Auction #102: Ancient Artifacts

1: Egyptian stone head. Ex-Saint Louis Art Museum

19: Ushabti with fine striated wig, hoe and seed bag

209: Lot of 3 cylinder seals. Syria, Akkadian, Achae

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Montrose, CA, United States

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Auction #102: Ancient Artifacts

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Featuring Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Pre-Columbian, Near Eastern and Ancient European Artifacts

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Corinthian aryballos, with lion, stag and swan: An attractive Corinthian aryballos, c.550 BC, featuring a row of animals - a lion, stag and swan, amidst floral motifs. Concentric circles adorn the base as well as the mouth, the edges of which

0097: Corinthian aryballos, with lion, stag and swanEst. $875-$975

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Daunian two-handled jar. Italy, c.4th Century BC: A Daunian two-handled jar with flat base and flared mouth, Italy, c.4th Century BC. The entire vessel is decorated with interlocking bands in deep red and brown over a crème ground. Area of

0098: Daunian two-handled jar. Italy, c.4th Century BCEst. $250-$300

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Daunian tan buff pitcher, c.4th Century BC: A small Daunian tan buff pitcher, c.4th Century BC, with constricted neck for dispensing oils, single handle and flat base. Body decorated with brown-orange stripes as is the handle and around the

0099: Daunian tan buff pitcher, c.4th Century BCEst. $150-$200

0100: Apulian red-figure lidded Lekanis, Greek ItalyEst. $2,200-$2,500Lot Passed

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Apulian Epichysis / Prochus, Greek South Italy: A lovely Apulian Epichysis / Prochus, Greek South Italy, c.330 - 320 BC, used for pouring oil or wine with a slender spout and elegant handle. Central body motif features bands of ornate scrolls and

0101: Apulian Epichysis / Prochus, Greek South ItalyEst. $850-$950

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Apulian askos, or baby feeder, Greek South Italy: A nice Apulian askos, or baby feeder, Greek South Italy, c.330 - 320 BC, with small spout, single handle and tubular mouth. Nice linear painting style in crème, orange and red. Small chip to base.

0102: Apulian askos, or baby feeder, Greek South ItalyEst. $250-$300

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Hellenistic decorated Megarian redware bowl: A Hellenistic Megarian redware bowl, 2nd - 1st Century BC. Intact with rows of moulded relief in the form of laurel-leaves and palmettes. Diameter: 3 ½" (8.9 cm). Ex. C.A. collection, Geneva, formed

0103: Hellenistic decorated Megarian redware bowlEst. $1,700-$1,900

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Lot of 3 Roman plaster molds for pottery: A lot of 3 plaster molds for pottery, Roman, 4th Century AD, one with a palm frond, L: 1 7/8" (4.8 cm), one with a leaping tiger, L: 2 ½" (6.4 cm), and another with a running boar, probably from a

0104: Lot of 3 Roman plaster molds for potteryEst. $200-$250

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Central Asia, Islamic terracotta vessel: An interesting terracotta vessel from Central Asia, Islamic, 10th - 14th century. The body of the vessel is pear-shaped with a fish tail, the mouth open with eyes and lips. Three handles are on the

0105: Central Asia, Islamic terracotta vesselEst. $250-$300

Islamic Central Asia, square incensory: An interesting square incensory from Central Asia, Islamic, 10th - 14th century, the top adorned with two domed areas and a central pillar, small birds at two of the corners. There are two circular

0106: Islamic Central Asia, square incensoryEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

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Western Iran, Luristan bronze finial, two goats: A Luristan bronze finial in the form of two rampant goats, Western Iran, c.1200 - 1000 BC, each clutching the side of a cup. Nice style and light green patination over glossy brown. H: 5" (12.5 cm).

