Fotogalerie - 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.-
Necklace of ancient eye beadsModernly threaded necklace made of 82 ancients beads from the 1st millennium BC. From the eastern Mediterranean. Ex Christie's.
€6,000
Necklace of Roman Egyptian mosaic glass beadsModernly threaded necklace of ancient beads made of beautiful mosaic glass. From a workshop in Roman Egypt. Ex Christie's.
€9,100
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
Roman gold ring with intaglioThe beautiful ring from Roman Imperial times is decorated by an intaglio of vibrant red carnelian stone. It shows the god Hermes.
€2,600
Roman gold ring with amethystThe finger ring from the Roman Imperial period is decorated with an insert made of beautiful, purple stone.
€2,380
Roman gold necklace with beadsThe necklace impresses by its wonderful condition, including the original agate beads. Probably from the Roman province of Moesia. 100 to 250 AD.
€9,500
Roman gold ring with intaglioThe finger ring from Early Roman Imperial times is decorated by an intaglio of vibrant red carnelian stone.
€3,200
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
Phoenician eye beadPolychrome glass bead with stylized elements of a face as protection against the evil eye. Produced in Carthage or the Phoenician homeland, 4th to 3rd century BC.
€270
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
Pre-Columbian gold earrings from ColombiaMatching pair of gold earrings from the Zenú culture. Dating to the 1st millennium. Elegant gold jewellery, once worn as earrings by the Zenú people.
€12,000
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
Byzantine glass pendant from JudaeaThe pendant with an ibex motif was worn as a lucky charm or protective amulet. Made in the early Byzantine period in a glass workshop in Judaea.
€185
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
Published Roman bronze serapis bustExcellently preserved incl. surface details. Nice green patina. From the collection of the art historian Steinbock, which was composed between 1920 and 1982.
€2,400
Bronze applique with Medusa headVery nicely preserved, beautiful green patina. From the collection of the art historian Steinbock, composed between 1920 and 1982.
€980
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
Stylized Bes maskHighly stylized miniature mask of the god Bes from ancient Egypt. Stone with nice texturing.
€250
Necklace of Sumerian beadsBeautiful beads of orange-patterned carnelian, beige-banded agate, and pleasantly contrasting blue lapis lazuli. Similar to the jewelry of the Sumerian queen Puabi. Early Dynastic Period of Mesopotamia, around 2500 BC.
€5,500
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
Large Villanovan fibulaImposing bronze brooch of the italic Iron Age. Acquired 1986 at Casa Serodine.
€515
Pair of ancient gold earringsA magnificently preserved piece of jewellery from the Late Roman to Early Byzantine era. Featuring glass and gold beads.
€2,400
Roman bronze bust of a woman from the estate of Prof. G. Retzius (1842 - 1919)Ex Hoving & Winborg auction September 29, 1917. Consigned from the estate of Prof. Gustaf Retzius, a well-known and internationally honored professor of anatomy. Most recently owned by Herbert Cahn (1915–2002), one of the most important dealers in ancient coins and works of art of his time, as well as a passionate researcher in the fields of ancient numismatics and classical archaeology.
€11,000
Roman intaglio with locustThe gemstone made of red-orange carnelian shows a locust with two ears of corn.
€350
Roman intaglioBeautiful gemstone made of orange carnelian. From the Professor Brosch collection of ancient gems.
€330
Roman bronze phallus amuletApotropaic amulet to protect agains the evil eye. From an old Swiss private collection, acquired in the 1970s - 1980s.
€400
Etruscan bronze figurine of a man with pan pipesScarce, early depiction, stylistically still strongly influenced by the kouroi of the 6th century BC, but incorporating the pan flute as an element of daily life or a ritual context. Very good condition, with a fine dark green patina. Ex Cahn AG.
€6,980
