501. Egypt, Pre-Dynastic. A very attractive gray schist cosmetic palette, dating to the Pre-Dynastic period of Egyptian history -- circa 3000 B.C. Simple flat, circular design with 4 extended sections giving it an almost Byzantine-cross shape, with tiny raised foot on base. D: 5.75". Appears excellent, but has been repaired from two segments. Ex private NYC collection. Fine example! $750

502. Pre-Dynastic Sandstone Plate-- Extremely rare ancient sandstone plate dating to the Pre-Dynastic period of Egyptian history -- circa 3500-3000 B.C. Decorated on exterior with small foot and cross-hatched pattern, interior with two Nile Crocodiles etched around a central lotus pattern in tondo. D: 8" x H: 1.5", in good condition with chip to rim, but decorations still very visible. Ex-private NYC Collection. $1,200

503. Egypt, Dynasty XXVI, 664-525 BC, pale blue-green faience triad amulet, depicting Nepathys, Harpokrates and Isis standing side by side on an integral base, holding hands. Looped at top for wearing. Perfect! H: 1.25", (3.5 cm). $500

504. Egypt, Middle Kingdom, c. 2000BC., a finely crafted wood servant figure. Young boy stands at attention with his arms at his sides. He wears a short blackened wig and white kilt around waist with eyes and eyebrows painted in black and white paint. Appears to be in excellent condition. H: 11.5". Ventura County Collection. $6,000

505. Egypt, New Kingdom, 1570 - 1075 BC. An alabaster “trussed ox”. The animal is in a prone position, ready for ritual, legs tightly bound, head looking back over its body. It is carved in relief on one side, with some minor losses to the horns and ear. A very standard representation in Egyptian art and often seen in painted tomb reliefs and amulets, which served as substitute food offerings and also found buried beneath or near new building projects. A nice example and quite large, with some good deposits and desert varnish. Ex. New Orleans Collection. 5 5/8” x 3”. $2,000

506. New Kingdom, c. 1539 - 1075 BC. A lot of 7 terra cotta molds from Tell el-Amarna and El Kab, 3 with numbers on the bottom in black or red. 3 of the molds are scarab molds for the top of the scarab, 1 for the bottom of a scarab, showing hieroglyphic characters, 1 is a mold for a plaque, an another s for an amulet Thoth in baboon-form, seen in profile, the last a rosette mold with some red-orange past still evident ( a typical type found at Amarna). Each has some wear and remains of faience paste inside. 3/4" to 2" in length. An interesting group and from a large
collection formed in the 1960's & 1970's. $300/7

508. New Kingdom, c. 1539 - 1075 BC. A lot of 6 terra cotta molds from Tell el-Amarna and El Kab, all with numbers on the bottom in black or red. 3 of the molds are scarab molds for the top of the scarab, 1 for the bottom of a scarab, which depicts a cartouche for the king Thutmose III below the name of 'Amun', 1 is a mold for a Wedjat, or Eye of Horus amulet, the last is a rosette mold ( a typical type found at Amarna). Each has some wear and remains of faience paste inside. 1" to 2" in length. All nice examples and from a large collection formed in the 1960's & 1970's. $250

512. Late Period, c. 664 – 30 BC. A green faience amulet of Horus. Nicely modeled with suspension loop atop the head. Green glaze faded a bit and a few chips and such, but an attractive piece. H: 35mm. $300

513. Late New Kingdom, 19th – 20th Dynasty. A beautiful turquoise faience “Wedjat”, or Eye of Horus, with cosmetic details in a thick black paste. Very well preserved and intact.25 x 19mm. $400

515. Late Period, c. 664 – 30 BC. A small light green faience ushabti with features that somewhat resemble the god Bes. Well molded and a good example of the type. H: 2”. Glued to an old wooden base with number 2 written in pencil on the base. $200

516. Late Period, c. 664 – 343 BC. A lot of multicolor faience beads strung into 2 necklaces and a pair of earrings. Mostly disc beads, but a few of the tubular sort are also included. The two necklaces are strung with modern thread and clasp and the earrings are on French wire. $200

