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Bronze
132. Kushite Period, Dynasty XXV, 760 - 656 BC. A large bronze statuette of Isis seated suckling the infant Horus. Wonderfully modeled, she wears a solar disc and horns and has silver inlaid eyes. Elegantly styled with a beautiful green patina. Tip of one horn, left arm and most of Horus missing. A truly magnificent piece with great detail throughout! H: 8.25". $3500 image
133. Late Period, 664 – 323 BC. A pair of bronze eyes and brows with original stone inlays. An attractive pair and nicely mounted in a custom stand. Width 5 ½”. $2000 image
134. Late Period, 664 – 323 BC. A large bronze Atef feather from a large figure of Osiris. Nice detailing and mounted on a stand. H: 6 ½”. $200 image
Varia
135. 2 nd Intermediate Period, 1750 – 1570 BC. A lot of 4 terracotta heads from the ‘Tel-Yehudia” type female fertility figures. Each is mounted on its’ own custom stand and average 1” in height. These are becoming more difficult to come by. $200/4 image
136. New Kingdom, 1570 – 1070 BC. An alabaster offering table of two parts, a cylindrical base and a wide, flat disc. Intact with nice coloration. $1500 image
137. Late period, 664 – 323 BC. A nice pair of eyes, which would have inlaid into a statue. They consist of limestone with faience inlays for the whites of the eyes. Intact with some fading. A real interesting lot. Average width 1 ½”. $200/2 image
138. Late period, 664 – 323 BC. A mask from the netting of a mummy composed of various colored faience beads. Reconstructed from the original beads as the original threading had weathered away. A nice example with tube bead fringe. 6” x 5 ¼”. $325 image
139. Another as previous, without the beaded fringe. 5 ¼” x 4”. $300 image
140. Late period, 664 – 30 BC. A lovely mummy bead necklace with 3 small faience amulets. Also 2 pairs of single strand mummy bead earrings. $300/lot image
141. Ptolemaic Period, c.3 rd – 2 nd Century BC. A nice cartonnage collar with much remaining gilding and blue and red pigmentation. Design consists of a dual winged spread at the top with falcons to each side. Collar decoration consists of alternating bands of triangles and rosette style patterns. Largely intact with some minor losses and framed. Measurements 12” x 8 ½”. $800 image
142. Ptolemaic Egypt, 4 th – 3 rd Century BC. A small steatite juglet with two incised parallel lines around the throat of this perfect little piece. H: 5cm. $200 image
143. Roman Period, 1 st – 2 nd Century AD. A stucco mask with some of the gilding remaining as well has the pigmentation of the cosmetic details. Some minor restoration. An attractive and displayable piece. H: 6”. $5000 image
144. Roman Period, 1 st – 2 nd Century AD. A mold made terracotta figurine of a standing Harpokrates, his index finger of his right hand rests on his mouth, his left arm supports a jug. He wears tall and pointed headdress. Repaired but still attractive. H: 7.25". $700 image
145. Roman Period, 1 st – 2 nd Century AD. A mold made terracotta figurine of 2 standing Nubian figures, both cloaked in flowing gowns and wearing headdresses. Some of original red polychrome still evident. H: 5.25". $800 image
146. Greco-Roman, 1 st Century BC/AD. An alabaster bust of Isis, wearing wig. Pillar down back. A little weathered, but attractive as well as interesting. H: 3 1/8”. On stand. $200 image
147. Greco-Roman, 1 st Century BC/AD. A nice glass bracelet of largely green glass with pressed additions of black and white chunks. Intact and very attractive. D: 2 ½”. $200 image
148. Greco-Roman, 1 st Century BC/AD. A nice glass bracelet decorated with chevron patterns and globular additions. Colors include red, white, black and yellow. Intact and wearable. D: 2 7/8”. $200 image
149. Greco-Roman, 1 st Century BC/AD. A lot of 2 glass bracelets of intertwined tan, green, black and white. Intact and wearable. D: 3 ¼” & 3”. $200/2 image
150. Roman Period, 2 nd – 4 th Century AD. A lot of 4 pink glass bracelets with white swirl additions. Intact and very attractive. From the Fayoum region of Egypt. D: 2 1/8”. $250/4 image
151. Late Roman - Byzantine, c.4 th – 6 th Century AD. A nice bronze belt buckle with inlaid red and green glass. Intact With good color and attractive patination. L: 1 ¾”. $450 image
152. Egypt, c. 1900, a pair of heavy sterling bracelets. Both identical with elevated rope design down entire length of semi-circular band design. $300/2 image
153. Egypt, c. 1900, a pair of heavy sterling bracelets. Both identical with elevated rope design down entire length of semi-circular band design. $300/2 image
Coptic Textiles
154. A fragmentary linen textile, 4 th – 5 th Century, with oval medallions containing various flora and fauna. Linear and animal motifs fill the fields. 2 general tattered pieces measuring 13” and 17” in length. Interesting if anything. $150 image
155. Lot of 3 garment fragments, 5 th – 7 th Century. Each with floral or animal motifs and nice black and red colors. Lengths roughly 8”, 5 ½” & 4 ½”. Another good study lot for those interest in ancient fabrics or weaving technique. $150 image
156. A lot of 3 parts from the same linen garment, 3 rd – 4 th Century, in rich brown and tan. Intricate linear motifs and quite nice work despite the condition. Lengths 9”, 8 ½” & 4”. Could be nicely framed and displayed. $200 image
157. A thin, almost gauze-like linen textile fragment, 5 th – 7 th Century, with 4 small embroidered images, 2 are winged “angels” and the other to are floral types. Colors include red and black on a tan field. Length 8 ½”. $150 image
158. A lot of 2 fragmentary textiles, 5 th – 7 th Century, showing nice coloring and details in floral motifs. Colors include green, red, black and brown on a tan background. Lengths 8 ½” & 8”. $150 image
