Bronze ring dating from 8-6th century BC made in Northern Italy by Villanovian culture named from a typical settlement discovered in 1853 at Villanova, near Bologna. Wonderful artifact with rich green patina, in excellent shape for a 2700 year old object. The piece comes from the Koutalakis collection. Can actually be worn as ring - the inner diameter is 15.5 mm, which corresponds to ring size 4.

Roman Bronze fragment Group Lot, consisting of bronze tubes probably bracelet fragments large heavy, a great lot for studying patination erosion and verdigris.on ancient metal.

Group Lot of Roman Bronze Fragments, great for a beginning collector or someone interested in how ancient bronze patinas .

Group Lot of Roman Bronze Fragments, great for a beginning collector or someone interested in how ancient bronze patinas

A rare Roman eye bead in black glass and nice blue, a study piece

Interesting small bronze pendant seal with a hing at the top, depicting a fine naturalistic Rabbit or Hare, Roman, 1st.-3rd. cent AD.

A rare find of a stamp seal from the roman period.

Size: 18 mm.

Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aquired his massive and important collection between 1985 - 2000s, bought at reputable dealers and from old collections...

Ancient Roman glass eye bead . This bead made of wound glass with mosaic glass inset eyes (2.5) the bead is black glass the "whites" are in dirty white and the pupils are in black . Slight chip to the top fantastic bead c 100 Ad-300 AD , size almost 1/2"

Interesting and unusually large decorated bronze tweezer, likely Roman but could be much older, perhaps late bronzeage European.

The tweezer measure 10,8 cm. in lenght and is solidly constructed and finely decorated with lines. Two tiny rivets in the low area. The design is most likely Roman, but the fine execution and the rivets could point to an earlier manifacture date.

Condition: Nice VF, absolutely lovely red-brown patina, but a c. 30% loss at one side.

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Interesting lot, incl. two round bronze finials, finely decorated / finely engraved with swirly patterns, Roman or darkage, c. 400-1000 AD.

Size: 26-28 mm. tall.

Ex. Old German Collection.

Interesting heavy and large silver crest from a Roman helmeted figure, 1st.-3rd. cent. BC.

Finely carved with feathers in nice high quality silver.

Size: 55 mm. long and weighing 24 grams, so it's quite solid.

Ex. German Collection.

A finely preserved lead bust or head of a young aristocrate, 1st. century AD.

Interestingly the features of this bust identical to the features of the young Caligula and surely Julio-Claudian period.

Size: c. 4 cm. tall.

Ex. Old Private collection

Interesting device, possible from a lock or attachment for furniture (?), Roman, 1st.-3rd. cent. AD.

Attractive with nice green patina.

Size: 55 mm. - quite massive for it's size.

Ex. German Private Collection

A very nice and very large bronze seal ring in excellent condition, Roman, c. 2nd.-4th. cent. AD.

The ring of the typical ancient D-shape with high shoulders.

Size: The ring is 27-28 mm. wide and the ringsize is c...

A nice little lot of a finely made bronze weight(?) and a larger heavy bronze weight (weight 83,09 grams) with loop for a strap, and a charming fibula, all Roman, 1st.-3rd. cent. AD:

Size: around 43 mm. for the fibula and 4,5 cm. for the smaller weight.

Ex. Dr. Eberhard Schen, 1950s-1960s.

Nice lot of two wearable finger rings, one typical Roman with wide shoulders, the other probably also Roman and of silver. The bronze ring with intaglio of a Lion.

Ringsize: 17-20 mm.

Condition: Very fine.

Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aquired his massive and important collection of seals between 1985 - 2000s, bought at reputable dealers and from old collections...

Directly from Jerusalem, ancient Roman agate bead pendant
Dated from, 100 – 300 AD

Nicely set in handmade sterling silver wire pendant.

