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An ancient gold stater from the City of Kyrene, Struck, 322 - 313 B.C.

An ancient gold stater from the City of Kyrene, modern day Libya. Minted under one of Alexander the Great's closest friends and allies, Ophellas while acting as governor under Ptolemy I. Struck 322 - 313 B.C. The obverse with the goddess of Victory, Nike...

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Tags: Gold Stater, 322 - 313 B.C., Kyrene, Struck

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26 décembre 2013

A solid gold Byzantine solidus of Emperor Phocas, struck 602 - 610 A.D. at the Constantinople mint

A solid gold Byzantine solidus of Emperor Phocas, struck 602 - 610 A.D. at the Constantinople mint. The obverse depicts the bust of Focas, with cross-topped crown and holding the globus cruciger in his right hand. The globus symbolises Christ's authority...

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Tags: Emperor Phocas, 602 - 610 A.D., Byzantine solidus

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26 décembre 2013

A Byzantine gold solidus of Emperor Heraclius, (Flavius Heraclius Augustus) struck in 638 - 641 A.D. at the Constantinople mint

A Byzantine gold solidus of Emperor Heraclius, (Flavius Heraclius Augustus) struck in 638 - 641 A.D. at the Constantinople mint. The obverse depicts Heraclius, (centre) flanked by sons, Heraclius Constantine (right) and Heraclonas (left) standing facing....

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Tags: Emperor Heraclius, 638 - 641 A.D., gold solidus

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26 décembre 2013

A solid gold sultani or altin coin from the Ottoman Empire struck, circa 15th Century A.D

A solid gold sultani or altin coin from the Ottoman Empire struck circa 15th Century A.D. Diameter: 20 mm. Weight: 3.50 g Provenance: Ex English private collection. artancientltd

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Tags: 15th century, Ottoman Empire, altin coin, gold sultani

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26 décembre 2013

Artworks from renowned masters Bellini, Botticelli and Titian on view in Edmonton

Titian (Tiziano Vecellio), Christ and the Adulteress, ca. 1508–10. Oil on canvas. 54 13/16 x 71 1/2 in. (139.2 x 181.7 cm). Glasgow Museums; Bequeathed by Archibald McLellan, 1856 (181). ©CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection. Photo courtesy American Federation...

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Tags: Titian, Giovanni Bellini, Sandro Botticelli, Antonio Balestra

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25 décembre 2013

An antique coral suite, circa 1870, comprising a pendant necklace, bracelet, day/night pendant earrings, and comb en suite

An antique coral suite, circa 1870, comprising a pendant necklace, bracelet, day/night pendant earrings, and comb en suite. Photo courtesy Bonhams.

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Tags: circa 1870, coral suite

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25 décembre 2013

A fancy colored diamond and diamond solitaire ring with a 15.45-carat modified rectangular-cut fancy yellow diamond

A fancy colored diamond and diamond solitaire ring with a 15.45-carat modified rectangular-cut fancy yellow diamond. Photo courtesy of Bonhams. One such gemstone was a 15.45-carat fancy yellow center diamond in a solitaire ring. Fancy yellow diamonds...

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Tags: Fancy yellow diamond, rectangular-cut diamond, Dorothy McGuire

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25 décembre 2013

An Art Deco jadeite jade and diamond brooch by Mauboussin

An Art Deco jadeite jade and diamond brooch by Mauboussin. Photos courtesy of Bonhams. The jadeite is carved with a flowerpot and vine motif and the platinum and diamond stylized design above it accents the jade. A cushion-cut diamond of around 6.35 carats...

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Tags: art deco, Mauboussin, jadeite jade and diamond brooch

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25 décembre 2013

Khanjar (Dagger). Mughal India, 18th century

Khanjar (Dagger). Mughal India, 18th century. Photo courtesy Francesca Galloway. White nephrite hilt with inlaid with gold, lasque diamonds and other precious gems. Overall length: 12.6 inches (32 cm). Francesca Galloway. Indian Paintings & Courtly Objects:...

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Tags: 18th century, Khanjar, dagger, Mughal India

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25 décembre 2013

A Maharaja with his Two Children. India, Rajasthan, circa 1870-80.

A Maharaja with his Two Children. India, Rajasthan, circa 1870-80. Photo courtesy Francesca Galloway. Opaque pigments heightened with gold and silver. 22.1 x 16.2 inches (56 x 41.2 cm). Francesca Galloway. Indian Paintings & Courtly Objec ts: Recent Acquisitions....

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Tags: India, Rajasthan, Maharaja, circa 1870-80

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