159. A relatively attractive linen textile panel, while in a fragmentary state, shows much intricate design and details. A medallion contains a crouching figure surrounded by floral and vegetal motifs. An oblong vignette also contains human, animal and vegetal decorations. Colors include green, red, black, white and yellow on a tan background. The hemmed edge of the garment is to one side and adds to the attractiveness of this interesting panel, which is from the 5 th – to 7 th Century. Measures 12” x 8” and would be quite pleasing if artistically framed and mounted. $300 image
160. A large fragmentary wool and linen textile, 4 th – 6 th Century, with many intricate animal and vegetal motifs. If properly mounted and framed it would be quite attractive. Fabric here is much thicker than that found in the previous lots and has a rich maroon color on a crème field. Very roughly 26” x 13”. $350 image
Egyptian Mixed Lots
161. Group of 7 different items. 3 upper portions of 3 rd Intermediate Period ushabtis on stands, one wooden ear from a sarcophagus, Late Period, and a bronze bracelet, bronze bust pendant and a terracotta head from the Roman period. Each in good condition. $250/7 image
162. Group of 6 pieces. 3 upper portions of 3 rd Intermediate Period ushabtis on stands, a Pre-Dynastic stone tool or flake, a Late Period wooden ear from a sarcophagus and a Roman Period bronze bracelet. A mixed group. $225/6 image
163. Group of 11 items. 2 upper portions of 3 rd Intermediate Period ushabtis on stands, a wooden ear from a sarcophagus, Late Period, 5 bronze items from the Roman Period, and 3 fragmentary amulets from the Late Period. A varied combination of things. $325/11 image
164. Group of 9 mixed pieces. A wooden ear from a Late Period sarcophagus, 7 bronze items from the Greco-Roman Period, and a Pre-Dynastic stone tool or flake. $200/9 image
165. Group of 10 different items. 2 upper portions of 3 rd Intermediate period ushabtis, a late period faience amulet of Harpokrates, a Pre-Dynastic stone tool or flake, 6 Greco-Roman bronze items, including a bracelet. $175/10 image
166. Group of 8 pieces. 1 upper portion of a 3 rd Intermediate Period ushabti on a stand, a wooden ear from a Late Period sarcophagus, a nice fragmentary faience amulet of an ibis, 4 bronze items from the Roman Period, and a Pre-Dynastic stone tool or flake. A nice lot. $300/8 image
167. Group of 9 items. 2 bronze Greco-Roman bracelets, 7 interesting bronze items from the Late Period, including 3 fragmentary pieces of Atef crown feathers, a part of a horned headdress of Hathor or Isis and a partial frame of an inlayed eye for a sarcophagus. Also included is a Pre-Dynastic stone tool or flake. A neat study lot. $300/9 image
168. Lot of 3 wooden items, 2 small wooden Horus falcons and a larger falcon missing the wing section. Some minor evidence of pigment and all from the Ptolemaic Period. Length from 1 ½” to 5 3/8”. $100/3 image
169. Lot of 3 items; a fragmentary Greco-Roman terracotta of a youth on horseback, holding a dagger and shield; a draped terracotta Astarte-type head from a votive statue; and a weathered limestone New Kingdom statue head. All quite interesting. L: 2 7/8”, 3 ¼” & 2 ¼”. $125/3 image
Europe
170. Thessaly, c. 4th millennium BC. A seated terra cotta buxom 'Astarte" female figure with chubby arms and legs and highly stylized face wearing turban. Her arms are across her chest supporting her breasts. Front side of piece is painted with thin horizontal lines in pale red and brown polychrome. Five continuous horizontal lines adorn the backside of seated figure. H: 3.25". $850 image
171. Hellenistic, c. 300BC. A lovely translucent glass bowl with ribbed bottom. Wonderful iridescence and perfect. D: 8”. A very attractive example! $2000 image
172. Hellenistic, c. 300BC. A miniature dark blue glass flask with thin loop handle and adorned with diamond design in pale blue trailing. H: 1.75". Rare! $375 image
173. Greece, Hellenistic Period, before 146 BC. A red buff clay mold-made head of Athena with an eagle in her headdress. On wood stand. Height of head only: 110.8 cm. Deaccessioned from the Camarillo Bird Museum. Nice quality. $325 image
174. Roman Syria, c. 1 st Century AD. A lot of 4 attractive glass bracelets. All choice in banded green and blue colors. D: 3.5". $500/4 image
175. Roman Syria, c. 1 st Century AD. A pair of green glass earrings. Both intact and very attractive. W: 18mm. $175 image
176. Roman, c. AD 100 – 300. A finely crafted bronze swan in feeding posture; nice detail throughout. H: 1.75". $500 image
177. Roman, c. AD 100 – 300. A fine and delicate thin bronze bracelet. In typical bent circular shape with serpent heads that join together to complete circle. Incised design adorns almost entire outside of bracelets. Choice glossy green patina throughout. D: 3.5". Wearable! $500 image
Greek Pottery
178. Greek South Italy, Daunian, c. 6 th Century BC. A double handled kyathos. Typical crème slip with beautifully applied brown linear design on inside and out as well as on bottom of bowl. Paint is also nicely applied to outside of two tall wide loop handles, which are placed at opposite sides. Some repair otherwise choice. H: 5". Ex. Harmer Rooke Galleries, NY. $850 image
179. South Italy, Apulia, c. 330BC. A small Calene ware skyphos. Choice! H: 1.5", D: 4". This and the next lot are good examples of the pottery used in daily life. $275 image
180. South Italy, Apulia, c. 330BC. A small Calene ware canastra cup. Choice! H: 1.5", D: 3.5". $200 image
181. South Italy, Apulia, c. 330 – 320 BC. A small Xenon ware olpe with round opening and faint red ware "V" design below flared lip. H: 3", D: 2.5". $450 image
182. South Italy, Apulia, c. 330 – 320 BC. A small Xenon ware olpe with trefoil spout and red ware "star" design below flared lip. H: 3.5", D: 1.5". $550 image
