Early Christian pilgrim flask with the depiction of St. Menas between camels. From the estate of a high-ranking German diplomat, in his collection since at least 1972.

Very good condition. Found 1967 in the sea in Croatia, exported with permit of the local authorities.

Impressive vessel with distinct maritime aesthetics. Found 1967 in the sea in Croatia, exported with permit of the local authorities.

Very good condition, incl. the well preserved pointed foot and loop handles. Found 1967 in the sea in Croatia, exported with permit of the local authorities.

Perfectly preserved. Found 1967 in the sea in Croatia, exported with permit of the local authorities.

Nicely preserved. Found 1967 in the sea in Croatia, exported with permit of the local authorities.

Very good condition, incl. the well preserved pointed foot and loop handles. Found 1967 in the sea in Croatia, exported with permit of the local authorities.

Worth the exhibition in a museum. Completely intact, including the handles, one piece on bottom restored in antiquity. Found 1967 in the sea in Croatia, exported with permit of the local authorities.

The pendant with two portrait busts was worn as a lucky charm or protective amulet. Made in the early Byzantine period in a glass workshop in Judaea.

The pendant shows Romulus and Remus being suckled by a she-wolf. It was worn as a lucky charm or protective amulet. Made in the early Byzantine period in a glass workshop in Judaea.

The pendant with a cock and lion motif was worn as a lucky charm or protective amulet. Made in the early Byzantine period in a glass workshop in Judaea.

The pendant with a lion and crescent motif was worn as a lucky charm or protective amulet. Made in the early Byzantine period in a glass workshop in Judaea.

Minimalistic circular finger ring made of nicely twisted gold wire.

Flat bottle with double handle from the Eastern Mediterranean. Made between the 3rd and 6th century.

The pear-shaped glass comes from the late Roman or early Byzantine period. Presumably from the Eastern Roman province of Palaestina.

Finial in the shape of a bird, probably once the head of a rod or distaff. From the Late Roman or Early Byzantine period.

Small bronze pot with a bulbous body an high handle. It was probably used as an incense burner. From the collection of the historian Friedrich von Bassermann-Jordan (1872-1959).

The ancient impressions in clay are from papyrus documents issued and sealed in Roman times. A fantastic testimonial to Roman bureaucracy.

Interesting group of objects from the Professor Brosch collection of ancient gems. It has two intaglios, one cameo, two glass decorations, a lead bulla and a modern cast of a quality ancient gem.

Beautiful jewellery with beads made of emerald and garnet. Made in the eastern part of the Mediterranean during the 6th to early 7th century.

Massive bronze bracelet dating to Late Antiquity. Snake shaped terminals.

Massive bronze bracelet dating to Late Antiquity. Animal head shaped terminals.

The frog lamps developed in Egypt close to Abydos. For the Egyptians, the frog symbolized birth and resurrection, this symbolism was also adapted by the early Christians. From the German collection Becker, in this for 3 generations.

Rare type with plastic handle and large cross on base.

Massive bronze bracelet dating to Late Antiquity. Animal head shaped terminals.

Massive bronze bracelet with circular profile. The terminals are made of nicely decorated plates.

From the famous "Museum für Morgenlandfahrer". An almost identical specimen is on exhibition in the Hanover Kestner Museum.

Nice bronze earring with interesting conical decoration. 9th to 13th century AD. Damaged.

Nice bronze earring with interesting conical decoration. 9th to 13th century AD.

Nice bronze earring with interesting conical decoration. 9th to 13th century AD.

Nice bronze earring with interesting conical decoration. 9th to 13th century AD.

Nice bronze earring with elaborate granular decorations. 9th to 13th century AD.

Reich dekoriert, seltener Typ. 4. bis 5. Jh. n.Chr. Spätrömische bis frühbyzantinische Epoche. Länge 100mm, Breite 60mm.

6. bis 9. Jh. n.Chr., byzantinische Zeit. Schwere Keramik, Levante, Syria/Palaestina. Gitterartiges lineares Dekor auf Körper, Henkel mit Palmendekor. Länge 95mm.

19mm Durchmesser außen, 4,3g, dezente Gestaltung, leicht ovale Form. Aus römischer bis byzantinischer Zeit. Schöne Erhaltung, fein patiniert.

8. bis 10. Jh. n.Chr, Bronze. Teil eines Reliquienkreuzes mit stilisierter Mariendarstellung. Befestigungen weitgehend intakt. Länge: 48mm mit Ösen, 36mm nur Körper.