Available - 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.
-
Roman Terra Sigillata mortarium from El Djem in TunisiaVery good condition. From the old German private collection Scheubert. Bernd Scheubert was internationally known as the "Tunisia painter".
Roman intaglio with locustThe gemstone made of red-orange carnelian shows a locust with two ears of corn.
Roman intaglioBeautiful gemstone made of orange carnelian. From the Professor Brosch collection of ancient gems.
Pair of Egyptian bronze eyesThese bronze eyes with stone inlays were mounted on a sarcophagus during the 21st to 30th dynasties. A popular but rare object, they are sometimes referred to as mummy eyes.
Greek Terracotta figurine of a sitting womanFrom the old German private collection of H. Deikner, acquired prior to 1980.
Roman oil lamp - hen with chicksExceptionally well-preserved with high relief on the mirror. From a very old German family collection, acquired between 1925 and 1935. The find region is known to be Tunisia.
Roman Terra Sigillata plate from El Djem in TunisiaPerfectly preserved, undamaged, not worn. From the old German private collection Scheubert. Bernd Scheubert was internationally known as the "Tunisia painter".
Tanagra figurine of a standing woman with partially preserved paintingNearly perfect condition. About 4th - 3rd century B.C. From the old German private collection H. Deikner, acquired prior to 1980.
Roman Terra Sigillata cup from El Djem in TunisiaNicely preserved. From the old German private collection Scheubert. Bernd Scheubert was internationally known as the "Tunisia painter".
Minoan stamp seal with leavesExtremely rare ivory stamp seal in the shape of a flat roof. Made by the Minoans of Bronze Age Crete. The piece has been studied and published in the canonical Corpus of Minoan and Mycenaean seals in 1988.
Minoan seal with volutesA beautiful specimen made of precious black serpentine. From the Old Palace Period of Bronze Age Crete. The piece has been studied and published in the canonical Corpus of Minoan and Mycenaean seals in 1988.
Minoan seal with goatThe Late Minoan piece has two stamped surfaces depicting animals. The piece has been studied and published in the canonical Corpus of Minoan and Mycenaean seals in 1988, as well as in the database of the German archaeological institute (DAI).
Discoid Minoan sealFrom Bronze Age Crete with a geometric pattern on the stamp surface. The piece has been studied and published in the canonical Corpus of Minoan and Mycenaean seals in 1988, as well as in the database of the German archaeological institute (DAI).
Roman oil lamp with lionThe mirror features a beautifully preserved motif with a lion attacking a mule. From a very old German family collection, acquired between 1925 and 1935. The find region is known to be Tunisia.
Published Roman bronze folding tripodAbsolutely magnificent condition, the likes of which are rarely found in museums and collections worldwide for Roman bronze furniture. Examined at the RGZM Cologne in the 1980s.
Roman bronze phallus amuletApotropaic amulet to protect agains the evil eye. From an old Swiss private collection, acquired in the 1970s - 1980s.
Egyptian cosmetic palette as a birdPalette in the shape of a bird from predynastic Egypt. From the inventory of the Musée d'art et d'histoire in Geneva.
Black figure Athenian little master cupVery nice decoration showing Dionysos and dancing figures. A superb specimen from the collection of Dr. Johannes Christof Roselt, director of the Bergisch Museum, Burg an der Wupper, Germany.
Daroma type oil lamp from Adler collectionLamp of the type that was common in the hills of Samaria and along the northern coast of Israel. From the famous Judge Dr. Steve Adler collection. Exported from Israel with IAA permit Nr. 53397.
Hellenistic oil lamp from Adler collectionInteresting example of local lamp production from Judea in the 1st century BC. From the famous Judge Dr. Steve Adler collection. Exported from Israel with IAA permit Nr. 53397.
Silver obol with head of griffinPhokaia, Ionia, 530 - 510 BC. In Greek mythology, an obol was the fee to pay Charon for a passage across the river Styx.
Tanagra figurine of a standing woman with remains of original paintingAbout 4th - 3rd century B.C., a very similar figurine is on exhibition in the Civico Museo Archeologico in Milan. From the old German private collection H. Deikner, acquired prior to 1980.
Etruscan bronze figurine of a man with pan pipesScarce, early depiction, stylistically still strongly influenced by the kouroi of the 6th century BC, but incorporating the pan flute as an element of daily life or a ritual context. Very good condition, with a fine dark green patina. Ex Cahn AG.
Italic Quatrefoil FibulaExtremely well preserved double spectacle brooch from a grave. Dating to the early Iron Age in Italy, 8th cent. BC. Acquired 1986 at Casa Serodine.
Stamped Roman oil lamp with parallel in the Getty MuseumAlmost perfectly preserved. With potters mark LMV.AD[I]EC. An almost identical lamp is on exhibition in the J.P. Getty Museum. From a very old German family collection, acquired between 1925 and 1935. The find region is known to be Tunisia.
Published Hellenistic bronze handle with figurative decorationsFeaturing a three-dimensional depiction of a grim satyr's head and Medusa's head. On both sides of the handle are three-dimensional volutes culminating in the depiction of a charging boar. The workmanship is of exceptionally fine quality.
Large early Greek bronze oinochoe with beautiful patinaElaborately decorated, finely crafted piece. A fascinating example of an early Greek bronze vessel. Formerly in the Galerie Athena in Munich, acquired there in 1991.
Necklace with ancient glass pendantsBeautifully assembled necklace with Roman beads and Byzantine to Islamic glass pendants.
Necklace with ancient beadsA necklace of tastefully arranged ancient beads from the Eastern Mediterranean. From Phoenician and Roman periods, and one example from the Middle Ages.
Roman aubergine-coloured glass jarSmall glass vessel from the late Roman Imperial period. From one of the Roman glass factories in the eastern Mediterranean. Closely comparable pieces come from Syria-Palestine.
Roman ribbed glass beakerAn ornate and elegant glass vessel from the Eastern Mediterranean. Made of nice pale turquoise glass.
Roman juglet of honey-yellow glassA magnificent specimen with a wonderful presence. This rare glass vessel, dating from the 3rd to 4th century, originates from the eastern Mediterranean, presumably from the Roman province of Syria.
Roman sprinklerOlive-green glass with an elegant spiral decoration. Made in late Roman times in the province of Syria Palaestina.
Core-formed trefoil oinochoeThe vibrant colours and artistic form suggest a luxury object, likely used for storing or pouring precious liquids such as perfume or oil. A wonderful example of early glass production in the 5th century BC.
