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Click Here. Double your traffic. Get Vendio Gallery- Now FREE! IMPORTANT: This Item is Not Authentic! This is Beautiful Chemical Patinated Ancient Style ... moreReproduction of Original Roman Fertility and Prosperity Goddess Venus(Greek Aphrodite) Bronze Figurine! Measures: High: 5' Feel free to contact me with any questions. Payment Only PayPal Is Accepted Item will be shipped immediately on the next business day of receiving clear payment Shipping Shipping Only With Registered Mail(Tracking Number) Shipping WorldWide Tracking Number Will Be Provided
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Interesting mixed Lot of Ancient Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval artefacts and antique coins Celtic bronze rings, Greek bronze arrowheads, Roman ... moreiron arrowhead, Roman bronze rings, Byzantine bronze buckles and appliques and more Combined Weight - 253.63 Grams Age: 800 B.C.-1900 AD Metal detecting finds throughout Europe
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Size Seven. It has not been cleaned. The color of the ring is as shown in the photos, and its originality and authenticity as a pre-1800 antique cannot ... morebe disputed. There are no missing stones that look like hemotite And the main Stone ancient Mosaic glass.
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To attack Æthiopia. This could be the harpe of Perseus. It's a green-colored gemstone - likely agate or jasper. The image carved into it is that of a ... moreCetus. This invoked the wrath of Poseidon, who sent a.
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Add a unique touch to your antique collection with this Ancient Roman Winged Phallic Pendant made of bronze. This stunning piece features a beautifully ... moredetailed phallus with wings, perfect for those who appreciate the aesthetics of ancient art. The pendant is an excellent addition to any antique or Roman collection and will surely capture the attention of anyone who sees it. Don't miss the opportunity to own a rare piece of history that will elevate your collection to a whole new level.
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Genuine Uncleaned Ancient Roman Coins. Higher/better quality compared to our other uncleaned lots. In the past, ancient roman coins were mostly available ... moreto museums. Great variety. "Seize a piece of history which was previously owned by civilians, slaves, gladiators or even senators within the Roman Empire.
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Rare Genuine Ancient Roman silver ring artifact intact. Dated to 2nd Century AD. As pictured.
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Genuine Ancient Roman Gold Signet Ring with Carnelian Bezel C. 1st Century AD, Weighing 3.5 Grams, Gold Purity: 20+ Karat, Ring Size: 4 US, in good Condition ... moreand Shape.
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Dug Ancient Roman Legionary Lead Slingshot Ammo 2nd-4th Cent. XX Marked- Turkey.
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One choker-style necklace, two bracelets, and multiple rings would be worn at once. Agrippa Mural Rostral Crown AR Denarius Roman Empire 12 BC Silver ... moreNovelty Strike. Twin Sons of Drusus Æ Sestertius Roman Empire 22-23AD Bronze Coin Novelty Strike.
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💥 AMAZING wearable! late ROMAN period early christian bronze CROSS amulet - ancient ROMAN relic. Found on the Balkans - Roman area Moesia.
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Found on the Balkans - Roman area Moesia, near to municipium Durostorum - Roman town where been dislocated XI Claudius legion. Circa 100 - 200 AD.
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💥 SUPERB! Found on the Balkans - Roman area Moesia, near to municipium Durostorum - Roman town where was located XI Claudius legion.
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HISTORICAL MUSEUM QUALITY ANCIENT HAND INCISED VIKING,ROMAN or EGYPTIAN PEWTER BUTTON ARTIFACT IN THE DESIGN OF THE SUN.
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Put it on display in a special case, adorning your personal space with a touch of ancient charm. Its weight of 5.3 grams enhances its allure, lending ... moreit a substantial feel that further accentuates its historical significance.
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Thrace was to fall to the great Persian armies of Darius the Great in the late sixth century B.C., and subsequently to Alexander the Great in the fourth ... morecentury B.C. Thereafter Thrace was ruled by the Macedonians until Macedonia was stripped of its territories after its third war with the Romans.
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It is aUK size Q and US size 8, ensuring a comfortable fit for most people. Despite not having any silver hallmarks, this ring is made of high-quality ... moresilver andweighs 12.7 grams. It combines a nod to the past with a stunning design that is sure to turn heads.
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Ancient pendant/amulet Shown with a coin for size reference Metal detecting find from the Danube region Thanks for looking!
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The Twelve Caesars by Michael Grant. DESCRIPTION: Hardback with Dust Jacket: 294 pages. Publisher: Scribner's(1975) ISBN:0684144026. Michael Grant ... moreis considered the greatest popularizer of ancient history of the century. A highly successful and renowned historian of the ancient world. This book is a biography of the lives of“The Twelve Caesars” the first twelve emperors of Imperial Rome. The book examines the public and private lives of Julius Caesar and the following eleven Roman Emperors. Grant investigates the myths and legends surrounding these men and explores the effects of their public careers on their private lives. If you’re a buff or serious student of Roman History, this is a“must have” CONDITION: LINE NEW. Unblemished save for modest edge and corner shelfwear to dustjacket(including a few very small(1/4 inch) Neatly mended closed edge tears along top top edge of the dustjacket(front and back) Otherwise based on the tightness of the binding, it seems likely that the book was only flipped through a few times(but never actually read through) at worst lightly read once. Pages are pristine; clean, crisp, unmarked, unmutilated, tightly bound; though there's slight yellowing to the front end paper caused by the yellowing of the front dustjacket flap. Otherwise all pages are bright and clean. A handsome volume with only very mild purely cosmetic blemishes. Satisfaction unconditionally guaranteed. In stock, ready to ship. PLEASE SEE IMAGES BELOW FOR JACKET DESCRIPTION(S) AND FOR PAGES OF PICTURES FROM INSIDE OF BOOK. PLEASE SEE PUBLISHER. PROFESSIONAL, AND READER REVIEWS BELOW. PROFESSIONAL REVIEW: REVIEW: Conspiracy. Suspicion, power, corruption, poison, conquests, marauders, murders and more murders. Such is the history of Roman Empire. Then again there are copious examples from every nation's history of such dastardly acts to grab power, from Egyptians pharos, to Bourbons, to Indian Moguls, to British royalty. Human nature has changed very little in two thousand years. Now instead of murderi
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Undoubtedly, this artifact stands as a genuine masterpiece, destined to be an unparalleled gift for individuals with an unwavering ardor for ancient art ... moreand history.
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RARE shape! ancient ROMAN legionary DOLABRA / DOLABRUM double bit AXE head > ancient Roman relic. Found on the Balkans - Roman area Moesia, near to municipium ... moreDurostorum - Roman town where was located XI Claudius legion.
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The lion head design adds a touch of regal elegance to the piece. With a weight of just 3.9 grams, it is lightweight and versatile. This exquisite carving ... morepresents a wonderful opportunity for crafting a one-of-a-kind piece of jewellery, such as a ring, pendant, or bracelet.
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Ancient Roman stone BALLISTA CATAPULT SHOT with traces of impact - municipium DUROSTORUM > ancient Roman relic. Found on the Balkans - Roman area Moesia, ... morenear to municipium Durostorum - Roman town where been dislocated XI Claudius legion.
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It displays a remarkable design featuring a powerful bull in a fighting stance. Whether you wish to create a distinctive ring, pendant, or bracelet, this ... moremasterpiece is essential for anyone with refined taste.
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Although it is unfortunate that half of the stone is missing, the remaining intact portion still exhibits the exceptional artistry and skill of the ancient ... moreRomans. The missing piece, if complete, would have undoubtedly made this artifacts incredibly valuable.
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The beauty of these beads lies in their history and shape. Each bead has its own charm and character, making it a work of art. Holding them in your hand ... moreis like holding a piece of ancient history. Embrace the allure of the past and adorn yourself with this extraordinary piece of Roman history.
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This is a 1st century ancient Roman alabaster stone with inscriptions all around it. The stone is made of high-quality stone material and is an original ... moreantique piece. It comes in a single unit quantity and is a great addition to any antique collection.
