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Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Persian Artifacts along
with Fine Pre-Columbian Art
Sunday, October 28th at the Sheraton-Universal Hotel in Los Angeles (Universal City), California
MESOPOTAMIA & NEAR EAST ART
Bronze , Stone & Clay
1. Jordan, c. 4000-3800BC, a lot of 3 polished white marble mace heads,; two with signs of repair; all ovoid in shape. Dimensions: 5cm-6.3cm. Cp. P. Bienkowski, The Art of Jordan, pl. 104. These early mace heads were probably more symbolic than functional although they could have done some considerable damage. These seem to be a link between Egyptian and later Mesopotamian and Luristan mace heads. view item $ 400/3
2. Sumeria, Jamdat Nasr, c. 3000 B. C. an important carved alabaster cup with pouring spout. The handle is carved with a lion advancing upward opposite the spout. Chevron designs with drilled circles adorn the front of this extraordinary vessel. The pedestal is similarly designed. The lion is similar to lion amulets accredited to Jamdat Nasr. Unpublished. view item $ 1000
3. Akkad, c. 2200 B. C. a bronze ram in reclining position, his head to the side. W: 25 mm. This probably is either an early weight or a handle used in conjunction with a cylinder seal. view item $ 200
4. Old Babylonia, c. 1900 B. C. a fragmented cuneiform tablet with fourteen lines of inscription. Dim: 8 x 5 cm. With stand. view item $ 200
5. Old Babylonian Period, c. 1900-1750 B. C., a small square clay tablet of administrative text for a receipt of one-third of a shekel of silver for "Awil-Adad" and for "Shesh." The single cuneiform signs in the last line "egir" means "after" but it is unclear in the context of this undated example. Dim: 28 x 25 mm. view item $ 350
6. Bactria, c. 750 B C a bronze medical spoon with horse head atop and small (coke?) handle at the other end. L: 8.3 cm. This example has lovely green patina. view item $ 650
7. Tel Halaf, c. 4000-5000BC, A seated terracotta steatopygous female; without pendulous breasts. Narrow and expressionless face with rotund peg legs; hands resting on her knees. Horizontal linear design throughout. H: 3 1/8. Choice and very rare! view item $ 850
8. Tel Halaf, c. 4000-5000BC,, a seated terracotta steatopygous female; with pendulous breasts. Narrow and expressionless face with rotund peg legs; arms supporting breasts. Some details in black polychrome still evident! Choice and very rare! H: 3. view item $ 850
9. Luristan, c. 2500-1000BC, a lot of two mace heads, a well used rounded serpentine mace head with pleasing green color and patina. D: 7.5cm. Cp., P. Moorey, Catalogue of Persian Bronzes in the Ashmolean Museum, no. 91. Second a smaller rhyolite mace head. D: 5cm. view item $ 300/2
10. Luristan, c. 800BC, a standing bronze figurine of a ram. Almost serrated-like edges with spiral horns and loop on back. Heavy rough surfaces throughout. On metal stand. H: 7cm. Rare. view item $ 1500
11. Luristan-Hasanlu, c. 750BC, a group of 3 bronze horse appliques with central rosettes within circular design that has a triangular base. H: 11.5cm each. Cp. Moorey nos. 151-152. Appliques or pendants from a horse¹s collar. Ex Malter Auct. 74, lot 494. view item $ 375/3
ANCIENT SEALS & AMULETS
Stamps & Cylinders
12. Mesopotamia, Ubaid, c. 4000-3800 B. C. a rare steatite stamp seal with crude linear pattern. Gabled, looped back with apparently a good-sized chip off one edge. D:4 cm. view item $ 100
13. Tel-Halaf, c. 4000-3500 B.C. a small sharp gabled stamp seal with a cross hatch design. W:15 mm. view item $ 200
14. Mesopotamia, Jamdt Nasr, c. 3800-3200 B. C. a steatite cylinder seal with crude linear designs somewhat resembling quadrupeds. H: 16 mm. view item $ 100
15. Post Hittite, c.1200 B. C. a long-handled bronze stamp seal with a six petal base. The handle has a "hammer" top with a suspension hole somewhat worn-through atop the handle. The base is inscribed with a small recumbent animal at the top of five petals and a scorpion in the sixth petal. A round guilloche houses a flying bird. H: 4 cm, D: 2.5 cm. cp. D. G. Hogarth, Hittite Seals, Oxford, 1920, p. 75, figs. 77, 78 for similar iconography, and pp. 21-22 for handle shapes. See also van der Osten, Newell Collection, #376, 380. This is a very rare seal from the Feld Collection, (not in our auction 6000 Years of Seals.) view item $ 1500
16..Post Hittite, c.1200 B. C. a stalk handle steatite stamp seal with a round engraved base depicting an ibex to right. Holed for suspension. Cp. Hogarth, ibid., p. 20 #E for handle, pl. III, #67 for ibex. D: 22mm. view item $ 200
17. Canaanite, c. 1400 B. C. a small limestone cylinder seal with designs of quadrupeds and birds upside down to each other with a lozenge-shaped guilloche between them. H: 2 cm. Ex Feld Coll. view item $ 100
18. Post Kassite, c. 1300 B. C. a frit cylinder seal with two scorpions on each side of a standing bird, chevron designs on top and bottom around seal. H:28 mm. An interesting composition. view item $ 325
19. Turkestan, early first century pyramidal stamp seal with a recumbent bull incised on the base. H:13 mm. view item $ 225
20. Neo Assyria, c. 1110‹900 B.C. a chipped frit cylinder seal which depicts a four horse chariot driven by a driver with an archer next to him. Suggestions of cuneiform on horse heads, reeded borders top and bottom. H: 48 mm. Interesting! view item $ 500
21. Neo Assyria, c. 1110‹900 B.C. a duck-shaped chalcedony stamp seal with rhomboid and crescent designs. See Newell Collection, pl. XXXII. L:21 mm. Ex Feld Collection. view item $ 150
22. Neo-Babylonian, c. 800-600 B. C. A crackled blue-grey chalcedony stamp seal with worshipper before an altar. A well-cut scene, much better developed than usual. H:25 mm. As good as they come. view item $ 500
23. Neo-Babylonian, c. 800-600 B. C. A crackled blue-grey chalcedony stamp seal with worshipper before deity symbols. Cp. Newell, #476. A choice example. view item $ 375
24. Neo-Babylonian, c. 800-600 B. C. a marble stamp seal with small stalk handle and its own elaborate loop for suspension. The base depicts a stylized Ahura-Mazda symbol. I quality seal. Base: 16 x 12 mm. Ex Feld Collection. Choice! view item $ 300
25. Neo-Babylonian, c. 800-600 B. C. a dark serpentine stamp seal similar to above. Base: 20 x 12 mm. Ex Feld Collection. Choice! view item $ 300
26. Urartu, c. 860-750 B. C. a steatite seal amulet. This unusual type of seal is comprised of a cylinder which is inscribed on the sides like an ordinary cylinder seal but it is also carved on the round base on the bottom of the seal. The top has a small loop carved out of the steatite. The cylinder design depicts two facing griffins with an ornate "tree of life" between them. The base has a bold single griffin. H: 27 mm, base 14 mm. Cp. B. B. Piotrovskii, Urartu, New York, 1967, p.72, fig. 52, #3. Ex Feld Collection. view item $ 1500
27. Urartu, c. 860-750 B. C. a bronze seal amulet of similar but narrower dimensions than above example. The cylindrical face reveals a seal scene depicting a worshiper, the tree of life, crescent moon and a tall pole. The base has a recumbent lion. The top of the seal is a janiform figure of the fertility god, Pazuzu. Unpublished. H: 35 mm, base:8mm.
