155. A mixed lot of 5 ancient beads, one of fused glass, one of cut bone, and the rest of agate. Sizes from 9 to 19mm in diameter. $150/5

156. Near East, 9 th – 10 th Century. A bone spindle whorl with Kufic script around the central hole. The piece is a greenish color from its proximity to bronze for a long period of time. Small chip to the bottom. Diameter 20mm. $150

157. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 6th Century BC to c. 6th Century AD. A lot of 13 blue and white ‘eye’ beads, some with yellow. Each is in different degrees of preservation, some with nice iridescence. Sizes from 5mm to 20mm. A very nice lot all from the same site, showing the different kinds of “Eye” type beads throughout the Early Greek, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Islamic periods. $1200/13

158. Eastern Mediterranean, a group of 11 beads. A few are Islamic, including a small juglet, and the rest are Venetian beads, c.20 th century. $100/11

159. Eastern Mediterranean, a group of 27 beads, some Roman, Islamic and 20 th Century Venetian. Nice colors. $150/27

160. Eastern Mediterranean, a group of 12 beads, some Roman, Islamic and 20 th Century Venetian. Mostly dark colors and larger sizes. $120/12

161. Eastern Mediterranean, a group of 38 beads, most are Islamic and a few are 20 th Century Venetian. All with good colors. $300/38

162. Eastern Mediterranean, a group of 21 beads, primarily Islamic, a few Roman, and 1 or 2 Venetian examples from the 20 th century. All are nice and colorful and make up a good lot. $250/21

163. Eastern Mediterranean, a group of 55 beads, some Roman, most Islamic and 20 th Century Venetian. Very lively colors and well preserved. $120/55

164. Eastern Mediterranean, a group of 50 beads, some Islamic and 20 th Century Venetian. Some larger beads and good colors. $300/50

165. Eastern Mediterranean, a group of 48 beads, some Roman, Islamic and 20 th Century Venetian. Some nice beads here with good iridescence. $300/48

166. Eastern Mediterranean, a group of 50 beads, some Roman, Islamic and 20 th Century Venetian. Some good quality beads here, many quite old. $300/50

167. Eastern Mediterranean, a group of 23 beads, mostly Islamic and 20 th Century Venetian. Mostly black with color but there is an interesting crème bead with rosettes on the side and a ribbed blue-green faience bead. $200/23

168. Eastern Mediterranean, a group of 12 beads, some Roman, Islamic and 20 th Century Venetian. Mostly dark colors and larger sizes. $120/12

169. Eastern Mediterranean, a group of 28 beads, some Roman, Islamic and 20 th Century Venetian. Two nice Roman glass pendants and a blue-green faience ribbed pendant. One of the Venetian beads is a small white example with red, blue and gold foil additions. An attractive and diverse lot. $300/28

170. Eastern Mediterranean, a lot of 3 beads, two of them are early Islamic glass pendants, and the last is a pendulum type with a white base with a large, blue glass handle, L: 32mm. An interesting lot worthy of further study. $100/3

171. Roman, 2 nd – 3 rd Century AD. A string of lapis lazuli beads restrung on modern wire with the original ancient gold elements. Clasp is modern, but all the beads are ancient. A very attractive necklace with good color. The beads are roughly disc-shaped and the central examples are lentoid. Length 17” and wearable. Ex. Royal Athena Gallery, New York. $300

172. Roman, c. AD 100 – 300. A lot of 4 jewelry pieces. Including 3 glass and stone beaded necklaces, two of which have small gold spacer beads. Also included is a larger glass bead that has been fitted into a modern ring. All are attractive and wearable. A very nice lot! All ex. Alex Malloy Collection. $1,000/4

173. Lot of 3 beads, the first is a Roman clear glass bead of stylized design, L: 19mm, the second a Near Eastern hematite seal with a rosette style top and star on base, diameter 17mm, the third is an Islamic black glass bead with white trailing, L: 19mm. 3 pieces in the lot. $100/3

174. A lot of 3 attractive glass and stone beaded necklaces. First a Sumerian necklace, c. 3000-2650 BC, consisting of small black steatite and white limestone bead with numerous small gold spacer beads and black stone stamp seal as pendant. Also an Egyptian, c. 26 th Dynasty, c. 664 – 343 BC, a multi colored faience disc bead necklace with faience “eye of Horus” amulet as pendant; also with numerous small gold spacer beads . Lastly, an Islamic or later glass beaded necklace with black beads speckled with mostly mottled white dots. All are nice and wearable. All ex. Alex Malloy Collection. $750/3

175. Ancient Iran, Ardebil, c. 1500 – 1400 BC. A red buff bowl with groove just below the flared mouth. Inside decorated with stylized mountain pattern, an antelope at the center. Intact and very rare. Ex. Jay Gluck collection, acquired in the 1960’s – 70’s; Exhibited in the Tekisui Museum in Japan until the late 1990’s. $500

176. Holy Land, Judaea, Iron Age, c. 1200 -536 BC. This large wheel made buff clay oil lamp with rounded base is deeply pinched to form the spout. A choice example with mineral encrustation and burn marks, 6.5” long, 6,5” wide, 2.5” high. See Noam Adler, “Oil Lamps of the Holy Land”, for similar examples. $200

177. Holy Land, Judaea, Iron Age, c. 1200 -536 BC. This large wheel made buff clay oil lamp with rounded base is deeply pinched to form the spout. An excellent example with mineral encrustation and roots, 6.75” long, 6.5” wide, 2.25” high. See Noam Adler, “Oil Lamps of the Holy Land”, for similar examples. $200

178. Villanovan, c. 7 th – 6 th Century BC. A Villanovan single handled cup with linear decorations around the rim and the foot. Intact with one repair on the rim and a small rim chip. Thick and solid manufacture with some light encrustation. H: 3”; W: 7” including handle. $400

179. Italy, Daunian, c. 5 th – 4 th Century AD. A large double-handled vessel with two simple handles. Faded black floral and linear decoration. Intact with deposits and a rim split from the original manufacture, when pressure was applied to the side when the vessel was leather hard, causing the rim to bend in and split. An interesting mark left from the original maker. H: 6.25”; W: 6.75”. $300

