1. A wonderfully sculpted Greco-Buddhistic stucco head, c. BC 250-BC 130, given to the wife of the Ambassador by the last King of Afghanistan, King Zahir Shah upon Ambassador’s Palmer’s departure from Afghanistan. A stoic and peaceful Buddha gazes down and slightly to the left. Delicate detail throughout with traces of original paint just below hairline. A plaque on the custom made marble base reads as follows, “GIFT FROM HIS MAJESTY KING ZAHIR SHAH TO MRS. ELY ELIOT PALMER WIFE OF AMERICAN AMBASSADOR KABUL, AFGHANISTAN NOVEMBER 17, 1948". In the Ambassador’s own word he recalls how he came into possession of this rare artifact. “His excellency told us that he had just left the Royal Place where he and the Minister of the Court, His Royal Highness Ahmad Shah, father of the Queen, had been with His Majesty in King Zahir’s study. The Foreign Minister said that the King, who knew of the prospective visit and its purpose, suddenly exclaimed “What can I send Mrs. Palmer?” and almost immediately continued “I shall send her this as he searched across his desk for a Greco-Buddhistic head while directing the Court Minister to have a padded carrying case prepared for the head and to take it to Mrs. Palmer. The Foreign Minister went on to tell us that King Zahir’s father, Nadir Shah, had personally selected this head as the Government’s first choice from the wealth of treasures excavated by the French Archaeological Mission near Jalalabad at a one time campsite of the army of Alexander the Great on its way to India; that by Nadir Shah’s direction the head had been mounted on a black native Afghan black marble and placed on His Majesty’s desk and that the mounted head had never been removed from the King’s desk during the reign of Nadir Shah or that his son, Zahir Shah, who had come to the throne when his father was assassinated.

Finally in a letter dated July 29 th, 1976 from the Ambassador of Afghanistan to Ambassador Palmer the following was said.

Height of just the head is 6", overall with stand, 12". Overall condition of head is quite nice with typical chipping and surface abrasions. All of the above now said we will leave the bidding up to you! $5,000

2. Rare Bamiyan Bronze Bowl, 13 th-late 14 th century AD. A small and finely cast bronze bowl with 25 vertically raised bands, most with Arabic inscription, the bottom with attractive Bamiyan floral design. The bowl was examined on February 7, 1940 at the Beirut Museum. The following comments were noted at that time.

“With reference to a bronze bowl which was presented to me by Dr. McEwan, Director of the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago and which he told me he had purchased from a native antique dealer who had come from Latakia and had informed Dr. McEwan that the bowl had been found in the vicinity of Latakia, Mr. Henry Pearson, an American archaeologist now arranging the Beirut Museum but ordinarily working with Mr. Dunand, of the Service Des Antiques of the French High Commission, at Sidon and Byblos, writes as indicated overleaf: Beirut, February 7, 1940. “The bowl is unquestionable of importance and interest. Such can be found occasionally in Egypt, but hardly here except, perhaps at Lattaquie. The Emir Chehab (Director of the Beirut Museum) is very much impressed and it is he who translated the inscription. I have indicated the beginning of the inscription by the pencil mark inside the bowl. “This is made for the all powerful, the high, the noble (or he who is of the Ashraf title), the great prince, the magnificent, most respectable, he who has perpetual empire, the everlasting government, the king el Nasr el Adel of Saladin”. It is surely authentic and artistically and archaeologically of great interest. Epoch: Mamluk, who chased of the Crusaders after Saladin.”. H: 2 ½”; Dia; 4 1/5”. $5,000

3. Scythians, northern Black Sea Area, 7th - 6th Century BC. A small, delicate gold cup embossed with stylized animals and floral decorations, rosette at the bottom. Intact and a little distorted, but a very nice example of gold work from the steppes North of the Black Sea. Dia: 1 ½"; H" 5/8". Mounted in an early 20th century red velvet lined presentation case made of gilded wood and glass. See Artamohov, M. I. 1969. The Splendor of Scythian Art, pp. 22-32, for a nearly identical example from the Kalermes mounds. $2,500

4. Early 20 th Century. A lot of 2 colorful antique wooded Sicilian horse or donkey cart fragments, better known as Carrettu Sicilianu in Sicilian. Both are carved in openwork, one is square in shape and depicts a mother and father (father holding tall staff in right hand) on either side of their small child. Size is 7 ½” square by 2" thick. Nicely painted on both sides. The second piece is rectangular in shape and depicts three armed soldiers slaying a dragon, written ink below: “GIOVANNIBIAZZOEFICLIRAGUSA” (Giovannia Biazzo and Sons of Ragusa). Second piece is 15" x 6" x 2". Both are nicely painted in shades of red, yellow, blue and black with some wear, including chipping, flaking with minor losses. A pair of interesting pieces! $300/2

5. Roman, c. AD 100 – 300. A small and nicely carved marble waterspout in the form of a seated lion, with full mane and mouth fully agape. Large hole on bottom funnels through the torso and empties via the mouth. Nicely rendered with old chip to front side of square base that lion rests on; also on inside bottom of mouth. Overall condition is quite nice with mottled shades brown patina mostly on the bottom of piece as well as the eyes and mouth. H: 5 ¾”. $750

6. Kushan, Gandhara, c. 2nd Century AD. Head of Bodhisattva Maitreya in gray Schist. Facial features handsomely rendered with well-formed eyes, small moustache, long earrings, and hair in bun. Slightly less than life size. H: 9 ¾”; W: 6". In very nice condition with typical wear. A very attractive and desirable piece from the Palmer Collection. $2,000

7. Mid-late 19 th century Europe, perhaps French. A lovely double cast glass intaglio, rectangular in shape, depicting two identical carvings in intaglio, each with a gentleman dressed in formal attire and wearing a hat; standing to the left of 2 women wearing long gowns. All dance between 2 tall Corinthian columns. Intaglios are set on lovely brass openwork floral stand. Base has one of four original small gems still present. Intaglios are perfect. Size of intaglios is 1 ½” wide by 7/8" tall and 1/8" thick. Overall height on stand is 2 1/8". Choice. A very attractive and desirable piece from the Palmer Collection. $500

8. Attractive antique wood reliquary shrine, perhaps made in France or Italy. A very finely carved ornate box depicting Christ being crucified with 2 disciples gazing upward. At top of cross, “INRI” (“Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews"). Tall portion of rectangular box is upright with slightly pointed domed top. Carving to front and sides is in high relief. Back has a hinged door that swings open from top to bottom to reveal a storage area for crosses and other small religious items. H: 8 ¼”; W: 4 ¾”, thickness is 1 ¾”. A very attractive and desirable piece from the Palmer Collection. A couple of small chips to back of base, otherwise in excellent condition. $750

9. Germany, 1914, a lot of 2 WWI “Iron Crosses” 2nd class. Both dated 1813 on one side and 1914 on the other. One in pewter, one in steel. Both in very nice condition; neither with ribbons. Sizes are 1 ½” square. Larger on steel is 1 ¾” square. From the Palmer Collection . $400/2

10. 19 th century Russian icon, possible Ukrainian, gilt silver, repousse foil. With 2 nimbate figures; revealing only hands and 2 faces painted. One of the figures being St. Stefan. Wearing long and ornate robes; in background are houses and mountains; above heads are clouds and sunrays from the heavens. Border very ornate with floral motifs. Attractively framed in shadow box. From the Palmer Collection. Icon size is 6 ½” x 8 ½”. $1,000

11. Western Europe, 19 th century, a very nice and ornate silver pitcher with attractive repousse work depicting bird, floral motifs and genera scenes. Round lid with cork stopper. All wonderfully designed. Round spout with strainer. Tarnished; with proper cleaning the detail would jump out. H: 7 ¾”. From the Palmer Collection. $500

12. Iran, late 19th - early 20th Century. A small antique silver cup with repousse work throughout. Cup has two horizontal rows of mostly standing human figures; one large seated king takes up both rows. Jagged seam where cup was sealed together is still evident. Perhaps made for tourist trade. From the Palmer Collection.Interesting! H: 3 ¼”; D: 2 ¾”. $150

13. Persian, a lot of 3 antique silver bowls. All with 84 standard hallmarks. All identical and beautifully engraved both inside and out. All with 3 engraved fish on inside bottom; outside is delicately done with wonderful birds and floral motifs. These cups were gifted to the Ambassador and his wife and engraved on the bottom is “E.E.P & E.H.P FROM THE STAFF JERUSALEM 1936. Each is H: 2 1/8" x D: 4 1/3".From the Palmer Collection. $750/3

14. Presentation Dagger with extremely ornate hilt, made in Afghanistan. Blade engraved with Arabic script and flowing tendril-like design down both sides of blade. Hilt is beautifully inlaid with stained bone, black animal horn, mother of pearl and brass spacers in between the stained bone. Intricacy of inlay indescribable. Brass sheath is covered with geometric designs on both sides. One of only 2 known. Overall L: 20.5", blade 13 ¼”. $750

15. Miniature Russian icon locket, c. 19 th century. Originally contained 2 gold-gilt silver foil covered painted images of saints. Left image missing the painted face and glass covering. Right side image is intact and complete. Marked with 84 standard on the case along initials of maker. L: 1".Nicely set in custom-made wood stand. $350

16. Central Asia, c.9th - 10th Century. A white sandstone portion of a decorative architectural element. Nice geometric floral patterns in shallow relief with good deposits and well preserved. 11 1/4" x 9 ½". A very attractive piece! $1,000

17. Americana, late 19th century. A gold repousse oval scene depicting a Civil War ear scene. A soldier appears to be returning home to his wife or his parents, a dog at his feet. The soldier is in uniform with his equipment and holds a sword in his right hand. A lady emerges from a door to greet him, another male figure in the doorway behind. A happy hound jumps before him and villagers seem to wave and survey the scene. Very nicely made with crisp details and very well proportioned figures. in original oval frame. Perhaps a family memento. Very well preserved and quite charming! 5 5/8" x 4 3/8". $300

18. Phoenicia, c. 5 th – 4 th Century BC. A lovely limestone head of a female, richly ornamented with and elaborate headdress, heavy gold earrings and a necklace. The headdress is composed of bands that extend from the forehead towards the back of the head, with raised circular lumps along the side, which could be jewels or stone, capped by spikes. This type of headdress very much resembles the type worn by the goddess of the city, or Tyche, but much more elaborate. The hair of the woman is exposed below the back of the “crown” and her facial features are very sensitively rendered, with some original pigmentation still remaining in some areas, especially the lips. H: 3 ½” and mounted on a custom two-part wooden base with a silver plaque mounted to the front stating “Phoenician Head From Amrit (Syria), 4 th Century BC”. Amrit is the name for ancient Marathus in Phoenicia, a prolific maritime city having its’ heyday in the later part of the 1 st Millennium BC. A lovely piece of sculpture. $850

19. Eastern Mediterranean, Islamic, c. 7th - 8th Century AD. A nice bronze cosmetic container with a rectangular body, a four-pronged base and a slender neck with flat mouth. The entire piece is nicely decorated with circular designs and possesses an even brown patina. A nice piece, very much resembling the glass vessels of the same period. H: 2 ¾”. $375

20. West Mexico, Colima, c. 250 BC – AD 250. A wonderfully crafted small “dog”, standing on all fours with slightly plump body and ridge of spine that protrudes atop his back. Tail is a wide-open spout. Excellent patina and overall condition. H: 5"; L: 9 ¼”. From Old California Collection. $1,500

21. West Mexico, Colima, c. 250 BC – AD 250. A small and fine red ware gourd bowl with large and compressed bulbous body with short and wide flared opening. Body has several horizontal rows of bumps, which encompass the entire pot, and sits on a slightly raised base. Underside of pot with evidence of original black linear design. Choice condition. H: 4 1/8". From old California Collection. $500

22. West Mexico, Nayarit, c. 250 BC – AD 250. A seated rattle “ball player”, holding a game ball in his left hand, right hand resting on his belly. He also wears large ear spools, nose ring and turban headdress. Mouth is open revealing painted white teeth. Red-orange slip that is nicely detailed in creme colored polychrome. Rattles when shaken. Wonderful patina throughout. Of the finest style and in choice condition. H: 11". $1,750

23. Mexico, Jaina, c. AD 800 – 1000. A fantastic ceramic whistle in the form of a standing dog, with large ears and round plump body rests his front paws atop his hind legs. His long curled tail acts as a tripod stand together with his hind legs supporting entire piece. Belly of dog, just below his pointed snout is open. Choice patina throughout with traces of famous Jaina blue and white pastel coloring throughout. H: 6 ½”. A choice and delightful piece! Rare! From old California Collection. $1,800

24. Mexico, Region of Etzatlan, Jalisco, c. 250 BC – AD 250. A scarce conjoined double figure in ceramic, representing a sacrifice of an enemy. Some historians call it a “kill scene”. Here the standing warrior has his left hand atop the kneeling captive’s head; in his right hand he holds a deadly knife-like weapon. Both faces have nice detail and overall condition of piece is good. It has been repaired in several places however entire piece is original and quite striking. Comes with a photographed and signed appraisal from Jordan’s Antiques and Appraisals in San Diego along with an appraisal by this gallery on August 15 th, 2002 for $3,500. Height is 12". From old California Collection. $2,500

25. Mexico, Mezcala, c. 300 – 100 BC. A small carved stone mask. Carved from a course textured creme colored stone. Facing head with two high projections as forehead; nose (with loses) and simplistic mouth. Holed at top center for possible suspension. An interesting piece in need of further research. Size is 4 inches square by .25" thick. From old New Orleans Collection. $500

26. Mexico, Mayan, c. AD 250 – 600. An interesting ceramic cylinder vessel with interesting double banded horizontal wave or mountain design the encircles entire piece. All designs with finely incised grid pattern. Another horizontal plain band is in between. The outside and inside of vase is painted in pale yellow with wide red rim. Unusually slightly rounded bottom. Vase has unusual wide construction and age crack down one side; otherwise in excellent condition. Height and diameter is 6 ¾”. From old Los Angeles Collection. $1,500

27. Mexico, Mayan tripod rattle plate, c. AD 600 – 900. A wonderfully painted large polychrome plate with shaman standing wearing elaborate costume and headdress in center. Circled around the shaman is a nice frieze of anthropomorphic vignettes. Professionally repaired and quite stunning. H: 3", D: 11 ½”. From old California Collection. $2,000

28. Mexico, Mayan “Underworld Beast” plate, c. AD 600 – 900. A wonderfully painted large polychrome plate that stands on four elevated legs. Underworld Beast is painted on inside center in shades of red, black, orange and creme colored paint. Beast is dinosaur looking with row of triangular shaped fins running the entire length of his back. Legs and bottom of bowl are also nicely painted with geometric shapes using same colors as inside. Repairs are evident; still a very attractive bold example of classic Mayan workmanship. From old California Collection. H: 5", D: 12". $1,200

29. Mexico, Mayan orange ware cylinder vase, c. AD 600 – 900. Beautifully incised with 2 large vignettes. In one is the young moon goddess and in the other a young ascending priestess of this goddess. The glyphs roughly translate to “This (is she) white chak lord (queen or Ixchel) it is carved (here), ascends Ixik (translates as Ixchel or woman) 3 days arrived spouse of the moon” This vase commemorates the rise of a priestess of the moon and sheds light on the confusion between the old moon goddess of Central America and the young moon goddess more prominent in Mexico whose chief priestess was enshrined on the island of Cozumel. Small portion repaired at top otherwise in choice condition. H: 6", D: 4". . $2,500

30. Mexico, Teotihuacan, c. AD 200 – 800. A fantastic ceramic textile stamp in the form of a detailed standing warrior. Warrior wears elaborate headdress and attire as he holds both of his hands upwards. H: 2 ½”. Choice condition with minimal losses to extreme bottom of stamp as well as to top of handle! From old New Orleans Collection. $250

31. Mexico, Teotihuacan, c. AD 200 – 800. A choice ceramic textile stamp of semi-rectangular shape with print design of detailed linear style. The interesting aspect of this stamp is that the handle is in the shape of a human figure lying on his or her back with hands on belly; eyes, mouth, nose, toes, fingers and necklace all detailed. Rare and in perfect condition. From old New Orleans Collection. $500

32. Mexico, Aztec, c. AD 1300 – 1500. A fantastic large and heavy basalt carved snake head of Quetzalcoatl, the plumed serpent. Of rectangular shape, this larger and impressive carving depicts a slightly agape serpent mouth with two large upper fangs on each side and a “moustache” shaped tongue on the front side. Eyes are large and round, nostrils are also engraved. All in a heavy green and black speckled basalt. Top of head is mostly flat with 3 incised lines that transverse horizontally when view from the front. Bottom is completely flat and void of any detail. L: 10" x 7 ½” x 4 ½”. From old Los Angeles Collection. Quetzalcoatl is often referred to as the feathered serpent god and was connected to the planet Venus. Today Quetzalcoatl is the most well-known Aztec deity, and is often thought to have been the principal Aztec god. $5,000

33. Mexico, Mixtec / Aztec, c. AD 1300 – 1500. A lot of 3 small dark stone pendant beads. All are similar in style with nicely carved human skull with stringing hole from ear to ear. From 1" to 1 ¼”. $200/3

34. Guatemala, Maya, c. AD 550 – 800. This fine whistle figure is 4 ¾” high and depicts a standing priest in feline attire. He is posed with arms spread wide and is wearing a feline mask and ceremonial scarf. Nice pigment remains and mineral deposits. Great tone on the built-in whistle. $400

35. Guatemala, Olmec, c. 1000 BC. This large standing female is 9 ½” tall and is portrayed with her hands holding the swollen belly. The facial features are beautifully detailed in the characteristic manner, with the ears deeply pierced. Rare type. $800

36. El Salvador, c. AD 600 - 1000 AD. A nice cylindrical jar, incised with figures representing dancers in monkey costumes. In nice condition with good surface deposits. H: 5 ¾” Dia: 5 ¼”. $1,500

37. El Salvador – Guatemala, Late to Terminal Classic, c. AD 600 - 800. A tall ribbed ceramic Cylinder executed in gray-brown tones with a nice vertical ribbed design and still retaining much of its original glazing. Intact with a hairline stabilized crack and nice color and surface deposits. H: 8”. A pleasant example! $800

38. El Salvador, Maya, Late Post Classic piece, c. AD 1200 - 1500. A finely crafted "cylinder" vase in black ware with two matching incised vertical panels at opposite sides of vessel. Vertical bands consisting of 7 smaller heavily incised linear designs on horizontal bands. All of incised decoration with painted in whitish-purple paint. One repaired crack, otherwise extremely attractive and desirable. H: 7 ½”; D: 4 ¼”. $1,200

39. Honduras, Maya, c. AD 600 – 900. A choice polychrome cylinder vase with 3 small tripod legs, the encircling side panel bears three finely priests or Kings most likely engaged in blood letting sacrifices. These wear plumed headdress and appear to be burning blood soaked paper represented by the smoke painted on this panels. It measures 5 ¼” in diameter by 5 ½” in height. It is in mint condition with excellent color and no surface flaws. $2,500

40. Honduras, Maya, c. AD 600 – 900. An attractive anthropomorphic vessel with janiform faces. This cylinder type bowl has interesting flattened sides with possum like animals with molded human faces in relief. 5.5” by 6" in height. Possums were considered sacred animals in the Mayan world associated with the number 13 (the number of gestation days). Mayan thought the number 13 contained magical properties. An excellent beautiful polychrome type cylinder in intact choice condition. $2,500

41. 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

42. Costa Rica, Guanacaste-Nicoya, c. 200 BC - A.D. 600. A beautiful dark green rectangular jade celt depicting a standing shaman figure holding both hands across his belly, fingers extended. The detailed face is almost square in shape with eyes, nose and mouth all carefully carved; earspools are pierced and he also has short headdress with 5 small holes. Nice glossy finish and in excellent condition. S: 5" x 2". $1,375

43. Colombia, Calima, c. 500 - 100 BC. A nice red slip vessel with single handle flanked by spouts. The upper portion of the vessel is adorned with a female figure lying on her back, legs and genitalia exposed on one side, head with hand in hair to the other side, her breast noted as raised bumps. The lower portion of the vessel is richly decorated with incised linear designs. A very attractive vessel! H: 6 ¾”; Dia: 6 ¾”. $700

44. Colombia, Sinu, c. AD 500 – 1100. A lot of 2 Tumbaga bronze nose rings. Both with much of original gold gilding still evident. Both are of same style with 2 half heart shaped sections held together by small right angled bar. L: 2" and 2.75". A nice lot. $500/2

45. Colombia, Sinu, c. AD 500 – 1100. A attractive double stranded white coral beaded necklace with four smaller bands of similar beads holding nicely carved green serpentine feline shaped carving as pendant. Length of pendant is 2.5". Entire necklace is about 24" long. A very attractive and wearable piece. $500

46. Colombia, Narino, c. AD 850 – 1500. A nice ceramic “olla” or small round pot, with 2 detailed birds opposite each other above tapered opening. In red slip with much of original pale black linear grid designs still evident. H: 3.75". Choice. $300

47. Colombia, Narino, c. AD 850 –1500. A nice ceramic “olla” or small round pot, with3 detailed armadillos evenly spaced just below short extended opening. All in burnished red ware. Excellent condition. H: 4", D: 2.5". $400

48. Colombia, Narino, c. AD 850 – 1500. A miniature carving in green jasper of a kneeling man with his hands together at his waist in an almost “praying” position. His nicely detailed face gazes upwards. Ancient hole is drilled through his forehead for stringing as pendant or beads for jewelry. H: 1". $300

49. Colombia, Narino, c. AD 850 – 1500. A miniature porous stone maskette. Nicely detailed with bold facial features. In shades of pales green and yellow. S: 2" x 1.75". $350

50. Colombia, Narino, c. AD 850 – 1500. A lot of two miniature corn cob pendants. Both from same porous pale yellow and green stone. Both nicely detailed with corn grid designs and holed a top for wearing as pendant. L: 2" each. $300/2

51. Colombia, Narino, c. AD 850 – 1500. A rare miniature porous pale yellow and green stone phallus amulet. Holed for wearing. L: 2.75". $350

52. Colombia, Narino, c. AD 850 – 1500. A nice ceramic “Tuza” bowl. In pale red-creme slip with 2 sets of 2 parrots nicely painted on the inside, separated by 2 identical pyramid shaped grids. All in red-brown paint. Bowl sits nicely on small pedestal stand. H: 4.25", D: 7". $400

53. Colombia, Narino, c. AD 850 –1500. A nice ceramic “Tuza” bowl. In pale red-creme slip with 2 deer with tall antlers nicely painted on the inside, separated by 2 identical pyramid shaped grid with cross-like designs inside. All in red-brown paint. Bowl sits nicely on small pedestal stand. H: 4", D: 7.75". $400

