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Ancient Egypt
Pottery
1. Pre-Dynastic Period, Naqada III, 3200 – 3000 BC. A red burnished conical jar with typical black top. Intact with some surface abraision. H: 8 ½”. An attractive example. $1750 Image
Wood & Masks
2. New Kingdom, Levante, c.1400 – 1200 BC. A terracotta burial jar lid with handsome features and much of the remaining pigmentation on the eyes and headdress. Some losses to the bottom, but a very attractive example. Measures 10 ½” x 8” on a custom stand. A really nice example of this type. $1800 Image
3. 3 rd Intermediate Period, 1075 – 656 BC. A small wooden facial portion of a sarcophagus. Trimmed at the headdress and some black pigment remains around the eyes. Nice facial details. 4” x 3 7/8”. $300 Image
4. Late Period, 664 – 343 BC. A wooden facial portion of a sarcophagus comprised of three panels fitted together. Facial features a bit exaggerated, but nicely colored and well preserved. Measures 10” x 9” and beautifully mounted on a custom base. $650 Image
5. Late Period, 664 – 323 BC. A nice facial portion of a sarcophagus composed of hardened mud-gesso impregnated with bits of wood. The facial features are handsomely painted in black line of an ochre ground. In perfect condition with full paint remaining and no restoration. Dim: 8 ¾” x 11”. This type of mask composition is a direct result of the severe lack of good wood during the later dynasties. $750 Image
6. Late Period, 664 – 343 BC. A nice wooden facial portion of a sarcophagus, with nice facial features and part of the headdress. The eye retain the white and black pigmentation. Very nice facial features. Some minor losses, but nicely mounted on a stand. 10”. $500 Image
7. Late Period, 664 – 343 BC. A nice uraeus panel from a larger shrine or burial vault. Rather blocky design with brick red, black and green pigmentation. 4” x 2 ¼”. On stand. $150 Image
8. Late Period, c.500 – 300 BC. A wooden panel from a larger shrine or ushabti box with a knot of Isis’ painted in ochre and black on a crème ground. 4” x 2 5/8”, on stand. $100 Image
9. Late Period, c.500 - 300 BC. A small wooden stylized Horus falcon with much golden yellow and brick red pigmentation remaining. Details in black. Some losses to the feet. H: 2 ¼”. $100 Image
10. Late Period, c.500 - 300 BC. A wooden ‘dancing lady’ with cymbals in her outstretched hands. Of provincial manufacture, the piece is well modeled and possesses very complete pigmentation, which includes facial details, jewelry and genitalia over a golden yellow ground. H: 11 ¾”. On stand. $2750 Image
11. Late Period, 664 – 30 BC. A wooden leg from a funerary bier in the form of a stylized forepart of a lion. The two front legs are rendered side-by-side with the face and mane detailed in pigment. Colors include brick red, black and white over an ochre ground. H: 20”. On custom stand. $500 Image
12. Late Period, 664 – 30 BC. A lot of 4 fragmentary wooden items including a Horus falcon and two stylized fruit and meat offerings. Two possess traces of pigmentation. A study lot these are. $100/3 Image
Bronze
13. Late Period, 26 th Dynasty, 664 – 525 BC. A nice bronze statue of Isis seated suckling the infant Horus, who she holds in her lap. She wear a solar disc and horns. Some minor roughness, but with very well rendered features and nice brown patination with green patches. Intact save for some restoration to the horns. H: 4 ¾” on base. $1850 Image
14. Late Period, 664 – 343 BC. A bronze eye and brow from a sarcophagus with original limestone inlay. Very attractive and nicely mounted on a stand. W: 2 ¼”. $650 Image
15. Late Period, 664 – 323 BC. A large feather from an Atef-crown of Osiris, curved ram horn at bottom. Two tangs would have mounted it to the central crown. Nice brownish-red and green patina. Repaired at mid-section. L: 9 ¼”. $250 Image
Ushabtis
16. New Kingdom, 18 th Dynasty, 1539 – 1292 BC. A molded terracotta ushabti with remains of paint, which replicates the style of mummies of the period. Some wear and repaired at midsection. H: 7 ½”. $150 Image
17. Egypt, New Kingdom, Late 18 th – 19 th Dynasty, c.1353 - 1200 BC. Levante area. A terra cotta ushabti, feet missing on custom stand. H: 7.5". Similar to types found in Israel and Beth Shean. $300 Image
