The mummiform funerary figurine dates to the Late Period of ancient Egypt, 26th to 31st dynasty. It is remarkable that it probably originates from the burial of two brothers, Somtus-tefnacht and Somtus-tefnacht.

The mummiform funerary figurine dates to the Late Period of ancient Egypt, 26th to 31st dynasty. It is remarkable that it probably originates from the burial of two brothers, Somtus-tefnacht and Somtus-tefnacht.

Small amulet in form of the Eye of Horus. Popular type of protective amulet from Ancient Egypt.

Small amulet in form of the Eye of Horus. Popular type of protective amulet from Ancient Egypt.

Extremely fine attractive piece with beautiful patina. Coined during the reign of Alexander.

The well preserved Bronze Age pottery bears a geometric painted pattern. Acquired in 1977 at Davies Antiques in London, it is claimed to have been found in Syria.

Delicate work of art, very nicely preserved. From the collection of Professor Robert McElderry (1869 – 1949), acquired in Greece in the 1930s

Impressive wood relief of an idealized face. Remains of paint. The mask was part of a sarcophagus lid from Ancient Egypt during ptolemaic rule.

Impressive wood relief of an idealized face. Polychrome paint. The mask was part of a sarcophagus lid from the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt.

Perfectly preserved, no damages or restorations. Very rare for such large vessel. From an old British collection, acquired in the 1950s.

Large jar with globular body and trefoil mouth. From an old German collection, acquired in the 1950s.

Large jar with ovoid body and trefoil mouth. Decorated with carved lines. From an old German collection, acquired in the 1950s.

Nicely preserved, large amphora from the Mediterranean sea. Attractive marine patina. Found in Sezze area (Latium).

Decorated with figures of youths, framed by palmettes. From an old German Frankonian collection. Acquired in the 1920s - 1930s.

Delicate piece of art, from an old German private collection. Acquired 1976 - 1978 in London, probably at Davies Antiques Gallery.

Impressive, massive piece from an old German private collection. Acquired 1976 - 1978 at Davies Antiques Gallery, London.

From an old German private collection, acquired 1978 at Davies Antiques Gallery, London.

From an old German private collection, acquired 1978 at Davies Antiques Gallery, London.

Extremely well preserved double spectacle brooch dating to the early Iron Age in Italy. 8th cent. BC.

Small amulet in form of the Eye of Horus. Popular type of protective amulet from Ancient Egypt.

Funerary scarab in mint green fayence. New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. The piece is from the famous Matouk collection.

Fantastic example of the gold jewellery of the first Persian Empire. Late 6th to 5th cent. BC.

Perfectly preserved vase with frieze showing four harpies or syrens. From an old German private collection, acquired 1978 at Charles Ede Gallery, London. Coming with an ArtLoss certificate

Delicate work of art, very nicely preserved. From a Munich private collection in which it was acquired around 1976. Coming with an Art Loss certificate.

Impressive massive piece with great dark patina. Coming with an Art Loss certificate.

Marble torso of Salus or Hygeia, the goddess of health, holding a serpent in her arms. From the collection of Dr. Bruno Kirschner, Israel. Exported from Israel with permit of the IAA.

The mummiform funerary figurine dates to the Late Period of ancient Egypt, 26th to 31st dynasty. It is remarkable that it probably originates from the burial of two brothers, Somtus-tefnacht and Somtus-tefnacht.

The mummiform funerary figurine dates to the Late Period of ancient Egypt, 26th to 31st dynasty. It is remarkable that it probably originates from the burial of two brothers, Somtus-tefnacht and Somtus-tefnacht.

Extremely fine attractive piece with beautiful patina.

Extremely fine. Attractive, fully centered piece with beautiful patina. Ex NAC Zürich auction.

Not in RIC, BMC or Cohen. This coin is published in Calico, Bahrfeldt, Banti/Simonetti. Published as part of the Manuel Vidal Quadras y Ramón collection (Nr. 2942) in 1892. Sold in Etienne Bourgey December 1913 auction in Paris.

Worship scene for a god. Mention of the Babylonian gods of storm, moon and sun in the inscription.

Worship scene for a god. Mention of moon god Sîn and Aya, wife to the sun god, in the inscription. 1900 to 1600 BC.

The seal from Old Babylonian times is superbly engraved and shows a scene with the Babylonian sun god Shamash who is known from the Epic of Gilgamesh.

This Old Babylonian seal with a worship scene is made from lapis lazuli, a very rare choice for this period.

This seal from Old Babylon has been reworked in Old Assyrian style, probably in Anatolia or Northern Syria. It tells a story of political and cultural diversity in the ancient Near East.