Paleolithic Homo Erectus Flint Hand Axe, 800, 000 BC

A Levallois Flint Core, from Fransu, Somme, Northern France Middle Palaeolithic, Mousterian, circa 100,000–40,000 years ago A wonderfully tactile artefact, offering a glimpse into t...

A particularly finely painted wooden stele from the Third Intermediate Period, depicting Heres-ib, presenting offerings to Osiris. A round-topped stele depicting an offering scene, f...

A pair of monumental limestone sphinxes of Pharaoh Nectanebo I, from the processional avenue of the Serapeum of Memphis, 30th Dynasty, circa 379 - 360 BC. The sphinxes of the Serapeum have captivated travellers since Roman times. However, despite their significance, they are conspicuously absent from the collections of most major museums. Indeed, their existence in private hands is so improbable, and their imitations so numerous, that the present sphinxes were assumed to be modern copies throughout their recent ownership history. Finally recognised and conserved after an extraordinary chance discovery at a garden furniture sale...

Fossilised Skin of a Brachylophosaurus Approx. 80 Million y/o An exceptional specimen of fossilised dinosaur skin, preserving the hexagonal scales of...

Fascinating detailed Olokun head from the Kingdom of Ife in Western Nigeria. Hand carved hardwood face with almond shaped eyes, neck creases and astounding facial incisions Circa 1...

A group of five samples of articulated hands for dummies, made in various types of wood: national walnut, chestnut, maple. Mounted on bases, made of cast iron and brass for the locki...

A simple and elegant Roman bronze hand mirror, late Republic Period, circa 1st century, Italy. The bronze mirror of simple form. The round face with a pierced border design. The openwork handle...

Obverse: AKRA / ΓA in retrograde, eagle right Reverse: crab Weight: 8.93 g Grade: About extremely fine Mint: Akragas Reference: Hoover 99 Year: 480-470 BC