Rare and provocative cast-lead figure of the Roman Goddess Venus, ca 1st to 3rd centuries A.D. This finely executed rendering shows the Goddess of Love and Beauty posed nude with left hand to head and right to her full hips, legs together. Figures like this were often kept in the household to help with matters of love or fertility. Custom stand. 2-3/4"H x 1-3/8"W, intact / excellent condition. ... Click for details
Relics of the Nile is sad to report that Ben Wallis (of Buy Ancient, Buyancient.com) has taken many of my artifacts without paying. Included is this large bronze figure of Eros that measures approx. 6 7/8". He may or may not have already sold this piece but it is being reported to the authorities as stolen and is being reported to the Art Loss Registry. If anyone has any information on its whereabouts, please contact me at relics@relicsofthenile.com or by phone at 859-948-5864 I will be happ... Click for details
Very typical type of ancient Roman grayware pottery found in eastern Gaul - along the German French border area - ca 200 to 300 AD. With trefoil spout, bulbous base and what appears to be a maker's stamp on the shoulder. Pottery such as this was fired in kiln with uneven temperatures thus resulting in a vessel with areas of dark firing clouds (giving the vessel an even more interesting appearance). 5-3/4"H x 6-3/4"W including handle, intact and in remarkably choice condition with nice surface... Click for details
Aweidah Gallery is very pleased to offer this unique opportunity for collectors to add this CHOICE extremely rare Roman pottery oil lamp mould to their oil lamp collection. Excellent workmanship, comes with a plasticine impression
This mould was for a decorated oil lamp with a large grape leaf shaped handle.... Click for details
From Jerusalem, an ancient Biblical Roman Herodian highly decorated pottery wine pitcher, nicely made with circular lines all around the entire body and a shaped neck
Dated from, 37 BC - 70 AD "Time of Jesus and King Herod the Great"
Measurements: Height: 22.5 cm - Diameter: 18 cm - Height on stand: 25 cm ... Click for details
Directly from Jerusalem, an ancient authetic Roman bronze coins of Emperor Constantine the great mounted in a pair of modern handmade sterling silver cufflinks.
Dated from, 307 - 337 AD
Flavius Valerius Constantinus, Constantine the Great, was the son of Helena and the First Tetrarchic ruler Constantius I. Constantine is most famous for hi... Click for details
Directly from Jerusalem, an ancient authetic Roman bronze coins of Emperor Constantine the great mounted in a pair of modern handmade sterling silver cufflinks.
Dated from, 307 - 337 AD
Flavius Valerius Constantinus, Constantine the Great, was the son of Helena and the First Tetrarchic ruler Constantius I. Constantine is most famous for hi... Click for details
From ancient Rome, ca. 200 - 350 A.D. Solid bronze figure of a reclining dog, probably a mastiff (mastiffs were often used during Roman military engagements). Wonderful patina. 1-3/4"W x 1-3/8"D x 1/2"H, intact/excellent condition, save what appears to be missing edge of snout (lost in antiquity).
Ca 300 to 400 AD, made in Roman-occupied Syria or Lebanon. Ancient light green glass vessel with rolled rim and bulbous body, accented by numerous small ribs. Dimpled/broken pontil on base. 2-7/8"H, intact/choice condition with areas of silvery iridescence.
Very heavy and solid ancient Roman Glass Unguent from the Roman manufacturing center in Lebanon or Syria, ca 200 to 400 A.D. Made of olive-green glass with areas of silvery iridescence. These type vessels were used to hold precious oils and ointments. 5-3/4"H, intact/excellent condition.
