160. Late Period, c. 664 – 343 BC. A one-kilo (2.2 lbs) bag of high quality multi-colored faience disc beads, often referred to as “mummy” beads. The colors are bright and each bead is virtually in the same state as when they were made. $2,750

161. Late Period, 664 – 343 BC. A necklace composed of creme colored faience disc beads interspersed with Roman carnelian beads, including a pendant. The beads are nicely strung for wearing, the creme beads being quite scarce. L: 18”. $375

162. Late Period, 664 – 343 BC. A handsome necklace composed of multicolor faience disc beads of the highest quality. The style has 10 strands meeting at modern metal fittings that extend to the clasp in a single strand. Nicely re-strung and wearable. Length 18”. Almost 3 ounces of beads. $275

163. Late Period, 664 – 343 BC. A beautiful necklace composed of a combination of multicolored faience disc and tube beads of the highest quality. The style has 6 strands meeting at modern metal fittings and extending to the clasp as a single strand. Length 18” and ready to wear. $375

164. Late Period, 664 – 343 BC. A necklace composed of beautiful bright blue faience tube beads. The style has 6 strands meeting at modern metal fittings and extending to the clasp as a single strand. Length 18” and of the highest quality. $175

165. Late Period, 664 – 343 BC. A lot of 3 necklaces composed of beautiful blue-green faience tube beads. The style has 6 strands meeting at modern metal fittings and extending to the clasp as a single strand. Length 18” and of the highest quality. $300/3

166. Late Period, 664 – 343 BC. A lot of 2 necklaces composed of multicolored faience disc and tube beads. One necklace is strung with the upper portion of a 3 rd Intermediate period ushabti as a pendant, the other with 7 nice Islamic carnelian barrel-shaped beads as pendants. Each is quite nice and the beads are top quality. Necklaces measures 21” and 18” respectively. 2 in the lot $500/2

167. Late Period, 664 – 343 BC. A lot of 4 necklaces composed of turquoise blue faience tube beads and a scarcer type with three discs fused together. Well preserved with beautiful original color. Strung with modern scarabs. Necklace length about 18” each. $500/4

168. A nice necklace composed of attractive multicolored Roman and Islamic glass beads. Nicely re-strung and wearable. Length18”. $400

169. Ptolemaic, Alexandria, c.300 – 100 BC. A terra cotta sphinx of classic form like the great sphinx at Giza. Remains of some gesso and a neat piece. L: 2 5/8". See Brecca Evarist, Terrecotte Greco-Egizie del Museo di Alessandria, pl. CX, 633. From old New Orleans Coll. $400

170. Roman Egypt, c. 1 st Century BC/AD. A lot of 5 nice terra cotta votive heads, three of the heads are of fashionable ladies with various hairstyles, one with large earrings. The other two are heads of Harpokrates, one very elegant, head turned slightly to the left, finger to his mouth. 3 of the pieces have had clay added to their bases so they stand easier. A well molded group! Heights from 1 7/8” to 3 “. $400/5

171. 2 nd Intermediate Period - 15 th – 17 th Dynasties, 1650 - 1549 BC. A ‘fertility’ figure, with bird-like features and hair braided into 3 parts, the breasts and genitalia well defined with impressed dots around the waist implying some sort of skirt or tattoos. Some restoration and missing the feet as these always are, perhaps ritually broken. H: 5 ¼”. Immediately after childbirth, the mother and child would be isolated from the community. A "coming out" ceremony would later be performed: The mother would be decorated with body paint, dressed in a cowrie shell girdle, and her hair would be braided in three plaits. These activities symbolized her returning to the protection of the goddess Hathor (patron of beauty), and leaving the protection of Taweret (the hippo goddess of pregnancy and nursing). The details on this figure symbolize this ritual. These figures would often be found in tombs to symbolize re-birth. $1,200

172. Ptolemaic, c. 3 rd – 2 nd Century BC. A molded terra cotta effigy in the image of the Apis Bull, seen from the breast up. Some losses and wear, but large and quite attractive. H: 6 ¾”. See Brecca Evarist, Terrecotte Greco-Egizie del Museo di Alessandria, pl.115, no. 639. $650

173. Lot of 6 oil lamps either made in Egypt or found there. 1). A five spout type missing the handle, nice decoration around the fill hole. Perhaps an import. W: 4 ¼”; 2). Roman, 3 rd – 4 th Century AD. A redware lamp probably of local manufacture imitating the types from Carthage. A stylized lion is within the medallion, handle missing, L: 4 ¼”; 3). Roman Egypt, 4 th Century AD. A “frog” lamp with encrustation, but intact. L: 3 ¾”; 4). Roman, 3 rd – 4 th Century. A simple oil lamp with depressed medallion with illegible decoration and circular depressions around the rim. Intact. L: 3 ½”; 5). Byzantine, c. 6 th – 7 th Century. A circular lam with stub handle. Nice molded decoration with ringed base. Intact. L: 3 ½”; 6). The last a small Judaean lamp which was part of a set, L: 1 ½”. A lot of 6 nice lamps. $500

174. Lot of 3 items. The first is a wooden stylized offering of meat, late Period, 664 – 30 BC, intact with nice yellow paint. 3 ¼” x 2” on custom base. The second piece is the head from a terra cotta fertility figure, late Middle Kingdom to the 2 nd Intermediate Period, c. 1700 – 1575 BC, H: 1 3/8” on stand; The last is the upper portion of a 3 rd Intermediate ushabti with nice turquoise faience with black details. H: 2 1/8”, on base. 3 nice pieces in the lot. $175/3

175. Mixed lot of 8 items. The first is a steatite bowl, Coptic, 5 th – 6 th Century, showing some repair, Dia: 3”; H: 1 ½”; The second is a large alabaster foot portion from a giant New Kingdom alabaster ushabti, some paint detailing toes still visible, W: 2 ½”; The third and fourth items are a pair of Late period stucco sculptor’s models of scepter tops, round and flat on top, with an attachment for a rod on base, Dia: 3 ¼”; The fifth piece is a 19 th century bracelets, silver and iron, Dia: 2 ¾”; And the rest are Roman, 1 st – 2 nd Century AD, a pair of bronze fibulas and a bronze buckle. An interesting mixed group, all from Egypt, spanning different materials, purposes and time periods. 8 items in the lot. $475/8

176. Egypt, mid 20 th century. A pair of translucent glass bowls, one a beautiful cobalt blue and the other a medium tallow-green. Both are intact and quite attractive. Dia: 8 ½”; H: 3”. 2 bowls in the lot. $200/2

177. Coptic Textiles, 4 th – 5 th Century AD. A lot of 5 linen textile fragments with brown over a tan field. The various pieces are decorated with floral patterns and some human figures. Some tattering, but decent examples of 1500+ year old fabric. Lengths 3 ½” to 10”. $200/5

178. Coptic Textiles, 4 th – 7 th Century AD. A lot of 6 fragmentary panels of ancient Roman Egyptian linen fabric. Each is decorated with linear, floral, animal or human motifs in various colors. Lengths from 10” to 20”. $300/6

179. Lot of 5 Coptic Textiles. Roman Egypt, 4 th – 7 th Century AD. All are fragments. From very small (3 inches long) to (6.5 inches long.) All but the largest are tattered. All with some design. The 3 largest examples being mounted on plastic covered boards. All five come with certificates of Authenticity from Alex Malloy. Alex Malloy Collection, NY. A nice small collection. $500/5

180. Ethiopia, Auxumite Kingdom, c. 4 th - 5 th Century AD. A wonderfully crafted small terra cotta human head fragment with large pinched nose, molded ears, mouth and eyes (one with eye pellet missing). His long incised hair is drawn backwards with a 5-spike appearance at the end. Hole at bottom enables it to be easily mounted on Lucite stand. H: 2.5". Choice and rare! Alex Malloy Collection, NY; Cf. Littman, T. Von Lurke, D. Krenohev, Deutsch Aksum Expedition, 1913, Bulletin of African Tribal Art, High Museum of African Art, Atlanta, cat. #244-245. A lovely item from a seldom offered ancient culture. $750

