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Polished Gemstones and Historical Artifacts

A collection of polished gemstones including blue Apatite and iolite, alongside ancient tile fragments and beads, showcasing natural stone beauty and historical significance.

polished blue Apatite gemstone isolated on white closeup of sample of natural mineral from geological collection - polished blue Apatite gemstone isolated on white background Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 14989817
polished blue Apatite gemstone isolated on white closeup of sample of natural mineral from geological collection - polished blue Apatite gemstone isolated on white background Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 14989817
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polished yellow calcite gemstone on white marble macro shooting of natural mineral rock specimen - polished yellow calcite gemstone on white marble background Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 11947484tumbled tigers eye gemstone on dark background macro shooting of natural mineral rock specimen - tumbled tigers eye gemstone on dark granite background Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 11380475Bliżej KulturyMedalionikLentoid engraved seal. UnknownFragments of foot, bottom, wall and edge of scale, scale fragment ground find glass, calculated) free blown and formed Four fragments of foot bottom wall and edge of scale in clear light green glass archeology Rotterdam IJsselmonde drink serving serve Soil discovery: Castle IJsselmonde pit 1 and 2 Rotterdam 1972.08.30.closeup of sample of natural mineral from geological collection - tumbled Pietersite gemstone isolated on white background. umbled Pietersite gemstone isolated on whiterolled Aquamarine blue Beryl rock on white closeup of sample of natural mineral from geological collection - rolled Aquamarine blue Beryl rock on white marble background from Brazil Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 16070121StampEngraved Gem Inset Into a Ring. UnknownScarab Inscribed for Merytamun ca. 1525-1504 B.C. New Kingdom. Scarab Inscribed for Merytamun 554596polished Spessartine spessartite gemstone closeup of sample of natural mineral from geological collection - polished Spessartine spessartite, garnet gemstone isolated on white background Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 14986791Glass ring stone ca. 3rd-2nd century B.C. Greek Aphrodite leaning on a column, holding a flower.. Glass ring stone. Greek. ca. 3rd-2nd century B.C.. Glass, brown. Hellenistic. GemsSeal for Ring 3rd century BC-7th century AD View more. Seal for Ring. 3rd century BC-7th century AD. Gold, carnelian. Sealsblue goldstone synthetic Aventurine gemstone mineral gem stone - blue goldstone purple goldstone from glittering glass artificial, synthetic Aventurine gemstone isolated on white background close up Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 8555721Pendant before 16th century Mexican. Pendant 317396Fragment of a Bowl 16th-17th century. Fragment of a Bowl 450302Toothed shape. Arrowhead in chipped stone. Neolithic period. Found between 1970 and 1980 in the southern Sahara at El Golea Timimoun, eastern erg. Algeria. 4,2 cm.violet-toned quartz gemstone isolated on white natural mineral gem stone - blue-violet-toned quartz gemstone isolated on white background close up Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 8547735Bliżej KulturyNatural semi-precious purple amethyst gemstone isolated on white backgroundPebble Form Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Insects and Lingzhi Fungus. China, Chinese, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period, 1736-1795. Tools and Equipment; bottles. Abraded jade, with jade stopperUmbel Pendant ca. 1390-1353 B.C. New Kingdom. Umbel Pendant. ca. 1390-1353 B.C.. Faience. New Kingdom. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, MMA excavations, 1910-11. Dynasty 18Mold with Unfired Frit Still Present ca. 1390-1353 B.C. New Kingdom. Mold with Unfired Frit Still Present. ca. 1390-1353 B.C.. Pottery. New Kingdom. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, various, MMA excavations, probably 1910-11. Dynasty 18Carnelian scarab ca. 325-200 B.C. Etruscan Man kneeling on a deer, perhaps Herakles and the Arcadian stag. Carnelian scarab 253731 Etruscan, Carnelian scarab, ca. 325200 B.C., Carnelian, Other: 3/8 x 1/2 x 5/8 in. (0.9 x 1.3 x 1.6 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941 (41.160.504)aegirine crystals in tumbled microcline on dark macro shooting of natural mineral rock specimen - black aegirine crystals in tumbled microcline stone on dark granite background from Lovozero Massif, Kola peninsula, Russia Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 11392176Polishing Stone (pulidor) before 16th century Mexican. Polishing Stone (pulidor) 317035PIEZA DE JOYERIA, SEIS CUENTAS Y MEDIA DE VIDRIO NEGRO (EN EL MUSEO DE SANTA CRUZ).tumbled Argillite gemstone on dark background macro shooting of natural mineral rock specimen - tumbled Argillite gemstone on dark granite background from Sundozero region on Karelia, Russia Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 11380539DiamondWhite coloured abalone shellClose-up of a purple cabbageFragment. Culture: European or Middle Eastern. Dimensions: L. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm). Date: ca. 1150-ca. 1250. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Food Model Amulet: Haunch of Meat, 1295-1069 BC. Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasties 19-20. Turquoise faience; overall: 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.).Gold Paint Glittering Textured Art Illustration. Vector Illustration EPS10. Gold Paint Glittering Textured Art Illustration. Vector IllustrationFragment of a vessel. A low curvature of the glass fragment allows the assignment to a vessel, possibly a shell. The violet ground is crossed by fine white lines, which form a grid, the honeycomb resembles. In the spaces are flowers consisting of a yellow point to lay the white-rimmed blue dots as petals. Therefore, more yellow points on a violet reason can be seen on a circular line. For the production, different colored glasses were shaped to tubes and rods. These were compressed and heated, causing a long bar. The glass sliced now had different amorphous or floral patterns. Thereafter, several of these platelets were folded together, heated again and pressed into the vascular shape. Burry for the elaborate manufacturing process and its fragility was one of the luxury articles of antiquity.Baboon Amulet ca. 1802-1450 B.C. Late Middle Kingdom-Early New Kingdom. Baboon Amulet. ca. 1802-1450 B.C.. Faience. Late Middle Kingdom-Early New Kingdom. From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery south of pyramid, House A1, so-called "faience factory", MMA excavations, 1920-22. Dynasty 13-18, earlypolished red jasper gemstone on dark background macro shooting of natural mineral rock specimen - polished red jasper gemstone on dark granite background Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 11380689Beads, 14. Culture: Roman. Dimensions: Other: 7 3/16 in. (18.2 cm)Diameter (Largest bead ): 7/8 in. (2.3 cm)Diameter (Smallest bead): 9/16 in. (1.5 cm). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Portrait with four facesLacquer, rod. Stand varnish, for stamps or letter lacquer.Glass Fragments 4th century Coptic. Glass Fragments 479186Mussel mussel free on white background copyright: xzoonar.com/unknownx 839133Green peppercorns levitate on a white background Green peppercorns levitate on a white background. Copyright: xZoonar.com/AlekseyxButenkovx 16568177One gelcap and its reflectionmacro shooting of natural mineral rock specimen - tumbled Datolite gemstone on dark granite background from Dalnegorsk region, Primorsky Krai, RussiaSard ring stone probably ca. 3rd century B.C. Greek Girl holding a jug.. Sard ring stone. Greek. probably ca. 3rd century B.C.. Sard. Hellenistic. Gemsspecimen of polished blue Howlite Turquonite macro shooting of natural mineral stone - specimen of polished blue Howlite turquenite, Turquonite, turquoise imitation gemstone isolated on white background Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 9078356Jar of pickled gherkinscloseup of sample of natural mineral from geological collection - red jasper gemstone isolated on white background. red jasper gemstone isolated on whiteBlue & white decorated sweet pastry biscuit as Christmas baublePersea fruit pendant. Dimensions: H. 1.5 cm (9/16 in.); W. 