PRE-COLUMBIAN, AFRICAN & ETHNIC ART

Sunday, February 1st Auction

 

1. Tribal Philippines, Moro kris with wave blade and narrow fuller both sides. Some engraving with wood handle with fine rattan wrap and aluminum collar; no scabbard. L: 25.25". A nice old example. $150

 

2. Japan, WW 2, Arisaka, c. 1945. 6.5mm carbine rifle (short muzzle), Tokyo arsenal marks; cleaning rod missing, with leather sling (original?). L: 38.75" Decent shape- from Guadalcanal. $150

 

3. Tribal Philippines, Moro, "Barong" type knife in its wooden sheath, rattan wrapped with lovely old 1 1/2-edged blade; with well carved wooden handle and white metal collar. L: 22.5". $100

 

4. Tribal Southern Philippines, a small dagger with wavy blade, dark wood handle with brass collar. These are scarce. L: 9.5". Probably Moro. $100

 

5. El Salvador, c. 1955, machete, Solingen blade with horn inlaid cast bronze handle with eagle head pommel and black leather sheath. Ornate metal fittings. L: 30.5". $100

 

6. Southwest U.S., New Mexico, Acoma. a nicely burnished blackware bowl. Signed by artist, "Maria Santana". Nice condition. Ht: 5", diameter 6". $200

 

7. Southwest U.S., New Mexico, Acoma. A finely crafted ceramic plate in black, brown and creme colored designs. Signed "E. Garcia". Excellent condition. Diameter 12.25". $150

 

8. Panama, c. 1000 A.D., a creme slip tripod bowl. Legs in form of ribbons. Two frogs as handles at top. Ht: 8.5". $200

 

9. Peru, Chimu, c. 1200-1400 A.D., an attractive blackware pot with "Janus" head and single spout. Identical protruding faces at each side. Some chips to spout. Ht: 7". $300

 

10. Panama, a black stone axe. L: 5.75". Worn blade indicating much use in antiquity. $100

 

11. Mexico, Chinesco, c. 100-300 A.D., a small ceramic seated figure, hands on belly. Head reattached. Attractive! Ht: 6.5". $150

 

12. West Mexico, Jalisco, Proto Classic Period, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a finely made small ceramic standing figure. Red slip with creme colored highlights. Ht: 6". Choice! $150

 

13. Mexico, Chupicuaro, c. 500-100 B.C., a small and finely made creme slip ceramic standing woman. Ht: 4.5". Choice! $175

 

14. Costa Rica, c. 600-1000 A.D., a lot of two brown ware ceramic pots. One with two loop handles and incised horizontal designs. Second with single loop handle. Ht: 6.5" and 5". Some chips and wear on both. $300/2

 

15. Costa Rica, c. 600-1000 A.D., a lot of three ceramic pieces. A small bowl with incised designs, a tripod pot and a small mold made effigy figure. All nice. Bowl is 4.5" in diameter; some repairs to all. $150/3

 

16. Western Mexico, Nayarit, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., an attractive ceramic warrior wearing typical barrel armor and holding club with both hands. Right arm repaired. A desirable piece! Ht: 11". $500

 

17. Western Mexico, Colima, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a redware ceramic figure of a seated man holding water jug on left shoulder. Repairs to legs. Ht: 7.5". $250

 

18. Western Mexico, Jalisco, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., an attractive creme slip seated woman. Bare breasted and wearing tall turban. Nice condition. Ht: 7". $250

 

19. Western Mexico, Nayarit, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., A standing red slip female. Bear breasted and similar to above piece. Nice condition with traces of original paint evident. Ht: 8.75". $250

 

20. Western Mexico, Nayarit, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a redware standing male figure. Short stubby arms are out stretched. Nice glossy patina. Ht: 8.5". Choice! $250

 

21. Western Mexico, Nayarit, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., Similar to above piece except slightly larger. Ht: 9". $300

 

22. Western Mexico, Nayarit, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a small red slip ceramic bowl in shape of seated man. His arms and hands rest on bulbous belly. Nice patina; some age cracks. Ht: 5". $200

 

23. Peru, Mochica, c. 200-600 A.D., a small stirrup vessel in form of a seated shaman. Nice facial design; he holds his left hand on knee with right on chest. Ht: 6.5". Choice! $300

 

24. Western Mexico, Colima, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a top quality seated dog with vessel's spout atop head. Attractive dark red slip. Eyes and teeth nicely incised. L: 14". An exceptional example of this most desirable Pre-Columbian type. $3,000

 

25. Western Mexico, Colima, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a beautifully burnished standing male figure. He holds tall staff in right hand; genitals exposed. Ht: 4.5". An outstanding piece! $3,000

 

26. Western Mexico, Ixtlan del Rio region, Southern Nayarit, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a seated female figure. Bare breasted and ornately decorated. She holds a musical instrument in each hand with bowl resting on right knee. Ht: 11". Choice! $3,000

 

27. Western Mexico, Colima, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a bird effigy headrest with spout on top. Choice condition and impressive! Ht: 10.25". $1,500

 

28. Western Mexico, Colima, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., an attractive burnished redware figure of a seated man. He supports long narrow trough with both hands as he raises it to his open mouth for a drink. Ht: 9.75". Choice! $2,500

 

29. Ecuador, Carchi, Northern Highlands, c. 1000-1500 A.D., the "coca chewer", resting on bench with both hands on knees with cheek bulging with a quid. Attractive brown-tan slip and choice! Rare example. Ht: 8". $1,500

 

30. Ecuador, Jama Coaque, c. 500- B.C.-500 A.D., an attractive mold made standing ceramic figure of a shaman. Creme slip with much of original brown polychrome still evident. Some repairs and chips. Ht: 8". $200

 

31. Colombia, St. Agustin, c. 500 B.C.-500 A.D., an attractive dark brown bowl with incised design throughout. Ht: 4.75", diameter, 7". $150

 

32. Colombia, Quillacinga, c. 200-1100 A.D., a small bowl; red slip with black linear design still evident. Ht: 3", diameter, 3.5". $100

 

33. Colombia, Tairona, c. 450-1550 A.D., a large ceramic ceremonial bowl with zoomorphic head sustaining it. Four robust legs support bowl. Ht: 4", diameter, 8". Choice! $450

 

34. Mexico, Puebla, Mixtec Civilization, Post Classic Period, c. 1200 A.D., an attractive tripod bowl beautifully painted in yellows, reds and browns. Ht: 3.75", diameter 9". $1,500

 

35. Guatemala, Mayan Civilization, Late Classic Period, c. 600 A.D. - 900 A.D., a lovely painted bowl. Browns and yellow polychrome on creme slip. Some repairs. Ht: 4", diameter 6". $1,250

 

36. Guatemala, Mayan Civilization, Late Classic Period, c. 600 A.D. - 900 A.D., a cylinder vase with geometric glyph-like designs. Brown polychrome on creme slip. Ht: 8", diameter 5.5". Some repairs. $1,500

 

37. Guatemala, Mayan Civilization, Late Classic Period, c. 600 A.D. - 900 A.D., a large red ceramic plate with stylized symbols in central glyph. Brown, black on creme slip. Slightly raised tripod legs. Nice. Ht: 2", diameter 11.5". $1,500

 

38. Mexico, Veracruz, Remojades, Classic Period, c. 500 A.D., a lovely creme slip colored ceramic head fragment. Stoic eyes with mouth agape. On stand. Nice! Ht: 6.5". $600

 

39. Ecuador, Bahia, c. 200 B.C.-200 A.D., a seated ceramic figure in stoic pose. Left elbow rests on left knee with left hand on forehead. Elaborate nose and earrings. Much of original paint! Ht: 7.5". $900

 

40. West Mexico, Colima, Proto Classic Period, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a redware dog in curled position. Chin resting on rump. Spout in middle of back. Nice! Ht: 5". $1,200

41. Mexico, Guerrero, Olmec, c. 1000-500 B.C., a carved green stone figure of a robust standing man; hands on chest. Classic Olmec facial features. A rare collectibles! On stand. Ht: 9". $5,000

 

42. Costa Rica, Late Classic Period, c. 900 A.D., an attractive polychrome female figure with typical linear designs in black and red polychrome on creme slip. Nice. Ht: 9.5". $1,000

 

43. West Mexico, Jalisco, Proto Classic Period, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a tall and impressive standing female figure. She holds both hands up with palms showing. Also wears elaborate headdress with cicatrice marks on shoulders. Much of original paint still evident. Some toes chipped. Ht: 16". $3,000

 

44. West Mexico, Jalisco, Proto Classic Period, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a seated buxom female figure. She wears turban and skirt. Upper torso with red-brown polychrome on creme slip. Choice!. Ht: 12.5". $1,500

 

45. West Mexico, Colima, Proto Classic Period, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a choice seated hunchback figure. In gray-brown slip, he wears large necklace with knob atop hunchback. Legs are crossed with hands on knees. Choice! Ht: 10.5". Some slight chipping on opening of spout. $3,500

 

46. Ecuador, Montano, c. 1000-1200 A.D., a large and impressive blackware incensario of a standing man; his genitalia exposed. He stands on bell shaped ceramic stand (some repairs) and wears large turban and earspools. Choice! Ht: 21.5". Some chipping at top. $4,000

 

47. Costa Rica, Late Classic Period, c. 900 A.D., a large and impressive jaguar tripod vessel. Typical style with protruding head and hands on knees. Black and brown polychrome on creme slip. Choice! Ht: 13". $2,500

 

48. West Mexico, Nayarit, Proto Classic Period, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a seated male figure with right hand over mouth. Elaborately incised hairdo (some chipping). Nice! Ht: 13.5". $2,000

 

