The mirror scene probably depicts the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire. Very nicely preserved, from an old US-American collection. Ex Christie's.

Very rare type of vessel from the 4th to 5th century AD. From the professor Ritschel collection.

This small work of art was made around the beginning of the Common Era. The mosaic glass workshop it came from was probably located in Roman Ptolemaic Egypt.

Nicely decorated miniature works of art. Outstanding examples for mosaic glass beads from the early Roman Imperial period.

Miniature works of art with different decorations. Fantastic examples for mosaic glass beads from the early Roman Imperial period.

The bronze disc is the base plate of a bronze mirror, that was once attached to a handle and coated with a reflective metal layer. Typical for upper class Roman households during Imperial times.

The bronze disc is the base plate of a bronze mirror, that was once attached to a handle and coated with a reflective metal layer. Typical for upper class Roman households during Imperial times.

Very interesting and unusual mirror relief. From an old German private collection, acquired in a London gallery between 1976 and 1978.

Small bowl dating to the 2nd to 4th century AD. Perfect condition. From the professor Ritschel collection.

Flask with voluminous body from the Late Roman period. A piece from the professor Ritschel collection.

Massive piece shaped as a herm, with great patina. From a German private collection, acquired in the early 1980s.

Massive piece with great patina. From a German private collection, acquired in the early 1980s.

Massive, perfectly preserved masterpiece of ancient art with beautiful green patina.

Exceedingly rare in this state of preservation, including remains of the original glass and reflective lead foil.

Wonderful perfectly preserved glass vessel from the Roman Imperial period. 1st to 2nd century AD.

Delicate bowl dating to the 3rd to 4th century AD. Perfect condition. From the professor Ritschel collection.

Skillfully arranged motif of lilies and palmettes. Made in Egypt during the early Roman Imperial period.

Nice fingerring with a glass paste showing a standing figure. Characteristic type for the 1st century CE, early Roman Imperial period.

The imposing figure shows the apotropaic dwarf god with shield and raised sword. Ptolemaic to Roman period.

Elegant long flask from Roman Imperial times. Fantastic colourful iridescence.

Stunning glass vessel with pear shaped body. Made in the Western part of the Roman empire or in Northern Italy.

Large impressive silver coin with nice portrait. Ephesus mint, 24 - 20 B.C.

Six works of the famous orator. Printed by the humanist Paulus Manutius in Venice. Excellent condition: Contemporary vellum, white pages, firm and stable binding.

Nice glass vessel with pear shaped body. Made in the Western part of the Roman empire or in Northern Italy.

Very interesting, combining iconographic elements of Bes and Harpokrates. From an old German collection, acquired at Davies Antiques, London, in 1976 - 1978.

Nice cup made of pale turquoise glass. Household item from the 1st to 3rd century.

Perfume bottle with pattern on mold-blown body. An aperture made it easy to dispense the precious content drop by drop. Made in the Roman province Syria in the 3rd to 4th cent. AD.

From an old German private collection, acquired ca. 1976 at Davies Antiques Gallery, London.

Large impressive coin with beautiful portrait and nice patina. Rome mint, 90 - 91 A.D.

Interesting type of brooch from the Roman Imperial period. Nice specimen made of silver.

Nice specimen with characteristic bend in its bow and incised decorations. From the Danubian provinces of the Roman Empire.

Nice figurine from Ptolemaic or Roman Egypt. From an old German collection, acquired at Davies Antiques, London, in 1976 - 1978.

Nicely restored amphora from the Mediterranean sea. Overall a very impressive vessel. From an old German collection, acquired in London in the 1970s.

Bronze paterae with preserved handle are very rare, especially in this condition. Beautiful patina.

Belonging pair of earrings from the late Roman Imperial period. With nice filigree decoration.

Table amphora, or vessel for transport of particularly precious goods. The beautiful dense marine patina makes this vase a true eye-catcher. From the Austrian collection of Prof. Ritschel, carrier of the Large Cross of Honor of the Austrian Republic and many other prizes and honors.