Translucent, pale green glass with seven vertical ribs along the piriform body.
Small constriction at the join to the cylindrical neck. The flared mouth with inward folded rim...
An interesting large and heavy applique, likely from furniture in bronze, with 4 masks protruding, early Roman style ca. 1st.-2nd. century AD.
With two lion masks at the top and further down a pair of theatre masks also known in abbundance from the oil lamps. These four masks are graduately getting smaller with the first lion mask the largest.
Size: 11,3 cm. Weight: 113 grams.
Condition: Choice! Very nice brown patina.
Ex. German private collection.
A finely preserved pestle carved finger - hand-carved from fine white marble, Roman, 1st-3rd. cent AD.
The bent thumb pestle has a handle with stylized lines in the skin because of the bent position and a narrow tip with a carved nail bed. Round base, smooth from use.
A stunning and very detailed example of a well-known roman type.
Size: 5 cm. tall and ca. 4,5 cm. wide...
A lovely sculptured pottery head of a Roman lady with elaborate hairstyle, 1st.-3rd. century AD.
The head of a young woman with a slight smile and with head twisted slightly to the left.
Size: 47 mm. tall.
Provenance: German private collection from the 1960s to ca. 2000.
An large and exceptional bronze oil lamp with handle in shape of a leaf and pyramid-shaped, pierced lid. Byzantine, 5th - 6th century A.D.
The lamp is finely engraved and well built. A substantial and very elegant bronze lap with beautifully patinated surfaces. Interestingly, an openwork lid was chosen for it in antiquity, perhaps since it became to hot with a closed tight lid, due to the large size and construction.
Size: c. 16,5 cm. long and 6,4 cm. tall...
A scarce pottery of a female Deity, 1st.-3rd. century AD.
The head with impressive large hair, a hairnet at the back and young facial features, needs some more research.
Size: ca. 4 cm.
Ex. Collection of a German Goldsmith, 1960-1995.
Wonderful large pottery head, perhaps a theatre head, Roman Egypt, 1st.-3rd. century AD.
The human head with grotesque features.
Size: 87 mm. x 85 mm.
Condition: Very fine, missing one ear othervise completely intact and choice! Nice old brownish patina.
Ex. German Private Collection, 1925-1979.
Shallow bowl redware fragment showing a fierce lion with the head turned towards the viewer.
The finely modeled lion was taken from a separate mold and applied to the bowl. The procedure was characteristic of Roman North African ceramic workshops.
The motif may belong to the realm of Roman hunt scenes or relate to Christians thrown to the beasts like St. Thecla or Daniel...
A fine lot of Roman bronze antiquities, dating 1st.-3rd. century AD.
Collection comprice of four nice bronze keys or clasps for locks with animal finials, (sizes max 7 cm.), a large Lunar pendant with loop (size ca. 4,5 cm. x 4 cm.), a large clasp for a lock with openwork design (8,8 cm. length) and a finely patinated fibula.
All in all 7 fine items.
Condition: Choice!
A superb and large Roman Necklace of spherical gold, amethyst, garnet and emerald beads of different sizes, some amethyst beads also biconical, in the centre a triangular banded agate set in gold.
Roman, 1st - 3rd century A.D.
Modern stringing on gold wire, gold beads modern, intact. Wearable and strong with modern closure.
Lots of fine gold and ancient gems!
Lenght: 49,5 cm.
Ex. Switzerland Private Collection, 1992.
A beautiful gold earring with a three-layered agate. Roman, 2nd - 3rd century AD.
Very attractive and in a fine condition, with nice patina.
Size: Diameter c. 1,3cm, weight 0,73gr.
Ex Collection Chierroni, Paris, since 1980s and sold at auction Germany.
Roman or Holy land terracotta oil lamp. Somewhat large terracotta lamp with impressed designs front and back. A simple household piece with signs of use. No restoration . Size L 4" by 2.5"
Massive and very attractive Roman Imperial Period bronze mirror, ca. 1st. century BC.
