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Nicely preserved piece from an old German private collection. Acquired 1978 at Davies Antiques Gallery, London.

Körper mit ovalem Querschnitt und charakteristischer Öffnung am Nacken, für die einfache Schäftung des Beilkopfes. Derartige Beile wurden in der späten Bronzezeit als Arbeitsgeräte vielfältig eingesetzt. Spannendes Belegstück.

14. Jh. v. Chr. Heute noch erhaltene Überreste der Bautätigkeit Amenophis III. sind die Memnonkolosse, sowie der Hauptteil des Luxor-Tempels.

Typ der Kräftig Profilierten Fibeln, 2. Jh. n. Chr. bis 4. Jh. n. Chr., Guter Zustand, schöne Patina. Fund aus Region der Limeskastelle Pförring, Eining, Pfünz, Kösching und Weißenburg.

Römische Kaiserzeit, möglicherweise aus der keltischen Provinz oder Provinznähe. Ringband geht nahtlos in die Ringplatte über. Theoretisch auch heute noch als Amulett oder Fingerring tragbar. Innendurchmesser 17mm bis 18mm.

The falcon in Egyptian art can be a depiction of the god Horus or symbolize the soul of the pharao. Falcon amulets are known from the earliest times in Egyptian history. However this speicmen dates to the Late Dynastic Period of Ancient Egypt.

Big paleolithic hand axe. The universal stone age tool could be use as a borer or cutting tool. Around 500,000 to 200,000 BC.

Nicely preserved piece from a private Columbus (Ohio, USA) collection

Brooch in the shape of an insect. Popular type in the northern Roman provinces during the 2nd century.

Massive piece with beautiful ram head shaped handle, 1st-2nd century AD

Beautiful glass with a violet colour. From the Roman Imperial period.

The universal tool of the older Stone age. It could be used as a borer or a cutter. Approx. 500,000 to 200,000 BC.

The well preserved Bronze Age pottery bears a geometric painted pattern. Acquired in 1977 at Davies Antiques in London, it is claimed to have been found in Syria.

Matching pair of appliques that were once soldered to a Roman vessel. They show the goddess of victory, Victoria.

Die Stempelfläche trägt ein dekoratives Muster mit ästhetischer oder magischer Funktion. Sehr schöner und anschaulicher Skarabäus, in etwa aus der Zweiten Zwischenzeit des Alten Ägyptens. 2000 bis 1300 v. Chr.

Fingerring aus Silber. Ringplatte mit von einer punzierten Linie gerahmtem Feld. Darin ein vereinfachtes Christusmonogramm, Chi-Rho. 6. bis 8 Jh. n. Chr.

Interesting transition type to the so-called North African oil lamps. Nicely preserved, unusual piece.

Beautiful patina, very well preserved. With large leaf-shaped handle. Dating to 1st - 2nd century AD.

Large bead made of opaque dark blue glass decorated with yellow lines and light blue eyes.

God of the air and the sun. The highly stylized figurine shows the ancient Egyptian god on his knees, the arms raised towards the sun. From a British private museum.

God of the air and the sun. The highly stylized figurine shows the ancient Egyptian god on his knees, the arms raised towards the sun. From a British private museum.

Ear pendant with plastically modeled head of an antelope. The elaborately made head is typical for hellenistic gold jewellery.

Nice golden earrings with blue glass inserts from late Roman Imperial times. It is a belonging pair of earrings which is in itself a rarity.

Impressive piece of jewellery because of its size and decoration. From Central Europe, made during Late Bronze Age or Early Iron Age.

Perfectly preserved, worth the exhibition in a museum. From an old British collection.

Der ägyptische Gott Schu wurde u.a. mit der Hitze des Sonnenlichts assoziiert. Das Amulett zeigt ihn kniend, mit der Sonnenscheibe zwischen den erhobenen Armen. Aus der Spätzeit des Alten Ägyptens.

The so-called specillum was standard issue for roman doctors. Similar probes are still in use today. Ancient surgical instruments made of silver are extremely rare.

Of beautiful, thick-walled glass of a bright light green color. The glass was mold made in a Roman factory of the eastern Mediterranean.

The mirror scene probably depicts the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire. Very nicely preserved, from an old US-American collection. Ex Christie's.

Interesting bronze seal showing a bird and glyphs. From a collection of Iranian ancient artefacts.

The pin head is shaped like an open basket with a decorative knob. Bronze with attractive patina.

A high degree of abstraction for the animal heads and a wonderful blue patina make this piece a highlight for Iranian bronze works.

The tondo shows an elaborate depiction of two men. From an old German private collection, acquired 1979 at René Gott gallery, Geneva. Coming with an ArtLoss certificate

The wooden statue represents the ancient Egyptian funerary deity Ptah-Sokar-Osiris. It was made in Egypt's Late Period, 7th to 4th century BC.

Klinge eines dünnblattigen Dicknackenbeils. Trapezförmiger Körper mit grob bearbeiteten Seiten. Ganggrabzeit bis Dolchzeit.

Alle Seiten fein bearbeitet, jedoch nur die Schneide poliert. Flache, dünnnackige Klinge. Gefunden um 1900 in Negernbötel, Schleswig-Holstein.