517. Lot of 2 pieces, the first is from Roman Egypt, c. 1st – 3rd Century AD, and is a red-orange glass bead with a stylized face of Bes, 18 x 13mm. The second piece is Near Eastern, 1st Millennium BC, and is a blue frit stamp seal with a scorpion on the base, worn, but legible, 19 x 14mm. Both are interesting pieces. $200/2

518. A lot of 6 bronze rings, Hellenistic to Islamic. The Hellenistic example with a large oval bezel incised with bull standing to left. Two other rings bears geometric designs on their bezels and another has a blank bezel. Last there are two simple bronze bands, each cleaned and somewhat polished. An attractive group. $350/6

519. Ancient Greek Bronze Dipper for dipping precious oils, probably by athletes in the gymnasium. Dating to 5th-4th centuries B.C., features a sack-shaped cup held in place by a lion-head terminal, other end with goose-headed handle and small thumb impression – 1/3 down rectangular handle. L: 18.25", W: 3", in choice condition with deep-green patina. Interestingly, the patina is very different below where a hand would be placed (indicating it was almost certainly dipped into an oily substance). Custom mounted. Ex-private Colorado Collection. For a somewhat similar vessel, see Christie's Dec. 7, 2005; for a Roman example that realized just over $7,000 - that piece is now offered in a Swiss Gallery for 20,000 Swiss Francs (about $15,000). $5,000

520. Greek South Italy, Apulia, c. 350 BC. An attractive oinochoe with black glaze and tightly pinched funnel spout. Highlighted with red linear design throughout. Overall condition nice H: 7”. $500

521. South Italy, Apulia, c.330 BC. A calene-ware guttus with central medallion containing the head of Medusa. Nicely modeled with good glaze. Spout repaired at base. H: 3 3/8”; W: 5". Nice! $1,000

522. South Italy, Apulia, c. 330BC., an attractive small kylix with two handles that flare upwards (one repaired). Nicely painted on the inside in red with linear and circular designs. From old Los Angeles Collection. H: 1 7/8", L: 7.5", D: 5.5". $600

524. South Italy, Apulia, c. 330BC., a lot of two very attractive small blackware pieces. First squat lekeythos with glossy patina. H: 3.25". Second piece is a small plate on elevated stand. H: 1.25", D: 5". Both are in pristine condition. San Diego MD Collection. $500/2

525. South Italy, Apulia, c. 330BC., a lovely small black ware kylix with four branch star motif on inside center. One of the handles has been professionally re-attached. Some minor repair and restoration elsewhere as well. Still a lovely and pleasing example. H: 1.75", D: 6", diameter from handle to handle, 8.25". San Diego MD Collection. $500

526. South Italy, Apulia, c. 330BC., a lot of two nice blackware two handled small cups. Smaller one is Gnathian with typical design in shades of creme, yellow and red painted around upper portion of outside. Repairs are evident with some loses. H: 3.25", D: 3.75", diameter from handle to handle is 5.5". Second piece is in faded black ware. Repairs are evident with some loses.
H: 4.5", D: 4", diameter from handle to handle is 7.5". A nice lot! San Diego MD Collection. $500/2

528. South Italy, Apulia, c. mid. 4th century BC. Just about as attractive an ancient Greek Guttus as you're going to find! In blackware, for pouring oil. Distinct for long, protruding spout, ring handle and relief portrait scenes on top, this particular example has a very high relief portrait of a Pan or Satyr, with long curly locks of hair, pointed ears and twin horns. H: 4.5", W:5.5". Intact/excellent with wear to pigment at foot, tiny chips to spout and area of rubbing wear to foot. Ex-private German Collection. A wonderful portrait! $950

530. South Italy, Canosa, c. 330BC., a pair of terra cotta tortoises. Both with high domed segmented carapaces. Identical in style to the ones we see on the ancient coins from Aegina. Some traces of original paint still remain. H: 1.5", L: 3". Both are mold made and hollow and in choice condition. San Deigo MD Collection. Scarce! $500/2

533. Roman, c. 1st – 2nd Century AD. A glass ringstone, with blue surface for contrast, bearing an image of winged Eros blowing his pipes in intaglio. Nicely rendered and still within the silver bezel. The stone bears a crack at the center, but otherwise is a charming example. 17 x 13mm. $250

534. Roman, c. 100-300AD., a fantastic glass flask; round and flat body with tubular neck and wide rim opening. In mottled green glass with mesmerizing iridescence. H: 7", diameter of round body, 4.5". A very scarce shape and especially scarce in present condition. Mint condition and worthy of a strong bid. $1,500

535. Roman, c. 100-300AD., a lot of 2 nice intaglios. One in aan oval shaped blue stone with nice male head in profile. Second piece is an eight sided carnelian stone and engraving is that of a gryllos-like creature. Both are about 1cm at longest length. Both perfect. Ventura County Collection. $500/2

536. Roman, c. 100-300AD., a very wearable high karat gold pinky ring with rounded oval shaped carnelian stone set on raised compartment. Upper sides of ring deviate from round shape with semi flat contour and have nicely incised swirl designs. 11.92 grams. $1,000

537. Roman glass bowl, c. 100-300AD., a fantastic bowl of pale green translucent color. Small elevated base with sides straight up. Perfect. H: 2.25", D: 4". Ventura County Collection. $600

538. Roman, c. 100-300AD., a small and delicate glass flask. In pale translucent green, flask with round body, short and wide tubular neck and flared opening. Some encrustation still remains. In excellent condition. H: 3.25". Ventura County Collection. $375

539. Roman, c. 100-300AD., a nice “bell” shaped flask. Brown-green coloring; top of spout with some losses. Still attractive and desirable. H: 5". Ventura County Collection. $300

540. Roman, c. 3rd-4th century AD., a lot of 3 small bronze fibulae, two of which are enameled. Third piece is circular in shape with 3 incised horse heads on top side. All are intact, one portion of pin bent and missing on one of the enameled pieces. $350/3

541. Roman, c. AD 100 – 300. A beautifully carved marble head of perhaps Aphrodite. She wears thin banded diadem with locks of hair flowing out below it at her sides as well as a bun in the back of her head. She gazes downwards ever so slightly towards her right. Her eyes, mouth and nose are well defined and intact. Her chin and cheek bones are delicately carved giving her a very peaceful look. Attractive red hues to the pale brown and creme colored marble. Custom mounted on granite block. Overall condition is excellent. From and old Los Angeles Collection. Size of head only, about 7 ½” tall. Ventura County MD Collection. $7,500

542. Roman marble head of Bacchus, c. 2 nd Century AD. Wonderfully carved small head with fine facial detail throughout. Stoic looking facial expression, the god of wine faces forward and has wavy hair with grapes on each side of central part in hair. Wonderful butter colored patina and set on a custom stand. Some typical wear on tip of nose as is usually the case but otherwise head appears to be in excellent condition. Measures 5 ½” high x 5" x 4". Ex. old London Collection. The Thracian god of wine represents not only the intoxicating power of wine, but also its social and beneficial influences. He is viewed as the promoter of civilization, a lawgiver, and lover of peace — as well as the patron deity of agriculture and the theater. He was also known as the Liberator (Eleutherios), freeing one from one's normal self, by madness, ecstasy, or wine. $7,500

543. Eastern Roman Empire, c. 300 AD. A lovely rectangular marble funerary stele cut in high and detailed relief. Its depicts two standing togate male figures standing side by side and facing forward, their inside arms are placed across their bellies, outside arm is straight down at side. Well preserved with an attractive rust colored patina throughout. Size is 11 3/8" length; 7 5/8" width; 1 3/8" thickness. On custom Lucite stand. $7,500

544. Roman style marble head of a veiled female. Circa 18th-19th century. A nicely carved head that is slightly smaller than real life size. Young girl gazed forward; voided of facial expression. Atop her head she wears a veil that is layered on the back of her head. Marble has attractive reddish coloring throughout. Minimal loses to nostrils, chin and left eyebrow. Mounted on wood stand. H: 9". A lovely and displayable piece. Ventura County Collection. $2,500

546. Byzantine, c. 10th- 12th Century AD. A nice bronze pinky ring with flat and oval shaped top nicely engraved in intaglio with 3 Christian figures. Wearable! Ventura County Collection.

