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Roman Marble Head of a Youthful Barbarian

18th C. Indian Red Sandalwood Nude Ragini / Musician

Rare Moche Gilded Copper Bell - Owl - 56 g

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Roman Copper Chariot Fitting with Mars: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. Cast by the cire perdue (lost wax) process, a copper chariot fitting depicting a bust of Mars (Ares), god of warfare as well as an agricultural

0062: Roman Copper Chariot Fitting with MarsEst. $5,000-$7,500Lot Passed

Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Cherub: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A mold-formed terracotta oil lamp covered in pale-orange slip. The lamp is defined by a circular base, gradually-expanding walls, a sloped shoulder

0062A: Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with CherubEst. $500-$700Lot Passed

Tall / Elegant 18th C. Rococo Marble Statue of Female: Europe, Rococo, 18th century CE. In a word, BREATHTAKING! This expertly carved marble statue depicts an elegant goddess, draped with a chiton with fabric folds cascading over her curvaceous body and

0063: Tall / Elegant 18th C. Rococo Marble Statue of FemaleEst. $12,000-$18,000Lot Passed

Large Roman Bronze Oil Lamp w/ Theater Mask Finial: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. An exquisite cast bronze oil lamp with a pear-shaped body leading to a curvaceous spout as well as an impressive theater mask handle terminal with

0064: Large Roman Bronze Oil Lamp w/ Theater Mask FinialEst. $9,000-$13,500Lot Passed

Lovely Strand of Early Roman Glass Evil Eye Beads: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE, possibly earlier. A lovely strand of seventy-four glass beads of rounded forms, most with multiple evil eyes, the vast majority presenting

0065: Lovely Strand of Early Roman Glass Evil Eye BeadsEst. $5,500-$8,250Lot Passed

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Roman Bronze Patera Handle w/ Ram Finial: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A fine, hollow-cast bronze example of a patera handle terminating in the head of a ram. The handle has several grooves along its length, and the

0066: Roman Bronze Patera Handle w/ Ram FinialEst. $1,200-$1,700

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Adorable Roman Bronze Harpocrates w/ Cornucopia: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A finely cast bronze Harpocrates - the god of silence, secrets, and confidentiality - with his finger pressed to his lips, standing in contrapposto

0067: Adorable Roman Bronze Harpocrates w/ CornucopiaEst. $5,000-$7,000Lot Passed

Roman Glass Aryballos - Stunning iridescence!: Roman Empire, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. This beautiful mold-formed pale green translucent glass vessel has a slightly dimpled base with a smooth pontil, a thick and rotund spherical

0068: Roman Glass Aryballos - Stunning iridescence!Est. $900-$1,200Lot Passed

Published Massive Roman Bronze Three-Nozzle Oil Lamp: Roman, later Imperial period, ca. 1st century CE. A large, beautiful bronze oil lamp cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process and designed so that it could hang from the original chains attached

0069: Published Massive Roman Bronze Three-Nozzle Oil LampEst. $9,000-$13,500Lot Passed

Roman Glass Bowl w/ Spiralized Ribs: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. A stunning mold-blown glass bowl with a pale blue-green color and a near-transparent presentation. The base, slightly concave with a rough pontil

0070: Roman Glass Bowl w/ Spiralized RibsEst. $3,400-$5,100Lot Passed

Near-Lifesize Roman Marble Head of Woman: Roman, Imperial period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. A remarkably lifelike marble carving of a woman's head, frozen forever in an expression that suggests a quiet thoughtfulness and silent observation.