181. Egypt, 2 nd Intermediate, c. 1650 – 1539 BC. A lovely steatite scarab set into an 18kt gold Victorian broach with inlaid wing in shades of light blue, white and green. Two cobras are on either side of the scarab that sits nicely as a “winged scarab” in this fantastic pin. Bottom of pin reveals the cartouche of scarab that depicts an engraved kneeling servant figure facing the right. In perfect condition and very wearable! A stunning piece of jewelry for a man or a woman. Length of wingspan is 2". From old New Orleans Collection. $1,500

182. Scythian, c. 400 BC. A small and fine hammered sheet gold head band fragment with nice intricate design between border of small dots. S: 4 ¾” x 1". Typical condition with some bends and irregularity. Alex Malloy Collection, NY. $1,000

183. Roman, 1 st – 2 nd Century AD. A pair of gold earrings. Intact and wearable. W: 14mm each. $400/2

184. Roman, 2 nd – 3 rd Century AD. A beautiful gold repousse flower with two rows of petals around three concentric circles. Very well preserved and quite beautiful. Several small holes just inside the outer border suggest the piece was probably sewn onto a piece of fabric as part of a funerary goods for a lady or perhaps affixed to a box or similar. Dia: 2 ¼”. 2.57g. A very attractive piece made from high karat gold. $900

185. Roman, late 2 nd – early 3 rd Century AD. A nice carnelian intaglio depicting Victory (Nike) before an altar, a phiale in her raised hand. Well incised and very attractive and set into a modern 14 k gold ring, size 9. $750

186. Roman, 4 th – 5 th Century AD. A nice silver ring with an oval shank, the bezel incised with a cross and pellets, ring size about 6. Intact and in good condition with signs of wear. Also included is a second silver ring, which is a simple hammered silver band. Could be Greek or Roman. Ring size 8 ½. $300/2

187. Roman, 4 th – 5 th Century AD. An attractive bronze ring with the remaining glass paste remaining within the geometric designs. Ring size about 7. It is quite rare to see these ancient rings with their original paste or inlays. $300

188. Phoenician, c. 500 – 300 BC. A single bead necklace strung on fine 18kt gold chain. A beautiful core glass bead in dark green with yellow trim; of 6 sided tubular shape. S: 23mm long by 10mm $400

189. Phoenician, c. 500 – 300 BC. A single bead necklace strung on fine 18kt gold chain. A beautiful core glass bead in dark green with yellow trim; of 6 sided tubular shape. S: 23mm long by 10mm. $400

190. Phoenician, c. 500 – 300 BC. A triple bead necklace strung on fine 18kt gold chain. 3 identical beautiful core glass beads in dark green with yellow trim; of 6 sided tubular shape. All are 23mm long by 10mm. $900

191. Phoenician, c. 500 – 300 BC. A wonderful necklace consisting of 7 perfect round core glass beads, all set on fine 18kt gold chain. Size of beads is about 10mm to 20mm when measured from hole to hole. A stunning necklace. $1,500

192. Lot of 3 necklaces. The first is composed of faience, shell and stone beads from Iran and the Near East, L: 18”. The second necklace is composed of Egyptian faience tube beads with Roman blue glass beads and modern elements, L: 22”. The last necklace is composed of various quartz beads, mostly Islamic, in rock crystal, carnelian, and amethyst, L: 19”. All three quite nice and ready to wear. $500/3

193. Roman Egypt, c.1st Century BC - 1st Century AD. A lot of 3 large calculi or glass counters, 2 green and yellow and 1 bright turquoise blue. Each is made by slicing small sections of canes (c.5 - 10 mm thick), arranging them on a surface such as a terra cotta tile and reheating them in a furnace until they deformed under the influence of gravity, resulting in a flattened, rounded 'button' shape. Dia: 20mm & 18mm. These were known to Pliny the Elder as 'oculi', or eyeballs, due to their rounded appearance as a consequence of being melted. (Natural History: Book XXXVI.197. Except for placing wagers on sporting events, games of chance were strictly forbidden by Roman law. Even though the fines ran as high as four times the value of the stakes at hand, clandestine gaming was well known to be held in the back rooms at most caponulae and popinae (inns and eating houses). Evidence of this can be found on some Pompeian wall paintings. Ludus Latrunculorum (the game of little soldiers), by far the most popular of all Roman board games, was exempt from the law. This popular game was openly played and was a game involving skill and strategy. Martial (A.D. 40-104) records how intellectuals proudly competed in public Latrunculi championships, much like modern chess tournaments (VIII,71,7). The less privileged made their gaming boards or tabulae lusoriae by scratching grids in sand or other places and used anything at hand for counters. $850/3

194. Roman Period, c. 2^nd Century AD. A blue frit molded pendant, lacking suspension loop, with the head of a lion at center. A very interesting piece from the Greco-Roman city of Karanis in The Fayoum region of Egypt. 37 x 38mm. Ex. Collection Albert F. Pagnon, Luxor, acquired in the 1860’s. *KR * $250

195. Eastern Mediterranean, Roman, c. 1 st Century AD. A lot of 2 nice orange glass vessels, one with some white iridescence, the other in superb condition. Both have bulbous bodies with narrow, tubular necks, and flared mouths. Both are intact, the smaller example with a very small rim chip and some incrustations on the inside. H: 3” & 2 ¼”. Two very attractive vessels. $750/2

196. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 1 st – 3 rd Century AD. A lovely small pale translucent green cup that stands on elevated base. Cup has slightly funnel shaped body that flares at the rim. Delicately crafted with some encrustation. A beautiful example in perfect condition. H: 4", D: 2.75". $600

197. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 2 nd – 3 rd Century AD. A nice molded glass vessel in the form of a bunch of grapes. Glass is a light olive green color and the piece is intact with some light encrustation. H: 3”. $500

198. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 1 st – 3 rd Century AD. A lot of 3 glass vials, two of a light blue glass and the last of a thick yellow-green color. Each is intact, the two blue pieces with very attractive iridescence. H: 4 ¼”, 3 3/8” & 3 ½”. $400/3

199. Eastern Mediterranean, c. 7 th – 9 th Century AD. A lot of 3 Christian glass reliquary flasks, each with a body of thick, rectangular form, with angled shoulder and narrow neck without spout. Two of the pieces are virtually colorless and the last is of a light purple glass. All are quite nice and intact, with some minor losses to the mouth of the purple piece. The heavy walls and the small cavity, sufficiently large to hold only a few drops of blood or a few minute relics. H: 3 ¼”, 2 ½” & 1 ¼”, the smallest on a base. See G. A. Eisen, Glass, Volume II, p. 582-3. 3 nice examples in the lot. $500/3

200. Byzantine, 4 th – 6 th Century AD. A yellow-green class pendant with a scene from the life of Abraham impressed on one side. Intact with large suspension loop. L: 2” (5cm). $650

201. Sasanian, c. 4 th – 6 th Century AD. A magnificent cut glass bowl of the finest style, color and condition. Deep bowl has 5 horizontal rows each with slightly concave circles. Each horizontal row has the same size circles but all rows are slightly different in size. The largest circle is the single one on the bottom of bowl. When held against a bright light, the bottom of the glass bowl illuminates an almost golden, fire-like hue. Iridescence both inside and out is of an attractive mottled speckled green and black coloring. In perfect condition. H: 3", D: 4 ¼”. From an old English collection. $7,500

202. Islamic, c. 9 th century AD. A heavy dark green glass flask, semi-translucent, with long tubular neck and flared opening. Neck repaired but entire piece is original. Ex. Bernheim Auction, Stacks, NY, 1952; Ex. Alex Malloy Collection, NY, with his certificate of authenticity. $300

