Exceptional are the originally preserved inserted eyes of the lion and bull. Found near the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany, an early Roman foundation and with this one of the oldest cities in Germany.

Scarce, early depiction, stylistically still strongly influenced by the kouroi of the 6th century BC, but incorporating the pan flute as an element of daily life or a ritual context. Very good condition, with a fine dark green patina. Ex Cahn AG.

Small bowl folded in the middle and pinched to form two holes. From the famous Judge Dr. Steve Adler collection. Exported from Israel with IAA permit Nr. 53397.

Found near the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany, an early Roman foundation and with this one of the oldest cities in Germany.

Perfectly preserved. Found 1967 in the sea in Croatia, exported with permit of the local authorities.

Rome mint, 134-138 A.D. The reverse shows Salus standing right, holding patera, feeding serpent rising from altar.

Imposing bronze brooch of the Italic Iron Age. Beautiful incised decoration.

Extremely well preserved double spectacle brooch from a grave. Dating to the early Iron Age in Italy, 8th cent. BC. Acquired 1986 at Casa Serodine.

Almost perfectly preserved. With potters mark LMV.AD[I]EC. An almost identical lamp is on exhibition in the J.P. Getty Museum. From a very old German family collection, acquired between 1925 and 1935. The find region is known to be Tunisia.

Featuring a three-dimensional depiction of a grim satyr's head and Medusa's head. On both sides of the handle are three-dimensional volutes culminating in the depiction of a charging boar. The workmanship is of exceptionally fine quality.

Elaborately decorated, finely crafted piece. A fascinating example of an early Greek bronze vessel. Formerly in the Galerie Athena in Munich, acquired there in 1991.

Beautifully assembled necklace with Roman beads and Byzantine to Islamic glass pendants.

A necklace of tastefully arranged ancient beads from the Eastern Mediterranean. From Phoenician and Roman periods, and one example from the Middle Ages.

Small glass vessel from the late Roman Imperial period. From one of the Roman glass factories in the eastern Mediterranean. Closely comparable pieces come from Syria-Palestine.

An ornate and elegant glass vessel from the Eastern Mediterranean. Made of nice pale turquoise glass.

A magnificent specimen with a wonderful presence. This rare glass vessel, dating from the 3rd to 4th century, originates from the eastern Mediterranean, presumably from the Roman province of Syria.

A strikingly colourful bottle for oil or perfume. From the Roman Imperial period, made in a province of the eastern Mediterranean.

Olive-green glass with an elegant spiral decoration. Made in late Roman times in the province of Syria Palaestina.

The vibrant colours and artistic form suggest a luxury object, likely used for storing or pouring precious liquids such as perfume or oil. A wonderful example of early glass production in the 5th century BC.

In the shape of a barbary sheep. From predynastic Egypt. The palette has received considerable scholarly attention and boasts an impressive publication history.

Rosette-shaped inlay for wall decoration. A well-known decorative type from the palace of Ramesses III at Tell el-Yahudiya. New Kingdom of ancient Egypt.

Rosette-shaped inlay for wall decoration. A well-known decorative type from the palace of Ramesses III at Tell el-Yahudiya. New Kingdom of ancient Egypt.

Probably a local creation; no comparable pieces are known. Found 1966 till 1981 near the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany. Novaesium was an early Roman foundation and with this is one of the oldest cities in Germany.

Rome mint, 149 - 150 A.D. The reverse shows Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae.

Rome mint, 175 A.D. The reverse shows Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae.