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A masterpiece of classicist stone cutting. The large intalgio made of white chalcedony shows the 11th labour of Hercules. An early 19th century work, when classicism dominated the arts in Europe.

Nicely crafted tool made of beige stone. From the New Stone Age of Europe. A specimen of the thick butted type with thin blade.

Elegant vessel from Crete, shaped like a bird's nest, possibly a container for ointments. Dating to the late Minoan period around 1500 BC.

One half of a stone mould for bronze casting. The equipment is from a workshop of the 2nd Millennium BC, probably from the Carpathian Basin. From the famous Guttmann Collection. This mould was published in a work by Born and Hansen.

One half of a stone mould for bronze casting. The equipment is from a workshop of the 2nd Millennium BC, probably from the Carpathian Basin. From the famous Guttmann Collection. This mould was published in a work by Born and Hansen.

Beautiful repoussé from the Hellenistic period showing a female bust in high relief. From the well-known Cullman collection.

The finger ring from Early Roman Imperial times is decorated by an intaglio of vibrant red carnelian stone.

Very nice dome-shaped seal made of stone. The piece is from the period of Sasanian rule in the Near East.

The necklace impresses by its wonderful condition, including the original agate beads. Probably from the Roman province of Moesia. 100 to 250 AD.

Magnificent head-dress in the shape of a pediment from the time of Alexander the Great. Embossed with a floral decoration, supplemented by birds and grasshoppers. This piece has been published in a 1965 standard work on hellenistic gold jewellery.

A colourful ancient glass from the early 1st century. Made in the Eastern Mediterranean.

The Egyptian funerary figurine dates to the reign of Pharaoh Amasis II, towards the end of the 26th Dynasty. Excavated in Saqqara in the mid-19th century. Shown in a 1979 Sotheby's catalogue.