547. Near East, 1st Millennium BC. A lot of 3 stone seals. The first is Phoenician, red-brown steatite, with large suspension hole and pellets on the base, 13 x 10mm. The second piece is a round black serpentine seal with a roped border containing a stylized animal. Dia: 13, Thickness 9mm. The last example is of black serpentine with a quadruped on the base, Dia: 12mm, H: 8mm. 3 pieces in the lot. 300/3

548. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 1st Century BC to 3rd Century AD. A necklace composed of turquoise glass beads of varying sizes nicely restrung on modern cord. L: 17”, wearable. $200

549. Cypro-Greek, c. 1200BC., dark terra cotta single loop handle flask. Short bulbous body with tall and tubular neck that flares wide at opening. Two decorative applied vertical lines on opposite side of handle on body of flask. Handle and body are painstakingly repaired. H: 6". A nice and displayable piece! Old New Orleans collection. Scarce! $375

559. Persia, Luristan. c. 1000 – 800 BC. A museum quality bronze dagger with attractive two-lobed pommel that flares open and well preserved blade. Nice green patination and a very solid example! L: 14 ¾ inches. Ventura County Collection. $1,000

561. Persia, Luristan, c. 1000 - 800 BC. A group of three (3) bronze daggers ranging from 9” to 9.5” in length. Two are in perfect condition, with good encrustation, the third with areas of deterioration. See Medvedskaya, “Iran: Iron Age I” and Moorey, “Catalogue of the Ancient Persian Bronzes in the Ashmolean Museum”, for similar examples. $400

562. Central Asia, c. 12th-14th century, a double spouted four legged terra cotta vessel. Large ovoid body with two large round spouts at opposite ends; a handle connects both spouts. Ornately decorated with pale black circular linear design throughout. Small of the two spouts with 13 hole strainer where it connects to body of vessel. Lip of this spout with some repair; otherwise in nice condition. H: 7.5", L: 8". Central California Collections. $1,000

564. Indus Valley Civilization, Mehrgarh Period VII, c. 2800 – 2600 BC. A terra cotta fertility figure with tall head and stylized facial features and full hair, which hangs down on to her shoulders. She has deep eye sockets and her long legs are long and have ever so slight bend at her knees. Breast are exposed and her arms extend downwards and forward at her waist. Choice condition with slight repair. H: 4 ½”. $475

565. Indus Valley Civilization, Mehrgarh Period VII, c. 2800 – 2600 BC. A terra cotta fertility figure with tall head and stylized facial features and full hair, which hangs down on to her shoulders. She has deep eye sockets and her long legs are long and have ever so slight bend at her knees. Breast are exposed and her arms extend downwards and forward at her waist. Choice condition with slight repair. H: 4". $375

567. Kushan, India / Pakistan, c. 2 nd – 3 rd Century AD. A nice Gandharan stucco head of the Buddha, in pleasing style, with face intact. Hair in bun nicely detailed. An excellent example of the famed Gandharan school of Buddhist art. H: 5", W: 3.75”. $1,500

568. Mexico, Colima, c. 300 BC – 300 AD. A gorgeous ceremonial pipe, 13.5” long, with applique decoration and paint around the bowl, as well as deeply incised designs along the stem. Beautifully burnished slip, nice mineral deposits, minor repair. $400

569. Mexico, Colima c. 10th - 16th century, a ceramic textile stamp. A small stamp with cayman like creature walking towards the left. Tail is curled as is the top of his snout which is open to reveal a row of jagged teeth. Wide round handle that has been broken off at back. H: 1.25". Nice. Ex. Hasso Von Winning, Joel Malter Collections. $150