54. Colombia, Narino, c. AD 850 – 1500. A nice ceramic “Tuza” bowl. In pale red-creme slip with 2 stick-like warriors nicely painted on the inside, separated by 2 identical pyramid shaped grids. All in red-brown paint. Bowl sits nicely on small pedestal stand. H: 4", D: 7.25". $400

55. Peru, Chimu, c. AD 1100 – 1450. A high karat gold ring with a decorative addition across the top. Ring size about 9 ½, width of band is 13mm. $400

56. Peru, Chimu, c. AD 1100 – 1450. A pair of low karat gold decorative elements in the form of llamas. Each with 2 holes at the front and appear to have been suspended. One has a small casting flaw on the rump and the other repaired at the midsection. L: 42mm & 38mm. $250/2

57. Peru, Inca, c. AD 1300 – 1500. A rare collection of 12 small and delicately crafted hammered gold leaf plaques. 9 of these decorative miniatures are in the shapes of stylized birds and standing humans. The largest 3 are shaped as a fish, axe and sword. Some of these miniatures have holes for eyes, others with hammered dots. The single fish is long and well detailed. Rare as almost all gold was melted down by the Conquistadors. Sizes range from one half inch to 2.25". All are complete and in nice overall condition, especially when taken into consideration there fragile condition. Sold as a lot of 12. $1,000

58. Peru, Inca, c. AD 1300 – 1500. A ritual "Canopa" in form of an alpaca. "Canopa" or votive offering of a llama from the Inca culture of Peru or Bolivia. This example with hole in back and carved layers of dewlaps under the chin. Canopas fell into two categories. Ones with hollowed out holes on the back were used as offerings by the Inca to insure fertility and good crops by filling the opening with tallow and burying in the field. Those without the holes were prized personal items and carried with the owner as a good-luck talisman. In very attractive mottled colors of green, brown and red. H: 2 ½” by 3" long. An excellent example of this popular type. From old New Orleans Collection. $750

59. Peru, Inca, c. AD 1300 – 1500. A nice ritual "Canopa" in form of an alpaca. "Canopa" or votive offering of a llama from the Inca culture of Peru or Bolivia. This example with hole in back, portly body and head. Canopas fell into two categories. Ones with hollowed out holes on the back were used as offerings by the Inca to insure fertility and good crops by filling the opening with tallow and burying in the field. Those without the holes were prized personal items and carried with the owner as a good-luck talisman. Joel L. Malter Collection. ROA-1203. H: 2 1/8". $750

60. Peru, Lambayeque, c. AD 700 – 1350. A small and choice black ware single serrated handle stirrup vessel depicting seated King Naylamb seated on square base as he holds one pet dog in his lap, the other at his feet. Nice incised detail throughout. On bottom of piece in red, “37.2566PA”. H: 5 ¼”. $500

61. Peru, Lambayeque (Sican), c. AD 700 – 1350. A fine 7” long llama effigy, depicting an elaborately decorated camelid. The legs and reins are molded in high relief and the painted design on its side represents the load it is carrying. The whistle hidden behind the head has great tone and the cream slip shows extensive burial deposits. $600

62. Peru, Moche phase II, c. AD 300 – 400. A great erotic couple stirrup vessel. This top quality single spouted stirrup vessel in creme and red colors has embracing couple (all in red); male behind female with both of their fully detailed genitalia exposed as they are covered from their waists to their chins with extension of the handle appearing as a striped blanket. Both partners have similar detailed facial expressions as they are frozen in this lustful pose. The manganese blooms that cover entire piece are really neat. Intact choice condition. H: 6"; L: 7". Worthy of a strong bid! $875

63. Peru, Moche phase IV, c. AD 450 – 550. A highly detailed single stirrup handle "bullfrog" pot in creme slip, the entire frog is adorned with polka dots and linear design in dark brown. He is in a semi-seated pose with his large eyes open, as he appears to be ready to take a leap. A small and old chip to mouth otherwise in excellent condition. No restoration evident; intact with wonderful surface deposits throughout. Height and length of piece about 6 ½”. $875

64. Peru, Recuay c. AD 200 – 600. A large and wonderful ceramic "serpent with a feline face". This impressive orange ware bulbous pot has a body of a long and decorative serpent entwined around entire piece. A detailed feline head protrudes in high relief just below flared and funnel shaped opening. Snake is adorned in red colored diamond shapes having a cross inside each diamond. Restored but nonetheless a strikingly beautiful and scarce piece of Pre-Columbian art. H: 11". $975

65. Peru, Moche IV, c. AD 450 – 550. A lovely 6-3/4” high figural vessel, depicting an elaborately attired individual, portrayed holding a large lizard in his lap. He is wearing a mantle decorated with gold or silver disks, a matching hat and an ornate necklace. Beautifully detailed, strong paint and good mineral deposits. $800

66. Peru, Moche IV, c. AD 450 – 550. A traditional Pepino vessel, 7-1/4” high, depicting a joined pair of the fruit, connected with a stirrup spout. The cream slip and red stripes are burnished, with good mineral deposits evident. $500

67. 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. $500

68. Peru, Moche V, c. AD 550 – 700. An adorable frog effigy, 5-1/2” long. The face is finely detailed and expressive, the legs are molded in high relief. The strong mineral deposits create a lovely texture on the white slip. Nice example. $500

69. Peru, Moche V, c. AD 400 – 700. This large figural jar is 10" high and depicts an important individual wearing layered clothing. He is adorned with a complex headdress, ear ornaments and has the typical grim expression on his face. Choice example, with strong paint and mineral. $800

70. Peru, Moche, c. AD 500 – 800. A small and fine copper mask in the form of the head of an "owl". Mask is circular shaped with typically large eyes and long and narrow pointed beak. Hole appears at the center top portion of mask. Perhaps was worn as a pendant on a necklace. Nice patina with slight losses at extreme top portion. D: 1 3/8". Sits nicely on custom Lucite stand. Joel L. Malter Collection. $500

71. Peru, Nazca, c. AD 200 – 400. An attractive polychrome ceramic “kero” with decorative Cyclops-like mythological creatures adorning upper portion of vase and with similar except eyeless creature on bottom vignette. Of cylindrical shape with slightly tapered upper section. Choice overall condition with slight rim chip. Bottom of kero is slightly rounded. H: 6 ½”; D: 3 ¾”. Nice. $600

72. Peru, Nazca, c. AD 200 – 400. This wonderful polychrome jar is 6-1/4” high, 5-1/4” in diameter and is typical of the Early period. The flared neck is decorated with horizontal triangles, executed alternately in red and black against a white background. Nicely burnished, with strong paint and good mineral deposits. Museum deaccession. $600

73. Ecuador, Jamacoaque, c. 300 BC – AD 400. A fine shaman figure, 5” high, portrayed seated on a round stool. He is holding a snuff jar in one hand, an inhaler tube in the other and is wearing a complex headdress with shell adornos. He is adorned with a segmented necklace, ear ornaments and is painted overall with gold and blue pigment. Nice example. $500

74. Ecuador, Jamacoaque, c. 300 BC – AD 400. This exceptional erotic scene depicts a Jamacoaque male with a Bahia female. The sculpture is unusually explicit in its detailing and superbly detailed in execution. Small repairs are expertly done. Great paint. $1,100

75. Ecuador, Jamacoaque, c. 300 BC – AD 400. This ornately attired winged shaman is 5-1/2" tall. His elaborate ceremonial regalia includes an ornament studded robe spread out in front of him, a necklace with large gold pectoral, a huge conical headdress and outstretched wings. The pectoral is similar to the tumi-shaped ornaments found on Moche figures of that time period, which in the shamanic context are indicative of activities in the supernatural realm. Beautiful gold and turquoise paint. In excellent condition. $500

