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

6 Roman glass gaming pieces and 8 other Roman artefacts. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany.

Fragments of Roman pottery vessels, bronze and glass fragment, as well as a piece of a mosaic. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany.

Brooch from the earlier Roman imperial period with a nice patina. This type of brooch was common in Central and Northern Europe. This very piece is from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany.

The glass impresses with its elegant shape. Made in one of the Roman glass factories in the eastern Mediterranean during the Late Imperial period.

Matching pair of gold jewellery with semi-spherical shield. From the Roman Imperial period.

Fine specimen from the eastern provinces during late Roman Imperial times. From the collection of the orientalist N. Giron.

The piece of gold jewellery could be worn as a pendant on the ear or on a necklace. The relief shows Fortuna, the goddess of fortune and fate, with her typical attributes. Made between the 1st and 3rd century.

The early imperial perfume bottles are from the eastern Mediterranean. Acquired in 1974 from art dealer Albrecht Neuhaus.

Well preserved example of this important fibula type that was introduced to Britain by Roman troop movements from the Rhineland. This specimen was already produced locally in Britannia province. It was published in two books on ancient fibulae.

Matching pair of gold jewellery with semi-spherical shield and coloured glass bead. From the Roman Imperial period.

Clay figure of a man with a spherical object in front of his stomach. From the Roman province.

Historically interesting example of Roman military equipment. Whistles of this type have been used in the 1st to 2nd cent. AD. Their function is not fully understood, yet.

Historically interesting example of Roman military equipment. Whistles of this type have been used in the 1st to 2nd cent. AD. Their function is not fully understood, yet.

A very similar piece found in Trier which possibly originates from the same workshop is published in Gose, Gefäßtypen der Römischen Keramik im Rheinland. Acquired 1971 from Axel G. Weber Gallery, Cologne, Germany. Said to have been found in Cologne.

The cosmetic bottle from the Eastern Mediterranean dates to the 1st or 2nd century. A nice piece of ancient glass from the professor Ritschel collection.

Glass vessel dating to the 1st century AD. Beautiful iridescent patina. From the professor Ritschel collection.

Well preserved Roman silver fibula with curved bow. The type is from the Pannonian provinces of Rome and dates to the 2nd century.

The ring insert shows a hybrid being standing on tiptoe, pouring from a shouldered amphora. A prime example of Roman glass pastes in almost perfect condition.

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.

Glass beaker with pitting. A popular type across the whole roman empire. Mid 1st to 2nd cent. AD.

Nice specimen with characteristic bend in its bow and incised decorations. From the Danubian provinces of the Roman Empire.

Piriform body with engraved cross on the lid. A piece from the Roman Imperial period. Published in a standard work by Richard Hattatt.

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

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

Interesting scene formed into an opaque blue glass paste. From the Professor Brosch collection of engraved gems.

The intaglio in wonderful condition shows a hunting scene in great detail. A male boar in an aggressive pose is barked at by a hunting dog ready to fight.

The Roman decorative insert is made of beautiful purple glass paste, imitating amethyst. Interesting depiction.

Oval bronze brooch with a setting for a glass insert. From the Roman imperial period. Published in two stardard works on ancient brooches by Richard Hattatt.

Nicely enameled brooch with a Romano-Celtic sunburst design. From the 2nd century AD. Published in two stardard works on ancient brooches by Richard Hattatt.

Stunning glass vessel with pear shaped body. Made in the Western part of the Roman empire or in Northern Italy.

Vermutlich Teil eines Zaumzeugs. Vollständig erhalten, sehr schöne Patina. Wohl 1. Jh. n. Chr. bis 4. Jh. n. Chr. Fund aus Deutschland aus den 1970er Jahren.

Large vessel from Roman Imperial times. Most finds are known from the Roman province Iudaea.

Nice specimen with characteristic bend in its bow and attached loop and ring. From the Danubian provinces of the Roman Empire.

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

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