OTHER STAMP SEALS & AMULETS
333. CANAAN, AMMONITE, Moabite, c. 800 BC. A carved limestone scaraboid with a cross atop the dome; the base nicely engraved with a kilted standing figure holding branches in his outstretched arms and a basket below on each side. Dim: 20 x 16 x 10 mm. Very rare and choice. $850View
334. HITTITES, c.1500-1200 BC. A round spool-shaped black steatite stamp with designs of stylized quadrupeds on both sides. Hogarth, Hittite Seals, pl. X-d. D: 2 mm. $450View
335. HITTITES, c.1500-1200 BC. A round spool-shaped white steatite stamp with designs of a stylized Pegasus on one side and a rosette on the other. Hogarth, ibid. pl.IX-225. D: 22 mm. Minor chips and wear. $375View
336. BACTRIA, c.1500-1000 BC. A banded agate eye bead in form of a turtle. Perfect. L: 15 mm. Pierced in the back for suspension. The bands of brown and black are separated by a thin layer of white. The piece was undoubtedly used to “ward of the evil eye.” A MARVELOUS MINIATURE! $1250View
337. BACTRIA, c.300-100 BC. A hammered gold prancing hare with tail up and elongated ears. The piece was pierced through two legs and the ears. It was tied to a garment with threads utilizing these three holes. The piece is quite thin and easily bendable. It is amazing that it is still intact. Although not illustrated in Sarianidi, Golden Hoard of Bactria, this piece was found in Afghanistan. It has been in a private collection since the 1960’s. L: 30 mm. $1500View
338. BACTRIA, c.300-100 BC. A large banded agate eye bead with a large “eye” in brown next to a circular field of white on the concave “top” side of the piece. The base has, intaglio, a nude standing hero, he is standing sideways, both of his legs are clearly shown; he holds a short spear slightly upward with both hands. His head is shaped similarly to the “pith” helmeted Bactrian kings. In the field are three subsequent bruises at two, six and nine o’clock. The bruises obscure parts of floral designs and possible glyphs. The piece is pierced longitudinally with a very fine complete drill hole for suspension. See Sarianidi, ibid., #111 for an intaglio of similar style. Dim: 33 x 27 x 12 mm. This is an enormous size for an ancient intaglio. Its probable dual use as a protective amulet must have created a high property value for the owner, Rare and very fine over all quality. $5000View
339. SYRIA, Amuq, c.1000-900 BC. A carved dark brown steatite stamp seal with stud handle; the base with a striding figure on one side and a rampant goat on the other and between them another goat hanging upside down.. (Perhaps an early depiction of an aboitoir.) Malter Galleries, 6000 Years, pp.8, 9. Dim: 22 x19 x13. Holed for suspension. A very interesting seal. $500View
340. SYRIA, c. 1300 BC. A red and white marble stone carved into a high domed scaraboid shape; On the base a bee and scorpion in combat. Dispersed by he insect’s antennae are possible Phoenician letters in an inscription .Pierced for suspension. An unusual subject. Insects appear usually as single subjects on ancient seals, and very rarely as combatants between two different creatures. Dim: 20 x 15 x 12 mm. Well-preserved. $375View
341. SYRIA, c.1200-1000 BC. A brown stone scaraboid with a small boat with three passengers, two children and a parent. Dim: 20 x 13 x 6 mm. pierced for suspension. Nice state of preservation, wearable. $200View
342. BACTRIA/KUSHAN, c.300 BC - 100 AD. A rare two-sided intaglio carved from serpentine, generations apart. On the top smaller side of this high crowned ringstone is a typical Bactrian boar in a running attitude. The boar’s mouth is open; he appears to be striding, his fur is carefully incised. On the larger base a profile portrait of a Kushan prince is boldly executed. He wears a collar and earring; his hair is indicated by many drill marks. This piece was used over two epochs. A high crowned double intaglio of top quality. Dim: 22 x 15 x10 mm for large intaglio; 14 x 8 x 10 mm for the boar side. Drilled for suspension. $2500View
343. INDO-PARTHIAN, c.300-400 AD. A choice dark steatite intaglio of a bearded man engraved in Parthian style. He wears a flowing diadem and a long beard. The hair and beard treatment is stippled. Not in Gobl. Dim: 17 x 13 x 6 mm. Drilled for suspension. $750View
344. PAKISTAN, SAKA, c.200 BC – 100 AD. A two-sided round green stone or amulet with a doe on one side and a boar on the other. The boar is of much poorer quality than the Bactrian/Kushan stone above indicating a later less artistic culture. The piece was drilled through the center for suspension. Dim: 14 x 6 mm. This item was probably from an ancient swivel ring or necklace. $200View
345. PAKISTAN, SAKA, c. 200 BC – 100 AD. A carnelian intaglio of elongated oval shape with two small drill-style ducks or doves. Edge slightly irregular; scene is delightful. Dim: 20 x 10 x 3 mm. $200View
346. SASANIAN, c.350 – 450 AD. An agate stamp seal with a zebu standing in a bower of plants. Drilled for suspension. Dim: 20 x 18 x 22 mm. Nice! $300View
347. SASANIAN, c.350 – 450 AD. A light colored chalcedony stamp seal; the base features a scorpion. Drilled for suspension. Dim: 18 x12 x 20 mm. $350View
348. SASANIAN, c.350 – 450 AD. A light colored chalcedony stamp seal; the base with a raptor atop a dove. Drilled for suspension. Dim: 23 x 22 x 21 mm. minor edge nicks. A very well designed and preserved seal. $350View
349. SASANIAN, c.350 – 450 AD. A brownish agate stamp seal with a simply modeled sparrow intently striding in search of food. Drilled for suspension. Dim: 13 x 11 x 18 mm. $100View
350. SASANIAN, c.350 – 450 AD. A patinated brown tan agate stamp seal with stylized linear Gaymard standing left with staff in each hand. This type is scarcer than ithyphallic type. cp. Anavian, #308. Base dm: 15 x 9 mm. Sharp very fine. $275View
351. SASANIAN, c.350 – 450 AD. A mottled agate stamp seal with the stylized linear ithyphallic figure of Gayomard. Anavian #311. Base dm: 23 x 23 mm. $150View
352. SASANIAN, c.450 - 500 AD. A large nicolo intaglio amulet with a standing male figure holding a tulip in one hand and a grape cluster in the other. He wears a knee length kilt. The reverse has two cryptic signs. The edge has a chip on the reverse which does no harm to the intaglio designs. Dim: 21 x 18 mm. The nicolo light blue over dark blue gives a human eye aspect to the stone and puts it into the realm of the evil eye amulet. $275View
353. SASANIAN, c.450 - 500 AD. A finger ring set with a carnelian intaglio with a big winged Pegasos.. Ring size 5.75. The intaglio is very deeply cut. The ring itself appears to be quite old in its own right. $250View
354. SASANIAN, c.350 AD. A fine but fragmentary green steatite lion. The lion is reclining with its head turned to the right. Its mouth is agape. One incisor tooth is in place, the other is missing as are parts of the front and back paws. The lion’s mane is carefully sculpted and its body is powerfully rendered by the artist. H: 35 mm. A major remnant of Sasanian art. $5000View
355. SASANIAN, c. 350 AD. A bronze archer’s finger ring with duck motif. The bronze has a rich coat of green patina. Ring size: 8. $150View
CURIOUS RELATED MULTIPLE PIECE LOTS
356. Early Stamp Seals from Namazga with sunburst design, Neo Babylonian stamp seal with hand holding seal, crescent moon intaglio, and a square carnelian Kufic gemstone with fine Kufic script. L: 12- 20 mm. All three pieces are nice, the Namazga stamp has a chip off the base which partly obscures the device. $325/3View
357. BACTRIA, Altyn Tepe, c. 2000 BC. A lot of three bronze stamp seals. $325/3View
358. BACTRIA, c. 300 BC. A white steatite nicely detailed fish, pierced for wear as a pendant bead. L: 4 cm. along with a clay sheep? Pierced for wearing as a bead. 25 mm. $300/2View
359. ISLAMIC, c. 12th-16th cent. AD. Three bronze stamps, a cute stalk-handled seal with monkey on handle and octagonal base with four lines of Kufic script; a hexagonal pendant stamp with star on base, and a third stamp with rosette on base. H: 15-30 mm. All in fine to choice condition. $150/3View
360. BURMA, Pagan, c. pre 1500 AD. A lot of three chalcedony animal amulets consisting of a turtle, horse and elephant, all pierced for stringing and all found during World War II by a 16th century Pagoda. L: 19-21 mm. All wearable. $500/3View
361. BURMA, Pagan, c. pre 1500 AD. A lot of two carnelian oval shaped intaglios of animals. Both are carved in the drill and modeled process similar to very early Sumerian seals. And both were found in Pagan sites during the same period as the above lot. W: 18-20 mm. Very fine and useable in modern ring setting. It is impossible to say with complete accuracy that both of these lots were carved in antiquity and made their way to Pagan. It is possible, but these pieces were most likely carved by local artists when Pagan was in its ascendancy. $500/2View
362. TURKMENIA, a lot of three shell amulets two carved as a fly, the other as a turtle along with a remarkable terra cotta dove all the way from Susa in Iran, and all around 2000 BC. L: 13-30 mm. A nice little lot. $200/4View
363. INDIA, a lot of two brass stamp seals reputedly used by the untouchables; both with ornate bases; one with a scorpion. L: 6 cm. $150/2View
364. GANDHARAN, c. 100 AD. A lot of two small terra cotta heads. H: 3 cm. $75/2View
RECENT TIMES ALONG THE SPICE ROAD
365. Afghanistan, an antique ruby carving of a frog. L:15 mm. $200View
366. Afghanistan, an antique deep variegate serpentine imitating jade disc carving with stylized bas relief parrots. An interesting item found at start of Afghan War with the USSR. Dim: 61 x 34 mm. $400View
367. India, an antique amethystine quartz carving of a seated figure of Ganesha, the elephant god associated with prosperity. Upon close inspection the piece shows some wear and was undoubtedly an actual cultic item. H: 21 mm. Nice. $175View
368. Pakistan, c. 1000 AD. A circular carved bone spindle whorl with “bull’s eye” decoration around the edge. D: 34 mm. $50View
369. India, an antique bronze jeweler’s mold for making temple votives. This very old example with a horseman. H: 36 mm. $100View
370. India, a bas relief bronze jeweler’s form to make gold or silver ornamental plaques. This example with two peacocks. W: 35 mm. Nice. $125View
371. India, c. 1890. A brass jeweler’s die with Renula Devi with four arms. Cp. Mitchiner, Temple tokens, #80. Choice! $100View
372. India, c. 1890. A brass jeweler’s die with Sri Marikamba of Sirsi wielding sword. Mitchiner, ibid, 91-92. Very fresh example. $125View
373. India, a small and delicate brass stamp seal with a scorpion on the base. L: 40 mm. $75View
374. Iran, Saffavid Period, c. 12th cent. AD. A blue glazed ceramic bead molded into the face of a youth with curly hair and cap. H: 20 mm. Glaze is off the tip of the nose as one would expect. $300View
375. Iran, dated 1113 AH. A three sided rock crystal stamp seal. Dim: 14 x 12 mm. $150View
376. Iran, c. 18th century. A lot of three open-work steel buttons, two shaped like crosses, but all probably used in armored military accouterments. Dim: 20-40 mm. $100/3View
377. Iran, c. 19th century. A silver ring, beautifully incised designs on large and heavy ring with engraved oval shape carnelian intaglio which read “Muhammad Ali”. $350View
378. Ethiopia, c. 1874. A silver stamp seal with looped handle; the base features Ethiopian script and two birds one upside down to the other; all in three registers. Dim: 30 x 25 mm. $200View
Judaica
379. A lot of 3 Judaic art books. The Precious Legacy, Judaic treasures from the Czechoslovak State Collections. Edited by David Altshuler, NY, 1983, soft cover. Danzig 1939, Treasures of a Destroyed Community. NY 1980, soft cover. Also Dawna sztuka zydowska w Polsce, hardcover. $50/3
380. Poland, Warsaw, 1864. “Meszywas Nefesz”. A commentary on the law. Cover in need of repair, printed pages in nice condition. $150
381. Poland, Warsaw, 1885, A Hebrew prayer book published by Levin-Epstein ofWarsaw, c. 1885. First published in 1874. Cover and contents in nice condition. $100
382. Poland or Czechoslovakia, late 19th-early 20th, brass menorah with 7 lights. A heavy brass menorah with simplistic design throughout, with exquisite dark, almost chocolate colored patina. More than likely used in synagogue. Height is 17.5". Nice specimen of wonderful proportion. $800View
383. Poland, silver spice tower, made by silversmith Abram Reiner, c. 1850-1880. Reiner was active in Warsaw from 1850-1880. A lovely silver tower, 7.25" tall, stamped, knurled and engraved. Hallmarks, “AR” (Abram Reiner). Also the mark of the Warsaw assayer’s office, the “Double-Headed Eagle”. Silver content mark “84”. The “Running Deer” workshop mark. These hallmarks specifically indicate the silversmith and dates in which he was active. The above information can be found in the book, “Judaica” Muzeum Narodowew Warszawie, opracowala Ewa Martyna, Warszawa, 1993, page 184, spice tower #164. In excellent condition with working door and finely incised silver work. $850View
384. Czechoslovakia, c. 1920’s, silver torah pointer or “Yad”. Finely made and exquisitely inscribed in Hebrew. Hebrew inscription reads “In memorial for the holy Jacob Bmri, the Hackman. In the year of life, blessing and peace.” Length is 11.5". Loop and chain at end. Excellent condition. $750View
385. Austro-Hungarian, a pair of beautiful tall silver Sabbath candlesticks, c. 1866-1890. They are multi-leveled and wonderfully incised with typical Judaic floral and linear designs throughout. They are double hallmarked with “SH” and a profile of Diana facing right within a 5 pedestal outline. According to Seymour Wyler in his book, The Book of Old Silver, N.Y., 1937, p. 381, hallmarks numbers 7864 and 7866, the profile of Diana facing right (within a 5 pedestal outline), is a Vienna hallmark used from dates mentioned above. Weight is about 11 ounces each. $1000/pairView
386. Latvia, Dvinsk, Set of 6 silver Kiddush cups with Yiddish dedication, 1928. Each small and finely crafted cup is engraved with the same dedication from a father and sister. Silver hallmarks, “HB”, 875, and a man’s profile facing left. Cups specifically mention “Groona Province”, “Dvinsk and 1928”. RARE! Ht. Of each is 3". Dvinsk was within independent Latvia from 1920-1940. When the Germans occupied Daugavpils (Dvinsk at the end of 1941, they organized a program on the Jews of the city. The synagogues were burned or requisitioned by the army. At the end of July a ghetto was set up. Jews from the surrounding localities were also concentrated there. In October of 1941 most of the Jews in the ghetto were murdered. The ghetto was liquidated in May of 1942. $500/6View