180. Greek South Italia, Apulia, c. 350 BC. A nice Gnathian Oinochoe with ribbed strap handle and pedestal foot. The body is decorated with a lady of fashion with hair in a kekryphalos with hair pins. A heart-shaped device is to either side of her as is stylized floral elements. A palmette pattern is below the base of the handle, directly behind the lady. The shoulder of the vessel is nicely painted with a stylized wave pattern and the neck with vertical white lines with two concentric rings above. A charming piece with a repair to the lip of the spout and some digs in the paint, which happened in antiquity when the piece was still soft. The overall style, fabric and type of encrustation indicate this perhaps is a Sicilian imitation of an Apulian original. A very attractive and interesting piece! H: 9.75”. $2,250

181. Greek South Italia, Apulia, c. 350 - 340 BC. A Xenon-Ware Oinochoe with tall strap handle, beaked spout and ogee foot. Small repair to the top of the handle and a small chip on the edge of the foot. Encrustation throughout. H: 6 7/8”. $975

182. Greek South Italia, Apulia, c. 350 - 330 BC. A nice Gnathian Ware Type III Oinochoe with vine pattern and single strip around the base. Small repair to edge of spout and light encrustations. H: 5.5”. $700

183. Greek South Italia, Apulia, c. 350 - 330 BC. A large Calene Ware Kylix with a central impressed decoration consisting of a star with palm frond at each point. Intact with encrustations as found. A nice piece, which would benefit from a good cleaning. W: 11”; H: 2.5”. $1,250

184. Greek South Italia, Apulia, c. 350 - 340 BC. A small Xenon ware miniature Kantharos with "dog-ear" handles. Nice geometric designs in orange. Intact with some encrustation. H: 2.5”. $350

185. Greek South Italia, Apulia, c. 350 - 340 BC. A miniature Xenon Ware Oinochoe with trefoil spout and nice swirling decoration in orange. Intact with some minor encrustations. H: 2 5/8”. $350

186. Persia, Nishapur, c. 9 th –10 th Century AD. A finely painted and glazed heavy ceramic bowl. Inside of bowl with large “X” pattern in yellow that is shadowed by a larger “X” in linear black paint. Finally a large green “V” pattern with black outline is inside of all 4 quadrants of large “X”. Outside top portion of bowl with pale black “eyelash” type designs around the entire bowl. Paint faded from age, still in nice condition with some slight chipping. H: 3"; D: 8 .5”. $500

187. Persia, Nishapur, c. 9th-10th Century AD. A finely painted and glazed ceramic bowl. Bowl painted on inside in shades of dark yellow. Six “insect eye” type designs circle the inside top with 3 bird-like heads evenly spaced around the inside bottom. Some slight losses and repairs, still nice. H: 2.5”; D: 7". $375

188. Persia, Nishapur, c. 9th-10th Century AD. A finely painted and glazed ceramic bowl with wide and flattened rim. Nicely executed large “X” pattern painted on inside in shades of yellow, green and black. Some chipping both inside and outside of bowl. Still nice and attractive. H: 1.75”; D: 8.5”. $375

189. Persia, Nishapur, c. 9 th – 10 th Century AD. A nice lot of 2 small painted glazed bowls. Larger bowl with four pyramid type designs on inside in black and dark green paint that touch their tips a the bottom center. The inside of the bowl is painted in pale green. H: 2.25”; D: 5.75”. Second bowl painted on the inside in dark blue and black with dotted and floral-like design. H: 2.25”; D: 4.5”. Both with ring footed bases. Both nice and intact. $400/2

190. Persia, Nishapur, c. 9 th – 10 th Century AD. A lot of 2 small and nicely painted glazed ceramic bowls. Taller of the two with bulbous body with short and wide tubular neck. In creme slip and painted on the outside with heavy black and brown linear design. H: 4.75”; D: 2.75”. Nice with much chipping of paint evident. Second bowl has a squat and bulbous body that is nicely painted in black and dark green with horizontal band on upper half. Height and diameter are 3.5”. $400/2

191. Persia, Nishapur, c. 9 th – 10 th Century AD. A lot of 7 small painted and glazed ceramic pieces. 6 are cups, all nicely painted on the inside. Seventh piece is a small flask with bulbous body and short tubular neck. All of the cups are less than 1.5” high and about 2"-3" in diameter. Flask is 3" tall. All nice. $350/7

192. Iran, Nishapur, c. 9th - 10th century AD. A green color and glazed oil lamp. This lamp with round base and with central column supporting small single and trefoil spouted lamp. Choice! H: 375” . $350

193. Greece, Athens, c. 5 th – 3 rd Century BC. A fine and delicately crafted small creme slip terracotta figure of a rotund standing owl. Entire owl in creme slip with talons painted in pale red-brown paint. Faint traces of black linear design on body of owl and highlighting large and round eyes; some black paint to tip of beak. H: 2.5”. A charming example of fine Attic craftsmanship. Nice mottled encrustation-like patina throughout. Mounted on to square wood block. Ex. Joel L. Malter, ROA-423. $750

194. Greece, c. mid 5 th century BC. Boeotian manufacture(?), a small and finely molded terra cotta of a standing Demeter wearing polos and draped in chiton. She wears tall headdress with hands upon her chest. H: 4.25. Nice. Alex Malloy Collection. $250

195. Etruscan, c. 5 th Century BC. A modeled effigy in the form of a reclining bull, looking back over his hunches. Very veristic in style and capturing the spirit of the animal. Minor losses to the tips of the horns and part of the hind leg. Head repaired at neck. Otherwise a very attractive piece with good deposits and pleasant style. L: 7.75”. $1,500

196. Roman, c. 1 st – 2 nd Century AD. A small and finely case bronze statue of Jupiter. Jupiter with long beard stands nude with his head slightly facing to his right; his left arm raised, his right hand extends downwards and holds a slender implement. Small vestment drapes his neck and is flung over his left shoulder. Excellent facial detail with attractive dark patina throughout On nice stand. H: 2.75”. Ex. Alex Malloy Collection. $1,500

197. Roman, 1 st – 2 nd Century AD. A bronze singled handled jug for holding oil. The piece has a flat base a flared mouth, lid now missing. Ring around the handle would have held a stridgel and other personal items for an athlete. Some dents in the sides from heavy use, but a very heavy and substantial bronze item from everyday life. H: 4.25”.The vessel held the oils spread over the body of an athlete before he wiped it away with the stridgel. The condition is due to having years of use, being carried to the baths and other various places. $1,200