49. West Mexico, Jalisco, Proto Classic Period, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a creme slip seated female figure her legs crossed and holding bowl in left hand. Nice! Ht: 11". $1,000

 

50. West Mexico, Colima, Proto Classic Period, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a rare ceramic double deity or "Janus" incensario. Unusual and attractive with elaborate snake handle. Ht: 14.5". $1,500

 

51. West Mexico, Jalisco, Proto Classic Period, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a very large and attractive seated female. Detailed facial features; she holds left hand behind head, right arm outstretched. (Two fingers missing in right hand). Scarification on breasts. Ht: 18". Minor flaking on skirt otherwise a large and choice piece. $7,500

 

52. West Mexico, Jalisco, Proto Classic Period, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a very large and impressive seated female figure. Creme slip highlighted in red-browns. She has long rectangular face and holds hands out with palms showing. Ht: 20". Choice! $6,000

 

53. Mexico, Veracruz, Remojades, Classic Period, c. 500 A.D., a large and impressive seated female figure. Detailed facial expression; she wears elaborate headdress (some repairs) earrings and necklace. Right hand held upwards. Typical black polychrome around mouth. Ht: 18". Choice! $6,500

 

54. Guatemala, Esquintla, Mayan Civilization, Late Classic Period, c. 600-900 A.D., a large ceramic mother and child. Mother wearing elaborate headdress and supports child with left hand. A choice piece! Ht: 15". $6,000

 

55. Mexico, Veracruz, Classic Period, c. 500 A.D., a museum quality standing warrior. Black glossy polychrome over creme colored slip. He has large cicatrice on shoulders and wears necklace, headdress and sandals. On wood stand. A rare and quality piece! Ht: 22.5". $7,500up

 

56. Mexico, Guerrero, Olmec Civilization, Pre-Classic Period, c. 1000-500 B.C., a small carving in green stone of a robust standing man. Similar to #41 except this smaller. On stand. Ht: 7". $3,000

 

57. New Zealand, Maori style, a wood hand club; elaborately carved with intricate incised designs. Black wood; nice. L: 16". $200

 

58. Burma, c. 16th century, an imperfect bronze casting of a horse rider with five attendants holding on to horse's legs and tail. In two pieces and obviously in need of proper repair. Ht: 9". As is. $300

 

59. Boar’s Tusk lot. Two pieces. Handsome little ring of Tribal Indonesia, with nicely carved figurine in wood attached with rattan. The figure wears conical cap and has human(?) hair bound to it. Also crescent shaped object, New Guinea, comprised of two tusks flanking central "grip" wrapped cloth and cowry shells. L: 7"; 9.5". $200/2

 

60. Mexico, Yucatan, c. 750-950 A.D., a very desirable carved green jade pendant of irregular rectangular shape. A facing head dominates the piece. Pierced at each end for suspension. Pendants this lovely are rarely seen on today's market. L: 1.75". $1,000 up

 

61. Indonesia, Java, a "wayang topeng" mask in polychromed wood, with red predominant. A fine example of the native dancing mask. Ht: 10". $150

 

62. Belgian Tapestries, probably 19th century, one depicting an artist painting a portrait of a bar maid while his companions look over the artist's shoulder. Size 39" x 25". Signed F. Vinea; along with a smaller, 19" x 35", a fox hunting scene. $200/2

 

63. Burma. A beautiful wall-hanging (kalaga) with metallic thread embroidery, sequins, colored glass stones, couched appliqué, etc. This piece, 33" x 64", has two reclining genie in center, lion-dog borders. Visually stunning! $300

 

64. Burma. Another wall-hanging like preceding, but with medallions left and right depicting genie riding Garudas. Two genie in center, with lion borders. Size: 48" x 72". Lovely! $300

 

65. Burma. Another wall-hanging, 32" x 72", with alternating panels of genie, and borders of dog-lions. This example has VERY ornate work!!! $300

 

66. New Guinea, Sepik River, a large wooden screen made from tree bark. Ornately painted on one side in black, brown-red and creme colors. In two pieces, (in need of repair). Approximate size, 56" x 35". $175/2

 

67. Africa, Nigeria, Ibibio Tribe, a tall and well carved dark wooden statue of a man holding his penis with both hands. Unusual. Some age cracks. Ht: 34". $375

68. Africa, Gabon, Fang, a very old and rare wooden bellows with bush fiber air bags; abstract cubist style. On marble stand. Some wear to bellows. L: 21". An important piece. $1,000

 

69. Africa, Mali, Dogon, a "Walu" or semi-helmet monkey mask with considerable erosion. Seated human figure atop rectangular mask with rectangular eyes slits. Mounted on stand. Ht: 16. Rare! $1,000

 

70. Africa, Burkina Faso, Lobi. A tall carved standing female figure. Chocolate colored wood; bare breasted, she holds hands together at waist. Simplistic features. Portion of left foot missing. Ht: 20". $350

 

71. Africa, Mali, Bambara. A portion of a granary door lock. On metal stand. Nice and old. Ht: 17". $175

 

72. Africa, Zaire, a small black wooden standing male figure with glass chip inset eyes; large hands and feet. Ht: 13.75". $200

 

73. Africa, Mali, Dogon, a nicely carved wooden granary door lock. Some age and in nice condition. Ht: 14". $175

 

74. Africa, Zaire, Lomani Tribe, early 19th century. A long copper spear head used in purchasing brides. See Quiggins, "Primitive Money", p. 64, pl. 1 #12. Scarce. L: 57". $200

 

75. Africa, Nigeria, Ibo, An "ofo" or shrine figure. In bronze; vessel with 4 legs. Very important in Ibo culture. Ht: 2", L: 7". Choice! $250

 

76. West Africa, a lot of 3 wooden pieces. Including a comb, a ladle and a plain head rest. All nice. $150/3

 

77. Nigeria, Ikom Tribe, c. 1400-1500 A.D., a monkey-like figure in low bas relief from a basalt river stone. See Ikom Monoliths , page 23 in "Treasures of Ancient Nigeria" for comparison. Ht: 8". $500

 

78. England, early 20th century, a lot of 2 silver plated serving dishes. Larger is round with 3 sections and initialed "GRT", diameter 13.5". Second is oval with "Fitting Copelands White & Bakers engraved in bottom, size: 13" x 10". $200/2

 

79. Egypt, an antique large alabaster cup. High stemmed bowl with 2 ornate openwork latiform handles. Incised lotus patter on bowl. Ht: 7.25" by 7" diameter. $500

 

80. Persia, c. 1900. A good sized spherical container; hinged to open in half. A melon carrier. Made in tin with ribbed design. Ht: 9". $200

 

81. New Guinea, Sepik River, a wooden drum with lizard skin cover. Typically decorated. Ht: 26.5". Nice. $250

 

82. S.W. United States, A nice leather conch belt, a larger double buckle leather belt and a silver Indian bangle with turquoise. $100/3

 

83. Japan, early 20th century. Elaborately wrapped and woven "pull" or hand grip which would have been attached to a cord strung to bells in a temple. L: 26". $125

 

84. Egypt, c. 18th-19th century. An elegantly chased brass platter with rolled rim. Diameter is 12". Heavy. $150

 

85. New Guinea, "Bird of Paradise" pelt. Rare! Restricted use only by native peoples. Optiz value, $900. $500

 

86. Flemish engraving, Judaic theme, 1593. Menorah, Ark etc. Engraved by P. Huys last quarter of 16th century. Framed and glazed. Stunning! Size is 14 3/8" x 9 1/2". $900

 

87. Japan, a lot of two lovely scrolls. Paper mounted on silk. First multi-colored painting of warrior (Boys Day) and 70" overall. Second of pot with flower and poem and overall 76". $250/2

 

88. Japanese ceramic lot of 5 pieces. Polychrome on blue/white. 2 cups, 3 plates (one with small chip). Fan shaped plate is lovely. $100/5

 

89. Large ceramic bowl. Unknown culture; probably Pre-Columbian. Brown and black. Ht: 4", diameter 9.25". $100

 

90. West Mexico, Jalisco, Proto Classic Period, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., an attractive ceramic redware bowl; "flying saucer" shaped with flared rim and slight chips. Nice patina. Ex. Malter auction 67, lot 724. $750

 

91. West Mexico, Jalisco, Proto Classic Period, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., Similar to previous. Fine redware ceramic bowl with a row of stylized shrimp around the body of the bowl. Spout is flared. Ht: 6.75", diameter 11". Rare and choice! Ex. Malter auction 67, lot 734. $1000

 

92. West Mexico, Jalisco, Proto Classic Period, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a very fine painted ceramic bowl of "volcano" shape; the spout flares outward and the entire creme slip exterior is neatly painted in red linear designs. A pair of zoomorphic figure are painted on the sides. Choice! Ht: 7.5", diameter 10.5". Ex. Malter auction 64, lot 473.

