Nazca Miniature Pottery Jar clasp and an extended beak or

and an extended beak or snout

A fascinating cast bronze door-lock bolt from ancient Rome

and rituals

Pins of this elegant type were used in antiquity both as practical fasteners for garments and as personal ornaments for securing elaborate hairstyles

A prized addition for serious collectors and institutions dedicated to African antiquities

Nazca Miniature Pottery Jar clasp and an extended beak orPre Columbian Era, Nazca Civilization, c. 300 BC600 AD, Peru This exquisite Pre Columbian Nazca pottery jar, dating from 300 BC to 600 AD, is a captivating example of the civilizations artistic and cultural achievements. Small in size yet rich in detail, the globular vessel features a short neck with a slightly flaring rim, highlighted by a red painted lip. The body is adorned with geometric triangular motifs in classic Nazca hues of white and