198. Roman, 2 nd – 3 rd Century AD. A fantastic solid bronze standing eagle. Eagle stands on globe-like base with head slight turned to the left. Feathers, eyes, beak and talons are detailed with exquisite incised design. Extremely realistic in appearance and worthy of a strong bid! H: 4". Ex. Joel L. Malter Collection. $3000

199. Roman, c. 2 nd – 3 rd Century AD. A small bronze fibula that has been silvered in the form of a soldier, who stands tall with long rectangular shaped shield covering his torso; he holds sword in his right hand that extends over the right half of shield. Pin missing from back, otherwise intact with nice silver on both front and back. H: 1.5”. $250

200. Roman, c. 3 rd – 4 th Century AD. A wonderful enameled bronze fibula. Nice style with arched body of fibula enameled in alternating bands of creme and pale red paint. Widest part of fibula with “T” design. Original pin at bottom. L: 1.5”. Choice. $300

201. Roman, c. AD 200 –300. A nice quality ornamental bas-relief plaque in bronze with three-quarters frontal bust of Apollo. He wears a diadem and a cloak over his shoulder, a laurel branch is in field behind. On custom wood stand. Diameter is 1.5”. Ex Montanari Collection; Ex. Joel Malter Collection, ROR 1897. $750

202. Roman, c. AD 200 - 300. An ornate bronze door key of thick form with decorative design at top. L: 2". A rare and more interesting shape and style with nice and attractive patination. Ex. Joel L. Malter Collection, ROA-321. $500

203. A lot of 4 bronze items. The first is a Greek leaf-bladed spear head, 4 th – 3 rd Century BC, L: 7.25”, the second is a Luristan pin, c.1000 – 800 BC with a ribbed and knobbed end, L: 6.75”, the third is a Eastern Celtic bronze votive horseman and rider, c.4 th – 3 rd Century BC, L: 1.75”, H: 2.25”, and the last a medieval bronze ornament, H: 2.25”. 4 nice quality and interesting items. $500/4

204. Byzantine, c. AD 1000 – 1400. A wonderful bronze lion head appliqué, realistically fashioned in extremely high relief with “MGM” looking lion head facing forward. Eyes, nose, mouth and mane are highly detailed giving lion a life like appearance. Inside the concavity of head is most of the ancient cement that supports original iron post that in antiquity was affixed to another larger object. Entire head with choice pale mottled green patina. A fantastic and quite impressive rendition of this most powerful and beautiful creature. D: 6". Ex. Joel L. Malter Collection, ROA 1230. $2,500

Documents in the ancient world often consisted of a papyrus scroll sealed with a piece of clay bearing a stamped impression – a bulla. Here we offer a group of these bullae, which have survived due to unusual circumstances. The documents they were bound to were burned, which served to ‘fire’ them, making them quite hard. The sharp details as well as fingerprints and the ridges from the papyrus itself have been preserved Many of these retain the dark coloring from fire, but form a good cross-section of the types of seals used in the late Hellenistic and Roman Periods of the Levante, where these seals originally came from .

205. A lot of 10 terracotta bullae, late Hellenistic to Roman, c. 1 st Century BC to 3 rd Century AD. Impressions include: 1). Asklepios & Hygeia with altar; 2). Head of emperor to rt., Antoninus Pius? 3). Laureate head of Zeus lt.; 4). Demeter seated to rt., holding corn-ears; 5). Confronted male heads; 6). Head of Septimius Severus lt.; 7). Bust of Melqarth-Herakles lt.; 8). Venus standing lt., resting on a shield; 9). Head of Antonine woman lt., Faustina the Younger? 10). Goddess seated lt., holding a vase. All nicely preserved, some with inventory numbers penciled on backside. $225/10

206. A lot of 10 terracotta bullae, late Hellenistic to Roman, c. 1 st Century BC to 3 rd Century AD. 1). Venus standing rt., leaning against a column; 2). Laureate head of Zeus lt.; 3). Head of male to rt., late Antonine style; 4). Hygieia and Asklepios flanking an altar; 5). Diademed male head lt. 6). Facing head of Medusa. 7). Zeus seated rt. 8). City-Goddess standing lt., holding a cornucopia; 9). Female head rt.; 10). Radiate head of Hadrian rt. All nice examples with clear impressions, some with penciled inventory numbers on the back. $225/10

207. A lot of 10 terracotta bullae, late Hellenistic to Roman, c. 1 st Century BC to 3 rd Century AD. 1). Laureate head of Melqarth-Herakles lt.; 2). Theatre mask facing on raised disc; 3). Two goddesses standing side by side; 4). Goddess standing lt.; 5). Helmeted bust of Roma rt.; 6). Asklepios and Hygieia; 7). Bust of Septimius Severus lt.; 8).Nike advancing rt.; 9). Laureate head of Zeus lt.; 10). Bust of youth rt. All good examples with clear impressions, some with penciled inventory numbers on the back. $225/10

208. A lot of 10 terracotta bullae, late Hellenistic to Roman, c. 1 st Century BC to 3 rd Century AD. 1). Horse grazing rt.; 2). Bust of youth rt.; 3). City-Goddess standing lt.; 4). Facing head of Medusa; 5). Confronted male busts; 6). Two lions attacking an antelope; 7). Mars standing between two figures on horseback (The Dioscuri?); 8). Goddess sacrificing before the seated figure of Zeus facing to lt.; 9). Bust of Herakles to rt.; 10). Securitas standing lt., leaning on a column and holding a sceptre. All good examples with clear impressions, some with penciled inventory numbers on the back. $225/10

209. A lot of 10 terracotta bullae, late Hellenistic to Roman, c. 1 st Century BC to 3 rd Century AD. 1). Hound running to rt., looking back; 2). Hermes standing lt., holding a purse and caduceus; 3). Female head rt., Antonine (Faustina the Younger?); 4). Asklepios and Hygieia flanking an altar; 5). Eagle standing upon a globe; 6). Crested head of Athena rt.; 7). Laureate and draped bust of a youth rt.; 8). City-Goddess standing lt.; 9). Head of Zeus-Ammon rt., wearing ram’s horn; 10). A pair of lions attacking an antelope. All good examples with clear impressions, some with penciled inventory numbers on the back. $225/10

