firearm ancient Arabic, inlaid with mother of pearl and embossed metal muzzleloader, with stick, it works to pull the trigger, 140 cm lentgh, 1200$

firearm ancient Arabic, inlaid with mother of pearl and embossed metal muzzleloader, with stick, it works to pull the trigger, 140 cm lentgh, 1200$   « Less

Cast bronze Celtic ritual sickle from the Hallstatt Culture (about 800 to 475 BC). The Hallstatt culture was the predominant Central European culture during the local  More »

Cast bronze Celtic ritual sickle from the Hallstatt Culture (about 800 to 475 BC). The Hallstatt culture was the predominant Central European culture during the local Bronze Age, and introduced the Iron Age. It is named for its type site, Hallstatt, a lakeside village in the Austrian Salzkammergut southeast of Salzburg. The Roman Author Pliny the Elder described the Celtic ritual gathering of mistletoe which was found growing on an oak tree. A Druid, dressed in white, cut the mistletoe using a sickle and allowed it to fall on to a white piece of cloth. This ritual took place on the 6th night after the new moon. From this account, we see that the Druids held some importance to the color white, and use of a sickle. MEASUREMENTS: 7 inches (18 cm) long. CONDITION: green patina with earthen encrustation ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES, AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS. ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

Cast bronze Celtic ritual sickle from the Hallstatt Culture (about 800 to 475 BC). The Hallstatt culture was the predominant Central European culture during the local Bronze  More »

Cast bronze Celtic ritual sickle from the Hallstatt Culture (about 800 to 475 BC). The Hallstatt culture was the predominant Central European culture during the local Bronze Age, and introduced the Iron Age. It is named for its type site, Hallstatt, a lakeside village in the Austrian Salzkammergut southeast of Salzburg. The Roman Author Pliny the Elder described the Celtic ritual gathering of mistletoe which was found growing on an oak tree. A Druid, dressed in white, cut the mistletoe using a sickle and allowed it to fall on to a white piece of cloth. This ritual took place on the 6th night after the new moon. From this account, we see that the Druids held some importance to the color white, and use of a sickle. MEASUREMENTS: 8 inches (20.3 cm) long. CONDITION: green patina with earthen encrustation ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES, AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS. ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

in excavated condition, with broad blade cut with a wide shallow fuller over almost its entire length on each face, robust iron hilt comprising thick crosspiece of tapering  More »

in excavated condition, with broad blade cut with a wide shallow fuller over almost its entire length on each face, robust iron hilt comprising thick crosspiece of tapering rectangular section, the inner and outer faces inlaid with silver rows of triangles top and bottom, formed of very fine close-set dot and diamond decoration, framing silver diamonds of contrasting flecked pattern , two-stage pommel inlaid en suite like the cross-piece, and the upper portion of trilobated form decorated with close-set dot and diamond and inlaid in silver . Total lenght 91 cm blade 76,5 cm wide 5,5 cm Pommel : 6,5 cm x 4 x 1,5 cm A sword of very similar form was found in a lake near Sørborg Castle, Denmark and is now preserved in the Nationalmuseet, Copenhagen. See I.Peirce 2002, pp.106-107. A further sword with pommel of 'cocked hat' form and inlaid with silver and copper in a closely related decoration style is preserved in the Universitetets Oldsaksamling, Norway, accession C23127, see I.Peirce, op.cit, plate VII. The sword comes with x-rays for authentication Price on request . Photo and Text Copyright © 2011 Chinaglia Lorenzo   « Less

Middle Bronze Age I; c. 2200-1850 B.C. Long bronze dagger blade with slide midrib and five rivet holes.Found in Hebron. In very good and original condition. Natural green  More »

Middle Bronze Age I; c. 2200-1850 B.C. Long bronze dagger blade with slide midrib and five rivet holes.Found in Hebron. In very good and original condition. Natural green patina present. 12.5 inches (32.5 cms) Custom lucite stand, worldwide shipping and Certificate of Authenticity included in price. Export Approval from Israel Antiquities Authority   « Less

c. 930 B.C - 300 A.D. A set of three bronze arrow heads, found in the Holy Land, in excellent condition. First: Iron age II; 930- 586 B.C, greenish patina, 3.5 inches  More »

c. 930 B.C - 300 A.D. A set of three bronze arrow heads, found in the Holy Land, in excellent condition. First: Iron age II; 930- 586 B.C, greenish patina, 3.5 inches (9.5 cms) Second: Hellenistic Greek; 300-100 B.C., very nice black patina, 2.3 inches (5.5 cms) Third: Roman period; 100 B.C.-300 A.D., earthy patina, 1.6 inches (4.1 cm) Worldwide shipping and Certificate of Authenticity included in price. Export Approval from Israel Antiquities Authority   « Less

c. 57-45 B.C. Cast from lead for use in a sling, the diamond shaped bullet is bi-conical on one side and flat on the other marked with the roman numerals LXIII marking it  More »

c. 57-45 B.C. Cast from lead for use in a sling, the diamond shaped bullet is bi-conical on one side and flat on the other marked with the roman numerals LXIII marking it as ammunition for a member of the thirteenth legion. Originally founded by Julius Caesar in 57 B.C. this legion was in use until it was disbanded in 45 B.C.. During this time they took part in such conflicts as the Gaelic Wars as well as fighting on the side of Caesar during his battle with Pompey and the Senate. It was then reconstituted by Augustus in 41 B.C. as the Legio XIII Gemina (or the 13th Twin Legion) and was in use until the fifth century A.D. 1.65 inches (4.2 cms) Export Approval from Israel Antiquities Authority   « Less

Athentic ancient European Bronze Age / Hallstatt I, circa 1200-800 BC Celtic bronze socketed axe celt of trapezoid form with flared cutting edge decorated on both sides  More »

Athentic ancient European Bronze Age / Hallstatt I, circa 1200-800 BC Celtic bronze socketed axe celt of trapezoid form with flared cutting edge decorated on both sides with a molded ridged bands and vertical ribs pattern with a hole throughout for hafting. MEASUREMENTS: Max Length: 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in). Width: 4.5 cm (1 1/86 in) CONDITION: in good condition considering its age with nice green patina. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

Rare! Antique! Very good condition and upgraded keris, the original blade is old blade, upgraded by adding 24 carats gold, the recent dapur (form) is adopted of Naga  More »

Rare! Antique! Very good condition and upgraded keris, the original blade is old blade, upgraded by adding 24 carats gold, the recent dapur (form) is adopted of Naga Penganten 9 Luk Tinatah, (naga=dragon ; penganten=couple ; luk=curve ; tinatah=inlay). The warangka (sheath) is made of Sumatranese mammoth, adopted of Gayaman Yogyakarta style. Mendak - The good selut is made of silver with 9 natural transparent uncoloured stones. The length of the blade is about 33 cm and the total length about 50 cm.   « Less

Large Danish neolithic flint axe, dating to the Time of the great Buriel Mounts, 3200-2800 BC. The axe is large and broad in hand, measuring 21-22 cm. A thin butted axe,  More »

Large Danish neolithic flint axe, dating to the Time of the great Buriel Mounts, 3200-2800 BC. The axe is large and broad in hand, measuring 21-22 cm. A thin butted axe, unpolished, displaying very fine workmanship with fine knapping (chipping). Condition: Choice. Minor ancient wear, wonderful mottled brown patina.   « Less