Maybe you meant to type sconce?
I'm more confident of the pomegranates than the flowers. My first thought was fancy, stylized chrysanthemums. Then remembered the photos of...
Pomegranates & passion flowers?
Hello, Richard. Many of us could have written that intro. We can always use another experienced neuron to add to our collective brain. Now...
Welcome, Gazz. Something about the outcome of your inquiry makes it feel like a hazing for a new initiate. Bet you never saw that coming! :happy:
In the usual way of the currents in the information flow, today's e-mail brought news of an upcoming auction that includes this shell cameo,...
I agree with WENNA (got it right this time, right?). I would feel comfortable putting it to soak in ordinary tap water (as long as you're not in...
He does, but now it squeaks - out of grease! Wouldn't call these labors, just cupid musicians. But maker could have name for design different...
Maybe out of a Chinese tomb! [IMG]
Not a clue, really. But they seem a bit large for table use, &, if this is a set & complete, nine would be a strange number for place settings....
The eBay one is item # 222880382148 (I changed 'mogul' to 'mughal' & reran Wenna's search.)
Oops! Sorry Wenna. I only saw that one eye looking at me & did not pay close attention to poster. I'm so accustomed to seeing comments on...
Welcome, Mimi. Think the member you need may be @anundverkaufen
Brava, kyratango! Here's one that is all white: [IMG] May be the one currently for sale on eBay.
Welcome MRYCBR. Your question is whether it is worth shipping. Without really knowing, would have to guess that is an expensive proposition....
The front looks like it is the zodiacal sign Taurus.
It's not clear whether shell was not used that much in antiquity or those pieces just haven't survived well. We do know that stones were valued...
Welcome to Antiquers, sinan. We hope you will show us some of the things you love when you are ready. :happy:
Thanks for the link, Holly. Must have been seriously exciting for those who discovered Neko's grave. Too bad the article didn't provide a photo...
I wouldn't count on the elements being symbolically coherent: Athena/Minerva with flowers & a star with foliate decoration do not really all go...
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