183. South Italy, Apulia, c. 330 BC. An attractive Gnathian ware skyphos with decorative grape cluster design on front side. H: 3.5", D: 4.25". $750 image
184. South Italy, Apulia, c. 330 BC. An attractive single handle Gnathian ware cup with strap handle that diverts in 2 directions on rim. Traces of white and red polychrome still evident. Choice with some slight surface encrustation. H: 5.5", D: 3.25". $650 image
185. South Italy, Apulia, c. 330 BC. A choice Gnathian ware lekythos with attractive horizontal design of white grape clusters at mid-section of vase. H: 7.5", D: 2.25". Choice. $850 image
186. South Italy, Apulia, c. 330 BC. A choice Gnathian ware spindle epycisis with attractive lady of fashion in profile facing left below tubular and pointed spout. Exquisite design throughout. Some surface dirt; proper cleaning would greatly enhance beauty and value. H: 7.5". $1850 image
Holy Land
187. Roman, c. 3 rd Century AD. A glass vial with ridged body and flaring top. Unfortunately, there’s a small chip off the top. H: 8 cm. $65 image
188. A large olive oil storage vessel with central hole for faucet, now missing. There is minor incised decoration around the rim. On the jar's shoulder, incised, is a Star of David with three small circles within the star. The piece needs scientific testing to determine when it was originally fired. It is certainly "antique." Some dirt inside should be cleaned out. A perfect candidate for an umbrella stand. H:30". Ex Westlake Estate. $2000 image
189. Roman, 1 st Century AD. A gold ring set with a black and white glass cameo of a male head facing rt. Ring of about 14k gold and of an attractive angular design. Cameo measures 19x12mm. Ring size about 4. Ex Christies. $1200 image
190. Roman, 1 st – 2 nd Century AD. A nice gold ring set with a white onyx carved face of a gorgon. Ring has leaf-shaped shoulders and the bezel is decorated with a nice rope pattern. Ring size 4. Quite attractive and wearable. Ex Christies, May 13, 2003, lot 437. $1000 image
191. Roman, 1 st – 2 nd Century AD. A chalcedony cameo of a gorgon, with nicely rendered facial features and good detail. Ideal for mounting in a nice pendant. 25x22mm. A very attractive ancient stone. $1000 image
192. Roman, 1 st – 2 nd Century AD. A hollow gold decorative appliqué in the form of a bearded satyr. His facial features are nicely rendered as are his elongated ears and two small horns. In choice condition with some patination remaining. 2.83g. 1 3/8” x 1 3/8”. $1200 image
193. Roman Egypt, 1 st – 2 nd Century AD. A nice heavy gold ring set with a square emerald. In choice condition and wearable. Ring size 9 ¼. $2000 image
194. Roman, 1 st – 3 rd Century AD. A nice gold ring set with a bronze key. An unusual combination, the bronze having an attractive patina. A neat piece with signs of usage. Wearable. Ring size 10 ½. $700 image
195. Roman, 2 nd – 3 rd Century AD. A large gold ring with a wide decorated bezel set with a nice carnelian intaglio depicting Juno standing lt., holding a patera and sceptre. Ring is of hollow construction, but is quite substantial and very wearable. Bezel measures 22x19mm. Ring size about 9 ½. $1800 image
196. Roman, 2 nd – 3 rd Century AD. A nice silver ring with a sloping shoulders and a small round bezel inscribed LVG V. Could be a legionary ring. Intact and wearable. Ring size 9. $400 image
197. Roman, c.3 rd Century AD. A gold ring set with a carnelian intaglio with a lion standing rt. Intaglio is well carved with good detail. The outside of the bezel is decorated with a nice rope pattern and gold beads adorn the four corners. In god condition with signs of previous use. Ring size about 6 to 6 ½ and wearable. $800 image
198. Roman, 3 rd – 4 th Century AD. A heavy gold ring with an oval bezel depicting a pair of clasped hands. A popular marriage type of ring. Bezel measures 15x12mm. Ring size about 5 ½. Wearable. $900 image
Mosaics
199. Roman, c. 3rd century "style" Mosaic depicting the facing head of Medusa. The well-defined head of Medusa is within in a circular black and brown border and is adorned with hair of living, venomous snakes (hair is brown, snakes, green). The tesserae measure 5mm square and are in subtle shades of yellow, green, black, brown, blue and beige. Face of Medusa is stoic in expression as she appears to glance slightly upwards. Actual mosaic is 24" in diameter and is set in square frame and reinforced with plaster. Actual size of frame is 28" square. A great decorator item; one that can be hung, made into a table top or perhaps sunk into the foundation of one's home. $3500 image
200. Roman, c. 3rd century "style" Mosaic depicting the facing head of Medusa. Similar to above piece except this one is square. Medusa with bright red lips has two small serpents that appear on top of her head. Small wing appears immediately behind each snake. Her long flowing hair is in dark brown and black tesserae, eyes are blue, her cheeks and forehead are in white. Her head appears to float on white background of white tesserae with her face, snakes and her wings in shades of flesh tones. Face of Medusa is stoic in expression . S: 26" x 25". Excellent condition. A great decorator item; one that can be hung, made into a table top or perhaps sunk into the foundation of one's home. $3500 image
Indus Valley Pottery
201. Nal Culture, c.3000 – 2500 BC. A painted deep footed cup with nice linear design in triangular shapes. H: 2 5/8". Rim chip. $150 image
202. Nal Culture, c.3000 – 2500 BC. A red slip pear shaped jar with nice linear design. H: 3 5/8". $150 image
203. Nal Culture, c.3000 – 2500 BC. A nice small crème slip cup painted on upper outside in brown polychrome in linear design. H: 2.5". $150 image