$1000

 

93. West Mexico, Jalisco, Proto Classic Period, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a very fine ceramic fragment in the form of a man's head. Creme slip; mouth is open! Quality of fragment is bold and expressive. On stand. Head is 6". Ex. Malter 64, lot 426. $350

 

94. West Mexico, Colima, Proto Classic Period, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a small red slip pot with flaring rim and 10 pitava flowers encircling the vessel's waist. Choice! Ht: 4.75". Ex. Malter auction 67, lot 711. $375

 

95. West Mexico, Jalisco, Proto Classic Period, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a large and attractive white slip bowl highlighted with red polychrome. Central inside design apparently solar. Minor age cracks. D: 11", Ht: 3.5". Choice. Ex. Malter auction 67, lot 862. $600

 

96. West Mexico, Colima, Proto Classic Period, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a blackware bowl with considerable incised linear and dotted design. Ht: 3.75", width 6.75". Also a second bowl, Jalisco; a shallow soup bowl. Diameter 6.75". Ex. Malter auction 67, lot 721 and 859 (one piece). Both nice! $300/2

 

97. West Mexico, Colima, Proto Classic Period, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a beautiful burnished beige "Venus" figure with arms straight down along the sides. Incised lines depict tattooing and genitalia. Ht: 7". Perfect! Ex. Malter auction 64, lot 274. $300

 

98. West Mexico, Nayarit, Proto Classic Period, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a "sheep face" drummer. Seated male with right hand resting on drum. Red slip highlighted with white polychrome. Choice! Ht: 8.5". $500

 

98. Peru, Chimu, c. 900-1400 A.D., a finely crafted double chambered parrot vessel. Blackware with single spout and loop handle connecting both chambers. Nice glossy patina. Choice! Ht: 6.5". Ex. Malter auction 64, lot 624. $850

99. Peru, Chimu, c. 900-1400 A.D., a single chambered and spouted blackware "jaguar" pot. Bulbous body of pot is of fierce head of jaguar; mouth large and open revealing teeth. Choice! Ht: 7.5". $850

 

100. Pest Mexico, Jalisco, Proto Classic Period, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a burnished red and creme colored standing woman wearing a skirt. Bare breasted and wearing a choker. Ht: 7.5". Ex. Malter auction 62, lot 122. Choice condition. $300

 

101. West Mexico, Nayarit, Proto Classic Period, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a red burnished sculpture of a nude standing woman holding a water container on her left shoulder. Ht: 6.5". Ex. Malter auction 62, lot 128. Choice! $300

 

102. Costa Rica, c. 1000-1400 A.D., a large and attractive "monkey" pot. Colorfully painted in reds and blacks on orange slip; two spider monkeys protrude on either side. Ht: 6.5" $500

 

103. Mexico, Chinesco, c. 100-300 A.D., a small but choice seated ceramic figure with legs spread apart. Creme slip with robust legs and design on face in red paint. Ex. Malter auction 67, lot 882. $350

 

104. West Mexico, Colima, Proto Classic Period, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a gourd shaped pot with rows of small bumps protruding on bulbous body. Wide opening and quite attractive. Red slip with much of original black linear paint still apparent. Ht: 5", diameter 8". $500

 

105. West Mexico, Jalisco, Proto Classic Period, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a large blackware bowl with wide opening and incised linear designs on upper mid-section. Nice glossy patina. Attractive!. Ex. Malter auction 67, lot 859 (one of two). $300

 

106. Africa, Nigeria, Ibo, a large and ornate wooden mask. Creme and black paint highlight face with elaborate and tall headdress in black. Ht: 25". Decorative! $350

 

107. Africa, Kuba, a circular shaped mask with multi layered circular incised designs throughout. Eyes are round with wide slits; mouth is square and puckered. Nice and decorative. All in shades of brown. Diameter 14". $250

 

108. Africa, Cameroon, Nso Kakiri, a large wooden "funerary" mask; all in black with solemn expression on face. Lips are exaggerated and style is similar in appearance to that of the Olmec in Central America. L: 15". $250

 

109. Africa, Cameroon, Bamoun, a nice carved wood mask of a water buffalo. Large and impressive. Ht: 16". $275

 

110. Africa, Liberia, Dan, a lovely small wood mask. Oval shaped in dark brown wood with round eyes and large nose and lips. Ht: 12". $175

 

111. Africa, Nigeria, Kashimalah, a large carved wood mask in creme and brown colors. Small holes for eyes and nice smile. Weathered with some age. Ht: approximately 20". $250

 

112. Africa, Cameroon, Bamoun, a matching pair of nicely carved wooden mask. Both in style of classic Bamoun with linear designs on hair and short beards. Both about 16" high. $400/2

 

113. Africa, Nigeria, , a very unusual mask. Large and rectangular with mouth open revealing long tongue and extremely long chin. Some good age! Ht: 19". $300

 

114. China, a modern pair of small and nicely carved cherry wood male heads, wise men? Both are mustached with goatee, headdress and inlaid eyes. Both choice. About 6" high. $150/2

 

115. Peru, "Moche style" a gray ware ceramic sculpture of a reclining old man. Bulbous body with single spout protruding. A nice decorative piece. L: 10". $100

 

116. Africa, Nigeria, Ibo, a very large light gold in color wood mask. Demonic in style and apparently unfinished with respect to the color. Decorative and unusual. Ht: 16". $300

 

117. Mexico, Aztec, c. 1000-1400 A.D., a rare volcanic stone carving of a nude warrior. He holds head of captive in right hand, weapon in left. Genitals exposed. Rare subject matter. Ht: 7". $750

 

118. West Mexico, Colima, Proto Classic Period, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a mace head; light green colored stone carving in form of a jaguar head; mouth agape. Some chipping. L: about 6". $250

 

119. West Mexico, Colima, Proto Classic Period, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a carved limestone face mask somewhat crudely executed with suspension holes over one eyebrow and through the other eyebrow. Ht: 5.25". $300

 

120. Ecuador, Jivaro, a well made imitation shrunken head. Made for the tourist trade in Ecuador back in the mid century. Long hair. $300

 

121. West Mexico, Colima, Proto Classic Period, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., am attractive dog with two heads. Rare type with a head at each end and spout in the middle. Ht: 6". $850

 

122. Mexico, Veracruz, Late Classic Period, 550-950 A.D., a mold made figure in creme slip of a standing priestly figure. He wears cloak and has hands stretched out at his sides. Some repair. Ht: 15". $1,750

 

123. Mexico, Olmec, c. 1000-500 B.C., a large and impressive basalt carving of a man's head. Typical stylization but quite unusual in that a different face is visible when head is inverted. Rare and important. Ht: 14". $10,000 up

 

124. Colombia, Tairona, c. 1000-1550 A.D., an exquisite gold pectoral of a standing shaman made from the "lost wax" method. Shaman stands with hands on his waist with jaguar heads on sides of braided belt and wears large and elaborate semicircular headdress. Ornate and exquisitely crafted. Slight repair on right side of headdress. Weight is 82.39 grams. Ht: 4" x 3.25". Rare this nice. $10,000

 

125. Africa, Ghana, Ashante, a gold weight actually made in "trade gold" of yellow and reddish color. Interesting casting of a standing musician playing long horn. Extremely rare to be made in gold. Ht: 3", weight 93 grams. $3,000up

 

126. Africa, Angola, Chowke, a beautifully crafted wooden "chief's chair". Ornately decorated with animal hide on seat. Rare this nice. Ht: 30". $1,250

 

127. Thailand. Semi-reclining lacquered and gold gilt hardwood Buddha-like figure with applied glass "jewels" on drapery. Old repairs, and right foot lacking, but very impressive display. L: 36". $1000

 

128. Burma. Lacquered and gold-gilt hardwood seated Buddha on lotus base. Painted facial details, some glass "jewels" glued onto headdress. Some insect damage to base(slight). A very attractive display. H: 20". $1000.

 

129. Papua New Guinea, Sepik Region. An "Orator’s Stool", nearly 6 feet tall!!! It probably represents an ancestor. It is used in the men’s house, where a bunch of leaves or grass is left on the seat. Whomever holds this bunch "has the floor" and speaks as if he were in the presence and under the protection of the ancestor. It is not used as a seat, but is mainly used in rites and settlement of disputes. This very imposing example appears as a standing figure(on a base), with a flat platform behind. Beneath this "seat" are two crocodiles, left and right, and a standing human figure exactly behind. These three figures serve as caryatids. The main figure’s face is covered with clay, and nassa and cowry shells. There are also shells around the feet, wrists, bases of the caryatids, and on elbows. The main pigment is black, with red, yellow and white accents. H: 69". Most impressive. $2,500.00

 

130. Peru, a lot of four textile fragments. All with different colors and patterns; all plastic wrapped and nice. Sizes range from 14" to 25". $200/4

 

131. Guinea, Baga snake, a large and highly decorated piece in a slithering position. Diamond shaped incised scaling in creme, red and black polychrome. A spectacular piece! Ht: 7". $6,000

 

132. Cameroon, Bamileke, a large wooden food container. Highly decorative and engraved with three large reptilian figures atop lid. Ht: 32". $2,000

 

133. Cameroon, Bamileke, wooden food container, smaller than previous; this decorated with woman atop lid, on her back facing upwards, arms and legs elevated and extended. Two large attendants on handles on sides. Ht: 19" x 28". $1,500

 

134. Cameroon, Bamileke, wooden food container, similar to previous except this with elephant head atop lid and two more as handles on sides. Ht: 18" x 36". $1,500

 

135. Cameroon, Bamileke, wooden food container, similar to previous in size except this like #133 style. Ht: 19" x 28". $1,500

 

136. Gabon, Tmou Tribe, a matching pair of dark wood ornately carved "chief's" doors. Two heads protrude from door above protruding mother who nurses child. Both about 37" high. $1500/2

 

137. Gabon, Tmou Tribe, a larger wooden "chief's" door. Male sits atop female, both with legs spread revealing genitalia. Male and female with Mickey Mouse like ears as coiffures. Ht: 66". $1,500

 

138. Gabon, Tmou Tribe, a wooden "chief's" door. Similar to above in style and size. Ht: 66". $1,500

 

139. Gabon, Tmou Tribe, a wooden "chief's" door. Similar to above in style and size. Ht: 66". $1,500

 

140. Cameroon, Bamileke, a tall and ornately carved wooden drum. Village and wildlife scenes ornately carved into tubular drum. Animal hide stretched across top. Choice condition. Ht: 42". $1,200

 