76. Costa Rica, c. AD 800 - 1500. A wonderful anthropomorphic gold pendant, 42 grams. Standing shaman figure (genitals are exposed) with jaguar head; his mouth agape as he holds the middle of rope between his large teeth as both of his hands grip it at each end. His eyes are large, round and gaze upwards through 3 open bars as portion of headdress. He appears to be tied to highly stylized frame both above his ankles and at the back of his head with similar rope-like material. A similar crescent band at both his head and below his feet. Upper band turning upwards, lower turning downwards. Six decorative vignettes, 3 per side adorn the right and left sides of add shaped design. Minor casting flaw at bottom with typical surface imperfections and wear throughout. From old Los Angeles MD Collection. About 2.25" tall and wide. $6,000

77. Panama, Veraguas, c. AD 800 – 1500. A large and rare gold zoomorphic double pendant, 73 grams. Two ornate caymans are side-by-side and attached at feet. Both are identical with elaborately decorated foreheads and snouts. At the end of each tail section is a jaguar head, mouth agape, revealing jagged teeth and wearing large and flat headdress that projects both to the side and upwards. Two small hanging loops are evident, one under the left front and right front feet of each cayman. Entire piece is highly detailed and truly spectacular. From old Los Angeles MD Collection. One of the finest Pre-Columbian gold pendant we’ve ever handled. $10,000

78. Panama, Veraguas, c. AD 800 – 1500. A large and wonderful gold pendant in the form of a sea turtle, 57.5 grams. The carapace, webbed feet and head of turtle all decorated with intricate design. Head of turtle is out revealing large eyes and pointed beak. Two small hanging loops are evident, one under each front leg. A stunning piece that can be easily worn. $8,000

79. Panama, Veraguas, c. AD 800 – 1500. A fantastic anthropomorphic gold pendant, 42.63 grams. Standing shaman wearing jaguar mask with elaborate headdress as he reveals an erect phallus. He appears to be squatting with his arms bent at the elbows and his hands resting on his hips as hands face outwards. Mouth is agape and reveals jagged teeth. He wears a long banded necklace, double earspools with roller-like ornament as nose. Top quality! From old Los Angeles MD Collection. H: 2". $10,000

80. A lot of two nice Paleolithic stone hand axes. The smaller example from Highlands, Henley in the UK. Beautifully polished surfaces in glossy yellow-brown colors and semi-circular in shape. S: 3.5" x 2.5". “HIGHLANDS, HENLEY, P.1. painted in white in small lettering on one side. Second piece is much larger and Acheulean. Of large teardrop shape with stone in mottled and speckled tones of creme, black and purple colors. This example also with nice glossy surfaces. 3 lines written in black ink on this example with last N. AFRICA. S: 5.5" x 3.5". From old New Orleans Collection. $400/2

81. East Africa, Acheulean, a single hand axe of beige-white stone in semi-circular shape. S: 4.5" x 3". Found in the Olduvai Region of the Rift Valley in Africa. C ommonly referred to as "The Cradle of Mankind." Alex Malloy Collection, NY. $300

82. 3 rd Intermediate Period, 23 rd – 25 th Dynasty, c. 838 – 656 BC. A nice conical “Bes” jar with tall mouth and flat base. Features well rendered with coffee bean eyes and small nub ears. Intact and a very nice example of this votive type vessel. H: 5 7/8”. Cf. The Pottery of Ancient Egypt, Vol. II, pl. 82.2, no.3. $800

83. Egypt, a lot of 2 pottery vessels. The first is a large Islamic period “Tea Pot” with small spout and tall neck containing a strainer, the rim around the mouth folded over in a decorative manner. The body has horizontal ridges with a small ringed foot. Much of the swirling painted decoration remains and the piece is intact. H: 9 ½”. The second vessel is a black ware single handled vessel, Roman, 1 st – 2 nd Century. Intact and a nice example. H: 4 ¾”. 2 pieces in the lot. $750/2

84. Lot of 4 pieces. The first is an alabaster vessels, Late Period, c. 664 – 30 BC, top missing and smoothed flat, H: 2 3/8”. The second piece is a Hellenistic spindle bottle, c. 4 th – 3 rd Century BC, intact, H: 5 3/8”. The third is a Greco-Roman terra cotta bird with some white slip, H: 2 ½”, on base and the last the lower portion of a Pre-Dynastic black slip vessel, H: 2 ¼”. 4 interesting items in the lot. $375/4

85. Pre-Dynastic Period, c. 4000 – 3000 BC. A slate cosmetic palette for grinding kohl. Rectangular shape with angled sides, two corners with chips. 4” x 3 ¼”. See Petrie, Corpus of Prehistoric Pottery and Palettes, Pl. LIX, no. 97H for the type. $450

86. Late Old Kingdom, 6 th – 8 th Dynasty, c. 2350 – 2130 BC. An alabaster conical vessel with unflared mouth. A nice example, which is intact with incrustations. H: 5 3/8”. See Petrie, Stone and Metal Vases, pl. XXVIII for similar examples. $750

87. Egypt, 2 nd Intermediate Period, c. 1800 – 1580 BC. A small and fine speckled dark alabaster vase with rounded base and turned in rim. Some small chips at rim otherwise in choice condition. Alex Malloy Collection, NY. H: 4". $750

88. Egypt, 2 nd Intermediate Period, c. 1800 – 1580 BC. A small and round alabaster kohl pot. Of small ball shape with finger size opening. H: 1.5".Cf. Musee Louvre, Les Object de Toilette Egyptiens #300-301. Alex Malloy Collection, NY. Choice. A nice miniature example of the period. Comes with certificate of authenticity from Alex Malloy. $400

89. 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. 5 5/8” x 3”. $2,000+

90. New Kingdom, 1570 - 1075 BC. A limestone head from a male statue, remains of plinth behind and wearing white crown. Facial features nicely rendered with much of the skin tone pigmentation remaining. An attractive piece with good desert varnish and professionally mounted on a metal base. H: 3”. Ex. Dawson & Nye auctioneers. $1,250

91. Late Period, c. 664 – 343 BC. A pair of carved limestone eyes to be inset into a statue. One with some white alabaster inlay remaining. Quite rare and unusual. Widths about 2” each. $600

92. Ptolemaic Period, c.3 rd – 1 st Century BC. An alabaster single-handled vessel with small pouring spout, flared spout and flared foot. Intact with surface deposits. Well hollowed out and a superb example! H: 5 ¾”. $1,200

93. Roman Period, c. 2 nd to early 3 rd Century AD. A nice alabaster head of the goddess Isis, with plump, pleasant features. Her hair is arranged into a waved roll along the sides and tied into a small chignon at the back of her head above her characteristic “Libyan locks”. At the top of her head a vertical bore with raised rim to hold her headdress, which is now lost. Her nose rubbed a little flat, but a charming and very attractive piece! H: 2 1/8” on custom black base. Ex. Superior Fine Antiquities, March, 1994, lot 156. $1,700

94. Middle Kingdom, 11 th – 12 th Dynasty, c. 2081 – 1759 BC. A large bronze mirror with short tang for attachment to a handle. Nice green patina with a few corrosion spots. 6 ¼” x 6 ¼”. See Petrie, Objects of Daily Use, pl. XXVIII, No. 42 for a similar example. $500