204. Nal Culture, c.3000 – 2500 BC. A nice thin-walled cup with a flared mouth and decorated with a nice geometric pattern. Intact. H: 2 ¾”. $100 image
205. Nal Culture, c.3000 – 2500 BC. A thin-walled footed cup with nice geometric decoration. Still encrusted as found. 2 3/8” x 3 ¼”. $100 image
206. Indus-Valley, c.2500 – 2000 BC. A large deep bowl with narrow mouth decorated with 3 river fish. Nice pigmentation with light-blue and red remaining within the black outline. Intact and quite attractive. H: 3 ¾”; D: 6 ¾”. $1200 image
207. Indus-Valley, c.2000 – 1000 BC. A terracotta effigy in the form of 2 humped bulls, side by side. Some linear decoration in dark pigment on back. Intact and interesting. L: 2 ½”. $125 image
208. Nal Culture, c.3000 – 2500 BC. A pair of incised marble gaming or chess pieces with a distinctive Indus Valley motif incised along the tops of both pieces. The tops of each have been partially drilled. H: 4.5 cm. Rare! $350/2 image
209. Nal Culture, c.3000 – 2500 BC. A small box lot of six Indus Valley ceramic bowls, all broken and in need of restoration. Most of the pieces are accountable. Some of the bowls have nice painted designs. A chance to acquire some of the world’s oldest pottery at a very reasonable price. $200/6 image
210. Nal Culture, c.3000 – 2500 BC. A rare two-piece stone idol. A bareheaded limestone male head (nose chipped) atop a brown stone torso. The torso has incised designs and a groove atop the neck for the placement of the head.. See V. Sarianidi, DIE KUNST DES ALTEN AFGHANISTAN, pp.12-128 for head; G. Ligabue, BACTRIA, p. 176, fig. 20 for torso with heads. These idols are quite rare. From an old collection. $1500 image
211. Bactria, c. 2000 BC. A lot of two carved crescent-shaped calcite vessels with designs on the outside and on the lid. L: 6.5 - 7 cm. cp. Sarianidi, Ancient Art of Afghanistan in German. p. 133. Nice. $500/2 image
212. Bactria, c. 2000 BC. A lot of two carved calcite vessels with designs on the outside, the larger crescent-shaped, the smaller is square. D: 8.5 cm; 5 cm. Nice. $500/2 image
213. Bactria, c. 2000 BC. A lot of two bronze cosmetic tripod bottles, each with nice detailing. Sarianidi, p. 174. H:6.4 - 7cm. Patinated. $500/2 image
214. Bactria, c. 2000 BC. A lot of two bronze cosmetic tripod bottles, each with nice detailing. Sarianidi, p. 174. H: 6 - 5 cm. Patinated. $500/2 image
215. Bactria, c. 2000 BC. A lot of two bronze cosmetic tripod bottles with handles, each with nice detailing. Sarianidi, p. 174. H: 6.4 – 7 cm. Patinated. $600/2 image
216. Bactria, c. 2000 BC. A double-sided spool shape stamp seal with a thirteen petal flower on one side and a fourteen petal flower on the other. Several petals still have inclusions of dirt. H: 40 mm. Unpublished and rare. $125 image
217. Bactria, c. 2000 BC. A lot of two similar double-sided spool shape stamp seals, slightly smaller and better preserved than he above lot. H: 30 - 40 mm. $200/2 image
218. Bactria, c. 2000 BC. A lot of three double-sided spool shape stamp seals, smaller and finer than the above lot. H: 35 mm. $200/3 image
219. Bactria, c. 2000 BC. A hematite “donut-shaped” mace-head with central shaft hole. D: 6.3 cm. $275 image
220. Bactria, c. 2000 BC. A large terra cotta mold 9.0 cm. in diameter with a long bent-necked goose beside a serpent’s head within a circular border of two concentric circles with evenly spaced pellets around. The back side is plain. There are no parallels in the references for these moulds. Extraordinary with minor peripheral chips. $650 image
221. Bactria, c. 2000 BC. A self-standing figurine of a female in grayer terra cotta. She wears a necklace and has a very elaborate hair do. H: 7 cm. See J. Aruz, ed., ART OF THE FIRST CITIES, p. 382, fig.268a.for the face. $350 image
222. Bactria, c. 2000 BC. A terra cotta bottle top with applied human face. D: 45 mm. $175 image
223. Bactria, c. 2000 BC. A mold made votive figure of a standing bearded man who holds a palm frond in his right hand and a fruit in his raised left. Artistic care given to the figure’s facial characteristics. The “Athenian Archaic” style is quite evident. $350 image
224. Bactria, c.300 - 100 BC. A reddish terra cotta mold or stamp seal with a female rider atop a horse or hippocamp, a bird in field behind. The rider appears awkwardly upon the horse, her back and shoulders are clear, and she appears to be nude. This is probably a classical scene from the days of Alexander’s incursion into Afghanistan. D: 7.3 cm. There is a definite handle on the back. Ex Malter Galleries June 2004 #57. $300 image
225. Bactria, c. 2000 BC. A finely carved marble duck gaming piece. In reddish marble, duck with choice detail and inlaid eyes. L: 1.75". $550 image
226. Murghab Basin, Margiana, c. 2000 BC. A two sided small seal with a serpent and human form stand facing each other/a stick figure. Pierced for wearing. Dim:12 x 18 mm. A small chip on one side. $100 image
227. Murghab Basin, Margiana, c. 2000 BC. A two sided small chlorite seal with lion in pouncing position on each side. Holed longitudinally. Dim:33x30 mm. A wonderful deeply engraved seal. $300 image
228. Murghab Basin, Margiana, c. 2000 BC. A two sided smaller chlorite seal with a standing lion on one side and a hare on the other. Holed longitudinally. Dim: 25x23 mm. Holed longitudinally. A bold seal! $200 image
229. Murghab Basin, Margiana, c. 2000 BC. A two-sided round steatite seal with a kneeling man on one side and an animal with its head turned backward biting its tail. Holed longitudinally. D: 33mm. Small chip on rim of kneeling man. $200 image
230. Murghab Basin, Margiana, c. 2000 BC. A one-sided small bronze seal with a standing stag. The reverse handle is worn down. D: 25 mm. Ex H. Hamidi. VF. Rare!
