Early Claudian till end of first century A.D. Impressively preserved mirror relief. From the collection of Prof. Ritschel, Salzburg, decorated many times, for example in 1995 when the Republic of Austria awarded its Decoration for Science and Art.

First edition, volume II (of three) of Cicero's Orations, among which are the famous In Catilina and Pro L. Murena. Printed in Paris by Jacob Dupuys, 1572. Text in Latin with commentary by the famous scholar Denys Lambin. Very nice contemporary leather binding with golden front and back cover vignettes.

The reverse show Fortuna sitting to the left with globus and cornucopia. Rome mint, 132 - 134 A.D.

A scene with a young man is moulded into dark blue glass. Insert stone dating to Roman Imperial times.

The mirror relief is effectively highlighted by the dense patina. From the collection of Prof. Ritschel, Salzburg, decorated many times, for example in 1995 when the Republic of Austria awarded its Decoration for Science and Art.

With makers mark FESTI A. Found in Southern Germany. From the collection of Hugo Rehorik (1905-1979), a voluntary archeologist who was working in the Regensburg area in the 1960s and 1970s.

Massive piece with great patina. From the Austrian collection of Prof. Ritschel, carrier of the Large Cross of Honor of the Austrian Republic and many other prizes and honors.

Made in 2nd - 1ct century B.C., Roman Republic. Handles decorated with tendrils and Silen heads. From the Austrian collection of Prof. Ritschel, carrier of the Large Cross of Honor of the Austrian Republic and many other prizes and honors.

An almost identical, however less well preserved herm in on exhibition in the J. Paul Getty Museum. From the Austrian collection of Prof. Ritschel, carrier of the Large Cross of Honor of the Austrian Republic and many other prizes and honors.

Very impressive, 42 cm high figure. The goddess is rising from the sea, holding her tresses and accompanied by an Eros standing on a vase and a dolphin. From the Austrian collection of Prof. Ritschel, carrier of the Large Cross of Honor of the Austrian Republic and many other prizes and honors.

Very impressive, 27 cm high figure. The goddess is rising from the sea accompanied by a dolphin, holding her tresses and leaning on a high herm. From the Austrian collection of Prof. Ritschel, carrier of the Large Cross of Honor of the Austrian Republic and many other prizes and honors.

Wonderfully preserved piece from one of the most exciting periods of Roman history. Legionary eagle on reverse.

History of Rome from it's foundation and until the death of Drusus in 9 B.C. Contemporary leather binding

With makers mark QGC. Found in Southern Germany. From the collection of Hugo Rehorik (1905-1979), a voluntary archeologist who was working in the Regensburg area in the 1960s and 1970s.

Perfume bottle with pattern-blown body. An aperture made it easy to dispense the precious content drop by drop. Made in the Roman province Syria in the 3rd cent. AD.

With makers mark CAMPILI. From a German family collection, acquired between 1905 and 1925. An almost identical lamp is on exhibition in the J. Paul Getty Museum.

Acquired in the 1960s at Hermann Zirkel Gallery, Cologne, Germany. Perfectly preserved including the dark red slip.

Acquired in the 1960s at Hermann Zirkel Gallery, Cologne, Germany. Very well preserved.

Acquired in 1965 at Hermann Zirkel Gallery, Cologne, Germany. Very well preserved. Reported to have been found in Cologne.

Acquired in 1965 at Hermann Zirkel Gallery, Cologne, Germany. Very well preserved. Reported to have been found in Cologne.

Acquired in 1965 at Hermann Zirkel Gallery, Cologne, Germany. Very well preserved. Reported to have been found in Cologne.

Acquired in 1967 at Hermann Zirkel Gallery, Cologne, Germany. Very well preserved. Reported to have been found in Cologne.

Very well preserved, with traces of dark red painting. From the Austrian collection of Prof. Ritschel, carrier of the Large Cross of Honor of the Austrian Republic and many other prizes and honors.

Red clay with white grounding and traces of painting. Very well preserved. Probably made in Sicily 2nd century B.C. Fron an old Munich collection, acquired around 1976.

Interesting bowl with decorative handles. Worth the exhibition in a museum. From the Austrian collection of Prof. Ritschel, carrier of the Large Cross of Honor of the Austrian Republic and many other prizes and honors.

Museum-worth preservation. Found in the Luxemburgerstrasse in Cologne, Germany. Acquired in 1967 at Hermann Zirkel Gallery in Cologne.

Body decorated with grooves and dense scale pattern. From the Austrian collection of Prof. Ritschel, carrier of the Large Cross of Honor of the Austrian Republic and many other prizes and honors.

Possibly from Israel area. Excellent condition. From the collection of Prof. Ritschel, Salzburg, decorated many times, for example in 1995 when the Republic of Austria awarded its Decoration for Science and Art.

Extremely nice sparkling blue glass paste. The scene is similar to a Roman interpretation of the Homeric epics.

Nice orange glowing glass paste imitating carnelian. Gemstone from Roman times.

Intaglio made of vibrant blue glass paste. Dates to Roman Republic until Roman Imperial times.

Slightly oval gemstone made of orange brown glasspaste imitating Carnelian. Dating to Roman times.

Interesting and very rare mythological scene. From the collection of Prof. Ritschel, Salzburg, decorated many times, for example in 1995 when the Republic of Austria awarded its Decoration for Science and Art.

Excellent condition, slip widely preserved, attractive patina. From the collection of Prof. Ritschel, Salzburg, decorated many times, for example in 1995 when the Republic of Austria awarded its Decoration for Science and Art.

Nice bowl made of pale blue green glass. It dates to the late Roman Imperial period. Bought in 1972 at Aloys Faust gallery.

Elegant glass dating to Roman Imperial times. Nice pale green glass. From the professor Ritschel collection.