Iron Age - Ancient jewellery
Ancient jewellery
You have just lifted the lid of the “Alte Roemer treasure chest” where you will find jewellery from ancient times, from early shell necklaces to elaborate Greek and Roman silver and gold jewellery. We permanently look out for magnificent ancient fingerrings and earrings made from silver or gold, as well as for mounted cameos and intaglios to add a really unique piece to your collection. If you want to spend only little money, our selection of ancient jewellery features interesting specimen like early bronze beads, amulets, pins, rings and other affordable ancient jewellery. There are stunning pieces from times where the coin was yet to be invented that were used as pre-coinage currency. You will find perfectly preserved authentic ancient jewellery that you could still wear today. We would be pleased to work with you on your personal collection and assist choosing special pieces you would like to add. Please do not hesitate to contact us any time via email or using our contact form. Correspondence is welcome in English, German, Italian, French, Russian or Japanese.-
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.
€148
Horse bit from LuristanDelightful artefact attesting the dawn of horse breeding in Western Iran during the 8th century BC. Highly stylized horses form the cheek pieces.
€2,840
Fragment of a disc-headed pin variantInteresting pin head from Iron Age Luristan. Unusual variant.
€120
Horse bit from LuristanDelightful artefact attesting the dawn of horse breeding in Western Iran during the 8th century BC. Figural decorations form the cheek pieces.
€1,800
Large early Etruscan boat-shaped fibulaThe magnificent specimen stands out due to its rich and beautiful decorations. The boat-shaped type, also known as the Navicella fibula, was known in the regions around the Alps roughly 700 BC.
€2,440
Magnificent spectacle brooch from GreeceThe very large bronze brooch was made between the 9th and 6th century BC. It is formed by a single piece of wire. With an old expertise from Nefer Gallery.
€4,700
Egyptian faience figurine of PataikosWonderfully detailed protective amulet from Ancient Egypt. The dwarf god stands on crocodiles with daggers in his hands. Ex-Sotheby's.
€8,400
Egyptian double-sided Bes amuletProtective amulet of the dwarf Bes made of mint green faience. Very detailed example from Ancient Egypt.
€2,050
Small Phrygian gold fibulaThe richly decorated brooch is a wonderful miniature work of art. It is from the 8th or 7th century BC, when the empire of the Phrygans was at its height. The time when the legends around King Midas spawned.
€1,900
Iron Age bronze beltWide bronze belt with five wild animals in repoussé. From the biblical land of Ararat, the Urartian Empire around 700 BC.
€3,100
Magnificent neck ring from GreeceThe solid bronze ring is beautifully decorated with spiral grooves and punched decoration. An impressive piece from the Iron Age. With expertise from 1987.
€1,800
Very large Italic wave-shaped broochMade from bronze wire. A very rare brooch type from around 1000 BC.
€850
Early Etruscan sanguisuga fibulaThe early Etruscan bronze brooch is characterized by its artistically decorated bow. A find from northern Italy.
€325
Large Italic serpentine fibulaA bronze brooch dating to the Italic Iron Age. The piece is elaborately adorned by wonderful incised decorations.
€600
Early Etruscan sanguisuga fibulaThe early Etruscan bronze brooch is characterized by its artistically decorated bow. A find from northern Italy.
€420
Early Etruscan fibulaEarly Etruscan bronze brooch with a bulbous bow. A find from northern Italy.
€185
Large Italic serpentine fibulaImposing bronze brooch of the Italic Iron Age. The piece is elaborately adorned by wonderful incised decorations.
€850
Early Etruscan sanguisuga fibulaThe early Etruscan bronze brooch is characterized by its artistically decorated bow. A find from northern Italy.
€350
Early Etruscan fibulaThe early Etruscan bronze brooch is characterized by its artistically decorated bow. A find from northern Italy.
€140
Egyptian amulet of a Bes maskProtective amulet in the form of a mask of the god Bes made of turquoise faience. Nice specimen from Ptolemaic Egypt.
€180
Early Etruscan sanguisuga fibulaThe early Etruscan bronze brooch is characterized by its artistically decorated bow. A find from northern Italy.
€320
Early Etruscan sanguisuga fibulaThe early Etruscan bronze brooch is characterized by its artistically decorated bow. A find from northern Italy.
€310
Early Etruscan sanguisuga fibulaThe early Etruscan bronze brooch is characterized by its artistically decorated bow. A find from northern Italy.
€180
Necklace of Egyptian mummy beadsAncient Egyptian beads from the Late Period, modernly arranged into a necklace that can be worn today as exquisite jewellery.
€440
Large Villanovan fibulaImposing bronze brooch of the italic Iron Age. Acquired 1986 at Casa Serodine.
€515