387. Persia, c. 1900-1920, an etched tin-clad copper plate. Hebrew runs around the outside rim reading “This is the bible that Moses commanded to generations of the community of Jacob”. Each side with a “Star of David”. Above the crown on inside of plate reads, “The Bible Crown”. The tablets of Moses are shown with the 10 Commandments written in Hebrew. All hand etched and of wonderful workmanship. Diameter is 9". $600View
388. Eastern Europe and Palestine, a washing hands cup of “Netilat Yadayim, c. 1920’s. Used in the synagogues. Only traces of silver wash remain on copper hammered cup. Two strap handles are affixed on same side of cup. Ht: 4.5". $100View
389. Eastern Europe, c. late 19th early 20th century, a large wooden “Gregger”. When spun around it makes a loud popping noise and was used in Purim celebrations. Length is 12". $300View
390. Eastern Europe, c. 1930’s, a “Tallit” bag. Exterior of square green cloth bag with applied yellow/green “Star of David”. Interior has a striped lining. Size is 8" x 9". $100View
391. Eastern Europe, c. late 19th early 20th century, a large “Tallit Chabad”. Special Chabad striped on this silk prayer shawl. Each corner has a tzizis tied unto it. Some old repairs but a very nice early piece! $400View
392. Germany, c. 1902, a lovely Torah mantle cover. Burgandy velvet with crown atop, tablets of Moses and Yiddish inscription. Some slight damage to the embroidered area, but still very nice. Dated 1902 at bottom in Yiddish. Ht is 29". A beautiful piece! $800View
393. Austrian anti-semetic notgelds. 40 Geller with a Jewish merchant chained to a devil, Pinzgau, 1921. Second, 1 Krone, Wein, 1922 with reverse bearing an overprint translating roughly to “The Gold is in the Jewish Bank, the Worthless Paper Money is in your Hand.” $75View
394. Romania, 19th century, scroll (Megillah) of Ester on parchment. Nice, fully complete, parchment scroll 14" x 114". With letter from Israeli dealer on origin and date of the scroll which he feels is c. 1800-1850. Rare and in nice condition. $700View
395. Zionist-Congress Newspaper, “Baseler Correspondenz, 27 Juli, 1905. The VII Zionist Congress newspaper. Basel, Switzerland. Discussed the various issues concerning “Zionism”. The first Congress was in 1897 in Basel where the protocols were said to have originated. A single page newspaper. $100View
396. Russian Jewish Workers Bund, 1905 Newspaper. 12 pages of a magazine entitled “Lates News”. Very top reads, Jewish Workers Union of Lithuania, Poland and Russia. Rare! Marxist revolutionary Jewish propaganda, printed in Switzerland. Complete. $100View
397. Occupation I.D. card issued to a Jew in Wilna, Lithuania. During the German occupation of WWI. The Germans occupied Vilna from 1916-1918. Card in both German and Hebrew. Size is 7" x 6". $125View
398. Hebrew Table Cover, brown velvet with embroidered dedication. Manufactured by Levine of New York City as indicated of reverse side. Bullion embroidery indicates manufacture in the 1930’s. Some damage but still a fine piece. $200View
399. Torah Mantle, Poland, 1922, worn verould material with Yiddish dedication translating to “Nasfati Tzzi Hershman and his wife Reizel, 1933 (5963). Created the year Hitler came to power. Of simple design but historic. $350View
400. Lot of 2 Hebrew books from Vilna in Lithuania. First has a brown cover with gray spine, c. 1909; second with a blue cover and spine, c.1904. $100
401. Hebrew Illustrated Magazine, Warsaw, 1924. Another rare pre-war item, with many photos and ads at the back. The Jewish culture of Warsaw was completely destroyed. $150View
402. Lot of 2 Hebrew Books. The first is the “Vayikra”, book published in the Austro-Hungarian city of Lemberg in 1896. It has very unusual “criminal court” records concealed in the first few front and back pages. Lacks spine cover. Second is in Hebrew/German, “Die Funf Megilloth”, Frankfurt, 1921. $100
403. Lot of 4 Holocaust books and Nazi storm trooper I.D. card and photo. First is a nazi storm trooper I.D. card issued in 1934, for a trooper in Gruppe Berlin-Brandenberg. Second is a banned German book by Jewish author Max Brod “Reubeni Furst Der Juden”, Munich, 1925. On the night of May 10, 1933 thousand of nazi students cast books in a bonfire. One of the authors on the burn list was Max Brod. Third is a book, “Geschichte Der Juden in Deutchland”, Berlin, 1935. Last is a photocard of storm troopers marching. $400
Judaic Books
404. Germany, Konigsburg, 1860, “Maleht Mahshvet”, Rabbi Moseh Hefez, Hebrew text. 206p, hardcover. Cover is poor, pages are legible. $150
405. Netherlands, Gebeden Der Israelieten, Amsterdam, 1924. Dutch-Hebrew prayer book. Small hardcover. $75
406. Poland, Talmud, “Megila” Warsaw, c. 1856. With Rashi commentaries. Leather spine. Hardcover. $100
407. Lithuania, Hebrew Book, “Mishnayes”, Vol. 1, Vilna, c. 1891. All Hebrew text but second page with Russian text publishers information. Size is 6" x 9". Nice condition. $100
408. Austria, “Kitvei Kodesh”, Vienna, c. 1871. The books of Daniel, Ezra and Nechemya. With a Rashi commentary by Rabbi Shmuel Detmalld. Second page has a nice illustration of a king and queen. 158 pages. Hardcover. $100
409. Germany, Die Heilige Schrift, Ester Band, Tora/Funfbuch. Frankfurt, 1934. Five books of Moses. Hardcover. $75
410. Austria-Hungary, Hebrew book, “In the Desert”, Lemberg, 1906. One of the books of the bible. All Hebrew text, but for Russian Language publisher’s information. $100
411. Prague, Czechoslovakia, “Machzor Leyom Rishon Shel Rosh Hashana”, Prague 1836. Prayer book for the first day of Rosh Hashana. Second page with blue ink stamps, one reading “Fingerhut Izak, Budapest. Cover in poor condition, inside is legible. $100
412. Russia, c. 1901. Hebrew religious book published in Berdichev, Russia. Binding in need of repair. $75
Ancient Egypt
Bronze
413. Saite Period, Dynasty XXVI, 664 – 525 BC. A latus fish in beautiful light green patinated bronze. The sacred fish is recumbent on curved sled-like base with the front turned up beneath fish’s mouth. There is a suspension loop (for amulet use) behind the headdress of Hathor: crown of uraei, cow’s horns and sun-disc fronted by a serpent. The eyes, gill area and dorsal fin are carefully incised. Length: 14 cm. See Steindorff, Egyptian Sculpture in Walter’s Art Gallery, No. 697. A choice example, complete and intact. $3000View
414. Saite Period, Dynasty XXVI, 664 - 525 BC. A large bronze statue of Osiris, wearing Atef crown and holding a crook and flail against his chest. Intact with no restoration. H: 7”. On stand. $2200View
415. Late Dynastic, Dynasty XXVI XXX, 664 343 BC. A bronze statue of Osiris, wearing Atef crown and holding a crook and flail against his chest. Intact with a pleasing red-brown patina. H: 4 1/8". On stand. $550View
416. Saite Period, Dynasty XXVI, 664 - 525 BC. The lower portion of an Atef feather with ram’’ horn and uraeus wearing a solar disc. Most likely from a very large statue of Osiris. Sharp detail, good style and pleasing patination. H: 4 3/8". $700View
417. Saite Period, Dynasty XXVI, 664 - 525 BC. A bronze priest, wearing a kilt and holding a small image of Thoth in baboon form. A very pleasing example with excellent style and detail. Complete save for a missing right hand. H: 2 ½”. $600View
418. Roman Period, c.2nd Century AD. A bronze applique in the form of the goddess Isis, wearing plumed head-dress. H: 4”. $200View
419. Greco-Roman Period, c.2nd BC – 2rd Century AD. A nice bronze horn of Ammon from a statue of Ammon or the deified Alexander the Great. Intact with attractive patination. L: 3 ¼”. $400View
