IN ANCIENT CHINA, THREE THOUSAND SHELLS WERE USED TO

Fashioned from conch shell in the 1st millennium BCE, this animal amulet symbolizes rebirth and the powerful life-giving forces of water. The conch shell, often used in ritual and ceremony, here takes

This three-sided stamp seal, made from steatite, dates back to the Iron Age of the Near East. Each face of the seal features distinct, intricately carved motifs, which were used to imprint clay and wa

Three figures representing the 8,000+ life-size soldiers at the burial site of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang Di (210–209 BCE). The ancient sculptures were built and buried over two thousand y

A Chinese tea brick tablet, produced circa late 20th Century. A decorative brick comprised of compressed Yunnan black tea, historically produced in ancient China and used for sustenance and currency.

Herend Hungary Porcelain Yellow Dynasty Dolphin Divided Serving Dish. Shows two dolphins or koi fish at top with three shell shaped sides used for serving.

In ancient China, Xianfeng Yuanbao was three hundred coins

Lot of Ancient Shell Beads, Indus Valley, Used in

Three shell necklaces with woven pattern, used as currency on the island of Malatia and used to display wealth. Each 17.5" in drop length.

Ancient China Xianfeng Yuanbaoquan Bureau was a thousand

Antique Chinese ingot. Silver piece very heavy. Used as money in ancient China. Approx .25 deep x 2 tall x 1.25 wide

Designed to hold burning incense, censer bowls have been used throughout China for thousands of years. Incense made from dried aromatic plants and essential oils would be burned within the home to cle

In ancient China, one ingot was found to carry three copper coins for the last month

This set of demitasse cup and saucer is in the Ancient Mimbreno pattern from Syracuse China. Set was used on the Santa Fe Railroad/Fred Harvey restaurants. Set is marked 93-C indicating March 1967 and

This is a set of four Pennsylvania Railroad mountain laurel pattern salad plates. All measure 7.25 inches in diameter. One is Syracuse China; the other three are Shenango China. Nice used condition; o

Young boy holds a fish in his hand and young girl holds a shell in her hand. Note: Water emerges from fish and shell when used as fountains. Three color patina. 39" high.

Very fine detail. Three color patina. Water emerges from shell when used as a fountain. 20" high, 35" long.

Very fine detail. Three color patina. Water emerges from shell when used as a fountain. 20" high, 35" long.

This Ancient glass bead from the Tang Dynasty era reflects the high level of artistic achievement and cultural richness of ancient China. Known for their craftsmanship, Tang artisans created glass ite

Dimension: 30x20mm "Journey Through Time: Ancient Bronze Age Beads, Sculpture, and Ornaments, Featuring Himalayan Tibetan Agate Carnelian Dzi Beads" Unearth the timeless allure of ancient beads, sculp

Three-legged and double-eared incense burner in the treasure house of ancient China

An exceptional and rare early Japanese map, hand painted, depicting China from the Zhou or Qin Dynasty. The map depicts the Chinese Nine Zhou, or provinces, utilizing nomenclature used in Japan circa

In ancient China, Xianfeng Tongbao was a copper coin of one thousand and two hundred coins

Three-color six-edged wide-mouth bottle of the first year of Xiande in ancient China

A Bronze Gold-Inlaid Tiger-Form Tally With Inscriptions. Cast as a recumbent tiger; used as authorizations among troops in ancient China. From The Ancient Times. Size:20cmx4cmx8cm