High-relief statuette representing a Buddha or Bodhisattva This small sculpture depicts a serene, oval-shaped face, tilted slightly downward and to the right. The eyes, almond-shaped and half-closed, [...]
Amphora most likely Roman, in red terracotta covered with marine concretions. This amphora with an oval body of a large diameter has a pointed end. It was used to transport wine. It is presented on a [...]
ARCHAEOLOGY PHOENICIAN CULTURESuperbe and rare light limestone carved and incised stele / ex-voto on the front, bearing on its frame the Italian mention "TOPHET DI CARTHAGINE" so coming from the very [...]
ARCHAEOLOGY, PRE-COLOMBIAN ARTLarge, astonishing and powerful pre-Columbian terracotta mask, eagle or raptor? Fragmentary condition: the gray terracotta is very thick and suggests that it is a shard o[...]
Rare and precious representation of the soul (Ba) of the deceased in the form of a bird with a human head, carved in wood and retaining traces of black and ochre polychromy.This figure, symbolizing th[...]
Archaeological lot of cutie terracotta oil lamps - Egypt, Roman and Byzantine period Also attached an antique miniature vase from the same collection. Oil lamps from 7cm to 9cm Vase height 8.5cm
Remarkable Ushabti in the name of Hori, high priest of Ptah. It is in exceptional condition and dates from the 19th dynasty. (1292-1185 BC). Provenance: Former Gérard Van Der Burgh collection. Galerie[...]
Terracotta representation of the goddess Astarte - Egypt, late Roman period, early Byzantine period (3rd-6th century AD)Astarte, Egyptian goddess of fertility, is depicted here naked breastfeeding a c[...]
Beautiful wrought iron spearhead decorated with an engraved Buddha head and gilded with fine gold. Asian work prior to the 16th century. Length: 33cm Width: 3cm
Terracotta representation of Silenus - Greece, Hellenistic period (4th-1st century BC)Rare representation of Silenus seated, with prominent belly and phallus, holding an amphora and a glass in his han[...]
Beautifully decorated oarsman tomb figure, from the Middle Kingdom period of Egypt (2052 - 1778 BCE). Decorated across the entirety of the body and face in ancient polychrome over wood, shown wearing [...]
Ancient beads from the Roman period and the Greco-Bactrian empire (or Bactrian period), Hellenist regions of Central Asia founded from the 3rd-2nd century BC since the conquest of Alexander the Great.[...]
Gallo-Roman Art, Statuette of a Gallic divinity, He holds in his right hand a cup or a disc, His left hand open towards the sky, Dressed in a toga, A rod under his left foot, In good used condition, b[...]
ARCHAEOLOGY-EGYPTOLOGY-SCULPTURE EGYPT MALE HEADALABASTERMale head sculpted in ancient alabaster, with characteristic features of Egyptian culture. The skull is almost hydrocephalic with a very high f[...]
Greece or Rome, 3rd century BC: a black glazed earthenware canthmare. Dimensions: - height 11 centimeters. - diameter: 14 centimeters. - from handle to handle: 20.5 centimeters.
This type of colored enamel is also called 'millefiori' and the high quality technique (champlevé) that was required to make this type of colored enamel demonstrates a high degree of skill by Roman gl[...]
The pair of standing figures represent the government officials. They look vivid with lovely details particularly in their special male dresses. Such type of figures is rarely found, as the dynasty (3[...]
Tang Dynasty Chinese ceramic (618-907 AD), set of three foreign grooms or caravaneers in brown, yellow, and green glazed terracotta, their right arms raised.The flesh is reserved in bisque, Tang Dynas[...]
Beautiful funerary statue of a standing banner bearer or guardian in lead-glazed earthenware armor. China Sui Dynasty (581-618) AD in good condition, Thermoluminescence test. Height: 40 cm
Beautiful funerary statue of a standing banner bearer or guardian in lead-glazed earthenware armor. China Sui Dynasty (581-618) AD in good condition. Height: 38 cm
Circa: 9th-10th Century.Origin: Iberian Peninsula.Material: Earthenware.Item condition: Minor chips along the pieces. One small firing crack to the rim of one bottle. Strong and stable. Age weathered [...]
Elegant little pitcher, jug with handle. In light ceramic highlighted with red rims (wear). Dimensions: H: 12.3 cm. Width: 10 cm max. Base diameter: 5.2 cm. IN VERY GOOD USED CONDITION, without restor[...]
Large Ushabti from the Ramesside Period An ushabti is a funerary figurine from ancient Egypt, usually made of clay, wood, or stone. These figurines were placed in the tombs of the deceased and were in[...]
Europe, Late Middle Ages to Renaissance, ca. 1400 to 1600 CE. A beautifully-preserved chain mail Gauntlets of Mail, in mitten form, made of thousands of interlinked rings of iron. Although the rings w[...]
Roman brick is a type of brick used in ancient Roman architecture and spread by the Romans to the lands they conquered. They are longer and flatter than standard modern bricks. This type of brick was [...]
Circa: 2nd-3rd Century A.D..Origin: Iberian Peninsula.Material: Stone.Note: Could be displayed has a decor piece.Item condition: Some chips and flaws along the piece. Some small cracks. Strong and sta[...]
Dating: Circa 150 – 250 AD Origin: Proconsular Africa or Roman Syria Provenance: Private collection, Auvergne – Haute-Loire The Eagle and the Empire – Symbol of Heavenly and Earthly Power in Roman Cul[...]
Dating: Circa 150 – 250 AD Origin: Eastern Mediterranean (probably Syria or Roman Egypt) Provenance: Private collection, Auvergne – Haute-Loire Authority in images – The lion in medallion as symbolic [...]