203. Islamic, c. 9 th – 11 th Century AD. A rare and unusual small thick glass tripod bowl. Bowl with heavy and thick trailing around entire outside standing on 3 short pinched and slightly pointed legs. Unusual in that all of trailing is perfectly intact as out the legs. Iridescence both inside and out is of an attractive mottled speckled green and black coloring. H: 2 ½”; D: 2 ¾”. From an old English collection. $2500

204. Islamic, c. 9 th – 11 th Century AD. A small and heavy aqua colored translucent glass flask. Body is of round and squat shape with short tubular neck and slightly flared opening. Texture of entire vessel is coarse. H: 2 ¾”. From an old English collection. $1,850

205. Islamic, c. 9 th -12 th Century. A lot of 4 glass weights impressed with inscriptions. Diameters from 16mm to 26mm. $200/4

206. Islamic, c. 9 th -12 th Century. A lot of 3 glass weights impressed with inscriptions. Diameters from 16mm to 28mm. $200/3

207. Cyprus, c. 3000 – 2700 BC. A red burnished semi hemispherical bowl with single knob on one side. Some black mottled of the surface from firing. A few age cracks and old collection numbers on the inside. H: 3 1/8”; Dia; 4 5/8”. An attractive early vessel resembling some of the Pre-Dynastic pottery from Egypt. $500

208. Holy Land, Iron Age, c. 1200 – 800 BC. A lot of 3 terra cotta vessel, each with a single handle, tall neck and folded back mouth. Two have remains of red slip and the other is more of a tan buff. One with some repair to the neck, the others with some wear and earthen encrustation. Heights from 4 7/8” to 6 ¼”. $350/3

209. Cyprus, c. 700 – 475 BC. A lovely creme slip drinking cup. Nicely painted in dark brown paint with horizontal linear bands on the upper portion and with vertical linear bands on the lower portion. Single loop handle with ¼” flat rim. Minor restoration to lip with small chip on slightly elevated pedestal base. A very nice example! Height and diameter is about 4". Old New Orleans Collection. $750

210. Etrusco-Corinthian, c. 6 th Century BC. An attractive pyxis with beautiful linear and floral decoration in red and black over a tan buff. The base has three stylized double-loop handles and concentric circles painted in the interior bottom. An attractive piece which is intact with some minor loss of pigment and earthen encrustation. Dia: 5”; H: 3 ¾”. A beautiful pieces of early Greek pottery! $1,850

211. Etrusco-Corinthian, c. 6 th Century BC. A small pyxis with stylized handles on either side and nicely decorated with brown and black geometric and floral patterns over tan buff in horizontal bands around the outside. The inside of the vessel is decorated with a thick brown band covering ¾ of the inner wall and a brown circle with tan center at the bottom. Some minor restoration to one side. H: 2 ¼”. $950

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213. Magna Graecia, Attic, c. 5 th century BC. A very interesting and attractive lekythos with satyr on right being presented a gift by naked male youth on left. Paint is faded on entire piece but images and figures still quite easily discernable, with both figures detailed with fine black outline. A lovely piece in choice condition. No repairs or restoration of any type evident. H: 5 ¾”. From old New Orleans Collection. $1,000

214. Etruscan, 7 th Century BC. A Bucchero ware two0handled cup with small pedestal foot. Intact with some light scuffs and flaking of the glaze, but a charming little cup! Dia: 5 ¾” including handles; H: 2 3/8”. $525

215. Etruscan, c.4 th Century BC. A black ware krater with stylized white palm frond, influences from the Apulian wares from the south. A large and interesting vessel, which is intact with some earthen incrustation. H: &”; W: 7 ¾”. A very interesting vessel. $1,500

216. Greek South Italy, Campania, c.330 BC. A Calene ware skyphos cup with large handles, a small ringed foot and nice black glaze. A bottom of the bowl is an impressed design consisting of a propeller-like design surrounded by four palm-fronds. Intact and a charming vessel. Diameter with handles, 7 ¼”; H: 2 1/8”. $500

217. Greek South Italy, Campania, c. 350 century BC. A blackware guttus with facing gorgon head in relief on central medallion of lamp. Some minor flaking of paint otherwise of top quality and worthy of a nice collection. H: 4.5". Old California Collection. The guttus is a funny thing. Because of an old French description these pottery forms are always called ‘lamp fillers’, but anyone who actually looks at one can see they could never perform such a function. The ribbed sides of many of them as well as some of the depictions from Pompeii secure the guttus’ function as an oil dispenser. $600

218. Greek South Italy, Campania, c. 350 BC. A black ware guttus with semi-hemispherical body with small, raised central knob, single strap handle and long spout with thick lip. Intact with well preserved glaze. A nice item used for dispensing oils and an earlier type. H: 3”; Dia: 4 ¼”. $750

219. Greek South Italy, Campania, c. 340 BC. A black ware single-handled jug with ring pedestal base, round body, and flared mouth. Intact with some roots inside. Well preserved and a pleasing example. H: 4”. $400

220. Greek South Italy, Apulia, c. 350 BC. A red figure cover pyxis with profile of “Lady of Fashion” facing left on lid. Atop lid is a semi-pointed knob handle and the entire piece is decorated with wide stylized leaf border. Low ring pedestal foot. Paint is vibrant! In nice condition with repair and restoration. A rare shape. H: 7". $1,600

221. Greek South Italy, Apulia, c. 350 BC. A nice little plate with small pedestal foot, the inside adorned with a lady of fashion with adorned headdress, 3 sets of pellets around her. Intact and quite attractive. Dia: 5”. $550

222. Greek South Italy, Apulia, c. 350 BC. A beautiful “Fish Plate”. Three identical fish are painted all swimming in same direction with circular recess (for catching juices) in center of plate painted as a scallop shell. Fish are painted in highly detailed and vibrant colors of black, yellow and creme. Wave pattern adorns the outside of plate. Plate sits on raised pedestal stand. H: 2.75", D: 9. Old San Diego Collection. A very attractive piece with some typical repair. $2,000

223. Greek South Italy, Apulia, c. 350 BC. A very nice oinochoe with glossy black glaze and highlighted with red linear design. Old San Diego Collection. Overall condition is choice. H: 7.5". $650

224. Greek South Italy, Apulia, c. 350 BC. A small black ware lekythos. Body in black with top of body with black linear design. Some losses to black glaze; repaired. Still nice. $400

225. Greek South Italy, Apulia, c. 350 BC. A very nice oinochoe with black glaze and highlighted with red linear design (some of which was lost when piece was fired in oven).Old San Diego Collection Overall condition nice with some repair evident. H: 7 ½”. $500

226. Greek South Italy, Apulia, c. 350 BC. A nice and attractive blackware Kylix on raised pedestal stand. Repaired with some restoration. H: 2 ¾”; D: 5 ¾”, from handle to handle, 8". Old California Collection. $500

227. Greek South Italy, Apulia, c. 350 BC. A small and fine red ware cup with 2 loop handles at opposite sides. Two “Lady of Fashion” facial profiles wearing elaborate headdresses adorn opposite sides of cup, each separated by large scallop shaped vignette. Nice condition; single slight rim chip. H: 3 ½”; D: 3". Old California Collection. $500

228. Greek South Italy, Apulia, c. 350 BC. A small Gnathian ware trefoil pitcher with typical grape clusters and foliage adorning the upper portion of pot. In pristine condition with glossy patina. H: 7". Old California Collection. $1,500

229. Greek South Italy, Apulia, c. 350 BC. A small Gnathian ware trefoil pitcher with typical grape clusters and foliage adorning the upper portion of pot. In pristine condition. H: 6 ½”. Old California Collection. $1,200

