A86: Exceptional Summer Antiquities Sale 2020-08-01 Auction - 392 Price Results - Ancient Resource Auctions in CA
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A lovely Roman marble head of a womanSet of 4 large Egyptian alabaster canopic jarsA wonderful Etruscan bronze figure of a male youth
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A86: Exceptional Summer Antiquities Sale

Our Summer Exceptional Antiquities sale will offer over 350 lots of fine ancient and ethnographic antiquities. The sale will offer a wonderful and unique selection of authentic, and well-provenanced Ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern, Islamic, Byzantine, and Pre-Columbian antiquities among other fantastic ethnographic items. Please get in touch if you have any questions and please remember to ask for condition reports on any items you may be interested in. We also accept absentee bids and phone bidding if bidders would like to call or email to set up either option for the sale.
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A lot of 3 Ptolemaic terracotta objects: A lot of 3 Ptolemaic terracotta objects. Lot includes a pair of molded terracottas - a head from a figure of Harpokrates and a seated figure of Harpokrates, c. 2nd Century BC/AD, and a fragment of a
0006: A lot of 3 Ptolemaic terracotta objectsEst. $120-$150
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An Eastern Celtic bronze axe head: An Eastern Celtic bronze axe head, c. 5th - 3rd Century BC, with curved cutting edge and side loop, either side decorated with two vertical lines; casting flanged on sides. L: 3 3/8 in (8.6 cm). Nice
0010: An Eastern Celtic bronze axe headEst. $250-$400
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A pair of Near Eastern bronze bowls: A pair of Near Eastern bronze bowls, c. 1200 - 800 BC, the first a hemispherical bowl fashioned from sheet bronze with flattened rim, Dia: 5 1/2 in (14 cm). The second is a bronze sheet jar flared
0013: A pair of Near Eastern bronze bowlsEst. $180-$250
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A handsome Messapian lebes gamikos: A handsome Messapian lebes gamikos, Magnia Graecia, c. 5th Century BC, the rounded body with flared foot and two vertically aligned looped handles around a central lidded opening. The entire vessel
0015: A handsome Messapian lebes gamikosEst. $300-$450
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An attractive Attic black-figure lekythos: An attractive Attic black-figure lekythos, late 5th Century BC, adorned with a horizontal netted band above and below two bands containing vine motif, Maeander pattern just below shoulder, two rows
0017: An attractive Attic black-figure lekythosEst. $250-$400
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A pair of Roman pottery vessels: A pair of Roman pottery vessels, c. 1st - 4th Century AD, the first ovoid beaker with narrow foot and flared mouth, H: 5 in (12.7 cm), and the second a cup with wide rim, 3 3/8 x 4 5/8 in (8.6 x 11.7
0018: A pair of Roman pottery vesselsEst. $150-$200
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Roman pale yellow sprinkler flask, Eastern: A Roman pale yellow sprinkler flask, Eastern Mediterranean, 2nd - 3rd Century AD, the body molded with four horizontal bands containing a herringbone pattern in low relief. The cylindrical neck is
0020: Roman pale yellow sprinkler flask, EasternEst. $300-$450
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A large Egyptian faience amulet of Anubis: A large Egyptian faience amulet of Anubis, Late Period, c. 664 - 332 BC, depicted striding forward wearing a short, striated kilt. Nice light blue glaze, losses below knees and old restoration to
0024: A large Egyptian faience amulet of AnubisEst. $500-$800
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A wonderful Egyptian green glazed ushabti: A wonderful Egyptian green glazed ushabti, Late Period, Dynasty 30, c. 380 - 343 BC, depicted mummiform on integral base with plinth at back, wearing tripartite wig with false beard, arms folded at
0038: A wonderful Egyptian green glazed ushabtiEst. $900-$1,500
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Attractive Egyptian alabaster cosmetic jar: An attractive Egyptian alabaster cosmetic jar, Early Dynastic, c. 2920 - 2575 BC, carved in beautifully banded stone, with rounded shoulders and tapered foot, the rim is wide and the interior is
0041: Attractive Egyptian alabaster cosmetic jarEst. $450-$700
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A wonderful Egyptian banded alabaster bowl: A wonderful Egyptian banded alabaster bowl, Early Dynastic - Old Kingdom, c. 2750 - 2181 BC, carved from attractive banded stone. The bowl is rather deep with interior grooves and ridges from its
0042: A wonderful Egyptian banded alabaster bowlEst. $400-$700
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An Egyptian limestone model of a fish: An Egyptian limestone model of a fish, Late Period - Ptolemaic, c. 664 - 30 BC, nicely modeled with large scales, well-defined fins and head as well as a small base on the bottom. L: 6 in (15.2 cm).