Impressive mirror with a completely glossy black patina, very large and with one smooth, polished face and one face with concentric lathe-turned ring along the rim where the mirror is very thick.
Size: 14 cm. in diameter, so large for these!
Condition: Choice, one of a kind black-green enamel patina.
Ex...
Early Roman Imperial Period silver mirror, ca. 1st to 2nd. century BC
Wonderful mirrow either solid silver or a very thick silver plating - we think it's solid silver with some cuprite oxidation on the surface. A very interesting piece and quite attractive!
Size: 85 mm. in diameter.
Condition: Superb for type, should enhance if cleaned.
Ex. Collection of Karl Jakob Müller, Frankfurt, collected between 1950-1977.
The rim is decorated with facing Oceanus heads alternating with fishes. The finely rendered heads show bushy beards extending to both sides and goat-like ears. The lobster claws expected in the hair of Oceanus are mistakenly rendered as ram horns, the usual attribute for Zeus Ammon.
Fine bowl on a low ring base, the floor with a concentric groove on the bottom, the flat rim with a fine groove around the outer edge.
Ceramic
Roman, North Africa, 350-400 AD
D...
Ancient Roman figure of a standing woman sculpted of terra cotta and with traces of slip pigment. In accordance with the fashion of the time, she is in the process of wrapping her breasts in a strophium, rolling the band of linen around her with her right hand while holding it in place with her left. Her lower body is draped in flowing robes tied at her hips. Her hair is appropriately styled and she wears earrings and a bracelet...
The Eros child emerging from a flower, showing very expressive features such as an exaggeratedly long fore and upper head. Small hole on the chest for attachment.
Bronze
Roman, 2nd/3rd century AD
H. 3.8 cm (1.5 in)
H. with stand 5.2 cm (2 in)
High quality bronze with superb patina.
Ex Swiss private collection.
The authenticity of the object is unconditionally guaranteed
Broad redware dish rim fragment depicting a very fine and detailed shrub with berries. The relief decoration was taken from a separate mold and applied to the almost flat rim.
The fragment belongs to the rim of a large dish with a calculated diameter of ca...
The rim is decorated with a facing Oceanus head showing bushy beards extending to both sides and goat-like ears. The lobster claws expected in the hair of Oceanus are mistakenly rendered as ram horns, the usual attribute for Zeus Ammon.
The Greeks believed Oceanus to be the titan of water, seas, lakes, rivers, oceans, streams and ponds.
In the late Roman imagery of North Africa the head of Oceanus presides over displays of sea life.
Ceramic
Roman, North Africa, 350-400 AD
...
Roman fragment with a tabula ansata inscribed DOMIN[A] VICTOR[IA], an acclamation translatable as “Lady, victory (is yours)!”
The inscription is connected to Saint Thecla, whose upper arm and blurred hand appear below.
Saint Thecla was a companion of Saint Paul, and an important figure in the Christian imagery of Roman North Africa. She enjoyed great popularity during the Byzantine period.
Ceramic
Roman, North Africa, 350-430 AD
H. 7.1 cm (2.8 in)
W...
Ancient Etruscan Villanovan Impasto Ware vessel, ca. 8th Century B.C. of Biconical body, standing on a low splayed foot.
DIMENSIONS: Height: 6 cm (2.36 inches). Diameter: 9 cm (3.54 inches)
CONDITION: In its original unclean condition with age patina, the incrustation and mineral deposits, chipped,missing handles ,otherwise intact. No repairs or restorations.
Provenance: Ex-Old Canadian collection.
Ancient Roman Wheel-Thrown Pottery ribbed ware Amphora, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century A.D.
A wonderful ceramic amphora with an attractive hourglass shape comprised of a piriform body with averted rim, twin bifurcated strap handles joining neck to shoulder, all on a narrow flat base.