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C. ANTESTIUS 146 BC. ANCIENT ROMAN REPUBLICAN SILVER Ar DENARIUS Dioscuri & Dog. The Dioscuri galloping r.; below, puppy r. with both fore-feet raised; ... morein ex. SILVER AR DENARIUS. I will resolve any issue!
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The object is a handle of a typical late Roman storage vessel. The fragment includes a vertical looped handle and the body of the vessel so that one can ... moresee its overall shape. The length of the sherd is about 3 inches. Very nice fragment that illustrates what Roman pottery looks like. This particular fragment came from an archaeological site on the south coast of Turkey.
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Rare 2000+ year old Greek or Roman amphora jar. The amphora jars were typically used to transport liquids such as olive oil or wine. The jar is 7.25" ... moretall.
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Design: Dagger Short Sword Pugio Style. This is a stunning Museum Quality Ancient Roman Dagger Short Sword, believed to date back to the years between ... more100 BC and 300 AD. With its intricate design and rich history, this Museum Grade Roman Dagger is a must-have for any serious collector of antiques.
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ANTIQUE ROMAN AND OTHER VASES - I. & J. TAYLOR PLATES OF ANCIENT VASES
Eighteen Vases. Modern& Antique" bound with] A New Book of Vases" bound with] Fourteen Vases from the Antique" bound with] Vases and Tripods on Twelve Plates" Published in London by I. J. Taylor. Various dates. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: An interesting set of plates of ancient vases from the I. J. Taylor Architectural Design Library series of books. The Taylor series. Featuring illustrations of many classical decorative and architectural designs, was very popular in the last decades of the 18th, and the early decades of the 19th century, as a wave of Neoclassicism swept England, Europe and America. These plates are not dated, but probably date from the first decades of the 19th century. DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 6”x9.5” 35 engraved plates. Bound together in a somewhat haphazard order- Plate ... more3 of“Eighteen Vases” bound before its title page. Followed by the title page and the rest of the plates. A New Book of Vases” title page bound next. Followed by“Fourteen Vases” title page and its plates. Followed by a second plate from“A New Book of Vases” Followed by Plate 8 of“Vases and Tripods” Followed by the title page and plates for“Vases and Tripods” Lacking at least one plate from“A New Book of Vases” and plates 9& 10 of“Vases and Tripods” CONDITION NOTES: Some soil and spotting. Ink stains to the rear page have leached through into the last few plates. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Our International shipping charges are based on the weight. When boxed for shipping, of each book-please check the postage chart for the cost of shipping to your country. We offer“combined shipping charges” for orders for more than one book–this often means the shipping cost for the books is less than it would have been if they had been purchased and shipped one at a time, so please ask us for a shipping quote if you are thinking about buying more than one book. Thanks! QUESTIONS about this item? If you have any questions regarding this item. Please let us know and we
ANCIENT ROMAN EARLY CHRISTIAN SILVER IN ENGLAND at WATER NEWTON
The Water Newton Early Christian Silver” By K.S. Painter. Published by British Museum Publications in 1977. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: The story of a group of 1 gold and 27 silver objects(nine vessels and nineteen plaques) dating from early Christian times. Dug up in a field at Water Newton, which is the former site of the 1st century A.D. Roman town of Durobrivae. DESCRIPTION: Softcover. 6”x9” 48 pages, 35 black& white illustrations. CONDITION NOTES: Minor wear. But otherwise clean and nice, with a tight binding. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Our International shipping charges are based on the weight. When boxed for shipping, of each book-please check the postage chart for the cost of shipping to your country. We offer“combined shipping charges” for orders for more than one book–this often means the shipping ... morecost for the books is less than it would have been if they had been purchased and shipped one at a time, so please ask us for a shipping quote if you are thinking about buying more than one book. Thanks! QUESTIONS about this item? If you have any questions regarding this item. Please let us know and we will respond promptly. We have more books like this listed in our Ebay store! Joslin Hall Books Selling books since 1983 INSURANCE? As a seller we take responsibility for properly packing and delivering your purchase safely to you. You do not have to spend extra for insurance to guarantee that. RETURNS: We want you to be completely satisfied- anything is returnable for any reason at all within 14 days of receipt; we do ask that you notify us that you are returning it. OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS PLEASE NOTE: We always welcome orders from customers outside the United States. The“Free Shipping” marker found on many of our books only applies to shipping within the United States–we wish we could afford to offer free overseas shipping. But we cannot. Please use the“Shipping& Payments” tab(above) to check the cost of shipping. We charge actual shipping based on weight,
ANCIENT ROMAN & GREEK & other GODS in STATUARY & MYTHOLOGY -1880 STUDY
Manual of Mythology: Greek and Roman. Norse, and Old German, Hindoo and Egyptian Mythology” By Alexander S. Murray. Published in New York by Charles Scribner’s Sons in 1880. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: A re-issue of the 2nd revised London edition. Alexander Stuart Murray[1841-1904] was a Scottish archaeologist who started work at the British Museum in 1867 as an assistant in the department of Greek and Roman antiquities under Sir Charles Newton. Whom he succeeded in 1886. In 1873 Dr Murray published a Manual of Mythology, and in the following year contributed to the Contemporary Review two articles- one on the Homeric question- which led to a friendship with Mr Gladstone, the other on Greek painters. In 1880-1883 he brought out his History of Greek Sculpture, which at once became a standard work. In 1886 he was selected ... moreby the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland to deliver the next years Rhind lectures on archaeology, out of which grew his Handbook of Greek Archaeology(1892) In 1894-1896 Dr Murray directed some excavations in Cyprus. Among Dr Murray's other official publications are three folio volumes on Terra-cotta Sarcophagi, White Athenian Vases and Designs from Greek Vases. In 1898 he wrote for the Portfolio a monograph on Greek bronzes, founded on lectures delivered at the Royal Academy in that year, and he contributed many articles on archaeology to standard publications. In recognition of his services to archaeology he was made LL.D. of Glasgow University in 1887 and elected a corresponding member of the Berlin Academy of Sciences in 1900. DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 5.5”x8” 368 pages, lithographed plates. CONDITION NOTES: The covers have some light wear and scuffing(please see the photos. Above and below) The book itself has some minor wear, a little scattered soil, several light binding cracks, and one signature is very loose, but otherwise is clean and nice, with a tight binding. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Our International shipping charges are based on the
ANCIENT ROMAN CHRISTIAN CATACOMBS, CEMETERY of St. CALLIXTUS - Roma Sotterranea
Roma Sotterranea or An Account of the Roman Catacombs especially of the Cemetery of St. Callixtus. Compiled from the works of Commendatore de Rossi with the consent of the Author. Part Second: Christian Art” By Rev. J. Spencer Northcote& Rev. W. R. Brownlee. Published in London by Longmans. Green& Co. in 1879. New Edition. Rewritten and Greatly Enlarged. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: Of James Spencer Northcote[1821-1907] and this book. The Catholic Encyclopedia notes- On 29 July. 1855, Northcote was ordained priest at Stone[and] returned to Rome to complete his ecclesiastical studies, also acquiring the profound erudition in Christian antiquities which was later to be enshrined in his great work" Roma Sotterranea" In 1860 he was called to Oscott College as vice-president. And six months later became ... morepresident. Under his rule, which lasted for seventeen years, the college entered on an unprecedented degree of prosperity, and his influence on education was felt far outside the walls of Oscott. Failing health caused him to resign in 1876, and he returned to the mission, first at Stone(1868) and then at Stoke-upon-Trent(1881) where he spent the rest of his life revered by all for his learning, his noble character, and his sanctity. In 1861 the pope conferred on him the doctorate in divinity. Dr. Northcote's wide scholarship is witnessed to by many works, chief among which is" Roma Sotterranea" The great work on the Catacombs, written in conjunction with William R. Brownlow, afterwards Bishop of Clifton. This work has been translated into French and German; and it won for its authors recognition as being among the greatest living authorities on the subject” DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 6”x9” Xvi + 193 pages, with 128 line illustrations after wood engravings, plus 12 chromolithographed plates, and a real-photo frontispiece. CONDITION NOTES: Covers with some scuffing and light wear. Contents with some scattered light soil and foxing, binding quite dry, several plates det