Dating: 4th – 5th century AD Origin: Near East or Proconsular Africa (probably ancient Syria or Tunisia) Provenance: Private collection, France – South-East The symbol of faith – The Chrism as the lig[...]
Beautiful cast iron socketed axe dating from around 600-900 BC. The axe has an outer ring for attaching it to the tool. It is decorated with segmented edges and has a beautiful glossy patina. Axes of [...]
Set of 10 amulets – Egyptian deities in faience – Late Period. Set composed of 10 amulets, including: – A pendant in the shape of a drop or tear, probably protective – A scarab, symbol of rebirth and [...]
Wedjat Eye Amulet – Ancient Egypt, Late Period. Rare amulet in the shape of a Wedjat Eye, a major protective emblem of ancient Egypt. Seen horizontally, it presents the complete shape of the Eye of Ho[...]
Bronze mirror Tang dynasty (618-907)The back of the mirror is decorated with inscriptions on the eccentric circle. a frieze of birds surrounded by stylized flowers4 lions surrounded by vines are repre[...]
Polychrome terracotta vase HU dynasty HAN earlier 2nd-1st century BC. Polychrome painted terracotta with archaic motifs. Decorations of Taotie mask fixing rings painted on the belly. Volutes painted i[...]
Rare amulet in gold sheet representing two eyes. The slightly domed eyeball and the outline of the eyes in relief. Around the eyes, hollow lines making a sort of light rays. Work from the Imperial Rom[...]
Terracotta elephant - India, late 1st millennium BC - early 1st millennium AD. Visible flaws. 11.5cm X 15cm. Two similar examples in the British Museum: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object[...]
Male terracotta figure - India, Mathura region, 1st-3rd century AD. Pot-bellied figure, visible genitals, hands clasped at chest level. A similar example is on display at the British Museum: https://w[...]
Terracotta sculpture of a camel Tang Dynasty (618-907) China Standing blatering camel in terracotta with three-color glaze called "Sancai" Dimensions: 46 x 38 x 17 cm Intact, has not undergone any re[...]
Bust of a Female Goddess in Terracotta - India, Maurya Empire, 3rd-2nd Century BC (3)This type of sculpture was produced in large quantities under the Maurya Empire as an object of devotion. Height 10[...]
Here is a rare anthropomorphic talismanic amulet in polished green jadeite, probably representing a dignitary. Peak of the Mayan Civilization, Costa Rica 5th-8th century AD Great ancient craftsmanship[...]
Protohistoric Bronze Vase with Inlays – Urnfield or Hallstatt Culture, 9th – 7th century BC.Rare early bronze vase decorated with bone or ivory inlays, typical of productions from the Late Bronze Age [...]
This black-glazed pottery jug comes from southern Italy and can be dated to around the 4th century BC. The spherical body of this unique oinochoe rests on a ring-shaped foot and has a handle. This jug[...]
Terracotta sculpture, Han Dynasty, 2nd-1st century BC, Mingqi. Represents the twelve animals of the zodiac. Intact condition for 10 statuettes, missing the tail of the goat and the horns restored for [...]
Terracotta sculpture of a musician, Han Dynasty 206 BC-220 AC MingqiTerracotta painted with a white slip and traces of polychromyRepresents a seated musician in court dress playing an instrument.Dimen[...]
Sculpture of a horseman in terracotta HAN dynasty 206 BC-220 AC Mingqi in polychrome painted terracotta Represents a lady in court dress perched on a horse Dimensions 45 x 40 x 18 cm Comes from a Fren[...]
Sculpture of a horseman in terracotta HAN dynasty 206 BC-220 AC Mingqi in polychrome painted terracotta Represents a soldier perched on a harnessed horse Restoration with metal brooch on both legs on [...]
Terracotta cart from the Wei period, sculpted representation of a vehicle used as a funerary object. It consists of a platform on which stands a covered cart, supported by finely modeled spoked wheels[...]
Elegant Etruscan bowl with handles. Round in shape, on a heel, in black ceramic with interior decoration of light concentric circles. 4th century BC. Dimensions: Length: 22.7 cm max. Width: 17.2 cm. I[...]
Sancai glazed jug China Tang Dynasty (618 - 907 AD) terracotta with green and brown ochre glaze Dimensions: 18 x 13 x 11 cm Crack on the heel and small chip on the outside of the neck of the jug
A typical Han period terracotta "Hu"-shaped vase features an elegant and functional shape. It is large in size, with a slender, flared silhouette. The surface of the vase is decorated with two taotie [...]
Rare Etruscan libation cup. Chalice-shaped on a heel in black ceramic with white enamel decoration: vine branches motifs turning on the side. 4th century BC. Dimensions: Diameter: 16.2 cm H: 9.1 cm. F[...]
Elegant Greek olpe in the flank and underlined by a wide black line. Dimensions: H: 15.8 cm. Width: 11.2 cm. Base diameter: 5.3 cm. IN VERY GOOD USED CONDITION, wear of the black circle, without resto[...]
This type of mini-sized unglazed jar appeared during the Eastern Zhou and early Han dynasties. The jar was gray after firing, and its base has dark gray, purple, and reddish hues, probably due to its [...]
This type of unglazed jar appeared during the Eastern Zhou dynasty and early Han dynasty. The jar was grey after firing, and the jar’s base has dark grey, purple and reddish hues, which could result [...]
Pre-Columbian vase from the Chavín culture in the form of a seated man, probably a hunter, with an animal on his back. Chavín art is known for its complex iconography and mythical realism. There is co[...]
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