CONDITION: In good condition considering its age to be over 1800 years, in its original unclean condition with age patina, the incrustation and mineral deposits, strongly visible on the su...
Ancient Roman, circa. 1st - 3rd century A.D. Bronze bust of Jupiter. Depicted from the shoulders up, with well-defined facial details hair, eyes, thick beard and muscular neck and shoulders. Likely was part of a handle from a Roman vessel.
HEIGHT: 42 mm (1 5/8 inches).
CONDITION: Signs of usage and wear with nice olive-green glossy patina.
PROVENANCE: Ex. Old Canadian collection.
A nicely shaped glass ewer from ancient Rome. The piece was made with sheets of molten glass placed one on top of each other. This process was used at an early period in Rome. Age: First century. Bought at antique shop on Ponte Vecchio in Florence Italy 25 years ago.
Size: H. 10.5cm W. 9cm
Scarce and beautiful early type of pottery Oil lamp, Roman 1st. century AD.
The lamp is of the Loeschcke Typus VIII and displays Juno on a Crescent moon in high relief! The lamp is sharply stamped with a known scarce makers name: COPPI.RES
Size: 9,3 cm.
Condition: Choice and completely intact with fine patination
Provenance: From a Rheinland-Pfalz collection, 1970-1999.
A superb very sharp Oil lamp, Roman, late 1st. century AD.
Roman figural terracotta oil lamp with single handle. The discus is framed by two concentric rings, in the middle is a high profile head of a woman or godess. Maker's mark on the bottom: MNOVIVSI. He was a lamp maker, known as M. Novius Justus, with a workshop situated in North Africa and produced oil lamps from 120 – 180 AD.
Size: 10,4 cm. long.
Condition: Superb for type, completely intact and pres...
Scarce and beautiful early type of pottery Oil lamp, Roman 1st.-2nd. century AD.
The lamp is of the Loeschcke Typus VIII and displays a scene with Hermes in very high relief. The lamp is stamped with a known scarce makers name: COPPI.RES
Size: 10 cm.
Condition: Choice and completely intact, thus rare!
Provenance: From a Rheinland-Pfalz collection, 1970-1999.
A superb very sharp Oil lamp, Roman, 2nd. century AD.
Roman figural terracotta oil lamp with single handle. The discus is framed by two concentric rings, in the middle is a high profile bust of a woman with cloak over one shoulder and naked breast. Maker's mark on the bottom: MNOVIVSI. He was a lamp maker, known as M. Novius Justus, with a workshop situated in North Africa and produced oil lamps from 120 – 180 AD.
Size: 10,8 cm. long.
Condition: Choice for ty...
Extremely rare early type of pottery Oil lamp, Roman, 1st. century AD.
The lamp is of the Loeschcke Type IV and displays a scene from the the Education of Achilles by Chiron.
An awesome motif and an important lamp for the historically interested collector or scholar.
Size: 10,7 cm.
Condition: Choice for the rare type, looks completely intact, but it's uncleaned in places, which could hide a hairline, we're not certain, and it would be a shame to clea...
Scarce and beautiful early type of pottery Oil lamp, Roman late 1st. century AD.
The lamp is of the Loeschcke Typus VIII and displays a scene with Hercules with bow and club on the discus. Very high relief! Finely stamped with makers or workshop name: CIVA.ALE(?)
Size: 10,5 cm.
Condition: Choice, a crack repaired othervise intact with nothing missing.
Provenance: From a Rheinland-Pfalz collection, 1970-1999.
Extremely rare early discus shaped type of pottery Oil lamp, Roman late 1st. century AD.
The lamp is of the Loeschcke Type IV and displays a scene with Hercules fighting the Hydra on it's discus.
An awesome motif and an important lamp for the historically interested collector or scolar.
Size: 11,5 cm.
Condition: Nice for the rare type, a few cracks restored nicely and intact with nothing missing.
