180. Roman Egypt, c. 4th – 5th Century AD. A large textile fragment of a panel with a stylized shrine or temple seen from the front, with two columns containing a central male figure within an oval, brandishing a shield and lance. Female figures in long gowns in registers to either side, surrounded by vegetal elements. Above the figure is a decorative motif in arches. Colors brown and tan on linen with some loss and tattering. 13 ½” x 11”. Mounted in a nice frame.      $850

181. Roman Egypt, c. 5th – 7th Century AD. A square textile panel with a central medallion containing a standing figure, somewhat stylized, flanked by the forepart of a horse and the head of creature of some sort, with large eyes, teeth and antlers. Around the central medallion is a nice floral motif in brick red and brown bordered by a geometric pattern. In pleasing condition with strong color. Linen, 6 ½” x 5 ¾”. Nicely framed. $850 

182. Holy Land, Judea, Middle Bronze Age, c. 1730 - 1550 BC. A wheel made clay oil lamp with rounded base. Orange-buff clay, wet-smoothed, with sides pinched to form spout. Nice mineral encrustation.  6” long, 6-1/4” wide, 2-3/4” high. See Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Ancient Lamps in the Schloessinger Collection, for similar example.       $250   

183. Holy Land, Judea, Iron Age, c. 1200 - 536 BC. A wheel made buff clay oil lamp with rounded base is deeply pinched to form the spout. A nice example with strong mineral encrustation, 5-1/4” long, 5” wide, 1-3/4” high.  See Noam Adler, Oil Lamps of the Holy Land, for similar examples.         $200     

184. Roman, Augustan. A brown slip discus lamp with Cupid with a helmet, sica and shield of a threx. Maker’s mark FAVSTI on the base. L: 3 13/16”. Cf. BMC III Q3260 (Cupid with spear and shield). Cf. BMC II, 757 (another lamp of this maker with different discus device). The lamp maker Faustus worked in Italy during the Augustan period, but then appears to have emigrated to Petra. A lovely lamp from the age of Augustus and quite rare.         $875

185. Roman, 1st Century AD. A red-brown slip discus lamp depicting a barbarian desultory with two horses galloping left. L: 4”. BMC III, Q830. The desultory was an acrobatic jockey who raced with two horses, jumping from one to the other several times in the course of the race. Races of desultores took place between the chariot races. A rare and interesting games motif.          $595

186. Roman, 1st Century AD. Nice discus lamp, buff with traces of orange slip, depicting a professional hunter (venator) advancing rt., brandishing a spear. Maker’s mark L in relief on the base. L: 3 15/16”. Most images of venatores show them either dressed and armed as gladiators, or wearing a tunic and leg wrappings, with a spear as their only weapon. The venator depicted here is a lightly clad member of the second category.$450    

187. Roman, 1st Century AD. An orange slip discus lamp depicting a lion leaping to left. L: 4”. Deneauve 341. A beautiful example in choice condition.        $595

190. Roman North Africa, c. AD 120 – 180. A red-brown slip discus lamp with Cupid seated right on a sound box of a cithara, plucking the strings. Maker’s signature MNOVIVSTI on the base. Cf. BMC II, Q1306 (same discus device and lamp form, from Central Italy). The lamp maker M. Novius Iustus operated his workshop in what is now Tunisia. Oddly, lamps with his signature are also found in southern France, the products of a surmoullage knock-off factory at Montans.           $575

191. Roman North Africa, c. AD 120 – 180. A tan slip discus lamp depicting a ram walking rt. Maker’s name MNOVIVST above E on base. L: 4 1/8”. Cf. Deneauve 762-764 (same discus device and lamp form, but the first signed GAB MERC and the third signed C.OPPI.RES). For the lamp maker M. Novius Iustus, see above lot. High relief and a choice example.      $575

192. Roman North Africa, c. AD 120 – 180. A red-brown slip discus lamp depicting a bearded male figure walking right, playing a tambourine. Maker’s signature MNOVIVST on base. L: 4 3/8”. Cf. Deneauve 717 (same discus device and lamp form, but signed BIC AGAT). For the lamp maker M. Novius Iustus, see above lot.      $575

193. Roman North Africa, 2nd Century AD. A tan slip discus lamp depicting a couple engaged in lovemaking on a low couch. Maker’s signature MNOVIVST on base. L: 4 ¼”. For the lamp maker M. Novius Iustus, see above lot.     $750

194. Roman North Africa, 2nd Century AD. A nice discus lamp with traces of brown slip on buff. Central scene depicting a venator running left, attempting to throw a wild animal (perhaps a zebra). Rim of lamp nicely decorated with a linear motif. Three plants (maker’s mark) on the base. L: 4 3/8”. Cf. Deneauve 928 (lamp form and shoulder decoration). Ex. Moustaki collection.      $625

195. Roman North Africa, 2nd Century AD. An orange-brown slip discus lamp depicting the bust of a male youth facing, hair free about his head and with bare chest. Maker’s signature C A M on base. L: 4”. Ex. old Israeli Collection.         $550

196. Roman, late Antonine – Severan, c. AD 180 – 220. A nice discus lamp with partial orange slip. Central scene depicting a lioness left devouring a handler (bestiarius), whip below. The shoulder nicely decorated with a vegetal motif. L: 4 ½”. Cf. BMC III, Q1710 (lamp form and shoulder decoration). In contrast to other types of lamps which show lions and other animals devouring prisoners, this lamp shows a mishap involving a bestiarius or handler, whose job was to care for the animals used in the games and to prod them to fight in the performances, using whips and torches. A similar accident is portrayed on the lower panel of a relief in the Museo Archeologico in Naples (6704). Very Rare.        $950

197. Roman North Africa, c. 3rd Century AD. A lovely red ware discus lamp with detailed image of hunched over man atop his wares of fruits and vegetables. Around this medallion is circular vignette of “S” shaped squiggle designs. Pinch handle without the typical hole running through it. Nozzle is large and round with much evidence of use. L: 5 ½”.   $750

198. Roman North Africa, c. 3rd Century AD. A lovely red ware discus lamp with image of standing and facing human figure in medallion. The shoulder is decorated with a floral motif. Typical pinch and holed handle at back. Nozzle with some traces of have been being used. A nice piece. L: 5".     $500

199. Roman Egypt, c. 2^nd – 3^rd Century AD. A red-brown slipped terra cotta oil lamp of local manufacture. The discus depicts a stylized scene of a lion attacking an antelope. The handle is missing and the spout shows signs of use. L: 4 ¼”. An interesting example and looks to be a local type made in the North African style.           $200

200. Roman, Egypt, 3^rd – 4^th Century AD. A tan buff terra cotta ‘Frog-Type’ lamp with carinated body and top of nozzle surrounded by a raised circle. On the top of the lamp two fetuses are depicted flanking the fill hole. Base undefined and impressed with an Alpha. BMC III Q2183; Petrie, Meydum and Memphis (iii), pl. XL, 5. L: 3 1/8”; W: 3”. See Petrie, Roman Ehnasya (1905), pl. LXVI, no. 90 for another example from the same maker.           $350

201. Roman, Egypt, 3^rd – 4^th Century AD. An orange-brown buff terra cotta ‘Frog-Type’ lamp with raised circle around the fill hole. The back of the lamp is decorated with a splayed ram, legs on either side of the fill hole. Base well defined but lacks any marks. Intact with signs of heavy use. L: 2 5/8”. Cf. BMC III Q2191 for a similar example; See Petrie, Roman Ehnasya (1905), pl. LXIII, no. 25 for a similar example from that site.            $250

202. Roman, Levante, c.4^th – 5^th Century AD. An oval terra cotta lamp with stub handle, shoulders decorated with lozenge-style decoration, a date palm at center, palm-frond just above spout. On base, concentric circles, lines and palm design. Intact with encrustations. L: 3 ¾”. Cf. BMC III, Q2313 – 2318 for similar examples.       $550

203. Nishapur, c. 9th – 10th Century AD. A turquoise colored and  glazed oil lamp. Nice and attractive with long and rectangular trough-like spout; loop handle at back atop which is decorative arrow shaped element. Some minor paint losses otherwise in choice condition. L: 7.5". Ex. Central California Collector.    $350 

204. 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: 3.75".             $350 

205. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 500 – 300 BC. A pair of miniature core glass alabastron type vessels. The first is cobalt blue with bright yellow woven into the body in a zigzag pattern and a red handle. H: 1 5/16” (34mm). The second vessel is black with white threading woven into the body, H: 1 ½” (38mm). A pair of interesting miniature glass vessels one would find in the various bazaars up and down the Phoenician coast.   $650/2

206. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 500 – 300 BC. A pair of miniature glass vessels. The first is a squat jar of deep blue cobalt glass with orange and white trailing, two lug handles (one missing). Some minor chipping, but good color, H: 1”. The second is a small double handled vessel of rich opaque blue glass, a bit frosted white with age. Incised ‘V’ shaped pattern on the sides with a ribbed base, intact and choice! H: 1 5/16” (34mm). Two very attractive miniatures.  $450

207. Roman Egypt, c. 1^st Century BC/AD. A pair of glass bracelet, the first translucent green with opaque green, yellow and orange. White dots around the outside imitate pearls, Dia: 2 ½”. The second example bright turquoise blue with orange, yellow and green chevrons and a twisted white and brown ban around the outside, Dia: 2 ¼”. $450/2    

208. Roman Egypt, c. 1^st – 2^nd Century AD. A lot of 3 glass gaming counters. One of fused glass in red, orange and blue over a black base, Dia: 15mm. The other two are of translucent cobalt blue and light blue glass, Dia: 12mm & 11mm. 3 pieces in the lot.         $150/3

209. Roman, c. 2nd – 3rd Century AD. A nice and solid single handle glass flask with cylindrically shaped body and neck. Bluish silver in color with encrustation throughout. H: 7 1/8". Nice.       $400

210. Holy Land, c. AD 100 – 300. A small pale green translucent flask with thin single loop handle, short tubular neck and “rum” jug shaped body. In pristine condition. H: 3". Choice!   $300

211. Holy Land, c. AD 100 - 300. A small and finely made cup with slightly elevated pedestal base and short turned over lip to form rim of cup. Inside of cup of bright swirling mottled shades of green. Outside of dark silver shades. In choice condition. H: 2", D: 3.75". $305

212. Holy Land, c. AD 100 - 300. An exquisite small pale milky whitish green colored  flask with trefoil spout and rare two-part loop handle behind. Long lower vertical handle with small circular loop handle atop. Thick horizontal ribbon of glass around mid section of short tubular neck. On round footed base. Some original encrustation still on portion of spout. H: 5.5".               $1,000

213. Holy Land, c. AD 100 – 300. A small and fine pale translucent green “baby feeder”. Almost bird shaped body with tubular neck, which is slightly flared at top. Nice iridescence throughout. A scarce and desirable type. H: 3", L: 3.75".      $750

214. Holy Land, c. AD 100 – 300. An exquisite flask with short and flared tubular neck. Round body with upper half having magnificent purple iridescence; lower portion and bottom of flask with equally colorful mottled pale green and yellow hues. Several small pinched protrusions adorn the top and bottom most bulbous portions of body. A choice example of just how beautiful a 2,000 year old piece of glass can be. H: 3.5".    $850

215. Holy Land, c. AD 100 – 300. A highly unusual long and narrow glass tube shaped baton or wand? End of piece is domed and tapers down to slightly extended mid-section that tapers down to tubular end that appears to have been filed flat. Not certain what the original shape of this vessel was but nonetheless it is in beautiful shades of light green with wonderful iridescence. A choice and seldom seen shape.  L: 16.26".       $750

216. Holy Land, c. AD 100 – 300. A wonderful tall flask in the shape of a large tear drop. Top of body of flask with tapered neck that flares open as you proceed towards top. Of a pale and mottled green color with exquisite iridescence throughout. H: 7.25".  $500

217. Holy Land, c. AD 100 – 300. A top quality double unguentarium in pale translucent green with exquisite horizontal trailing on both vials with vertical trailing near top. In mottled olive green and milky white coloring. Of the finest workmanship! H :4".  $1000

218. Holy Land, c. AD 100 – 300. A wonderfully colorful short flask with tear-drop shaped body and single loop handle of side attaching to slightly flared top. Magnificent rainbow colored iridescence throughout. Choice condition and worthy of a serious bid. H: 4.25".   $750

219. Holy Land, c. AD 100 - 300. A top quality small flask in the shape of a lemon. Body of flask with vertical indentations and wonderful iridescence. Atop body is flared neck that has fine horizontal trailing in dark green color. A pristine piece; worthy of a strong bid. H: 3.75".         $500

220. Holy Land, c. AD 100 – 300. A lovely pale green translucent flask with bell shaped body, short tubular neck and flared and wide opening that is adorned with aqua blue colored horizontal thin trailing at mid-section of funnel opening. H: 5.25". Pristine with wonderful patina throughout.             $500

221. Holy Land, c. AD 100 – 300. A wonderful tall flask in a glorious milky white colored iridescence. Pear shaped body with tall tubular neck that leads to wide and flattened opening. Highly iridescence and desirable. H: 6.26". Choice condition. $500

222. Holy Land, c. AD 100 – 300. A dark green double unguentarium void of handles or other decoration. Attractive with pleasing coloring throughout. Some repair to top of one of the unguents otherwise in fine condition. H: 4.5".      $350

223. Holy Land, c. AD 100 – 300. A wonderful aubergine colored flask with bulbous and vertically ribbed body, short and wide tubular neck that has wide flare and lip at top. A stunningly beautiful piece! A rare color and style. H: 4.25", D: 3". In choice condition with gorgeous iridescence.           $3000

224. Roman glass lot, c. AD 200 – 400. A lot of 4 flasks, all pale green in color. They range in size from 1 ¾” – 5 ¼”. Smallest has tall square body with short tubular neck (chipped). Second tallest with round and delicate vertically trailed body and tubular neck (chipped). Third tallest is in best condition and is probably a long tubular bead(?) With beautiful iridescence. Tallest is a pastiche with short bell shaped body and long tubular neck from a different piece flask attached. An interesting lot of 4 ancient pieces.  $350/4

225. Byzantine Period, c. AD 750 – 1000. A small and finely crafted vial in twisted multi-dark blue colored rods. Two small rods of similar color and size forming handles at top. At bottom is small round base. Wonderful iridescence.  H: 3.75". Worthy of a strong bid.   $750

226. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 500 - 300 BC. A group of 35 glass and faience beads of various shapes and colors. Several beads are exceptional examples of core formed baubles. 6 are of the ‘eye bead’ type, 7 are fused mosaic glass, 16 are various solid glass types of various colors, including 2 spiral-tube types, 3 are of faience, 2 are of stone and the last is a bronze basket-type amulet. A fun mixed lot for the bead collector. Ex. Old Montreal collection.. Beads from worn to choice condition.         $600/35

227. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 500 - 300 BC. A group of 12 glass beads. 10 of the beads are formed from multi-colored fused glass, and 2 are solid colors, one opaque yellow and the other a translucent green. They all are very nice, a couple with some weathering, and make a very handsome group. Average size around 12mm.         $550/12

228. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 500 - 300 BC. A lot of 14 glass beads, most composed of fused cane, some translucent and others opaque. These examples are of good size and show some weathering, but are a very pleasing group. Average size roughly 17mm.   $500/14

229. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 500 - 300 BC. A group of 10 glass beads, all of the fused cane type in a myriad of colors. A very attractive group and pretty well preserved, a few with minor cracks or some weathering. Sizes from 11mm to 20mm.        $400/10

230. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 500 - 300 BC. A lot of 15 beads, 3 are of a banded orange agate, 11 are of various glass compositions, and the last is a light blue faience melon bead. A diverse group with sizes roughly from 11mm to 18mm.      $400/15

231. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 500 - 300 BC. A lot of 16 mixed glass beads, each quite unique unto itself. All sizes, shapes and colors are represented. One of the beads is of light orange-banded  sardonyx. Sizes from 5mm to 26mm.       $350/16

232. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 500 - 300 BC. A lot of 12 glass beads. Eight of the beads are round with ribbed sides, one of those being faience, now turned white. The other five beads are each different and all together they form a very interesting group. Sizes from 11mm to 26mm. $350/12       

233. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 500 - 300 BC. A lot of 5 beautiful fused glass beads, 4 of the ‘eye’ type and another a tubular fused glass bead. Four are in beautiful condition and the last shows a bit of weathering. Sizes from 12mm to 18mm, the tubular bead is 23mm in length. A very attractive group of quality beads.       $500/5

234. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 500 - 300 BC. A lot of 4 large glass beads. 1). A deep cobalt blue body with eyes in red, yellow and white and yellow and white trailing around the top and bottom. Repaired from two pieces, but a large and very attractive example. W: 24mm. 2-3). A pair of black and white ‘eye’ beads, some losses, but large for their type, W: 23mm. 4). A translucent green glass bead with a conical top and flat bottom. Oval patches of opaque yellow and orange glass have been worked into the sides, W: 24mm, some age cracks. A nice lot.       $300/4

235. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 500 - 300 BC. A nice lot of 3 tubular beads of fused glass composed in a zigzag pattern, each with vibrant colors. Each is intact and resembling some of the core glass vessels famous during this period. Lengths from 20mm to 32mm.       $500/3

236. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 500 - 300 BC. A lot of 2 beautiful round fused glass mosaic beads. The first is a wonderful pattern of yellow, red, green and white, each framed with black. Well made and a gorgeous bead! Dia: 14mm. The second bead is similar to the first, but only red and white. Some chipping on this example, but very attractive none-the-less. Dia: 14mm. 2 beads in the lot.       $500/2

237. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 500 – 300 BC. A large glass face bead with suspension loop at the top of the head. The base is an iridescent vibrant blue glass with eyes and brow added in white. The ears were an amber color, but only traces of them remain. A beard is suggested by some yellow irregular shaped additions below the mouth, which is a light greenish color. L: 1 5/8” (43mm). Repaired from a few pieces, but a very nice example of these rare and always desirable face beads.      $1850

238. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 500 - 300 BC. A beautiful round bead of fused of opaque red glass 6 alternating panels of either a black and white geometric design of a facing human head. A very handsome example, each of the three faces with black and red cosmetic lines and blue and black hair. Some cracks from age. Great style and detail. Dia: 19mm.         $450

239. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 500 - 300 BC. A beautiful round bead of fused of opaque red glass with a band of fused colors including bright red, yellow, white, red, green and black. Spaced evenly around the bead are 3 human faces in black and white. Beautifully detailed and just a gorgeous example of the bead maker’s craft. Dia: 16mm.      $450

240. Phoenician, c. 2^nd – 1^st Century BC. A translucent yellow glass pendant in the form of a nude female, legs together, left hand over her pelvic region, right holding an uncertain object. Nice detail in her hair and face, some iridescence, and suspension loop on the top of her head. Intact. H: 2 1/8”.         $250

241. Phoenician, c. 2^nd – 1^st Century BC. A molded opaque blue glass bearded male face, double-sided. Somewhat crude, but rather interesting. 28 x 18mm. Also included is a terra cotta bulla with a cylinder seal roll, c. 1^st Millennium BC,  out showing three registers of figure, each headed in opposite directions to the one above. The uppermost register mostly missing. 34 x 35mm.          $200/2

242. Roman Egypt, 1^st – 4^th Century AD. A fused mosaic glass round bead with yellow, black, red and green with faces around the outside. Some weathering and some pitting, but clear 8faces and a nice example. Dia: 5/8”.        $200

243. Roman Egypt, 1^st – 4^th Century AD. A fused mosaic glass biconical bead of opaque gray-green matrix inset by striped red, white and blue ‘pinwheel’ canes. L: 15/16” (24mm). Intact. Ex Royal Athena Galleries, New York.          $350

244. Roman Egypt, 1^st – 4^th Century AD. A fused glass tubular bead with opaque yellow matrix inset with yellow, red, blue, and white canes. Intact. L: 7/16” (14mm). Ex Royal Athena Galleries, New York.      $250

245. Roman Egypt, 1^st – 4^th Century AD. A fused glass round bead, nearly spherical, with mavered opaque red and turquoise striped matrix. Diam: ½” (13mm). A very attractive ancient bead. Ex Royal Athena Galleries, New York.      $250

246. Roman Egypt, 1^st – 4^th Century AD. A fused glass round bead, nearly spherical, with opaque cobalt matrix inset with yellow, red, and white canes. Diam: 7/16” (11mm). Ex Royal Athena Galleries, New York.        $200

247. Roman Egypt, c. 2^nd – 4^th Century AD. A lot of 2 fused mosaic glass gaming counters. The first is a green and white hemispherical dome on a flat base, Dia: 19mm. The second is dark blue with white and black ‘eyes”, Dia: 15 x 18mm. Ex Royal Athena Galleries, New York. These were known to Pliny the Elder as 'oculi', or eyeballs, due to their rounded appearance as a consequence of being melted. (Natural History: Book XXXVI.197. They were made by slicing small sections of canes (c.5 - 10 mm thick), arranging them on a surface such as a terra cotta tile and reheating them in a furnace until they deformed under the influence of gravity, resulting in a flattened, rounded 'button' shape.       $400/2

248. Eastern Mediterranean, Roman, c. 2^nd – 3^rd Century AD. A necklace composed of conical and rectangular lapis beads with original gold spacer beads, Re-strung on modern wire with clasp. Length 15 ¾” and wearable.        $500

249. Eastern Mediterranean, Roman, c. 2^nd – 3^rd Century AD. A triple strand of lapis lazuli beads, most of disc or tubular form. Re-strung on modern wire and clasp and ready to wear. Length 19” and a very nice necklace.      $600

250. Hellenistic Period, Eastern Mediterranean, c. 4^th – 3^rd Century BC. A charming silver ring with snake heads at either terminal. Both snakes possess inlaid with paste. Nice detailing with scales incised on most of the length of the ring. Ring size about 7.      $975

251. Roman, c. 1^st Century BC/AD. A lot of 3 single gold earrings, each of simple but solid form, the weight of the thicker part allowing the earring hang freely. Widths average 13mm.        $250/3

252. Roman, c. 3^rd – 4^th Century AD. A bronze ring with the incised features of a male head facing to rt. Intact with some encrustation as found. Ring size toughly 5 ¾.  $400

253. Central Asia, c. 2nd – 5th Century AD. A necklace composed of small turquoise and stone beads, molded glass fish beads and gold spacer beads. A pendant of banded agate balances the beads which are on a modern cord. Length 16”.       $300

254. Byzantine, c. 10^th – 11^th Century AD. A bronze ring with the image of an emperor facing, nimbate. Intact with original patination as found in the near east. Ring size around 10. Bezel measures 16 x 16mm.         $500

255. Near East, Neolithic Period, c.4^th Millennium BC. A steatite stamp seal with knob handle. On base a stylize animal motif. Some wear, but a nice example. W: 20mm. Also included are two other stone items, a black stone stamp seal with a standing ibex, perhaps Iranian, late 2^nd Millennium BC, L: 18mm, and a green stone pendent with a standing ibex, c. 1^st millennium BC, L: 20mm. Three interesting pieces worthy of further study.   $250/3 $250/3

256. Uruk / Jemdat Nasr, c.2900 – 2500 BC. A white marble hemispheric stamp seal, pierced lengthwise for suspension. On the base are abstracted lions composed of drilled circles. Intact, some minor edge chipping. L: 1 3/8” (3.4cm). Ex Royal Athena Galleries, New York.        $450

257. Ur III, c. 2100 – 2000 BC. A black serpentine cylinder seal depicting two worshipers flanking a star set on a staff, three columns of text behind them. Intact. L: 25mm. Ex. Leighton Wilkie Collection.             $500

258. Old Babylonian, c. 1900 – 1700 BC. A black serpentine cylinder seal depicting two worshipers before a deity, one holds a lighting staff. L: 16mm. Ex. Leighton Wilkie collection. See Buchanan, pl. 34, 474 for a similar example.       $250

259. Old Babylonian, c. 1900 – 1700 BC. A nice carnelian cylinder seal, sharply cut with good detail. Depicts three worshipers and text. L: 14mm. Ex. Leighton Wilkie collection.     $450

260. Neo-Assyrian, c. 1000 - 500 BC. A green faience cylinder seal with a frieze of birds, glaze gone tan. Attractive and well preserved for the type. L: 27mm. Ex Collection of Jean-Alain Mariaud de Serres, Paris, acquired between 1946 – 1966.        $300

261. Neo-Assyrian, c. 1000 - 500 BC. A white chalcedony stamp seal of geometric shape, part of suspension loop missing. On the base an incised image of a double-winged deity, perhaps Pazuzu. L: 1 1/8” (29mm).       $200

262. Neo-Assyrian, c. 8^th – 7^th Century BC. A translucent chalcedony cylinder seal depicting attendants flanking an altar, a winged deity above. A nice example of the drilling technique of the period. Intact with good detail. L: 27mm. Ex. Leighton Wilkie Collection.          $600

263. Neo-Assyrian, c. 8^th – 7^th Century BC. A translucent chalcedony cylinder seal with a worshiper receiving and object from a king, a seated god behind; altar behind seated god. Minor chipping, but nice detail and attractive. L: 28mm. Ex. Leighton Wilkie collection.         $600

264. Neo-Babylonian, c. 8^th – 7^th Century BC. A green steatite scaraboid with a smooth back. On base a winged two-headed bird, crescent and star. 13 x 10mm. Ex. Jonathan Rosen Collection, New York, no. D123.           $200

265. Neo-Babylonian, c.8th – 7th Century BC. A chalcedony cylinder seal with two griffins seated to either side of a tree. Nice style. L: 17mm. Ex. Leighton Wilkie Collection.         $400

266. Neo-Babylonian, c.7^th Century BC. A white quartzite pyramidal stamp seal with remains of bronze suspension loop still in the hole. On the base is engraved a striding lion before a crescent moon. Published in Von Der Osten, Altorientalische Siegelsteine der Sammlung Hans Silvius Aulock, no 172 (marked on the side of the seal); Ex. Collection of Elie Borowski, Basel, Switzerland; Ex. Royal Athena Galleries, New York. A nice seal with a good pedigree.        $300

267. Neo-Babylonian, c.7^th Century BC. A white chalcedony duck weight stamp seal engraved with a mythological animal with a bearded male head; pierced for suspension, catalog number on one side. Published, Von der Osten, Altorientalische Siegelsteine der Sammlung Hans Silivius Aulock, no. 191; Ex. Collection of Elie Borowski, Basel, Switzerland.        $300

268. Neo-Babylonian, c.7^th Century BC. A white quartzite pyramidal stamp seal with remains of bronze suspension loop still in the hole. On the base is engraved with a stylized bird. Published in Von Der Osten, Altorientalische Siegelsteine der Sammlung Hans Silvius Aulock, no 178 (marked on the side of the seal); Ex. Collection of Elie Borowski, Basel, Switzerland; Ex. Royal Athena Galleries, New York. A nice seal with a good pedigree.         $300

269. Near East, 1^st Millenium BC. A black glass cylinder seal depicting a hero and an animal. A chip on one edge, but well preserved with good detail. L: 26mm.      $300

270. Near East, 1^st Millenium BC. A rectangular limestone seal with four flat sides, each with incised decoration. Side 1). Stylized male figure kneeling to left, fallen figure below him. Side 2). Incised geometric design. Side 3). Two solar symbols. Side 4). Stylized feline springing to left. Both ends also with incised lines around the suspension hole. L: 28mm; W: 14mm. Interesting with good deposits from age. An enigmatic piece worthy of further study.       $200

271. Near East, 1^st Millenium BC. A triangular four-sided yellowish glass stamp seal. On the base, a bearded male standing to right, holding an elaborate standard. Intact with some light iridescence. H: 1” (25mm). A very well preserved and attractive example.  $300

272. Syria, 1st Millenium BC. A tall carnelian cylinder seal, well cut, with an Old Babylonian style motif, two worshippers flanking religious paraphernalia. Nice details, but the style is of a provincial origin. L: 24mm. Ex. Leighton Wilkie collection.   $400

273. Syria, 1st Millenium BC. A carnelian cylinder seal in a style of an earlier period depicting to winged griffin-type creatures. Intact with good style and detail. L: 20mm. Ex. Leighton Wilkie collection.          $300

274. Syria, 1st Millenium BC. A pair of steatite cylinder seals, both well incised and attractive. L: 15mm for each of them; W: 8mm & 11mm.         $400/2

275. Syria, c. 700 BC. A lapis lazuli cylinder seal imitating earlier seals from Old Babylonia and Ur III period. Scene depicts two worshippers before a seated god, two columns of text behind. Nice detail. L: 25mm. A pleasing example.         $700

276. Syria, Mitanni, c. 1500 – 1000 BC. A faience cylinder seal with a seated man, tree and animals, back to back above a spiral pattern; glaze gone white. L: 26mm. Ex. Collection of Jean-Alain Mariaud de Serres, Paris, acquired between 1946 – 1966.  $200

277. Achaemenid Persia, c.5th – 4th Century BC. A gray stone conical stamp seal with remnants of the bronze casing around the body. On the base a hero stands between two rampant goats. The seal is weal cut and quite attractive. H: 27mm; W: 22mm.    $400

278. Phoenicia, 3^rd – 2^nd Century BC. A carnelian oval scaraboid with smooth back. On base, a standing male figure facing to right within an oval. 16 x 13mm. A very handsome seal.        $250

279. Sasanian, 4th – 5th Century AD. A bloodstone (jasper) domed seal with lateral perforation for suspension. On base, two zebu bulls facing to left. Small chip to one side, otherwise an attractive example. Dia: 17mm. Ex. Leighton Wilkie collection.     $250

280. Sasanian, 4^th – 5h Century AD. A lot of 2 stamp seals. The first is carnelian with a seated figure facing to right, holding a star or flower and a wreath, Dia: 17mm. The second example is of brown jasper with patches of red. On the base is a winged griffin facing to left, Dia: 16mm. Both nice examples.     $250/2

281. Ancient Iran, c.1400 – 1200 BC. A terracotta double-chambered rhyton-type vessel in the form of a bull. The head is quite small, with tiny horns, the legs short and stumpy, a spout protruding from the chest area. On the back is a wide bowl for filling the vessel. Some restoration, but an attractive and interesting piece. H: 8 1/8”; L: 9”.          $900

282. Mesopotamia, 2000 - 1200 BC. A lot of 2 similar crème slip terra cotta votive plaques of Astarte, the mother goddess. She stands in typical rigid posture wearing headdress with her hands on her breasts. Both in nice condition, larger of 2 repaired and with some damage. H: 5 ¾” and 6 ¼”.        $600/2  

283. Western Iran, Luristan, c. 1000 - 800 BC. A large and choice bronze bowl, which has been coated with silver.  The interior is decorated with a series of concentric circles.  Dia: 7 ¾”. In excellent condition, with strong mineral deposits clearly showing the burial pattern.        $350  

284. Western Iran, Luristan, c. 1000 - 800 BC.  A group of five (5) bronze daggers ranging from 6-1/2” to 10-1/4” in length and includes Tepe Giyan examples with perforated tangs.  The heavy blades all have nice mineral encrustation.   See Medvedskaya, “Iran: Iron Age I” and Moorey, “Catalogue of the Ancient Persian Bronzes in the Ashmolean Museum”, for similar examples.  Nice group.      $600  

285. Western Iran, Luristan, c. 1200 – 800 BC. A bronze humped bull with exaggerated hump and dewlap, legs straight and side-by-side. Intact with good details on the face and even the hooves are nicely rendered. Intact with good original deposits. H: 3”; L: 3 ¼”.         $700

286. Western Iran, Luristan, c.1000 – 800 BC. A bronze finial in the form of two arms, each with a fish swivel-mounted on the top, flanking a central tube, adorned with a bird. Nice green patination and a nice miniature composition with lots of moving parts. H: 1 ½”; W: 2 1/8”.          $300

287. Western Iran, Luristan, c. 1000 – 800 BC. A lot of 4 bronze items, two are parts of finials, one is a decorative element topped by a fox, and the last is the head of an antelope, with holes near the base wear it was attached to the body. One item is mounted on a Lucite base. Heights from 2 3/8” to 4 5/8”. An attractive group.        $275/4

288. Iran, Amlash, c. 1000 BC. A bronze standing ibex, dominated by its huge pair of notched horns, which are joined by a pair of horizontal bars. The simplified geometric forms of the body are enlivened by a beard (?) that grows down the neck and chest in two rows of locks, by applied knobs over much of the body, and by a bird that is perched on the hindquarters. A suspension loop is in the center of the back. Nice metal quality with only a minor repair to the tip of one of the horns. Published: J. Biers, ed., A Peaceable Kingdom: Animals in Ancient Art from the Leo Mildenberg Collection, Part III (Mainz, 1996), 241; Ex. Leo Mildenberg collection; Ex. Antiqua 13, LM19. A choice example of bronze working from the ancient Near East along with its fabulous pedigree.   $2700

289. Syria, c. 1800 – 1200 BC. A sheet bronze applique of a bull, with three-dimensional horns. Some incised lines detail the tail there are two suspension loops at the back. Intact and quite attractive. L: 2 ½”. Mounted on a custom base. Cf. similar ex. Kelekian, in the Lester Wolfe coll.; Ex. Sotheby’s NY, March 1^st, 1984, lot 467; Ex. Royal Athena Galleries, New York.         $750

290. Syro-Hittite, c. 1200 – 1000 BC. A finely crafted “Astarte” or fertility figure with beaked face, long hair, round donut shaped eyes and hands to breasts. Round base, which enables piece to stand. Slight traces of original paint evident. H: 6". In very nice condition; slight repair to base. DC Collection.   $750

291. Syro-Hittite, c. 1200 – 1000 BC. A finely crafted “Astarte” or fertility figure with beaked face, short hair, slit eyes and hands to breasts. Round base, which enables piece to stand. In very nice condition. DC Collection.    $450

292. Syro-Hittite, c. 1200 – 1000 BC. A lot of 2 tall terra cotta “Astarte” figures. Both identical except for the color of terra cotta. One in creme, the other in pale orange slip. Both with beaked faces, with incised necklaces, gown collars and slightly pointed headdresses. Creme slip piece repaired at neck; other piece repaired at knees. Proper restoration would greatly increase both ascetics value of both.  DC Collection. H: 8 ½” each.      $1000/2

293. Syro-Hittite, c. 1200 – 1000 BC. A lot of 2 tall pieces. The first a small terra cotta standing chicken on a round base, the head repaired. H: 3 ¼”.  Also included is a carved bone Astarte figure. H: 4 ½”. $300/2   

294. Near East, 1^st Millennium BC. A bronze repousse applique of a stylized horse with spiked mane and angular body posture. The shoulder and hindquarters are decorated with concentric circles and the tail joins the mane with an interesting diamond pattern. Some losses to the left foreleg, but attractive with original patination. L: 7”; H: 5 ¼”. Mounted on a custom Lucite stand.       $400

295. Near East, 1^st Millennium BC. An alabaster bowl of squat spherical form with a broad shoulder and a raised ridge around the circumference. A vertically sloping raised central ridge surrounds the rim and the vessel sits on a carved circular pad base. Some chipping and minor losses. Diam: 3 ¼”. Ex. Bonham’s of London.     $650

296. Northwestern Iran, c. 8^th – 7^th Century BC. A southwest Caspian head of an awl in the form of an ibex. The tool part was made of iron, some of it remains attached to the handle, which is made from bronze. L: 2 7/8”. Nicely mounted on a custom stand. Ex. Royal Athena Galleries.     $300

297. Western Asiatic, c. 8^th – 7^th Century BC. A Geometric period bronze quadruped of simplistic design. Intact with nice olive-green patination. L: 1 ½”. Mounted on a small base. Ex Royal Athena Galleries, New York.    $200

298. Western Asiatic, c. 8^th – 7^th Century BC. A Geometric period bronze mouflon on an integrally cast base. Intact with thick patination. H: 1 ½”. Mounted on a custom base. Ex Royal Athena Galleries, New York.   $250

299. Achaemenid Syria, c. 6^th – 5^th Century BC. A bronze mouflon attachment in the form of an antelope, with circular incised decoration on the body. The head is handsomely rendered and the piece has an overall attractive olive green patination. L: 1 ¾”. Mounted on a nice wooden base. Ex Royal Athena Galleries in New York.     $200

300. Parthian, c. 238 BC – AD 228. A lot of 2 nice terra cotta figures. The first a finely crafted rider on horseback sitting in typical posture on long neck of horse. Overall condition is nice with some slight losses. H: 6". The second piece a standing clerical figure wearing long pleated gown with matching texture to tall headdress. Repairs and restoration throughout. H: 7.5". Ex DC Collection.   $400/2

301. Parthian, c. 2^nd – 1^st Century BC. A silver votive plaque with a standing female nude figure stamped out in repousse, a beaded bordered around the outside edges. Pierced.1 ½” x 7/8”. Mounted on a custom base.    $225

302. Late Roman- Byzantine, c. AD 500 – 800. A tall and stone weight in the shape of a slender pyramid. Top of weight has ancient piercing for hanging. “303" in black ink written on flat bottom of weight. H: 5".   $500

303. Seljuk, 12^th Century AD. A lot of 3 items. 1). A bronze pendant in the form of a horse wearing a thick halter, looped at back for suspension. Encrusted with losses to both the right legs. Length 1 ¾”. Mounted on a nice wooden base. 2). An iron handle in the form of a haltered horse, the tang still visible at the backside. Some corrosion as happens to ancient iron, but an attractive piece. Length 2 5/8”. Nicely mounted on a black base. 3). A bronze double-headed horse protome pendant. Intact with some encrustation. H: 1 5/8”. Mounted on a black stand. An interesting group, all ex. Royal Athena Galleries in New York.      $325/3

304. Seljuk, 12^th Century AD. A lot of 2 bronze items. The first is a finger ring in the form of a bird, H: 1 ½”. The second piece is a bronze finial in the form of a peacock, H: 1 ¾”. Both nicely mounted on a small base. Ex. Royal Athena Galleries, New York.     $400/2

305. Seljuk, 12^th Century AD. A nice bronze vessel foot in the form of a crowned figure. Intact with nice patination. H: 1 7/8”. Mounted on a custom base. Ex. Royal Athena Galleries, New York.     $200

306. Eastern Europe, Scythian Tribes, c.8th – 7th Century BC. A bronze coiled “snake” bracelet with flattened terminals. Intact and a good example. L: 4 ¾”; Dia: 2 ½”.     $200

307. Greek, c. 5^th Century BC. A silver of Jupiter standing looking forward in contraposto position, right arm extended to hold a scepter, left hand open to hold an eagle. Very handsomely rendered with some naturalistic qualities, but still retaining the stiff archaic posture of earlier Greek sculpture. Intact, the scepter and eagle, both of which were probably originally in gold, are now missing, but a miniature masterpiece of classic Greek art. H: 1 5/8” (41mm). Mounted on a custom metal base. Ex. old Los Angeles collection.      $5700

308. Greek, middle to late 6^th Century BC. A bronze handle of an oinochoe. The top of the handle is ornamented with lions, a central facing lion head with incised radiating mane, and extending to the sides two recumbent lines with incised manes and other details. The bottom of the handle terminates in a palmette flanked by two stylized snakeheads. H: 6 ½”. Published: J. Biers, ed., A Peaceable Kingdom: Animals in Ancient Art from the Leo Mildenberg Collection, Part IV (Mainz, 2004), 41; Ex. Leo Mildenberg collection; Ex. Antiqua 13, LM2.      $5300

309. Etruscan or Campanian, c. 500 – 450 BC. A bronze oinochoe handle. The top of the handle has two curved arms, each with a palmette attachment plate containing a rivet. The arms terminate in two boar foreparts. The bottom of the piece terminates in an eleven-petalled palmette. H: 6”; W: 3 ¾”. Published: J. Biers, ed., A Peaceable Kingdom: Animals in Ancient Art from the Leo Mildenberg Collection, Part III (Mainz, 1996), 202; Ex. Leo Mildenberg collection; Ex. Antiqua 13, LM3.    $2275

310. Etruscan, c. 5^th – 4^th Century BC. A bronze male dancer in the throes of movement, right leg lifted high, foot tuck underneath. His right arm is also raised, the left held out to balance the difficult position. Of very fine workmanship, almost like a snapshot captured in mid performance. Well preserved with a nice brown patina with areas of black and green. H: 2 7/8”. Mounted on a custom stand. A superb example of Etruscan bronze working.     $1875

311. Etruscan, c. 5^th – 4^th Century BC. A bronze reclining female figure, richly dressed in thick robes and wearing a veil. She holds an open box in her left hand, her right hand held outwards. Well detailed and once adorned the rim of a large bronze cauldron. L: 2”.  Nice Etruscan bronzes are quite rare and this is a very nice example.   $1850

312. Roman, c. 1^st Century AD. A silver fish sauce spoon with round bowl and simple handle. Intact and a nice example of a Roman culinary item. L: 5 ¼”.       $550

313. Roman, c. 2^nd Century AD. A silver applique in the form of Hercules, who rests on his club and holds a bowl of wine, lion’s skin draped over his left arm. Very well modeled with much attention paid to musculature and facial detail. Much gilding remains on the oak-wreath on his head and the lion’s skin, which retains almost all over its original gilding. H: 1 5/8” (41mm). Just a fabulous example of the work of the Roman silversmith and another miniature masterpiece!       $4850

314. Roman, 1^st – 2^nd Century AD. A bronze lid to a medical box with raised handle on the top, indicating the lid slid open in one direction. Incised on the lid is a shrine showing two columns and a highly decorated pediment, eagles adorning the roof. Within the shrine standing on a garlanded platform reached by four steps is Apollo, on left, holding an olive branch, and Artemis, on the right, holding a bow and drawing an arrow from her quiver. A hanging decorative element is above them. 6” x 3 5/8”. Overall a very attractive piece and a must for the collector of ancient medicinal related items.   $1750

315. Roman, c. 1st – 3rd Century AD. A beautiful pair of matching bronze protomes in he shape of a swan. Body of bird in simplistic style with highly incised and ornate detail on outstretched wings; long neck and head of bird forms a loop as in wraps from its body to have the tip of beak touching just below the base of its neck. Through this loop is attached a round bronze ring as the handle of this ornament.  Set on custom Lucite stand. Wingspan of protome is 4".  Very choice! $1500/pair

316. Roman, 1^st – 2^nd Century AD. A bronze theater mask. The face is well rendered with great detail in the eye, mouth agape in the standard fashion of masks of this type. The hair is worked into coiled rolls, which serve to frame the face, a diadem across the forehead. A very well preserve and detailed example. H: 2”. Mounted on a custom Lucite stand. A real charming example!      $1500

317. Roman lot of 2 bronzes, c. AD 100 – 300. A nice fibula, pin missing. Nice style. L: 2 ¾”. Also a bronze spear point with hollow shaft that has been flattened. L: 6 ½”.    $350/2

318. Daunian, c. 9^th – 8^th Century BC. A large Italic bronze fibula of “Sicilian” type with large arch and two tight curves. The top of the arch is wrapped with bronze decorative wire. Intact with an area of repair, but a rare and attractive example of this form of fibula. L: 4 1/8”. Mounted on a custom stand. Cf. E. Napoli, The Art of the Italic Peoples, pp. 295 – 296, pls. 189 – 190. Ex. Royal Athena Galleries in New York.     $425

319. Roman, c. 1st – 2nd Century AD. A bronze fibula in the form of a galley showing oars and rowers. Intact with good details and original iron pin. L: 1 3/8” (36mm).   $350

320. Roman, c. 1st – 4th Century AD. A lot of 3 bronze fibulae, the first is round with four protrusions and central knob, still retaining the green and red original paste. Intact with original pin, W: 1 3/8” (43mm). The second example is in the form of a bird, with coil behind and original pin, L: 1 1/16” (28mm). The last example is in the form of a stylized dolphin, original pin, L: 1 ½” (40mm). Each mounted on a wooden black. Three pieces in the lot.   $275/3

321. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 3rd Century BC – 3rd Century AD. A lot of 5 terra cotta bullae, each of fine quality. 1). Hellenistic, head of Herakles rt., like the coins of Alexander the Great, 17 x 17mm; 2). Roman, bust of the emperor Hadrian, 19 x 19mm; 3). Roman, Apollo standing lt., 18 x 19mm; 4). Roman, Hermes standing lt., with purse and caduceus, 15 x 16mm; 5). Roman, the Dioscuri standing side by side, 20 x 19mm. Each is very clear and choice examples. Some with penciled numbers on the back from the previous collector.    $150/5

322. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 3rd Century BC – 3rd Century AD. A lot of 5 terra cotta bullae, each of fine quality. 1). Hellenistic, head of Herakles rt., like the coins of Alexander the Great, 21 x 21mm; 2). Roman, the Dioscuri standing side by side, 20 x 18mm. 3). Roman, bust of Herakles lt., 19 x 19mm; 4). Roman, bust of Serapis rt., 21 x 18mm; 5). Roman, Venus standing rt., leaning on a column, 17 x 12mm. Each is very clear and choice examples. Some with penciled numbers on the back from the previous collector.    $150/5

323. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 3rd Century BC – 3rd Century AD. A lot of 5 terra cotta bullae, each of fine quality. 1). Hellenistic, crested head of Athena rt., similar in style to the image of Athena seen on Corinthian staters, 25 x 25mm; 2). Roman, facing head of Medusa, 18 x 17mm; 3). Roman, Asklepios and Hygieia standing, 21 x 20mm; 4). Roman, Dionysos seated rt., 22 x 18mm; 5). Roman, bust of Zeus-Ammon r, wearing horn, 20 x 19mm. Each is very clear and choice examples. Some with penciled numbers on the back from the previous collector.    $150/5

324. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 3rd Century BC – 3rd Century AD. A lot of 10 terra cotta bullae, each pleasing examples depicting various gods and goddesses including one example with the head of the emperor Hadrian. A nice group! Average width about 20mm.     $200/10

325. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 3rd Century BC – 3rd Century AD. A lot of 20 terra cotta bullae from the Hellenistic through Roman periods. Some with string holes, but all used to seal documents, bags or similar. Images include seated and standing gods and goddesses, male and female heads and busts, and animals. Widths average around 20mm and each is clear and easy to see. A fun study lot, with the fingerprints of the maker still evident on some of them.     $250/20

326. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 3rd Century BC – 3rd Century AD. Another lot of 20 terra cotta bullae as previous, all in nice condition.    $250/20

327. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 3rd Century BC – 3rd Century AD. Another lot of 20 terra cotta bullae as previous, all in nice condition.    $250/20

328. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 3rd Century BC – 3rd Century AD. A lot of 50 terra cotta bullae as previous, mixed conditions, some Hellenistic examples in this lot.     $250/20

329. Greece, Mycenaean, c. 14th-13th century BC. A finely potted stirrup vase in creme slip with delicately painted concentric design in shades of light brown and yellow. Two part handle across the top of round shaped vessel (old chip to small portion of top of central handle post). Typical small protruding spout in front of central handle post. Very nice condition.  From an old Los Angeles Collection. H: 4.25".        $2500

330. Greece, Corinth, c. c. mid 4^th century BC. A lovely small aryballos with attractive painting of grazing horse walking to right. Slight and old chip to top of flat and flared top. Nice! H: 2.5".       $2500 

331. Greek South Italy, Apulia, c. 330 BC. An black metallic glazed oinochoe with quatrefoil mouth and single strap handle. On the front side is painted the male head of a victorious athlete, a pomegranate and wreath before him, two floral elements behind. In perfect condition and just a lovely example. H: 6 ¼”.  $1950

332. Greek South Italy, Apulia, c. 340 - 330 BC. A red-figure black metallic glaze loop-handled cup decorated with twin, opposing owls in between laurel branches. An incised spiral winds its way from the rim to the bottom on the inside. Some minor restoration, but a nice example of this classic type. H: 3: W: 5 7/8”.      1200

333. Greek South Italy, Apulia, c. 340 - 330 BC. A choice Gnathian ware prochous or pouring vessel. This well-decorated black ware vessel exquisitely adorned with waves, chevrons, leaf patterns and other decorative elements in vivid shades of red, white and yellow. H: 8". In excellent condition with two minor chips at rim of base. From an old Los Angeles Collection.     $1750

334. Greek South Italy, Apulia, c. 340 - 330 BC. A lovely ribbed Calene ware lekythos. Squat body with incised vertical ribbing throughout. Some typical losses to black paint; slight age crack evident on lower section of body. Nice and attractive. H: 5.25". From a Los Angeles Collection.       $600

335. Holy Land, Middle Bronze Age, c. 2200 – 2000 BC. A terra cotta hand modeled Amphoriskos with a fairly even thickness. Two thick strap handles and round body. Intact with earthen encrustation. A nice early example. H: 7 1/8”.   $375

336. Holy Land, Middle Bronze Age, c. 1700 – 1500 BC. A terra cotta single handled jug with lipped base and raised ring around neck. Well turned and of quality manufacture. Intact. H: 8 ¼”.      $375

337. Mexico, Spanish Colonial, c. 16th Century. An iron “pole arm” with a sickle shaped blade with single barb at bottom and long socket handle. Intact with well preserved surfaces. L: 12".         $350

338. Mexico, c. 1750 - 1800. Interesting short iron sword with open beaked eagle (ball atop its head) on pommel of hilt. Long and narrow cross-guard that flares into 2 sections on one side. Some old nicks to blade otherwise in nice condition. L: 24".       $600

339. Mexico, Spanish Colonial c. 17th-18th Century. A long iron hand forged sword with original wood hilt, which shows some, loses. Knuckle guard with spooled wired wrapped from its top to top of pommel.  H: 29". Nice. $600

340. 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 ½”. Choice condition.     $250

341. Spanish large bore percussion pistol, dated 1859. Silver mounted with incised handle and panoply of arms side plate, ramrod and dog’s head hammer. Engraved atop barrel, “Fabricado Por F. Barrenechev Ano 1859". Excellent condition. All matching and original. L: 10".     $1200

342. Indonesia, Nias Island, late 19^th Century. A very unusual and quite ornate sword and scabbard. Unusually carved wood and brass handle with same material used for its long rectangular shaped scabbard. Large rattan open-work ball at sheath’s top. Early weaponry of the Nias people was finely done showing great craftsmanship. Choice condition. Length of sword, 24", sheath, 20 ½”. Ex. San Diego Collection.   $800

343. 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

344. 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 ½”.           $400

345. Spanish Mexico, c.18th Century. A nice powder flask with studded design on both top and bottom. In between are 5 incised circular designs on both sides and incised bone or horn or horn spout at top. Nice condition. H: 5 ½”.    $225

346. Indo-Persian, early 20th Century. An old and very attractive dagger with wood sheath covered in a dark colored velvet with wonderfully carved pale green colored jade horse head handle.  Dagger blade is asymmetrical with gold inlaid watered blade in fashion of  a “kris” with gold emblem at both sides of top. Choice condition. L: 16".     $850

347. Indus Valley Civilization, c. 3000 – 2000 BC. A ring-footed jar with low, creased shoulder and wide neck opening into a flared mouth. Remains of geometric decoration in horizontal bands. Minor rim chip, but a pleasing example from a different group then the Nal culture pottery following. H: 4 5/8”.     $300

348. Indus Valley, Nal culture, Baluchistan, c. 3000 – 2500 BC. A squat tan buff cylinder jar with knife-edge shoulder and raised lip around the rim. Nicely decorated with geometric designs representing mountains and water. Intact with some encrustation on the sides. H: 3 1/8”; Dia: 4 ¾”.    $300

349. Indus Valley, Nal culture, Baluchistan, c. 3000 – 2500 BC. A tan buff squat jar with flat top and pinched rim on shoulder with small, flared mouth. Attractive geometric designs in brown pigment. Intact. H: 2 ¾”; H: 4 1/8”.    $350

350. Indus Valley, Nal culture, Baluchistan, c. 3000 – 2500 BC. A group of three intact ring-base bowls, ranging from 3 ½” to 4 ¼” in diameter.  All are decorated with traditional linear and geometric designs and have light mineral encrustation in spots.     $300/3

351. Indus Valley, Nal culture, Baluchistan, c. 3000 – 2500 BC. A group of three intact ring-base bowls, ranging from 4” to 4 ¾” in diameter.  All are decorated with traditional linear and geometric designs and have light mineral encrustation in spots.   $300/3

352. Indus Valley, Nal culture, Baluchistan, c. 3000 – 2500 BC. A group of three intact ring-base bowls, ranging from 3 ¾” to 4 ½” in diameter. All are decorated with traditional linear and geometric designs and have light mineral encrustation in spots.     $300/3

353. Indus Valley Civilization, c. 3rd Millennium BC. A bust from a female figure with stylized features and wearing a collar. Nice style and attractive. H: 3”. Mounted.  $175

354. Indus Valley Civilization, c. 3rd Millennium BC. A bust from a female figure lacking facial detail and wearing a stylized headdress. Good surfaces with light deposits. H: 3 1/8”. Mounted. $175

355. Indus Valley Civilization, c. 3rd Millennium BC. A head from a figure with exaggerated features and wearing a headdress. Some loss to one side. H: 2 ½” Mounted.  $175

356. Bactria, c. late 3^rd millennium to early second millennium BC. A composite stone idol.  The statuette is composite and two-colored: the body is of dark green chlorite and the head is white limestone. Large body with finely incised linear style, which delineates the decorative and ornate gown, which is being worn. Small and finely carved applied head with nice detail is affixed in slightly recessed cavity just below the neck. Though there is no real evidence for the purpose and meaning of the Bactrian figurines, the fact that they were generally found in necropolis might suggest that they had a function in the funerary sphere (cult of a deity, of the deceased or of its image, a simple offering to the gods. H: 2 7/8". Choice condition. Ex. Central California Collection.  $1200

357. Bactria, c. late 3^rd millennium to early second millennium BC. A composite stone idol. Similar to above except larger.  The statuette is composite and two-colored: the body is of pale green chlorite and the head is white limestone. Large body with finely incised linear style, which delineates the decorative and ornate gown, which is being worn. Small and finely carved applied head with nice detail is affixed in slightly recessed cavity just below the neck. H: 3 ½”. Nice condition. Ex. Central California Collection.     $1500

358. Bactria, 2nd Millennium BC. A stone vessel with angled side and flat rim, ringed internally from the process of hollowing it out. Intact and rare. H: 3 1/8”; Dia: 4".     $500

359. Bactria, c. 1st Millennium BC. A small and finely cast bronze (hollow on the inside) somewhat rotund standing horse. He wears a bridle; feet are connected in molding process for support in standing. Nice mottled green patina. H: 2", L: 2 ½”.    $500

360. Kushan, c.2nd – 3^rd Century AD. A nice small chlorite bowl in semi-heart shape with nicely incised linear design in shape of inverted triangle entire outside. H: about 3/4", width is 3 1/8". cp. Sarianidi, Ancient Art of Afghanistan in German. p. 133.   $300 

361. Kushan, India / Pakistan, c. 2nd - 3rd century AD. A rare Ghandharan portrait in stucco of the Buddha with complete head and face intact and portrayed in a Greco-Roman influence robe on full intact torso. Much of the original scarlet paint that covers the entire draped robe, still evident. Head was professionally reattached. A magnificent and iconic example of the famed Ghandharan school of Buddhist art. H: 8", W: 6". On custom stand. Old San Francisco Collection.      $3500

362. Kushan, India / Pakistan, c. 2nd - 3rd century AD. A Ghandharan Stone carving from a larger composition depicting a Greco-Roman hippocamp with wings and serpent body coiled behind. Some losses, but a very nice piece showing the effect of Greco-Roman art in Central Asia. H: 7”. On custom base.       $400

363. Northern India, c. 4th - 7th Century AD. A classic Indian limestone rendering of the god of gods Brahma, standing in survey of creation, with nimbus behind his head signifying holiness and omnipotence. Intact and choice with residue tones of the original red color. Size is 5" tall. On custom stand. From an old San Francisco Collection.   $1500

364. Northern India, c. 1800's, a small and fine marble carving depicting the fierce avatar Narashimha, half lion and half man. Handsomely executed in a subject matter rarely seen outside of rural India. First carved, etched and them painted in reds, green and shades of gold. Wonderful detail and much remaining color. Size is 7 ½” tall by 4" wide and 1 ¼” thick. Rests nicely on custom made heavy metal stand. A very pleasing piece! From an old San Francisco Collection.        $600

365. India, Shiva “ Lingham” stone. From the Namada River. A large and perfectly smooth stone in the shape of a large ostrich egg. Grey and brown-red in color. L: 9”. The Shiva Lingam is one of the most sacred icons of the ancient as well as the modern world. These lingams come only from the Narmada River in The Central Western Part of India. The Lingam is symbolic of the Divine Creative manifestation and the shape is representative of the power of Shiva, the Lord of Creation, the masculine creative energy. The markings, also know and the yoni, symbolizes the feminine energy, the seed, which is fertilized to manifest the creative power in the dance of the cosmos. The Sacred Stone relates to the heart chakra and to the manifestation of the love energy that resides in all of us. The Lingam also represents the harmony of balance of the soul that is maintained within the balance of the Universe.    $400

366. North East India and parts of Mayanmar, Nagaland, c. 19th Century. An interesting lost wax tribal sculpture in brass of a seated warrior, his knees bent, holding cup in his right hand and pipe in his left hand, both just above his knees. On original wood base. H: 7.5".       $500  

367. Tibet, c. 18th - 19th Century. A Ganesha devotional shrine carved from stone and painted ochre. Ganesha, the Hindu god of good fortune and represented with an elephant head, has been worn with the touching of admiring petitioners. Well carved and a colorful reminder of the power of belief through the ages in spiritual Tibet. Size 7 ½” tall by 4 ½” wide by 1 ½” thick. On custom stand. From an old San Francisco Collection.    $600

368. Burma, c. 18^th Century. A large and fantastic portrait of Buddha done in the Shan style; once part of a significantly sized Buddha. Wood carving, lacquered and gilded in gold. Delicate rows of small spiked projections as hair. H: 24", W: 14". On custom stand. From old San Francisco collection.            $2000  

369. Laos, c. 19th Century. A serene standing Buddha portrayed in classic Laotian tradition with right arm extended and palm facing forward.  Hand craved from wood and then gilded with gold. Well reserved with much color and gilding remaining. Tranquil and peaceful in the best Southeast Asian style. Size is 21.5". From and old San Francisco collection.       $1000

370. Cambodia, Khmer, c. 12th-13th century AD. A large and wonderful sandstone bust of a male deity. Prominent lips and downcast almond shaped eyes in Khmer Imperial tradition, with highly detailed incised floral headdress and a conical chignon composed of 3 tiers of beading. Well executed stone piece from the powerful and famous Khmer Kingdom. On museum stand. H: 13", W: 8". Old London collection.   $5000  

371. Cambodia, Khmer, c. 12th - 14th century AD. A sandstone head of a temple deity or heavenly being. Great facial detail with enlightened Buddhist expression made famous by the Khmer school in Angkor Wat. Size of head is 6" tall by 5" wide and deep. A wonderful and pleasing piece mounted on a custom base. From an old San Francisco Collection.   $1600

372. Thailand, Ban Chiang Culture, Late Period, c.300 BC – AD 200. Eleven bronze bangle bracelets still in their original position, vestiges of the owner still within. L: 6”. See Joyce C. White, Ban Chiang: discovery of a lost bronze age (1982), for similar examples.       $400

373. Thailand, Ban Chiang Culture, Middle Period, c.1500 -1000 BC. A red buff jar with flat base and tall shoulder, incised concentric lines around the mouth. Intact with a minor age crack and good deposits and root marks. H: 5 ½”; W: 8 ¾”. A very pleasant shape.          $200