$175 image
231. Bactria, Baluchistan, c. 1500 – 900 BC. A two sided terracotta spool stamp seal with 11 petals on one side and 14 on the other. H: 4 cm. $100 image
232. Bactria, c. 1200-800 BC. A carved round disc, domed on one side and very nicely carved in bas relief on the other. The carving depicts a horseman with long hair queue. His archaic eye is quite the dominant feature on his face, although his long pointed nose is considerably evident. D: 47 mm. Perhaps a lid for a cosmetic box or an inlay. Unpublished, this may be a trade piece from Iran or points to the north. Nice! $750 image
233. Kushan, Baroda, c. 100 BC – AD 100. A small mold-made terra cotta figurine of a standing dwarf-like figure known as a “Yaksa.” The figure is legless, his arms are up on his chest; he wears a necklace and belt, but his private parts are exposed. Somewhat similar to the Mediterranean equivalent—Priapus. H: 6 cm. See M. K. Dhavalikar, MATHURA ART IN THE BARODA MUSEUM, pl. XI, fig. 32. $275 image
234. Small Ancient Bronze Coin Hoard, KUSHANS. c.100 BC – AD 150. This twenty plus group of coins has been set aside for years in anticipation of finding sufficient time to tackle the cleaning. Alas! It is even more formidable a task today as it was years ago. So for those numismatic masochists out there who love a challenge, here’s a noteworthy project. All coins as is, no reserves, no returns. $150 image
Near East go to top
235. Babylonia, c. 2100 BC. A pale red terra cotta foundation cone with cuneiform inscription all around. In choice condition. Repaired. H: 4.5". From old New York City Collection. Nice. $500 image
236. Babylonia, c. 2100 BC. A pale crème colored terra cotta foundation cone with cuneiform inscription all around. In choice condition. H: 3.5". From old New York City Collection. Nice. $400 image
237. Babylonia, c. 1900 BC. An attractive pale red terra cotta cuneiform tablet in typical rectangular shape. Cuneiform on single side. Choice! S: 2.25" x 1.75". $375 image
238. Babylonia, c. 1900 BC. A larger than average pale gray terra cotta cuneiform tablet in semi rectangular shape. Administrative concerning barley. Cuneiform primarily on single side with small section of backside. Choice! S: 3.25" x 2.25". $575 image
239. Persia, Amlash, c. 1500BC. A wonderful crème slip "bull" vessel. Double chambered with loop handle connecting the back of bull's head with spout atop bull's hind quarters. Four peg-like legs with incised linear design throughout. Some repair, otherwise choice. H: 8.25" L: 7.5". $2750 image
240. Persia, Luristan, c. 1200 BC. A large and impressive bronze pick-axe. Lovely green patina and in choice condition. L: 13". Rare this large! $1500 image
241. Persia, Luristan, c. 1200 BC. A green bronze dagger with thin and narrow handle that probably once housed a bone inlay. L: 15.5". Choice. $600 image
242. Persia, Luristan, c. 1200 BC. A green bronze dagger with thin and narrow handle that probably once housed a bone inlay. L: 15". Choice. $600 image
243. Persia, Luristan, c. 1200 BC. A green bronze dagger with thin and narrow handle that probably once housed a bone inlay. L: 13". Choice. $400 image
244. Luristan, c.1200 – 1000 BC. A nice bronze ornamental axe-head with a wide blade and four prongs at the back adorned with animal heads. Intact and attractive. L: 8 ¾”. $3000 image
245. Luristan, c.1200 – 1000 BC. A bronze whet stone with bronze handle in the form of an oryx. Good detail and attractive patination. L: 7 ¾”. $2500 image
246. Luristan, c.1200 - 1000 BC. A fine bronze cloak pin, 5-3/8" long, shows a nice black-green oxidized patina. In excellent condition. Comes in small display frame. $150 image
247. Luristan, c.1200 – 1000 BC. An attractive bronze horse bit. Two cast and highly detailed horses (outside of horse only) with long bronze bit (8" long) that is curled at ends holding the piece together. Nice detail to both horses. Fine patina throughout. Height of each horse is 5.5". A rare and desirable piece. $4000 image
248. Luristan, c.1200 – 1000 BC. A cast copper dagger with short, broad, leaf-shaped blade made separately from the hilt. Four parallel blood channels go down the blade on both sides. The hollow cast handle is decorated by round pellets placed close to each other. One rivet hole is empty the other rivet for connecting the blade to the handle is still covered and intact. L:22 cm. Green patina. A choice example of a small dagger whose design originated in Ur. See P. Moorey, APB in the Ashmolean Museum, #45. $600 image
249. Luristan, c.1200 – 1000 BC. A carved hematite mace head with tapered central shaft hole. D: 4 cm. Compare Moorey, #91. $250 image
250. Luristan, c. 1200 – 800 BC. A small cast spiked bronze mace-head with central socket hole; three rows of spikes circumvent the weapon. D: 35 mm. One of the smallest examples of this lethal weapon we’ve ever offered. $300 image
251. Luristan, c.1000 – 800 BC. A cast bronze axe-head the shaft hole has an opened lion’s mouth and a raised ring at the bottom of the shaft. A crescent-like blade leads from just below the top of the shaft. Incised lines follow the contour of the blunt edged blade. Heavily patinated.W:10.5 cm. See Moorey Nos. 11, 13. $600 image
252. Luristan, c.1000 – 700 BC. A cast bronze dagger blade with short tang and raised central midrib. L: 25 cm blade; midrib 4 cm. Moorey, op. cit.#11. , crusted patina. $150 image
253. Syria, c.1000 - 800 BC. A bronze ceremonial axe-head with blade emerging from an animal or fish mouth. Back side has animal with gaping mouth and a bird motif adorns the top. Intact and attractive. L: 4 1/8”. $500 image
254. Near east, c.1000 BC. A terracotta strainer jug with tall spout and single handle. Nicely decorated with black geometric patterns. Intact with some minor chipping to the spout. H: 11 ½”. $900 image
255. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 300 BC. A nice marbled core-glass tapered cosmetic jar. Very nicely patterned with swirled colors including blue, green, yellow, black and white. Intact with some minor surface pitting. A very attractive and early piece of glass. L: 6 3/8”. $3750 image
