FINE ANTIQUITIES

EGYPT

1. Egypt, Early Dynastic, c. 3000-2700 B.C. An ovoid jar, in coarse clay, with tapered, sharply pointed base, and short funnel neck and thick rolled rim. Exterior with fine burnished red surface, somewhat flaked in areas with a little paint touch up. Otherwise, intact and fine. H: 5.25". Also another jar, a squat ovoid with narrow mouth, with similar coloring as previous, and with some overpainting and restoration. H: 3.6". A good lot. $550/2

2. Egypt, XVIII or XIX Dynasty, c. 1500-1200 B.C. Upper half of carved limestone ushabti, perhaps of a youth, with long tripart lappet wig and wearing full-sleeved garment. Well worn with slight traces of black and red paint. Mounted on custom Lucite stand. H. of figure: 3.3". Scarce. $375

3. Egypt, New Kingdom, c. 1550-1150 B.C. A small and choice little lidded unguent jar for holding one of the liquids used in the "Opening of the Mouth" ceremony during the rite of mummification of the deceased. Jar in light turquoise-glazed faience, of graceful goblet shape with fitted disc lid. Hieroglyphic inscription: "Oil of Cedar." Minor chip at edge of lid, otherwise intact and complete. Overall H: 1.8". Fine and rare! $2500

4. Egypt, late XIX-XX Dynasty, c. 1250-1150 B.C. Blue-green faience ushabti of simple molded form, typical of period, with applied details in black. Osirid-like figure with eyes, and mouth, lappet wig, hoes and seed bags in black, and panel of glyphs down front. Inscription: "Amunipet, Illuminating the Osiris, the Sehedj." Coloring varies now, and glaze matte in spots -- still, piece intact and well preserved. H: 4.55"; on plexi base. Nice example and scarce. $775

5. Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, c. 1050-750 B.C. Faience beaker-shaped, small cosmetic or unguent jar. Once turquoise-glazed but now gone white, with slight iridescence. Small spall near inner rim, otherwise intact and in choice condition. H: 1.75". Scarce. $300

6. Egypt, XXV Dynasty, c. 745-650 B.C. Attractive section of sarcophagus lid. Richly colored paint on gessoed substantial piece of wood, probably cedar, showing Horus, in Osirid raiment, holding the feather of Truth against which the heart of the deceased is to be weighed. Around, three panels of inscription: "Words spoken by Horus, The Avenger of his father Osiris who descends into the Underworld, The Uniter of the Two Lands; words spoken by the Lord of Heaven -- May he grant every offering!" Size: 6.5" x 6"; on custom stand. A fine, colorful object; well preserved. $2450

7. Egypt, XXVI Dynasty, c. 650-525 B.C. Finely made eye and brow, in bronze, which was once inlaid into the portrait mask of a mummy case. Well preserved with crusty green patina. L: 3.7". One of the most recognizable images associated with ancient Egypt! Choice! $575

8. Egypt, XXVI Dynasty, c. 650-525 B.C. Upper figure, the knees and above, of a large ushabti with fine modeling and multi-line inscription around its front. Usual Osiriform figure with lappet wig and holding hoe and pick, with seed bag at back. Name of the deceased, "Wahibradednieth." Some flakes and chips, nevertheless an imposing piece with a superb apple to almost jade green glaze. H: 4.6"; on custom base. $700

9. Egypt, XXVI Dynasty, c. 650-525 B.C. , another specimen as preceding lot, this a smaller section comprised of the upper figure down to the hands. Some flaking on side and around back, but sharply molded, neat features and, again, with superb apple green glaze. Very decorative. H: 2.6"; on custom base. $575

10. Egypt, XXVI-XXVII Dynasty, c. 575-450 B.C. Another ushabti similar to previous, but blue-green with areas of silvery gray iridescence. Figure with pleasant, crisp features. Two bands of inscription, around waist and down front of legs, to read: "May the Osiris, Smenjt, Born of Nofret, Be Illuminated.". Barely noticeable repair at knees, otherwise choice condition and surfaces. H: 5.25". Good piece. $625

11. Egypt, Late Period, c. 500-400 B.C. A feather in thick, possibly acacia, wood from an atef crown. Probably from a large figure. With traces of polychrome, otherwise with blackish patina. H: 8.6"; on custom lucite stand. $500

12. Egypt, Late Period, c. 500-350 B.C. A neck and rim from a "New Year's" flask, in molded grayish turquoise faience. The neck and rim shaped and detailed like a papyrus stand or column, and flanked by two seated apes on either side. Piece quite well preserved. H: 1.6"; on custom lucite base. A charming artifact. $450

13. Egypt, XXX Dynasty, c. 400-343 B.C. Ushabti of attractive style, in heavily glazed turquoise faience. Usual Osiriform figure with lappet wig and holding hoe and pick. Repaired at shins, otherwise virtually pristine. H: 5"; on plexiglass base. Nice! $425

14. Egypt, XXX Dynasty, c. 400-343 B.C. Another example, but this with olive colored glaze. This one repaired at thighs, with a few negligible chips. H: 4.75"; on plexiglass base. $375

15. Egypt, Late Dynastic or Ptolemaic, c. 400-100 B.C. Good-sized cartonnage fragment. apparently of gessoed papyrus or palm fibers. Rectangular section with bordered panel showing the four sons of Horus: Imsety and Hapy, with Duamutef and Qebhsenuef below. Around, border of dots, with sectioned bars and vertical lines above. All in red, blue, white, and black. Piece size: 12.25" x 5.4", mounted on black cloth in handsome shadow box frame with burl veneer and UV glass. A handsome wall display! $2150

16. Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c. 300-100 B.C. Blue-green and violet-glazed faience ushabti. Osiris-like figure with fine features, holding hoe and axe, and single seed bag over left shoulder. Compact lappet wig glazed in violet on top. Repaired at shins, otherwise finely preserved. H: 4.8". Choice. $500

17. Egypt, Late Period-Roman, c. 600 - 150 A.D. Lot of two faience pieces. Earliest a Falcon-headed end piece to a broad neck collar of beads. Molded/incised details in gray-turquoise color. Other a finely detailed amulet of striding Sekhmet with blackish glaze. Both quality pieces, but much of glaze faded or flaked. H: 33 mm.; 47 mm. $250/2

18. Egypt, Late Period, c. 7th-4th century B.C. Lot of two small faience pieces and a necklace. One a small udjat, neat but glaze matte and pale; 12 mm. A small simple ushabti, with pristine and brilliant blue and green glaze; 47 mm. Necklace with blue, green, yellow, and black small mummy beads, plus two lotiform pendants in blue-glazed terra cotta; L: 30". Good lot. $350/3

19. Greco-Roman Egypt, peripheral (perhaps Palestine), c. 1 century B.C. - 3rd cent. A.D. Large leaf-shaped inlay plaque in molded/carved black, glassy composition. In low relief, profile image of pharaoh, in kilt and war crown, holding raised war club and grasping the long hair of three bearded and bound enemies, who stand leaning forwards to him. Above, projecting head of lion. In field, faint remains of painted cartouche -- Ramses II? Some losses, repaired from five large pieces, otherwise good condition. H: 6.5". A fascinating and important object! Worthy of further research. $2500

20. Greco-Roman Egypt, c. 2nd cent. B.C. - 1st century A.D. Lot of three fragments of molded terra cotta figurines. One a good-sized, stylish face of helmeted Athena, and a second smaller one(?), mounted on plexiglas. Also a sharply detailed upper bust of Herakles as a toddler on horseback; mounted on lucite. H: 1.25"-3". Good lot. $200/3

21. Greco-Roman Egypt, c. 1 cent. B.C. - 1st century A.D. Another similar lot but smaller heads only. One of Isis, wearing crown. Other babyish Harpokrates with Egyptian crown. Both on lucite bases. H: 2"; 1.8". good lot. $200/2

22. Greco-Roman Egypt, c. late 1 century B.C. - 2nd cent. A.D. Partial bust and head fragment of fertility goddess, nude, and carrying a basket on her head that would have held plants and a snake. Crisp details. H: 3"; on lucite base. Nice. $200

23. Roman Egypt, 1st-2nd century A.D. Mold made figurine of "Isis Lactans," enthroned, in brown terra cotta with remains of white slip. She wears her distinctive garment, with fringed shawl, plus Hathor crown, and offers her breast to the infant Horus. Well detailed and sharply molded; intact. H: 5.8"; on wood base. $500

24. Roman Egypt, 1st-4th century A.D. Lot of two small ceramic pieces. Earliest a small heavy bowl with thick flat rim, faience, probably once light turquoise now a creme color with traces of darker rim color. Intact with some of shiny glaze remaining. Other a ceramic bowl fragment with deep blue-green glaze and torso of walking lion. Bowl D: 2.8"; Lion H: 2". Good lot. $375/2

25. Roman Egypt, 3rd-4th century A.D. Two good-sized decorated bone fragments, one perhaps comprising a pyxis or from furniture inlays. One with attractive nude maenad, dancing and beating tambourine. Other with floral arabesques. H: 3"; 2.7". Fine lot. $350/2

26. Roman Egypt, c. 4th century A.D. Black serpentine amulet of Harpokrates, the figure quite stylized but with obvious gesture of finger to the mouth. His appearance similar to concubine figures of this period which tend to look more archaic than they are. L: 0.75". $175

27. Coptic Egypt, c. 5th century A.D. Rectangular fragment from a wide elaborate border of embroidered cloth. In deep brown thread, two rows of volute medallions, each with central cross. Rows with wave borders and cross terminals. Size: 9" x 4"; attractively set in Riker box. Nice. $375

28. Egyptian bronze lot, Late Period. A group of Osiris figurines, all fragmentary. The largest and best, cast around ceramic core, with strongly modeled features. Rest smaller and solid cast, one as an amulet but perhaps a "waster" as the casting appears defective. H: 2.6"-3.75". A good study lot. $200/4

29. Egyptian ushabti lot, Late Period, c. XXVII - XXX Dynasty. A fragmentary piece, about upper two thirds of body, with pleasant features and heavy blue-green glaze, now light and slightly iridescent. Nice. L: 3.6". A miniature example in apple green to olive glaze, with much better detail than usually seen in these tiny late one. Repaired at foot, otherwise intact. Also a Roman-style glass vial from Israel, on custom walnut stand. Perfect. H: 4". $250/3

MUMMIES!

