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[...]
Important crucified Christ carved in carved and polychrome wood, from the region of La Rioja, Spain, and dated to the end of the 15th century. This is a remarkable piece for its superior sculptural qu[...]
Antique large bronze monstrance, enamel and row of glass beads (later), reliquary relic display Bronze church, for an oval relic of 4.8cm x 3.8cm. The whole is in good condition, see photos.
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[...]
Rare antique night light of the Blessed Sacrament / sanctuary lamp to stand / Eucharist, 19th, composed of a Sacred Heart in red glass decorated with a wound and drops of blood on a brass mount decora[...]
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[...]
This is a remarkable example of a Byzantine reliquary cross, also known as an enkolpion, dating from approximately the 12th to 14th century. These small, wearable reliquaries were used by monks and pi[...]
Antique 19th century brass reliquary medallion containing 4 first class relics under glass: St Alexis, St Francis de Sales, St George and one last saint to be identified. The threads and seal are inta[...]
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[...]
Figure of a Vestal in BronzeAncient Rome, probably 1st–2nd century A.D.Height of the bronze: 11.43 cmBronze, veined red marble baseProvenance:Aldo Jandolo, Rome, via Margutta 53Joseph Brummer, New Yor[...]
An ancient engraved gold amuletic bead. Roman, 3rd–4th century AD. Dimensions: 3 × 0.5 × 0.5 cm. Weight: 4.17 grams. A finely crafted hollow gold bead with a square profile, each of its four faces eng[...]
Miniature Etruscan oil vessel with exceptional patina. Chipped rim and missing small handle, but the vase itself is in very good condition. 3rd century BC, Northern Italy. H - 10 cm Ø - 5 cm
Etruscan footed bowl, beautifully patinated. Possible encrustation over the entire surface. Superb shape, in perfect condition. 3rd century BC, Northern Italy. H - 12 cm Ø - 9 cm
Dimensions: 5 x 3 cm and 4 x 3 cmDelicate pair of Roman micromosaic crosses, dating from the 19th century. Each cross is decorated with tiny glass tesserae finely assembled to form floral motifs typic[...]
Saint Sebastian Plaque in Gilded Bronze - 17th Century Exceptional devotional plaque in gilded bronze, made in Spain according to the principles of the 17th century. This type of object, of intimate s[...]
Elegant 18th century reliquary, in solid silver, finely hand-engraved, with an ornamental decoration typical of Baroque religious art. Its oval shape features floral and symbolic details, reflecting t[...]
Elegant 18th century reliquary, in solid silver, finely hand-engraved, with an ornamental decoration typical of Baroque religious art. Its oval shape features floral and symbolic details, reflecting t[...]
Elegant 18th century reliquary, in solid silver, finely hand-engraved, with an ornamental decoration typical of Baroque religious art. Its oval shape features floral and symbolic details, reflecting t[...]
Seven Gold Appliqués Depicting Winged Lions. Achaemenid Empire, 5th–4th Century BC. Each circular appliqué measures approximately 1.5 cm in diameter and weighs 0.3 grams, with a total combined weight [...]
Authentic Roman bronze amulet, dating between the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, at the height of the Roman Empire. This piece has a beautiful natural patina that attests to its age and authenticity. Perio[...]
Authentic Roman bronze amulet, dating between the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, at the height of the Roman Empire. This piece has a beautiful natural patina that attests to its age and authenticity. Perio[...]
Authentic Roman bronze amulet, dating between the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, at the height of the Roman Empire. This piece has a beautiful natural patina that attests to its age and authenticity. Perio[...]
Authentic Roman bronze amulet, dating between the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, at the height of the Roman Empire. This piece has a beautiful natural patina that attests to its age and authenticity. Perio[...]
Roman Cross – 4th CenturyExtraordinary Roman cross dating from around the 4th century AD, corresponding to the period of the end of the Roman Empire and the beginnings of official Christianity after t[...]
Interesting Roman ring from the 1st century AD, cast in bronze and decorated with an engraved motif of two fish facing each other, a common symbol in the ancient world, associated both with fertility [...]
Delicate limestone sculpture of the Virgin Mary, belonging to the 17th-century Italian school. The figure depicts the Virgin standing in a meditative attitude, with a serene and devout treatment of th[...]
Antique religious reliquary in engraved silver, dated to the 18th century. This devotional piece features engraved letters or inscriptions on one side and, on the other, a very detailed, possibly hand[...]
Delicate circular reliquary pendant, in solid silver with hand-painted enamel, dating from the 19th century, probably of Italian origin. It features a meticulously brightly enameled religious image, f[...]
A very rare lot of 8 Roman coins of Constantine, concreted together, from the Epfig treasure. In 2010, three workers from a company commissioned by the Departmental Water and Sanitation Union were car[...]
Gold Ring with Rotating ScarabEtruria, 3rd century B.C.Gold and carnelianUS size 8EU size 57Excellent conditionThis fine gold ring from the Etruscan period features a rotating bezel set with a scarab [...]
A very rare batch of 5 Roman coins of Constantine, concretized together, from the Epfig treasure. In 2010, three workers from a company commissioned by the Departmental Water and Sanitation Union were[...]
