Tibetan Fortune Teller's scroll
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Tibetan Astrological Antiques

Tibetan astrological antiques give a rare insight into the beliefs of Tibetan culture. Below are some examples and price guides of Tibetan Astrological Antiques including an early plaque and a…
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Astrological Gemini pendant
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Gold

Gold has been a prized metal since ancient times and its similarity to the color of the sun makes it ideal for jewelry and other items with an astrological theme.…
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Jadeite astrological carvings
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Jadeite

Jadeite is the principal mineral making up the most valuable form of jade, a precious stone particularly prized in China. Most gem-quality jadeite jade comes from northern Myanmar. Jade tools…
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Astrological calendar
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Astrological Calendars

Astrological Calendars originated in Ancient Babylonia and Ancient Greece. They were devised to measure the movements of the planets. A true antique astrological calendar is rare. This post includes any…
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Silver Offering Bowl
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Silver

Silver is a soft metal and has often being used for decorative and practical utilities. Silver also has it's own place in astrology in many different cultures. It is often…
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William IV Globe
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Globes

The majority of globes are three dimensional models of the earth, but, they can also represent any celestial body. The earliest surviving globe was made by Martin Behaim in 1492…
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A rare Meissen mug, circa 1740-45
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Mugs

Mugs. A mug is a type of cup typically used for drinking hot drinks, such as coffee, hot chocolate, soup, or tea. Mugs usually have handles and hold a larger…
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An Egyptian Gold and Steatite Scarab Swivel Ring, Early 18th Dynasty, 1540-1400 B.C.
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Rings

Although people wear some rings as mere ornaments, or as conspicuous displays of wealth, rings have symbolic functions in relation to marriage, exceptional achievement, high status or authority, membership in…
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Gold ring, cast; the bezel in the form of a roaring lion's head
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Ruby

Ruby. The second hardest gems after diamonds, rubies have always been prized for their color. During the Middle Ages, deep-red rubies were imported into Europe from India, Sri Lanka, and…
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