420. Late Dynastic – Greco-Roman, lot of 5 various bronze items including part of an Atef feather, pointed tool, amulet of Sekhmet, finial in the form of an Oryx, and an interesting styled man. L: 1 1/8” to 4”. $175View
421. Greco-Roman Period, lot of 5 various bronze items including a bell with clapper, the torso of a bull, 2 male busts, and a terminal in the form of a feline head. L: 1” to 2 ¼”. $175View
422. Greco-Roman Period, lot of 4 various bronze items including a small bust of Serapis, a nice bust of Apollo, a latch in the form of a lion, and a bird from the top of a hair pin. L: 2” to 1 ¼”. $150View
Stone
423. Pre-Dynastic Period, (Dynasty 0), Naqada III, 3100 – 3000 BC. A fine porpyrhy conical storage jar with two wide, thin lug handles and a flared mouth. A pleasing example with good coloring. H: 7 ½”. $3750View
424. Old Kingdom, Dynasty V - VI, c.2500 - 2170 BC. A nice granite relief depicting the head of a Libyan male, with characteristic beard and head-dress. Well carved and very attractive. 4” x 4 ¼”. $3500View
425. 3rd Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXIII – XXV, 825 – 656 BC. A complete set of 4 limestone false canopic jars, complete with lids. Bodies of the jars of varying sizes, but from the same burial. Each lid depicts one of the four sons of Horus which guarded various internal organs that were originally interred within the jars and are intact with great style and detail. Remains of skin pigmentation and black detailing remain on each. Bodies with small token holes and not hollowed out like examples in the New Kingdom and before. A rare opportunity to obtain one of the more celebrated art items from ancient Egypt. Quebhsenuef 12 ½”; Hapy 12 ¾”; Duamutef 13 ½”; Imsety 11 ½”. By the end of the 18th Dynasty the stoppers of the canopic jars were shaped into the heads of the Canopic Deities, the Four Dons of Horus. Falcon-headed Qebhsenuef guarded the intestines, human-form Imsety the liver, baboon-headed Hapy protected the lungs and jackal-headed Duametef the stomach. $30,000View
426. New Kingdom, 1570 – 1070 BC. A nice alabaster cosmetic jar with round body, tall neck and flat rim. Moderately thin walled and quite attractive. H: 4 ¼”. $500View
427. New Kingdom, 1570 – 1070 BC. Lot of 2 alabaster jars. The first a tall cylindrical type with waisted sides and a thick lip. About ½” thick walls and 6 ½” high. The second is a small round jar with flared mouth and flat rim. Some chipping to rim edge as well as a hole at the bottom. H: 4”. $900View
428. New Kingdom, 1570 – 1070 BC. Lot of 2 thin walled alabaster cosmetic vessels. One with top missing and neck ground flat and the other with simulated lug handles and a small hole to one side. H: 2 3/8” & 2 7/8”. $200View
429. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. A limestone stele depicting pharaoh as Horus wearing double crown and holding flail over shoulder. He framed by columns of text on either side with a winged solar disc above. Below is a four-lined inscription which looks 2nd intermediate in style, but apparently from a later period. More research required. Some weathering, but no restoration. H: 15 ¾”. On custom stand. $6500View
430. Late Dynastic – Ptolemaic Period, 664 – 30 BC. A limestone head from a sarcophagus lid with a peaceful expression. Most likely discarded because of damage during original carving due to some unfinished areas. Some minor chipping, but a very handsome example showing good chiseling and carving techniques. Good patination in areas showing the piece was found face up. H: 15”. $8500View
431. Roman Period, c.1st Century AD. A dark limestone head of Athena, perhaps after a Greek original. Calmly gazing eyes look from beneath a heavily crested helmet, hair framing her face and sides of her head. Some minor loss to chin and nose, as well as some of the crest. A very substantial and lovely piece of sculpture. From a Roman site in the Delta region of Egypt. H: 11 ½”. $10,000View
432. Roman Period, 1st – 2nd Century AD. A limestone head of a man with a long beard in the fashion of Greek philosophers. A bit weathered, but with a thoughtful expression on his face. He appears to be wearing some kind of turban-style head piece or perhaps a modius, which would signify him as Serapis. H: 8 ½”. On stand. $3000View
433. Roman Period, 2nd Century AD. A small marble head of a bearded male. Carved in the round and flat backed. Probably from a relief group. Handsome features with a serene expression. H: 5 ¼”. On custom stand. $2500View
434. A lot of 4 various stone items, one in alabaster. One may be a weight, two are sculpture components and the last a part of a relief. All 4 fragmentary and can be from any time period. L: 2 ½” to 5”. $150View
Sarcophagi, Masks and Cartonnage
435. 2nd Intermediate Period, c. Dynasty XVII, 1630 – 1539 BC. A large and nearly complete sarcophagus lid which is a precursor to the familiar anthropoid coffins of later periods and shows the evolution from the coffin boxes of the Middle Kingdom. Probably from the Assyut area. Facial features very smooth and delicate. Broad collar of alternating petal beads and netting detailed in paint as well as a single column of text down front. Vulture head-dress depicted in paint as well. Colors include light blue, red, green black and white. No restoration with the side missing on the left side and a small part of the foot panel. Some losses of pigmentation and gesso to facial area. H: 6’ 10”. See Ecrom, “Mummies in Ancient Egypt”, for a similar example. A beautiful, rare, and very important piece missing from most collections of sarcophagi. $40,000View
436. Late Dynastic, Dynasty XXV – XXVI, 760 - 525 BC. A rare teracotta mask from a sarcophagus. Well fashioned with nearly all pigmentation remaining. Bold pink-orange skin tone with black and white cosmetic highlights, brown and ochre horizontally banded headdress. H: 10 ½”. A most attractive example of this type of mask. $5000View
437. Late Dynastic, Dynasty XXV – XXVI, 760 - 525 BC. A handsome mask from a sarcophagus with intact paint and gesso. Reddish skin tone indicating a male, with black and white cosmetic highlights. Blue, white and ochre horizontally banded headdress. Very attractive with a gaze staring for eternity. H: 10”. $800View
438. Late Dynastic, Dynasty XXVII, 525 - 405 BC. The upper portion of a sarcophagus lid. Somewhat blocky, but pleasant style with flat top, front and sides. Original mask still in place with smiling features. Tripartite headdress is in place with detailed large broad collar below of alternating strands of rosettes and beads. Falcon headed terminals on each shoulder. Below the color is a winged solar disc with two uraeii. Beneath is alternating columns of text just above an image of a kneeling winged Maat, holding a in each of her outstretched hands. At the bottom is a pair of ba birds adoring a gold symbol. The overall art work is of very nice work with good colors and details. Colors include golden yellow, red, black, white, blue, green and ochre. No restoration, but a few boards a bit lose and there is some losses including paint in a few areas. A very interesting and untouched piece. H: 3’ 1 ½”. This piece is a pleasing example from a difficult time in the long history of Egypt. Her longing eyes and quaint smile emitting hope in a time of suffering, the gold symbol on her chest a plea for wealth amidst much poverty. $5700View
