Ancient Scythian Bronze Ibex Plaque

Other European: Scythian Pre AD 1000: item #771603
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A superb bronze Scythian open work plaque depicting a ibex, nice detail.

51mm length

Dating to circa 5th-4th century BC.

PEUCETIAN PAINTED VASE FROM APULIA

Other European Pre AD 1000: item #743589
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Very rare terracotta one handle vase with painted geometrical decoration (fish bone and spirals) in red, black and brown. A snake in relief along the handle. Peucetian culture of Sth Italy, 8th-7th century BC. In excellent condition with a small restoration on the rim. H:20cm approx.

Medieval Bellarmine Jug with Writing

Other European Pre 1492: item #743248
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A excessively rare type of Bellarmine pottery jug with inscription, also known as beardman jug or bartmann jug. Jug decorated with 6 medallions seperated by palmettes. A thin band with writing decorates the belly of the jug, the neck decorated with a detailed face of a bearded man.

Intact with no restoration or repairs, dating to circa 16th-17th century AD, Holland.... Click for details

Prehistoric Vinca culture Pottery bust

Other European Pre AD 1000: item #737041
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A rare pottery bust of a mother goddess idol, posed standing with left arm on waist, right arm missing broken in antiquity. The rear of head & left shoulder adorned with holes where hair, possibly human hair would have been inset.

Dating to 5th millenium BC / the Balkans.

74mm heigh / 120mm including perspex stand.... Click for details

Ancient Celtic Bronze Ring

Other European Pre AD 1000: item #726933
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A rare celtic bronze ring decorated with circular design bronze wire. Dating to circa 550-450 BC.

Measures 18mm inner diameter.

Found near Donnersberg Germany.

Ancient Roman - Celtic Bronze Mount

Other European Pre AD 1000: item #726375
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A superb Romano Celtic Bronze mount with lovely facial features.

Dating to circa 1st - 2nd century AD.

Measures 27mm height.

Ex-private collection Colchester England.

Ancient Celtic Large Lead Face Amulet +rare+

Other European Pre AD 1000: item #722706
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A rare & unusual Celtic lead amulet depicting a human face with melancholy expression & mouth as suspension hole.

Dating to 2nd-3rd century AD Britain.

Ex private collection England.

Measures 53mm height, minor chip to nose otherwise intact.

Saxon Bronze Bird Brooch +Rare+

Other European Pre AD 1000: item #714138
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A very rare Saxon brooch with four stylised eagles and a raised diamond shape centre. The centre decorated with a detailed hammered impression of a human face.

Dating to circa 7th century AD.

Measures 30mm diameter.

Ex a private collection Colchester England.

Saxon Bronze Gold Gilt Belt Fastener

Other European Pre AD 1000: item #713747
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A superb bronze gold gilt Saxon belt fastener decorated with a detailed stylised face of a man.

Dating to circa 700 AD.

Measures 25mm height.

Ex-private collection Colchester England.

Late Bronze Age Bronze Armlet

Other European Pre AD 1000: item #693659
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Simple, but quite attractive bronze round hoop armlet with pointed terminals. Central European in what is called the St. Polton Style, Late Bronze Age, ca. 800 B.C. A large 3-3/4"W, worn around the biceps, in near-choice condition with deep smooth green patina. Purportedly found in Austria.

PROVENANCE: Ex-Amsterdam, Holland Collect... Click for details