95. 3 rd Intermediate Period, 21 st – 22 nd Dynasty, c. 1075 – 712 BC. A lot of 2 ushabtis. The first is large with remains of green glaze and black detailing. Legs missing below the knee and some flaking, red museum numbers down back, H: 5”. The second pieces is a blue-green faience ‘Reis” or overseer ushabti, wearing characteristic kilt. Some wear and losses, but quite scarce. Red museum numbers on back, H: 3 ¼”. 2 pieces in the lot. $300/2

96. Late Period, c. 664 – 30 BC. An attractive seated bronze of Isis suckling the infant Harpokrates in her lap supporting him with her left hand as she holds her right hand on her chest. Much of gold gilding still evident on her face and wig. She wears solar disk with cow horns, (left one has been restored). Nice patina and overall condition is quite good. On custom stand. H: 4 1/8". $500

97. Late period, c. 664 – 343 BC. A nice bronze figure of Harpokrates wearing triple-Atef crown and Nemes head cloth. Some wear, but a nice piece with a very attractive glossy brown patina. H: 3 ½”. $400

98. Greco-Roman, c.3 rd Century BC to 1 st Century AD. A pair of bronze figures. The first is an image of Harpokrates, nude, wearing solar headdress, and holds a loaf of bread in his extended left hand and an uncertain object in the other. Intact with detailed face and a rather interesting piece. H: 3 ¼. The second piece is an nude male with both hands held upward. Rough surfaces, but intact. H: 2 ¾”. 2 pieces in the lot. $375/2

99. Lot of 2 Egyptian bronze items. The first is a Late Period, 664 – 343 BC, bronze feather with uraeus from an Atef crown of Osiris, L: 3 ¼”. The second piece is choice bronze eagle, Roman, c. 2 nd Century AD, with nice style and well detailed features including feathers and facial details. Feet missing. H: 1 3/8”. 2 nice bronzes from Egypt in the lot. $300/2

100. Middle Kingdom, 11 th – 12 th Dynasty, c. 2081 – 1759 BC. A nice cedar headrest composed of three adjoining parts. Some erosion to the sides, but otherwise a nice example of one of the more iconic of Egyptian items of everyday life. H: 7”. See Petrie, Objects of Daily Use, pl. XXXII for similar types. $1,200

101. Middle Kingdom, 11 th – 12 th Dynasty, c. 2081 – 1759 BC. A pair of carved wooden boatmen, with well modeled faces and much original paint remaining. Some erosion to the legs and arms missing, but interesting examples of Ancient Egyptian carved wood. H: 4” & 4 ¼”. $400/2

102. Late Period, 25 th – 26 th Dynasty, c. 716 – 525 BC. A nice wooden mask with pleasant features and well preserved paint. Some insect damage, but cured and quite displayable. 11 ½” x 8 ½”. $950

103. Late Period, c. 664 – 343 BC. A wood panel from a piece of funerary furniture depicting two images of Anubis as a Jackal facing each other. Nice red-brown and black checker board pattern designs. Piece is rectangular in shape and has 3 ancient bored holes. Size is 11" x 5" x 1 ½”. In custom Lucite box with red felt backing. Old California Collection. $1,500

104. Late Period, c. 664 – 30 BC. A nice painted panel from a larger piece of funerary furniture depicting a stylized meat offering upon a platform. Nice golden yellow, brick and red and black over a blue-green ground, fading to a brownish in one area. Quite attractive. 3 ¾” x 2 ½”. Mounted on a custom base. $500

105. Late Period, c. 664 – 30 BC. A lot of 3 painted wooden items, the first is a nice image of Anubis, 2 ¾” x 2 ½”, and 2 uraeii panels from a larger piece of funerary furniture, 2 7/8” x 1 ¾” & 3 ¾” x 2 7/8”. All attractive pieces with most of the paint remaining in a variety of colors. 3 pieces in the lot. $500/3

106. New Kingdom, c. 19 th – 20 th Dynasty, c. 1292 – 1075 BC. A molded terra cotta ushabti with remains of white slip. Facial features preserved and an attractive example. Intact. L: 7”. From a Northern California collection. $300

107. New Kingdom, 19 th Dynasty, c. 1292 – 1190 BC. A wooden ushabti with black bitumen coating depicted mummiform, wearing tripartite wig, arms crossed on the chest. Nice facial features with a very pleasing expression and a natural split in the cedar that was filled in with stucco. A good example of the Egyptian’s getting the most out a very scarce commodity in their world. Intact with some flanking of the bitumen, but a good example of this distinctive ushabti type; H: 7 ¼”. For a similar example see S. Schoske et al, Anch, Blumrn fur das Leben – Pflanzen im alten Agypten, p. 111, no. 40d. $775

108. 3 rd Intermediate period, 21 st – 22 nd Dynasty, c. 1075 – 712 BC. A faience ushabti, glaze now a brown, with large hieroglyphic characters down the front. Intact. H: 3 5/8”. Ex. Harlan Berk, 1970’s. $200

109. 3 rd Intermediate Period, 21 st Dynasty. A green faience ushabti of the priest of Amen, Ankh-ef-en-Djehuty. Figure wears tripartite headdress and ‘shesh’ head band, which is characteristic of the period, detailed in black, as are the two hoes he holds, the seed bag over his shoulder and the text down the front. The text reads, “The Osiris, the priest of Amen, Ankh-ef-en-Djehuty, justified”. Intact and mounted on a custom wood base, old museum numbers n white on backside. H: 5 ¾”. Ex Cairo museum, 1928, with old label on base giving translation; Ex. Swiss private collection. A very nice pedigreed ushabti! $2,250

110. 3 rd Intermediate Period, 22 nd Dynasty, 945 – 712 BC. A choice light blue faience amulet of ‘Nesh-Tahi”, wearing shesh headband and holding pick and hoe, seed basket over right shoulder. Traces of the column of text down front remains and implements are detailed in black over the light blue faience. Some restoration at midsection, but a pleasing example of this ushabti type. H: 3 ¼”. $400

111. 3 rd Intermediate Period, 22 nd Dynasty, 945 – 712 BC. A light blue-green faience ushabti wearing tripartite headdress, pick and hoe detailed in black as are the cosmetic details, the characteristic “shesh” headband and the text down the front. Intact with some fading. H: 3 ¾”. Also included, a Ptolemaic ushabti, 3 rd – 1 st Century BC, intact, glaze now a brownish color, H: 6 ¼”. 2 ushabtis in the lot. $450/2

112. Egypt, 22 nd – 23 rd Dynasty. A very nice small pale green faience ushabti. Well executed with shape facial features. Repaired at about knees, otherwise in excellent condition. On wood base. H: 2 7/8". $225

113. Late Period, 30 th Dynasty to Ptolemaic period, c. 381 – 30 BC. A green faience ushabti with text molded into the backside. Intact and a scarcer and more unusual type. H: 3”. Ex. Northern California museum. $300

114. Late Period, 30 th Dynasty to Ptolemaic period, c. 381 – 30 BC. A light blue faience ushabti with nice features, wearing tripartite wig, and holding pick and hoe. Smooth surfaces and no inscription. H: 4 5/8”. A nice example! $275

115. Late Period, c. 664 – 343 BC. A fine lime green faience ushabti mounted on tall Lucite square base. Attractive style and form with detailed facial and upper torso features. Chip to back of head and repaired at ankles. H: 3 7/8". Nice and very displayable. From old New Orleans Collection. $350

116. 1 st Intermediate Period, 7 th – 11 th Dynasty, c. 2170 – 1938 BC. A steatite plaque, no glaze, the back with simple decoration consisting of a pair of parallel lines. On the base is a cruciform pattern. Intact. 14 x 11mm. See Brunton’s publications of the cemetery at Qau for similar types from the period. Ex Alex Malloy collection. $250