ANTIQUE ANCIENT ROMAN & BYZANTINE & MEDIEVAL GLASS - Ernesto Wolf Collection
Roman. Byzantine and Early Medieval Glass, 10 BCE to 700 CE. Ernesto Wolf Collection" By E. Marianne Stern. Published in Ostfildern-Ruit by Hatje Cantz in 2001. DISCUSSION: Far more rare than the ceramic. Stone, and metal artifacts of ancient peoples that are the staple of archaeological museums, glassware also has a long history in Western civilization. The revolutionary Roman invention of the glassblowing iron in the 1st century BC made it possible to produce large numbers of light, thin-walled glass vessels, and resulted in an outburst of artistic creativity throughout the empire. More than 225 exquisite objects, some over 2,000 years old, are presented here in color photographs and precise descriptions-some as delicate and beautifully formed as fine glassware today. DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 10"x11" 427 pages, color and line ... moreillustrations, dust jacket. CONDITION NOTES: In fine. New condition. OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS PLEASE NOTE: This is a large. Very heavy book(5 lbs. when packed) we charge overseas shipping at actual cost based on weight, so please use the Ebay"Shipping" tab in this listing to check shipping costs before you purchase. QUESTIONS about this item? If you have any questions regarding this item. Please let us know and we will respond promptly. We have more books like this listed in our Ebay store! Joslin Hall Books Selling books since 1983 INSURANCE? As a seller we take responsibility for properly packing and delivering your purchase safely to you. You do not have to spend extra for insurance to guarantee that. RETURNS: We want you to be completely satisfied- anything is returnable for any reason at all within 14 days of receipt; we do ask that you notify us that you are returning it. OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS PLEASE NOTE: We always welcome orders from customers outside the United States. The“Free Shipping” marker found on many of our books only applies to shipping within the United States–we wish we could afford to offer free overseas shipping. But we cannot. Please use the“Shipping&a
ANCIENT ROMAN EGYPTIAN GREEK GLASS - KOFLER-TRUNIGER COLLECTION
An Interesting Auction Catalog- Ancient Glass. Formerly the Kofler-Truniger Collection” The catalog to an auction held in London by Christie. Manson& Woods on March 5-6, 1985. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: Ernest Kofler and his wife Marthe Trunibger were both veteran collectors when they decided to add ancient glass to their list of"must-haves" in the mid 1950s. Between then and this auction they had assembled an impressive and broad collection. Filled with rarities and exquisite specimens. Most of the pieces are Roman, Egyptian, or Hellenistic, with some Byzantine examples as well. DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 8"x10" 174 pages, 348 many color and some black& white illustrations, dust jacket. Corrigenda booklet. CONDITION NOTES: Minor wear. But otherwise clean and nice, with a tight binding. OVERSEAS ... moreBUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Our International shipping charges are based on the weight. When boxed for shipping, of each book-please check the postage chart for the cost of shipping to your country. We offer“combined shipping charges” for orders for more than one book–this often means the shipping cost for the books is less than it would have been if they had been purchased and shipped one at a time, so please ask us for a shipping quote if you are thinking about buying more than one book. Thanks! QUESTIONS about this item? If you have any questions regarding this item. Please let us know and we will respond promptly. We have more books like this listed in our Ebay store! Joslin Hall Books Selling books since 1983 INSURANCE? As a seller we take responsibility for properly packing and delivering your purchase safely to you. You do not have to spend extra for insurance to guarantee that. RETURNS: We want you to be completely satisfied- anything is returnable for any reason at all within 14 days of receipt; we do ask that you notify us that you are returning it. OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS PLEASE NOTE: We always welcome orders from customers outside the United States. The“Free Shipping” mar
ANCIENT EGYPTIAN - ROMAN FAYUM PORTRAITS 1st-4th Century Funerary Art in Egypt
Fayum Portraits” By Berenice Geoffrey-Schneiter. Published in New York by Assouline Publishing in 2004. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: Miraculously preserved by the dry sands of the Egyptian desert. Some thousand 1st-4th century painted portraits—called"Fayum" after the region they were found in—have fascinated artists and archaeologists for their strange presence. Many are idealized images with dramatic, dark-eyed gazes, yet others are startlingly realistic, capturing the character of individuals from millennia ago. In all, a portrait of a province, which became Roman, comes alive. This book tries to pierce the secret of these fragments of faces. Who were the authors of these portraits, whose modernity of execution does not cease to surprise us? What society was sufficiently rich and proud to exhibit itself ... morethus after death? DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 6.5”x8.5” 79 pages, color illustrations, dust jacket. CONDITION NOTES: In fine. Clean condition. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Our International shipping charges are based on the weight. When boxed for shipping, of each book-please check the postage chart for the cost of shipping to your country. We offer“combined shipping charges” for orders for more than one book–this often means the shipping cost for the books is less than it would have been if they had been purchased and shipped one at a time, so please ask us for a shipping quote if you are thinking about buying more than one book. Thanks! QUESTIONS about this item? If you have any questions regarding this item. Please let us know and we will respond promptly. We have more books like this listed in our Ebay store! Joslin Hall Books Selling books since 1983 INSURANCE? As a seller we take responsibility for properly packing and delivering your purchase safely to you. You do not have to spend extra for insurance to guarantee that. RETURNS: We want you to be completely satisfied- anything is returnable for any reason at all within 14 days of receipt; we do ask that you
Wealth of the Ancient World Hunt Brothers Fab Pix Etruscan Roman Greek Hellenic
Wealth of the Ancient World. The Nelson Bunker Hunt and William Herbert Hunt Collections. DESCRIPTION: Softcover: 329 pages. Publisher: Kimbell Art Museum in association with Summa Publications; 1984) This book offers an unparalleled opportunity to examine the art. Attitudes and aspirations of classical antiquity- an age far removed from that of our own, but one that still impresses itself strongly upon ours, socially and culturally. The exhibition spans more than a thousand years, extending from the archaic period in Greece and Etruria through the rich style of Sicily and South Italy to the Hellenistic and Roman periods. This epoch witnessed the shift in power from Athens to Rome and the final triumph of the East with the establishment of the new capital in Constantinople. As the exhibition will demonstrate, the ancients converted even their ... moremost prosaic form of wealth- their coinage- into objects of great refinement and artistry. Of the 112 coins selected from the collection of Nelson Bunker Hunt- considered now one of the finest in private hands- many are notably for their rarity, condition or historical importance, but almost all exhibit qualities that distinguish them as works of art. It is well-known that Greek vases are among the greatest artistic legacy of antiquity. Their decoration derives from everyday life as well as from the rich tradition of Greek drama and literature. The fifteen examples that comprise the collection of Nelson Bunker Hunt. All of which will be exhibited, include both black and red-figured pieces of Corinthian, Attic and South Italian workshops. Bronze enjoyed a great importance in antiquity as the primary medium for"pure" sculpture, though today we can also appreciate the imaginative decoration of utilitarian objects in bronze. Both aspects of bronze artistry are reflected in the thirty-eight pieces of the William Herbert Hunt Collection. Among them are acknowledged masterworks of portraiture and small statuary. At the first public showing of the majority of ancient works
ANCIENT ANTIQUES & ARTS from THE YEAR ONE -GREEK ROMAN EGYPTIAN CELTIC &c
