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Egyptian Wood Sarcophagus Mask w/ Bronze & Shell EyesSpectacular Sican Lambayeque Gilt Copper MaskRare Fossilized Megantereon Sabertooth Cat Skull
DoneNov 10, 2022 7:03 PM EST
Louisville, CO, United States
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Exceptional Antiquities Ethnographic Fine Art

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Museum-worthy examples of classical antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Viking, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Nautical, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine / Visual Arts, so much more! All ancient items legally acquired, legal to sell.
 
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Egyptian Mummified Ibis + x-Ray Photo - 1910 Provenance: Ancient Egypt, found at Abydos, Late Dynastic to Roman Period, ca. 400 BCE to 200 CE. An incredibly well-preserved mummified ibis exhibiting expert layering to the linen wrappings. The bird's body is
0001: Egyptian Mummified Ibis + x-Ray Photo - 1910 ProvenanceEst. $14,000-$15,000
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Egyptian New Kingdom Granite Ushabti, ex-Philip Mitry: Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th to 20th Dynasty, ca. 1550 to 1077 BCE. Wow! A truly remarkable granite ushabti incised with a central column of finely preserved hieroglyphs likely stating a prayer
0001A: Egyptian New Kingdom Granite Ushabti, ex-Philip MitryEst. $16,000-$24,000
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Egyptian Wood Sarcophagus Mask w/ Bronze & Shell Eyes: Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A sarcophagus mask carved from cedar (or possibly sycamore) wood presenting a mesmerizing visage comprised of haunting bronze
0001B: Egyptian Wood Sarcophagus Mask w/ Bronze & Shell EyesEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Egyptian Ptolemaic Nude Osiris Pseudo-Mummy, TL'd: Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, ca. 332 to 30 BCE. An exceptional pottery sculpture of an ithyphallic (erect phallus) Osiris figure known as a "corn" or pseudo-mummy with impressive remains of cartonnage or
0002: Egyptian Ptolemaic Nude Osiris Pseudo-Mummy, TL'dEst. $6,000-$9,000Lot Passed
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Egyptian Alabaster Canopic Jar of Hapy, Baboon Head: Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A gorgeous canopic jar, hand-carved from banded alabaster to boast a baboon-head lid representing the god Hapy, one of the 4
0002A: Egyptian Alabaster Canopic Jar of Hapy, Baboon HeadEst. $14,000-$21,000
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Elegant Egyptian Predynastic Naqada II Serpentine Jar: Ancient Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada II, ca. 3500 to 3200 BCE. An opulent serpentine jar boasting an elegant form of an elongated, ovoid body and petite lug handles that sit just below the
0002B: Elegant Egyptian Predynastic Naqada II Serpentine JarEst. $1,500-$2,500Lot Passed
Egyptian Middle Kingdom Granite Bust Pillar Hieroglyphs: Ancient Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 11th to 13th Dynasty, ca. 2130 to 1649 BCE. A striking bust of a male figure hand-carved from granite with an age-darkened exterior and bands of natural veining that
0003: Egyptian Middle Kingdom Granite Bust Pillar HieroglyphsEst. $7,000-$10,500Lot Passed
Translated Egyptian Faience Shabti Brilliant Blue Glaze: Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 21st Dynasty, ca. 1070 to 943 BCE. A breathtaking example of a hand-built faience ushabti, standing in a dignified pose, that is enrobed in layers of
0004: Translated Egyptian Faience Shabti Brilliant Blue GlazeEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
Egyptian Faience Pendant - Hippopotamus Grazing: Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 21st to 25th Dynasty, ca. 1070 to 664 BCE. An extremely rare and desirable pendant depicting a hippopotamus as it grazes on the lush vegetation beneath it.
0004A: Egyptian Faience Pendant - Hippopotamus GrazingEst. $3,000-$4,500Lot Passed
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Egyptian Predynastic Tuffaceous Limestone Jar: Ancient Egypt, Early Dynastic Period to Old Kingdom, 2nd to 3rd Dynasty, ca. 2890 to 2613 BCE. A hand-carved stone jar with a graceful piriform body and a gently rounded shoulder, made from a
0004B: Egyptian Predynastic Tuffaceous Limestone JarEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Egyptian Glazed Faience Ring - Aegis w/ Sekhmet: Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 21st to 25th Dynasty, ca. 1069 to 664 BCE. A stunning faience ring of delicate form comprised of a mold-made aegis attached to a hand-formed annular shank.
