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The small collection features different emperors from the late Roman Empire and the early Byzantine era. From the collection of Prof. Schmid, acquired in the late 1970s - early 1980s.

Beliebter Gefäßtyp aus der römischen Kaiserzeit, der vermutlich für Parfum oder sonstige Duftstoffe verwendet wurde. Aus dänischer Generationensammlung.

Nice depiction of a lion on an orange glass paste from the Roman period.

An ancient intaglio from Roman times made of nice orange glass paste. Wonderfully detailed depiction.

The Roman glass paste shows an interesting scene with a water basin, birds and column.

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

Beautiful depiction of the popular mythical creature from Greek and Roman art. The orange glass paste copies an engraved carnelian gem. From the Roman period.

An ancient intaglio from Roman times made of nice violet glass paste and shows a scene between two persons.

The Roman decorative insert made of orange glass paste shows an ornate vessel with lid. Wonderful preservation.

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

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

An ancient intaglio from Roman times made of nice violet glass paste and shows a scene between two persons.

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

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.

Perfume bottle with pattern-blown body. An aperture made it easy to dispense the precious content drop by drop. Made in the Roman province Syria in the 3rd cent. AD.

The Roman decorative insert made of orange glass paste shows a mythical creature with a horse's body and an eagle's head, leaning on its front paws.

The roman intaglio shows an important scene from the Odyssey in which Odysseus returns home after his long journey. The hero is disguised as a beggar. He wears his pilos hat and is resting his weight on a stick.

This special motive for Roman engraved gems often featured two Roman citizens or man and wife. It is an interesting example of its kind made from beautiful orange glass.

The intaglio shows two masks joint on the rear side. It is an interesting document of the Roman theatrical culture.

Nice figurine from Ptolemaic or Roman Egypt. From an old German collection, acquired at Davies Antiques, London, in 1976 - 1978.

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.

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.

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.

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.