Double-row comb, the large, widely spaced teeth were used to untangle the hair, and the finer, tighter ones were used to smooth and style it. It is decorated in the center with a peacock, its beak sym[...]
Bronze Statuette of Mercury
Roman Empire, 1st-2nd Century CE
Patinated bronze
H. 6.5 cm
H. with base: 12.7 cm
Provenance:
Former French collection
Mercury, the god of commerce, [...]
An exceptional archaeological piece, this marble fountain spout dates back to the Gallo-Roman period, a rare example of ancient utilitarian art. Sculpted with remarkable expressiveness, it features a [...]
Roman Marble Fragment – Acanthus Leaf – Archaeology Fragment of a marble acanthus leaf capital. Roman work 20cm long 11cm at the widest 8cm thick Former collection from Tarn (south of France)
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[...]
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.
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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 [...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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 [...]
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[...]
Large bronze offering steamer HAN dynasty 206 BC-220 AC The steamer is made up of three parts, a bowl, a semi-covered cup and an inverted bowl pierced with grids This steamer was used for cooking food[...]
Offering steamer in bronze HAN dynasty 206 BC-220 AC The steamer is made up of three parts, a bowl, a semi-covered cup and an inverted bowl pierced with grid-shaped holes This steamer was used for coo[...]
Tang Dynasty terracotta sculpture terracotta painted with white slip represents a soldier Intact condition (no restoration has been done) dimensions 36 x 12 x 8 cm
Sculpture of a court lady China TANG Dynasty (618 - 907 AD) terracotta sculpture with white slip Represents a court lady draped in a cloak Dimensions: 22 x 8 x 6 cm
Sculpture of a horseman in terracotta, HAN dynasty 206 BC-220 AC Polychrome painted terracotta Represents a horseman perched on a horse Good condition (the horse's legs and the base have been restored[...]
Sculpture of a guardian dog China TANG Dynasty (618 - 907 AD) three-color glazed terracotta sculpture called "Sancai" represents a dog lying on its side, its head raised and its ears pricked, illustra[...]
Terracotta sculpture of a goat Han dynasty 206 BC to 220 AD Terracotta painted with white slip Represents a lying goat Intact condition (no restoration has been done) Dimensions 14 x 8 x 5.5 cm
Globular vases on terracotta foot from Ban Chiang Curvilinear decoration in ochre on beige slip Thailand. Ban Chiang culture. 1st millennium BC Some small chips (see photos) No restoration has been do[...]
Indus Valley terracotta cup. Neolithic period. 2300 - 2000 BC Ochre terracotta POTTERY decorated in black with two buffaloes and ears of wheat 20 x 5.5 cm
Polychrome ceramic cup Iran, Nichapour, 10th century Hemispherical body in clay ceramic with polychrome engobé decoration on a cream background of four intertwined medallions decorated with colored ba[...]
Statuette of Apollo at Rest
Roman Empire, 1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
- Material: Bronze
- Height: 14 cm
Provenance:
- Collection M. S. (1942-2022)
Comparable Works:
- Ap[...]
Bronze cup with bossage decoration - Persia Sassanid period or early Ghaznavid dynasty - 7th - 10th century
Overall oxidation, visible perforations, concretions. This is an archaeological object.
Belt buckle China, Warring States period (476-221 BC)
Gilded copper alloy
L. 16.2 cm
Provenance: - Parisian collection, acquired circa 2000
Magnificent dragon attacked by a tiger, with sinuo[...]
Encolpion - obverse (1/2 part) representation of Christ and the Apostles
Byzantine age > 6th century
resin presentation base provided.
Prior validation of administrative and customs formalities[...]
Roman pallus dating from the 3rd century AD Dildos only appeared in the 13th century, before that they were objects, certainly phallic, used as talismans. Often placed in the fields, the phaluses offe[...]
Smiling Head
Veracruz Culture, 6th–9th Century A.D.
Material: Terracotta
Height (without base): 19 cm
Height (with base): 25 cm
Width: 22.5 cm
Provenance:
Parisian art market
C[...]
Delicate little head of a praying person or disciple from Gandhara, Pakistan. This piece dates from the 3rd-5th century. Former Parisian collection of Doctor A. Constituted in the 70s. Presentation on[...]
Statuette called muneca
Pre-Columbian Peru, Moche III period, 300-400 AD
Terracotta, metal oxides and slip
H. 12 cm
Inscription under the base R-4384
Provenance: Private collection, Versailles
[...]
Vase with black slip, decorated with a beige frieze and engraved with glyph-shaped motifs and two vertical cartouches engraved with the same motifs. Traces of red pigment (cinnabar) on certain glyphs.[...]
Good original condition
Size: 96mm x 60mm
In ancient Greek and Roman mythologies and cultures, panthers were considered the faithful companions of the wine god Dionysus, or his Roman counterpart B[...]
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