0051A: An Egyptian limestone model of a fishEst. $450-$800
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A group of Egyptian bronze objects: A group of Egyptian bronze objects, Late Period, c. 664 - 332 BC, and including a large headdress from a figure of a deity with cow's horns and solar disk, 4 1/4 x 2 1/4 in (10.7 x 5.7 cm), as well
0057: A group of Egyptian bronze objectsEst. $180-$250
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Large Egyptian wood 'mummy mask', Late Period: A large Egyptian wood 'mummy mask', Late Period, c. 664 - 332 BC, the facial portion from a sarcophagus lid with angular features and part of the headdress remaining. 12 x 9 in (30.4 x 22.8 cm). The
0058: Large Egyptian wood 'mummy mask', Late PeriodEst. $900-$1,200
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An Egyptian terracotta head of the god Bes: An Egyptian terracotta head of the god Bes, Late Period, c. 664 - 30 BC, with leonine features and hole atop the head for a headdress. Nice features remain and an interesting piece that appears to
0062: An Egyptian terracotta head of the god BesEst. $120-$150
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A Romano-Egyptian terracotta head of Isis: A Romano-Egyptian terracotta head of Isis, c. 1st - 2nd Century AD, wearing a small solar headdress, her hair in long braids. H: 2 1/2 in (6.3 cm). Light deposits, old wood base. Ex North Carolina
0067: A Romano-Egyptian terracotta head of IsisEst. $120-$150
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A fantastic Egyptian mummified cat: A fantastic Egyptian mummified cat, Graeco-Roman Period, c. 2nd Century BC - 2nd Century AD, the body still wrapped and nicely modeled cartonnage head separate containing the skull of a small cat. H:
0069: A fantastic Egyptian mummified catEst. $9,000-$12,000Lot Passed
A nice Near Eastern bronze pin: A nice Near Eastern bronze pin, c. 1200 - 600 BC, terminating in a cage-like feature, topped with what was likely a bird, small loop at side. L: 9 1/2 in (24.2 cm). Nicely patinated. Ex West Virginia
0076: A nice Near Eastern bronze pinEst. $150-$200Lot Passed
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An Archaic Greek bronze male figure: An Archaic Greek bronze male figure, c. 6th Century BC, the head with large eyes and arms at side, right hand once held an implement. Rich olive-green patina. H: 3 1/2 in (8.9 cm). Well-preserved,
0079: An Archaic Greek bronze male figureEst. $700-$1,000
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A massive Hellenistic bronze trident: A massive Hellenistic bronze trident, c. 3rd - 1st Century BC, of heavy construction with three long tines, each with rectangular profile and rounded tips. The shaft widens toward base and is
0082: A massive Hellenistic bronze tridentEst. $4,500-$6,000Lot Passed
A Roman/Etruscan bronze mirror: A Roman/Etruscan bronze mirror, c. 3rd - 1st Century BC, fashioned from a single piece of metal, the circular mirror has been pounded flat with a long tapering handle which has been curled at the
0085: A Roman/Etruscan bronze mirrorEst. $400-$500Lot Passed
A Roman bronze seal box lid: A Roman bronze seal box lid, 1st - 3rd Century AD, diamond-shaped with a raised element containing remnants of inlay within a circle. The entire lid is bordered by a ridge with raised circles
0088: A Roman bronze seal box lidEst. $120-$200Lot Passed
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A pair of Roman iron nails from Judaea: A pair of Roman iron nails, 1st - 4th Century AD, unearthed in Safad, Israel, in 1975 within the remains of a Roman era carpentry shop. Both are nice examples! 3 1/2 in x 3/4 in (8.9 x 2 cm) & 1 3/5
0088A: A pair of Roman iron nails from JudaeaEst. $120-$150
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A nice Byzantine bronze cross pendant: A nice Byzantine bronze cross pendant, c. 8th - 10th Century AD, with incised circular decoration and surmounted by a suspension loop. 1 ¾ in x 1 ¼ in (4.4 x 3.2 cm). Nicely patinated. Ex Southern
0095A: A nice Byzantine bronze cross pendantEst. $180-$250
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A wonderful Near Eastern bronze axe head: A wonderful Near Eastern bronze axe head, c. 1200 - 800 BC, cast as one piece with cylindrical shaft-hole with four straight ribs at the back terminating in four long conical points. The upper and
0098: A wonderful Near Eastern bronze axe headEst. $1,800-$2,500
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A Near Eastern bronze axe: A Near Eastern bronze axe, c. 1000 - 800 BC, with narrow shaft hole and rounded cutting edge. Ribbed bands adorn the upper edge with a central band along the top. 2 3/4 x 3 3/8 in (7 x 8.7 cm).
0098A: A Near Eastern bronze axeEst. $300-$400Lot Passed
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Near Eastern cylindrical bronze mace head: A Near Eastern cylindrical bronze mace head, c. 1200 - 800 BC, the uppermost portion decorated with oval domed bosses with divided ridges above and below and near the base of the shaft. L: 5 7/8 in
0099: Near Eastern cylindrical bronze mace headEst. $300-$450
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A Near Eastern bronze dagger blade: A Near Eastern bronze dagger blade, c. 1000 - 600 BC, the leaf-shaped blade is narrow with incised midrib, the handle with vertical flange to hold an inlay of another material. The blade and handle
0102: A Near Eastern bronze dagger bladeEst. $180-$250
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A pair of bronze javelin points: A pair of bronze javelin points. The first is an early Greek type, c. 1200 - 800 BC, with narrow tongue-like blade possessing a blunted tip and fissured tube, L: 6 1/2 in (16.4 cm). The second is a
0105: A pair of bronze javelin pointsEst. $150-$200
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A group of 10 ancient bronze arrow points: A group of 10 ancient bronze arrow points, c. 3rd - 1st Century BC. The group consists of mostly Scythian and Greek trilobate types that range from 17 mm to 24 mm in length, all have a nice dark
0111: A group of 10 ancient bronze arrow pointsEst. $120-$150
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A Sumerian creme marble jar: A Sumerian creme marble jar, c. 3000 - 2500 BC, with rounded body and wide mouth with flattened rim. The interior is vertically bored with concentric drilling rings and thick walls. 2 1/8 x 1 3/4 in
0120: A Sumerian creme marble jarEst. $250-$300
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5 marble Kilia idol heads from: A group of 5 off-white marble Kilia idol heads from 'Stargazer' idols, c. 2500 - 2200 BC, with characteristic domed head and narrow neck, each with various degrees of wear and encrustation. Largest
0121: 5 marble Kilia idol heads fromEst. $300-$400Lot Passed
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A Roman marble leg fragment from a statue: A Roman marble leg fragment from a statue, 1st - 3rd Century AD, with well-preserved surfaces and light deposits. H: 9 1/2 in (24.2 cm). Mounted on a wooden base. Ex estate of Olen Bryant and Thomas
0123: A Roman marble leg fragment from a statueEst. $700-$1,200
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A Sabaean marble head of a man: A Sabaean marble head of a man, c. 1st Century AD, with angular features, large eyes and pursed lips. The top and back of the head are flattened, as is typical of the type. H: 9 1/4 in (23.5 cm).
