Byzantine
Late Antiquity, Early Christian and Byzantine Art, Antiquities and Numismatics
Soon after the Edict of Milan was signed by Constantine the Great and Licinius in 313, and Theodosius I proclaimed Christianity to be the official state religion of the Roman Empire, Christian symbolism and iconography started to dominate the official art and coinage. The clandestine use of Christian symbols in the private context, be it tomb decoration or the objects of daily life, could now also be presented in full view, although pagan iconography continued to be used for centuries and partially underwent a transformation into Christian context (the Victoria e.g. became a winged Angel). We from the Alte Roemer Gallery offer you artifacts from the exciting Late Antiquity or Early Christian Era, but also Byzantine artifacts and coins. In our online shop you will find authentic Byzantine jewelry, late Roman oil lamps with Christian symbols, Early Christian and Coptic antiquities, Late Antiquity numismatics and much more. It would be our pleasure to work with you individually on your personal collection, and help you find special pieces that you would like to add to it. Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time via email or using our contact form. Correspondence is welcome in English, German, Italian, French, Russian or Japanese.-
Late antique oil lamp from Dr. Steve Adler collection
Rare multi-nozzle lamp with seven wick holes from the famous Dr. Steve Adler collection. Exported from Israel with IAA permit Nr. 539063.
€1,400Byzantine bronze processional cross holderExcellent condition, beautiful patina, worth the exhibition in a museum. Middle Byzantine Period, Constantinople or Asia Minor workshop.
€4,930Early Byzantine censerSmall bronze pot with a bulbous body an high handle. It was probably used as an incense burner. From the collection of the historian Friedrich von Bassermann-Jordan (1872-1959).
€650Rare byzantine lamp holder - ex Bonhams London, identical piece on exhibition at MET MuseumVery impressive, excellently preserved massive lamp. Nice patina. Decorated with crosses.
€5,500Glass double unguentariumImpressive cosmetic vessel with large handle and nice spiral trailing decoration. A Palestinian type from the Late Roman or Early Byzantine period.
€1,375Coptic bronze figurine of a standing womanFrom the famous Prof. Maurice Bouvier collection, acquired in Egypt between 1929 and 1959.
€590Coptic bronze figurine of a blessing angelExcellent condition, lovely features. From the famous Prof. Maurice Bouvier collection, acquired in Egypt between 1929 and 1959.
€480Eastern Roman glass bottle with thread decorationA product from the Roman province of Palaestina. The high-quality glass was created in the 6th to early 7th centuries, when the Eastern Roman Empire was thriving and the Byzantine Empire took shape.
€2,300