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This curated selection of curiosities covers the material culture not covered by other collections. These pieces are interesting because they are rare and have been treasured for a long time and speak to our place in history. You will find a broad assortment of functional and decorative objects from antiquity to early 20th century. Hopeful you will be surprised and amused. 

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  • Circa 1850 Miniature of Krishna & Lakshmi, India

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    This work was created in Northern India and was part of a manuscript. Often work like this was used to help teach a story to people that could not ...

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  • Circa 1850 "Egyptian N. 5" Engraving, England

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    An English mid 19th Century Victorian engraving from a book on design depicting different style of Egyptian motifs, framed later. We currently have...

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  • Circa 1830 Regency Porcelain Pastry or Fruit Stand on Later Gilt Pedestal

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    A rare Regency porcelain pastry or fruit stand on later gilt pedestal, made by Biro & Sons. Probably Coalport made. Circa 1830.

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  • Circa 1820 Large Blue and White Platter in the Chinese Style, England

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    An early 19th Century English large blue and white platter in the Chinese style, circa 1820.

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  • Circa 1810 Hand-Colored Engraving of Artifacts from Thebes

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    A hand-colored engraving of artifacts from Thebes, circa 1810. Part of Napoleon's survey of Egypt. Engraved by Le Roy.

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  • Chinese Bronze Vase Decorated with Horses

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    A Chinese bronze vase decorated with horses.

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  • Temple Lions, SE Asia 19th Century, A Pair

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    A pair of very large South East Asian temple lions in hardwood with mica eyes, 19th Century.

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  • Circa 1900 Marble Statue of a Deity Riding a Lion, India

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    A well carved Indian figure of a deity holding various attributes riding a lion. With traces of original painted decoration.

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  • Circa 1880 Japanese Imari Charger

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    A late 19th Century Imari charger, Japan circa 1880

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  • Tang Dynasty Dromidary, China 8th Century

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    A 8th Century Chinese Tang Dynasty pottery dromidary from the old capital of the Tang Dynasty, Luoyang. Great monster mask on the saddle.

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