Axe from the Early Neolithic is made of beautiful reddish brown flint with inclusions. Found in Northern Germany.

The crescent-shaped blade is made of reddish brown flint. This tool represents an intermediate state within the radical transition from Neolithic to Bronze Age.

Small crescent-shaped blade made of beautiful polychrome flint. This tool represents an intermediate state within the radical transition from Neolithic to Bronze Age.

East Anglia mint, reported to have been found in Stonea Grange, Cambridgeshire.

East Anglia mint, reported to have been found in Stonea Grange, Cambridgeshire.

From an old German private collection, acquired December 1966 at Hermann Zirkel, Cologne, Germany.

From an old German private collection, acquired in the 1960s at a Cologne ancient art gallery.

From an old German private collection, acquired December 1965 at Hermann Zirkel, Cologne, Germany.

Roman Empire, 3rd century AD, excellently preserved. From and old German collection, acquired in the 1960s - 1970s.

The simple dish is made of coarse clay and originated in Bronze Age Europe.

The elegant vessel could be stringed and suspended to protect its content from animals. From Early Bronze Age Europe.

The voluminous body has the typical shape of vessels from the Bell Beaker culture. It has been made during the transitioning period between Stone Age and Bronze Age.

Interesting cylindrical vessel with rich decoration. From antiquity or early Middle Ages.

Impressive piece of jewellery because of its size and decoration. From Central Europe, made during Late Bronze Age or Early Iron Age.

Compact stone axe from the 3rd Millenium BC. Found on the Danish island of Moen.

Gorgeous axe head made of polished dark rock. Made by the Single Grave culture and found in northern Germany.

Elegantly shaped chisel with two polished sides. Made of dark flint. Approx. 3400 to 2400 BC.

Polished axe made of beautiful brown flint. It was found more than 100 years ago near the town of Luetzow.

The finely worked long blade was found in Luetzow in Northern Germany. The artefact was made towards the end of the Neolithic.

Open ring made of solid bronze. The torc is from Gaul or Central Europe and dates to the 4th or 3rd century BC.

Elegantly shaped chisel with two polished sides. Made of grey flint. Approx. 3400 to 2400 BC.

Crescent-shaped blade made of beautiful grey flint. This tool represents an intermediate state within the radical transition from Neolithic to Bronze Age.

Small crescent-shaped blade made of beautiful grey flint. This tool represents an intermediate state within the radical transition from Neolithic to Bronze Age.

Nice polished axe from brown flint. It was found more than 100 years ago near the town of Luetzow.

Museum-worth preservation. Found in the Luxemburgerstrasse in Cologne, Germany. Acquired in 1967 at Hermann Zirkel Gallery in Cologne.

Acquired in 1967 at Hermann Zirkel Gallery, Cologne, Germany. Very well preserved. Reported to have been found in Cologne.

Acquired in 1965 at Hermann Zirkel Gallery, Cologne, Germany. Very well preserved. Reported to have been found in Cologne.

Acquired in 1965 at Hermann Zirkel Gallery, Cologne, Germany. Very well preserved. Reported to have been found in Cologne.

Acquired in 1965 at Hermann Zirkel Gallery, Cologne, Germany. Very well preserved. Reported to have been found in Cologne.

Acquired in the 1960s at Hermann Zirkel Gallery, Cologne, Germany. Very well preserved.

Rare and beautifully stamp decorated pottery of the early Baiuvarii around 600 AD. From a find in Riekofen in Bavaria.

Excessively rare brooch type from Late Bronze Age in Bavaria. It is known from the Urnfield period hoard of Reisen near Munich in Germany. This piece has been found near Regensburg, Germany.

The imposing vessel was made by the earliest peasants of Central Europe, the Neolithic Linear Band Ware settlers. A find from Southern Germany in great condition.

Acquired in the 1960s at Hermann Zirkel Gallery, Cologne, Germany. Perfectly preserved including the dark red slip.

Large flat bowl or deep plate from the earliest peasants of Central Europe, the Neolithic Linear Band Ware settlers. A well preserved piece found in Riekofen in Southern Germany.

The beautifully decorated tableware or cookware was made by the earliest peasants of Central Europe, the Late Stone Age Linear Band Ware settlers. A find from Southern Germany in great condition.