Provenance: From a Rheinland-Pfalz collection, 1970-1...
North African, Terra Sigillata red-slip oil lamp, depicting a running lion surrounded by a swirling floral pattern. 2nd/3rd Century AD. 5 1/2 inches long X 3 inches wide. Repaired. Ex. old Belgian collection of Felix Lauwers, acquired 1970s-early 1980s.
A rare Roman eye bead in black glass and nice blue, a study piece
A rare and important silver spoon of exceptional size for type, Late Roman-Early Byzantine, 4th.-6th. century AD.
A wonderful silverspoon, dating to the late Roman period, 3rd.-5th. century AD.
The spoon with an oval bowl, a twisted shaft and terminal.
Size: 20,7 cm.
Condition: Choice, nice metal for type, uncleaned. Two small ancient perferations to the bowl, othervise perfectly intact.
Ex. Old German Collection originally bought in Engl...
AN ANCIENT SILVER DENARIUS MINTED UNDER EMPEROR ANTONINUS PIUS
ROMAN, 138 - 161 AD
The obverse with the bust of Emperor Antoninus, shown facing right and wearing wreath.
The reverse with Liberalitas standing left, holding vexillum and cornucopia.
Beautifully set on a modern 18k gold flip ring jewelry
A certificate of authenticity will acompany all purchases.
An ancient Roman bronze coin of Emperor Constantine the Great, dated from, 307 - 337 AD
Beautifully set in a simple elegant modern 18k gold pendant.
Obverse:
Laureate bust of Emperor Constantine facing right
Reverse:
Genius standing Left holding cornucopia.
Found in Bethlehem south of Jerusalem, Israel
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BIBLICAL POTTERY COOKING POT
HOLY LAND – ROMAN “HERODIAN DYNASTY”
SECOND TEMPLE PERIOD
37 BC – 70 AD
Time of Jesus and King Herod the Great
Short cylindrical neck with two handles and circular lines around the entire body and base
Dimensions:
Height: 11 cm
Diameter: 16.5 cm
Height on stand: 15 cm
Condition: Good condition
Found in Bethlehem south of Jerusalem, Holy Land
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A substantial and impressive glass bottle, Roman Empire, 1st.-3rd. cent. AD.
The bottle in dark green glass with a globular body, long neck and folded round lip. The piece with an exceptional thick silver irridescence!
Size: ca. 13,2. cm. tall.
Conditionm: Superb.
Ex. German Private Collection, with auction provenance.
Roman Rod formed miniature glass vessels, 3rd.-4th. century AD
Size: ca. 23-29 mm. tall each.
Condition: 6 intact, 3 with minor repairs to the handles.
Provenance:
These small vessels comes in a variety of forms and colors, and first appear in the archaeological record around the mid-3rd Century AD. Production seems to have begun in the broader Syria / Palestine area, though examples have been found over a very wide area, including western Europe.
The...
PAINTED TERRACOTTA FIGURE OF A FEMALE
ROMAN, NABATEAN, 1st Century AD
Dimensions:
Height: 8 cm
Width: 2.5 cm
Condition: Very good condition as found
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ROMAN GLASS FLASK
Roman period, 100 – 300 AD
Globular body with a concave base
“Would have been used to carry perfumed oils and ointments”
Dimensions:
Height: 7.5 cm
Diameter: 5.5 cm
Condition: Good condition with beautiful patina as found
Found in Bethlehem south of Jerusalem, Holy Land
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Ancient genuine Roman agate bead set on modern silver wire ring
Roman, 1st century AD.
Complete any outfit with this unique fashionable and trendy ring made of ancient genuine Roman carnelian stone beads dating to 1st Century AD set on modern sterling silver wire ring.
All jewelry designs are exclusive, created of craft way. There is only of each model.
Ring size: 53
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Ancient genuine Roman carnelian beads set on modern silver wire ring
Roman, 1st century AD.
