![Ancient Bactrian Margiana Idol Statuette with Scale Armor Pattern, Circa 2nd Millennium BCE: This exquisite Ancient Bactrian Margiana idol statuette, dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE, stands as a testament to the artistic excellence of the Margiana culture. Standing at a height of 10cm,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180631891_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719164451)
Ancient Greek & Roman Antique
![Ancient Bactrian Margiana Idol Statuette with Scale Armor Pattern, Circa 2nd Millennium BCE: This exquisite Ancient Bactrian Margiana idol statuette, dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE, stands as a testament to the artistic excellence of the Margiana culture. Standing at a height of 10cm,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180631891_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719164451)
![Ancient Far East Pottery Terracotta Figure of a Seated Youth, 7th - 8th century: Ancient Far East Pottery Terracotta Figure of a Seated Youth, 7th - 8th century](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180630187_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719158052)
![Ancient Roman Bronze Hair Pin with Hand Terminal, 1st-3rd Century CE: Ancient Roman Bronze Hair Pin with Hand Terminal, 1st-3rd Century CE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180629239_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719152250)
![Ancient Greco-Scythian Battle Axe, Sagaris, c. 600-400 BC: This extraordinary artifact is an ancient Greco-Scythian battle axe, known as a Sagaris, dating from approximately 600-400 BC. Measuring [specific length if known] inches, this piece exemplifies the m](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180524339_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![7.5" Ancient Near Eastern Recumbent Bovine Figure Sculpture: Ancient Near Eastern Recumbent Bovine Figure Sculpture, 7.5 Inches Long, neck area being repaired.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180524317_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Luristan Belt Buckle with Animal-Combat Scene, 3rd-2nd century BCE: Ancient Luristan Belt Buckle with Animal-Combat Scene, 3rd-2nd century BCE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180514725_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Bronze Harness Ornament in the Shape of a Gazelle, Northeast China, 6th-5th Century BCE: This exquisite harness ornament, crafted in the shape of a gazelle, dates back to the 6th–5th century BCE and hails from Northeast China. Made of bronze, the ornament showcases intricate detailing a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180514716_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Luristan Bronze Double-Headed Buckle, 10th-7th Century BCE: This exceptional piece exemplifies the artistry of the Luristan culture from the ancient Near East, dating back to the 10th-7th century BCE. The bronze buckle features two intricately detailed animal](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180514712_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Luristan Bronze Double-Headed Buckle, 10th-7th Century BCE: This exceptional piece exemplifies the artistry of the Luristan culture from the ancient Near East, dating back to the 10th-7th century BCE. The bronze buckle features two intricately detailed animal](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180514709_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Carved Plaque of a Seated Humanoid Idol: This artifact is an ancient Near Eastern plaque, meticulously carved from steatite. It depicts a humanoid figure seated with both hands placed aside, showcasing intricate details and a characteristic](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180498257_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Roman bowl: ITEM: Bowl MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Roman PERIOD: 1st - 3rd Century A.D DIMENSIONS: 55 mm x 185 mm diameter CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex Dutch private collection, acquir](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742556_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Roman fragment of a finger, Life-size: ITEM: Fragment of a finger MATERIAL: Bronze CULTURE: Roman PERIOD: 1st - 3rd Century A.D DIMENSIONS: 55 mm x 22 mm, Life-size CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex American private](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742414_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Lot of 65 Ancient Roman Bronze Coins: **Originally Listed At $350** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 5th century CE. A fine study group of 65 struck bronze and copper coins, each depicting a regal figure on the obverse face and a myriad](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333224/180001446_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718320432)
![Greek Cypro-Archaic Oinochoe w/ Bull's Eyes: **Originally Listed At $2000** Ancient Greece, Cyprus, Iron Age, Cypro-Archaic Phase, ca. 900 to 750 BCE. A hand-built pottery oinochoe of substantial size with an egg-shaped body, a tapered cylindric](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333224/180001441_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718320432)
![Striking Roman Marble Head -Bearded Man: Roman, late Republic to early Imperial period, ca. 1st century BCE to 1st century CE. A striking marble head of a man featuring a thick, forked beard that envelops full, gently-parted lips. Gazing for](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/332781/179804366_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718147909)
