This is a rare pilgrimage badge, made of lead, decorated with the sun at its center and radiating rays all around. It was discovered many years ago near Little Walsingham, Norfolk. Although the symbol[...]
The goddess Astarte, Cyprus, 8th century BC, with her hands pressed to her breasts. A head of Harpocrates in red clay (with marine concretions on the surface), from the Ptolemaic period. A Syro-Hittit[...]
A very beautiful terracotta statue of a seated, nude woman, likely representing fertility. Her face is typical of Huastec culture. Her skull is deformed, reflecting the custom of binding the heads of [...]
Visible in Paris. Hand delivery possible in the capital and its suburbs. Free delivery within France. Contact me for shipping within Europe and worldwide. Mounted intaglio in gold and carnelian. Weigh[...]
An imposing sculpted terracotta brick, part of the corpus of funerary architectural elements from the Han dynasty, a period marked by a strong symbolic codification of the afterlife and the rise of a [...]
This miniature terracotta table, covered in green and honey glazes typical of Ming period funerary workshops, is a fine example of furniture intended to accompany the deceased into the afterlife. Rais[...]
A small terracotta offering table transports us to the heart of Ming dynasty Chinese funeral rituals. Resting on four tubular legs glazed in a deep green, it evokes the rustic furniture of traditional[...]
Two small, miniature pieces of furniture, crafted from terracotta and covered in a deep green glaze, seem to emerge untouched from a silent world: the funerary dwellings of Ming dynasty China. Their c[...]
On the carefully gridded upper surface, two recesses hold a tripod pot and a small bowl—both removable—also coated in a glossy green glaze. The slightly bulbous pot still bears the marks of hand-model[...]
Small painted amphora, origin Lebanon/Phoenician; 4th/5th century BC. It features a painted decoration of concentric circles on both sides and measures 14 cm high by 8 cm wide. The piece is in very go[...]
Small spice jar, late period (5th/6th century), decorated with a painted black band across the middle of the body and the rim of the neck, and three rows of small dots between the two. Origin: Lebanon[...]
Bronze wall sconce with a lion's head, Roman period, 2nd century. This object weighs 90.55 grams and measures 5.5 x 5.3 cm. It is 2.5 cm thick. The piece is very well preserved with a green patina. So[...]
A very rare Gothic metal belt buckle bearing a phrase inscribed in a scroll separated by a fleur-de-lis. The inscription is on both sides. 8 cm long, 1.8 cm high. 15th century
This small 3rd-century pitcher is representative of typical Roman pottery of that period. It has a small handle extending up to the neck, and its body is subtly keeled. It is modestly sized: 14 cm hig[...]
A small set of three oil lamps, typical of Carthaginian production from the late Roman period (4th century). The set comprises three small lamps, averaging 4 cm in height and 7.5 cm in diameter. The u[...]
Medieval and Crusader Era Bronze Bezel Ring with Unusual Decoration.Material: BronzeDimensions: 15 mm inner diameterWeight: 1.40 gPeriod: 11th-13th Centuries ADCondition: Good, usable. See photos.
Medieval and Crusader Era Bronze Ring Medieval bronze ring richly decorated with solar symbols.Material: BronzeDimensions: 15 mm inner diameterWeight: 1.40 gPeriod: 11th-13th Centuries ADCondition: Go[...]
Byzantine Bronze Ring.The Bezel set with a Blue Stone Cabochon.Origin: Private EU collectionProvenance: Collectors' MarketMaterial: BronzeDimensions: 16 mm inner diameterWeight: 2.16 gPeriod: 8th-10th[...]
Byzantine silver ring engraved with "EENDA," 6th-8th century.In the context of the Byzantine Empire, "Eenda" likely refers to a city such as Andeda (an ancient city and bishopric in Anatolia) or Edess[...]
The Eye of Horus Amulet Fragment.One of the oldest symbols in Egypt. It represents strength, health, safety, life, and vigor. The piece would have been part of an amulet.Provenance: Spanish Private co[...]
A Lagynus wine jug, made of terracotta. Roman period (1st/2nd century AD), a jug with a lenticular body and a beautiful central carination; a typical piece of Punic ceramics.
A terracotta feeding bottle, Roman period, 3rd century, with an ovoid body, a flared neck with a strainer at its junction with a short spout. A handle on the back. The spout is nipple-shaped, clearly [...]
Small Punic terracotta amphora, Roman period, 3rd and 4th centuries. Dimensions: 27 x 17 cm, opening diameter: 4.5 cm. Weight: approximately 500 grams. A small crack on the neck, as well as two chips [...]