The top of the loop hole is missing. Extremely rare and a very fine example. Ex Felf Collection view item $ 1500
28. Urartu, c. 860-750 B. C. a speckled brown and white steatite stamp seal with a crudely carved "master of animals" symbol. H: 18 mm. view item $ 125
29. Urartu, c. 860-750 B. C. a round spool-shaped stamp seal depicting a seated worshipper seated with his arms extended, before and behind are two trees., a crescent moon fills the scene. A worn glyph appears on reverse side. D: 22 mm. view item $ 350
30. Urartu, King Argishti c. 786-764 B. C. a bronze seal stamp seal with four panels each with incised figures of standing gods and tree-like symbols. On the rectangular base is a fifth seal depicting a standing goddess with spread wings. H: 32 mm. See Urartu, for similar seals. Very rare and very fine. view item $ 1500
31. Urartu, King Argishti c. 786-764 B. C. a bronze bell-shaped stamp seal with a flying Pegasus on the round base. The top of seal is looped for suspension. This example shows a bit of ancient corrosion spotting on the base which slightly detracts from the flying horse. H: 16 mm. An inexpensive wearable example of very early Armenian art. view item $ 500
32. Urartu, (Ancient Armenia), c.900 750 BC, Belt fragments; three fragments from an important bronze incised belt. Width 3.75". On the longest fragment L: 35cm are two beautifully incised animals; the design is continued on a 30 cm fragment and the smallest L. 9.5 cm just has geometric designs. Interesting and attractive. See Gluck, ŒThe World of Persian Pottery,¹ Exhibited in Japan, #S.93. view item $ 2,000
EGYPT
33. c. 10th-11th Dynasties, a finely carved wooden statuette of a kneeling boy or perhaps a slave. Right arm is missing from shoulder; boy stares forward with left arm and hand paralleling left leg. He rests on balls of knees and toes. Fingers well defined on left hand. On wood base. Nice overall condition. H: 7.9cm. view item $ 700
34. Middle Kingdom, 11th or 12th Dynasty, a superb diorite granite carving of a Pharonic head, possibly Seostris III or Amenemat III. Typical realism of the Middle Kingdom, He has large ears; headdress with ureaus (now missing) and floral collar. Nose repaired, some chipping. A wonderful overall example for that period. H: 12". view item $ 25,000
35. New Kingdom, 1570-1070BC, a fine steatite cowroid with deep emerald green glaze. Nice domed back with a fish (Talapia nilatus) on the base. Measures 16 x 9mm and is a very choice specimen. Cf. Petrie, Buttons, Pl. XVI, 926. view item $ 400
36. New Kingdom, 1570-1070BC, c. 19th dynasty, a limestone ushabti head fragment. Earthtones with some of original black polychrome adorning wig. Facial features still quite discernable. H: 8cm. view item $ 275
37. c. 25th Dynasty. Alabaster bust, A nicely carved bust of Pharaoh (?) Much of original incised design and carving still evident. On marble stand. H: 10cm. view item $ 650
38. 26th Dynasty wooden "Sokar" figure. Tall wooden Sokar figure wearing tall headdress, nicely painted and mounted in modern wood base. At feet is facing wood falcon. Much of original paint still evident. Numerous age cracks and chips. Proper restoration would greatly improve appearance and value! Sokar figure height is 39.5cm. Falcon is 8.5cm. view item $ 1500
39. 26th Dynasty, a lot of 4 faience pieces. A pale green faience full ushabti and a pale blue upper portion of a miniature ushabti. Also are two contemporary pieces; a dark blue miniature ushabti and an amulet. Genuine ushabti is 11cm tall. view item $ 250/4
40. 26th Dynasty, a large cedar coffin panel with much or original gesso evident. Some evidence . Two funerary biers with evidence of remains of Anubis on each one. Inscription down center with bases of canopy to extreme right and left. Minimal insect damage. H: 36.5". view item $ 1000
41. Late Period, Ptolemaic c. 300BC, a mummified falcon. Wrapped in typical fashion, the beak and right eye cavity are revealed through gauze. In excellent condition. Comes with modern wooden sarcophagus nicely detailed in hieroglyphs. Length of mummy is 21.5cm. view item $ 2500
42. Late Period, Ptolemaic c. 300BC, a lot of 2 pieces. A sarcophagus wood fragment with much or original paint still evident and a nicely carved small wood bird. Bird is 12cm high, fragment is 29.5cm. view item $ 300/2
43. Late Period, Ptolemaic c. 300BC., an attractive cedar funerary mask. Nicely painted in dark brown gesso. Eyes and brows are in black and white gesso. Repairs are obvious but still quite nice as they come. H: 23cm. view item $ 500
44. Late Period, Ptolemaic, c. 305-30BC, a white carved limestone figurine of a kneeling ithyphallic dwarf. Some wear evident as well as traces of red pigment. L: 7.4cm. On wood stand. view item $ 750
45. Roman Egypt, c. 100-300AD, a brown slip terra cotta figurine of a standing Fortuna. She is elaborately dressed wearing long flowing gown and tall headdress (repaired) On Lucite stand. H: 20.3cm. Very Attractive. view item $ 750
46. Roman Egypt, c. 100BC-100AD, a brown slip terra cotta figurine of an ithyphallic grotesque dwarf. Nicely sculpted wearing a short tunic and standing, head bent to side, holding a large amphora on his left shoulder, large phallus is broken off. On stand. H: 12.5cm. view item $ 750
GREEK BRONZE
47. Crete, c, 2000-1800BC, a terra cotta crème slip bull with applied eyes and 3 of 4 legs broken off. Mounted on metal stand. L: 12.5cm. Rare. view item $ 1750
48. Thrace, , c. 8th century BC, Geometric bronze miniature vessel of urn form on turned cylindrical foot; 2 pierced handles in the shape of a stylized bird's head. H: 2 1/8. view item $ 1,250
49. Greece, c. 5th-4th century BC, a finely cast standing nude of Herakles brandishing club (missing). Right arm bent upwards, left is downwards and out as if grabbing bottom of club. Nice pleasing light green patina. H: 10.5cm. view item $ 2500
50. Thrace, c. 3rd century AD, a "Thracian Rider-God", on horseback. He wears "muscle" armor." Rider was attached to horse at time of manufacture. Excellent detail throughout. Rider¹s right leg and tip of horse¹s tail are missing. H: 6.8cm. Choice patina. view item $ 750
GREEK POTTERY
51.Attic, c. 5th century BC, a fabulous black-figure eye kylix. Four eyes on bottom; between each is a cockerel in profile. Repaired with minor restoration. Top quality. D: 8 5/8 view item $ 12,500
52. Attic, c. 5th century BC, a black-figure large lekythos with ivy leaf motif and criss-cross pattern on white ground. Choice! H: 9. view item $ 2,500
53. Attic, c. 400 B. C. black-figure lekythos with three standing figures, a central bearded fully togate Zeus with a suppliant female on each side. The neck of the vessel is decorated with small animal figures. H: 14.3 cm. Part of lip chipped off otherwise a desirable example of Greek painted pottery, and one which is easily restored. view item $ 850
54. Corinth, c. 500 B. C. a small one handled vase the pointed body with concentric painted designs in black over cream slip. H: 8 cm. Nice! view item $ 300
55. Cyprus, c. 650 B. C, a finely incised blackware juglet with bulbous body, single loop handle and flared tubular neck. Intricately incised circular design throughout. H: 10.5cm. Nice with slight rim and body chips. view item $ 750
56. Cyprus, c. 700-600 B. C. a painted askos with round holed handle behind spout of vessel. Sharply painted stylized turtle in black and red paint over crème slip. Part of painted design has faded. W: 12 cm. See Tony Spiteris, Art of Cyprus, pp. 126-127 for style. Found in Israel and conceivably of local manufacture. view item $ 450
57. Cyprus, c. 650 B. C. a large buff vase with a series of four black and red painted concentric circles each comprised of eleven rings with a central red "bull's eye." H: 22mm. Minor rim chips. The concentric circle design was common in Cypriot pottery of this period. See Spiteris, op. cit. view item $ 1000
58. Cyprus, c. 650 B. C. a large buff vase with single black and red circles each going completely around the body of this single handle jug. H: 21 cm. A plastic mounting ring accompanies this vessel. Choice. view item $ 750
59. Cyprus, c. 650 B. C. a miniature single handle small vase, crème slip, decorated with three black painted concentric circles. H: 9 cm. Minor chip on base. Found in Israel and conceivably of local manufacture view item $ 300
60. Cyprus, c. 650 B. C. a miniature single handle small vase, crème slip, decorated with three brown painted concentric circles. H: 8 cm. Found in Israel and conceivably of local manufacture view item $ 300
61. Cyprus, c. 650 B. C. a miniature single handle small vase, burnished brown slip, decorated with three black painted concentric circles. H: 6.5 cm. Small chip on rim has been restored. Found in Israel and conceivably of local manufacture view item $ 250
62. Cyprus, c. 1000-900BC, a standing bronze figurine of a bearded musician holding an instrument on a four legged base (missing 2 legs). Fine detail on face and base. He wears tall and pointed headdress. Nice light chocolate patina. Rare. On stand. H: 9.5cm. view item $ 2500
63. South Italian, c. 350 B. C. a ;lovely red-figure lekythos depicting a lady fully dressed in chiton holding a fan in her right hand and a flowing "scarf" in her left. She stands on an ornate balustrade. H: 14 cm. A virtually perfect piece of ancient workmanship. view item $ 1500
64. South Italian, c. 350 B. C. a miniature blackware skyphos with red floral decoration. This lovely "toy" has two large handles. H: 42 mm, W: 80 mm. Tiny rim chip. view item $ 125
65. South Italian, c. 350 B. C. a fine two handle skyphos with very nicely rendered black and brown over a cream slip. D: 10 cm. Perfect! view item $ 375