Complete any outfit with this unique fashionable and trendy ring made of ancient genuine Roman carnelian stone beads dating to 1st Century AD set on modern sterling silver wire ring.
All jewelry designs are exclusive, created of craft way. There is only of each model.
Ring size: 54
Carnelian was thought to cause the blood to circulate smoothly throughout the body. It was ...
ANCIENT “Black & White” STONE BEADS NECKLACE
ROMAN PERIOD, 1ST – 2ND CENT. AD
Impressive wearable necklace featuring an ancient Roman agate central bead pendant beautifully recomposed “Restrung” using authentic ancient Roman black and white stone beads, terminated with sterling silver clasp so it can be safely worn today.
Dimensions:
Length: 42 cm
Found in Samaria north of Jerusalem, Israel
Beware of modern fakes!
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ANCIENT ROMAN BRONZE COIN OF EMPEROR CONSTANTINE
(A.D. 307-337)
Set on modern sterling silver pendant
Obverse:
Veiled head of Constantine right
Reverse:
Constantine veiled and wrapped within robe on Quadriga galloping right, the manus dei (Hand of God) extending down from heaven to grasp his extended right hand, SMANA in exergue.
Dimensions:
Length: 2.5 cm
Diameter: 2 cm
This scene is strongly reminiscence of the Old Testament prophet Elijah's asc...
ANCIENT BRONZE COIN PENDANT OF EMPEROR CONSTANTINE II
ROMAN PERIOD, 322 – 325 AD
Obverse:
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
Reverse:
DOMINOR - NOSTROR - CAESS around laurel wreath containing VOT X (crescent).
Nicely set on sterling silver pendant
Dimensions:
Length: 3 cm
Diameter: 2
Found in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Israel
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ANCIENT BRONZE COIN PENDANT OF EMPEROR LICINIUS
ROMAN PERIOD, 308 – 324 AD
Obverse: Laureate head right
Reverse: Jupiter standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, holding Victory on globe and leaning on sceptre, eagle with wreath left.
Nicely set on sterling silver pendant
Dimensions:
Length: 3 cm
Diameter: 2
Found in Samaria north of Jerusalem, Israel
Licinius was a tough Illyrian soldier and, in the eyes of Galerius, an ideal choice...
POTTERY PERFUME JAR
ROMAN PERIOD; 1ST - “ 3RD CENTURY AD
Dimensions:
Height: 9 cm
Diameter: 5.5 cm
Height on stand: 14 cm
Condition: Minor repair at the rim otherwise intact
Found in Jerusalem, Holy Land
Antiquities are valuable because of their historical and cultural values and especially because of their provenance in the biblical lands during the biblical period. To own a "biblical" artifact is to possess a genuine, one-of-a-kind, object th...
POTTERY COOKING POT
HOLY LAND – ROMAN “HERODIAN DYNASTY”
SECOND TEMPLE PERIOD
37 BC – 70 AD
Time of Jesus and King Herod the Great
Measurements:
Height: 22 cm
Diameter: 23 cm
Height on stand: 30 cm
Condition: Repaired from large fragments
Found near Bethlehem south of Jerusalem, Holy Land
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Antiquities are valuable because of their historical ...
ROMAN LION HEAD BRONZE ROUNDEL
ROMAN PERIOD, 3RD CENTURY A.D.
Roman bronze lion head roundel in high relief, mouth grips a ring
Dated from the 200 – 300 AD
Measurements:
Height: 5.2 cm
Width 4.8 cm
Height on stand: 10 cm
Condition: Intact with natural patina
Mounted on a custom made plexi-glass display stand
Found in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Israel
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...
