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

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

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

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

Height 1,4 cm / 0.55 inch

To the ancient Egyptians the dung beetle was the symbol of resurrection. Like the sun rising on the horizon every morning the beetle -  „the one who comes into being" - is born from its dung ball. The sun-beetle thus dispensing light and warmth became a favoured amulet and was given as a burial object to the deceased being a symbol of the new life in the beyond.

Metal with coloured enamelled inlays

Height 2 cm / 0.8 inch