18. Late New Kingdom, c.1400 – 1100 BC. A molded terracotta ushabti with white slip. Intact and a nice example of the type. L: 7”. $250 Image
19. Late New Kingdom, c.1400 – 1100 BC. A nicely molded terracotta ushabti, no pigmentation. Handsome features and a good example. H: 6 ¾”. $175 Image
20. New Kingdom, 19 th – 20 th Dynasty, 1292 – 1075 BC. A lot of 3 hand modeled terracotta ushabtis with western Anatolian influences. Simple style, but bald-headed, lacking the typical headdress types characterizing the ushabti figurine. Arms depicted crossed over breast and pick and hoe detailed in either red pigment on incised into the surface. One is completely intact, one has some age cracks and the last has a repaired head. Heights from 5 ½” & 7 ¾”. Interesting examples of this under appreciated type of ushabti. $300/3 Image
21. 3 rd Intermediate Period, 21 st Dynasty, 1075 – 945 BC. A light blue faience ushabti. Feature well modeled with black shesh headband and crisply applied text down front. H: 3 ¼”. A very handsome example. $300 Image
22. 3 rd Intermediate Period, 21 st Dynasty, 1075 – 945 BC. A nice light blue ushabti with black addition, including the characteristic shesh headband of the period. Intact with partial text down front. H: 3 ¾”. $150 Image
23. 3 rd Intermediate Period, 21 st Dynasty, 1075 – 945 BC. A nice light blue ushabti with black addition, including the characteristic shesh headband of the period. Intact with two large hieroglyphic characters down front, one a throne the other a seated figure. H: 4 1/2”. $200 Image
24. 3 rd Intermediate Period, 22 nd Dynasty, 945 – 712 BC. A blue faience ushabti of thick construction. Intact with some black pigmentation remaining. H: 4 ¼”. On stand. $400 Image
25. Late Period, c.664 – 343 BC. A light blue faience ushabti of ‘Nes-men’. Nicely modeled features and good color. H: 4 ¼”. On stand. $285 Image
26. Late Period, c.664 – 343 BC. A handsome blue faience ushabti with smooth features. In perfect condition and a lovely example of the type. H: 4 5/8”. On stand. $200 Image
27. Late Period, 664 – 343 BC. A blue-green faience ushabti. Features nicely molded with good color and ‘T-style’ inscription, which is usually, post 27 th Dynasty. H: 4 ½”. On stand. $275 Image
28. Late Period, 664 – 30 BC. A blue-green faience ushabti. Features well molded with good color. H: 4 ½”. On stand. $250 Image
29. Late Period, 664 – 30 BC. A blue faience ushabti. Nice features with some surface abraision. H: 6 1/8”. $300 Image
30. Late Period - Ptolemaic, c.400 – 30 BC. A turquoise glazed faience ushabti. In perfect condition for the type with great color. H: 4 1/8”. $150 Image
31. Late Period, c.664 – 30 BC. Lot of 3 ushabtis, two of faience and the third of terracotta with remains of blue glaze. All good examples of their types and should interest one who collects ushabtis by type. Length from 2 1/8” to 3”. $200/3 Image
Egypt Various
32. New Kingdom, 1570 – 1075 BC. A limestone sculpture of a seated male with huge engorged phallus extended over his shoulder and around his head. Some abraision and losses, but a nice piece. Some slight traces of pigmentation in the recesses. H: 4”. On stand. $300 Image
33. 2 nd Intermediate period, 1750 – 1570 BC. A lot of 3 terracotta heads from fertility figures. Each is nicely modeled with the characteristic bird-like features. Each is about 1 ¼” in height. $150/3 Image
34. Late Period, 664 – 30 BC. Lot of 3 cartonnage images of three of the four sons of Horus, human-headed Imsety, who protected the liver; jackal-headed Duamatef, who protected the stomach and falcon-headed Qebehsenuef, who protected the intestines. All are attractive, with Duamatef missing his feet. Originally these piece were part of a cartonnage covering on a Ptolemaic mummy. H: 7”, 6 ½” & 8 ¼” respectively. $475 Image
35. Late Period, 664 – 343 BC. A lot of 3 nice necklaces composed of multi-colored faience disc beads. The style of the necklace is a single strand, which then branches into five strands. L: 18” each. $325/3 Image
