Roman Porphyry

A rare and unusual pair of Gueridons with 6th century Roman Porphyry and Intricate geometric

A rare and impressive italian porphyry cameo of a roman emperor. Late 18th or early 19th century.

nobility to the Romans. Porphyry is considered the most prestigious Imperial Stone of the Roman Empire

Polished Egyptian red porphyry piece Roman period 47 x 14 x 9 cm Triangular polished piece of

to the Romans. Porphyry is considered the Imperial Stone of the Roman Empire. In the year 18 AD, the

was the color of nobility to the Romans. Porphyry is considered the most prestigious Imperial Stone of

Very large partially carved and polished Imperial red porphyry Roman fragment Measures: 72 x 42 x

An exceptional table made of a Roman pavonazzo marble base, originally from a labrum, circa 1st/2nd

These earrings are handmade by our goldsmiths, using ancient Roman marbles, red porphyry and green

Italian carved porphyry bust of Roman emperor, most likely Caracalla with gilt bronze and patinated

Sparta. The Red Imperial Porphyry, or Lapis Porphyrites, was quarried by ancient Romans at Mons

An Italian porphyry, white and grey marble obelisk, early 19th century. The Romans began to

18th century Italian serpentine, porphyry, and marble bust Italian, late 18th century Measures

Augustus (Imperator Caesar divi filius Augustus; 23 September 63 BC – 19 August AD 14) was a Roman

Large neoclassical Italian green porphyry veneered model of a Male Torso, after the antique, early

An Italian porphyry veneered model of a torso, after the antique by Anthony Redmile on marble

Imperial Stone of the Roman Empire. Porphyry was Imperial Rome’s stone for columns, vases, alters, busts

"Imperial Porphyry" had been discovered at an isolated site in Egypt in 18 C.E. by a Roman legionnaire named

ancient coins, the bracelet showcases the timeless beauty of three Roman marbles: porphyry, serpentine

ancient coins, the bracelet showcases the timeless beauty of three Roman marbles: porphyry, serpentine

Roman emperor on a red porphyry background. The frame is inlaid with green and yellow Sienna marble

Precious marble and gemstone paperweight, souvenir of the Grand Tour, Rome, 19th century. Made of white Carrara marble with geometric inlays of porphyry, antique yellow marble, and l...

in Egypt that the Romans called Mons Porphyry. It is a purple, volcanic stone, very dense and Fine

antiqui-ties, seems to be one of these precursors. The choice made in his collections of a Roman cenotaph

Large polished Egyptian red porphyry piece Roman period 28,5 x 67 x 2 cm Large rectangular thin

Roman bronze sandaled foot from a statuette Roman, 2nd century AD Bronze, on an Egyptian imperial

Imperial Black porphyry Roman fragment, partially polished Gebel Dokhan (Mons Porphyrites) - Egypt

This obelisk in Red Porphyry , ancient Roman marble, was made by our talented craftsmen. The

A 19th Century classical roman imperial Red Porphyry and ancient Yellow, knew also as Giallo

Iconic grand tour sculptures busts of the roman emperors Antoninus Pius and Lucius Verus, made with

world. It comes from only one source; a single mountain in Egypt that the Romans called Mons Porphyry

The oval shaped paperweight with carved alabaster profile of Roman Emperor, framed with imperial

porphyry marble base.

Pair of French Charles X Ormolu Mounted Roman Porphyry Candelabra Porphyry marble stems and

An early 19th century Italian Grand Tour pietra dure Roman view set within an ancient green

Large marble and porphyry bust of the Roman Emperor Nero, the white marble head set into a porphyry

important and impressive material used from the ancient time by roman. The porphyry was used for the high

A French 1950s bronze gueridon table supporting an Italian (Roman) marble top with a porphyry star

A group of 27 pieces of Egyptian porphyry, many of them fragments of ancient Roman columns

Impressive bust of Caracalla, one of the most important and famous roman emperor. It is made with

A rare Imperial Egyptian porphyry low column or socle/stand for a vase, bust or other object

As from the classical roman tradition, the grand tour series were been made to bring back to home

porphyry is also called Roman Imperial porphyry (porfido rosso romano). The term 'porphyry' derives from

bordered in Egyptian red porphyry, also called Roman Imperial porphyry (porfido rosso romano), quarried in

giallo numidia, red porphyry, nero africano and rosso antico. In the museums of Classical Roman era there

Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from one...

A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company tradepost Deshima and the annual Dutch delegation on its way to the Shogun in Edo ...

The turned base and stem with shallow bowl top. Shows signs of expert repair.

This very important 96-lights chandelier made entirely in chiseled and gilded bronze in the Renaissance style, is composed at the lower part of six large sets of ten light-arms, ador...

Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone mounted ebonized wooden casket English, 19th Century Height 41cm, width 72cm, depth 52cm Exceptionally fine and richly adorned, this beau...

An extremely rare pair of English Regency period eight-light cut glass and ormolu-mounted chandelierS of the finest quality the shaft centred by a tapered slice and diamond cut stem ...

A beautiful and quite large Regency period neoclassical early 19th century round-shaped blue John Covered vase or urns raised on a Belgian black marble, Carrara marble and blue John ...

Dioptase, Omaue Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene region, Namibia Measures: 8.5 cm tall x 7 cm wide Dioptase, once believed to be emerald when first encountered, is amongst the mos...

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock An important, exhibition quality ormolu bronze bracket clock of massive proportions, the case decorated...

This lavish American tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is embellished with elaborate carvings on the headboard and sides. The stunning wood grain enha...

An extremely rare early Victorian 20-light cut-glass silvered mounted chandelier of exceptional quality the baluster thumb and radial cut shaft with lower shaft canopy and draping pa...

This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked i...

Pair of important Russian gilt bronze and metal vases Russian, circa 1820 Dimensions: Height 98cm, width 43cm, depth 38cm This monumental pair of vases are exquisitely crafted i...

Tricolor jasperware was one of Wedgwood’s most celebrated innovations, and this exquisitely rare vase is an extraordinary example of this wondrous technique. The tall neck of the gra...

An Incredible 19th Century Royal Casket Box/Safe with Coat of Arms, Made of Gold, Damascene, and Etched Steel. Charles Le Hon, a Belgian politician, lawyer and industrialist, served...

An exceptional and monumental white marble figural sculpture clock, "A Nubian Slaying The Lion" by Jean-Joseph Jacquet (Belgian, 1822–1898), circa 1860. This extremely impressive ...