Egyptian - Mesolithic - Available - 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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Two mosaic glass beadsNicely decorated miniature works of art. Outstanding examples for mosaic glass beads from the early Roman Imperial period.
Three mosaic glass beadsMiniature works of art with different decorations. Fantastic examples for mosaic glass beads from the early Roman Imperial period.
Egyptian stone beakerThe elegant stone vase was probably used as an ointment vessel. 3rd dynasty of ancient Egypt, Old Kingdom.
Egyptian Kohl vesselThe small stone pot was used for Kohl, the eye cosmetic of the ancient Egyptians. Black remains of the substance are still preserved on the inside. From the time between Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom.
Egyptian Kohl vesselThe small stone pot was used for Kohl, the eye cosmetic of the ancient Egyptians. From the time between Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom.
Small Egyptian Kohl vesselThe stone pot was used for Kohl, the eye cosmetic of the ancient Egyptians. Nicely polished stone surface. From the 2nd Millenium BC.
Egyptian Kohl vesselThe massive stone cosmetic pot was used for Kohl, the eye cosmetic of the ancient Egyptians. From the time between Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom.
Kohl vessel from the New KingdomA fantastic goblet shaped vessel from the 18th dynasty of ancient Egypt. Made of finely polished Egyptian alabaster.
Egyptian Kohl vesselThe small stone container was used for Kohl, the eye cosmetic of the ancient Egyptians. Black remains of the substance are still preserved on the inside. From the time between Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom.
Conical Old Kingdom stone vesselThe elegant stone vase is made of wonderful banded alabaster. 5th to 6th dynasty, Old Kingdom.
Female stone portrait headHellenistic Greece or Egypt under Roman rule. From the Austrian collection of Prof. Ritschel, carrier of the Large Cross of Honor of the Austrian Republic and many other prizes and honors.
Ptah-Sokar-Osiris statuette for Ta-scherit-MehjtLarge wooden statue representing the ancient Egyptian funerary deity Ptah-Sokar-Osiris. Nicely painted figurine including base from the Ptolemaic period of ancient Egypt.
Cleopatra VII. hemiobol with nicely preserved portraitBronze worth 40 Drachmai, Alexandria mint, 51 - 30 BC: Great portrait of the famous last Ptolemaic queen. After her death Egypt became a province of the Roman Empire.
Mosaic glass inlays and spindle whorlsNice group of polychrome inlays and spindle weights from Roman Egypt. Including two fragments with a wonderful floral decor.
Roman-Egyptian glass inlays and spindle whorlsNice group of polychrome inlays and spindle weights from Roman Egypt. From an old English collection, ex Bonhams London.
Funerary statuette for Princess HenuttawyThe Egyptian shabti is from the daughter of Pinudjem II who ruled Egypt during the Third Intermediate Period. It was excavated in the 1840ies at the Ramesseum.
Egyptian statuette of HarpocratesThe bronze figurine of excellent quality depicts the child god with cornucopia and double crown. From the Ptolemaic Period of ancient Egypt.
Egyptian faience statuette of a baboonThe small work of art dates to the Late Period of ancient Egypt. It is worthy to be displayed at a major museum. Published in two works on the famous Epstein collection.
Mosaic glass inlays and spindle whorlNice group of polychrome inlays and a spindle weight from Roman Egypt. Including one fragment with a wonderful floral decor.
Mosaic glass inlays and spindle whorlsNice group of polychrome inlays and spindle weights from Roman Egypt. Including one fragment with a wonderful floral decor.
Predynastic beaker with black topA perfect example of the highly distinctive black-topped ware from the Naqada I and II culture. The tall jar is impressively well preserved.
Egyptian scarabThe scarab is made of nice marbled stone. Schematical upper side, structured, unengraved bottom side. From the Late Period of Ancient Egypt.
Egyptian faience statuette of TaweretTypical depiction of the protective goddess for pregnant women. A piece of superior quality and great detail. From the Late Period of Ancient Egypt.
Egyptian headrest for a funeral or daily useThe well-preserved wood object is a rare example for this funenary ritual. The high quality piece was made around the Amarna Period in the late 18th dynasty of ancient Egypt.
Rare byzantine oil lamp with eight nozzlesDecorated with two crosses and a dove. From old french private collection, eEported with permit of the french Ministère de la Culture Nr. 224923.
Coptic bronze figurine of a blessing angelExcellent condition, lovely features. From the famous Prof. Maurice Bouvier collection, acquired in Egypt between 1929 and 1959.
Egyptian coffin lid with paintingMain part of a sarcophagus lid with a polychrome painted exterior. A wonderful insight into the Egyptian death rituals from the Ptolemaic-Roman period in Egypt.
Bronze statuette of OsirisFantastic preservation of the figurine with stunning fine details and well preserved inlaid eyes made of Silver. Late Period of ancient Egypt.
Egyptian bronze statuette of AmunIt impresses by its size and artistic quality. An inscription identifies the piece as votive offering at one of Amun's temples. From the Late Period of Ancient Egypt.
Large Egyptian sarcophagus maskMagnificently painted wood relief of an idealized face. A piece of outstanding size and quality. The mask was part of a sarcophagus lid from Ancient Egypt.
Egyptian faience figurine of PataikosWonderfully detailed protective amulet from Ancient Egypt. The dwarf god stands on crocodiles with daggers in his hands. Ex-Sotheby's.
Necklace of Roman Egyptian mosaic glass beadsModernly threaded necklace of ancient beads made of beautiful mosaic glass. From a workshop in Roman Egypt. Ex Christie's.
Egyptian mummy mask from HawaraGilt cartonnage with polychrome painting in fantastic condition. A museum-worthy mummy mask from the late Ptolemaic period of Egypt, from the ancient necropolis of Hawara, at the entrance to the Fayyum Basin.
Egyptian glass inlay in face shapeThe flat relief made of red glass paste served as an inlay and decorative element in the Ptolemaic period. It was combined with a headgear and body inlay.
Limestone figure of a concubineFigure of a woman on a support, her arms and hands close to her sides. Originating from ancient Egypt.
Fragments of an Egyptian coffin lidMagnificently preserved, polychrome hieroglyphs from the 12th Dynasty. A prime example of the strict yet energetic art of the Middle Kingdom. With attribution by Professor Settgast of the Egyptian Museum in Berlin from 1979.