66. South Italian, c. 325 B. C. Gnathian trefoil oinochoe with black finish giving way to the cream color of the clay. Nice painted black and white flowers remain around the neck. H: 16 cm. A small chip off bottom of flat base. view item $ 325
67. South Italian, Apulian, c. 325 B. C. a lovely two handled kanthaos with a red faced female portrait on each side with detailing in white. H: 19 cm. Minor rim and base chips. A choice piece. view item $ 750
68. South Italian, Apulian, c. 325 B. C. a choice epichysis with white painted floral decoration over the typical black glaze. H:18 cm. Perfect. view item $ 1000
69. South Italian, Apulian, c. 325 B. C. a red-brown mold made terra cotta fragment of a woman wearing a draped gown and headdress. Excellent detail throughout. H: 10.5cm. Choice condition. On custom made Lucite stand. view item $ 375
70. South Italian, Apulian, c. 325 B. C. a mold made terra cotta fragment of a of Herakles (head missing) standing nude and holding lion scalp with his left hand. Much of original white polychrome remains. H: 10.5cm. Nice detail throughout. view item $ 425
71. South Italian, Apulian, c. 325 B. C. a small and finely potted blackware pitcher. Wide single loop handle at back; upper half with black polychrome, lower portion reveals unpainted pale orange slip. Nice patina and overall condition. H: 8cm. view item $ 350
72. South Italian, Apulian, c. 4th century BC, a large black glazed pelike with centrally-ribbed handles. Rare this large; decorative and in choice condition. H: 18. view item $ 3,500
73. South Italian, Apulian, c. 325 B. C. c. 3rd-2nd century BC, a sea salvaged terra cotta mother goddess figurine. Well worn and heavily covered with white and pale yellow colored sea shells and barnacles. An interesting artifact! H: 16.5cm. On wood base. view item $ 250
74. South Italian, Apulia, c. 340-330BC, a very large skyphoid krater belonging to the "Liverpool Group". Three reserve bands: one plain, one egg and dot, and one in wave patterns. On one side a nude Eros leans against square pillar and holds a situla. On reverse, a seated well dressed woman holds a situla and a tympanum. Below handles are acanthus palmettes. Details of both figures heightened in yellow and white. Vessel repaired with minor restoration. H: 10.5". a nicely drawn example, both for this period and this painter. Cf. Trendall, "Red-Figure Vases", pl. 238, nos. 3,4. view item $ 8000
75. South Italy, Apulia, a terra cotta mold made, "Lady of Fashion". Her head and hands missing, she stands wearing a flowing gown. On Lucite stand. Attractive and well made. H: 13.5cm, view item $ 675
76. South Italian, Tarento, c. 300 B. C. a terra cotta "Tanagra" figure of a semi-nude Aphrodite, her right hand covering her breasts, her left covers her lower parts which are also veiled with a draping skirt over one, her left knee. Her coiffure is long tresses adorned with a flat diadem. H: 15.5 cm. Choice! view item $ 500
77. South Italian, Canossa, c. 300 B. C. a trefoil oinochoe in white slip with brown painted floral decoration which is partially faded on one side of this charming vessel. H: 23 cm. view item $ 650
78. South Italy, Canossa, c. 300BC, a delicately crafted terra cotta figurine in white and blue slip of "Eros and Psyche". Eros stands nude with right arm extended (repaired as is head). Psyche wears flowing grown with left arm extended and also repaired. Much of original paint still remains H: 15.5cm. Choice. view item $ 1,500
Cupid was the Roman god of Love, son of Venus and Mercury; and in Greek mythology he was Eros, son of Aphrodite and Hermes. He took as his wife the beautiful mortal maiden Psyche...on the condition that he would join her only at night so she never saw his face.
79. South Italy, Canossa, c. 300BC, a lovely terra cotta of a standing female wearing flowing gown. Much of original white and purple polychrome are still evident. Excellent condition. H: 16cm. view item $ 1250
80. East Italy, Daunian, c. 3rd century, a very attractive orange ware vessel with horizontal bands of black polychrome encircling upper slightly bulbous body. Two small loop handles, one at opposite sides. Also a single frieze of vertical "exclamation mark" type designs encircle the upper portion of pot. Choice condition. H: 16.5cm. view item $ 750
81. Parthia, c. 2nd century AD, a crème slip terra cotta figure of a youth wearing conical headdress and sitting on a goat. Some of original yellow polychrome still evident on chest of youth. RARE. H: 13cm. Choice condition. view item $ 1250
82. Greco-Roman, c. 200BC, a red-brown terra cotta fragment of a bust of a young woman. She wears headdress (partial), elaborate braided hair and necklace. On Lucite stand. H: 8.5cm. Sharp facial detail. view item $ 400
83. Roman North Africa, Carthage, c. 150 A. D. a fragment of this red ware depicting in bas relief a draped figure of Fortuna holding a laurel wreath. Dim: 7 x 6 cm. With marble stand. view item $ 150
84. Roman North Africa, Carthage, c. 150 A. D. a orange slip pottery chard with 3 standing figures at right of a female wearing flowing gown at left. Nice detail. L: 14.5cm. view item $ 250
ANCIENT JUDAEAN GLASS
All pieces c. 100-300 A. D.
85. Long-necked, bell shaped body unguentarium with nice silvery patina, flat rim. H: 19 cm. Cp. Newark #401. A nice tall example, sometimes called candlestick shape. view item $ 400
86. Long-necked, bell shaped body unguentarium with round rim applied over main round rim. Plain gray colored glass. H:20.5 cm. Newark, # 417-418. An impressive large piece of intact ancient glass. view item $ 400
87. A bell shaped unguentarium with long neck and flattened rim. H: 12.4 cm. Newark # 417. Nice green glass with iridescence. view item $ 275
88. An attractive pale green flask with a tube-shaped neck and a shapely bell shaped body. Attractive iridescence; with wide flat rim. H: 14.5cm. view item $ 575
89. Thread decorated jar, colorless with deep blue zig-zag threads on the body with two deep blue handles. H: 8.5 cm. See Newark #478. A beauty! view item $ 1500
90. A fine trefoil pitcher in clear green glass. A darker green handle is in the back. The body is decorated with very fine vertical impressions. This object very similar to the standard containers for pouring olive oil. H: 15.5 cm. See Newark #386. A choice piece, one of the best in this collection. view item $ 1500
91.Conical bodied unguentarium, with folded flattened rim, with lovely silver iridescence. Lumps of Holy Land soil still inside. H: 13 cm. See Newark, #401. view item $ 175
92. Conical bodied unguentarium, with folded flattened rim, with lovely silvery-green iridescence. H: 10 cm. See Newark, #401. view item $ 100
93.. Conical bodied unguentarium, with folded flattened rim, with lovely silvery iridescence. H: 7.5 cm. See Newark, #401. In the class of miniatures view item $ 150
94. Conical bodied unguentarium, with folded flattened rim, with lovely silvery-green iridescence. H: 8.5 cm. See Newark, #401. view item $ 100
95. "Test-tube" unguentarium with mid-way " pinch above rounded base. The rim flares a bit and is flat. Silvery iridescence. H: 11.7 cm. Newark #412. view item $ 150
96. Tall unguentarium with tapered neck and small round bulbous base, flattened flaring rim. H: 16.3 cm. Nice silvery blue all-over iridescence. See Newark #418, similar. view item $ 175
97. Tall unguentarium with tapered neck and small bell-shaped base, flattened flaring rim. H: 13.3 cm. Nice silvery blue all-over iridescence. See Newark #418, similar. view item $ 175
98. Narrow conical unguentarium with flat rim and beautiful silver patina. H:11.4 cm. Newark, #406. view item $ 175
99. Three handled clear glass jar with built-up slightly flaring rim H: 9cm. Lovely clear green tinted glass. See Newark #478. Perfect! view item $ 650
100. Long-flare necked jar with ring around the rim and finely raised linear designs around the bulbous body. H:14.2 cm. An unusual shape not in major references. Light patina. view item $ 450
101. Colorless tall-necked jar with rounded base. H: 11.5 cm. Newark #468. view item $ 250
102. Two handle clear green tinted glass jar. H: 7.5 cm. Newark#470. A perfect example.
view item $ 500
103. Clear glass flask with finely detailed trailing from the vessel's rim to the end of its long throat. H:13.5 cm. Cp. Harden, #502. Perfect. view item $ 400
104. Green glass flask with trailing around neck and upward toward flared rim giving the appearance that the trailing is supporting the rim.. The bottle is rounded with a pinched flaring base. Perfect except for one missing top trailing. See Newark #473 for similar neck trailing. H: 12.5 cm. Light patina. view item $ 500
105. Jar with flaring rim with circular indentation around the rim for a lid. Nice brown green glass with touches of silver iridescence. H:6.4 cm. Cp., Newark #472. view item $ 275
106. Double cosmetic tube with two handles and fine white glass trailings down the bodies of both tubes which meet at the base in a point. H: 12 cm. Cp. Newark #484. This piece has a marvelous silver sheen and is flawless. view item $ 600
107. Double cosmetic tube with two handles and fine white glass trailings down the bodies of both tubes which meet at the base evenly without a point. The two side handles and a third top handle are in dark green glass while the two tubes and trailing are in light clear green. The over-all patina is a stunning silver and the three color combination is a delight. H: 14.2 cm. See, Axel von Saldern, Glaser der Antike, Sammlung Openheimer, #680a. A most desirable piece. view item $ 750
108. Two handled light green glass flask with continual dark green trailings from the flared neck down to the small pedestal base. H: 10.2 cm. See von Saldern, op. cit. #664 for a similar piece that he dates to the3rd to 4th centuries A. D. A choice piece. view item $ 750