570. Mexico, Nayarit, c. 300 BC – 300 AD., a lot of 2 very small ceramic bowls. Both are painted red on the inside with the bottom sides being elaborately painted in various shades and designs of pale red and creme paint. One is repaired and the other with serpent design is in choice condition. Both are about 1.25" high and 3.75" in diameter. A nice pair. $200/2

571. Ecuador, Mantano, c. 10th - 16th century, a ceramic textile stamp .Extremely large and in semi-triangular shape, stamp has 2 facing doves set in floral motif. Round pinched handle at back. Length at greatest distance is 5". Ex. Hasso Von Winning, Joel Malter Collections. $450

572. Mexico, Teotihuacán, c. 3rd-7th century AD., a ceramic textile stamp. This one in orange clay with anthropomorphic 2 headed horse-like creature. Two legs and heads nicely incised. Round pinched handle at back. H: 1.75", L: 2.25". Choice. Ex. Hasso Von Winning, Joel Malter Collections. $200

573. Mexico, Teotihuacán, c. 3rd-7th century AD., a fabulous creme slip miniature of a seated shaman. His legs are crossed and his face is scarified while his hands rest on his knees. His ears are pierced and his kilt is attached to his waist with a large round belt. Kilt and arms still with traces of original pale orange paint. On custom wood stand. From old Ventura County collection. H: 2.5". Rare and in perfect condition. $1,500

574. Mexico, Teotihuacán, c. 2nd-10th century, a small ceramic mold of a detailed standing figure. Rectangular in shape, image is deeply set in intaglio with tall headdress and both arms raised upwards. Some age cracks in clay otherwise in excellent condition. S: 2.5" 1.5". Ex. Hasso Von Winning, Joel Malter Collections. $250

575. Mexico, Pacific Coast, Pre-Classic, c. 1200BC., Olmecoid, a pale green jade idol. Rotund male figure has legs and arms crossed as his mouth is agape and his face exudes typical Olmec stylization. In a pale and mottled green jade. Piece stands by itself and is quite pleasing! H: 5.25". From old Ventura County Collection. $3,000

576. Mexico, Aztec, c. 1500 AD. A trio of stamp seals including a rare example depicting a dragon over 4 glyphs and a narrow rectangular stamp with pyramid designs. Great group.$300

577. Mexico, Guererro / Mezcala, c. 100BC., a wonderful mottled gray basalt stone carving of a standing male figure in rigid pose. His arms are straight down at his sides with his hands bent upwards and resting on his belly. His legs were carved void of feet. His facial features are simple with drilled small round eyes and small oval drilled mouth. A single small hole on each shoulder for hanging. On custom metal stand. H: 6.5". Choice condition and rare! From old Ventura County collection. $3,000

579. Mexico, Veracruz, c. 500-800AD., A fine and attractively molded ancient pottery seated figure. Solid, slab-type female wearing an elaborate feather headdress, large earspools, nose ring, bracelet and necklace with pendant with eyes highlighted with added black bitumen. H: 8.5", W: 4 5/8". Appears excellent with head re-attached and missing portions of two feathers. Acquired at major West Coast auction. A fine example of Veracruz art! $500

580. Guatamala - El Salvador, Mayan Carved Cylinder, c. 600 - 900 A.D. Made from tan clay decorated in an orangeware style with carved ribs at lower section and repeating band of mat symbols above, highlighted with added cinnabar. The mat symbol was important to the Maya, as all important decisions were made by leaders of the clan who sat upon woven mats. H: 7", D: 5.5", in near-choice condition with one invisibly-repaired rim section. Ex- private Arizona Collection. $500

583. Mexico, Olmec, c. 1200 - 1000 B.C. This rare Ocos Phase example from Mazatan is 8.5” high and depicts a standing female. She is adorned with a headdress, ear ornaments and necklace. A deeply carved scar on her right cheek distinguishes the regal face. Good mineral and root encrustation on the burnished slip. $1,200

