The ring insert is made glass paste with a dark surface. It shows Heracles wrestling with the Nemean lion.

Expressive portrait. The reverse shows Pax seated with branch and scepter.

Very nice dome-shaped seal made of stone. The piece is from the period of Sasanian rule in the Near East.

Very nice dome-shaped seal made of stone. The piece is from the period of Sasanian rule in the Near East.

The reverse shows Jupiter seated left, holding Victory and sceptre. Ex Gerhard Hirsch Nachf. Auktion 163 (1989), Lot Nr. 899.

Found near the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany. Novaesium was an early Roman foundation and with this is one of the oldest cities in Germany.

So-called Herodian oil Lamp, from a type dating to the lifetime of Jesus Christ. From the famous Judge Dr. Steve Adler collection. Exported from Israel with IAA permit Nr. 53397.

LEG V or X. Found 2021 in East Hampshire, UK. The hoard is a very impressive proof of the fact that coins were in circulation for up to several centuries in the Roman era.

Rare (RIC R1). Ex Gerhard Hirsch Nachf. Auktion 141 (1984), Lot Nr. 701.

Large bead made of opaque dark blue glass decorated with yellow lines and light blue eyes.

Exciting depiction of a winged rider on the back of a griffin. Orange glass paste.

The skillful work shows a wading bird, possibly a heron. Its legs bent beneath the body. The neck drawn back towards the body.

The dark glass paste shows a butterfly sitting on an object. Beautiful motif.

The Roman decorative insert made of orange glass paste shows a rich scene. Wonderful preservation.

So-called "Factory Lamp". Found 1968 near the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany. Novaesium was an early Roman foundation and with this is one of the oldest cities in Germany.

The reverse shows Minerva with spear. Ex Gerhard Hirsch Nachf. Auktion 159 (1988), Lot Nr. 675.

The ring from the late Middle Ages was found in England. The silver body and the gold plating are in excellent condition. Appraised at the British Museum, published in the Portable Antiquities Scheme database.

The beautiful ring from Roman Imperial times is decorated by an intaglio of vibrant red carnelian stone. It shows the goddess Athena.

Beautiful glass with a violet colour. From the Roman Imperial period.

Rare cup made of almost colourless glass. A 4th century product from the eastern Mediterranean.

The 4th century bangle is decorated with white spiraling glass inlay. Made in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Small bowl made of colourless glass, from the Roman Imperial period. The shape imitates metal vessels.

The cylindrical vessel has a nice iridescent patina. Made between 50 and 200 AD on the Black Sea coast or in the Near East.

Roman jewellery insert made of transparent glass paste, imitating amethyst. It shows a creature with the front part of a griffin.

Fragmentary roman jewellery insert made of transparent orange glass paste with a white band. From the Professor Brosch collection of engraved gems.

Wonderful rich blue glass paste. Well-preserved illustration of the bird.

Apotropaic amulet to protect agains the evil eye. From an old Swiss private collection, acquired in the 1970s - 1980s.

East Anglia mint, reported to have been found in Stonea Grange, Cambridgeshire.

Found 2021 in East Hampshire, UK. The hoard is a very impressive proof of the fact that coins were in circulation for up to several centuries in the Roman era.

Found 1969 near the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany. Novaesium was an early Roman foundation and with this is one of the oldest cities in Germany.

Protective amulet with dwarf god Bes in the round. Detailed design. Great specimen from Ancient Egypt.

Rare variant of this brooch type, found in Great Britain and dating to the mid 1st century AD. The piece is published twice in the famous Hattatt reference books on ancient fibulae.

Colourful enameled brooch from the Roman Imperial period. Published in two stardard works on ancient brooches by Richard Hattatt.

The 4th century bangle is decorated with spiraling grooves on the outside. Made in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Piriform body with engraved bird on the lid. A piece from the Roman Imperial period, found near Dover. Published in a standard work by Richard Hattatt.

Circular body with protective phallus in high relief on the lid. A piece from the Roman Imperial period, found in North East England. Published in a standard work by Richard Hattatt.