We are buyers of key collections, and collectible keys A wrought iron key, 8.5cm, in good condition…. (Not finding anything similar in my documentation, and not being an expert at all, I describe it t[...]
Lot of four Greek-style terracottas with an antique patina, souvenirs of a 19th-century "Grand Tour" trip across the Mediterranean : A bottle, a neckless body, and two aryballos or lekythoi vases inte[...]
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.[...]
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[...]
Roman glass oil lamp. Period to be determined, 19th century or earlier. Length: 11 cm. Shipped by Colissimo with signature. Careful packaging. Unless otherwise stated, items published on Proantic are [...]
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[...]
Period - Roman Empire (27 BC - 476 AD)Condition - Good condition Measurement - Length 10.5 cm & 10 cmSOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITYIt is possible to pay in installments.On parle français. Wij[...]
Magnificent 19th century oil on canvas depicting the Nativity of Jesus. The work captures this sacred moment with great finesse of detail and a masterful mastery of light and color. The work comes wit[...]
Bronze flag spike or point, model 1848, Second Republic, Presidency of Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte, 1848-1852. Model 1848, in cast bronze in the shape of a spearhead with a molded base, surmounted by a b[...]
A beautiful decorative set that this Italian Terracotta collection of Cameo prints called "Grand Tour", initiatory journey of young people in the peninsula, marking their stages of learning whether th[...]
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[...]
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,[...]
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: 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[...]
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