Early Civilizations
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Lot of 13 Ancient Roman Bronze Coins | Mixed Emperors | Circa 3rd–4th Century CE
Lot of 13 Ancient Roman Bronze Coins | Mixed Emperors | Circa 3rd–4th Century CE
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- $300.00
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- $300.00
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Byzantine Terracotta Oil Lamp with Anthropomorphic Face Design | Circa 5th–7thC CE
Byzantine Terracotta Oil Lamp with Anthropomorphic Face Design | Circa 5th–7thC CE
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- $300.00
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- $300.00
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Lot of 16 | Ancient Roman & Byzantine | Bronze Coins | Circa 3rd-7th Century AD
Lot of 16 | Ancient Roman & Byzantine | Bronze Coins | Circa 3rd-7th Century AD
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- $300.00
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- $300.00
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Ancient Andean Artifact | Functional Stone Axe with Patina & Provenance | Pre-Columbian Era, 200–800 CE
Ancient Andean Artifact | Functional Stone Axe with Patina & Provenance | Pre-Columbian Era, 200–800 CE
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- $300.00
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- $300.00
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Ancient Near Eastern Terracotta Head | Bearded Male Fragment with Defined Coiffure | Circa 1st Millennium BCE
Ancient Near Eastern Terracotta Head | Bearded Male Fragment with Defined Coiffure | Circa 1st Millennium BCE
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- $300.00
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- $300.00
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Ancient Terracotta Fragment with Male Bust | Gandharan/Northwest India | Circa 2nd–4th Century CE
Ancient Terracotta Fragment with Male Bust | Gandharan/Northwest India | Circa 2nd–4th Century CE
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- $300.00
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- $300.00
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West Mexican Terracotta Effigy With Ring Headdress And Back Disk | Shaft-Tomb Tradition | Circa 100 BCE–300 CE
West Mexican Terracotta Effigy With Ring Headdress And Back Disk | Shaft-Tomb Tradition | Circa 100 BCE–300 CE
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- $300.00
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- $300.00
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Miniature Anthropomorphic Mask Pendant | West Mexico | Circa 300 BCE–300 CE
Miniature Anthropomorphic Mask Pendant | West Mexico | Circa 300 BCE–300 CE
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- $300.00
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- $300.00
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Ancestor Spirit Effigy Fragment | West Mexico | Circa 200 BCE–300 CE
Ancestor Spirit Effigy Fragment | West Mexico | Circa 200 BCE–300 CE
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- $300.00
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- $300.00
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Ancient Mesoamerican Terracotta Head | Nayarit/Jalisco Region | Circa 300BCE – 300CE
Ancient Mesoamerican Terracotta Head | Nayarit/Jalisco Region | Circa 300BCE – 300CE
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- $300.00
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- $300.00
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West Mexican Shaft Tomb Figure Fragment | Terracotta Human Effigy with Headdress | 300 BCE–300 CE
West Mexican Shaft Tomb Figure Fragment | Terracotta Human Effigy with Headdress | 300 BCE–300 CE
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- $300.00
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- $300.00
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Pre-Columbian Terracotta Figurine| with Fan-Shaped Headdress | Circa 500-1500 CE
Pre-Columbian Terracotta Figurine| with Fan-Shaped Headdress | Circa 500-1500 CE
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- $300.00
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- $300.00
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Ancient Roman Bronze Finger Ring with Incised Palm Branch | Circa 2nd–4th Century CE
Ancient Roman Bronze Finger Ring with Incised Palm Branch | Circa 2nd–4th Century CE
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- $275.00
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- $275.00
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Ancient Iron Arrowheads & Projectile Points | Three-Piece Mounted Collection | Roman to Medieval Period
Ancient Iron Arrowheads & Projectile Points | Three-Piece Mounted Collection | Roman to Medieval Period
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- $250.00
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- $250.00
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Ancient Roman Bronze Finger Ring with Plain Circular Bezel | 2nd–4th Century CE
Ancient Roman Bronze Finger Ring with Plain Circular Bezel | 2nd–4th Century CE
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- $250.00
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- $250.00
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Late Roman Bronze Finger Ring with Engraved Geometric Bezel | Circa 3rd–5th Century CE
Late Roman Bronze Finger Ring with Engraved Geometric Bezel | Circa 3rd–5th Century CE
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- $250.00
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- $250.00
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Ancient Roman–Byzantine Bronze Finger Ring | Broad Circular Bezel | Eastern Mediterranean | Circa 1st–8th Century CE
Ancient Roman–Byzantine Bronze Finger Ring | Broad Circular Bezel | Eastern Mediterranean | Circa 1st–8th Century CE
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- $250.00
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- $250.00
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Ancient Roman & Late Antique Bronze Coin Collection of 20 | Circa 3rd – 6th Century CE
