe pearl shell as a sea shell object in viewClose-up of a person´s hand holding a spa hot stoneTassel 17th century Italian. Tassel. Italian. 17th century. Linen. Textiles-TrimmingsBottom of a Vessel with Foot 4th-early 5th century Coptic. Bottom of a Vessel with Foot 479123Fixing pin in wooden knotScaraboidCameo (USA); pasteA tower of rocks in a very minimalist zen rock gardenFresh oyster with pearl, white orchid beside itBead ca. 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. Parthian This cylindrical stone bead, which may be made of agate, was found on the surface at Shahr-i Qumis in northern Iran, which has been identified as the ancient city of Hecatompylos, established by the Parthians as their capital by about 200 B.C. In Greek Hecatompylos means a hundred gates,’ suggesting that the city was quite large. Indeed, the modern archaeological site includes several mounds, only a few of which have been excavated, and a vast area covered with potsherds.The excavations at Shahr-i Qumis by the British Institute of Persian Studies in 1967 were co-sponsored by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. However, this bead was not discovered until 1971, and it was acquired from the British Institute as a result of the Met’s financial contributions to the Institute’s excavations at Tepe Nush-i Jan, another site in Iran. At the time the Iranian government allowed foreign excavators to keep a portion of the finds, and these excavatorsraw opal mineral isolated on white close up of sample of natural stone from geological collection - raw opal mineral isolated on white background from Mexico Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 21467036PencilSingle standing wood pellet on wooden ground illuminated by low spotlight producing long shadowLow angle view of a Santa Claus figurineSignet Matrix - Seal Matrix, 1750-1850. Possibly made in Birmingham. Presented by Francis Buckley, 1934.. A 'signet' or 'seal matrix' is a small stamp used for impressing the mark of its owner in wax onto documents.This is one of a collection of twenty-seven acquired by the museum in 1934. The majority of examples are made of moulded translucent glass, in this case clear. This example bears a design of a plough, to read: 'Speed The Plough'.abstract water featureCrystal ghosts - the crystal's growth is visable as a result of another mineral settling on the crystal faces during a pause in it's growth.dry leaf on long stalk cramped. studio shot dry leaf on long stalk cramped. studio shot Copyright: xZoonar.com/sad444i.uax 2972627Orange in mold Orange in mold isolated on white background Copyright: xZoonar.com/szefeix 13049479