36. Late Period, 664 – 343 BC. A lot of 6 necklaces composed of multi-colored faience tube beads. The style of the necklace is a single strand branching into five strands. Great quality beads. L: 19” each. $450/6 Image
37. Ptolemaic Period, c. 300 BC. A very interesting and unusual Ptolemy "portrait" lid. Circular convexed lid with small protruding head in center with wreath of dotted circles around. Nice detail to portrait. D: 6". Choice and rare! On custom metal stand. $650 Image
38. Ptolemaic Period, 3 rd – 2 nd Century BC. A small marble head of a fashionable lady with hair nicely done up. Some abraision, but attractive. H: 1 ¾”. On stand. $150 Image
39. Ptolemaic Period, 3 rd – 2 nd Century BC. A limestone model boat with sail. Simple by interesting. L: 3 ½”. $150 Image
40. Roman Period, 1 st Century BC/AD. A lot of 2 nice glass bracelet with white additions simulating pearls. Nice coloring and both intact. Dia: Both 2 3/8”. $150/2 Image
41. Roman Period, 1 st – 2 nd Century AD. A lot of 2 nice multi colored glass bracelets. Both intact and nice examples. Dia: 2 ½” & 3”. $150/2 Image
42. Roman Period, 3 rd – 4 th century AD. A bone comb, though fragmentary, displays nice craftsmanship and is quite interesting. The bronze rivets which hold it together still remain. A good study piece. 3” x 3 ¼”. $150 Image
43. ***Coptic- Byzantine, 6 th – 8 th Century. A corner portion of a sarcophagus lid in marble depicting the upper portion of a male head facing wearing a helmet. Nice details and good style. A very interesting piece. H: 10”. On stand. $3000 Image
Mixed Egyptian Lots
44. Lot of 8 items, which include two upper portions of 3 rd Intermediate Ushabtis on stands, 3 Pre-Dynastic stone implements, 2 bronze items (one 19 th century), and a gilded gesso ear from a Roman period funerary mask. A mixed lot indeed! $250/8 Image
45. Lot of 7 items, which include two upper portions of 3 rd Intermediate Ushabtis on stands, a bronze feather from an Atef crown of Osiris, and 4 Pre-Dynastic stone implements. A nice group. $225/7 Image
46. Lot of 6 items, which include two upper portions of 3 rd Intermediate Ushabtis on stands, 3 Pre-Dynastic stone implements, and a stucco fragment from a Ptolemaic funerary mask. $150/6 Image
47. Lot of 4 bronze items. The first 2 are large portions of Greco-Roman bronze vessels, a simple rim and a decorated rim with some trailing. Te second 2 pieces are 19 th century appliqué items from the bazaars of Alexandria. A lot for the adventurous souls. $125/4 Image
*also see the added lots on page 2.
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Coptic Textiles
48. A lot of 2 rectangular linen panels in dark brown and tan, 3 rd – 4 th century. One depicts a racing hare within a frame and the second consists of two registers, one with a hare and the second a standing female figure. Dimensions are 5 ¼” x 3 1/8” & 8 ½” x 3”. Each with some losses. $150/2 Image
49. A lot of 2 linen textiles in dark brown and tan, 3 rd – 4 th century. The first is a long rectangular panel depicting a nice floral motif within a thick frame bordered by a wave pattern. The second consist of a similar design within two bars. Dimensions are 9 ¼” x 2 5/8” & 6 ½” x 3”. $250/2 Image
50. A lot of 2 nice linen square panels, 4 th – 5 th century. The first depicts a male figure holding an uncertain object within a floral motif. The background is a bright red with additions in green, yellow, black and orange. The second panel depicts a reclining hare within alternating squares of brown and tan. Dimensions are 3 ¼” x 3 ¼” & 4” x 3 ½”. The first with some minor losses, but a scarcer motif. $325/2 Image
51. A lot of 2 attractive textile fragments, 4 th – 6 th century. The first, of brown and tan linen, is finely detailed with the midsection of Herakles standing with a lion’s skin. He is within a very attractive border motif. The second is of wool and linen, with green, red, yellow and orange over a blue ground. It depicts a geometric design and is almost Peruvian in style, but definitely from Roman Egypt. Dimensions are 5 ¼ x 3” & 8” x 1 5/8”. $250/2 Image
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Jewelry
Necklaces
52. Syria, c.2 nd – 1 st Millenium BC. A necklace composed of cylindrical faience beads in light green and crème colors. Length 21”. $125 Image