141. Cameroon, Bamileke, a tall and ornately carved wooden drum. Similar to above. Choice condition. Ht: 42". $1,200

 

142. Cameroon, Bamileke, a tall and ornately carved wooden drum. Similar to above. Choice condition. Ht: 42". $1,200

 

143. Nigeria, Mumuye, a tall black wood carving of a standing male ancestral figure. Typical "Mumuye" style with long arms hanging at sides; headdress similar in style to that of football helmet. On metal stand. Choice! Ht: 60". $2,000

 

144. Gabon, Bakota, a reliquary fetish. Zoomorphic facial stylization; bell shaped hammered sheet metal face with wire wrapped around slender neck. On metal stand. Ht: 29". $1,500

 

145. Gabon, Bakota, a reliquary fetish. Similar to above. On metal stand. Ht: 29". $1,500

 

146. New Guinea, Sepik River, an intense wood carving of a woman bare breasted standing above smaller man who squats and holds his penis with right hand. Both appear to be emaciated; woman with mouth wide open, her human hair on end. Ht: 41". $1,500

 

147. Guatemala, an unusual stone carving in dark green stone of a seated dwarf. Boldly carved, he holds his penis with both hands. Back side reveals his spine; bottom is cut flat. Interesting and rare! Ht: 10.5". $2,500

 

148. Mexico, Guerrero, Olmec, c. 1000-500 B.C., a carved wooden face mask. Eyes have been drilled through as small holes; bold nose with mouth slightly open. Much weathering with repairs. Very rare as mask don't survive the insects and high humidity of Central America. Size is 8" x 6". In custom box. $1,500

 

149. West Mexico, Colima, c. 250 B.C.-250 A.D., a large pale green stone carving of a human face. Almond shaped eyes are dug out; mouth slightly puckered and round. Speckled color to green stone. Almost life-size. Rare! Size is 10" x 8". $2,500

 

150. East Africa, Tanzania, a black stone carving of a small and unusual female figure. Dwarf-like, she has large flat and round head and stands with arms at sides and wears necklace made of string and linen. On wood stand. Nice condition. Ht: 10". $1,500

 

151. Australian Aboriginal boomerang, c. 1910. Ornately carved wooden boomerang with emu, stage, cross, floral and cross designs. Choice and hard to find early ones these days. Nice. L: 21". $200

 

152. Peru, Shipibo, a large and decorative "beer" pot. Ornately painted with grid-pattern designs, "shaman face" rests at top; the creme on red polychrome makes for an attractive and large piece. Cracked, with stabilized repair. Ht: 23". $500

 

153. Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik, Angriman. Ancestral Mask, L: 26", of carved wood covered with clay, polychrome, nassa and cowry shells. A lovely display! $275

 

154. Valley of Mexico, Pre classic, ca. 800 B.C. Female gingerbread figurine in orange-tan terra cotta. Simply but expressively modeled, with portrait-like face. She is nude but for elaborate hair, or headdress, and ear spools. Protruding stomach: pregnant? Chip to one foot and hair; repaired at waist. H: 4". $225

155. Valley of Mexico, Pre classic, ca. 800 B.C. Another figurine closely similar to preceding but this male. He has elaborate hair, or headdress, ear spools and heavy necklace, and wears penis sheath(?). Repaired at neck. H: 5". Nice. $275

156. Monte Alban II, Zapotec, Classic, ca 500-800 A.D. A large molded hollow figure depicting the wrinkled Old God, seated and kneeling, and embracing a jaguar cub. Shows manganese and root mark patina. See "Ceramic Figures of Ancient Oaxaca", Boos, for the type. Broken and repaired but complete and not restored. Very unusual large figure of a type seldom seen. H: 11" x W: 9" $2,000

 

157. Mexico, Mayan to Mixtec Periods. Bracelet-sized strand of mostly "jade" beads from the Mayan or Mixtec eras, with perhaps some as old as Olmec, and some later. Some fine greens, some metadiorite, and other stones and shell. Some pale green granular looking stones -- emerald matrix? L: 11'. Pleasant strand. $550

 

158. 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

 

159. Peru, Chimu, ca. 900-1400 A.D. Attractive and decorative copper pin. The top wrought into leaf shape in which tip was split to form two tapered wires. These were coiled to form a pair of "spectacles" -- surprisingly similar to the "spectacle brooches of Bronze Age Europe. Intact and perfect, with light green patina; on custom metal stand. H: 7.1". $300

 

160. Peru, Chancay, c. 1300-1500 A.D., a textile fragment. Pelican motif, brightly colored border. L: 10.5" x 4". Nicely mounted in glass on attractive black border. $175

 

161. Peru, Chancay, c. 1300-1500 A.D., a textile fragment. Another fragment, this larger and in browns. L: 8" x 5". Nicely mounted in glass on attractive black border. $175

 

162. Peru, Chancay, c. 1300-1500 A.D., a textile fragment. Brown & white with stylized felines? L: 9" x 4.5". Nicely mounted in glass on attractive black border. $175

 

163. Peru, Chancay, c. 1300-1500 A.D., a textile fragment. Colorful with pyramid shaped designs, possibly animals(?), in red, greens and yellows. L: 11" x 3.5". Nicely mounted in glass on attractive black border. $175

 

164. Peru, Chancay, c. 1300-1500 A.D., a large textile fragment. Three pieces; two wide with reds and feline or bird motifs, central piece is in light brown. Nicely mounted in glass on attractive black border. $175

 

166. Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba, Gelende, an attractive helmet mask with figure of jockey on top; yellow and pale brown colors. Ht: 16". $1,000

167. Africa, Nigeria/Cameroon, a skin covered, horned dance crest. Ht: 16". $1,000

 

168. Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba, an "epa" helmet mask. Nice old example. Female figure standing on top extending arms and holding ball(?) All painted in red, black and white. Choice!. Ht: 32". $1,700

 

169. Africa, Cameroon Grasslands, c. early 20th century. A brass mask of fine quality. The Cameroon casting industry begun by the turn of the century to supply traditional decorative and prestige use for colonial administrators. Their quality remained high up to about WWII. The most recent examples are more crudely done by comparison. Ht: 18". $1,500

 

170. Africa, Zaire, Pende, a chair with two heads on backrest. Ht: 21". $900

 

171. Africa, Zaire, Teke, A large and very attractive fetish figure. Cloth shorts and necklace. On strand. Ht: 43". $3,000

 

172. Africa, Cameroon Grasslands, a stool. Unusual configuration of leopard and human head. Ht: 18". $1,200

 

173. Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba, Dance crest with three carved heads on top; with cloth. Ht: 13" x 8". $500

 

174. Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba, Gelende mask, Chalk colors. Ht: 8". Nice. $1,200

 

175. Africa, Zaire, Pende mask with raffia and jute; puckered lips. Nice. Ht: 14". $2,200

 

176. Africa, Zaire, Pende mask With raffia and jute; straight lips. Ht: 10". Old. $2,200

 

177. Africa, Gold Coast, Lobi, a standing female figure in dark wood. $1,000

 

178. Cameroon, an attractive brass head. Ht: 8". $900

 

179. Ivory Coast, Dan, an attractive mask on stand. Typical oval shape and nice. Ht: 9.5". $1,200

 

180. Africa, Zaire, Kuba, a cosmetic box with carved turtle on top . Nice. L: 11". $500

 

181. African Folktales and sculptures by Paul Radin. New York, 1953. 354pp, hardbound. An important reference. $150

 

182. Africa, Zaire, Penda, an attractive ivory passport mask; chocolate colored. L: 7". $500

 

183. A tall museum style display case. Tall black rectangular base with lucite cube shape cover. Ht: 60. $1,000

 

Intermission of 20 minutes.

 

Part 2 of Auction

 

ANTIQUITIES

 

More Weapons

 

184. Mesopotamia or Iran, late 3rd millennium B.C. Votive silver axe head of crescentic shape -- rather like a variant on the "duck bill" axe types. Blade with raised mid rib and oval fenestrations flanking the socket for the handle, which has lengthwise ribbing. Well preserved with some minor repairs. W: 3.25". Rare and choice. Ex Mathias Komor Collection, New York` (Sotheby's NY: 6-23-89, lot no. 26). $2500

185. Iran, perhaps Tepe Sialk or Kurvin, ca. 1200-600 BC. Lot of three exceptional, good-sized arrowheads in bronze. One lanceolate, two deltoid with sharp barbs. All with prominent midribs, thick stems, and narrowed tangs of square section. All intact and pristine, with gray-green patina. L: 5.5"-5.6". Choice! $375/3

 

186. Iran, perhaps Luristan, ca. 2nd millennium B.C. Votive mace head in black hard stone, perhaps a basalt. Piece not bored, of ovoid to piriform shape and divided into six vertical segments with segmented melon-like swellings, with a projecting squared section in the middle of each. Intact and very fine, with whitish cleanable patina. H: 3.25". Interesting and scarce. $250

 

187. Hellenistic Egypt, Ptolemaic or Seleucid Era, ca. 3rd-1st century B.C. Arrow point in bronze: deltoid-shaped head, of lozenge section, with long rearward barbs. At base of head, a triangular projection on either side, presumably to make extraction more difficult. Arrow's tang chipped, otherwise piece pristine with fine earthen-green patina. L: 2". Good example. $125

 

188. Japan, late 18th-19th century, a steel hachiwara, a "helmet breaker" as termed by the Japanese, but more likely to parry the blows of a sword and, ideally, break it. Piece consists of a long curved, tapered rectangular bar, with tang at base to mount with handle and sheath, like a knife. L: 18.5" Fine and scarce. $300

 

