Brahma : MuseumStore : USD132.00

"He is the lord of creation and wisdom. Brahma has four faces and at least four hands. The four faces represent the four vedas, and the four hands represent the four directions. The hands hold a book of the vedas (Book of Wisdom & Learning), a string of pearls for counting time, a scepter, a sacrificial spoon which is symbolic of spiritual nature and a water pot to point out that the universe evolved from water symbolizing his function as the creator. In the Upanishads, Brahma is the all-pervading divine essence : everything flowed from this and everything returned to it. Later, legends told that the formless lord of the universe, who existed in himself, created the waters and planted a seed from which a golden egg developed. He was hatched from this egg as Brahma, the absolute creator of the universe. In Hindu cosmology, the time of creation is recorded in the days of the life of Brahma. When Brahma awoke from his sleep and opened his eyes, the universe was created. When he shuts his eyes at the end of the day to go to sleep, the universe comes to an end. 11"" H, Bronze Statue "

"I Ching, Jade & Carnelian Necklace" : MuseumStore : USD58.00

"Asian Collection. The ancient Chinese tossed stalks and later coins to help make decisions which were based onthe patterns of the toss, as they related to the I Ching, The Book of Change. 26"" "

Japanese Standing Cat - Japanese Netsuke : MuseumStore : USD26.00

"This standing cat poses as if waiting to be adored. He proudly wears a bib, a common accessory demonstrating the owner's love for the cat.1"" x 1.25"" x 3"" "

Octopus - Japanese Netsuke : MuseumStore : USD24.00

"The octopus presents a dual image: Its bald head suggest a priest's shaven head, but its tentacles symbolize a comical amorous embrace1.25"" x 1"" x 1.12"" "

Dog - Japanese Netsuke : MuseumStore : USD24.00

"People born in the Year of the Dog possess the best traits. They are loyal and trustworthy, inspiring confidence; they know how to keep secrets1.4"" x 1.12"" x 1.25"" "

Dog with Her Puppy - Japanese Netsuke : MuseumStore : USD24.00

"Dogs are know for the ease with which they give birth, and a netsuke of a dog, especially with a puppy, can represent a wish for and easy childbirth.2"" x 1.375"" x 1.25"" "

Royal Palace Collection VI - Chinese Painting on Rice Paper : MuseumStore : USD28.00

"25.25"" x 12"" "

General - Qin Emperor's Terrocatta Soldiers - Qing Dynasty (2 : MuseumStore : USD54.00

"The first emperor of China-Qinshihuang (259-210 BC) was the creator of the first unified, centralized feudal state in Chinese history. He spent thirty-six years constructing his mausoleums, which is surrounded by more than eight thousand life-sized terra-cotta warriors and horses. Only a few Generals have been found among the more than eight thousand soldier figurines: He is wearing a hat and a warrior's gown covered by a finely knit suit of armor. On his feet are square-tipped shoes. His face is realistically depicted with a thick beard and mustache, the broad forehead and sharp eyes. He looks mature and reserved, calm and resolute The nameless craftsman not only created a perfect image of a commander, but also has given him a spirit and a mind worth pondering. 14"" H "

The First Sermon Pakistan. 7th Century AD : MuseumStore : USD37.00

"Below the preaching Buddha is the Wheel of the Doctrine on a pedestal flanked by deers. There are four audience at Buddhas side.3 1/2 x 1 x 3 3/16"" "

Ushabti with Gold (White) Crown : MuseumStore : USD39.00

"The gold (white) crown symbolized the region of Upper Egypt and was worn by the ruling Pharaoh. After the two kingdoms of Egypt were united, the gold crown and blue crown; symbolic of Lower Egypt were combined into one crown.7.5"" H "

Akuaba Doll Earrings : MuseumStore : USD18.00

"African Collection - Fertility dolls, such as this Akuaba doll from the Ashanti tribe of Ghana in West Africa, are carried by pregnant women in their carrying cloth to ensure the birth of a beautiful and healthy child. The original doll was carved in wood which was then blackened and polished. Size: Approx. 1.5""H"

"Cartouche Pendant - ""I Love You""" : MuseumStore : USD44.00

"Egyptian Collection - This cartouche, read from top to bottom, spells ""I love you"" in hieroglyphic script, which can represent objects as well as letters or sounds. Upon finding the Rosetta Stone in 1799 in the Nile River delta and its subsequent deciphering by the French linguist, Jean Francois Champollion in 1822, the ancient Egyptian sacred writing could finally be understood.18"", Vermeil "

"Pre-Dynastic Figurine Pendant - Egyptian, from the collection of The Brooklyn Museum" : MuseumStore : USD69.00

"Shrouded in mystery, the purpose of this archetypal figure is uncertain. The raised arms suggest either celebration or mourning while the emphasis on sexual characteristics suggests a connection with fertility. Its discovery in a tomb may connect it with rebirth. Indeed, figures of this type have been interpreted as dancers, worshippers, mourners, symbols of resurrection, mother images or goddesses.32"" (on cord), Sterling Silver, Pendant Size Approx. 2"" H"

"Anubis Relief, Painted - Temple of Abidos, Egypt. 19th.Dynasty 1317 B.C." : MuseumStore : USD599.00

"Anubis, God of the Dead, represented with a head of a jackal or simply as a jackal opened the road to the other world and presided over embalmments. After a funeral, Anubis would take the deceased by the hand and introduce him into the presence of the sovereign judges where the soul of the deceased would be weighed. Anubis was the Guardian of Offerings brought to the ceremony by heirs of the deceased and he also guarded the mummy from evil forces in the night. When the body was embalmed, a priest wearing a jackal mask acted as Anubis's representative. He also was the guardian of the Sacred Esoteric Mysteries. The origin of this God lay in the fact that jackals could be heard howling in the desert to the west of the Nile at sunset-at the time when burials took place. Here, Anubis is shown carrying the long ‘was’ scepter and the crook and flail, symbols of kingship.38""H x 22""W , Wall Hanging of Casting stone with fiberglass reinforcement "