210. A lot of 20 terracotta bullae, late Hellenistic to Roman, c. 1 st Century BC to 3 rd Century AD. 1). Head of Hadrian rt., eagle with wing’s spread below; 2). Athena advancing lt.; 3). Demeter advancing lt., torch over her shoulder; 4). Athena advancing lt.; 5). Horse grazing rt.; 6). Male head rt.; 7). Radiate head of Helios to rt.; 8). Hermes standing lt., holding a purse and caduceus; 9). A pair of lions attacking an antelope; 10). Female head to rt.; 11). Confronted male heads; 12). Head of Serapis to rt., wearing a modius; 13). Venus standing lt., leaning on a shield; 14). Male head to rt.; 15). Eirene standing, leaning on a column; 16). Head of emperor to rt.; 17). Pax standing rt., holding a palm-frond; 18). Bust of Septimius Severus lt.; 19). Laureate head of Zeus lt.; 20). Vesta seated lt., holding palladium. All good examples, some with penciled inventory numbers on the back. $375/20

211. Mesopotamia, Tell Arpatchiya, 5 th – 4 th Millenium BC. A crème marble stamp seal with geometric design on the base and 4 shallow holes. The body of the seal is uncut, with the base flattened and a hole drilled for suspension. A nice example with some wear from use and nice patination. 20 x 19mm. See D. Homes-Fredericq, Les Cachets Mesopotamiens Protohistoriques, pl;. XVIII for similar examples. Ex. Royal Athena Gallery, purchased in the early 1980’s. Seals from this period with good provenance are quite rare. $500

212. Jemdat Nasr, c.3000 – 2800 BC. A shell amulet in the shape of a bovine. Nicely detailed for the type with circular drilling to indicate the eyes and spots on the body. Pierced through the back for suspension. L: 1.25” (34mm). A classic Summerian amulet type! $325

213. Jemdat Nasr, c.3000 – 2800 BC. A greenish marble amulet in the form of a reclining bovine. Pierce vertically through the back for suspension. Intact and attractive. L: 19mm. $175

214. Jemdat Nasr, c.3000 – 2800 BC. A crème marble amulet of a kneeling bull, head held aloft. Nice detail and good deposits. L: 1.25”. On stand. Ex. Joel Malter Collection. $600

215. Jemdat Nasr, c.3000 – 2800 BC. A large shell or limestone cylinder seal with diamond-shaped lozenge pattern. Repaired at the center and encrusted with earthen and crystalline deposits. An interesting piece. L: 5.7cm. $575

216. Akkadian, c. 2500 – 2300 BC. A marble cylinder seal depicting three men in combat with rampant animals. Two of the men struggle with antelopes and the central figure wields a club behind a lion. Well preserved with a nice, clear roll out. The marble is crème colored with black and red speckles. H: 26mm. $750

217. Akkadian, c. 2500 – 2300 BC. A gray-green serpentine cylinder deal with concave side. Scene involves a pair of figures flanking a large altar which resembles an Egyptian ‘Djed’ column of Osiris. One of the figures is seated, the other extends a hand in adoration. Intact with some encrustation, the hole entirely filled with hardened soil. H: 27mm. $750

218. Near East, 3 rd – 2 nd Millenium BC. A black serpentine domed stamp seal, pierced horizontally, with a lion incised on the base. Some wear from use, evenly across the entire piece. Diameter 21mm. Ex. Northern California Museum. $300

219. Mitanni, c. 1500 – 1000 BC. A brown steatite cylinder seal with two linear figures and a tree, one figure wearing a tall helmet. H: 21mm. Ex. Collection of Jean-Alain mariaud de Serres, Paris, acquired between 1946 – 1966. $300

220. Elamite, c. 1400 – 1200 BC. A black serpentine cylinder deal depicting a bird with wings spread and a pair of goats facing a sacred tree; all between a border of lines. Some chipping, but nice. H: 35mm. $850

221. Canaanite, c.1600 – 1500 BC. A steatite scarab carved in Egyptian style. Influenced by the Hyksos scarabs from Egypt and inscribed with very stylized hieroglyphic characters. Intact and a pleasing example! 19 x 14mm. Found in Israel. $200

222. Palestine, c. 1000 – 500 BC. A limestone scarab of highly stylized form inscribed with pseudo hieroglyphs. A Levantine imitation of an Egyptian tradition. 23 x 14mm. Ex. Jonathan Rosen collection; Ex. Royal Athena Galleries, New York. $300

223. Neo-Babylonian, c. 8 th – 7 th Century BC. A steatite pyramidal stamp seal engraved with glyphs. Intact with inventory number inked over white paint. L: 25mm. Published in Von der Osten, Altorientalische Siegelsteine der Sammlung Hans Silvius Aulock, no. 176; Ex. Collection Elie Borowski, Basel. $250

224. Western Asiatic, Ubaiid Period, c. 4500 – 3500 BC. A rectangular alabaster “number 2" token in the form of a flat and rectangular gaming die with two incised circular design on opposite sides. Also pierced the long way through center of piece. An early form of counting and accounting. Cf. Goff fig. 224. Extremely rare and in choice condition. Ex. Alex Malloy Collection. L: .75”; W: .5". $250

225. Near-Eastern, Sumerian, c. 3000 – 2800 BC. A lot of 2 pieces. First a small and nicely carved limestone pendant in the form of a ram’s head. Of simplistic style, eyes delineated with incised circle and dot concavities, as are the nostrils, and the ears extend from atop the eyes. Pierced horizontally through the head for suspension. Mounted on nice black stand. L: 1.75”. Second piece slightly smaller and of a standing human figure carved from white marble. Eyes of concentric design; arms with ancient holes drilled atop for holding objects. Surfaces is porous with slight losses to left hand socket. H: 1.5”. Both nice and interesting. Both ex. Alex Malloy Collection $500

226. Ancient Iran, c.4 th – 3 rd Millenium BC. A brown buff terracotta stylized bull with a pear-shaped bowl on its back. The bowl may have served as a lamp as there is carbon deposits on the tapered end where a wick would have been placed. Some repair with good deposits, but a very interesting piece! H: 7”; L: 6.75”. Ex. Jay Gluck Collection, acquired in the 1960’s and 1970’s. $750

227. Near-Eastern, Mari, c. 2400 – 2300 BC. A wonderfully small and exquisitely carved limestone pendant in the form of a facing human head, with deep eye sockets which once held inlays. The face is well rendered, with long aquiline nose and round and extended ears, and wearing some kind of headdress. Ancient hole is drilled from below chin, where neck would be, though center of head and exiting. Mottled shades of brown paint still remain and reveal slightly porous limestone surfaces. Compare Sotheby, January 2006, lot 95. In choice condition, free of repair or restoration. Rare! $5,000

228. Old Babylonia, c.1900 BC. An early Old Babylonian partial cone of Ishme-Dagan of Isin. Some encrustation, but sharp cuneiform text. L: 2.75”. Also included another Old Babylonian complete cone. Some encrustation as found and translated, L: 4.5. Two cones in the lot. $975/2

229. Old Babylonia, c.1900 – 1700 BC. A terracotta tablet with cuneiform text, which is a multiplication table for 15x. Some surface roughness and repair, but attractive. 3” x 1.75”. $400

230. Old Babylonian, c. 1900 – 1700 BC. A terracotta figure of a bearded male, wearing turban style head gear. Nicely detailed beard with long nose and pellet eyes, upper portion of right arm with two bands of incised squares, part of the clothing. The legs and left arm or now lost and the remains of a handle? Protrudes from the back. An interesting figure depicting a king or noble. H: 4.5”. On stand. See Legrain, Terracotta from Nippur, plates XXXII to XXXXV for similar examples; Ex. Joel Malter collection, #295, purchased in the late 1960’s. Very rare to find such a nice terracotta figure from this region. $1,500

231. Old Babylonian, c. 1900 – 1700 BC. A terracotta molded plaque depicting a bearded god wearing a flounced dress. Nicely detailed with much encrustation as found. Intact and attractive. H: 4 3/8” x 2 1/8”. See Legrain, Terracotta from Nippur, plate XXXVII, no. 198 for the type of plaque from Ur. From a New York collection. $450

232. Iran, Amlash, c. 1400 - 1200 BC. A rare bronze pendant in the form of a lizard, with rotund torso and extended round head; eyes are detailed; legs are stick-like (3 of which are holed), short and stubby tail. Attractive mottled green patina on the back of the lizard, bottom of piece mostly void of similar patina. L: 3 1/8". A fine and wearable piece. Ex. Joel L. Malter Collection, ROA 444. $950

233. Western Iran, Luristan, c. 1200 – 1000 BC. A bronze finial of ornate composition with two stylized animals meeting face to face at the top Some repair at midsection, but nicely preserved with good patination. H: 8 3/8”. $750

234. Western Iran, Luristan, c. 1200 – 800 BC. A bronze bowl with rounded bottom. In choice condition with some encrustations and patina. Dia: 6 5/8”; H: 2.5”. $275

235. Western Iran, Luristan, c. 1200 - 800 BC. A lot of two bronzes. First a small cup. Of simplistic shape with slightly tapered mid-section and footed base. Some loses to rim. Nice mottled patina. H: 3", D: 2". Second piece perhaps a weight. In shape of conventional light bulb with large hole running through center; top to bottom. A heavy and dense piece. H: 2.5”. $300/2

236. Persia, Luristan, c. 1200 – 800 BC. A pair of miniature bronze mongooses. Both are in same posture with long necks extended forward, legs are hunched as if ready to spring into action. Nice dark green patina on both. Both pieces have similar hole extending from chest area, through torso and exiting through the rear of piece. L: 1" and 1.5”. Rare! Ex. Mesrop Abgarians Collection. Ex. Joel L. Malter Collection, ROA 1171. $300/2

237. Western Anatolian, c. 2700 – 2200 BC. A Kusura type schematized marble with a flat disc-shaped body, rudimentary arms, a long neck, and an oversized disc-shaped head. Intact with much remaining red ochre and even the black paint on the eyes still evident. Intact with good deposits and very rare this well preserved. Cf. Exhibition catalogue, Art of the Cyclades, Karlsruhe, 1976, p. 388. no. 520; Ex. Joel Malter Collection. A very choice example! $1,500

238. Western Anatolian, Late Chalcolithic, c.2700 - 2400 BC. A white marble head from a Kilia idol with a low, broad crest arch, small ears, and a simple, conical nose. Minor chip on back of head and old museum numbers on base of neck. 1.5” x 1.25”. Mounted on a small stand. An interesting early idol often referred to as a “star gazer” figure, a type, which was quite prolific throughout the later 4 th and early 3 rd millennium BC throughout Anatolia. $500

239. Western Anatolian, Late Chalcolithic, c.2700 - 2400 BC. A white marble head from a Kilia idol with a low, broad crest arch, small ears, and a simple, conical nose. Minor chip on back of head and old museum numbers on base of neck. 1.25” x 1.25”. Mounted on a small stand. $500

240. Near east, c. 1 st Millenium BC. A terracotta horse and rider, of a stylized form, but retaining almost all of the crème and brick red pigmentation. The head of the horse is pierced where the reins where places. An interesting piece found in Northern Egypt in the eastern delta region. Either a votive piece or a child’s toy. H: 4.25”; L: 4 5/8”. $775

241. Near East, 1 st Millenium BC. A pair of bronze bridle plates with two stylized avian heads. Three holes and 4 tabs on the back to fasten it another piece, perhaps leather. Intact with nice green patination. W: 3.5”. 2 pieces in the lot. $750/2

242. Syria, 1 st Millenium BC. A lot of 3 silver bracelets, each with some linear decoration near the terminals. Diameters 2 5/8” to 4”. Nice, brown-gray patination. $600/3

243. Western Asia, c. 8 th – 7 th Century BC. A lot of 2 bronze animals, the first a bull, with stylized features and good patination, L: 1 7/8”. Mounted. The second looks to be a horse, with casting defects, L: 1.75”. Mounted. Both votive objects. $350/2

244. Phoenicia, c. 5 th – 4 th Century BC. A terracotta votive figure in the form of the goddess Tanit, holding her left hand to chest in a sign of modesty, right hand facing outward. The facial features are finely rendered with long drapery and shoes. A small offering bowl or place for a candle is at his feet. Found in the ocean and professionally cleaned with minor restoration, some remains of coral and other sea life still apparent on the surface. H: 15.25”. An attractive and displayable piece. $1,950