374. Thailand, Ban Chiang Culture, Middle Period, c. 1500 – 1000 BC. A squat jar with flat, but delineated foot, incised concentric lines around the mouth. In perfect condition with good deposits. H: 4”; W: 5 7/8”.          $150

375. Thailand, Ban Chiang Culture, Middle Period, c. 1500 – 1000 BC. A pair of ceramic vessels. The first a small corded ware jar with round body and flared mouth. Intact with some earthen deposits on the inside, H: 3 ½”; W: 4 3/8”. The second piece is a red buff pedestal bowl with tall foot and shallow walls. In perfect condition with good deposits, H: 3”; W: 5”. Two nice pieces in the lot.     $225/2

376. Thailand, Ban Chiang Culture, c. 2000 BC – c. 300 BC. A lot of 3 ceramic vessels. 1). The first is a gray-ware early period vessel, c. 2000 BC, with tall ring foot and two ridges around the body, which is decorated with incised and impressed lines. The mouth flares widely with nice incised cross-hatching on the inside rim. Repaired from shards with some restoration, H: 7”; W: 8 ¼”. 2). A Middle Period, c. 1500 BC, round vessel with corded body and ridge around the middle, red pigment above. Repaired from shards with some losses, H: 6”; W: 8 ½”; 3). Middle Period, c. 1500 BC, a corded ware jar with band of delicately incised geometric pattern with red pigment around the shoulder below the flared mouth. Quite large and repaired from shards with some restoration, H: 9 ¾”; W: 10 ¾”. A decent lot of 3 scarcer pottery types from this extremely interesting early Thai culture.      $275/3

377. China, Neolithic Period, c. 3200 – 2000 BC. A nice 2 handled (small and strap style) thin walled funeral pot with full remaining decoration done in dark and light brown; alternating squares (checker board style). Exported from China in the 1990's under government permit. Size is 8" high by 10" in diameter. Custom stand. From an old San Francisco Collection.   $800

378. China, Northern Qi Dynasty, c. AD 550 – 577. A portrait of the future Buddha. Unusual and highly attractive marble sculpture showing Maitreya, the future Buddha, seated in a rare combination of the asana and mudra postures, only depicted by the brief Qi Dynasty artisans. Upper torso with divine nimbus behind; ancient damage as is evident by missing left arm and right hand. A powerful and attractive piece of early Chinese Buddhist art. Choice patina throughout.  On museum stand. H: 9 ½”, W: 7". Old San Francisco Collection.    $2500

379. China, Ming Dynasty, c. AD 1368 – 1644. A very nice and attractive jade tomb guardian spirit dog. Robust carving, dog with mouth agape and with powerful detail throughout. Intact and perfect. Size is 6" high by 2" wide by 4" deep. From an old San Francisco collection.    $750

380. China, c. 20^th Century. A wonderful carved basalt human skull, life size. The top of skull with nicely carved with Hongshan mask design in the shape of two piercing eyes. Skull with deep eye sockets, full mouth of detailed teeth as well as hole that pierces entire nose cavity. One either side of this hole are two round and flat projections. Upper cheek bones are carved out from just below eyes to atop where ears would be and leave a strap type handle on either side of skull. Quite interesting and worthy of further research. Ex Chait, April 22, 2001, lot 129. Ex. Joel L. Malter Collection, ROA-2015.       $4000

381. Japan, c. mid 20^th Century. A radiant standing wooden Buddha, lacquered and gilded. Figure stands on traditional lotus and wears a long flowing robe and showing radiant nimbus behind head. An absolutely beautiful piece and perfect in every detail. H: 16" by 5" deep and wide. Ex. old San Francisco Collection.             $900

383. West Mexico, Jalisco, c. 250 BC – AD 250. A wonderful pair of large and very impressive pair of standing nude figures! Male and female figures; male stands with his arms held down at his sides. Female holds a bowl with her right hand against her chest. Height of male is 19", female is 18 ½”. Female with nice scarification to both arms.  Minor professional restoration over some areas of cracks - however all original.  Scarce as a pair and for this very large size.  $3000

384. Mexico, Chupicuaro, c. 900 BC – 500 BC. A lovely ceramic tripod bowl beautifully painted on both sides with attractive red-brown paint in linear designs. All 3 legs are looped.  Very attractive! H: 2 ¾”; D: 6 ¾”. $300

385. Mexico, Chupicuaro, c. 900 BC - 500 BC. A lovely ceramic tripod bowl with stick legs and nicely painted linear design in red-brown paint. H: 2 ½”; D: 5". A nice and choice piece.                                         $200

386. Mexico, Chupicuaro, c. 900 BC – 500 BC. A very interesting and unusual "dolphin" pot. Bulbous ceramic pot with wide flared spout at top; dolphin with open mouth protruding at one side and short tail fin at other. Attractive stylized water scene around the top. Nicely painted in red paint on creme slip with black linear highlights. H: 3 ½”. $400

387. Mexico, Nayarit, c. 250 BC – AD 250. A lovely pair of nice ceramic flatware standing figures. Appear to be a male and female both with hands resting on their bellies. White paint highlights both pieces on red slip.  H: 6 ¾” and 7 ¼”. Both in fine condition.    $500/2

388. Mexico, Jalisco, c. 250 BC – AD 250. A nice and attractive ceramic bowl in mottled shades off brown and white paint. Ring base with small chip at top of slightly flared opening. H: 8 ¼”.                                              $250

389. Peruvian south coast, Paracas, c. AD 400 – 600. A very nice 5-hole bone flute. Decorated on entire outside surface with a multitude of incised circular designs. L: 6".                                                        $500 

A Group of Nice Luristan Miniature Bronze Weapons

391. Western Iran, Luristan, c. 1000 – 800 BC. A choice bronze axe-head with a spiked butt and ribbed shaft. Blade slightly down turned with convex cutting edge. The upper and lower portion of the blade with thick reinforced rib. L: 3 3/8”. Mounted on a custom stand. A very nice example. From an old New York collection. $350

392. Western Iran, Luristan, c. 1000 – 800 BC. A bronze axe-head with three angular butts at the back and a ribbed shaft. Blade with descending lower edge and convex cutting edge. L: 2 ¾”. On a custom stand. From an old New York collection. $250

393. Western Iran, Luristan, c. 1000 – 800 BC. A nice bronze axe-head with four long butt spikes joined with a central mid-rib. The shaft is ribbed and the blade emerges from the mouth of a canine, the lower portion angling back dramatically with slight convex cutting edge. A choice example of the votive type axe. L: 2 7/8”. On custom base. From an old New York collection. $375

395. A lot of 5 bronze weapons. The first is a Western Iranian ribbed dagger blade, L: 7 3/8”. The other four pieces are various styles of arrow points ranging from Scythian to Greco-Roman. Lengths of arrowheads from 1 3/8” to 3 7/8”. $300/5

396. Roman, c. 1 st – 3 rd Century AD. A lot of 5 various tools or medical implements which include a pair of tweezers and nail pick, two medical spoons, a medical instrument with diamond-shaped lozenge handle, and an iron implement with notched end and rings for suspension. Lengths from 3 ½” to 5 ¼”. An interesting group of items from everyday life in the ancient Roman world. $400/6

397. Roman, c. 1 st – 2 nd Century AD. A bone token, 29mm. A central scene depicting an altar next to a tree within a concentric circle rim. On the other side is incised VIII / IEYPA / Q in three lines. An interesting piece which perhaps was an entrance token to a sanctuary or temple. See the Tel Dor excavations in area F, 1993, for the exact same class of token. $575

398. Greek South Italy, Apulia, c. 350 – 340 BC. A large and very beautiful Gnathian-ware skyphos cup with small ring foot. Nicely decorated with a bearded male head between floral motifs and hanging Oxford-vine style tendrils. The other side depicts a dove flying above an altar with an olive branch in its beak. The theme is generally funerary with religious devices for the deceased, who may be the face depicted on the cup. The rim is beautifully decorated and the cup is extremely well preserved with some earthen encrustations and good deposits. H: 5 ½”; W: 9 ¾”. A handsome example! $1850

Egyptian

399. Late Period, c. 664 – 343 BC. A limestone section of a stele or architectural element. The facing portion shows a partial showing the Horus falcon with a standing goddess behind. The bottom of a double column of text separates the two figures, more text can be seen beneath them. On the right edge of the piece are three columns of text. H: 3 ¼”; L: 4”; W: 2 ½”. Some surface deposits and desert varnish. Ex. Leighton Wilkie collection. $850

400. Late Period, c.5 th – 1 st Century BC. A small wooden sphinx with much remaining pigment and gesso. The body is basically a golden yellow and the entire head is black. Remains of some black resin on the base where the piece was attached to a larger item of funerary furniture. L: 2 5/8”. A cute item with a more ‘folk art’ Egyptian style. Ex. old English collection. $400