Samuel Merrin is asked to give appraisals for identifying major pre-Columbian art and other ancient works—in terms of authentici..
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Neskhons' Heart Scarab & Ba-Bird
Beautiful detail inside Neskhons' sarcophagus.Part of a large, ancient Egyptian sarcophagus acquired and sold by the Merrin Gallery,
Maya Jade Stone: History & Mythology
The Maya society flourished in parts of Mexico and Central America from the late first millennium BC until the late first millennium AD. Its height, called the “Classic Period”, spanned the years 300–900 AD. The Maya founded numerous city-states, each ruled by a lord and supported by a hierarchy of elite and common folk.Maya royal jade stone figureof the Young God of Corn.As in any stratified society, Maya nobles enjoyed prerogatives denied to their underlings. One privilege was the wearin
The Great Merrin Sarcophagus
This Dynasty XXI sarcophagus is made from sycamore fig-wood with colorfully painted scenes.Art experts like Samuel Merrin consider this ancient Egyptian sarcophagus to be among the last great ones in private hands.The front lid of Neshkons' sarcophagus is truly a marvel of ancient Egyptian art. Proudly acquired by the Merrin Gallery, it depicts the deceased in mummiform, surrounded by various goddesses, mystical creatures, and many other painted scenes commemorating Neshkons' life and wishing we
