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Brooch from Roman Imperial time, found in Roman Britain. It is an extremely rare and interesting type. The brooch is published in Richard Hattatt's standard work "Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts" and discussed in detail.

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

A lovely piece of Roman jewellery in good condition. The chalcedony intaglio shows a portrait head. Dating to the 3rd century AD.

Belonging pair of earrings from the late Roman Imperial period. With nice filigree decoration.

Hellrote Keramik, gut restauriert. Beeindruckendes Objekt.

The so-called specillum was standard issue for roman doctors. Similar probes are still in use today. Very fine craftsmanship of an ancient surgical instrument.

The gold bodies are decorated with portrait busts made of black and white layered onyx. The jewellery was made in the 2nd century AD in the Danube provinces of the Roman Empire.

Nice and relatively large bottle from the late Roman imperial period. Probably from the Roman province Judaea.

The nice and small bowl is made of thick-walled glass. Possibly an Eastern Mediterranean made vessel.

Fox tail type chain fragment. A Find from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany.

The mirror shows the harvest of grapes, a symbol for Autumn in the Ancient Roman iconography. Very nicely preserved, from an old US-American collection. Ex Christie's.

Massive gold plated finger ring dating to the Late Roman Imperial period. The ring impresses with a particularly nice multi-layer glass gem in red, white and black.

The flat bottle has a lentoid or discoid body with a long neck. Probably from the Roman province Judaea.

Beautifully decorated brooch from the first century. A find from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany.

Finger ring made of bronze with a key. From the Roman Imperial period, around the 2nd century. A find from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany.

So-called foxtail chain from the Eastern Roman provinces, around the 3rd century AD. Breathtaking condition and timeless elegance. Theoretically still wearable today.

Fragments of glass vessels and rods, as well as two faience beads. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany.

Trapezoidal weight from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany.

Fragments of Roman pottery. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany.

Different types of weights made of lead. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany.

Fragments of Roman vessels and bricks, and of two amphora handles. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany.

Striking cobalt blue glass, once decorating a 1st century glass vessel. From the Roman city of Novaesium.

The beautiful ring from Roman Imperial times is decorated by a black stone intaglio. The gem shows a standing eagle.

A lovely piece of ancient jewlery in good condition. The glass intaglio shows a standing person. Coming with an Art Loss certificate.

Various artefacts in different states of preservation. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany.

Arrow heads, chisel and blade made of Iron. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany.

Various artifacts in different states of preservation. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany.

Different shapes of nails. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany.

Matching pair of jewellery made of gold with red gemstones. From the Roman Imperial period.

Iron keys of typical shape. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany.

Part of a key lock, e.g. for a door or chest. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany.

Each was part of a key lock, e.g. for a door or chest. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany.

Massive bronze bracelet dating to Roman Imperial times, 2nd cent. AD. Snake shaped terminals.

Impressively large vessels from the Roman Imperial period. Both are finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany.

Impressively large vessels from the Roman Imperial period. Both are finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany.

Massive clay sphere, ammunition or a pistill. A find from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany.