1. North Africa, Lower Paleolithic, Acheulean Tradition, c. 1.2 Million to c. 800,000 Years before present. A nice dark stone bi-face hand-axe of traditional form. The stone is very attractive with alternating layers. Intact. L: 5 3/8”. $200

2. North Africa, Lower Paleolithic, Acheulean Tradition, c. 1.2 Million to c. 800,000 Years B. P. A lot of 2 stone tools, the first a bi-face hand-axe, L: 6 ¾”, and the other a round chopper, diameter 3 5/8”. $225/2

3. A bi-faced hand axe from the stone quarried from Le Grand Pressigny, Touraine France. The type looks of the late Acheulean tradition, but also could be from the early Mousterian, so it roughly dates from c.800,000 to 300,000 years B. P. In nice condition with the characteristic brown coloring with flecks of darker material. L: 5 3/8”. Comes with the tag from the French dealer the piece was purchased from for 350 French Francs. Ex. Layton Wilkie collection. $300

4. Acheulean England, c.400,000 Years B. P, Dunbridge Hants, Test Valley, Hampshire. A triangular hand axe with choice orange-brown color and great patination. Site written in faded old ink as well as some numbers, which are probably from a museum or old 19 th century collection. L: 3 ½”. A superb piece with great eye appeal. Ex Layton Wilkie collection. $400

5. Levallois, France, Mousterian Tradition, c.120,000 years B. P. A simple hand axe used by Neanderthal man from this famous site located Levallois-Perret suburb of Paris. The Several words written in old India ink including Levallois V and some museum numbers. L: 4”. Also included a Mousterian Tradition flint core from the Dardogne area of France. 2 ¾” x 2 5/8”. The core is what is left of a stone mass when the blades have been flaked off. Several inked notations and museum numbers cover the upper surface of this very interesting piece. Both are from the Layton Wilkie collection. The Levallois technique is a name given to a distinct type of flint knapping to make flaked tools. Not only is this an example of the technique, but it was found at the site the name was derived from. $300

8. Neolithic Denmark, c.2200 – 2000 BC. A choice knife or scraper cut from beautiful orange stone that fits perfectly in your hand. Old museum numbers on the side. A perfect example. L: 5 ½”. Also included in a small chisel point from the Megalithic period of Denmark, well cut from a dull orange flint and shows signs of modification and use. L: 3 1/8. Old museum numbers on the side. 2 pieces in the lot and they are both from the Leighton Wilkie collection. $450/2

9. Neolithic Denmark, c.2200 - 2000 BC. A nice gray-brown polished flint axe. Blade with a few minor chips, but overall in good condition. L: 5 ½". From the Layton Wilkie collection. $300

10. Saharan Neolithic, c. 4000 - 1000 BC. A lot of 25 stone points of the "stemmed" variety, a couple have some chipping, but most of them are intact and they all show a myriad of colors. The average size is about 1 ½" and they are all nice framed in a Cherry wood hinged display measuring 10” x 8”. $250

11. Saharan Neolithic, c. 5000 - 1000 BC. A lot of 25 stone points of the ribbed bifacial type, each point is intact and they all show a myriad of colors. Sizes from 1” to 2 ¼” and they are all nice framed in a Cherry wood hinged display measuring 10” x 8”. $175

12. Pre-Dynastic Period, Naqada II, c.3200 – 3000 BC. A huge red burnished black-topped jar with wide open mouth. Very nicely burnished with good orange color. A very attractive and substantial example of arguably the finest pottery produced by the ancient Egyptians. H: 9 ½”; W: 12”. See Petrie, Corpus of Prehistoric Pottery and Palettes, pl. I, no. 2E. $7000

13. Pre-Dynastic Period, Naqada II, c.3200 – 3000 BC. A nice red burnished bowl. Intact with a couple minor rim chips and some light abrading. A nice example of the type. H: 2 1/8”; W: 4 ¾”. See Petrie, Corpus of Prehistoric Pottery and Palettes, pl. IX, no. 1a. $400

14. New Kingdom, 1539 – 1075 BC. A red-buff narrow-necked carinated vessel with black linear decoration and a ringed foot. Intact with some surface roughness. H: 5 ½”. $225

15. Roman Period, c. 3 rd Century AD. A small offering jar molded in the form of the head of Harpokrates, with single handle. Intact with a minor rim chip and traces of original red slip. H: 4 ¼”. See Petrie, Roman Ehnasya, pl. XLIX, no. 78. $500

16. Middle Kingdom to 2 nd Intermediate Period, c.1980 – 1539 BC. The upper portion of a hand modeled terracotta fertility figure, with breasts visible and wearing two heavy collars. The face is stylized with lines indicating the features. Some minor losses. H: 2 ½”. On a nice stand. See Petrie, Objects of Daily Use, pl. LII, no. 408. $200

17. Roman Period, c.2 nd – 3 rd Century AD. A handsome brick-red terracotta molded figure of Harpokrates, seated on a draped chair, wearing a headdress consisting of solar disc and horns, left hand to mouth in traditional pose and right hand holding a globe. Intact with some remains of the white slip within the recesses and a small hole between the feet. Well detailed and a very charming votive figure. H: 7 ¾”. For similar examples see Petrie, Roman Ehnasya, pl. XLVII. $750

18. Roman Period, c.2 nd – 3 rd Century AD. The upper portion of a molded terracotta votive figure of Harpokrates, wearing solar headdress and sidelock, right finger raised to his mouth. Nicely detailed and mounted on a stand. L: 3 ¼”. For similar examples see Petrie, Roman Ehnasya, pl. XLVII. $200

19. Roman Period, c.2 nd – 3 rd Century AD. The upper portion of a small molded terracotta votive figure of Harpokrates, wearing solar headdress and sidelock, right finger raised to his mouth and holding a vessel. H: 2 1/8”. Mounted on a nice stand. For similar examples see Petrie, Roman Ehnasya, pl. XLVII. $275

20. Late Roman – Byzantine, 5 th – 7 th Century AD. A marl clay modeled horse with a saddle, which came later in Roman times in the type seen on this piece. This interesting piece was probably a child’s toy. Intact with some minor repair. A neat piece. L: 5 7/8”; H: 3 ½”. $250

21. Pre-Dynastic Period, c, 5000 – 3000 BC. A fishtailed serrated blade from flesh colored flint. Only part remains, but it is extremely well made with amazingly refined serrations. L: 3 ¼” and has Leighton’s inventory number in black on one side. Also included the tip of a highly refined knife blade with outstanding quality. Same material as the serrated blade. L: 2 3/8”. Found at El Kab in the 19 th Century. Ex Leighton Wilkie collection. 2 pieces in the lot. $300/2