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); Th. 0.4 cm (3/16 in.). Dynasty: Dynasty 18. Reign: reign of Amenhotep III. Date: ca. 1390-1353 B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.rhodochrosite,mineral specimen stone rock geology gem crystalPolishing Stone (pulidor) before 16th century Mexican. Polishing Stone (pulidor) 317021Unguentarium. warsztat wschodniSnuff Bottle China. Snuff Bottle 41449Weight from the wreck of the East Indies Hollandia, Anonymous, 1700 - in Or Before 1743 weight Disc-shaped weight, sim. NG 1980-27H2928, eroded. Netherlands lead (metal) SecondBead 9th-10th century This beads carved shape, an octagonal prism, is inspired by naturally formed quartz crystals. It is a soft green stone cut from a larger block. Beads like this were probably used on necklaces or as pendants.. Bead 450884Mold with Unfired Frit Still Present ca. 1390-1353 B.C. New Kingdom. Mold with Unfired Frit Still Present. ca. 1390-1353 B.C.. Pottery. New Kingdom. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, various, MMA excavations, probably 1910-11. Dynasty 18Marble ca. 3850-2300 B.C. Predynastic Period-Old Kingdom This black & white marble may have been used as a game piece for mehen, an ancient Egyptian game that was played from prehistoric times until the end of the Old Kingdom. Each player would have marbles made of a different colored stones, or they might have had playing pieces of different shapes, The Museum has two tear-drop pieces and one shaped like an American football that may have been used as game pieces.. Marble. ca. 3850-2300 B.C.. Diorite. Predynastic Period-Old Kingdom. From EgyptRing Ramesses (II), Beloved of Amun 1279 BCE-1213 BCE Egypt. Faience . Ancient EgyptianSeated Figurine Pendant, 1122-722 BCE, H.1 x W.1/2 x D.5/8 in., Translucent white jade with opaque calcification, China, 12th-8th century BCEtubmled aquamarine blue beryl mineral gem tubmled aquamarine blue beryl natural mineral gem stone isolated on white background Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 8635684Earring-hook type with discs of thin foil. Earring-hook type with discs of thin foil. Gold. Gold and SilverBottle 9th-11th century. Bottle 448357Plate with Crayfish (lid), 1750-1775. Possibly by Strasbourg Factory (French). Faience; diameter: 22.3 cm (8 3/4 in.).Fragment. Culture: European or Middle Eastern. Dimensions: L. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm). Date: ca. 1150-ca. 1250. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Double knot clasp of Sithathoryunet ca. 1887-1813 B.C. Middle Kingdom. Double knot clasp of Sithathoryunet. ca. 1887-1813 B.C.. Gold. Middle Kingdom. From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Lahun, Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8), BSAE excavations 1914. Dynasty 12Shards of plates or bowls from V.O.C. ship De 'Witte Leeuw', Before 1613 bowl. plate (dishes) Shards of plates or bowls from V.O.C. ship the 'Witte Leeuw'. porcelain Sint-HelenaPersea 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 18Whirligig Beetle (Gyrinidae) group on water surfaceAnillo romano procedente del yacimiento arqueológico de Can Majoral. Can Serra Museu de Mataró.Bead in the Form of a Bunch of Grapes ca. 1390-1353 B.C. New Kingdom. Bead in the Form of a Bunch of Grapes. ca. 1390-1353 B.C.. Faience. New Kingdom. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, MMA excavations, 1910-11. Dynasty 18MountBeads 8th-13th century. Beads 457997rough crystal of Scolecite gemstone on white macro shooting of natural mineral rock specimen - rough crystal of Scolecite gemstone on white marble background from Pune district, India Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 11949651Lentoid engraved seal. UnknownGaming Piece possibly 8th-12th century Caliphal decrees prohibited the playing of chess (the pieces of which are customarily figural) for iconoclastic reasons as early as the eighth century. It is likely that chess pieces of the abstract type, such as this one, replaced the figural ones in order to circumvent those decrees.The dot-in-circle motif recalls designs presumed to be of magical significance, most likely an abstract eye to ward off the evil-eye, which serves an apotropaic