Antiquities & Collectibles Auction

Sunday, March 12th 2000
Auction at 1pm, preview at 10am

2. Ancient Egypt, c. 2000-500 BC, a fine single strand o tubular and disc beaded necklace of pale blue and green colored faience. $200

3. Roman Egypt, c. 1st century BC-2nd A.D., a glass and glazed composition of white and brown beads. Single large green bead as pendant. $225

4. Glazed Steatite "Pataikos." Late Period, ca. 700-400 B.C. Sizeable amulet carved in glazed steatite. The corpulent god stands atop two crocodiles, and atop his head a single scarab. He rests his hands on his stomach, and wears a wide bead collar. The crocodiles form a base for a seal -- here, an udjat. Sharp and well preserved, slight glaze remaining. Chip at shoulder, some nicks on back and base. H: 2.2". Cf. C. Andrews, Amulets of Ancient Egypt, figs. 34-36. $ 2500 view item

5. Rome, end of 1st century A.D., a complete hanging bronze oil lamp. A choice hanging oil lamp with chains attached to handle, lid and front chamber. The handle is a wide crescent, fuel chamber is deep. See Mele, Catalogo delle Lucerne in Bronzo, 307-310, 343. Lamp is 4.5" long, and 8.5" both chain and lamp when hanging. A rare item! $ 1500 view item

6. Rome, c. 65 A.D., a spectacular bronze Steelyard weight Rome, c. 65 AD, a spectacular bronze Steelyard weight; features the likeness of the Emperor NERO! A museum quality collectible! RARE! H: 4". Suspension loop on top. $12,500 view item

7. XX Dynasty, rare Alabaster Ushabti fragment. Upper half of alabaster fragment. Ushabti of a worker type with linear details applied in paint. Perhaps from royal tomb? Ht: 3.5". On custom stand. $ 750 view item">view item

8. XXVI Dynasty, large Ushabti fragment. A large fragment from good sized ushabti; over half figure length. "Wahibradedheith". Good style. Slight chipping on forehead, nose and right hand. Choice glaze. Choice! On custom stand. Ht: 4.25". $575 view item

9. XXVI Dynasty, faience Ushabti. Upper 2/3 of ushabti figure of "Wahibradedneith". With choice green glaze. Chipping evident on beard, torso and top of head. On custom stand. Ht: 5.25". $685 view item

10. Late XIX-XX Dynasty faience Ushabti, c. 1220 BC Of simple form with applied details in black glaze on pale blue-green faience. Made for "Amnemibet". Well preserved. Ht: 4.5". In pristine condition. Photo is of similar example. $700 view item

11. Ancient Egypt, A lot of three small pale white-blue faience ushabtis. The two larger examples are c. XXVI Dynasty, the third is a crude example from the XXII Dynasty. Sizes are 3.25" for two largest, 2.75" for the smaller one. All are nice. $500/3

12. Egypt, XXVI Dynasty, c. 664-525 BC, miniature bronze Isis figure. Attractive bronze figurine of seated Isis suckling the infant Horus. She wears the solar headdress. Nice detail. Some repair! H:2.5". $750 view item

13. Ancient Egypt, mostly 3rd Intermediate Period. Fine pale blue small tubular beaded necklace interspersed with circular white shell beads. Slightly larger blue faience bead as pendant. Nice. $225

14. Ancient Egypt, c. XXVI Dynasty, an assorted lot of 10 amulets and fragmentary pieces. Included are two intact "Oudjat Eyes" of Horus, one in pale green faience, the other in carnelian. A nice lot. All 33mm and less in size. $350/10

15. Ancient Egypt, Late Dynastic, c. 650-400 BC, a choice small lidded unguent jar. Unguent Jar, a very rare item! Ancient Egypt, Late Dynastic, c. 650-400 BC, a choice small lidded unguent jar, inscribed, "Oil of Cedar". Used by the priests in the "opening of the mouth" ritual for the deceased. Fine and rare. L: 1.75". A RARE CHANCE TO OWN AN ARTIFACT USED IN THE EMBALMING OF AN EGYPTIAN MUMMY! $3200 view item

16. Egypt, 3rd Intermediate or Late Period, c. 1000-1400 BC, unguent jar, A small bright turquoise unguent jar for holding a precious substance. Possibly for the "opening of the mouth" ceremony for the deceased. Slight restoration. Ht: 1.5", diameter 1.75". Rare. Beautiful blue color. $1600 view item

17. Egypt, 3rd Intermediate or Late Period, c. 1000-400 BC, faience unguent jar. A small unguent jar of nice goblet shape. Used for holding a precious substance. Light chalky turquoise in color and texture gone white. Slight edge nicks, otherwise intact and complete. Ht: 2 1/8", diameter 1.5". Rare! $1600 view item

18. Egypt, Late Period, c. 500-350 BC, upper portion of large faience amulet, A neck and rim from a "New Year's" faience amulet. Molded in grayish turquoise faience. The piece is detailed like a papyrus stand or column and is flanked by two seated apes on either side. Nice preservation. Ht: 1.5". $500 view item

19. Beautiful Egyptian bronze oxyrhnchos fish. 26th Dynast, Egypt, XXVIth Dynasty. 664-535 BC. A nicely patinated bronze fish wearing solar disc and plumes. Wonderful detailed and looped for possible use as a weight. Stands on its own base. L: 5 3/8" (135mm). Very RARE and important! $4000 view item

20. Ancient Egypt, c. XXV-XXVI Dynasty, a pair of cedar carved wood hands. These were placed on the mummy during mummification. Each carved as a clinched fist, with only the thumb protruding. One 5.5", one 4.25". $350/2 Malter

21. Rome, late 1st century BC - 1st century AD Miniature Bronze Bust of a Boy (a Weight?). Neatly modeled bust of a young boy, a Julio-Claudian prince? His hair in longish, slightly curled locks, with anastole locks at his forehead, in the manner of those seen on portraits of Alexander the Great. His truncated arms at different levels, thus giving the bust a sense of animation. Probably filled with lead, as the piece seems heavier than it would be if merely of bronze. Intact with minor wear; with smooth dark green patina. H: 2.4". Careful chase work seen in the hair, eyes, and brows. Nice!! $1250 view item

22. Roman, Augustan Period, c. 1st century AD, Bronze steelyard looped weight. Roman, Augustan Period, Bronze steelyard looped weight. The base filled in lead and stamped with relief sealer's mark: two attendants either side of large urn, horse head atop. Cp. Mutz, Romische Waagen und Gewichte aus Augst und Kaiseraugst, pl.31. $1500 view item

23. Late Roman, c. 500-700 AD, a bronze stamp seal. "SUEI" incised in deep retrograde; palm branch incised on handle. L: 1 3/8", H: 3/4". $250 view item

24. Roman Period, c. 100-400 AD, A lot of 3 glass bracelets. Obviously not for everyday use, although with extraordinary care it was done in antiquity. All nice; the smallest of pale textured blue. Diameters are 43-55mm. $250/3