22. Pre-Dynastic Period, c. 4000 – 3000 BC. A lot of three choppers, one in basalt with a well developed end, L: 2 5/8”. The second example is over brown chert and shows wear from use and good patination, L: 1 ¾”. The third example is of a banded green stone with some good wear and is a neat example, L: 1 5/8”. All part of the Layton Wilkie collection. $250/3

23. Pre-Dynastic Period, c.4000 – 3500 BC. A lot of 2 stone tools from Upper Egypt. The first is a tan flint knife with handle, a bit worn, but a good example. L: 5 5/8”.The second piece is a brown quartzite weapon tip, L: 4 ¼”. Both are nice examples with the provenance of the Leighton Wilkie collection. $250/2

24. Pre-Dynastic Period, c.4000 – 3500 BC. A lot of 2 stone tools from the Fayoum region of Egypt. The first is a spear time fashioned from lovely golden-brown flint and show nice age patination, L: 3 3/8”. The second piece is a brown flint knife tip, Leighton’s inventory number in black on one side, L: 2 ¼”. $250/2

25. Pre-Dynastic Period, c.4000 – 3500 BC. A lot of 5 stone tools made from various shades of marble flint. The all are various types of scrapers, plus a small spear point, and show nice patination. Leighton Wilkie’s catalog numbers in black ink on each example. Lengths from 2 1/8” to 3 7/8”. See Petrie, Pre Dynastic Cemetery at El Mahasna, page 31, pl. XXIII for similar examples. Found in the Thebes area. All good examples with the provenance of the Leighton Wilkie collection. $500/5

26. Pre-Dynastic Period, c.4000 – 3500 BC. A lot of 5 stone tools made from various shades of marble flint. They all are various types of scrapers, plus a small spear point, and show nice patination. Leighton Wilkie’s catalog numbers in black ink on each example. Lengths 2” to 3 ¼”. See Petrie, Pre Dynastic Cemetery at El Mahasna, page 31, pl. XXIII for similar examples. Found in the Thebes area. All good examples with the provenance of the Leighton Wilkie collection. $500/5

27. Pre-Dynastic Period, c.4000 – 3500 BC. A lot of 5 stone tools made from various shades of marble flint. There are two slender scrapers, two spear points and a simple knife blade or another scraper. Leighton Wilkie’s catalog numbers in black ink on each example. Lengths from 1 7/8” to 3 ¾”. See Petrie, Pre Dynastic Cemetery at El Mahasna, page 31, pl. XXIII for similar examples. Found in the Thebes area. All good examples with the provenance of the Leighton Wilkie collection. $500/5

28. Pre-Dynastic Period, c.3500 – 3000 BC. A stone socketed axe-head of black basalt. Very finely finished with smooth surfaces and well-sharpened ends. Of very high quality and the work of a very skilled craftsman. 4 ½” x 1 ½”. See Petrie, Pre Dynastic Cemetery at El Mahasna, page 31, pl. XX, no. 3 (Grave H23). Just a beautiful piece of stone work and must have been a prized possession of the ancient owner. Ex Layton Wilkie collection. $400

29. Old Kingdom, c.2625 – 2130 BC. A heavy yellow-brown quartzite shallow bowl with thick walls and flat bottom. May have been a grinding basin as well. Some chipping to one side, but a substantial and scarce piece. Dia. 10 ¼”; H: 2 1/8”. $500

30. Old Kingdom, 3 rd – 4 th Dynasty, c.2675 – 2500 BC. A nice alabaster footed bowl with thick walls and no lip. Nicely centered within the alabaster nodule with the rings around the sides getting smallest at the center. Intact and quite substantial. H: 1 ½”; Dia: 5 ¾”. See Petrie, Stone and Metal Vases, pl. XXII, no. 367. $800

31. New Kingdom, 1539 – 1075 BC. A nice alabaster footed round jar with nice translucency and in very nice condition. This type of vessel was used for holding oils or as a lamp, with a floating wick. H: 2 ¼”; Dia: 3”. See Petrie, Stone and Metal Vases, pl. XXXII for similar examples. $950

32. Saite Period, 26 th Dynasty, 664 – 525 BC. A bronze mirror with tang, slightly concaved and beaten and trimmed around the edges. Intact with an attractive olive green patination. 6 ½” x 4 5/8”. See Petrie, Objects of Daily Use, pl. XXVIII, no. 35. $350

33. Saite Period, 26 th Dynasty, 664 – 525 BC. A bronze statuette of the goddess Bastet as a cat-headed woman holding aegis and mostly likely a sistrum in her missing left hand. Her clothing a well defined and she has something draped over her left elbow. Quite and interesting piece with some corrosion and thick encrustation in places. H: 3 7/8” including tang at base. Taking a long look at the construction of this piece sheds some light on the hands of the craftsman. The lower quality workmanship and the high levels of tin in the bronze suggests an inexperienced craftsman, perhaps a 12 or 13 year old boy, since the technique of bronze working was passed on at a very early age at the temple workshops.Bastet was regarded as the daughter of the sun god and became ‘the cat of Re’ who destroyed the sun god’s serpent enemy Apophis. In later times she was regarded as one of the protectors of motherhood. $700

34. Saite Period, 26 th Dynasty, 664 – 525 BC. A large bronze cat, extremely weathered and corroded exposing the dark core within. A very interesting example of how bronze breaks down, showing nice malachite and azurite clusters, as well as many other copper minerals. Basically the entire left side is missing, including front let and side of head. H: 4” and mounted on a wooden base. This piece would make a great display piece and recalls a time a few years past your cataloguer enjoyed a tour below the Cairo museum and saw a room filled with boxes of bronze objects weathered away like this one, some perhaps 2 feet in height or nearly a hundred pounds! $150

35. Late Period, c.664 – 343 BC. A bronze statuette of the god Osiris wearing the Atef crown and holding crook and flail over his chest with crossed arms. Nicely rendered and intact with a crusty patination. Some incised details can be seen underneath the patina, especially on the feathers of the Atef crown. H: 6 ½”. On a wooden black. From a 19 th century European collection. Pious visitors to temples donated many types of offerings ranging from perishable objects and trinkets to finely crafted items (such as this piece) and votive stelae. $800

36. Late Period, c.664 – 343 BC. An ornate bronze crown from a statue of a god, likely Osiris. It consists of twisted ram’s horns below an Atef crown surmounted by a solar disc, another incised on the lower portion of the central piece. Three uraeii, one outside each feather and one just above the forehead. A nice example with some restoration to the right side. H: 2 ¾”. $400