53. Egypt, c.664 – 343 BC. A lot of 2 long necklaces composed of multicolored faience disc beads. The beads are of top quality and can be used to make a number of things. Length 29” each. $150/2 Image
54. Roman Egypt, c.1 st Century BC – 2 nd Century AD. A necklace comprised of glass and glazed composition beads in black, white and green. Length 20”. $150 Image
55. Roman, c.2 nd – 3 rd century AD. A handsome necklace composed of faceted tubular green glass beads linked with gold chain and a beautiful interlocking gold clasp. Centrally hung, as a pendant is natural emerald. This attractive piece can be worn be a child or a slight woman and measures 12 ½” in total length. $700 Image
Pendants & Beads
56. Egypt, New Kingdom, time of Thutmose III or later, c.1479 – 1425 BC. A carved steatite scarab with a cartouche of the Pharaoh Thutmose III between two feathers of Maat. The scarab is nicely set in a 14k bezel. Attractive and wearable. $250 Image
57. Babylon, 311 – 280 BC. A silver tetradrachm set in a 14k gold bezel. Coin depicts the god Baal seated lt. on the obverse and a lion standing lt. on the reverse. Coin grades good VF with original dark hoard patina. A very nice, wearable piece. $350 Image
58. Roman, 100 – 300 AD. A black glass bead with the impressed image of a Gorgon facing. Intact and holed from left to right for stringing. 12 x 10mm. $200 Image
59. Roman, 1 st- 3 rd century AD. A nice bronze phallic amulet with central phallus and one to each side. Large loop at the top and 3 pellets at the bottom. Well made with a nice red-brown patina. L: 34mm. $200 Image
60. Byzantine, c.10 th – 11 th century. A nice bronze cross with an attractive glossy olive green patina. Intact and wearable. L: 50mm. $100 Image
61. Byzantine, c.10 th – 12 th century. A small bronze reliquary cross depicting Christ on one side and the Virgin Orans on the other. In nice condition and shows signs of prior use. L: 40mm. $100 Image
Rings
62. Hellenistic, c.3 rd – 2 nd Century BC. A billon ring with a large bezel depicting an incised female head facing lt., within floral scrollwork. The ring is composed of the original ancient bezel and part shank and repaired by adding a new shank and support, making the ring wearable once again. Ring size 9 ½ and attractive. $350 Image
63. Hellenistic, c.3 rd – 1 st Century BC. A deep orange carnelian intaglio depicting the draped bust of a woman, wearing a diadem, her hair down her neck in long curls. This fine intaglio is set in a modern heavy gold ring of very high workmanship. Weight: 41.26g. Ring size is 11 ½ and very attractive piece. $1200 Image
64. Roman, c.1 st Century BC/AD. A nice gold ring set with a small emerald domed intaglio depicting a crab seen from above. Ring is attractive, with low sloping shoulders and good surfaces. Ring size 9 and wearable. $900 Image
65. Roman, c.1 st Century AD. A gold ring set with a sardonyx stone with a male head facing lt. carved in relief. The ring exhibits a few signs of prior use, but very attractive and wearable at a ring size of 8 ½. $700 Image
66. Roman, c.3 rd century AD. A nice bronze child’s ring with an oval carnelian stone incised with an eagle. Intact and wearable. Small ring size. $100 Image
67. Roman, c.3 rd – 4 th century. A nice gold ring of flat construction set with three separate green frit stone, each with a ribbed design. A pleasing piece and wearable at ring size 11. $350 Image
68. Gold repoussé appliqué, c.19 th century, showing a helmeted male head lt., in Roman style. Of nice design and an attempt was made to make this look ancient. Weight: 2.71g. 1 ½” x 1 3/8”. $200 Image
69. A modern gold ring in ancient style set with a carnelian intaglio depicting a rooster before a stalk of grain. Attractive and wearable at ring size about 6 ½. $200 Image
Earrings
70. Roman, c.1 st – 2 nd Century AD. A choice gold earring with large loop centrally set with a white marble face, done in relief. Three pearls hang on pendants composed of coiled gold over wire. Overall a very charming piece of ancient gold working. L: 1 3/8”. $300 Image
71. Pakistan, late 19 th century. A pair of 22K gold nose ring with various repoussé elements and central red glass beads. Quite attractive and can easily be converted into a matching pair of earrings. Width 35mm. $400/pr Image
