Beautifully decorated with bands of incised decorative grooves. Spherical body and funnel-shaped neck.

From an important Swiss private collection. Very impressive, excellently preserved piece.

The large ancient glass, a so-called unguentarium for perfume or precious oil, comes from the eastern Mediterranean, probably from Syria. Acquired in 1974 from art dealer Albrecht Neuhaus.

The small storage vessel impresses with its beautiful cobalt blue colour. It was made in the 1st century, probably in Italy.

Roman jewellery insert made of dark glass paste with a slim white band. From the Professor Brosch collection of engraved gems.

Illustration of a hybrid creature from the Roman Imperial period. Magical powers were attributed to it.

The ring insert is made glass paste with a dark surface. It shows Heracles wrestling with the Nemean lion.

Expressive portrait. The reverse shows Pax seated with branch and scepter.

Very nice dome-shaped seal made of stone. The piece is from the period of Sasanian rule in the Near East.

The reverse shows Jupiter seated left, holding Victory and sceptre. Ex Gerhard Hirsch Nachf. Auktion 163 (1989), Lot Nr. 899.

Found near the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany. Novaesium was an early Roman foundation and with this is one of the oldest cities in Germany.

Apotropaic amulet to protect agains the evil eye. From an old Swiss private collection, acquired in the 1970s - 1980s.

So-called Herodian oil Lamp, from a type dating to the lifetime of Jesus Christ. From the famous Judge Dr. Steve Adler collection. Exported from Israel with IAA permit Nr. 53397.

With potter's mark OF VIRILI. 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.

LEG V or X. Found 2021 in East Hampshire, UK. The hoard is a very impressive proof of the fact that coins were in circulation for up to several centuries in the Roman era.

LEG VI (Victrix), 70 - 104 AD. Found 1966 till 1981 near the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany. Novaesium was an early Roman foundation and with this is one of the oldest cities in Germany.

Impressive vessel, measuring over 40cm with handles. From the German private collection Dr. Dietrich, acquired 1978.

The early imperial perfume bottles are from the eastern Mediterranean. Acquired in 1974 from art dealer Albrecht Neuhaus.

Of beautiful, thick-walled glass of a bright light green color. The glass was mold made in a Roman factory of the eastern Mediterranean.

Rare (RIC R1). Ex Gerhard Hirsch Nachf. Auktion 141 (1984), Lot Nr. 701.

Large bead made of opaque dark blue glass decorated with yellow lines and light blue eyes.

Polychrome glass bead with stylized elements of a face as protection against the evil eye. Produced in Carthage or the Phoenician homeland, 4th to 3rd century BC.

Polychrome glass bead with stylized elements of a face as protection against the evil eye. Produced in Carthage or the Phoenician homeland, 4th to 3rd century BC.

Exciting depiction of a winged rider on the back of a griffin. Orange glass paste.

The skillful work shows a wading bird, possibly a heron. Its legs bent beneath the body. The neck drawn back towards the body.

The dark glass paste shows a butterfly sitting on an object. Beautiful motif.

The Roman decorative insert made of orange glass paste shows a rich scene. Wonderful preservation.

Decorative insert made of beautiful, green shimmering glass paste, with a rare depiction.

So-called "Factory Lamp". Found 1968 near the Roman city of Novaesium, today's Neuss in Germany. Novaesium was an early Roman foundation and with this is one of the oldest cities in Germany.

The reverse shows Minerva with spear. Ex Gerhard Hirsch Nachf. Auktion 159 (1988), Lot Nr. 675.

The ring from the late Middle Ages was found in England. The silver body and the gold plating are in excellent condition. Appraised at the British Museum, published in the Portable Antiquities Scheme database.

Beautiful glass with a violet colour. From the Roman Imperial period.

Rare cup made of almost colourless glass. A 4th century product from the eastern Mediterranean.

The 4th century bangle is decorated with white spiraling glass inlay. Made in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Small bowl made of colourless glass, from the Roman Imperial period. The shape imitates metal vessels.

The cylindrical vessel has a nice iridescent patina. Made between 50 and 200 AD on the Black Sea coast or in the Near East.