Horus Mummy - God of the Royal Throne : MuseumStore : USD39.00

"Horus. represented by the falcon, was considered the preeminent divine being. The hieroglyph which represented the idea of God was a falcon on its perch. Throughout ancient Egyptian history, this god was personally identified with the king, as each succee12"" H"

Reclining Anubis : MuseumStore : USD99.00

"Anubis, God of the Dead, represented with a head of a jackal or simply as a jackal opened the road to the other world and presided over embalmments. After a funeral, Anubis would take the deceased by the hand and introduce him into the presence of the sov14"" x 9"" "

"Egyptian Frog Goddess Heket - Egyptian Museum, Cairo. 664-332 B.C." : MuseumStore : USD28.00

"The Goddess Heket, who was represented in the form of an Egyptian frog or with a frog’s head, was worshipped especially in the town of Hew-Wer as the female complement of Khnum. Together with other Gods she assisted in fashioning the child in the womb and presided over the birth in her capacity of midwife. Amulets and scarabs worn by women to protect them during childbirth often bear the image of the Frog Goddess. The life-giving powers of Heket enabled her to be adopted as a benign deity fit to accompany Osiris, in whose temble at Abidos she receives wine from King Seti I and is labelled “Mistress of the Two Lands”.3""H , Bronze finish with gold detail "

"Amun-Ra - Egyptian Museum, Berlin, 1500BC" : MuseumStore : USD49.00

"Amun-Ra, God of Kings and King of Gods. The oldest and longest venerated ruler of ancient Egypt, Amun, meaning “hidden” and Ra meaning “light” translates to “hidden light”. The sacred creature of Amun is the ram with curved horns. This image was probably suggested by the ram’s procreative energy, a symbol to his aspects as a God of fertility. “Woserhat”, the gilded festival boat of Amun had a ram’s head at its bow and stern, and the processional roads to his temple were flanked with ram-headed lions. Pharaohs repeatedly called themselves “Merry-Amun” or Beloved of Amun. Also, since the ruler was “Son of Ra” it followed that Amun was father of the Monarch. As God of the Theban capital, Amun attained the position of supreme state God in the new kingdom, and as Amun-Ra was identified with the Sun-God. Lastly, the God “He who abides in all things”, was imagined as the soul (Ba) of all phenomena.6""H "

Duamatef Canopic Jar : MuseumStore : USD48.00

"Canopic jars were the vessels for the preservation of the internal organs of the mummy after embalming. They were typically kept in a shrine protected by the gods and goddesses of the underworld.7""H "

"Kneeling Isis - Temple of Abydos, Egypt. Dynasty XIX, 1371 B.C." : MuseumStore : USD29.00

"This sculpture shows Isis kneeling and making an offering of the ankh, the symbol of life. The name Isis means ""Seat"" or ""Throne"". She was regarded as the symbolical mother of the King. In myth she sought her dead husband and brother, Osiris, conceived her son Horus by him, buried him and mourned him together with her sister Nephtys. Isis was regarded as the “Eye of Ra” and was worshipped as the ""Great of Magic"" who had protected her son Horus from snakes, predators and other dangers; thus she would protect mortal children also. In the New Kingdom Isis was closely connected with Hathor whose physical attributes, the cow's horns and sun-disk she adopted.6""H, Wall Hanging "

Anubis Relief : MuseumStore : USD38.00

"Anubis, God of the Dead, represented with a head of a jackal or simply as a jackal opened the road to the other world and presided over embalmments. After a funeral, Anubis would take the deceased by the hand and introduce him into the presence of the sovereign judges where the soul of the deceased would be weighed. Anubis was the Guardian of Offerings brought to the ceremony by heirs of the deceased and he also guarded the mummy from evil forces in the night. When the body was embalmed, a priest wearing a jackal mask acted as Anubis's representative. He also was the guardian of the Sacred Esoteric Mysteries. The origin of this God lay in the fact that jackals could be heard howling in the desert to the west of the Nile at sunset-at the time when burials took place. Here, Anubis is shown carrying the long ‘was’ scepter and the crook and flail, symbols of kingship.11.5""H "

Isis and Nephthys Panel : MuseumStore : USD235.00

"The sarcophagus of King Tutankhamun was found enclosed in four shrines, one inside the other. King Tuts second shrine displayed this beautiful panel of gold on it's rear exterior. It depicts the goddesses Isis and Nephthys, sisters of Osiris, standing on the signs of gold with their outspread wings in protective gesture creating air for the departed soul to breathe. Inscription of words spoken by Isis: ""I have come to be thy protection, thou art my son, my beloved Horus, I have taken away the veil above thee, from him who acted against thee"". Words spoken by Nephthys: ""I have come to protect thee from behind, my brother Osiris, King, Lord of the Two Lands Neb-Kheperu-Re. I have established thy head on thy neck, Anubis has gathered for thee thy bones, he has restored thy limbs to health, he has removed all evil, he has caused all sorrow to depart. Thou shalt not decay!"" The Original shrine was made of wood covered with thin layers of gold foil embossed with representations and inscriptions. 17.75"" W x 12"" H, This replica is of cultured marble covered with goldleaf. "

Tyrannosaurus rex Tooth: (Dinosaur Reproduction) End of the Cretaceous Period - Dinosaur Fossil : MuseumStore : USD58.00

"This is an exact replica directly from the jaws of the most ferocious animal to ever stalk the Earth. This serrated, dagger-like tooth is 11"" long and covered with wonderful detail. The original is on display at the Museum of Geology in South Dakota.11"" Long on Display Stand "