Dimensions:
Length: 4.5 cm
Width: 2.5 cm

Found in Israel and come with a certificate of authenticity

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Interesting lot of 4 ancient weights of different usage, Greek and roman, 3rd. cent. BC-3rd. cent. AD.

Lot includes to fine Greek larger stone weights, with loops at the top weighing 33.57 grams, and possible used for weaving, a pendant shaped lead weight with loop, Roman and finally another Roman weight of bronze shaped as a bird and weighing 33,76 grams.

Condition: Intact with fine patinas, several rare pieces.

Ex. private Collection

Ancient Roman glass evil eye protection bead, the eye bead done in green body with red white black then yellow eye. Well done in great condition and wearable . Size 1/2" by 1/2"

Authentic ancient ca. 1st – 4th Century A.D., Imperial Roman terracotta oil lamp with round conical body and a large central filling hole with a raised ring border and three flame nozzles.
CONDITION: Unbroken, with some chips on outer edge and inner ring. Nice patina, showing the age and usage, sooty nozzles from original use, some spots with old wax deposits on the surface.
MEASUREMENTS: Diameter: 8...

Directly from Jerusalem, ancient Roman carnelian bead pendant
Dated from, 100 – 300 AD

Nicely set in handmade sterling silver wire pendant.

Dimensions:
Length: 5 cm
Width: 2cm

Carnelian was thought to cause the blood to circulate smoothly throughout the body. It was believed to make the skin healthy and youthful, removing sores and blemishes when worn. Because of its calming effects on the blood, carnelian also makes one feel peaceful and slow to anger...

A nice pair of two good condition Roman iron Keys, 1st.-3rd. century AD. Attractive keys and unusual in this condition.

Size: 7,5 cm. and 7 cm. long.

Condition: Choice with fine metal for this old iron keys.

Provenance: Birgit og Bent Wolstrup Collection

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"

A nice lot of three choice condition bronze rings, two of a Roman type with high shoulders and another of the early Islamic period, c. 7th.-9th. cent. AD.

With animals carved into the bezels of the early rings.

Size: 18-20 mm...

A large North African Red-Ware Oil Lamp, late Roman ca. 4th-5th Century AD.

The lamp with a Gladiator or Soldier depicted hurling something on the discus, heering pattern around. Knob handle and two filling holes. Makers mark on the back

Condition: Choice and intact, even wear to all decorations and fine patination and discolouration from ancient use.

Size: 11,8 cm. long.

Ex. Old Danish Private Collection

A substantial and attractive bronze figure of a coiled snake, Roman Imperial, 1st.-3rd. cent.

Size: 5,5 cm. in diameter and c. 4 cm. tall weighing 160 grams.

Ex. Saxony private collection, c. 1970.

A pair of nice gold beads for a necklace, Roman Empire, c. 2nd.-4th. cent. AD.

Size: c. 10 mm. / 0.60 grams.

Ex. Old Estate collection of Northern German, c. 1900-1970

Charming earrings, beautifully recomposed of authentic ancient Roman white stone beads. Nicely set in handmade sterling silver wire earrings.

Dated from, 1st – 2nd Cent. AD

The beads are found in Samaria north of Jerusalem, Israel an

Accompined with a certificate of authenticity.

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A nice collection of 6 interesting ancient bronze objects, Roman or Celtic.

Lot consists of:

A very attractive advanced style small bronze javelin, Greek or Persian?, a large Roman bronze hook, 2 Roman belt buckles and a Roman enamel bronze brooch and small silver attachment.

Sizes up to c. 7 cm.

Ex. German Private collection

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 ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

A nice and fine style roman pottery head, 1st. century AD.

Style of the head much like portraits of a young Nero.

Size: 53 mm. tall.

Ex. German Private Collection

Ancient Roman bronze fibula – brooch, circa 1st -3rd century AD.
CONDITION: in good condition except for missing iron clasp, nice green patina
MEASUREMENTS: 1 5/8 inches (4 cm) long.