30. Egypt, Third Intermediate or Late Period, c. 900-400 B.C., a mummy of a fish. Remains wrapped in tan linen, its shape flattish with broad head. With black painted details of eyes and encircling line behind. Overall in very fine condition. L: 21". A choice example, and rarely offered these days, especially in this size. $1250+

31. Egypt, Third Intermediate or Late Period, another mummified fish like previous, but smaller. Similarly wrapped but with more black painted details. In very fine plus condition. L: 7". Choice and scarce! $750+

Considering the numbers of fish mummies found within the precincts of the nome of Oxyrhynchus, a good possibility for the fish in this and the previous lot would be the fish of the same name -- sacred to the goddess Hathor, goddess of love and fertility. An alternative could be the schilbe, sacred to the goddess Hatmeryt, of Mendes, a nome in the Delta region.

NEAR EAST

32. Ancient jewelry lot, c. 4th - 1st millennium B.C. Earliest a strand of disc beads of red steatite, black-gray serpentine, white limestone, and few obsidian; found Iraq. An L-shaped silver fibula, probably Phrygian, c. 8th-6th cent. B.C.; with circular ribbed moldings, complete and workable but for chipped catch. A silver Phoenician or Persian hoop earring with wire setting still holding a black glass bead. L: 1" - 41" Also two colored, yellow swirled glass beads, imitating early Islamic glass. $300 lot

33. Iran, Southeast, Kerman Region, c. 4200-3200 B.C. Deep bowl on small foot; in buff ware with red and black paint. Wide band of red at inside and outside rims. In black, on inner walls, two bands of curved chevrons alternate with two of M-shapes. Some chipping and wear to rim, but overall in quite good condition. W: 6.5". A fine example of late prehistoric pottery. Scarce. $650

34. Iran, late 2nd - early 1st millennium B.C. Nicely crafted bowl in buff ware with creme slip. Waist slightly carinated with sharply everted rim, about which are four sections of applied hatching in brown paint. In choice condition. $200

35. Iran, Amlash, c. 1000 B.C. A terra cotta vessel with concave sides, flared mouth, and twin loop handles. Painted with dark brown polychrome with nice glossy finish. H: 6"; W: 5". $550

36. Iran, Luristan, c. 1000-700 B.C. Cast and wrought vessel in bronze. Of tapered form with constricted throat and carinated shoulders. Stepped grooves mid way around body. Intact with green patina. W: 4.1". Nice. $400

37. Iran, Luristan, c. 900-500 B.C. Burnished gray ware single-handled vessel on small foot. Body ovoid with wide tapering funnel-like neck above. Minor restoration to foot, otherwise piece in choice condition. H: 4.8". Simple yet elegant; nice. $475

38. Iran, c. 900-500 B.C. Attractive bronze spearhead, with long socketed base and lanceolate blade. Blade with raised central rib, flanked by incised grooved, and circular moldings at throat of socket. L: 14.25". Well preserved. $450

39. Iran, later 1st millennium B.C. Necklace comprised of distinctively Persian, glazed faience beads. Plain tubular beads alternate with smaller bicones with incised geometric patterns. Intact and well preserved -- the color ranging from pristine deep turquoise color to matte white. L: 27". Choice. $250

40. Syro-Hittite, c. 1200-900 B.C. A good-sized and unusually fine molded rooster in pinkish-beige terra cotta, with slight traces of paint. Slight repairs and restoration. H: 3.75". Nice. $400

41. Canaanite or early Phoenician, ca. 1400-950 B.C. Small bronze figurine of god in striding pose. The slim figure with elongated face and prominent forward jutting nose, and wearing long robe and distinctive narrow, high conical hat. Left foot missing, otherwise well preserved with areas of crusty green patina. Height, with tenon: 3.5"; on lucite base. Scarce! $1250

42. Phoenicia, c. 7th century B.C. Attractive trefoil-mouthed juglet, in orange ware with burnished red slip. Jug with ovoid body on ring foot, and graceful tapered neck and high angled handle. Incise ornamental bands on body. Minor chips at mouth, otherwise pristine. H: 6.75". Nice. $500

43. Phoenicia, c. 100 B.C.- 100 A.D., an Astarte head fragment in terra cotta mounted on lucite stand. Large age crack; still attractive. Head is 2.5". $100

44. Judea, Middle Bronze Age, c. 1600-1200 A.D. "Saucer" lamp in creme-buff ware. Lamp made from shallow, deep-rimmed bowl, with two sides folded back to form a spout. Intact and in nice condition. L: 5". Good example. Said to have been found in Jerusalem. $225

45. Judea, Iron Age II, c. 900-800 B.C. Wellmade jug in orange brown ware, ,with single strap handle and cupped trefoil mouth. Slight encrustation and a few nicks, otherwise an elegant and stylish example in series in fine condition. H: 6.6". $400

46. Greco-Roman Judea, c. 1st century B.C. - 2nd cent. A.D. Lot of two well fashioned plain ware vessels in creme and orangish terra cotta. One a small cup with thin walls and small foot, with faint "finger" ribbing to sides. Other a flask, replicating its contemporaries in glass. Both fine, with minor rim chips. H: 2.5"; 5". $300/2

47. Byzantium & Islam, c. 5th-10th century. Lot of two well made lamps in brown-tan terra cotta. Byzantine lamp like previous but for cross. Islamic round, with small pointed spout and high loop handle. Both choice condition; some repairs(?) to Islamic lamp. L: 3.5", 3.8". $275/2

48. Byzantine or Islamic, c. 9th-12th century. Tripod lamp in bronze: three angled legs support cylindrical body with long spout, and ring handle with wide tail-shaped thumb rest. Top of lamp with openwork floral arabesques. Intact with modest pitting at base, and one leg reattached; crusty green patina. L: 7". Good example of scarcer shape. $975

49. Antiquity lot. Egypt Late Period, 4" ushabti in olive-colored faience, repaired at knees, with panel of glyphs down front and perhaps along back. A cuneiform tablet, Ur III (c. 2000 B.C.), inscribed on both sides. Chipping at one corner. Size: 1.6" x 1.5". Also a cylinder seal of uncertain antiquity. Nice lot, the tablet written in a large neat hand. $275/3

CLASSICAL WORLD

50. Cyprus, c. 9th-7th century B.C. Good-sized pitcher in buff-tan ware, with creme slip and finely painted circular black bands, and single red, around body. Vessel with trefoil mouth and single strap handle. Painted in black a serpent zigzags along length of handle, and at the base, its tail coils around it! A few slight repairs and a few faded spots of paint, otherwise excellent condition. H: 11.25". A fine piece. $975

51. Cyprus, c. 8th-6th century B.C. Sturdy kylix in buff ware with creme slip. Applied paint in brown: interior with neat concentric circles; exterior wall with wavy lines, rim hand handles also painted. Intact and virtually pristine. W: 6.7". Choice. $575

52. Cyprus, c. 8th-6th century B.C. Small pitcher in buff ware with creme slip and black line decoration, but which the firing produced as red-brown. Vessel with ovoid body on small ring foot, funnel mouth, and single strap handle. A few rim chips, otherwise choice and free of repairs. H: 4.25". $375

53. Greece or Villanovan Italy, 8th century B.C. A sizable "spectacle" fibula of symmetrical coiled spirals, fashioned from a continuous length of heavy bronze wire. Minor repair to base of pin, otherwise amazingly intact. L: 6.2". Superbly crafted, its simplicity would fit with any decor or collection -- be it ancient or modern art. Choice! $1950

54. Scythian Thrace, 5th-4th century B.C. Jeweler's stamp in bronze: thick, cylindrical body with raised design on rectangular face. The top of stamp deformed by hammer blows. The modeled "animal style" design a recumbent stag in profile, head regardant, enclosed within rectangular beaded border. Intact and pristine with superb green patina. H: 1.25"; face: 0.9" x 1". Choice and rare! $2000

55. Athens, c. 550-475 B.C. A Siana cup, deep bodied on high foot. In orange ware with black decoration: interior, handles, exterior circular bands, and foot. Reserved tondo with hen and rooster and palmette in black, with incised details, and outer border of petals, alternating red and black. Reassembled from large fragments, with restoration. W: 11.4". Attractive. $2500

56. Athens, beginning 5th century B.C. A plain but elegantly potted and painted lip cup, on short foot. In orange ware with fine glossy black slip with reserve bands at lip, concentric bands at tondo, at reserve bands at exterior and at interior of foot. By handles, and on each side, palmette and tendril, plus rows of dots imitating inscription. Reassembled from large fragments with some moderate restoration; some wear to paint on handles. W: 9.5". Nice. $1150

57. Athens, c. early 5th century B.C. A "patera," a high footed shallow dish in orange ware with black painted exterior bands, and interior dish. Rim with petal motif in black; miniature reserved tondo with painted Herakles' knot, or a pair of knotted snakes to substitute for the usual gorgon mask. Modest restoration to rim of foot, otherwise apparently free of repairs. W: 6.1". Rare shape. Choice. $750

58. Athens, c. 450-430 B.C. A kylix, elegantly potted with fine black glaze, with figural scenes from the gymnasium on the interior and exterior. Tondo with youth in cloak, standing next to large laver, a garment hanging behind; meander border around. Exterior with six similar youths conversing. Garments, sandals, and other objects hang in background. Palmette at either handle. Reassembled and restored from large fragments; some areas of paint loss in the details. Nevertheless a handsome example of the Attic potter's craft. W: 11.5". $3000

59. Athens, early 5th century B.C. A plain but elegantly fashioned black-glazed kylix, with reserved bands at foot, and base and inner edge of handles. With repairs and restorations, nevertheless a stylish, well proportioned specimen. W: 10.25". Choice. $1000

60. Northern Italy, 8th - early 6th century B.C. Lot of two. Earliest a Villanovan impasto ware kyathos (wine dipper) with shallow carinated bowl with exterior "rope" decoration at waist, and high handle with broad thumb rest. Other an Etruscan bucchero small footed dish. a salt cellar or sauce dish. Both with old collection labels on base. First with chipped handle, second with repairs to foot. W: 5"; 4.6" $475/2

61. Etruria, Late Villanovan or early Etruscan, c. 7th-6th century B.C. Handsome dinos-like footed vessel in coarse buff ware with well burnished surfaces of rust to chocolate brown color. Vessel with broad ovoid body and raised fluted rim, and three evenly spaced groups of raised vertical ribbing. A few minor nicks, and a section of foot restored, otherwise fine and attractive. H: 6.5". $975

62. Chalcidian, or Late Etruscan Pontic Class, c. 510-490 B.C. Small black figure amphora of broad form on small conical foot, in orange ware. Frieze of birds and vertical lines around vessel's shoulder, tongues at rim, and dilute glaze at neck and lower half of body. Added details in white. Modest rim chips, and some slight paint loss, otherwise in very fine condition. H: 5.1". Amusing "provincial" style. $600