0107: Western Iran, Luristan bronze finial, two goatsEst. $700-$800

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Western Asian Steppes, bronze male adorant: Western Asia, Steppes, 8th - 6th Century BC. A bronze male adorant with detailed facial features, arms raised. H: 3 1/8" (8 cm). Cf. Archäologie der Sowjetunion vom Altertum bis zum Mittelalter:

0108: Western Asian Steppes, bronze male adorantEst. $1,200-$1,500

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Central Asian bronze buckle, winged bulls: A bronze rectangular openwork buckle, Central Asia, c.4th - 3rd Century BC, with confronted winged horned bulls, a palmette between them. L: 2 3/8" (5.7cm). Ex. east coast private collection,

0109: Central Asian bronze buckle, winged bullsEst. $850-$950

0110: Central Asian bronze ornament of an IbexEst. $850-$950Lot Passed

Villanovan Etruria, bronze thymiaterion cover: A Villanovan bronze thymiaterion cover, Etruria, c.750 - 700 BC. The piece is surmounted by a bird, attached to two chains, each fastened by a ring to a pair of abstract animals. Total Length: 9"

0111: Villanovan Etruria, bronze thymiaterion coverEst. $2,500-$2,750Lot Passed

Lot of 6 Etruscan bronze animals: A nice group of 6 bronze animals, Etruscan, c.5th Century BC, consisting of 3 lions and 3 birds, probably from the rim of a large bronze vessel. Probably from a Chiusi workshop. Lions average 1 ¾"

0112: Lot of 6 Etruscan bronze animalsEst. $2,285-$3,000Lot Passed

Sardinia, Nuraghian Period, four bronze birds: A small bronze group of four birds, Sardinia, Nuraghian Period, c.8th Century BC. Each is simply rendered with wings detailed with incised lines. L: 2 1/8" (5.4cm). Ex. Swiss private collection,

0113: Sardinia, Nuraghian Period, four bronze birdsEst. $2,200-$2,500Lot Passed

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Geometric Greek miniature bronze ram: A Geometric miniature bronze ram, Greek, c.8th Century BC. The piece is of highly schematic form with a hole vertically through for attachment. Nice glossy brown patina. L: 1 ½" (3.8 cm). Custom

0114: Geometric Greek miniature bronze ramEst. $1,050-$1,250

Geometric Greek pin or jar lid with monkey: A bronze pin or jar lid surmounted by a monkey, Geometric Greek, c.8th Century BC. The monkey is holding his paws over his face. Rather comical with a nice olive patina. H: 1 ¾" (4.4 cm).

0115: Geometric Greek pin or jar lid with monkeyEst. $1,850-$2,250Lot Passed

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Hellenistic Greek bronze bowl: A Hellenistic bronze bowl, 3rd - 2nd Century BC, with impressed net pattern and central base medallion of concentric circles surrounded by lines. Thick patination with a few small holes. Diameter, 5

0116: Hellenistic Greek bronze bowlEst. $400-$600

Eurasian Steppes, bronze serpent-head belt hook: A bronze belt hook in the form of a serpent's head, Eurasian Steppes, c.3rd Century BC, the body with interlacing motifs. Large on back for attachment to belt. L: 2 ½" (6.5 cm). Mounted on base. For

0117: Eurasian Steppes, bronze serpent-head belt hookEst. $800-$1,000Lot Passed

Eurasian Steppes, bronze horse-shaped fitting: A bronze fitting in the form of a horse, Eurasian Steppes, c.3rd Century BC. The animal is standing upon a small base. The base was a mount for the back of a dagger or something similar. L: 2 ¼"

0118: Eurasian Steppes, bronze horse-shaped fittingEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

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Large incised Roman bronze bread stamp: A large inscribed rectangular bread stamp, Roman, c.3rd - 4th Century AD, with large loop handle. On the base within two registers is written SPESENDEO SEMPERVIBAS. Intact with some encrustations. 4

0119: Large incised Roman bronze bread stampEst. $600-$700

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Roman bronze bread stamp, PALDIAI-DVMAINI: An incised bronze bread stamp of rectangular form, Roman, c.2nd - 3rd Century AD, with looped handle. Base with raised letters - PALDIAI-DVMAINI. L: 2 ½" (6.2 cm). Intact with green-brown

0120: Roman bronze bread stamp, PALDIAI-DVMAINIEst. $300-$400

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