25. Roman Period, c. 100-400 AD, Similar to above except larger and more colorful pieces. A lot of 3 glass bracelets. All with banded core glass designs. The largest with central green band (chipped). Diameters are 60-82mm. $450/3

26. Roman Period, c. 100-400 AD, Similar to lot 24 in size. All are nice and mostly in shades of light green. Diameters are 50-65mm. $450/5

27. Late Roman, c. 6th century AD, a bronze dove. Dove sits atop cage; all in one intricate casting. Symbolizing the imprisoned spirit in the body. Ht: 1.25". $300

28. Roman Spain, Nice Bronze Phallic Amulet. Choice! Roman Spain. c. 100 - 300 AD. A heavy bronze amuletic phallus. looped for wearing with a fine light green patina and in perfect condition. A choice erotic item! Length 40mm. $450

29. Roman Egypt, c. 100 AD, A finely crafted, mold made head fragment of "Harpokrates" in typical pose with right index finger resting on his chin. Nicely mounted on wood stand. H: 3.5". $175

30. Roman Period, c. 100-400 AD, Similar to lots 24-26. This the largest and most wearable of the group! In dark black glass, smooth on one side with the top of incised and grooved design. Diameter is 3.25". Slight repair. All original. $225

31. Ancient Egypt, XVIII-XXVI, a lot of 11 mummy case eyes, some glass. Sizes from 25mm-35mm. These were laid on the eyes of the mummy. An interesting lot. $350/11

32. Etruscan, c. 5th-4th Century BC, a lot of 3 small bronzes. A ram's head on small shaft. Duck's head on handle. Swan ornament. 1.5"-2.25". Malter Auction 73, lot 346. $225/3

33. Roman, c. 200-400 AD, A lot of 8 small bronze medical instruments! Includes probes, a spoon and spatulas. L: 3"-4.25". $500/8

34. Bactria, c. 1500 BC, a cultic stone bottle. A cultic bottle in form of shrine or small house. Carved from chloric schist; with moveable rectangular shaped door or cover. H: 2.75". Rare!. $1000 view item

35. Greek, Thrace, c. 3rd century AD, a "Thracian Rider-God" on horseback. He wears "muscle" armor. Perfect except for right foot which is missing. Malter Auction 73, #350. Choice Condition. H: 2.75". $625

36. Persia, c. 1000 BC, a nicely crafted terra cotta miniature of a quadruped; probably a bear. Ex. Midlo collection. H: 1.5". Nice condition. $450

37. India, Ganjetic Valley, Utar Pradesh, c. 1500-1200 B. C. a cast bronze lance with very high, almost vertical midrib and long thin wings which highlight the blade below which, on the shaft, are two pair of barbs with same extension as furthermost wing of the blade. Below the bottom barb is a loop and a long tang to which the weapon was attached to a wood shaft. Such weapon designs were unprecedented and this barb design might have originated in China. See Loehr, Chinese Bronze Age Weapons, No. 84, a claw like weapon. (One barb broken off in antiquity.) L: 10.5". See also D. P. Agrawal, Archaeology of India, p. 206 and Sotheby's New York Auction, Sept. 21-22, 1985, lots 332-334 Nice dark even patina. Very rare. $900 view item

38. India, Ganjetic Valley, Utar Pradesh, c. 1500-1200 B. C. a cast bronze lance with two sets of curved barbs and one pair of protruding straight side points below the lance blade with high central midrib. This rare variant of the above example is heavily coated with a layer of surface impacted clay over most of the weapon. The blade's edges show signs of usage, one barb was blunted in antiquity. L: 12.5". A longer and better example than above. See D. P. Agrawal, Archaeology of India, p. 206 and Sotheby's New York Auction, Sept. 21-22, 1985, lots 332-334. $1250 view item

39. India, Mughal, c. 17th century, a finely made ivory and black leather powder horn. Excellent condition and rare this nice. L: 9". $800 view item

40. Roman, Phoenicia, c. 1st-2nd century AD, a finely crafted bronze handle from a lidded jug. Base of handle modeled as an acanthus palmette. The top with 2 charming duck heads. Crusty green patina. L: 5"". $450

41. South Italy or Sicily, c. 4th century BC, terracotta head fragment, Attractive head fragment of a female with flowing hair at her sides. Off of a votive figurine. Lovely feature (nose with slight chip, age crack on back side). Mounted. H: 3". $ 400 view item

42. Israel, c. 6th-4th century BC, a terra cotta male deity. Standing and bearded with long hair and in simple robe. He holds his hands to his breast. On wood stand. H: 4.5". $275

43. Rome, Herculaneum, 1st century AD, a choice bronze stopper from an oil lamp? Bronze lamp lid depicting Cupid struggling with goose. Cp. Mele, Catalogo delle Lucerne in Bronzo, #61, also on cover. Choice! Ht: 3.5". On custom stand. $2250 view item

44. Persia, Parthia, time of Vologases VI, c. 208-228 AD, a finely crafted terra cotta warrior as a stylized horseman holding a square shield. Nice facial detail. H: 3.5". $380

45. Etruscan, c. 550 BC, trefoil blackware pitcher. Tall and finely potter trefoil pitcher has bulbous body with wide cylindrical shaped neck and wide-flared trefoil spout. Incised design in linear pattern around top of bulbous body. Single strap handle for pouring. In excellent condition! CHOICE! Ht: 6". $675 view item

46. Magna Gracia, Apulia, c. 4th century BC, a canastra or single handle cup. A finely potted and delicately made canastra. A single loop handle at side. A drinking cup. In blackware with good glaze and modest wear; some chips. H: 2 1/8", D: 3.75". Nice! $265 view item

47. Magna Gracia, Apulia, c. 4th century BC, a canastra or single handle cup. A finely potted and delicately made canastra. A single loop handle at side. A drinking cup. In blackware with good glaze and modest wear; some chips. H: 2 1/8", D: 3.75". Nice! $265 view item

48. Corinth, c. 525 BC, a squat aryballos. A choice squat aryballos in earth tone slip and decorated with red and white polychrome throughout including the top side of opening. In choice condition. Ht: 3.75". $500 view item

49. Achaemenid, Parthia, c. 600-200 BC, a cast bronze circular discs with plain central umbo pierced in the center with small hole. Probable use as child's cymbals or castanets. $100

50. Persia, Luristan, c. 800 BC, a flattened bronze bangle. Incised linear design on outside. D: 2.5". $75

51. Rome, c. 1st-2nd century AD, A silver snake bracelet. Realistically detailed and bent in snake-like slithering posture. L: 2.5". Rare in silver . $275

52. Mayan, c. 750-900 AD, a polychrome bowl with beautifully preserved glyphs around the outside of bowl and with another group inside. In red, crème and black polychrome. Rarely seen on local market. Nice condition. From an old California Collection!!. D: 7". $750 view item

