The swastika shape was known to the Romans as crux gammata. This brooch type of the later Imperial period was used in large parts of the Roman Empire.

With its silver body and the formerly gold plated bronze knobs the brooch must have been a beautiful sight. Early variant dating to the 3rd century.

Nicely patinated body with incised linear decorations. Well preserved multi-part spring. 2nd to 5th cent. AD.

This type of kraftig profilierte fibula has a nice trapezoidal foot with punch decor. It was popular in Central Europe during the 1st and 2nd century AD.

The highest Roman god is sitting on a throne, leaning on the sceptre. Victoria is on his right hand. Clear glass imitating rock crystal.

The intaglio is engraved with the portrait head of a woman. The piece exhibits a stunning play of colours.

The divine messenger and protector of the trades Hermes is engraved in violet glass. He is shown naked in his youth, resting on a rock. The hand holding the kerykeion is lowered.

The small work of art is made of beautiful turquoise glass. It shows the head of a young soldier with a Corinthian helmet pushed to the back of the head.

The rare ancient eye bead is decorated with several polychrome inlays.

Group of miniature artworks made of mosaic glass. The Roman eye beads are from early Imperial times.

The group consists of one ancient eye bead with multi-coloured glass inlays and two beads from beautiful green glass. Roman Imperial times.

The group consists of two ancient eye beads with multi-coloured glass inlays and one bead from beautiful green glass. Roman Imperial times.

Bowl from the Middle Elamite period with painted geometric design. From the area of ancient Iran.

Bowl from the Middle Elamite period with painted geometric design. From the area of ancient Iran.

The scene shows a walking lion. It is framed by an oval cord. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.

Amulet for protection. Stilized lotus flowers on the upper side. Magic formula on the lower side. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.

The lower side exhibits a symmetrical arrangements of cords, two of which are wrapped around each other. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.

Iron Age bronze pin with thick head. Green patinated metal.

Lovely bronze pin from the early Iron Age. The head is decorated by engraved lines and a geometric knob.

The motive exhibits two symmetry axes and at least six triangles. A wonderful artistic expression of the highly evolved Egyptian maths. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.

The beetle stone bears a popular motive of the Middle Empire. A nice example of its kind. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.

The hieroglyphs are of the so called anra design, a magic spell in the ancient Egyptian belief. The scarab is from the 13th to 15th dynasty. It is described in the catalogue of Gautier-Vodoz.

From an old Swiss collection, btw 1986 and 2001 on loan at the archeologic collection of the University of Zürich. About 6th century BC.

From an old Swiss collection, btw 1986 and 2001 on loan at the archeologic collection of the University of Zürich. About 6th century BC.

Impressive, very large amphora. From old German collection Dr. Tillmann. Coming with an Art Loss certificate.

Large jar with ovoid body and trefoil mouth. Decorated with carved lines. From the old German collection Dr. Tillmann.

Large jar with ovoid body and trefoil mouth. Decorated with carved lines. From the old German collection Dr. Tillmann. Coming with an Art Loss certificate.

Very rare depiction of this Roman emperor on a piece of pottery intended for daily use. Very well preserved, worth the exhibition in a museum. Coming with an Art Loss certificate.

Perfectly preserved, impressive jar. Never damaged or restored. Worth the exhibition in a museum. From the old German collection Dr. Tillmann. Coming with an Art Loss certificate.

Probably manufactured at Vulci. From an old German collection Dr. Tillmann.

From an old Swiss collection, btw 1986 and 2001 on loan at the archeologic collection of the University of Zürich. 7th century BC, perfectly preserved ornamental painting.

Ex private collection of a New Jersey lawyer. Great condition, vivid colors.

A lovely piece of Roman jewellery in good condition. The chalcedony intaglio shows a portrait head. Dating to the 3rd century AD.

Imposing Western Asiatic vessel of the Amlash culture. Including TL analysis. Around 1000 BC.

The jar has a biconical body and a spout in form of a stilized bird's head. From ancient Iran at the beginning of the 1st Millenium BC.

Variant of one of the most popular brooch types during Roman Imperial times. Nice preservation and lovely patina.