Jewellery - Special - 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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Roman intaglio with MinervaThe intaglio depicts the goddess from etrusco-italic mythology sitting on a throne with her shield. Minerva was the protector of the crafts and commerce.
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Roman intaglio with craftsmanThe ancient intaglio from Roman times shows an elderly man who is working an oval shield with a hammer. It is an interesting representation of a craftsman at work.
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Roman intaglio with triumphant warriorThe violet intaglio shows a naked warrior stepping on his dead enemy. He holds the separated head in his hand.
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Massive bracelet from LuristanThe bracelet has an interesting decoration on the outer side. It is a heavy and impressive bronze object.
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Luristan silver bracelet with interesting decorationThe bracelet is massive yet elegant. Crossed lines and open circles are engraved on its surface. It is a beautiful piece from the Iron Age of Luristan.
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Egyptian faience figurine of the dwarf god pataikosThe figurine was supposed to have a magical protective function. 26th to 30th dynasty of Ancient Egypt. From a British private museum.
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Egyptian amulet of ShuGod of the air and the sun. The highly stylized figurine shows the ancient Egyptian god on his knees, the arms raised towards the sun. From a British private museum.
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Roman intaglio with JupiterThe Roman king of the gods is sitting on a throne, leaning on the sceptre. Victoria is on his right hand crowning Jupiter with a wreath. An eagle is sitting at the feet of the god.
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Roman intaglio with PoseidonThe naked god of the see from Greek mythology is standing on a bow symbolizing his power over seafaring. The scene is framed by ascending air bubbles.
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Bracelet from Luristan with triangular terminalsThe bronze braclet is band shaped and has linear engravings on the outer side.
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Bracelet from Luristan with animal terminalsA high degree of abstraction for the animal heads and a wonderful blue patina make this piece a highlight for Iranian bronze works.
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Spoked disc brooch from Roman BritainThis is an extremely rare variant native to Roman Britain. Hattatt mentions that only 13 specimen of this type are known to exist.
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Pair of pins with chainThe pair of pins dates to the early Iron Age of Luristan. It is made from Bronze and Iron. This state of preservation is extremely rare for composite objects.
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Pair of earrings from LuristanThe earrings date to the early Iron Age of Luristan. The type of jewellery is rare for this region.
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Pin from Luristan with ibex headThe simple pin boosts a highly stylized ibex head. It is a nice example of this popular decoration for Luristan pins.
Rare frog fibulaZoomorphic fibula dating to the Roman Principate. Very nice enameled work. Rare variant of this popular fibula type from Roman Gaul.
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Group of three green beadsVery nice specimen of biconical shape. The group features beautiful opaque glass with a spectrum of green in each bead.
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Three Roman eye beadsGroup of beautiful miniature artworks made of mosaic glass. The beads are from early Roman Imperial times.
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Three ancient eye beadsThe group of rare ancient eye beads consists of glass beads with polychrome inlays.
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Roman golden ring with intaglioA marvelous piece of ancient jewelry in great condition. The jasper intaglio shows a standing archer. 1st to 2nd cent. AD.
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Hellenistic gold earring with bullElaborate earring with twisted band and plastic head of a bull. The piece dates to hellenistic times and was skillfully made of gold wire and sheet.
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Roman bracelet with snake headsMassive bronze bracelet dating to the 2nd or 3rd cent. AD. Snake shaped terminals.
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Byzantine bracelet with decorated terminalsMassive bronze bracelet with circular profile. The terminals are made of nicely decorated plates.
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Gorgeous Roman Imperial fibulaThe large bow is dominated by colourful enamel. It is a brooch type that developed during the 1st cent. AD in Central Europe.
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Celtic fibulaRare fibula from the La Tène culture with beautiful enamel inlays. The main material is well preserved for an iron fibula.
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Early bow brooch of the Urnfield periodSimple fibula shape dating to the Late Bronze Age. Interesting mix of two-sided spiral spring and simple pin holder.
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Roman knee broochPrime example of this important and popular type of brooch during the 2nd century.
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Pair of Roman gold earrings with cameosMatching pair in magnificent preservation. With depiction of Medusa. Jewellery of a Roman lady in the early third century.
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Roman intaglio with HermesThe engraved glass dates back to the Roman Republic. It shows the Greek god of the travel and trade. He is holding a purse and cloak in his hands.
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Ram-headed pendantFinely polished stone shaped like a stylized ram head with spiral horns. Bronze Age amulet from the Middle East.
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Graeco-Roman earringsThe pair of earrings is made of gold sheet. It is hollow inside. The type is from Northern Africa and dates to Greek or Roman times.
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Graeco-Roman earringsThe decorated pair of earrings is made of gold sheet. It is hollow inside. The type is from Northern Africa and dates to Greek or Roman times.
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Roman gold earrings with insertsThe matching pair of earrings is made of gold. Each piece is garneted by three dark insert pieces. A magnificent piece of jewellery from Roman times.
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Nicely decorated Graeco-Roman gold earringsThe pair of earrings is made of gold. Each piece is carrying a red insert piece. A nicely decorated piece of jewellery from North Africa in Graeco-Roman times. With Art Loss Certificate.
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Graeco-Roman earringsThe decorated pair of earrings is made of gold sheet. It is hollow inside. The type is from Northern Africa and dates to Greek or Roman times.
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Graeco-Roman earringsThe pair of earrings is made of gold. The type is from Northern Africa and dates to Greek or Roman times.
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