Tyrannosaurus Rex (1/4 Scale Reproduction) End of the Cretaceous Period : MuseumStore : USD267.00

"Tyrannosaurs were a group of large carnivorous dinosaurs that roamed North America and Asia 85 to 65 million years ago. The most famous tyrannosaur, of course, is Tyrannosaurus rex, which was one of the last non-avian dinosaurs to walk the earth before the great extinction. 13"" x 8"" x 11"" on oak display base with identifying brass plaque. "

Diplomystus Dentatus (Fish Fossil Reproduction) - Eocene Eposch : MuseumStore : USD188.00

"55 Million Years Ago, Wyoming, United States25.5"" x 13.25"" x1.5"" in Frame "

Pan Statue : MuseumStore : USD79.00

"A God of shepherds and flocks, he was depicted with a reed pipe, a shepherd's crook and being half-man half-goat, with horns, a goat's beard and goat legs. He personifies humanity's animal nature. He was a popular God, though never part of the official Olympian pantheon. Pan has much in common with Dionysos in that he is associated with wine, sex, and passion in general. A Homeric hymm says that he was the son of Hermes by a daughter of Dryops. Pan's mother was frightened by her monstrous offspring, so Hermes took him to Olympus. The Gods were delighted with the child, especially Dionysos, and he was given the name Pan because he made them all happy. (In Greek, Pan means ""All"").10.5"" H "

"Greek Sphinx - Delphi Museum, Greece, 460 B.C." : MuseumStore : USD88.00

"The Greek Sphinx had a woman’s head, lion’s body, serpent’s tail and eagle’s wings. Sent by Hera to punish Thebes for displeasing the Goddess, she settled on Mount Phicium, near the city and asked everyone who passed by to answer a riddle she had learned from the three Muses: “What being, with only one voice, has sometimes two fee, sometimes three, sometimes four, and is weakest when it has the most?” Anyone unable to render the correct answer was immediately slain. One day Oedipus chanced along that road and guessed the answer: “Man, because he crawls on all four as an infant, stands firmly on his two feet in his youth and leans on a staff in his old age.” Completely shattered by her defeat, the Sphinx threw herself from the mountain and Oedipus was acclaimed King. The people from the island of Naxos gave this sphinx to the city of Delphi as a gift to the oracle.9""H on Marble Base "

Greek Warriors Relief : MuseumStore : USD118.00

"21""H x 13.5""W, Wall Hanging "

Irish Cross - 8th Century : MuseumStore : USD39.00

"During the 8th century, most of the large Irish monasteries began decorating their courtyards with enormous stone crosses carved on four sides and densely laden with Biblical scenes. Thirty or more of these crosses survive.6 x 10 x .75"""

"Sirens, Sir Edward John Poynter, From the Cave of the Storms Nymph - 1903" : MuseumStore : USD62.00

"9.5 x 14.5 x .5"" "

Classical Meander Link Necklace - Hellenistic Period : MuseumStore : USD44.00

"Classical Collection - Our classical jewelry is inspired by the art of ancient Greece and Italy. The formal symmetry and simple elegance of classical Greek and Roman jewelry evolved during the Hellenistic period into more lavish designs. The Etruscans of central Italy further enhanced jewelry design of the classical world by incorporating delicate filigree and granulation beads.16"" L"

"Monomakh Cross with Pearls Pendant - Russian 13th or 14th Century, Kremlin Armory Museum, Moscow" : MuseumStore : USD34.00

"Russian Collection - The original gold cross with pearls sits atop the Oriental Cap of Monomakh, dating back to the 13th or early 14th century. It was primarily used for special ceremonies (weddings, coronations, etc.) at the Russian court and was last used in the coronation of a czar (Peter the Great) in 1682.The Cap is lined and edged with black sable fur and is now kept in a glass case with other state crowns in the Armory Museum of the Moscow Kremlin.1""H x .75""W Pendant on 17"" Chain, Sterling Silver"

Anchors of Faith Pendant - Russian Orthodox Baptismal Cross - Oleg I. Pantuhoff (1882-1973) : MuseumStore : USD78.00

"Russian Collection - This Russian Orthodox baptismal cross is one example from the Library’s Oleg Ivanovich Pantuhoff (1882-1973) collection of several hundred crosses, art objects, books, graphics and icons. Cast directly from an 18th century original to achieve exacting detail, it contains symbols of the Passion as well as prayers inscribed on the reverse.Sterling Silver 2""Pendant on 36"" Silk Cord "

"Cypriot Earrings - Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, England" : MuseumStore : USD28.00

"The crescent or boat shape earring has been popular in jewelry since about 2500 B.C. Numerous variations of this basic design later appeared, particularly in the countries surrounding the Mediterranean. This so called ""leech"" earring is characterized by an elongated tapered hoop where the lower part expands into a larger crescent.Sterling, Approx. 1.5""H  "

Poitiers Cat - 12th Century : MuseumStore : USD39.00

"""Parables in stone"" were often used in medieval churches to pro vide moral guidance to illiterate parishoners This comical, greedy cat, found in the Church of Notre-Dame-la-Grande in Poitiers, has literally bitten off more than he can chew!4.25x5x3.5"""

"Archangel Raphael - L.A. County Museum of Art, Los Angeles. 1600 A.D." : MuseumStore : USD49.00

"Raphael means “God has Healed”. Raphael is above all the Angel of Healing as his name denotes, but also is the chief ruling Prince of the 2nd Heaven, Chief of the Order of Virtues, Guardian of the Tree of Life in Eden and by his own admission “One of the 7 Holy Angels” that attend the throne of God. This he reveals to Tobias in the Book of Tobit. He is declared to be “One of the Four Presences set over all the diseases and wounds of the children of men”(Enoch 1). and in the Zohar is “charged to heal the Earth”. Raphael is one of the six Angels of Repentance, Angel of Prayer, Love, Joy and Light. He is said to have the six wings of a Seraphin but at the same time belongs to the Cherubim, the Dominions and the Powers. 13""H "

