Bronze applique in the shape of a medallion: head of Silenus.Roman art - 2nd century. 44 mm. in diameter. 20.35 g. Very beautiful small bronze. The face is treated with great finesse. Very good condit[...]
A sandstone tablet carved in relief depicting an adoring saint, carved in northern Italy between the 10th and 12th centuries. Mounted on a minimalist steel base, it is a particularly unique and evocat[...]
Large, beautifully crafted terracotta figure of a woman holding a plate or jug, her hair held in place by a wide crown or headdress. Chitonic underlay draped under a voluminous himation, held by the r[...]
This spearhead is old, it comes from an archaeological collection. My skills being unfortunately limited in this area, I have difficulty precisely situating this object in time and space. Europe? Gree[...]
Batch of pottery shards from Graufesenque, near Millau (Aveyron). Clay, sigillata. The most important pottery-making site of the Roman Empire in the 1st century. Representations of hares, plants, and [...]
Pair of Ancient Greek gold lion protome earrings. Hellenistic period. Eastern Mediterranean. Late 4th century - early 3rd century BC. Approximately 15 x 15 mm and 17 x 14 mm. Total weight: 4.02 g. Eac[...]
Roman bronze with dark green patina : theater mask.Roman art.2nd century.32 x 24 mm34.70 gRoman theater actor's mask, inspired by older Greek masks, with Dionysian features and a floral crown around t[...]
Small Light Green Faience Ushabti Egypt,
Late Period (664-332 BC)
This small light green faience ushabti dates from the Egyptian Late Period (664-332 BC).
Finely modeled, it represents a funera[...]
Anepigraphic scarab amulet - Late Period
An anepigraphic scarab-shaped amulet from the Egyptian Late Period (664 to 332 BC). Made of siliceous faience, a material frequently used for amulets and vo[...]
Roman intaglio: Salamander / Lizard. Roman art, 2nd - 3rd century AD
A Roman gnostic yellow jasper intaglio depicting a salamande or a lizard.
In the field, inscription.
On the other side, "NKEN[...]
Roman intaglio: Quadriga and charioteer.
Italic art, 2nd-1st century BC White and brown banded agate,
7 x 10 mm.
The quadriga (chariot drawn by four horses) is an emblem of triumph.
Interesti[...]
Late antique - Byzantine - marquee. ancient transformation into mortar
The abacus was softened to make the basket appear.
Similar examples (last photos) can be observed at the Athens Agora arche[...]
Impressive 15th century sculpture of Christ on the Cross, composed of a wooden crucifix and a polychrome figure of Christ. The piece has been remarkably preserved, retaining its original polychromy, w[...]
Very beautiful oil lamp, from Mauritania. Around the lamp a frieze of flowers, and on the top a child Signed with an S. This artifact is in very good condition, no accidents and no restoration. Proven[...]
Antique Bronze Christ circa 1450, hollow cast, representing Christ on the cross, his head leaning to the left. From a beautiful collection for sale in our other ads. Used condition see photos
Dating: 6th century AD Origin: Asia Minor Provenance: Private collection, Aube - France An exceptional ampoule with unique and extremely rare iconography This Byzantine eulogy ampoule in terracotta, d[...]
These fragments of cups are Nabataean and as can be seen do not represent people. Only plant representations were authorized. These fragments date between the 2nd century BC and the first century. Col[...]
An Etruscan (Italian) marble fragment - 4th century BC
With the image of a griffin.
The right corner of a marble facade fragment or coffin.
The Etruscan civilization is the modern name given to a c[...]
Gold pendant with Roman glass cameo: Gorgon - Medusa.
Roman art, 3rd century AD.
Cameo : Yellow glass.
Modern pendant mount, 18 carat gold, 3 pink sapphires set.
Pendant: 25 x 22 mm.
Charming[...]
Dating: 300 - 400 AD Origin: Eastern Mediterranean (probably Egypt or Roman provinces) Provenance: Private collection, Auvergne - Puy-de-Dôme A lamp decorated with the image of Serapis – Greco-Egyptia[...]
Period: Roman Empire, 2nd - 3rd century Origin: Eastern Mediterranean – Probably Egypt Provenance: Private collection by inheritance - Limousin, France Small balsamarium with a globular body, delicate[...]
Period: Last third of the 1st century AD Origin: Mediterranean (Probably Italy or Roman provinces) Provenance: Private collection, Auvergne - Puy-de-Dôme A lamp with a pointed spout and double volutes[...]
Period: Roman Empire, 2nd - 3rd century Origin: Eastern Mediterranean - Probably Egypt Provenance: Private collection by inheritance - Limousin, France Elegant Roman balsam jar in blown glass, with a [...]
Magic intaglio on hematite presenting two lines of texts in Phoenician (?).
It is mounted in an 18k gold surround.
Antique period for the intaglio.
Approximately 10,6 x 9 x 3 mm
1.29 g.
Curio[...]
Ring with Roman emerald pearl.