53. Mayan, c. 750-900 A.D., another bowl from the same collection. This piece is similar to above and requires further restoration. RARE! D: 8". $400 view item

54. Ecuador, Manabi, c. 400 AD, a lot of two ceramic whistles in dark brown ceramic. Each a coatimundi with anthropomorphic features. Both mold made, the larger sharper and wearing a pectoral. Larger intact and playable, the smaller chipped at back. H: 2.75"; 1.75". $250/2

55. Peru, Chancay, 1200-1500 AD, a miniature ceramic effigy doll. In typical pose in standing posture with arms raised. Large round face with enlarged eyes. H: 3.75". A few chips at top of head. Ex. Jesson Coll. (old California Collection). $150

56. Syro-Hittite, c. 1000 BC, a set of 4 terra cotta strainers. All shaped as round bowls with holes inserted throughout. Rare and unusual. D: 1.5"-4.25". $300/4

57. Judaea, c. 9th-8th century BC, a simple and attractive red-orange ware bowl with burnished design inside. D: 5.5. Nice. $250

58. Judaea, c. 1500-930 BC, a terra cotta bilbil with traces of white paint still evident. See Amiran photo #177. Ex Malter Auction 73, lot 409. $250

59. Ancient Persia, Sasanian, c. 500 AD, a bronze bowl. A finely crafted small bowl. Simplistic shape with attractive patina especially on bottom side. Small hole on bottom. Ht: 1.75", D: 5 7/8". Very nice condition. $300 view item

60. Judaea, Early Bronze Age, c. 1850 BCE., an attractive 4 spouted crème slip oil lamp. Ex. Driman Coll. A few rim chips (typical). S: 3.75" x 4.25 x 1.75" high. $275

61. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 8th century BC, a stone cosmetic palette. In the shape of a cigarette tray. D: 3.75". $275

62. Judaea, Late Bronze Age, c. 1600-1200 BCE, a single spouted crème slip terra cotta oil lamp with evidence of use. L: 6.75". Choice. $250 view item

63. North Africa, c. 2nd-4th century AD, a redware discus shaped oil lamp with molded motif of elaborately decorated capital. On bottom, maker's name of 3 reeds, side by side. Choice! L: 4.75". $375

64. Roman, Judaea, c. 2nd-3rd century AD, a shallow dish in crème terra cotta. Pleasant example of every day "common ware". D: %". Nice condition. $150

65. Roman North Africa, Carthage, c. 3rd-5th centuries AD, a lot of 7 redware pottery fragments. All with animal (ram, stag, bear, horse, rooster) or floral vignette on portion of chard. All nice and suitable for mounting! S: 2"-5.5". $350/7

66. India, c. 18th century, a small and finely cast bronze "Ganesha" elephant god. He rests in seated posture. Nice old patina. H: 3.25". $400 view item

67. India, 16th-17th century cast bronze "Ganesha". Similar to previous piece except this one smaller. Nice pale green patina. On wood stand. Height of piece is 3.25". $225

68. Islamic, c. 1500 AD., a rare ceramic "grenade"! Of bulbous form and similar in shape to that of a modern example; this would have been filled with gunpowder and tossed at the enemy! RARE! H: 5.25". $500

69. Russia, 17th-18th century finely engraved bronze cross. Engraved with Christ in center; probably a book or furniture ornament. Ht: 4.75". On custom stand. $700 view item

70. Phoenicia, c. 400-300 BC, a glass pendant mask or bead. Cylinder shaped glass bead for head with applied glass suspension loop, blue eyes and yellow mouth. Very rare and complete! Ht: 1 1/8". Choice. $ 2500 view item

71. West Africa, Benin, c. 1920's-30's. Fon Tribe. Old silver necklace with extraordinary pendant of a native driving an antique car. With thin wire looped chain. Base is 1.75" square. RARE! $500

72. Carcamesh, c. 2400-2200 BC, Middle Bronze Age, a tall cylindrical flask in buff gray-crème ceramic with short narrow neck and flared opening. H: 8.25". Ex. Swingler Collection. Much of original encrustation still evident! Rare! $600

73. Islamic, c. 1700 AD, a silver talisman with incised fish symbols and a strange lobster-like piece. Open style chain attached for wearing. H: 3.25". $375

74. Judaica, Persia, c. 1750, a square bronze plaque with 10 lines of Hebraic inscription. S: 2". Two loops at top for wearing as pendant. $150

75. Persia, Luristan, c. 800 BC, an attractive group of 4 small bronze bracelets. All terminating with stylized snake heads. D: 2.25" x 2.5". $300/4

76. Russia, c. 1780's. A finely cast silver bell of "Catherine the Great". Cast by "Gorham". .500 silver or higher. Excellent detail throughout. H: 5.5". $1000

77. France, late 18th century. A fine government seal for the city hall of "Buxeuit" in Viennes, France. Nice know wood handle with old patina. Scarce. H: 5". $225

78. France, early 19th century, a business seal for "The Societe D' Horticulture de Picardie". With fine ebony handle. Nice condition. H: 5". $200

79. A lot of 2 USA seals. Both early 20th century and desk stamps. One with "M" or "W" monogram, the other with "?KK". H: 2.25 and 4.25". $200/2

80. A lot of 2 seals. The taller with a stag horn handle and with "M" or "W" monogram, the smaller with ivory handle an no monogram. H: 3" & 4". $200/2

81. Indonesia, c. 1875, Dayak Tribe, "Head Hunter's Sword" , Indonesia, c. 1875, Dayak Tribe, "Head Hunter's Sword". Intricately carved wood sheath with leather and twine. Carved antlered handle with human hair flowing from top of handle and bottom of sheath. Blade and sheath in choice condition. Overall length is 28". RARE this nice. $2500 view item

82. India, Mughal, c. 17th century, "Talwar", iron saber, hilt with knuckle guard. Inlaid blade, ornate hilt. Sheath is wood and covered in black crushed velvet. L: $1000

83. Ancient Beads, a box of assorted beads mostly from the Levantine. All colors and shapes. $1000

84. Ecuador, a large and ornate strand of spindle whorls. All similar; in earth tones and highlighted in white polychrome. The sell separately for $50 each. 26 pieces total. All in nice condition. Average size is 1". $1000/26

85. Judaea, c. 1200 BC, a circular bronze mirror. A corroded bronze mirror with handle missing. Found in Israel by Rabbi Midlo. Shades of attractive green and blue on both sides. On custom stand. D: 5.25". $ 400 view item

86. South Africa, Oudtshoorn, carved ostrich egg. A beautifully hand carved ostrich egg. Carving renders two bull elephants in rustic jungle setting. Signed by artist, "M. Mhlanga". Perfect condition. $ 225 view item

