Quimbaya culture, Colombia, Central Cauca Valley. Circa 500-1500 AD. Seated chieftain figurine wearing a gold nose ornament. Polychrome terracotta sculpture, the body covered with geometric motifs pai[...]
Janiform funerary idol known as the "master of animals" - Luristan (Louristan), 1100-700 BCAndré Godard proposed an interpretation as being the representation of Gilgamesh or Enkidu. Mounted on a tubu[...]
Funerary idol representing two ibexes (ibex) - Luristan (louristan), 1100-700 BC Representing a pair of ibexes facing each other, their paws clasping two rings and mounted on a tubular base with a bel[...]
Bronze anklet - Luristan (Archaic Persia), end of the 2nd beginning of the 1st millennium BC. Missing the two joining pins. A restoration at one end of the upper element. Bibliography: - Bronzes of Lu[...]
Bronze bracelet with dog heads - Luristan (Archaic Persia), end of the 2nd beginning of the 1st millennium BC Weight 48gr 6.5cm x 6.5cm - Bronzes of Luristan, enigmas of Ancient Iran 3rd-1st millenniu[...]
Set of 5 objects including 3 Pre-Columbian terracotta statuettes (400/500 AD). Very good condition. Part of a collection (see number written on the back of each object). Plus 2 recent clay masks. Dime[...]
Iron sword known as "with masks" - Luristan (Louristan), 1100-700 BCRare but well-known type of sword from Luristan (in Archaic Persia, present-day Iran), among the very first iron swords of humanity.[...]
Amulet in the shape of a stylized heart, carved from a finely polished stone. The lower part has a rounded curve, framed by two incised lateral wings. The top is marked with a deeply engraved annular [...]
Quadrangular stone amulet, finely engraved on its main face with four framed squares, each containing inscriptions in Kufic script. The rectilinear and angular outline of the letters evokes an ancient[...]
Amulet representing the goddess Bastet seated on an oblong pedestal, ears pricked, eyes open and alert. The stylized lines of the feline figure accentuate her vigilance and protective power. Beige ear[...]
Talismanic vial with a pyramidal body ending in a point, topped with a neck constricted at the base, animated by a circular outgrowth. The opening ends with hemmed lips, tightened towards the inside. [...]
A Rare Ancient Roman Silver Hand Mirror.Roman, 1st–3rd century AD.Measures 14cm in diameter.This exceptionally rare silver hand mirror dates from the Roman Empire, between the 1st and 3rd centuries AD[...]
Hemispherical stamp seal with fins. The flat surface is engraved with a design of lines converging toward a central point.Mesopotamia, late 4th millennium BCE (end of the Ubaid period – beginning of t[...]
Pendant amulet depicting a bovine protome. Suspension loop.Mesopotamia, Jemdet Nasr period, 3100–2900 BCE.Lapis lazuli.Length: 2.3 cm.Missing one horn.
Oil lamp with a round spout, decorated with incised concentric motifs delimiting the bowl, and in the center a skyphos in relief. The handle is pierced. Orange terracotta, mark of time, good general c[...]
Ovoid balsam jar topped with a long neck constricted at the base, ending in flat, slightly hemmed lips. Blown glass with multicolored and pearly iridescence, good overall condition. Roman period, Medi[...]
Prehistoric mastodon or pachyderm tooth in remarkable condition. Species and period to be defined. Comes from the same collection formed at the end of the 19th century, which includes the archaeologic[...]
Archaeological lot: 2 axe heads and 2 grinding wheels - Western Sahara, Neolithic period Large axe head: 15cm 602gr Small axe head: 7cm 150gr Spherical grinding wheel: approximately 11cm x 8.5cm 880gr[...]
This is a curious archaeological object. It is an amulet stimulating a jug with a human head. Blown glass, period 9th-11th century or earlier. Iridescent glass, worn by time.
Stone head fragment depicting a crowned bodhisattva, identifiable by his elaborate headdress adorned with pearls and flowers. The softly modeled face retains a serene expression, although partially er[...]
Row of old colored earthenware and glass beads, Excavation patina, from ancient Egypt. The central bead is faceted (12 x 10 mm). Total length of the beads placed end to end: 44 cm Beads reassembled on[...]
Large carved Celtic limestone votive head representing a high dignitary, probably a male warrior chief. He is depicted wearing a typical mustache, curled locks of hair and his mouth open as if in full[...]
Sculpture of an imperial court lady China Tang Dynasty (618 - 907 AD)Mingqi terracotta, traces of polychromyRepresents a court lady standing in imperial dress wearing a bird headdressDimensions: 53 x [...]
