An ushebti is a funerary figurine from ancient Egypt, usually made of clay, wood or stone. These figurines were placed in the tombs of the deceased and were intended to serve the deceased in the after[...]
Comtat Venaissin. Avignon. Papal bull in lead of Pope John XXII (Jacques Duèze (or Duèse))
Obverse: S PA / S PE. [Saint Paul Saint Peter].
Haloed heads of Saint Paul and Saint Peter facing; in the[...]
Beautiful fossil block containing two ammonites with pearly reflections, affiliated with the genus Kachpurites (Family Polyptichitidae, with a small deep umbilicus and bifurcated ribs (characteristic [...]
Cet élément d'incrustation est en albâtre. Il intégrait une statue plutôt qu'un masque.
Les collections du Louvre conservent de nombreux exemplaires d'élements semblables.Fragments Modestes, ces yeux[...]
Beautiful cross section of a septarian nodule on a metal stand. Septarian nodules are fossilized mud bubbles that are 50-70 million years old. Belgium is one of the main sites for finding these object[...]
Bronze Buddha hands from a Sokuthai period statue. 14th century. The piece is accompanied by a certificate from the Capital Antique gallery issued on 30-12-1996. Additional photos on request
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
Large Tournaments with the round O of Philip IV the Fair 1285-1314 A/ Cross patée +PHILIPPUS.REX +BNDICTU:SIT:NOME:DNI:NRI:DEI:IHVXPI R/ Chatel tournois TURONUS'CIVIS border of 12 lilies Silver 4.1 gr[...]
Very beautiful amethyst intaglio representing the profile of a man, probably a god like Apollo. The intaglio measures 12mm in height. It is flat. It dates from the Roman era. Former Parisian collectio[...]
Very beautiful intaglio in white agate (rather than white chalcedony), representing the profile of the Neoplatonic philosopher, Plotinus (205-270). The intaglio measures 12mm in height. It is flat. It[...]
Indus civilization, about 3000 years before our era, very pretty and unusual steatite seal engraved in hollow of almost square shape. It is decorated with a zebu facing the left side, surmounted by a [...]
High-era terracotta floor tile Very beautiful enamelled vestige representing racing animals Brown and yellow enamels Can be presented on a base Free and insured shipping in mainland France
Necklace in rock crystal and sodalite beads from the Chavin culture.-1500-300. former Gérald Berjonneau collection. Wear and deterioration due to time. approximate length
High relief three-dimensional panel depicting the Massacre of the Innocents. The work refers to the story present in the Gospel of Matthew: King Herod learned, following the visit of the three wise me[...]
Terracotta vase from the Indus Valley. Resting on a flat disk, this vase unfolds in elegant curves that emphasize the harmony of its proportions. The two linear and concentric outgrowths that adorn it[...]
This small container, engraved and bearing traces of pink pigment, was used to grind spices using a very fine wooden pestle. It dates from shortly after the Neolithic period. Also, it is not known whe[...]
Very beautiful Kero, in terracotta, Pre-Columbian work of art, Bolivia, Geometric patterns, As is, it has been restored, Very beautiful work, Weight: 477 gr, Dimensions: Height: 16.5 cm, Diameter: 15 [...]
Very beautiful terracotta kero, Pre-Columbian Art, As is, see photos, Stylized animal decoration, Weight: 386 gr. Dimensions: Height: 16.5 cm, Diameter at the neck: 13 cm.
Charming bee from the 2nd century that has crossed time to settle among us. Roman art from the Mediterranean basin. Collection of Doctor Andruet, Paris.
Deux petites têtes féminies dont l'une en terre sigilée.
Une tête portant une coiffe haute. Egypte romaine? 4,3 x 2,5cm
Une autre en terre sigilée.
Collection du Docteur Andruet circa 1970-80
Rare gilt silver pyramidal sword mount with carved gilt triangular recesses framing a chevron bordered with niello on each side, good condition. Found in the northern Netherlands in late 2024. The fun[...]
OVIDE - CP, ovidii nassonis poete clarissimi in ibim opusculii. Sl, se, around 1500; small 4to, 38 pp., modern binding with petrified wood covers from Scandinavia, text mounted on leather tabs, held b[...]
Roman gold pendant with an intaglio on garnet: Scorpio.
Roman art, 3rd century AD Garnet (slightly concave back), period gold setting.
Stone diameter: 13 mm.
Pendant: 17 x 13 mm.
2.22 g.
The[...]
Nok terracotta sculpture from Nigeria. (2500 before present)
Represents a bust of a woman with a complex bun.
Repaired and based (blackened oak).
It measures 40cm in height by 8cm in diameter appro[...]
People: Sordes / Sardones Obverse: Anepigraphic, stylized seahorse on the right Reverse: Anepigraphic, geometric patterns, a pointed ringlet and a segment with globules Date: 11th century BC Weight: 0[...]
Simulacrum axe, with ceremonial function. The stone ax forming one with the handle also in stone - Green/gray stone. Mayan culture, Post Classic period. Semi-circular "sharp edge", pointed heel protru[...]
Small circular jar with globular belly in glazed earthenware with brown glaze decorated with a frieze on the upper rim. These small jars were originally intended to contain alcohol. Very beautiful tim[...]
Battle or work axe. Black stone. Mayan culture, Post Classic period. The Mayan culture occupied the Yucatan Peninsula in pre-Columbian times, which currently covers part of southern Mexico, Belize, Gu[...]
Micro tools in black stone, dark gray green. Mayan culture, Post Classic period. The Mayan culture occupied the Yucatan Peninsula in the pre-Columbian era, currently corresponding to part of southern [...]
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