Head of the god Bes. Turquoise blue glazed earthenware.
Egypt. Late period (664-332 BC)
Modern plexiglass base.
120 x 68 mm.
The god is depicted grimacing and wearing a headdress decorated wi[...]
Set of four Roman terracotta oil lamps in various colors and beautiful surface patina.One of them has a rich floral decoration all around (detailed photo).Dimensions: Diameter: 6 to 8 cm Length (from [...]
Lot of three Greek amphorae without handles, or fusiform vials intended to preserve perfumed oils during Antiquity.
The Unguentarium is a very deep and elongated terracotta vase, with a very narrow t[...]
Ancient gold scarab ring with a heron. Southern Italy, 4th century BC.
An Ancient gold scarab ring with a heron.
Southern Italy, 4th century BC.
Ring size S UK / 9 US / 60 EU.
Weighs 4.8 g[...]
Antique Marble Fragment – Foliage
Roman Art, 1st - 2nd century AD
This carved marble fragment, dating from the Early Roman Empire (1st - 2nd century AD), demonstrates the artistic and ornamental m[...]
Period: 3rd - 1st century BC Origin: Mediterranean protohistory - Hypothesis of production in Narbonensis Gaul, Iberian Peninsula or North Africa Provenance: Private collection, South of France This b[...]
Head of a Kore
6th century BCE (Archaic period)
Molded and modeled terracotta
H. 11.7 cm
With base: 15.6 cm
Well preserved
Provenance: Former private collection, Paris
This terracotta h[...]
Cylinder Seal with Presentation Scene
Kassite Dynasty of Babylon, 16th–12th century BCE
Rock crystal
H. 3.1 cm
Diam. 1.6 cm
Provenance:
Important private Parisian collection, acquired between [...]
Fragment of a large statue of Osiris - Egypt, Late Period.
Osiris is a major deity in Egyptian mythology, associated with death, resurrection and the judgment of souls in the afterlife. Mythical ki[...]
Amulet in the Shape of a Bovine Protome
Probably Anatolia, around 5000 BC
Steatite L. 2.9 cm
Calcareous concretions
Provenance: Private Parisian collection, before 2000.
This pendant depicts [...]
This magnificent marble statuette represents the goddess Bona Dea seated. It is dated around the 3rd century AD and comes from the Roman Empire. The seated Bona Dea rests on a throne where she is dres[...]
Beautiful Roman emerald pearl mounted as a pendant.
Pearl : Roman, 1st-2nd century AD.
Modern setting in 18 carat gold.
15,24 x 8,79 millimeters
Stone : 6,93 x 8,60 millimeters
Very beautifu[...]
Bust of the god Mercury Small bronze bust representing Mercury, recognizable by his winged helmet. His youthful face expresses a serene determination, characteristic of the divine representations of R[...]
Kyathos with arched handle, decorated on the external wall with a concentric decoration and, in the center of the receptacle, with a stylized motif representing two birds in profile, opposite and join[...]
An Ancient silver ring engraved with a seated ibex.
Greek, 5th - 4th century BC.
Ring size L 1/2 UK / 6 UK.
Weighs 3.7 grams.
The elliptical bezel engraved with a seated ibex its head look[...]
A fine Ancient Greek gold almond shaped ring.
Etruscan, 4th / 5th century BC.
Ring size H UK / 3.75 US.
Weighs 6.4 grams.
The bezel is decorated in relief with two figures, a standing[...]
Double row necklace; 18 Kt/750 thousandths yellow gold; Constance II piece; Composed of 5.5mm seawater cultured pearl; Set with small brilliant-cut diamonds for a total weight of approximately 0.20ct;[...]
Gold ring with a midnight blue stone inlay Perhaps a lapis lazuli? Greek work from Italy. Hammered gold leaf and inlaid stone. 2nd-1st century BCE 9.77 grams The stone has suffered damage and there ar[...]
People: Sordes / Sardones Obverse: Anepigraphic, stylized seahorse on the right Reverse: Anepigraphic, geometric patterns, a pointed ringlet and a segment with globules Date: 11th century BC Weight: 0[...]
Egyptian sarcophagus shroud - geometric pattern
Piece of a sarcophagus shroud with geometric patterns.
It has a label on the back: "piece of the shroud of a mummy - temple of Kom Ombo - 1954"
The[...]
Period: 2nd century BC Origin: Necropolis of La Catalane, Baux-de-Provence, South of France Provenance: Brunet Collection, No. 12. Listed in the Revue archéologique de Narbonnaise, volume 6, 1973, und[...]
Period: 2nd century BC Origin: Necropolis of La Catalane, Baux-de-Provence, South of France Provenance: Brunet Collection, no. 23 and no. 26. Listed in the Revue archéologique de Narbonnaise, volume 6[...]
Period: 2nd century BC Origin: Necropolis of La Catalane, Baux-de-Provence, South of France Provenance: Brunet Collection, No. 4. Listed in the Revue archéologique de Narbonnaise, volume 6, 1973, unde[...]
Marble feline paw - Roman periodaround the 2nd century ADProbably the corner of a sarcophagus or the foot of a table, this feline paw presents all the classic characteristics of feline paws in ancient[...]
Egyptian statuette - Osiris - Late Period (712-322 BC)
Standing statuette of Osiris, mummiform, arms holding the flagellum and the heqa scepter.
