Illustration of a hybrid creature from the Roman Imperial period. Magical powers were attributed to it.

Roman jewellery insert made of dark glass paste with a slim white band. From the Professor Brosch collection of engraved gems.

The small storage vessel impresses with its beautiful cobalt blue colour. It was made in the 1st century, probably in Italy.

The large ancient glass, a so-called unguentarium for perfume or precious oil, comes from the eastern Mediterranean, probably from Syria. Acquired in 1974 from art dealer Albrecht Neuhaus.

From an important Swiss private collection. Very impressive, excellently preserved piece.

The nice and small bowl is made of thick-walled glass. Possibly an Eastern Mediterranean made vessel.

Beautifully decorated with bands of incised decorative grooves. Spherical body and funnel-shaped neck.

Minimalistic circular finger ring made of nicely twisted gold wire.

The glass jewellery from the late Roman Imperial period is decorated on the outside. Made in the Eastern Mediterranean.

A fine glass vessel from the 1st to 2nd century. Made in the eastern Mediterranean.

Small bowl made of pale turquoise glass, from the Roman Imperial period. From the Heckmann collection.

The pendant with a lion and crescent motif was worn as a lucky charm or protective amulet. Made in the early Byzantine period in a glass workshop in Judaea.

A similar plate is on exhibition in the Metropolitan Museum in NYC. Excellently preserved, from the F. Maino collection, Mendrisio, Switzerland. In possession of the Maino family since before 1968.

Professionally restored by experts from the Archaeological Institute of the University of Zurich in 1974. From an old Swiss collection. Decoration possibly showing stylized fishes.

Anonymous, 2nd century BC. Found 2021 in East Hampshire, UK. Best condition of the five Marc Antony denarii in the hoard. The hoard is a very impressive proof of the fact that coins were in circulation for up to several centuries in the Roman era.

Found 2021 in East Hampshire, UK. The hoard is a very impressive proof of the fact that coins were in circulation for up to several centuries in the Roman era.

Lamp from a type dating to the lifetime of Jesus Christ. 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.

The finely crafted decoration showing a maenad is in excellent condition, with only minor wear. An impressive miniature piece of art. In Swiss private collections since the 1960s.

Impressive, extremely well preserved piece showing various animals. Ex Mara Scotoni-Coppetti collection, acquired 1971 at S.A.D.A. Volterra's Gallery, Florence.

The solid bronze ring is beautifully decorated with spiral grooves and punched decoration. An impressive piece from the Iron Age. With expertise from 1987.

The remarkable piece is a rare Henu crown, introduced as a pharaonic insignia in the New Kingdom. It dates from the 26th Dynasty and can close a difficult-to-fill didactic gap in an Egyptological collection.

Protective amulet in the form of a statuette of the lion-headed goddess with a hieroglyphic inscription on the back. A wonderful and large faience from the Third Intermediate Period of Ancient Egypt.

A nice bronze bird from the Late Period of Ancient Egypt. The ibis was the sacred bird of Thoth, god of wisdom and the sciences.

Each was part of a key lock, e.g. for a door or chest. Finds from the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany.

Double-edged blade and flat shaft made of beautiful flintstone. A status symbol from the transitional period between Late Neolithic and Early Bronze Age.

Rome mint, 165 - 176 A.D. The reverse shows Juno seated, holding patera and scepter, peacock at her feet.

Rome mint, 175 - 176 A.D. The reverse shows Roma standing left, holding Victory and spear.

From the Greek colonies of Southern Italia, Magna Graecia. 4th - early 3rd century B.C. Ex UK private collection, acquired prior to 1983.

Overall great condition for a vessel of this size and fragility, worth the exhibition in a museum. Ex German private collection, acquired at Schloss Ricklingen May 1979 auction, Germany.

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.

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.

LEG XVI (Gallica), 43 - 70 AD. 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.

So-called "Factory Lamp". Found 1966 - 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.

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.

Small vase of fine craftsmanship, interesting scene, mid of 6th century BC. Acquired December 01, 1987, at Charles Ede, London, original papers are preserved.