Extremely rare Roman stone fragments of a Sarcophagus.
Dated from, 100 - 200 AD
Measurements: Height: 17 cm - Width: 20 cm / Sides: Height: 16 cm - Width: 10 cm - Height: 16 cm - Width: 10 cm.
Condition: Intact as excavated. Not repaired and not restored.
Excavated in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Holy Land. All items that we offer for sale come with a certificate of authenticity.
Imperial Roman Marble corbel 1st-3rd C AD, beautiful piece with a fish scale pattern and fine tendril floral detail on the sides . One of the major auction houses in New York city thought this may have come from the Forum in Rome . Size L 18" W 7.5" H 10" weight approximately 75 pounds. This will be packed and shipped by the UPS Store.
From old Mid west Estate
Roman bronze figure of Eros, He is holding a bag of some kind under his left arm and his right arm extended out and at one time had something in his hand now just a hole where the piece fit in remains , This piece has a nice dark brown patina and some mineral deposits. The surface has been worn down from years of handling .
According to tradition which was made by Eratosthenes, Eros was principally the patron of male love, while Aphrodite ruled the love between men and women...
ALABASTER FIGURE OF A FEMALE
Roman period, 3rd Century A.D...
Roman Bronze Zebu votive statuette in the Classical style on a platform , the bull having horns a well detailed hump and facial features. The statuette has a calcified surface. Old California collection . Size H 2"D 2"
Fine Imperial Roman Marble Modillion or Corbel with Acanthus leaf , very rare and well carved with its bound papyrus buds and delicate acanthus tendrils and flowers. This piece dates to the 1-2nd c AD and has a wrought iron attachment at the back and a slightly tapered end to compensate for its attachment to the front pediment of a building to compensate for the visual angle of the pediment , in the pictures listed is one of the front of Romes Pantheon's pediment with near identical modillions...
TERRACOTTA MASK
ROMAN PERIOD, 1st - 3rd Century AD
Measurements:
Height: 12 cm
Width: 11.5 cm
Height on stand: 18 cm
Nicely mounted on an acrylic "Plexi-glass" display stand of high quality.
Condition: Surface chip on top otherwise intact as found.
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# 8578
BONE FRAGMENT DEPICTING FACE OF CUPID
ROMAN PERIOD, 1ST - 3RD CENTURY AD
Measurements:
Length: 7.5 cm
Height: 4 cm
Condition: Intact, untouched as found with natural patina
Found in Samaria north of Jerusalem, Israel
Mounted on a plexi-glass disply stand.
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POTTERY HEAD OF ASTARTE "FERTILITY GODDESS"
HOLY LAND, ROMAN, BEIT NATIF, 300 - 400 AD
Measurements:
Height: 5 cm
Width: 4.5 cm
Height on stand: 12.5 cm
Found near Hebron south of Jerusalem, Israel
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TERRACOTTA HEAD OF ATHENA
GRECO- ROMAN PERIOD, 100 BC/AD
Goddess Athena is shown wearing the Corinthian helmet
This is a wonderful opportunity to own an affordable, authentic piece of ancient art that represents a fusion of three of the greatest cultures in history
Measurements:
Height: 9 cm
Width: 4.5 cm
Height on stand: 14 cm
Condition: Intact, not repaired and not restored, un-touched as found
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PAINTED TERRACOTTA FIGURE OF A FEMALE
ROMAN, NABATEAN, 1st Century AD
Dimensions:
Height: 8 cm
Width: 2.5 cm
Condition: Very good condition as found
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Ancient Roman figure of a standing woman sculpted of terra cotta and with traces of slip pigment. In accordance with the fashion of the time, she is in the process of wrapping her breasts in a strophium, rolling the band of linen around her with her right hand while holding it in place with her left. Her lower body is draped in flowing robes tied at her hips. Her hair is appropriately styled and she wears earrings and a bracelet...
Wonderful large pottery head, perhaps a theatre head, Roman Egypt, 1st.-3rd. century AD.
The human head with grotesque features.
Size: 87 mm. x 85 mm.
Condition: Very fine, missing one ear othervise completely intact and choice! Nice old brownish patina.
Ex. German Private Collection, 1925-1979.
A scarce pottery of a female Deity, 1st.-3rd. century AD.
The head with impressive large hair, a hairnet at the back and young facial features, needs some more research.
Size: ca. 4 cm.
Ex. Collection of a German Goldsmith, 1960-1995.
A lovely sculptured pottery head of a Roman lady with elaborate hairstyle, 1st.-3rd. century AD.
The head of a young woman with a slight smile and with head twisted slightly to the left.
Size: 47 mm. tall.
Provenance: German private collection from the 1960s to ca. 2000.
A lovely detailed massive silver figurine of a Male Godess standing with patera (offerbowl), Roman 2nd.-3rd. century AD.
Silver votive figures like this was popular among the elite in Rome. The figure could depict the God bacchus, god of wine.
Height 38mm, massive weighing 16,07g.
Ex. Austrian Private Collection since the 1970s.
A lovely larger silver figure of a Hare, Roman Imperial, 1st.-3rd. century AD.
Very nice roman style and of high grade silver.
Size: 31-32 mm. weighing 5,69 grams.
Condition: Superb, attractive old greyish toning.
Ex. Austrian Private Collection since the 1970s.
A beautiful silver bust of a Godess, Roman Imperial, 1st.-3rd. century AD.
Very nice roman style and of high grade and partly gilt silver.
Size: 3,62 grams and c. 1,7 cm. tall.
Condition: Superb, attractive old greyish toning.
Ex. Austrian Private Collection since the 1970s.