37. Late Period, c.664 – 343 BC. A bronze false beard from a sarcophagus lid. Nice red and brown patination and perhaps a good cleaning may reveal some details. Small rectangular slot at the top, which would have fit onto the chin. A more unusual item in bronze and from a very high class sarcophagus. L: 4 7/8”. On simple stand. $250

38. Late Period, c.664 – 343 BC. A large feather from an Atef crown of Osiris, with ram’s horn at the base and two tabs to fasten it to the central portion of the headdress. Intact and mounted on a simple stand. H: 5 ½”. $275

39. Late Period, c.664 – 30 BC. A bronze situla, plain, with two loop handles. Heavily encrusted at the base with a hole at the bottom. H: 2 7/8” and mounted on a crude wooden base. B $200

40. Late Period, 664 – 343 BC. A bronze head from a statuette of Osiris, wearing Atef crown with horns. Nicely rendered and probably from the earlier part of the period. H: 1 ½”. Nicely mounted on a wooden stand.      $150

41. Late Period - Ptolemaic, c.664 – 30 BC. A small bronze image of Osiris, wearing Atef crown and holding crook and flail with crossed arms. Intact and nicely mounted on an old wooden base. H: 2 ¾”. $175

42. Late Period - Ptolemaic, c.664 – 30 BC. A small bronze image of the god Bes, which may have served as an amulet or even the leg to a larger object, due to the wide base. The bearded god is depicted with a slight smile with some minor losses to the edges and missing the headdress. Some minor repair to the base and heavily encrusted, but a more unusual object and mounted on a large wooden block. H: 2 1/8”. The god Bes was popular in Late Dynastic to Roman times and was noted as an ancient god of children, games and laughter. $200

43. Late Period, 26th - 30th Dynasty. A gold gilt woodenhead of an ibis. Nicely carved with great facial details and inlaid glass eyes, which are further detailed with black underneath. A tab at each end attached the piece to a wrapped mummy of an ibis. Intact and attractive, with most of the gilding still in place. L: 14 ½”. 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. $975

44. Late Period, 664 – 343 BC. A large wooden facial portion from a sarcophagus with large, almond eyes and well preserved pigmentation. Some minor losses to the chin, but an attractive example. 9 ¾” x 9”. $1850

45. Late Period, 664 – 343 BC. A wooden facial portion from a sarcophagus with well preserved pigmentation. The large eyes are detailed in black and white over a golden yellow ground. 8 5/8” x 5 7/8”. A very nice example! $1850

46. New Kingdom, 1539 – 1075 BC. The lower portion of a faience ushabti, well modeled with no glaze remaining. Wears tripartite wigs with hands crossed over the chest. Missing legs below the waist and mounted on an agate base. H: 3 ¾”. See Schneider’s Shabtis, 3.3.2.1 for a similar example. $250

47. New Kingdom, 19 th – 20 th Dynasty, c.1292 – 1075 BC. A wonderful terracotta “reis” or overseer ushabti, hand modeled, with stylistic features showing much Western Asiatic influence. The tripartite wig is suggested, but with protruding ears and exaggerated facial features lacking the false beard. The crossed arms are also stylized and the overall look is quite striking. Some repair to the areas where clay was added, such as the back of the headdress, the arms and the kilt, which have separate where they were joined. Traces of red slip remain. H: 9 3/8”. A large and fabulous example from the eastern delta region and as a collector and great admirer of the terracotta ushabtis with foreign influence this cataloguer ranks this type as one of his favorites. $750

48. New Kingdom, 19 th – 20 th Dynasty, c.1292 – 1075 BC. Another very interesting hand modeled terracotta ushabti with greatly exaggerated arms and a large head. The form is basically traditional, with a tripartite headdress in stylistic form and small face and false beard. The arms suggest almost some form of drapery or fabric and the implements the hands held were originally added in paint, which is now faded away. Intact with some surface abrasion and one of the more interesting and strange ushabtis from the eastern delta region. H: 6 5/8”. $500

49. New Kingdom, 19 th – 20 th Dynasty, c.1292 – 1075 BC. A molded terracotta ushabti with some traces of pigmentation. Wears tripartite headdress and hands are crosses, the pick and hoe inn paint long since weathered away. The ushabti is tall, but repaired from 3 pieces with some losses around the knees. H: 7 7/8”. Also included is a fragmentary erotic figure in limestone. Originally it was a dwarf kneeling with a large phallus, which is basically all that remains. Black scorching from being in a fire and some remains of text along the base. L: 3 7/8”. A lot of 2 items. $200/2

50. New Kingdom, 20 th Dynasty, 1190 – 1075 BC. A nice terracotta ushabti with tripartite headdress highlighted in blue, traces of reddish pigment on face and hands and white slip throughout. Traces of inscription down front in black. Intact and a very attractive example of its kind. H: 6 ¼”. See Schneider’s Shabtis, 3.5.2.5 for a similar example. Bianco $400

51. 3 rd Intermediate Period, 21 st Dynasty, 1075 – 945 BC. A faience ushabti with light blue glaze and details in black. A nice example wearing the characteristic ‘shesh’ headband seen on many ushabtis of the period. Intact. H: 3 ¾”. On small base. $200

52. 3 rd Intermediate Period, 21 st Dynasty, 1075 – 945 BC. A faience ushabti with light blue glaze and details in black and wearing the characteristic ‘shesh’ headband seen on many ushabtis of the period. Some repair at neck, but a decent example for the period. H: 4 5/8”. On a small wooden base. $325 

53. 3 rd Intermediate Period, 22 nd Dynasty, 945 – 712 BC. A nice blue-green faience ushabti with fairly well modeled features and details in black down front. Intact with small chip to the top of the head. H: 3 ¼”. Mounted on wooden base. See Schneider’s Shabtis, plate 50 for similar examples. $350

54. 3 rd Intermediate Period, 22 nd Dynasty, 945 – 712 BC. A lot of 2 ushabtis of Nesh-Tahi. Both of medium green faience with black details highlighting shesh headband, pick, hoe, seed bag and text down front. Both are intact and good examples, one without the text. 3 1/8" & 3 ¼". $750

55. 3 rd Intermediate Period, 22 nd Dynasty, 945 – 712 BC. A lot of 10 ushabti lower portion with light blue color and much text in black pigment. Average length 1 5/8”. $200/10

56. Late Period, c.525 – 343 BC. A faience ushabti of “Hor-Re” with “T-style” inscription, wearing tripartite wig and holds pick and hoe in crossed hands. Nice details with a good amount of the light blue color remaining. H: 4 ½”. Mounted on a wooden base. See Schneider’s Shabtis, 5.3.1.258 for a similar example. $375

57. Late Period, c.525 – 343 BC. A faience ushabti with “T-style” inscription with some characters on the back plinth. Some surface abraision and a hint of the original green coloring in the faded glaze. Intact. H: 5 3/8”. See Schneider’s Shabtis, pl. 58, 5.3.1.23 for a similar example. $200

58. Late Period, 664 – 343 BC. A faience ushabti with nicely detailed face and ears and no inscription down the front. Repaired at the feet and some losses to the nose, otherwise a decent example. H: 5”. Mounted a nice wooden block. See Schneider’s Shabtis, 5.3.4.7 for a similar example. $225

59. Late Period, 26th - 30th Dynasty, 664 - 343 BC. A light blue faience ushabti with some missing patches of glaze. Intact with repair to face. H: 4 ½". $300

60. Late Period, 30 th Dynasty, 381 – 343 BC. A large faience ushabti with 7 registers of text down the front. The glaze has turned from a blue to a purple color, perhaps due to a fire in the tomb. A very handsome example mounted in a custom wooden base. Intact. L: 7 ½”. $950

61. Late Period, 664 – 343 BC. A lot of 9 molded terracotta ushabtis from the same burial. Each is intact with some of the original light blue paint. Average height is 44mm / 1 ¾” and they are mounted together with museum wax on a wooden base. These small painted terracotta types served the lower classes as they also sought relief from the toil and labors during their journey through the afterlife. $275/9

62. Late Period, c.664 – 30 BC. A lot of 3 small press molded ushabtis. Each is nice for he type with nice blue glaze. Sizes from 2” to 2 1/8”. $150/3

63. 2 nd Intermediate Period, c.1630 – 1539 BC. A green-blue glazed steatite scarab. On base 7 concentric circles. Intact with about 50% of the glaze worn away, which is rare as most of these types have no glaze left at all. 15 x 10mm. $200

64. 2 nd Intermediate Period, c.1630 – 1539 BC. A lentoid scaraboid with smooth back. On the base a Nefer symbol flanked by 2 red crowns and Neb signs. Propaganda for the Hyksos kings of the Delta region. 17 x 12mm. A 2 nd Intermediate Period copy of a standard Middle Kingdom type. $150

65. New Kingdom, time of Amenhotep III, c.1390 - 1353 BC. A nice green glazed faience scarab with choice color. On the base is the prenomen of Amenhotep III, “Neb-Maat-Re”. Intact and a perfect example. 12 x 8mm. $275

66. New Kingdom, time of Seti I and Ramesses II, c.1290 – 1213 BC. A pale blue faience scarab with good form. On the base “User-Maat –Re-Men-Maat-Re”, a play on both of the kings names. 12 x 9mm. See Petrie, Scarabs and Cylinders with Names, pl. XL, no. 51. Could be a shortened version of “User-Maat-Re-Mer-Amen”, basically, Ramesses, beloved of Amen-Re. A neat scarab. $225

67. New Kingdom, 19 th – 20 th Dynasty, c.1292 – 1075 BC. A carved steatite scarab with well defined legs. On the base a deeply cut scene involving Pharaoh with a bow, a seated lion and rampant gazelle before him. A nice type, chipped on edge. 19 x 14mm. $200

68. New Kingdom, 1539 – 1075 BC. A molded bright green faience scarab with widely splayed legs, a type that became fashionable during the Rameside period. On the base is a large Kheper with 2 dashes beneath. 22 x 17mm. A large and quite beautiful example that may be from a slightly later period. $400

69. New Kingdom, 1539 – 1075 BC. A carved steatite cowroid with a nicely detailed backside and ribbed edges. On the base Hathor is flanked by stylized designs. Slightly chipped on one side. 17 x 12mm. $200

70. New Kingdom, 1539 – 1075 BC. A well carved steatite scarab with sharply detailed features, no glaze remaining. On the base is a stylized cord pattern with a cross at center, minor chip to clypeus. 15 x 11mm. Perhaps this is from the earlier part of the New Kingdom as the design reflects a style carried over from the 2 nd Intermediate period. $200

71. New Kingdom, 1539 – 1075 BC. A light green faience scarab with well defined features. On the base a kneeling Pharaoh adoring an ankh. Nicely rendered work and a pleasing example. 13 x 9mm. $250

72. New Kingdom, 1539 – 1075 BC. A green faience scaraboid in the form of a human head with tall headdress. On the base the signs are difficult to read due to the thickness of the glaze. 13 x 9mm. $150

73. New Kingdom, 1539 – 1075 BC. A molded blue-green faience scarab with nice features. On the base is a symbol of the goddess Neith between two Uraeii, head to tail. 14 x 11mm. A handsome example. $200

74. 3 rd Intermediate Period, time of Osorkon III, c.796 – 768 BC. A molded blue faience or frit double scarab amulet with hole between them. On the base “Kheper-Re”, the prenomen of Orsokon III read up or down. 7 x 9mm. A neat little piece and a good addition for a scarab collector, who seem to be a rare breed these days. $200

75. Phoenicia, 1 st Millenium BC. A pair of black glass pieces. The first is a deep green scarab with blank base, perhaps once set in a gold bezel, 13 x 8mm. The second piece is another deep green glass oval bead with flat sides and nicely smoothed surfaces, 12 x 9mm. Both were found together in Northern Egypt and are obviously from the same workshop. $275/2

76. A lot of 2 scarabs. The first is a New Kingdom steatite example with the Horus falcon between a Nefer sign and a uraeus, 12 x 8mm, chipped on back. The second example is a Late Period faience example, glaze degraded to purplish-brown, 14 x 10mm. Lot of 2 pieces. $150/2

77. New Kingdom, “Amarna Period”, c.1353 – 1332 BC. A nice lot of 4 faience amulets. 1). White faience amulet of Taweret, loop intact, H: 19mm. See Petrie, Amarna, pl. XVII, 299. 2). Deep cobalt blue faience plaque amulet of Ra with was sceptre, intact with beautiful color and loop intact, 15mm. See Petrie, Amarna, pl. XVII, 282. 3). Blue faience amulet of Bes with a tambourine, loop intact, H: 14mm. See Petrie, Amarna, pl. XVII, 288. 4). Turquoise faience wedjat “eye of Horus”, intact with relief on each side, L: 13mm. Each is intact and a good example from the famous city of Akhenaten and Nefertiti. $500

