Phoenician Amphorisco, 2nd-1st Century BC. Amphorisco made of blue glass paste, with a cylindrical body and a cylindrical neck with an everted lip, flanked by two handles decorated with chevrons and c[...]
This small gilt-bronze figure of the crucified Christ, dating from the 14th century, is a prime example of the emerging International Gothic style. Likely intended as part of a now-lost crucifix or as[...]
Beautiful fossil ivory mammoth molar (Mammuthus aff. primigenius). Late Pleistocene, approximately 30,000 to 11,700 years ago. From a gravel pit in eastern France. Formerly in a private paleontologica[...]
White aragonite. Aragonite precipitates and crystallizes in caves; it is much rarer than calcite, although it is also a calcium carbonate. Weight 460 g
Beautiful Fluorite Specimen from the Tonbei Mine, Guangdong, China. Weight: 935 g. The name Fluorite comes from the Latin word fluere, meaning "to melt, to flow." Indeed, Fluorite, when mixed as a flu[...]
Pre-Columbian
polychrome terracotta cup or bowl, depicting a frieze of birds fishing
and eating fish, Nazca origin - Peru, circa 100-650 AD. Provenance:
South/Central America.
This bowl i[...]
Pre-Columbian
polychrome terracotta cup or bowl, depicting a frieze of birds fishing
and eating fish, Nazca origin - Peru, circa 100-650 AD. Provenance:
South/Central America.
This bowl i[...]
Incredible raw hematite of exceptionally large size. It measures 37cm long by 16cm high and weighs nearly 10 kilos! It is very rare to find a geode of this size. Hematite, with its black nodules, is e[...]
Ancient carved stone head, French, Romanesque period, circa 11th–12th century.
Carved in red ferruginous sandstone, this sculptural fragment depicts a stylised human face with almond-shaped eyes, str[...]
13th century manuscript with wax cast of the great seal of the aldermen of the city of Ghent depicting Saint John the Baptist, Ghent XIII secpaper 49 x 28 cmsigillo 8,3 cm x 1,4 cm Livraison avec cou[...]
Magnificent shrine doll with a dark, almost black patina, with some traces of enamel. Her face and serene expression are the most beautiful we have seen so far. Formerly made in reliquary caskets (see[...]
Fragmentary Amber Carving of a Horse’s Head Possibly Denmark; Mesolithic period (proposed) Amber (fossilised resin), carved and drilled; mounted on a modern metal display standMeasurements: 6 × 3.2 × [...]
A pretty little crucible, cast in brass (a food-grade bronze alloy), with a handle for easy gripping and a wooden grip. It rests on three feet shaped like goat hooves, allowing it to be placed directl[...]
Denier of Charlemagne for the city of Toulouse; dating: 780/800. Weight 1.67 g. Diameter: 21 mm. Class R2, condition VF. Obverse legend: CARLUS REX FR; reverse legend: TOLUSA, Carolingian monogram.
Roman Brooch Fibula.1st - 3rd century AD.A fine example of a tertraskelion / Gammadion fibula with four terminals, partial damaged and showing its age.These type linked to Romans , the four terminals[...]
Small ceramic votive statuette head. Once again, the very pronounced brow ridges are noticeable. The features are accentuated: large ears, large nose, and eyes.
This male head from the Syro-Hittite civilization is particularly expressive and reminiscent of press caricatures. It dates from the 15th-11th centuries BC. With its timeless gaze, it nevertheless rem[...]
Idol head from the Syro-Hittite civilization, from a collection assembled in the 1970s-80s by a French physician. It dates from between 1500 and 1100 BC.
Bronze Age bracelet with a geometric design of straight and crossed lines. Late Bronze Age (900-600 BC), weighing 197 grams and measuring 11 cm in diameter. Provenance: Jesus Vico auction, Madrid.
Bronze Age bracelet, also known as an arm bracelet. Dating from the Urnfield culture period (1300-1200 BC), the bracelet is decorated with a spiral relief design around the shank. It measures 12 cm in[...]
Bronze Age bracelet with crossed stems, decorated with five segments composed of raised rings and six smooth segments. Halstadt period (8th to 6th century BC). Very dark green patina, weight 150 grams[...]
