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Museum-worthy examples of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Viking, Near Eastern, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine Art, so much more! All items legally acquired, legal to sell and guaranteed to be as described. Convenient in-house shipping.

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Lifesize+ Roman Bronze Right Arm: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A cast-bronze section of a right arm from a more than life-size statue of a man or god. Once again, this piece is oversized - suggesting that it

0102: Lifesize+ Roman Bronze Right ArmEst. US$13,000-US$19,500Lot Passed

Lifesize+ Roman Basalt Head of God Apollo: Rome, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd century CE. A larger-than-life head of the god Apollo, skillfully hand-carved from basalt. The youthful god of music, the sun, light, poetry, prophesy, healing and more

0103: Lifesize+ Roman Basalt Head of God ApolloEst. US$34,000-US$51,000Lot Passed

Roman Bronze Lidded Pyxis w/ Leaded Copper Inlays: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A cast bronze lidded pyxis that is elaborately decorated with leaded copper inlays and incised foliage motifs. The body of the pyxis is comprised of

0105: Roman Bronze Lidded Pyxis w/ Leaded Copper InlaysEst. US$5,000-US$7,500Lot Passed

Impressive Roman Stone Mosaic of a Bull: Roman, the Levant, late Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 5th century CE. A brilliantly executed mosaic panel depicting a male bull amidst flowering vines, the composition skillfully arranged from stone

0105A: Impressive Roman Stone Mosaic of a BullEst. US$9,000-US$14,000Lot Passed

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Roman Stone Tesserae Mosaic - 2 Eagles Fighting a Snake: Rome, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A sumptuous mosaic featuring an exciting scene of 2 eagles fighting a snake in mid-air, made from hundreds of cut stone tesserae in vibrant hues of

0106: Roman Stone Tesserae Mosaic - 2 Eagles Fighting a SnakeEst. US$12,000-US$18,000

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Published Roman Leaded Bronze Votive Plaque w/ Herakles: Roman, Central Europe, Danube River region, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A fabulous leaded-bronze plaque cast in a mold depicting a nude Herakles (Greek Hercules) standing within an

0106A: Published Roman Leaded Bronze Votive Plaque w/ HeraklesEst. US$8,000-US$12,000

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Large Roman Stone Mosaic w/ Polychrome Geometry: Roman, the Levant, late Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 5th century CE. A mesmerizing stone mosaic with thousands of square stone tesserae arranged in a quilt-like pattern with diamond forms. The

0107: Large Roman Stone Mosaic w/ Polychrome GeometryEst. US$12,000-US$18,000

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Superb Roman Stone Mosaic - 3 Actors w/ Masks: Roman, the Levant, late Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 5th century CE. A spectacular mosaic comprised of square stone tesserae depicting three actors' masks rendered in a vibrant color scheme of beige,

0108: Superb Roman Stone Mosaic - 3 Actors w/ MasksEst. US$30,000-US$45,000

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Translated / Rare Roman Mosaic - Household Dedication: Roman, the Levant, late Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 5th century CE. A very special stone mosaic panel of a circular form with a household dedication composed of 12 lines of meticulously delineated

0109: Translated / Rare Roman Mosaic - Household DedicationEst. US$26,000-US$39,000Lot Passed

Fine Roman Stone Mosaic Hunting Scene: Roman, the Levant, late Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 5th century CE. A fine stone mosaic depicting a dramatic hunting scene as the hunter has just struck his target, a stag, with his bow and arrow.

0110: Fine Roman Stone Mosaic Hunting SceneEst. US$24,000-US$36,000Lot Passed

Published Roman Stone Mosaic Head of Oceanus: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A very fine Roman stone mosaic comprised of thousands of stone tesserae, depicting the head of Oceanus - the personification of the ocean - against

0111: Published Roman Stone Mosaic Head of OceanusEst. US$25,000-US$35,000Lot Passed

Late Roman Stone Tesserae Mosaic w/ Lunging Dog: Roman, late Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to early 5th century CE. A stunning rectangular mosaic depicting a captivating depiction of man's best friend. Composed from hundreds of square and rectangular

0111A: Late Roman Stone Tesserae Mosaic w/ Lunging DogEst. US$11,000-US$16,500Lot Passed