109. A pair of glass bracelets in multi-colored blue with nice iridescence. D: 10 cm.
With display stands. view item $ 300/2
110. Small bottle-flask with five vertical rib folds on body. Clear green glass with traces of iridescence. H:10.4 cm. See Donald B. Harden, Roman Glass from Karanis, #692. A very interesting shape, rarely seen. view item $ 225
111. Conical bodied, long necked unguentarium of dark green glass with multi-colored areas of patination. H: 14.7 cm. Cp. Newark #399. view item $ 400
112. A beautiful cosmetic tube with two trailed handles and flaring base, the rim has a round "washer-like" fold. H:13 cm. Light green patina. Cp. Newark #480. A very desirable piece. view item $ 400
113. Another beautiful cosmetic tube with two trailed handles and flaring base. A continual line of raised trailing from the neck to lower mid-body. Silvery-green patina over clear glass. H: 13.5 cm. Cp. Newark #480.. A very desirable piece. view item $ 500
114. Tall cylindrical flask with short neck and flaring rim. H: 16.5 cm. Lovely green color with iridescence. See Newark #443 for a smaller example. view item $ 750
115. Roman/Byzantine tall aubergine tall flask with wave-like undulating flat linear designs over most of the body of this rare example. The rim is slightly flared, the neck is short. H: 19.5 cm. Evenly patinated. An attractive piece. Ex M. Megiddon Collection. view item $ 1500
116. Rome, c. 200-350 A. D. a glass "ink-well" jar, with iridescence. The piece has a flaring rim and flat base. H: 5 cm. D: 33.5 cm. An attractive, perfect piece. view item $ 175
117. Rome, c. 200-350 A. D. a small blown blue- gray flask with bulbous body, flared mouth and lovely iridescence. H: 7 cm. view item $ 175
PARTHIAN GLASS
118. A rare small brown-green "ink-well" made from cut glass with undulating lines around the body. H: 6 cm. See Guy Loudmer, Verres Antiques et de Islam, No.552. Nicely iridescent. A charming example of quality work from the culture that left primarily silver coins and little else. view item $ 750
119. An unpublished Iranian cut crystal glass representing a small house or shrine. Lovely silver iridescence. H: 5 cm. Needs further research. view item $ 500
ISLAMIC GLASS
120. Islamic, c. 1200 AD a dark brownish glass vial with a six sided body, tall narrow neck, H: 7.5 cm. Rare shape. view item $ 200
SPANISH MAIN SHIP-WRECK GLASS
121. Circa, 1550-1700AD, Florida Keys to Caribbean Sea, A lovely dark green flask with small and short tubular neck which leads to large bulbous body. Attractive yellow-green iridescence. Spanish, Dutch and early English ships brought glass flasks like this to the New World. H: 14.5cm, excellent condition. These pieces closely resemble the Roman/Islamic examples above. view item $ 650
JUDAEAN POTTERY, CLASSICAL & NEAR EASTERN ARTIFACTS
Chronological Table for this section:
Early Bronze I (EB I Period) 3100-2900 B. C.
Early Bronze II (EB II Period) 2900-2650 B. C.
Early Bronze III (EB III Period) 2650-2350 B. C.
Early Bronze IV (EB IV Period) 2350-2200 B. C.
Middle Bronze I (MB I Period) 2250-1950 B. C.
Middle Bronze II A Period 2200-1750 B. C.
Middle Bronze II B-C Period 1730-1350 B. C.
Late Bronze I Period 1550-1300 B. C.
Late bronze II A Period 1400-1300 B. C.
Late Bronze II B Period 1300-1200 B. C.
Iron I Period 1200-1000 B. C.
Iron II A Period 1000-900 B. C.
Iron II B Period 900-800 B. C.
Iron II C Period 800-586 B. C.
122. Early Bronze Age II, 2900-2650 B. C. E. a cream slip amphoriskos with two small handles and black "net"-painted designs on both sides of the body. H: 10.5 cm. See Ruth Amiran, Ancient Pottery of the Holy Land, pl.13, 9, #53 on p. 59. Choice! view item $ 500
123. Early Bronze Age II, 2900-2650 B. C. E. a cream slip amphoriskos with two small handles and black "net"-painted designs on both sides of the body. H: 10.5 cm. See Ruth Amiran, ibid.. pl.13, 9, #53 on p. 59. A few rim chips. view item $ 400
124. Late Bronze Age, Beth-shemesh , a biconical jug with two handles of redware with black linear decoration on shoulders. H: 10.5 cm. See Ruth Amiran, Ancient Pottery of the Holy Land, pl. 47, #3 for a similar piece. view item $ 500
125. Late Bronze Age, Beth-shemesh, a fine pilgrim's two eared flask with drinking cup on top. The round body of this rare cream slip vase is decorated with many concentric circles. This arrangement of the flask and cup allows the drinker to imbibe without turning his head up for gravity to pour the liquid. Cp. Amiran , op. cit. photo 288 on p. 276 and plate 50 #13, and photo #275 for a cup-flask. H:18 cm. view item $ 600
126. Late Bronze Age, Beth-shemesh, another fine pilgrim's two eared flask with drinking cup on top. Similar to above piece but more heavily encrusted. The design work is obscured. H:018.5 cm. With custom Lucite mounting. view item $ 600
127. Late Bronze Age, Beth-shemesh, a blackware single handle juglet. Amiran Photo 264. H:8.7 cm. view item $ 150
128. Late Bronze Age, Beth-Mirsim, a one-eared juglet with bulbous body on low pedestal. Amiran, pl. 89, #20. H: 10 cm. view item $ 200
129. Late Bronze Age, Meggido, a cream slip pyxis with slightly flaring rim and two small holed jug handles atop the body. Cp. Amiran pl. 90 #19. H: 13 cm. view item $ 350
130. Luristan, c. 1300BC, a cream slip single handle juglet with small neck and flaring
lip.The body is beautifully painted in a black metope or frieze featuring three ibexes each separated by a five ringed concentric circle. Painted suggestions of a tree go from top of frieze to the neck of vessel. Cp. Guck, World of Persian Pottery, numbers 49-51. A beautiful piece in mint condition. Extremely rare thus. view item $ 1000
131. Luristan, c. 1000-800BC, 2 bronze bridle decorations; each with incised human stick figure and circular designs and dangling loops at bottom. Both mounted in museum style frame with description plaque in Japanese. Ex. Jay Gluck Coll. view item $ 500/2
132. Late Bronze Age, Meggido, a buff slip biconical jug with a single handle and black painted central frieze featuring a walking lion between linear black painted designs. With proper cleaning the zoomorphic picture can be enhanced.. Cp. Amiran pl. 47 for shape and plate 41 Nos. 5 & 8 for ills. Of animals on this type pottery. Very rare with minor chipping on base. view item $ 1000up
133. Late Bronze Age, Meggido, a buff slip biconical jug with a single handle and faded painted central frieze with traces of linear designs. The vessel has a ringed pedestal which supports it. H: 24.5 cm. view item $ 500
134. Iron Age IIA-IIB, c. 1000-800 B. C. E. a painted cream colored single handle juglet the designs of which resemble I. Skupinska-Lovset, The Ustinov Collection, #6 in which wavy black lines interwork with straight lines. H:18.8 cm. Except for some chips off the edges of the small pedestal, this is a very well-preserved early painted piece. view item $ 500
135. Iron Age IIA-IIB, c. 1000-800 B. C. E. a painted cream colored single handle piriform juglet with concentric circles painted in red around the body, hash lines on handle, and two groupings of concentric circles on top rim. Amiran, pl. 36, 17. H: 20.5 cm. An interesting piece. view item $ 350
136. Iron Age IIA-IIB, c. 1000-800 B. C. E. a painted cream colored jar with two small lug handles. Red painted vertical lines decorate the round pot at half inch intervals all around the body. H: 11 cm. Rim chips. view item $ 300
137. Iron Age IIA-IIB, c. 1000-800 B. C. E. a painted small-necked jar with flaring rim. The buff clay body is decorated with straight linear designs in red paint. Circular designs are around the neck and base. H12 cm. Minor rim chips. view item $ 300
138. Late Iron Age, Abu Hawam, A lot of two identical large and important red buff temple chalices; both in very fine condition save for a bit of staining and dirt encrustation. Each remarkable object has a tall pedestal base and an enormous cup capacity. See Amiran, op. cit. Pl. 68 #11. Very rare objects. Sold as a pair H: 21 cm, D: 22 cm. Minor restoration on rim view item $ 2000/2
139. Late Iron Age, a plain redware one handle juglet with circular ridges around the vessel. White slip throughout. See Ustinov Coll. # 110. H:14.5 cm. view item $ 325
140.. Hellenistic Period, c. 300 B. C. a spindle shaped unguentarium with bulbous body. H: 22 cm. Cp. Ustinov, #300. On plastic stand. view item $ 175
141. Hellenistic Period, c. 300 B. C. a spindle shaped unguentarium with bulbous body. H: 18 cm. Cp. Ustinov, #300. On plastic stand. view item $ 150