87. Indonesia, c. 1890. Long knife with wood sheath and handle. L: 16". Sheath in need of repair. $50

88. Nepal, c. 1900, an attractive "Kukri" knife. Black leather sheath with inlaid ebony handle. L: 14". $100

89. Philippines, c. 1890. A "Moro Tribe" spear point in wood sheath. Handle wrapped in bamboo strips. L: 15". $200

90. Indonesia. C. 1920-50. A "Dayak" Island head hunter's knife. One side of wood sheath I open and reveals steel blade; the other has fetish figure in engraved in standing posture.. Handle with simplistic human head engraved. L: 14". $100

91. Nepal, a dagger in metal sheath. Ebony and bone handle. Attractive. L: 12". $100

92. Nepal, c. 1900, "Kukri" knife. With elaborate sheath and handle. Applied designs throughout. L:: 14". $300

93. India, attractive dagger with engraved wooden sheath and handle. L: 14". $100

94. India, a small machete. Black leather sheath with brass and inlaid wooden handle. Hidden at top of sheath are two small knives. L: 17.5". Choice. $300

95. Ottoman Empire, c. 1780-1820 a finely crafted dagger. Matching case and handle in ornate brass design. L: 13". $300

96. A lot of two knives. One from Nepal, the other from Mexico. Both in leather sheaths with ornate handles. About 13" each. $100/2

97. India, c. 19th century, a finely cast figure of "Vishnu"? Nice detail with decent patina. H: 8.25". $200

98. Nepal, c. 1800 a fine example of a koora sword with inscription on blade, gilt handle. L: 27.5". $400

99. Khyber Pass, India/Pakistan, c. 1850, a nice example of the main type of sword brandished by the armies of the Indian sub-continent when they fought the English during the Raj Period. Bone handle, very sharp blade in hide scabbard. L:34" $400

100. U.S. Civil War, Dagger made from an old surgeon's knife, Made for amputations. squared ebony, silver and bronze rings around handle (180mm long). "It belonged to Mr. Jose Maris Turado who gave it in jest to my mother when they were married, she went with my father to the "Laguna Del Trigo (Wheat Lagoon) with the "Las Flores" party in 1862. Ex. Juan Carlos Amadeo Collection, Argentina. L: 11". CHOICE! $ 1000 view item

101. Holy Land, c.1st - 3rd Century AD. A flask of medium green glass with attractive iridescence. Large bulbous body below a short cylindrical neck. H: 4.5". Nice condition. $ 375 view item

102. Holy Land, c.1st - 3rd Century AD. A long-necked flask with a constricted portion above the bulbous body. H: 6.25". A nice piece! $ 300 view item

103. Holy Land, c.1st - 3rd Century AD. A large pale green glass flask with a short tube-shaped neck and a shapely pear body. Nice! H:5.5". $ 375 view item

104. Holy Land, c.1st - 3rd Century AD. A nice glass vial of slight shape and a pretty light green color. Some attractive iridescence. H: 4.75". $ 240

105. Holy Land, c. 100-300 AD, A choice glass flask. In pale green with choice iridescence! Tapered body with wide flared rim! $ 475 view item

106. Holy Land, c.1st - 3rd Century AD. A pale, funnel-shaped vase with a flared rim. Small hole in one side. A nice design! H: 5.25". $ 250

107. Holy Land, c. 100-300 AD, A pristine and perfect pale green translucent flask. With single strap handle and symmetrical indentations around bulbous midsection. Original fine dirt still semi-encrusted around tube shaped neck and thick rim. Ht: 4.25". Nice silver iridescence. $ 1250 view item

108. Holy Land c. 100-300 AD, A choice and perfect pale green-blue glass flask. Bulbous body with thin tubular and tapered neck leading up to slightly flared spout with fine horizontal trailing in black glass. Ht: 4.5". $ 525 view item

109. Holy land, c.1st - 3rd Century AD. A nice little flask of pale green glass with a long neck and small rim. H:5.55". $ 375 view item

110. Holy Land, c.1st - 3rd Century AD. A choice pale green vial with nice dark iridescence. Slight flare in rim. H:4.25". A lovely specimen! $ 575 view item

111. Holy land, c.1st - 3rd Century AD. A flask, aqua colored with some iridescence. Large bulbous body and a cylindrical neck with a collared spout. Exquisite!. H: 5.25". $ 600 view item

112. Holy land, c.1st - 3rd Century AD. An attractive and substantial Unguentarium in pale green glass. Long everted neck, constricted at base with a domed body. Intact with silvery-violet iridescence. A choice piece! $ 550 view item 113. Holy Land, c.1st - 3rd Century AD. An Unguentarium with milky weathering and some encrustation. Long and cylindrical in shape with a pronounced constriction at the juncture above the body. H: 10" and a scarce shape. $ 600 view item

114. Holy Land, c. 100-300 AD, A mottled darker green glass flask with bulbous body and flared opening. Professionally repaired. Ht: 3.5". A decorative piece! $350 view item

115. Holy Land, c.1st - 3rd Century AD. A glass beaker, silver-gray with some iridescence and incrustation. Vertical sides, everted rim and a flat base. H: 4 1/8". $ 425 view item

116. Holy land, c.1st - 3rd Century AD. A squat glass flask with a round body, a cylindrical neck and a flared rim. Beautiful dark iridescence. Slight chip on rim. A choice and very attractive piece of glassware. H:4". $ 360 view item

117. Roman England, c. 100 AD, a glass dropper flask, found at Bath. A "dropper flask"; trefoil spout, body in form of a swan. Some say this shape bottle was a baby feeder. Attractive iridescence. Ex. Eder, Glass 1973. Ht: 3". Choice and of a scarce type. $575 view item

118. Holy Land, Circa, 2nd-3rd century AD, a lovely footed dish in pale aqua color. Opaque and perfect. A great piece of workmanship. D: 5.75", Ht: 2.25". $625 view item

119. Islamic, c. 1000 AD, a pale green glass bottle with wear to neck which appears to sink below body. Ex Midlo. Nice condition. H: 3". $350 view item

120. Holy land, c.1st - 3rd Century AD. A pretty pear-shaped flask with nice translucent sides and minimal incrustation. Long-necked with a collar top. H:5.25" and very attractive! $ 300 view item

121. Holy Land, c.1st - 3rd Century AD. A pale, funnel-shaped vase with a flared rim. A nice design! H: 5.25". $ 250 view item

122. Holy Land, c. 100-300 AD, A small and attractive cylindrically shaped glass vial with flaky and dark-silver iridescence! Choice! Ht: 3.25". $ 325 view item

123. Holy Land, 1st-3rd Century AD, a candle stick shaped pale green flask or vial with colored iridescence. Long tubular neck. H: 6". $285

124. Islamic, c. 9th-10th century AD, a miniature glass fish. A miniature aqua colored fish with applied eyes and 2 trailed riggings. L: 2.25". Chipped with piece missing. RARE! On custom stand. $ 350 view item

