Obverse: M AVR ANTON CAES PONTIF; Draped Bust of Caracalla Facing Right. Reverse: IMPERII FELICITAS; Felicitas Standing to the Left, Holding Caduceus and Child. Caracalla  More »

Obverse: M AVR ANTON CAES PONTIF; Draped Bust of Caracalla Facing Right. Reverse: IMPERII FELICITAS; Felicitas Standing to the Left, Holding Caduceus and Child. Caracalla was born April 4,188 in Lyon, where his father, Septimius Severus, was serving as governor of the province of Gallia Lugdunensis under Emperor Commodus. His name was changed from Lucius Septimius Bassianus to Marcus Aurelius Antoninus at the age of seven. The name change was a way of connecting the family of Severus to that of the Antonines. The nickname Caracalla was taken from the name of a type of cloak popularized by the emperor, but this nickname, originally derisive, was never used officially. From the time of his name change to Antoninus, Caracalla was the designated heir of Severus. Less than three years later he was proclaimed emperor, officially joining his father as co-rulers of the empire. At the age of 14, he was married to the daughter of the praetorian prefect Plautianus, but the teenager despised his wife. The marriage ended less than three years later and there were no children. Upon his father’s death in 211, Caracalla ruled the empire jointly with his brother, Geta, until he was murdered later the same year, leaving Caracalla in sole control at the age of 23. The year 212 saw a flurry of administrative reforms under the young emperor's leadership. Soldiers received increases in pay and in legal rights, but the most noteworthy change was the bestowal of Roman citizenship upon all free residents of the empire. Construction was also well underway on the magnificent baths in Rome that would bear the emperor's name. In 217, Caracalla was assassinated on the road back from his military campaigns against the Partians in the east. Although Caracalla remains a rather dubious figure, historians often overlook the energetic, reformist and even intellectual character of Caracalla's reign. The changes brought about in the little more than five years of Caracalla's sole rule would have long-lasting implications throughout the empire for generations to come. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. This ancient coin is a memorial to an emperor’s reign passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation that still appears as vibrant today as the day it was struck. - (C.5750)   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 100 AD to 300 AD Dimensions: 4.4" (11.2cm) high x 3.5" (8.9cm) wide Collection: Classical Style: Roman Medium: Marble

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 100 AD to 300 AD Dimensions: 4.4" (11.2cm) high x 3.5" (8.9cm) wide Collection: Classical Style: Roman Medium: Marble   « Less

Not only are these two wonderful examples, they've been professionally conserved, framed and ready to enjoy! Coptic, Egypt, ca. 3rd to 6th centuries AD. Brown on tan  More »

Not only are these two wonderful examples, they've been professionally conserved, framed and ready to enjoy! Coptic, Egypt, ca. 3rd to 6th centuries AD. Brown on tan background, each rectangular panel comprised of scenes of birds, animals and humans looking quite happy and animated! Using intricate patterns and vivid colors, Coptic weavers created masterpieces of textile art. Coptic textiles, used for rugs, wall hangings and clothing appliques, were exported throughout the Roman and Byzantine empires. Coptic tunics and shawls were standard garments during this time. Framed piece measures 14" x 12". Ready to display! ProvenanceEx-James Newton Estate, TX. ca. 3rd to 6th centuries AD Material Textiles Dimensions 14" x 12" Condition Fragment   « Less

Uzbek Textile, late 19th century - Each pattern is carefully resist dyed on to the threads before the textile is woven resulting in the characteristically indistinct edges  More »

Uzbek Textile, late 19th century - Each pattern is carefully resist dyed on to the threads before the textile is woven resulting in the characteristically indistinct edges prized in ikat fabrics. In addition to colorful medallions and stacked latchhooks, this textile includes contrasting borders with abstract, line-based patterns that form ogival curves. Style: Uzbek Origin: Uzbekistan Size: 3. ft 03 in x 6. ft 09 in (0.99 m x 2.06 m)   « Less

Industrial wood and cast iron bar stools ca.1940 38 1/2" overall height x 17"w x 15"d ATA U246 sold as a set of 6

Industrial wood and cast iron bar stools ca.1940 38 1/2" overall height x 17"w x 15"d ATA U246 sold as a set of 6   « Less

CRT: CRT10087049,Age: ca. 1870,Measurements: 48"l x 41"w x 30"h,Description: Pine Turned Leg Table.

CRT: CRT10087049,Age: ca. 1870,Measurements: 48"l x 41"w x 30"h,Description: Pine Turned Leg Table.   « Less

19th century Federal Style Pembroke Genuine Mahogany drop leaf oval table, solid top, inlaid marquetry drawer, legs & back. 28" h., each leaf 10" w. center 18", overall 38".  More »

19th century Federal Style Pembroke Genuine Mahogany drop leaf oval table, solid top, inlaid marquetry drawer, legs & back. 28" h., each leaf 10" w. center 18", overall 38". Label in drawer, ornate brass handle. Original condition, excellent aged. Incised numbers, metal stoppers! Please inquire estimated shipping fee.   « Less

Gold Pendant of a Frog with a Curved Tail - FJ.6214, Origin: Costa Rica, Circa: 11 th Century AD to 16 th Century AD, Dimensions: 1.25" (3.2cm) high, Collection:  More »

Gold Pendant of a Frog with a Curved Tail - FJ.6214, Origin: Costa Rica, Circa: 11 th Century AD to 16 th Century AD, Dimensions: 1.25" (3.2cm) high, Collection: Pre-Columbian, Style: Pre-Columbian, Medium: Gold. Frogs appear frequently in the goldwork of Pre-Columbian Costa Rica, a tropical region in which numerous species of small frogs exist. Both tree frogs, which range in length from an inch to “giants” of five inches, and terrestrial frogs of small size and poisonous skin are known. The frogs are often vibrantly colored; bright yellow and “gold colored” frogs are among them. It is possible that this pendant is a stylized representation of a tree frog; tree frogs have extremely long legs, like those seen projecting from the body of this sculptural pendant, and equally long feet, here represented with the individual webbed toes. The frog is sitting, and ethnographic evidence suggests that this posture is significant for amphibian imagery; however, this significance remains a mystery. Even more mysterious is the curving tail that projects upwards from the back of the frog. This tail is similar to representation of the appendage on jaguars, the supreme creature in Pre-Columbian mythology. Perhaps this pendant depicts a hybrid animal; part frog/part jaguar. The frogs front two feet loop around into a pair hooks, allowing the work to be publicly displayed on a necklace and worn for ceremonies or festivals. Due to our limited comprehension of the rich mythological traditions of the Pre-Columbian Costa Ricans, the full meaning of this masterpiece remains clouded. Although we may never completely understand the cultural and religious importance of this work, we can revel in its outstanding beauty and skilled artistry.   « Less

Style: Tabriz Origin: Egypt Size: 6. ft x 9. ft (1.83 m x 2.74 m)

Style: Tabriz Origin: Egypt Size: 6. ft x 9. ft (1.83 m x 2.74 m)   « Less

A superb inscribed cylinder seal, Kassite period c. 1600-1300 BC. Large and beautyful cylinder, carved in black hematite with a silverish shine. As typical for the Kassite  More »

A superb inscribed cylinder seal, Kassite period c. 1600-1300 BC. Large and beautyful cylinder, carved in black hematite with a silverish shine. As typical for the Kassite period the seals are with only weak standing figures, but a lot of sharp cuneiform in 4 rows. 19th. cent. collection mount with the letter 'K'. The inscription in Cuneiform letters, not translated, but usually a long prayer. Condition: EF.   « Less