Ancient Roman & Late Antique Bronze Coin Collection of 20 | Circa 3rd – 6th Century CE
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- $250.00
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- $250.00
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Ancient Roman Bronze Coin Collection | Mixed Imperial Issues | Circa 3rd–4th Century CE
Ancient Roman Bronze Coin Collection | Mixed Imperial Issues | Circa 3rd–4th Century CE
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- $250.00
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- $250.00
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Vintage Chinese Carved Green Hardstone Budai Laughing Buddha on Hardwood Stand | Circa Mid-20th Century
Vintage Chinese Carved Green Hardstone Budai Laughing Buddha on Hardwood Stand | Circa Mid-20th Century
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- $250.00
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- $250.00
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Late Roman Bronze Key Ring with Four-Tooth Bit | Circa 3rd – 4th Century CE
Late Roman Bronze Key Ring with Four-Tooth Bit | Circa 3rd – 4th Century CE
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- $250.00
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- $250.00
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Roman Pale Green Glass Unguentarium | Circa 1st – 3rd Century CE
Roman Pale Green Glass Unguentarium | Circa 1st – 3rd Century CE
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- $250.00
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- $250.00
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Pre-Columbian Terracotta Human Effigy Head Fragment | Mexico to Colombia | Circa 200–900 CE
Pre-Columbian Terracotta Human Effigy Head Fragment | Mexico to Colombia | Circa 200–900 CE
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- $250.00
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- $250.00
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Ancient Roman Bronze Finger Ring with Broad Plain Oval Bezel | Circa 2nd–4th Century CE
Ancient Roman Bronze Finger Ring with Broad Plain Oval Bezel | Circa 2nd–4th Century CE
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- $225.00
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- $225.00
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Late Roman–Early Byzantine Bronze Ring with Incised Linear Bezel | Circa 4th–6th Century CE
Late Roman–Early Byzantine Bronze Ring with Incised Linear Bezel | Circa 4th–6th Century CE
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- $200.00
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- $200.00
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Imperial Roman | Bronze Ring Featuring Incised Linework Circa 2nd–4th Century AD
Imperial Roman | Bronze Ring Featuring Incised Linework Circa 2nd–4th Century AD
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- $200.00
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- $200.00
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Pre-Columbian Ceramic Fragment Group | Ritual Vessel or Effigy Elements | Circa 500 BCE – 1500 CE
Pre-Columbian Ceramic Fragment Group | Ritual Vessel or Effigy Elements | Circa 500 BCE – 1500 CE
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- $175.00
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- $175.00
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Imperial Roman | Bronze Ring with Flat Bezel | Circa 2nd–3rd Century AD
Imperial Roman | Bronze Ring with Flat Bezel | Circa 2nd–3rd Century AD
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- $175.00
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- $175.00
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Collector Insights
Discover early civilization artifacts, ancient pottery, ritual objects, sculptures, tools, and archaeological relics from cultures that shaped the ancient world.
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Which early civilizations are represented in this collection?
This collection may feature Ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Indus Valley, Greek, Roman, Chinese, Near Eastern, and Pre-Columbian artifacts. Available cultures and historical periods vary as new antiquities are acquired and sold.
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What types of early civilization artifacts can be found here?
Collectors may find ancient pottery, terracotta figurines, ritual vessels, amulets, stone carvings, bronze objects, glassware, tools, and archaeological fragments. These objects provide insight into ancient religion, trade, craftsmanship, burial customs, and daily life.
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What materials were used by early civilizations?
Early civilizations worked with materials such as terracotta, ceramic, stone, bronze, copper, glass, wood, bone, silver, and gold. The materials and techniques used often reflected local resources, technological knowledge, and the purpose of the object.
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How is the age and origin of an ancient artifact determined?
Dating and cultural attribution are based on an artifact’s material, construction, form, decoration, iconography, surface characteristics, and comparison with documented archaeological examples. Available provenance and previous collection records are also considered.
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What were ancient figurines and ritual objects used for?
Ancient figurines, amulets, and ceremonial vessels could serve religious, protective, funerary, devotional, or symbolic purposes. Their exact meaning depends on the culture, period, archaeological context, and imagery represented.
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Can I buy authentic early civilization artifacts online?
Yes. Relic & Rarity offers authentic ancient artifacts for sale online, with detailed photographs, measurements, condition information, cultural context, and available provenance. Each artifact is supported by the Relic & Rarity Authenticity Guarantee and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
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