![Roman statuette of a dolphin: ITEM: Statuette of a dolphin MATERIAL: Bronze CULTURE: Roman PERIOD: 1st - 3rd Century A.D DIMENSIONS: 36 mm x 25 mm x 80 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex Spanish private c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742529_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
Ancient Greek & Roman Antique
![Roman statuette of a dolphin: ITEM: Statuette of a dolphin MATERIAL: Bronze CULTURE: Roman PERIOD: 1st - 3rd Century A.D DIMENSIONS: 36 mm x 25 mm x 80 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex Spanish private c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742529_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Greek oil lamp with confronted Eros: ITEM: Oil lamp with confronted Eros MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Greek, Hellenistic PERIOD: 2nd – 1st Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 23 mm x 70 mm x 98 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742522_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Greek sling bullet with Fork and inscription 'EYBOYLIDAS': ITEM: Sling bullet with Fork and inscription 'EYBOYLIDAS' MATERIAL: Lead CULTURE: Greek PERIOD: 4th Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 15 mm x 34 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex Engl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742466_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Greek pyxis with lid: ITEM: Pyxis with lid MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Greek PERIOD: 4th - 2nd Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 70 mm x 82 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex Emeritus collection (USA), colle](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742429_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Greek statuette of a water bearer: ITEM: Statuette of a water bearer MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Greek, Hellenistic period PERIOD: 3rd - 1st Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 135 mm x 57 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: E](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742512_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Roman factory oil lamp depicting a lion and a crocodile with makers mark, Type Bussièree D II 1: ITEM: Factory oil lamp depicting a lion and a crocodile with makers mark, Type Bussièree D II 1 MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Roman PERIOD: 1st - 3rd Century A.D DIMENSIONS: 38 mm x 72 mm x 102 mm CON](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742489_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Greek bowl: ITEM: Bowl MATERIAL: Bronze CULTURE: Greek, Hellenistic period PERIOD: 3rd - 1st Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 55 mm x 132 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex Emeritus collection (U](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742447_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Greek bowl depicting a musical instrument: ITEM: Bowl depicting a musical instrument MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Greek, South Italian colonies PERIOD: 4th Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 64 mm x 150 mm diameter CONDITION: Good condition PR](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742432_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Greek Apulian Mold-Formed Bird Effigy: **Originally Listed At $250** Magna Graecia, Apulia, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A mold-formed pottery bird, dove-like in appearance. The hollow effigy sits, wings folded to sides, resting on the body](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/334203/180592195_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719015476)
![Ancient Luristan Bronze Axe Head with Ram Figure, c. 1000-650 BC: This unique artifact is a Luristan bronze axe head, dating from approximately 1000-650 BC, featuring a striking ram figure. Measuring [specific length if known] inches, this piece exemplifies the adva](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180524323_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Roman sling bullet with inscription 'CN MAG’, Gnaeus Pompeius: ITEM: Sling bullet with inscription 'CN MAG’, Gnaeus Pompeius MATERIAL: Lead CULTURE: Roman PERIOD: 45 B.C DIMENSIONS: 20 mm x 37 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex English p](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742487_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Ancient Luristan (Iran) Iron Age Bronze Opium Poppy Pin, early 1st millennium BCE: Ancient Luristan (Iran) Iron Age Bronze Opium Poppy Pin, early 1st millennium BCE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180629072_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719150025)
![Ancient Cypro-Archaic II Bronze Bracelet or Armlet with Incised Parallel Lines, Cyprus (750-600 BC): This exquisite Cypro-Archaic II bronze bracelet or armlet hails from ancient Cyprus, dated between 750-600 BC. It features a circular section with a plain, slightly rounded terminal. The surviving ter](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180634749_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719177969)
![Ancient Mesopotamian Sumerian (Old Babylonian) Cylinder Seal, circa 2000-1600 BC: Ancient Mesopotamian Sumerian (Old Babylonian) Cylinder Seal, circa 2000-1600 BC](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180630486_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719162439)
![Ancient Far East Pottery Terracotta Figure of a Seated Girl, 7th - 8th Century: A captivating Ancient Far East pottery terracotta figure dating from the 7th to 8th century. This figure represents a girl seated with her hands resting on her knees, showcasing the artistic style of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180630191_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719158378)
![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)
![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/6733/333793/180524328_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Etruscan Bronze Mirror with Carved Predator Figure: This remarkable ancient Etruscan bronze mirror measures 6.1 inches and features an intricately carved figure of a predator, showcasing the detailed artistry of the Etruscan civilization. The depiction](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180524319_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![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)
![Ancient Syrian Carved Humanoid Head Bust Sculpture, Circa 3rd-1st Millennium BCE: This captivating artifact is a carved humanoid head bust sculpture from ancient Syria, dating back to the 3rd-1st Millennium BCE. The sculpture is skillfully crafted, showcasing a simplistic yet expre](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180498262_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Terracotta Figurine of a Goddess, Uttar Pradesh, Circa 100 B.C: A terracotta bust depicting a goddess, characterized by detailed facial features and a headdress. This artifact represents the religious and artistic practices of ancient Uttar Pradesh India, reflecti](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180498253_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Roman dice: ITEM: Dice MATERIAL: Bronze CULTURE: Roman PERIOD: 1st - 3rd Century A.D DIMENSIONS: 19 mm x 18 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex Spanish private collection, Mr. C. <](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742566_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Roman plate: ITEM: Plate MATERIAL: Terra Sigillata CULTURE: Roman, North Africa PERIOD: 4th - 6th Century A.D DIMENSIONS: 42 mm x 230 mm diameter CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex French pr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742560_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Greek oil lamp: ITEM: Oil lamp MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Greek PERIOD: 4th Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 32 mm x 57 mm x 76 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex French private collection, acquired](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742536_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
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 […]