"Head of Maya King Pacal - Palenque, Mexico. 692 A.D." : MuseumStore : USD35.00

"8""H "

"Lid of the Sarcophagus of Palenque - Temple of Inscriptions - Palenque, 692 A.D." : MuseumStore : USD68.00

"In the city of Palenque, in a temple on top of a pyramid, the archaeologist Albert Lluillier found in 1952 the access to a funerary crypt that houses the sarcophagus of the King Pacal Votan the Great (615-683AD), The Soviet scientist Alexander Kazantev came out with the theory that the relief on the lid of the sarcophagus represents an astronaut and his spaceship but according to the Mayan legend, the symbols of the lid shows King Pacal falling into the jaws of the Earth monster each night to rise again with the power of the sun each morning. Its teeth are enlarged to demonstrate its encompassing power. At the top is the mythological “Moun” bird. The pillar-like construction above Pacal’s head is the tree of life. The lid is twelve feet long.14.5""H Wall Hanging "

"Venus of Laussel - Dordogne, France, 22,000BC" : MuseumStore : USD45.00

"The original is 17 inches tall and was found in the entrance to a cave that was both a dwelling place and a ceremonial site. She was painted red, the color of life, blood, and rebirth. Paleolithic sculptors chiseled her out of limestone with tools of flint, and gave her to hold in her right had a bison’s horn, crescent-shaped like the moon, which is notched with thirteen marks representing the thirteen days of the waxing moon and the thirteen months of the lunar year. With her left hand she points to her swelling womb. Her head is tilted towards the crescent moon, drawing a curve of relationship from her fingers on the womb up through the incline of her head to the crescent horn in her hand, so creating a connection between the waxing phase of the moon and the fecundity of the human womb. 10"" Wall Hanging "

Holy Spirit Cross : MuseumStore : USD24.00

"TheArtifact Abbey and Monastery Collection3.4"""

Cross of Balance : MuseumStore : USD39.00

"TheArtifact Abbey and Monastery Collection6"""

Cross Pendant : MuseumStore : USD19.00

"TheArtifact Abbey and Monastery Collection1"""

Holy Family Sculpture : MuseumStore : USD182.00

"TheArtifact Abbey and Monastery Collection11.5"", Resin"

Angel with Lute : MuseumStore : USD98.00

"TheArtifact Abbey and Monastery Collection7"""

Angel Plaque : MuseumStore : USD178.00

"TheArtifact Abbey and Monastery Collection12""H x 5.2""W, Bronze"

"Eagle Spirit - Palace of Assurnasirpal II Nimrud, Assyria ca 875-860 B.C." : MuseumStore : USD78.00

"The palace at Nimrud was decorated with many protective spirits. One figure is depicted as an image in the form of an eagle-headed man. This spirit is shown protecting the palace from evil spirits with a cone described as a purifier, along with a ritual cup. Casting Stone, Antique Stone Finish, 18""H (45 cm)"

Seated Ganesh : MuseumStore : USD128.00

"Ganesh, also called Ganapati, the elephant headed God of Wisdom and Success is the defender and remover of obstacles and has to be propritiated first before worshiping other Gods. He is one of the sons of Siva and Parvati. He is known as ""Sidhi Data"" or bestower of success in the work. His elephant head is believed to be an emblem of wisdom. His head often has one full tusk, while the other is broken. It is said that he lost it in a fight or that he used it to dictate the Maha-Bharata to the sage Vyasa. His mount or standard is a rat, a symbol in Hindu fable of the sagasity & trickery of this world, much like the fox in the west. So it is natural that the rat should first be conquered, then subdued and employed by the being who represents spiritual strength, whom he was bound to recognise as his superior, since his own cunning would tell him that Ganesh would prove a better guide than even his own perspicacity. 8.5""H (22cm) : Bronze "

Kuan-Yin with lotus : MuseumStore : USD388.00

"Kuan Yin, originally known as Avalokiteswara (""the Lord who regards""), is a highly revered manifestation of the Buddha who appears in Chinese scriptures around 400 a.d. Kuan Yin means ""one who hears the cries of the world"" and personifies the compassion of the Buddha for the needy. She is the embodiment of the yin principle. She is usually represented as a young female deity but she has the power to assume whatever form necessary in order to carry out her vow which is to appear in any way necessary to lead beings out of suffering. She is often shown holding a vase containing the waters of compassion,the lotus flower of enlightment or the jewel of three treasures. Here she holds a rosary which is a symbol of her compassion for the world. 19""H (48cm) : Bronze, Painted"

"Canopic Jar of Quebehsenuef : Egyptian Museum, Cairo. 600 B.C." : MuseumStore : USD58.00

"Canopic Jars were in use from the Old Kingdom onwards in Egypt to store various internal organs removed during the process of mummification. They were four in number and eventually came to represent the Four Sons of Horus. Each jar had a characteristic head associated with the demi-god charged with the safekeeping of a particular human organ. These four genii also represented the four cardinal points of the compass. Duamutef, the jackal-headed jar representing the east, contained the stomach and was protected by the goddess Neith. Qebehsenuef, the falcon-headed jar representing the west, contained the intestines and was protected by the goddess Selket. Hapi, the baboon-headed jar representing the north, contained the lungs and was protected by the goddess Nephthys. Imseti, the human-headed jar representing the south, contained the liver and was protected by the goddess Isis. 9""H (23cm): Casting stone, Antique stone "

"Egyptian Princess Relief : Temple of Abydos, Egypt. Dynasty XIX 1270 B.C." : MuseumStore : USD98.00