189. England, ca. 1880-1900, a small nickel-plated pocket revolver. A six shot "British Bull-Dog," in ca. 36 caliber, with small rounded grip with hard rubber handles. Nicely preserved with 80% of finish remaining. L: 7". Fine decorator's item that could have served Sherlock Holmes or Inspector Le Strade well! $175

 

190. England, ca. 1880's-1890's, a smaller nickel-plated pocket "British Bull-Dog," like previous but this in ca. 32 caliber and with checkered wood grips. L: 6.5". Much less nickel plating remaining, still a fun little knick-knack. $100

 

Seals and Amulets

 

191. 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. $900

 

192. Mesopotamia, Jemdt Nasr, ca. 3100-2900 B.C. Amygdaloid type stamp with drilled sinkings on base, roughly suggestive of animal forms. Seal in creme-tan marble or calcite. Intact with moderate wear. L: 1.6". The "classic" Jemdt Nasr seal. $450

 

193. Mesopotamia, Jemdt Nasr, ca. 3000-2800 B.C. an elongated, almost tooth-shaped, pendant-amulet in the form of a leaping bull, its forelegs tucked underneath to emphasizing the surging power of the animal -- the treatment of the rear legs perhaps also indicating an anthropomorphizing trait. This rare piece is pierced at the end for suspension on a necklace. L: 8 cm. $850

 

194. Mesopotamia, Jemdt Nasr, ca. 3000-2800 B.C. A choice amulet of a recumbent bull in shell. Its silhouette neatly formed, with the linear detailing describing the body's major forms. Intact and choice. L: 1.6". A very nice example. $600

 

195. Syria, 3rd millennium B.C. Two matched foot amulets in creme calcite, pierced vertically through the ankle for stringing. Each with delineated toes, circle and dot ornament, and branch-like designs along the back. Also a delicately carved curled finger, Roman, in alabaster. Both nice and mounted on wooden bases. $350/3

 

196. Hittite, ca. 1500-1200 B.C. double-sided brown steatite bulla seal. Both sides similarly engraved with Hittite script around distinctly designed swords or daggers. D: 23 mm. Cp., Hogarth, nos. 313-326. Surprisingly minor wear, thus rare in this condition. $1200

 

197. Luristan, ca. 1200 B.C., a large circular bronze stalk-handled stamp seal with geometric designs: central cross form with chevron fillers in each quarter. The handle on the seal's back is pierced for suspension. Seal diameter: 42mm. Scarce. $500

 

198. Bactria, 2nd mill. B.C. Large disc-shaped stamp, or perhaps a "badge", in black serpentine. Central device of fantastic horse-like creature with scaled body -- derived from the Babylonian mushushshu(?). In field, branch and circle-dots. Towards edges circular linear, hatched and circle-dot borders. Some edge chips and moderate wear. Repaired. W: 9.67 cm. Large and impressive. $2000

 

199. Neo-Assyrian, ca. 8th-7th century B.C. Nearly circular seal of scaraboid or "weight stamp" shape in greenish tinged craquelure chalcedony. In drilled style, two confronted seated sphinxes on hatched exergue. Above, plant symbol, and single line border around edge. Some chips and edge nicks, otherwise intact with modest wear. W: 25 mm. Interesting peripheral work, perhaps from Syria, in a less common material. $800

 

200. Neo-Assrian or Neo-Babylonian, ca. 7th century B.C. Narrow conoidal stamp in warm gray chalcedony. Drilled-style rendering of man-headed bull sphinx, like those famous monumental "palace guardians" excavated at Khorsabad in the last century. Intact and perfect. H: 22 mm. Nice piece. $400

 

201. Egypt, XVIII Dynasty, ca. time of Amenhotep III. A large deep blue-green faience scarab, now mostly an olive green in appearance. Neat realistic beetle with small winglets. On base, hieroglyphs: "neb-maat-ra," one of the king's names. Very fine condition, with some iridescence. Size: 35 x 25 mm. Cf. Ward, Sacred Beetle, pl. V, nos. 1, and 55. $400

202. Egypt, XVIII-XIX Dynasty, large scarab in faience with slight remains of turquoise glaze. Beetle realistically modeled with wide "feathered" legs. On base, standing frontal figure of Bes, flanked by two papyrus branches. Some chips, otherwise VF. Size: 38 x 29 mm. $400

 

203. Egypt, XIX Dynasty, ca. 1313-1197 B.C. An important bronze finger ring, massive with oval bezel. The deeply incised intaglio with Ptah holding wedj scepter, and facing pharaoh wearing White Crown, standing next to scepter; above, uraeii-flanked sun disc, below cartouche. Below bezel, on one side of ring, the inscription: "Ptah Ta-Tenon, the creator god of Memphis." Intact and wearable, green patina. H: 30 mm, W: 28.8 mm. Cf. Hall, BMC Scarabs, no. 2705. A most desirable antiquity. $3500

204. Ancient Egypt, XXVI Dynasty. A small group of choice faience amulets, featuring in the center: Isis with Horus on her lap; on the right Nefertum striding, and on left a scarce type seated Harpokrates with was- or gazelle-headed scepter. All in brilliant blue-green to blue glaze, glossy and smooth. Cp. Petrie, Amulets nos. 148, 145, 175. H: 33 - 51 mm. A top quality group, all on a plastic stand. Perfect! $2500/3

 

205. Egypt, XXVI or Late Dynastic. Interesting amulet of twin hes vases in turquoise green-glazed faience. Vessels of narrow graceful shape with wide rims. Minor chips at base, otherwise intact and choice. H: 4.9 cm. Rare this large. $400

 

206. Egypt, Late Dynastic or early Ptolemaic, c. 600-300 B.C. Amuletic "walking" scarab in mottled brown serpentine, neatly rendered in-the-round. The legs on the underside tight against the body with vestigial suspension loop in the middle. Chip on rear leg, otherwise a stylish example for this series. L: 21 mm. $300

 

207. Egypt, Late Dynastic or Ptolemaic, ca. 600-300 B.C. Erotic figurine or amulet carved in a hard crystalline brown limestone, with darker mottling. On rectangular base, figure sits on leg with other raised to help prop up the enormous phallus that rests on his head. Features deftly and expressively rendered, with ears protruding, and face rather negroid-looking. Man's ribs prominent, the back slightly humped -- a dwarf perhaps intended? Intact with minor nicks on base; once with loop(?). H: 55.8 mm. A fine little sculpture. Rare! $3000

 

208. Egypt, Late Period or Ptolemaic, ca. 500-300 B.C. Another similar example but this with dwarfish figure sitting behind his huge forward pointing phallus. Carved in a light colored, softer, limestone on which the skin tones have been painted in red. Figure holds an uncertain object in hands, a drum(?). A few chips on base, but essentially intact; much paint remaining. L: 88 mm. A good example. Scarce. $1000

 

209. Egypt, Late Period or Ptolemaic, ca. 500-300 B.C. Another painted limestone phallic figure like previous but this figure obviously a musician. He uses his phallus as a base to support the harp he's playing. On this example even more of the red paint of his skin survives. Harp chipped and phallus fragmentary, otherwise minor wear. H: 71 mm. $900

 

210. Greco-Roman, ca. 2nd century B.C. - 2nd century A.D. Lot of two bullae. One in terra cotta with papyrus imprint on back: nude god holding scepter, with right arm extended -- likely Zeus but eagle not visible. Second one in lead with Zeus standing three-quarters frontal. His lower body draped in chiton and cloak; scepter to side. Both intact and well preserved. H: 21 mm.; 30 mm. $150/2

 

211. Roman, ca. 1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D. Interesting amuletic bead. Ancient bead, Roman or perhaps an even earlier antique, carved with three figures. Bead brown chalcedony with one end clearish. Central figure Priapus-herm, on one side a satyr(?), third figure looks similar but appears to be wearing a modius. Intact with moderate wear. L: 23 mm. Work simplistic but gem most intriguing anyway. $350

 

212. Roman, ca. 2nd-3rd century A.D. Circular amuletic pendant in black-blue glass, with molded motif on each side associated with seafaring. Obverse with Europa riding bull (Zeus), her garment lifted up by the wind. Reverse with dolphin entwined about an anchor. Pierced for suspension but hole only goes half way through the diameter. Intact with silvery patina. Size: 19 x20 mm. $200

 

213. Roman, 3rd-4th centuries A.D. A Late Empire amulet(?) or a token(?), in opaque lavender-blue glass. One side with molded image of caduceus, other with monogram in Greek letters. Said to be from Israel. In generally good with a few, slight chips. Like previous lot, pierced but hole only goes half way through. W: 17 mm. $200

 

214. Sasanian Iran, ca. 4th-5th century A.D. Ellipsoidal stamp in a tan-yellow chalcedony. Device: recumbent zebu flanked by two lunar crescents, or perhaps one a letter which is partially obscured by a flaw in the stone. Intact with minimal wear. W: 19.5 mm. Fine, spirited work. $200

 

215. United States and Continental, late 19th to early 20th century. Engraved decorative gem lot. Attractive group of engraved cameos and intaglios in hard stone, shell mother of pearl, coral, and glass -- a few of Chinese origin. Included are figures, busts, and carved scarabs. L: 10-21 mm. Nice stuff for jewelers. $275/14

 

The Ancient Near East

 

216. Ancient Egypt, XVIII Dynasty, a bronze statuette of a young king (Tutankhamen?), striding, left foot forward and hands at his sides. He wears a uraeus on brow, over a short full wig, plus a broad collar and kilt. Fine details which could still be improved with skilled proper cleaning as the piece is intact with a somewhat crusty green patina. Cf. Tutankhamen figures in Desroches-Noblecourt, pl. XLVI; and Steindorf, Walters Museum, no. 134. Ex Malter Auction III, 26 Feb., 1978, lot 245. H: 8 cm. on metal base. $5000

