Portraiture and sculpture - 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.-
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
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
Gold figurine of a flute player from PanamaA fine gold work once worn as a pendant around the neck by an elite. The small male figure was made by a largely uniform Panamanian culture, right before the old crafts disappeared under the influence of the Spaniards.
€8,800
Egyptian double-sided Bes amuletProtective amulet of the dwarf Bes made of mint green faience. Very detailed example from Ancient Egypt.
€2,050
Gold figurine of an eagle from ColombiaMagnificent example of the pre-Columbian Tairona culture, which produced the most impressive gold works of ancient America. In mythology, the eagle brought the seeds for one of the main crops, cassava. Made between 900 and 1550 AD.
€8,500
Gold figurine of a quadruped from ColombiaBeautiful small gold figure from the pre-Columbian Quimbaya culture, made by lost wax casting around 1000 years ago.
€5,400
Egyptian amulet of a Bes maskProtective amulet in the form of a mask of the god Bes made of mint green faience. Great specimen from Ptolemaic Egypt.
€1,400
Egyptian amulet of BesProtective amulet of the dwarf god Bes made of turquoise faience. Nice specimen from Ptolemaic or Roman Egypt.
€165
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
Stylized Bes maskHighly stylized miniature mask of the god Bes from ancient Egypt. Stone with nice texturing.
€250