585. Guatemala, Maya, c. 600 – 900 AD. A fine figural whistle from the Tiquisate region, 3.75” tall, depicting a drummer dressed in a monkey costume. He is wearing a loincloth, complex headdress, large ear ornaments and a ceremonial scarf. Nice example with good mineral deposits and functional whistle. $350

586. Guatemala, Maya, c. 300 – 800 AD. This excellent group of 5 eccentrics from the Peten region ranges from 2” to 3” in length. Included are two obsidian scorpions and an obsidian glyph for flint, as well as a bat in flight and a solar eclipse symbol, both made from translucent gem chalcedony. Such eccentrics were important ceremonial objects used to consecrate buildings and ceremonial sites. Mounted in display case. $600

589. Honduras, c. 600 - 900 AD., a small Mayan orange ware bowl with 3 identical “feathered” serpent vignettes on outside top. Inside of bowl is weathered with paint loses. Both in nice condition. San Diego MD Collection. H: 3", D: 6". $600

590. Guatamala, c. 550-600AD., an attractive Mayan cylinder vase. Short and colorful vessel features two mirror images of a transformation god making an offering. Rendered in beautiful shades of creme, orange and brown paint. H: 4", D: 5.5". San Diego MD Collection. $1,500

591. Honduras, Maya, c. 600 – 900 AD. This fine zoomorphic whistle figure from Copan is a 3.25” high ocarina. It depicts a mythical creature wearing a loincloth. Perforated under the arms for suspension. Light mineral deposits, great tone. $300

592. Honduras, Ulua Valley, Mayan, c. AD 600 – 900. A stunning colorful cylinder vase that features four pairs of entwined dancers, separated by avian / serpent deity heads. These panels are surrounded by bands of designs usually defined as trophy heads in their more detailed versions; even the interior rim is decorated. Three ancient drill holes show where cracks (hence restored) in this vessel were held together by string, indicating its importance to the owner. H: 5.75", D: 5.25". Ex. Alirio Campos Estate, San Francisco. San Diego MD Collection. $3,000

593. Honduras, Ulua Valley, Mayan, c. AD 600 – 900. A rare alabaster tripod cylinder vase. Vessel of simplistic shape and design, only carved around entire bottom with 6 similar arched shaped “wave” designs. The entire vase is in mottled shades of creme colored alabaster including pale yellow patches of restoration evident both inside and out. Weathered but still in nice overall condition. Interesting and in need of additional research. H: 5 ¼”; D: 3". From old New Orleans Collection. $3,000

596. Costa Rican Stone Ax God Celt-- From the Guanacaste / Nicoya region of Costa Rica, dating between 100-500 A.D., made from a black and white speckled hard-stone. Features the head of an owl with string-cut and drilled features, pierced in the neck for suspension. S: 3" x 1.25". In perfect/choice condition. Ex-private Colorado Collection. $500

597. Panama, Veraguas, c. 800-1500AD., a high karat rose/yellow gold eagle with wings and tail feathers spread wide; beak and talons in three dimension and facing forward. Suspension loop on back for wearing as jewelry. 15.93 grams. A very nice casting. H: 1.5". Ventura County MD Collection. $1,000

598. Colombia, Quimbaya, c. 800-1500AD., a small high karat gold frog with 2 suspension loops, one under each front leg. Eyes protruding with elongated mouth. 9.78 grams. Ventura County MD Collection. L: .75". Choice. $500

600. Colombia, Tairona, c. 1000 AD. A large blackware vase with flared neck, 8.25” high. It has a pair of small zoomorphic adornos protruding from the chambers. The black slip is nicely burnished and encrusted with reddish deposits. Perfect. Museum deaccession. $600

601. Panama, Veraguas, c. 800-1500AD., a small crab with extended claws and single suspension loop. High karat gold and quite charming. L: .5". Ventura County MD Collection. 3.52 grams. $300