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Roman / Byzantine Bronze Lamp & Lamp Stand: Late Roman or early Byzantine Empire, ca. 500 to 800 CE. A cast-bronze oil lamp that sits atop a decorative tripod stand. The lamp itself is the quintessential magic lamp, with a rounded body and

0112: Roman / Byzantine Bronze Lamp & Lamp StandEst. US$4,000-US$6,000

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Published Scytho-Sarmatian Bronze Horse Trapping: Central/Eastern Europe, East of Colchis, Black Sea area, Northeastern Caucasus (Georgia), Scytho-Sarmatian culture, ca. 3rd to 2nd century BCE. A fine shield-shaped horse trapping of an openwork

0112A: Published Scytho-Sarmatian Bronze Horse TrappingEst. US$8,000-US$12,000Lot Passed

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Heavy 8th C. Viking Silver Bracelet w/ Serpent Motif: Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 8th to 10th century CE. An amazing and wearable bracelet of a hefty form shaped from a dense slab of 93% silver. The penannular composition

0113: Heavy 8th C. Viking Silver Bracelet w/ Serpent MotifEst. US$5,000-US$7,500

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Viking Silver Belt Buckle, Mammen Type: Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 9th to 10th century CE. A beautiful and stocky belt buckle, formed from 98.5% silver, exhibiting the characteristic stylization of the

0113A: Viking Silver Belt Buckle, Mammen TypeEst. US$10,000-US$15,000

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10th C. Viking Silver Brooch w/ Filigree & Shape Stamps: Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 10th century CE. A gorgeous and wearable brooch pendant of a discoid, shield-like form made from 93.24% silver. The hemispherical pendant

0114: 10th C. Viking Silver Brooch w/ Filigree & Shape StampsEst. US$4,000-US$6,000Lot Passed

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9th C. Viking Silver Repousse Ritual Bowl: Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 9th to 10th century CE. A rare and beautiful bowl made from 97.5% silver and likely deposited in a Viking hoard. The bowl is a hemispherical

0115: 9th C. Viking Silver Repousse Ritual BowlEst. US$10,000-US$15,000

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Stunning 10th C. Viking Gold Bracteate Pendant: Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 10th century CE. An incredible pendant of a discoid form, shaped from a thin sheet of 97.06% gold (equivalent to 22K+), that bears sumptuous

0115A: Stunning 10th C. Viking Gold Bracteate PendantEst. US$8,000-US$12,000

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Viking Silver Turtle Brooch - Jellinge Style: Northern Europe, Denmark, Viking/Norse culture, ca. 9th century CE. A stunning 98% silver turtle brooch delineated in the Jellinge (also Jelling) style with four intertwining serpentine motifs

0116: Viking Silver Turtle Brooch - Jellinge StyleEst. US$10,000-US$15,000Lot Passed

Stunning Viking Silver Fishtail Pendants on Necklace: Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Sweden, Gotland, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 10th century CE. A breathtaking set of 38 fishtail pendants of hollow, conical forms shaped from nearly-pure (98.98%)

0116A: Stunning Viking Silver Fishtail Pendants on NecklaceEst. US$50,000-US$75,000Lot Passed

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10th C. Viking Silver Necklace w/ Mjolnir Pendant: Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 10th century CE. A stunning piece of wearable Viking currency comprised of a lengthy, braided wire chain made from 98% to 99% silver as well

0117: 10th C. Viking Silver Necklace w/ Mjolnir PendantEst. US$7,000-US$10,000

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Viking Silver Necklace w/ Thor's Hammer - Art Loss: Northern Europe, Viking/Norse culture, ca. 10th to 12th century CE. A stunning high quality silver necklace featuring a chain comprised ten silver strands elegantly braided to form a thick chain. The

0118: Viking Silver Necklace w/ Thor's Hammer - Art LossEst. US$7,000-US$10,500

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Norman British Stone Roundel w/ Lion-Headed Man: Northern Europe, England, Norman culture, ca. 10th to 12th centuries CE. A magnificent hand-carved stone roundel, likely from a church, presenting the bust of a male wearing a lion's head. Remarkably

0119: Norman British Stone Roundel w/ Lion-Headed ManEst. US$4,000-US$6,000Lot Passed

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