Modern gold ring with a roman emerald pearl (1st - 2nd c. AD)
Finger size : M (UK) - 6 3/4 (US)
The ring can be easily resized.
Weight: 3,37g
This type o[...]
Roman marble fragment : hand holding a patera.
Rome, 3rd century.
76 x 51 mm.
97.50 g.
Modern wooden base.
The most common liturgical gesture is the libation, which consists of pouring "on th[...]
Small Gallo-Roman genius with a cucullus. Bronze with green patina (traces of cuprite and azurite).On a marble base (one foot missing).3rd century AD.Height: 71 mm with base56.55 gThe genii cucullati,[...]
Small Gallo-roman Bronze Turtle.
29 x 22 mm
16.35 g
The turtle is a symbol of ingenuity among the Romans, often associated with Mercury.
Very good condition.
Provenance :
Collection of M[...]
An Ancient silver ring set with a glass intaglio of a hero offering a libation to an altar.
Roman, 1st - 2nd century AD.
Ring Size I UK / 4.25 US / 48 EU.
The intaglio measures 1.3 x 1cm.[...]
Egyptian sarcophagus mask and Egyptian carved wood representing cobras. The mask 750euros and the wood 350euros. 1000 to 500 BC The mask height 23cm with the foot 38cm and width 22cm. The decorated wo[...]
Head of the god Bes. Turquoise blue glazed earthenware.
Egypt. Late period (664-332 BC)
Modern plexiglass base.
120 x 68 mm.
The god is depicted grimacing and wearing a headdress decorated wi[...]
Set of four Roman terracotta oil lamps in various colors and beautiful surface patina.
One of them has a rich floral decoration all around (detailed photo).
Dimensions: Diameter: 6 to 8 cm Length (f[...]
Lot of three Greek amphorae without handles, or fusiform vials intended to preserve perfumed oils during Antiquity.
The Unguentarium is a very deep and elongated terracotta vase, with a very narrow t[...]
Ancient gold scarab ring with a heron. Southern Italy, 4th century BC.
An Ancient gold scarab ring with a heron.
Southern Italy, 4th century BC.
Ring size S UK / 9 US / 60 EU.
Weighs 4.8 g[...]
Impressive bronze boar's head. Probably a handle or decoration on a piece of furniture. This is not a door knocker because the ring is too thin. Dark brown patina, very beautiful details. The exact [...]
Antique Marble Fragment – Foliage
Roman Art, 1st - 2nd century AD
This carved marble fragment, dating from the Early Roman Empire (1st - 2nd century AD), demonstrates the artistic and ornamental m[...]
Period: 3rd - 1st century BC Origin: Mediterranean protohistory - Hypothesis of production in Narbonensis Gaul, Iberian Peninsula or North Africa Provenance: Private collection, South of France This b[...]
Head of a Kore
6th century BCE (Archaic period)
Molded and modeled terracotta
H. 11.7 cm
With base: 15.6 cm
Well preserved
Provenance: Former private collection, Paris
This terracotta h[...]
Bronze Statuette of Venus
Roman Era, 2nd century AD
Bronze
H. 28 cm
Provenance:
Before 1946: Private collection, New York
Sold at Parke-Bernet Galleries, April 6, 1946, LOT 45 (illustrated)
[...]
Cylinder Seal with Presentation Scene
Kassite Dynasty of Babylon, 16th–12th century BCE
Rock crystal
H. 3.1 cm
Diam. 1.6 cm
Provenance:
Important private Parisian collection, acquired between [...]
Fragment of a large statue of Osiris - Egypt, Late Period.
Osiris is a major deity in Egyptian mythology, associated with death, resurrection and the judgment of souls in the afterlife. Mythical ki[...]
Amulet in the Shape of a Bovine Protome
Probably Anatolia, around 5000 BC
Steatite L. 2.9 cm
Calcareous concretions
Provenance: Private Parisian collection, before 2000.
This pendant depicts [...]
This magnificent marble statuette represents the goddess Bona Dea seated. It is dated around the 3rd century AD and comes from the Roman Empire. The seated Bona Dea rests on a throne where she is dres[...]
Beautiful Roman emerald pearl mounted as a pendant.
Pearl : Roman, 1st-2nd century AD.
Modern setting in 18 carat gold.
15,24 x 8,79 millimeters
Stone : 6,93 x 8,60 millimeters
Very beautifu[...]
Bust of the god Mercury Small bronze bust representing Mercury, recognizable by his winged helmet. His youthful face expresses a serene determination, characteristic of the divine representations of R[...]
Kyathos with arched handle, decorated on the external wall with a concentric decoration and, in the center of the receptacle, with a stylized motif representing two birds in profile, opposite and join[...]
Very beautiful translucent carnelian intaglio representing the profile of a stylized woman. The intaglio measures 12mm in height. It is domed. It dates from the Roman era. Former Parisian collection
An Ancient silver ring engraved with a seated ibex.
Greek, 5th - 4th century BC.
Ring size L 1/2 UK / 6 UK.
Weighs 3.7 grams.
The elliptical bezel engraved with a seated ibex its head look[...]
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