The scene shows a fight between hero and lion with animals. Early Dynastic Period III, around 2500 BC.

The milky white stone is engraved with a scene that stands out by its high degree of abstraction. Late Uruk to Djemdet Nasr period, around 3000 BC.

This type of amulet was popular in the Late Dynastic Period of Ancient Egypt. It should endow its wearer with fertility and rapidity of movement. The piece was exhibited in an early 20th century private museum.

The falcon in Egyptian art can be a depiction of the god Horus or symbolize the soul of the pharao. Falcon amulets are known from the earliest times in Egyptian history. However this speicmen dates to the Late Dynastic Period of Ancient Egypt.

God of the air and the sun. The highly stylized figurine shows the ancient Egyptian god on his knees, the arms raised towards the sun. From a British private museum.

God or god-like dwarf. The figurine was supposed to have a magical protective function. 26th to 30th dynasty of Ancient Egypt. From a British private museum.

Rome, 162-163 AD. AV: Bust of Marcus Aureius, RV: Salus standing left holding scepter and patera, to her feet altar with snake.

From a very old German collection. Probably manufactured in North Africa.

Ibis headed god of knowledge and writing. 26th to 30th dynasty of Ancient Egypt. From a British private museum.

A lamp with an identical motive is on exhibition in the NATIONAL WARSAW MUSEUM. Probably found in Trier in 1913

Perfectly preserved piece from a German collection.

It shows the goddess of childbirth in the form of a pregnant hippopotamus. The amulet from the Late Period of Ancient Egypt should exert a protective function. From a British private museum.

Large, nicely preserved piece from a very old German collection.

The amulet from the Late Period of Ancient Egypt was supposed to protect the dead on their way to the afterlife. From a British private museum.

Impressive, perfectly preserved piece from a very old German collection.

Perfectly preserved piece from a very old German collection.

Delicate piece from a very old German collection.

Perfectly preserved piece from a very old German collection.

Fibula from the La Tène II period. Found in Celtic Carnuntum. The piece is published in the standard work "Iron Age and Roman Brooches".

Interesting piece from a German collection.

Excellent condition and brilliant colors. Decorated with a large red figure female head. 4th century BC.

Shallow Greek bowl with high foot, lid with high knob handle. Richly decorated with red figure paintings of female heads and shells. Apulia, 4th century BC

Brooch from Roman Imperial time, found in Roman Britain. It is an extremely rare and interesting type. The brooch is published in Richard Hattatt's standard work "Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts" and discussed in detail.

The finger ring with its scene on the plate must have served a protective function for an expectant mother. New Kingdom, approx. 1550 to 1070 BC.

Scarab amulet made of bright, almost white steatite. 13th to 15th dynasty. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.

The stamp depicts a sphinx with pharaoh headcloth walking towards the Ankh symbol of life. The amulet should exert a protective function on the one carrying or owning it.

Interesting amulet from the New Kingdom or a later period made in archaic style. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.

Delicate piece of ancient jewelry made of gold foil

Very fine condition, 2nd century AD. Probably found in Trier area.

Very fine condition, 2nd century AD. Probably found in Trier area.

This uncommon glass object from Roman times consists of a household glass flask that has been set in a glass bowl. It is a mystery if it has been made for a practical purpose or if it is a trial piece of a glassblower.

Very fine condition, from an important London collection

Extraordinary fine and detailed dog depiction. From old German collection

Goddess dressed in long robe, holding cornucopia. From old German collection

Historically interesting example of Roman military equipment. Whistles of this type have been used in the 1st to 2nd cent. AD. Their function is not fully understood, yet.

Big beetle stone from the Late Period of Ancient Egypt. Scarabs of this kind have been placed next to the heart on mummies. Nice mint green fayence.