0124: A Sabaean marble head of a manEst. $2,500-$4,000Lot Passed
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A lovely Roman marble head of a woman: A lovely Roman marble head of a woman, later 4th Century AD, with large eyes and attractive features, she wears a diadem with central adornment, her hair stylized in stiff curls that frame her face
0125: A lovely Roman marble head of a womanEst. $9,000-$12,000
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A Greek terracotta face of a goddess: A Greek terracotta face of a goddess, 5th Century BC, wearing a tall diadem with central raised disk, her features are stoic. Likely from a protome. 3 1/2 x 3 3/8 in (8.9 x 8.6 cm). Light deposits.
0134: A Greek terracotta face of a goddessEst. $180-$250
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A lovely Greek ceramic head of a lady: A lovely Greek ceramic head of a lady, c. 4th Century BC, with beautifully rendered features, her hair styled back to a large coiled bun at the back of her head. H: 2 1/8 in (5.4 cm). Light deposits
0135: A lovely Greek ceramic head of a ladyEst. $350-$450
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Roman roof tile with stamp of Legion IV: A Roman roof tile with stamp of Legion IV, likely Legio IIII Flavia Felix, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD. The rectangular stamp is missing the left side, but the remaining letters which read LEG III…
0144: Roman roof tile with stamp of Legion IVEst. $250-$400
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A choice Yortan culture kernos: A choice Yortan culture kernos from Anatolia, Early Bronze Age II, c. 2700 - 2400 BC, comprised of three ovoid compartments, each with narrow flattened bottoms and joined together with a tall strap
0146: A choice Yortan culture kernosEst. $800-$1,500Lot Passed
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A nice Yortan ovoid black-ware vessel: A nice Yortan black-ware vessel from Anatolia, Early Bronze Age II, c. 2700 - 2400 BC, the ovoid body with narrow flattened base, the flared mouth angled sharply for pouring with a single loop
0148: A nice Yortan ovoid black-ware vesselEst. $350-$500
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A lovely chocolate-on-white ware vessel: A lovely chocolate-on-white ware vessel, Southern Levant, Late Bronze Age I, c. 1550 - 1400 BC, with horizontal band in deep orange-brown slip around the shoulders bordering groups of vertical lines;
0151: A lovely chocolate-on-white ware vesselEst. $400-$700
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An attractive black ware juglet, Holy Land: An attractive black ware juglet, Holy Land, c. 1000 - 600 BC, Iron Age II, the body rounded with narrow neck, flared mouth and loop handle. H: 3 1/2 in (8.9 cm). in nice condition with surface
0153: An attractive black ware juglet, Holy LandEst. $120-$150
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An attractive Attic footed kylix: An attractive Attic footed kylix, 5th Century BC, with attractive black banding and with pedestal foot. 3 1/4 x 7 7/8 in (8.3 x 20 cm). Ex collection of Douglas Haner acquired in the 1960's.
0160: An attractive Attic footed kylixEst. $250-$350
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A lovely Greek red-figure trefoil olpe: A lovely Greek red-figure trefoil olpe, 4th Century BC, depicting a bird, a sprig before and a rosette behind; vertical borders to sides and doted band at top of scene. H: 3 1/2 in (8.9 cm). Light
0163: A lovely Greek red-figure trefoil olpeEst. $600-$800
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A large Greek black-glazed lekythos/olpe: A large Greek black-glazed lekythos/olpe, 4th Century BC, the rounded body on flared ring foot, the neck short and narrow with wide spout and strap handle. Much of the original black glaze remains,
0165: A large Greek black-glazed lekythos/olpeEst. $300-$400
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A Hellenistic black-ware janiform kantharos: A Hellenistic black-ware janiform kantharos, c. 3rd - 2nd Century BC, depicting satyrs, one portrait bearded with heavy features, the other more youthful with laurel-wreath and curled hair. The
0172: A Hellenistic black-ware janiform kantharosEst. $4,000-$7,000
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A nice Italo-Megarian bowl: A nice Italo-Megarian bowl, c. 3rd - 2nd Century BC, with net pattern and central rosette on the underside bordered by an ovolo band. H: 3 3/4 in (9.6cm), D: 5 1/5 in (13.2cm). Mineral encrustation
0173: A nice Italo-Megarian bowlEst. $250-$350Lot Passed
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A group of 3 Roman ceramic vessels: A group of 3 Roman ceramic vessels, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, including a grey ware jar with narrow foot and rounded rim, H: 4 3/4 in (12 cm), and a pair of creme ware bowls, Dia: 4 5/8 in (11.7 cm)
0177B: A group of 3 Roman ceramic vesselsEst. $150-$200
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A Roman ceramic bowl: A Roman ceramic bowl, c. 4th - 5th Century AD, with small ring foot and light deposits. 1 1/2 x 2 7/8 in (3.8 x 7.3 cm). Light deposits. Ex Thomas collection, acquired mid-1950's to mid-1960's.