63. Etruria, c. 6th century B.C. Etruscan bucchero ware kantharos, or drinking cup. Broadly tapered cup on short ring foot, flanked by high, twin strap handles. Two slight rim chips, otherwise free of repairs. W: 6.6". A handsome, well preserved example of this "Classic" shape. Old collection label on base. $675

64. Etruria, c. 6th century B.C. Etruscan bucchero ware footed cup of typical black color. Cup broadly tapered, with carinated base, and incised three-groove ring on outside wall. Intact and virtually pristine. W: 5.25". A choice example. $500

65. Etruria, c. 6th century B.C. Another footed cup as previous, but slightly smoother black finish, and minor rim chip. W: 5.25". Again, a choice piece. $500

66. Etruria, 4th-3rd century B.C. Handled mirror in bronze. Mirror of flattened bowl shape, the convex face undecorated but for finely engraved palmette towards the base. The concave back with engraved scene of youthful couple sitting on bench, regarding each other in affectionate embrace. Man in robe and slippers, woman in short tunic and barefoot. Young female attendant, nude, stands behind holding alabastron with perfume; at other side, a stag. Perhaps Alcestis and Admetos, or Aphrodite and Adonis. Palmette and wreath encloses scene. H: 7.75". Handle missing, some stress cracks and bronze flaked away -- but piece basically sound. Choice and difficult to obtain nowadays. $1000+

67. South Italy or Sicily, c. early 5th century B.C. Mold made votive figure of seated goddess, wearing pleated chiton, polos, and veil. A few nicks, otherwise intact and very fine plus. H: 3.3". Nice detailing, attractive. $550

68. South Italy, Daunian, 5th-4th century B.C. Well preserved, single-handled, wide-lipped pot in buff ware with creme slip. Body with circular bands and lozenges in dark brown paint, gadroons at base. Handle of stylized zoomorphic form. Some of paint missing, still virtually perfect in condition. H; 8.5". Old label on side. $500

69. South Italy, Apulia, c. 330-320 B.C. Mascaroon in the form of a female head from volute krater. In pink-buff ware, piece black-glazed with head in white with added details in ochre. Some edge chips and drilled for stand, otherwise in fine condition. H: 3.75". Cute. $650

70. South Italy, Apulia, c. 360-320 B.C., Finely potted, long-handled Caelene black ware kylix, on short ring foot. Interior with molded and incised ornament: around central umbo, seven impressed acanthus leaves and outer hatched border. Minor rubbing at rim and handles, otherwise nearly pristine with fine metallic glaze. L: 7". Choice. $575

71. South Italy, Apulia, c. 330-320 B.C. Slim xenon ware oinochoe of usual form, with choice black glaze. Added designs in red: a row each of petals, chevrons, and circles, separated by line borders. Slight rubbing and chipping on one side of mouth, foot repaired, otherwise choice surfaces. H: 7.5". $550

72. South Italy, Apulia, c. 350-300 B.C., a lot of two black ware olpe. Each with globular bodies, single handles, flared cylindrical necks, and short ring feet. Largest with vertical ribbing on body. Some minor nicks and chips on larger, otherwise both intact with little wear. H: 2.8", 3.6". $375/2

73. South Italy, Apulia, c. 340-300 B.C. Caelene ware canastra, a single-handled, footed, bowl-like cup. Piece finely potted with fine slightly metallic black glaze. Intact with minor wear to glaze, and slight chip on rim. W: 4.8". Handsome. $300

74. South Italy, Apulia, c. 330-310 B.C., another example as previous lot. Finely potted and nearly pristine, with excellent glaze. L: 4.9". Choice. $375

75. Campanian or Sicilian, c. 300 B.C. Small kylix with twin loop handles and short ring foot, in buff ware with olive-black to reddish glaze. Minor flaking or rubbing at rim, otherwise intact and well preserved. W: 6.6". Old collection number on base dated 1929. $300

76. South Italy, 4th-3rd century B.C. Attractive "Teano" ware footed dish, with fine black glaze. Extensive stamped ornament: around rim, a row each of stamped petal and circle-dots, between two incised bands, with the same stamps forming a star burst in tondo. Intact and superb, with some easily removable lime deposits. W: 4.5". $375

77. South Italy, perhaps Canosa, 3rd century B.C. Solid, molded terra cotta head from a good-sized figurine. Head of a regal, yet somewhat effeminate Dionysius, or perhaps that of a maenad instead. His wild, luxuriant hair holding a wreath of vine leaves. H: 2.4". $375

78. Greco-Roman, late 1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D. Important figural bronze of a priest of Isis, he with characteristic shaved head and top knot. Carefully modeled, he stands with belly thrust forward, back arched, and hands at sides. His face "foreign"-looking, with silver inlaid eyes; he is nude but for cloak wrapping upper body. Right lower leg and both feet missing, and a little wear to brows, otherwise in choice condition with black and brown patina. H: 4.1". A splendid object! $7500

The subject and the quality of workmanship would suggest on origin in Egypt's Alexandria. However, by the second century of the Roman Empire the Ptolemaic cult of Serapis and Isis was already widespread throughout the Classical world and well entrenched. This piece being a good indication of such as its find spot is reported to be eastern Thrace (Bulgaria).

79. Rome, 1st-2nd century A.D. Medical instrument: bronze probe or perhaps a salve applicator. Object basically symmetrical, with tapered ovoid ends (one side being thicker than the other), and central molded grip shaped as "cornerless cubes." Intact and very fine plus, with blackish patina. L: 5.1". Fine and scarce. $250

80. Rome, 1st-2nd century A.D. Figural bronze handle to an iron or steel bladed knife, attractively modeled as a bust of Athena. The goddess with high crested helmet, her bust arising from lotiform base, with pleated chiton. Below, two holes for attaching blade. Intact and excellent condition. H: 2.9". $1250

The basic handle profile, along with the separate attachable blade, fits well into the corpus of what are termed scalpel handles. The motif is certainly apropos. A major operation in those days could well benefit from any divine wisdom and guidance directing the skills of the surgeon's hand! Piece said to be from Bulgaria.

81. Rome 1st-2nd century A.D. Bronze footed lamp with recurved handle which is in the form of a duck's head. Lamp of elongated shape with volute nozzle. Top with large wick hole, and central trough ending in three small holes where oil goes. Duck's head neatly detailed with incised eyes and feathers. Beak with hole for suspension chain. Small section of metal has flaked way under nozzle, otherwise superbly preserved. L: 4.6". A choice object. $1650

82. Roman Thrace, c. 1st-3rd century A.D. In silver, a small sculpture of a mouse, modeled in the round. The creature grasps in its hands a morsel on which it nibbles. Rump pierced for a separately attached tail, now missing. Perhaps once a vessel or jewelry element, but basically intact and finely preserved. L: 0.8". A delightful miniature! $650

83. Roman Thrace, ca. 2nd century A.D. Bronze arm from a good sized figurine. Well modeled, the slim but muscular male arm draped with folds of a cloak, and holding a fragmentary, twisted, baton-like object (a cornucopia?, a sheaf or branch?). Piece finely preserved with green and black patina. L: 4.5". $650

84. Roman Thrace, ca. 2nd century A.D. A bronze appliqué, likely from a vessel, of a protome of a galloping horse. Boldly modeled, the horse's spirited action well conveyed by the raised right shoulder, the arched and twisted neck, the wide open mouth, and streaming mane. The horse wears thick strap and plate harness at neck; foliate frame at truncation. Lower legs missing, otherwise choice condition with some green patina. L: 1.45". Nice! $750

85. Roman Thrace, 2nd-3rd century A.D. Provincial rendering of Venus, standing nude and holding one lock of hair in her left hand. The goddess is long-torsoed and small breasted, and wears a high, three tiered hairdo (seemingly based on Antonine models). But for missing left foot, intact and well preserved, with good green patina. H: 4.95". Charming rustic work. $3500

This piece apparently influenced by the popular, and widely exported, versions from Syria, one of whose consistent characteristics is the overly large hands.

86. Roman Thrace, c. 3rd century A.D. A good sized and elaborate bronze fitting, perhaps from a vessel or piece of furniture. Of hollow, tubular shape but squared at base, it is fashioned as a janiform herm. Curly haired Mercury on one side, and a radiate-crowned Helios-Apollo or Tyche-Fortuna on the other. Both figures with cloak at neck, and a quiver or cornucopia at one shoulder. Under one of the "peg" arms, a loop for a chain. Faces boldly modeled, with considerable chased detailing. Intact and choice. H: 3.25". Scarce and impressive! $4000

87. Roman Thrace, ca. 2nd-4th century A.D. Interesting cultic or votive plaque in silver, perhaps of Cybele and Attis. Simple, stylized figures of woman, in chiton and veil (bare breasted?), and male with arms raised, who is seemingly nude but for cloak over arms and chest. Details indicated with chisel work. Hatched ground line. Item in extremely fine condition. H: 1.4". $500

88. Roman Thrace, perhaps Eastern Celts, ca. 2nd-4th century A.D. Little bronze sculpture of a man being consumed(?) by a sea monster. The creature with curved and bearded snout, horses ears and mane, and griffin-headed tail. The man, unclothed and visible to below the belly, gesticulates with mouth open. Both with considerable chased detail. Man's hands gone, and one of monster's flippers, otherwise finely preserved with greenish black patina. H: 2.5". Amusing folk art-like depiction. Rare! $1650

Considering the subject matter and the time period of this piece, one might also allow the possibility of this work being an early Christian depiction of Jonah and the whale.

