Mar 2

A complete ritual set which belonged to Sarmatian Tribal Ruler of Persian descent that lived 1 Century BC – 2 Century BC is available for bidding in eBay.  The set includes ritual Gold Pectoral Necklace and Gold Pectoral Amulet, and they are part of Taoikins Museum Collection.

The 2000 years old rare gold necklace is still in good condition and decorated with ornaments, dotted pattern triangles, and carnelian (cornelian) stones.  There is one bird at each end of the necklace and they are proofs that the necklace is made under Post-Sumerian and Egyptian culture (1500 – 100 B.C.).  The gold necklace was worn on the chest to display status of power and wealth.  The size of necklace is 28 x 15 cm.

There are five Cornelian stones on the Gold Pectoral Amulet, but top left corner and on the central cornelian stone have slight damage.  The Amulet was carefully preserved by experts from National Restoration Center of Lithuania (European Union).  The size of amulet is 8 x 5 cm.

The starting bid for this Sarmatian-Persian Tribal King’s Ritual Gold Pectoral Necklace and Amulet on eBay is US$ 6,080,000 and the bidding end date is on Mar 04, 201011:03:54 PST.  If you would like to purchase the complete ritual set immediately, you can buy it at the price of US $8,900,000.

Popularity: 1% [?]

Feb 19

The above 5 3/4 inches long ancient Indus Valley Iron Age Bull shaped rattle is dated back to the fourth Millenium BC (Mehrgarh periods IV – VI, approximately 3500-2800 BC).  The genuine Indus ceramic is extremely rare with well-preserved pigment (not the normal faked ceramic on today’s market).  The ceramic piece characterizes a large bull standing foursquare with thick upturned horn.  There are also black brushstrokes decorating the ceramic.  The Indus pottery was used as a rattle in ancient times, and it still made noise today when shook.

The rare piece was acquired in 1980’s and previously belonged to a British private collection.  It is now available for bid on eBay and the closing date is on Feb 20, 201014:05:10 PST.  There are 14 bids made so far at the price of US $227.50.

Popularity: 1% [?]

May 30

Accidentally stumbled this large rare masterpiece painting painted by Liu Haisu (1896-1994).  Liu Haisu is renowned for his Chinese painting and oil painting.  He is a prominent contemporary Chinese painter, and noted art educator.

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This is an original hanging scroll.  The scroll is 57.25 inches by 30 inches painting.  The painting features a panda on a pine tree, painted in a bold ink style.  The painting also contains Liu Haisu’s calligraphy, which he is renowned for.  The painting also includes four seals of the artist.

The painting can be purchased through eBay, at the price of $200,000.00 (negotiable).  The closing date for this rare item is on June 16, 2009.

Popularity: 11% [?]

Jan 16

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Many people dream to be an ancient Chinese Emperor.  Ancient Chinese emperor had unlimited power to command anyone to do anything for him.  He also has what all men wish to have — three thousand pretty wives.  However that dream will never come true.

In order to get closer to become a Chinese emperor, you can consider buying an old antique Ming dynasty Chinese emperor’s gold dragon gown.  This gown is made of silk and it will well preserved.  Its width is 48.8 inch and height is 53.4 inch.  Its net weigh is 3.3 pound.  The buy-it-now price on eBay is US $9,435.00.

Popularity: 10% [?]

Dec 21

The Viera Gallery is selling a bronze cavalry statue from the late East Han Dynasty (A.D. 25 – 220) on eBay.  The statue features a rider holding a halberd and sitting on the back of a horse.  The statue comes in a piece, which means it is not in sections.  The horse and rider are hollow, and it was originally painted (not the dark brown part, that’s the bronze body).  Bronze corrosion is found and the piece has not been cleaned (not recommended to clean it as it could spoil the statue, thus causing further damage).

Horse:  The horse is vibrant, active and majestic.  All details are present — erect ears, muscular flanks and a waving forelock as found on many Han Dy. horses.  Bridle and reins may have been originally present judging by the shape of the mouth and the hole in the rider’s right hand.  Two small corrosion holes at back of neck and two small holes on left rear hoof.  Otherwise, solid, complete and undamaged.  Dimensions:  19.5 in high x 20.75 long x 5.5 wide/ 49.5 x 53.5 x 14 cm.   9 lb 2 oz/ 4140 gm.

Rider:  The cavalryman wears a flat-topper hat and decorated straps cross the torso.  Lower arms are extended to carry the halberd and hold the reins in holes cast in the piece.  Facial details and hair are masterfully done.  Legs appear to be covered in a type of legging. Underlying bronze quite evident on the back of the rider. One small chink on the top of inside of one leg appears to be from casting and not from corrosion.  No damage of any kind.  Dimensions:  15.75 in long x 7.25 wide/ 40 x 18 cm.  4 lb 1 oz/ 1845 gm.

Saddle:  The saddle is U-shaped with two vertical edges.  The rear edge is higher than the front.  A small chink on one edge is a casting artifact.  6 small pinholes that do not affect strength or integrity.  Dimensions:  4.5 x 4 in/ 11.5 x 10 cm.  9 oz/ 250 gm.

Halberd:  The rider carries a long spear-like weapon with a halberd tip.  The halberd fits tightly into a hole in the rider’s left hand.  Dimensions: 15.25 in/ 39 cm. long.  4 oz/ 110 gm.

Assembled dimensions:  28 in high x 20.75 long x 7.25 wide/ 71 x 53.5 x 18 cm.  14 lb/ 6340 gm.

The price for the bronze sculpture is US $30,000.00, and you can buy it from eBay.  The end time for this bronze cavalry statue is on December 30th, 2008.

Popularity: 15% [?]

Apr 14

Would you like to have a creepy alien toy?

Up for auction is an original piece of art by retrofuture/cryptozoological assemblage artist AlexCF. I create items from a past that wasn’t quite; strange artefacts you wish existed in secret attic spaces or within dusty trunks waiting to be discovered. I have crafted a plethora of contraptions and abominations – from werewolf research cases to victorian ghost containment devices; cthulhu remains in specimen jars and two headed bat foetuses..I have completed work for film and tv, publishing and exhibitions.

embryonic alien toy created by AlexCF

There is a preserved embryonic alien in the case, and also other things included like alien implants, newspapers, illutrations of aliens and craft, etc.

Starting bid of the item is £90.00 and the postage fee is £30.00.  To bid this item please go to eBay.

Popularity: 44% [?]

Feb 1

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Yes, I’m laughing.

Anti Masturbation

This copper shaped device was invented to prevent those who were wearing it from masturbation.  The device was attached to a belt and worn by boys or men.  It was 3 ½ inches from the top to base.

Thoughts

Is it new or 2nd-dicked or more.

Why You Should Spend Money To Make Yourself Suffer

  1. Prevent you from masturbation.
  2. It looks cool.
  3. It’s an antique.
  4. If for your husband/boyfriend.
  5. If you’re a rapist.
  6. You don’t want to commit sin.
  7. You’re a holy priest.
  8. You have fitable dick.
  9. You urinate like a girl.
  10. You are eunuch.

How Much Is It?

The bidding price starts from $1500 and it ends on 4th February 2008 (before Valentine’s Day).

If you’re seriously thinking of buying this for yourself, you can bid it at eBay.

[via Boing Boing]

Popularity: 45% [?]