"Her name was Nes-Amun. She was one of the more than fifty daughters of Ramses II. Princesses were called Royal Daughters. They often had their own palaces or at least their own compound within the palace with an extensive staff of attendants. Sometimes the older daughter would marry their father after the death of their mother thus becoming the new Chief Queen. Often when a brother became king, he would marry the older sister probably following the tradition of the gods Osiris and Isis, who were brother and sister as well as husband and wife. A princess was often very involved in religious duties usually as priestesses of the goddess Hathor. In this wall fragment, Nes-Amun wears an elaborate wig and a white linen dress while presenting an offering to a deity. 12""H x 16""W (30x41cm) : Casting stone, Antique stone with color detail "

Royal Isis : MuseumStore : USD42.00

"The name Isis means “seat” or “throne”. She was regarded as the symbolical mother of the King. In myth, she sought her dead husband and brother, Osiris, conceived her son Horus by him, buried and mourned him together with her sister Nephtys. Isis was regarded as the “Eye of Ra” and was worshipped as the “Great of Magic” who had protected her son Horus from snakes, predators and other dangers: thus she would protect mortal children also. The ancient Egyptians regarded the Goddess as the “Eye of Ra”. 14""H (35 cm) : Bonded marble, Gold finish with color detail "

Royal Maat : MuseumStore : USD48.00

"Maat, the goddess of truth was identified with the symbol of truth, the ostrich feather. This feather was also the hieroglyph of her name. Maat played an important role in the ceremony called the ""Weighing of the Heart"". Here the heart of a deceased was weighed in the scale of justice, against the feather of Maat, as a test of truth in determining worthiness for passage into the blessed afterlife of eternity. 13.75""H (35 cm) : Bonded marble, Gold finish with color detail "

Ankh box : MuseumStore : USD35.00

"Only Kings, Queens, and Gods were allowed to carry this symbol. The ankh is the Egyptian sign of life and indicates that the King or God holding it has the power to give or take life away from lesser mortals. The Ankh, as a symbol of the life giving elements of air and water, was often used by a God or Goddess who holds the ankh before the Kin's nose, giving him the ""breath of life"" or as streams of water in the form of ankhs running over the King during ritual purification. This ankh is decorated with the ""djed"" pillar and the dog-headed ""was"" scepter. The djed pillar was a symbol of stability and was considered the backbone of the God Osiris. The was scepter was a popular symbol for the Gods to hold and means well-being and happiness. The kneeling figure on top of the djed pillar is the God of ""millions of years"" holding branches in his hands.2.75""H x 6.5""L (7 x 16 cm) : Bonded marble, Gold finish with color detail "

Large set of Foo dogs : MuseumStore : USD178.00

"Foo dogs or lions are found near temples, gardens, entrances and homes . They are considered protectors of buildings and guard against evil spirits. Foo lions are always displayed as a pair and the male lion has a ball under one of its paws while the female has a pup under its paw.18""H (45 cm) : Bonded marble, Antique stone finish "

U.S. President George Washington - Houdon Bust : MuseumStore : USD48.00

"The George Washington bust pays tribute to the first president of the United States. The sculpture is a replica based on an original by Jean-Antoine Houdon. 12""H, Bronze Polystone"

U.S. President George Washington - Small Houdon Bust : MuseumStore : USD24.00

"The George Washington bust pays tribute to the first president of the United States. The sculpture is a replica based on an original by Jean-Antoine Houdon. 7""H, White Polystone"

Chinese Symbol - Joy Wall Plaque : MuseumStore : USD28.00

"Collection of Chinese ArtSize: 9""H x 9.25""W, Brass "

Museum Dorado Mahi Mahi : MuseumStore : USD165.00

"Nature, Wildlife and Nautal Wonders Collection. 16.5""Hx5""Wx10.75""L, Brass / Marble"

Fishing American Eagle : MuseumStore : USD78.00

"Nature, Wildlife and Nautal Wonders Collection. 10""Hx9.25""Wx5""D, Brass"

Ancient Chinese Dragon : MuseumStore : USD42.00

"Chinese Collection7.75""L x 3""W x 5.5""H, Cast Iron "

Ledure Clock base Brooch. Original Created in 1840 by the French master Pierre Victor Ledure : MuseumStore : USD42.00

"This unique piece of period design work was excerpted from the base of the famous Ledure clock. Created for Nikolas 1st in 1840 by the French master Pierre Victor Ledure, the clock is notable for its ingenious pendulum mechanics and the sculpture of the Genius of Time who stands by watching time pass. 24k antique gold plate over pewter.Brooch, Approx. 0.5""H, 2.75""W "

"Lion Head Cufflinks from pair of bronze mounts designed by Andrei Voronikhin ca. 1804," : MuseumStore : USD44.00

"The lion head jewelry adapted from a pair of bronze mounts designed by Andrei Voronikhin ca. 1804, for a set of doors leading into Count Paul Stroganoff s private apartments in the Stroganoff Palace, St. Petersburg, Russia. 24k antique gold plate over pewter.Cufflinks, Approx. 0.8""H, 0.75""W "

Bear Earrings : MuseumStore : USD28.00

"Nature, Wildlife and Nautal Wonders Collection. Earrings, Approx. 0.75""H, 0.75""W "

"Claude Monet's Palm tree brooch, enameled, Brooklyn Museum of Art" : MuseumStore : USD34.00

"Brooklyn Museum of ArtBrooch, Approx. 1.75""H, 1.75""W "

Entwined Snake Brooch : MuseumStore : USD42.00

"Entwined snake pin. White-metal with 24k goldplatingBrooch, Approx. 1 3/8""H, 1 7/8""W  "