89. Roman bronze lot, 1st-3rd century A.D. Group of spike/nails resembling oversized nails, and five small, broad-headed nails -- much resembling today's roofing nails. All choice, with some pieces bent. L: 1.2"-5.6". $450/15

90. Byzantine, c. 5th-7th century A.D. Neat little mold-made lamp in olive-buff terra cotta. Behind nozzle, molded device of a cross. At sides, a laurel wreath. Minor chip to tab handle. otherwise choice example for having a cross. L: 2.8". $375

91. Byzantine Syria, 5th-8th century A.D. Part of a capital or balustrade carved in gray-black basalt. Upper part squared, lower part bombé. In center, head of man with features reminiscent of earlier Hittite work. His hair curly, his chin and jaw clean-shaven, but bearded along bottom of jaw and neck. H: 12.7". $1000

92. Byzantine, c. 6th-8th century A.D. Bronze censor for burning incense. Of deep hemispherical bowl shape, with tripod legs, incised concentric circular decoration, and attached suspension chains. Intact with fine deep chocolate patina. H: 14". D: 3.3". Found Lebanon. $500

93. Bronze lot, Roman to Ottoman, and all found Bulgaria. Lot of five pieces. A Roman latch(?), or fitting: a fragmentary bar-shaped object with a human bust (goddess?) as a finial. Also a finely crafted belt fitting, the face decorated with lovely floral arabesques -- late Byzantine or Ottoman. Lastly three Islamic era rings, each with engraved bezels. All well preserved. L: 0.7" - 2.6". Nice lot. $475/5

Ancient Glass

94. Egypt, Late Dynastic or Ptolemaic, c. 500-100 B.C. Small core-formed vessel of sharply tapered conical shape, with thick rolled rim and similar ring foot. Some flaws and pits in the casting, with a few repairs and a small section of restoration. Nevertheless, larger pieces of Egyptian glass, in objects other than inlays, are still quite scarce from this period. H: 1.5". Fine deep turquoise color! $650

95. Late Hellenistic, c. mid 2nd -- 1st century B.C. Good sized mammiform bowl of amber-yellow color. The piece cast and worked, with three wheel-cut grooves near interior rim, and two at the exterior base. Intact and choice, with three modest age cracks towards rim, and some iridescence within bowl. W: 6.1". Fine and scarce! $3250

For full discussion of Hellenistic conical bowls, cf. Weinberg, JGS, pp. 17-27. Cf. also, Auth, Newark Museum, no. 33.

96. Roman Syria, c. 1st-3rd century A.D. A sizable beaker in medium deep aqua blue color. Of baluster-like profile tapering to a smallish ring foot. Intact and perfect and quite robustly made. H: 4.6". Scarce this size. Choice. $550

97. Roman Syria, c. 1st-3rd century A.D. An attractive small flask with round bulbous body and slender tubular neck. Pale green with attractive iridescence. H: 5". $250

98. Roman Syria, c. 1st-3rd century A.D. Another similar example, this in pale yellow-green glass. Piece pristine with delightful green and violet iridescence on upper half of vial. H: 5.6". $350

99. Roman Syria, c. 1st-3rd century A.D. Another similar example, this in pale aqua-green. Body semi-domed with sharply concave base. Long tapering neck widens toward body but is sharply constricted at throat, thus forming a handsome and distinctive variant to the usual bottle shapes in previous lots. Perfect and robustly made. H: 6.4". Choice. $400

100. Roman Judaea, c. 1st-3rd century A.D. A lot of two attractive tear vials. Both in darker shades of green, with nice iridescence. Mounted together on lucite stand. H: 5" each. One with original encrustation still evident. $300/2

101. Roman Judaea, c. 1st-3rd century A.D. A pale green tear vial shaped flask with larger bulbous body. Nice iridescence. H: 5.25". $150

102. Roman Judaea, c. 1st-3rd century A.D. A very attractive small flask with round squat body; short tubular neck slightly flared at top. Pale green with choice iridescence. H: 4". $350

103. Roman Judaea, c. 1st-3rd century A.D. An attractive pale green flask with bulbous body, short tubular neck which flares into larger opening. Black-green iridescence. Choice condition. H: 4.5". $350

104. Roman Judaea, c. 1st-3rd century A.D. Choice pale green flask. Bell shaped with attractive iridescence. Bulbous body and long narrow neck; top with flattened lip. A real beauty. H: 6.5". $450

105. Roman Judaea, c. 1st-3rd century A.D., translucent green flask with angular bell shaped body, short tube shaped neck with sharply constricted throat and flared mouth. Body has vertically shaped ribbed design with thick trailed rim at opening. Two age cracks apparent on inside of flared opening, otherwise a handsome robust piece. H: 6". $575

106. Roman Judaea, c. 1st-3rd century A.D. Another example of closely similar shape but more delicately fashioned, also in yellow-green glass. Intact and perfect with thin silvery to violet iridescence. H: 4.4". Nice. $400

Egyptian Scarabs & Seals

107. Egypt, XII Dynasty, c. 19th century B.C., a gem scarab/bead of white quartz. Scarab simple and stylized with only head detailed. Uncommon material for this class. Also a Late Period diorite udjat, pierced transversely for sewing to the mummy. Both intact and very fine. L: 17 mm.; 28.5 mm. $375/2

108. Egypt, XII Dynasty, c. 19th century B.C., another gem scarab/bead as previous but in the more usual amethyst -- here a light lavender color. Again, simple body with detailing only to the head. Intact and very fine, a neat little example. L: 10.5 mm. Choice. $275

109. Egypt, XII Dynasty - Second Intermediate Period, c. 1800-1700 B.C. Lot of two. Once glazed steatite scarab, now yellowish, with stylized but neat back and legs. On base, attractive intertwined cord motif. Also a more realistic scarab, New Kingdom, c. 1500-1100 B.C., base showing Amen-Re flanked by two hawk-headed solar deities. Both intact with slight wear. L: 23 mm.; 17 mm. Good lot. $375/2

110. Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, c. 1750-1600 B.C. Once glazed steatite scarab with stylized but finely crafted back and legs. On base, variant of the popular scroll motif, but this work out as a border of concentric circles, with inner row, all connected by zigzag lines. Intact and perfect! L: 22.9 mm. Handsome! $300

111. Egypt, New Kingdom, c. 1400-1100 B.C. A gem scarab in carnelian, somewhat simply but neatly carved. The wing cases with parallel vertical ribbing, the joints of the legs at the body accentuated. Base unengraved. A few minor chips otherwise negligible wear. L: 13.9 mm. Nice specimen. $200

112. Egypt, New Kingdom, perhaps peripheral (Palestine), c. 1450-1100 B.C. An unusually large scaraboid with back boldly carved as a Tilapia (bolti) in profile. The base with apparently a lotus motif which was subsequently altered in antiquity to a date palm with added hieroglyphs in field. Bore hole visible at fish's fin, and a little chipping at on edge, but basically intact. L: 49.4 mm. Rare this size. $575

For the Egyptians, the bolti was an especially potent and popular symbol of regeneration.

113. Egypt, Ramesside Era, c. 1295-1070 B.C . A green-glazed steatite scarab, the backside neatly engraved, the legs a simple grooved ridge. Base with uncertain kneeling figure with tendrilled hairdo - Nile god Hapy holding papyrus stalks? Slight chips and nicks, but nice for glaze being complete. L: 15 mm; on interesting descriptive card. $200

114. Egypt, c. XIX-XXIII Dynasty, c. 1250-750 B.C. Good-sized scarab in schistose greenstone, realistically detailed and neatly carved. On base, hieroglyphic inscription given as: "a Woman, the Flower of Amon." A few minor nicks and chips, mainly at the scarab's mouth, otherwise choice condition. L: 1.1". Nice, with attractive glyphs. $600

115. Egypt, steatite scarab lot -- with two of the Second Intermediate Period: one with uraeus with red crown and flanked by nefer and ankh signs, and one with twisted coil with ankhs and other signs. Also a Ramesside piece showing enthroned king with adorant before; this motif well represented and discussed in Wiese, Zum Bild des Königs auf ägyptiscen Siegel-amuletten, OBO 96, nos. 5696-5734ff. Good lot. $275/3

116. Egypt, Late Period, c.8th-5th century B.C. Good-sized heart scarab in dark green schistose hard stone (basalt?). In somewhat low relief, the beetle boldly carved in simple, neat massive forms; the legs carefully delineated. Minor chipping to clypeus, otherwise choice condition with some resinous "mummy" traces. L: 2.3". Fine specimen. $750

117. Egypt, Late Period, c. 8th-5th century B.C. Lot of two small heart scarabs of angular form. One in dark gray-green indurated schist, the other in similar material but olive-colored. Both somewhat simply detailed, but neatly carved. Both with striated elytra, one with head better rendered. Intact and well preserved. L: 32.5 mm; 36.7 mm. Good lot. $400/2

Near Eastern Seals

118. Mesopotamia, Halaf - Ubaid Period, c. 5th-4th millennium B.C. Flattened domed stamp in black-green serpentine or chlorite. Device: simple, somewhat irregular recta-linear grid pattern. Pierced for stringing. Intact with modest wear. L: 28.6 mm. A good example of a very early seal. $350

119. Mesopotamia or Syria, Halaf - Ubaid Period, c. 5th-4th millennium B.C. Another example of previous motif, but this on elongated triangular stamp in mottled black-green serpentine. Broad, grooved, almost loaf-shaped loop at back with well worn string hole. Intact with moderate wear. L: 35 mm. Again a nice early example. $300

120. Halaf - Ubaid Period, c. 5th-4th millennium B.C. Lot of two. Stamp in hard black serpentine, of low pyramidal shape. Bored for stringing. Device: pattern of diagonal lines overlaid on parallel lines with central square. Intact. L: 12.8 mm. Also, small serpentine cylinder, Elamite, c. 18th-17th cent. B.C. Device: standing robed figure, caprid nearby, and wading bird above. To side, sacred tree motif with serpent wrapped about it; another serpent to side. Intact, a little worn. L: 14.9 mm. $300/2

Interesting lot, the first fine and apparently used more as an amulet. There is little wear to the face. but obvious wear from abutting beads at perforation.

121. Iran, Halaf - Ubaid Period, late 5th - 4th millennium B.C. Rectangular stamp, of lenticular profile and pierced for stringing, in black steatite. Obverse with spiraling rosette or sunburst design. Back with drilled plant-like motif. Modest chip at one end, otherwise sharp and with little wear. L: 24.1 mm. Attractive. $300

122. Syria, Halaf - Ubaid Period, late 5th - 4th millennium B.C. Variant rectangular stamp of the gable series, but this with asymmetrical rounded back -- in green-black serpentine. Profile image of stylized goat or gazelle, with long, swept back horn. Plant motif before it. Intact and well preserved. L: 28.7 mm. Nice. $300

123. Mesopotamia, Uruk - Jemdt Nasr, ca. 3500-3000 B.C. Large rectangular stamp seal with gable back, in variegated pink marble. Base engraved with drilled sinkings with attached sinuous "arms." The effect of the motif being both vegetable and animal. Intact with slight wear; one end a little weathered. L: 50.8 mm. A quite handsome object, both for workmanship and material. $975

124. Mesopotamia, Late Uruk - Jemdt Nasr, ca. 3100-2900 B.C. Geometric patterned cylinder in red marble: linked double line, cruciform motif (perhaps representing a spider) forming an "eye/lozenge" pattern. Pierced for stringing. Intact and perfect. L: 11.9 mm. A pretty little piece with a less common design. Choice! $375

125. Mesopotamia, Late Uruk - Jemdt Nasr, ca. 3100-2900 B.C. Low, amygdaloid-shaped stamp in creme calcite or marble. On base, eight groups of drilled sinkings, most of which likely depict quadrupeds. Intact with moderate wear. A decent example of the "classic" motif of this series. $375

