Search results for: 'bronze'

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

Absolutely magnificent condition, the likes of which are rarely found in museums and collections worldwide for Roman bronze furniture. Examined at the RGZM Cologne in the 1980s.

Very nicely preserved, beautiful green patina. From the collection of the art historian Steinbock, composed between 1920 and 1982.

Excellent condition, beautiful patina, worth the exhibition in a museum. Middle Byzantine Period, Constantinople or Asia Minor workshop.

Excellently preserved incl. surface details. Nice green patina. From the collection of the art historian Steinbock, which was composed between 1920 and 1982.

Stunning large brooch dating to the Urnfield period. The museum quality piece is decorated by spirals and stylized water birds. 1200 to 800 BC.

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

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.

Elaborately decorated, finely crafted piece. A fascinating example of an early Greek bronze vessel. Formerly in the Galerie Athena in Munich, acquired there in 1991.

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.

Votive figurine from Umbria region, 5th century B.C. Very well preserved with nice patina. Es W. Rosenbaum collection.

Impressive, very aesthetic figure. Excellently preserved with beautiful patina. Mounted on modern green marble base.

Featuring a three-dimensional depiction of a grim satyr's head and Medusa's head. On both sides of the handle are three-dimensional volutes culminating in the depiction of a charging boar. The workmanship is of exceptionally fine quality.

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

Worth the exhibition in a museum. With fine decoration including large boars. Published by H. Born (1993) and M. Junkelmann (2000). Ex Christie's London and Royal Athena Galleries New York.

Scarce, early depiction, stylistically still strongly influenced by the kouroi of the 6th century BC, but incorporating the pan flute as an element of daily life or a ritual context. Very good condition, with a fine dark green patina. Ex Cahn AG.

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.

Made from bronze wire. A very rare brooch type from around 1000 BC.

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

Imposing bronze brooch of the Italic Iron Age. The piece is elaborately adorned by wonderful incised decorations.

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

Extremely rare ivory stamp seal in the shape of a monkey. Made by the Minoans of Bronze Age Crete. The piece has been studied and published in the canonical Corpus of Minoan and Mycenaean seals in 1988.

A bronze brooch dating to the Italic Iron Age. The piece is elaborately adorned by wonderful incised decorations.

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

Extremely rare ivory stamp seal in the shape of a flat roof. Made by the Minoans of Bronze Age Crete. The piece has been studied and published in the canonical Corpus of Minoan and Mycenaean seals in 1988.

Piece of a seating furniture with elaborate openwork designs. The fantastic state of preservation is known from other bronze stools found in Pompeii and the area around Mount Vesuvius.

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

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

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

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

Characteristic type of vessel for the Mycenaean civilization in Bronze Age Greece. From the peak of Mycenaean pottery production in the 14th century BC. From the inventory of an old educational lending collection.

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

A beautiful specimen made of precious black serpentine. From the Old Palace Period of Bronze Age Crete. The piece has been studied and published in the canonical Corpus of Minoan and Mycenaean seals in 1988.

The so-called Kandila perfectly illustrates why the abstract Bronze Age art of the Cyclades still fascinates us today. The parallels to modern art are unmistakable. The masterpiece comes from Elie Borowski's inventory.

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.