Ancient Art from Around the World

47: Egypt, Late Period, a RARE four-headed bronze ram

68: Roman, c. 100-300AD., terra cotta "actor's" mask

245: China, an ivory "Guanyin", c. Late 18th Century,

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Encino, CA, United States

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Ancient Art from Around the World

Michael Malter

This auction features fine collectibles from various cultures around the world. We have been in business in Los Angeles since 1961.

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Tunisian Neolithic, 3 stone tools: Tunisian Neolithic, c. 10,000 – 9,000 Years B. P. Lot of 3 stone tools from the site of Jabal al-Maqta (el Mekta), near Gafsa in Tunisia (2 marked as such), lengths 1.75" to 2 5/8". Also included

0001: Tunisian Neolithic, 3 stone toolsEst. $200-$300

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6th-3rd Millennium. "Vinca" terracotta head fragment: 6th-3rd Millennium. "Vinca" terracotta head fragment. Archetypical Vinca Culture facial portrait, most likely from a cultic or votive figure. Size is 2.75" x 2" x 1.75". Custom stand. Old San

0002: 6th-3rd Millennium. "Vinca" terracotta head fragmentEst. $300-$500

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6th-3rd Millennium. "Vinca" terracotta head fragment: 6th-3rd Millennium. "Vinca" terracotta head fragment. Highly abstract Vinca Culture portrait, from a cultic or votive figure with nicely incised eyes. Nose and forehead missing. Size is 2.5" x

0003: 6th-3rd Millennium. "Vinca" terracotta head fragmentEst. $300-$500

6th-3rd Millennium. "Vinca" terracotta animal head: 6th-3rd Millennium. "Vinca" terracotta animal head fragment. A rare and exceptional animal portrait with long snout, one eye and incised linear detail throughout. Most likely from a mounted cultic or

0004: 6th-3rd Millennium. "Vinca" terracotta animal headEst. $300-$500Lot Passed

Pre-Dynastic Egypt, 2 large stone tools: Pre-Dynastic Egypt, c. 4000 – 3000 BC. A lot of 2 large stone tools. The first is a large basalt axe with well preserved convex blade and nicely smoothed surfaces. L: 5.5". The second tool is

0005: Pre-Dynastic Egypt, 2 large stone toolsEst. $250-$350Lot Passed

Egypt, Early Dynastic, small alabaster jug: Egypt, Early Dynastic, 1st-3rd Dynasties, 2950-2575BC, a nice and small alabaster cylindrically shaped vessel with 2 small lug handles at top. Cracked and repaired at bottom section. Nice. Southern

0006: Egypt, Early Dynastic, small alabaster jugEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

Egypt, Early Dynastic, circular alabaster dish: Egypt, Early Dynastic, 1st-3rd Dynasties, 2950-2575BC, a small circular alabaster dish or perhaps jar lid. Piece has semi-domed and smooth side while the flip side is slightly concaved with lip

0007: Egypt, Early Dynastic, circular alabaster dishEst. $700-$1,000Lot Passed

Egypt, Old Kingdom, 2 basalt polishing stones: Egypt, Old Kingdom, 2625 - 2130 BC. A pair of basalt polishing stones. Used to grind the rough edges during sculpting process. L: 2.25" and 2 5/8". Ex Layton Wilkie collection.

0008: Egypt, Old Kingdom, 2 basalt polishing stonesEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

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Egypt, Middle Kingdom, a fine wooden head rest: Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XI-XII, 2081-1630 BC. A wooden head rest composed of two perfectly fitted parts. A nice example with typical age cracks and loses throughout. H: 6.5", length of base is

0009: Egypt, Middle Kingdom, a fine wooden head restEst. $1,200-$1,500

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Egypt, time of Ramses, a cloth and bead fragment: Egypt, time of Ramses the Great, 1279–1213 BC, a cloth and bead fragment reported to be from the mummy of Ramses the Great. Comes with an antique card from the English collector Waynman Dixon,

0010: Egypt, time of Ramses, a cloth and bead fragmentEst. $800-$1,250

Egypt, New Kingdom, 2 faience "Sons of Horus": Egypt, New Kingdom Period, 1570-1070 BC. An exquisite pair of azure colored faience "Sons of Horus" amulets. Two of four sons of Horus placed inside mummy wrappings to magically guard remains.

