Silver Denarius of Emperor Caracalla - C.5341Origin: Minted in RomeCirca: 199 AD to 201 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Silver.Caracalla was born April 4,188 in  More »

Silver Denarius of Emperor Caracalla - C.5341Origin: Minted in RomeCirca: 199 AD to 201 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Silver.Caracalla was born April 4,188 in Lyon, where his father, Septimius Severus, was serving as governor of the province of Gallia Lugdunensis under Emperor Commodus. His name was changed from Lucius Septimius Bassianus to Marcus Aurelius Antoninus at the age of seven. The name change was a way of connecting the family of Severus to that of the Antonines. The nickname Caracalla was taken from the name of a type of cloak popularized by the emperor, but this nickname, originally derisive, was never used officially. From the time of his name change to Antoninus, Caracalla was the designated heir of Severus. Less than three years later he was proclaimed emperor, officially joining his father as co-rulers of the empire. At the age of 14, he was married to the daughter of the praetorian prefect Plautianus, but the teenager despised his wife. The marriage ended less than three years later and there were no children. Upon his father’s death in 211, Caracalla ruled the empire jointly with his brother, Geta, until he was murdered later the same year, leaving Caracalla in sole control at the age of 23. The year 212 saw a flurry of administrative reforms under the young emperor's leadership. Soldiers received increases in pay and in legal rights, but the most noteworthy change was the bestowal of Roman citizenship upon all free residents of the empire. Construction was also well underway on the magnificent baths in Rome that would bear the emperor's name. In 217, Caracalla was assassinated on the road back from his military campaigns against the Partians in the east. Although Caracalla remains a rather dubious figure, historians often overlook the energetic, reformist and even intellectual character of Caracalla's reign. The changes brought about in the little more than five years of Caracalla's sole rule would have long-lasting implications throughout the empire for generations to come.   « Less

This antique tile made in England has a pretty red and white design transfer printed on the face. It is a very nice image that will look great in a traditional interior. The  More »

This antique tile made in England has a pretty red and white design transfer printed on the face. It is a very nice image that will look great in a traditional interior. The condition is excellent. Combined shipping is always available at Bungalow BILL! Status: For Sale Reference#: 03050903 Condition: excellent Year: c. 1900 Country: England Height: 6 in. (15.24 cm) Width: 6 in. (15.24 cm) Style: Traditional Materials: white dust pressed clay   « Less

Slip-Painted Jug - ADC.36, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 10 th Century AD to 12 th Century AD, Dimensions: 5.91" (15.0cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Nishapur,  More »

Slip-Painted Jug - ADC.36, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 10 th Century AD to 12 th Century AD, Dimensions: 5.91" (15.0cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Nishapur, Medium: Earthenware.   « Less

Good working order mechanical movement keeps good time circa 1920's beautiful decritive item, postage UK £25 worldwide $125, phone 07505165843 on all questions concerning  More »

Good working order mechanical movement keeps good time circa 1920's beautiful decritive item, postage UK £25 worldwide $125, phone 07505165843 on all questions concerning this listing also I post all items worldwide and arrange delivery to your door. Concerning payments I welcome the traditional way of paying also credit/debit cards, personel cheques bank transfers postal orders, and very last would be paypal.   « Less

Origin: Egypt (Sinai) Circa: 3300 BC to 2300 BC Medium: Carnelian-Crystal The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself. By wearing jewelry that is unusual or  More »

Origin: Egypt (Sinai) Circa: 3300 BC to 2300 BC Medium: Carnelian-Crystal The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself. By wearing jewelry that is unusual or unique, we define ourselves as individuals and set ourselves apart from the crowd. Throughout antiquity, in every great culture, beads were formed from colored gems, glass, ceramic, shell, bone and metal in an endless variety of shapes and sizes. Sometimes they were worn for their magical or curative powers, at other times simply for their beauty. They were worn by people, highborn and low, the citizen of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Judea, Greece, Rome and Byzantium. Frequently these jewels, so prized in life, were buried with their owners to adorn them through eternity. When we wear them today, we add another chapter to their long and fascinating history. - (SB.1161)   « Less

Circa 1770-1800 Chinese Export Bell Shape Large Size Mug/Tankard. Continuous scene in blue and white of pagoda house on water with trees and rocks with landscape of mountains  More »

Circa 1770-1800 Chinese Export Bell Shape Large Size Mug/Tankard. Continuous scene in blue and white of pagoda house on water with trees and rocks with landscape of mountains in the background. 6 1/4" in height and diameter of 4 1/2"   « Less

Origin: Cyprus Circa: 1500 BC to 1250 BC Dimensions: 5.75" (14.6cm) high Collection: Classical Antiquities Style: Late Bronze Age Medium: Terracotta

Origin: Cyprus Circa: 1500 BC to 1250 BC Dimensions: 5.75" (14.6cm) high Collection: Classical Antiquities Style: Late Bronze Age Medium: Terracotta   « Less

A lamp such as this might have lit homes when the Roman Empire ruled the world. A metaphor of joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, lamps have illuminated the path  More »

A lamp such as this might have lit homes when the Roman Empire ruled the world. A metaphor of joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, lamps have illuminated the path of civilization for centuries. They have guided great thoughts through the night, stood vigil with lonely passions. In the presence of this simple object, we are in touch directly with a vanished world, with the people once warmed by its glow. Today it remains as an enduring symbol of man's desire to conquer the darkness. - (L.2858)   « Less

Obv: Hadrian Rev: AEGYPTOS Personification of Egypt, Reclining, Holding sistrum, Ibis before Diameter: 18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny) Condition: Very  More »

Obv: Hadrian Rev: AEGYPTOS Personification of Egypt, Reclining, Holding sistrum, Ibis before Diameter: 18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny) Condition: Very Fine   « Less

Origin: Egypt Circa: 6000 BC to 4000 BC Dimensions: 5.375" (13.7cm) high x 2.25" (5.7cm) wide Collection: Egyptian Style: Neolithic Medium: Flint The creation of tools  More »

Origin: Egypt Circa: 6000 BC to 4000 BC Dimensions: 5.375" (13.7cm) high x 2.25" (5.7cm) wide Collection: Egyptian Style: Neolithic Medium: Flint The creation of tools utilizing the natural environment is what distinguishes man from animal. What was once created using stone and wood has, over the centuries, evolved into metalworking and modern-day plastics. But it is the simplest tools, those carved from stone, which allowed mankind to conquer the natural environment and to prosper. Holding this flint axe head in our hand, although it appears rough and crude, we are holding the nascent breath of the great civilization of Egypt. From such axe heads would eventually rise the pyramids. Tools allowed mankind to altar the natural settings and to create his own habitats. An axe head like this one, when tied securely to a wooden shaft, could be used to chop wood or to carve meat from a fallen prey. This axe head represents the innate human drive to altar the environment, to innovate, and to create something stronger and more durable. It is in these earliest tools that we are able to witness the birth of civilization. From such tools, mankind learned to carve stones and rocks into new shapes and forms that suited the needs of the people, slowly evolving from primitive axe heads into pyramids and temples. - (N.1111)   « Less