125. F. Piranesi, framed print, c. 1585, a view of the Appian Way's Roman ruins such as the remnants of Sepotero di Pisone Liciniano's home. In fine old tooled gilt frame. Image dimensions 23.75" x 16". A very well-preserved graphic. With Brad $500

126. George Washington print by Kelloggs and Thayer, 144 Fulton Street N Y, entitled "Washington's Reception by the Ladies at Trenton, N. J., April, 1789." Washington on horseback waving his hat with throng of ladies around and in banners above: "The Hero Who Defended the Mothers Will Protect the Daughters, December 26, 1776." Nicely framed with inside gilt panel and mahogany borders. Inside dim: 13" x 10". $250

127. George Washington print by Kelloggs and Thayer, 144 Fulton Street, N Y, entitled "Washington Crossing the Delaware" -below: "Evening Previous to the Battle of Trenton-Dec. 25th, 1776." Scene shows Washington astride his white horse, snow on the ground and his aides and a cannon around him. Nicely framed with inside gilt panel and mahogany borders. Inside dim: 13" x 10". $250

128. Japanese Woodblock Print-c. 1850, depicting two geisha girls. This fine old worn print still retains the marvelous colors and detailing for which the wood block print is famous. Framed size 15.75" x 11.5". $100

129. Japan, late Meiji Period, a pair of Kutani tea cups with geisha girls performing tea ceremony. H: 4". $100/2

130. China, 18th century decorative serving plate with scene of diving cranes(?) by a small boat with vibrant red calligraphic-like border. With chop mark on back, scalloped edge. D: 11.75". Rare! $350

131. China, 18th century decorated ceramic plate with red floral border and central "chi-lin" (Kirin). Chop mark on back. D: 11". $200

132. Japan, Ko-Imari, 19th century porcelain plate with abstract designs; a crane, a three panel screen, drum, flowers and geometrical designs. Very unusual. D: 12". $200

133. China, Famille Verte, a 19th century deep bowl with floral designs covering virtually all parts but the very base. D: 9.75", H: 5.25". $350

134. China , 19th century covered bowl on base-a fine old piece along with a damaged older plate. D: 11". $200/lot

135. Japan, a lot of three Kutani plates, each with different design panel. D: 7.25". $50/3

136. Italian tourist plate designed by Lee Hager depicting Titus' Arch. 5.75" square. A great plate for the Roman antiquity collector; $25

137. Large English pewter plate, c. 17th century, 17.5 Owner's initials stamped on rim. Nice. $300

138. England, Bryonia Ware, a rare old 19th century porcelain dish with maker's name stamp, "?V & B" near bottom of back rim and not near center. Ivy pattern. D: 7.25". A very rare item. $150

139. English bone china by Aynsley; a floral cup and saucer. H: 4". $50

140. Antique gilt cup and saucer marked MRS. J H CRUMP, 1855 with floral designs. Probably an award item presented by either an American or British lady's coffee club. There is no maker's mark. Nice! $200

141. Antique American, c. 1900, silver over glass vase with "R" monogram. H: 8". Minor rim cracks. Hallmarked on base. $50

142. Japan, 19th century or earlier a seated contemplative bronze Buddha with traces of gilt along with a standing bronze Buddha with signature. H: 13", 18.25". Nice quality! $300/2

143. Belgium, 19th cent. Brass stein with accentuated bas-relief scene of a medieval city. H: 13" with lid, Belgian lion in shield on lid. $150

144. Afghanistan, a lot of four carved alabaster figures of animals. L: 3". $75/4

145. American, Sterling silver lot of two items; a plate and a pedestal candy dish. H: 6". Both hall-marked. $175/2

146. India, c. 1900, a lot of three miniature paintings on mica. 6.5 x 4". $325/3

147. Pen and ink drawing of a harassed match being chased by a bearded lecher. Signed: EGGER. Framed. D: 18.5" x 10". $75

148. An Italian lakescape painting by California artist H. Bicknell of Long Beach. D: 23" x 17". $100

149. A lot of three oil paintings with floral still life scenes, all nicely framed. $100/4

150. Iran, Qajar, time of Fath Ali-Shah, a lot of three oval pen boxes and a rectangular box all lacquered paper mache`. L: 5.25" to 8". $500/4 view item

151. France, c. 1810-1825 a bas relief portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte wearing laurel wreath headdress facing to the left. Probable material: paper mache. In nice glass enclosed frame. Dim: 12" x 10". $350

152. Philippines, Moro Tribe, c. 1900. A wooden mortar used for making "rice cakes." H: 41". $150

153. Eskimo, an old woven basket with a matching cover. Neatly woven bird designs throughout. H: 12"W: 15". A nice artifact. $150

154. United States Photograph Album, c . 1856 by Abraham Taber & Brother, New Bedford, Mass. This miniature album has eleven pages with two round slots each for portrait photographs, four pictures are missing , eighteen are present. Dim: 3.5" x1.85" x .75". with hasp lock intact and gilt embossed tooling. A little gem album. $200

155. Japanese sewing box of the 19th century, 5 drawers several of which contain modern jewelry including an amber necklace. H: 18". Complete sewing box works perfectly for jewelry housing. $350

156. Chinese jade lot consisting of 14 amulets and two green jade toggles, mostly 19th century carvings. $325/16

157. Japan, pre World War II, a pair of mature Japanese couples sharing a book. H: 7.5". Very attractive and perfect. $200

158. A similar pair. $200

159. West Africa, Ashanti Tribe, a brass lost wax sculpture of a woman seated holding a fish in her lap. H: 8". Nice! $250

160. Africa, three strands of old trade beads. Wearable! $100/3

161. Pre-Columbian: nine small artifacts in a box, all terracottas, one an exceptional Olmec fragment. $200/9

162. Four stone artifacts from pre-Columbian times. $275/4

163. Two cylinder seals, unattributed and not returnable. $100/2

164. Iran, a lot of two Judaica amulets, one in the shape of a hand. H: 1-2". $250/2

165. Mesopotamia, Old Babylonia, c. 1800 B. C.. a terracotta tablet concerning the sale of produce " at its full price 1/3 shekel…and that buyer would not contest this…sworn by the name of the king…" Inscribed on both sides of this rectangular tablet with more lines in need of translation. D: 57 x35 x20 mm. $400

166. ___, Ur III, c. 2112-2004 B. C. a smaller tablet from the second year of Amar Sin's reign, 2046-2038 B. C. D: 28 mm. Square, small chip off on edge. $250

167. Syro-Hittite, c. 1500 B. C. a terracotta head from an Astarte figure, mounted on plastic base. H: 41 mm. $100

168. Egypt, XXVI Dynasty, a tall bronze and gilt statue of Osiris. He stands in typical pose holding crook and flail across chest. Osiris wears the conventional cloak, beard (which appears to be a silver inlay?) and Atef crown. Much of original gilt still present. H: 12". On wood base. Reference, G. Steindorf, "Egyptian Sculpture in the Walters Art Gallery", 1946, pl. LXVI, Nos. 361 and 362. $5000 view item

