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    Ancient Metal Work

    Roman, Bronze Balsamarium of Antinous, c. 135 A.D.
    A balsamarium contained scented oils and perfumes associated with a burial.

    If the features of the face do not immediately recall Antinous, the abundant hair falling in generous locks deep on the neck points towards an undeniable intention to represent him, and allows accurate dating. The silver inlaid eyes and the drilled pupils add to the vivacity of the portrait.

    This style of bronze balsamarium must have been fairly common in the period after the death of Antinous, as several are known. For similar pieces (this piece is also shown), see -

    Roman (Nemausus?), Bronze Phallic Amulet, 2nd Century A.D.
    From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.

    "The Worship of the Generative Powers" by Thomas Wright (1866) discusses phallic worship, which appears to have flourished across the Empire, especially at Nemausus, modern Nimes in the south of France. At Nemausus thesymbols of this worship appeared in bizzare fanciful sculptures on the walls of its amphitheater and on other buildings. An engraving from Wright's book depicts a Roman bas relief found on a monument at Nimes in 1825.     Click here to see the image, in which the penis forms the tail of a crested bird who sits upon a nest of egg-like vulvas. Perhaps our amulet is related to the worship at Nemausus?
    Roman Bronze Vessel Handle, Ornamented With Bacchus and a Panther, c. 1st Century A.D.
    The Panther was the companion of Bacchus. The grapevine and its wild barren alter-ego, the toxic ivy plant, were both sacred to him. This handle was once attached to vessel used for serving or drinking wine.
    Roman Republic, Bronze Askos Pitcher, 1st Century B.C.
    From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.

    An askos is an assymetric vessel imitating the shape of a leather wine-skin, with an off-center mouth, convex top, and single arching handle.
    5" Egyptian Bronze Figure of Osiris, 26th - 30th Dynasty, 664 - 342 B.C.
    5" Egyptian Bronze Figure of Osiris, 26th - 30th Dynasty, 664 - 342 B.C.
    4" Egyptian Bronze Figure of Osiris, 26th - 30th Dynasty, 664 - 342 B.C.
    Roman, Pair of Gold Earrings, 2nd - 3rd Century A.D.
    Germany, Iron Mace Head, Late Medieval, 1400 - 1500
    Roman, Bronze Vase, 1st Century A.D.
    From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
    Roman, Round Silver Appliqué, 1st - 2nd Century A.D.
    ex Museo Nazionale di Villa Giulia, Rome de-acquisition, circa 1950’s, ex Ran Ryan, Rome 1974. From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.

    A cabochon or cabachon, from the Middle French caboche (head), is a gemstone which has been shaped and polished as opposed to faceted. The resulting form is usually a convex top with a flat bottom (dome shape).
    Roman Bronze Herm Figural Chest Hasp, 1st - 3rd Century A.D.
    See for similar hasps and an excellent website on Roman locks.
    Roman, Silver Jewelry Appliqué, 1st - 2nd Century A.D.
    ex Museo Nazionale di Villa Giulia, Rome de-acquisition, circa 1950’s, ex Ran Ryan, Rome 1974. From the collections.

    Greek Bronze (Krater) Handle, Ornamented With a Panther Head, c. 400 B.C.
    The Panther was the companion of Bacchus. This handle was probably once attached to a krater, a punch-bowl type vessel used for diluting and serving wine. The earliest kraters were bronze and almost exclusively the volute-type. Very few bronze kraters have survived. Most often only the handles remain.
    Roman, Millefiori Enamelled Brooch, 2nd Century A.D.
    Probably made in the Rhineland but found in the Middle East.

    Despite the corrosion and damage, this is a museum quality piece because of the superb quality of the original workmanship.
    Israel, Iron Plow Point, Iron Age, Time of Judges to the Divided Kingdom, 1200 - 586 B.C.
    Roman, Bronze Scales, 1st - 2nd Century A.D.
    Ex Museo Nazionale di Villa Giulia, Rome de-acquisition, c. 1950’s; ex Ran Ryan, Rome 1974; h
    Egyptian, Bronze Fish, Late Period, c. 712 - 30 B.C.
    Etruscan, Bronze Jug Handle, 6th - 5th Century B.C.
    Ex Museo Nazionale di Villa Giulia, Rome de-acquisition, c. 1950’s; ex Ran Ryan, Rome 1974; from the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.