The Year One. Art of the Ancient World. East and West” Edited by Elizabeth J. Milleker. Published by the Yale University Press in 2000. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: Artworks of astonishing variety were being created in far-flung regions of the world in the Year One. In Europe. Celtic peoples excelled in intricate metalwork, and in Egypt a unique hybrid of Greco-Roman and age-old Egyptian styles predominated. East of the Mediterranean, Palmyra, Petra, the kingdoms of southern Arabia, and the mighty Parthian Empire produced a wide range of sculpture, ceramics, and precious metal objects, while in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northern India, a traveler would have discovered the eclectic arts of the Kushan Empire, where early Buddhist art incorporated occasional influences from Greece and Rome. Discussed here and seen in ... more149 color photographs are works from all these societies and also from China, Korea, Japan, and Mesoamerica. DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 9”x11.5” 220 pages, color illustrations, dust jacket. CONDITION NOTES: In fine. Clean condition. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Our International shipping charges are based on the weight. When boxed for shipping, of each book-please check the postage chart for the cost of shipping to your country. We offer“combined shipping charges” for orders for more than one book–this often means the shipping cost for the books is less than it would have been if they had been purchased and shipped one at a time, so please ask us for a shipping quote if you are thinking about buying more than one book. Thanks! QUESTIONS about this item? If you have any questions regarding this item. Please let us know and we will respond promptly. We have more books like this listed in our Ebay store! Joslin Hall Books Selling books since 1983 INSURANCE? As a seller we take responsibility for properly packing and delivering your purchase safely to you. You do not have to spend extra for insurance to guarantee that. RETURNS: We want you to be completely sat
ANCIENT GOLD JEWELRY GREEK & ETRUSCAN & ROMAN -DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART COLLECTION
Ancient Gold Jewelry at the Dallas Museum of Art” By Barbara Depper-Lippitz. Published by the Dallas Museum of Art in 1996. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: Prized for its beauty. Its workability, and its resistance to corrosion or decay, gold in the ancient world was, as Pindar put it, Zeus's child. Nothing erodes or consumes it. It conquers the mind of man and is the most powerful of possessions. Indeed, this lack of erosion means the 105 art objects shown in color photoraphs in this catalog are little changed from when they were created some two millennia ago. The Dallas Museum of Art acquired the Moretti collection of Mediterranean gold jewelry in the 1990s-one of the last significant collections in private hands. Among the superbly crafted gold and jeweled ornaments here are 4th-century BC Greek ear pendants with ... moredelicate figures of Eros dangling, Etruscan filigreed bracelets from the 7th century BC, and a pair of abstracted twist bracelets from 1st-century AD Rome that look contemporary" DESCRIPTION: Softcover. 8"x10" 150 pages, color illustrations. CONDITION NOTES: In fine. Clean condition. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Our International shipping charges are based on the weight. When boxed for shipping, of each book-please check the postage chart for the cost of shipping to your country. We offer“combined shipping charges” for orders for more than one book–this often means the shipping cost for the books is less than it would have been if they had been purchased and shipped one at a time, so please ask us for a shipping quote if you are thinking about buying more than one book. Thanks! QUESTIONS about this item? If you have any questions regarding this item. Please let us know and we will respond promptly. We have more books like this listed in our Ebay store! Joslin Hall Books Selling books since 1983 INSURANCE? As a seller we take responsibility for properly packing and delivering your purchase safely to you. You do not have to spend extra for insurance
ANCIENT GREEK ROMAN & OTHER WOMEN IN SCULPTURE PAINTING CERAMIC ART ANTIQUE
Greek Beauty” By Berenice Geoffroy-Schneiter. Published in New York by Assouline in 2003. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: Goddess. Nymph, muse, or merely mortal, women never ceased to inspire Greek sculptors and painters. Far from representing an ideal beauty of young athletes with exultant bodies, these sensuous feminine models recount to us the ambiguous notions the Greeks had toward women. From a Pompeian fresco of Sappho to a terracotta bust of Aphrodite, and from a pure gold wreath to a bronze mirror fashioned in the 16th century BC, the art of the ancient Greeks seems as elegant and profound as ever. Many of the color plates seen here reveal the fascination that the female form held for Greek sculptors. Showing both the fascination and repulsion, eroticism and damnation, this small work in pictures offers a synthesis ... moreof art and beauty through what is perhaps the most inspired period of all times: ancient Greece. DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 6.5"x9" 79 pages, color illustrations, dust jacket. CONDITION NOTES: In fine. Clean condition. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Our International shipping charges are based on the weight. When boxed for shipping, of each book-please check the postage chart for the cost of shipping to your country. We offer“combined shipping charges” for orders for more than one book–this often means the shipping cost for the books is less than it would have been if they had been purchased and shipped one at a time, so please ask us for a shipping quote if you are thinking about buying more than one book. Thanks! QUESTIONS about this item? If you have any questions regarding this item. Please let us know and we will respond promptly. We have more books like this listed in our Ebay store! Joslin Hall Books Selling books since 1983 INSURANCE? As a seller we take responsibility for properly packing and delivering your purchase safely to you. You do not have to spend extra for insurance to guarantee that. RETURNS: We want you to be completely satisfi
ANCIENT ROMAN PROVINCIAL & BARBARIAN METALWORK & JEWELRY in the METROPOLITAN
Guide to Provincial Roman and Barbarian metalwork and Jewelry in The Metropolitan Museum of Art” By Katharine Reynolds Brown. Published in New York by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1981. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: A concise survey of highlights of the Met's fine collection of ancient provincial metalwork and jewelry. Largely from northern France. DESCRIPTION: Softcover. 6"x9" 28 pages, black& white illustrations. CONDITION NOTES: Sticker mark inside the front cover. Otherwise clean and nice. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Our International shipping charges are based on the weight. When boxed for shipping, of each book-please check the postage chart for the cost of shipping to your country. We offer“combined shipping charges” for orders for more than one book–this often means the shipping cost ... morefor the books is less than it would have been if they had been purchased and shipped one at a time, so please ask us for a shipping quote if you are thinking about buying more than one book. Thanks! QUESTIONS about this item? If you have any questions regarding this item. Please let us know and we will respond promptly. We have more books like this listed in our Ebay store! Joslin Hall Books Selling books since 1983 INSURANCE? As a seller we take responsibility for properly packing and delivering your purchase safely to you. You do not have to spend extra for insurance to guarantee that. RETURNS: We want you to be completely satisfied- anything is returnable for any reason at all within 14 days of receipt; we do ask that you notify us that you are returning it. OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS PLEASE NOTE: We always welcome orders from customers outside the United States. The“Free Shipping” marker found on many of our books only applies to shipping within the United States–we wish we could afford to offer free overseas shipping. But we cannot. Please use the“Shipping& Payments” tab(above) to check the cost of shipping. We charge actual shipping based on weight, so sometimes l
ANCIENT JEWELRY Byzantine Bactrian Egyptian Greek Roman Sasanian NECKLACE RING