78. 3 rd Intermediate Period, 1075 – 656 BC. A steatite square plaque. On the front side is the kheper between to ra signs, probably spelling from both directions the prenomen “Kheper-Ra” of king Orsokon III, 796 – 768 BC. On the back are two crocodile head to tail. Intact with no glaze. An attractive later type. 15 x 12mm. $200

79. Late Period, 664 - 30 BC. A nice light blue faience triad amulet, consisting of Harpokrates standing between the goddesses Isis and her sister Nephthys. Intact and not pierced for suspension. 1 3/8" x 1 ¼". See Petrie, Amulets, no. 152a-b. $750

80. Late Period, c.664 – 30 BC. A large light blue faience wedjat or “eye of Horus”. Intact with some minor chipping, the design on one side. These larger examples are quite scarce these days. 2” x 1 5/8”. See Petrie, Amulets, pl. XXV & Reisner, Amulets, 1907, pl. V. $600

81. Late Period, c.664 – 30 BC. A stone amulet of the ‘two fingers’, which represents the index and middle fingers. The nails and the joints are clearly defined. Intact and a pleasing example of this scarcer amulet type. L: 2 3/16”. See Reisner, Amulets, 1907, pl. X. Carol Andrews states its frequent location on the torso near the embalming incision has led to the suggestion that it represents the two fingers of the embalmer. It would thus have been intended to reconfirm the embalming process or perhaps give added protection to the most vulnerable part of the mummy (Carol Andrews, Amulets, p. 85). $300

82. Late Period, c.664 – 30 BC. A large light blue faience amulet of Pataikos, standing naked and bow-legged, with hands to the side of his belly. The color of the glaze has faded to white in most places and the piece is repaired at the midsection. H: 2 3/8” and mounted on a wooden black. See Petrie, Amulets, pl. XXXI, no. 176 j-l for similar examples. Pataikos was associated with Ptah of Memphis but also had an independent existence as an apotropaic deity. $300

83. Late Period, c.664 – 30 BC. A faience amulet of the goddess Isis standing with arms pendant, wearing her characteristic “throne” symbol on her head. Repaired at midsection with much of the turquoise color remaining. H: 2 1/8”. See Petrie, Amulets, pl. XXVI, 149c. $300

84. Late Period, c.664 – 30 BC. A faience amulet of the goddess Sekhmet holding a lotus tipped sceptre to her breast. Intact with good details. Glaze degraded to white. H: 1 ¼”. See Petrie, Amulets, pl. XXXVI, 194f. $150

85. Late Period, c.664 – 30 BC. A blue faience amulet of the god Shu, holding the heavens above his head. Of the later, more blocky style, but an intact and good example of the type. 20mm. See Petrie, Amulets, pl. XXX, 167d. $200

86. Late Period, 664 – 30 BC. A blue-green faience amulet of Horus in falcon-form. Some loss to headdress, but nicely detailed. H: 7/8”.      $150

87. Late Period, 664 – 30 BC. A light blue faience amulet of the Apis Bull. Very well detailed, with some losses to the head area. L: 1”.         $150

88. Late Period, c.664 – 30 BC. An alabaster amulet of the two plumes. Intact. L: 25mm. See Petrie, Amulets, pl. IV, 41 & Reisner, Amulets, 1907, pl. II. $125

89. Late Period, c.664 – 30 BC. A lot of 2 wedjats of “Eyes of Horus” amulets. The first a well modeled and vary graceful light green example, 15 x 13mm. The second example is a later turquoise blue stylized example from the Ptolemaic Period, 13 x 10mm. $200/2

90. Late Period, c.664 – 30 BC. A lot of 2 amulets. The first is a sow amulet, missing the hind portion, L: 1 ½” / 38mm. The second is a crude, stylized amulet missing a portion, which makes identification difficult, H: 1 ¼” / 33mm. For the sow see Reisner, Amulets, 1907, pl. XX. $100/2

91. Ptolemaic Period, 4 th – 1 st Century BC. A lot 4 molded faience amulets, some of the their light blue-green color remaining. The amulets include a wedjat or “Eye of Horus”, a stylized lion, a white crown, and a standing Thoth. Lengths average about 12mm, the lion with a small chip and the wedjat beautifully detailed. Each mounted on a small wooden block. $150/4

92. Ptolemaic Period, 4 th – 1 st Century BC. A lot of 5 amulet as above. The amulets include 2 wedjats or “Eyes of Horus”, a really stylized lion, a Bastet cat, and a really stylized bull. Sizes average 13mm, one of the wedjats is chipped and some without glaze. Each piece is mounted on a wooden block. $175/5

93. Late Period, 664 - 30 BC. A 1-kilo bag of multi-colored faience disc beads, often referred to as 'mummy beads'. This is because they were often used to form large nets that covered mummies during certain periods and at certain locations during the Late Period. Half of the kilo consist of the turquoise faience tube beads, which are more desirable then the regular disc beads. These are all of the highest quality with bright colors and glossy surfaces and will make quite a few necklaces. $2500

94. Late Period, 664 - 30 BC. A beaded mask recomposed of original ancient beads as the threads have disappeared over time. Attractive with blues, red-orange, crème, yellow, black and white. Attractive and in a small frame. 5A beaded mask recomposed of original ancient beads as the threads have disappeared over time. Attractive with blues, red-orange, crème, yellow, black and white. Attractive and in a small frame. 5 3/8" x 4". $300

95. Late Period, c.664 – 30 BC. A lot of 8 necklaces composed of faience tube beads in shades of blue and green, some with brown coloring. Each necklace is strung in a style of a single strand dividing into five strand through a modern metal spacer bead. The beads are of the highest quality and each measures roughly 18”. $600/8

96. Late Period, c.664 – 30 BC. A lot of 3 necklaces composed of multi-colored faience disc & tube beads, commonly called “mummy beads”. One necklace is plain, one is strung with the upper portion of a 22 nd Dynast faience ushabti and the last is strung with a Late Period ushabti. Necklace length from 20” to 22”. $230/3

97. Late Period, c.664 – 30 BC. A lot of 3 necklaces composed of multi-colored faience disc beads, commonly called “mummy beads”. The beads are of the highest quality and each is strung with a modern silver pendant in a classic Egyptian form. Necklace length is roughly 17” for each. $275/3

98. Late Period, c.664 – 30 BC. A lot of 3 necklaces composed of multi-colored faience disc beads, commonly called “mummy beads”. The beads are of the highest quality and each is strung with a modern silver pendant in a classic Egyptian form. Necklace length is roughly 17” for each. $275/3

99. Late Period, c.664 – 30 BC. A necklace composed of multi-colored faience disc beads strung with a rectangular carnelian pendant decorated with incised lines in a geometric pattern, 1 1/8” x 7/8”. Pendant dates from the early Islamic period, c.9 th – 10 th century AD. $300

