A selection from other world cultures such as China, Egypt, Byzantium,
South America etc.
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Misc-101.
Tang Dynasty Chinese Camels Head circa 618-907 AD.
A fine example of a terracotta camel's head from the Tang dynasty
of ancient China. The head is broken away from the main body,
but originally when complete and intact it would have been placed
in a tomb of the deceased so as to serve them with travel in their
afterlife. Excellent detail with good facial features. Mounted
for display purposes by a steel pin to a polished acrylic block.
Head measures 70mm high by 100mm wide. With base 110mm high. Discovered
in China and approximately 1,300 years old. |
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| Misc-102.
Byzantine Crucifix circa 8th Century AD. A wonderful
bronze cross from the Byzantine period, a Greek colony founded in
the 7th century AD. The crucifix depicts the body of Christ and shows
good detail with signs of wear and worship over the centuries. These
items were produced during this period to satisfy the need of Christianity
which was rapidly spreading across post Roman Europe. The Roman Emperor
Constantine was the first Christian Holy Roman Emperor who settled
away from Rome and founded Constantinople which was named after him.
This became Byzantium, and is now modern day Istanbul Turkey. This
ancient crucifix has been restrung for modern day wear or display
purposes. Price £ 120.00 |
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| Misc-103.
Ancient Gods Head circa 300 BC - 300 AD. A small but
interesting terracotta ancient gods head from the La Tolita culture,
coast of Esmeraldas, Ecuador, South America. The face shows good stylistic
features with round prominent eyes, large nose, ears, and signs of
what appears to be a headdress. The head is fixed by a metal pin to
a hard wood base for display purposes. This ancient artefact measures
80mm high including its base. A nice example of ancient South American
culture. Price £ 95.00 |
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