Greek - Recent acquisitions - 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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Cypriot figure from the archaic periodThe cylindrical figure is made of light brown clay and dates to the cypro-archaic period. It is referred to as Snowman type in archaeological literature.
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Rare hellenistic amphoraNicely preserved, large amphora with attractive marine patina. Acquired in the 1980s from Helmut Liebert Antiquities in Krefeld, Germany.
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Pyxis from museum collection - found in Naples areaLovely small vessel with original lid. From an old German collection, acquired in the 1960s at Hermann Zirkel Gallery in Cologne.
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Corinthian aryballosFrom an old German collection, acquired in 1976 - 1978 in a London art gallery. First half of 6th century B.C.
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Corinthian aryballos with large birdFrom an old German collection, acquired 1978 at Davies Antiques, London. Corinthian, 6th century B. C.
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Greek fibula from colonies in Southern ItalyNice silver brooch and piece of jewellery. Late classical to early hellenistic period.
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Four Greek or Scythian arrow headsGroup of four bronze socketed arrowheads, mainly triangular cross-section. Excellent condition, beautiful patina. From an old German collection, acquired in the early 1980s.
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Twelve Greek or Scythian arrow headsGroup of twelve bronze socketed arrowheads, mainly triangular cross-section. Excellent condition, beautiful patina. From an old German collection, acquired in the early 1980s.
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Four Greek or Scythian arrow headsGroup of four bronze socketed arrowheads, mainly triangular cross-section. Excellent condition, beautiful patina. From an old German collection, acquired in the early 1980s.
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Early fibula from Magna GraeciaGreek silver brooch and piece of jewellery from the South Italian colonies. Geometric period.
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Very rare Corinthian aryballos with pegasoiFrom an old German collection, acquired 1976 - 1978 at Davies Antiques, London. Corinthian, 6th century B. C.
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Greek skyphosNicely preserved piece from an old German private collection. Acquired 1978 at Davies Antiques Gallery, London.
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Four Greek or Scythian arrow headsGroup of four bronze socketed arrowheads, three with triangular cross-section and one leaf-shaped. Excellent condition, beautiful patina. From an old British collection, acquired before 1980.
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Large terra cotta figurine of BesThe imposing figure shows the apotropaic dwarf god with shield and raised sword. Ptolemaic to Roman period.
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Hellenistic female head with melon coiffureAbout 5th century B.C. From an old collection of a Frech engineer.
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Greek terracotta of Athena LindiaWhite ground coating mainly preserved, traces of red pigment preserved. Overall a very attractive piece in good condition. Ex Upstate New York collection, acquired in the 1970's.
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Hellenistic terra cotta head of a childFrom an old German private collection, acquired ca. 1976 at Davies Antiques Gallery, London.
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Terracotta figure of Bes from Ptolemaic or Roman EgyptVery interesting, combining iconographic elements of Bes and Harpokrates. From an old German collection, acquired at Davies Antiques, London, in 1976 - 1978.
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Small Athenian LekythosNicely preserved piece from an old German private collection. Acquired 1976 at Davies Antiques Gallery, London.
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Red figure Oinochoe - Eros and AphroditeExcellent condition and brilliant colors, very fine work. 4th century BC. From an old German collection, acquired in the early 1980s from an art gallery in Cologne, Germany.
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Perfectly preserved Gnathia ware kylixDelicate piece from an old German private collection. Acquired 1976-78 in London.
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Greek terracotta figurine of a womanNice figurine from Ptolemaic or Roman Egypt. From an old German collection, acquired at Davies Antiques, London, in 1976 - 1978.
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Apulian kylix from Red-Swan-GroupPerfectly preserved, with nice large depiction of a swan. From an old German private collection, acquired 1976 - 1978 in London, probably at Davies Antiques Gallery.
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Apulian kylix with large palmettePerfectly preserved, with nice large palmette in tondo. From an old German private collection, acquired 1976 - 1978 in London, probably at Davies Antiques Gallery.
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Athenian black figure lekythosWorth the exhibition in a museum. Excellent condition and brilliant colors, very fine work. 6th to early 5th century BC. From an old German collection, acquired in the early 1980s from an art gallery in Cologne, Germany.
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Richly decorated Gnathia-ware oinochoeGreat condition, vivid colors. Decorated with lion heads at the handle, branches and other friezes at body. Acquired at Charles Ede Gallery, London, in 1978.
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Scaraboid with horseman hunting lionThis stunning stamp seal is from the First Persian Empire of the Achaemenids or from parts under Greek control. 5th to 4th cent. BC.
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Greatly preserved Apulian bell kraterLarge vase in great condition. Used for watering down wine in Ancient Greece. From old German collection.
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Four Greek or Scythian arrow headsGroup of four bronze socketed arrowheads, two with triangular cross-section and two leaf-shaped. Excellent condition, beautiful patina. From an old British collection, acquired before 1980.
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Four Greek or Scythian arrow headsGroup of four bronze socketed arrowheads, three with triangular cross-section and one leaf-shaped. Excellent condition, beautiful patina. From an old British collection, acquired before 1980.
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Greek seated clay figure of a womanOverall in a very good condition. On the front traces of the original white grounding, and on the head traces of the original violet painting are preserved.
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Achaemenid stamp sealThis beautiful stamp seal is from the First Persian Empire of the Achaemenids or from parts under Greek control. 5th to 4th cent. BC.
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Cypriot bichrome ware dishLarge shallow dish painted with geometrical patterns in red and brown. Bichrome ware from the Cypro-Geometric period.
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Large figure of Aphrodite / Venus Anadyomene typeVery impressive, 25 cm high figure. The goddess is rising from the sea, wringing her tresses. Ex Bavarian private collection, in which the figure was since the 1970s.
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Massive hellenistic bronze figurine of a winged SilenOriginally probably used as foot for a cista. From an old German private collection, acquired 1978 in London at Davies Antiques Gallery.
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Large skyphos - Athenian or Magna GraeciaImpressive, massive piece from an old German private collection. Acquired 1976 - 1978 at Davies Antiques Gallery, London.
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