The simple dish is made of coarse clay and originated in Bronze Age Europe.

The elegant vessel could be stringed and suspended to protect its content from animals. From Early Bronze Age Europe.

The voluminous body has the typical shape of vessels from the Bell Beaker culture. It has been made during the transitioning period between Stone Age and Bronze Age.

Nicely preserved, large amphora with attractive marine patina. Acquired in the 1980s from Helmut Liebert Antiquities in Krefeld, Germany.

Nicely preserved, large amphora with attractive marine patina. Acquired in the 1980s from Helmut Liebert Antiquities in Krefeld, Germany.

Characteristic type of vessel for the Mycenaean civilization in Bronze Age Greece. From the peak of Mycenaean pottery production in the 14th century BC.

Aus alter deutscher Sammlung. Perfekt erhaltenes, nicht restauriertes imposantes Gefäß.

Glass from Sidon with a decorative relief of amphorae and other vessels. A phoenician production from the 1st century AD.

Spherical small glass from Roman Imperial times. From the professor Ritschel collection.

The cosmetic bottle from the Eastern Mediterranean dates to the 1st or 2nd century. A nice piece of ancient glass from the professor Ritschel collection.

Elegant glass dating to Roman Imperial times. Nice pale green glass. From the professor Ritschel collection.

Nice bowl made of pale blue green glass. It dates to the late Roman Imperial period. Bought in 1972 at Aloys Faust gallery.

Rare Apulian imitation of a popular Athenian type. From an old German collection, acquired 1965 at Hermann Zirkel Gallery in Cologne.

Impressive ancient oil vessel. From an old German collection, acquired in the 1960s at Hermann Zirkel Gallery in Cologne.

Nicely preserved, with dense patina. From the Austrian collection of Prof. Ritschel, carrier of the Large Cross of Honor of the Austrian Republic and many other prizes and honors.

Body decorated with grooves and dense scale pattern. From the Austrian collection of Prof. Ritschel, carrier of the Large Cross of Honor of the Austrian Republic and many other prizes and honors.

Museum-worth preservation. Found in the Luxemburgerstrasse in Cologne, Germany. Acquired in 1967 at Hermann Zirkel Gallery in Cologne.

Acquired in 1967 at Hermann Zirkel Gallery, Cologne, Germany. Very well preserved. Reported to have been found in Cologne.

Acquired in the 1960s at Hermann Zirkel Gallery, Cologne, Germany. Very well preserved.

Rare and beautifully stamp decorated pottery of the early Baiuvarii around 600 AD. From a find in Riekofen in Bavaria.

The imposing vessel was made by the earliest peasants of Central Europe, the Neolithic Linear Band Ware settlers. A find from Southern Germany in great condition.

Large flat bowl or deep plate from the earliest peasants of Central Europe, the Neolithic Linear Band Ware settlers. A well preserved piece found in Riekofen in Southern Germany.

Perfume bottle with pattern-blown body. An aperture made it easy to dispense the precious content drop by drop. Made in the Roman province Syria in the 3rd cent. AD.

The beautifully decorated tableware or cookware was made by the earliest peasants of Central Europe, the Late Stone Age Linear Band Ware settlers. A find from Southern Germany in great condition.

Perfectly preserved object, Magna Graecia, 3rd - 2nd century B.C. From the Austrian collection of Prof. Ritschel, carrier of the Large Cross of Honor of the Austrian Republic and many other prizes and honors. Very nicely preserved, interesting unusual piece.

The beautifully decorated tableware or cookware was made by the earliest peasants of Central Europe, the Neolithic Linear Band Ware settlers. A find from Southern Germany in great condition.

The beautifully decorated tableware or cookware was made by the earliest peasants of Central Europe, the Neolithic Linear Band Ware settlers. A find from Mintraching in Southern Germany.

Nicely preserved pottery dating to the Urnfield period, the transition between Bronze Age and Iron Age in Central Europe. Found in Southern Germany. 1200 to 800 BC.

The beautifully decorated tableware or cookware was made by the earliest peasants of Central Europe, the Neolithic Linear Band Ware settlers. A find from Southern Germany in great condition.

About late 7th - 6th century B.C. From the Austrian collection of Prof. Ritschel, carrier of the Large Cross of Honor of the Austrian Republic and many other prizes and honors. Very nicely preserved, interesting unusual piece.

A very similar piece found in Trier which possibly originates from the same workshop is published in Gose, Gefäßtypen der Römischen Keramik im Rheinland. Acquired 1971 from Axel G. Weber Gallery, Cologne, Germany. Said to have been found in Cologne.

Tear-shaped bottle with ring-shaped base. A wide thin discus separated the body from the high cylindrical neck. Perfect condition, no damages. Acquired 1976 at Axel G. Weber Gallery, Cologne, Germany.

Globular jug with slightly conical neck and flat handle. Very well preserved, minimal wear, the original slip is mainly preserved. Acquired 1972 at Axel G. Weber Gallery, Cologne, Germany.

Diameter over 25 cm. Roman Empire, 1st century AD, excellently preserved. Acquired 1980 at Aloys Faust Gallery, Cologne, Germany.

Globular pot with two handles, decoration painted in red-brown and black. Acquired 1973 at Axel G. Weber, Cologne, Germany. Said to have been found at the shores of Asia Minor.

Large vessel from Roman Imperial times. Most finds are known from the Roman province Iudaea.