Ancient Mediterranean Greek, Bronze Age, circa 1700 B.C. short sword or dagger blade. Its tapering double-edged blade is made of copper alloy and has been expertly cast and hand-forged to perfection. The pronounced guard protects the wielder's hand during combat. The narrow handle ensures a secure grip, making it an ideal weapon for close-quarters combat. This amazing piece of history dates back to approximately 1700 B.C...

A fine Neck-ring or Torc, European dated to the bronzeage, c. 1500-1100 BC.

Twisted bronze collar ring from the Middle Bronze Age of Central Europe.

Size: 13,3 cm. wide.

Condition: Very fine, intact with minor corrossion and small chips to the finials.

Old German Private Collection.

This is an exquisite piece of history - an arrowhead that was used by the skilled Achaean archers in Ancient Greece. It is made of durable bronze and has a unique V-shaped tanged design known as type VIIIb. This arrowhead belongs to the Bronze Age period, which lasted from around 1500 B.C. to the final phases of the Mycenaean era in 1100 B.C. - a time that coincided with the legendary Trojan War. It's fascinating to think about the battles that were fought with weapons like these...

A nice and rare smalle greek Votive vessel, socallad Pyxis, ca. 8th Century BC.

Of globular form with the distictive projecting base.

Size: 42 mm. tall and 39 mm. across the pierced handles.

Condition: Choice and of good metal, lid missing.

Ex. Goldsmith collection, 1960-95.

Full cast roe deer with elongated body, the curved neck slightly prone. Pointed tail. The head small and pointed, horns and ears cut out in an X-shape. Thin legs with kinked hooves. Right hind leg broken off.
Bronze
Greek, late 8th century BC
L. 4.9 cm (1.9 in)
H. 4.3 cm (1.7 in)
H. with stand 5.5 cm (2.2 in)
Fine condition. Right hind leg missing.
Published with: Jean-David Cahn. Katalog 13. Tiere und Mischwesen II. Basel, December 2001, lot no...

Ancient MID-LATE BRONZE AGE circa 1500 - 1200 B.C. Central European Celtic Bronze spiral armband – bracelet, made from one continuous bronze wire, coiled at each end into two large spiral terminals. The spirals have been expertly crafted to sit opposite one another and vertically down the wearer’s arm.

CONDITION: beautifully preserved with a rich green patina.

MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 8.7. cm (3.43 inches). Diameter of the spirals (max.) 7.5 cm (2.95 inches)...

Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this detailed ancient Greek bronze coin. The coin features the a choice patina with the head of an emperor on the obverse. The reverse of the coin features a standing figure flanked with Greek text on either side. This is a lovely example that measures 3/4" in diameter. Ex-McInnis Collection.

Large pale green Djed pillar amulet with high shaft and four horizontal bars. Delicate ropes delineated around the shaft immediately below the lowest bar.
The narrow column on the back is not pierced.
The Djed pillar amulet was connoted with stability and endurance and supposed to confer these qualities to the deceased.
The amulet was placed for magical protection over the throat of the deceased on the day of burial...

A fine Roman bronze arm, bent at the elbow, with well-definewd fingers and fingernails. 2nd/3rd Century A.D. 5 3/4 inches from elbow to tip of fingers, 3 1/4 inches from above the elbow. From an old New Jersey collection.

This is an Achaean archer's arrowhead that was crafted in bronze using the V-shaped tanged technique. It belongs to the type VIII b category and dates back to the Bronze Age, which lasted from 1500 B.C. until the final phases of the Mycenaean period in 1100 B.C. Ancient Greek archers commonly used this type of arrowhead during the Trojan War.

REFERENCES: For related Greek - Achaean's V-shaped tanged arrowhead, please see:

1. http://www.salimbeti.com/micenei/weapons3.htm

2...

Ancient Greek circa 5th century B.C. finely hand made bronze bowl with carinated rim...

This is a remarkable piece of history - an exquisite bronze short sword or dagger blade from the Mycenaean period of Ancient Greece, dating back to approximately 1500 B.C. The blade showcases an intricate design, with a double-edged tapering shape that tapers towards the tip. The central rib, which runs through the blade's center, is particularly striking, adding to the weapon's aesthetic appeal. The blade also boasts a short tang with a rivet hole to attach a handle.

It's fascinating to th...

A fine matching pair of pottery Kyathoi with finely preserved decoration, late archaic or early classic period of 550-525 BC.

Very attractive and in near perfect condition! No repair.

Size: H 10cm, ø 13,3cm & H 10,8cm, ø 10,6cm.

Ex. Swiss private collection 2002, aquired ex di Meglio Collection, Cambridgeshire, England; b) ex Clive Sawyer, England.

This is an Achaean archer's arrowhead that was crafted in bronze using the V-shaped tanged technique. It belongs to the type VIII b category and dates back to the Bronze Age, which lasted from 1500 B.C. until the final phases of the Mycenaean period in 1100 B.C. Ancient Greek archers commonly used this type of arrowhead during the Trojan War.

REFERENCES: For related Greek - Achaean's V-shaped tanged arrowhead, please see:

1. http://www.salimbeti.com/micenei/weapons3.htm

2. https:...

A lovely set of three superbly patinated bronze objects, Greece, Geomethric Period, ca. 8th Century BC.

The set consists of a votive vessel of globular form with handles of the Geomethric form and two charming large attachment bronzes or hangers of double discus shape.

Size: The vessel is 38 mm. in diameter, the hangers ca. 35 mm and 32 mm. respectively. All heavy duty pieces so the combined weight is ca. 105 grams.

Condition: Choice and of good metal, awesome p...

This remarkable artifact is an ancient Greek Mycenaean-type bronze spearhead that dates back to the Bronze Age, circa 1500 B.C. The spearhead showcases a narrow, leaf-shaped blade that was expertly crafted to ensure its sharpness and durability. Moreover, the spearhead features an integral hollow socket designed to accommodate the spear's shaft. The shaft would have been secured to the spearhead using two opposed holes pierced into the socket's lower part for this purpose. Overall, this artifact...

Greek terracotta figurine portraying a nursing woman. Such a depiction is considered a kourotrophor: a protector or nurturer of children. She is wearing a chiton and a veil and she is nurcing a naked boy. Likely Etruscan or Sicilian, ca. 6th-5th. century BC.

Size: c. 16 cm. tall and 8 cm. deep.

Condition: Choice and intact still with most of it's pigment preserved.

Ex. Old Private collection, aquired before 1980.

You are considering a very attractive ancient Roman black and white stone beads set "Necklace and Earrings"

Dated from, 100 - 300 AD

Measurements: Necklace Length: 42 cm - Earrings Length: 4.5 cm

Found in Samaria north of Jerusalem, Israel

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