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This rare variant of the T-shaped brooches was found in Lechlade, Gloucestershire. It dates to the 1st or 2nd century AR. From the famous Hattatt collection and published in two standard works for ancient fibulae.

The early Celtic brooch dates from the 6th century BC and was found in Spain. This specimen is published in two standard works on ancient brooches.

There rare brooch type from northern Italy is based on predecessors from Greece. The piece is from the famous Richard Hattatt collection and is published in two of his works.

Made from beautiful mottled stone during Iron Age II. The seal is from southern Anatolia or northern Syria and is engraved with a religious scene.

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

Possibly made by the Celtic Durotriges tribe under Roman rule in Britain. The piece is published in two books by Richard Hattatt.

The so-called dolphin brooch is very British. This specimen was probably made by the Celtic Corieltauvi tribe, shortly after the arrival of the Romans in the middle of the 1st century. Published in two works by Richard Hattatt.

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.

Impressive ceramic jar in prime condition. The geometrical shapes and animals of the frieze are a typical stylistic feature. Found in Susa, from the time of the Ur-III dynasty, around 2000 BC.

Clay tile from the temple of Eridu, donated around 2040 BC. Dedicated by Amar-Sin, king of the Third Dynasty of Ur. Studied for a research project in 1983.

Exceptional are the originally preserved inserted eyes of the lion and bull. Found near the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany, an early Roman foundation and with this one of the oldest cities in Germany.

Decorative fitting for the rear end of an incense burner dating to the Late Period of Ancient Egypt. A piece from the famous collection of Fouad S. Matouk (1902-1978).

Kompletter Fund mit Zubehör. In dieser vollständigen Erhaltung außerordentlich selten. Museumswürdig, schöne Patina. Aus einer alten britischen Sammlung.

The fresco shows a young man in full military gear. Interpretations include Mars, the god of war, and Brutus, the murderer of Caesar. The impressive piece is an absolute rarity in its outstanding condition and quality.

Circular body with protective phallus in high relief on the lid. A piece from the Roman Imperial period, found in North East England. Published in a standard work by Richard Hattatt.

The gem stone from the Late Roman Imperial period is engraved in linear style. It shows a standing person in a cloak.

The piece from the Professor Brosch collection shows a standing woman. Wonderful violet colour.

Ring stone made of beautiful orange glass. From the Professor Brosch collection of ancient gems.

An ancient intaglio from Roman times made of dark glass paste. From the Professor Brosch collection of engraved gems.

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

Römische Fibel aus Bronze, Swastika-Form, mit tierförmigen Enden aus stilisierten Pferdeköpfen. Soldatenfibel des 3. bis 4 Jh. n.Chr., Balkan-Raum.

Made of bright orange glass paste. From the Professor Brosch collection of engraved gems.

It shows the god with his upper body leaning forward, the left leg raised and bent. Magnificent orange glass paste with iridescent patina.

An ancient intaglio from Roman times made of nice orange glass paste. From the Professor Brosch collection of engraved gems.

The glass paste shows the god as a boy, standing with his bow in one hand. From the Professor Brosch collection of engraved gems.

Made of bright orange glass paste. From the Professor Brosch collection of engraved gems.

The orange glass paste shows the goddess next to a high column. Her mantled glides down below her hips at her back.

Blue opaque glass paste with depiction of a soldier. From the Professor Brosch collection of engraved gems.

The ancient glass paste might show Ares from Greek mythology, god of bloody wars.

Roman intaglio made of nice yellow-orange glass paste. It has a great motif, showing the goddess Athena with shield and spear, holding a small Nike on her hand.

The beautiful violet glass paste shows the hero Heracles with two of his typical attributes, the club and the lion skin.

The roman intaglio of dark glass paste with white band shows a standing figure. From the Professor Brosch collection of engraved gems.

The Roman intaglio of white-banded glass paste shows the god with his typical attribute.

The Roman intaglio has an interesting scene of Eros as a child, standing on a Dolphin and setting a sail.

An ancient intaglio from Roman times made of nicely patinated glass paste. From the Professor Brosch collection of engraved gems.

Nice dark red glass paste with strongly convex image side. From the Professor Brosch collection of engraved gems.