245. South Arabia, Sabean, c. 2 nd Century AD. A limestone pillar stele carved in high relief, with a stylized human head at the top with flat facial features with heavy brows and almond-shaped eyes. The mouth in detailed with a horizontal slit and the ears are in low relief on the plank back. A four letter inscription is carved into the stele beneath the face. Intact and good example of these odd South Arabian stele. 9.75” x 5”. Mounted on a custom base. Ex. New York collection. $2,000

246. Seljuk, 12 th Century. A lot of 2 bronze items. The first is a bronze vessel foot in the form of a feline, tab on back. H: 2 7/8”. Mounted. The second item is a bronze pendant in the form of a bird, suspension loop at the back of the head, L. 1.75”. Both ex. Royal Athena Galleries, New York. $250/2

247. Indus Valley, Nal culture, Baluchistan, c. 3000 – 2500 BC. A very nice and attractive terra cotta bowl with single horizontally painted band at top. Painted in pastel shades of pale yellow and rust and outlined in pale linear black paint. Bowl with slightly footed base that flares upwards to wide rim. Some ancient residue remains on inside bottom. Some rim chipping and slip repair. Still choice and attractive. $400

248. Indus Valley, Nal culture, Baluchistan, c. 3000 – 2500 BC. An excellent terracotta bowl, 4.25” in diameter, decorated with traditional linear and geometric designs. Light mineral encrustation in spots. $300

249. Indus Valley, Nal culture, Baluchistan, c. 3000 – 2500 BC. A choice terracotta bowl, 3.5” in diameter, decorated with a series of fish and other designs. Light mineral encrustation in spots. $300

250. Indus Valley, Nal culture, Baluchistan, c. 3000 – 2500 BC. A superb terracotta flat bottom jar, 4” in diameter, decorated with a variety of traditional linear and geometric designs. Light mineral encrustation in spots. $300

251. Indus Valley Civilization, c. 3000 - 2500 BC. A head from a figure wearing an elaborate headdress. Nice style with typical coffee bean eyes and nicely mounted on a custom base. H: 2 1/8”. Mounted. Very similar to the female figures found at Harappa. $200

252. Indus Valley Civilization, c. 3500 - 2500 BC. A simple terracotta idol with implied arms and legs, the head extremely simplified. H: 2.5”. Mounted. A very interesting early form of the fertility or female figure from the Indus Valley civilization. Mounted.  $200

253. Indus Valley Civilization, c. 2 nd Millennium BC. A choice head from a figure depicting a finely detailed feline with deeply incised features. Excellent example of the type. D: 2”. Mounted.  $200

254. Indus Valley Civilization, c. 3500 - 2800 BC. A large terracotta head from a figure depicting a bull, with simplified features. Some losses to the tips of the horn and with a nice patination. Good style and attractive. L: 2.75”. Mounted.  $200

255. Indus Valley Civilization, c. 3500 - 2800 BC. A head from a figure depicting a nicely detailed ram, with elegant horns and raised eyes. Good red color and surfaces with very light encrustation and deposits. Excellent example of the type. L: 2.5”. Mounted.  $200

256. Indus Valley Civilization, Mehrgarh Period VII, c. 2800 - 2600 BC. A choice fertility figure with tight headdress and stylized face. Both hands support her full, voluptuous breasts, thin waistline and multiple necklaces. Intact and professionally cleaned with smooth surfaces. An excellent example of the type. L: 4.25”. See Possehl, The Indus Civilization, page 178 – 179. $900

257. Indus Valley Civilization, Mehrgarh Period VII, c. 2800 - 2600 BC. A terracotta fertility figure with stylized facial features and layered hair, which hangs down on to her shoulders. A layered collar with a pendant is above her full breasts and her arms are at her sides, hands before her. Intact with some encrustations. L: 4.5”. See Possehl, The Indus Civilization, page 178 – 179. $475

258. Indus Valley Civilization, Mehrgarh Period VII, c. 2800 - 2600 BC. A terracotta fertility figure with a tall head with stylized facial features and layered hair, which hangs down on to her shoulders. A layered collar with a pendant is above her full breasts and her arms are at her sides, hands before her. Intact with some encrustations and some weathering. L: 4.75”. See Possehl, The Indus Civilization, page 178 – 179. $425

259. Indus Valley Civilization, Mehrgarh Period VII, c. 2800 - 2600 BC. A terracotta fertility figure with tall head stylized facial features and full hair, which hangs down on to her shoulders. She wears no jewelry and her arms are straight down at her sides. Intact with some encrustations. L: 4”. See Possehl, The Indus Civilization, page 178 – 179. $400

260. Indus Valley, Mehrgarh, c.3500 - 2500 BC. A terracotta effigy of a humped bull with large horns. The piece is handsomely modeled with geometric decoration in brown pigment over a buff slip. Small chip on left foreleg and some encrustation and mineral deposits. 3.75” x 2.5”. Mehrgarh period III saw an increase and development of the terracotta bull effigies, but they continued to be produced in some quantity through most of the following periods. (Possehl, The Indus Valley Civilization, p.177). $400

261. Indus Valley, Mehrgarh, c.3500 - 2500 BC. A terracotta effigy of a humped bull with large horns and exaggerated hump. The piece is handsomely modeled with geometric decoration in brown pigment over a buff slip. Small chip on right foreleg and some encrustation and mineral deposits. 3 3/8” x 2.5”. A pleasing example! $400

262. Indus Valley, Mehrgarh, c.3500 - 2500 BC. A terracotta effigy of a sacred cow with large ears, hump and dewlap. The piece is modeled with geometric decoration in brown pigment over a buff slip. Forelegs and back legs joined in a more simplistic style than the previous lots. Intact with some light encrustation and mineral deposits. 3.5” x 2 1/8”. A nice example which is simpler and more complex then the previous lots at the same time. $300

263. Kushan, India / Pakistan, c. 2 nd – 3 rd Century AD. A nice Gandharan stucco head of the Buddha, in pleasing style, with face intact. Traces of the original scarlet paint still evident in areas. An excellent example of the famed Gandharan school of Buddhist art. H: 5", W: 3.5”. On custom stand. $1,500

264. Kushan, c. 2 nd – 3 rd Century AD. A choice small heart shape chlorite bowl with nicely incised linear designs on the exterior and handle. L: 3.5”, H: 1.25”. cp. Sarianidi, Ancient Art of Afghanistan in German. p. 133.   $400