256. South Arabia, c. 1000 BC. A limestone plaque with male head. The South Arabian taste for abstract forms is reflected in the treatment of the smooth beard combined with a more naturalistic rendering of the face derived from a Greco-Roman style of sculpture. Much of brown polychrome is still evident on and around the face. A four character inscription in Consonantal Alphabet is inscribed beneath face "DTXM". S: 13" x 6.5" x 1.5". Rare! Modern blue ink stain on top and on forehead of plaque. $4000 image
257. Parthia, c. AD 100 - 150. A mold for a discus lamp with the facing head of a bearded Parthian king with an elaborate headdress with a diadem wearing a facial beard. Parthian terracotta lamps are rare, and molds are rarer still. This piece is ex Jay Gluck collection. H: 12 cm. Nice! $850 image
258. Sasanian Iran, c.5 th – 6 th Century AD. A bronze segmented bracelet with 6 stamp seals, 3 each in white chalcedony and carnelian. The motifs on the seals are simple floral or altar designs. A nice, intact example of these common Sasanian seals found in one of the forms in which they were used. $800 image
259. Sasanian Iran, c.5 th – 6 th Century AD. Another bronze bracelet as above, but of solid circular form with wound designs throughout. 4 seals are placed throughout, 2 of white chalcedony and 2 of carnelian. Intact and a very nice example. $800 image
260. Sasanian Iran, c. AD 800. A wonderful silver bowl. Bottom is designed with multiple hammered recesses, which make a starburst design. Heavy silver with excellent toning. H: 2.5" x 8". $20,000 image
261. Nishapur, Samanid, 9th-10th Century AD. A crème colored glazed ceramic "writing" bowl. Inside is deep with single horizontal line of Arabic writing in black polychrome. Rim is also highlighted in black. Repairs. H: 3", D: 10". $6500 image
262. Nishapur, Samanid, 9th-10th Century AD. A glazed ceramic bowl in brilliant colors and fanciful designs on the inside. Wide paint strokes in black polychrome highlight the inside with yellow and pale red. Outside is void of paint and glaze. H: 3.25", D" 10". Repairs. $1500 image
263. Nishapur, Samanid, 9th-10th Century AD. A nice small glazed bowl that is painted on the inside in shades of green and brown. Some typical repair. H: 2.5", D: 7". $850 image
264. Nishapur, Samanid, 9th-10th Century AD. A nice small red ware glazed bowl that is painted on the inside in shades of green and brown with multiple floral designs. Some typical repair. H: 2.5", D: 8.25". $850 image
265. Nishapur, Samanid, 9th-10th Century AD. A glazed ceramic bowl. This in crème slip with heavy brown polychrome designs on the inside and single row of brown dots around on the outside top. Nice condition with some repair. H: 3", D: 7". $1700 image
266. Nishapur, Samanid, 9th-10th Century AD. A glazed ceramic bowl. This in crème slip with heavy brown polychrome inscription on the inside and several brown glyphs around on the outside top. Nice condition with some repair. H: 3", D: 7.75". $1700 image
267. Iran, c.10th century. A large and beautiful ceramic "parrot" bowl. Glazed in pale green ceramic, the inside of the bowl featuring a row of 15 well defined standing parrots. Outside of bowl with incised linear design. H: 5", D: 8.25". $3500 image
268. Iran, c.12th century AD. An attractive bronze ladle. Long decorative handle with multi-indented design. Cup of strainer fashion with several groups of 5 small holes at bottom. L: 16". Some restoration. $750 image
269. Iran, c.12th century AD. An attractive tall lapis lazuli blue colored ceramic glazed vase. Of simple and pleasant style with banded and incised horizontal design all around. H: 10", D: 4". Some repair. Choice. $2000 image
270. Iran, c.12th century AD. A lovely blue glazed ceramic bowl with exquisite linear design in black polychrome on inside and out. H: 2.5", D: 9". $650 image
271. Bamian, c. 12th century AD. An attractive glazed ceramic bowl on slightly elevated pedestal base. Inside is painted in green and black design; outside is void of design. Choice condition. H: 3.5", D: 6.5". Some repair evident. $1500 image
272. Bamian, c. 12th century AD. An attractive glazed ceramic bowl on slightly elevated pedestal base. Inside is painted in green and black design; outside is void of design. Choice condition. H: 3.75", D: 6.75". $1500 image
273. Gorgon, c. 12th century AD. A fine turquoise ceramic squat jar with double images of rabbit being chased by a dog in black polychrome. On bottom outside of jar is an attractive grid pattern. Height and diameter are 2.75". Choice. $1500 image
274. Raka, c.12 th Century AD. A tall ceramic vase decorated with four riders. Striped coloring of green and blue over crème. Intact. H: 11 7/8”. $3000 image
275. Iran, Seljuk, Kashan, 12th - 13th Century AD. A turquoise glazed tile depicting two winged lion in procession and a band of floral design above. In perfect condition and very attractive. Handsomely mounted in a wooden frame. Dimensions: S: 8.75" x 7.25". Choice. $3000 image
276. Seljuk, Kashan, 12 th - 13th century AD. A white molded ware glazed ceramic "milk" pot. Bulbous body on slightly raised round stand. Pot has two handles at opposite sides, both in shape of four-legged animal. Also spaced evenly and at opposite sides of pot are two short straw-like projections for pouring. Typical striated and cracked glaze. Some repairs. H: 5.75", D: 5.5". A choice piece! $4500 image
277. Iran, Seljuk, Kashan, 12th - 13th Century, a deep bowl with dark decorative incised design in deep turquoise glaze on inside only. Repaired but still nice. H: 3.75", D: 6.25". $500 image
278. Seljuk, Kashan, 12th-13th century AD. A wonderful turquoise glazed ceramic standing bull vase. Bull stands on rectangular and flat plaque-like base with attractive strap handle emanating from the back of his head to short open spout on his rear. Horns are circular in shape and make a sideways figure "8" atop his head. Typical striated and cracked glaze. H: 8.75", L: 9.5". $3000 image