230. Greek South Italy, Apulia, c. 350 BC. A very fine Gnathian ware Epichysis. A simple but elegant table vessel. This example beautifully painted below the trefoil spout atop the body of vessel with small leaf and linear designs in shades of white and red paint. About 6" tall. Old California Collection. $2,400

231. Greek South Italy, Apulia, c. 350 BC. A nice Gnathian ware cup with two loop handles at opposite sides. Nicely painted with typical grape clusters and foliage adorning the upper portion. Nice glossy patina throughout. Choice condition with typical repair and restoration! H: 3 ¼”; D: 3". Old California collection. $500

232. Roman, c. 125 – 200 AD. A nice Terra Sigilata deep bowl with red-orange slip and relief-molded decoration including palm-frond and vine, star pattern at the base. Small crack on one edge and some minor restoration. An attractive piece! H: 3 3/8”; Dia:5 ¾”. $750

233. Roman, c. 125 – 200 AD. A nice Terra Sigilata black ware bowl with molded relief including a geometric band around the top and a vegetal pattern around the base. Intact with some white encrustation. Dia: 4 ½”; H: 2 ¾”. A very attractive piece! $850

234. Lot of 4 pottery items. The first is an Etruscan Bucchero ware two handled cup, H: 4”. Two of the pieces are Iron Age, one a simple bowl and the other a simple cup with handle, Dia: 4 1/8” & 4”. The last a Holy Land spindle vessel, c. 6 th – 4 th Century BC, H: 5 ¾”. The Some repair to the cup, all the other pieces in nice condition, especially he Etruscan vessel. A nice mixed lot. $400/4

235. Lot of 5 pottery items. Four are oil lamps from the Holy Land, 2 from the 2nd – 3rd Century and 3 are Islamic Period, Lengths from 3” to 4”. Also included are 2 molded terracotta heads from Roman Egypt, c. 1st Century BC/AD. Both are fragmentary and represents Harpokrates, L: 2” to 3 ¼” A good, mixed lot. $325

236. Roman, 2nd Century AD. A nice discus lamp with a bird surrounded by four of her young within the discus. Maker's marks, L.M.C. on the base. Remains of red slip and some encrustation. A nice example! L: 3 7/8". From old New Orleans collection. $300

237. Jemdat Nasr, c. 3200 – 3000 BC. A green & white jasper amulet of a reclining lion, with features suggestive, but successful. Suspension loop on back. Intact with some wear, but a scarcer and desirable early amulet form. 29 x 20mm. $750

238. Sumeria, c. 3000 – 2800 BC. A white limestone or calcite cylinder seal depicting a long-horned goat flanked by fronds. H: 1 3/8” (45mm). Small area of repair and loss. Nice stylistic animal representation. See Legrain, Ur Excavations, Vol. X: Seal Cylinders, pl. 5, no. 72 for a similar example. $425

239. Akkadian, c. 2500 – 2300 BC. A superb creme marble cylinder seal depicting a crisply incised procession of rampant lions. Excellent style and hole drilled from both sides. H: 29mm; Dia: 16mm. One of the nicest seals we have had in some time. $6,500

240. Akkadian, c. 2500 – 2300 BC. A marble cylinder seal depicting a seated god with two attendants, tree behind. Intact with a purple patina and some encrustation as found. H: 1 1/8” (29mm). An interesting piece from a late 19 th century English collection. $650

241. Neo-Assyria, c. 900 – 600 BC. A black steatite stamp seal with a large star, crescent above. H: 15mm; W: 14mm. An interesting piece. Also included a carved stone male head wearing a tall conical hat, Parthian, 2 nd – 1 st Century BC. Intact. H: 34mm. 2 pieces in the lot. $200

242. Neo-Assyria, c. 8 th – 7 th Century BC. A nice gray chalcedony stamp; on the base a worshiper standing and facing a tree and altar. Rost pl. 258var. 18 x 9 x25 mm. A large example with nice patination and remains of bronze mount still seen within the holes. $950

243. Neo-Babylonian, c. 7 th – 6 th Century BC. A domed chalcedony stamp seal with a male figure standing before an altar, star above. Small chip near suspension hole. L: 25mm. $300

244. Neo-Babylonian, c. 7 th – 6 th Century BC. A small clear rock crystal (quartz) domed stamp seal depicting a well incised sphinx seated lt. Wear around the holes from most likely a metal clasp or setting indicating years of use. A neat piece! H: 18mm. $250

245. Cappadocia, 2 nd Millennium BC. A black steatite cylinder seal depicting a row of standing robed figures, each with a column or plant separating them. H: 19mm. See Buchanan, pl. 53, No. 831. $300

246. Syria, early 1 st Millennium BC. A faience cylinder seal with stylized motifs. Well preserved with a light green glaze and a sharp and very interesting roll-out. H: 23mm. $400

247. Lot of 3 black steatite cylinder seals, 1 st Millennium BC. The first with a geometric design, H: 16mm; the second with horses, worn, H: 20mm; and the last depicting a seated figure with attendant, worn, H: 16mm. Three pieces in the lot. $300/3

248. Phoenicia, c. 7 th – 5 th Century BC. A choice carnelian scarab with stylized head and “lotus” on back. Legs indicated by ridge around sides with stylized feathering. A very nice and well-executed example. 19 x 10mm. $400

249. Phoenicia, c. 5 th Century BC. A black steatite scarab with stylized features and four concentric rows of lines around the sides for legs. On the base a nicely incised image of a horse before a palm-tree. L: 17mm. A superb work of art with style that reminds one of the coinage of Phoenicia and Carthage especially. Ex. Alex Malloy collection. $500

250. Phoenicia, c. 7 th – 5 th Century BC. A lot of 2 scarabs. The first is of blue paste with stylized motif on base, 15 x 12mm. The second piece is of brown jasper, head and shell denoted, base worn, perhaps a bird was on the base, 16 x 13mm. 2 pieces in the lot. $300/2

251. Phoenicia, c. 7 th – 5 th Century BC. A lot of 2 scaraboids. The first is oval with straight sides, maroon jasper. On base a winged Pegasus, somewhat worn, 21 x 18mm. The second piece of a blood red jasper with a few lines incised onto the back and some circles on the base, legs well defined, 4 x 11mm and a strange little piece. 2 pieces in the lot. $300/2

252. Roman, c. 1 st - 2 nd Century AD. A very attractive marbled dark blue glass intaglio with two engraved stags with a crescent moon and 8 pointed star on either side with double palm branch in between stags. S: 19mm x 13mm. $400

253. Roman, 2 nd Century AD. A banded agate intaglio with Fortuna standing holding a rudder and a cornucopia. Two small chip, but a very attractive stone. 14 x 12mm. $400

254. Roman, 2 nd – 3 rd Century AD. A carnelian intaglio from Asia Minor with Nike in a quadriga of horses, PV above, II below. Extremely well cut and a beautiful stone. 14 x 11mm. $750

255. Roman, c. 3 rd century AD. A rare and beautiful translucent amber glass engraved finger ring. Top of the ring only (bottom half broke off in antiquity) with engraved Aequitas standing and facing left while holding the Scales of Justice! Would make into a sensational ring or other piece of jewelry! Size is 18mm x 16mm. $600

256. Sasanian, 3 rd – 6 th Century AD. A carnelian intaglio depicting a lion leaping left. 19 x 12mm. $250

257. Sasanian, 3 rd – 6 th Century AD. A blue glass intaglio incised with a linear design of a male figure running, arms before. 18 x 13mm, some roughness. Ex. Alex Malloy collection. $250

258. Sasanian, 3 rd – 6 th Century AD. A choice milky white translucent chalcedony stamp seal depicting a Zebu bull with 4 dots above. A beautiful stone and in perfect condition. 16 x 14mm. $350

259. Sasanian, 3 rd – 6 th Century AD. A very nice hematite stamp seal with handle decorated with raised circles. On the base is sphinx with an inscription below. Light wear, but a very attractive piece. W: 16mm; H: 12mm. $350

