A very rare full size early gate key in an extraordinary condition, European, late 13th.-14th. century.
Beautiful key with a round bow flute, a long solid stem, large bit with complicated slots.
The decoration of Gothic iron locks and keys was often elaborate and of the highest standard of workmanship. The motifs were frequently drawn from Gothic architecture, reproducing on a miniature scale complicated tracery patterns and even tiny statuettes...
Interesting and very impressive massive armring, the bronze mixed with some silver to make a whiter alloy, Achaemenid or pre-Achaemenid period, ancient near east, 1st. mill. BC.
Thick and massive bracelet with complicated bimetalic design with twisted copper-wire, and larger twisted rods and ending in stylised animal heads. The bracelet with a lovely warm brown find patina.
Size: 83 mm. wide, weighing 407 grams.
Condition: Choice and intact.
Ex...
A puzzling piece made in patinated bronze or silver. The alloy is very white, so it could be silver too.
Luristan, 1st. millenium BC. The piece is perhaps a horsebit or horse-equipment. It's decorated with two rams heads on each side of a long pole that has two bases.
Size: 12,8 cm. long and 5,5 cm. high. ca. 102 grams
Ex. North German Private Collection from the 1970s-1980s.
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 nursing a naked boy. Late Etruscan / Italian, ca. 5th.-4th. century BC.
Size: c. 14,5 cm. tall and 8 cm. deep.
Condition: Choice! With repaired crack at the lower part and still with it's pigment and encrustations preserved.
Ex. Old Private collection, aquired before 1980.
A large and rare tablet stamp seal engraved with a depiction of temple-doors on each side, Levantine, Pre-Canaanite lands, Late 3rd. mill. BC.
The engravings on this nice rectangular seal in white calcite, was interpreted as being temple doors by the former owner, in any case a fine complicated image for the period. Special stone and rare for the culture.
Size: 40 mm. x 31 mm. c. 8 mm. thick...
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.
An ancient Roman bronze leg from a large bronze vessel, depicting a feline, with short mane, mouth agape and with ferocious expression. 1 5/8 inches high. Purchased on the New York art market. Said to be from an old Dutch collection.
POTTERY OIL LAMP
Roman, Beit Natif stype, 4TH CENTURY A.D.
Dimensions:
Length: 7 cm
width: 5 cm
Condition: Good condition as shown
Found in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Holy Land
ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
#711587
Interesting cylinder seal in brown stone, Anatolia, Hittite Empire c. mid 2nd. millenium BC.
A beautiful floral / geomethric style carving with tiny details.
Size: 17 mm. tall and 11 mm. wide.
Condition: Nice Very fine, intact with ancient wear and patina...
DECORATED POTTERY OIL LAMP
Roman period, 2nd - 3rd Cent. AD
Dimensions:
Length: 8 cm
Width: 5.5 cm
Condition: Good condition not repaired and not restored
Found in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Israel
ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
#927967
ANCIENT ROMAN COIN NECKLACE
EGYPT, ALEXANDRIA
Hadrian (117-138 A.D.)
Nicely set in sterling silver necklace.
Dimensions:
Length: 47
Diameter: 2.8 cm
S T U N N I N G !
Obv:Laureate bust of Hadrian right, drapery on far shoulder
Rev: Eagle standing right
All items that we offer for sale come with a certificate of authenticity
Terracotta oil lamp with a long nozzle
HELLENISTIC PERIOD, 3rd Century BC
Dimensions:
Length: 7.5 cm
Width: 5 cm
Condition: Good condition as found
Found in Samaria north of Jerusalem, Israel
ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
# 929543
ANCIENT ROMAN BRONZE COIN NECKLACE
ROMAN, EMPEROR LICINIUS, 308 - 324 A.D...
DECORATED POTTERY OIL LAMP
HELLENISTIC PERIOD, 3rd Century BC
Dimensions:
Length: 8 cm
Width: 6 cm
Condition: Good condition as found
Found in Samaria north of Jerusalem, Israel
ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
# 710598
A set with fine patinas, all dating to the 3rd. millenium BC.
In an old Danish collection we found these three harvesting tools in patinated silex that goes so well together in this lot.
Size: 6,8-7,8 cm.
Condition: Extremely fine to about Mint conditions, with nice patinas!
Ex. Karl Hougaard collection, formerly in other old danish collections.
This item comes with a standard export license, when shipped outside Denmark...
A bronze amulet of the god Osiris, wearing the Atef crown and holding a crook and flail. Late Period, c.664 - 343 BC. Heights, 2 1/8" (5.5 cm) . Ex Negus collection, UK, early 20th century.
A pair of absolutely stunning quality smaller silex axes, from the Singlegrave period-to early Daggertime, 2800-2000 BC.
Both are expertly polished and long slender types, likley for precision work in wood. One is greyish with nice fossil-remains in the silex surface and likely dating rather late perhaps even Daggertime, the other a scarce type and likely dating earlier, with a marvelous amber-orange patina.
Size: 13,4 cm. and 11,2 cm...
ROMAN GLASS PERFUME FLASK
Roman period, 100 - 300 AD
With ribbed body and a shaped neck, "Used to carry perfumed oils and ointments"
Dimensions:
Height: 6.5 cm
Diameter: 3.5 cm
Condition: Good condition as found
Found in Bethlehem south of Jerusalem, Holy Land
ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
#62567