GRAND AUTEL TOLTÈQUE, Postclassique ca. 900 - 1200 A.D.

A string of Chimu beads, Chimu Culture, Peru, ca. 900 - 1200 AD: Two black and three red clay beads, each bead carved with individual linear and circular designs Dimensions: Length: 4 inches (10.16 cm

A rare Toltec figurine from Mexico, ca. 900 - 1200 AD. This elaborately detailed example depicts an elderly female on her knees, holding a begging bowl with both hands and looking skyward in a plea fo

Ca. 900-1200 AD A hefty, mold-formed pottery hand grenade with a piriform body, a rounded shoulder, and a narrow mouth. The exterior body is decorated with four panels of closely spaced stamped circle

Ca. 900-1200 AD. A "Greek Fire" hand grenade comprising a cream ceramic vessel with a spheroconical body, and a short, squat neck with a sloped rim. This hollow vessel is decorated with two registers

Ca. 900-1200 AD.A decorated "Greek Fire" comprising a ceramic vessel with a spheroconical body, short, squat cylindrical neck, and domed rim. Two rows of linear motifs decorate the vessel's body. Glob

Ca. 900-1200 AD A hefty, mold-formed pottery hand grenade with a piriform body, a rounded shoulder, and a narrow mouth. The exterior body is decorated with seven panels of closely spaced stamped circl

Ca. 900-1200 AD A "fire grenade" comprising a grey ceramic vessel with a spheroconical body, short, squat neck, and domed rim. Globular vessels such as this example are frequently interpreted as an ea

Ca. 900-1200 AD A decorated "fire grenade" comprising a ceramic vessel with impressed geometric decoration and a pointed base. Globular vessels such as this example are frequently interpreted as an ea

Ca. 900-1200 AD.A ceramic "Greek fire" hand grenade comprising a globular greyish vessel with a short neck, and flaring shoulders decorated with a circle motif. "Greek Fire" was intended to be filled

Ca. 900-1200 AD A Byzantine hand grenade composed of a globular greyish vessel with a short neck, flaring shoulders, and a pointed base.Vessels such as this example are frequently interpreted as an ea

Ca. 900-1200 AD A bronze signet ring comprising a narrow band and a circular seal inscribed with five cross symbols. The symbol is depicted in reverse, so the ring could be used to imprint the insigni

A nice Toltec figure from Mexico, ca. 900 – 1200 AD. This mold-made example is 4-1/2 in high and depicts a man adorned with a complex turban-like headdress and ear ornaments. He is holding a large v

Ca. 900-1200 AD A Byzantine hand grenade composed of a globular greyish vessel with a short neck, flaring shoulders, and a pointed base.Vessels such as this example are frequently interpreted as an ea

Ca. AD 900 - 1200. A Byzantine bronze enclopion composed of two halves. The frontal side is decorated with engraved crucifix and an inscription: For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 7659, Antiqui

Stein-Schale Maya-Kultur, frühe Postklassik (ca. 900–1200 n. Chr.), Ulúa Tal, Honduras Ohne Sockel / without base Stein. H 12,5 cm. Ø 22,3 cm. Provenienz: - Sammlung A.B., Paris. - französische

Toltec-Maya, Post Classic Period, 900-1200 AD. A circular limestone relief marker from the human sacrificial ball game, carved with the skull of a defeated ballplayer with open mouth and scrolls of pl

Ca. 1200 AD A rare gold finger ring comprised of a faceted band with a rectangular bezel carved with an IC monogram for Jesus. The letters are connected by a stylized laurel wreath. The band bears the

CA. 1200 AD A rare enameled gold pendant with a crescent-shaped body with a central inset of polychrome enamels depicting pair of birds facing each other. The borders are embellished with an intricate

Ca. 1200 AD An amethyst cameo depicting Christ Pantokrator which is represented in half-length and full-face, his head slightly turned to the left. He wears a tunic and a cloak that covers his arm, an

Ca. 1200 AD or later. A magnificent silver-gilt reliquary cross that captures the beauty and symbolism of medieval Christianity. This cross pendant is composed of two cruciform plaques that fit togeth

Gold Nose Ring, Mosaic Head & Assyrian Miniature Duck. L to R: Columbian gold nose ring; 900-1200 AD; Spencer Throckmorton. Guatemalan Mayan Mosaic Head; pre-Columbian; jade, shell and wood; Ed Merrin

A beautiful Nicoya jaguar urn from Costa Rica, ca. 1200 - 1500 AD. This excellent Pataky Polychrome effigy vessel is 11-3/4 in. high and depicts a jaguar deity. It is elaborately decorated with the va

Ca. 900-1000 AD. Silver chain, 80 cm long, with a two-part reliquary cross which shows traces of gilding. The construction and imagery of the front reveal Byzantine influence. Centrally, a stylised Ch

Ca. 1200-1400 AD.A beautiful gold cross composed of four flaring rods with drum-shaped finials to each arm. The entire body is richly embellished with intricate repeating circular openwork decoration