    The referenced vessels have handles of the same form with slight variation in ornamentation. Richter 489 and 490 have a facing head of a sayter above the palmette and the tendrils are replaced by scrolls. Richter 491 is more similar but replaces the tendrils with snake heads.
    Roman, Bronze Mirror Disc, 1st - 2nd Century A.D.
    Ex Museo Nazionale di Villa Giulia, Rome de-acquisition, c. 1950’s; ex Ran Ryan, Rome 1974; , Museo Nazionale di Villa Giulia is a museum in Rome principally devoted to antiquities of the pre-Roman period from ancient Umbria, Latium, and southern Etruria. It is housed in the Villa Giulia, or Villa di Papa Giulio (Pope Julius), which was built in the mid-16th century for Pope Julius III and has housed the museum since 1889.
    Roman, Bronze Lozenge Shaped Stepped Brooch, c. 2nd Century A.D.


    Appears to be from the same workshop as the referencedHattatt brooch, which was found in Britain.
    Roman, Bronze Tweezers, 2nd - 4th Century A.D.
    Roman, Bronze Oinochoe (Jug) Handle, 1st - 2nd Century A.D.
    Ex Museo Nazionale di Villa Giulia, Rome de-acquisition, c. 1950’s; ex Ran Ryan, Rome 1974; o

    Museo Nazionale di Villa Giulia is a museum in Rome principally devoted to antiquities of the pre-Roman period from ancient Umbria, Latium, and southern Etruria. It is housed in the Villa Giulia, or Villa di Papa Giulio (Pope Julius), which was built in the mid-16th century for Pope Julius III and has housed the museum since 1889.
    Pre-Roman Italy, Italic-Umbrian, Bronze Warrior Amulet, 5th Century B.C.
    Etruscan or Roman, Bronze Jug Handle, 3rd Century B.C. - 2nd Century A.D.
    Ex Museo Nazionale di Villa Giulia, Rome de-acquisition, c. 1950’s; ex Ran Ryan, Rome 1974; from the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.

    Roman, Ornate Bronze Column Krater Handle, 1st - 2nd Century A.D.

    The column krater vessel form, somewhat similar to a modern punch bowl, is named for its typically column like handles. This handle perfectly fits the "column-like" description. The two curved Corinthian style column-like parts of the handle have floral ornamented bases which were attached to the vessel's shoulder. The "columns" are topped with capital-like acanthus leaves ornamentation. The "capitals" attach to a horizontal entablature-like part of thehandle, which connects the two "columns" and completes thehandle. The "entablature" is decorated with a reapeating pattern of tounge shaped dentils. The "entablature" was also attached to the flat everted rim of the Krater's mouth, and was the part the that was held by the fingers. A picture is worth a thousand words, so we suggest also looking a the photo of the column krater in NumisWiki (click the wordkrater).

    The Greeks and the Romans usually drank wine diluted with water. The term "krater" comes from the Greek verb meaning "to mix," and the vessels were used for mixing wine and water.

    The body of a bronze krater was very thin bronze, so few survive today. Because the handles were thicker and cast, they are often all that is left of the original vessel.
    Roman, Lead Amphora-Shaped Statera (Steelyard Scale) Weight, 1st - 3rd Century A.D.
    From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.

    The statera is a type of Roman scale, often called a Roman steelyard. The statera comprises a balance beam which is suspended from a pivot (or fulcrum) which is very close to one end of the beam. The two parts of the beam which flank the pivot are the arms. The arm from which the object to be weighed is hung is short and is located close to the pivot point. The other arm is longer, is graduated and incorporates a counterweight which can be moved along the arm until the two arms are balanced about the pivot, at which time the weight of the load is indicated by the position of the counterweight.
    Roman, Bronze Oinochoe (Jug) Handle, 1st - 2nd Century A.D.
    Ex Museo Nazionale di Villa Giulia, Rome de-acquisition, c. 1950’s; ex Ran Ryan, Rome 1974;
    Museo Nazionale di Villa Giulia is a museum in Rome principally devoted to antiquities of the pre-Roman period from ancient Umbria, Latium, and southern Etruria. It is housed in the Villa Giulia, or Villa di Papa Giulio (Pope Julius), which was built in the mid-16th century for Pope Julius III and has housed the museum since 1889.
    Roman, Bronze Swinging Handle, 1st - 2nd Century A.D.
    Ex Museo Nazionale di Villa Giulia, Rome de-acquisition, c. 1950’s; ex Ran Ryan, Rome 1974;
    Museo Nazionale di Villa Giulia is a museum in Rome principally devoted to antiquities of the pre-Roman period from ancient Umbria, Latium, and southern Etruria. It is housed in the Villa Giulia, or Villa di Papa Giulio (Pope Julius), which was built in the mid-16th century for Pope Julius III and has housed the museum since 1889.
    Elamite Empire, Bronze Spear Point, Middle Elamite, 1200 - 800 B.C.
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