Monthly Archives: June 2010

Bronze Figure of Serapis Seated on a Throne at Phoenix Ancient Art

One of the many  antiques available from Hicham and Ali Aboutaam at Phoenix Ancient Art is this thirdpcentury Bronze Figure of Serapis seated on a Throne.  Serapis was quite popular during the Hellenistic period , with a large temple located in Alexandria and another famous one in Memphis.  His successful cult spread throughout the Mediterranean basin.  This small bronze, and… (more…)

New Rules for Ancient Art

Antiquities dealers like Hicham and Ali Aboutaam, co-owners of Phoenix Ancient Art believe that dealers must change with the changing standards.