About ArtAncient
At ArtAncient, we specialize in remarkable objects that span from the formation of the Solar System to late antiquity, aiming to uncover, study, and place them in extraordinary collections. Based in London, we are dedicated to research and rediscovery, aiming to tell the remarkable story of each piece that comes into our care. We assess condition, authenticity, and provenance, providing an all-round approach to the object. From sculptural meteorites to important works of ancient art, each object is carefully researched and thoroughly documented. Our aim is to provide t...Read More
Established in 20071stDibs seller since 2014
Associations
LAPADA - The Association of Arts & Antiques Dealers
International Confederation of Art and Antique Dealers' Associations
The British Antique Dealers' Association
VAT ID
GB948983253
Featured Pieces
Mosaic-like Lunar Meteorite Cross Section
Located in London, GB
This spectacular polished slice of the Lunar meteorite Gadamis 004, reveals a mosaic-like interior, evoking the surface of the Moon as seen by the eye on a clear night. Weighing 149 ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Sculptural Meteorite Fragment from the Sikhote-Alin Meteorite
Located in London, GB
From the largest meteorite shower in recorded history, this impressive iron fragment is a beautiful natural sculpture from the Sikhote-Alin meteorite. Formed 4.5 billion years ago, i...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens
Materials
Iron
Natural ‘Gogotte’ Sculpture from Oligocene
Located in London, GB
This seemingly striking sculpture, composed of thick swirls and folds, is in fact an entirely natural formation. Formed some 30 million years ago in the Oligocene sand dunes of Fonta...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Natural Specimens
Materials
Sandstone
Ancient Greek Black-Glaze Perfume Bottle
Located in London, GB
This sleek, black-glaze perfume pot dates to the 5th century BC and exemplifies the elegance of Athenian ceramic production in Ancient Greece. With a gently rounded body, and flared ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Cypriot Bronze Age Terracotta Plank Idol
Located in London, GB
This extremely well-preserved, stylised Cypriot plank idol is an iconic form of human representation from Bronze Age Cyprus. Made from burnished earthenware with lime-filled incision...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Prehistoric Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Roman Marble Head Fragment
Located in London, GB
This fine Roman marble head fragment, with broad nose, soft lips, and bearded chin, captures the likeness of one of the most important playwrights of...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Busts
Materials
Marble
Egyptian Stone Relief of Man and Wife
Located in London, GB
This painted limestone relief is an exquisite example of New Kingdom relief carving from the apogee of Egyptian artistic production. Carved in raised relief - a labour-intensive tech...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Busts
Materials
Limestone
Ancient Egyptian Limestone Relief with Hieroglyphs
Located in London, GB
Egyptian New Kingdom Relief Fragment
Carved limestone
New Kingdom, circa 1550-1069 BC
12 x 16.5 cm
This beautiful fragment preserves three columns of neat hieroglyphs deeply carved ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Mounted Objects
Materials
Limestone
Meteorite Fragment with Peridot Crystals in Iron Matrix
Located in London, GB
A complete cross section of one of the most beautiful meteorites known, displaying shimmering, translucent olivine and peridot gems, embedded in an iron-nickel metallic matrix.
The ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chilean Natural Specimens
Materials
Iron
Tyrannosaurus Rex Tooth Fossil
Located in London, GB
FOSSILISED TYRANNOSAURUS REX TOOTH
Circa 67 million years ago
H. 12.5 cm x W. 4.2 cm
PROVENANCE
Found in Butte County, South Dakota, USA, Summ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Extraterrestrial Iron Sphere from the Aletai Meteorite
Located in London, GB
A magnificent meteorite sphere, cut from the famous Aletai meteorite and polished to reveal the shimmering iron-nickel matrix and the beautiful crystalline Widmanstätten pattern — a ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens
Materials
Iron
Large Sculptural Iron Meteorite
Located in London, GB
Stony-iron, pallasite - PMG
Circa 4.5 Billion y/o
Weight: 34.68 kg
Height (including base): 53 cm
Width: 29 cm
A magnificent and extremely sculptural specimen of the Seymchan meteor...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens
Materials
Iron
