Jewellery

About 4,000 B.C. the cylinder seal replaced the stamp seal which has been commonly used in Uruk for a long time. On this brooch the impression of such a cylinder seal can be seen. It shows a ruler in executing a cultic animal feeding. The scene is framed by symbols of the goddess Inanna, goddess of the city of Uruk.

Metal

2,9 x 1,4 cm / 1.1 x 0.6 inch

Necklace made of high quality glass beads ("rocailles"), which mimic the colour scheme of Egyptian originals. The enamelled necklace pendant shows an Egyptian Pharaoh.

Length: 38 cm / 15 inch

Jewellery played an important role in the life of the Vikings. The masterpieces of crafts-manship reflect the importance of their wearer. The amulet dates from the 10th century and was found in the famous Viking settlement of Haithabu/Hedeby. The original gold-plated pendant was decorated with a loop ornament made of filigree wire and gold granules. The present piece was cast. The cross motif shows the influence of Christianity in 10th century Viking life.
Founding, gold-coloured.

Diameter of pendant: 3,2 cm / 1.2 inch

Jewellery played an important role in the life of the Vikings. The masterpieces of craftsmanship reflect the importance of their wearer. The cross-shaped pendant is ca. 1,000 years old and is part of a larger hoard which was washed up to one of the beaches of Hiddensee in a storm tide in 1872. The main motives are a bird's head and a braided onament. This piece of jewellery is considered as a particularly fine example of Viking Age goldsmithery.
Each pendant is individually packed in a felt bag.
Founding, gold-coloured.

Height of pendant: 5 cm / 1.9 inch

Jewellery played an important role in the life of the Vikings. The masterpieces of craftsmanship reflect the importance of their wearer. The cross-shaped pendant is ca. 1,000 years old and is part of a larger hoard which was washed up to one of the beaches of Hiddensee in a storm tide in 1872. The main motives are a bird's head and a braided onament. This piece of jewellery is considered as a particularly fine example of Viking Age goldsmithery.
Each pendant is individually packed in a felt bag.
Founding, gold-coloured.

Height of pendant: 5 cm / 1.9 inch

The ancient Egyptians considered the hippopotamus as a symbol of assertiveness and fertility with a protective function and regenerative powers.

Metal with coloured enamelled inlays

Width 2,1 cm / 0.8 inch

In the form of an owl appears Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom.

Metal, nickel-free, gold-coloured frosted

Height 2,2 cm / 0.9 inch

In the form of an owl appears Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom.

Metal, nickel-free, silver-coloured frosted

Height 2,2 cm

To the ancient Egpytians the lotus is the sign of resurrection and life after death.

Metal with coloured enamelled inlays

Width 2,2 cm / 0.9 inch

Luther describes the symbolism of his seal:
The first should be a black cross in a heart, which retains its natural color, so that I myself would be reminded that faith in the Crucified saves us... Such a heart should stand in the middle of a white rose, to show that faith gives joy, comfort, and peace...That is why the rose should be white and not red...Such a rose should stand in a sky-blue field, symbolizing that such joy in spirit and faith is a beginning of the heavenly future joy... And around this field is a golden ring, symbolizing that such blessedness in Heaven lasts forever and has no end. Such blessedness is exquisite, beyond all joy and goods, just as gold is the most valuable, most precious and best metal.
(Luthers Briefwechsel, Bd.5., Nr. 1628, 1520)

Metal with coloured enamelled inlays.

Diameter: 2.2 cm.

Bust of queen Nefertiti, Amarna, Egypt, ca. 1340 BC.

Metal with coloured enamelled inlays

Height 2,4 cm / 0.95 inch

The mammoth - the most popular animal since "Ice Age"!

Metal with coloured enamelled inlays

Height 2,5 cm / 1 inch

Bastet is the ancient Egyptian goddess of love and happiness.

Metal with coloured enamelled inlays

Height 2 cm / 0.78 inch

Bust of queen Nefertiti, Amarna, Egypt, ca. 1340 BC.

Metal, nickel-free, gold-coloured frosted

Height 2,2 cm / 0.86 inch