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.

Glass beaker with pitting. A popular type across the whole roman empire. Mid 1st to 2nd cent. AD.

So-called "warrior's fare well" group. An almost identical piece which surely originates from the same workshop is exhibited in Tuebingen, another very similar piece is at the Antikenmuseum Basel. Coming with an Art Loss certificate.

Glass ware dating to Roman Imperial times. Great condition. A production of the Eastern provinces, possibly from Western Anatolia.

Small flask from beautiful glass. From the professor Ritschel collection.

Small glass dating to late Roman Imperial times. From the professor Ritschel collection.

From an old German collection, acquired 1976 at Kunsthandlung Aloys Faust, Cologne.

Excellently preserved piece with interesting scene. From an old German private collection, acquired in Cologne 1975.

Great condition, vivid colors. From an old German private collection, acquired in Cologne 1989.

Perfectly preserved and finely worked piece from a German collection in which it was acquired in 1974 at Antikenhandlung Karl Heinz Zühlsdorf, Cologne, Germany. Said to have been found in Turkey.

Great condition, vivid colors. Decorated with female head at the handle, vine branches and other friezes at body.

Nicely preserved, delicate piece of ancient art. Decorated with vine branch.

Beautifully decorated piece with perfectly preserved handles, which is rare for such delicate pieces of ancient pottery.

Impressive delicate hellenistic wine vessel from an old German collection, acquired in the late 1950s.

Nicely preserved household pottery from an old German collection, acquired in the late 1950s.

Pefectly preserved jug from an old German collection, acquired in the late 1950s.

Finely worked cup with high flat handles. From an old German collection, acquired in the 1950s. Said to have been found at Tarquinia.

Finely worked jar with ovoid body and trumpet-shaped mouth. From an old German collection, acquired in the 1950s. Said to have been found at Tarquinia.

This vessel from the Holy Land was made between construction and destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem. From the well-known Dr. Steve Adler collection.

This vessel from the Holy Land was made between construction and destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem. From the well-known Dr. Steve Adler collection.

The nice bowl is made of pale blue green glass. It dates to the late Roman Imperial period.

From a wreck discovered 2001 in the South China Sea, identified as the Chinese merchant vessel "I Sin Ho". Perfectly preserved.

From a wreck discovered 2001 in the South China Sea, identified as the Chinese merchant vessel "I Sin Ho". Perfectly preserved.

From a wreck discovered 2001 in the South China Sea, identified as the Chinese merchant vessel "I Sin Ho". Perfectly preserved.

From a wreck discovered 2001 in the South China Sea, identified as the Chinese merchant vessel "I Sin Ho". Perfectly preserved.