260. Sasanian, 3 rd – 6 th Century AD. A large chalcedony stamp deal with large suspension hole. On the base are two seated female figures facing one another, one holding a flower? And the other a star. Some chipping around the holes, presumably from a bronze mount, but an attractive piece. W: 28mm; H: 23mm. $350

261. Mesopotamia, c. 2200 BC. A terra cotta hand modeled bull with dots on the top of the head, one horn with some loss. Otherwise intact with good patination and deposits. L: 1 ½”. Cf. parrot, Tello, pl. 15a; C. Field Museum of Natural History, Anthropology Vol. 1, pl. XLVII, 2471. An interesting piece described by Mackay as a child’s toy in his excavation at Kish in Mesopotamia in 1929. $400

262. Old Babylonia, c. 1900 – 1750 BC. A nice terra cotta foundation cone with cuneiform text. Some wear to the tip, but a nice example. L: 4 1/8”. $600

263. Old Babylonian, c. 1900 – 1750 BC. A nice cuneiform tablet with well incised characters, minor repair to one side. Translates as a loan of silver as interest between to businessmen. 2 ¾” x 1 ¾”. A nice example with good eye appeal. $400

264. Old Babylonian, c. 1900 – 1750 BC. A lot of 2 cuneiform tablets. The first, somewhat square example, 1 ½” x 1 ½”, which is a contract loan of barley as interest. The second example, 1 ¾” x 1 ½”, which is a tag for sheep carcasses. Both intact with some weathering. Interesting historical documents. $575/2

265. Old Babylonia, c. 1900 – 1750 BC. A cuneiform tablet with plans and calculations, large with some repair, 4 ¾” x 2 ¼”. Also another tablet which is a practice piece for a scribe, some chipping and losses, but large, 3 ¾” x 3 ½”. 2 pieces in the lot. $400/2

266. Old Babylonian, c. 1900 - 1750 BC. A small tablet in terra cotta with one full side fully inscribed with cuneiform inscription. Back side is smooth with some losses. A nice example. S: 1 ¼” x 1" x ½”. An example of some of the earliest known forms of human expression in writing. From old New Orleans Collection. $250

267. Old Babylonian, c 1900-1750 BC. A small and thick terra cotta tablet inscribed with cuneiform inscription on both front and back as well as the four sides (6 sides total of inscription). A nice example with some typical minor chipping. S: 1 ½” x 1 3/8" x ¾”. From old New Orleans Collection. $400

268. Old Babylonian, c 1900-175 BC. A larger rectangular terra cotta tablet with one full side fully inscribed with cuneiform inscription as well as central portion of the back side. A nice example with sharp and detailed inscription. Chipped at one of the corners with minor losses at another corner. . S: 2 5/8" x 1 ½” x ¾”. From old New Orleans Collection. $750

269. Old Babylonian, c 1900-175 BC. A larger rectangular tablet in terra cotta with one full side fully inscribed with cuneiform inscription; back side partially inscribed and adorned with linear design. Four edge sides also with inscription. A very nice and detailed example with some chipping and losses, nonetheless a very good example. S: 2 ¾” x 2" x .7/8". From old New Orleans Collection. $1,000

270. Old Babylonian, c. 1900 – 1750 BC. A molded terra cotta plaque depicting a facing goddess wearing a layered, flounced gown and headdress. Nice detail and intact with good deposits. 5 ½” x 3 1/8”. $350

271. Mesopotamia, c. 2200 – 1800 BC. A molded terra cotta figure depicting a woman adorned with robes and large earrings. Well preserved and intact with good deposits. L: 6 3/8”. $300

272. No lot.

273. Mesopotamia, 4 th – 6 th Century AD. A terra cotta incantation or ‘Devil Trap” bowl with large Aramaic script, somewhat faded. Intact with some incrustations on the base. Dia: 5 ¾”; H: 2 3/8”. See Catalogue of the Aramaic and Mandaic Incantation Bowls in the British Museum, Pl. 100, no. O92M for a similar type. These incantation bowls are widely found throughout Mesopotamia and were used to bind, seal or repel demons, evil forces or to repel magical attacks from others. Typically a spell was written inside by one trained in the arts and purchased specifically for a certain task by the buyer. Practitioners of magic seek to put pressure on the powers that be in order to guarantee good fortune for their clients or to bring misfortune upon their adversaries. An interesting cultural item. $650

274. Near East, 1 st Millennium BC. A lot of 5 spindle whorls, three are of bone and nicely carved, stained with pigment or from other items buried with them. One is made from banded agate, and the last is of blue glass with gold fold into it. All are intact and form a choice group. Widths 12mm to 20mm. $400

275. Yemen, c. late 19 th to early 20 th century, a Coptic leather scroll housed inside of an ornate silver scroll case. Long leather scroll in dark brown leather in 3 attached sections displays Coptic text with attractive linear design interspersed. At very end of scroll is beautifully rendered Coptic cross in bright and vibrant colors. As one would expect, the condition of the scroll improves as it is unrolled. Silver case and fitted cover all beautifully done with finely detailed filigree workmanship. Case is about 5" long and in excellent condition. End of scroll tattered; the rest is very nice! In need of translation. From old New Orleans Collection. $500

276. Western Iran, Luristan, c. 1000 – 800 BC. A short sword with original iron blade still attached to the bronze handle. The base of the handle is decorated with split ears, a raised knob on either side. The handle with raised decoration between incised bands. The blade is oxidated and weathered, but it is very rare to find the blade still in the original shape. A very nice piece! L: 20”. $1,500

277. Western Iran, Luristan, c. 1000 – 800 BC. A decorated finial with two rampant lions with forelegs joined, below each lion a cub clings to the backs, in between the hind legs of the adult lions. Beautiful style and just a gorgeous example of what Moorey calls “Mitannian iconographic legacy in Luristan’. The piece was original silvered over the bronze, the patina being that silver coating turning almost black. H: 3 3/8”. See Moorey, Catalogue of the Ancient Persian Bronzes in the Ashmolean Museum, p. 149 and pl. 32, no. 169 for a similar piece showing this gorgeous style. A truly beautiful piece with sensitive style and of thoughtful workmanship. $1,250

278. Western Iran, Luristan, c. 1200 – 1000 BC. A beautiful cast bronze axe with cylindrical shaft with four ribs, the detailed head of a horse attached to the backside. The blade is quite narrow at the base, with heavy rims at the top and bottom, and down turns sharply with a cutting edge at a 45 degree angle to the base of th shaft. On the top of the blade is a feline rendered in wonderful style, crouching as if about to pounce, tail curled upwards. The axe is well preserved with beautiful surfaces and a glossy brown patina. One of the most eye appealing examples we have had in many years. L: 9”. See Andre Goddard, Les Bronzes du Luristan, 1931, Pl. XVIII, no. 57 for the type. $3,250

279. Western Iran, Luristan, c. 1200 – 1000 BC. A cast bronze ace-head with cylindrical shaft-hole with four straight ribs at the back terminating in four conical points. The blade emerges from the mouth of a roaring feline, with upper and lower teeth visible within the mouth on the sides of the blade. Upper and lower rim on the blade, with a cutting edge, which is sharply down turned. Intact with nice olive patina. L; 7 ¾”. See Andre Goddard, Les Bronzes du Luristan, 1931, Pl. XVIII, no. 56 for the type. $2,350

280. Western Iran, Luristan, c. 1000 – 800 BC. A lot of small bronze arrows along with a larger spear point that has interesting and seldom seen “XXX” design on both sides of blade just above tang. 3 of the 4 arrows are of flat design, the other is four sided. Lengths of the small arrows is 2 ¾”-3 ¾”. Spear point measures, 7 ¾”. Ex. Mrs. Armin Meyer, wife of the US Ambassador to Iran 1965-1969, also from old New Orleans collection. All in very nice condition! $375/4

