Glazed vase with a very beautiful iridescent and shiny monochrome water green color (Celadon). An object of archaeology 221-581 AD, the vase is in very good condition. Height: 27.5 cm. Diameter: 23 cm[...]
Incantatory cup, inscribed in the heart of the receptacle in Mandaean writing, (Mandaean Aramaic dialect), The text is here represented in a spiral from the bottom of the cup, the writings are in good[...]
Beautiful antique terracotta statuette, China Han Dynasty, (206 BC - 220 AD).
Very beautiful object full of history depicting a ram lying on its legs; the head of the animal is superb, its accentuate[...]
Head with carefully drawn features, presenting a closed mouth, almond-shaped, open eyes, slightly puffy cheeks and a straight, fine nose. This figure embodies a high-ranking character, imbued with dis[...]
Terracotta head representing a young athlete, wearing a symbolic headband framing a graceful youthful face. This headband, associated with the sporting competitions of Antiquity, evokes the victorious[...]
Miniature Hydria
Greek Art, Late 5th Century BCE
Black-glazed terracotta
H. 12 cm
Collection label inside the neck (225)
Two small chips under the rim
Provenance:
Parisian art market
Com[...]
Statuette Depicting a Dancer
Cambodia, Khmer Period, 12th–13th Century
Bronze
H. 13 cm
H. with base : 18 cm
Provenance:
Private Collection, Paris
Published:
Exhibition Catalog: La Reine [...]
Beautiful intaglio on amethyst: shepherd and goat under a tree.
The character is sometimes identified with Faustulus
1st century AD
Small lack. Nice color of the stone.
Triangular oil lamp reflector, modeled in relief with the bust of the god Serapis wearing a calathos crown, surrounded by solar rays. This representation, associating abundance and light, illustrates [...]
Beige terracotta head representing the goddess Demeter. Her gentle face is enhanced by an alert gaze, accentuated by large open eyes. Two braided plaits elegantly descend towards her shoulders, testif[...]
Beautiful Mammoth molar Molar of Mammuthus primigenius (woolly mammoth), dating from the Pleistocene, period estimated between 40,000 and 10,000 years before our era, corresponding to the last ice age[...]
Four small bronze amulets, some with bails: A frog on top of another stretching. A Harpocrates. A God. A female figurine. From 2 to 3.5 cm. Parisian collection formed in the 70s-80s.
Head of a warrior wearing a helmet decorated with a diadem in the shape of an arc, testifying to his rank and role within the clan. The face, marked by an ape-like expression, is accentuated by a nasa[...]
Five bronze belt plaques depicting fantastical animals.
China, Liao Dynasty, 10th–12th century.
Gilded and engraved bronze with a beautiful patina.
Dimensions of each plaque: 4.1 x 3.8 cm.
Total[...]
This Roman bronze figurine is a true treasure. Depicting the Roman goddess of Luck, Fortune and Fate, Fortuna, this is a highly iconographic piece, as well as the perfect lucky charm. An incredible co[...]
Three deniers tournois of Louis IX known as Saint-Louis Obverse: Cross - LUDOVICUS REX Reverse: Châtel tournois topped with a cross cutting the legend at 12 o'clock - TURONUS CIVIS Condition TTB The b[...]
A nice bone strap-end. Good condition!
A nice article about organic buckles and strap-ends:
https://sagy.vikingove.cz/en/organic-belt-buckles-and-strap-ends/
Marble Buddha Head
China, Sui Dynasty, 6th-7th century
Marble
H. 8.6 cm
Concretions
Provenance:
Private collection, Paris
The Buddha's features were rendered with an exceptionally skilled[...]
An ancient Egyptian gold ring set with an agate amulet of a recumbent bull.
New Kingdom, Circa 1550 - 1292 B.C.
Ring Size N UK / 6.75 US.
Weighs 4.7 grams.
The agate amulet measures 1[...]
Bottle with a globular body slightly curved in its center, topped with a small cylindrical neck ending in flat lips. The harmony of the proportions and the sobriety of the lines reflect the know-how o[...]
A Georgian style rose gold ring set with ancient Roman gems.
The nicolo intaglios and carnelian cameo of Eros date to the 1st /2nd century AD.
Ring size N UK / 6.75 US.
The bezel measures [...]
Female figure with geometric body painting
Mexico, Michoacan, Chupicuaro culture, Late Classic period circa 200-100 BC
Red and black glazed terracotta
H. 16 cm
Ink inscription on the back: 802 b[...]
Rare ornament in the shape of a stick (head on one side and tip on the other) made of translucent rock crystal (quartz), called a "labret".
By customs of ornamental mutilation of the face of certain [...]
A gold ring decorated with grapes and set with a cabochon garnet.
Merovingian, 6th century AD.
Ring size P UK / 7.5 US.
Weighs 4.9 grams.
The ring is of hollow construction, the should[...]