142. Early Roman Period, piriform unguentarium, long neck, flaring round rim and tapered body with flat base. Vestiges of circular painted decoration covered with white slip. H: 11.5 cm. See I. Skupinska-Lovset, The Ustinov Collection. # 317. Choice! view item $ 100
143. Early Roman Period, a wide neck juglet with a single handle from the collar down to mid-body. There are clear trace of dark paint below the heavy cream slip. H:15 cm. Perfect. view item $ 325
144. Early Roman Period, a tall buff two eared storage vessel with faint traces of painted circular designs. H: 28.4 cm. view item $ 500
145. Late Roman/Byzantine terra cotta two eared "Pilgrim's Flask with the same molded design of St. Menas, flanked by his camels, a cross above his left and right shoulders. The design is centered with circles of pellets. H: 8.8 cm. Cp. Ustinov collection #8 for shape. view item $ 350
146. Byzantine, miniature juglet with egg-shaped body, long cylindrical neck, with large collar below rim, single handle. Still filled with dirt. Reputedly from Beth-Shan. H:12 cm. ibid., #341. view item $ 150
147. Multiple piece lot of Judaean pottery including three non-standing small alabastons, two brown slip, one blackware each with a single handle. H: 7-9" view item $ 400/3
148. Multiple piece lot of Judaean pottery including two blackware vessels, a small two eared juglet and a one eared juglet. The former is free-standing. H: 6-8.5 cm. view item $ 275/2
149. Multiple piece lot of Judaean pottery including three single handle juglets of different shapes and an awkwardly designed vase with two handles and ridged body. H: 8.5 14 cm. view item $ 400
ISLAMIC PERIOD
150. Iran, AH 1299, an interesting zodiacal brass armillary with a central zodiac globe. There are five orbital planes each elaborately inscribed and decorated as is the globe itself. The outer globe has a cartouche within which the maker inscribed his name and the Islamic dates 1297-1299 probably indicating that it took him two years to finish this complicated job. Dim: 40 cm wide, 45 cm high. The piece suspends from two brass interlocked rings. A rarely offered Islamic "scientific" instrument. view item $ 2000
151. Seljuk, c. 1200-1300AD, a bronze incense burner foot with lion protome terminal and open and engraved design throughout. Nice pleasing green patina. On custom Lucite stand. Left ear of lion missing. L: 16.5cm. view item $ 750
ANCIENT LAMPS
152. Middle Bronze Age, Megiddo, c. c. 2000-1730 B. C. E. a terra cotta buff four cornered lamp. Amiran, op. cit. Pl. 59 #1. view item $ 100
153. Roman Judaea, 1st century C. E. a lamp with a spatulate nozzle and rim decorated with circular designs with a vine leaf on the nozzle. L: 8 cm. Renate Rosenthal, Ancient Lamps in the Schloessinger Collection, Qedem 8, #391-93. Minor chip off nozzle. view item $ 125
154. Roman Judaea, 1st century C. E. a lamp with a spatulate nozzle and rim decorated with pellet designs with on the nozzle. L: 9.5 cm. Renate Rosenthal, Ancient Lamps in the Schloessinger Collection, Qedem 8, #391-93. Along with a second somewhat worn example. view item $ 175/2
155. Rome, 2nd century A. D. a discus lamp with plain nozzle; the discus is decorated with a scalloped pattern. The maker's name CCGOS C on bottom. See BMC, A. H. Smith, Lamps, #1014. view item $ 175
156. Roman, 2nd century A. D. a redware discus lamp with five wick holes and a central rosette. See BMC, Lamps, pl. XIV.L: 9 cm. Rare. view item $ 375
157.. Rome, a lot of two small nicely decorated oil lamps found in Israel. L: 6.5 cm.
view item $ 200/2
158. Byzantine, c. c. 700 A. D. a slipper shaped lamp with raised linear floral designs. Rosenthal Nos. 453-56. L: 10.3 cm. view item $ 100
ROMAN BRONZES
159. Circa 800-700BC, a nude bronze statuette of a standing male, his arms to his sides. He is bearded with an Archaic facial expression. Nice pleasing light green patina. H: 7cm. Rare! On wood stand. view item $ 2500
160. Roman Provincial, Judaea, c. 150 A. D. a bronze round applique with a lion's head facing, a small ring in its mouth. D: 6 cm. These "handles" are usually seen in larger sizes. On stone stand. A lovely example in light green patina. view item $ 350
161. Roman Provincial, Judaea, c. 150 A. D. a small bronze with a nude Cupid holding a lyre in his left hand. H: 54 mm. Except for both feet which are missing this is a nicely green patinated piece set on a Lucite stand. Cupid is very well sculpted. view item $ 500
162. Roman, c. 1st century AD, a finely cast bronze of a winged and nude Eros! He rests with his head turned to his left and with arms outstretched. Fine facial detail. Choice patina and exceptionally crafted. Rarely come this nice! H: 3.75. Choice patina and exceptionally crafted. view item $ 3,750
163. Roman, c. 1st century BC/AD, a miniature bronze vase with single strap handle attached to vase with serpent like applique. Lid with partial chain sits atop. Choice dark green patina. H: 4.5. On custom stand. view item $ 2,000
164. Roman Provincial, Judaea, c. 150 A. D. a small bronze with a winged Cupid in a "flying" pose while playing a three stringed lyre. H: 45 mm. Set on Lucite stand. A nice little patinated flying Eros. view item $ 200
165. Roman Provincial, Judaea, c. 150 A. D. a small bronze bucket with small pedestal, flaring rim and moveable serpent-shaped handle. Traces of incised workmanship around the heavily corroded body. D:14 cm. view item $ 500
166. Statuette of Zeus, c. 2nd century BC, a nicely made statuette of Zeus standing; left hand missing which might have held a scepter. He wears a flowing chiton , open to reveal his chest. Fine detail throughout. H: 7.7cm. view item $ 575
167. Statuette of Zeus, c. 1st-3rd century BC, a nicely made statuette of Zeus standing, chlamys over left arm, hurling thunderbolt (missing) with right. A nice Provincial piece. On custom stand. H: 8cm. view item $ 600
168. Statuette of a youth, c. 1st-2nd century BC, a nicely made statuette a striding youth; hands missing. Possibly a representation of Eros; nicely preserved and attractive. Nice light chocolate patina throughout. On custom Lucite stand. H: 8cm. view item $ 600
169. Statuette of Hermes, c. 2nd- rd century BC, a nicely made statuette of Hermes, nude, with caduceus being held in left arm, right arm (which would have held a purse) missing below elbow. A little provincial in style. H: 8.5cm. Choice with exquisite detail throughout. On Lucite stand. view item $ 750
170. Statuette of Fortuna, c. 1st-2nd century BC, a nicely made statuette of the goddess Fortuna. Nicely detailed, holding a rudder and cornucopia. Of fine craftsmanship and preservation. Choice and very collectible. H: 8.5cm. view item $ 750
171. Roman bronze steelyard weight: bold bust of the Emperor Nero. Circa 2nd half of the 1st Century A.D. . Nero is depicted as Dionysos wearing a diadem with long end ribbons undulating across the shoulders; a panther skin over his left shoulder. Of the finest style and workmanship. A museum quality weight and one of the best we've ever handled. Looped at top of head for hanging. H: 10.5cm. On attractive museum style stand. view item $ 12,500
ROMAN MARBLE
172. Head of a Satyr, c. 2nd century AD. A delicately carved small marble head of a satyr. Facial features reveal attractive young male face with slightly puckered cheeks. Hair is brushed to sides and back in wavy locks with large lock pointing upwards at top of forehead. Pleasing patina. Old chip to nose. H: 14cm. Choice. On Lucite base. view item $ 2750
173. Head of young Venus, c. 1st-2nd century AD., an attractive smaller than life size marble head of Venus, vestiges of a diadem; braided locks and parted in the center of her brow. Nicely sculpted features with delicate lips and wide open eyes. Repairs obvious on lower portion of face; nose broken off at tip. On museum style base. H: 22.5cm. view item $ 4000
174. Head of Tanit, Roman North Africa, Carthage, c. 2nd century BC, a dark alabaster carving of the head of Tanit(?). Beautifully and gracefully carved with exquisite and fine facial detail. Hair is finely incised upwards above her forehead with large coiffure that comes to a point at back top of her head. 11.5cm. On wood base. view item $ 875
175. Roman North Africa, Carthage, c. 2nd century BC-100AD, a small redware footed bowl with vine tendrils adorning the rim. Nice condition. D: 10cm x 2.5cm. view item $ 150
176. A small but finely made male head in profile. Probably part of a frieze. Boy faces right with locks of hair well defined atop his head. Nice patina. H: 6cm. view item $ 400
