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Jewels of the Nile: Discovering ancient Egyptian treasures?

A Matter of Brilliance

Plus, there’s a great interactive section—examples of gemstones that you can touch, “smell samples” of the period’s perfumes, and (most fun of all), mirrors that let you “wear” authentic pieces of Egyptian jewelry, take a photo, and send it right to your phone! They also figured out how to create glass and enamel to decorate the faience.

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Germany’s Best Collectibles: Steins, Kugel, Cuckoo Clocks, & More

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Some markets have daily parades, concerts, and demonstrations by artisans in candle making, wood carving, and glass blowing. Kugels & Krampus Other Christmas goods to hunt for in antique shops include glass kugels , nutcrackers , Erzgebirge wooden figures, and Santa or “Weihnachtsmann” figures.

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Antique Porcelain Dolls: How Much Are Porcelain Dolls Worth?

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With this Chinese ceramic material, doll makers could finally create intricately painted faces, lifelike features, and beautifully constructed clothing. If the doll comes with a certificate of authenticity or other identifying provenance documents, this information can help. How Can You Tell if a Doll Is Ceramic or Porcelain?

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Italy’s Best Collectibles: Deruta, Murano, Alessi & More

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Few can afford authentic Prada , but knockoffs abound in Italy. Deruta Ceramics Deruta ceramics are named after their town of origin in Umbria, Italy. Today, the town of Deruta is home to a museum of ceramics and over 200 ceramic shops and workshops, all making clay wares in the town’s signature styles.

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The Wemyss Ware Buyer’s Guide: 5 Classic Pieces You Need in Your Collection

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The iconic line of ceramics – envisioned by a pottery owner and decorator in 1882 – counts Elton John as a fan, with the Queen Mother also said to have been a collecting devotee. With their almost comical grins and gazing, glass eyes, Weymss Ware’s feline curiosities can fetch a substantial sum at auction. Cats Weymss Ware tabby cat.

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Spain’s Best Collectibles: From Lladró to Paella Pans

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and France, Spain does not necessarily have a laundry list of old renowned factories with massive outputs of wares like glass and ceramics. Home of Lladró Spain is home to one grand ceramic factory still operating today: Lladró. Spain is home to brightly colored majolica, Fajalauza , and Talavera ceramic ware.

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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

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The destruction of many historic artifacts in the 1960s and 1970s paired with the overall delicacy of the materials means that well-preserved, authentic Chinese antiques are increasingly difficult to find. Snuff bottles are most commonly made of glass, but can also comprise of jade, porcelain, amber, or metal.