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The pendant with two portrait busts was worn as a lucky charm or protective amulet. Made in the early Byzantine period in a glass workshop in Judaea.

A find from the Isle of Wight from the Migration Period. Beautiful testimonial of the settlement of Britain by the Anglo-Saxons.

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

Palette in the shape of a bird from predynastic Egypt. From the inventory of the Musée d'art et d'histoire in Geneva.

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.

Henry Honychurch Gorringe (1841-1885) was responsible for the removal of Cleopatra's Needle from Alexandria, Egypt to Central Park in New York City.

Interesting brooch type from the Roman Pannonian provinces. A very similar piece was found near the Roman camp and settlement of Carnuntum in what is now Austria.

Painted wooden relief showing a frontal view of an idealized face. A long fake beard is prominently attached. From the Late Period of Ancient Egypt.

The vase shows the fight of Herakles against a centaur, and on the other side a sitting woman with a satyr. Very delicate object, painting of exquisite workmanship for an apulian vase.

Amulet of a standing child god with crown, sun disc and horns.

Beautiful small gold figure from the pre-Columbian Quimbaya culture, made by lost wax casting around 1000 years ago.

The pendant with a lion and crescent motif was worn as a lucky charm or protective amulet. Made in the early Byzantine period in a glass workshop in Judaea.

The pendant with an ibex motif was worn as a lucky charm or protective amulet. Made in the early Byzantine period in a glass workshop in Judaea.

The early Etruscan bronze brooch is characterized by its artistically decorated bow. From the collection of Professor Alder-Kissling.

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.

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.

Rosette-shaped inlay for wall decoration. A well-known decorative type from the palace of Ramesses III at Tell el-Yahudiya. New Kingdom of ancient Egypt.

Impressive piece, possibly the funerary statue of a poet or a philosopher. 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.

Large vase in great condition. Used for watering down wine in Ancient Greece. From old German collection.

Campanian, 2nd half 4th century BC. From the German generation collection Eichelmann-Hartmann. Prof. Hartmann (1862-1946), the founder of the collection, acquired the amphora during his study travels to Italy.

The surface is excellently preserved. The knot above the breast clearly identifies the statue as Isis. Acquired in 1975 at Galerie Carrefour, Pierre Vérité, Paris. Coming with an Art Loss certificate.

Polychrome painted panel depicting the four sons of Horus and a representation of Kheper-Ra. The collar is resembling the falcon wing of Horus.

Extremely well preserved figurine with stunning fine details like the insignia and the incised neck. Late Period of ancient Egypt.

The pendant with a cock and lion motif was worn as a lucky charm or protective amulet. Made in the early Byzantine period in a glass workshop in Judaea.

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

Early Christian pilgrim flask with the depiction of St. Menas between camels. From the estate of a high-ranking German diplomat, in his collection since at least 1972.

Nice figurine of an ibis dating to the Late Period of Ancient Egypt. From the famous collection of Fouad S. Matouk.

The Roman ring insert is in excellent condition. The small-format motif is not clearly identifiable, but it may show a head.

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.

Between 1963 and 2009 on exhibition in Vienna, Zurich, Basel and Clermont-Ferrand. Reported to have been found in Middle Egypt. From the famous Prof. Maurice Bouvier collection, acquired in Egypt between 1929 and 1959.

From the famous Prof. Maurice Bouvier collection, acquired in Egypt between 1929 and 1959.

Impressive fibula of the Visigoths from the Migration Period. With five originally preserved glass inserts.

Found 2021 in East Hampshire, UK. The hoard is a very impressive proof of the fact that coins were in circulation for up to several centuries in the Roman era.