In ancient times, brooches were used practical clothing items as well as decorative jewellery. They were used to pin robes and togas and other garments. These brooches were often called fibula, fibulae or broaches. Today, brooches are used as decorative items but antique brooches are also highly collectible. This is probably because brooches take so many different forms from star shaped to animal shapes. Collecting antique brooches can be en.

Antique buckles make excellent collectible items. Some of the earliest buckles were those worn by Roman soldiers and were used to strap their armour together. Roman buckles were often made of bronze. One of the things which make buckles collectible is their design which can incorporate the fashions of the times they were worn. Roman buckles often incorporate animals in their design. Knee buckles were also a fashionable.

The oldest buddhas in the world. Also provide symbolic gestures of concentration and inspiration for the enthusiast of meditation. Are sought after by many collectors, museums and art historians all over the world. Coming from the rich historical importance of Burma and other Southeast Asian nations, the antique Buddha statues. In our gallery originate from .

Burmese historical art objects collection around the world. This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 250. Note; The above sculpture displayed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Drawings from the Burmese court at Mandalay. Album of 48 drawings, 185.

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