0177C: A Roman ceramic bowlEst. $80-$100
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A Roman terra sigillata pitcher: A Roman terra sigillata pitcher, c. 3rd Century AD, with trefoil pouring spout, the handle decorated with a knot of Hercules and the body decorated with a repeated, raised floral pattern. H: 6 1/4 in
0179: A Roman terra sigillata pitcherEst. $300-$400
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A pair of Roman red-ware pottery sherds: A pair of Roman red-ware pottery sherds from North Africa, c. 4th - 5th Century AD, one featuring the facing head of Oceanus in relief, wearing lobster headdress, 2 1/4 in x 2 in (5.7 x 5.2 cm), the
0180: A pair of Roman red-ware pottery sherdsEst. $120-$150
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A nice Mesopotamian incantation cup: A nice Mesopotamian incantation cup, c. 7th Century AD, the shallow bowl with spiraling band of Syriac text in dark brown slip around a central 'eye', a small looped handle at edge. L: 5 1/2 in (13.8
0182: A nice Mesopotamian incantation cupEst. $450-$800
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A Post-Medieval stone ware bowl: A Post-Medieval stone ware bowl, of heavy construction with pedestal foot and horizontal grooves below the rim. 3 1/4 x 5 1/4 in (8.3 x 13.3 cm). With deposits inside and out. Ex collection of Morley
0183: A Post-Medieval stone ware bowlEst. $120-$150
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A lot of 3 Roman ceramic lamps: A lot of 3 Roman ceramic lamps. Lots include an orange-ware lamp with rosette within the discus, 1st Century AD, with raised pellets on shoulder, L: 4 1/4 in (10.7 cm), the next is an orange-ware
0191: A lot of 3 Roman ceramic lampsEst. $120-$200
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A lot of 4 ancient ceramic lamps: A lot of 4 ancient ceramic lamps. The first is a Roman type from the Holy Land, c. 3rd Century AD, with large fill-hole with vertical lines around the shoulder and wide nozzle, L: 3 1/2 in (8.9 cm),
0192: A lot of 4 ancient ceramic lampsEst. $120-$150
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An Islamic glazed pinched lamp: An Islamic glazed pinched lamp, c. 9th - 12th Century AD, well-preserved with glossy brown glaze. 3 3/8 x 3 1/4 in (8.6 x 8.3 cm). Ex collection of T.J. Morrison, N.H.; Ex New York private collection
0193: An Islamic glazed pinched lampEst. $180-$250Lot Passed
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A lovely Nishapur glazed oil lamp: A lovely Nishapur glazed oil lamp, 12th Century BC, of ovoid form with flattened bottom, the sides decorated with a stylized scene in dark green and black, a band of angled dashed below. L: 5 1/5 in
0195: A lovely Nishapur glazed oil lampEst. $150-$200
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A lovely little Roman glass vessel: A lovely little Roman glass vessel, 1st - 2nd Century AD, with ovoid body, short cylindrical neck and flared mouth with inward folded rim. H: 2 1/8 in (5.4 cm). Losses to side of body, beautiful
0196: A lovely little Roman glass vesselEst. $90-$120
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A nice Roman green glass vial: A nice Roman green glass vial, 1st - 2nd Century AD, the piriform body with flattened base and long tubular neck with widen mouth and inward folded rim. H: 4 1/8 in (10.4 cm). Some encrustation. Ex
0198: A nice Roman green glass vialEst. $150-$180Lot Passed
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A large Roman glass two-handled bottle: A large Roman glass two-handled bottle, c. 2nd - 3rd Century AD, the body nearly cylindrical with deeply indented base, the neck narrow with flared mouth and outward rolled rim, a large handle at
0199: A large Roman glass two-handled bottleEst. $400-$600
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A Roman pale blue-green glass pitcher: A Roman pale blue-green glass pitcher, Eastern Mediterranean, 4th Century AD, the body tapering to a narrow flattened foot and lightly pinched, rounded shoulders. The tubular neck with trefoil
0202A: A Roman pale blue-green glass pitcherEst. $450-$600
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A beautiful Roman glass cosmetic vessel: A beautiful Roman glass cosmetic vessel, 5th Century AD, in light blue-green, central compartment wound with horizontal bands of threading with rounded rim and wide base. The handle is quite
0203: A beautiful Roman glass cosmetic vesselEst. $3,000-$4,000
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An attractive lot of 3 Roman glass beads: An attractive lot of 3 Roman glass beads. Lot includes a Roman gold glass bead, c. 1st Century BC - 1st Century AD, Dia: 9 mm, the second is a Hellenistic - early Roman speckled eye bead, c. 2nd
0207A: An attractive lot of 3 Roman glass beadsEst. $120-$200
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A pair of Roman and Byzantine rings: A pair of Roman and Byzantine rings. Lot includes a Roman bronze ring with an image on an eagle in intaglio within the small circular bezel, 13 x 25 mm, the second is a Byzantine bronze ring, c. 6th
0211: A pair of Roman and Byzantine ringsEst. $80-$150
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A lot of 6 Widow’s Mites from the Bible: A lot of 6 Widow’s Mites from the Bible. Each is a bronze Prutah of Alexander Jannaeus of Judaea, 103 - 76 BC and features an eight-rayed star on one side and anchor on the other. Largest 15 mm in
0213A: A lot of 6 Widow’s Mites from the BibleEst. $180-$250
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A group of 3 Roman silver coins: A group of 3 Roman silver coins. Lot includes a Republic Denarius of M. Servilius, 100 BC. Rome mint. (19.5 mm, 3.87g), with head of Roma and two warriors in a sword fight, horses behind. The second
0214: A group of 3 Roman silver coinsEst. $300-$400
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A group of 3 Roman silver coins: A group of 3 Roman silver coins. Lot includes a Republic Denarius from 207 BC from the Crescent series, (17.5 mm, 3.68g), with head of Roma and the Dioscuri riding rt. The other two are Denarii of
0215: A group of 3 Roman silver coinsEst. $300-$400
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A group of 4 Roman silver coins: A group of 4 Roman silver coins. Lot includes a pair of Drachms of Gordian III, AD 238 - 244, struck at Caesarea, Cappadocia, (18 mm, 2.76g & 18 mm, 3.27g), a silver denarius of Severus Alexander, AD
0215A: A group of 4 Roman silver coinsEst. $300-$400
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A group of 4 Greek silver coins: A group of 4 Greek silver coins. Lot includes a pair of 4th Century BC types and two from the 5th Century BC. Cities include Teos, Sidon in Phoenicia, Illyrian and a Carian city in Asia Minor.
0215B: A group of 4 Greek silver coinsEst. $120-$200
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A lot of 8 Roman provincial bronze coins: A lot of 8 Roman provincial bronze coins. Lot includes a variety of rulers and types including a bronze 27 mm of Hadrian, AD 117 - 138, struck in Bizya, Thrace, a bronze 25 mm of Aemilian, AD 253,
0215D: A lot of 8 Roman provincial bronze coinsEst. $120-$200
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A group of three Levantine stone seals: A group of three Levantine stone seals. The first is a banded steatite prism, c. 1st Millennium BC, with a nicely carved standing woman wearing chiton and himation, the opposite side with pseudo
0221: A group of three Levantine stone sealsEst. $180-$250
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A Mesopotamian black steatite stamp seal: A Mesopotamian black steatite stamp seal, 4th Millennium BC, the base rectangular and incised with rows of triangles, the top with large handle decorated with grooves. 25 x 27 mm. Wear from use. Cf.