100. New Kingdom, “Amarna Period”, c.1353 – 1332 BC. Lot of 8 bright blue faience fragments which include parts of ushabtis, tiles and vessels. Excavated at Amarna in the 1920’s & 1930’s and were part of the “Oxford Collection” of Egyptian Antiquities and were recently de-acquisitioned by a Northern California museum. $200 

101. New Kingdom and Later. A group of 10 items, all excavated at Tell-el Amarna in the 1920’s and 1930’s. Some are from the period of Akhenaten and some are from later times, even after the city was destroyed and dismantled. A). Lot of 7 beads, four of various types of stone and two of blue faience. Two of the stone beads are of the multiple hole variety. From 11mm to 18mm. A very interesting group. B). Lot of 2 pieces. 1). A Late Period breccia udjat, or ‘Eye of Horus’ amulet, (18x15mm). 2). Late period amulet of Thoth, fragmentary, but showing nice detail, (H: 18mm). C). Late period, 664 – 343 BC. A turquoise faience ushabti with nice color. A bit crude, but intact. L: 3 7/8”. These pieces were part of the “Oxford Collection” of Egyptian Antiquities and were recently de-acquisitioned by a Northern California museum.   $250

102. New Kingdom, 1539 – 1075 AD. A stucco foot from a larger statue, which served as a model in a sculptor’s workshop. Some minor weathering and with a square base on the bottom. 2 ½” x 4”. From upper Egypt, and a rare and interesting item whose context is not unlike the beautiful plaster models of Akhenaten and his family found at Tuthmose’s workshop at Amarna. $325

103. New Kingdom, 1539 – 1075 AD. A lot of 7 stucco body parts from the same workshop as the previous foot. These are partial hands, forearms and shoulders and range in size from 1 7/8” to 4 5/8”. A good group for the academic collector or scholar. $375

104. Late Period, 664 – 343 BC. A cartonnage collar from a larger composition, which covered the mummy. In sections, but the gilding remains and with strong colors including blue, green, red, yellow and black. 9 ¾” x 7 ¼”. Nicely framed. $325

105. Mixed Lot. A varied lot of items from Greco-Roman Egypt including parts of a bronze laureate or altar decoration, numerous wooden beads, sherds of Attic pottery and numerous quartz crystals which were found in a Roman tomb. A good lot for those interested in tomb sweepings. $100

106. Rectangular strips with 2 lions, Roman, 4 th – 5 th Century AD, linen. Darker brown over a tan. Quite fragmentary, but nicely framed. L: 8 ½”. $150

107. Fragmentary Linen textile, Roman, c.4 th - 5 th Century AD. Very fine tan weave with a large and several small fruit in red and green. Roughly 8 ¼” x 7”. Framed. $200

108. Rectangular textile panel, Roman, c.4 th – 5 th Century AD, linen. Black bordered tan with fruit decoration in red, green, yellow and orange. Roughly 7 ¾” x 4 ½”. Framed. $200

109. Jemdat Nasr, c. 3200 – 2800 BC. A choice black and white marble lentoid stamp seal incised with stylized animals on the base. Pierced lengthwise for suspension. L: 2”. An attractive example. $500

110. Early Dynastic II/II, c.2600 – 2334 BC. A large black and green speckled cylinder seal with two registers. The upper register depicts a kneeling hero or god with a bow in combat with 2 winged creatures, a scorpion and a star behind him. The lower register shows another archer aiming at a sphinx, a figure holding an elaborate wand stands behind the sphinx, another figure stands behind the archer, a low altar before and a tall star standard behind. An outstanding example. L: 42mm. $1500

111. Early Dynastic II/II, c.2600 – 2334 BC. A dark blue lapis lazuli cylinder seal depicting 3 bulls in combat, an eagle with wings spread in upper field and another bird with wings spread on the ground. A very well made piece. L: 28mm. Cp. Frankfort, pl. XI, no. g. $750

112. Early Dynastic II/II, c.2600 – 2334 BC. A black serpentine cylinder seal depicting a hero or master of animals standing behind a bull and lion, plant before them. L: 20mm. Cp. Porada pl. XIV. $400

113. Akkad, c.2500 – 2200 BC. A black serpentine cylinder seal depicting the snake god seated rt., gate behind him, holding a cup, large crescent in front of his face. Two attendants stand before him, each wearing long gowns and raising rt. hands, tree of life behind them. L: 32mm. Cp. Collon, p. 91, no. 187; Cp. Frankfort, pl. XXI, no. b. A very nicely rendered and well-preserved seal. $1200

114. Old Babylonian, c.1900 – 1750 BC. A hematite cylinder seal with a scene involving an ascending sun god standing before another god with an attendant in supplication, astral symbol between them. Behind the sun god a small figure holding a lightning fork, a lizard is above him. Intact and a very well cut and handsome seal. L: 19mm. Cp. Collon, pl. XXXVII. $900

115. Syria, c.1700 – 1500 BC. A beautiful lapis lazuli cylinder seal with a god facing a worshipper, a small figure with a lightning fork stands on the back of an animal, two figures holding stylized objects behind them. Imitative script in two columns. A well-executed piece cut in very good quality lapis. L: 22mm. $800

116. Assyria, late style, c.1000 BC. A lapis lazuli cylinder seal depicting two figures and a leaping bull, an eagle with wings spread in field above. Some light weathering, but an attractive seal. L: 19mm. $200

117. Neo-Babylonia, c.900 BC. A lapis lazuli cylinder seal depicting a figure with 2 horses. Realistic work and a very nice example. L: 16mm. $275

118. Near East, 1 st Millenium BC. A lot of 2 worn seals, one is green Serpentine cylinder seal and the other is a 4 sided black serpentine seal. L: 24mm & 17mm. $150/2

119. Phoenician, c.8 th – 7 th Century BC. A black and green serpentine scaraboid with a smooth back and holed lengthwise. On the base a well detailed design including an ibex standing to right, bird behind, ankh before. Very fine work and a very handsome seal. 12 x 13mm. $400

120. Indo-Greek, 3 rd – 2 nd Century BC. A carnelian ring stone incised with a diademed and draped male bust facing to rt. Intact and may represent one of the Bactrian rulers.15 x 11mm. $200

121. Roman, 2 nd Century AD. A conical sardonyx ringstone with top layer engraved with a tiny eagle with wings raised. A popular image on seals and coins. 8 x 7mm. Found in Egypt. $250

