Classical antiquity - Published - Photo gallery
Image database with photographs of ancient art and antiquities
Our image database provides photographs of ancient art and antiquities for press releases as well as for private use. All artefacts sold in our gallery are documented through professional photographs. The resulting image library contains numerous ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman antiquities as well as ancient coins. The time span from Stone Age, over Bronze Age and Classical Antiquity until Late Antiquity is covered.The photo gallery aims at providing a vast visual archive equipped with filters and search tools. You are most welcome to search the constantly growing number of artefacts in the image library. We are also happy to authorize hyperlinks from your webpage / forum to the objects depicted in our gallery. For this purpose, please send us a short notification prior to placing a hyperlink. For almost every object high definition photographs are available and can be provided e.g. to document your collection or for scientific papers or popular science articles. If you are interested in using pictures for publications, print media or other purposes, please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.
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Roman bronze oil lamp - found in the UKFund aus der Ostenglischen Grafschaft Norfolk. Dokumentiert im Rahmen der PAS (Portable Antiques Scheme). Museale Erhaltung mit edler Patina.
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Ancient coin forger's lead form - found in Nothamptonshire, UKGefunden in Pitchley, UK, am 1. Januar 2008. Der Fund ist mit PAS Nummer dokumentiert und wissenschaftlich untersucht. Von außerordentlicher Seltenheit.
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Egyptian sacrificial plate from the Middle KingdomGroße Opferplatte aus dem Mittleren Reich mit Isisknoten-Hieroglpyhe. An Grabeingängen platziert, für die Darbietung von z.B. Milch, Wein oder Bier für die Toten.
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Published Egyptian mummy cartonnage from GizehBegutachtet und wissenschaftlich bearbeitet durch Prof. Dr. Dieter Kurth vom Archäologischen Institut der Universität Hamburg. Stuckiertes Leinen mit vollständiger hieroglyphischer Formel. Original erhaltene Farben.
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Published funerary relief of Hermes from PalmyraGrabrelief eines bärtigen Mannes aus Palmyra mit Inschrift, diese besagt „Bildnis des Hermes. Wehe!“. Museales Stück.
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Antike Münzform für Falschgeld - Fund aus NorthamptonshireGefunden in Pitchley, UK, am 1. Januar 2008. Der Fund ist mit PAS Nummer dokumentiert und wissenschaftlich untersucht. Von außerordentlicher Seltenheit.
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Publizierter Tüllenmeißel aus der Bronzezeit - EnglandPerfekt gearbeiteter Meißel aus Bronze. Grundform eines langgestreckten Kegelstumpfes. Wunderschöne gleichmäßige Patina. Ein Fund aus Ostanglien.
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Schälchen aus Ordona (Herdonia), SüditalienAus der Sammlung von Captain Byron Farwell. Kunstvoll geformtes Schälchen mit rot-braunem Überzug. 5. - 4. Jh. v. Chr. Publiziert.
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Schälchen aus Ordona (Herdonia), SüditalienAus der Sammlung von Captain Byron Farwell. Kunstvoll geformtes Schälchen mit rot-braunem Überzug. 5. - 4. Jh. v. Chr. Publiziert.
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Vollständiger römischer RitualspiegelSpiegel aus Blei und Glas mit ornamentalem Dekor. Vollständige Ritualspiegel sind eine außerordentliche Seltenheit. 51,0 Gramm schwer. Aus dem 3. bis 4. Jh. n. Chr.
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Perle der Manabí-Kultur aus der Prä-Inka-Zeit Ecuadors500 n. Chr. bis 1500 n. Chr., Präinkazeit und Präkolonialzeit. Bichrome Tonperle mit kunstvoller Miniaturszene, dargestellt ist ein Vogel.
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Keltischer Spinnwirtel aus TonGroßer Tonwirtel, antikes Spinnzubehör, ca. 200 v. Chr., Fund aus Posen, Polen. 30mm Durchmesser.
