![Gandharan Lead Copper Alloy Figure of Semi-Nude Goddess: Ancient Central Asia, Pakistan, Gandhara, ca. 1st century CE. A remarkably rare copper lead alloy figure of a voluptuous, bare-breasted goddess adorned in drapery, bangles, and anklets as she holds bi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/179974437_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718311641)
Ancient Greek & Roman Antique
![Gandharan Lead Copper Alloy Figure of Semi-Nude Goddess: Ancient Central Asia, Pakistan, Gandhara, ca. 1st century CE. A remarkably rare copper lead alloy figure of a voluptuous, bare-breasted goddess adorned in drapery, bangles, and anklets as she holds bi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/179974437_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718311641)
![Roman Carnelian Intaglio Maenads & Altar (in Gold Swivel Ring): Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE; Europe, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful carnelian intaglio from ancient Rome depicting the incised image of 2 female figures - likely](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/179974434_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718311641)
![Greek kylix with Thermoluminescence test (TL): ITEM: Kylix MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Greek PERIOD: 4th Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 55 mm x 162 mm x 112 mm CONDITION: Good condition. Includes Thermoluminescence test by QED Laboratoire (Referenc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742478_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![McCullough, Fortune Favorites, Rome, 1st/1st US Ed., 1993, Historic Novel, Maps: "Fortune's Favorites" by Colleen McCullough, published by William Morrow & Co, New York, 1993. Stated First Edition, 1st printing with '1' present in the line on the copyright page; illustrated with m](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177833838_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![McCullough, First Man in Rome, 1st/1st Ed. 1990, Historic Novel, Maps: "The First Man in Rome" by Colleen McCullough, published by William Morrow & Co, New York, 1990. First Edition, 1st Printing; illustrated with maps. Original dust jacket with un-clipped '$22.95' on th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177833824_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Roman oil lamp depicting a erotic scene, Type Bussière B IV 2: ITEM: Oil lamp depicting a erotic scene, Type Bussière B IV 2 MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Roman PERIOD: 1st - 2nd Century A.D DIMENSIONS: 28 mm x 75 mm x 107 mm CONDITION: Good condition, repair](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742479_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Greek kantharos with vegetal decoration: ITEM: Kantharos with vegetal decoration MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Greek, South Italian, Apulian PERIOD: 5th Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 122 mm x 175 mm CONDITION: Good condition, repaired from ori](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742551_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Roman oil lamp depicting a erotic scene, Type Bussière B III 1b: ITEM: Oil lamp depicting a erotic scene, Type Bussière B III 1b MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Roman PERIOD: 14 - 117 A.D DIMENSIONS: 24 mm x 82 mm x 117 mm CONDITION: Good condition, repaired <](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742461_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Greek oinochoe: ITEM: Oinochoe MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Greek PERIOD: 4th Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 162 mm x 110 mm CONDITION: Good condition, repaired PROVENANCE: Ex Dutch private collection, acquir](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742569_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Greek ring depicting a cornucopia: ITEM: Ring depicting a cornucopia MATERIAL: Bronze CULTURE: Greek, Hellenistic period PERIOD: 3rd - 1st Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 25 mm x 22 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742431_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Greek kylix: ITEM: Kylix MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Greek PERIOD: 4th Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 48 mm x 160 mm x 103 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex German private collection, acquired b](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742557_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Greek kylix: ITEM: Kylix MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Greek PERIOD: 4th Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 82 mm x 222 mm x 168 mm CONDITION: Good condition, repaired PROVENANCE: Ex Dutch private collection, a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742561_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Roman vessel: ITEM: Vessel MATERIAL: Bronze CULTURE: Roman PERIOD: 1st Century B.C - 1st Century A.D DIMENSIONS: 160 mm x 113 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex American private collection](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742572_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Greek skyphos: ITEM: Skyphos MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Greek PERIOD: 4th Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 112 mm x 182 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex English private collection, Sussex, mid-20t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742463_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Greek skyphos: ITEM: Skyhpos MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Greek PERIOD: 4th Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 42 mm x 148 mm x 78 mm CONDITION: Good condition. PROVENANCE: Ex Swiss private collection, since at](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742498_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Roman amphora: ITEM: Amphora MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Roman, North Africa PERIOD: 3rd - 4th Century A.D DIMENSIONS: 143 mm x 105 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex French private archeolo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742528_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Greek olpe: ITEM: Olpe MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Greek PERIOD: 4th Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 85 mm x 105 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex Dutch private collection, acquired between 1970](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742553_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Greek olpe: ITEM: Olpe MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Greek PERIOD: 4th Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 66 mm x 65 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex Dutch private collection, acquired between 1970](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742448_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Greek skyphos: ITEM: Skyphos MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Greek PERIOD: 4th Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 92 mm x 183 mm x 112 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex German private collection, acquired](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742550_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Roman oil lamp: ITEM: Oil lamp MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Roman PERIOD: 1st Century A.D DIMENSIONS: 33 mm x 68 mm x 87 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex German private collection, I.L., acq](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742567_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Roman flask: ITEM: Flask MATERIAL: Glass CULTURE: Roman PERIOD: 1st - 3rd Century A.D DIMENSIONS: 70 mm x 41 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex French private collection, acquired before](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742491_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Archaic Greek Bronze Figure Youthful Nude Kouros: **Originally Listed At $4000** Greece, northern Peloponnese, perhaps Olympia, ca. late 6th century BCE. A cast bronze figure of a nude, youthful man, shown with his long hair falling to his neck, his](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333224/180001442_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718320432)
![Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp w/ Erotic Scene: Rome, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. Roman, Eastern Empire, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A titillating terracotta oil lamp of volute form displaying the relief image of an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/332781/179804364_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718221760)
![Fine Roman Gold Earrings, Shield & Grape Clusters: **Originally Listed At $800** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A dazzling pair of gold earrings comprised of twisted hoops with petite shields and suspended grape clusters, all fit o](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333224/180001445_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718320432)
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 […]