Seven ancient gold fluted beads.Late Cypriot, 1550 - 1050 BC.Each bead measures 1.6 x 0.9cm.Each bead weighs approximately 2.7 - 3 grams.Each of the beads is decorated with fluted sides. Made from hig[...]
Exquisite 17th century solid silver reliquary, featuring a delicate and meticulous image of the Virgin Mary hand-painted on glass. This technique, known as 'reverse glass painting', was highly valued [...]
Beautiful collection of cameos from the "Grand Tour" Italy 19th century, presented in an oval frame under glass. In different shades, this decorative frame contains prints of antique cameos in the ima[...]
This expressive sculpture captures the poignant moment of the crucifixion, with Christ's arms outstretched and a subtle, sorrowful tilt of his head. Carefully crafted and aged to a deep, rich patina, [...]
Beautiful covered vase in Greek style treated after the Antique. Model in the shape of an urn with a globular body in terracotta with a red background decorated with black figures with a mythological [...]
Gold swivel ring with carnelian scarabEtruria, 4th century B.C.Gold and CarnelianPerfect conditionUS Ring Size: 9 ¼EU Ring Size: 60This high-karat gold ring features a swiveling bezel set with a carne[...]
Christian oil lamp, with religious decoration, called a "bussière". Red-ochre terracotta. Beautiful surface patina. North Africa, known as "Roman Africa". 5th – 7th centuries AD. Length with handle : [...]
A gold appliqué with magical symbols. Roman, 1st-4th Century AD. Diameter: 1.95cm. Weight: 0.5 grams. The little gold roundel, is decorated with esoteric magical symbols to include a winged phallus, [...]
A pair of gold penannular earrings. Bronze Age, Minoan Civilisation, 2nd Millenium BC. Each earring measures 2.5cm in diameter. Each earring weighs 4.4 grams. This fine pair of penannular earrings is [...]
A pair of Ancient Roman gold earrings.Circa 1st - 3rd century AD.Each earring measures 3.9 x 1.3 x 1.1cm. Combined weight of 7.3 grams of high carat gold.
Two ancient gold beads. Romano-British, 4th - 5th century AD. Measures 2.1 x 0.7cm. Each weighs 0.85 grams (1.7 grams combined weight). An amulet of similar manufacture was found in Gallows Hill, Norf[...]
Small flask with a lenticular body, topped with a long cylindrical neck narrowing at the top and ending in flat lips slightly hemmed at their ends. Blown glass with pearly iridescence, remains of lime[...]
Very pretty row of old beads from the Roman and ancient Egyptian periods. Mainly made of translucent or colored glass or superbly iridescent, some beads are made of hard stone. Beautiful excavation pa[...]
Oval cameo in two-tone chalcedony, carved in chestnut on a parma background, representing the bust of the Emperor Caracalla, wearing a radiate crown and draped in the paludamentum, the purple mantle o[...]
Beautiful and unusual terracotta oil lamp from the Roman period (1st century AD). Its erotic decoration is treated with finesse but its primary singularity lies in the anthropomorphic treatment of the[...]
A Neoclassical carnelian intaglio depicting a procession of winged putti.Italian, early 19th century.Measures 3.7cm wide.The agate is carved with a putto upon a chariot pulled by goats and holding a t[...]
Oinochoe with red erotic decorations on a black background, highlighted in white. Rich decoration on all sides. A restored shine on the base. Grand Tour, 19th century or earlier. Free insured Colissim[...]
Artifact – Antiquity – Terracotta Oil Lamp – Nude Eros Holding a Torch – Roman Empire Date: Circa 100 – 140 AD Origin: Eastern Mediterranean (probably Syria or Roman Egypt) Provenance: Private collect[...]
Dating: Circa 120 – 200 AD Origin: Roman Africa or Eastern Mediterranean Provenance: Private collection, Auvergne – Haute-Loire Lamp with degenerate volutes – Teardrop-shaped medallion and tripartite [...]
TERRACOTTA TRIPOD VASE Middle East, probably from Tepe Giyan Circa 2000-1500 BC The body strongly flared at the mouth and at the base decorated with geometric motifs: hatched diamonds framed by severa[...]
Beautiful Roman bronze oinochoe handle decorated with a child Bacchus or Eros in the lower part. Roman art. 2nd-3rd century. 156 g. In very good condition, with a pleasant dark green patina. Provenanc[...]
A Greek gold relief with the head of the Gorgon.Hellenistic, 4th-3rd century BC.Measures 1.1 x 1cm.Weighs 0.3 grams.Provenance: Private English Collection, formed between the late 1970’s - early 1990’[...]
Eugène-André Oudiné (1810-1887) Medal for the French Association against the Abuse of Alcoholic Beverages Temperance Society 1872 Silver gross weight: 66 gr D.: 51mm small dent on the edge to be noted[...]
Votive statuette, in lead, representing a Roman soldier. Height: 17.8 cm. Width at +: 8 cm. Thickness: 4 cm Weight: 1.521 kg. Good condition (appears to have been in the fire). Shipping extra: €20, re[...]
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