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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.

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Items 1873-1908 of 2877

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  1. Athenian black-figure Lekythos
    Athenian black-figure Lekythos

    So-called "warrior's fare well" group. An almost identical piece which surely originates from the same workshop is exhibited in Tuebingen, another very similar piece is at the Antikenmuseum Basel. Coming with an Art Loss certificate.

    Price: on request
  2. Roman oil lamp with personification of Africa
    Roman oil lamp with personification of Africa

    Produced in the workshop of Marcus Novius Iustus between 120 and 180 A.D. The province Africa is shown as a woman with exposed breast wearing a Pharaonic headdress between elephant tusks. From an old German collection, acquired before 1979 at Galerie fuer antike Kunst Karl Heinz Zuehlsdorf, Cologne.

    Price: on request
  3. Buy roman intaglio with Nike
    Roman intaglio with Nike

    The motive is moulded into the dark blue opaque glass paste. It shows the goddess of victory Nike.

    Price: on request
  4. Buy Egyptian frog amulet
    Egyptian frog amulet

    Nice small figurine of a frog dating to the Late Period of Ancient Egypt. From the famous collection of Fouad S. Matouk.

    Price: on request
  5. Roman indented beaker
    Roman indented beaker

    Glass beaker with pitting. A popular type across the whole roman empire. Mid 1st to 2nd cent. AD.

    Price: on request
  6. Buy Roman Herodian cooking pot
    Roman cooking pot of the Herodian type

    Large vessel from Roman Imperial times. Most finds are known from the Roman province Iudaea.

    Price: on request
  7. Very large greek Skyphos
    Very large Athenian Skyphos

    Probably Athenian, about 2nd half 5th - 4th century B.C. Very well preserved, especially for a pottery vessel of this size. Acquired 1973 at Axel G. Weber, Cologne, Germany.

    Price: on request
  8. Very fine Trajanus Sestertius
    Rare Trajanus Sestertius

    The reverse of this coin depicts Trajan's acclamation by the troops as imperator for the ninth time, which occurred during the campaigns on the eastern frontier. Rome mint, 115 A.D.

    Price: on request
  9. Artefact from the Hugo Rehorik collection
    Roman factory lamp

    Found in Southern Germany. From the well documented Hugo Rehorik collection.

    Price: on request
  10. Artefact from the Hugo Rehorik collection
    Roman Terra Sigillata bowl

    Found in Southern Germany. From the well documented Hugo Rehorik collection.

    Price: on request
  11. Artefact from the Hugo Rehorik collection
    Roman Terra Sigillata bowl

    Found in Southern Germany. From the well documented Hugo Rehorik collection.

    Price: on request
  12. Small hellenistic Olla
    Small hellenistic pot with handles

    Globular pot with two handles, decoration painted in red-brown and black. Acquired 1973 at Axel G. Weber, Cologne, Germany. Said to have been found at the shores of Asia Minor.

    Price: on request
  13. Large Roman terra sigillata plate
    Large Roman terra sigillata plate

    Diameter over 25 cm. Roman Empire, 1st century AD, excellently preserved. Acquired 1980 at Aloys Faust Gallery, Cologne, Germany.

    Price: on request
  14. Voluminous Roman terra sigillata jug
    Voluminous Roman terra sigillata jug

    Globular jug with slightly conical neck and flat handle. Very well preserved, minimal wear, the original slip is mainly preserved. Acquired 1972 at Axel G. Weber Gallery, Cologne, Germany.

    Price: on request
  15. Voluminous Roman terra sigillata bottle
    Voluminous Roman terra sigillata bottle

    Tear-shaped bottle with ring-shaped base. A wide thin discus separated the body from the high cylindrical neck. Perfect condition, no damages. Acquired 1976 at Axel G. Weber Gallery, Cologne, Germany.

    Price: on request
  16. Roman bowl found in Cologne
    Roman bowl found in Cologne

    A very similar piece found in Trier which possibly originates from the same workshop is published in Gose, Gefäßtypen der Römischen Keramik im Rheinland. Acquired 1971 from Axel G. Weber Gallery, Cologne, Germany. Said to have been found in Cologne.

    Price: on request
  17. Roman oil lamp with nymph or goddess
    Roman oil lamp with nymph or goddess

    Very well preserved, minimal wear. The original slip is largely preserved and protected by a thick patina. 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.

    Price: on request
  18. Roman oil lamp with cornucopiae
    Roman oil lamp with cornucopiae

    Early Claudian till end of first century A.D. Impressively preserved mirror relief. 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.

    Price: on request
  19. Greek skyphos: Italic imitation of Proto-Corinthian or Laconian pottery
    Greek skyphos: Italic imitation of Proto-Corinthian or Laconian pottery

    About late 7th - 6th century B.C. From the Austrian collection of Prof. Ritschel, carrier of the Large Cross of Honor of the Austrian Republic and many other prizes and honors. Very nicely preserved, interesting unusual piece.

