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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).

WEIGHT: 1...

This exquisite ancient Egyptian calcite alabaster vessel is a true art masterpiece, dating back to the Old Kingdom period (ca. 2649–2130 B.C.). The vessel stands tall, boasting a tapering cylindrical body that gently flares out at the base, giving it an alluring presence. The vessel's out-turned lip adds an elegant touch. The calcite alabaster used to create this vessel has a range of shades, from warm brown to creamy white, with banded veins that create a mesmerizing pattern. The vessel's ala...

Ancient ca. 800-450 B.C. central European Hallstatt culture. Celtic Bronze Torc Torque of penannular form, circular in section, with hammer-flattened terminals curled into delicate tubular loops.

CONDITION: beautifully preserved with a rich green patina.

Diameter (max.) 11.7 cm (4.61 inches). Weight: 60 grams.

This is a solid silver plate with an engraved Islamic design from Egypt. The plate has a sloping scalloped rim and features an eight-point star called "Khatim Sulayman" in the center, formed by two overlapping squares.

The star's center is engraved with Arabic writing and surrounded by a band of eight cartouches with calligraphic Arabic characters. The band is interrupted by eight round medallions that are also engraved with floral patterns. Overall, it is an outstanding piece of Islamic a...

Ancient Egyptian Blue Faience Amulet Lion-Goddess Sekhmet 1200-300 BC Authentic ancient Egyptian ca. 1200-300 B.C blue glaze faience amulet of Sekhmet, the lion-goddess, standing in a long gown with a necklace draping down her chest, hands at her side. She wears on her head the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt.

She was both a fierce lioness and the goddess of medicine connected with the soothing of illness and warding off trouble in general.

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This magnificent bronze figure is a representation of the god Osiris, a revered figure in Ancient Egyptian mythology. This figure dates back to the Late Period, between the 7th and 4th centuries B.C. The figure depicts Osiris in his mummified form, wearing an impressive Atef crown adorned with the Uraeus, a symbol of royalty and divine power. His braided beard, which curves at the tip, is a symbol of his wisdom and agelessness. He holds the royal regalia Crock and Flail in his hands, which symbo...

Authentic Ancient Egyptian pale blue-green faience 'Wadj Papyrus scepter 'Amulet. Late Dynastic Period, Late Period, 26th-30th Dynasty ca. 664-332 B.C. Wadj or papyrus stalk which symbolized life, growth and fertility for the Egyptians, and latterly resurrection.

MEASUREMENTS: Height 1.8 cm (0.708661).

CONDITION: in original condition showing its age. No repairs or restorations.

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Cast bronze Celtic warrior armlet torque decorated with engraved geometrical pattern, Hallstatt culture (about 800 to 475BC).
MEASUREMENTS: The inner circumference including the gap is 8 ½ inches (21 ½ cm) Diagonally:3 ¾ inches (9 ½ cm).
CONDITION: in good condition with a beautiful dark patina.

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Rare ancient Romano-Celtic solid silver zoomorphic fibula brooch, finely hand-shaped as a wild boar. Roman Empire 1st-2nd century AD.

The fibula is not cast like most Roman and Celtic fibulas but is entirely handmade. The board and the base are hand-cut from solid silver plaque, hand-sculptured, and then chiseled with fine details.

Also, the attachment pin is entirely handmade.

In Celtic mythology, the wild boar represents the Celtic God "Moccus," who is identified with Mercury. He...

Ancient Egyptian or Canaanite bronze 'Duckbill' axe-head, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom 2100– 1500 B.C.

Sturdy cast in two halves with a triangular blade, a medial ridge flanked with two oblong openings, and a small round eye for inserting a wooden socket.

Such duckbill axes were mainly produced in Egypt and Syria-Palestine during Phase IIA of the Middle Bronze Age, roughly contemporaneous with the 12th Dynasty in Egypt.

At that time, these territories were under the rule of...

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 large oval-shaped Islamic box made of solid sterling silver, which was crafted by hand in the 19th - 20th century in Egypt, which was then part of the Turkish Ottoman Empire. The box is exquisitely designed in the Traditional Ottoman Turkish style, featuring floral decorated panels that are finely chiseled in repoussé. The sides of the box are rounded and come with two handles, while the hinged lid tapers to a bulbous gadrooned top and has a peacock finial perched on it.

The silver box ...

Authentic ancient Roman red-slip terracotta erotic oil lamp, circa 1st century A.D. The central discus is molded with two people in a sexual act on a couch, with the filling hole pierced below, framed by two raised encircling bands and an elaborate nozzle adorned with volutes pierced with a wick hole mouth and an oval ring handle at the back. On a flat base incised with an oval groove. NOTE: Most Roman terracotta oil lamps are made of low-fire clay. However, this example is superior because it'...

Ancient European early Bronze Age (2700-2000 BC) copper alloy celt - axe with a flared, slightly convex cutting edge. The rectangular, solid butt is characteristically snapped after the casting process, and it has grooves for attaching a wooden shaft.

DIMENSIONS:

Overall length: 8.7 cm (3.43 inches).

Height of the cutting edge: 3.8 cm (1.5 inches).

Weight: 247 grams

CONDITION: Despite its age, the item is in good condition, although it does show signs of use and wear. Th...

A splendid bronze sculpture of Diana, Roman - Greek goddess of the hunt, along with her faithful hunting dog, created in the 20th century after Antoine Coysevox sculpture of Diana the Huntress. The sculpture is superbly executed with stunning hand finished details. The Diana, dog, leash and base were casted separately and then affixed together; spear is removable.

This beautiful sculpture depicting Diana standing on rectangular plinth, she is wearing a flowing detailed dress that hangs from...