function. Easily reproduced with a tool and visible in many cultures and times, this symbol may have lost its meaning, and become simply a decorative pattern, or may have one that we have not yet discovered.. Gaming Piece 452321Double knot clasp of Sithathoryunet ca. 1887-1813 B.C. Middle Kingdom. Double knot clasp of Sithathoryunet. ca. 1887-1813 B.C.. Gold. Middle Kingdom. From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Lahun, Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8), BSAE excavations 1914. Dynasty 12Illustration of a smooth stone with white stripes in shades of grey. Suitable for natural design elements and backgrounds. Reflects tranquility and simplicity.. Smooth Pebble with White Stripes on White BackgroundBLIŻEJ KULTURYFragment ca. 1150-ca. 1250 European or Middle Eastern. Fragment 695189Pair of Slit Disc Earrings, c. late 20th -early 10th century BCE, a: 13/16 x 13/16 x 1/4 in.; b: 13/16 x 13/16 x 3/16 in., Jade, Vietnam, 20th-10th century BCEUmbel Pendant ca. 1390-1353 B.C. New Kingdom. Umbel Pendant. ca. 1390-1353 B.C.. Faience. New Kingdom. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, MMA excavations, 1910-11. Dynasty 18Colorful semi-precious stones. Different shapes rock pebbles. Semi precious gem stones collection. Different kinds of stones in a variety of colours. Texture of different types of stones. GemstonesFragment of an Inlay 100 BCE-100 CE Roman Empire. In ancient Rome, there was a high demand for colorful glass that could dazzle banquet guests alongside the expensive silver and gold serving wares meant to impress. Artisans employed a variety of techniques to create colorful patterns like the one seen in this fragment, which would have once been a part of a larger dish.. Glass, core-formed technique . Ancient RomanButton or Bead 9th-10th century The dot-in-circle motif recalls designs presumed to be of magical significance, most likely an abstract eye to ward off the evil-eye, which serves an apotropaic function. Easily reproduced with a tool and visible in many cultures and times, this symbol may have lost its meaning, and become simply a decorative pattern, or may have one that we have not yet discovered.. Button or Bead 449219Gemstones, MineralJade Pendant, 1027-775 BCE, 1 1/4 x 1 7/8 x 3/16 in. (3.18 x 4.76 x 0.48 cm), Translucent white jade with traces of red pigment, China, 11th-8th century BCEFragment ca. 1150-ca. 1250 European or Middle Eastern. Fragment 696608Fragment of a bottle 13th century Syrian. Fragment of a bottle 729829Pendant in the Form of a Cluster of Grapes 1550 BCE-1186 BCE Egypt. Faience . Ancient EgyptianScarab ca. 1981-1640 B.C. Middle Kingdom This scarab was made out of amethyst, a semi-precious stone. Its flat underside is undecorated, which is often the case for scarabs in semi-precious stones. Possibly the shape and material of such scarabs might have been regarded as providing enough magical power without added text or images, though an additional inscribed gold plate might have originally covered the scarabs base. The scarab beetles habit of rolling large dung balls across the ground was associated by the ancient Egyptians with the travel of the sun. They also thought that this beetle self-generated spontaneously, and both aspects made the scarab a potent symbol of creation and regeneration.. Scarab. ca. 1981-1640 B.C.. Amethyst. Middle Kingdom. From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, tomb of Senwosretankh, Pit 7, MMA excavations, 1932-33. Dynasty 12-13Prehistory, Italy. Horn disk with engraved decorations and elements of an amber necklace. From Castione Marchesi, province of Parma.Scarab. UnknownBuckle, 1900s. China, 20th century. Brass with veneer of white jade set with agate; overall: 9.3 cm (3 11/16 in.).Indian arrowhead from Georgia and North & South Carolina , Archaeological assemblages, Charles F. Walcott Archaleogical CollectionSealing pistonBeads Perlen Beads Perlen Copyright: xZoonar.com/YvonnexBogdanskix 6857044collection of natural mineral tumbled gemstones collection of natural mineral tumbled gemstones - bronzite, quartz, variscite, thulite, rosaline, zoisite, red jasper, rhodonite, stromatolite, serpentine, alunite, garnet, almandine, baryte, barite Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 8700595