Description: Title: Ancient Jewelry Collections. Provenance: Anonymous collectors Auction House: Christie's New York Sale. Date: PAN-2375. December 9 2010 Pages: 82 pages Format. Size: Softcover. 8 1/4" by 10 1/2" Language: English Lots: 148 lots Illustrations: all lots are photographed in full color Additional Information: Bibliography. Separate sheet of final auction prices realized included. Auction catalogue filled with stunning examples of ancient jewelry. Examples include: Mesopotamian lapis lazuli stamp seals Bactrian banded agate and electrum bead necklace Mesopotamian gold hair rings Neo-Assyrian carnelian Lamashtu amulet Western Asiatic rock crystal. Garnet and gold bead necklace Phoenician gold Tanit pendant Sasanian black stone matrix Sasanian chalcedony multi-faced seal Egyptian steatite scarab in a Canaanite gold ... moreand silver finger ring Egyptian haematite Cippus of Horus amulet Minoan banded agate lentoid Thracian gold spiral ornament Greco-Persian stone scaraboids Greek gold earrings Italic banded agate ringstone Roman sardonyx cameo of Minerva gold necklace and earrings with 18 Roman and Sasanian etched carnelian ringstones Byzantine gold. Pearl, emerald, and spinel cross Ostrogothic silver fibula REFERENCES TO CONDITION AND/OR ITEM DESCRIPTION INFORMATION PROVIDED BY EBAY IN THEIR ITEM SPECIFICS MAY HAVE DISCREPANCIES. ACTUAL CONDITION AND PUBLISHING DETAILS ARE GIVEN WITHIN MY LISTING. Condition: The condition definition listed in the"Item Specifics" box above is generated by Ebay. The following is my specific condition description. Very good plus to excellent minus condition. Coming from a smoke-free, pet-free environment. Binding tight, pages clean, covers have general light wear(minor edge wear, surface wear) Shipping: Domestic winner pays 1 pound Media Mail or Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope shipping- both which include DELIVERY CONFIRMATION. International winner pays First Class or Priority International Flat Rate Envelope Mail. Please note: First Class International
ANCIENT GREEK ROMAN ETRUSCAN MARBLE SCULPTURE - MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS BOSTON
Sculpture in Stone. The Greek. Roman and Etruscan Collections of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston” By Mary B. Comstock& Cornelius C. Vermeule. Published by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts in 1976. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: A grand. Scholarly and well-illustrated catalog of Archaic, 5th Century, 4th Century, Hellenistic, Greek, Graeco-Roman, Roman, Etruscan, Palmyrene, Cypriote and Post-Classical stone sculpture. DESCRIPTION: Softcover. 8.5"x11" 296 pages, 1 color plate and many black& white illustrations. CONDITION NOTES: The covers have some wear(please see the photos. Above and below) The book interior has some minor soil, but otherwise is clean and nice, with a tight binding. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Our International shipping charges are based on the weight. When boxed for shipping, of each ... morebook-please check the postage chart for the cost of shipping to your country. We offer“combined shipping charges” for orders for more than one book–this often means the shipping cost for the books is less than it would have been if they had been purchased and shipped one at a time, so please ask us for a shipping quote if you are thinking about buying more than one book. Thanks! QUESTIONS about this item? If you have any questions regarding this item. Please let us know and we will respond promptly. We have more books like this listed in our Ebay store! Joslin Hall Books Selling books since 1983 INSURANCE? As a seller we take responsibility for properly packing and delivering your purchase safely to you. You do not have to spend extra for insurance to guarantee that. RETURNS: We want you to be completely satisfied- anything is returnable for any reason at all within 14 days of receipt; we do ask that you notify us that you are returning it. OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS PLEASE NOTE: We always welcome orders from customers outside the United States. The“Free Shipping” marker found on many of our books only applies to shipping within the United States–we wish we could affo
ANCIENT BRONZE STATUES & ARTIFACTS LOEB COLLECTION Roman Greek Etruscan Egyptian
Die Bronzen der Sammlung Loeb” By Johannes Sieveking. Published in Munich in 1913. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: An elegantly produced catalog of ancient Roman. Hellenistic, Etruscan and Egyptian bronze mirrors, figures, busts, and other artifacts owned by noted collector and philanthropist James Loeb. Loeb[1867-1933] retired early from the family business and spent the rest of his life traveling. Collecting, and doing good things with his money. He founded the Loeb Classical Library at Harvard, became a trustee at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, and helped found what would become the Julliard School in New York. The bronzes illustrated in this catalog, along with this ancient pottery, were eventually given to the Staatliche Antikensammlungen in Munich. Loeb explained his philanthropy by writing- ... moreIn an age when the Humanities are being neglected more perhaps than at any time since the Middle Ages, and when men's minds are turning more than ever before to the practical and the material, it does not suffice to make pleas, however eloquent and convincing, for the safeguarding and further enjoyment of our greatest heritage from the past. Means must be found to place these treasures within the reach of all who care for the finer things of life. DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 9"x12" 86 pages of text with 12 collotype illustrations in the text and 46 gravure plates; printed on a fine, heavy cream stock; original parchment covers. CONDITION NOTES: Spine soiled. Boards lightly soiled; spine label perished, minor internal soil. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Our International shipping charges are based on the weight. When boxed for shipping, of each book-please check the postage chart for the cost of shipping to your country. We offer“combined shipping charges” for orders for more than one book–this often means the shipping cost for the books is less than it would have been if they had been purchased and shipped one at a time, so please ask us for a shipping quo
COLLECTORS' JOURNAL OF ANCIENT ART, BRONZE WEAPONS ROMAN/GREEK COINS
COLLECTORS' JOURNAL OF ANCIENT ART NO. 5 WINTER. 1986 VOLUME 3 CONTENTS: BRONZE WEAPONS OF THE ANCIENT NEAR EAST FINE ANCIENT COINS GREEK COINS REFERENCE BOOKS A GLYPHIC BESTIARY AKSUMITE COINAGE GREAT STORY ON THESE COINS ROMAN COLONIAL COINS GREEK COINS GREAT CLOSE-UP PHOTO'S OF FRONT& BACK OF COINAGE GREAT CONDITION THANKS FOR LOOKING US VET I SHIP FAST.
ANCIENT GREEK COINS / ANCIENT GRECIAN SCULPTURE & ROMAN TASTE - MFA BOSTON 1967
Ancient Greek Coins/ Ancient Greek Sculpture& Roman Taste Published in Boston Museum of Fine Arts Bulletin: Volume LXV. No.342. 1967. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: This issue comprises two articles: Greek Imperial Coins. By Mary. B. Comstock, and Greek Sculpture and Roman Taste. By Cornelius C. Vermeule. DESCRIPTION: Softcover. 8"x9" 34 pages, black& white illustrations. CONDITION NOTES: Minor soil. But otherwise clean and nice, with a tight binding. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Our International shipping charges are based on the weight. When boxed for shipping, of each book-please check the postage chart for the cost of shipping to your country. We offer“combined shipping charges” for orders for more than one book–this often means the shipping cost for the books is less than it would have been if ... morethey had been purchased and shipped one at a time, so please ask us for a shipping quote if you are thinking about buying more than one book. Thanks! QUESTIONS about this item? If you have any questions regarding this item. Please let us know and we will respond promptly. We have more books like this listed in our Ebay store! Joslin Hall Books Selling books since 1983 INSURANCE? As a seller we take responsibility for properly packing and delivering your purchase safely to you. You do not have to spend extra for insurance to guarantee that. RETURNS: We want you to be completely satisfied- anything is returnable for any reason at all within 14 days of receipt; we do ask that you notify us that you are returning it. OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS PLEASE NOTE: We always welcome orders from customers outside the United States. The“Free Shipping” marker found on many of our books only applies to shipping within the United States–we wish we could afford to offer free overseas shipping. But we cannot. Please use the“Shipping& Payments” tab(above) to check the cost of shipping. We charge actual shipping based on weight, so sometimes large, heavy, inexpensive books can actually co
SCHIMMEL COLLECTION: ANCIENT GREEK ROMAN ETRUSCAN EGYPTIAN ANTIQUES & ART
An Interesting Auction Catalog- Antiquities from the Norbert Schimmel Collection” The catalog to an auction held in New York by Sotheby's on December 16. 1992. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: Norbert Schimmel collected ancient art from the 1940s to the 1990s. Assembling one of the truly fine and select private collections of his era. The objects included Near Eastern, Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek and Roman antiquities. His February 22. 1990 New York Times obituary reported- Norbert Schimmel, a collector of antiquities who gave an important group of ancient Egyptian reliefs to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1985, died of pneumonia on Friday at his home in Longboat Key, Fla. He was 85 years old, and had lived for many years in Great Neck, L.I. Mr. Schimmel, who also backed major archeological excavations in the Middle ... moreEast, was known in the antiquities field as a discerning collector possessed of a keen eye, who did not rely on curators for confirmation of his tastes. In some 35 years, he developed what is today considered one of the world's outstanding private collections of Mediterranean antiquities. He exhibited his holdings at museums throughout the world, and donated objects to many of them. In 1975, 300 works from his collection were shown at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, ranging in time over more than 6,000 years and covering Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan and Near Eastern cultures. As a collector he was an inspiration to the antiquities field. In the sense that he quietly and devotedly promoted the appreciation of ancient art through sage collecting and through the generosity he manifested to several collections throughout the country, said Maxwell L. Anderson, the director of the Emory University Museum of Art and Archeology in Atlanta. And he did it without fanfare or desire for recognition. He was a trustee of the museum for many years. Serving on the board's acquisition committee until he resigned last year. Always modest about his collecting, Mr. Schimmel once
