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[...]
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[...]
Medieval Viking Twisted Bronze Bracelet “Arm Ring” 900 AD – 1100 ADThese kinds arm rings made of twisted metas such as bronze, brass, silver and gold where given to young male children as symbol of tr[...]
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[...]
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, [...]
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[...]
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[...]
Fragment of a polished agate geode on a base, enclosed by a gilt bronze coral branch, 20th century creation. Very good condition. Three small chips on the lower edge, visible in the photos. A possible[...]
Babylonian Terracotta Tablet with Erotic Scene, 2100 BCE - 1600 BCETerracotta, 9.7 x 9.4 cm, height including stand 13 cmProvenance: auction Christie’s, New York, 8 June 2001, lot 337, reproduced (sol[...]
Period: Middle or Late Bronze Age.Date: 2nd millennium BCE.Origin: Iberian Peninsula.Material: Bronze.Provenance: Old Portuguese Private Collection.Item condition: Repaired in two places. Some chips a[...]
A solid-cast Near Eastern bronze nude goddess, dating to the 1st millennium BC. This finely modelled votive figure represents a frontal female divinity in the long-standing Astarte / Ishtar tradition,[...]
Fossilized Mammoth Tooth 14 cm x 11 cm. If you are interested in this item, we can arrange payment in two installments. The item will be shipped after the final payment. Thank you for your visit. ____[...]
Large Geode Height 20 cm x 18 cm Weight 3.4 kg In perfect condition Height 20 cm Width 18 cm Weight 3.4 kg If you are interested in this item, we can arrange payment in two installments. The item will[...]
Giant Geode Height 28 cm Weight 5 kg In perfect condition Height 28 cm Width 20 cm Weight 5.1 kg If you are interested in this item, we can arrange payment in two installments. The item will be shippe[...]
An Egyptian sarcophagus mask made of wood, partially covered with polychrome stucco in black and blue, dating from the Late Period to the Ptolemaic Period, between 663 and 32 BC. Slight traces of gild[...]
Small blue-green glazed faience scarab amulet of remarkable chromatic depth, dating from the reign of Amenhotep III (Amarna Period, circa 1391–1353 B.C.). Entirely preserved, it displays a finely segm[...]
Small steatite seal-scarab, finely carved and engraved on the flat underside with a pseudo-hieroglyphic “Anra” motif, framed within an oval border. The engraving is crisp and balanced, showing refined[...]
Large Celtic Pendant with three Horse Heads.An ancient symbol of three horses is the Celtic ornamental knot, which represents the Celtic goddess of horses, Epona. These symbols also connect to the num[...]
Meticulous examination under ×10 magnification and raking light of a Chinese funerary terracotta statuette of a dog, dated to the Han dynasty. The animal sits in a tripod posture, with the hindquarter[...]
Impressive Etruscan votive head representing a male figure, mould-made in hollow terracotta with a flat back pierced by a ventilation hole. This type of production, known as a testa votiva, belonged t[...]
Funerary mask in hard stone, carved from fine-grained granodiorite, depicting a youthful face beneath a close-fitting “cap” wig. The modelling is confident and characteristic of late workshops: softly[...]
Medieval Wax Seal with Cross.An interesting and heavily worn wax seal which might have some rams head , horses or creatures heads.Provenance:Ex Dutch collection.
Pre-Columbian, Tabasco, Mexico, Olmec, circa 1150–500 BC. A finely carved jadeite kneeling figure with hands placed beneath an offering bowl, a bent torso, and an elongated head (misformed due to arti[...]
9th -10th Century Viking Silver Penannular Glass Knobbed Brooch Medieval PeriodA beautiful medieval silver brooch, circa 9th to 10th century Viking.Private Dutch collection.
Fragment de pendentif quadrilobe médiéval en bronze, collection BigotGrand fragment de pendentif, provenant probablement d'une croix.Magnifique bague de grande taille, provenant de l'Empire turc/ottom[...]
Pair of sectioned fossilized ammonites – approx. 35 cm Superb pair of fossilized ammonites, presented in longitudinal section, revealing their finely drawn and crystallized internal chambers. Each hal[...]
Bronze Medeival Merovingian Plaque Depicting Serpents Bigot CollectionA large fitting or plaque from the Merovingian period, more than likle a piece or fragment used as docoration o their gear or for [...]
Large Byzantine Seal or Mould for Pendant CrossA large seal or mould with a cross in high relif, with Jesus on the cross.Private Spanish collectionhttps://antiquesarmoury.com/product/large-byzantine-s[...]
Medieval bronze brooch-ring, Bigot collectionOriginal medieval brooch-ring, probably an accessory. Beautiful condition and patina.Provenance: From the Bigot collection.https://antiquesarmoury.com/prod[...]
Ancient Egyptian sarcophagus mask. Stuccoed wood and canvas with polychrome pigments. Presented in a wooden box with black patina and under a glass . Egypt Ptolemaic period: 711-332 BC, according to s[...]
Very harmonious polished Nautilus or Ammonite fossil, displaying beautiful warm hues. Its coils, governed by the golden ratio, develop over 16 cm in height, 21.5 cm in length and 8 cm in width, and ta[...]
Bronze dagger from Luristan. The blade is integral with the handle. The round pommel features a hammered star decoration. It measures 32cm in length. This dagger was part of the collection of Paul Gau[...]
10th Century Bronze Medieval Viking PendantA beautiful medieval viking pendant, the surface would have been inlaid with different materials.Provenance:Originally from a private Spanish Collection.
Byzantine /Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp w Bird FinialByzantine Bronze Oil Lamp 1100 – 1200 AD. A bronze oil lamp; of rounded form and trumpet foot, with a bird handle.Provenance:Originally from a private S[...]
EGYPTIAN PAINTED LIMESTONE RELIEF FRAGMENT, from Deir el-Bahari, discovered by Édouard Naville. Depicting a scepter of Seth (the head of a Seth) and a stone axe. Set in a marble slab, overall dimensio[...]
A detailed example of a carved chip scabbard mount. A scabbard is a sheath intended to hold a sword or blade. The Anglo-Saxons were migrants from Northern Europe who settled in England in the 5th and [...]
Alabaster alabaster, small perfume or oil bottle This small alabaster is an uninscribed (anepigraphic) perfume or oil bottle, elongated and cylindrical in shape, with a narrow neck opening onto a wide[...]
This carved bas-relief fragment depicts two stylized right hands with long, parallel fingers, likely belonging to a male figure in an attitude of offering or veneration. The composition follows the co[...]
Ushabti made of frit (glass powder), enameled in turquoise green and inscribed with barely legible hieroglyphs. This object dates from the Late Period. The frit gives a finer appearance than ceramic.
Egyptian boat with a crouching figure, traces of polychromy. Dimensions: 40 x 13 cm. Any information would be welcome. Beautiful quality object, but I don't know the story. Thank you.
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, [...]
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[...]
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[...]
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 [...]
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[...]
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