Short acinaceous sword - Archaic Persia, Luristan (Louristan), circa 1000 BC Bronze sword with double-edged blade and median ridge. Hollow handle (where wooden plates, horn bone, etc. were housed). We[...]
AFRICAN ARCHAEOLOGYTribal art, civilizationsLarge terracotta funerary urn BURA, NigerThe piece is decorated with geometric networks of scarifications in relief, typical of these pieces. (please check [...]
Archaic period bone tool, framed in a shadow box with a linen backing. Beautiful texture for this relic of early man, dating from around 8000 BC, found in southern North America, along with several ot[...]
Egyptian Shu Amulet In green faience openwork on the sides to be worn as a pendantPersonification of air, Shu is almost always represented anthropomorphic, like all the cosmic gods. In relation to Ra,[...]
Erotica Terracotta Oil Lamp Roman Period Work from the Roman period (1st - 3rd century) with erotic scene decoration Free and insured shipping in mainland France
Bronze Statuette Isis Breastfeeding Horus Late PeriodVery beautiful fragment with old green patinaPeriod: Late PeriodPiece mounted on a natural wood baseWear to be noted8.5 cm including base6.5 cm exc[...]
ROMAN ARCHAEOLOGY Very nice display and curiosity archaeologic itemSmall carved bone knife handle depicting a feline holding prey in its mouth IMPERIAL ROMAN PERIOD (-27 BC; +476 AD) Please check a[...]
Archaeology Terracotta dragon or harpy head: fantastic animal derived from a dragon, its mouth open as if it were screaming. Small black marble cubic base Palmyra (present-day Syria, Persia) 2nd / 3r[...]
Lot of archaeological artifacts from prehistory - France, Paleolithic and Neolithic I acquired these objects in Paris at auction, they come from the same old collection that was formed at the end of t[...]
Fossilized mammoth tooth - Origin Holland, Pleistocene Tooth of good dimensions on its presentation base. Collection label: MAMMOTH ELEPHAS PRIMIGENIUS PLEISTOCENE Origin: HOLLAND Slight damage to the[...]
ARCHAEOLOGY4th - 1st century ADAncient Greece, origin Southern Italy (Apulia)* Important and superb Greek krater neck depicting on its main side an angel seeming to fly, holding in one of its hands a [...]
ARCHAEOLOGY Superb and LARGE TERRACOTTA VASE FROM THE HAN DYNASTY (-206 BC; + 220 AD) The piece is originally only partially glazed creating surprise in the reading of this dark and shinier covering[...]
Polychrome Ceramic Whistling Vase from Vicus Culture, Peru, Pre-Columbian period, circa 4th century AD. The Thermoluminescence Certificate of 22-12-1990 from the Ralf Kotalla Laboratory indicates a da[...]
Short acinaceous sword with ball pommel - Archaic Persia, Luristan (Louristan), early 1st millennium BC Bronze sword with double-edged blade and median ridge. Cylindrical handle and ball pommel. The h[...]
Bronze Age Archaeological Lot - Levantine Countries 3rd-2nd Millennium BC A bow stretcher with two rings and a ram's head. 2 circular pendants. A couple of man and woman embracing. 8 types of star nut[...]
Roman silver ring set with glass paste.Roman Art, 3d century.28x26 mm. 7.71 g Finger size : 7 (US) - O (UK) - 54 (EU)This ring model is referenced under the number “3a” in the typology of Hélène Guir[...]
Dating: 1st – 3rd century AD (cf. Bussière) Origin: Western Mediterranean, probably North African or Italian workshops Provenance: Private collection, South of France An intimate gesture captured in t[...]
Ancient bronze dagger typical of the city of Ur - Mesopotamia or Luristan 2500-1000 BC This particular type of dagger seems to have been specific to the ancient city of Ur and its surroundings in the [...]
Long bronze sword with a pommel called "with ears" - Archaic Persia, Luristan (Louristan), 1st Iron Age, circa 1200-1000 BC This sword comes from an old Belgian collection formed in the 1970s. Slight [...]
A beautifully crafted water jug with a dark glaze and a stylized owl. Such jars were used to store water in the ancient Khmer period, around 1200-1300. A fine piece of archaeology in perfect condition[...]
Schist sculpture depicting the cult of the three jewels (triratna) - Greco-Buddhist culture of Gandhara, 1st-3rd century AD The sculpture depicts 4 disciples worshipping the triratna (the three jewels[...]
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