279. Western Persia, c. 12th to 14th century AD. An unusual crème slip four legged animal with tall and pointed spout as head. Inside bottom of spout with several holes for straining. Entire body and spout projected head are beautifully painted in pale black linear design. Legs are short and of "pinch" design. Small loop connects the shoulder area to the back of neck. Hind quarters with two ram heads protruding and facing towards the rear. H: 11.25" at top of spout. Choice! $2500 image
280. Western Persia, c. 12th to 14th century AD. An attractive crème slip vase with single twisted handle at side. Beautifully painted in black polychrome in linear and pictorial design. Choice. H: 6.75", D: 4.75". $850 image
281. Gorgan, c. 12th to 14th century AD. A beautifully glazed ceramic turquoise colored vase. Pear shaped body with 3 short candlestick holders evenly spaced around the middle. Spout is flared with several evenly spaced small holes about a half inch down from the rim. It sits on elevated round base. Some repair but still quite nice and choice! H: 7.5". $3000 image
282. Gorgan, c. 12th to 14th century AD. A beautifully glazed ceramic dark blue and black bowl. Bowl sits on elevated round base. Outside has Arabic script in dark blue on black background. Inside of bowl is dark blue. Some repair. H: 4.25", D: 7". $3000 image
283. Gorgan, c. 12th to 14th century AD. A beautifully glazed ceramic dark blue and black milk pitcher. Bowl sits on elevated round base. Small single loop handle at back. Outside has Arabic script in dark blue on black background. Some repair. H: 4.25", D: 7". $3000 image
284. Seljuk, Minai, 12th-13th century AD. A magnificent glazed ceramic bowl in white slip. Inside of bowl is wonderfully painted showing a nobleman being tended to by his two female consorts. All 3 figures are robed in floral designed gowns as 2 birds stand at bottom of bowl and one bird flies directly above nobleman's head. Central figure holds a glass of libation in his right hand and sits with legs crossed in front of blue and red altar. On upper inside rim are multiple blue square designs with stylized small animal inside each. Outside is also adorned with single horizontal band with two thin horizontal red lines one 1 1/8" apart with black wave-like design inside. H: 2.25", D: 5.25". Choice! $14,000 image
285. Seljuk, Minai, 12th-13th century AD. A lovely dark olive green glazed ceramic bowl. Ornately incised in black on the inside with both linear and floral design. A very attractive bowl. H: 3", D: 9.5". Repaired. $4000 image
286. Seljuk, Minai, 12th-13th century AD. A small and very attractive glazed bowl. In crème slip with wonderful painting of a blue robed rider on horseback to left, shooting an arrow at omnipresent serpent. Over rider's shoulder is a flying bird. Stylized laurel branches are all around. On upper inside rim are multiple blue square designs with stylized small animal inside each. Outside is also adorned with single horizontal band with two thin horizontal red lines one half inch apart with black wave-like design inside. H: 2.25", D: 5.25". Choice! $3500 image
287. Seljuk, Kashan, 12 th – 13 th Century. A tall blue and white glazed pitcher with single loop handle and rooster head as spout. Four circular medallions are featured around the vases midsection. Nice patina; some repair. H: 12". $5000 image
288. Persia, 14 th – 16 th Century. A brass oil lamp with incised decoration and traces of copper gilding. Some patination, repair and the handle is missing. H: 9”. $1200 image
289. Persia, c. AD 1600 – 1800. A large bronze eagle plaque. Highly detailed, eagle face straight ahead with wings spread and stands on round shield with six-pointed star. Excellent green patina and condition. On Lucite plaque. H: 8.5". $2500 image
290. Iran, c.1800. An attractive glazed tile depicting a seated noble or king, wearing an elaborate crown and holding a scepter. Four attendants are at his side. Lively detail and bright color. One old repair. Framed and nice. 9 ¼” x 9 ¼”. $2700 image
291. Iran, 18 th – 19 th Century. A miniature painting of a kneeling man in a garden holding a vase. Well rendered and very attractive. Framed. Painting itself measures 9 ¾” x 5 ¾”. $1000 image
292. Iran, 18 th – 19 th Century. A miniature painting of a Shepard with his two goats. A nice pastoral scene with good color and detail. Painting itself measures 8 ¼” x 5 ½”. $1000 image
293. Iran, 19th Century dagger with curved sheath, which is ornately decorated with floral motif. Wood handle with some incised decoration at top of blade. L: 15". Nice. $750 image
294. Iran, 19 th Century. A brass bowl incised with writing inside and out. Hole on one side of the rim for suspension. D: 7”. $300 image
295. An interesting strand of 26 cylinder seals. Carved from many different types of stone including lapis and carnelian. All what one would find at a near eastern bazaar stall and are modern. Sold "AS IS". No returns. $2000 image
Central Asia
296. Afghanistan, c.12 th – 13 th century. A nice bronze crescent-shaped ‘pendant’, with some floral decorations and a nice green patina. Also include in another more recent piece of similar style, perhaps 19 th century. Width of older piece 2 ½”. $175/2 image
297. Afghanistan, c. 1800-1875. A rare copper housed folding knife with highly decorative bone handle. The steel blade as well as the copper casement is also nicely decorated. When folded the instrument looks like a large penknife. When fully opened it resembles a scythe. L: 30 cm. A very attractive weapon. $500 image
298. Afghanistan, early 20th Century. A ‘utility’ belt from a soldier. Includes 2 powder horns, 2 belt pouches, an iron hammer, a cartridge case with ivory containers. The belt itself is decorated with metal badges and the buckle is nicely incised. An interesting item. $850 image
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299. Kushan, c. AD 200 – 400. A beautiful Gandharan carved stone face and head of the Buddha. Well styled and attractive. 4” x 2”. On custom stand. $500 image
300. Kushan, c. AD 200 – 400. A Gandharan stone head of a fierce royal lion. Nice work. 11 ½” x 1”. On custom stand. $250 image