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Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this Roman glass tear vial. The vial features excellent form with a bulbous body, fluted neck and a nicely rounded rim. The piece has a nice iridescent color and remains completely intact without restoration. The vial measures an impressive 4.5". U.S. Private collection. Roman, Ca. 100 A.D.

Ancient Roman Blue and rock-crystal beads earrings

Dated from, 100 - 200 AD

Length: 3 cm

Found in Jerusalem, Israel

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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.

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ANCIENT “Black & White” STONE BEADS BRACELET
ROMAN PERIOD, 1ST – 2ND CENT. AD

Wearable bracelet beautifully recomposed “Restrung” using authentic ancient Roman black and white stone beads, terminated with metal clasp so it can be safely worn today.

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Dimensions:
Length: 20 cm

Beware of modern fakes!

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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 amazing Roman bronze belt Buckle with unbroken enamel patina, 1st.-3rd. century AD.

A really attractive shiel-shaped buckle with floral decoration. The patina is fantastic and doesn't come any better. Possible a military related piece.

Size: 53 mm. long and 37 mm wide.

Condition: Superb!

Ex. German private collection from the 1960s to ca. 2000.

A fine group of ancient pottery oil lamps, Later Roman to Byzantine periods, ca. 3rd.-6th. century AD.

Group consists of a 86 mm. long Roman lamp, 2nd.-3rd. cent. AD, a small round terracotta type, quite rare, 70 mm. long, likely Early Roman (?) and a larger Holyland type, Palestine ca. 6th. century AD. with ribbed corpus (damage to mouth), 95 mm.

A nice lot for one price!

Ex. Private collection, since 1960s.

An interesting selection of 13 mainly intact Roman bronze items, 1st.-3rd. century AD.

The collection consists of several medical tools and pins with knob finials, a scarce Roman Iron citizens ring (intaglio lost), a miniature amphora, a massive suspension ring with torquise patina, a very nice roundel fibula and a nice intact fibula, perhaps pre-roman.

Size: Up to 15,8 cm. in lenght, the roundel fibula measure 4 cm...

A scarce and nice Pottery Oil lamp, ca. 3rd. century AD.

The lLamp in greish pottery, displaying the portraits of Isis and Sepatis on the Discus.

Size: 10 cm.

Condition: Intact, some even wear.

Ex. Old Danish Private Collection.

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 ...

A lot of 4 attractive larger size Roman bronze military fibulas, 1st.-3rd. cent. AD.

The lot includes a very nice Roman bow fibula (53 mm. long), perfectly intact, good metal and ring attached to the pin; a Roundel fibula, (diameter 36 mm.) intact; a large bow fibula with intact pin (70 mm.!), small repair, and a Dolphin-shaped fibula, incl. pin (5,1 cm). repaired.

Nice green patinas.

Ex. German private collection from the 1960s to ca. 2000.

A nice and intact Roman terracotta jug or pitcher, c. 2nd.-4th. century AD.

Choice and perfect condition with calcky patina and strap handle.

Height: 18,5 cm.

Ex Hermann Historica, Auction 77, 2018, formerly in Austrian Private Collection.

A very attractive bronze protome figure of a leopard, with finely made details, such as the spots in the skin and the nice details of the head. Roman Imperial, c. 1st. cent. AD

The forepart of the leopard in a seated position, it's silver plated with a bronze core.

Size: 4,2 cm. wide and 3 cm. tall. Weight: 44 grams.

Ex. Gert Cleff, Wuppertal, aquired at Gerhard Hirsch Nachf., München Auktion 286, 2013, Lot 340.

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 beautiful bronze bust of a deity, Roman Empire, 1st.-3rd. century AD.

A bust of a deity, perhaps Silvanus or Pan(?). With headdress and with a strap over the chest from a quiver with arrows.

Size: 44 mm. tall and weighing 57,5 grams!

Condition: Very Fine for the age and excarvated type! Fine metal, partly cleaned.

