Auction An Antique Roman Bronze High Relief Amulet Locket, c. 1st-3rd Century AD Auction

This exquisite high relief amulet locket, made from teal and cyan bronze, dates back to the Roman period (c. 1st-3rd Century AD). It exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and artistic prowess of Rom

A Roman bronze phallic amulet, c. 1st – 3rd Century AD, of nice form with large suspension loop at top. L: 1 1/3 in (3.3cm). Nicely patinated and probably once suspended from a lamp or similar for p

A large Roman bronze phallic amulet, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, with three penises, two forming wings, suspension loop between them. L: 2 7/8 in (7.4cm). Nicely patinated. Ex private Spanish collection,

A Roman bronze phallic amulet, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, well-formed with large suspension loop, most likely originally suspended from an oil lamp. L: 1 4/5 in (4.6cm). Ex Bedford, England private coll

A lovely Roman bronze handle for a patera (phiale), c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, adorned with winged Cupid standing in relief stylized phallus below, the circular attachment points ending the heads of swa

A pair of Roman phallic amulets, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, the first nicely carved in steatite with horizontal suspension hole, 18 x 12 mm, the second is in bronze with large suspension loop, L: 30 mm.

1st-2nd century AD. A fragment of a bronze vessel with high-relief figural scene of a putto grappling with a cockerel; silver insert to the putto's eyes. See Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Pro

fantastic wonderful Roman bronze strigil, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, the blade curved with inner concave profile, the rectangular handle formed from the end of the single strip of bronze the tool was fa

A choice Roman bronze olpe, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, fashioned from sheet bronze, the body ovoid with flattened bottom and flared mouth, a single attached handle with facing head and floral decoration

A nice Roman bronze strigil, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, a handy size which would have been suspended on a rope or chain along with various other items needed in the bath. Formed from a single piece of m

A Roman bronze phallic amulet, 1st - 3rd Century AD, in the form of a torso with ridged suspension loop at top. Phallic amulets such as this example were suspended from bronze lamps and other objects

A Roman bronze phallic amulet, 1st - 3rd Century AD, the slender form slightly curved with large circular suspension loop. L: 1 5/8 in (4.2 cm). Nicely patinated. Ex Swiss private collection.

A nice Roman bronze phallic amulet, 1st - 3rd Century AD, in good style with suspension loop. H: 1 1/8 in (2.8cm). Ex Southern California private collection.

A pair of nice Roman bronze bracelets, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, each of cuff style and formed from a solid piece of bronze and both with nicely incised geometric decoration. W: 2 1/2 in (6.3 cm) and 2

A pair of ancient bird elements. Lot includes a Roman bronze eagle, c. 1st – 3rd Century AD, and a smaller Late Roman/Byzantine silver bird, c. 5th – 7th Century AD. Largest H: 1 ¼ in (3.2cm). Ex

A pair of ancient bird elements. Lot includes a Roman bronze eagle, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, and a smaller Late Roman/Byzantine silver bird, c. 5th - 7th Century AD. Largest H: 1 1/4 in (3.2cm). Ex co

A nice Roman bronze lion knocker, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, with nicely incised details and remnants of the iron fastening pins. 6 3/8 x 4 3/8 in (16.3 x 11.2 cm). Moderate surface deposits and well-pr

A Roman bronze striding dog, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, on long, narrow base, obviously once affixed to another object as decoration or serving as a type of handle. The animal is nicely style with attra

A pair of Roman bronze cauldron handles, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, from the same vessel, each with a pair of terminals in the form of a female bust, each draped wearing an elaborate headdress. 4 ½ in

A pair of Roman bronze patera handles, c. 1st – 3rd Century AD, the handle for an offering pan, each with grooved neck and terminal in the form of a canine head. Both are nicely patinated with remna

A set of 3 Roman bronze surgical implements, c. 1st – 3rd Century AD, including a large and small spoon and a spatula, all nicely displayed within a custom wood box with sliding lucite lid. Longest

A choice Roman decorated bronze ladle, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, the bowl steep-walled with flared ring base, the outside beautifully decorated with incised horizontal grooves and ridges. The handle is

A Roman bronze phallic amulet, c. 1st – 2nd Century AD, with suspension loop atop triangular public patch. H: 1 ¾ in x 1 ½ in (4.5 x 3.7 cm). Nicely patinated. Ex Gerhard Hirsch, Munich.

An attractive Roman bronze double phallic amulet, 1st - 3rd Century AD, well-preserved and surmounted by a large suspension loop. 1 1/2 x 1 in (4 x 2.7 cm). Phallic amulets were popular apotropaic dev