Mine for silver on the net

Here's proof it is possible to gather an impressive collection of antiques online, even objects as precious as sterling silver. Over the past three or four years, Sydney art consultant Anna Groden has picked up 15 silver picture frames, dated from 1894 to 1920, on eBay.

For the gods' eyes only

The Australian Museum's new exhibition follows the artisans of the Nile, writes Steve Meacham.