Fragments of Time has just released its 40th catalogue of antiquities entitled Ancient Art XL. The full-color catalogue contains more than 50 fine-quality antiquities spanning some 3,500 years, from pre-history to about 500 AD.
The catalogue continues the firm's tradition of providing complete descriptions and a selection of impeccable objects with sound provenance.
Highlights of the catalogue include:
From Egypt: A superb pre-dynastic alabaster "snake jar"; rare faience cup inscribed with the cartouche of Ramesses III; a fine sow amulet formerly in the renowned collection of Dr. Leo Mildenberg; and a well preserved shabti with a spell from Chapter 6 of the Book of the Dead.
From Roman Period: bronze musical erote of exquisite workmanship; rare bronze genius statuette as togatus (in the image of the Emperor Augustus); several fine oil lamps, masterful Dionysiac terracotta juglet.
From Greek Lands: Sweet red-figure chous decorated with a singing bird and another with the head of a lady of fashion; a pristine Gnathian ephichysis; a well-made owl cup; and an important Geometric Period pitcher.
A free printed copy is available on request at Fragments of Time.
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