177. Rome, 3rd quarter of 2nd century A.D., a life size marble carving of Minerva! Exquisite carved from Carrara marble. Life size head of Minerva (Athena), her gaze regal, almost remote. Flowing hair extends beneath helmet (top missing). Right cheek blemished. Museum quality. Ex. Dr. H. Cahn Collection, Basel, Switzerland. Ht: 9", 22.9cm. On custom block stand. view item $ 22000
GLUCK COLLECTION OF PERSIAN ART
178.. Ismailabad, c.4500 3500 BC. Footed offering jar in red/orange slip with added black design in four separate panels. H: 26.5 cm, and very attractive and well preserved for such an early date. See Gluck, The World of Persian Pottery, Exhibited in Japan, #S.4. view item $ 600
179. Tepe Morad, Kermanshah, c.4000 3000 BC. A large and fantastic storage jar with polychrome birds and stars running in two bands. Colors include black and orange over a crème buff. Intact with minor restoration. H: 41cm, D: 43cm. A beautiful and rare example. worthy of a fine collection. See Gluck, op. cit., #S.29. view item $ 1000
180. Kerman Tel-I Iblis , Painted Ware, c.3500 BC. Large storage jar, black and red on buff. H:28 cm. See Gluck, op. cit., #S.10. view item $ 400
181. Sagzabad, c.3000 2000 BC. Large polychrome storage jar decorated with painted black linear designs over buff. Very attractive and rare. See Gluck, op. cit.,, #S.43. view item $ 1000
182. Amlash, c.1500 1000 BC. Incense burner in black slip, imitating metal. Handled with a top spout and square opening for a ventilation hole. H: 18 cm. See Gluck op. cit., #S.76. view item $ 500
183. Ajindujin Hasanlu, c.1200 BC. Black slipped ewer, with ribbed sides, beaked spout and a small ringed handle. L: 28. See Gluck op. cit. #S.81. view item $ 500
184. Marlik, c.1500 1000 BC, an ornate bronze hat cover (?). Detailed openwork and repousse throughout, small knob at center on top. D: 13". Repaired. Rare! See Gluck, op. cit #S.85. view item $ 500
185. Marlik, c.1000 BC. A libation vessel in the form of a stylized male holding a spouted pot and with curved, pointed shoes. Detailed facial features. H: 30 cm and attractive as well as interesting. See Gluck, op. cit. #S.98. view item $ 1000
186. Marlik, c.1400 1000 BC. A nice rhyton decorated with a man holding his penis which serves as a spout. He clenches his rt. hand to his chest. The handles are done with nice open-work design with birds on top. A choice piece with a custom stand. H; 21 cm.
See Gluck, The World of Persian Pottery, Exhibited in Japan, #S.102. view item $ 1000
187. Hasht Par, c.1000 BC. A dove-shaped ryhton with internal double-shell with inverted mouth. Orange buff with traces of red paint which detailed the feathers. H: 23cm and a charming piece! See Gluck, op. cit #S.109. view item $ 750
188. Warkabud-Luristan, c.1500 1000 BC. A crème slip ceramic bull rhyton. Single loop handle on back with spout arising from tail. Bull stands in rigid position with 3 protruding pellets running down the front side of the front legs. Left horn missing. Repaired. Rare and quite interesting. H: 8.75". See Gluck op. cit #S.118. view item $ 1000
189. Hasanlu-Soluz, c.2000 1200 BC. An attractive greyware cup with tall tapered midsection, round base and flared lip; single loop handle on side. H: 9.5". Some repairs and chips on lip. view item $ 700
190. Urartu, (Ancient Armenia), c.1200 BC. A greyware tripod bowl. Repaired, but attractive and rare. D: 22cm. view item $ 300
191.. Amlash, c.1500 1000 BC. A black incised terracotta ring stand. Linear design incised on outside of band, small circles incised on inside top. Attractive and rare. H: 2", D: 8". Repaired with a small rim chip. view item $ 300
192. Susa, 500 300 BC. A molded crème slip Epilgrim's flask' with hole in center like that of a donut. Elaborate raised peering faces(?) encircle one side. H: 9", D: 7". Choice with some repair and very rare and interesting. view item $ 750
193.Ardebil, c.600 BC. A decorative vase with floral design in pale red-brown poly-chrome and highlighted with black linear stylization. Crème slip with bulbous body that tapers to a tubular neck (repaired). Base comes to a point and is nipple shaped with a small opening. H: 9". See Gluck, op. cit #S.164. view item $ 500
194. Gilan, 900 BC, a lovely terra cotta tripod rhyton of a stylized ram. Single loop handle with cone shaped body and small head. White slip highlighted by brown linear design. H: 12.5cm. view item $ 500
195. Azerbaijan, c.900 BC. Rhyton of a fantastic animal with ram head and horseshoe base. Spot at middle of back. Nice facial details, including the spiral horns. Orange buff. L: 31cm. A truly rare and magnificent example and worthy of the museums it has spent time in. See Gluck, op. cit , #S.122. view item $ 1500
196. Amlash, c.1400 1000 BC. Tube multi-vessel rhyton on wheels. Black slip. Two of the rhytons have spouts on the ends of their tubes and the other two rhytons have handles. Wheels turn and are removable. L. 28.5cm. A truly interesting a remarkable piece! view item $ 1500
197. Amlash, c.1400 1000 BC. A choice burnished thin, lightweight orange slip globular jug with spout and small handle, intact and on a custom base. In great condition for such a large and ancient item. H. 40cm. See Gluck, op. cit. #S.143. view item $ 500
198. Amlash, c.1400 1000 BC. A nice burnished grey-brown globular jug, with a tall spout and a small handle. Linear bands radiating outward from neck. H: 28cm. Small chip at lip and some minor restoration on spout. A choice example!. See Gluck,, op. cit. #S.143. view item $ 1500
199. Amlash, c.1400 1000 BC. A burnished grey-slip, lightweight globular jug with spout and small handle. Some repairs, few pieces missing. H: 22.5cm. view item $ 175
200. Amlash, c.1400 1000 BC. Burnished grey-slip, lightweight globular jug with spout and a small handle. H: 16.5cm with some repairs. See Gluck, op. cit. #S.143. view item $ 150
201. Dailaman, c.800 BC. An egg-bodied tripod rhyton in the shape of a deer. A small handle connects to the small flaring spout atop the vessel. The tripod feet and two antlers have been restored. The clay has a chalk stain over a beige slip. H: 16.5cm. See Gluck, op. cit #S.133. view item $ 350
202. Azerbaijan, c.900 700 BC. Early polychrome glazed frit covered container shaped like a thatched house. pale green in color. H: 12.5cm. view item $ 500
203. Azerbaijan, c.900 -700 BC. A early turquoise and yellow glazed jar decorated with a procession of elk-men(?), stylistically reminiscent of petroglyphs. Small lug handles. Well restored, but charming all the same. H: 11cm. See Gluck, op. cit #S.156. view item $ 750
204. Azerbaijan, c.900 -700 BC. Another polychrome jar decorated with linear orange and turquoise chevrons. Tiny lug handles. H: 8cm with some restoration. Rare and cute. view item $ 400
205. Azerbaijan, c.900 -700 BC. A frit jar with lug handles, decorated with a creme and blue-green glazed procession of elks. With three small lug handles. H: 11 cm with restoration. Interesting. view item $ 350
206. Azerbaijan, c.900 700 BC. A round globular container with flower petal décoration around rimless mouth, alternating buff orange, white and pale-green over crème-green body. D: 9cm. A cute piece! view item $ 200
207. Azerbaijan, c.900 700 BC. A frit jar with small lug handles, decorated crème and black design. 7.5cm with some repair and restorations. view item $ 100
208. Sasasanid Persia, Gilan, c.500 650 AD. Silver wine bowl of repousse work, with a central oval containing a standing bird and a fox, a middle oval with six floral decorations, and the inner rim with a procession of birds moving to the right. The outside is exactly as the inside. L: 23.5cm with one edge crack extending 4cm into the piece. A rare and delightful piece! view item $ 1000
209.. Khurvin, c.1200 1000 BC. Orange buff ewer with long spout and a small handle. Nice surfaces with much eye appeal. L:34cm, H: 20.5cm. See Gluck, op. cit., , #S.80. view item $ 1000
210. Nishapur, c.900 1000 AD. A charming glazed white bowl in imitation of contemporary Chinese ware. D: 16cm. H: 6.5cm. Some age cracks and small area of restoration. Other quite attractive See Gluck, ŒThe World of Persian Pottery, Exhibited in Japan, #S.212. view item $ 400
211. Luristan, c.1500 1000 BC. An ornate bronze finial, beautifully cast with highly stylized human figures at opposite sides, each with hands that open into animal heads with mouths agape! Finial rests on a tall tube-shaped standard. A choice and very interesting piece!. H: 13.75". See Gluck, Saimura-Tokyo Exhibition, 1974 # 38. view item $ 700