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Egyptian New Year flask with ornamentationHieroglyphic inscription expressing New Year wishes for Ptah at the beginning of the nile floodings. Important 26th dynasty piece associated with the Egyptian New Year rituals. The object is a fantastic example of the skilled workmanship and artistic quality of faience in ancient Egypt.
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Scarab with breath of lifeThe Ankh on the bottom side of this ancient egyptian scarab symbolized life or afterlife. The symbol is framed by volutes.
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Cowroid with magical anra formulaThe bottom side hieroglyphs of the anra type are to be interpreted as magical formula. The amulet dates to the Second Intermediate Period of ancient Egpyt.
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Scarab with cartoucheAmulet from the Late Period. The stamp is in great condition. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.
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Scarab with two cartouches of Thutmose III.Interesting amulet from the New Kingdom or a later period made in archaic style. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.
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Scarab with cartouche of Thutmose III.Amulet from the New Kingdom for one of the most popular rulers in ancient Egyptian history. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.
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Scarab with sphinxThe stamp depicts a human headed sphinx walking towards the Ankh symbol of life. The amulet should exert a protective function on the one carrying or owning it.
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Scarab with falcon headed godInteresting scarab amulet from the Second Intermediate Period. The seal shows a falcon headed creature facing an Egyptian cobra. This scarab can be found in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.
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Scarab from the Second Intermediate PeriodThe lower side shows a scarab, flanked by two uraeus snakes. 13th to 15th dynasty of ancient Egpyt. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.
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Scarab with hieroglyphs arranged in a patternThe lower side is skillfully decorated with hieroglyphs forming a geometric pattern. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.
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Scarab with sphinxThe stamp depicts a sphinx with pharaoh headcloth walking towards the Ankh symbol of life. The amulet should exert a protective function on the one carrying or owning it.
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Scarab with the Red Crown of Lower EgyptThe scene can be seen as worship of the Deshret, the symbol of the kings of Lower Egypt during Hyksos times. An interesting piece of evidence of the Hyksos rule over Egypt.
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Egyptian scarab with papyrus plantsScarab amulet made of bright, almost white steatite. 13th to 15th dynasty. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.
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Roman fibula from the Richard Hattatt collectionLozenge-shaped ancient roman fibula. The piece is published in the standard work "Iron Age and Roman Brooches". Found in Britain.
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Published Roman fibula with celtic designAncient fibula from the Roman province of Britain. The design can be attributed to the celtic tribe of the Trinovantes or Iceni. From the famous Hattatt collection. Published twice.
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Ancient fibula from the Hattatt collectionAncient fibula of the rare adlocutio type. Repoussé work of a scene from a Roman sestertius of Hadrian in celtic style. Find from Dorset in Roman Britain. Published in Hattatts famous book series on ancient fibulae.
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Rare plate brooch with millefiori enamelBrooch from Roman Imperial time, found in Roman Britain. It is an extremely rare and interesting type. The brooch is published in Richard Hattatt's standard work "Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts" and discussed in detail.
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Celtic fibula from the famous Hattatt collectionFibula from the La Tène II period. Found in Celtic Carnuntum. The piece is published in the standard work "Iron Age and Roman Brooches".
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Scarab with geometric motiveThe lower side exhibits wrapped cords. A nice example of Egyptian art during the Second Intermediate Period. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.
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Scarab with lotus motiveAncient Egyptian amulet seal with beautiful motive. Six lotus flowers are forming volutes. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.
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Egyptian ScarabThe Egyptian scarab has a central cross on the stamp side. The piece dates to the 21st dynasty of Ancient Egypt. It is described in the catalogue of Gautier-Vodoz.
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Scarab with scarab motiveThe stamp side shows a scarab with two uraeus snakes. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.
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Small scarab amulet with Isis hieroglyphsThe tiny amulet dates to the New Kingdom. It bears the glyphs for the goddess Isis. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.
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Scaraboid with twisted cordScaraboid seal amulet with a twisted cord motive. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.
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