72. Lot of 3 pairs of earrings comprised of various ancient components, such an Egyptian faience beads, Roman glass and glazed composition and natural carnelian. All wearable. $125/3 Image
73. Lot of 3 pairs of earrings comprised of various ancient components, such as Roman glass and glazed composition and Sumerian shell beads. Each is wearable. $125/3 Image
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Oriental Art
74. India, Kushan, c. AD 200. An early and powerful Ghandaran terracotta portrait sculpture of a Bodhisattva, an enlightened one who remains on earth to help mortals. Ancient loss to part of face, but rich and detailed. Fired remnants of original red glaze. A strong and inspiring piece of history. Measures 7” high by 6” wide and on a custom base. Old San Francisco collection. $1200 Image
75. India, Dravidian, 17 th Century. Spectacular almost-life size stone carving of Vishnu in his glory. The Hindu god wears a crown in his deified appearance and is well detailed in fine style. Measures 12” high by 8” wide and on a custom stand. A rare and important piece. Old northern California collection. $2500 Image
76. Burma, mid 18 th Century. A carved stone head of the Buddha, intact and perfect, with a solemn face and serene countenance. Measures 4” high by 3” wide and on a custom stand. Old San Francisco collection. $400 Image
77. Burma, late 19 th century – early 20 th century. A beautifully carved wood dancer in traditional Burmese style, wearing three tailed dress and Yaksa mask. Most likely depicting a character from the epic Ramayana. Substantial remains of painting and gilding and great style. Measures 16” high by 6” wide and on a custom stand. $300 Image
78. Burma, a rare and interesting tattooing tool from 19 th century Rangoon. Used in river port tattoo parlors for the very brave! Cast in a single piece with figure handle and tattoo “needle”. 10” high and on a custom stand. $150 Image
79. Nepal, 18 th Century. A Ganesha shrine. A carved stone portrait of Ganesha, Hindu god of good fortune, from a shrine where many hands over many generations reached out to touch the god for good luck. Intact with much red pigment remaining. Measures 6” high by 5” wide on custom wooden stand. $600 Image
80. Tibet, late 18 th century – early 19 th century. Offering implement cast from copper and bronze, with an iron blade set in. Highly decorated and used by tribal chieftains for animal offerings. In perfect condition, 8” high by 5” wide and mounted on a custom stand. Old London collection. $500 Image
81. China, late 19 th century. A scholar’s brush wash. A delicate and exquisite lacquer ware brush wash for cleaning writing tools. Beautifully lacquered and painted in intact. Measures 4” wide by 2” tall. Old New England collection. $300 Image
82. China, early 20 th century. A clay mold fashioned opium bottle in shape of royal horse. Richly painted with glass “jewels” in bottle top. 5” long by 3” tall. $150 Image
83. Thailand, Ban Chiang, c. 1000 – 800 BC. A redware footed jar with round body and tall mouth. Intact with good surfaces. H: 9”. $150 Image
84. Thailand, Ban Chiang, c.1000 – 800 BC. A corded ware jar with small foot anf flared mouth. Intact and nice. H: 4”. $100 Image
85. Thailand, Ban Chiang, c.1000 – 800 BC. A nice buff ware pedestal vessel. Intact and pleasing. H: 4”. $100 Image
86. Thailand, Ban Chiang, c.1000 – 800 BC. A nice buff footed jar with stepped side and flared mouth. Black oxidation from firing. Intact. H: 3 ½”. $100 Image
87. Thailand, Ban Chiang, c.1000 – 800 BC. A small red ware footed jar with flared mouth. H: 3”. $75 Image
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China, Tang-Song Dynasty. C. 618 – 1279 AD. A choice horse portrait in green nephrite jade with Chinese character letters inscribed on both sides on the bust. The piece has an intriguing, almost laughing expression, not uncommon in Tang horse Chinese representations. H: 8” with plenty of ancient deposits and interesting patina is evidenced. A very attractive and substantial piece with much eye appeal. $900
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