"""G"" Clef Brooch - Musical Notation" : MuseumStore : USD42.00

"Music, Opera, Ballet and Theatre Collection - Inspired by a Victorian design, the symbol of the “G” Clef determines the pitch of a particular line, and sets the reference for all musical notes. Brooch, 2.5""H "

"Lotus Blossom Brooch, Kerman and Mashad, Persia, 17th century A.D." : MuseumStore : USD36.00

"The lotus blossom jewelry was inspired by the cavetto decorating a large ceramic plate. The cobalt and black underglazed dish is representative of the fine wares produced in Kerman and Mashad. Persia, 17th century A.D. 24k antique gold plate over pewter.Brooch, Approx. 1.25""H, 1.2""W "

Islamic Motif Letter Opener - Gift : MuseumStore : USD62.00

"Museum Gift CollectionLetter Opener, 6.5""L"

"Traditional Motif Pendant, Collection of Judaic Jewelry" : MuseumStore : USD29.00

"Collection of Judaic JewelryPendant, Approx. 1""H, 0.6""W "

"Wedding Rings, 16"" by Peter Lipman-Wulf (American Contemporary)" : MuseumStore : USD128.00

"This is Lipman-Wulf's famous scupture symbolizing the commitment of marriage. Peter Lipman-Wulf was born in 1905 in Berlin, Germany, the son of a prominent lawyer and of a well-known sculptress. Success came early to Lipman-Wulf in pre-Nazi Germany, in the form of winning first prize in the Prussian State Competition and commissions for two marble fountains by the City of Berlin, all this between 1928 and 1932, or, before he was 27 years old. The intolerance of the Hitler era forced him to move to France, where he lived, taught, and worked under difficult circumstances. In 1937, he was awarded the gold medal at the Exposition Mondiale in Paris. Since 1947, Lipman-Wulf has made his home in New York. He has become an American citizen and teachers, after similar assignments in other schools, at Adelphi University, Long Island. 16""H, on Marble Base "

Art Nouveau Bookmark - Gift : MuseumStore : USD36.00

"Museum Gift Collection3""L, BookMark"

Egyptian Sphinx Earrings : MuseumStore : USD38.00

"Collection of Ancient Egyptian Artifacts and Arts of Ancient EgyptEarrings, Approx. 0.5""H, 0.75""W "

Egyptian Cat Open Ring : MuseumStore : USD44.00

"Collection of Ancient Egyptian Artifacts and Arts of Ancient EgyptOpen Ring, 24K gold over silver "

"Egyptian Ankh with Carnelian, Lapis and Aventurine" : MuseumStore : USD126.00

"Collection of Ancient Egyptian Artifacts and Arts of Ancient Egypt16"" Necklace "

"Ashurbanipal Hunting : Ashurbanipal Palace, Nineveh, 645 B.C." : MuseumStore : USD58.00

"This fragment from a wall originally found in the Assyrian palace of Nineveh depicts King Ashurbanipal as part of a larger scene hunting wild asses with the help of hounds. These animals were considered a nuisance and their killing was a meritorious activity suitable for the king. Ashurbanipal reigned at a time when the Assyrian empire was at its zenith. He waged wars against the Elamites, defeating them in several occasions and also quelled revolts in Babylon thus keeping the empire under his firm control. After his reign however, the Assyrian empire fell apart in the span of twenty years. Casting stone, 17.5""W x 14.5""h (45x37cm)"

International Collection Coaster Rug Set of Four. Four Designs. Great Gift Set : MuseumStore : USD18.85

"Set of Four includes a Jade Fars Pictorial, Contemporary Jaipur, Country Heritage Stars, Maroon Bokhara.3.5"" x 5"" - Set of 4 "

Jade FARS PICTORIAL Coaster Rug Set: Brown-Green Group : MuseumStore : USD18.85

"Inspired by a centuries-old Persian (Iranian) confederacy pictorial rug design from the Fars province in the south of Iran, these rugs were originally made for the court and great nobles and were presented only on special occasions. Original rugs were made of high quality wool pile, and a multiple border in a pattern is a sign of later weavings.3.5"" x 5"" - Set of 4"

Country Heritage Stars Miniature Rug & Mouse Pad: International - Travel MouseRug : MuseumStore : USD18.85

"This beautiful Celestial design has a dual personality. Its deep black field allows it to fit more formal decor, while the star images give it a more playful feel. For the millennia, the stars maintained a large role in the lives of ancient rug-making cultures, and the use of this celestial element in the rug-making art continues to this day. This is an exclusively-licensed reproduction of actual rugs from the collections Nourison, one of the largest importers of rugs in the world.7""W x 10""H"

LIBERTY Design from Spirit of America Collection: Americana - Travel - Claire Murray MouseRug : MuseumStore : USD18.85

"Claire Murray expanded her color palette to include the colonial colors of historic Americana to create this distinguished collection paying tribute to our Nation’s heritage. The idea for this collection came after Claire paid a visit to Washington DC several years ago to meet the First Ladies’. Incorporating our Nation’s flower, the rose, the national bird, the eagle and the symbols of freedom, peace, justice and liberty with the stars and stripes, Claire developed these exceptional designs to honor our country and commemorate our Nation’s rich history. An American bald eagle proudly displays the shield and the olive branch and wreaths of American Beauty roses. Each design makes its own patriotic statement.7""W x 10""H"

Pendleton CIRCLE OF LIFE -Miniature Rug & Mouse Pad : Pendleton - Native American MouseRug : MuseumStore : USD18.85

