Height-43", Width-21 7/8", Yet, another dark mahogany Chippendale mirror with broken arch pediment top with rosettes carved into arch circa 1940s.

Height-43", Width-21 7/8", Yet, another dark mahogany Chippendale mirror with broken arch pediment top with rosettes carved into arch circa 1940s.   « Less

Origin: Egypt/Africa (Sinai) Circa: 1600 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Egyptian/African Medium: Faience-Glass Necklace composed of genuine Egyptian new kingdom faience beads  More »

Origin: Egypt/Africa (Sinai) Circa: 1600 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Egyptian/African Medium: Faience-Glass Necklace composed of genuine Egyptian new kingdom faience beads and genuine Venetian glass trade beads. The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself, and a constant theme in human affairs, as this splendid necklace demonstrates. It brings together two kinds of beads from cultures separated by many centuries, yet makes them perfectly compatible and absolutely timeless in their beauty. Faience, a glass composite paste, was first created in Egypt more than four thou sand years ago. In the Egyptian new kingdom, artistry in faience was at its peak. Faience beads like these were worn by the citizens of Egypt for centuries. On the walls of tombs and temples, the aristocracy is depicted wearing faience necklaces. During the renaissance, Venetian craftsman rediscovered the ancient techniques for glassmaking. As Venetian trading power spread throughout the world, so did the demand for Venetian glass jewelry. In Africa especially, Venetian beads were used as barter for gold, ivory, spices and rare woods. In some places they acted as a kind of currency, and were used as a bridal dowry. It is easy to see why. Their subtle beauty, which blends perfectly with the rich colors of faience, still speaks to us today. - (FJ.4652)   « Less

Origin: Egypt/Africa (Sinai) Circa: 1600 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Egyptian/African Medium: Faience-Glass Necklace composed of genuine Egyptian New Kingdom faience beads  More »

Origin: Egypt/Africa (Sinai) Circa: 1600 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Egyptian/African Medium: Faience-Glass Necklace composed of genuine Egyptian New Kingdom faience beads and genuine Venetian glass trade beads. The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself, and a constant theme in human affairs, as this splendid necklace demonstrates. It brings together two kinds of beads from cultures separated by many centuries, yet makes them perfectly compatible and absolutely timeless in their beauty. Faience, a glass composite paste, was first created in Egypt more than four thou sand years ago. In the Egyptian new kingdom, artistry in faience was at its peak. Faience beads like these were worn by the citizens of Egypt for centuries. On the walls of tombs and temples, the aristocracy is depicted wearing faience necklaces. During the renaissance, Venetian craftsman rediscovered the ancient techniques for glassmaking. As Venetian trading power spread throughout the world, so did the demand for Venetian glass jewelry. In Africa especially, Venetian beads were used as barter for gold, ivory, spices and rare woods. In some places they acted as a kind of currency, and were used as a bridal dowry. It is easy to see why. Their subtle beauty, which blends perfectly with the rich colors of faience, still speaks to us today. - (FJ.4659)   « Less

Origin: Egypt/Africa (Sinai) Circa: 1600 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Egyptian/African Medium: Faience-Glass Necklace composed of genuine Egyptian New Kingdom faience beads  More »

Origin: Egypt/Africa (Sinai) Circa: 1600 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Egyptian/African Medium: Faience-Glass Necklace composed of genuine Egyptian New Kingdom faience beads and genuine Venetian glass trade beads. The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself, and a constant theme in human affairs, as this splendid necklace demonstrates. It brings together two kinds of beads from cultures separated by many centuries, yet makes them perfectly compatible and absolutely timeless in their beauty. Faience, a glass composite paste, was first created in Egypt more than four thou sand years ago. In the Egyptian new kingdom, artistry in faience was at its peak. Faience beads like these were worn by the citizens of Egypt for centuries. On the walls of tombs and temples, the aristocracy is depicted wearing faience necklaces. During the renaissance, Venetian craftsman rediscovered the ancient techniques for glassmaking. As Venetian trading power spread throughout the world, so did the demand for Venetian glass jewelry. In Africa especially, Venetian beads were used as barter for gold, ivory, spices and rare woods. In some places they acted as a kind of currency, and were used as a bridal dowry. It is easy to see why. Their subtle beauty, which blends perfectly with the rich colors of faience, still speaks to us today. - (FJ.4660)   « Less

Height-41 5/8", Width-29", Beautiful mahogany Chippendale mirror with nice gold gilded decorated top circa 1940s.

Height-41 5/8", Width-29", Beautiful mahogany Chippendale mirror with nice gold gilded decorated top circa 1940s.   « Less

Height-41 5/8", Width-29", Beautiful mahogany hippendale mirror with nice gold gilded decorated top circa 1940s.

Height-41 5/8", Width-29", Beautiful mahogany hippendale mirror with nice gold gilded decorated top circa 1940s.   « Less

Height-42", Width-241/2", Nice dark mahogany Chinese Chippendale decorated mirror with pierced trim.

Height-42", Width-241/2", Nice dark mahogany Chinese Chippendale decorated mirror with pierced trim.   « Less

Middle Bronze Age Idol SP.441Origin:Central Asia Circa:1900BCto1500BCDimensions: 10" (25.4cm) high Collection: Near Eastern Art Style: Middle Bronze Age Medium: Clay

Middle Bronze Age Idol SP.441Origin:Central Asia Circa:1900BCto1500BCDimensions: 10" (25.4cm) high Collection: Near Eastern Art Style: Middle Bronze Age Medium: Clay   « Less

Middle Bronze Age Ceremonial Altar - SP.446Origin: Central Asia Circa: 1900 BC to 1500 BCDimensions: 7" (17.8cm) high x 10" (25.4cm) wide Collection: Near Eastern Art Style:  More »

Middle Bronze Age Ceremonial Altar - SP.446Origin: Central Asia Circa: 1900 BC to 1500 BCDimensions: 7" (17.8cm) high x 10" (25.4cm) wide Collection: Near Eastern Art Style: Middle Bronze Age Medium: Clay   « Less

Height-41 7/8", Width-28 1/2", Nice inlaid mahogany mirror with pierced broken arch top circa 1940s .

Height-41 7/8", Width-28 1/2", Nice inlaid mahogany mirror with pierced broken arch top circa 1940s .   « Less