Bronze Age bracelet (3000-1000 BC), a bronze bracelet with a finely chased design of parallel lines and a uniform dark green patina. The bracelet consists of a fairly thick (1 mm) hollow rod containin[...]
Three rare wrought iron keys from the Middle Ages. Dimensions: 18 cm, 9.5 cm, and 8 cm. In used condition. I am available for any further information or additional photos.
Actinolite is a ferromagnesian silicate mineral species belonging to the calcium amphibole group. It was first described by the mineralogist Kirwan in 1794 under the name actynolite. Its name comes fr[...]
Beautiful slice of polished Septaria and calcite. Septaria is a nodule formed around a nucleus in an anoxic environment which is found in the so-called "black earth" formations of the Oxfordian geolog[...]
Roman Era Ring A very interesting ring with the relief of an important figure. Many similar rings exist depicting, emperors, warrior, senators or important individuals.
Beautiful specimen of Cavaniste on Heulandite. Cavaniste is a rare mineral with a sublime electric blue color. Its name comes from the mixture of three chemical compounds it contains: calcium, vanadiu[...]
Fine specimen of Dactyloteuthys irregularis - a genus of the belemnite family (dibranchial cephalopod molluscs, related to modern cuttlefish). Jurassic period, Middle Toarcian. Weight: 41 g. Length: 9[...]
Rhacolepis buccalis. Beautiful specimen of a fossilized fish in two parts, the positive and negative. Cretaceous period (approximately 100 million years old). Origin: Brazil. Length: 17 cm, Width: 7 c[...]
We present this Roman copper coin, dated 145-161 AD, with a dark patina. Marked by Antoninus Pius. In fair condition. Weight: 4.60 g. Shipping extra (€26).
Small CEREMONIAL CUP called Kero La Playa-Inca culture, Peru and Salta province, ArgentinaCirca 1400–1550 Wood H: 5 cm; Diam: 4.7 cm(old minor wear marks stabilised in the wood, signs of use, some inl[...]
This terracotta head comes from a Chinese funerary figurine intended to accompany and protect the deceased in the afterlife. The face, with its calm yet determined expression, embodies the serene auth[...]
"Roman bronze key ring (1st–4th century AD). Circular ring with an angled key and a rectangular bit with notches. Dark brown-green patina, slight traces of wear and corrosion."
14th Century Rondel DaggerA fine dagger from the medieval era.The dagger is in excellent condition and while it is missing the handle this is not uncommon on daggers from this age.The dagger is solid [...]
Sacrificer depicted standing, holding a mace in his left hand and a trophy head under his right arm. Gray vesicular basalt. Costa Rica. Huertar civilization. 1000–1500 AD. Height: 40 cm. Provenance: J[...]
Nephrite Statuette, attributed to the Hongshan Culture
Northeastern China – Neolithic period (c. 4700–2900 BC)
This intriguing nephrite statuette is attributed to the Hongshan culture, one of the mo[...]
Stone eye made of alabaster and onyx in a bronze mount. Similar objects are held in the collections of the Louvre Museum. Formerly in the Van Der Burgh collection before 1980. Height with base: 8.5 cm
The vase features a multicolored decoration painted in horizontal bands. It depicts geometric shapes as well as simplified genre scenes. It has two handles on the sides. China, 400-200 BC. Warring Sta[...]
Tetradrachm for the Kingdom of Macedonia: Antigonus Gonatas. 273/271 BC. Mint: Amphipolis. Obverse: Macedonian shield decorated with seven stars between two circles; in the center, the head of Pan. Re[...]
Large pin from the Late Bronze Age, first millennium BC. 26 cm long overall, it is surmounted by a button-shaped head, 25 mm in diameter and 14 mm high. A 1 cm gap separates the head from a collar mar[...]
11 × 13 × 2 mm (0.43 × 0.51 × 0.08 in)Mounting on requestRoman period, 2nd-3rd century A.D.Rare Roman intaglio in heliotrope (bloodstone) depicting a tripartite composition of magico-religious charact[...]
Proantic uses a cookie to analyze traffic and improve its service by using Google Analytics. Data sent to Google Analytics (frequency of visits to the site and pages visited) are anonymous. No other cookie tracks your activity, your personal data is not collected. Thank you for helping us to have better understanding how Proantic is used.
Le Magazine de PROANTIC
TRÉSORS Magazine
Rivista Artiquariato