"The Circle of Life is never ending. It is the message of the elders - the Chosen Ones- give to their sons and daughters, to their children and their children’s children to the Seventh Generation. The Elders give spiritual direction, the wisdom of thousands of years flow through their lips. They ask only the chance to pass on to others the way of life and love for the Creator. The Sun is round, so are the Moon and the Stars. They travel in a cricle throughout the Universe. In fact, most creations in the Universe are circular. Everything depends on everything else and is called the Circle of Life. The Circle of Life robe was designed to honor all the elders and their responsibility to teach that all things are interrelated and an equal part of the whole. “We are like drops of rain which will one day return to the ocean.” The Elders know they themselves are here as a Seventh Generation and their way of life has been preserved because of the foresight of the previous generation. “Life is like a path and we all have to walk the path. If we lay down, we lay on the path. When we get up, we walk the path again.” The Circle of Life teaches us we are all children of the Earth, that we all share an equal place in the circle, that when mixed together, the four sacred colors of yellow, red, black and white - which represents the four Directions or race of Man - create brown, the color of Mother Earth. “When we walk upon Mother Earth we always walk softly because we know the faces of the future generations are looking up at us from beneath the ground.” This robe honoring the Elders speaks of universal understandings. The east represents the Sun and is yellow, the south represents the warmth and vitality of life-blood and is red, the west represents darkness in the night sky and stars and is black and the north represents the purity of snow and is white. Each of the Four Directions represents a stage in life; east symbolizes birth, south, the vitality of youth, west, the maturity of experience and north, the wisdom age. “True wisdom comes when you stop looking for it and start living the life the Creator intended for you.” The borders are based on designs found on ceremonial pipes called puzzle pieces. The cross reinforces the Four Directions and represents the four quarters of the world and universe. “When we light the Pipe we talk to the Four Directions. It is the link between the Earth and Sky.” The Circle of LIfe exemplififes a world of dissimilar things coming together to form a harmonious beautiful pattern to the Elders who have kept these concepts alive for many generations. “The Creator created the Earth, our Mother Earth, and gave her many duties; among them to care for us, His people. So let us put our minds together as One, and give thanks. May the World we leave be a better one than what was left for us.”7""W x 10""H"

Jaipur Contemporary: Blue Group Indian Miniature Rug & Mouse Pad : MuseumStore : USD18.85

"Hand knotted in Northern India, this contemporary Jaipur shows how design themes introduced to the subcontinent by 16th century Mughal lords from Persia have survived for centuries and remain intact today. Though rugs are not native to predominantly Hindu India, the nation has become a world leader in producing superb, handmade rugs.7\""W x 10\""H "

Tabriz-Heriz : Red Group - Persian : MuseumStore : USD18.85

"Heriz is a town in the Province of Eastern Azerbaijan, which became famous hundreds of years ago as a center for oriental culture and for the geometric-design carpets produced there. This is a very old carpet design, and in the past forty years the Heriz design has been produced in the city of Tabriz which is the capital city of the province of Eastern Azerbaijan. A typical design features a baroque style medallion along with repeats of rosettes and palmettes which appeal to European tastes. The Persian Collection was created from digital scans of fine Persian carpet images provided courtesy of the Persian Carpets Exhibition in Kuwait.7""W x 10""H"

Women in Works of Art Card Game : MuseumStore : USD14.85

"The 55-card deck includes instructions for a game that teaches you about these elegant masterpieces, or you can use the beautiful cards for traditional card games. Packaged in a lovely stand-up display box. 2 1/2"" x 3 1/2"" "

20th Century Time Travel Card Game - The History Channel : MuseumStore : USD13.85

"More than 300 historical facts fuel this exciting journey as players travel forward and backward through the 20th century. Complete with 100 colorful oversized cards, and an easy-to-use time travel indicator to keep track of game play—the 20th Century Time Travel Card Game will bring the whole family to the table to play and join the fun. Instructions included. Ages 8 to adult. 100 cards in Game. 2 3/4"" x 4 1/2"""

Slate Pit & Pendulum - a unique (and relaxing) gift for both home and office : MuseumStore : USD59.00

"The small slate model is a desk-top version with chrome plated metal parts. It is finished to look exactly like real Pennsylvania grey slate. The base is 5 1/2"" X 8"", 12"" TALL "

Executive Compass - Executive Gift Collection : MuseumStore : USD29.00

Golden needle on antique compass card. Navigation or feng-shui? L. 3.54 in. / 8.99 cm. W. 3.54 in. / 8.99 cm. H. 1.69 in. / 4.29 cm. Diam. - in. / - cm.

Snowman - Balance Toy - Motion Art and Motion Sculpture - Holiday & Christmas : MuseumStore : USD84.00

"A chubby, rocking snowman made with truly amazing craftsmanship in true “tole”. Completely hand made from recycled metal, hand forged and painted. Each piece is hand waxed in the final stage to give it that warm and subtle shine. Colorful and whimsical décor; seasonal or year round. Each - Balance Toy - Motion Art and Sculpture comes with a numbered metal tag confirming that these are made in limited numbers. Over the years our tole craftsmen, and the artists who forge and shape wrought iron, have become the wizards in their own right. L. 10.63 in. / 27 cm. W. 4.13 in. / 10.49 cm. H. 19.09 in. / 48.49 cm. Diam. - in. / - cm "

Terrestrial And Celestial Globe Bookends - a required icon for a philosopher’s bookshelf. : MuseumStore : USD89.00

"Original charts, researched in the libraries in Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Washington D.C. Map sections (or gores) are applied on spheres like they did centuries ago. The bigger globes are made on a papier-mache plaster finished core. Hand turned maple and mahogany, bronze and wrought iron stands and rings. Historically accurate, AM offers terrestrial and celestial globes from famous cartographers Mercator, Hondius, Vaugondy and Kaerius. Reproduction from the 16th – 17th centuries are nostalgic and decorative. When Louis XIV of France wanted globes for his flagship captains he complained about the exorbitant cost. There is no other company in the world offering authentic reproductions of this quality at the price level. Period. Required icon for a philosopher’s bookshelf. L. 14.17 in. / 35.99 cm. W. 5.12 in. / 13 cm. H. 9.84 in. / 24.99 cm. Diam. - in. / - cm. "