THE PORTLAND VASE - ANCIENT ROMAN CAMEO GLASS & WEDGWOOD COPIES
The Portland Vase. The Extraordinary Odyssey of a Mysterious Roman Treasure” By Robin Brooks. Published in New York by Harper Collins in 2004. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: The Portland Vase is a marvelous piece of ancient cameo glass. Intricately carved by modern standards, to say nothing of the problems it must have presented for ancient Roman glass carvers. Created for an Emperor, exhumed from a burial ground, coveted, traded, smashed, restored, and stuffed full of incident and intrigue, the Portland Vase- the most famous of all Roman antiquities- has captivated everyone who has come into contact with it. There was Fabrizio Lazzaro, the archeologist/tomb robber who discovered it, Pope Urban VIII who wanted to acquire it, the Princess of Palestrina who supported her gambling by selling it, the Duchess of Portland, ... morewho owned it in secret yet gave it a name, Josiah Wedgwood, whose intricate copies finished the job of immortalizing it, the madman who smashed it to bits, and the restorers who managed to piece it back together. all those figures, and more, dance across the glassy stage. DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 6"x8.5" 250 pages, black& white illustrations, dust jacket. CONDITION NOTES: In fine. Clean condition. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Our International shipping charges are based on the weight. When boxed for shipping, of each book-please check the postage chart for the cost of shipping to your country. We offer“combined shipping charges” for orders for more than one book–this often means the shipping cost for the books is less than it would have been if they had been purchased and shipped one at a time, so please ask us for a shipping quote if you are thinking about buying more than one book. Thanks! QUESTIONS about this item? If you have any questions regarding this item. Please let us know and we will respond promptly. We have more books like this listed in our Ebay store! Joslin Hall Books Selling books since 1983 INSURANCE? As a seller we take respons
ANCIENT ANTIQUE TEXTILES IN ROMAN EGYPT & EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN -TEXTILE MUSEUM
An Interesting Auction Catalog- The Roman Heritage. Textiles from Egypt and the Eastern Mediterranean 300 to 600 A.D. By James Trilling. Published by The Textile Museum in 1982. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: Published as Volume 21 of the Textile Museum Journal. The catalog to an exhibition of textiles of various types from Roman-period Egypt in the Museum collection. The Preface notes- Between 1925 and his death in 1957. George Hewitt Myers, founder of the Textile Museum, assembled an outstanding collection of Late Roman and Medieval textiles of the type widely known as Coptic. Since his death the Museum has added to the collection, and now possesses well over four hundred examples. They range from small fragments to a number of pieces remarkable for their size and completeness, including several that are among the ... morelargest and finest known today. In June 1981 the Museum was fortunate in persuading James Trilling, an historian of Late Roman and Byzantine Art, to join the staff of the Museum and to begin work at once on this catalogue of textiles of the Roman period from Egypt. DESCRIPTION: Softcover. 8.5"x11" 112 pages, color and black& white illustrations. CONDITION NOTES: The covers have some light wear and soil(please see the photos. Above and below) The book interior has some minor soil, but otherwise is clean and nice, with a tight binding. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Our International shipping charges are based on the weight. When boxed for shipping, of each book-please check the postage chart for the cost of shipping to your country. We offer“combined shipping charges” for orders for more than one book–this often means the shipping cost for the books is less than it would have been if they had been purchased and shipped one at a time, so please ask us for a shipping quote if you are thinking about buying more than one book. Thanks! QUESTIONS about this item? If you have any questions regarding this item. Please let us know and we will respond prompt
ANCIENT ROMAN ANTIQUE OPAQUE GLASS WINDOW at HERCULANEUM -1758 Letter
A Dissertation on the Antiquity of Glass in Windows. In a Letter to the Rev. Tho. Birch. D.D.Secret. R.S. By the Rev. John Nixon. Published in Northampton by Joslin Hall Publishing in 2007. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: A pane of opaque glass excavated at Herculaneum causes the author to ponder the antiquity of glass windows. A transcription of an 18th century letter which originally appeared in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. In, 1758. DESCRIPTION: Softcover. 5.5"x8.5" 10 pages. CONDITION NOTES: In fine. Clean condition. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Our International shipping charges are based on the weight. When boxed for shipping, of each book-please check the postage chart for the cost of shipping to your country. We offer“combined shipping charges” for orders for more than ... moreone book–this often means the shipping cost for the books is less than it would have been if they had been purchased and shipped one at a time, so please ask us for a shipping quote if you are thinking about buying more than one book. Thanks! QUESTIONS about this item? If you have any questions regarding this item. Please let us know and we will respond promptly. We have more books like this listed in our Ebay store! Joslin Hall Books Selling books since 1983 INSURANCE? As a seller we take responsibility for properly packing and delivering your purchase safely to you. You do not have to spend extra for insurance to guarantee that. RETURNS: We want you to be completely satisfied- anything is returnable for any reason at all within 14 days of receipt; we do ask that you notify us that you are returning it. OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS PLEASE NOTE: We always welcome orders from customers outside the United States. The“Free Shipping” marker found on many of our books only applies to shipping within the United States–we wish we could afford to offer free overseas shipping. But we cannot. Please use the“Shipping& Payments” tab(above) to check the cost of shipping. We
ANCIENT ROMAN GREEK ETRUSCAN POTTERY - BIRCH 1858 -2 VOLUMES with COLORED PLATES
History of Ancient Pottery” By Samuel Birch. Published in London by John Murray in 1858. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: The first edition of what was the first comprehensive history of ancient pottery. Including Greek, Roman, Assyrian, Etruscan, and Egyptian work. Birch's work stood as the cornerstone of the literature on ancient ceramics for decades, and although now very dated, is still an interesting and informative study. In 1910. More than half a century after its first appearance, Solon wrote of it- It would be nothing short of presumption on our part to praise a work the immense value of which is acknowledged by all students of archaeology. All we can say is that, according to the opinion of the masters of the science, Birch's general history of ancient pottery has remained, up to this day, an unassailable ... moreauthority on most of the subjects that are treated by it. It condenses the substance of many volumes of difficult access and often still more difficult interpretation; all materials have been selected with judicious discrimination and classified with clearness and accuracy. DESCRIPTION: 2 volumes. 6"x9" 415& 437 pages, 12 color plates and hundreds of text illustrations. Bound in period dark green 3/4 leather with marbled boards and endpapers. Spines with raised bands, separated into five compartments with gilt titles and ancient vase decorations. CONDITION NOTES: Covers with moderate scuffing and a little wear. Some light internal soil. Still a handsome set, with tight bindings. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Our International shipping charges are based on the weight. When boxed for shipping, of each book-please check the postage chart for the cost of shipping to your country. We offer“combined shipping charges” for orders for more than one book–this often means the shipping cost for the books is less than it would have been if they had been purchased and shipped one at a time, so please ask us for a shipping quote if you are thinking about buying more than