169. Judaea, c. 100 BC-100 AD, a lot of 3 terra cotta artifacts, one bowl and two amphora shaped vials as well as small shards. D: of bowl is 3.5, Amphora's are about 4". $100/3

170. Egypt, Hyksos Period, a fine steatite scarab with base carved in geometrical rope design. L: 25 mm. Evidence of former inlay. 200

171. ___, 2nd Intermediate Period, another steatite scarab with slight remains of glaze, the base design of encircled cords and lotus leaves. L:18 mm. VF+. $200

172. ___, XVIII Dynasty, "gem" feldspar scarab with blank base. L: 15 mm. $100

173. ___, ___, a smaller steatite scarab with the name of Amenhotep III, "Neb Maat Re." L: 14 mm. $125

174. A carnelian "gem" scarab of same period, the base with stylized inscription. L: 13 mm. Rare and choice. $500

175. Another scarab from same dynasty as above, XVII, this example has a seated baboon on base with solar disc above and neb and nefer glyphs. L: 11 mm, minor wear. $125

176. A lot of three scarabs, each somewhat chipped or broken, but each with readable hieroglyphs. L: 11-13 mm. $50/3

177. Egypt, XVIII Dynasty, a New Year's finger ring in blue glazed faience. A well-preserved and very old ring. D: 21 mm. $275

178. Egypt, XXIV Dynasty, a white faience shrine amulet containing a uraeus, two decorated sides and a flat back, with a loop atop for wearing. H: 34 mm. $100

179. ___, XXVI Dynasty, a fine fragmented faience head of the hippopotamus goddess Tuart, the full open mouth with teeth still intact. A most impressive piece. L: 32 mm. $300

180. ___, ___. a faience amulet of the eye of Horus, holed for suspension, in light green glaze with black high-lights. W: 40mm. A fine example. $225

181. ___, ___, a lot of three small udjat eyes as above but smaller. L: 12-14 mm. $150/3

182. The last of the eyes of Horus, but this example is still set in its original gold bezel so that the cobalt blue glaze really blazes next to the high karat gold. W: 12 mm. $450

183. Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, glass amulet of Sekhmet standing, arms at her sides. H: 35 mm. Rare, not in Cooney BMC on Egyptian glass. $300

184. Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, glass amulet of Horus, the falcon headed god. H: 35 mm. Cooney 91. $375

185. Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, glass amulet of Horus, the falcon headed god. H: 35 mm. Cooney 91. This example needs repair. $175

186. Syria, c. 700 BC, a bronze finger ring with an incised bull. Wearable. $150

187. Rome, c. 150-250 A. D. a bronze finger ring of typical Roman shape surmounted by a jasper intaglio of a snake.$150

188. Parthia, c. 100 BC a small bronze hair ring in the form of a serpent. W: 17 mm. $50

189. Parthia, c., 200-250 A. D. a four sided amulet showing: a palm date tree, embracing couple, radiate god with bow, and a nude goddess, holed for suspension. L: 20 mm. Nice. $400

190. Bactria, c. 200 BC, a white marble seal with an intaglio head of a helmeted soldier. H: 24 mm. $75

191. Sasanian, c. 375 AD a chalcedony stamp seal with a bird intaglio. Choice. $150

192. Sasanian, c. 375 A. D. an ellipsoid stamp seal with standing zebu with wings or yoke in gray chalcedony. Choice. $300

193. Jewish amulet from nineteenth century Persia, this carnelian intaglio has a Hebrew inscription with a fish design. Suitable for mounting in a ring. W: 23 mm. $200

194. Jewish amulet from nineteenth century Persia, this agate heart-shaped amulet has the famous prayer, "Hear Oh Israel, the Lord Our God is One." Below inscription which is written in Hebrew is the Star of David and a fish. H:37 mm. Choice and looped to wear. $450

195. Persia, an eighteenth century agate amulet to ward off the evil eye. W: 12 mm. The carving resembles the human eyeball. $200

196. Islamic Bronze seal, c. 1000 A. D. with handle in back of circular seal. W: 57 mm. $150

197. A large box lot of 5 Southwest US Indian pottery. Items include Casas Grande bowl with white and dark brown linear design on crème slip; 3 small holes drilled into bottom. One tripod bowl; a lidded bulbous shaped jar, as well as a couple of plain bowls. Some with slight damage. A good study lot. Size range from 3" to 8.5" tall. $500/5

198. Pre-Colombian, Peru, Chancay, c. 1200-1500 AD A woolen textile fragment in repeating geometric bands of brown and beige. Very well done! In Lucite holder. Ex. Jesson Coll. (Old California Collection). S: 8.25" x 5". $100

199. Peru, Chancay, c. 1200-1500 AD, a ceramic standing fetish figure highlighted with gray polychrome on crème slip. In typical pose with arms raised upwards. Choice Condition. Ex. Jesson Coll. (Old California Collection)H: 8.5". $575

200. Peru, Vicus, c. 400-750 AD, a double chambered redware stirrup vessel with human head at front wearing spiked headdress. Back chamber has spout. Nice condition and rare culture! Ex. Jesson Coll. (Old California Collection). L: 9.75", H" 6". $650

201. Peru, Chimu, c. 900-1400 AD, a bronze, "spectacle" pin with spiral shaped designs at top. Probably used for clothing. H: 6.25". On metal stand. ! Ex. Jesson Coll. (Old California Collection). $250

202. Peru, Moche, c. 600 AD, a lot of 4 bronze "lime" spoons, 3 with a finally crafted humming bird finials, one with a parrot. ! Ex. Jesson Coll. (Old California Collection).L: 2.25"-3.25". $200

203. Peru, Chancay, 1200-1500 AD, a lot of 4 finely woven wool straps. Each done in multiple attractive colors. Various lengths and patterns. Possibly used as sling-shots? Three small and one larger and more decorative $400/4

204. Pre-Columbian Mexico, a lot of 3 copper "tumi" shaped trade knives. Each with long handles, crescent shaped blades and nice patinas. L: 5"- 5.5", W: 2"-6.3". $150/3

205. Pre-Columbian Mexico, a lot of 4 copper "tumi" shaped trade knives, one a chisel. These different from above. 3 with very long handles and of thin copper. L: 7.25"-7.75". Also includes a heavy copper adz blade, L: 4.6". All with nice patinas. $200/4

206. Ancient Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, c. 300 BC, a lot of hundreds of small faience "mummy beads". These can easily be strung as earrings or necklaces. Various colors. $150

207. Persia, c. 19th century, Qajar, a silvered brass bowl with interior inscription in Hebrew. "Kodesh Leba An Shalom Ginni Halevi Na" Around central protrusion. D: 6", H: 1.75". $150