 

217. Egypt, XIX to 3rd Intermediate Period, a votive persimmon in green faience. Object of broad drop shape, with somewhat angular surfaces in areas. Intact and perfect, with shiny glaze. L: 1.1". Interesting and scarce. Cf. Petrie, Objects of Daily Use, no. 367. $450

 

218. Ancient Egypt, ca. 1000 B.C. An alabaster vial with body of rounded drop shape; the neck concave, almost spool-shaped. Modest restoration to one side of vessel’s rim. L: 3.75". Elegant in appearance, and attractive material. $500

 

219. Egypt, Late Period or Ptolemaic, ca. 500-300 B.C.. a fine "coiled" silver bracelet with each of tapered and flattened ends coiled about the opposite bracelet end. Unadorned, but stylishly functional in its construction and design. Beautifully preserved and still wearable! D: 3.2". $2000

 

220. Egypt, Late Ptolemaic or Roman, ca. 200 B.C. - 200 A.D. Small bronze uraeus with solar disc atop his head, likely from the headdress of a figurine. Face worn a little flat, otherwise details neatly incised. Mounted on pyramidal marble base. H: 1.2". Nice. $325

 

221. Egypt, Graeco-Roman, ca. 100 B.C.-50 A.D. Head from a mold made female figurine in reddish brown terra cotta. Head of attractive maiden, with wavy hair at sides and chignon at back. Her ears with large piercings for earrings. Quite attractive for these. H: 1.5". $125

 

222. Egypt, Graeco-Roman, ca. 100 B.C.-50 A.D. Mold made votive plaque of enthroned Isis nursing Horus. In reddish terra cotta, the goddess rather neatly crafted and traditional in appearance. Her crown with Hathor horns and solar disc. Some chipping to top of plaque, and slight wear to Horus. H: 2.9"; on oak base. Scarce. $375

 

223. Egypt, Graeco-Roman Alexandria, ca. B.C. 100-100 A.D. an amusing theatrical caricature of a slave or freedman. The standing figure, probably once ithyphallic, wearing exaggerated mask typical of comedies, and padded costume to make him look fat and pot-bellied. He holds his left hand over his left eye as if peering out at his audience. Piece sharp but right hand and left foot are missing. H: 8 cm. $1500

 

224. Anatolia or Northern Syria, prior to ca. 1500 B.C. A bronze votive nude statue of a man, his arms out-stretched as if ready to hug. The workmanship is stiff and crude somewhat reminiscent of Hittite work. The face appears modeled after the innumerable terra-cotta Astarte figures from this same region. H: 14.5 cm. On stand. Rare! $2750

 

225. Anatolia or Northern Syria, prior to c. 1500 B.C. A bronze figure of a standing humped bull, a zebu, of elongated form with excellent brown patina. L: 9 cm. Well crafted, stylish work for this region. $1750

 

226. Syria, Tel Halaf, prior to c. 2000 B.C. a stylized clay figure of a "Mother Goddess" very voluptuously modeled. She is seated legs forward, her arms cradle her substantial breasts. Her head simple and oblate. Faint traces of painted eyes and linear patterns at waist, arms and legs. H: 4.25"; mounted on lucite base. Rare and intact! Choice! $3250

 

227. Syria, or possibly Southern Anatolia, 3rd to early 2nd millennium B.C. Ceramic votive figurine of recumbent ram, in dark gray or blackware. Stylized figure interestingly rendered in forward thrusting angles, giving the animal a sense of hard solidity combined with nervous repose. Horns comprised of flattened discs, with heavy collar(?) over neck. Chip to nose; museum or inventory number inked on base. L:2". Scarce. $450

 

228. Syria or Palestine, ca. later 2nd or early 1st millennium B.C. Shallow circular sandstone offering dish. Dish essentially disc-shaped with extended lip. Grooved and hatched edges at lip, notched triangular ornament on rest of rim. Base of truncated tripod legs shaped as connected papyrus stalks. Rim chipped at one spot, otherwise fine condition. W: 6.5". $700

229. Phoenicia, c. 7th century B.C. a bronze boat pendant, the bow and stern are surmounted by stylized animal heads. A "cabin" is amidships, and an oval mount is atop the cabin. The mount has a needle-sized opening for suspension. W: 45 mm. H; 33 mm. Choice green patina. A great piece for boat collectors. $750

 

230. Phoenicia or Palestine, Hellenistic Period, an amphoriskos in buff terra cotta, with twin handles and of typical shape with sharply tapered, conical body. Mouth with heavy rounded rim. Repaired with modest restorations. Still, pleasant and decorative. H: 7.5". $225

 

231. Israel, late Bronze Age, ca. 12th century B.C. "Dish" lamp of reddish terra cotta. Shallow wheel turned bowl with small foot and broad flat rim. Half of bowl folded over to form a fairly long raised spout. Two modest rim chips. otherwise a nice, clean looking example. L: 5.3". $200

 

232. Palmyra Area or South Arabian, ca. 1st-3rd century A.D. attractive little footed dish in white/creme, lightly veined alabaster. Dish rectangular with two scalloped edges. Bowl walls spherical on top but a truncated pyramid on back. Dot-circle ornament around rim of bowl. L: 3.5". Intact and well preserved. Nice. $425

233. Sumer, Warka, ca. 3000-2500 B.C. a complete marble pommel or handle shaped in the form of a lion's head. One side is clear of surface encrustation and reveals a delightful white marble patinated finish. The other side is still heavily encrusted. The piece is hollowed out for the now missing wood or metal tang. It's apparent that the eyes were once inlaid. H: 6 cm. $1200

234. Iran, Sarkizabad, 2000 BC. Creme ware pot with red and white slip. Vessel ovoid with wide funnel neck, small single handle and very small ring foot. White upper half of pot with geometric ornament of bands with checkerboard-hatched lozenges. Red bottom with zig-zags. Repair to handle, with overall fine preservation for its age. H: 4.3". $750

 

235. Iran, Sarkizabad, 2000 BC. "Kantharos"-like vessel with low broad body, wide funnel neck and pair of small pinched handles. In beige ware with creme slip with black geometric painted ornament: top with bands of flattened lozenges, at waist with band of hatched triangles. Repaired with modest restorations. H: 4.9". Good example of early Persian ceramic. $525

 

236. Southern Iran, Elam. ca. 2200-2000 B.C., a rare bronze horseman, his right arm to his stomach, his left to his mouth while astride a horse. Nice green patina. H: 58 mm. Rare! $950

 

237. Iran, perhaps Tepe Sialk, ca. 1000 BC. Finely potted globular vessel in burnished orange ware with small mouth, ring handle, and distinctive elongated trough-like nozzle shaped as a stylized bird's head. Repair and typical restoration to nozzle, otherwise vessel quite pristine. W: 11.75". Good example of the "classic" Iranian pot. $1250

 

238. Iran, perhaps Tepe Sialk or Amlash, ca. 1000-800 B.C. Good-sized gray ware pot similar to previous "pelican oil lamp." Vessel's body more ovoid, wider ring mouth and small ring handle. Long, trough-like spout on bent neck which attaches to rim. Two modest rim chips, otherwise intact. H: 7.25". Handsome, with white patina. $950

 

239. Western Iran, Luristan, ca. 2nd millennium B.C., probably late. Good sized hair ornament, or perhaps a finger ring, in silver. Ring of very heavy round wire, the ends tapered, and bent into an overlapping coil. Each end with chased herringbone patterns. Intact and choice. $450

 

240. Western Iran, Luristan, or Southern Caspian Area, ca. 1200-800 BC. A most interesting little figurine in bronze of a rider high on the back of a dromedary(?) camel. The object simply, almost crudely, modeled but done with much expressive action. The rider's arms raised and tautly arched with the camel's head high and twisted back, as if the reins were sharply pulled in. Of special note is the clearly detailed camel saddle. Intact with crusty brown and green patina. H: 2,6". Rare! $1350

 

241. Western Iran, Luristan, or Tepe Sialk Area, ca. 1200-800 B.C. Large disc-headed pin of wrought bronze of standard form: wide ovoid head with seven circular bosses connected by an incised six-pointed star. Border of raised dots around head. Pin slightly tapered and of circular section. Finely persevered with green patina; tip of pin missing. L: 9.5". Good example, scarce. Cf. Moorey nos. #354, 355. $500

 

242. Western Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200-600 B.C. Lot of seven pins in bronze, ranging from large to medium size. The three largest with domed or mushroom-shaped heads with bodies having circular moldings and bands of incised hatch marks. One very simple, with lobed head and incised zig-zag borders. One with vase or pomegranate finial, and another similar but with three projecting knobs. Smallest with incised chevrons. All nice, with various patinas. L: 4.3" -8.4". Found Pirkooh, Gilan Province. $400/7

 

243. Western Iran, Luristan, ca. 1100-800 BC. A fine "Mistress of Animals" in bronze, large and robust. Of typical form, likely female with heavy pendant necklaces and dual, symmetrical feline feet. At waist an additional janiform face, this one bearded. Figure grasps paired roaring lions, who have rooster heads at their base. Stylized figure well crafted and finely detailed, with crusty green patina and perhaps repair to waist. Along with large "bottle" base, with narrow spool-shaped body, thin cylindrical neck, wide everted mouth, and two rows of decorative moldings. A choice specimen, one of the best we've handled in recent years. Overall height: 14.5". Cf. Moorey no. 180, but both heads bearded; nos. 198, 208 for base. $1500

 