0222: A Mesopotamian black steatite stamp sealEst. $180-$250
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A pair of Roman chalcedony intaglios: A pair of Roman chalcedony intaglios, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, both in carnelian, the first with a creme patina with a nicely incised image of Genius, raising hand and holding a cornucopia, 13.5 x 12
0227: A pair of Roman chalcedony intagliosEst. $150-$200
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A Near Eastern Kulli-style stone bust: A Near Eastern Kulli-style stone bust, c. 2500 BC. This Kulli-style example is carved from a gray schist or steatite with angular nose and large circular depressions for eyes. H: 1 3/8 in (3.5 cm).
0229: A Near Eastern Kulli-style stone bustEst. $120-$150
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A Bactrian chlorite bowl: A Bactrian chlorite bowl, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, beautifully carved with a rosette pattern on the bottom and three faux handles. 1 5/8 x 2 3/4 in (4.1 x 6.9 cm). Mineral deposits throughout. Ex
0231: A Bactrian chlorite bowlEst. $250-$400Lot Passed
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A Gandharan stone head of Buddha: A Gandharan stone head of Buddha, c. 3rd Century AD, with well-carved features, extended ear lobes and twisted ushnisha. 2 x 1 in (5 x 2.5 cm). Light deposits and mounted on a tall, custom wood base.
0232: A Gandharan stone head of BuddhaEst. $120-$150
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A gorgeous Gandharan stucco head: A gorgeous Gandharan stucco head, Indus Valley, c. 4th - 5th Century AD, superbly detailed and masterfully carved in stucco depicting an individual with beautifully detailed coif with topknot. H: 4
0234: A gorgeous Gandharan stucco headEst. $450-$600
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A nice Gandharan stone head: A large Gandharan stone head, Indus Valley, c. 3rd - 4th Century AD. This fine fragment is 3 in (7.6 cm) high and is carved from the blue-gray schist characteristic of the region. It depicts a man
0235: A nice Gandharan stone headEst. $120-$150
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A lovely Gandharan stucco head: A lovely Gandharan stucco head, Indus Valley, c. 4th - 5th Century AD, superbly detailed and masterfully carved in stucco depicting Buddha, portrayed with a serene countenance, elongated ears with
0236: A lovely Gandharan stucco headEst. $350-$450
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A Thai bronze bust of Buddha: A Thai bronze bust of Buddha, c. 16th - 17th Century, wearing a crown, his features well-detailed. H: 2 3/4 in (7 cm). Nice patina and mounted on antique wood base. Ex collection of Lucy Maxym, CA.