122. Iran, Sasanian, c.220 – 650 AD. A brown translucent chalcedony type O stamp seal with a draped bust surrounded by a double-dashed border. 20 x 23.5 x 16mm. See Gobl pl. 5, 7a for type. $425

123. Iran, Sasanian, c.220 – 650 AD. A banded gray agate type O stamp seal with a stylized altar. Nice color. 19 x 22 x 8.5mm. See Gobl pl. 33, 98a for type. $350

124. Iran, Sasanian, c.220 – 650 AD. A garnet intaglio with a zebu bull lt. within Pahlavi script. Nicely rendered. 7.5 x 10.5mm. See Gobl pl. 27, 72a for type. $300

125. Iran, Sasanian, c.220 – 650 AD. A garnet intaglio with the draped bust of a man within a dashed border. 7 x 9mm. See Gobl pl. 5, 7a for type. $250

126. Iran, Sasanian, c.220 – 650 AD. A garnet intaglio with the head of an elk to right with tall antlers, dashes below. A very handsome type. 9 x 10mm. See Gobl pl. 18, 51q for type. $350

127. Iran, Sasanian, c.220 – 650 AD. A round carnelian intaglio depicting Gopatsah kneeling lt. within a beaded border. Dia: 12mm. $250

128. Iran, c. 8 th - 10 th Century AD. A red jasper intaglio with Kufic writing. 11 x 8mm. Nicely cut and would make a nice ringstone. $150

129. Iran, c. 8 th - 10 th Century AD. A carnelian oval intaglio with a well engraved line of Kufic text. 13 x 9mm. $125

130. England, Wedgwood, late 18 th Century. A “basalt” oval intaglio depicting Scipio Africanus on horseback, holding a spear and shield. 27 x 22mm. Wedgwood #337. Nicely cut with WEDGEWOOD 337 on the backside. $400

Ancient Jewelry

131. Western Iran, Tepe Sialk, c.1200 – 1000 BC. A large silver torque composed of twisted heavy silver wire and pounded flat at one end. Some black patination in places and one of the ends is missing. Otherwise a substantial and interesting piece that most likely also served as bullion. 113.15 grams. Width 6 ¾”. See Moorey, Catalogue of the Ancient Persian Bronzes in The Ashmolean Museum, pl. 54, no. 410 & pl. 83, no. 536, for similar examples. For discussions regarding the Torque in the Near East see Moorey pages 229 – 30 & 313. Also see Andre Godard, Les Bronzes du Luristan, 1931, pp. 64 – 67, pl. XXVI $800

132. Celtic Gaul, 3 rd – 1 st Century BC. A long billon silver chain composed of multiple links of twisted and looped metal. Quite long, 22 ¾”, and found with other silver and billon jewelry and bits as well numerous Celtic imitations of Macedonian coins. An interesting piece. $1200

133. Hellenistic, 4 th – 3 rd Century BC. A well-worn silver ring set with an oval glass seal depicting a crane or heron in relief. The glass is clear with some white near the edges. Some wear to the whole ring from spending good time on a finger, the metal with a brownish gray patina. A very nice ring that was probably quite important to someone at some point. Stone measures 16 x 10mm. Ring size roughly 5 ½. $500

134. Roman, c. 1 st Century AD. A rock crystal carved intaglio of an erotic scene of love-making between a nude man and nude female. The female leans on a low pedestal. The intaglio is set in a gold ring. Both ring and crystal are in virtually mint condition. See Dr. Max Berhart, Handbuch Zur Munzekunde Der Romischen Kaiserzeit, Halle, 1926, pl. 33 for a group of spintriae or love making tokens. Intaglios in this subject matter are quite rare, see Richter, Roman Gemstone books. Dim: 17 x 13 mm. Ex. Malter Feb. 25th, 2001, lot 105.    $3000

135. Roman, c. 1 st Century AD. A bronze ring with a wide bezel and heavily angled shoulders. Set within the bezel is an oval amethyst ring stone depicting a laureate and draped male bust facing to left. Intact and the ring was possibly gilded originally. Stone measures 9 x 7mm. Ring size about 4 ¾. $300

136. Roman, 1 st – 2 nd Century AD. A silver ring of simple design set with a green chrysophrase ringstone depicting a laurel frond and a sword. Very well rendered and a quite scarce. Stone 9 x 7mm. Ring size about 7 ½. $500

137. Roman, 2 nd – 3 rd Century AD. A gold ring with 4 red garnet cabochons around a central amethyst cabochon, 4 gold pellets between them. Attractive with light scratches and wearable. Width 7/8” / 22mm. Weight 8.53g. Ring size roughly size 9. $800

138. Roman, c.3 rd Century AD. A heavy modern gold ring set with a large bronze intaglio featuring the draped bust of Tyche facing lt., wearing turreted crown. Intaglio measures 24x18mm, ring size 10 ¾. $500

139. Roman, 3 rd – 4 th Century AD. A nice gold ring with ornate shoulders set with a red glass cabochon. A charming ring with some light scratches on the stone, but perfectly wearable. Weight 6.42g. Ring Size roughly 7. $700

140. Roman, 4 th – 5 th Century AD. A modern gold ring with a raised bezel and ornate decoration. Centrally set is a glass intaglio imitating sardonyx with a goddess, which is difficult to make out due to some degradation of the glass. Weight 11.53g. Ring size roughly 9 ½. A good, wearable ring. $500

141. Byzantine, 11 th – 12 th Century AD. A pair of elaborate gold earrings of almost a cross form, each set with 3 large red garnet cabochons on the arms and 2 other red garnet cabochons on the heavily granulated protrusion at the center. A braided gold chain suspends with an oval dangle, one still with the original pearl still in place. Both are intact and wearable. Weight of pair is 11.93g. Dimensions are 2 ¾” x 1 ¼” / 7cm x 3.2cm. $750

142. A Modern gold ring manufactured in ancient Roman style set with an almandine garnet cabochon. Ring Size about 8 ½.     $200

Beads & Beaded Necklaces

143. Eastern Mediterranean, c.8 th – 4 th Century BC. A lot of 24 core glass beads. Eight of them are of the “eye” type with a lovely turquoise color with the deep blue and white eye. Some of these have blotches of yellow glass attached to them. Eight of them are yellow with the deep blue and white eyes around them. Eight of them are a plain yellow color. All are in excellent condition, some showing some weathering. The average width of the beads are ¼” / 12mm. For similar example from the Hallstatt Period see the collection in the National Museum in Prague. $1200

