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Poseidonia (later Paestum), 5th century B.C. In Greek mythology, an obol was the fee to pay Charon for a passage across the river Styx.

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.

The glass paste shows a Roman galley. It is a very rare depiction for an ancient ring insert.

Nice fingerring with a glass paste showing a standing figure. Characteristic type for the 1st century CE, early Roman Imperial period.

The glass paste shows a hand enclosing a bird. It is a very rare depiction for an ancient ring insert.

The skillful work shows a Roman galley with rowers. It is a very rare depiction for an ancient glass paste.

Characteristic type of vessel for the Mycenaean civilization in Bronze Age Greece. From the peak of Mycenaean pottery production in the 14th century BC.

Beautifully decorated piece with perfectly preserved handles, which is rare for such delicate pieces of ancient pottery.

About 2nd half 5th - 4th century B.C. Very well preserved, especially for a pottery vessel of this size. From an old German collection, acquired in the late 1950s.

Impressive condition for a vessel of this size. From an old German collection, acquired in the 1960s.

Deuxième Édition. Paris - London 1880 - 1892. Contemporary half-leather binding with golden letterae. A highlight for every numismatics literature collection.

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.

Charles II, Potosi (Bolivia) 1687. Very fine, great patina. Nice quality and preservation for a cob coin.

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

Perfectly preserved, no damages or restorations. Very rare for such large vessel. From an old British collection, acquired in the 1950s.

Thourioi, 443 - 400 B.C. In Greek mythology, an obol was the fee to pay Charon for a passage across the river Styx.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dating to the 7th cent. BC. Phoenician production for the wine trade in the Eastern Mediterranean and Carthage.

Very high quality, excellently preserved for a vase of this size. From the German generation collection Eichelmann-Hartmann. Prof. Hartmann (1862-1946), the founder of the collection, acquired the lamp during his study travels to Italy.

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.

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.

Probably used for votive purposes and thus showing a goddess, or as an apotropaic (protecting) object in funerary context. From the Austrian collection of Prof. Ritschel, carrier of the Large Cross of Honor of the Austrian Republic and many other prizes and honors.

It shows the god Abraxas with human torso, cock's head and serpants for legs, holding whip and shield. Magical formulas on both sides of the gem. 2nd or 3rd century.

Originally probably used as foot for a cista. From an old German private collection, acquired 1978 in London at Davies Antiques Gallery.

Absolutely perfect, worth the exhibition in a museum. Glossy black slip, only very minor wear, unavoidable for a 2700 years old vase.

Excellently preserved for a vessel of this size. From the collection of Alvin M. Cohen, artist and Washington Post Art Director.

Showing a Kantharos, symbol for the Eucharist. From the German generation collection Eichelmann-Hartmann. Prof. Hartmann (1862-1946), the founder of the collection, acquired the lamp during his study travels to Italy.