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Curiosities

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

    Antique & Art Exchange
    Original price $8,958.00 - Original price $8,958.00
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    A pair of very large South East Asian temple lions in hardwood with mica eyes, 19th Century.

    Original price $8,958.00 - Original price $8,958.00
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    Current price $8,958.00
  • Antique Ekonda Bronze Anklet, Republic of Congo

    Antique & Art Exchange
    Original price $695.00 - Original price $695.00
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    $695.00
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    Current price $695.00

    An antique bronze Ekonda, Democratic Republic of Congo, anklet on later custom steel stand.

    Original price $695.00 - Original price $695.00
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    $695.00
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    Current price $695.00
  • Clock Bottle, 19th Century

    Antique & Art Exchange
    Original price $495.00 - Original price $495.00
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    Current price $495.00

    A 19th Century bottle with the face of a clock.

    Original price $495.00 - Original price $495.00
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    Current price $495.00
  • Han Dynasty Wine Jar, China Circa 200 BC - 200 AD

    Antique & Art Exchange
    Original price $12,500.00 - Original price $12,500.00
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    $12,500.00
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    A Chinese Han Dynasty green glazed pottery wine jar, circa 200 BC - 200 AD.

    Original price $12,500.00 - Original price $12,500.00
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    $12,500.00
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    Current price $12,500.00
  • Ekonda Bronze Anklet

    Antique & Art Exchange
    Original price $695.00 - Original price $695.00
    Original price
    $695.00
    $695.00 - $695.00
    Current price $695.00

    An Antique bronze Ekonda, Democratic Republic of Congo, anklet on later custom steel stand.

    Original price $695.00 - Original price $695.00
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    $695.00
    $695.00 - $695.00
    Current price $695.00
  • Large Antique Zinc Bucket

    Antique & Art Exchange
    Original price $995.00 - Original price $995.00
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    Current price $995.00

    A large antique zinc bucket with ribbed decoration

    Original price $995.00 - Original price $995.00
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    Current price $995.00
  • Coptic Textile, Egypt

    Antique & Art Exchange
    Original price $795.00 - Original price $795.00
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    Current price $795.00

    A framed Egyptian Coptic textile fragment, 3rd Century. A rare survivor from the Christian community living in Egypt.

    Original price $795.00 - Original price $795.00
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  • English Regency Painted Sewing Box, Circa 1810

    Antique & Art Exchange
    Original price $1,950.00 - Original price $1,950.00
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    An early 19th Century Regency Period painted sewing box, circa 1810.

    Original price $1,950.00 - Original price $1,950.00
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    Current price $1,950.00
  • Orange & Blue Imari Fruit Basket, Japan Circa 1860

    Antique & Art Exchange
    Original price $2,950.00 - Original price $2,950.00
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    A 19th Century Japanese Imari fruit basket, circa 1860. A wonderful and rare form.

    Original price $2,950.00 - Original price $2,950.00
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    Current price $2,950.00