265. Kushan, c. 2 nd – 3 rd Century AD. A carved stone vessel with crisply incised decorative designs on the crossbars. L: 4.25”; H: 1.75.”. Probably used as an oil lamp or for heating. $400

266. Kushan, c. 2 nd – 3 rd Century AD. A Ghandaran gray schist image of standing Buddha, hands missing and head reattached. Nice detail on robes, eyes and hair. H: 10.5”. Mounted on stand. $800

267. Kushan, c. 2 nd – 3 rd Century AD. An Ghandaran shist elephant carved from single piece of stone. H: 5 1/8”; L: 7.75”. Ex. Joel Malter collection; Ex Malter Feb. 27, 2005 #275. $950

268. Kushan, c. 3 rd –4 th Century AD. A lot of 2 choice heads from larger figures. The smaller resembles the Canosan terracotta figures of the Mediterranean region and the large face has much realism and softness about it. H: 1.5” & 2.25”. Mounted. A nice pair of terracottas showing the Hellenistic influence brought by Alexander the Great into Central Asia. 2 pieces in the lot. $225/2

269. Indus Valley, A group of 3 terracotta items. 1). A Kushan votive head, ritually burned, but still with detailed features, H: 1.5”; 2). A Gandharan amulet depicting a seated Buddha, H: 2”; 3). An Amlash spout with a finely detailed depiction of a demon, 4” long. $250

270. Central Asia, 2 nd Century BC to 4 th Century AD. A group of six (6) terracotta fingers from statues or Buddha or from Bodhisattvas. Each is very lifelike, half obviously made by impressing a finger to make a mold. May have been for votive purposes. L: 2” – 3”. An excellent collection of interesting items, in display case. $300

271. Central Asia, Kushan, c.3 rd – 4 th Century AD. A bronze stupa with tall tower at the center. Once mounted to a large composition as there are iron deposits within the inside. H: 2.75”. An interesting piece worthy of further study. $250

272. Central Asia, c.5 th – 6 th Century AD. A terracotta head from a figure with a large headdress resembling a turban and earrings. The style resembles some of the later Kushan or Gupta figures. Some wear and light encrustation, but an interesting piece. W: 2.25”. Also included is the head from a terracotta horse, with good facial details and harness and bridle. L: 1.75”. Mounted. 2 pieces in the lot.  $275/2

273. Central Asia, c.5 th – 6 th Century AD. A beautiful terracotta elephant with well rendered features. L: 6”. $400

274. Central Asia, c.5 th – 6 th Century AD. , A beautiful terracotta horse with harness and bridle. Nicely rendered and a good example. L: 6”. $400

275. Central Asia, 12 th – 15 th Century AD. A lot of 4 terracotta tokens made by impressing coins into one side. Interesting and worthy of further study. Diameters around 1 1/8”, one with some chipping. $450/4

276. China, Tang Dynasty, AD 618 - 907. A large round and squat shaped heavy porcelain jar beautifully painted in dark green with glossy surfaces throughout. Some losses of paint only on bottom of pot. H: 6", D: 4.75". $750

277. China, Sung Dynasty, AD 960 - 1279. A lovely mottle dark black glazed and lacquered heavy ceramic vase with 4 pressed “tree” designs” around outside of slightly bulbous mid section. Glaze is void to outline the shape of the 4 trees. Opening is wide; rim is outlined in heavy band. Choice condition. H: 7.5", D: 4.5". $750

278. China, Sung Dynasty, AD 960 - 1279. An attractive dark black glazed and lacquered heavy ceramic vase. Small spout protrudes with slightly flared opening at top. Very nice shinny surfaces throughout. H: 9.5", D: 2.5". $500

279. China, Sung Dynasty, AD 960 - 1279. A large black glazed bowl with flat rim and shoulder decorated with a raised wave pattern. Three raised pellets on opposite sides are above the line and single pellets on the other sides. Intact with highly glossy, well preserved glaze. H: 4 1/4": W: 11 3/4". A very attractive piece. $600

280. China, pre-Sung Dynasty, a very nice heavy ceramic pot with two small loop handles at opposite sides at top (one of the handles with losses). Nice dark brown colored semi-glossy with slightly bumpy glazed surfaces adorning upper 75% of pot. A few old rim chips, otherwise in very fine condition. H: 7.25", D: 4.75". $500

281. China, c. late 19 th to 20 th century, an exquisitely carved palm wood “fisherman”. Seated old bearded man wears long flowing gown and holds a fish in front of his chest with his left hand, his right hand hold the strap handle of his fishing bag which rests on the ground to his right. Beautifully carved. Choice condition with small age crack on lower back side. H: 6.75". $750

282. China, c. 18 th century, a very attractive pair of blue and white matching porcelain pots. Both with attractive glossy glaze and nice linear design and calligraphy in dark royal blue paint throughout. Wide openings on both. H: 7.25". $400

283. China, 19 th - 20 th Century. A finely woven basket with pointed lid and large handle. The sides are decorated with vertical strips of bamboo and over the piece has much eye appeal. H: 17 3/4". $550

284. China, c. 20 th century, a lovely box wood “brush pot”. The boxwood carving is a common art form exercised by artists in ancient China. However this particular piece was carved out of a boxwood tree root, which adds to the uniqueness of this period piece. The lines flow naturally with the shape of the trunk, tree knots and all, the end result is a timeless art piece as well as a functional scholar’s object. A couple of typical age cracks; choice! H: 7", 8.5" across top at widest opening. $500

285. Korea, Goryeo Dynasty, AD 918 - 1392. A tall ceramic celadon ware vase with flattening on one side. Nicely preserved and intact. H: 10". $750

286. Korea, Goryeo Dynasty, AD 918 - 1392. A lovely green celadon ware vase with ovoid body with vertical ribbing. Nicely colored and in perfect condition. H: 9 3/4". $850

287. Korea, Goryeo Dynasty, AD 918 - 1392. A lot of terra cotta circular roof tiles, each with a different molded design. One has a facing dragon head, another with two dragon figures face to face, the third with four section depicting stylized items, such as a wagon, and the last possesses a central rosette. All are intact with no glaze. Diameter average is 5 7/8".

