Classical antiquity - Americas - 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 UK
Fund aus der Ostenglischen Grafschaft Norfolk. Dokumentiert im Rahmen der PAS (Portable Antiques Scheme). Museale Erhaltung mit edler Patina.
Price: on requestPublished funerary relief of Hermes from PalmyraGrabrelief eines bärtigen Mannes aus Palmyra mit Inschrift, diese besagt „Bildnis des Hermes. Wehe!“. Museales Stück.
Price: on requestAntike 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.
Price: on requestSchälchen aus Ordona (Herdonia), SüditalienAus der Sammlung von Captain Byron Farwell. Kunstvoll geformtes Schälchen mit rot-braunem Überzug. 5. - 4. Jh. v. Chr. Publiziert.
Price: on requestSchälchen aus Ordona (Herdonia), SüditalienAus der Sammlung von Captain Byron Farwell. Kunstvoll geformtes Schälchen mit rot-braunem Überzug. 5. - 4. Jh. v. Chr. Publiziert.
Price: on requestVollständiger 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.
Price: on requestPerle 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.
Price: on requestEgyptian 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.
Price: on requestScarab with breath of lifeThe Ankh on the bottom side of this ancient egyptian scarab symbolized life or afterlife. The symbol is framed by volutes.
Price: on requestScarab with cartoucheAmulet from the Late Period. The stamp is in great condition. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.
Price: on requestScarab 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.
Price: on requestRoman 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.
Price: on requestPublished 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.
Price: on requestAncient 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.
Price: on requestRare 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.
Price: on requestCeltic 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".
Price: on requestEgyptian steatite plaqueThe protective amulet shows the god Bes between two seated monkeys. Late Period of ancient Egypt. This piece is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.
Price: on requestEgyptian tomb relief from MemphisThe flat relief shows an offering scene and above a hieroglyphic text describing the deceased Ptah-nefer, the priest and the offerings. A translation has been made by the renowned Egyptologist professor Kurth. The work of art dates to the 26th dynasty. It is adopting the style of the Old Kingdom.
Price: on requestRoman bronze from famous "Museum fuer Morgenlandfahrer"Massive bronze figurine of a dancing boy, beautiful dark patina, 1st-2nd century AD
Price: on requestPublished byzantine bronze oil lampFrom the famous "Museum für Morgenlandfahrer". An almost identical specimen is on exhibition in the Hanover Kestner Museum.
Price: on requestPublished Parthian clay horse and riderThe clay figurine probably originates in Syria. It dates to achaemenide to parthian times. 6. cent. BC to 2nd cent. AD.
Price: on requestRoman bronze strainer from "Museum fuer Morgenlandfahrer"Large piece in very good condition with nice patina. On display in "Ex Oriente Lux" exhibition, published in the corresponding catalogue.
Price: on requestRoman 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 Norfolk, England.
Price: on requestHellenistic vase from "Museum fuer Morgenlandfahrer"Nice example of ancient pottery, good condition. From an old museum collection.
Price: on requestExtremely rare Augustus aureusNot in RIC, BMC or Cohen. This coin is published in Calico, Bahrfeldt, Banti/Simonetti. Published as part of the Manuel Vidal Quadras y Ramón collection (Nr. 2942) in 1892. Sold in Etienne Bourgey December 1913 auction in Paris.
Price: on requestRoman oil lamp from Dr. Steve Adler collectionMirror decorated with a harbor scene. From the famous Dr. Steve Adler collection. Exported from Israel with IAA permit Nr. 539063.
Price: on requestGolden circlet in the shape of a snakeBeautiful piece of gold jewellery from Egypt in Roman Imperial times. Published in the exhibition catalogue of the Basel Museum of Ancient Art.
Price: on requestGolden fingerring in the shape of a snakeBeautiful gold ring from Egypt in Roman Imperial times. Published in the exhibition catalogue of the Basel Museum of Ancient Art.
Price: on requestGolden fingerring in the shape of a snakeBeautiful gold ring from Egypt in Roman Imperial times. Published in the exhibition catalogue of the Basel Museum of Ancient Art.
Price: on requestRoman bracelet with hunting sceneThis rare and elaborate silver repoussé is analyzed in a 1970 publication and attributed to a workshop in Antioch or Palmyra. Late 3rd century AD.
Price: on requestEgyptian mummy cartonnage from ThebesChest and leg piece of a mummy cartonnage from the ptolemaic period. Covered with polychrome paintings giving an interesting insight into ancient Egyptian funerary rituals.
Price: on requestEgyptian mummy cartonnageCentral piece of a mummy cartonnage from the ptolemaic period. Covered with polychrome paint giving an interesting insight into ancient Egyptian funerary rituals. Probably originating from Akhmim in Upper Egypt.
Price: on requestStirrup vessel of a shamanBeautiful vessel from the golden age of the Moche culture. It shows a blind Shaman with a rattle in his hand. 200 to 400 AD, including TL analysis.
Price: on requestPublished Etruscan mirror with Dionysian sceneSubject of extended scientific analysis, one of only about 34 known specimen. High quality work, excellent condition. Described by Prof. Jucker as "small piece of art". From an old Swiss private collection. Overall in exceptional condition with thoroughly worked details.
Price: on requestPublished Hellenistic oil lamp from Adler collectionFrom the famous Judge Dr. Steve Adler collection. Exported from Israel with IAA permit Nr. 542792.
Price: on requestPublished Neo-Hellenistic frog lamp from Adler collectionFrom the famous Judge Dr. Steve Adler collection. Exported from Israel with IAA permit Nr. 542792.
Price: on request