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11 janvier 2016

Exhibition brings together only surviving bronze portraits of the Emperor Hadrian

Exhibition brings together only surviving bronze portraits of the Emperor Hadrian
Bronze portraits of the Emperor Hadrian, from the British Museum (left); the Israel Museum (center);and the Louvre (right). Photo:©Elie Posner, Israel Museum, Jerusalem. JERUSALEM .- Three extant bronze portraits of Publius Aelius Hadrianus—better known...
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24 décembre 2015

"Women of Rome: Seductive, Maternal, Excessive" on view at CaixaForum Madrid

"Women of Rome: Seductive, Maternal, Excessive" on view at CaixaForum Madrid
MADRID .- CaixaForum Madrid is presenting the exhibition Women of Rome. Seductive, Maternal, Excessive. Collections of the Louvre Museum. This is an exceptional archaeological exhibition devoted to the image of women in Roman domestic decorations, based...
12 décembre 2015

Archaeologists say Julius Caesar came, saw and conquered on Dutch soil in 55 BC

Archaeologists say Julius Caesar came, saw and conquered on Dutch soil in 55 BC
César by Gautier Poupeau from Paris, France. Photo: Wikipedia.org. THE HAGUE (AFP) .- Archaeologists say they have proven for the first time that Julius Caesar set foot on what is now Dutch soil, destroying two Germanic tribes in a battle which left around...
4 décembre 2015

A Roman carnelian ring with a portrait of Julia Domina, circa late 2nd-early 3rd century AD.

A Roman carnelian ring with a portrait of Julia Domina, circa late 2nd-early 3rd century AD.
A Roman carnelian ring with a portrait of Julia Domina, circa late 2nd-early 3rd century AD. Estimation: USD 5,000 - 7,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 he draped bust of the Empress engraved in profile to the left, her wavy hair pulled back over her...
4 décembre 2015

A Roman onyx cameo portrait of Hercules, circa 3rd century AD

A Roman onyx cameo portrait of Hercules, circa 3rd century AD
A Roman onyx cameo portrait of Hercules, circa 3rd century AD. Estimation: USD 8,000 - 12,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Carved in two layers, white on black, with a bust of the hero in profile to the left, the pelt of the Nemean lion tied at his...
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4 décembre 2015

A Roman gold and garnet ring, circa 2nd-3rd century AD.

A Roman gold and garnet ring, circa 2nd-3rd century AD.
A Roman gold and garnet ring, circa 2nd-3rd century AD. Estimation: USD 2,000 - 3,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 ormed from two hoops, each rounded on the exterior, concave on the interior, expanding to the bezel, with a collar-set cabochon garnet...
3 décembre 2015

A Roman gold bracelet, circa 2nd century AD.

A Roman gold bracelet, circa 2nd century AD.
A Roman gold bracelet, circa 2nd century AD. Estimation: USD 2,500 - 3,500. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The hoop formed of four hollow wires twisted together and tapering to a single wire, crossed over and spiraled around the hoop for adjustment -...
3 décembre 2015

A Roman gold and amethyst bead necklace, circa 1st century BC-1st century AD.

A Roman gold and amethyst bead necklace, circa 1st century BC-1st century AD.
A Roman gold and amethyst bead necklace, circa 1st century BC-1st century AD. Estimation: USD 5,000 - 7,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Composed of biconical amethyst beads, graduated in size, the upper section interspersed with spherical gold beads,...
3 décembre 2015

A Greek gold finger ring, Hellenistic period, circa 2nd Century B.C.

A Greek gold finger ring, Hellenistic period, circa 2nd Century B.C.
A Greek gold finger ring, Hellenistic period, circa 2nd Century B.C. Estimation: USD 40,000 - 60,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Solid-cast, with a broad hoop, rounded on the exterior, flat on the interior, expanding at the shoulders to the flat...
3 décembre 2015

A Central Asian gold torque necklace, circa 1st millennium BC.

A Central Asian gold torque necklace, circa 1st millennium BC.
A Central Asian gold torque necklace, circa 1st millennium BC. Estimation: USD 7,000 - 9,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Of heavy penannular form, the tapering ends with incised rings and disk-shaped terminals - 5¾ in. (14.6 cm.) wide; weight: 9.04...
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