Roman Head of a Bearded Dionysus , Marble, 2nd Century AD. A beautiful antique marble head depicting a bearded god, probably Dionysus, sculpted during the Roman Imperial period. The slightly inclined [...]
13th-14th Century Bronze Islamic Ring w Silver Inlaid Eight Pointed StarA beautiful large medieval ring with beautiful silver inlay through the ring. the main focus is the inlaid eight pointed star.Th[...]
Archaeology: Bronze Osiris with a dark patina. Ancient Egypt, Late Period (664-332 BC). He holds a flail and scepter, wears the atef crown, and sports a false beard. Dimensions: Length: 6.4 cm. Width:[...]
Bronze dagger from Luristan (western Iran), dating from the 2nd–1st millennium BC. The elongated triangular blade displays a beautiful antique green patina typical of buried bronzes. The cylindrical h[...]
I am offering this charming antique piece from a small collection in the Berry region. Please note that two small cabochons need to be reattached. The label is marked "Byrsa" for Carthage in Tunisia.
Silver and gold ring with carnelian intaglio - Roman period - 3rd century AD. A well-preserved Roman silver and gold ring from the 3rd century AD. The solid silver band measures 21 millimeters in inne[...]
This rare set comprises twelve Chinese zodiac figurines, each modeled in terracotta and covered with ancient polychromy using mineral pigments. The figures, depicted standing, hold in their hands the [...]
Peru, Inca culture, 1400-1500 AD, orange-brown terracotta with traces of black ornamental paint. Bottle-shaped vase with a stirrup handle and a long tubular neck carved with a small monkey in relief, [...]
Montans Sigillata Dish – Chresimus Stamp – Early 2nd Century AD. This superb sigillata dish comes from the workshops of Montans in the Tarn region and dates from the early 2nd century AD. It bears the[...]
Extremely rare bronze HU vase, China, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD). Bulging body, two handles in the form of masks (rings missing). Excavated find, beautiful nuanced patina, very hardened clay on the[...]
This monumental funerary statuette (75.5 cm) is an emblematic work of mingqi ("spirit objects") statuary from the Han Dynasty. Depicting a court lady in an attitude of protocolar reverence, it is dist[...]
Persia, Seljuk period, 13th century. Zoomorphic bird-head jug – siliceous ceramic with turquoise glaze and manganese highlights. H. 26 cm. Superb persian zoomorphic jug from the 13th century, depictin[...]
This artifact is a Canaanite pyxis dating from the Late Bronze Age, a direct witness to the material culture of the Southern Levant between 1400 and 1200 BC. The object is characterized by its squat g[...]
Gold Ring Set with an Ancient Carnelian Scarab Depicting a Deer Hunt.5th century BC scarab; modern gold ring, 1970s.MeasurementsRing size: M 1/2 UK / 6.5 US / 53 EU.Weight: 13.83 grams.DescriptionAn 1[...]
Period: 1st century BC – 1st century AD. Origin: Gallo-Roman world. Provenance: Former private collection in southern France, by inheritance, acquired before 1970. Fragmentary terracotta votive head r[...]
Fine, compact Greek lekythos in ceramic, decorated with large radiating palmettes painted in black on an orange slip, stylistically dated to the 4th century BC. The vessel displays a harmonious profil[...]
ROMAN BONE KNIFE HANDLE WITH LION'S HEAD Roman Empire - 1st-2nd century AD Knife handle (manubrium cultri) in carved bone, decorated with a stylized lion or panther's head in the round. 4 cm long. Ani[...]
Roman bronze pin with the likeness of Heracles - 2nd century AD. Roman bronze pin (acus crinalis) with a verdigris patina, surmounted by a statuette of Heracles at rest. Total length: 15 cm. Height of[...]
Engraved Stone Scarab. Small scarab carved from hard stone, in a simple and refined form, typical of early utilitarian models. The back is convex, the elytra barely suggested. The underside is engrave[...]
Rare large red-figure bell krater (H: 29.3 cm). Magna Graecia. This krater comes from an Apulian workshop dating to the late 4th century BC (authenticated by D. Lebeurrier, archaeological expert). The[...]
Very elaborate decoration in gilded and silvered bronze.Floral and geometrical design. Probably part of an armor strap fitting and of continental European manufacture.Dimensions: 4x4 cm.
Gallo-Roman copper alloy cauldron – Bessonneau Collection, Eggers Type 9-10 – 1st-2nd century AD. The cauldron was discovered in Vic-sur-Seille (Moselle) – Vicus Bodatius. Exceptional Gallo-Roman copp[...]
Goddess with Child – Archaic Cyprus – Circa 550 to 500 BCE. A rare votive statuette representing a goddess with a child (kourotrophe), an exceptional example of Cypriot religious art from the Archaic [...]
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