281. Western Iran, Luristan, c. 1000 – 800 BC. A large and sold spear point with long double sectioned tang. Nice pale green patina on entire piece with a few exceptions. L: 14". Ex. Mrs. Armin Meyer, wife of the US Ambassador to Iran 1965-1969, also from old New Orleans collection. Condition is choice. $500

282. Western Iran, Luristan, c. 1000 – 800 BC. A cast bronze horse bit with rigid mouthpiece of square section, the ends hammered out and rolled over into loops, turned in opposite directions. The cheek pieces are cast in the form of a horse passant, represented in profile. Eyes, mane, and all leg details indicated with a some incised detail on the rump and accentuating the eyes and hooves. The horses wears a collar with a bell or pendant. Suspension loops for cheek straps on the neck and croup, two spikes on the back of each plate. Each cheek piece measures 4 ¾” x 2 ¾” and is well preserved with a nice green patina with earthen deposits. Intact and superb examples. See Moorey, Catalogue of the Ancient Persian Bronzes in the Ashmolean Museum, p. 114, no. 118, pl. 16, for the type. $2,500

283. Western Iran, Luristan, c. 1000 – 800 BC. A bronze finial depicting a domesticated goat or oryx, body attenuated, with long neck and tubular body, squat haunches with a small tail. The tail horns have prominent blobs spaced along the front. The eyes are well with small beard, collar and bell around neck. The legs re simplified and join together at the base where it would fit into the base of the finial. Intact with a very nice glossy olive patina. And mounted on a custom base. H: 6 ¾”. For similar examples see Moorey, Catalogue of the Ancient Persian Bronzes in the Ashmolean Museum, pl. 31. A choice, untouched example with elegance and grace, exhibiting the high development of the craft of bronze working that had been achieved during the late bronze age in Western Iran. $4,750

284. Western Iran, Luristan, c. 1000 – 800 BC. A lot of 2 pieces. The first is a silver finial in the form of a boar forepart, a horned goat head before and small loop below, H: 2” and nicely mounted on Lucite base. The second piece is a goat standing on four legs with nice form. Cleaned and re-toned nicely. L: 28mm. A nice lot! $400/2

285. A lot of two bronze animals. The first is an early Greek, c. 8 th – 7 th Century BC, bronze canine, 1 5/8”. The second is a bronze from Anatolia, 1 st Millennium BC/ A cute little guy with a hole from head to rear for suspension. L: 1 ½”. 2 nice pieces in the lot. $300/2

286. Near East, c. 1 st Millennium BC. A lot of 4 bronze bracelets. The two larger examples with nice rounded outer edges nicely incised with decorative linear patterns. The two smaller examples are bronze children’s bracelets, one a solid circle and the other with terminals. Sizes from 2 7/8” to 1 ¾” in width. 4 pieces in the lot. $450/4

287. Roman, c.1 st – 2 nd Century AD. A beautiful bronze applique in the form of Hermes, wearing wings on his head, his hair flowing about. Well preserved with a glossy brown patina and very handsome style. 1 ¾” x 1 ¾”. U.S. Ambassador Palmer Collection. $500

288. Roman, 1 st – 2 nd Century AD. A bronze seated putti, nude, right arm on leg, left raised aloft, forearm and hand missing. Nice style and well defined body proportions. Good glossy brown patina. H: 1 7/8”. U.S. Ambassador Palmer Collection. $400

289. Roman, 2 nd Century AD. A beautiful bronze fibula formed from a single piece of bronze. The surfaces are beautifully preserved with an even brown patina. Incised on the pin catch is some graffito in Latin, some other incised decoration on the top of the piece. Intact an one of the more beautiful examples of a bronze fibula you will ever see. L: 2 ¼”. From a 30 year old Washington collection. $875

290. Roman, 1 st – 2 nd Century AD. A neat bronze pair of tweezers with suspension loop. Exactly the type of thing a soldier would keep in his pack. Intact with slight rippling of one of the arms. L: 2 ¼”. $200

291. Roman, 1 st – 3 rd Century BC. A lot of 3 bronze items. 1). Male head wearing Phrygian cap. Well detailed applique and very nice. H: 1”; 2). A male bust with domed hat, provincial style, 1 ¼”; 3). A piece of the face from a bronze statue. Broken up for scrap in antiquity and comes with its own special box. 1 1/8” x 1”. Three nice Roman bronze items in the lot. $450/3

292. Roman, 4 th – 5 th Century. A silver fibula in the form of a double-axe, with some incised decoration and a central blue glass intaglio. Well preserved with good surfaces and a very attractive piece. L: 1 ¾”. $850

293. Roman, c. 4 th - 5 th Century AD. A long (33") braided bronze chain. Much encrustation but still in very nice condition. Ex. Villa Julia Collection, Ex Ran Ryan, Rome Collection. Alex Malloy Collection, NY. $400

294. 294. 2 Roman Silver coin. 1). Imperial Rome, Augustus, 27BC – AD 14. Silver Denarius Lugdunum mint. 3.81g. Bare headed Augustus facing right, AVGVSTVS DIVI F./ Apollo standing lt., holding plectrum and lyre, IMP X. RSC 144. Choice VF+ and with bold portrait, banker's mark on obverse, abt. EF/VF; 2). Imperial Rome, Titus, AD 79 – 81. Silver Denarius. Rome Mint. 3.19g. Laureate head of Titus rt. / Pax seated lt. holding olive branch. S. 2446. RSC 162. About VF. 2 nice coins in the lot. $750/2

295. Lot of 3 nice ancient bronze items. 1). Roman, 2 nd Century AD. A handsome bronze head of Mercury (Hermes), wearing a diadem and wings protruding from the top of the head. Done in the round and in very nice style. 19mm; 2). Roman, 2 nd – 3 rd Century AD. A bronze bust of a female with hair curled, wearing a collar applique with pin at back. H: 26mm; 3). Phoenicia, 1 st Millennium BC. A bronze figure with large nose and ears, arms outstretched. Nice earthen patination. H: 1 ½”. Ex. Alex Malloy collection. 3 pieces in the lot, the two Roman pieces come with Certificates of Authenticity from Alex Malloy himself, dated 6 / 17 / 98. $500/3

296. Spain, Visigoths, c. AD 400 – 800. A heavy silver buckle with ornamented plate, which is gilded and inlaid with hourglass-shaped silver inlays around a rectangular inset red glass stone. In choice condition and quite rare. 2 5/8” x 1 7/8”. $1,000

297. Byzantine, c. AD 1000 – 1300. A small and delicate silver fork. Of simplistic design with ball at the top of long and thin handle. At bottom of handle, two twisted prongs parallel each other as the gently move farther away at very bottom. Piece has been cleaned and is in excellent condition. Rare! L: 4 1/8". Old New Orleans Collection

298. Medieval Europe, c. 11 th – 13 th Century. A pair of iron weapon heads, one for a mace and the small spiked example for a morning star. Both would have been mounted to a shaft to be used as a bludgeon-type weapon. Both intact with oxidation. H: 2 ¾” & 2”. $300/2

299. A lot of 3 bronze items. 1). Luristan, c. 1000 – 800 BC. A bronze and iron pin with the head in the form of an antelope. The head of the animal is well preserved, the iron pin worn and corroded. L: 3”, on custom base; 2). Near East, 1 st Millennium BC. A bronze bird, feet together and wings spread, a circular ring with knobs on the bird’s head. Some loss to one wing. Looks like a piece from Western Iran, H: 2 ¾”, on custom base; 3). Luristan, c. 1200 – 800 BC. A decoration for a horse harness with three dangling pendants. Intact and quite interesting. H: 1 ¾”, mounted on a custom base. 3 very interesting items in the lot. $500/3

