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FINE ANCIENT ROMAN POPPY EARRING
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Pre AD 1000 item# 819146
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AnthroArts
619-801-1553
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"Although damaged, this is an exquisite example of Ancient Roman silversmithing; the 'granulation' or miniature beading is superb - the finest that was done. And, the hollow beadwork representing poppies around the center field is some of the smallest and finest done. Measuring only approximately 1 1/2" across, this is an example of the finest of Roman silversmithing; the pounding of ore into thin sheet, and that sheetwork; the cutting, forming, and fine soldering of the tiny h ...click for details
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PRE-COLUMBIAN MOCHE SILVER RATTLE BEAD NECKLACE
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Pre AD 1000 item# 796721
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AnthroArts
619-801-1553
$600.
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Moche Culture, North Coast Peru, circa 100-800 A.D. A fine and large 'rattle bead' necklace, of very large silver/copper hollow beads (silver with a high copper content), each double-holed for stringing; somewhat graduated in size, from 1 1/2" - 1 3/4" (4 - 4.5 cm.), and many showing textile impressions, from associated pieces from that tomb. Overall very good condition for each, some losses, corrosion evident, no rattles evident. Large, showy piece. Rare. For comparable pie ...click for details
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PRE-COLUMBIAN COLIMA MINIATURE 'SQUASH' POTS
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Pre AD 1000 item# 796348
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619-801-1553
$35. each
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Pre-Columbian Colima Culture, West Coast Mexico, circa 200 B.C. - 200 A.D. A group of four miniature 'squash' pottery vessels, the name derived from the shape in imitation of squashes which were cultivated in the 'New World', and in miniaturization of the larger vessels the Colima were noted for. Measuring approximately 1 1/4" - 2" each, 3-5 cm., and most with former collector or 'museum' numbers to the bottoms, they are reasonably priced at $25., each.
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BA KUBA NOBLEMAN'S CAP
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Pre 1950 item# 796341
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619-801-1553
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BaKuba or Kuba peoples, Congo, early-mid twentieth century. This is a finely-woven basketry cap - worn exclusively by Noblemen to the Royal Court, as a sign of rank. Finely woven from raffia vineferis, a species of palm, it is the most difficult of all natural fibers to work with. Measuring approximately 7" x 3" - 18 x 7.5 cm. it shows some wear, typical of all authentic early African pieces. Rare.
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