439. Late Dynastic, Dynasty XXVII, 525 - 405 BC. A nice wooden mask from a sarcophagus. Handsome features with ochre skin pigmentation and cosmetic details in black and white Remains of white, red and blue banding on the head-dress. A very handsome example and nicely mounted on a custom base. H: 9 ½”. $1200View
440. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. A wooden mask from a sarcophagus with pinched features. No paint or gesso remain. Ears well detailed as well as the eyes. Intact as carved with no losses to wood. H: 9 ¾”. $400View
441. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. A wooden mask with good style and much remaining pigmentation. Deep red-orange flesh tone with black cosmetic highlights. Alternating black and orange bands on the head-dress. Intact with much insect damage to the wood itself. H: 12". $1200View
442. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. A lot of 2 wooden masks from sarcophagi. Both intact with handsome features and forepart of headdress, one with traces o pigment on eyes. One mounted for hanging on back. H: 9 ½” & 10”. $600View
443. Ptolemaic Period, 3rd – 2nd Century BC. A nice gilded cartonnage panel from the front of a mummy, depicting winged Maat, holding a feather in each hand above the deceased laying on a bier, flanked by Anubis of either side. Long rectangular bar below. Very attractive with bright colors which include blue, green, red, white and black. H: 17 ¾” x 10”. Framed. $900View
444. Greco-Roman Period, c.2nd - 1st Century BC. A cartonnage panel from the right side of the helmet mask depicting a priestess walking rt., arms extended hold offerings, mostly likely to the deceased. She wears a broad collar, bracelets and armlets. Hair attractively styled in long ringlets. Colors include flesh tone, ochre and pink detailed in black. Dim: 8 ½” x 9” and on a black mount board. Quite a pleasant example. $400View
Wood
445. Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XI – XII, 2081 – 1630 BC. A wooden head rest composed of three perfectly fitted parts. A nice example with some abrasion on the edges. 6 ¾” x 8 ¼”. $1500View
446. New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX, c.1200 BC. A carved wooden seated figure of Amen in baboon-form. Suffering some damage and losses, but extremely rare and probably from an important burial. Similar examples were found in some of the royal burials in the Valley of the Kings. H: 12 ½”. $1200View
447. Kushite Period, XXVth Dynasty, 760 656 BC. A polychromed wooden image of Anubis on a rectangular base. The god is represented seated with front legs foreword, head held high and ears pointed. A wooden plinth supports the head. Carved with a skilled hand with much attention paid to style and detail, a nice being the tail curving up over the hindquarters. The body is black, with a bare collar and white eyes. Base and plinth are in red paint. Intact with some loss to snout and ears. L: 20.9 cm / 8.5". A most attractive example from a dark period of Egyptian history known as the time of the Jackal. $2000View
448. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. A nice wooden figure of a dancing girl supporting two cymbals in her outstretched hands. Local ‘folk’ style, with detailed black addition detailing the eyes, hair, breasts, bracelets and pubic region. Red pigment details the mouth, a tattoo or belly button, bracelets and feet. H: 12”. On stand. An interesting example left to provide entertainment in the afterlife for the deceased. $2500View
449. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. A wooden Ptah-Sokar-Osiris figure, mummiform, wearing tripartite wig and beard. Facial features present with some traces of gesso, but lacking paint. H: 12”. On stand. $250View
450. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. A wooden figure of the Horus falcon in local ‘folk art’ style. Detailed facial features and stick legs. Details in black pigmentation over a golden yellow ground. In perfect condition and a pleasing example. H: 5 ¼”. $675View
451. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. Another wooden Horus falcon in pleasing style, but with some losses and lack of pigmentation. 5 ¼” x 4 ¼”. $200View
452. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. A lot of 2 wooden Horus falcons. Both nice examples with some remaining pigmentation and minor losses to one. H: 1 ¾” & 1 ½”. $150/2View
453. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. A lot of 3 gilded wooden ibis heads. Long beaked with detailed facial features. Looped at the ends for attachment to an ibis mummy bundle. Some losses and traces of gilding remaining. L: 4 ½” to 9”. There were many shrines and sanctuaries dedicated to Thoth, who was worshipped in ibis-form. An ibis mummy was given as a votive offering by pilgrims who visited these places, hoping for some sort of bestowment of favor. $300View
454. Ptolemaic Period, 3rd – 2nd Century BC. A row of 18 wooden uraeii wearing solar discs, two bodies are missing. Nice colors which include brick red and dark blue over a crème ground. 20 ½” x 4”. On stand. $750View
455. Ptolemaic Period, 3rd – 2nd Century BC. A pair of wooden uraei from a Ptah-Sokar shrine, wearing solar discs. Both intact with nearly complete pigmentation. Colors include red, black and ochre on a beige ground. H: 4 7/8”. A very attractive example. $450View
456. Roman Period, c. 1st - 2nd Century AD. A pair of wooden legs of a couch, the first, lion-headed from the front, and the second, representing the back of the lion, from the rear. Both nice examples but are suffering losses to a fire that was set in the tombs by the original tomb robbers, who either did it for light or to ward of the spirit of the deceased, in which case the mummy was the primary object burned. Some paint remains. L: 13 1/2”. Interesting to say the least. $300/2View
Amulets & Scarabs
457. 2nd Intermediate Period, 1750- 1570 BC. Green steatite scarab with a nice styled kheper beetle on the base. Some wear evident, but an interesting example from the period. 14x11mm. $175View
458. 2nd Intermediate Period, 1750 1570 BC. A large fragmentary steatite scarab. On base, cartouche of ‘Nefer-Ra’ flanked by ankhs, udjats above the symbol for Nubia flanked by Red crowns; glaze gone brown. D: 35 x 27mm. See Petrie, ‘Scarabs’, no. 485v. Interesting that the reference to Nubia would be seen on a scarab from the Hyksos kings ruling in the Delta region. $250View
459. New Kingdom, c. 1750 – 1050 BC. Lot of 6 nice items, 5 Scarabs and a faience eye from a statue, hollowed out for inlay. L: 13mm to 38mm. $300View
460. New Kingdom, Late Dynast XVIII, c.1350 – 1292 BC. A faience mold from a ring bezel in the image of a Ibex kneeling. Signs of use. From the Amarna, the city of Akhenaten and Nefertiti. See Petrie ‘Amarna’, pl. XVI, 188 for a similar ring bezel. One of the more popular ring bezel types found at Amarna. $175View
461. New Kingdom, 1570 – 1070 BC. A bright blue glazed steatite scarab. Very attractive with nicely incised characters on the base. L: 17mm / 5/8”. $225View
462. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. A light blue faience amulet of a musician playing the pipes. Intact and a very scarce amulet type. H: 2”. $3500View
463. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. A carnelian upper portion of an amulet of Harpokrates, wearing sidelock. Finely detailed and a very attractive piece. H: 16mm. $600View
464. Late Dynastic, 664 - 343 BC. A charming light blue-green faience amulet of Hathor, hands pendant and wearing horns and solar disc. Nicely detailed with inscription down plinth on back. Intact. H: 1 5/8". See Petrie, Amulets, pl. XXVI, 149e. $400View
465. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. A steatite amulet of seated Horus. Intact with good facial detail. Strung on a necklace of high quality faience disc beads from the same period. H: 1”. $675View
466. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. A nice faience amulet of Thoth, hand pendant at sides. intact with a mottled purple and green coloration. H: 1 1/8”. A nice example. $300View
467. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. A basalt amulet of the ‘ib’, or heart. Well styled and a very choice example. H: 20mm. $175View
468. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. A diorite amulet of the ‘udjat’, Eye of Horus. Of simplified form and from the wrappings of a mummy. L: 30mm. From Upper Egypt. $200View
469. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. A pinkish faience amulet of the ‘Udjat’, Eye of Horus. Well detailed with brow and line. L: 20mm. $250View
470. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. A small bronze amulet of a hare, Very cute with a light green patina. L: 13mm. $450View
471. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. A large 1 kilo bag of multi-colored faience beads which had once formed the netted covering that adorned mummies of the period. All intact and with brilliant colors. $1800View
472. Late Dynastic – Ptolemaic, 664 – 30 BC. A lot of 3 nice necklaces of ‘mummy’ beads, each with an amulet, which include a Horus Falcon, Bes and an Udjat, or Eye of Horus. Necklace length 20” and all very nice. $250View
473. Late Dynastic – Ptolemaic, 664 – 30 BC. A lot of 3 faience amulets, two with nice blue-green glaze remaining. Lot includes an Apis Bull, Pataikos and Bes. Intact, the bull with some weathering. L: 1 1/8” to 1 ½”. $200View
474. Late Dynastic – Ptolemaic, 664 – 30 BC. A lot of 4 faience amulets which include a large seated male, Shu, Pataikos, and Thoth. All intact, the larger with some weathering. Length: 5/8” to 1 1/8”. $200View
475. Late Dynastic – Ptolemaic, 664 – 30 BC. A lot of 6 faience amulets which include and nice upper part of Isis. This lot contains mostly partial and stylized examples, but is quite interesting. L: 5/8” to 1 1/8”. $200View
476. Ptolemaic Period, c.300 – 100 BC. A core glass pendant bead in the Phoenician style of Horus in light blue with yellow and black addition. Looped at back and strung on a necklace of beautiful ‘mummy’ beads of a scarce ‘double bead’ variety. Pendant is intact and the beads are in perfect condition with bright colors. Bead length 1 1/8” and overall necklace length 17”. A choice item. $1850View
A Collection of Faience Beaded Necklaces
477. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. A lot of 3 necklaces composed of bright blue tubular faience beads, style being 1 row widening to 6 rows. All of the finest quality and wearable. L: 19”. $500View
478. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. A lot of 3 necklaces composed of tubular faience beads, all varying shades of blue to blue-green, the style being 1 row widening to 6 rows. All of the finest quality and wearable. L: 19”. $275View
479. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. A lot of 3 necklaces composed of tubular faience beads, all varying shades of blue to blue-green, the style being 1 row widening to 6 rows. All of the finest quality and wearable. L: 19”. $275View
480. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. Lot of 12 necklaces composed of multi-colored faience disc beads. All of high quality and with vibrant colors. Style being one strand widening to 5 strands. All wearable and very attractive. L: 18”. $1500View
481. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. Lot of 10 necklaces composed of various colored faience disc beads. All of high quality and very attractive. L: 20”. $600View
482. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. Lot of 10 necklaces composed of various colored faience disc beads spaced by turquoise tube beads. All of high quality and very attractive. L: 20”. $550View
483. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. Lot of 12 necklaces composed of multi-colored faience disc and tube beads, each with an ushabti strung as a pendant. L: 22”. $1000View
Ushabtis
484. New Kingdom, Mid-Late Dynasty XVIII, c.1353 – 1292 BC. A molded terracotta reis or ‘overseer’ ushabti. A bit crudely molded with complete loss of paint. Wears tripartite wig with arms folded., feet curved forward. H: 6 7/8”. From the eastern delta region. $300View
485. New Kingdom, Mid-Late Dynasty XVIII, c.1353 – 1292 BC. A molded terracotta ushabti of crude design with remaining pigmentation simulating the wrappings of mummies from this period. Some red and white pigmentation remains. H: 7 5/8”. $200View
486. New Kingdom, Mid-Late Dynasty XVIII, c.1353 – 1292 BC. A molded terracotta ushabti. A bit crudely molded with complete loss of paint. Wears tripartite wig with arms folded., feet curved forward. H: 7”. From the eastern delta region. $200View
487. New Kingdom, Mid-Late Dynasty XVIII, c.1353 – 1292 BC. A nice molded terracotta ushabti with traces of yellow slip. Handsome facial features and traces of black pigmentation which detailed headdress and text down front. H: 7 ¾”. A handsome example. $300View
488. New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX, 1292 – 1190 BC. A hand molded terracotta ushabti with red slip, heavy Syrian influence, suggesting influence from Egypt’s possessions in South West Asia Minor. Wears a tripartite wig with arms folded across breast and has exaggerated facial details. H: 9”. A neat example of a very under appreciated and under studied piece of funerary art which combines the culture of Egypt and the art of Asia Minor. Terracotta ushabtis from the delta region were also made due to the expense of faience and the lack of wood. $450View
489. New Kingdom, Dynasty XX, 1190 – 1075 BC. A carved wooden ushabti. Nice for the period wearing tripartite wig and arms folded across breast, hoe and pick represented by circles. Stylized text down front. Detailed in black over a golden yellow ground. H: 9 1/8”. See Hans Schneider, ‘Shabtis’, no. 4.3.1.50. A good example. $1000View
490. New Kingdom, Dynasty XX, 1190 – 1075 BC. A light blue faience ushabti wearing tripartite wig. A pleasant example with details in black addition. Band of text down the front. Intact. H: 4 5/8”. $500View
491. 3rd Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI, 1075 – 945 BC. A well modeled light green terracotta ushabti, wearing tripartite wig, shesh headband and holding pick and hoe, seed bag over shoulder. Intact with black addition. H: 3 ¼”. See Hans Schneider, ‘Shabtis’, no. 4.3.1.10. A very handsome example. $300View
492. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. A beautifully glazed faience ushabti with vibrant blue-green color. Well modeled wearing tripartite wig and holding hoe and pick. No text present. Small repair to top of head. H: 4 ¾”. On stand. A very handsome example. $400View
493. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. A faience ushabti, glaze now a light green. Wears tripartite wig and arms crossed over chest holding pick and hoe, ‘T’ type inscription down front. Very attractive facial features. H: 5 7/8”. On stand. $850View
494. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. A tall, light blue faience ushabti, wearing tripartite headdress and holding pick and hoe. 8 horizontal lines of text down front. H: 7”. On stand. $1000View
495. Late Dynastic, Dynasty XXX, 381 – 343 BC. A light blue faience ushabti, wearing tripartite wig and holding pick and hoe. Deep blue column of text down front. Repaired at feet, with some loss to the face area. 6 1/8”. $300View
Ushabti Lots
496. New Kingdom, Late Dynasty XVIII, c. 1400 – 1292 BC. A lot of three molded terracotta ushabtis. Two are of a similar type and others from the same burial displayed a hieratic inscription. The third is a scarcer type, others from the same burial bearing paint in the fashion of New Kingdom mummies. One repaired at midsection. L: 6” to 7 ¾”. A good study lot for the Ushabti enthusiast. $250View
497. 3rd Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI, 1075 – 945 BC. Lot of 2 fragmentary examples, one being a body and another the upper portion. Both with great color and black details. H: 1 7/8” & 3 ¼”. $200View
498. 3rd Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI, 1075 - 945 BC. A lot of 5 partial faience ushabti with light blue and black details. All decent examples. Length 1 ½” to 3 1/8”. $175View
499. 3rd Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI, 1075 - 945 BC. A lot of 19 upper portions of faience ushabtis. All with some light blue and black glaze and with some weathering. Average length 1 ¼”. $250View
500. 3rd Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI, 1075 - 945 BC. A lot of 20 lower portions of faience ushabtis attributed to a certain ‘Nes-Men’. All with some abrasion and remaining blue glaze with black addition. Average height: 1 ¾”. $250View
501. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. A lot of 2 nice blue-green faience ushabti. Each of standard form with column of text down front. Intact with a very attractive mottled appearance. H: 4 ¼”. $200View
502. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. A lot of 6 faience ushabtis. All of simple form, but remember these types of funerary items were only produced to serve in the afterlife, and aesthetics were not considered in their manufacture. Some repairs. L: 3 ½” to 3 ¾”. $300View
503. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. Lot of 10 molded faience ushabtis of three differing style. All are simplistic, but attractive examples, a couple with minor repairs. Length from 2” to 2 7/8”. $300View
504. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. Lot of 10 molded terracotta ushabtis with some remaining blue glaze. All of simplistic style with good details. Each with some repair, but an attractive lot. Average length 2 ¼”. $350View
505. Late Dynastic, 664 – 343 BC. Lot of 20 simple molded terracotta ushabtis. Some with traces of light blue glaze. Each is intact. Average length, 1 ¾”. $300View
Terracotta
506. 2nd Intermediate Period, Hyksos of the Delta, c.1670 – 1560 BC. A lot of 2 heads from terracotta fertility figurines. Both ‘bird-like’ in appearance with slitted eyes and lack of mouth. They both wear a stylized nemes head cloth. H: 1 ½” & 2”. Both intact and nice examples of these desirable items. $475View
507. Roman Egypt, Alexandria, c.150 – 100 BC. A lot of 3 nice terracottas; a standing woman; the head of Isis wearing solar disc and plumes; a woman with her legs pulled up, hands on belly in child bearing position. All pleasing with minor repairs. H: 4 5/8”, 3 ¼” & 3 7/8”. $200View
508. A lot of 4 interesting items in terracotta and stone. A late Dynastic pair of seated baboons; a limestone seated fertility idol; a terracotta head from a camel; and a well detailed and very lifelike foot from a grotesque statue. H: 3”, 2 ¾”, 1 5/8” & 1”. $100View
Pottery
509. Predynastic Period, Nagada II, c.3500 3200 BC. A large burnished black-topped, red-ware jar with conical base and widely flared mouth. Intact with good color and nice glossy surfaces. H: 8 7/8”, D: 7 3/8”. A very handsome example of arguably the finest pottery ever produced in ancient Egypt. $1350View
510. Predynastic Period, Nagada II, c.3500 3200 BC. A burnished black-topped, red-ware jar with widely flared mouth. Interior is also black. Intact with only one small age crack and good, glossy surfaces. H: 4 ½”, D: 5 7/8”. $950View
511. Pre-Dynastic, Naqada III, c.3100 – 3000 BC. A large red-buff conical storage jar with flared mouth. Light traces of black banding run vertically down sides. Interesting graffito of an incised palm frond or tree on shoulder. Intact and a very handsome example. H: 16 ¾”. $1850View
512. Pre-Dynastic, Naqada III, c.3100 – 3000 BC. A tall, narrow tan-buff cylindrical storage jar. Quite attractive with smooth outside surfaces and a 1” band beneath the rim which has been roughed a bit, perhaps where a lid could have been fastened with straps. Thick-lipped rim with one minor chip, otherwise intact and a scarcer form. H: 9 ¼”. D: 4”. $700View
513. Old Kingdom, Dynasty IV, 2625 - 2500 BC. A terracotta offering dish with small foot. Intact and a pleasing example. H: 2 ½”, D: 4 ½”. $175View
514. Roman Period, 2nd – 1st Century BC. A redware terracotta lamp in the form of stylized head of Bes? with open mouth serving as a spout. Arched brows over glaring eyes. Well used with handle missing. L: 4”. An interesting example. $450View
515. Roman Period, c.1st Century BC. A terracotta rectangular spouted vessel with rectangular mouth and spout on top. The face of the vessel is decorated with an image of Dionysos with a panther at his feet. An odd piece which is probably some kind of ritual vessel. L: 6 ½”. An interesting item. $250View
516. Roman Period, 1st Century AD. A lot of 2 redware lamps with scenes in the medallions. One depicts Eros standing rt., looking back, the other depicts radiate Sol placing his arm around Serapis, who wears a modius. Both with some losses or cracks. L: 3 ¾” & 4 ¼”. Both were found in Egypt and were probably imported from North Africa. $150View
517. Islamic Period, 10th – 13th Century AD. A lot of 2 blue-green glazed oil lamps. One of the pinched type and the other of the spouted jar type. Both with vivid glazes and some minor losses. L: 4 ¾” & 4 ¼”. $150View
Varia
518. 3rd Intermediate Period, c. 1075 - 656 BC. A lot of 5 bronze bracelets of a style reminiscent of types seen in ancient Persia at this period. Said to be from the Fayum region south of Cairo. Some plain and a few with simple decoration. Widths average 2 ¼”. All wearable. $150View
519. Ptolemaic Period, c. 3rd – 2nd Century BC. Lot of 3 items. A large faience statue of Bes, with tall head-dress; the upper portion of an amulet of Pataikos, with hand to head; and a faience amulet of Bes, wearing head-dress. All interesting with some abraiding or losses. H: 1 5/8” to 5 7/8”. $200View
520. Late Dynastic, 664 – 30 BC. A mummy mask composed of colorful faience disc beads. Reconstructed as the original threading was far to fragile to stay together. This was part of the beaded netting which adorned the later period mummies. 5 ½” x 4”. An attractive and very displayable item. $400View
