Iron Age - Far East - 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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Big bowl from the Urnfield periodCeramic vessel dating to the transition period between Bronze Age and Iron Age in Central Europe. 1200 to 800 BC. Found in an urnfield in Lower Austria.
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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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Big Cup of the Urnfield cultureCeramic vessel dating to the transition period between Bronze Age and Iron Age in Central Europe. 1200 to 800 BC. Found in an urnfield in Austria.
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Cup of the Urnfield cultureCeramic vessel dating to the transition period between Bronze Age and Iron Age in Central Europe. 1200 to 800 BC. Found in an urnfield in Austria.
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Western Iranian bronze stamp sealInteresting bronze seal showing a bird and glyphs. From a collection of Iranian ancient artefacts.
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Bracelet from Luristan with triangular terminalsThe bronze braclet is band shaped and has linear engravings on the outer side. Late Iron Age.
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Bracelet from Luristan with lion terminalsBronze braclet in perfect condition with beautiful dark patina. The terminals are stylized lion heads.
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Decorative pin from LuristanThe pin head is shaped like an open basket with a decorative knob. Bronze with attractive patina.
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Silver pin from LuristanIron Age silver pin with attractive engravings. Nice dark patina.
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Disc-headed pin from LuristanImportant and unique pin type of Luristan. This specimen is decorated by bumps forming a seven-pointed star.
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Massive bracelet from LuristanThe bracelet has an interesting decoration on the outer side. It is a heavy and impressive bronze object.
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Luristan silver bracelet with interesting decorationThe bracelet is massive yet elegant. Crossed lines and open circles are engraved on its surface. It is a beautiful piece from the Iron Age of Luristan.
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Scarab with blue fayence glazeThe piece is from the Third Intermediate Period or the Late Period of ancient Egypt. The inscription refers to Amun-Re, the main god of Theben. The glaze is shining in vivid blue colour.
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Etruscan bucchero urn with lid - found in CerveteriEarly 6th century BC. Perfectly preserved, from an old Swiss collection before 1930.
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Rare precursor of a bell kraterFirst half 7th century BC, possibly slightly later. Decorated with geometric motifs. Very interesting, unpublished shape.
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Cypriot amphora from the famous Severis collectionEx Fortnum and Mason, London, UK. Impressive piece.
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Cypriot bowl from the famous Severis collectionPerfectly preserved piece with very vivid bichrome decoration. Ex Christie's.
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Bracelet from Luristan with triangular terminalsThe bronze braclet is band shaped and has linear engravings on the outer side.
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Bracelet from Luristan with animal terminalsA high degree of abstraction for the animal heads and a wonderful blue patina make this piece a highlight for Iranian bronze works.
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Pair of pins with chainThe pair of pins dates to the early Iron Age of Luristan. It is made from Bronze and Iron. This state of preservation is extremely rare for composite objects.
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Pair of earrings from LuristanThe earrings date to the early Iron Age of Luristan. The type of jewellery is rare for this region.
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Pin from Luristan with ibex headThe simple pin boosts a highly stylized ibex head. It is a nice example of this popular decoration for Luristan pins.
Celtic fibulaRare fibula from the La Tène culture with beautiful enamel inlays. The main material is well preserved for an iron fibula.
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Central part of a mummy cartonnagePolychrome painted panel depicting the four sons of Horus and a representation of Kheper-Ra. The collar is resembling the falcon wing of Horus.
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Published 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.
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Iron Age jugMassive and imposing piece from the early 1st Millenium BC. Previously in the well-known Rihani family collection, with Jordanian export permit.
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Scarab with wishesNice mint green scarab. The hieroglyphs could be read as New Year's wishes.
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Egyptian ScarabThe scarab amulet is made of steatite. It has a hieroglyphic inscription on the lower side.
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Scarab with wishesNice scarab made of dark steatite. The hieroglyphs could be read as New Year's wishes.
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Zoomorphic vessel in the shape of a zebuThe Western Asiatic vessel amazes by its size and state of preservation. Including TL analysis. Around 1000 BC.
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Luristan pin with floral decorationWell preserved piece that impressively demonstrates the high quality of Luristan metal works.
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Bronze pin from Iron Age LuristanThree decorative spheres form an elegant pin head. Colourful bronze patina.
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Bronze pin from LuristanLovely bronze pin from the early Iron Age. The head is decorated by engraved lines and a geometric knob.
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Scarab with pharao on throneThe piece dates to the Third Intermediate Period and was probably produced in Tanis. It shows a pharao with a subordinate.
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Scarab with Amun inscriptionBearing the hieroglyphs "the god Amun of Theben is lord". From the Late Period of ancient Egypt. Beautiful green stone.
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Luristan bronze dagger with grip insertIt is very rare to find a Western Asiatic bronze dagger with an intact insert inside the grip. Dating to Iron Age Luristan, 1100 to 900 BC.
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