244. Western Iran, Luristan, ca. 1100-800 BC. Similar to previous but a little smaller and of slimmer proportions. Both janiform faces more feminine looking, with v-shaped collar or necklaces below one and wide girdle below other. Apparently intact, with crusty green patina. Remains of mounting pin at bottom. Also with slimmer and slightly smaller "bottle" base. Overall height: 14". A good example of series. Cf. Moorey nos. 176, 178 for finial, nos. 198, 208 for base. $1000

 

245. Western Iran, Luristan and Marlik Area, ca. 1200-800 B.C. Lot of four small goats pendants in bronze, three of which are looped. The three with high, curved horns and globular eyes and perky tail. The smallest with beard, straighter horns, and spool-like body. All intact and nice. L: 1.3"-1.9". Good lot. $550/4

 

246. Western Iran, Luristan and Sialk Areas, ca. 1300-800 B.C. Another group of four looped pendants in bronze. These: a nude woman holding her breasts, a bird, a bucranium, an equid(?) double protome. Also two early Islamic bronzes: a rooster finial to a pin, a kinara-like leg to a box. Most intact. $450/6

 

247. Western Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000-800 BC. Penannular bracelet of springy, hammered bronze sheet, engraved with central band of zigzags, or triangles, and bordered top and bottom by similar bands of much smaller triangles. Also an antique hollow silver bracelet, Persian, hinged and with polyhedron-like finials. Piece with engraved and stamped chevron designs and central "eye"/lozenge. Both intact and very fine, but silver lacking locking pin. W: 3"; 3.25". Cf. Moorey, no.367 for first. $250/2

 

248. Western Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000-800 BC. Cast bronze penannular bracelet with twin pairs of facing lion or panther heads. Neatly modeled in low relief, with chased tailing around eyes and brows. Intact and perfect, with fine green patina. W: 2.8" Nice. $400

 

249. Western Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000-800 BC. Another bracelet like previous, but with only two single confronted heads. Stylized head somewhat simpler, but still charming. Intact and choice with good olive patina. W: 3". $275

 

250. Western Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000-800 BC. A cast and wrought penannular bracelet with very stylized boar or calf heads. Nostrils protuberant and eyes sockets knobby, with incised lozenge eyes. Band hammered into springy flat bar with incised and hatched ribbing. Perfect. W: 2.25". Also a bronze spike-like tool, Luristan or Caspian area. Both ends pointed and of square to rectangular section -- a pry bar, weapon, or borer? Pristine with crusty blue and green patina. L: 9.75". Good lot. $475/2

 

251. Western Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000-800 BC. Very hefty armlet or anklet in bronze, of crescentic penannular form with green and black patina. Each end engraved with bands of chevron designs. Intact and choice. Scarce to see such sizable examples these days. W: 4.8". Cf. especially Malter Auc. 72, lot 605. Fine specimen. $300

 

252. Western Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000-800 BC. Good-sized anklet in bronze, with green and black patina. Of simple penannular form, but notable for showing evidence of gilding. W: 4.3". $300

 

253. Western Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000-800 BC. Fine ovoid pot in burnished creme ware, with low body and wide flat base, and broad funnel mouth. Twin lug/fin handles at side, pierced. Painted design of wavy lines between hatched and dotted bands, with hatched triangles below. Finely preserved. H: 4.75". Choice. $575

 

254. Western Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000-700 BC. Flattish phiale-like bowl in hammered bronze sheet, with ring-like base and curved funnel rim. Interior engraved and worked en repoussé. Interior base engraved with five rosettes within two circular border of raised dots, and raised diagonal bands at outer edge. A few small holes at edge where metal has thinned, otherwise sharp and choice, with green patina. Bowl shows remains of gilding or silvering -- scarce thus. W: 5". $450

 

255. Western Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000-700 BC. A delightful pin in bronze with an amusing, very stylized antelope head finial. Animal with spindly snout, bulbous eyes, and long stick-like ears. Choice, with fine green patina. L: 6.4". Delightful! Cf. Moorey nos. 312, 313. $300

 

256. Western Iran, Luristan, ca. 900-600 BC. Black serpentine carving of a mythical horse. The figure highly stylized and blocky in appearance, with incised circle-dot ornament over the body, and X's at the nose. The animal elongated with short feet. Large piercing entering at the front legs and going into the chest. Perhaps the finial of a pin. L: 3.1". Intact with moderate wear and a few nicks. Very rare! $950

This item should probably considered a "winged equid," with this being a stone version of the bronze pin finials seen in Moorey nos. 324-7. Although more elongated than those, the profiles of both remain strikingly similar.

 

257. North Iran, Gilan, ca. 800-500 BC. Gray ware vessel -- body globular with carinated shoulders, funnel-like mouth with bulbous throat, plus single strap handle. Apparently intact with white cleanable patina. H: 7". Fine specimen. $450

 

258. North Iran, Amlash, ca. 700-400 BC. Finely potted rhyton, in gray ware with orange slip. Elegant vessel with narrow neck, broad shoulders and small flat base where a small, stylized bull head spout is attached. Piece beautifully preserved. H: 8". Nice! $1250

 

259. North Iran, Amlash, ca. 500 BC. Tall, handsomely crafted gray ware vessel with smoothly burnished brown slip. Pitcher-like vessel with narrow ovoid body and slightly tapered cylindrical neck, and ring handle. A few modest rim chips, otherwise pristine. H: 11.3" Nice! $550

 

260. Iran, Achemenid, c. 600-500 B.C. A fine hammered silver bowl with radiating lotus and petal design, central omphalos. D: 6.5". Virtually perfect! A museum quality piece. $3000

 

261. Bactria or Iran, later 3rd or early 2nd mill. B.C. A small limestone head, perhaps from a composite figure. Facial features are very pleasant for type; a few chips and some surface pitting. Nevertheless, still nice. 28 x 30 x 25 mm. $550

 

262. Bactria, Namazga V-VI, ca. mid 2nd millennium B.C. Bronze kohl pot of amphora-like shape, with wide, sharply angled shoulders and longish cylindrical neck. Remains of applicator encrusted within jar. Jar intact with thick green patina. H: 2.8". $300

 

263. Bactria, Namazga V-VI, second half 2nd millennium B.C. Another kohl pot like previous, but this in faience with a very pale blue-green, now almost white glaze. Jar more squat and body ovoid. Wear to rim, age crack consolidated, otherwise intact and pleasant. H: 2.25". Scarce. $350

 

264. Bactria, ca. late 2nd millennium B.C.(?), or Greek/Hellenistic Period(?). Appealing small twin-handle vase in silver. Of broad form with faintly carinated shoulders, cylindrical neck, and rolled rim at the mouth. Cleaned, with dark tone; both handles with restorations. H: 3.2". A fine little object. $2250

 

265. Thailand, Ban Chiang, ca. 1500 B.C. One half of a carved multipiece mold in pinkish sandstone for an ax head. Head elongated with convex cutting edge; the horizontal socket integral to the back of blade and has ribbed ornament. Also, an actual copper ax which came from a similar but smaller mold. Both ax and mold in choice condition, with only small chip at corner of blade. L: 5.2"; 4.5". Scarce and interesting. $500/2 Anna Malter

 

Greece and Rome

 

266. Greco-Iberian, ca. 600-525 B.C. Handsome votive figure of bearded man., He stands with legs together, knees lightly flexed. He ids dressed in clinging short chiton with tightly cinched wide belt -- almost giving him the appearance of wearing breeches. Chased details of the man's toes, eyes, mouth, hair locks, ears and fillet. Arms missing, otherwise intact with choice deep green patina. Very fine Greek-style work. Scarce and choice. $1950

 

267. Boeotia or Central Greece, early 5th century B.C. Small protome of nicely molded female bust in late archaic style. In very fine grained buff-orange terra cotta, she wears peplos and her long hair braided into a wreath about the head. Sharply molded with traces of red paint on the hair. H: 2.8", on plastic. Nice specimen. $750

 

268. Italy, Etruria or Sicily, ca. .475-450 BC. Head from a votive goddess figurine in orangey-tan terra cotta, a little coarse grained. The mature woman wears stephane, her hair wavy at the brow. Pleasant early classical style. H: 2.5"; on brass stand. $300

 

269. Italy, Campania c. 340-320 B.C. A robust, heavy caelene footed bowl with interior pressed design of six concentric bands of hatching, and a rosette of five dotted ovoid with tiny central medallion of Medusa or lion's mask. D: 7". A few rim nicks, otherwise choice condition. Ex Malter Auction 56, lot 201. $400

 

270. Italy, Apulia c. 330-300 B.C. Another caelene footed bowl but this with five impressed acanthus palmettes around a central rosette. Pleasant and interesting study piece -- bowl a little warped during the firing, and the color variations clearly show how other vessels were stacked atop it in the kiln. Slight chip at foot, two small areas of flaked glaze on exterior, otherwise intact and very fine. D: 7". $375

 

271. Italy, Apulia c. 330-300 B.C. Red figure fish plate in buff-tan ware. Dish broad and shallow on short foot, with wide turned out rim and central depression to hold the "sauce." On black-painted ground are two bass or perch-like fish and a skate, in dilute red wash with details in black and added white or yellow. Reserve wave pattern around rim of dish. Surprisingly intact and free of repairs: two slight age cracks but piece strong and stable. D: 8.25". A fine example of this scarce and popular series. $1600

 

272. Seleucid or Parthian, Asia Minor and Palestine, 3rd-1st century BC. Lot of two ceramic pieces. One a slim wheel-turned unguentarium in gray-brown ware, Hellenistic Era, probably found Israel. Also a molded large fragment of a figurine, a harpist in orange ware. Said to be from Pergamon. H: 7.4"; 5". First pristine, second very fine. $200/2

 