212. Amlash, c.1200 - 1000 BC. A orange buff tripod bowl with cylindrical body and flared lip. Chip to one leg, otherwise a very attractive and collectable example. H: 20cm, D: 23.5cm. . See Gluck, ŒSaimura-Tokyo Exhibition, 1974¹ #61. view item $ 500
213. Marv-dasht, c.3500 BC. A terracotta humped bull (Zebu) figurine with orange buff. L:12cm, H: 9cm. Minor restoration on feet. A choice early piece! See Gluck, ŒThe World of Persian Pottery, Exhibited in Japan, #S.8. view item $ 400
214.. Ardebil, c.1500 BC. A black-ware figurine in the form of a bird with tripod legs. Incised decoration highlighting the feathers. Some losses and repairs. H:7.5cm and quite interesting. view item $ 150
215. Amlash, c.1000 800 BC. A grey-ware musical instrument(?). Cucumber-shaped, pierced 8 times around lug handle on back, front slit and ribbed either side. Possible a friction instrument, not unlike the gourds used in Latin American music. L: 14.5cm and quite rare to find such an item. Intact. view item $ 500
216. Parthian, Haft Tepe, c.250 BC. An attractive pale green glazed jug with two looped handles at neck. A couple of slight rim chips otherwise choice and intact. H: 20.5cm. view item $ 400
217. Parthian, Haft Tepe, c.250 BC. A very handsome vessel with very thin walls nicely incised with several geometric bands of alternating designs. Open mouth and a footed base. Handle to one side. Light green buff. H: 10.5cm and in perfect condition. A fine addition to any collection a really quite rare. view item $ 500
218. Parthian, Haft Tepe, c.250 BC. A small globular vessel with a flared mouth and a footed base. Light green porous glaze. Repaired with some loss. H: 8.5cm. view item $ 100
219. Qazvin, c.2500 BC. A calcite round container with lipless mouth. Earth-toned over crème eggshell-like walls. Ribbed on the inside probably from turning while it was carved. Surface erosion uneven on exterior. D: 10cm. Highly unusual and of greatest rarity as such items would normally have not survived. view item $ 1000
220. Safavid Persia, c.16th Century. A blue and white plate in imitation of the Ming Chinese style. The central decoration consists of a grasshopper on a rock, a peony, a butterfly and various plants. Floral motif around the rim, above and below. Also an imitation Chinese chop on foot. Considerable repair evident, but important and still quite beautiful. Illustrates influence of Chinese export ware to central Asia. D: 21cm. See Seven Millennia of Persian Pottery, Tekisui Museum, 1978, #95. view item $ 500
221. Safavid Persia, c.17th Century. A blue and white bowl in imitation Chinese rice pattern. In central medallion is a bird with tendrils, repeated on walls, both sides are four birds alternating with flowers. Pierced glaze, allowing a translucence when held to light. D: 22cm. few rim chips, otherwise intact and quite beautiful. view item $ 500
222. Safavid Persia, c.17th Century. A blue and white bowl in imitation Chinese rice pattern. Central medallion is geometrical and the walls alternating arched windows with vines. Rims, inside and out, decorated in brown crescent marks. D: 20cm with some damage. In need of restoration. Otherwise interesting. view item $ 300
223.. Luristan, c.1200 BC. A grey ware patera with loop on handle. Some repairs and losses, but a rare pottery form for the period. L: 22cm. view item $ 200
224. Ardebil, c.1200 1000 BC. A black ware globular amphora with tall spout and two large handles. Around midsection are bands of floral and concentric circles and hashes. Pointed base. Intact with minor restoration around the lip. With custom stand. H: 25cm. A choice and near perfect example, thus rare. view item $ 800
225. Persia, Kashan, c.13th 14th Century. A glazed tile in the form of an eight-pointed star with crème flowers and leaves on a blue background. D: 21cm. Small restoration on one point, otherwise intact and beautiful. Framed in a custom shadowbox. view item $ 850
226. Qazvin, c.600 BC. A rare ceramic mortar used for grinding. Circular flat bowl with slightly raised rim; with spiked protrusions on outside of stylized heads. Bottom of mortar is composed of concentric raised ridges, each with a notched pattern throughout. Large loop handle at top. Some repairs, D: 11" not including the handle. Thickness is 1". view item $ 750
227. Amlash, c.1000 BC. A burnished black ware three chambered vessel with a central bull serving as handle. Forward vessel with bird-beak spout, all with concentric circles around mouths. H: 15cm, L: 28cm. Intact, with minor restoration. A very attractive and outstanding piece! view item $ 1200
228. Ardebil, c.2000 BC. An eared jar in imitation of metal ware. Ribbed all around the body with two lug handles either side the flared mouth. D: 15.5 cm. In excellent condition and very nice! view item $ 1000
229.. Syria, Hittite, before c.850 BC. A rectangular limestone small incised stele with a seated goddess surrounded by floral and geometric designs. D: 33cm x 26cm. Cp. E. Akyrgal, Art of the Hittites, for other examples. view item $ 500
230. Syria, Hittite, before c.850 BC. A trapezoidal -shaped limestone relief fragment incised with the image of a seated figure facing left., an attendant holding a jug is before him. Dimension Aprox. H: 31cm, greatest width 36cm. Cp. E. Akyrgal, Art of the Hittites, for other examples. view item $ 750
231. Syria, Hittite, before c.850 BC. A rectangular limestone incised stele fragment with the image of a seated priest-king or God right. in a chair wearing a conical headdress, upper lt. field is a bird, upper rt. field is a star, to which he is a supplicant, bottom a tripod or brazier. Dimensions, H: 36cm, W: 31cm. Very attractive and well detailed. Cp. E. Akyrgal, Art of the Hittites, for other examples. view item $ 1500
232. Syria, Hittite, before c.850 BC. An oblong limestone relief fragment incised with a figure standing left. with hands raised in supplication, brazier or tripod before. Dimensions, H: 32cm, W: 24cm. Cp. E. Akyrgal, Art of the Hittites, for other examples. view item $ 1350
233. Syria, Hittite, before c.850 BC, An irregular shaped limestone relief fragment incised with a seated figure left. offering a circular object with central cross to another figure which is seated facing opposite. Dimensions, H: 36cm, W: 30cm. Cp. E. Akyrgal, Art of the Hittites, for other examples. view item $ 1350
234. Syria, Hittite, before c.850 BC. A irregular limestone relief fragment incised with the image of a seated priest-king drinking beer from a jug which is on a folding table before him. Above him is a winged circle with a cross within, flower below in field, to lt., an altar, on dress of seated figure is a cuneiform inscription. Nice detail and extremely rare and important with the inscription. Dimensions, W:29cm, H: 38cm. Cp. E. Akyrgal, Art of the Hittites, for other examples. view item $ 3500
235. Syria, Hittite, before c.850 BC Lion head sculpture which was once part of a water fountain. W: 20 cm. Nice detail. view item $ 500
236. Qajar, c. 1800AD, a very interesting group of 4 ceramic tiles that fit together to form a nobleman riding a horse. In decorative colors with attractive glossy finish. Each tile is about 6" square. view item $ 300/4
237. Shahreza, mid 20th Century. Lot of 4 turquoise glazed ceramic vessels with black additions, mostly floral and linear patterns, birds and fish. A nice set of pieces, each complementing the other. The different pieces include a single handled pitcher, H: 20cm, a tall slender vase, H: 25cm, a lidded jug, H: 19cm, and a small bowl, D: 13cm. All intact and very beautiful. view item $ 250/lot
238. Shahreza, mid 20th Century. Lot of two copper candelabras of two tiers, each with eight sets of crystal addition around the perimeter. H: 17cm. view item $ 75lot
239. Modern Iran, Lot of two glass items. The first a lovely globular vessel of translucent white glass with blue additions to the body and blue handles. The second piece is another translucent white vessel with a band of blue around the midsection and blue handles. H: 15cm, 10cm. Both probably no more than 20 years old, but quite lovely and collectable. view item $ 50/2
240. Modern Iran, Lot of two glass cups. Both beautiful deep green in color with clear knob handles and a clear fluorite on one side. Each also has a small spout for pouring. H: 9cm and very attractive. Probably no more than 50 years old. view item $ 100/2
ARMENIA