ROMAN TEXTILES & CLOTH IN ANCIENT EGYPT 300-600 A.D. - TEXTILE MUSEUM CATALOG
The Roman Heritage. Textiles from Egypt and the Eastern Mediterranean 300 to 600 A.D. By James Trilling. Published in Washington by The Textile Museum in 1982. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: Published as Volume 21 of the Textile Museum Journal. The catalog to an exhibition of textiles of various types from Roman-period Egypt in the Museum collection. The Preface notes- Between 1925 and his death in 1957. George Hewitt Myers, founder of the Textile Museum, assembled an outstanding collection of Late Roman and Medieval textiles of the type widely known as Coptic. Since his death the Museum has added to the collection, and now possesses well over four hundred examples. They range from small fragments to a number of pieces remarkable for their size and completeness, including several that are among the largest and finest ... moreknown today. In June 1981 the Museum was fortunate in persuading James Trilling, an historian of Late Roman and Byzantine Art, to join the staff of the Museum and to begin work at once on this catalogue of textiles of the Roman period from Egypt. DESCRIPTION: Softcover. 8.5"x11" 112 pages, color and black& white illustrations. CONDITION NOTES: Minor soil. But otherwise clean and nice, with a tight binding. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Our International shipping charges are based on the weight. When boxed for shipping, of each book-please check the postage chart for the cost of shipping to your country. We offer“combined shipping charges” for orders for more than one book–this often means the shipping cost for the books is less than it would have been if they had been purchased and shipped one at a time, so please ask us for a shipping quote if you are thinking about buying more than one book. Thanks! QUESTIONS about this item? If you have any questions regarding this item. Please let us know and we will respond promptly. We have more books like this listed in our Ebay store! Joslin Hall Books Selling books since 1983 INSURANCE? As a seller we t
Christie's Ancient Glass Sangiorgi Collection ( Islamic Roman Glass) NY 6/3/99
The Largest Distributor of Post Auction Catalogs in the World We carry over 200.000 catalogs in stock"THE CATALOG KID" WE ARE YOUR LEADING SOURCE FOR AUCTION CATALOGS ON EBAY Christie's Ancient Glass formerly in the G. Sangiorgi Collection( Islamic Glass. Roman Glass vessels, jars, vases and fragments) New York 6/3/99 This post auction catalog consists of 251 lots. All illustrated, all color, with all lots described in detail PREVIEW AUCTION CATALOG HAMMER PRICES LINK http:www.christies.com/Results/PrintAuctionResults.aspx?action=refine&saleid=9591 BEST PRICES ON EBAY We ship within 5 days of payment. Feel free to bid and shop as long as you want. Afterwords. We will send you an invoice with combined shipping. Please note that eBay automatically sends an invoice after you purchase an item. THIS IS NOT OUR INVOICE. If you ... morewould like to receive combined shipping you will have to wait for OUR invoice. If you pay before receiving OUR invoice we will not refund you for overpayment of shipping. Visit our Store for More Related Auction Catalogs IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS WITH REGARDS TO THE ITEM BEING OFFERED PLEASE CALL 1-800-258-2056 overseas 1-732-922-5800(THE#1 REFERENCE FOR COLLECTING) SHIPPING: The United States Postal Service only offers Airmail. We also accept in house Visa. M/C, Amex, Discover AUCTION CATALOGS ARE NEVER REPRINTED THEREFORE ARE ALWAYS A FIRST EDITION. MOST OF THE AUCTION CATALOGS ARE SOLD OUT BEFORE THE AUCTION. MAKING THIS AND MANY OTHER CATALOGS COLLECTIBLE. IF THE CATALOGS ARE KEPT IN GOOD CONDITION IT ONLY INCREASE THE VALUE. PLEASE GO TO THE ABOUT ME PAGE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE CATALOGKID. WE HAVE BEEN SELLING AUCTION CATALOGS SINCE 1987 AND ARE THE SOURCE FOR THE AUCTION HOUSES. APPRAISERS, COLLECTORS AND DEALERS. WE CAN SELL AT LOW PRICES BECAUSE WE BUY THE REMAINDERS FROM CHRISTIES AND OTHER AUCTION HOUSES.
ANCIENT ROMAN COLCHESTER CAMULODUNUM POTTERY + POTTER KILN in PROVINCIAL CAPITOL
The Roman Potters' Kilns of Colchester” By M.R. Hull. Published in Oxford; printed at the University Press for The Society of Antiquaries in 1963. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: A scholarly study of Roman-era excavated kiln sites and their contents. Both the kilns themselves and the pottery found there are illustrated and discussed. And the construction and use of ancient kilns is also addressed. This publication was the"Report of the Research Committee of The Society of Antiquaries of London, No.XXI" Soon after the Roman conquest of Britain in AD 43. A Roman legionary fortress was established at Colchester, named Camulodunum by the Romans. The city was a provincial capitol of Roman Britain, and contained a large and elaborate temple dedicated to Emperor Claudius. The city was sacked during Boudica's ... morerebellion in AD 61, but was rebuilt with massive walls and a chariot race arena. Dr. John Morris, an English historian who specialized in the Roman and Sub-Roman Empire in Britain, suggested in his book"The Age of Arthur" 1973) that, as the descendants of Romanised Britons looked back to a golden age of peace and prosperity under Rome, the name"Camelot" of Arthurian legend was probably a reference to Camulodunum, the capital of Britannia in Roman times. DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 8.5"x11" 195 pages, 107 line figures with hundreds of illustrations, plus 22 black& white plates. CONDITION NOTES: Minor soil. But otherwise clean and nice, with a tight binding. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Our International shipping charges are based on the weight. When boxed for shipping, of each book-please check the postage chart for the cost of shipping to your country. We offer“combined shipping charges” for orders for more than one book–this often means the shipping cost for the books is less than it would have been if they had been purchased and shipped one at a time, so please ask us for a shipping quote if you are thinking about buying more than one book. Thank
“Encyclopedia of Gods” 2,500 Ancient Deities Norse Celt Roman Hittite Canaanite
TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Encyclopedia of Gods: Over 2.500 Deities of the World by Michael Jordan. NOTE: We have 75.000 books in our library, almost 10,000 different titles. Odds are we have other copies of this same title in varying conditions, some less expensive, some better condition. We might also have different editions as well(some paperback, some hardcover, oftentimes international editions) If you don’t see what you want, please contact us and ask. We’re happy to send you a summary of the differing conditions and prices we may have for the same title. DESCRIPTION: Hardback with Dust Jacket: 337 pages. Publisher: Facts On File. Inc. 1993) Since the beginning of time. The same mysteries have puzzled people on every continent; the same fears ... morehave beset them. They have attempted to explain the mysteries and allay the fears in the same way- through the worship of gods. Deities have been identified with the human psyche for at least 60,000 years. Encyclopedia of Gods offers concise information on more than 2,500 of these deities, from the most ancient gods of polytheistic societies- Hittite, Sumerian, Mesopotamian- to the most contemporary gods of the major monotheistic religions- Allah, God, Yahweh. Among the cultures included are African peoples, Albanian, Pre-Islamic Arabian, Aztec, Babylonian, Buddhist, Canaanite, Celtic, Egyptian, Native American, Etruscan, Germanic, Greek, Roman, Hindu, Persian, Polynesian, and Shinto. The Encyclopedia includes not only the most significant gods of each culture but minor deities as well. Here you will find information not only on Zeus. Thor and Astarte but also on Tozi, the Aztec goddess of healing, Annamurti, the Hindu patron deity of the kitchen, and Nyakaya, the Shilluk crocodile goddess. Each entry provides details on what culture worshiped the god, the role of the god, and the characteristics and symbols used in identification. In the case of the more important
Ancient Roman Etruscan Egyptian Medieval Renaissance Antique + Art -Cohn Catalog