Collection of 38 Gallic gossips Several peoples represented, Remi, Senones, Sequani... Various diameters, approximately 20mm per piece. Gallic period between 150 and 20 BCE. The potin, a type of curre[...]
Collection of 7 Byzantine bronze coins Emperor Nicephorus III, Romanus, Leo VI Follis, pentanummium All coins are listed and accompanied by their respective descriptions with size and weight. 6th to 1[...]
This carved wooden Christ is from the 15th century, it is a work of folk art from the South of France or Spain. It has a pretty polychromy, you will note that it is old but probably later. This sculpt[...]
Very beautiful throat axe Work from the Neolithic Chad, Gouro region It has a superb double patina. A very dark side washed by the wind and sand of the Sahara, a light side, the face remaining for mil[...]
Statuette of Mother Goddess Known as Courotrophoros
Gallo-Roman Period, 1st–2nd Century A.D., Allier Department
Terracotta
H. 14.6 cm
Thermoluminescence Test
Publication:
2011, Catalogue M[...]
Beautiful set of sixteen archaeological pieces from the Tumaco culture La Tolita Ecuador Colombia -300 BC/ +300 AD including a rare fragment of an old man's mask (16 cm long), fragments representing t[...]
The Antique hand-crafted earthenware Chinese celadon jug with a beautiful green glaze. The jug has a rounded shape and four decorative loop handles symmetrically placed at the rim. The glaze is cracke[...]
Very beautiful Olla with a hemispherical body, two side handles with fox heads on each side, erect ears and a pointed muzzle, it ends with a strangled neck topped with a wide flared lip. It is decorat[...]
Bronze wall light representing Christ France,
probably 14th century
Head to the right old supports at the hands and feet
Time having left its marks H
.: 16 - L.: 17 cm.
Modern metallic presentati[...]
This is one of the first colored floor tiles with a fleur-de-lis pattern from Flanders.
What does the fleur-de-lis pattern represent? The fleur-de-lis or lily is mentioned several times in the Bibl[...]
A small medieval collection of miniature pots, a box and a hen from Thailand. It is noted that for some containers, they contain glued remains of other ceramics because it could be a kiln waste buried[...]
Head of a Female Statuette
Maya Culture, Jaina Island, Campeche, Classic Period, 650–950 A.D.
Red Terracotta
H. 4.5 cm
Traces of fire
label sticked on the base: Collection Vérité
Provenance:[...]
Stirrup-Spout Vessel, Known as a "Chicha" Vessel, Depicting a Warrior or Priest
Peru, Moche IV-V, 100–700 CE
Painted Terracotta
Height: 19 cm
Minor loss on the rim of the spout, otherwise in exc[...]
Discover this exceptional Gallo-Roman marble fountain mouth, a rare piece steeped in history, perfect for archaeology and ancient art enthusiasts.
Main characteristics:
Style: Typically Gallo-Ro[...]
Superb antique Virgin and Child made in tempera on a base of crushed chalk applied to wood, a traditional technique of Byzantine sacred art and dated between the 15th and 16th centuries.
This work ex[...]
Large Nucleus called Livre de Beurre – Flint – Grand Pressigny - Neolithic The nuclei were particularly abundant and made the reputation of the Grand Pressigny site. Because they were shaped like the [...]
Greco-Roman Art Parade horse at a walk with a lion skin saddle.
Bronze with green and brown patina.
Circa 1st-2nd century.
Height: 6,5 cm
Length: 4 cm
Width: 2 cm
To be compared with two similar[...]
Beautiful terracotta jug. The handle is fixed to the belly. A visible chip on the neck, nothing serious. Roman period, probably North Africa. 15.5cm high. Former Tarn collection.
Male Votive Head
Etruria, 3rd century BCE
- Material: Terracotta
- Height: 28 cm
- Condition: Very minor losses, otherwise in excellent condition
Provenance:
Private collection f[...]
Beautiful small female head in terracotta; fragment of a Tanagraean statuette. Hellenistic period. 4th-1st century BC - Lot 106
Height: 3.9 cm
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Terracotta protection deity, beautiful patina on terracotta, anthology profile. Indonesia, East Java, Majapahit Kingdom, late 13th century / early 16th century. Good general condition. height with bas[...]
Very old sculpture representing a Chinese dignitary with his banded bonnet, wearing a wide-sleeved robe, very beautiful face still well preserved and very expressive, the movement of the body is elega[...]
The Incredulity of Saint Thomas – Circa 1500 Italian School – Oil on Panel Dimensions: Height 65 cm | Width 125 cm A rare masterpiece from the Renaissance period Description: This exceptional painting[...]
Beautiful fossil tooth of a theropod, bipedal and carnivorous dinosaur, Spinosaurus (aegyptiacus) This dinosaur was around 1.60 m high. Geological stage: Cenomanian (first stage of the Upper Cretaceou[...]
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