Catalog (1054)

A scarce type of working axe with a 'hanging' edge, asymethical by purpose and possible for woodworking, Single Grave period, ca. 2800-2400 BC.

The axe is of thickbutted type with fine polishing in parts, more so at one side.

Size: 12,3 cm.

Condition: Nearly superb with a razorsharp edge.

Ex. Private Collection.

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A very nice set of two rare bone harpoons or hunting spears, dating to the later Mesolithic or early Neolithic period, ca. 6th. millenium BC.

Both spears have three barbs and both carved out of ribs. Fine glossy dark patina.

Size: 8 cm. for the smallest and 10,5 cm. for the larger.

Ex. Private Collection.

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An illusive macehead designed to swing at the end of a chain attached to a pole, the socalled Morgen Stern or morning star in bronze, Viking / Early Medieval, likely Norse / Baltic area, ca. 8TH.-9TH. century AD.

Though often pictured as a repro, the morning star was a weapon demanding a lot of skills of the user, thus not very common then or today. This is actually the first we've had in 20 years of dealing.

A spiked, compact and very deadly Macehead with a loop on top to ...

A choice larger polished thickbutted Danish Neolithic axe dating c. 3000-2500 BC.

The axe is polished on both side leaving the smaller edges or sides unpolished. A symethric and beautifully polished axe with a fine ancient greyish patina. The axe has been in several old collection hence the different collection numbers in black and red ink.

The thickbutted axes began to replace the thinbutted types in the last part of the 4th mill. and became the dominant during the firs...

Extremely large impressive danish neolithic flint axe, dating to the Time of the great Burial Mounts, c. 3.200-2.800 B.C.

The type is called the 'Valby-axe', but was found near Falster, hence the typical grey 'Danien' Silex from the this area. The axe measure nearly 30 cm. and is extremely impressive and heavy. The axe is unpolished with visible seams and cuts from the making, a thick complete neck and a wonderfull intact edge.

Condition: Mint, completely as made.

A very beautiful Thin-butted type of Axe, 3rd. millenium BC of the Danish Neolithic Period, found at Sealand, dating late Time of the great Buriel Mounts and early Singlegrave culture, ca. 3200-2800 BC.

A substantial heavy axe for it's size, very well made with attractive seams along all edges, curving broadsides and great symethri overall.

Size: 15,8 cm. long.

Condition: Mint condition, with an exceptional red-brown patina. A Marsh find.

It's so r...

Two sided / pointed neck type and also with a concave bit, made in the later 3rd. millenium as a sort of revival of a muck older type made in the early 4th millenium BC.

The axe is exceptional, very elegant, fully symethric and polished on all sides. Done is a beautiful now greyish patinated Silex.

Size: 14 cm.

Condition: Close to Mint, some very light roughness to the edge/bit, othervise superb and thus rare for the always battered type.

Ex. Danish ...

A superb greystone (shafthole) axe, dating to the later 3rd. millenium BC.

The axe very symethric and as attractive as this type ever gets. A massive piece with beautiful perfect lines / edges and curving sides.

Size: cm. long, massive in hand and very heavy.

Condition: Superb, near mint condition, sharp edge.

Ex. Danish Collection, comes with a COA. This item comes with a standard export license, when shipped outside Denmark. The license will...

A nice slender type of boatshaped battle axe, from the late battleaxe period, ca. 2400-2200 BC.

A finely made battle axe with great lines and curves, boat-shaped and highly polished. Very elegant axe.

Size: 15,4 cm. long.

Condition: Choice and completely intact with no chips, rough surfaces.

Ex. Danish Collection, comes with COA.

This item comes with a standard export license, when shipped outside Denmark. The license will be issued aft...

A BLACKSTONE STELA OF SURYA THE SUN GOD, Pala period, 10th.-11th cent.

Surya, the universal sun god, is one of the five principal deities of the Hindu pantheon (together with Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesha and Devi). He is identified with Saturn in the worship of the nine planets ('navagrahas'). Worship of Surya has been prevalent in India from very early times (c. third millennium BC). In the early Kushana period (c. first/second century AD) under Iranian influence, there emerged in North I...

Rare bone carving of a Harpoon carved out of a rib from a larger animal, Pre-Columbian Mexico, Mayan Culture, ca. 300-650 AD.

Sometimes as dealer you feel lucky; When we found this in a lot from an auction, it was such a time. Harpoons in this material has rarely survived the 1500-2000 years of buriel and a an extra bonus, this particular piece has extensive decoration on the fromt side of faces of gods and scrolls, could be hieroglyphs even.

The carving with a terrific g...

A Romano-Egyptian terracotta bottle for holding incence or perfume, Egypt under the Romans, ca. 1st. century BC-1nd. century AD.

Interesting intact vessel, in the shape of a pointy garlanded Amphora and with a loop on the back to carry it.

Size: 75 mm.

Condition: Completely intact, with remnants of original decoration.

Ex. Dr. Lammers special Egyptian collection, Hamburg, aquired prior to 1966.

A very beautiful and rare Pre-Columbian Inca carved stone amulet in the Canopashape from ancient Peru, circa 1400 A.D. - 1532 A.D.

Perhaps the nicest stone from a Pre-Columbian culture, we've handled! A stone with many inclusions and ranging in colours from the blood-red over green to cream. We do know what kind of stone it is, but it looks sort of petrified, with signs of great age.

The amulet is highly polished glossy into a shape of the llama, known from the Ritual Cano...

A beautiful terracotta figure of a naked Satyr, perhaps Pan, standing in an erotic pose, Egypt under the Romans, 1st. cent. BC - 1st. century AD.

Though not large the figure is so well-modelled in a great Classical style, that it's one the best terracottas we've seen for a long time!

Size: 8 cm. tall for the figure in it self.

Condition: Choice fragment, losses to lower part of legs, othervise intact.

Ex. Dr. Lammers special Egyptian collection, Hambu...

A beautiful and rare set of 4 lime jars, small vessels related to Betel Chewing, Cambodia, Khmer Culture, after Anghor period, ranging from 15th. to 18th. century.

The set consists of a beautifully patinated and rare Squat jar with the Khmer temple roof-style lid, two fluted lidded jars, one large and beautiful with small loop, one of silver or silver plate, and lastly a smaller simple style lidded jar.

An exceptional set with great patinas!

Size: The largest jar i...

A fine set of three Thai ceramic figures, Sawankhalok Celadon glaze, dating to 14th.-15th. century AD.

Interesting 'Mother' figures types but two are holding animals and the third the baby.

Size: Between 11,5 cm. and 9,5 cm.

Condition: Superb set, only one repaired and with smaller loss, other are really unusually good with intact necks/heads.

The Si Satchanalai figurines and ceramics applied with figurines in various shapes of humans and animals were...

Rare bone carving of a figure with his hand together in front of him as in a prayer and a fervolent or divine expression, wearing a hat or headdress, Pre-Columbian Mexico, Mayan Culture, ca. 300-650 AD.

The carving with a terrific glossy hard, darker patina, very nicely carved and polished for the perio.

Size: 11 cm.

Condition: Choice, almost completely preserved even with outlined feet below.

Ex. Helene Ferro (German Collector ca. 1960s)

An superb mint condition Silex Axe from the Daggertime, Late Danish Neolithic period, ca. 2400-2000 BC.

A scarce Adze made to be mounted horisotically to the shaft. Very skillful knapping with fine seams on all edges, the bit knapped concave for woodworking purposes. Very attractive and high quality Silex, patinated in the finest red and gream brown colour.

Size: 15,5 cm., one of the best axes, we've seen of this type ever.

Condition: Mint condition, with a su...