273. Graeco-Roman, c. 1st cent. B.C. to 1st cent. A.D. a choice bronze pendant in the form of a pig, looped on top for wearing. A delightful miniature. W: 33 mm. Said to be from Turkey. $450

 

274. Graeco-Roman, c. 1st cent. B.C. to 1st cent. A.D. A very fine handled mirror in bronze with excellent green patina. The bail handles with baluster finials; the mirror is hinged so that the piece can be folded for protecting the polished and gilded interior mirror surfaces which to this day are still partially reflective. D: 6". An outstanding object. Probably made in either Antioch or Ephesus. $3500

 

275. Roman, c. end 1st cent. B.C. to 1st cent. A.D. a nice marble head fragment of Apollo, his hair is tied in back in a bun with pompadour style in front. His right fragmented arm and hand resting atop his head. A little chipping on nose and chin. H: 8 cm. A lovely classical sculpture on professional mount. A pleasant and affordable example of this famous sculptural type. $1650

 

276. Roman Syria, ca. 1st-2nd century A.D. An exceptional, fine quality handle and mount for a box, in raised and chased silver. The mount in the form of a lion's head with ring through its mouth, on a square backing. The head rounded and finely detailed. At corners of backing plate a short "rivet," each with an ornamental openwork head of domed form. Slight repair at one cheek, otherwise piece remarkably well preserved. H: 3.3". Superb object! $5000

 

277. Roman Phoenicia, 1st-2nd century A.D. Attractive, elaborate handle from a bronze lidded jug. Piece very well crafted with intricate Egyptianizing palmette at base, and twin finely modeled duck heads at top. Handle lacking the liftable lid (in the manner of those seen on German steins), otherwise intact with crusty green and dark brown patina. L: 5.25". Nice. Found Lebanon. $475

278. Roman Judea, 3rd-4th century A.D., a small but choice green glass aryballos with thick trailed zig-zags attached to the rim and shoulder. Minor loss to part of the trailing. Areas of cleanable white patina. Cf. Kevorkian #382. Rare and choice. H: 3". $1,250

 

279. Ancient lamps, 1st century B.C. - 3rd century A.D. A fine lot of over twenty miniature lamps in orange, buff, red, and dark brown wares. Nearly all decorated, mostly with geometric motifs. A few chipped or repaired, otherwise rest intact and generally sharp. Interesting material, with some rare types. L: 2"-3.1". $500 lot

 

280. Rome, ca. 1st-2nd century AD. A Roman medical instrument in bronze. A "probe," or perhaps a salve applicator. Each end a tapered cylinder, narrowing at the handle. Molded handle a "cornerless cube" with ridge borders. Intact with fine patina. L: 4.5". Nice. $175

 

281. Rome, ca. 1st-2nd century AD. A bronze ornamental pendant found in Britain but perhaps of Romano-Egyptian or Phoenician origin. Base of palmette form, with two volute-shaped leaves with elongated multi-petal flower. Base with large hole for stringing. In choice condition with fine dark olive patina. A decorative fitting for furniture, an elaborate vessel, or possibly even armor? L: 1.9". Nice. $100

282. Egypto-Roman or Parthian Asia Minor, 1st-2nd century AD. Cute votive figure of Anatolian rider god(?) on horse (or Harpokrates in Asian garb?). Figure wears pleated tunic, cloak, and leggings. The horse steps sprightly, with fore leg raised. The whole on high rectangular plinth. In choice condition but, sadly, missing head of rider. H: 5.25". Said to have been found at Pergamon. $150

 

283. Rome, Eastern Empire, 2nd-3rd century A.D. Sizable unguentarium in deep green glass -- the glass quite thick. Small piriform body, long cylindrical neck, and large mouth with flat everted rim. Slight repair to part of rim? -- otherwise choice with creme/tan patina and iridescence. A robust piece. H: 4.8". Found Iran. $375

 

284. Rome, c. 2nd-3rd century A.D. a bronze statuette of Venus. She stands nude, but for armlets and drapery about her legs, with hands positioned to preserve her modesty. Hair with distinctive knot at top of head; long tresses at side. One arm missing, otherwise well-preserved with green patina. H: 10.2 cm, 0n plastic stand. An attractive piece, probably from Syria. $1950

285. Rome, 2nd-3rd century AD. A fine ornamental bronze appliqué of circular form with facing bust of Apollo, perhaps assimilated to Helios. He wears cloak over bare shoulders, and possibly a radiate crown, the rays once set with other metal, some of which remains. A quality piece but somewhat worn on the face. D: 1.3"; on walnut base. $700

 

286. Roman Anatolia, 2nd-3rd century AD. Attractive votive figurine in beige orange ware with creme slip. Standing figure of one of the Dioscuri, in military garb, and holding a spear and grasping his sword with other hand. He stands on high plinth. Repaired with restorations to feet. (The deity's features strongly reminiscent of those of Caracalla, Emperor 198-217 A.D.). H: 8.25". $600

 

287. Byzantium, c. 700-900 A. An interesting hematite pendant in the form of a youthful unbearded Christ or saint. The horseshoe-like hair style somewhat reminiscent of icons made during the Iconoclastic Controversy. H: 35 mm. Wearable! On plastic stand. $750

 

 

India and Islam

 

288. Kushan Gandhara, 3rd-4th century A.D. Torso of a satyr-like(?) figure in stucco. Plumpish youthful male with neatly arranged hair wearing bandeau with forehead ornament. He holds pedum and has fingers to mouth like Harpokrates. A little worn but still sharply detailed with traces of red paint. H: 3.9"; on custom base. $400

 

289. Kushan Gandhara, 3rd-4th century A.D. Pleasant schist fragment from a wall facade. Scene of cupid-like figure (without wings) stands in pose of an adorant, beneath a gothic-like architrave with dentate reliefs and grape and floral supports. He is flanked on either side by pilasters and two short Indo-Persian columns, each with small stuppa-like structure. Sharp little carving, in deep relief with chipping to one side and earthen patina. L: 10.25". $875

 

290. Iran, Nishapur(?), ca. 9th-10th century A.D. Bottle in bronze somewhat emulating contemporary glass shapes. Footed bottle of tapered cylindrical sections, with ovoid shoulders, narrow funnel mouth which is ringed with seven projecting granules. Intact with crusty brown and green patina. H: 6". Nice example of early Islamic bronze vessels, which are scarce. $450

 

291. Iran, or Mesopotamia, ca. 10th-15th century A.D. Lot of three bronze rings all with engraved designs. One with stepped bezel holding a blue glass ("turquoise") gem; one engraved with what appears to be twin palmettes; last Timurid with stylized Kufic inscription. A pleasant group, much better than average. H: 19-30 mm. $175/3

 

292. Iran, Seljuk Period, Nishapur, ca. 12th-13th century A.D., a fine blue glazed miniature tea pot or ewer, of broad ovoid shape on narrow foot. Vivid dark turquoise glaze with vertical black stripes. Minor repairs, piece somewhat iridescent. H: 8 cm. $750

 

293. Iran, Qajar Period, 19th century. Glass lot. Two blown glass ewers, closely alike in appearance but one taller and handle differently applied, and smaller brown-green in color while larger is clear. Both piriform on broad foot, with long cylindrical neck and thin graceful spout. Both in choice condition. H: 6.75"; 8". $300/2

 

294. Iran, Qajar Period, 19th century. Another glass ewer as previous lot, but this almost a cobalt blue. Pristine and perfect but for slight chip to tip of spout. H: 6.75". Nice. $225

 

295. Iran, Qajar Period, 19th century. Glass vase in amber-green glass. shaped very much like piece of a thousand years earlier: wide funnel mouth on deep cylindrical neck, with ovoid body on ring foot. Trailed ribbing around neck. Perfect condition. H: 9". $350

 

296. Iran, Qajar Period, 19th century. Glass vase as previous, but larger, more elaborate, and in green color. This with trailed ribbing about mouth, and ruffle-like collar of pinched glass at neck. Attractive and perfect. H: 10.6". $425

 

297. Iran, Qajar Period, 19th century. Glass aquamanile of deep brown color. This shaped as a standing bird on tripod feet. Vessel mouth on bird's back and nearly flush in height. The thin, narrow spout comprised of the bird's beak. Intact and perfect. L: 7.5". Vessel probably held scented water. Scarce. $575

 

298. Iran, ca. 1950's or earlier. Ethnic jewelry lot. Lot of two large circular pendants, elaborately chased or filigreed white metal with gilding, nd set with a profusion of glass gems. Also two large pins shaped as peacocks, in similar technique. H: 2.8-4.2". $150/4

 

299. Afghanistan, Turkoman, early 20th century. A choice pair of silver cuff bracelets. set with carnelians and partially gilt. The pair very robustly made for heavy wear. Each a tapered open cylinder of crescentic section, with the face divided into three rows containing four gems each, spiked borders at sides, along with engraved arabesques and granulation. H: 3.25"; 3.5". $675/2

 

300. Afghanistan, Turkoman, early 20th century. Another jewelry piece as previous, but this a large pendant, "house"-shaped, with open work volutes at top and rings at base for pendant chains. In gilt silver and carnelian, the chain pendants later replacements. Collected in Iran in the 1950's. H: 9.25" $775

301. Afghanistan, elaborate gilt silver bracelet in contemporary Turkoman style. Richly ornamented in filigree and granulation, the central raised medallion with tree motif. W: 2.5". $100

 

302. India or Iran, ca. 1950's. Nicely crafted bowl in brass, copper, and tinned copper. The latter two set into the brass bowl as decorative floral, petal, and rosette inlays: the body with diagonal rows of leaves in alternating colors, the same for the shoulder but rosettes, with petals bordering the two top and bottom. H: 5.6". $150

 

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