208. Persia, c. 19th century, Qajar, a bronze hanging lamp? Heavily inscribed on the interior, a circular brass bowl with narrow and flat rim. Central protrusion accepts small bowl with pierced rim for suspension. Rare! D: 5"m H: 1.3". Nice patina; proper cleaning would greatly enhance its value. $150

209. Ancient China, a box lot of many hundreds of bronze "cash" coins. Some dating from Tang through Sung Dynasties. Also a few stray Manchu cash and uncleaned coins; as found! $200

210. Africa, Southern-basketwork, a phallocrypt or penis sheath. Used in initiation and circumcision ceremonies. Very well made and colorful! Cylindrical with flaring opening. L: 10". $150

211. England, Victorian, probably Sheffield, a silver plated "egg-server". Depressions for 6 eggs with 6 openwork cups. H: 10.25", D: 8.25". $150

212. Papua New Guinea, Admiralty Islands(attributed to), Obsidian knives, a lot of four. Hand-knapped, two have clay over wood handles, and two(the smaller pieces)have traces of clay on them but no handles. L. range 3.25 to 7.25 inches. Quite scarce!!! $500++

213. Africa, Zaire, Ngala, an "execution Sword". Heavy broad iron blade set in stepped wooden handle that terminates in crescent shaped point. Very old example and scarce. L: 24". $150 Malt Gall

214. Africa, Congo Region, a spear with long pointed socketed head; dark woof shaft with copper bands wound just below head socket, butt. An old piece! L: 80". $150

215. Mexico, Oaxaca, c. 500-900 AD, a cute little figurative redware ceramic bowl formed as a dove or chicken. Small chip on beak. Overall intact and attractive. L: 2.6". $100

216. Ecuador, Chordeleg, c. 500 BC, an unusual mold made "mummiform" figure in brown ceramic. Human figure rests with arms on hips and legs pulled upwards below hands. H: 5". $200

217. Ecuador, Karachi, c. 400-1000 AD, a figurative leg from a tripod bowl in the form of a coatimundi. Traces of original polychrome still evident. Nice detail throughout. L: 6.25". $150

218. Ecuador, Manabi, Manabi Coast, a somewhat coarse mold made standing female figure with considerable linear hand detailing. Nice facial detail. H: 6.6". $150

219. Peru, Chancay, c. 1200-1500 AD . attractive textile fragment. Repeating stylized avian motif. Faded brown and white. S: 13.5" x 10". Nice condition. From an old California collection. Ex. Jesson Coll. $150

220. Mexico, Nayarit, c. 250 BC-250 AD, an attractive standing gingerbread figure in red-brown slip. Incised designs on shoulders and knees. He wears tall turban headdress. H: 8.25".$300

221. Mexico, Autlan, c. 300 BC, a scarce and finely crafted light brown ceramic seated prisoner; arms held behind his head. He wears spiked headdress and necklace with large medallion. H: 5". $350

222. Ecuador, Machalilla, c. 1500-1000 BC, a crude clay pendant with applied eyes and nose; arms are outstretched, along with a more refined whistle with traces of paint. Both about 3" tall. $150/2

223. Mexico, Chinesco, c. 400-100 BC, a lot of three pale crème slip standing figures from the Pacific Coast Lowlands. One with legs missing, one repaired. A scarce culture. H: 2.3" to 4.25". $200/3

224. Mexico, Autlan, c. 300 BC, a nicely crafted brown slip ceramic figure of a standing woman. Incised horizontal design on legs, she wears rope belt and large necklace with turban headdress. H: 4.25". $150

225. West Mexico, Jalisco, c. 250 BC-250 AD, a collection of 4 different burnished gray ceramic musical instruments. All in nice condition. Tallest is bell shaped, other three appear egg shaped with stick-like handles. L: 4.3"-6.6". $400/4

226. Mexico, Tzintzuntzan, c. 400 BC, a lot of two finely made miniature ceramic tripod bowls. Almost identical, each with red polychrome design on inside; all on crème slip. H: 1", D: 1.75". Rare in miniature form. $300/2

227. Ecuador, Manabi, Manabi Coast, c. 200-500 AD, an interesting hard ceramic stamp seal(?) With serpent head emanating out of god's head. The seal base is a grid iron design. See Saville, Antiquities of Manabi, pl. L, #9. Nice condition. H: 3.1". $150

228. Japan, Edo Period, c. 18th-19th century a pair of kozuka or samurai sword accessory daggers. Shakudo alloy with gold overlay, old iron blades. First; 5 gambling "Shi Shi" lions; second, 8 pawlonia leaves (Tokugawa mon) alternating in gold and silver inlay. L: 8.25" each. $300/2

229. Mexico, Guerrero, a "Dance of the Conquistadors". A painted wooden horse worn about the waist of the dancer. An older piece, very well done, white body with yellow saddle. Some repairs! L: 40", H: 25". $300

230. Peru, a lot of antique wooden warrior fetishes! Heavily inlaid. Both are holding shields with left hands and blunt instrument in other. Toucan sits atop each warrior's head. H: 5" & 5.25". $250/2

231. Tibet, 18th-19th century small chest or footlocker with central dragon, red polychrome; disconnected lid. 18 x 15.5 x 12 in.$500

232. Tibetan antique ritual box covered with leather and fastened with iron fittings. The lid is loose. 24 x 1 2 x 24".$375

233. Tibet, a 19th century incense box of elongated shape and strong vestiges of the incense expended therein. 35 x 6 x 5.5 in. $150

234. Africa, Cameroon, Bamileke, a large helmet mask with large headdress, openwork and typical exaggerated features. H: 17". $150

235. Afghanistan, Ghandaran, c. 300 AD, a gray schist relief fragment with a nice tan patina. Temple scene! L: 8", H: 3.75". Nice condition. $500

236. Zaire-Angola, Tchowke Tribe. A nicely carved kneeling nude woman carved in old ivory. Her hands resting on her pronounced belly. She wears an elaborate headdress. Nicely detailed throughout. Attractive dark patina. H: 7". $750

237. Zaire-Angola, Tchowke Tribe. Attractive ivory carved chief's figure seated with both hands on stomach, feet facing together. He wears elaborate headdress surmounted by a drum-shaped object. In form of wand or small scepter. With choice dark chocolate brown glossy patina. L: 10.75". $750

238. Zaire, Lega, a choice pair of carved ivory figurines; male and female, both in rigid pose. Female holds child on lap. Applied cowry shells on each head. Nice dark patina on both. H: 6.5" each. $500/pr.

