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Authentic ancient Roman art and antiquities
For many centuries authentic ancient Roman antiquities have been considered to be the real gems among ancient artifacts. Renaissance collectors were already eager to buy Roman artifacts. Ancient Roman art is one of the focal points of the Alte Roemer Gallery. Be it an authentic ancient Roman sculpture or bust, figurines, Roman pottery, ancient weapons or coins, in our online shop you will always find a broad selection of exciting Roman artifacts. It would be our pleasure to work with you individually on your personal collection, and help you find special pieces that you would like to add to it. Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time via email or using our contact form. Correspondence is welcome in English, German, Italian, French, Russian or Japanese.-
Rare Roman mosaic glass face bead showing Medusa head
Mosaikglasperle aus einer oströmischen Werkstatt des 1. Jh. n. Chr., möglicherweise ägyptisch oder nubischer Import. Das abgebildete Frauengesicht wird gerne als Darstellung der Medusa gedeutet.
€490Banded glass amphoriskosEarly example of ancient glass blowing. Transparent brown glass with white and red decorative bands.
€760Large Roman cinerary urnImpressive jar from the 1st or 2nd century AD. Great condition for ancient glass of this size. 26cm high.
€4,800Two mosaic glass beadsNicely decorated miniature works of art. Outstanding examples for mosaic glass beads from the early Roman Imperial period.
€1,240Three mosaic glass beadsMiniature works of art with different decorations. Fantastic examples for mosaic glass beads from the early Roman Imperial period.
€1,670Mosaic glass inlay with floral motifSkillfully arranged motif of lilies and palmettes. Made in Egypt during the early Roman Imperial period.
€1,420Roman sprinklerPerfume bottle with pattern on mold-blown body. An aperture made it easy to dispense the precious content drop by drop. Made in the Roman province Syria in the 3rd to 4th cent. AD.
€700Mosaic glass inlay with half maskSkillfully arranged motif that could be combined with a plate of the same motif to show a full face. Made in Egypt during the early Roman Imperial period.
€4,700Roman double head flask with MedusaTypical head vessel from the Eastern Mediterranean. The glass flask has the shape of two Medusa heads back to back.
€1,200Constable-Maxwell victory beakerRare glass bearing the inscription "Seize the victory", probably related to gladiatorial competitions or chariot races. The beaker was made in a Roman glass shop in Sidon during the 1st century. The piece has been published and exhibited several times.
€56,000Gnostic intaglio with magic spellThe two sides show a woman with lion's head and a magical text. The piece is from the period of Gnosticism in the 2nd and 3rd century.
€1,200Mosaic glass inlays and spindle whorlsNice group of polychrome inlays and spindle weights from Roman Egypt. Including two fragments with a wonderful floral decor.
€870Roman-Egyptian spindle whorl from mosaic glassCone-shaped spindle whorl from the time of Roman rule over Egypt. The beautifully made mosaic glass weight is certainly a showpiece of every collection.
€1,300Roman-Egyptian glass inlays and spindle whorlsNice group of polychrome inlays and spindle weights from Roman Egypt. From an old English collection, ex Bonhams London.
€610Roman intaglio with goddess of victoryThe glass paste features Victoria writing the names of victors in battle on a large shield.
€340Roman glass juglet with trailingThe elegant vessel is a magnificent example of the mature art of glass making in the Roman Empire during Late Antiquity. From the collection of the well-known archaeologist Professor Fritz Fremersdorf.
€1,550Mosaic glass inlays and spindle whorlNice group of polychrome inlays and a spindle weight from Roman Egypt. Including one fragment with a wonderful floral decor.
€950Mosaic glass inlays and spindle whorlsNice group of polychrome inlays and spindle weights from Roman Egypt. Including one fragment with a wonderful floral decor.
€950Roman intaglio with young satyrNice white-banded, orange-brown glass paste. It shows the spirit of nature in extasy.
€220Roman intaglio with person in mantleAn ancient intaglio from Roman times made of nice orange glass paste. It shows a person leaning on a sword or rudder stock.
€145Roman glass bottle with beautiful colour bandsA colourful ancient glass from the early 1st century. Made in the Eastern Mediterranean.
€4,650Glass double unguentariumImpressive cosmetic vessel with large handle and nice spiral trailing decoration. A Palestinian type from the Late Roman or Early Byzantine period.
€1,375Roman intaglio with Ganymede and eagleThe dark glass paste symbolizes a famous love affair from ancient mythology. The sky father Zeus falls in love with the beautiful Ganymede, a Trojan king's son.
€195Roman lentoid glass flaskThe flat bottle has a lentoid or discoid body with a long neck. Probably from the Roman province Judaea.
€750Roman glass paste with goatThe ancient intaglio shows a goat standing on its hind legs. The front legs are placed against an object. Wonderful details in the dark glass.
€285Necklace of Egyptian mosaic glass beadsModernly threaded necklace of ancient beads of spherical and cylindrical shape made of beautiful mosaic glass. From a workshop in Roman Egypt. Ex Christie's.
€4,500Necklace of Egyptian mosaic glass beadsModernly threaded necklace of ancient beads of spherical and cylindrical shape made of beautiful mosaic glass. From a workshop in Roman Egypt. Ex Christie's.
€5,100Roman glass bottle with handleNice and relatively large bottle from the late Roman imperial period. Probably from the Roman province Judaea.
€1,460Eastern Roman glass bottle with thread decorationA product from the Roman province of Palaestina. The high-quality glass was created in the 6th to early 7th centuries, when the Eastern Roman Empire was thriving and the Byzantine Empire took shape.
€2,300Late Roman glass vessel with thread decorationA product from the province of Palaestina or Syria. The high-quality glass was created in the 4th or early 5th century, a time of upheaval for the Roman Empire.
€3,020Roman lentoid glass flaskThe flat bottle has a discoid body with a very long neck. Probably from the Roman province Judaea.
€625Two mosaic glass beadsTwo beautifully patterned glass beads from Roman Egypt around the 1st century AD. Ex Christie's.
€700Roman glass mosaic bowlNice little bowl with an abstract colourful design. Dating to the early Roman Imperial period. With Italian export permit.
€3,450Roman glass paste with two animalsThe intaglio is made of beautiful violet glass. It shows two animals facing each other.
€98Roman intaglio with ravenAn ancient intaglio from Roman times made of nice orange glass paste. Well preserved depiction.
€135Roman glass jugletThe small jug with a pear-shaped body is outstanding due to the strongly iridescent patina and the dark coating on the outside. From the Late Roman Imperial period.
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