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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Egypt, Second Intermediate, glazed faience scarab: Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, 1750-1570BC, in a dull green glazed faience scarab. Cartouche with standing man. Ex. Collection of Albert F. Pagnon, Luxor. Acquired in 1860's. Cf. Matouk II,

0049: Egypt, Second Intermediate, glazed faience scarabEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

Egypt, Second Intermediate, scarab in steatite: Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, 1750-1570BC, scarab in steatite, glaze gone white. On cartouche a standing figure perhaps Re next to feather and solar disk. Cf. Matouk II, 283v. #18. S: 12mm x

0050: Egypt, Second Intermediate, scarab in steatiteEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

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Egypt, XIX Dynasty, scarab of "Queen Tousert": Egypt, XIX Dynasty, c. 1210BC. A nice blue faience scarab of "Queen Tousert" with nice cartouche. Affixed to antique card that reads, " Estate R.H. Blanchard, Cairo, Egypt and hand written by

0051: Egypt, XIX Dynasty, scarab of "Queen Tousert"Est. $350-$450

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Egypt, XIX Dynasty, scarab of "Queen Tousert": Egypt, XIX Dynasty, c. 1210BC. A nice blue / green faience scarab of "Queen Tousert" with nice cartouche. Affixed to antique card that reads, " Estate R.H. Blanchard, Cairo, Egypt and hand written by

0052: Egypt, XIX Dynasty, scarab of "Queen Tousert"Est. $350-$450

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Egypt, c. 26th Dynasty, RARE hematite lion amulet: Egypt, c. 26th Dynasty, a small and expertly crafted hematite lion amulet. On either side of lion are standing falcons, wings closed. Lion with full mane sits upon oval base which is part of the

0053: Egypt, c. 26th Dynasty, RARE hematite lion amuletEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed

Egypt, Late Period, rare terra cotta sphinx figure: Egypt, Late Period, c. 664-30BC., a small reddish colored terra cotta sphinx figure with losses to front lower portion. H: 1.5", L: 1.75". Southern California Coll.

0054: Egypt, Late Period, rare terra cotta sphinx figureEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

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Greek(?), c.1000-500BC., terra cotta incised vessel: Greek(?), c. 1000-500BC., a nicely red ware terra cotta vessel with nicely incised linear design throughout. Single loop handle with some slight chipping to spout. H: 4.5". Southern California Coll.

0055: Greek(?), c.1000-500BC., terra cotta incised vesselEst. $500-$600

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Greek, c. 1000-500BC., elongated terra cotta flask: Greek, c. 1000-500BC., an elongated terra cotta flask that is tubular at each end and ovoid in the middle. Some original paint still evident at top. H: 10.5". Nice overall condition with slight chip

0056: Greek, c. 1000-500BC., elongated terra cotta flaskEst. $400-$500Lot Passed

Greek, c. 1000-500BC., 3 nice terra cotta pieces: Greek, c. 1000-500BC., a lot of 3 pieces, all in terra cotta. Largest is a grey ware alabastron with horizontally incised design. H: 4.75". Also 2 miniature crucibles in terra cotta. Both with

0057: Greek, c. 1000-500BC., 3 nice terra cotta piecesEst. $400-$500Lot Passed

Greek, a rare "geometric" miniature bronze horse: Greek, c. 8th century BC., a choice "geometric" miniature bronze horse with long ears and tail. Mounted on metal stand. Nice patina throughout. Ex. Joseph Ternbach Collection. Ex. Royal Athena

0058: Greek, a rare "geometric" miniature bronze horseEst. $3,600-$4,000Lot Passed

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Greek, Rare terra cotta "Siren" whistle with paint: Greek, c. 6th-5th century BC, a small tripod terra cotta whistle in the form of a "Siren" type with long bearded head on body of a bird; and choice facial design. Most of original dark blue pigment

0059: Greek, Rare terra cotta "Siren" whistle with paintEst. $500-$600

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Greek, c. 6th-5th cent., 2 small bronze bulls: Greek, c. 6th-5th century BC, a lot of 2 small bronze bulls. Both with similar nice and smooth pale green patinas. Both in similar posture with all four legs straight and with their horned heads