144. Eastern Mediterranean, 5 th – 1 st Century BC. A beaded necklace composed various beads of clear quartz, lapis lazuli and carnelian. The carnelian beads have been shaped into tubular and faceted forms. The 2 lapis beads are faceted and show some weathering from age. The clear quartz beads come in a few forms, including some very nicely faceted examples. A choice example of ancient beads fashioned from some of the hardest materials (not considering the lapis, which is much softer than quartz). L: 17”. Nicely restrung for wearing. Stop and have a close look at this nice necklace. $650

145. Eastern Mediterranean, 5 th – 1 st Century BC. A beaded necklace composed naturalistic shaped beads of clear quartz, amethyst and carnelian. Nicely restrung for wearing, some of the beads show light abrading. L: 19”. $300

146. Eastern Mediterranean, 3 rd – 1 st Millenium Century BC. A strand of random beads of stone, glass and faience. Many small translucent deep cobalt blue and green glass beads over various shapes as well as opaque beads of various colors. Several faience and glass tube beads are present and 2 interesting white ribbed glass beads framing a serpentine half-domed bead top this interesting selection. 2 bright blue glass beads are modern. Definitely worth a closer look if one collects beads. 109 ancient beads on the strand. L: 26”. $400

147. Eastern Mediterranean, Roman, c.5 th – 6 th Century AD. A strand of glass beads, mostly consisting of the tubular variety spaced by small disc beads. The tubular beads are striped red, white, blue and green. A large red central bead with florettes is the centerpiece. A nice strand with some light pitting on the tubular beads and some original earthen encrustation. Said to all come from the same burial. L: 24”. Large bead measures 13mm wide. $300

148. Central Asia, 1 st Millenium BC. A short strand of 15 beads. 11 of the beads are chalcedony turtles, very cute and nicely detailed. 2 of the beads are faience and are more like pendants, one a wrist and closed hand and the other a bunch of grapes. The last 2 beads are sheet gold over a resin core. A very interesting a mixed group. $1200

149. Iran, Sasanian, c.4 th – 6 th Century AD. A nice necklace composed of carnelian beads of different shapes, some faceted, but all of good color. They are spaced by pairs of ancient Egyptian faience “mummy” beads and a modern silver swan-headed clasp. L: 18”. A nice wearable strand of beads. $300

Ancient Glass

150. Eastern Mediterranean, c.3 rd – 2 nd Century BC. A nice core formed alabastron-type vessel with no handles and rounded bottom. Around the body is a zigzag pattern composed of opaque orange and white within a black ground. The sides have additional trailing that culminates around the rim. H: 4”. Mounted on a stand. Cf. Toledo 1989, p.140 for similar types. $1500

151. Eastern Mediterranean, c.3 rd – 2 nd Century BC. A deep blue glass face “bead”, with large eyes and a beard. Intact, but lacking any holes for stringing. Nice translucent color. H: 19mm / ¾”. $500

152. Eastern Mediterranean, c.3 rd – 2 nd Century BC. A small glass single handled vessel in black glass with trailing white around the body. Intact and attractive. H: 23mm / 7/8”. Mounted on a small stand. $250

153. Eastern Mediterranean, c.3 rd – 2 nd Century BC. A choice small glass single handled vessel with deep green color and some translucency under the patination. The body with zigzag trailing and nicely preserved. H: 23mm / 7/8”. A pleasing example of these little glass votive offerings. $325

154. Bactria, c.400 – 300 BC. A molded glass scene depicting a kneeling priest sacrificing a ram, axe over his shoulder. Repaired, but quite colorful with deep red with some bluish swirls. Diameter 41mm / 1 5/8”. $400

155. Roman Egypt, c. 1 st Century BC/AD. A lot of 3 glass bracelets, each with nice colors and each is wearable. The light green example is repaired. Diameters 1 7/8” to 2 ½”. $200

156. Roman Egypt, c. 1 st Century BC/AD. A lot of 3 glass bracelets, each with a nice coloring and wearable. One bracelet is repaired, the smallest, the rest are intact and make a nice group. Diameter 2 3/8” to 3”. $250/3

157. Roman Egypt, c.1 st – 2 nd Century AD. A nice amber colored free-blown glass bottle with oval-shaped body, a tubular neck ad flared mouth. Intact with good color and internal deposits. H: 4 ¾”. See Edgar, Greco-Egyptian Glass, pl. VII, no.32.593-4. A watershed time in glass production came with the discovery of glass blowing, which took place most likely in Phoenicia during the 2 nd half of the 1 st century BC. This made glass more economical and the technique spread throughout the eastern Mediterranean region, where numerous workshops met the growing trade demands. $300

158. Roman Egypt, c.1 st – 2 nd Century AD. An amber colored free-blown glass bottle with an ovoid body and a flared rim. Nice, almost aubergine color with some surface deposits. Intact and a good example. H: 5 ½”. See Edgar, Greco-Egyptian Glass, pl. VII, no.32.593-4 for similar types. $400

159. Roman Egypt, 1 st – 2 nd Century AD. A tall narrow necked bottle with an extremely flat, circular body. Almost colorless, intact and a very nice example. H: 6 ½”. See Edgar, Greco-Egyptian Glass, pl. VII, no.32.632. $400

160. Holy Land, Roman, 1 st – 3 rd Century AD. A large free-blown glass bottle, 2-1/4" high, 1-3/4" diameter. This fine light green cosmetics bottle has a bulbous body and is in perfect condition, with areas of encrustation and iridescence. $175

161. Holy Land, Roman, 1 st – 3 rd Century AD. A fine free-blown glass jar, 1-7/8" high, 1-7/8" diameter. This light green cosmetics bottle has a bulbous body, indented base and rolled lip. It is in perfect condition, with areas of encrustation and iridescence. $175

162. Holy Land, Roman, 1 st – 3 rd Century AD. A lovely free-blown glass bottle, 2" high, 1-1/2" diameter. This fine opaque green sprinkler bottle has a bulbous body and widely flared lip, with areas of light encrustation. $175

163. Holy Land, Roman, 1 st – 3 rd Century AD. A fine free-blown glass bottle, 2-1/8" high, 1-3/8" diameter. This fine light green cosmetics bottle has a bulbous body, bubbles in the glass and is in perfect condition, with areas of encrustation and iridescence. $175

164. Holy Land, Roman, 1 st – 3 rd Century AD. A large free-blown glass bottle, 1-7/8" high, 1-1/2" diameter. This fine light green bottle has a great shape, indented base and is in perfect condition, with areas of encrustation and iridescence. $175

165. Holy Land, Roman, c.4 th Century AD. A small ornate amphora with three handles, 2 of which are missing. The based possessed three feet, one now lost, and is overall an ornate composition. Nice light green-blue coloring and a more interesting type. H: 3 1/8”. $250