Buy NowThousand Planet Auction HouseAn Ancient Bactria-Margiana Limestone Bust, ca. 3rd-2nd Millennium BCE$150
Buy NowThousand Planet Auction HouseA Middle Ages European Bronze Ritual Stopper, c. 5th-15th Century CE$40
Buy NowThousand Planet Auction HouseAncient Fossilized Ancient Near Eastern Bead Carving, c. 4000-3000 BCE$60
Buy NowThousand Planet Auction HouseLot of 3 Ancient Roman Lead Canine Figurines, c. 1st-3rd Century CE$120
5 days LeftThousand Planet Auction HouseAntique Ethnic Tribal Tibetan Yak Bone and Metal Fish Pendant Amulets$10
Buy NowThousand Planet Auction HouseAn Ancient Near Eastern Bone Container for Hair Pins, c. 2nd Millennium BCE$120
Buy NowThousand Planet Auction HouseA Near Eastern Carved Bone Animal Amulet with Horns, ca. 10th-12th Century CE$60
Buy NowThousand Planet Auction HouseAn Ancient Nishapur Carved Bone Zoomorphic Head, c. 10th-11th Century CE$80
Buy NowThousand Planet Auction HouseAn Ancient Egyptian Bone Carving Idol, Late Period, c. 664-332 BCE$150
Hold a rainbow in your hand: all-opal auction set for Feb. 28NEW YORK – On Tuesday, February 28, starting at 6 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present a sale titled Exclusive All Opal Auction. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Massive opal sells for nearly $144K at Alaska auctionJUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – A gemstone, billed as one of the largest gem-quality opals in existence, was sold for $143,750 at auction in Alaska on February 20. The opal, dubbed the Americus Australis, weighs more than 11,800 carats, according to the auction house Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals. It also has a long history.
Australian museum to display opal regarded as best ever foundSYDNEY (AFP) – An Australian museum said Monday it would exhibit what it believes is the best opal stone ever found — a 6.0-centimeter (2.4 inch) multicolored gem unearthed in the Outback and named the ‘Virgin Rainbow.’
Episcopal Diocese wants slave trade museum in old cathedralPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island wants to open a slave trade museum and a national center for reconciliation in its now-closed cathedral in Providence. The Providence Journal reports that diocese officials approved the plans for the Cathedral of St. John last month. Diocese official Linda Grenz says Rhode Island’s role […]