0011: Egypt, New Kingdom, 2 faience "Sons of Horus"Est. $500-$750Lot Passed

Egypt, New Kingdom, kneeling wooden figure of Isis: Egypt, New Kingdom Period, 1570-1070 BC. a kneeling wooden figure of Isis that has been painted in black, crème and yellow-brown pigment. She wears a long dress and holds her arms which are bent

0012: Egypt, New Kingdom, kneeling wooden figure of IsisEst. $2,000-$2,500Lot Passed

Egypt, Late Period, pale blue-green faience vials: Egypt, Late Period, 20th-30th Dynasties, 715-332BC., a set of 2 conjoined pale blue-green faience vials that are open at the wide upper portion. Bottom of each vial is flat allowing it to stand on

0013: Egypt, Late Period, pale blue-green faience vialsEst. $700-$950Lot Passed

Egypt, Late Period, faience "papyrus scepter": Egypt, Late Period, 20th-30th Dynasties, 715-332BC., a choice pale blue faience "papyrus scepter". L: 2". Southern California Coll.

0014: Egypt, Late Period, faience "papyrus scepter"Est. $500-$750Lot Passed

Egypt, Late Period, blue faience "papyrus scepter": Egypt, Late Period, 20th-30th Dynasties, 715-332BC., a choice pale blue faience "papyrus scepter". L: 2.25". Southern California Coll.

0015: Egypt, Late Period, blue faience "papyrus scepter"Est. $500-$750Lot Passed

Egypt, Late Period, 2 small faience amulets: Egypt, Late Period, 20th-30th Dynasties, 715-332BC., a lot of 2 small faience amulets. First is a nice pale green example of the god Pataikos. H: 1.35". Choice. Second is a small olive green colored

0016: Egypt, Late Period, 2 small faience amuletsEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

0017: Egypt, Late Period, 2 small faience amuletsEst. $500-$750Lot Passed

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Egypt, Late Period, choice carnelian amulet of Baba: Egypt, Late Period, 20th-30th Dynasties, 715-332BC., a choice carnelian amulet of Baba, the baboon god; closely associated with the god Thoth.. Superbly carved, intact with some repair to solar

0018: Egypt, Late Period, choice carnelian amulet of BabaEst. $300-$400

Egypt, Late Period, amulet of an "eye of Horus": Egypt, Late Period, 20th-30th Dynasties, 715-332BC., a choice pale green / blue faience amulet of an "eye of Horus". Highlighted in black. S: 1.75" x 1". Southern California Coll.

0019: Egypt, Late Period, amulet of an "eye of Horus"Est. $400-$500Lot Passed

Egypt, Late Period, carnelian "eye of Horus" amulet: Egypt, Late Period, 20th-30th Dynasties, 715-332BC., a small and finely carved mottled orange and blacker colored carnelian "eye of Horus" amulet. Typically carved on only one side and with a

0020: Egypt, Late Period, carnelian "eye of Horus" amuletEst. $400-$500Lot Passed

Egypt, Late Period, 2 faience amulets: Egypt, Late Period, 20th-30th Dynasties, 715-332BC., a lot of 2 faience amulets. First is a pale green "Eye of Horus" with loses. S: 1.5" x 1". Second piece is a pale blue fragment of what was part

0021: Egypt, Late Period, 2 faience amuletsEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

Egypt, Late Period, 3 tiny faience amulets: Egypt, Late Period, 20th-30th Dynasties, 715-332BC., a lot of 3 tiny faience amulets. A pale green shrine amulet, a Thoth and a Sekhmet(?). Sizes are all about 1" tall. Southern California Coll.

0022: Egypt, Late Period, 3 tiny faience amuletsEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

Egypt, Late Period, a choice green amulet of Ptah: Egypt, Late Period, 20th-30th Dynasties, 715-332BC., a nice dark blue / green amulet of Ptah. Choice detail and condition. H: 1.25". Southern California Coll.

0023: Egypt, Late Period, a choice green amulet of PtahEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

Egypt, Late Period, faience cobra "shrine" amulet: Egypt, Late Period, 20th-30th Dynasties, 715-332BC., a small pale green faience cobra "shrine" amulet in rectangular shape with loop at top. Choice with small old chip at bottom. H: 1.25".

0024: Egypt, Late Period, faience cobra "shrine" amuletEst. $700-$950Lot Passed

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