0238: A Thai bronze bust of BuddhaEst. $120-$150Lot Passed
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A pair of African manillas, 18th Century: A pair of African manillas, 18th Century, a form of currency in West Africa, one of bronze and the other of silver and both from the Late British period. Largest 2 3/8 x 2 1/8 in (6 x 5.4 cm). Ex
0242: A pair of African manillas, 18th CenturyEst. $120-$150
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A fragment of moon rock in a display case: A fragment of moon rock in a display case. A fragment of lunar gabbro meteorite NWA 4932, which is part of a stone found in the Sahara Desert in 2007. The moon is regularly struck by meteorites which
0265A: A fragment of moon rock in a display caseEst. $120-$150
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A rare Azcapotzalco stamp, Mexico: A rare Azcapotzalco stamp, Mexico, c. AD 1300 - 1500. This fine, flat stamp creates a complex geometric design, perhaps intended to represent a rattle snake. L: 4 ¼ in (10.7 cm). In a well-preserved
0269A: A rare Azcapotzalco stamp, MexicoEst. $120-$150
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A nice Olmec head from Mexico: An excellent Olmec head from Mexico, c. 1200 - 200 BC, depicting an individual wearing a headdress and large ear spools. H: 2 5/8 in (6.7 cm). Strong mineral deposits. Mounted. Ex St. Paul private
0270: A nice Olmec head from MexicoEst. $120-$150
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Chinesco Type C figure of a standing woman: A lovely Chinesco Type C figure of a standing woman, West Mexico, c. 100 BC - AD 250, on bifurcated feet with prominent thighs and hands on her pregnant belly. Her eyes and mouth are incised, and
0283: Chinesco Type C figure of a standing womanEst. $200-$250
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A Chinesco Type C seated heavyset woman: A Chinesco Type C seated heavyset woman, West Mexico, c. 100 BC - AD 200, holding a pot on her right shoulder. In excellent condition with creme details over glossy red-orange slip. H: 4 1/4 in (10.8
0284: A Chinesco Type C seated heavyset womanEst. $180-$250
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A lovely Maya jaguar bust from Guatemala: A lovely Maya jaguar bust from Guatemala, c. AD 250 - 600, the feline nicely detailed with large ears and deep-set eyes. L: 2 1/2 in (6.3 cm). Retains remnants of white stucco decor and has good
0286: A lovely Maya jaguar bust from GuatemalaEst. $120-$150
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A wonderful Maya figural fragment, Mexico: A wonderful Maya figural fragment, Mexico, c. AD 250 - 600. This superbly sculpted example depicts a shaman with his spirit guide emerging from the top of his head. Both are adorned with large ear
0287: A wonderful Maya figural fragment, MexicoEst. $120-$150
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A beautiful Costa Rican greenstone pendant: A beautiful Costa Rican greenstone pendant, c. AD 300 - 900, in the form of a stylized long beaked bird with human head, body and tail feathers indicated by lines, the beak with beautiful open-work.
0288: A beautiful Costa Rican greenstone pendantEst. $450-$700
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A Nicoya monochrome shoe pot, Costa Rica: A Nicoya monochrome shoe pot, Costa Rica, AD 1200 - 1550, with little applique hallucinogenic buttons/adornos on either side and a small zoomorphic applique at the back. Attractive black/orange
0289B: A Nicoya monochrome shoe pot, Costa RicaEst. $100-$120
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Lovely Nicoya polychrome bowl, Costa Rica: A lovely Nicoya polychrome bowl, Costa Rica, c. AD 1200 - 1500. This fine Vallejo Polychrome Janus form vessel features a pair of beautifully executed owl deity heads. The rim is decorated with
0293: Lovely Nicoya polychrome bowl, Costa RicaEst. $180-$250
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A group of 4 Inca marble domestic charms: A group of 4 Inca marble domestic charms, c. AD 1300 - 1500, each bearing incised geometric designs likely for ritual use. Largest 1 1/2 x 1 3/8 in (3.8 x 4.2 cm). Ex collection of Prof. Theodore
0298: A group of 4 Inca marble domestic charmsEst. $120-$200
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A tiny Inca mortar and pestle: A tiny Inca mortar and pestle, c. AD 1300 - 1500, the mortar fashioned from basalt, Dia: ¾ in (1.8 cm), and the pestle of translucent quartz, L: 1 7/8 in (2.3 cm). A nice pair and likely used as a
0299: A tiny Inca mortar and pestleEst. $60-$100
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A beautiful Gallinazo-Viru figural bust: A beautiful Gallinazo-Viru figural bust, c. AD 1 -100, depicting an ornately attired warrior holding a club in one hand and his shield in the other. He is adorned with a fancy tumi-form headdress,
0302A: A beautiful Gallinazo-Viru figural bustEst. $120-$200
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An attractive Manteno head, Ecuador: An attractive Manteno head, Ecuador, c. AD 1000 - 1500, highly burnished and depicts an individual wearing a conical headdress and large ear spools. H: 5 in (12.7 cm). Strong mineral deposits,
0303: An attractive Manteno head, EcuadorEst. $120-$150
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