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Statuette of a Dwarf Warrior
CHF 7'000 Read MoreStatuette of a Dwarf Warrior
Early Imperial Romain Bronze Statuette of a Dwarf Warrior from the 1st-2nd century A.D. The statuette, made of solid bronze, was cast using the lost-wax technique. The statuette, made of solid bronze, was cast using the lost-wax technique. It was attached to its base (of which no trace remains) by a tenon visible beneath the raised foot.
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Statuette of a Dwarf Silene
CHF 9'100 Read MoreImperial Romain Bronze Statuette of a Dwarf Silene
from the 1st-2nd century A.D.
In very good condition with superb patina even if the right hand is lost.
He is identified as Silenus by his pointed ears, snub nose, and the wavy incisions on his body, which indicate that he was once hairy. His head is crowned, and in his left hand he holds a bunch of grapes.
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Twisted Bracelet
CHF 1'100 Read MoreTwisted Bracelet
The bracelet, which, given its size, was most likely worn on the arm rather than the wrist, is made of a long, thick twisted bronze wire. Its ends, which are very close together, are flat and decorated with a series of incised vertical lines.
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Applique in the shape of the Bust of Herakles
CHF 18'000 Read MoreApplique in the shape of the Bust of Herakles
This bronze cast Applique in the shape of the Bust of Herakles is slightly hollow in the lower part. Given its semicircular outline, it is thought to have been part of a bed decoration (fulcrum).
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Bronze Figure of a Man wearing a Chlamyd
CHF 9'200 Read MoreBronze Figure of a Man wearing a Chlamyd
The statuette is made of solid bronze. It depicts a standing male figure, clad in a short cloak (which the Greeks called a chlamys) fastened over the right shoulder with a circular fibula. The man extends his right arm towards the viewer, whilst his left arm is entirely concealed beneath the cloak. In his visible hand, clenched into a fist, he held an attribute. His feet are clad in high ankle boots, fastened with incised laces. His hair, cut short, covers his head like a cap; a few strands are indicated by regular engravings. A button in the centre of the skull probably served to secure a headdress.
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Byzantine Reliquary Cross (Encolpion)
CHF 6'000 Read MoreByzantine Reliquary Cross (Encolpion)
This cross, which can still be opened and closed, is composed of two bronze boxes that were molded and held by hinges. A thick suspension ring enabled the encolpion to be worn as a pendant.
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Phrygian Bronze Cup
CHF 13'000 Read MorePhrygian Bronze Cup
This bronze cast vessel was polished, while the handles and decorations were hammered and/or decorated in repoussé.
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Compartmented Seal with a suspension Ring
CHF 1'300 Read MoreCompartmented Seal with a suspension Ring
This circular seal, slightly larger than the average size, shows a perfectly symmetrical internal decoration composed of circles arranged around a central cross.








