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Interesting shape, perfect condition.

The flat relief shows an offering scene and above a hieroglyphic text describing the deceased Ptah-nefer, the priest and the offerings. A translation has been made by the renowned Egyptologist professor Kurth. The work of art dates to the 26th dynasty. It is adopting the style of the Old Kingdom.

The Greek god of love is engraved in the orange glass in rich detail. He presses a butterfly against his breast.

The lower half of the intaglio is intact and shows a woman in a long dress. Truely special about the piece is the blue reflecting glass that turns violet when light is passing through it.

The intaglio shows two masks joint on the rear side. It is an interesting document of the Roman theatrical culture.

The goddess of art is engraved with rich details. She is sitting on a chair with the backrest shaped like a swan head.

Impressive large vase from old German collection

Impressive, perfectly preserved bowl from old German collection

Full beard and curly hair held by a taenia or diadem. The portrait resembles posthumous representations of Philipp II. made by his son Alexander the Great.

It shows Zeus Ammon facing another head. This is a highly interesting specimen for Roman intaglios.

Brooch in the shape of an insect. Popular type in the northern Roman provinces during the 2nd century.

Interesting variant of the more common sandal brooch. The colourful enameled brooch has been made in the northern Roman provinces. 2nd cent. AD.

The intaglio depicts the goddess from etrusco-italic mythology sitting on a throne with her shield. Minerva was the protector of the crafts and commerce.

The ancient intaglio from Roman times shows an elderly man who is working an oval shield with a hammer. It is an interesting representation of a craftsman at work.

The violet intaglio shows a naked warrior stepping on his dead enemy. He holds the separated head in his hand.

Perfectly preserved, impressive piece from old German collection

Perfectly preserved, massive piece of ancient art with beautiful green patina, 1st - 2nd century AD

Massive piece with beautiful ram head shaped handle, 1st-2nd century AD

Impressive and very fine preserved piece from an old British collection.

Perfectly preserved impressive portrait from Californian collection, prior to this in an old German collection.

Roman Imperial copy of a classical Greek original. Coming with an Art Loss certificate.

The Roman king of the gods is sitting on a throne, leaning on the sceptre. Victoria is on his right hand crowning Jupiter with a wreath. An eagle is sitting at the feet of the god.

The naked god of the see from Greek mythology is standing on a bow symbolizing his power over seafaring. The scene is framed by ascending air bubbles.

This is an extremely rare variant native to Roman Britain. Hattatt mentions that only 13 specimen of this type are known to exist.

Perfectly preserved, delicate piece of ancient art with beautiful green patina, 1st-2nd century AD

Group of beautiful miniature artworks made of mosaic glass. The beads are from early Roman Imperial times.

A marvelous piece of ancient jewelry in great condition. The jasper intaglio shows a standing archer. 1st to 2nd cent. AD.

Massive bronze figurine of a dancing boy, beautiful dark patina, 1st-2nd century AD

Impressive, massive piece with great patina. With original chains and hook

Massive bronze bracelet dating to the 2nd or 3rd cent. AD. Snake shaped terminals.

The large bow is dominated by colourful enamel. It is a brooch type that developed during the 1st cent. AD in Central Europe.

Prime example of this important and popular type of brooch during the 2nd century.

Matching pair in magnificent preservation. With depiction of Medusa. Jewellery of a Roman lady in the early third century.

The engraved glass dates back to the Roman Republic. It shows the Greek god of the travel and trade. He is holding a purse and cloak in his hands.

The pair of earrings is made of gold sheet. It is hollow inside. The type is from Northern Africa and dates to Greek or Roman times.

The decorated pair of earrings is made of gold sheet. It is hollow inside. The type is from Northern Africa and dates to Greek or Roman times.