300. A lot of 11 bronze and iron items. A nice mix with 2 halves of a Roman paddle lock, 2 Roman buckles, 2 parts of an medieval dagger, the hilt and the tip of the scabbard, a Luristan double-sided pendant and 4 other assorted bronze objects, including a ringed attachment adorned with a bull’s head. A nice mix dating from c. 1000 BC to AS 1200 or so. A fun lot! $400

301. A mixed lot of 11 bronze items. 1). Egyptian bronze mirror, late 2 nd Millennium BC, Dia: 4 5/8”; 2). Bronze handle from a large vessel with a face of a woman, Roman, 1 st – 3 rd Century AD, H: 3 3/8”; 3-4). A pair of early Greek fibulae, some losses, L: 2 1/8” to 3 1/8”; 5). Bottom of a bronze handle with a dolphin swivel attachment, Roman, 1 st – 3 rd Century AD, L: 2 ¼”; 6-8). Three Roman bronze loops, L: 1 ¾” to 2 3/8”; 9). Late Medieval bronze floral applique, L: 3”; 10). A Roman bronze knife with iron blade reattached, L: 7 7/8”; 11). A crude Roman spoon made from a single hammered piece of copper, may be earlier, L: 8 3/8”. A good mixture guaranteed to keep you busy for a while. $400/11

303. Roman, c. 3 rd - 4 th Century AD. A small and interesting gray basalt head with short forehead, short hair not delineated, expressive eyes are large and in high relief with double eye lids. Nose is missing; traces of original red ochre in eyes, mouth and all around. Head is more of mask shape as back side is semi-flat. Cf. Vermuele, Roman Imperial Art in Greece and Asia Minor, for a similar example. Nicely mounted on wood black with steel pole. $750

304. Italian Renaissance, c. 15 th century, a finely carved small white marble head of Socrates. Stoic expression with superb detail to facial features. He wears a full beard carved in detailed ringlets; balding on top with 11 long braids encircling his entire head. This head was examined many years ago by Dr. Frell, the one time curator of the Malibu Getty Museum who like it very much. Alex Malloy Collection of NY. H: 4 ¾”. Nice even patina all around with some slight residue on the bottom of piece. Two holes drilled into bottom where it was once mounted. Some small chips otherwise in choice condition. A very attractive piece. $3,500

305. England, late 19th Century. A wedgeworth black glass intaglio of a an armed horseman. Nicely detailed and intact. 32 x 24mm. $400

306. Grand Tour piece, c. 19 th Century, in bronze and in the style of a Late Period Ushabti. Highly detailed with 9 horizontal rows of hieroglyphics on the front and one vertical hieroglyphic on the plinth on the back side. Nice patina and quite attractive. On wood base. Old catalogue number “136" painted on the backside of the base. H: 6". $300

307. Bactria, early 3 rd Millennium BC. A beautiful chlorite vessel with flat base and vertical side decorated with nicely incised geometric patterns imitating the weave of basketry. Well hollowed and the product of an extremely capable craftsman. Some repair to one side, otherwise a very attractive piece. Dia: 4 ½”; H: 2 7/8”. $975

308. Bactria, 2 nd Millennium BC. A tall, most interesting terra cotta vessel with hollow base and small raised platform. Intact and very attractive with beautiful brown geometric and floral designs in brown pigment over tan buff. A large and impressive piece! H: 16 ¼”. $1250

309. Bactria, 2 nd Millennium BC. An interesting terra cotta vessel, square with four post-type legs. The top in adorned with a pair of breast with nipples details, a central column raised between them, birds on two of the corners. The piece is hollow, with a pair of round opening and served as some kind of an offering vessel. Intact with nice applied geometric designs in brown pigment. H: 4”; W: 4 ½”. $550

310. Indus Valley Civilization, Mehrgarh Period VII, c. 2800 - 2600 BC. A choice fertility figure with tight headdress and stylized face. Both hands support her full, voluptuous breasts, thin waistline and multiple necklaces. Intact and professionally cleaned with smooth surfaces. An excellent example of the type. L: 4 ¼”. See Possehl, The Indus Civilization, page 178 – 179. $750

311. Indus Valley, Mehrgarh, c. 3500 - 2500 BC. A lovely terra cotta effigy of a humped bull with large horns and exaggerated hump. The piece is handsomely modeled with geometric decoration in faded black pigment over a buff slip. Minor chip to rear right leg otherwise of exceptional quality. H: 2 5/8", L: 3 ½”. $750

312. Kushan, Gandhara, c. 2 nd Century AD. A lovely and small stucco Buddha head which once adorned a stupa. In white and creme slip, head is well detailed with still some original red paint evident on lips of Buddha. H: 2 ¼”. Choice. From old New Orleans Collection. $375

313. Kushan, c. 2 nd - 3 rd Century AD. A lot of 2 small stone cosmetic vessels. First a small alabaster cup. Of squat shape with tapered sides and with three original horizontal bands in black paint still adorning the outside. In mottled shades of alabaster, especially on the bottom, which displays meandering tones in black. In choice condition with small and old chip to outside of flat rim. H: 1 ¼”; D: 2". Also a small black schist 4 sided kohl tube. Interestingly made with the same 3 carved out figures on all 4 sides. A triangle is at the top of 2 diamonds on all four sides. Small hole permeates 2 of the 4 sides. Small chip at top, otherwise quite nice! From old New Orleans Collection. H: 2 ¼”; W: 5/8". $350

314. India, c. 18 th - 19 th Century. A cast bronze toy of an elephant with rider. Four wheels are attached with wooden axel support. Elephant is adorned with attractive costume as rider rest both hands on elephant’s head. These toys were traditionally kept in temples for children to play with. This one is in excellent condition. H: 5.25". $400

315. Iran, Nishapur, 10 th Century. Reddish body, white englobe, underglaze painted, Kufic script. Some restoration, but a very large and attractive piece. Dia: See The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Islamic Gallery, no. 40.170 .25, for a similar piece. $1,500

316. Iran, Nishapur, c. 10 th Century. A earthenware single-handled jug, under glaze painted in black, brown, golden yellow and green of creme-colored slip. Some minor restoration. H: 5 1/8”. $300

317. Iran, Kashan, 13 th – 14 th Century. A nice “Luster Ware” tile in the form of an eight-pointed star decorated with a nice floral motif with an inscription running around the outer edges. Colors include brown, blue and black over creme ground. A nice example with some minor restoration. 8 ¼” x 8 ¼”. $1,350

318. Iran, Kashan, 13 th – 14 th Century. An attractive “Luster Ware” tile with a thick band of inscription around a beautiful floral scene. Nice brown and blue colors over creme ground. Some minor restoration and a very nice tile! 8 ½” x 8 ¼”. $1,350

319. Iran, Kashan, 13 th – 14 th Century. A nice pair of glazed lamp with looped handles and long, grooved spouts. One with a nice floral thumb rest above the handle. One with deep green glaze, with minor repair, and the other with iridescent turquoise glaze, intact with some flaking. Lengths 6 ½” & 6 ¼”. 2 nice lamps in the lot. $475/2

320. Kashan, c. 13 th – 14 th century AD. A wonderful glazed luster bowl with seated female figure in center of inside of bowl with 3 eagles and 3 similar vignettes in between. All in gold and dark blue on white background. Bottom of bowl is white with gold painted ladder design that encircles the outside top. Bottom of bowl is on slightly raised base with coarse blue paint on inside of stand. Repairs are evident when viewed from the bottom of bowl. Still an important and rare piece! H: 2.25", D: 6.25". From an old English collection. $6,500

321. Kashan, c. 13 th – 14 th Century AD. A wonderful luster and under glazed 8 pointed flat ceramic tile. Bird stands in center with wings spread, all in smaller 8 pointed star; all in shades of dark brown. Outside of star with decorative pseudo-Islamic script in blue and white. Nice overall condition. L: 8". From an old English collection. $1,500