241. Circa 16th-18th century AD, a square bronze plaque with St. George slaying the dragon. He rides his horse to the left while he spears the dragon; stylized angels in corners; Armenian inscription in field. Choice. On custom stand. S: 5.5cm x 4cm. view item $ 1500
242. Western Asiatic(?) c. 750-700BC, a bronze bull head with broad muzzle and loop behind head. Fine incised headband and eyes. S: 4.5cm. Choice. On custom stand. view item $ 1500
243. Ottoman, c. 15th-17th century, a "War Hammer". Conical head with rounded base. Spike is 4 sided with re-curved tip. Iron hammer covered with gilt silver wire inlays. L: 15 cm. view item $ 1250
PRE-COLUMBIAN ART
From an old California Collection
244. West Mexico, Colima, c. 250BC-250AD, a very handsome red ceramic slip "water carrier" figure. Male stands hunched slightly forward with water barrel attached to his back, both of his arms are raised to his head as if to support the straps that would hold it. Burnished patina throughout. Nice and well detailed facial features. H: 32.5cm. view item $ 1250
245. West Mexico, Colima, c. 250BC-250AD., a small and finely made crème slip ceramic figurine of a mother holding her child. We detailed and in excellent condition. H: 11cm. On wood stand. view item $ 300
246. West Mexico, Colima, c. 250BC-250AD., a tall "ginger bread" brown ware ceramic figure. He wears tall headdress; arms at sides and heavy belt. Left leg repaired but otherwise in excellent condition. On Lucite stand. H: 24cm. view item $ 300
247. West Mexico, Colima, c. 250BC-250AD., a large and very impressive dog. Of typical Colima style with rotund belly and single spout at tail . His head is facing forward with mouth open revealing a nicely incised teeth. A beautiful glossy patina. H: 22cm. Slight chip on top of right ear otherwise extremely fine. view item $ 3500
248. Peru, Central Coast, Huacho, Huari influence, c. 1100AD, a tall standing male figure. Crème slip with large moon shaped head that has two horn-like projections. Arms are flat and are raised from sides. Large erect penis! Right arm repaired. Ht: 16.5". Ex. Dr. E.F. Simpson Collection. view item $ 1500
249. Mexico, Veracruz, Classic Period, c. 500AD, a large and very attractive ceramic head fragment. Excellent facial detail reveals mouth open with upper teeth very prominent. Ht: 7.5". Ex. Dr. E.F. Simpson Coll. view item $ 975
250. Mexico, a lot of 3 stone phalluses! One in basalt with hand like ladle at back (repairs) 8.5". One in green serpentine 8.25", the last in alabaster with four legs at back and very detailed, 8.5". view item $ 500
251. Mexico, Veracruz, c. 250-450AD, a large and attractive crème slip "smiling man". In typical design and style, seated man has arms reaching forward as if to embrace someone. He wears beaded necklace, belt and armlets. His mouth wide open to reveal six small teeth, (mouth in open work), eyes are shut and he wears large square headdress. Thumbs and left ring finger are missing as are some beads other wise choice. H: 29cm. view item $ 950
252. Mexico, Veracruz, Maya c. 550AD-950AD, a hacha. Highly stylized zoomorphic stone carving in the form of a jaguar head with open work for teeth. Interior carving reveals perhaps a bird head. Mirror-like designs on both side. L: 24.7cm. view item $ 850
253. Mexico, a stone hand axe. In green-brown colored stone, tapered handle has crescent shaped blade. L: 12.8cm. view item $ 150
254. Guatemala, Maya, c. 950AD, an attractive and well made crème slip tripod vessel. In earth tones, vessel has 3 similar incised glyphs each depicting a shaman wearing elaborate headdress. Repairs evident throughout. Legs also well detailed with incised designs. H: 19cm, D: 17cm. view item $ 1500
255. Peru, Moche, 400-700AD, a fabulous ceramic stirrup vessel of a seated musician playing a drum which is held at his knees with both hands. Crème slip with pale orange polychrome on entire body. Excellent facial detail reveals open mouth and well defined fingers. He wears headdress with wide band going around his midsection; both back and front. Single stirrup at back, repaired otherwise piece is of the highest and finest quality. H: 23cm. Cp. Donnan, Moche Art of Peru, see page 63, figure 98. view item $ 2,500
256. Peru, Moche, 400-700AD, a fabulous ceramic stirrup vessel depicting an zoomorphic owl headed seated figure. Hands are clasped across his chest. Burnished patina on burnt red-brown slip. Figure wears checker-board pattern necklace and has bulbous body, large open eyes and veiled headdress. Excellent condition. H: 19cm. view item $ 1500
257. Peru, Inca, 600-700AD, a fabulous wooden burial mask worn by a small child. Inlaid eyes with pale red polychrome throughout. Textile band with diamond shaped designs in red and brown with long braids in dark brown textile behind. On custom stand and in choice condition. Rare! H:13cm. view item $ 1500
258. Peru, Moche, 400-700AD, a fabulous ceramic stirrup vessel of a death figure with open-work eyes and mouth. He has bulbous body reveals his hands resting on his belly. Crème slip with red polychrome highlights throughout. Cp. Donnan, Moche Art of Peru, see page 111, figure 173. H: 18.5cm. Excellent condition and rare. view item $ 1500
259. Peru, Moche, 400-700AD, a fabulous large ceramic red slip vessel with white polychrome highlights depicting a seated chief-like figure. His hands are flat on his chest. He has a very rotund physique with belt, shoulders and headdress (top missing) highlighted in white polychrome. Bold typically "Moche" facial features. Rare this large. A very impressive piece! H: 27cm. view item $ 2750
260. Peru, Moche, 400-700AD, a fabulous ceramic portrait vessel of a death. Male face reveals eyes wide open and highlighted in pale black and white polychrome. Mouth is also open revealing a single row of incised teeth; all with faded white polychrome. Cheeks bulge. Repairs evident throughout. Rare and quite interesting. H: 15cm. view item $ 650
261. Peru, Nazca, c. 700-800AD, a ceramic vase with single loop handle and bulbous body. Body is adorned in multi-colored polychrome, animal head protrudes from spout. Some chipping at spout otherwise very nice. H: 19.5cm. view item $ 350
262. Peru, Chimu, c. 1200-1400AD, a finely made redware stirrup vessel. Round body with single stirrup on top. White linear polychrome design throughout. H: 20cm. Excellent condition. view item $ 500
PERSIAN & EUROPEAN TILES
(Ex George Morgan Collection)
263. Persia, c. 1800, a lovely glazed square floral tile with yellow, blue, green and purple colors on beige background with green border. 17.5 cm x 17.5 cm; along with three narrow "spacer" tiles with colorful guilloche designs. 13.5 x 4 cm. view item $ 200/4
264. Holland, Delft, a group of three 17th century blue and white tiles. Two examples depict a lone chevalier all in blue on a white background. In each corner of the tile there is a stylized tulip design. The third tile depicts a standing dog. Dim: 12.5 cm square. Still intact with minor edge chips. Frameable! view item $ 300/3
265. Holland, Delft, a group of three 18th century tiles each depicting either a fort or rural scene. Two are intact, the third badly chipped. Dim: 13-14 cm square. view item $ 200/3
266. Holland, Delft, a group of four18th century tiles depicting a sail boat, a man fishing,
a man with a cane, and a man standing between two bushes. Dim:13.5 cm square. A nice lot. view item $ 300/4
267. Spain, Seville, 19th century lot of three very colorful tiles with bull-fight scenes
with matching blue borders. One piece with a couple of edge chips not hurting the scene of a matador being thrown by the bull. Dim:13.5 cm. view item $ 300/3
268. Spain, Seville, 19th century lot of two very colorful tiles, one with a rampant lion, one edge chipped, the other a humorous scene with a man on the shoulders of a woman. Dim: 13-14 cm square. view item $ 175/2
269. The balance of the collection consisting of fourteen mainly modern tiles with a several older Delft pieces and a modern Santa Barbara tile. view item $ 300/14
270. Roman Republic, c. 100 BC, an attractive life size marble head; of a nobleman? Elderly and stoic looking man, of typical fine style for the period. His hair and facial features are well defined. It was brought into the US in the 1920's from North Africa by the Spaulding Family who donated it to the Santa Barbara Museum of Fine Arts. At that time the missing nose was manufactured by the museum for display. The nose is removable as is evident in the photos. Ex. Santa Barbara Museum of Art. view item $20,000
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