117. Middle Kingdom, 13 th – 14 th Dynasty, c. 1759 – 1630 BC. A nice post twelfth dynasty steatite cowroid bearing the amuletic cartouche of Seostris III between Ankhs, Wedjats and Falcons Some light chipping but a very nice and detailed example. 20 x 14mm. $300

118. 2 nd Intermediate period, c. 1650 – 1536 BC. A beautifully carved steatite scarab with lunate head and smooth back, legs indicated with solid ring marked with some feathering. On the base a priest wearing kilt amidst ‘on-ra’ glyphs. Intact, no glaze. 21 x 15mm. $350

119. New Kingdom, c. 1539 – 1075 BC. A large steatite scaraboid with the back in the form of a double swan, heads missing. The base is incised with two uraeii facing one another, Horus standing below with a scepter. An interesting piece probably from the very early 18 th dynasty. Green glaze well preserved and a rare scaraboid form and also very rare in this size. L: 4.2cm. Ex. Collection Albert F. Pagnon, Luxor, acquired in the 1860’s. $400

120. New Kingdom, c. 1539 – 1075 BC. A beautiful steatite scarab, no glaze, the body very well modeled with notches on the elytra. On the base the goddess Sobek in human-form with crocodilian head kneels with hands in adoration, falcon and nefer signs and two cobras to either side of her, a winged scarab below. 16 x 12mm. Intact and a superb example. $400

121. New Kingdom, c. 1539 – 1075 BC. A nice steatite plaque, no glaze, of rectangular form. The back incised with a feathered cartouche of Thutmose III within a rope border, the sides grooved. The base depicts a winged vulture above a beautifully rendered antelope, ‘neb’ sign below. Minor chipping by the suspension holes, but a lovely piece of early New Kingdom work. 18 x 13mm. $450

122. New Kingdom, c. 1539 – 1075 BC. A lot of 2 scarabs. The first is molded faience scarab with ‘Amen-Re’ written on the base, 16 x 12mm, small chip at bottom. The second piece is carved steatite bearing the name of Ramesses II on the base ‘User-Maat-Re”, 16 x 12mm, some chips and such. The last piece is a large steatite scarab with the god Bes surrounded by concentric circles, 23 x 16, some chipping. 3 pieces in the lot. $250/3

123. New Kingdom, c. 19 th Dynasty, c. 1292 – 1190 BC. A carved steatite plaque with linear decoration on back. On the base a nicely incised depicting a pair of lionesses before a male figure. Typical deep cutting style of the period. 17 x 13mm. Ex. Alex Malloy collection. $300

124. Late Period, c. 664 – 343 BC. A carved stone “button” scarab with very naturalistic style and legs rendered underneath. Nice desert varnish and deposits. Intact and placed within the wrappings of the mummy. 30 x 25mm. Ex. Collection Albert F. Pagnon, Luxor, acquired in the 1860’s. $500

125. Late Period, c. 664 – 30 BC. A lot of scarabs. The first is a “button” scarab of lapis lazuli, some chipping on the right side, 16 x 11mm. The second pieces is of cobalt blue glass with an antelope on the base, probably Phoenician, 14 x 11mm. 2 pieces in the lot. $300/2

126. A lot of 3 scarabs & scaraboids. 1). Middle Kingdom, 11 th – 12 th Dynasty, c. 2081 – 1759 BC. Steatite scaraboid, feathers and lotuses on the base, 18 x 14mm; 2). New Kingdom, c. 1539 – 1075 BC. A blue paste scarab with lotuses and uraeii on base, some wear, 15 x 10mm; 3). 3 rd Intermediate, 23 rd Dynasty, faience scarab with ‘Kheper-Re’ on base, prenomen of Orsokon III, 14 x 10mm, minor chipping. 3 pieces in the lot. $400

127. A lot of 5 scarabs. 1). Steatite scarab, no glaze, 12 th – 15 th Dynasty, c. 1938 – 1523 BC. On base, uraeus and scroll design, small chip at back and mounted on a modern gold filled chain. 11 x 9mm; 2). Late period, c. 664 – 30 BC. A green faience scarab with a grill design on base. Intact. 15 x 10mm; 3). Phoenicia, c. 6 th – 4 th Century BC. A green faience scarab with a serpent-like pattern on base, Intact. 15 x 10mm; 4). New Kingdom, c. 1575 – 1070 BC. A steatite scarab with two scorpions on the base. Intact, but worn. 13 x 10mm; 5). Phoenicia, 7 th – 4 th Century BC. A faience scaraboid, glaze now tan. On base a long-horned goat with a plant before, pellets around. 13 x 12mm. $600

128. Early Dynastic Period, 3 rd Dynasty, c. 2675 – 2625 BC. A faience wall tile from a burial chamber wall decoration with well-preserved light turquoise glaze. A raised rectangular areas on the backside, perforated laterally, which adhered to the wall. Intact, minor chip at one corner, and a rare example of Old Kingdom faience. 2 ¼” x 1 3/8”. From an old Northern California collection. Examples of this type of tile can be seen in the burial chamber within the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara. $700

129. New Kingdom, 18 th Dynasty, c. 1539 – 1292 BC. A molded blue faience fish with well-preserved glaze and virtually perfect, L: 11mm. Looks to be the typical Nile perch (Tilapia Nilotica). Also included a New Kingdom double scarab faience bead with bright blue-green well-preserved glaze, L: 9mm. Ex Alex Malloy Collection. 2 superb little faience items in the lot. $300/2

130. New Kingdom, 19 th – 20 th Dynasty, c. 1292 – 1075 BC. A diorite granite ‘Wedjat’ or Eye of Horus. Very nicely carved and well preserved. Pierced horizontally for suspension. L: 1 ½”. $400

131. New Kingdom, Amarna Period, c. 1353 – 1332 BC. A beautiful blue faience Ankh mounted on a custom metal base. Intact and very nice. H: 33mm. See Petrie, Tell el Amarna, pl. XVII, 259 & 260. Ex Northern California museum; Ex Dawson & Nye auctioneers. The ankh is actually quite scarce as an amulet type. $500

132. New Kingdom, c. 1539 – 1070 BC. A black steatite flat-backed amulet of Taweret, hands on pregnant belly. Nicely detailed and intact with suspension loop above head. Intact and a beautiful piece. H: 1 ¾” (43mm). $750

133. New Kingdom, c. 1539 – 1070 BC. A nice carved limestone image of Horus, wearing double crown. Glaze or paint no longer present, but very well rendered and quite attractive. H: 1 ¾” (44mm). Nice! $300

134. New Kingdom, c. 1539 – 1070 BC. A lot of 2 stone amulets. The first is a carnelian Djed pillar of Osiris, L: 18mm. The second is an orange marble ram, back end missing. L: 12mm. Ex. Alex Malloy collection. $300/2

135. 3 rd Intermediate period, 21 st Dynasty, c. 1075 – 945 BC, time of Psusennes I, c. 1045 – 997 BC. A gold repousse pendant with the facing head of the goddess Hathor, wearing wig and aegis. The back with a commemorative cartouche of the Middle Kingdom king Seostris III. One loop still remains and the piece is in nice condition, with a little deformation. 46 x 25mm. Ex. Malloy List V, Fall,1973; Ex. Robert Redman collection; Cf. Institute of France, Antiquities of Egypt, Pl. V; Cf. Hayes, Scepter of Egypt, Vol. II, fig. 225. A rare and very interesting piece! $3,000

136. 3 rd Intermediate Period, c.1075 – 656 BC. A turquoise faience protective cippus depicting the naked dwarf god Pataikos standing on crocodiles and strangling snakes. A falcon perches on each solder and a scarab clings to his bald head. He is flanked by Isis and Nephthys on either side and a protective goddess, incised on the back, protects his rear. Suspension hole just behind his head. H: 2” (51mm). Some wear on the corners, but a very attractive example of these interesting protective amulets that contain a mixture of powers from the various god and goddesses. See Carol Andrews, Amulets, p. 39 for the type and more information. $975