![Gold Ring w/ Roman Carnelian Intaglio of Ganymede: **First Time At Auction** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A beautifully carved carnelian depicting Jupiter (Greek Zeus) as an eagle in front of Ganymede. Greek mythology tells that](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333224/180159695_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718405477)
![Romano-Etruscan Bronze Fragment from a Cista: Italy, ca. 3d to 2nd century BCE. Wonderful bronze fragment from a cista - a toiletry box used by wealthy individuals in the bath. Tinned bronze section with opening where handle would have been place](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/332781/179540222_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717794190)
![Greek Hellenistic Gold Diadem (23K+): **Originally Listed At $800** Greece, Classical to Hellenistic Period, ca. 5th to 1st century BCE. A large piece of 98% gold foil (equivalent to 23K+), hammered and cut into a flexible sheet for use a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333224/180001444_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718320432)
![Necklace w/ Roman, Persian, Islamic Glass Beads: **Originally Listed At $750** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE; Near East, Islamic Period, ca. 500 to 1000 CE; Persia, modern day Iran and Turkey, ca. 500 to 1000 CE. A gorgeous ensem](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333224/180001447_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718320432)
![Antique 1800s Solid Bronze/Brass Relief Wall Plaque Greek/Roman Mythology Scene: Brass gilt bronze wall hanging plaque. Greek scene in relief. Small plaque that says "Triumph of Virtue" included and could be affixed to the plaque. Round wall hanging measures 10". Small plaque affi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7135/325611/176970614_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716514712)
![Roman Silver / Glass Ring, 3 Intaglios + Stone Bead: **Originally Listed At $900** Rome, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th centuries CE. A fine ensemble of 5 Ancient Roman artifacts: a silver ring, 2 lapis lazuli intaglios, 1 glass intaglio, and 1 stone b](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333224/180159699_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718405476)
![Archaic Greek Terracotta Votive of Goddess: **Originally Listed At $1200** Greece, Archaic Period, ca. 6th century BCE. A mold-made votive figure of a woman. She stands, wearing a polos hat over a towering wiglike hairstyle, and a long chiton,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333224/180159693_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718405475)
![Roman Gold & Carnelian Ring w/ Mask: **First Time At Auction** Roman, early Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE; Europe, ca. 19th to 20th century CE. A gorgeous gold ring of wearable form exhibiting a circular shank and an ovoid c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333224/180159694_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718405475)
![Ancient Hallstatt Bronze Bracelets (5): **Originally Listed At $600** Ancient Central Europe, Danube region, Hallstatt culture, ca. 10th to 8th century BCE. A gorgeous ensemble of 5 bronze bracelets, each formed from a strip of copper that](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333224/180159692_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718405475)
News about Ancient Greek & Roman Antique
![Closing soon: Met’s Chroma, revealing colorful truth of ancient sculpture](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Reconstruction-of-marble-finial-in-the-form-of-a-sphinx-detail-2022-1.jpg)
Closing soon: Met’s Chroma, revealing colorful truth of ancient sculpture
NEW YORK – Ancient Greek and Roman sculpture was once colorful, vibrantly painted, and richly adorned with detailed ornamentation. On view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art through March 26, Chroma: Ancient Sculpture in Color reveals the colorful backstory of polychromy — meaning “many colors” in Greek — and presents new discoveries of surviving ancient color […]
![US returns smuggled ancient artifacts to Libya](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Hellenic-bust-of-a-veiled-woman-circa-350-BCE.png)
US returns smuggled ancient artifacts to Libya
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) – The United States on March 31 returned a cache of smuggled ancient artifacts to Libya as the oil-rich Mediterranean country struggles to protect its heritage against the backdrop of years of war, turmoil and unrest. The repatriated items include two sculptures dating to the 4th century BCE from the ancient city of […]
![Native American ceramics, modern art star at Auctions at Showplace, Nov. 7](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Helen-Shupla-Pueblo-Blackware-Pottery-Melon-Vase-1.jpg)
Native American ceramics, modern art star at Auctions at Showplace, Nov. 7
NEW YORK – Auctions at Showplace will continue the fall auction season with an exciting sale on November 7. It will feature a diverse offering including Picasso ceramics, a selection of modern art, mid-century furnishings, Asian objects, antiquities, fine jewelry along with costume jewelry and luxury goods from prime New York Metropolitan area estates. Absentee and […]
![Newark Museum to host important Steuben glass exhibition](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Screen-Shot-2018-12-04-at-10.46.24-AM.png)
Newark Museum to host important Steuben glass exhibition
NEWARK, N.J. – A sparkling, colorful gift of Steuben glass from The Thomas N. Armstrong III Collection will be on display in an upcoming exhibition at the Newark Museum. Unexpected Color: A Journey Through Glass, opening on April 28, 2019, showcases more than 130 works in glass designed by Frederick Carder for the famed Steuben Glass Works […]