602. Colombia, Tairona Culture. A lot of 3 stone “Grub” or “Gusano” pendants. Two are of carnelian and the last of clear quartz (rock crystal). These grubs are amuletic pendants known in South America only to the Tairona of Colombia. For similar examples see Liu’s Collectable Beads, pp. 150 & 152. Each is in good condition. Sizes from 15mm to 23mm. $250/3

603. Ecuador, Manteno, c. AD 1000., a ceramic textile stamp. Square in shape with exquisite grid pattern. Ex. Hasso Von Winning, Joel Malter Collections. S: 3.25". Round pinched handle at back. Some minor losses at rim. Ex. Hasso Von Winning, Joel Malter ROA 2253 Collections. $300

604. Ecuador, Jamacoaque, c. 300 BC – 400 AD. An exceptional shaman figure with articulated wings, 7.25” tall and 9.5” wingspan. He is standing on a bell-shaped base and is ornately attired with a shell-studded suit, a complex headdress and a large necklace with delicately incised pectoral. The rear portion of the mantle extends to form the tail feathers section of the avian outfit. It is believed, that in order to attain the status of shaman within this society, an individual had to demonstrate the power of flight. A rare and significant example. $1,200

606. Peru, Chimu, c. 1100 – 1450 AD. A rare necklace made from white and purple shell beads, with 9 steatite beads carved to resemble claws or fangs. The necklace is 24” long, with the center pendant extending an additional 1.75” and appears to be strung on the original, ancient thread. A rare find. Museum deaccession. $375

607. Peru, Chimu, c. AD 1100 – 1450. A lot of 3 nice small pieces. All black ware. First a miniature double chamber parrot with small baby bird on chest. L: 3”; H: 2 7/8”. Second piece a single spout vessel in shape of a cylinder with zoomorphic features – open mouth full of teeth, bulging eyes and round ears. A loop is to either side of the spout which would have been used to tie down the stopper. Some traces of black paint along the spout. L: 3 7/8”; H: 4”. Last piece a llama portrait bottle with a single spout with handle. The llama wears a bridle and shows an almost humanistic expression. Some weathering to the surfaces, otherwise a very nice example. H: 4.25". All were de-accessioned ex Brooklyn Museum with red museum numbers on the bottom. $300/3

609. Peru, Chimu, c. AD 1100 – 1450. A lot of 3 black ware pots. First a single spouted bottle in the form of the head of a puma, which is schematized, but quite attractive. Some minor chipping to the lip of the spout and to one of the ears. H: 5.75”. Second piece a feline vessel, probably representing a puma, with single stirrup handle, professional repair to spout otherwise intact and solid. H: 8”; L: 6”. Last piece a figural vessel with round body and head of bat (very much in human representation) . Nice surface deposits and probably a lunar deity representation. Professional restoration to back. H: 6”. All 3 pieces de-accessioned ex-Brooklyn Museum with red museum numbers on bottom. $875/3

610. Peru, Chimu, c. AD 1100 – 1450. A large blackware stirrup vessel two bird motifs to sides of the vessel. The entire stirrup contains carvings of delicate pelican birds all the way to top. Tip of spout professionally repaired. H: 9.5”. De-accessioned ex-Brooklyn Museum. $500

611. Peru, Chimu, c. AD 1100 – 1450, a lovely blackware double chambered and single spouted pot with seated male figure atop front square shaped chamber (rear chamber is semi-circular in shape). His legs are crossed with his hands resting at sides of his feet. Nicely detailed throughout. Minimal repair at top of spout. A fine example of Chimu workmanship. H: 7.25", L: 6.5". De accessioned from the Brooklyn Museum $750

612. Peru, Chimu, c. AD 1100 – 1450, a fine blackware pot with bulbous body, single spout and strap handle. Monkey with protruding head straddles the top of vessel which is nicely decorated in three horizontal bands at top. Minimal repair at top of spout. A fine example of Chimu workmanship. H: 6.5". De accessioned from the Brooklyn Museum $500

