![Ancient Kushan Bronze Coin of Vasishka, Taxila Mint, AD 247 - AD 267: This ancient Kushan bronze unit dates back to the reign of Vasishka, who ruled from AD 247 to AD 267. The coin was minted in Taxila, a major city of the Kushan Empire known for its rich cultural and h](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180608609_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719073253)
Ancient Greek & Roman Antique
![Ancient Kushan Bronze Coin of Vasishka, Taxila Mint, AD 247 - AD 267: This ancient Kushan bronze unit dates back to the reign of Vasishka, who ruled from AD 247 to AD 267. The coin was minted in Taxila, a major city of the Kushan Empire known for its rich cultural and h](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180608609_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719073253)
![Ancient Viking Fire Steel with Intricate Incised Decorations, 9th-11th Century: An exceptional Viking fire steel dating back to the 9th-11th century. This piece features intricate incised geometric and circular patterns, showcasing the craftsmanship of the Viking era. The fire st](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180524346_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Western Iranian Openwork Bronze Bead, Circa 1000-650 B.C.: A rare ancient Western Iranian openwork bronze bead from the early 1st millennium B.C. This intricately designed bead features a spherical shape with elaborate openwork patterns and small knobs. Measu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180516768_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Antique Bronze Falus Coin from Autonomous AE of Caucasus, 1640-1845 AD: We are excited to offer an ancient copper alloy falus coin from the Autonomous AE of the Caucasus, minted in Ardabil Dar al-Irshad between 1640 and 1845 AD. This coin, with a diameter of 26 mm, featur](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180609889_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719087446)
![Ancient Hallstatt Culture Celtic Bronze Bracelet Armlet, Late Bronze Age, ca. 1200-500 BCE: Ancient Hallstatt Culture Celtic Bronze Bracelet Armlet, Late Bronze Age, ca. 1200-500 BCE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180514734_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Luristan Bronze Axe Head, c. 1000-650 BC: This exceptional artifact is an ancient Luristan bronze axe head, dating from approximately 1000-650 BC. This piece highlights the sophisticated metallurgical techniques and artistic craftsmanship of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180524344_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![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/6733/333793/180524336_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Roman flask: ITEM: Flask MATERIAL: Glass CULTURE: Roman PERIOD: 1st - 3rd Century A.D DIMENSIONS: 76 mm x 40 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex American private collection, N.Y., acquired](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742526_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Greek sling bullet with inscription 'AXA(?) / blank?': ITEM: Sling bullet with inscription 'AXA(?) / blank?' MATERIAL: Lead CULTURE: Greek PERIOD: 4th Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 15 mm x 31 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex English](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742485_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Roman cymbal: ITEM: Cymbal MATERIAL: Bronze CULTURE: Roman PERIOD: 1st – 3rd Century A.D DIMENSIONS: 7 mm x 56 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex Jerusalem private collection, A.K., with I](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742453_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Greek sling bullet with inscription 'MANES / EYAR and MANES / PANTAR': ITEM: Sling bullet with inscription 'MANES / EYAR and MANES / PANTAR' MATERIAL: Lead CULTURE: Greek, Thracia and Turkey PERIOD: 4th Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 16 mm x 25 mm CONDITION: Good conditi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742555_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Greek cylindrical beaker: ITEM: Cylindrical beaker MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Greek, Hellenistic Period PERIOD: 3rd – 1st Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 75 mm x 76 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex German p](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742435_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Greek mastoid bowl: ITEM: Mastoid bowl MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Greek, Hellenistic Period PERIOD: 3rd – 1st Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 90 mm x 140 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex German privat](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742473_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Greek oinochoe: ITEM: Oinochoe MATERIAL: Bronze CULTURE: Greek PERIOD: 5th Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 173 mm x 160 mm CONDITION: Damaged, without handle PROVENANCE: Ex English private collection, East A](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742465_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Greek aryballos depicting a horse head: ITEM: Aryballos depicting a horse head MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Greek, Corinthian PERIOD: 7th Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 62 mm x 55 mm diameter CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742418_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![2nd C. Roman Gold Earrings, ex-Christie's: Roman, Eastern Mediterranean, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd century CE. A lovely pair of gold pendant earrings, comprising a circular convex disc with beaded wire border and central gold boss, attached to](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/180585384_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719002026)
![Greek Hellenistic Inscribed Marble Stele - Farewell Scene: Greece, Hellenistic period, ca. 4th to 3rd century BCE. A stunning marble stele depicting a farewell scene between a soldier and a male and female figure, accompanied by 3 lines of Ancient Greek text](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/180585381_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719002026)
![Lot of 10 Melon Shaped Faience Beads: Lot of 10 Melon Shaped Faience Beads](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180532817_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718994145)
![Ancient Sasanian Stone Carved Spindle Whorl, ca 224-651 AD: Ancient Sasanian Stone Carved Spindle Whorl, ca 224-651 AD](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180516790_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Kushan Bronze Tetradrachm Featuring Oesho and Bull, Circa 113-127 CE: This auction features a remarkable ancient bronze tetradrachm from the Kushan Empire, minted in Begram between 113 and 127 CE under the rule of Wima Kadphises. The coin measures 30 mm in diameter and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180609024_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719083511)
![Ancient Ildegizid Dynasty Billon Dirham Coin, 1161 - 1170 AD: This ancient Billon Dirham coin from the Ildegizid Dynasty dates back to the period between 1161 and 1170 AD. With a diameter of 23 mm, the coin features intricate Arabic calligraphy on both the obver](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180608882_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719091469)
![Ancient Kushan Bronze Coin of Vasudeva I, Kapisa Mint, AD 190 - AD 230: This ancient Kushan bronze coin, minted during the reign of Vasudeva I, dates back to AD 190 - AD 230. Originating from the Kapisa mint, the coin measures 20x18 mm and weighs 8 grams. The obverse feat](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180608689_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719073045)
![Lot of 2 Ancient Celtic La Tene Culture Bronze Pendants, circa 450-50 BCE: This lot features two exquisite bronze pendants from the La Tene culture, a significant period in Celtic history that flourished between 450 and 50 BCE. Each pendant showcases the intricate craftsmans](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180516764_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Antique Southeast Asian Cambodian Bronze Votive Figurine: Antique Southeast Asian Cambodian Bronze Votive Figurine](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180516761_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
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 […]