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The ancient cultures of
Asia go back to the beginning of man's efforts to
shape the world around him. Many of the artifacts
they left behind tell a fascinating story about
the advancement of their knowledge and skills.
Some of these artifacts still hold secrets that
are not understood such as 3000 year old bronze
swords that do not corrode or super strong 4000
year old egg shell pottery.
The antiques and artifacts here are part of my own collection that was put together over a period of time. My fascination with the ancient world began early when I traveled with my family to far away places and visited museums in countries like Egypt and the capitals of Europe. I currently live in Asia and I am also the author of the book The Historical Cash Coins of Vietnam. |
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Art and Tradition |
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Antique Tibetan Singing Prayer Bowl (with sound) Antique Tibetan Buddhist Prayer Bell
(with sound) Vietnamese Dong Son Long Wristed
Bracelets (200 BC - 200 AD) |
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Chinese Han Dynasty Bronze Mirror (200
BC - 200 AD) |
Ancient Bronze Art |
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Chinese Shang Dynasty Ritual Wine Vessel (1300 - 1100 BC) |
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Chinese Han Dynasty Bronze Wine Vessel (200 BC - 200 AD) Southeast Asian Ceremonial Rain Drum
Laos/Vietnam Bronze Chinese Zhou Dynasty Gourd Shaped Ladle Yi (900 BC) |
Dinosaurs and Stone Age Tools |
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Neanderthal Hand Scraper, 70,000 BC
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Art in Wood |
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Antique Asian Ebony Statue of Hanuman,
Indonesia Antique Wooden Horse Cart Pointer from
Burma Rare Antique Nanjing Clock in Carved
Rosewood Stand |
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