126. Proto-Elamite - Jemdt Nasr, ca. 3100-2900 B.C. Domed stamp with convex face and faintly carinated back, in brown and tan alabaster. Device: drilled and incised sinkings in radiating pattern, suggesting alternating birds and quadrupeds. Pierced for stringing. Intact with modest wear. L: 32 mm. Found Iran, said to be from Izeh, near Persepolis. $450

127. Jemdt Nasr, ca. 3100-2900 B.C. Whitish alabaster cylinder of somewhat flattened shape, perhaps more an amulet than seal. Device: linked, double-line lozenges forming an angular guilloche-like pattern. Within lozenges, diagonal hatching; in field, chevron and diagonal filling lines. Intact with moderate wear. L: 16.9 mm. Attractive. $300

128. Late Jemdt Nasr -- Uruk III, ca. 3000-2900 B.C. Broad cylinder of black-green chlorite. Engraved in profile, in a mixed drilled and modeled style, two bearded goats, with long horns and perky tails. Intact with modest wear. L: 20.7 mm. Good style for these. $525

129. Late Jemdt Nasr - Early Dynastic I, probably from the Diyala, ca. 3000-2800 B.C. Narrow barrel-shaped cylinder in dark gray-black marble. "Cut" style engraving of goat or ibex with extraordinarily long neck. In field, two "eye"-lozenges and grooved filling marks. Intact with modest wear. L: 31.2 mm. Good example of series. Cf. Frankfort, Diyala, no. 448. $825

130. Late Jemdt Nasr - Early Dynastic I, ca. 3000-2800 B.C. Lot of two. Earliest a squat cylinder in brown-gray limestone, engraved with repeating chevron patterns. Other Late Jemdt Nasr or Early Dynastic I, likely from the Diyala: a large narrow cylinder in black marble or limestone, broken in half and one end trued for continued use in antiquity. Device: sweeping curved arcs with interior hatching, grooves in the field, and at bottom, apparently the horns from a now missing goat. L: 12.7 mm.; 26 mm. Both very fine condition. $375/2

131. Late Jemdt Nasr - Early Dynastic I, ca. 3000-2800 B.C., or later. A "Piedmont"-style "brocade" pattern cylinder in lapis lazuli -- medium to deep royal blue with prominent calcite veining. Geometric pattern in two registers, with bottom the inverse of the top: a row of two concentric chevrons/arcs with line borders, and horizontal grooves in the field -- the two rows forming an "eye"-lozenge motif. Cylinder with moderate wear, but intact and complete. Thus rare, as they usually are broken. Also desirable for the less common material. $850

A recent paper, publishing a re-analyses of the stratification of excavated specimens of this series is now proposing a much later date -- well into the Akkadian period.

132. Late Jemdt Nasr - Early Dynastic I, probably Syria, ca. 3000-2800 B.C. Cylinder in red marble with deeply incised net pattern, line border above and below. Pierced for stringing. Intact with slight wear. L: 20 mm. Handsome material. $375

133. Early Dynastic I, ca. 2800-2700 B.C. Cylinder in very translucent pale green calcite. Pierced for stringing. Frieze of walking goats with, due to the cutting technique, spool-shaped bodies. Between their legs, an enclosure symbol; between the animals, a star. L: 19.5 mm. A little worn, nevertheless intact and pleasant. Very attractive stone. $350

134. Early Dynastic II, ca. 2600 B.C. Slightly spool-shaped cylinder in creme calcite or marble. Pierced for stringing. Geometric motif of adjoining lower and inverted upper triangles. Each filled with hatching perpendicular to that in the adjacent triangle. A few edge nicks, otherwise intact with modest wear. L: 19.5 mm. Attractive, along with seals of this period being rare. $375

135. Early Dynastic II, ca. 2600 B.C. Another cylinder similar to the previous, but this in shell core (aragonite). Here the triangles separated by guilloche-like rectilinear design. A little worn, but intact. L: 20.3 mm. Pleasing. $400

136. Early Dynastic, or Early Elamite, ca. 2750-2350 B.C. Narrow spool-shaped cylinder in black serpentine, with geometric motif related to previous lot. Row of diagonal bands filled with hatching; these separated by basket-weave like patterns. Cylinder's ends a little rounded from wear, otherwise intact and still sharp. Pierced for stringing. L: 27.3 mm. Item perhaps originating in Susa, as very similar specimens have been found there. $200

137. Akkadian, Early Period, ca. 2400 B.C., and later. Broad cylinder seal of hard, black serpentine. A late Dynastic III type "cut"-style contest scene, beautifully symmetrical, of a nude and bearded hero protecting two standing goats or gazelles from two attacking lions. The terminal to the scene, the star and spade device of Marduk, patron god of Babylon, has been engraved over the worn inscription, "Lugal-ni-...", a name (likely that of the seal's original owner). Intact with smooth wear. L: 30 mm. Choice. $875

Akkadian seals were thought to have magical or amuletic properties, and so were often not buried with their owners at their demise. So sometimes seals can experience generations, or even hundreds of years of subsequent use. As a consequence, they can, but not always, show some degree of recutting. At some period the hero's head has been reworked and, as mentioned, the overcutting of the Marduk symbol. Also of note is the engraved concentric circle at either end of the cylinder. These are undoubtedly associated with the attaching of decorative metal caps to the cylinder's ends.

138. Akkadian, Early Period, ca. 2300 B.C. Large, broad, spool-shaped cylinder seal of glossy dark green and black serpentine, pierced for suspension. Contest scene with two bearded and kilted heroes, in profile, battling with standing bull and buffalo. Separately, a lion attacks a water buffalo. Intact, a little worn, but handsomely rendered. H: 38.7 mm. A choice example of the cutter's art! $4750

The classic Akkadian cylinder seal.

139. Anatolia, later 2nd to early 1st, millennium B.C. Lot of two. Earliest a North Syrian or Anatolian pyramidal stamp in dark red steatite: a long-tailed goat with foliate device in field. L: 11.8 mm. Also a green limestone pyramidal tabloid, peripheral Achaemenid, with running zebu. L: 15 mm. Both intact and fine. Good lot. $325/2

140. Iran, Luristan, c. 1200-900 B.C. Fine stalk-handled stamp seal in bronze, but base unengraved. Of tapered conical shape with twin antelope protomes at top. Encircling linear ornament. H: 1.75". Intact with nice green patina. Choice. $325

141. North Syria or Palestine, ca. 10th-7th century B.C. Lot of two black serpentine scaraboids with decorated backs. One with neat, stylized scarab back, on base, lion attacking regardant bull from rear. L: 16.1 mm. Other with horizontal and vertical groups of lines on back, and with profile recumbent goat between branches on base. L: 17.8 mm. Both intact with modest wear. Good lot. $400/2

142. Neo-Hittite, ca. 9th-7th century B.C. "Hammer" stamp in mottled gray-beige marble; stamp with tapered disc base and pierced, tubular hanger atop stem handle. Device: neatly engraved rampant lions flank facing sheep or goat's head, heraldic bird above. Ends of hanger chipped. L: 22.4 mm. Although worn, the fine art of the engraving still very evident. $275

143. Neo-Assyrian, ca. 8th century B.C. Cylinder, once-glazed, in creme-colored composition. A robed, standing archer shoots at a large coiled dragon. In field, sacred tree and crescent moon. Pierced for stringing. Intact; a bit worn, but still a crisp, nice example of this series. L:19 mm. $200

144. Neo-Assyrian and Neo-Babylonian, ca. 8th-7th century B.C. Lot of two faceted pyramidal stamps, both with rounded tops and of octagonal section. Neo-Assyrian in quartzose carnelian. Device: lion-headed demon faces other god; lightning standard on side of seal. Intact but figures very worn. Neo-Babylonian in burnt chalcedony. Device: usual drilled-style worshipper at altar with deity symbols, but neatly done. H: 29 mm.; 30 mm. Good beginner's lot. $375/2

145. Neo-Babylonian, c. 8th-7th century B.C. Lot of two duck stamps -- both nicely shaped. In yellowish chalcedony, engraved intaglio of schematic caprid, its head turned back. In hematite, a very stylized plant or astral standard. Both intact, the hematite with craquelure surface due to heat or weathering. L: 17.8 mm.; 20.5 mm. Good lot. $425/2

146. Achaemenid, Proto-Court Style, ca. 625 - 590 B.C. Cylinder seal in lapis lazuli, slightly barrel-shaped. In expansive field, a contest scene: robed and kilted hero, still in Neo-Babylonian style, grapples rampant bull by horn. Hero is crowned and holds short sword. Intact and perfect, with only minor wear. Ends once capped; bore still with original bronze pin. L: 18.6 mm. Choice, with lapis seals from this period being very rare! $1350

147. Phoenicia or Carthage, c. 6th - 5th century B.C. Scarab in greenstone facies with white veining and of usual shape: with high thorax, lightly carinated elytra, and somewhat "pinched" tail. Pierced for stringing. On base, in linear and a globolo technique, scene in Egyptianizing style. Male figure contends with rampant lion. Man wears Egyptian white crown and short kilt. Hatched exergue and solar disc above. Modest chipping along base. L: 17.7 mm.; H: 10 mm. A pleasant example of this series. $675

148. Ancient seal lot. Earliest a worn black serpentine cylinder, Syria, c. 1500 B.C., with Egyptianizing(?) device: two standing figures holding papyrus(?), with other objects in field. Next, two Neo-Assyrian composition cylinders: one with archer shooting a stag regardant, with moon above. Second, an archer shooting an ibex regardant. Both less common variant for series. Last, a peripheral Neo-Assyrian limestone stamp, with altar, moon and figure at bottom. But for chip on handle of last, seals intact but cylinders worn. L: 18.2 - 19.5 mm. $400/4

Roman Seals

149. Southern Italy or Republican Rome, c. 2nd century B.C. Black hard stone gem, diorite(?), set in original gilt silver ring. Ring with strap-like band and circular flaring bezel. Intaglio in a globolo style of goat in profile, standing in an alert attitude. Some scrapes and repairs to ring, but basically intact, with minor wear to gem. Ring H: 23.3 mm.; gem: 12.2 x 12.7 mm. A nice piece, the gem in a less common material. $425

150. Roman Thrace, 2nd -- early 3rd century A.D. Interesting bi-metallic set with carnelian intaglio. Bronze ring of thick oval band, tapering from wide flattish shoulders. Bezel in silver and holding a truncated cone-shaped gem engrave with a mouse in profile. A few minor scrapes to ring, otherwise intact and choice; bronze with dark olive patina. W: 22.7 mm; gem L: 8.3 mm. Scarce ring type. $500

151.Roman Thrace, 2nd-4th century A.D. Lot of two. Fragmentary ring band and bezel: band with leaf-like hatching, and carnelian gem engraved with simple head of Pan(?). Also broad-shouldered, flat sheet bronze ring, set with dark sard engraved with poppy(?). Intact and very fine condition. W: 13 mm.; 19 mm. $275/2

152. Rome, 3rd century A.D. Ancient bronze ring set with glass "nicolo," gem in two layers: black and blue. Intaglio: an amusing image of the front of a leaping lion emerging out of a coiled snail's shell. Ring with beveled shank and projecting shoulders. Intact but for small break in part of band. Ring W: 20.2 mm. Also a Syrian four-sided amulet/seal, Seleucid, or perhaps earlier, with each side with different subject: worshippers, plant, star and moon. Intact. L: 17.8 mm. $350/2

153. Rome, Syria or further East, c. 3rd - 6th century A.D. Bronze ring with scarce and unusual adjustable band. Device: a boldly engraved crouching lion in oval incised bezel. Intact with green-black patina. Also an antique decorative Persian silver ring, with high, hollow, openwork and filigree bezel, somewhat acorn-shaped, on simple band. Intact. H: 31.4 mm. Good lot. $250/2

Sasanian Seals

154. Sasanian Iran, c. 4th - 5th century A.D. Ellipsoid in banded agate of milky tan to brown. Engraved in simple but neat linear style, a portrait bust with head in profile. Man bearded with drop earring, and wearing pleated shirt. In field, star and moon, short inscription around. Intact with moderate wear. L: 29 mm. Pleasant work on attractive material. $350

155. Sasanian Iran, c. 4th - 5th century A.D. Lot of two. Carnelian ellipsoid with simple bust of male with short hair. And a green jasper dome with seated griffin in profile. Bead border around. Both with minor chips or edge nicks. L: 16.8 mm.; 12.6 mm. Good lot. $225/2

156. Sasanian Iran, c. 4th - 5th century A.D. Lot of two. An ellipsoid in off white marble with dark gray band: a group of two letters, lp(?), paired and abutting, but antithetically arranged. Also a brown and white agate ellipsoid with a tamga, or monogram, composed of the letters abr. Both intact with moderate wear. L: 21.5 mm.; 11.3 mm. Interesting lot. $225/2

157. Sasanian Iran, c. 4th - 5th century A.D. Lot of two carnelian seals, each with a recumbent zebu in profile. One an ellipsoid, the other a circular ringstone. Both neatly done. L: 16.6 mm.; 10.7 mm. Good lot. $225/2

158. Sasanian Iran, c. 4th - 6th century A.D. Lot of three: an ellipsoid and two variant domes. In tan and brown agate, a plant with three broad leaves. In patinated brown chalcedony, a neat little scorpion. In goethite, a recumbent stag with ribbons at neck. Lengths: 16.9 - 23 mm. Nice lot. $300/3

159. Sasanian Iran, c. 4th - 6th century A.D. Lot of three: two ellipsoids and a dome. In tan chalcedony, two with alighting or walking birds. The goethite dome with running gazelle. Lengths: 14.2 - 20 mm. $150/3

160. Sasanian Iran, c. 4th - 6th century A.D. Lot of eleven, mostly ellipsoids in white, clear, or tan to brown chalcedonies. Devices: pomegranates, tulips, fire altars, and a star. Lengths: 13.8 - 20 mm. Good lot for jewelry. $275/11

161. Sasanian Iran, c. 4th - 6th century A.D. lot of two squared ellipsoids with simple designs: in rock crystal, a neat fire altar; in tan-brown sard, a flower. Also a medieval Islamic ridge-handled stamp in greenstone or jasper, with epigraphic device. All intact. L: 14-16 mm. $350/3

162. Sasanian Iran, c. 5th century A.D. Carnelian domed stamp with "whirligig" motif: cruciform motif with each end topped with a different head -- a man's, a sheep's, a bull's, and a stag's. A little worn with whitish patina, but intact and an amusing motif. D: 15.9 mm. $200

163. Sasanian Iran, c. 5th - 6th century A.D. Lot of three. Attractive agate broad ellipsoid with richly patterned carving of Gopatshah (sphinx); bronze dome with walking bear or wolf; and a high, narrow dome in goethite, with ornately carved back and, on the face, a neat little recumbent ram next to bush. Lengths: 11.9 - 15.3 mm. Choice lot. $325/3

164. Sasanian Iran, c. 5th - 6th century A.D. Large stamp seal in unusual brownish craquelure chalcedony with patches of green "moss." Device: Gayomard stands frontal, legs wide, and a staff (star-tipped) in each hand. At his feet, a dog. In usual simple style, but this well done and neatly patterned. Minor nicks and chips, otherwise intact. L: 26.3 mm. Nice for series. $250

165. Sasanian Iran, c. 5th - 6th century A.D. Nicolo ringstone, with gray-blue top layer on black base, set into antique Islamic ring (ca. 19th century). Gem with cute little tiger or panther walking in profile. Gem set into high inverted conical bezel, on strap band; both with applied twisted wire filigree. Gem very fine, ring a little worn, but overall a choice lot. Ring H: 29.6 mm; visible size of gem: 8 x 10 mm. Nice! $275

SEALINGS & CUNEIFORM

166. Early Dynastic III, c. 2600 B.C. Sealing: fragment of a clay vessel sealing, baked to a dark gray. On the front an impression from a fine quality, deeply impressed cylinder: a contest scene of a spiky-locked, nude hero protecting two gazelles from attacking lions, with two other objects to the side. Even more interesting is back of the piece. The clay was pressed around the neck of a jar covered with cloth and tied with twine, the sealing perfectly recording these materials. Impressively, one can see how fine the weave and weft of 4600 year old cloth is! Size: 47 x 35 mm. A superb and desirable artifact! $450

167. Akkadian, ca. 2300 B.C. Sealing: fragment of a clay flask stopper, baked to a dark gray. On the portion that would be above the neck of the jar is an impression of a cylinder: a contest scene of heroes fighting lions. On the area projecting into the container is the mark of a coarse twine, which was probably used to help keep the stopper in place -- suggesting the container was used not for liquids, but rather grain or the like. Size: 47 x 37 mm. A most interesting specimen. $175

168. Akkadian, ca. 2200 B.C. Inscribed tablet, primarily a receipt for wool. Obverse: "Five minas of wool from Lalanitah, five from Ur-Nigu, five from Buzuzu, one mina from Shikhalum." Reverse: "Total [x] minas." In light brown clay with chipping, but surfaces good and crisp. Size: 51 x 36 mm. Comes with complete translation. $375

169. Sumer, Ur III, Reign of King Shulgi, ca. 2094-2047 B.C. Inscribed cuneiform tablet of baked dark gray-brown clay, impressed on both sides with the seal of "Lu-sa-izu, the scribe, son of Akalla." Tablet a receipt for 11 talents of date-palm fibers from a man named Ir, and received by the same Lu-sa-izu who sealed the tablet. Tablet intact and virtually pristine. Size: 32 x 34 mm. Comes with complete translation. Choice! $425

170. Sumer, Ur III, Reign of King Amar-Sin, ca. 2039 B.C. A good-sized inscribed cuneiform tablet of baked orange-tan clay, impressed on both sides with a cylinder. A complex and significant economic text. It is a list of fields, giving grain productivity's at the harvest of fields harrowed and inspected two or three times. Areas of chipping along two sides; remaining is stable and very crisp. Size: 80 x 43 mm. Comes with complete translation. Important! $650

171. Sumer, Ur III, Reign of King Shu-Sin, ca. 2037 B.C. Lower half of an unbaked tablet in beige-brown clay. The eight partial and complete lines of text deal with the issuance of grain from a particular granary to the overseers of gangs of workman. A few minor chips, but text crisp and very legible. Size: 32 x 37 mm. Comes with complete translation. $325

172. Late Ur III -- Early Old Babylonian, ca. 2000 B.C. Pale unbaked lenticular in buff/tan clay. Flat face with three lines of Sumerian cuneiform which are repeated on the convex back. The text is a list of three types of woolen garment. Inconspicuous, neat repair with a few minor chips. Overall very well preserved. D: 70 mm. Rare and desirable! $1500

These round tablets were used by the trainee scribe in the Edubba, or school, to learn particular lessons -- sometimes grammar, or maybe vocabulary or composition. How these tablets were used is that a scribal teacher would write the lesson on the obverse, and then the pupil would have to copy the text on the reverse. Here it is easy to see that the reverse's hand is somewhat cruder and, more intimate or personal, one can note the faint imprint of the scribe's clothing where he rested the tablet on his lap!

173. Old Babylonian, ca. 1850 B.C. Tablet of unbaked beige-brown clay, with eleven remaining partial and complete lines of cuneiform in Old Babylonian script. The text represents a repayable loan (without interest) in silver from Sin-Are'esh to the temple of Nanna. It was through such loans that the temple economy of the times functioned. Size: 48 x 37 mm. Text strong and distinct; one side and end weathered with some flaking. Comes with complete translation. $400

174. Neo-Babylonian, reign of Nebuchadnezzer II (624-561 B.C.), ca. 600 B.C. The front face of a sun baked ashlar brick, from the Esagila temple in Babylon. The ceramic a coarse straw clay of tan-brown color, the face with clear, sharply impressed inscription, reading: "Nebuchadnezzer, King of Babylon, Patron of Esagila and Ezida, Eldest Son of Nabapolassar, King of Babylon." Brick trimmed to neat rectangle, face intact and basically pristine. Size: 7" x 6.75". Choice. $3500

An important artifact, especially for the Biblical collector. The Nebuchadnezzer mentioned is the same as that referenced in the Bible in II Kings 24, 25, as the conqueror of Jerusalem. Desirable and rarely offered!