Venetian Weather Glass : MuseumStore : USD25.00

"Hand blown by master craftsmen. So simple, people wouldn’t believe it works, but it does… Welcomed gift and conversation piece; weather is most talked about subject. Home décor, mysterious object, perfectly predicting the weather, decorative at the same time. Attractively gift packaged, comes complete with story. Elegant, hand blown glass, stands alone. L. 4.33 in. / 11 cm. W. 4.33 in. / 11 cm. H. 10.63 in. / 27 cm. Diam. - in. / - cm. "

Annunciation Paperweight - Historic & Nostalgic Gift Collction : MuseumStore : USD14.00

"Paper weights have been around for centuries, the Venetian and French millefiori ones are famous. And they are very collectable. The Victorians invented the paperweight with added pictures, which have been our inspiration. A simple picture behind the a heavy cast glass disc takes on special magic. Things seemingly close by, but also distant as trough a long distance looking glass. Handsomely packaged, very affordable. L. - in. / - cm. W. - in. / - cm. H. 0.79 in. / 2.01 cm. Diam. 3.94 in. / 10.01 cm. "

"Zeppelin, 1937 - Historic Aviation and Aircraft Gifts" : MuseumStore : USD317.00

"Beautiful silver silk canvas stretched over a hand assembled frame, over 600 glued frame joints. Aged look. Movable parts include propellers and wheels. Incredibly detailed statement. A miniature giant representing a special era in the history of flight.L. 44.29 in. / 112.5 cm. W. 9.06 in. / 23.01 cm. H. 8.66 in. / 22 cm. Diam. - in. / - cm. "

1930s Bomber - Historic Aviation and Aircraft Gifts : MuseumStore : USD34.00

"Cast in airplane aluminum, created as displays for travel agencies, or gifts to VIP travelers. Some were made by WWII mechanics in their spare time. Memories of a time when flight was still a very hands-on affair. Highly collectable now, originals from the forties and fifties are hard to find. Screaming Spitfires from the Battle of Britain, stately four-engine Constellations, last Hurrahs for the propeller driven aircraft. Bronze nickel plated, hand polished. Solid black granite base. Wonderful desk décor.L. 5.31 in. / 13.49 cm. W. 6.3 in. / 16 cm. H. 5.12 in. / 13 cm. Diam. - in. / - cm. "

Nutcracker - Balance Toy - Motion Art and Motion Sculpture : MuseumStore : USD74.00

"Completely hand made from recycled metal, hand forged and painted. Each piece is hand waxed in the final stage to give it that warm and subtle shine. Colorful and whimsical décor; seasonal or year round. Each - Balance Toy - Motion Art and Sculpture comes with a numbered metal tag confirming that these are made in limited numbers.L. 6.69 in. / 16.99 cm. W. 4.33 in. / 11 cm. H. 21.46 in. / 54.51 cm. Diam. - in. / - cm."

Ammonite : MuseumStore : USD69.00

"65 million years extinct, this awesome piece of nature, with its 11"" spiraling surface and cradle-like matrix, is a wonderful addition to any home or office. Each replica comes with an educational booklet to tell the story of this alluring ancient sea creature. 11"" h"

American Lion Skull with Stand : MuseumStore : USD345.00

"Compared to the African Lion’s 390 pounds, this American Lion was a monster at 520 pounds. This massive cat lived on four different continents and is believed to have been the widest ranging land mammal of all time. The 18½"" long, 11½"" wide and 12½"" high skull exhibits 3"" canines and is an exact replica. It comes in a rich finish complete with oak display base and identifying brass plaque. This skull comes in Tar Pit finish.18½"" long, 11½"" wide and 12½"" high skull exhibits 3"" canines and is an exact replica. It comes in a rich finish complete with oak display base and identifying brass plaque."

African Lion Skull with Stand : MuseumStore : USD218.00

"This lion’s intimidating looking teeth reflect its tendency to feed mainly on meat. This replica is an admirable showpiece measuring 13"" long, 8"" wide and 9¾"" high and includes a handsome oak display stand for mounting in the attack position.13"" long, 8"" wide and 9¾"" high and includes a handsome oak display stand ."

"The Rosetta Stone - Bookends (Pair) - Rosetta, Egypt. 203BC" : MuseumStore : USD89.00

"When the last temple was closed in the 6th century A.D., the skill of reading hieroglyphs was lost until the discovery of this slab of basalt stone found at Rosetta in the western delta in 1779. On the stone are three scripts. The bottom section is in Greek, the center in demotic (popular script originated in the XXVI dynasty, 700-600BC and widely used for the next thousand years), and the top in hieroglyphs. The stone was first set up in a temple. It was an elaborate “thank you” to the Greek ruler of Egypt, Ptolemy V, who reigned in the 2nd century B.C., for favors that he had given to the priests. The three scripts contained the same text, allowing the hieroglyphs to be translated. French archaeologist, Jean-Francois Champollion spent many years deciphering the symbols of the Rosetta stone. Champollion’s work in the Rosetta stone was an important breakthrough in the translation of Egyptian hieroglyphs. The stone was taken by the French, and upon Napoleon's defeat was transfered under the Treaty of Alexandria to  Brittian which has held the stone in London's British Museum ever since. However, the Egyptian goverment claims the Rosetta Stone as property of Egypt and has requested what it believe should be its rightful return.Approximately 10""H x 7""W x 4""D : 12 lbs:  Pair"

Female Bust : MuseumStore : USD168.00

"Ancient Greek & Roman CollectionSize: 18""H, 8""W, 7""D, Materials: Brass & Wood "

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