Exquisite 19th century Jerusalem rosary cross, crafted from olive wood and adorned with engraved mother-of-pearl plaques. The cross and beads are made from genuine olive wood, a traditional material u[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Marine amphora, Neo-Gothic reproduction from the mid-19th century. Amphora with a high conical body, long cylindrical neck flanked by two vertical handles and a long lip with an annular rim. Wrought i[...]
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[...]
bronze sword, pistiliform blade with diamond-shaped section, handle with 7 rivets, label with remains of writing marked "Pont de Frans 1962" length: 70 cm, 4.5 cm at the widest point
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 [...]
A beautiful curiosity that this walnut frame with mahogany border presents with its four cabochons chiseled and gilded with fine gold and its crown ribboned with laurels. An alcove scene where a serva[...]
Ancient Greek style terracotta vase in the shape of "Pelike", decorated with black figures representing Greek theater actors wearing masks. This wine vase is in very good general condition and has a p[...]
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[...]
This bronze point was most likely intended to equip a large arrow fired by a war machine of the ballista or scorpion type. The projectiles of these ballistas are in fact described as having 3 fins. Th[...]
Bas-relief depicting a battle between Eros and PanRoman period, 3rd century AD30 x 25 cmMarbleThe relief is well preserved despite some visible fractures and traces of plaster coating along the edges.[...]
Roman silver denarius, struck around 145 BC, from the Antestia family, and mounted in the 19th century as a tie pin. It represents on the obverse a helmeted head, symbol of Rome and on the left the na[...]
Large Hydria with black varnish. Magna Graecia, Italy , 4th century BC. Orange terracotta with black varnish. Height: 32 cm. Condition: old restorations, reglued, repainted. Can be the subject of a re[...]
Antique and beautiful wall angel, the shell-shaped dress, French school of the 17th century, beautiful folk art object in polychrome and gilded carved wood. Wood-boring holes are to be noted, treated,[...]
A small icon depicting the evangelist Saint Luke, in the Byzantine tradition. Painted with encaustic and gilded with gold leaf, he is depicted writing the Gospel. Probably made in the late 19th or ear[...]
Etruscan Impasto Plainware Bowl circa 6th Century BCE. Beautiful tones across terracotta. Circular marking decorations across upper of bowl. Repaired single crack in rim but perfectly usable condition[...]
Dating: Mid-2nd – mid-3rd century AD (cf. Bussière)Origin: Western Mediterranean (probably North African or Southern Gaul workshops)Provenance: Private collection, Southern FranceA mythological scene:[...]
Period: Bi-chrome period, 300 BC – 300 AD Origin: Atlantic coast, Costa Rica? (possibly Colombia or Ecuador) Provenance: Private collection, South of France A rare testimony to pre-Columbian tradition[...]
Gold plaque: Horus on a column.Egypt - Ptolemaic period.Embossed gold.29 x 11 mm - 0.13 g.Horus in the form of a falcon, perched on a column with a lotiform capital.These small plaques or strips of em[...]
Gold and sapphire pendant. Roman work for the bead, 1st-2nd century AD.0.40 g, 9 x7 mm. Etruria, Hellenistic period (?) for the pendant. 0.73 g, 19.2 mm. Total pendant length: 31mmTotal weight: 1.61gM[...]
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[...]
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, but asian or[...]
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[...]
Rare and beautiful set in its oval frame presenting a collection called the "Grand Tour" of large Italian terracotta cameos from the 19th century, mounted raw without glass on a dark veined faux marbl[...]
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[...]
Small micromosaic plaque depicting the Temple of Vesta in Rome - souvenir from the Grand Tour
Small rectangular or oval micromosaic plaque, depicting a view of the Temple of Vesta in Rome. Made wit[...]
Old large bronze Christ from the 18th century or earlier, freely inspired by the model of Jean de Bologne, representing the living Christ with his face turned to the right looking at the sky. Founder'[...]
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[...]
Intriguing terracotta jaw, memento mori Very good condition with all the teeth, beautiful patina Dimensions max length 10.5 cm max width 11 cm height 7 cm For cabinet of curiosities Shipping France 10[...]
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[...]
Old 19th century statue, in patinated bronze, representing Saint Peter of Rome seated on a throne, blessing the Roman City with his left hand. Beautiful example of the large format grand tour. 23 cm x[...]
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[...]
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