He wears a false beard, as well as the atef crown, [...]
Mesopotamian civilization, 1st-3rd century AD, rare and superb agate cylinder seal with very elaborate incised decoration representing four soldiers holding their weapons, surrounded by symbolic signs[...]
High relief, pillar element, representing a helmeted auriga charioteer. Goat horns emerge from the helmet and frame a fine crest. The eyes and mouth were inlaid.
Roman art from the 1st-2nd century Ye[...]
Faience eye of Horus amulet in earthenware.
Egypt, Late Period, 7th-4th century BC.
In ancient Egyptian imagery, the eye of horus is a protective symbol representing the eye of the falcon god Horu[...]
Rare head of a small Louis XV fountain, from the 18th century in patinated bronze in the image of a Goddess, spittoon orifice in the mouth and presented on a pedestal base in various marbles, black gr[...]
Trapezophore Fragment of a Roaring Panther - Antique
1st to 2nd Century AD
This fragment of a table support is in the form of a panther with an open mouth and an elongated tongue, the lower part h[...]
Beautiful set of Greek and Roman archaeological heads III-II-1st century BC
Head of Aphrodite / Venus:
terracotta 4.5 cm
Total with the base 7.5 cm
Head of Athena / Minerva terracotta
7 cm To[...]
Bel ensemble de trois têtes d'Égypte hellénistique III-II-I s av.JC
tête d'Isis :
terre cuite 3,5 cm
Total avec le socle 6,5 cm
Tête d'Harpocrate:
terre cuite 8 cm
Total avec le socle 11 c[...]
Set of two Roman terracotta cups One in red clay and the other in white clay Imperial Roman period 11cm in diameter each 3cm in height each Inscription Carthage 1933 engraved on the back of a cup Prov[...]
A massive ancient gold ring with a nicolo intaglio of an imperial eagle.
Roman, 3rd century AD.
Ring size approximately R UK / 8.5 US.
Weighs 28.4 grams.
The intaglio measures 1.3 x 1cm.
[...]
Terracotta head representing a young athlete, wearing a symbolic headband framing a graceful youthful face. This headband, associated with the sporting competitions of Antiquity, evokes the victorious[...]
Miniature Hydria
Greek Art, Late 5th Century BCE
Black-glazed terracotta
H. 12 cm
Collection label inside the neck (225)
Two small chips under the rim
Provenance:
Parisian art market
Com[...]
Triangular oil lamp reflector, modeled in relief with the bust of the god Serapis wearing a calathos crown, surrounded by solar rays. This representation, associating abundance and light, illustrates [...]
Beautiful Roman intaglio on carnelian: antelope in front of a cantharus
1st century BC B.C. - 1st century after.
11,5 x 9 millimeters
Very good condition.
Four small bronze amulets, some with bails: A frog on top of another stretching. A Harpocrates. A God. A female figurine. From 2 to 3.5 cm. Parisian collection formed in the 70s-80s.
This Roman bronze figurine is a true treasure. Depicting the Roman goddess of Luck, Fortune and Fate, Fortuna, this is a highly iconographic piece, as well as the perfect lucky charm. An incredible co[...]
An ancient Egyptian gold ring set with an agate amulet of a recumbent bull.
New Kingdom, Circa 1550 - 1292 B.C.
Ring Size N UK / 6.75 US.
Weighs 4.7 grams.
The agate amulet measures 1[...]
Bottle with a globular body slightly curved in its center, topped with a small cylindrical neck ending in flat lips. The harmony of the proportions and the sobriety of the lines reflect the know-how o[...]
A Georgian style rose gold ring set with ancient Roman gems.
The nicolo intaglios and carnelian cameo of Eros date to the 1st /2nd century AD.
Ring size N UK / 6.75 US.
The bezel measures [...]
Statuette of Mother Goddess Known as Courotrophoros
Gallo-Roman Period, 1st–2nd Century A.D., Allier Department
Terracotta
H. 14.6 cm
Thermoluminescence Test
Publication:
2011, Catalogue M[...]
Very beautiful Olla with a hemispherical body, two side handles with fox heads on each side, erect ears and a pointed muzzle, it ends with a strangled neck topped with a wide flared lip. It is decorat[...]
Greco-Roman Art Parade horse at a walk with a lion skin saddle.
Bronze with green and brown patina.
Circa 1st-2nd century.
Height: 6,5 cm
Length: 4 cm
Width: 2 cm
To be compared with two similar[...]
Beautiful terracotta jug. The handle is fixed to the belly. A visible chip on the neck, nothing serious. Roman period, probably North Africa. 15.5cm high. Former Tarn collection.
Male Votive Head
Etruria, 3rd century BCE
- Material: Terracotta
- Height: 28 cm
- Condition: Very minor losses, otherwise in excellent condition
Provenance:
Private collection f[...]
Statuette of Apollo at Rest
Roman Empire, 1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
- Material: Bronze
- Height: 14 cm
Provenance:
- Collection M. S. (1942-2022)
Comparable Works:
- Ap[...]
Roman pallus dating from the 3rd century AD Dildos only appeared in the 13th century, before that they were objects, certainly phallic, used as talismans. Often placed in the fields, the phaluses offe[...]
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