301. India, Gupta mid-5th century AD. Head of Dancer, terracotta. In red colored clay, head with crude detail, which include bulging eyes and mouth agape. On wood stand. Ht: 3.75". $200 image
302. India, Kujuraho style, c. AD 800 – 1200. An elegant cult dancer’s head with well carved face and hair. 2” x 2” x 2”. $200 image
303. India, Bodhisattva, 10th-11th century, a nicely carved pale red stone carving depicting 2 female dancers in kneeling posture and facing each other. They are identical and wear a single earring with flowing ribbon draped over each shoulder and held with both raised hands. S: 15" x 6.5" x 1". Choice. $500 image
304. India, Bodhisattva, Gahadavala, 10th-11th century, a slightly smaller than life size carved head in typical black chlorite of a goddess. Rounded head with benign and peaceful facial expression. Bow-shaped mouth with a full lower lip, short straight nose, open eyes downcast and narrow eyebrows in relief. Her elaborate coiffure, which flows to the right side as view from the front is incised with wavy lines, and spiral curls framing her forehead and ending in a coiled top knot. She is adorned with a headdress of 3 lion masks holding festooned jewels. Her bejeweled left ear finely carved with an elaborate serpentine braid surmounted by flowers. Height is 8.5" by 8" wide. Head and marble base weigh 26 pounds. A similar example in the National Museum, New Delhi, describes as Rajgarth, Alwar, Rajasthan. Of excellent workmanship with nice patina throughout. $5,000 image
305. India, 1700’s. A large sand cast brass offering bowl from northern India. Superb casting and very attractive. H: 4”; D: 6”. Bundled rope maker’s mark on the bottom. $200 image
306. India, 1700’s. A medium sized sand cast brass offering bowl from northern India. Complex and well executed high relief casting. H: 3 ½”; D: 5”. Peacock maker’s mark on the bottom. $150 image
307. India, 1700’s. A medium sized sand cast brass offering bowl from northern India. Attractive and well patterned high relief casting. H: 3”; D: 4 ½”. Insect maker’s mark on the bottom. $150 image
308. India, 1700’s. A superb brass rendering of holiday musicians riding a highly decorated elephant. A nice northern India Mughal parade-style sculpture. H: 6”. $300 image
309. India, 1700’s. A brilliant brass rendering of a prince or noble riding a heavily decorated horse. A nice northern India Mughal parade-style sculpture. H: 5”. $200 image
Asian Art
310. Japan, Late Meiji Period, early 20 th century. A Satsuma vase with crackled-finish around lip; the body of this choice vessel shows a painted pastoral scene with two men in bas-relief, one, who is bearded, is crossing a bridge; the younger man appears to be standing and awaiting the older man’s arrival. This beautifully painted vase shows great attention to detail. Every leaf and bush is finely outlined in gold giving the object the look of cloisonné`. H: 21 cm. See Bushell, Oriental Ceramic Art. pp. 340 sq. $350 image
311. China, Han Dynasty, c. AD 200 – 230. An exquisite mask of a guardian spirit. Intact with beautiful black, red, pink and white painting. 8” x 7”. On custom stand. $750 image
312. China, Tang Period, c.8 th Century AD. A fine silver mirror with eight gilt bas relief figures four of standing females each separating a pair of lovers in different intercourse positions all around the top of the mirror. Around the raised rim a floral pattern. The mirror face is partially covered with a dark patina. D: 7.5" . This is the only erotic Chinese mirror we have ever seen. It is from a London collection . $1000 image
313. China, Tang Period, c.8 th Century AD. A Tang dynasty bull. Intact with some minor weathering. H: 6”. $400 image
314. China, Tang Period, c.8 th Century AD. A terracotta bald head of a “Putti” figure. The head is finely modeled with deep brow and facial lines. A piece of wood fills the center of the neck in preparation for mounting. H:12 cm. Provenance: Hong Kong International Trade Co. (T. LaFortune). $350 image
315. China, Jin Dynasty, AD 1115 – 1234. A gray outdoor clay pottery tile portraying a Buddhist monk. 7” x 6”. On custom stand. $400 image
316. China, late Ming, c.17 th Century. A terracotta portrait of Confucian scholar with a peaceful face and intact head. Loss of body. H: 2”. On custom stand. $200 image
317. China, c. 1900, bronze weight in form of two panda bears cuddling together. This was purchased in Hong Kong in 1985. H: 2". Perhaps used as a brush stand or a toggle. A delightful piece. $350 image
318. China, Ch’in Lung Period, 18 th Century. A carved green jade toggle depicting a reclining ox with a man in draping robe atop. L: 2”. Nice old patina. $500 image
319. Korea, c. 1750. A lot of two smaller ceramic molds, one with a box turtle, the other with an incised face atop a reclining animal. H: 6.3-8 cm. $300/2 image
320. Tibet, 14 th cent. Bronze “Guo” amulet box with incised design of Jambhala with mouse on his lap. H: 9.5 cm. Attractive old patination. Good workmanship. Ex Tsering Yangri. Early Tibetan bronzes are fast disappearing from the market. $450 image
321. Thailand, 1800’s. A rare wooden torso of the Buddha from an outdoor shrine depicted in his enlightened state. Ancient loss of hands and lower portion. 10” x 6”. On custom stand. $400 image
322. Cambodia, c. AD 1200. A stone torso of Khymer era god or emperor. Same style as sculptures in ancient Angkor or Wat. H: 5”. On custom stand. $300 image
Africa
323. West Africa, 19 th century, Senufo. A bronze casting of a kneeling woman, her hands hold her breasts, the arms are mis-cast. She is tattooed around her herniated navel. H: 2.5”. Nice. $500 image
324. West Africa, 1800’s. An excellent terracotta ancestor portrait from the Niger River area. Good details and intact, with a minor chip. H: 5”, on custom base. Old London, England collection. $300 image
325. West Africa, 1800’s. An excellent terracotta ancestor portrait from the Niger River area. Well executed prisoner terracotta figure. Minor loss at base. H: 9”. On custom stand. $300 image