MISCELLANEOUS

175. Zaire, Koombe Tribe, ca. late 18th century. Wrought iron bar worked into the form of a triangular pick-axe head, blade end sharpened. Used as a form of exchange. L: 12". Interesting and scarce! $175

176. China, Sung Dynasty ca. 11th century. Deep celadon bowl with elegant arabesques on inside walls. Repaired; olive glaze now dull. D: 7.8". Also a Thai celadon bowl of the 14th century, Sawankolok. Bowl and glaze similar to previous, but color a mushroom white. Apparently intact. D: 7.3". $225/2

177. Ancient necklace lot. Group of five necklaces nicely mounted in oak frame on linen ground. One in blue glass -- trade beads. Two in varieties of shell and stone, mostly Moche or Chimu components. Other two look to be a mix of Sumerian stone beads, with Near Eastern or Pre-Columbian shell elements. Lengths : 18" - 24". Frame: 30" x 14". Handsome display. $400/5

AMERIND

178. Arkansas, Mississippian Culture, ca. 500 B.C. Death mask fashioned from a good sized conch shell. Mask with simple face of incised mouth, outlined nose and drilled eyes. At either side of eyes, incised bird heads, inverted and in profile. L: 6.5". Well preserved. Important and rare. $475

179. Illinois, Cass County, ca. 1000 A.D. A butterfly-shaped banner stone, in a dark gray and black swirl-patterned igneous stone, almost slate-like in appearance. The piece finely carved and symmetrical, the edges ground to a blade-like sharpness. Perfect and choice. $275

180. Arizona, Anasazi, ca. 500 - 1000 A.D. Display of ethnographic and archeological study material, arranged in a Riker box. Mostly a variety of textile fragments, a lock of hair, and a wood tool. Largest piece: 8". Interesting. $225/9

181. North Coast and Alaska, ca. 1900 - 1930's, carved bone lot. Twenty pieces, of which ten are carved plaques in animal shapes or billiken masks. Also some earlier items: teeth, beads, and flints. Lengths: 0.6" - 4.85". Attractively mounted in Riker box. $250/20

PRE-COLUMBIAN

Mexico

182. West Mexico, Archaic Period, ca. 1500 B.C. Simple pot in orange ware with creme-tan slip and painted red rim and vertical lines around sides. Intact with whitish patina over base and thick crusty manganese spots. H: 4.25". $275

183. West Mexico, Nayarit, ca. 200 B.C., Pulque Drinker, Seated figure with much original paint evident. Repaired with minor restoration. H: 5.75". $600 184. West Mexico, Nayarit, ca. 200 B.C., Ceramic drummer with tortoise shell drum. No restoration. H: 5". Choice! $600

185. West Mexico, Nayarit, Chinesco transitional, ca. 200 B.C. Pulque Drinker. Small seated figure. H: 5.5". Excellent detailing. No restoration. $600

186. West Mexico, Nayarit, ca. 200 A.D., Seated shaman wearing pancho, Nicely detailed in creme linear design. No restoration. H: 4.75". $300

187. West Mexico, Nayarit, Chinesco ca. 200 B.C. Squash form vessel, Nice coloring. No restoration. H: 4". $500

188. West Mexico, Nayarit, Chinesco transitional, ca. 200 B.C., Seated woman. Very minor restoration. Choice. H: 5.5". $650

189. West Mexico, Nayarit, Chinesco transitional, ca. 200 B.C. Man with animal skin cap. Seated figure. H: 4.5". No restoration. Choice. $600

190. West Mexico, Nayarit, Chinesco, ca. 200 B.C., Standing Figure in excellent condition, of Type C, wearing a half pancho. Much of the original fine line decoration is intact. Ex-collection George Ellinger. On custom made lucite stand. No restoration. H: 10.5". Choice. $2,500

191. West Mexico, Colima, ca. 200 B.C. Large vessel brown on buff with geometric design and longitudinal grooves. Nice patina, excellent condition, no restoration. H: 8.5". Slight rim chip. $500

192. West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 B.C. - .200 A.D. Ocarina or two-tone whistle in red-brown terra cotta, modeled as a trophy head. Face with donut eyes and high-peaked hair or headdress. H: 1.85". Amusing image. $175

193. West Mexico, Colima ca. 200 A.D., Flat gingerbread figurine, Repaired, no restoration H: 7" $250

194. West Mexico, Colima ca. 200 B.C. Flat gingerbread figurine, rare male with bundled shaman horn, black and yellow pigment Repaired, no restoration. H: 6.5". $250

195. West Mexico, Colima ca. 200 B.C. Very fine flat female fertility figurine with tattooing, finely sculpted with excellent patina. No restoration. H: 6.5". $250

196. West Mexico, Colima ca. 200 B.C., Very fine flat female fertility figurine with tattooing, finely sculpted with excellent patina. No restoration. H: 6.5". $350

197. West Mexico, Colima, ca. 200 A.D., Hunchback Dwarf Horned Shaman, seated holding a raised bowl in offering gesture. Perforated earspools, protruding spine, and heavy manganese patination. Slight rim repair to bowl, otherwise no restoration. H: 8". Top museum quality! $2,500

198. West Mexico, Colima, ca. 200 B.C., Miniature seated shaman with pointed bonnet, legs crossed and wearing earspools and a tasseled belt. $275

199. Valley of Mexico. ca. 1200 B.C., Figurine with tall headdress and curled hands, Reglued at the neck, no restoration. H: 6". $225

200. Tlatilco, Valley of Mexico. ca 1200 B.C., Female fertility figurine with bundled headdress and exceptional facial rendition. No restoration. H: 4.75". $275

201. Tlatilco, Valley of Mexico. ca. 1200 B.C., Water bearer figurine with long hair, using a tumpline. Very rare. Repair to headband, no restoration. H: 4". $650

202. Valley of Mexico. ca. 1500-800 B.C., Lot of six small pots. Two are double lobe, one a small pitcher. Some repair, no restoration. L: 1.5"-3.5". $300/6

203. Valley of Mexico, Olmec-Tlapacoya, ca. 1000 B.C. Attractive figurine of woman with "sheep" face and coffee bean eyes. She is nude but for headdress and heavy necklaces. In choice condition. H: 3.8". $250

204. Preclassic female figurine, Valley of Mexico. ca. 800 B.C. No restoration but repaired at waist. H: 4". $225

205. Valley of Mexico. ca. 800 B.C., Preclassic male gingerbread figurine with penis sheath(?), No restoration. H: 5". $275

206. Preclassic gingerbread pregnant female figurine, Valley of Mexico. ca. 800 B.C. No restoration. H: 4.75". $225

207. Tlatilco, Valley of Mexico. ca. 1200 B.C., Fine female figurine wearing skirt, with red and yellow pigment. Excellent condition, No restoration. H: 5.5". $500

208. Tlatilco, ca. 800 B.C., "Pretty Lady" figurine resting on curved platform. (Tips of platform now missing.) no restoration. L: 2.75". $500

209. Tlatilco, ca. 800 B.C., Redware incised vessel. Very pleasing shape and size. Incised linear design; rim chip, No restoration. H: 5.5". $500

210. Tlapacoya, ca. 800 B.C., Blackware tripod jar with Olmec conch shell motif on lid. Perforated for attachment. No restoration. D: 3.5". $225

211. West or Central Mexico, ca. 1000 A.D. Deep brown terra cotta in the form of a dog mask, with thick white slip on exterior, and pierced eyes for viewing. Repaired. H: 5"; on custom base. Somewhat fragmentary, but scarce and interesting. $250

212. Central Mexico, Aztec or earlier, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. Obsidian lot: narrow, barrel-shaped "core" with fluted sides produced by striking blades. Also a narrow blade of the type that would have come from it. L: 4.6"; 3.3". Good lot. $250/2

213. Chupicuaro, ca. 500 B.C., Tripod Bowl with hallucinogenic cactus or floral design. Rim repair, no restoration. H: 4", D: 10". $750

214. Chupicuaro, ca. 500 B.C., Seated figurine, with red accent. No restoration. H: 2 1/8". $275

215. Chupicuaro, ca. 500 B.C., Tripod Bowl, red over buff in flawless condition. Nice attractive gloss. No restoration. H: 5.25", D: 5.5". $600

216. Michoacan ca. 200 B.C. Ocarina in the form of a seated man, polychrome pigmentation. Also works as rattle. No restoration. Nice. H: 4.5". $285

217. Guerrero, ca. 800 B.C., Cylindrical stone mace head with ribbing and teeth. Metadiorite. L: 2.5". $275

218. Pihuamo ca. 200 B.C., Human effigy vessel, with red, black, cream accent. Beautiful finish and patination. H: 4.75". $700

219. Vera Cruz, Olmec, Tenexpan, ca. 800 B.C., Seated figure with hand to head. , No restoration. H: 3". $250

220. Vera Cruz, Remojadas, ca. 200 B.C., Seated Chieftain with black chapapote accent. No restoration. H: 8.5". $475

221. Vera Cruz, ca. 500-700 A.D., rattle/Ocarina of a chieftain reclining on a platform. Plated in Von Winning's Anecdotal Sculpture of Ancient Mexico, 1972. No restoration, but parts missing. L: 5.5". $225

222. Vera Cruz, ca. 800 B.C., Trio of "candelabras" one of Olmec squash form with incised and punctuate design, one of thin geometric form, and one utilitarian example with draft holes. H: 2.75"-3.5". $225/3

223. Zacatecas, ca. 200 B.C., Large hollow seated male, with folded arms over bent raised knees. Polychrome, Minor restoration. Choice. H: 11.75. $1750

Guatemala

224. Mayan, Late Classic, ca. 550-950 A.D. Brown ceramic lid, with vent or strap holes at the side, shaped as a turkey's head. A boldly modeled characterization, with applied "warts" and long wattle over beak, and string or vent holes at sides. Intact and choice. L: 3.3". Rare! $400

Cf. Sotheby NY Sale, # 5782, lot 104. To the Mayans, the turkey was an important sign of wealth and status.

