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Short bladed weapon from Iron Age Iran. It is probably a find from the province of Gilan in northern Iran.

The early Etruscan bronze brooch is characterized by its artistically decorated bow. A find from northern Italy.

Protective amulet in the form of a mask of the god Bes made of turquoise faience. Nice specimen from Ptolemaic Egypt.

Excellently preserved. 1977 on exhibition in the Bielefeld Museum of Fine Arts. From an old German private collection, acquired 1972 at Christie's. Coming with an ArtLoss certificate.

The bronze head belonged to a club that was probably worn like a badge of rank in military parades. Very similar finds come from War Kabud and Chamzhi Mumah in what is now Iran.

Protective amulet in the form of a mask of the god Bes made of turquoise faience with black applications. Nice specimen from the 26th dynasty of ancient Egypt.

Double-edged blade of a long dagger from the Luristan region in Ancient Iran. From the Sasson family collection.

Protective amulet with dwarf god Bes. A typical specimen for its kind from Ancient Egypt.

Early Etruscan bronze brooch with a bulbous bow. A find from northern Italy.

Ancient Egyptian beads from the Late Period, modernly arranged into a necklace that can be worn today as exquisite jewellery.

Delightful artefact attesting the dawn of horse breeding in Western Iran during the 8th century BC. Highly stylized horses form the cheek pieces.

It impresses by its size and artistic quality. An inscription identifies the piece as votive offering at one of Amun's temples. From the Late Period of Ancient Egypt.

Magnificently painted wood relief of an idealized face. A piece of outstanding size and quality. The mask was part of a sarcophagus lid from Ancient Egypt.

The Egyptian shabti is from the daughter of Pinudjem II who ruled Egypt during the Third Intermediate Period. It was excavated in the 1840ies at the Ramesseum.

Shallow bowl with high rim pinched to form single wick-rest, convex underside. 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 possession of New York City antiquities dealer Sumner Healey, who was made famous by Berenice Abbott's scenic photograph from 1936.

The early Etruscan bronze brooch is characterized by its artistically decorated bow. A find from northern Italy.

The large seal with highly stylized scene is from the Second Dynasty of Isin. It stands at the beginning of Iron Age in Mesopotamia.

Amulet seal with schematic animal scene on the underside. Third Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt.

Amulet seal with figural scene on the underside, two standing figures next to tree of life. Third Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt.

Amulet seal with pseudo hieroglyphs on the underside. Late or post Ramesside period.

Amulet seal with master of the animals scene on the underside. Third Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt.

Amulet seal with pharao and servant on the underside. Third Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt.

Amulet seal with tree of life on the underside. Third Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt.

Amulet seal with pharao and servant on the underside. Third Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt.

Amulet seal with tree of life on the underside. Third Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt.

Amulet seal with schematic master of the crocodiles scene on the underside. Third Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt.

The small bronze votive box is modelled on top with a coiled serpent. The artefact was probably made around 400 BC in Naukratis to be devoted to Atum.

The tomb of Pa-di-pepet was discovered in 1893 west of the Pyramid of Teti at Saqqara. His funerary statuettes were given to important museums and into private collections. Dating to the reign of Pharaoh Psamtik I and his successor Necho II.

From the collection of Prof. Ritschel, Salzburg, Austria, president of the local museum association, author of over 50 history books, decorated many times for his achievements.

From the collection of Prof. Ritschel, Salzburg, Austria, president of the local museum association, author of over 50 history books, decorated many times for his achievements.

Isis is shown seated with infant Horus. Hieroglyphs on the back side pillar.

The Western Asiatic vessel amazes by its size and state of preservation. Including TL analysis. Around 1000 BC.

The magnificent specimen stands out due to its rich and beautiful decorations. The boat-shaped type, also known as the Navicella fibula, was known in the regions around the Alps roughly 700 BC.

Iron Age bronze weapon originating from the Luristan region in Ancient Iran. Well preserved.

An exciting mixed group from the Iron Age to Classical Antiquity. From the collection of Professor Manegold.