By Judgment of the Eye: The Varya and Hans Cohn Collection” Edited by Nancy Thomas& Constantina Oldknow. Published in Los Angeles by Hans Cohn in 1991. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: A large. Elegant catalog primarily devoted to Egyptian, Etruscan, Roman, late classical, Medieval and Renaissance art and artifacts. Hans Cohn spent more than half a century assembling his collections, and 17 scholars from around the world were involved in the examination and cataloging of the pieces included here. DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 11.5"x11.5" 388 pages, color illustrations, dust jacket. CONDITION NOTES: The dust jacket has some light wear and soil(please see the photos. Above and below) The book itself has some minor soil, but otherwise is clean and nice, with a tight binding. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Our International ... moreshipping charges are based on the weight. When boxed for shipping, of each book-please check the postage chart for the cost of shipping to your country. We offer“combined shipping charges” for orders for more than one book–this often means the shipping cost for the books is less than it would have been if they had been purchased and shipped one at a time, so please ask us for a shipping quote if you are thinking about buying more than one book. Thanks! QUESTIONS about this item? If you have any questions regarding this item. Please let us know and we will respond promptly. We have more books like this listed in our Ebay store! Joslin Hall Books Selling books since 1983 INSURANCE? As a seller we take responsibility for properly packing and delivering your purchase safely to you. You do not have to spend extra for insurance to guarantee that. RETURNS: We want you to be completely satisfied- anything is returnable for any reason at all within 14 days of receipt; we do ask that you notify us that you are returning it. OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS PLEASE NOTE: We always welcome orders from customers outside the United States. The“Free Shipping” marker found on many o
Ancient Roman Pompeii Silver & Frescoes -The House of Menander -Rare 1933 Book
La Casa del Menandro e il suo Tesoro de Argenteria” By Amedeo Maiuri. Published in Rome by La Libreria dello Stato in 1933. Limited to 480 copies. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: An important study of the frescoes. Architecture, and silver of a grand Pompeian villa known as'The House of Menander' Built in the first century B.C. and named after a well-preserved fresco of the ancient Greek poet found there, little is known of the actual owner of the house, though it seems likely that he was either a wealthy Pompeian merchant, or perhaps a rich Roman who built a seaside villa in the popular resort town. The author of this important study. Amedeo Maiuri[1886-1963] has been described as one of the most dynamic and controversial archeologists to oversee the excavations in Pompeii. He was one of the first to employ a ... morerigorously systematic and scientific approach, instead of viewing the ruins as a treasure heap to be plundered; unfortunately many of his excavations suffered from under-funding and inadequate tools, and his legacy remains mixed. There is no controversy, however, about the importance of the silver hoard that was uncovered in the basement of the Casa del Menandro in 1930. In the cellar. Wrapped up in textiles and placed in the bottom of a wooden chest, were 118 pieces of silver plate, of varying ages and styles. a separate box placed on top of the silverware contained 20 pieces of jewellery made of gold and precious stones, along with some gold wire and 46 coins. writes John Tamm in his review of the book"The Insula of the Menander at Pompeii. Vol. IV: The Silver Treasure" by Kenneth Painter(2001) As Painter rightly notes" Tamm continues, the importance of this treasure lies not only in the artifacts, but also in the fact that they were properly excavated, a statement that cannot be made for the other major find from the area, the Boscoreale treasure. Just as this treasure has long been of prime importance for the Roman silverware specialist, so too has been
Ancient Roman Glass in Slovenia - Slovenian Glass in Roman Era
The Roman Glass of Slovenia/ Rimsko Steklo Slovenije” By Irena Lazar. Published in Ljubljana by Zalozba ZRC in 2003. description continues below the picture- DISCUSSION: An important and very scholarly study. Featuring a number of unpublished examples of glass. The first part is dedicated to the typological and chronological presentation of the Roman glass(1st-5th cent. from the territory of modern Slovenia; the second one is a presentation and review of local glass production in the Roman period on Slovene territory. The introduction represents the terminology that is used and glass making techniques. Along with results of the most resent research. The products are first classified into three major groups based on the technique of manufacture(vessels made in a mould, mould-blown vessels, free-blown vessels) The material is further classified ... moreinto ten groups of vessels according to their use. The dating of individual forms was wherever possible determined on the basis of grave units and other dated contexts from Slovenian sites. Local glass industry existed in Roman period on the territory of modern Slovenia from the 2nd century onwards and lasted, as proved by the finds from Celeia and Poetovio, through the 2nd and 3rd century. The most extensive discoveries are known from Poetovio, where the proofs of glass production are known from different parts of the town(Hajdina, Rabel_ja vas, Panorama) The remains of six glass furnaces and glass waste prove the existence of glass production and enable the reconstruction of the appearance of the glass furnaces. Judging from the remains of the glass products, the furnaces in Ptuj must have operated in the 2nd and 3rd centuries" English/Slovene text. DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 8.5"x12" 252 pages, line and color illustrations, plus 8 plates of line drawings, 4 folding plates. CONDITION NOTES: Minor wear. But otherwise clean and nice, with a tight binding. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Our International shipping charges are based on the weight. When
3 Ancient Arts Books: Greek Statuary, Venus de Milo, Roman Portland Vase
Three Books on Ancient Art- DISCUSSION: This lot consists of: Greek Beauty" by Berenice Geoffroy-Schneiter(Assouline: 2003) Goddess. Nymph, muse, or merely mortal, women never ceased to inspire Greek sculptors and painters. Far from representing an ideal beauty of young athletes with exultant bodies, these sensuous feminine models recount to us the ambiguous notions the Greeks had toward women. From a Pompeian fresco of Sappho to a terracotta bust of Aphrodite, and from a pure gold wreath to a bronze mirror fashioned in the 16th century BC, the art of the ancient Greeks seems as elegant and profound as ever. Many of the color plates seen here reveal the fascination that the female form held for Greek sculptors. Showing both the fascination and repulsion, eroticism and damnation, this small work in pictures offers a synthesis of art and ... morebeauty through what is perhaps the most inspired period of all times: ancient Greece. Hardcover. 6.5"x9" 79 pages, color illustrations, dust jacket. Fine condition. Disarmed. The Story of the Venus de Milo" by Gregory Curtis(Alfred A. Knopf: 2003) The Venus de Milo is both a great work of art and a popular icon. And from the moment of her discovery in 1820 by a French naval ensign, she has been an object of aesthetic and archeological controversy. Using memoirs, letters, and official accounts, Gregory Curtis introduces readers to Venus as she was unearthed by a farmer, digging for marble building blocks on the Aegean island of Melos at the moment a young officer and amateur archeologist looking for classical relics happened by. Curtis tells how the island's elders fought with their Turkish overlords over who owned Venus, and how the French pressed their claim, outwitting other suitors to bring her to the Louvre, where she became an immediate celebrity. Curtis's depiction of Europe in the early 19th century, caught in the grip of a classical art mania, reveals just how far the Louvre was prepared to go to prove it had the greatest classical find of the er
Two Books About Ancient Greek and Roman Cities
Two Books About Ancient Greek and Roman Cities Alexandria: The Site and the By Morsi Saad El-Din. Gamal Mokhtar, Mostafa El-Abbadi, Abdel Azim Ramadan. Book Condition: Very food; gently used. Published: 1991 by NYU Press. 128 Pages. Hard Cover. Description: In this remarkable volume expert scholarship combines with award-winning photography to create a lasting impression of this timeless city. The extraordinary illustrations transform this volume into an astonishing portfolio of Alexandrian. Ptolemaic, and Graeco-Roman art. Full page color plates reveal, in exquisite detail, every nuance of some of the most breathtaking sculptures, monuments, bas-reliefs, pottery, frescoes, statues, mosaics, and coins of this great city. Despite having been published prior to the underwater discoveries in Alexandria's harbor, this is still a"must ... morehave" reference for anyone with a keen interest in Hellenistic and Roman art. AND. Carthage: A Mosaic of Ancient Tunisia By Aicha Ben Abed Ben Khader. David Soren Book Condition: Very good; gently used. Published: 1987. American Museum of Natural History in association with W.W. Norton. 238 Pages Hard Cover. Description: With the aid of archeological evidence unearthed over descades of excavation. This lively, history of ancient Tunisia portrays Carthage as a civilized, cosmopolitan, physically attractive city. Punic artists excelled in mosaics, stone sculpture, jewelry, sacred objects and architecture, and by synthesizing Libyan, Berber Greek and Roman influences, they created something uniquely Tunisian. The authors explore elegant villas and temples, a popular culture of theater, literature and mime, Carthaginian and Roman hybrid religion and much more. Richly illustrated with color and black and white photographs, maps and plans. Still very much a"must have" volume for anyone interested in Carthage or Roman North Africa.