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Fragments of Roman pottery. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany, an early Roman foundation and with this one of the oldest cities in Germany.

From the German generation collection Eichelmann-Hartmann. Prof. Hartmann (1862-1946), the founder of the collection, acquired the lamp during his study travels to Italy.

Showing a Kantharos, symbol for the Eucharist. From the German generation collection Eichelmann-Hartmann. Prof. Hartmann (1862-1946), the founder of the collection, acquired the lamp during his study travels to Italy.

Fragments of Roman and medieval pottery. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany, an early Roman foundation and with this one of the oldest cities in Germany.

Fragments of Roman pottery. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany, an early Roman foundation and with this one of the oldest cities in Germany.

Fragments of Roman pottery. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany, an early Roman foundation and with this one of the oldest cities in Germany.

Fragments of Roman pottery. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany, an early Roman foundation and with this one of the oldest cities in Germany.

Fragments of Roman pottery. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany, an early Roman foundation and with this one of the oldest cities in Germany.

Fragments of Roman pottery. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany, an early Roman foundation and with this one of the oldest cities in Germany.

The mirror relief is effectively highlighted by the dense patina. From the collection of Prof. Ritschel, Salzburg, decorated many times, for example in 1995 when the Republic of Austria awarded its Decoration for Science and Art.

Interesting and very rare mythological scene. From the collection of Prof. Ritschel, Salzburg, decorated many times, for example in 1995 when the Republic of Austria awarded its Decoration for Science and Art.

From the collection of Prof. Ritschel, Salzburg, decorated many times, for example in 1995 when the Republic of Austria awarded its Decoration for Science and Art.

Rare type, very nicely preserved, from an old US-American collection. Ex Christie's.

Interesting group of objects from the Professor Brosch collection of ancient gems. It has two intaglios, one cameo, two glass decorations, a lead bulla and a modern cast of a quality ancient gem.

The insciption VIVAS (live!) in intense white color is perfectly preserved. Found near the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany, an early Roman foundation and with this one of the oldest cities in Germany.

The insciption TIBI A ME in intense white color is perfectly preserved. Found near the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany, an early Roman foundation and with this one of the oldest cities in Germany.

The piece from the Professor Brosch collection shows a standing woman. Wonderful violet colour.

Ring stone made of beautiful orange glass. From the Professor Brosch collection of ancient gems.

An ancient intaglio from Roman times made of dark glass paste. From the Professor Brosch collection of engraved gems.

The glass paste shows a hand enclosing a bird. It is a very rare depiction for an ancient ring insert.

The gemstone made of red carnelian bears the inscription DIOGENOY. From the Roman period with original remains of the iron ring.

The glass paste features a famous depiction of Victoria writing the names of victors in battle on a large shield. The motif reiterates a 1st century bronze statue.

The glass paste features Victoria writing the names of victors in battle on a large shield.

Nice orange brown glass paste. The person might be the god Hermes, known as Mercurius in Roman culture.

Attractive white banded orange glass paste. From the Professor Brosch collection of engraved gems.

The ring insert shows a hybrid being standing on tiptoe, pouring from a shouldered amphora. A prime example of Roman glass pastes in almost perfect condition.

The ancient intaglio shows a goat standing on its hind legs. The front legs are placed against an object. Wonderful details in the dark glass.

Prime example of Roman glass pastes with a perfectly sharp depiction of a bull ready to fight.

Decorative insert made of beautiful, green shimmering glass paste, with a rare depiction.

The skillful work shows a Roman galley with rowers. It is a very rare depiction for an ancient glass paste.

The glass paste shows a Roman galley. It is a very rare depiction for an ancient ring insert.

The ancient intaglio from Roman times shows a scene between the two gods. From the Professor Brosch collection of engraved gems.

The hybrid creature was extremely popular during the Roman Empire. It was believed to convey magical powers.

Made of bright orange glass paste. From the Professor Brosch collection of engraved gems.

It shows the god with his upper body leaning forward, the left leg raised and bent. Magnificent orange glass paste with iridescent patina.

An ancient intaglio from Roman times made of nice orange glass paste. From the Professor Brosch collection of engraved gems.