Egyptian - Egyptian
Art and antiquities of Ancient Egypt
Since ancient times, the Egyptian culture inspired the Occident. Be it through the mighty pyramids, mysterious hieroglyphs, or the proto-monotheism introduced by Akhenaten in Amarna. It goes without saying that Egyptian antiquities are a particular focus area in our online shop. From the famous Egyptian Naqada culture pottery, over sarcophagus masks, to jewellery, faience amulets and scarabs from the Late Period and Ptolomeic Egypt, Alte Roemer Galllery offers you a broad selection of authentic Egyptian antiquities. 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.-
Mosaic glass inlays and spindle whorlsNice group of polychrome inlays and spindle weights from Roman Egypt. Including two fragments with a wonderful floral decor.
€1,180
Torso of an Egyptian striding figureAn elaborate, small private portrait from the Middle Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. Made from beautifully textured granodiorite. With certificate from 1975.
€8,800
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 stone beakerElegant stone vase made of beautifully marbled calcite alabaster. From between the 1st and 3rd dynasty of ancient Egypt.
€3,100
Very rare large coin of Cleopatra VII.Very impressive coin with the portrait of the most famous female pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Nice green-red patina.
€980
Egyptian ushabti for Viceroy HoriOne of only 30 known funerary statuettes from the tomb of Hori I, King's son of Kush. Viceroy of Kush in Nubia during the reign of the pharaohs Ramesses III and IV. An exhibited and repeatedly published piece.
€8,850
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
Egyptian plaque of BesRare type of depiction of the dwarf god. From the collection of the Newark Museum of Art. Late Period of Ancient Egypt.
€1,780
Pair of Egyptian bronze eyesThese bronze eyes with stone inlays were mounted on a sarcophagus during the 21st to 30th dynasties. A popular but rare object, they are sometimes referred to as mummy eyes.
€3,250
Canopic jar lid of the 18th dynasty from museum collectionEgyptian canopic jar lid in the shape of a human head, dating to the New Kingdom of ancient Egypt. The high quality alabaster piece came to the Cincinnati Art Museum in 1888 and was part of the museum collection for more than 100 years.
€6,500
Egyptian scarab with protective formulaAmulet seal from ancient Egypt. From the Gaze Cooper collection.
€350
Egyptian cosmetic palette as a birdPalette in the shape of a bird from predynastic Egypt. From the inventory of the Musée d'art et d'histoire in Geneva.
€6,080