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Traditional Craft Artifacts

Historical decorative elements, including sword guards and ornamental bits, representing craftsmanship from different cultures and eras.

Mirror with stylized bird-dragon motifs, anonymous, c. -300 - c. -200 Three dragons with tail ending in Zigzagelessge. The patina is gray -green. China bronze (metal) Three dragons with tail ending in Zigzagelessge. The patina is gray -green. China bronze (metal)
Mirror with stylized bird-dragon motifs, anonymous, c. -300 - c. -200 Three dragons with tail ending in Zigzagelessge. The patina is gray -green. China bronze (metal) Three dragons with tail ending in Zigzagelessge. The patina is gray -green. China bronze (metal)
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Tavern sign, 1830-70, 31 x 24 1/4 x 1 1/8 in. (78.74 x 61.6 x 2.86 cm), Iron, France, 19th centuryBandbox (USA); block-printed paper on pasteboard support; 51 x 44 x 31 cm (20 1/16 x 17 5/16 x 12 3/16 in.)Silver cup depicting king, probably Firuz I killing two lionsItalian coats of arms, or stemmi. Developed initially to help identify armoured knights, but the practice eventually was adopted by Merchant families and bankers. Making them not just identifiers, but also indicators of allegiance.Round Plate dated 1917 China. Round Plate 61361Amulet - plakietka z głową boga Besa. unknown, authorAmulet - oko udżat. unknown, authorSeal stamp of black stoneware with a performance of a grieving province from the Wedgwood and Bentley factory, Wedgwood & Bentley, 1788 Seal stamp of black stoneware with a representation of a mourning province. A female figure with the head resting on the arm. In addition, armor. Marked on the rounded back: Wedgwood & Bentley 33 (No. 33 of the D'intaglios Catalogue of 1788, Sujets Antiques, Province Conquisite). 'Basalt' from the Wedgwood and Bentley factory. Stoke-on-Trent stoneware Seal stamp of black stoneware with a representation of a mourning province. A female figure with the head resting on the arm. In addition, armor. Marked on the rounded back: Wedgwood & Bentley 33 (No. 33 of the D'intaglios Catalogue of 1788, Sujets Antiques, Province Conquisite). 'Basalt' from the Wedgwood and Bentley factory. Stoke-on-Trent stonewareSword Guard (Tsuba) ca. 1615-1868 Japanese A tsuba is a sword guard and part of a sword mounting. It is mounted between the swords blade and grip to protect the users hands.. Sword Guard (Tsuba) 34377Terracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup) 470-460 B.C. Greek, Attic Interior, on exergue, athlete holding a javelin with both hands; behind the right hand of the athlete, a second javelin; goal post; Exterior, tendrils from a handle palmette; goal post; athlete to right, holding jumping weights in both hands; athlete to right, with frontal torso, holding jumping weights in both hands; right hand of an athlete to left, holding a jumping weight. Terracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup). Greek, Attic. 470-460 B.C.. Terracotta; red-figure. Classical. VasesExample of decorative coiled bronzeFragment of a Cup 13th-16th century. Fragment of a Cup 452492Fragment (Italy); linenTsuba. Signé: Myôchin Moonharu, myôchin eCole. Japon. Fer, inxiiiiiu siectle. Par musée musée malée. Window, armament, Asian art, Japanese art, weapon custody, object of art, metallic object, armament piece, tsuba, 18th 18th 18th 18th 18th 18th 18Bronze double-ax head ca. 1700-1450 B.C. Minoan Votive axe-head.. Bronze double-ax head. Minoan. ca. 1700-1450 B.C.. Bronze. Middle Minoan III-Late Minoan I. BronzesEar Flares with Incised Faces. Guatemala or Mexico, Maya, 300-900 CE. Shell with pigmentWhite relief: Cartouche-shaped rosette, embossed rosette marble stone, fireplacePanel 13th-14th century. Panel 445093Vinaigrette with View of Windsor Castle. Nathaniel Mills; Birmingham, England. Date: 1837-1838. Dimensions: 4.5 × 3.2 cm (1 3/4 × 1 1/4 in.). Silver and silver gilt. Origin: Birmingham. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.Peacock Powder Compact by Charles Mallory. 2019Carnavalet museum, medal collection Right a chosen piggy bank on a triangle, on a radiant background; Reverse concentric circles.Decorated bread loaf with a key and salt shaker baked into the bread, traditional gift for a house moveIslamic coins, 8th-13th centuries, silver, bronze and copper, Evora Museum, Evora, Alentejo, Portugal, Europe.Mexico.Mexico city.National Museum of Anthropology.Ceramic of the Northern Cultures.Shadow Puppet (Wayang Kulit) ofWarakGolden sun handcraft from Mediterranean isolated on turquoise backgroundOttoman heart shaped treasure chest with mother of pearl