613. Peru, Huari, c. 800 – 1000 AD. A colorful four-corner had from the Huarmey Valley, 6” in diameter. The overall design is typical of the earlier Huari style, but the side panel is a Huara or Huarmey motif of intertwined serpents. In excellent condition. $400

614. Peru, Inca, c. 1500AD., a thin hammered base gold decorative round spool worn as jewelry. Spool with single side with extended and decorative rim. H: .5", D: .75". Weight is .53 grams. Ventura County MD Collection. $300

615. Peru, Lambayeque (Sican), c. 700 – 1350 AD. An exceptional necklace made from white shell, carved into 4” long trapezoid spikes and perforated for suspension. Rare to find these long examples in such fine condition. See ”Inca-Peru”, page 279, for similar from the Royal Museum of Art in Brussels. $700

616. Peru, Lambayeque (Sican), c. 700 – 800 AD. A choice stirrup vessel, 8.5” wide. The wide bridge handle and tapered spouts are decorated with traditional geometric and linear designs, but the upper chamber shows Huari influence with a conjoined sting ray motif. In excellent condition, with nice mineral deposits. $700

617. Peru, Moche V, c. AD 550 – 700. This finely formed avian bottle is 7” high and depicts a bird seated on its nest, which is represented by the flared foot of the chamber. Wings and feathers are painted in cream over the burnished orange slip. Head has been professionally reattached. $500

619. Peru, Moche III, c. 200 – 450 AD. This fine redware Portrait head is 8.75” high and depicts an important individual wearing a traditional headdress. He has the typical stern expression and is depicted with a long scar on his left cheek. Nice example, with good dendrites and paint remnants. $800

621. Peru, Moche V, c. 550 – 700 AD. This highly burnished bottle is 10.75” tall and features two boldly painted representations of the Dragon Decapitation deity (always shown with the large eye at the top of the head), here depicted in a rarely seen standing posture. He is shown holding a tumi in one hand and a decapitated zoomorphic head in the other. Overall in excellent condition, with light mineral deposits and a small repair on the tip of the spout. See Donnan’s “Moche Fine line Painting”, page 34, for depictions of Decapitations. $1,000

623. Peru, Nazca, c. 200 – 400 AD. An excellent polychrome bowl, 5.75” in diameter, decorated with 15 colorful depictions of the Lucuma fruit. A rare type in perfect condition. See Kroeber “The Archaeology and Pottery of Nazca, Peru”, page 143. $500

624. Peru, Nazca, c. 200 – 400 AD. A lovely marine theme globular vessel with bridged stirrup spout, 6” in diameter. It is decorated with 8 panels of vertically painted fish, which Donald Proulx identifies as anchovies, an important marine resource in Pre-Columbian times. They are presented against a dark, spotted background, thought to represent the night sky. The stirrup spout is built into a raised “false lid”, which shows the earlier Paracas influence. Strong paint, nice mineral deposits. See Proulx “Sourcebook of Nasca Ceramic Iconography”, page 152. $800

625. Peru, Nazca, c. 250 – 450 AD. A rare and wonderful Nazca “Venus” rattle effigy depicting an interesting fertility symbol, female character portrayed with characteristic teary eyes, executed with black and white pigments over dark red ochre. Found in excellent condition. Central California Collection. H: 6”. $450

626. Peru, Nazca, c. 250 – 450 AD., a lovely double spouted single strap handle round pot. Two large birds are nicely rendered on opposite sides with smaller sharks painted all around. In choice condition. H: 5.75". From Central California Collection. $500

627. Peru, Chavin, c. 500 BC, a nice jaguar stirrup pot. In pale orange slip, pot has some of its original creme linear design on one side. Weathered with some losses to right ear, but all original and intact. H: 5.5 ", L: 7". San Deigo MD Collection. $750

628. Guatemala, Maya, c. 600 -900 AD., a great pedestal plate. Plate in mottled shades of orange with inside nicely painted with central glyph some type of mythological creature. In very nice condition. H: 4", D: 8". From San Diego MD Collection. $1250

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