Ex. Hafnia Coins inventory (Copenhagen), aquired in the late 1990s.

A scarce terracotta oillamp with a Raven, dating to the 1st. century AD.

The lamp of the type Loeschcke I B with fine brown pigments. The bird in very high relief. Beautiful early type.

Size: 95 mm.

From a Berlin private collection, bought in 1990s.

An attractive ancient silver seal ring, Parthian Kingdom, c. 200 BC-200 AD.

The ring finely made in high grade silver and engraved with a bird on the oval bezel.

Ringsize: 48-49 (EU - France, Germany), equals to US size 4.5-5.

Ex. Gert Clef collection, aquired in the 1990s.

Ancient Roman terracotta oil lamp with molded designs around the shoulder . The end of the lamp has a loss to the handle and burn marks at the wick opening. Size almost 3" w 2.5"

Interesting 11 cm. tall Roman marble fragment, weighing c. 630 grams.

The piece could look like an animal ear, but is probably from folds on a toga. A nice and inexpensive Roman sculptural art in marble.

Provenance: Collection of Gunna Munkvad, Denmark, aquired from the 1950s-1980s.

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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A very nice lot of stringed glass bead and bird-amulets etc. also in coloured glass, including a perfect condition, Roman miniature glass jug with handle and openwork design, c. 1st.-4th. century AD.

Size: c. 40 cm. of beads and amulets in a single row, the jug is c. 21-22 mm. tall.

Ex. German Collection.

Interesting pottery figure depicting a very fat deity, Roman, 1st.-3rd. century AD:

Seated naked with a fat belly, ancient losses to extremeties.

Size: 8 cm. tall.

Ex. Old German collection, aquired before 1980.

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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Lot of three very nice bronze antiquities, incl. a dress pin with knobbed head, probably celtic, 3rd. cent. BC, a finely made large amulet of a Bullae in bronze with a loop, and a small intact amulet with a loop depicting Fortuna, both Roman 1st.-3rd. century

Size: 9 cm. for the dress pin, 5,3 cm. for the Bullae and 25 mm. for Fortuna.

Condition: EF, all intact with fine patinas.

Ex. 'Hafnia Coins & Antiques' inventory from the 1990s.

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. 39 cm (15.4 in). A groove runs along the outer edge.
Ceramic
Roman, North Africa, 250-300 AD
L. 7.4 cm (2.9 in)
H. 5.1 cm (2 in)
D. (estimated) 39 cm (15.4 in)
Superb modeling. Minor flakes ou...

Ancient Roman black stone beads and silver necklace, dating to around 100 AD

The beads have been nicely recomposed in a very elegant and lovely design. Measurements: Length: 57 cm Found in Jerusalem, Israel ALL ITEMS THAT WE OFFER FOR SALE COME WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY

Larger architectural Roman marble fragment, weighing c. 1000 grams.

A 15 cm. long and 11 cm. tall Roman marble from an architectural structure, showing a repeating vaseform or rhombic decoration on steps. A nice and inexpensive piece of Roman sculptural art in marble.

Provenance: Collection of Gunna Munkvad, Denmark, aquired from the 1950s-1980s.

Good quality extremely well made Authentic Ancient ca 1st – 3rd Century A.D., Imperial Roman terracotta oil lamp with ring base, medium height conical body decorated with incised designs encircling the central fill hole.
CONDITION: Nice patina, showing the age and usage, carbonization around the nozzle from original use.
MEASUREMENTS: Length: 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in) Width: 7 cm (2 3/4 in)

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A lovely early Imperial pottery lamp in redish terracotta with makers name on the back and probably from a central Roman workshop.

Depicting a high relief Crescent moon and a star on the discus. Letters on the back reads IVN C and something.

Size: 10,5 cm.

Condition: Extremely fine, stunning crisp quality and perfect.

Ex. Collection of P. Treffz-Eichhöfer, Stuttgart, Germany, aquired 1980-2006.