0060: Greek, c. 6th-5th cent., 2 small bronze bullsEst. $550-$750Lot Passed

Corinth, terra cotta alabastron with panther: Corinth, c. 6th century, a nice small terra cotta alabastron with panther standing towards right, his head is turned backwards. Small looped handle under flat top. Some typical fading to paint. H:

0061: Corinth, terra cotta alabastron with pantherEst. $700-$900Lot Passed

Corinth, small terra cotta alabastron: Corinth, c. early 6th century, a nice small terra cotta alabastron with two wide horizontal bands and 4 rows of dots in between. Small looped handle under flat top. Some typical fading to paint.

0062: Corinth, small terra cotta alabastronEst. $900-$1,200Lot Passed

Corinth, a nice terra cotta aryaballos: Corinth, c. 6th century, a nice terra cotta aryaballos with much of original vertically painted brown bands encircling the body of vessel. Excellent condition. H: 3.25". Southern California Coll.

0063: Corinth, a nice terra cotta aryaballosEst. $700-$900Lot Passed

Corinth, a nice terra cotta aryaballos: Corinth, c. 6th century, a nice terra cotta aryaballos with some of original vertically painted brown bands encircling the body of vessel. Nice overall condition. H: 3.25". Southern California Coll.

0064: Corinth, a nice terra cotta aryaballosEst. $700-$900Lot Passed

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Greek, Attic, RARE "white ground" lekythos: Greek, Attic, c. 520 BC., a nice black figure on white ground lekythos. Four warriors in 2 groups battle each other with spears and shields flying. Top and handle are missing as is some of the

0065: Greek, Attic, RARE "white ground" lekythosEst. $800-$1,250

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Greek, c. 500BC., set of 9 terra cotta "stoppers": Greek, c. 500BC., a very interesting and unusual mounted set of 9 terra cotta "stoppers" for amphorae. Each of similar shape and size with tapered bottoms that would be placed into the amphora once

0066: Greek, c. 500BC., set of 9 terra cotta "stoppers"Est. $500-$600Lot Passed

Greek, RARE solid cast bronze running goat: Greek, c. 500BC., a nicely detailed and solid cast bronze running goat. Goat with its fur incised and detailed throughout runs towards the right with his head also turned and facing the same

0067: Greek, RARE solid cast bronze running goatEst. $3,800-$4,500Lot Passed

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Roman, c. 100-300AD., terra cotta "actor's" mask: Roman, c. 100-300AD., a highly detailed and open worked terra cotta "actor's" mask as part of a grey ware amphora handle(?). Choice with great detail to the mask. S: 3" x 3.5". Old San Francisco

0068: Roman, c. 100-300AD., terra cotta "actor's" maskEst. $500-$600

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Greek and Roman, 2 small bronze standing figures: Greek and Roman, a lot of 2 small bronze standing figures. The largest appears to be Roman, c. 100-300AD., and is that of a headless togate figure. H: 3.25". Second piece is perhaps Etruscan or

0069: Greek and Roman, 2 small bronze standing figuresEst. $1,300-$1,750Lot Passed

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Greek, c. 500BC, a lot of 2 small bronzes!: Greek, c. 500BC, a small bronze cup or beaker of cylindrical shape. Small chip to rim. Nice patina. Height and diameter are about 2". Also from ancient China(?), an unusual appliqué with 3 highly

0070: Greek, c. 500BC, a lot of 2 small bronzes!Est. $600-$800

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Eastern Mediterranean, A "Banded Eye" amulet: Eastern Mediterranean –2nd Millennium BC, 150 BC. A "Banded Eye" amulet. Naturally occurring stone pattern strongly reminiscent of evil eye symbol. Well-used amulet, but in excellent condition.

0071: Eastern Mediterranean, A "Banded Eye" amuletEst. $300-$400

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Hellenistic, a tall figure of a standing woman: Hellenistic, c. 300BC., a tall crème colored terra cotta and mold made figure of a standing woman, her head turned towards her right. She wears a long flowing chiton and veiled headdress. Her right

0072: Hellenistic, a tall figure of a standing womanEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed

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