    Price: on request
  20. Buy Ensemble of Hellenistic gold jewellery
    Ensemble of Hellenistic gold jewellery

    Group of a necklace with amphora shaped pendants, a lunula amulet and a pair of earrings with discoid rosettes and amphoras. Belonging to a burial around 300 BC. With well documented 19th century provenance.

    Price: on request
  21. Four Greek or Scythian arrow heads
    Four Greek or Scythian arrow heads

    Group of four bronze socketed arrowheads, mainly triangular cross-section. Excellent condition, beautiful patina. From an old German collection, acquired in the early 1980s.

    Price: on request
  22. Very fine Hadrian sestertius with dark tiber patina
    Very fine Hadrian sestertius with dark tiber patina

    The reverse show Fortuna sitting to the left with globus and cornucopia. Rome mint, 132 - 134 A.D.

    Price: on request
  23. Buy ancient intaglio
    Ancient intaglio

    A scene with a young man is moulded into dark blue glass. Insert stone dating to Roman Imperial times.

    Price: on request
  24. Roman oil lamp - fighting gladiators
    Roman oil lamp - fighting gladiators

    The mirror relief is effectively highlighted by the dense patina. 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.

    Price: on request
  25. Roman oil lamp found in Regensburg area
    Roman oil lamp found in Regensburg area

    With makers mark FESTI A. Found in Southern Germany. From the collection of Hugo Rehorik (1905-1979), a voluntary archeologist who was working in the Regensburg area in the 1960s and 1970s.

    Price: on request
  26. Roman bronze theater mask
    Roman bronze theater mask

    Massive piece with great patina. From the Austrian collection of Prof. Ritschel, carrier of the Large Cross of Honor of the Austrian Republic and many other prizes and honors.

    Price: on request
  27. Roman plate with richly decorated handles
    Greek or Roman plate with richly decorated handles

    Made in 2nd - 1ct century B.C., Roman Republic. Handles decorated with tendrils and Silen heads. From the Austrian collection of Prof. Ritschel, carrier of the Large Cross of Honor of the Austrian Republic and many other prizes and honors.

    Price: on request
  28. Large herm with Head of Dionysos
    Very high herm with bust of Dionysos

    An almost identical, however less well preserved herm in on exhibition in the J. Paul Getty Museum. From the Austrian collection of Prof. Ritschel, carrier of the Large Cross of Honor of the Austrian Republic and many other prizes and honors.

  29. Very large terra cotta figure of Aphrodite Anadyomene
    Very large figure of Aphrodite or Venus Anadyomene

    Very impressive, 42 cm high figure. The goddess is rising from the sea, holding her tresses and accompanied by an Eros standing on a vase and a dolphin. From the Austrian collection of Prof. Ritschel, carrier of the Large Cross of Honor of the Austrian Republic and many other prizes and honors.

    Price: on request
  30. Large terra cotta figure of Aphrodite Anadyomene
    Large terra cotta figure of Aphrodite or Venus Anadyomene

    Very impressive, 27 cm high figure. The goddess is rising from the sea accompanied by a dolphin, holding her tresses and leaning on a high herm. From the Austrian collection of Prof. Ritschel, carrier of the Large Cross of Honor of the Austrian Republic and many other prizes and honors.

    Price: on request
  31. Head of Aphrodite with rich diadem
    Head of Aphrodite with rich diadem

    So-called "oriental Aphrodite". Face and head dress are worked with a very high level of detail and excellently preserved. From the Austrian collection of Prof. Ritschel, carrier of the Large Cross of Honor of the Austrian Republic and many other prizes and honors.

    Price: on request
  32. Hellenistic female head
    Hellenistic female head

    The face is worked with a very high level of detail and is excellently preserved. From the Austrian collection of Prof. Ritschel, carrier of the Large Cross of Honor of the Austrian Republic and many other prizes and honors.

    Price: on request
  33. Roman Republican denarius coined 49 BC after Caesar crossed the Rubicon
    Roman Republican denarius coined 49 BC after Caesar crossed the Rubicon

    Wonderfully preserved piece from one of the most exciting periods of Roman history. Legionary eagle on reverse.

    Price: on request
  34. Four Greek or Scythian arrow heads
    Four Greek or Scythian arrow heads

    Group of four bronze socketed arrowheads, mainly triangular cross-section. Excellent condition, beautiful patina. From an old German collection, acquired in the early 1980s.

    Price: on request
  35. Greek protome from Archaic period
    Greek protome from Archaic period

    Probably used for votive purposes and thus showing a goddess, or as an apotropaic (protecting) object in funerary context. From the Austrian collection of Prof. Ritschel, carrier of the Large Cross of Honor of the Austrian Republic and many other prizes and honors.

    Price: on request
  36. Roman oil lamp found in Regensburg area
    Roman oil lamp found in Regensburg area

    With makers mark QGC. Found in Southern Germany. From the collection of Hugo Rehorik (1905-1979), a voluntary archeologist who was working in the Regensburg area in the 1960s and 1970s.

    Price: on request
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