225. Mayan, Quiche, Post-Classic, ca. 800 - 1200 A.D. Large footed urn or incensario of broad, baluster shape, in tan-orange ware. Flattened face modeled and incised as a snarling jaguar, along with small ring handles and spiky projections over surface. Minor repairs and some restoration. H: 11.8"; W: 14". A big and bold object. Choice! $1650

226. Maya, Preclassic ca. 200 B.C., Bufo Toad Effigy vessel. Small, round bowl. No restoration. H: 3", D: 1.75" $220

Honduras

227. Ulua Valley, Maya-Olmecoid, Preclassic, ca. 200 B.C., Three miniature vessels, two with specular Hematite inside, and no restoration. One vessel a toad. $225/3

228. Ulua Valley, Preclassic, ca. 200 B.C. Turtle Effigy vessel, Maya-Olmecoid. Nice with tail as spout. No restoration. H: 3", D: 2.5". $400

Costa Rica

229. Costa Rica, ca. 500 A.D., Pair of fine Miniature zoomorphic vessels, No restoration. H: 3.25" and 1.75". $240/2

Ecuador

230. Esmeraldas Province, La Tolita, ca. 300 B.C., a ceramic fragment in pale gray slip of a jaguar head. Nicely detailed. Broken off at the neck, the right portion on head with funnel shaped attachment. On lucite stand. L: 4". $100

231. Esmeraldas Province, La Tolita, ca. 300 B.C., a small tripod figurine of a jaguar, two legs missing. In pale gray slip. Nice. L: 6". (TL 93, museum number? in black ink on side.) $100

232. Manabi, ca. 500 A.D. Mace head or skull cracker in black basalt -- shaped as a six-pointed star. Very fine condition. W: 3.4". Attractive. $200

Peru

233. Chavin, ca. 1200 B.C. Anthracite flat mirror, of trapezoidal form with finished sides and beveled edges and high polish. Two corners slightly damaged, but in excellent condition for a fragile material. Approximately 3" square. Scarce! $225

234. Early/Middle Mochica, ca. 400 B.C. - 200 A.D. Burnished black ware stirrup vessel in the form of a stylized seated man with hands on knees. Figure mold-made and wearing poncho and turban, both with incised linear patterns. Spouted handle attached to head and back. Minor repair to back of head, otherwise in beautiful condition. H: 7.4". Nice! $1100

235. Mochica, ca. 400 B.C. - 200 A.D., an exquisite stirrup vessel with single spout in brown and creme polychrome. Round body with the same raised and detailed design on each side of winged priestly figure riding atop serpent. Serpent with two different heads, one at each side of galley shaped body. H: 10.25". Choice condition. $1,250

236. Mochica, ca. 400 B.C. - 200 A.D. Serpent form handle, perhaps of a viper, from a spoon in silver, covered with heavy green patina. Base of spoon missing, and two repairs. L: 3.2"; in Riker box. Scarce! $150

237. Nazca, 100-300 A.D., a flared rim portrait beaker, with simplistic facial expression and small protruding nose. Flared top with row of stylized birds. Beautifully painted and preserved. Slight repair and age crack. H: 5.25". $750

238. Nazca, 100-300 A.D., an attractive small double stirrup vessel. Single strap handle with two spouts at top. Two intricately painted zoomorphic figures, each with multiple faces when looked at from different angles. Very nice condition. H 4.5". $500

239. Tiahuanaco or Chimu, ca. 800 - 1300 A.D. Headband comprised of two short rows of shell disc beads alternating with inlaid mother-of-pearl "pelican"-shaped spacer beads. The birds s-shaped and very stylized -- thus either end can be read as "up." Virtually complete with original stringing intact. L: 18"; nicely mounted and framed. Fine and rare! $575

240. Chimu, ca. 1100-1400 A.D., a blackware aryballos-shaped vessel with flared neck and conical bottom. Two groups of three anthropomorphic figures stand side by side and holds hands on textured surface. Two lug handles, spout repaired. Nice condition. H: 6 1/2". $500

241. Chimu, ca. 1100-1400 A.D. Good-sized amulet. carved from shell, shaped as a swimming fish -- a sea bass(?). With drilled eye and incised details. Intact and well preserved. L: 2.2". Cute and scarce. $250

242. Chancay, ca. 1100 A.D., Mold for hollow figure. Nice condition and rare. $250/pr

243. Chancay, ca. 1300 - 1500 A.D. Finely made funerary "doll" of cloth-wrapped wood and reed construction, with fitted garments and embroidered hair and details to the face. Face in red, hair black, and tunic in black and brown linear designs. Choice condition, mounted on oak base. H: 10". An excellent specimen. $1000

244. Inca, ca. 1475-1525 A.D. A beaker of wrought silver sheet - of truncated conical shape. The upper half of three circular stepped sections. Some crinkles and a few minor holes, but intact and choice. H: 6.25". Scarce and desirable! $1250

A COLLECTION OF ANCIENT PERUVIAN TEXTILES, on cardboard, and plastic wrapped to help ensure their preservation

245. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. In red, black, brown and creme colors. Alternating colors of diagonal bands with same graphic designs. Small and narrow red band with fringe around. Slight staining. Nice. Size: 34" x 7". $300

246. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. Creme color with diamond shape lozenges throughout. Nice condition. Size 32" x 7". $200

247. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. Red, yellow and brown on creme colored background. Checker board patterns of stylized birds. Nice condition. Size: 30" x 7". $300

248. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. Red, yellow and creme color stylized birds in alternating diagonal rows; all on dark brown background. Narrow separation and tattered corner. Size: 31" x 7 1/2". $200

249. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. Varying shades of brown; checker board fashion; each square with a standing bird, head turned back. Nice. Size : 32" x 10". $225

250. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. Similar to above except this a larger example with five rows up and fourteen across. $400

251. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. Varying shades of brown; an interesting open-work design with alternating diagonal rows, each with geometric designs. Some tears and tattering. Size: 39" x 7". $175

252. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. Blue background which is highlighted with white diamond shaped lozenges. Three holes in fragment. Pleasing color and design. Size: 28 1/2" x 7 1/2". $200

253. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. In bright red. Diagonal rows, each with three semi or full diamond shaped lozenges, each with two or four small yellow squares within. Fringed on bottom. Nice. Size: 31" x 5". $200

254. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. In red and light brown colors. A large fragment with diagonal rows of red diamond shaped lozenges. Corners missing; some tearing. Size: 26" x 15". $350

255. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. a lot of four. All varying shades of brown. Two with bird motifs, other two with diamond and triangle designs. Smallest 8 1/2" x 41/2" to 12 1/2" x 7 1/2". Nice condition, some tears. $250

256. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. A larger fragment in red-brown colors. Bird motif in diagonal rows. Some tears and fraying. Size: 26" x 21". $300

257. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. Large fragment in varying shades of brown. Stylized bird vignettes, all inside diamond frames which are composed of small squares. Large dark band towards bottom. Frayed. Size: 22" x 11". $200

258. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. In brilliant purple, dark blue and pale orange. Two horizontal bands, each with stylized birds. Top quality. In double matte frame. Size: 20 1/2" x 6 1/2". $500

259. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. Simple weave in red and yellow with three diagonal rows of large standing red birds; yellow background. Fringed in red to right, all applied on creme colored background. Left one third is same plain design. Size: 34" x 12". $300

260. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. A large example in varying shades of brown. Diagonal rows, each with highly stylized bird designs. Many holes and fraying. Size: 28" x 16". $150

261. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, c. 1300-1500 A.D. Colorful and large, with brilliant red and yellow. Large central row with five crab-like figures. A smaller row of wave-like glyphs, both above and below. Large red fringe in bottom. Choice! Size: 24" x 17". $400

262. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. A large example composed of two smaller pieces, sewn in the middle. Varying shades of brown with snow flake type design highlighted in red; all in three large rows. Some fraying. Size: 28" 16". $300

263. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. A very large example with seven rows, each row with birds walking right. Birds are in green, red and yellow. All on creme colored textile. Some holes and fraying. Size: 36 1/2" x 20". $400

264. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. Creme colored fish net; open work design. Some holes. Size: 24" x 20". $150

265. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. A lot of 12 textile fragments. All different in design and color. Most in nice condition. Smallest in size: 4" x 3" to 8" x 4". $150/12

266. Peru, Chimu, woven textile fragment, c. 1100-1400 A.D. An attractive large fragment in brilliant red, yellow and brown colors. Upper portion with detailed standing human figures, bottom with single row of birds walking left. Some holes and repairs. Red fringe at bottom. Interesting. Size: 19" x 15". $375

267. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. In varying shades of brown; four rows and checker board fashion, each row with alternating standing birds and crabs. In double matte frame. Size: 18" x 9". $200

268. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. In dark brown. Central glyph with four standing birds; fringed at bottom. In double matte frame. Size: 13" x 10". $150

269. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. A fragment composed of nine small and tattered pieces, all sewn together. All in reds, browns and black. In need of additional repair. Size: 15" x 12". $150

270. Peru, Chimu, woven textile fragment, ca. 1100-1400 A.D. Square shaped textile with multi horizontal rows of small red-orange feathers. Some holes and fraying. Size: 15" x 12". $300

271. Peru, Chimu, woven textile fragment, ca. 1100-1400 A.D. A large fragment of a feathered tunic. Similar to above except larger and with blue feathers on three sides of smaller red-orange feathers. Size: 20" x 16". $400

272. Peru, Chimu, woven textile fragment, ca. 1100-1400 A.D. A large fragment of feathered tunic. Small orange and yellow with larger blue feathers in horizontal rows. All nicely applied to dark brown textile. $350

273. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. In blacks, reds and creme colors. Finely woven with standing birds. Nice quality. Size : 26" x 4". $150

274. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. Red, yellow and black. Striped on sides with central frieze of birds. Nice quality. Hole on attached section. Size: 26 1/2" x 5". $150

275. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. Multi colored in red, green, blue, orange and creme colors. Square shaped with single fringe on three of four corners. Size: 12" x 9" $150

276. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. In browns, red and yellow. Two standing shaman figures highlight plaid and banded design. Nice. Size: 12 1/2" x 11". $150

277. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. Brilliant red, black and orange colors. Stripped design with central row of birds. Size: 26" x 5". $150

278. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. A lot of three. All with bird motifs and in different shades of brown. Some frayed and repaired. Size: 19" x 5" to 30" x 5". $300/3

279. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. A lot of three. Two in reds, the third tattered but with detailed embroidering. Size: 18" x 5" to 21" x 5". $300/3

280. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. A lot of ten. Many colors and conditions. Most quite attractive. Size: 5" x 5" to 10" x 7". $500/10

281. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. Large, in red and browns. Two rows of rabbits with fringe at bottom. Some holes and fraying. Size: 24" x 11". $150

282. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. In browns and blacks. Diagonal rows of birds in center, wave-like bands at top and bottom and fringed. Holes and corner missing. Size: 19" x 11". $150

283. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. A large fragment in mostly shades of brown. Standing large jaguar with smaller examples and warriors below. Also row of pelicans at bottom. Frayed with pieces missing. $150

284. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. A lot of eight small fragments. Many colors and conditions. Most quite nice. Size: 5" x 4" to 16" x 7". $400/8

285. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. A lot of two finely made pendant pouches. One in yellow and red; the other in blue, yellow and red. Both in very nice condition. Choice! Sizes: 15" x 7" and 15" x 5". $600/2

286. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. A lot of six fragments. Most in nice condition with fine detail. A choice lot. Size: 7" x 7" to 20" x 6". $600/6

287. Peru, Chancay, woven textile fragment, ca. 1300-1500 A.D. A lot of five finely woven fragments. One with fish motif, another with monkey designs. All nice. Varying conditions. $500/5

288. Peru, "School of Cuzco", ca. 1900. Colonial-style oil painting of the Madonna Lactans: the Virgin, nimbate, in gold enriched deep red dress and red and brown veil offers her breast to the infant Jesus, who is wrapped in swaddling. Pleasant provincial work painted on sacking. Size 22.5" x 14.75", in attractive gilt frame. $400

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