TERRACOTTA HEAD OF ATHENA
GRECO- ROMAN PERIOD, 100 BC/AD
Goddess Athena is shown wearing the Corinthian helmet
This is a wonderful opportunity to own an affordable, authentic piece of ancient art that represents a fusion of three of the greatest cultures in history
Measurements:
Height: 9 cm
Width: 4.5 cm
Height on stand: 14 cm
Condition: Intact, not repaired and not restored, un-touched as found
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POTTERY HEAD OF ASTARTE "FERTILITY GODDESS"
HOLY LAND, ROMAN, BEIT NATIF, 300 - 400 AD
Measurements:
Height: 5.5 cm
Width: 4 cm
Height on stand: 10.5 cm
Found near Hebron south of Jerusalem, Israel
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TERRACOTTA FIGURE
EGYPT, GRECO-ROMAN, 100 BC/AD
Hollow terracotta figure depicting two standing figures holding a temple and an offering jar in-between
This is a wonderful opportunity to own an affordable, authentic piece of ancient art that represents a fusion of three of the greatest cultures in history
Measurements:
Height: 16 cm
Width: 6.5 cm
Height on stand: 18 cm
Condition: Good condition as shown
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POTTERY FLASK
HOLY LAND – ROMAN “HERODIAN DYNASTY”
SECOND TEMPLE PERIOD
37 BC – 70 AD
Time of Jesus and King Herod the Great
Nicely made in a pear-shaped body with a long cylindrical neck and a flat base
Dimensions:
Height: 15.5 cm
Diameter: 9 cm
Height on stand: 20 cm
Condition: Intact with nice earthy patina
Found in Bethlehem south of Jerusalem, Holy Land
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POTTERY JAR
HOLY LAND – ROMAN “HERODIAN DYNASTY”
SECOND TEMPLE PERIOD
37 BC – 70 AD
Time of Jesus and King Herod the Great
Nicely made in a globular body with a shaped neck and handle
Dimensions:
Height: 14 cm
Diameter: 9.5 cm
Height on stand: 17.5 cm
Condition: Repaired and restored
Found in Bethlehem south of Jerusalem, Holy Land
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...
BIBLICAL POTTERY COOKING POT
HOLY LAND – ROMAN “HERODIAN DYNASTY”
SECOND TEMPLE PERIOD
37 BC – 70 AD
Time of Jesus and King Herod the Great
Globular body with circular lines all around the entire body, a short cylindrical neck with two handles
Dimensions:
Height: 17 cm
Diameter: 18 cm
Height on stand: 20 cm
Condition: One side of the rim is professionally repaired otherwise intact
Found in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Holy...
BRONZE FIGURE OF SLEEPING EROS "CUPID"
ROMAN, 1st - 3rd Century AD
A Sculpture Dreaming About Love
The subject is a young boy, who’s been out shooting arrows all day, and he’s fallen asleep.
The arrows have golden tips … that aren’t deadly as much as powerful. Supposedly they cause victims to suddenly be overcome with feelings of love. Greek bronze figure of sleeping Eros
God of love and son of Aphrodite, was a popular subject for small or silver statuettes...
POTTERY HEAD OF ASTARTE "FERTILITY GODDESS"
HOLY LAND, ROMAN, BEIT NATIF, 300 - 400 AD
Measurements:
Height: 5 cm
Width: 4.5 cm
Height on stand: 12.5 cm
Found near Hebron south of Jerusalem, Israel
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BONE FRAGMENT DEPICTING FACE OF CUPID
ROMAN PERIOD, 1ST - 3RD CENTURY AD
Measurements:
Length: 7.5 cm
Height: 4 cm
Condition: Intact, untouched as found with natural patina
Found in Samaria north of Jerusalem, Israel
Mounted on a plexi-glass disply stand.
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Charming bracelet, beautifully recomposed of authentic ancient Roman coloured stone beads. (Black, red and white)
Dated from, 1st – 2nd Cent. AD
Sterling silver wires and clasp.
Length: 17.5 cm
The beads are found in Samaria north of Jerusalem, Israel and accompined with a certificate of authenticity. Be ware of modern copies!
C o m p l e t e - H a n d m a d e.