288. Korea, 19 th Century. A large blue and white glazed ceramic vessel with lovely abstract floral motif on either side of the body. Around the shoulder, below the lip, are 5 geometric designs within a thick blue line. H: 9 1/2": W: 10 3/4". Intact and a heavy, attractive piece! $975

289. Korea, 19 th Century. Another large blue and white glazed ceramic vessel, but on this example the white area is more of a grayish color and the mouth is not flared at all, but totally vertical. Floral motifs decorate the sides and a band of abstract floral motifs decorate the shoulder. H: 9 3/4"; W: 10 3/4". Intact and a handsome example! $975

290. Korea, c. 19 th century, an attractive set of four matching blue on faded white ceramic small pots. All in very nice condition with attractive blue design throughout. H: 3.5" each. $400

291. Tibet, a lot of 2 Dorje Vajras, each of brass, one early 20 th Century and the second sometime later. Each is in nice condition. Lengths 4.75” & 5”. The Vajra symbolizes a thunderbolt or diamond that destroys all kinds of ignorance, and itself is indestructible. The Vajra is symbol of Indra also. In tantric rituals, the Vajra symbolized the male principle which represents method in the right hand and the Bell symbolized the female principle, is held in the left. Their interaction leads to enlightenment. Tibetans named the Vajra as "Dorje." $250/2

292. Japan, c. 1930's-1940's. A lovely porcelain pickling jar, beautifully painted with rural scene depicting a man and women in pastel shades of blue, green, yellow, orange and black. Back side of jar with nice calligraphy, which is painted under the glaze. Four small lug handles all around which served to help tie the lid shut for long term storage. Lid also nicely painted with similar rural scene showing the same male figure dressed in similar attire as on jar. Ex. Dr. Robert Ellyn Collection. Choice condition. Wax seal affixed on bottom. H: 5". $250

293. U.S.A., Post Civil War, c.1880s. An ornate mason’s sword by the B. Edward Co., New London, Ohio. Beautifully etched and inscribed, "Clarence L. Dodson" on the blade, with ivory grip showing scrimshawed cross on ones side and the initials CLD on the other. Top of pommel is helmeted head of medieval knight. Sword in metal scabbard with fancy mountings. Sword remains in overall very good condition cloth sword wrapping and hinged leather sword carrier with Dodson's name written on the carrier, including "Allenby Comd'y No. 73 K E, Cleveland, O". Length of sword is 35". A wonderful piece worthy of further research. $500

294. Borneo, Malaya, Dayak Tribe, Mandau Region, c. 1850, a head-hunter sword with scalped hair attached at top of beautifully engraved handle, remarkably designed steel blade. Wooden sheath is engraved. Attached it sheath is attractive ornamentation in braid cloth and feathers. L: 27". See Stone, #435. Ex Joel L. Malter Collection, ROA-2136. A rare and interesting piece! $2,500

295. North Africa, early 20th Century. A dagger decoratively incised steel blade and leather sheath. Sheath and leather hilt both beautifully decorated on both sides with a looped pommel. L: 20". $300

296. North Africa, early 20th Century. An attractive dagger with ornately decorated metal sheath; round ornament at bottom. Squared handle of dagger is also metal with nice incised design and round ornament at top. At top of iron blade on both sides is four petal flower. Nice condition. L: 18.5”. $300

297. Bowie knife. A large an ominous custom made knife with stag horn handle and inlaid turquoise adornment on front side. Top of blade with hand incised number “1094245". L: 14.5”. Choice condition. The Colonel Bowie knife specifically refers to a style of knife designed by James Bowie who took a prominent part in the Texas revolution and was killed at the Battle of the Alamo. The version most commonly known as the historical Bowie knife was rather large and of massive construction, as knives go, usually having a blade at least 6 inches long. $250

298. England, 1878, a pair of lovely sterling hair combs. Each with 5 long prongs extending from beautifully engraved combs. One with two birds, the other with attractive floral designs. Both are stamped on the back side, “PAT. APR. 30. 1878". Both in choice condition. Sizes are 5 1/8" and 5.75”. Ex. Joel L. Malter Collection, ROA 171. $350/2

299. Northern India, c. 11 th – 12 th Century. An exquisite terra cotta cup with a central frieze of voluptuous Yakshis, all behind palm fronds. H: 3.25”; D: 2.5”. Minor rim repair. A fantastic mold-made piece. Worthy of a strong bid. Ex. Joel L. Malter Collection, ROA-2057. $1,500

300. India, c. 11 th – 12 th Century. A pale red terra cotta mold made miniature statue in the shape of a stylized phallus. Back to back; two buxom Yakshi wearing ornate outfits with hands at sides. Floral decoration at top; dotted border around base at bottom. H: 2 7/8". Exquisite detail throughout. Ex. Joel L. Malter Collection, ROA-2088. $650

301. India, Mughul, 1526 – 1707. A "pair" of small and quite ornate silver hair combs, both with secret panels at top for storing perfume. Both with 2 birds atop; one with tiger engraving on both sides; the smaller comb with gold panels and birds. L: 2 7/8” & 4.5” Ex. Joel L. Malter Collection, ROA 2118. $600/2

302. China, 19th Century. A brass incense clock in the shape of a hand held microphone, top of clock removes to reveal a second clock template with snuffer. The Xiangyin was developed during the Tang Dynasty (618-906 A.D.). This device is in the form of the Ju'i Scepter, which is a Taoist symbol of longevity. All original and quite interesting. L: 6". Ex. Joel L. Malter Collection, ROA 489. $500

303. Delaware 1789, English map of the State of Delaware; colored and nicely framed with non acid alpha map. Size of map is 7.5” x 6.25”. Choice condition. $200

304. Georgia, 1789, English map of the State of Georgia; colored and nicely framed with non acid alpha map. Size of map is 7.5” x 6.5Í”. Choice condition. $200

305. Maya cylinder vase from the Pacific slope region of El Salvador or southern Guatemala, ca. 600 - 1000 AD. The lower portion of the chamber retains traces of stucco, covered with red and white pigment. H: 8.75”Dia: 5.5” $2000

306. Maya orangeware bowl from Jutiapa, Guatemala, ca. 600 - 900 AD. The crisply molded glyphs, which are characteristic of the type, retain much of the original cinnabar pigment. Dia: 8.5” H: 3.25” Nice mineral deposits. $2000

307. Maya cylindrical jar from El Salvador, ca. 600 - 1000 AD. It is incised with figures representing dancers in monkey costumes. In nice condition with good surface deposits. H: 5.75” Dia: 5.25” $1500