Thanks too. I got as far as knowing it was Central or S. American and that was it. Good to learn about the birds. Happy Turkey all.
That would be tail LOL...
Just guessing but the stylized work on the mane and tale along with the stone which appears to be high polish black onyx is totally consistent...
We all make mistakes and this is one of those esoteric items that is probably not widely discussed outside of the religion as I'd bet that most...
No clue when or where it was made.
It is a 7 branch Temple menorah (or candelabra) and is the symbol of Israel.
Vietri is beautiful-the Amalfi Coast is amazing but for that matter, IMO all of Italy is pretty amazing. Colorful kitchens are fun and since it...
Oops-it's the OP that asked about the two..
Vietri sul Mare IS the town you visited rro that's famous for it's wonderful hand painted ceramics. Vietri is the US company that's been importing...
Do point out that the glaze miss is neither a chip nor camera flash as although it wouldn't stop me I imagine some collectors are very picky.
LOL My kitchen is a kick-it's definitely "Death By Desimone, Parrucca, Kosta Boda Tulipa and pre-50's Mexican pottery". Friends have commented...
You're asking the wrong one LOL as I don't sell and I love $.99 auctions but as a rule I don't think they're in a seller's best interest in this...
You're very welcome. My parents gave me my first piece in the late 60s (sadly long since broken and gone) and I've been picking up pieces ever...
Unless you know without question that the piece is Giovanni's just list them as De Simone as you will avoid problems with collectors that only...
Not suggesting this is a grave piece BTW-I do think it is decorative...
Didn't realize this one had no eye holes until now-was looking on a phone before LOL.
Agree that it's a decorative piece (and I too thought of African first as stated) but think I disagree that a mask must have eye holes. Certainly...
I think it's a cool piece. Really no clue where it's from although I thought African first but it could be a studio art piece too. Just know from...
Respectfully, I have no idea where it's from but it can't be eliminated as Chinese because if the round eyes. Ancient Qijia masks had round eyes...
I should also add that without any stamps I doubt if it is gold but you should test it-that it isn't a Rolex is without question. There is, as I...
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