137. 3 rd Intermediate Period, c.1075 – 656 BC. A beautiful turquoise faience plaque with three holes on either side for attachment to a broad collar. A Wedjat, or Eye of Horus with a nefer sign before. Repaired from a few pieces, no restoration. An attractive and scarce piece with very well preserved glaze. 1 7/8” x 1 ¼” (48 x 31mm). See Petrie, Amulets, pl. XXIV, 139f & 139g for a similar type. $1,200

138. Late Period, c. 664 – 343 BC. A beautiful amulet of standing Harpokrates, nudes and wearing side lock. He holds before him a box with both hands. Intact with very nice turquoise glaze and handsome style. H: 2 7/8”. See Carol Andrews, Amulets, p. 16 for the type. Large amulets in this condition are very scarce and this is a true beauty. $3,000+

139. Late period, c. 664 – 30 BC. A nice light blue-green faience amulet of Ra, wearing kilt and solar disc. Handsomely modeled in a short, blockish form and well preserved. Intact. H: 25mm. $250

140. Late Period, c. 664 – 30 BC. A standing bronze Osiris amulet with typical crook and flail held against his chest. Looped at side of base and on back. On wood base. H: 3 ¼”. Nicely detailed throughout with attractive dark brown glossy patina. H: 3 ¼”. Choice! From old New Orleans Collection. $300

141. Late Period, c. 664 – 30 BC. A faience amulet of seated Pataikos, glaze now a brownish white. He is well defined with expressive facial features and well-proportioned body. A scarab is on the top of his head, the shell detailed with lines. Some minor restoration, but an interesting piece. H: 2 ¼”. According to Carol Andrews the Pataikoi are named from a passage in the writings of Herodotus describing Phoenician dwarf-form protective deities. Perhaps that are related to some form of Ptah. $600

142. Late Period, c. 664 – 30 BC. A blue-green faience amulet of Pataikos. Both hands on his belly and a scarab upon his head. H: 30mm. See Petrie, Amulets, Pl. XXXI, 175f. A very attractive and well preserved piece! $400

143. Late period, c. 664 – 30 BC. A lovely amulet of Pataikos with extremely handsome features, missing from the knees. Head is depicted in his typical nude and bald form, with hands on sides of belly and well-defined genitalia. Loop at the back for suspension. Glaze present, now fading to a brownish green. H: 1 3/8”. A nice piece! $225

144. Late Period, c. 664 – 30 BC. A nice green faience amulet of the dwarf god Pataikos, nude, with hands at his side. Intact and very attractive. H: 32mm. $300

145. Late Period, c. 664 – 30 BC. A carved steatite amulet of the jovial god Bes, hands on belly and wearing a tall headdress. Somewhat stylized but well preserved with most of the original blue glaze remaining. Intact with suspension hole horizontally placed just above his ears. H: 1 ¾”. Such well-preserved amulets are quite difficult to come by these days. $450

146. Late Period, c. 664 – 30 BC. A green-brown faience amulet of Isis seated suckling the infant Horus. Intact and well modeled. H: 35mm. $350

147. Late Period, c. 664 – 30 BC. A turquoise faience Djed column of Osiris. , intact with part of silver mount sticking out of the suspension hole. L: 22mm. $250

148. Late Period, c. 664 – 343 BC. A lot of 2 nice amulets of the god Ptah, the creator god of Memphis, patron of craftsmen, depicted mummiform and holding a scepter to his breast. One amulet is in faience and the other in bronze. The faience example is intact, the glaze no a purplish-brown color, H: 1 3/8”. The bronze example is well detailed with a nice patina, intact with loop at back broken, H: 1 ¼”. 2 scarcer amulet types in the lot. $775/2

149. Late Period, c. 664 – 343 BC. A lot of 2 faience ‘Wedjats’ or Eyes of Horus. The first is in blue faience and detailed on either side, L: 20mm; The second is detailed on one side and a very attractive example, L: 19mm and old collection numbers in red on back. Ex. Alex Malloy collection. $400/2

150. Late Period, c. 664 – 30 BC. A lot of 3 ‘Wedjats’ or Eye of Horus. 1). Hematite, no suspension loop. Placed inside the wrappings of the mummy. Intact. L: 13mm; 2). Light blue faience, double sided, small chip to end and holed for suspension. L: 23mm; 3). Green-brown faience, open work style. Intact. L: 10mm. See Petrie, Amulets, pl. XXIV & XXV for similar examples. Ex. Alex Malloy collection. $300/3

151. Ptolemaic Period, c. 3 rd – 1 st Century BC. A lot of 5 partial amulets, some with very nice detail, especially the beautiful head of Pataikos or Harpokrates. Sizes from 10mm to 15mm. Ex Alex Malloy collection. $250/5

152. Ptolemaic – Roman Period, c. 3 rd Century BC to 2 nd Century AD. A lot of 4 faience amulets. 1). Ptolemaic, Khnum, standing. Green faience. Intact and nice. L: 19mm; 2). Ptolemaic, Taweret in turquoise faience, intact. L: 16mm; 3). Ptolemaic, Isis suckling the infant Horus, stylized. Blue-green faience. Intact. L: 13mm; 4). Roman, Harpokrates, green-brown faience. Intact. L: 13mm. Ex. Alex Malloy collection. A mixed group all in nice condition and good representatives of their types. $400/4

153. Late Period, c. 664 – 30 BC. A lot of 3 faience amulets. 1). Plaque with central image of Bes, intact. Dia: 18mm; 2). Lotus amulet, green faience, intact. L: 14mm; 3). Greenish brown faience, pendant with image of Anubis in profile, loop missing. L: 15mm. Ex. Alex Malloy collection. See Reisner, Amulets, Vol. II. (1958), pl. VIII, no. 12789 for another example of number 3. $500/3

154. Ptolemaic Period, 3 rd – 1 st Century BC. A blue and yellow faience reclining bull. Intact and a superb example of this late amulet form. L: 17mm. Ex. Alex Malloy collection. $200

155. Ptolemaic Period, 3 rd – 1 st Century BC. A lot of 3 bright blue amulets. 1). Sekhmet, intact. L: 19mm; 2). Bes, intact. L: 16mm; 3). Seated Baboon. L: 14mm. All intact with well preserved glaze. Ex. Alex Malloy collection. $300/3

156. Roman period, 2 nd – 3 rd Century AD. A molded blue-green faience pendant of Isis, wearing headdress, loop missing. Well modeled with pleasant features. W: 22mm. Ex. Alex Malloy collection. $300

157. Roman Period, 1 st – 3 rd Century AD. A blue faience amulet of male genitalia, the whole package, with suspension loop. Intact with most of the blue glaze remaining. L: 18mm. Cf. Petrie, Amulets, pl. I, no. 16a. Ex Alex Malloy collection. $225

158. Lot of 2 pieces. The first is a Late Period amulet of the god Shu, kneeling and supporting the sun upon his head. Intact with much of the original blue glaze remaining, H: 1 ¼”. The second piece is a Roman, c. 1 st Century AD, molded glass theater mask in deep green glass. Well defined and quite attractive. 29 x 28mm. 2 intact and very nice pieces in the lot. $500/2

159. A lot of 11 light blue faience amulets, Ptolemaic, c. 3 rd – 1 st Century BC. Each is a bit crude, but all are intact except two, which have minor losses. Gods represented are Hapy, Shu, Bastet, Sekhmet and a sow. Heights from 13mm to 19mm. Ex. Alex Malloy collection. $300/11