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Fragments of Roman pottery. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany, an early Roman foundation and with this one of the oldest cities in Germany.

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.

Fragments of Roman and medieval pottery. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany, an early Roman foundation and with this one of the oldest cities in Germany.

Fragments of Roman pottery. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany, an early Roman foundation and with this one of the oldest cities in Germany.

Fragments of Roman pottery. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany, an early Roman foundation and with this one of the oldest cities in Germany.

Fragments of Roman pottery. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany, an early Roman foundation and with this one of the oldest cities in Germany.

Fragments of Roman pottery. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany, an early Roman foundation and with this one of the oldest cities in Germany.

Interesting and very rare mythological scene. 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.

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.

Rare type, very nicely preserved, from an old US-American collection. Ex Christie's.

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

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

The gemstone made of red carnelian bears the inscription DIOGENOY. From the Roman period with original remains of the iron ring.

The glass paste features a famous depiction of Victoria writing the names of victors in battle on a large shield. The motif reiterates a 1st century bronze statue.

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.

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

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

The ancient intaglio from Roman times shows a scene between the two gods. From the Professor Brosch collection of engraved gems.

The hybrid creature was extremely popular during the Roman Empire. It was believed to convey magical powers.

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.

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 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.

Glass paste of wonderful light pink color, imitating amethyst. It shows the young Satyr with Panther's skin and mask.

The ancient intaglio from Roman times is made of nice orange glass paste. It probably shows Eros as a young god playing the lute.

The nature spirit is standing naked, depicted with a beard and bald head. Nice orange glass paste.

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

Brown glass paste with white decorative band. The piece boosts a high quality depiction of a panther's skin. The upper part missing.