322. Kashan, c. 13 th – 14 th Century AD. A wonderful luster and under glazed 8 pointed ceramic tile; design in relief. Raised floral design in center; all in shades of dark green-brown; all in smaller 8 pointed star. Outside of star with pseudo- Islamic script in dark blue and white. Nice overall condition. L: 8". From an old English collection. $2,000

323. Kashan, c. 13 th – 14 th Century AD. A wonderful luster and under glazed 8 pointed ceramic tile. A figure stands on either side of “Tree of Life” wearing blue pointed hat, blue belt and blue dotted white gown; all in smaller 8 pointed star; all in shades blue, creme and green-brown. Outside of star with pseudo-Islamic script in blue and white. Some restoration and re-painting. L: 8". From an old English collection. $2,000

324. Egypt, 19 th Century. A lot of 2 prayer books written in Arabic. The first is printed with red and black ink, the pages loose (as issued) within a leather cover with informative plate on cover. Some wear to the cover and pages in great condition. 7” x 6 ½” x 1 ¼”. The second book also has printed pages within a black leather cover. This second book is damaged and the pages have soiling and insect damage. 11 ½” x 7 ½”. Both interesting, the first copy quite attractive. $350/2

325. Egypt, 19 th Century. A beautiful old copy of the Koran, the pages in very nice condition and loose bound in a red leather cover, which is nicely tooled and lined with floral paper. Over all the book is in choice condition, the original slip case worn with the right side torn. 8 7/8” x 6 ½”. A choice book! $400

326. China, Han Dynasty, 206 BC – AD 220. A lot of 4 “Zodiacal” round terra cotta roof tiles. All are of pale gray slip and different. D: 6.5", at thickest portion, 1 ½”. All very nice condition. $300/4

327. China, Tang Dynasty style, AD 618 – 907, or later. A beautiful pair of ceramic “concubines”. Both are beautifully painted in original shades of creme, orange with some green. Both wear long flowing gowns and ornate and tall headdresses. One of the figures holding a bowl against her chest with both hands. Nice facial detail with overall condition choice! Height of 2 tallest pieces about 18". Some restoration. $2,000/3

328. China, Tang Dynasty style, AD 618 – 907, or later. A lot of 4 small creme slip terra cotta “acrobats”. All are depicted in slightly different contorted postures. All with nice facial detail with expected painful grimace. All with faint traces of original paint; all wear pointed hats. Two with repairs. From 4"-6.5" tall. A nice and interesting collection. $1,000/4

329. China, Early Tang Dynasty style, AD 618 – 907, or later. A tall terra cotta “Guardian” figure with stoic facial expression. This figure stands tall and wears long robe with long hat. His left arm is bent at the elbow with his left hand resting on his belly. Right arm is down along his side. Back side of piece has multi-draped and flowing skirt. Much of original red, black and white paint still evident on entire piece. H: 23". $2,500

330. China, Ming Gilt Bronze Bodhisattva, ca. 16th cent. AD. This Bodhisattva, most likely Di Zhang Pusa, sits in lotus position on a double lotus blossom plinth. The bejeweled being holds his hands in the gesture of teaching and he wears an elaborate crown, typical of these Buddhist deities. A Bodhisattva is a Buddhist being that attains the merit of a Buddha but instead of passing into Nirvana elects to help all other beings, and thus they become images of compassion and prayer. The piece has extensive traces of its original lacquer gilt surface. From old New Orleans Collection. H. 8 ½". $1,500

331. China, Late Tang Dynasty style, AD 618 – 907, or later. A large and heavy terra cotta Guardian figure. He is beautifully dressed in full military attire and stands at attention. His left hand rests on his left hip while his right arm is bent at his elbow with his right fist clinched. A hole is atop his right fist is for placement of weapon (missing). Painted in pastels of creme, orange and gray. H: 42" . Choice condition with minor repair to back side of platform stand. A powerful and impressive piece! From San Diego Collection. A large and substantial piece! $4,000

332. China, Qing Ch-ien-Lung style, c. 1730, or later “Pillow Boy”. In crackled ceramic creme finish with blue highlights, boy with smiling face is in crouching posture and rests on back knees that are bent, his legs upwards and on his elbows, his arms crossed with his hands on his chest. Pillow or headrest. Large crack and repair evident on one side of piece. L: 15", H: 10 ½”. $800

333. Cambodia, Khmer, c. 12 th - 13 th Century AD. A large and wonderful sandstone bust of a male deity. Delicately carved nose and lips with downcast almond shaped eyes in Khmer Imperial tradition, with highly detailed incised floral headdress and a conical chignon composed one tall cylindrical projection Well executed stone piece from the powerful and famous Khmer Kingdom. On old and tall wood museum stand. H: 13", W: 8". Overall condition is excellent with a few very minor chips to headdress. From old Los Angeles collection. $5,000

334. Burma, c. 13th Century. A small and nice Buddha head carved from red sandstone. Buddha head is nicely carved with fine detail. About 3.5" tall. In need of a stand that would enhance the value and beauty of this piece. From old New Orleans Collection. $450

335. Iran, Kobachi, c. 16 th Century. A large blue glazed dish with blue under glazed and crackled texture throughout, wide flared rim. The entire inside of bowl is wonderfully painted in black linear design and the lower portion is painted into 15 pie shaped sections with eye and star in dead center; the outside rim nicely decorated in leaf-like linear design. Bottom of plate with slightly raised round base with old string still attached. Also has 2 small chips to the same one half inch raised base. Just outside of the base is a single and thin black line. Some slight staining both inside and outside of bowl. A very impressive piece with a few very minor old chips around the extreme outside rim. H: 2 ½”; D: 13 ½”. $5,000

336. Maori Nephrite jade blade, Te Toki Pounamu. A superb and important early Maori Nephrite adze blade. Te Toki Pounamu. Finely wrought from Pipiwharauroa (Shining Cuckoo Feathers). In mottled shades of dark and light green; adze with finely carved thin elevated line along only single side of blade. From an old private Melbourne Australia collection of lithics. Cp. Jade of the East by Geoffrey Wills, page 172 for similar specimen. L: 3.5" by 1.5" at widest part of blade. Rare! From old New Orleans Collection. $950

337. El Salvador, Maya, Early Post Classic, c. AD 1000 - 1200. A finely crafted cylinder vase in brown ware with lower outside three-quarters of vessel incised with heavily grooved vertical lines. Upper section with thin bands just above these long lines and above that, an interesting band of incised glyphs (with even smaller glyphs incised atop these larger glyphs) that finally has about a one-inch flat border at top. All of incised designs with white-pink paint to enhance design. Some minor restoration, still extremely attractive and desirable. H: by 7.5" D: 5". $1,000

338. PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. Time of Xerxes II-Artaxerxes II. Circa 420-375 BC. AV Daric (8.35 gm). Persian king or hero in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear and bow / Incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb, Group C (pl. XIV, 42); SNG Copenhagen 276. VF. Well centered and struck. $1750

339. Agrippa. Died 12 BC. Æ As struck 37 - 41 AD under Caligula. Rome. 11.63g. M. AGRIPPA L. F. COS III, his head lt., wearing rostral crown, SC, Neptune standing lt., holding a dolphin and trident. RIC 158. Bold portrait and EF with attractive patina. $850

440. Imperial Rome, Marcus Aurelius. 161 - 180 AD. AE-33. Adramyteion, Mysia. 20.44g. His laureate, draped and cuirassed bust rt. / Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verys clasping hands. SNG France 5 -; BMC Mysia -. VF, some smoothing in fields. $500

441. The Second Jewish Revolt, Bar Kochba. 132 - 135 AD. AE25 of Year 2, 133 - 134 AD. 11.30g. Palm-Tree. / Vine leaf on a tendril. Hendin 708ff; Mild 79 (Obv Die 3 / Rev Die 13v. Nice VF with a nice contrast patina and much eye appeal. $450