521. Late Dynastic, 664 – 30 BC. Another as previous, but with nice fringing. 5 ½” x 5 7/8”. $400View
522. Ptolemaic Period, 3rd – 1st Century BC. A lot of 3 interesting items. The first is a steatite ‘Ushabti’ type piece, with some remaining golden yellow paint, simple facial features and repaired at midsection. The second piece is a modeled stucco sphinx in crude, but charming style, also painted in a golden yellow tone. The third, also in the same yellow paint, is a carved steatite bird with some losses. L: 3 ¾”, 3 1/8” & 1 ¾”. All three interesting examples from the same burial. These type of items seldom turn up on the market and are very under appreciated by the average collector. $200View
523. Greco-Roman Period, c.2nd Century BC – 2nd Century AD. A bronze half-round band with some remaining leaf and flower attachments. Possibly a band from a decorated altar or shrine. An interesting and most unusual item. Dia: 7 ½”. $200View
524. Roman “Coptic” Period, 4th – 6th Century AD. A lot of 2 wooden weaver’s combs with some limited linear decoration. Some age cracking and losses. L: 5 ¼” & 6”. Interesting items from everyday life. $150View
525. Roman “Coptic” Period, 4th – 6th Century AD. Lot of 2 wooden double sided combs with some circular decorations to the mid-section. Coarse and fine teeth on either sides, some with losses. Decent examples. L: 6 ¼” & 6 ½”. $225View
526. Roman “Coptic” Period, 4th – 6th Century AD. Lot of 65 various bone fragments from all sorts of items from everyday life such as hair pins, utensils, weaving items, ornaments etc. All with losses and a good study lot. Sizes from ½” to 5”. $300View
527. Roman Egypt. A lot of 2 rings of 12K gold with cabochons formed from Roman mosaic glass, c. 2nd century AD. Very attractive with blue, white and red in a swirl pattern. Settings are modern, stone is ancient. Ring sizes 10. $300View
528. Roman Egypt, 50 BC - 50 AD. A lot of 3 pairs of bronze or billon earrings. All are composed of an openwork cage design and a large hoop. Two still have their original glass bead. All are in nice condition with patination. Said to be from the Fayum region, south of Cairo. Average width: 1 ¾”. $200View
529. A lot of 5 various items which include pat of a stone vessel, a Coptic stone doll, a Pre-Dynastic chert burnisher, a long flat Pre-Dynastic stone palette and a large glass bead from the Roman period. Sizes from 2 5/8” to 4 ¼”. An interesting lot worthy of further study. $150View
530. A lot of over 20 various items spanning nearly the entire history of Egypt. From Pre-Dynastic stone items, New Kingdom wooden pieces, Late Period amulet mold and a basalt headrest amulet, Ptolemaic Period gilded cartonnage buttons, a Coptic Period bone fish and 19th century fragmentary jewelry items. An interesting and very eclectic lot indeed. $200View
531. A lot of various 20 various items, 11 in bronze including a clenched fist, 3 coins, an arrow point, and a broach with some remaining enameling; 4 of stone, including an alabaster jar top and a weight; a lead Byzantine weight, a wooden knob; and a glass bracelet in two parts. All are from various time periods and form an odd lot. $200View
532. Lot of 23 bracelets, 16 in bronzes and 7 in horn or bone. All with simple terminals and a few with snake head designs. Each is intact with nice patination. $200View
Coptic Textiles
Nearly all the Coptic fabrics known today were found in tombs, where the dead lay dressed in their finest clothes. The exceptional good state of preservation of materials which elsewhere are perishable is due to the dry Egyptian climate and the sandy soil. These Egyptian fabrics offer us very full and precious information about weaving techniques in Antiquity.
All Textile lots are nicely framed
533. Fragment of a tunic, tapestry. Wool. 3rd Century. Four attached rectangles, running lions in the outer two and the standing figure of Apollo in the center. Deep brown on beige. 29.5 x 7.5 cm. $300View
534. Fragment of a tunic, tapestry and tabby. Linen and wool. 6th Century. Rectangle featuring a winged female flying lt. Decorative scroll pattern around. Was originally part of the shoulder of the tunic, the same design would have been repeated on the other side of the garment. Dark brown of beige. 17.s x 16.5 cm. $500View
535. Fragment of a tunic, tapestry and tabby. Linen and wool. 6th–7th Century. Long rectangular panel depicting various figures and medallions containing animals, including a winged figure supporting a dove. Some losses, but pleasant style and good detail. Colors include deep brown on beige ground with some minor red and green addition. 37.5 x 17.5 cm. $350View
536. Fragment of a tunic, tapestry and tabby. Linen and wool. 7th–8th Century. Inset band of right angles and plastrons. Rosettes decorate the bands with arches with alternating tree and piled tables. From the front or back of the tunic with the top being th collar. Colors include bright red, ochre, dark green and black on beige ground. 40 x 35.5 cm. $1400View
537. Fragment of a tunic, tapestry and tabby. Linen and wool. 7th–8th Century. Floral decoration in green, ochre and red on beige ground. 23.5 x 18 cm. $325View
538. Fragment of a tunic, tapestry and tabby. Linen and wool. 7th–8th Century. A fragmentary panel with nice floral decoration with flowers and figures as well as animals. Good detail and vibrant color, which include red, green and black on a beige ground. 26 x 17 cm. $400View
Other Near Eastern Antiquities
539. Western Asia, Raqqa, c. 2000 BC. A steatite jeweler’s mold with a cross, a circle design similar to a tennis racket on one side, and an eagle atop a very elaborate bull. Cp. J. Schulman’s List #11 No. 321. Dim: 50 x 35 mm. It is amazing how a crude chunk of steatite could be engineered to produce such fine pieces of jewelry. $1000View
540. Mesopotamia, c.1800 – 1200 BC. A chert cosmetic dish with central depression and a series of 8 small holes along the flat rim, one other hole at the center. Some edge chipping, but otherwise a interesting and very rare item. D: 3 1/8”. $600View
541. Luristan, c.1000 – 800 BC. A bronze spear point. Nice wide blade and curled tang. Intact with good patination. H: 7 7/8”. On stand. $200View
542. Achaemenid Iran, c.7th – 6th Century BC. A nice strand of elaborately shaped faience beads. L: 17 ½”. $400View
543. Ancient and Antique glass bead necklace with beads from c.2nd century BC to 19th Century. Hellenistic, Roman and Venetian beads represented. A vary diverse and interesting example. L: 20”. $300View
Rome and Greece
544. Rome, 2nd – 3rd Century AD. A bronze bracelets with snake headed terminals. Nicely detailed with an olive patina. D: 2 ¼”. $100View
545. Rome, 2nd – 3rd Century AD. A nice bronze comb. Intact with all teeth present and VOT incised on one side. L: 2 5/8”. Combs such as these are often found in tombs of fashionable ladies and deposited inside of a pykis. A nice item from everyday life. $450View
546. Rome, 2nd – 3rd Century AD. A lot of 3 bronze items; a nice mask applique of a woman, wearing a diadem; and a pair of riders from local Celtic votive shrines. H: 2 ¼” to 2 ½”. $200View
547. Rome, c. 2nd – 3rd Century AD. A lot of 4 bronze items; an image of seated Zeus, holding a patera; 2 face appliques and a small bronze oil lamp. All nice pieces with good patination, the oil lamp with some damage to the base. Lengths from 1 1/8” to 2 1/8”. $375View
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