239. Mali, Dogon, an old iron soldier mounted on horseback. He holds a sword over his left shoulder with left hand. H: 7.5", L: 8.25". $200

240. Tibet, c. 1875, a human femur trumpet. Copper with gilt and silver dragon motif. Inset turquoise ornament. Old dark patina. Choice cond. L: 10.75". $750

241. Afghanistan, Turkoman, a pair of ornate silver bracelets. Both with elaborately applied designs, one with lapis insets. Both wearable and choice. $200/2

242. Australia, dated 1943, a brass flare gun, made in Sydney. L: 10.5". Excellent condition. Polished, brass and iron. $300 view item

243. Mali, Dogon, c. 1920's. "Primordial" Couple! Tall seated male and female. Both with hands on hips and arms around each other's neck. They sit on round base. On back of female is her baby, on back of male is quiver with arrows. Small nicely carved miniature figure surround base. Nicely carved with exquisite detail throughout. Height is 57". A GREAT decorator piece! $6500 view item

244. Myanamar, (formerly Burma) early 19th century life-size bronze Buddha. early 19th century life-size bronze Buddha. Choice detail with exquisite design throughout! A fantastic decorator piece! HT: 55". $30,000 view item

245. Myanamar, (formerly Burma). A gilt bronze Buddha sitting cross legged on a very high pedestal. Left hand holds what appears to be a cup or bowl in his lap. The right hand rests across the right knee. Very serene facial expression. Traces of pigment throughout. Well cast with excellent detail throughout H:15.25". Width of base 12.5" at the widest. $3500 view item

246. China, A large and ornate pipe with elaborate brass fittings on mouthpiece and bowl decorated in relief TAOIST style with birds and flowers. The stem is of finished cherry wood. The entire implement gives the sense of its use as a ceremonial object or perhaps a pipe store advertisement piece for a nineteenth century store. A similar example sold for over $500 in a New York sale. L: 41" $500

247. Peru, Chancay, a woolen textile section. Brown repeating avian motif-color. Some holes (can be repaired). Nice tight weave. S: 4.75 x 11.75. $100

248. Nigeria, "Opon Ifa", or divination platter-"squared-oval", carved wood with faces of Eshu at 12 o'clock alternating panels with network "Wisdom Knots". Dia: 14". Ex. Chosak Coll, Paris. An old item with lovely grain to wood, dark glossy patina. $300

249. Africa, Ghana, Asante, stool carved in classic style. Rectangular base with pierced central support column, 4 legs (one section of one leg lacking). Considerable wear, smooth patina, heavy in places. Old native repairs. A super piece. L: 21". $350

250. Papua New Guinea, Upper Sepik, a garamut (slit gong) beater-cylindrical rod with end (handle) carved as stylized reptilian head. Scarce. L: 22". Dark patina. $100

251. Africa Mali, unidentified tribal grouping, perhaps Bobo? Broadsword, 3" wide blade with serrated edges, "Brazil-Nut" pommel with face carved on one end, zig zag motif on one side of blade. Ex. Haddad Coll. Not in references. Most rare. L: 25.75". $500

252. Papua New Guinea, Massim area, a coconut shell bowl, carved exterior, quite ornate with rosettes, saw-toothed patterns, spirals, etc. Two openings separated by a handle. Dia. 5.5". Ex. Bastian Coll. Scarce and choice! $75

253. Americana, snuff box. 19th century wood body, horn lid, silver plated mounts. Oval cross-section. Ex Ross. L: 8.5cm, W: 4.5cm, H: 1.8cm. $125

254. Japan, "export Imari", bowl, blue with multi-colored blaze. Some wear to interior. No chips or cracks. Probably honest 19th century example. H: 3.6", Dia: 9.3". $175

255. Africa, Zaire, Kuba, "Heirloom Chest". Lidded hardwood box with some iron fittings remaining. Front of box fully carved with geometric patterns, accented with camwood powder. Repair to lid. Dark patina. Very old! L: 23.5", W: 13.5", H: 14". $350

256. Africa, Upper Volta, Bobo-Fing, "Plank" mask, rounded, oval face mask with pierced eyes, central ridge extending to forehead, surmounted by head of antelope, behind is "plank" of geometric shapes, standing female figure at top. Polychrome. Impressive! H: 45". $650

258. China, A lot of 5 assorted bottles. One carved from a walnut with multi-faced design, one erotic and scrimshawed, one a corn cob, one blue, one red and white. H: 2.25"-3.25". $250/5

259. China, A lot of 5 assorted bottles. One scrimshawed and erotic, one in pale green glass, one in pale blue, one white and green and a carved walnut with erotic motif. H: 2.25"-3.25". $250/5

260. China, A lot of 4 assorted bottles and one scrimshawed bone cylindrical box. One in cobalt blue, one a scrimshawed gourd, one in green and white glass, one painted in inside. H: 2.25"-3.25". $250/5

261. China, A lot of 4 assorted bottles and one scrimshawed bone cylindrical box. Also a blue bottle in shape of fish, one with deer, one with frog motif, one painted on inside. H: 2.25"-3.25". $250/5

262. China, A lot of 4 assorted bottles and one scrimshawed bone cylindrical box. Another erotic scrimshawed bottle in bone. One royal blue carved on white, one green and one smaller example painted on inside. H: 2.25"-3.25". $250/5

263. China, a lot of 6 snuff bottles. One in translucent blue, one red, one green on white, two painted on inside (one with 3 swans) All nice. H: 2.25"-3.25". $350/6

264. China, a lot of 5 snuff bottles. A lot of assorted bottles. One in translucent green, one blue, one carved green on white, one painted on inside and an erotic scrimshawed in bone. H: 2.25"-3.25". $250/5

265. China, a lot of 5 snuff bottles. A lot of assorted bottles. An erotic scrimshawed in bone, Two painted on inside, one a small incised erotic gourd, one a walnut with hundreds of faces. H: 2.25"-3.25". $250/5

266. China, a lot of 5 snuff bottles. A lot of assorted bottles. A taller bottle painted in inside with birds, An erotic scrimshawed in bone, Another smaller glass bottle painted on inside with floral design, One in attractive blue and shaped as an elephant and one erotic in wood. H: 2.25"-3.25". $250/5

267. China, a lot of 5 snuff bottles. A lot of assorted bottles. An erotic scrimshawed in bone, two painted and two in carved glass. All nice! H: 2.25"-3.25". $250/5

268. China, a lot of 5 snuff bottles. A lot of assorted bottles. An erotic scrimshawed in bone, one in cut glass, one clear with cat painted. All nice! H: 2.25"-3.25". $250/5

269. China, a lot of 5 snuff bottles. A lot of assorted bottles. An erotic scrimshawed cylindrical box in bone, one in cut glass. All nice! H: 2.25"-3.25". $250/5

270. China, a lot of 3 snuff bottles. Including a jet fossilized wooden example, A scrimshawed cylindrical box in bone, and one made from coconut shell. All nice! H: 2.25"-3.25". $250/3

271. China, a lot of 4 snuff bottles. A lot of assorted bottles. An erotic scrimshawed cylindrical bottle in bone, a cut glass that is green, a clear bottle painted on inside and a standing couple nicely painted. All nice! H: 2.25"-3.25". $200/4

272. China, necklace, a lovely 20" strand of cultured pearls. $250