Recent acquisitions - Roman
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.-
Roman oil lamp with rare sceneThe mirror shows Eros riding a bull. Rare, no parallel found in the available specialist literature. From the old German private collection of the art historian Steinbock.
€540
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 glass vessel with knobsA rare and impressive vessel type from a late Roman glass factory in the Levant. Dating from the 3rd to 4th century.
€1,080
Roman amphora with nice sea encrustationThis type was used for the transportation of wine and fish sauce (Muria). Found 1967 in the sea in Croatia, exported with permit of the local authorities.
€980
Roman bronze phallus amuletApotropaic amulet to protect agains the evil eye. From an old Swiss private collection, acquired in the 1970s - 1980s.
€400
Large Roman legionary roof tile produced by Legio VI Victrix 70 - 104 A.D.Excellently preserved, extremely rare for an object of this size. Found near the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany, an early Roman foundation and with this one of the oldest cities in Germany.
€1,400
Fragment of a Roman clay headVery good condition, nice surface details. From a German private collection, acquired in the 1950s.
€215