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A few of my favorite examples of ancient art that are currently in public and private collections throughout the world. The main focus lies on Classical art but, indeed, many other cultures are featured including Egypt and the Near East and to a lesser degree, the Anglo-Saxons, Bronze Age China and the Pre-Columbian world.

There are, inevitably, many other objects which would rank among my favorites but are impossible to show here due to unreasonable restrictions of photographing objects in museums. Many of the very finest objects extant from ancient civilizations are, unfortunately, held in countries that are completely ill-equipped to properly study and document the objects and as such, are unavailable to the public although they are in "public" collections. Many governments have turned objects into absolute political garbage and as such, have completely degraded the study of ancient art to a disgusting and irreproachable political issue which will, inevitably, make the subject inaccessible to future generations due to nationalistic attitudes of modern-day politicians who know absolutely nothing about the subject. Most ancient art that is being discovered in the so-called "source countries" is destined for warehouses to be eaten away by vermin due to the hostile politicians and nationalist archaeologists who want to keep mankind's common cultural identity all to themselves. Enjoy it now while you can before our common cultural heritage becomes "illegal."

Coin images are courtesy of various dealers (where coins do belong for their proper study and publication!) Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.; Nomos A.G.; Numismatic Ars Classica, Ltd.; NGSA; Freeman and Sear; and Gemini, L.L.C.

Some images of antiquities are from Christie's, Sotheby's, and some various museums. All others are my own pictures, use them as you please.