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Nice little bowl with an abstract colourful design. Dating to the early Roman Imperial period. With Italian export permit.

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

The beautiful ring from Roman Imperial times is decorated by an intaglio of vibrant red carnelian stone. It shows the god Hermes.

The finger ring from the Roman Imperial period is decorated with an insert made of beautiful, purple stone.

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

Impressive jar from the 1st or 2nd century AD. Great condition for ancient glass of this size. 26cm high.

A tall and slender glass vessel made of almost colourless glass. Similar finds from the 4th century are known from the Balkans and Cyprus.

The bowl was made in mosaic glass technique. It is truely a work of art and a showpiece for the glass production in the Roman core region during the Early Imperial period.

Mirror decorated with a harbor scene. From the famous Dr. Steve Adler collection. Exported from Israel with IAA permit Nr. 539063.

The figure is of very high workmanship, details like facial features and hair are finely worked and still perfectly preserved. Ex Cahn, ex Bonhams.

The gemstone made of red-orange carnelian shows a locust with two ears of corn.

Beautiful gemstone made of orange carnelian. From the Professor Brosch collection of ancient gems.

Rare multi-nozzle lamp with seven wick holes from the famous Dr. Steve Adler collection. Exported from Israel with IAA permit Nr. 539063.

Very good condition, undamaged, with thick patina. Late Etruscan, 4th - 3rd century BC. From an old English collection.

Apotropaic amulet to protect agains the evil eye. From an old Swiss private collection, acquired in the 1970s - 1980s.

From the Austrian collection of Prof. Ritschel, carrier of the Large Cross of Honor of the Austrian Republic and many other prizes and honors.

An almost identical, however less well preserved herm in on exhibition in the J. Paul Getty Museum. From the Austrian collection of Prof. Ritschel, carrier of the Large Cross of Honor of the Austrian Republic and many other prizes and honors.

Hellenistic Greece or Egypt under Roman rule. From the Austrian collection of Prof. Ritschel, carrier of the Large Cross of Honor of the Austrian Republic and many other prizes and honors.

This type was used for the transportation of wine and fish sauce (Muria). Found 1967 in the sea in Croatia, exported with permit of the local authorities.

Impressum large early print. The edition is not only basing on the standard work by Sueton, but includes many other partially rare ancient authors. H. Froben & N. Episcopius, Basel, September 1546

Almost perfectly preserved. With potters mark LMV.AD[I]EC. An almost identical lamp is on exhibition in the J.P. Getty Museum. From a very old German family collection, acquired between 1925 and 1935. The find region is known to be Tunisia.

Lovely silver brooch from the Greek colonies in Southern Italy. Late classical to early hellenistic period.

Lovely silver brooch and piece of jewellery. Late classical to early hellenistic period.

Group of four arrowheads made of bronze in excellent condition. Popular weapon of the cultures of the 1st Millennium BC.

Group of four arrowheads made of bronze in excellent condition. Popular weapon of the cultures of the 1st Millennium BC.

Group of four arrowheads made of bronze in excellent condition. Popular weapon of the cultures of the 1st Millennium BC.

Exceptionally well-preserved with high relief on the mirror. From a very old German family collection, acquired between 1925 and 1935. The find region is known to be Tunisia.

The mirror features a beautifully preserved motif with a lion attacking a mule. From a very old German family collection, acquired between 1925 and 1935. The find region is known to be Tunisia.

The vibrant colours and artistic form suggest a luxury object, likely used for storing or pouring precious liquids such as perfume or oil. A wonderful example of early glass production in the 5th century 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.

Ex Hoving & Winborg auction September 29, 1917. Consigned from the estate of Prof. Gustaf Retzius, a well-known and internationally honored professor of anatomy. Most recently owned by Herbert Cahn (1915–2002), one of the most important dealers in ancient coins and works of art of his time, as well as a passionate researcher in the fields of ancient numismatics and classical archaeology.

Beautiful, life-size portrait. The provenance can be reconstructed until 1920, when the portrait was acquired from Jannis Demetrios Mikas by Ernest Brummer, both famous collectors.