ASIA MINOR - IRON AGE
weight 57,25gr. ; bronze L.60mm H.45mm.
intact with dark patina

GREEK WORLD
Height circa 15cm. ; weight circa 132 gram
Standing woman with full length skirt.

The Tanagra figurines were a mold-cast type of Greek terracotta figurines produced from the later fourth century BC, primarily in the Boeotian town of Tanagra. They were coated with a liquid white slip before firing and were sometimes painted afterwards in naturalistic tints with watercolors, such as the famous ″Dame en Bleu″ (″Lady in Blue″) at the Louvre. Scholars have wondered why a rural place like Tanagra produced such fine and rather ″urban″ style terracotta figures. Tanagra figures depict real women — and some men and boys — in everyday costume, with familiar accessories like hats, wreaths or fans. Typically they are about 10 to 20 centimeters high. The terracotta figurines were placed in temples as offerings to the gods, or in tombs.

This statuette represents a typical ″Tanagran″ subject – the draped figure of a woman. The statuette′s elegant, sculptural form despite her small size, and the beauty of the drapery make this a highly successful representation of the human figure, reflecting two central themes in ancient Greek statuary – the female body, and feminine garments. The influence of the Greek sculptor Praxiteles, who was active in the 4th century BC and is credited with the introduction of several female figure types, is clearly apparent in the handling of the drapery, and the pose.

provenance: from a Dutch private collection
Not totally intact. Some little damage and repairs; at the left and back side of her head and at the backside of the base.
Rare and interesting object.

Gold. Length 28mm. ; weight 4,19gr.
Gold pendant or earring with loop, in the shape of a turtle. With granule decorations.

This is a wonderful example of ancient granulation work. The granulation technique is estimated to be 5,000 years old, originating in Sumer. Granulation was also used by the Etruscans in the first millennium BC. Greek craftsmen also adopted the technique and eventually the Romans as well, but it was the work coming from Etruria which became famous because of the mystery surrounding the process.

provenance; German private collection.
Very rare piece of jewellery art.
intact

Greek Hellenistic, 3^rd / 1^st century BC
Gold Ø 12mm. ; weight 4,28gr.

On the gem we see a Corinthian colomn crater,
a twohandle vase, with a bird standing left on top.
The colomn crater has its origin round 700 BC, in Corinth,
and was common used in the following centuries.

provenance; German private collection.
intact

GREEK WORLD, circa 3^rd/1^st century BC
weight 6,64gr. ; gold Ø 18mm. (internal diameter)

Description: A superb and rare late Hellenistic solid gold finger seal ring, featuring a round section hoop and a small, oval bezel. The bezel is finely engraved with the depiction of a bearded and laurated male head to right (Zeus or a Hellenistic King ?)

provenance: from an old French collection
Condition: Rare and unique piece. Extremely fine condition.

Roman / Celtic, 2^nd / 1^st century BC
Length circa 54mm. ; Height circa 47mm.(outside diameters).
Nice bronze bracelet, formed from solid metal stock with decorated flattened sides.
Nice deep green patination.
Found in the Eastern Danube region.
Intact

Roman, 1^st century BC / 1^st century AD
Height circa 22mm. ; Length circa 128mm. ;  Weight circa 282 gram

Beautiful bronze patera handle with a fluted body and a ram head finial. The ram′s head is very finely incised, with a particular attention to the wool details. Naturalistically modelled with large ridged tightly curled horns, almond-shaped eyes and fine mouth and nostrils.

provenance; Belgian private collection
Very good condition. Dark green patina.

ROMAN - SOUTH ITALY
Standing bird to right, decorated with small circles with dots in the centre.
weight 17,81gr. ; length 53mm.
Hattatt---
Found in Calabria (South Italy).
Provenance: From an private English collection. Acquired on the London art market in the 1980′s
Pin missing, for the rest intact. Dark green patina. Very rare.

ROMAN - CENTRAL EUROPE
weight 23,88gr. ; L.48mm. W.32mm.
A ornate silver brooch of the "anchor" type
cf. Hattatt 762
intact

ROMAN - CENTRAL EUROPE
length circa 58mm. ; bronze 23,27gr.
reference literature ; Hattatt 764
very attractive green patina
complete with pin

ROMAN TIMES, 1^st / 2^nd century AD
Length circa 40mm. ; weight circa 160 gram

The bull was a powerful symbol in many ancient religions, none more so than in that of Egypt, where the animal was worshipped as the god Apis. The Romans found it easier to accept the Apis bull than some of the more exotic deities of the Egyptian pantheon, like the ibis-headed god Thoth or the jackal-headed Anubis, and they ridiculed Egyptians as worshippers of animals such as cats and crocodiles.

provenance; Dutch private collection. Acquired on the German art market in the 1990′s
This expressive bronze bull-figure is a work of high craftsmanship.
On the lower backside a part of the metal is missing.
Attractive dark green/brown patina.

height 55mm. ; gold ; weight 2,82gr.
This ancient pin in fine gold was probably used as a hairpin.
intact

ROMAN TIMES, 1^st / 3^rd century AD
weight 5,48gr. ; bronze circa Ø 15mm. (internal diameter)
Some engraving on the bezel.
Dark patina.
intact

weight 3,11gr. ; height 45mm. ; wide31mm.
made of silver sheet

Depicting Roman Goddess standing left within double lined square of dots.

some out-breaks at edge

ROMAN, 2nd  century AD
Ø circa 37mm. ; bronze 13,42gr.
Openwork plate brooch in the shape of a rosette.
attractive green patina
complete with pin

height 55mm. ; weight 36,25gr.

This male figure holds a short sword in his left hand. His arms and body seems to be tied with robes and he wears a Phrygian cap. Maybe a figure of a slave is meant here. Very rare.

provenance; from an old Dutch private collection
intact

length 35mm.
cf. Hattatt 477
attractive green patina
intact

ROMAN TIMES, 3rd - 5th century AD
weight 2,18gr. ; bronze circa Ø 17mm. (internal diameter)
Some decoration on the oval plate.
Dark patina.
intact

LATE ROMAN / EARLY BYZANTINE TIMES, circa 350 - 600 AD
length circa 15,5cm. ; weight circa 290 gram

A cross of light bearing the inscription “in hoc signo vinces” (in this sign you will conquer) miraculously appeared to Roman Emperor Constantine before the battle of Milvian Bridge. His victory over his brother-in-law and co-emperor Maxentius and subsequent conversion to Christianity had a profound impact on the course of Western civilization.

This bronze oil lamp dates to the late Roman / early Byzantine era. The ring handle is surmounted by a leaf-shaped attachment incorporating a Christian cross. The filling hole was covered with a hinged lid, but that is missing with this lamp. The spout terminates in a wide circular opening for the wick.The majority of lamps in the ancient world were fashioned from clay. The use of bronze was a costly and luxurious alternative.

Not completely intact; minor damage (hole) at the spout, and the lid is missing.
Attractive dark green patina.

LATE ROMAN TIMES / EARLY BYZANTINE TIMES, 4^th / 6^th century AD
weight 7,62gr. ; bronze circa Ø 20mm. (internal diameter) 
Bronze ring with pointed oval shaped bezel engraved with cut linear design.
Dark patina.
intact

weight 123,01gr. ; height 92mm. ; wide 76mm.
literature: Die Welt von Byzanz. Europas östliches Erbe.
Ausstellung München (2004), page 353, Nr.777
provenance: a Dutch private collection
intakt