0071: Near-Lifesize Roman Marble Head of WomanEst. $15,000-$22,500Lot Passed

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Roman Glass Flask with Swirled Ribs: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd century CE. A beautiful mold-formed flask comprised of near-transparent glass in pale blue-green hues. The smooth, concave base expands outwards to form the globular

0072: Roman Glass Flask with Swirled RibsEst. $1,000-$1,500

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Roman Marble Head of a Youthful Barbarian: Roman, later Imperial Period, ca. 3rd century CE. A striking head of a young man with a mop of wavy, unruly hair - a signal that the artist is intending to show a barbarian, someone from outside of

0073: Roman Marble Head of a Youthful BarbarianEst. $20,000-$30,000Lot Passed

Beautiful Roman Glass Amphoriskos: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. A free-blown amphoriskos comprised of translucent, turquoise-hued glass with a conical body and a rough pontil scar, a rounded shoulder tapering to

0074: Beautiful Roman Glass AmphoriskosEst. $1,200-$1,800Lot Passed

Fine Roman Glass Conical Beaker: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. An elegant, free-blown beaker formed from translucent, sage-hued glass. The beaker is defined by a slightly concave base, a gradually-expanding

0075: Fine Roman Glass Conical BeakerEst. $1,500-$2,500Lot Passed

Stunning Roman Stone Mosaic - Two Charging Bulls: Roman, the Levant, late Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 5th century CE. A brilliantly executed mosaic panel depicting two fierce charging bulls amidst flowering vines, the composition skillfully arranged

0075A: Stunning Roman Stone Mosaic - Two Charging BullsEst. $75,000-$95,000Lot Passed

Late Roman Bronze Oil Lamp on Bronze Tripod Stand: Late Roman/early Byzantine period, ca. 4th to 6th century CE. A cast bronze lamp attached to a cast bronze tripod stand composed of two pieces. The lamp itself has a beautiful handle composed of two

0076: Late Roman Bronze Oil Lamp on Bronze Tripod StandEst. $6,500-$9,750Lot Passed

Large Roman Stone Mosaic with Quilted Squares: Roman, the Levant, late Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 5th century CE. A mesmerizing stone mosaic with hundreds if not thousands of square stone tesserae arranged in a quilted pattern with diamond forms

0077: Large Roman Stone Mosaic with Quilted SquaresEst. $19,000-$28,500Lot Passed

Roman Glass Double Unguentarium w/ Tiered Bale Handle: Roman, late Imperial Period, ca. 4th to early 5th century CE. A stunning double unguentarium used to hold various types of cosmetic makeup, free-blown from translucent blue-green glass. A pair of

0078: Roman Glass Double Unguentarium w/ Tiered Bale HandleEst. $1,500-$2,500Lot Passed

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Rare Roman Glass Bowl w/ Applied Dots: Roman, Imperial period, ca. 4th century CE. A beautiful, hand-blown bowl made from translucent, pale-green glass. The bowl is defined by a slightly concave base and smooth pontil scar, tall, rounded

0079: Rare Roman Glass Bowl w/ Applied DotsEst. $1,400-$2,000

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Impressive Roman Glass Twin-Handled Jar: Roman, late Imperial Period, ca. late 3rd to early 5th century CE. A gorgeous jar of a sizable form, hand-blown from near-opaque, pale blue-green glass. The vessel has a concave base and rough pontil

0080: Impressive Roman Glass Twin-Handled JarEst. $1,500-$2,000

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Roman Glass Globular Jar - Rare Aubergine!: Roman, late Imperial Period, ca. 4th to 5th century CE. A stunning free-blown, transparent aubergine-colored glass vessel, of a globular form. The vessel is comprised of a concave base with a pontil

0081: Roman Glass Globular Jar - Rare Aubergine!Est. $900-$1,400

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Roman / Islamic Glass Trade Bead Necklace: Roman and Ancient Near East, late Imperial through early Islamic periods, ca. 200 to 900 CE. A collection of 44 ancient glass beads on a modern string with a modern gold-filled clasp, creating a

0082: Roman / Islamic Glass Trade Bead NecklaceEst. $6,000-$9,000

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10th C. Viking Iron Sword Petersen Type X (Tested XRF): Northern Europe, Viking / Norse culture, ca. 10th century CE. A remarkably-preserved iron sword, topped with a symmetrical pommel that looks like a rounded hill. A thin, horizontal guard separates

0082A: 10th C. Viking Iron Sword Petersen Type X (Tested XRF)Est. $12,000-$15,000

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