0004C: Egyptian Glazed Faience Ring - Aegis w/ SekhmetEst. $2,000-$3,000
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14K+ Gold Pin w/ Egyptian Faience Scarab Ni-khau-re: Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 21st to 25th Dynasty, ca. 1070 to 664 BCE. A well-preserved faience scarab of ovoid insectile form covered in attractive turquoise glaze. Beneath the scarab
0004D: 14K+ Gold Pin w/ Egyptian Faience Scarab Ni-khau-reEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
Egyptian New Kingdom Faience Ushabti for Horemheka: Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, ca. 1292 to 1189 BCE. A mold-formed faience ushabti enveloped in pale blue glaze that is accentuated with applied black pigment. The mummiform figure stands
0005: Egyptian New Kingdom Faience Ushabti for HoremhekaEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
Egyptian Middle Kingdom Wood Striding Male, acq. 1930s: Ancient Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 11th to 13th Dynasty, ca. 2130 to 1650 BCE. A hand-carved wooden male figure, perhaps once a servant figure in a tomb depicting scenes of everyday life in ancient
0006: Egyptian Middle Kingdom Wood Striding Male, acq. 1930sEst. $3,000-$4,500Lot Passed
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Beautiful Egyptian Alabaster Jar: Ancient Egypt, Middle Kingdom to Late Dynastic Period, 12th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 1991 to 332 BCE. A beautiful jar of a globular form, hand-carved from white stone, likely alabaster, a round but
0006A: Beautiful Egyptian Alabaster JarEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Rare Ancient Egyptian Ivory Bead Pomegranate Form: Ancient Near East, Assyria or Egypt, Late Dynastic to Ptolemaic Period, ca. 600 to 200 BCE. A stunning bead carved in the round into the form of a pomegranate - the spherical fruit and projecting
0007: Rare Ancient Egyptian Ivory Bead Pomegranate FormEst. $1,800-$2,700Lot Passed
Egyptian Glazed Faience Bust Goddess Sekhmet: Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 21st to 25th Dynasty, ca. 1070 to 664 BCE. A mold-formed pendant of Sekhmet, the lioness-headed goddess of war, military strategy, and healing. Covered in
0007A: Egyptian Glazed Faience Bust Goddess SekhmetEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
Exceptional Egyptian Amethyst Pendant Cat / Feline: Egypt, Late Dynastic to Ptolemaic Period, ca. 664 to 30 BCE. An incredibly rare, hand-carved amethyst pendant depicting a stylized cat. Seated upon its haunches atop an integral tablet-shaped plinth,
0008: Exceptional Egyptian Amethyst Pendant Cat / FelineEst. $6,000-$9,000Lot Passed
Rare Egyptian Glazed Faience Amulet of Goddess Hatmehyt: Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate to Late Dynastic Period, 21st to 31st Dynasty, ca. 1070 to 332 BCE. A rare, mold-formed faience figure of Hatmehyt (also Hatmehit), the goddess of fish, who wears a
0008A: Rare Egyptian Glazed Faience Amulet of Goddess HatmehytEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
Gorgeous Egyptian Faience Amulet of Nephthys: Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A beautiful mold-formed faience pendant of Nephthys, the goddess of night and sleep, striding atop an integral plinth in a
0009: Gorgeous Egyptian Faience Amulet of NephthysEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
Superb Near Eastern Sumerian Lapis Frog Amulet Figurine: Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumerian, ca. 3000 to 2200 BCE. A stunning lapis lazuli stone carved into the form a crouching frog, simplified with slight bumps as the eyes, the front legs faintly
0009A: Superb Near Eastern Sumerian Lapis Frog Amulet FigurineEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed
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Egyptian Glazed Faience Winged Scarab Mummy Ornaments: Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A set of mold-formed faience ornaments used to decorate the linens of a freshly-wrapped mummy. A pair of lengthy bird wings
0009B: Egyptian Glazed Faience Winged Scarab Mummy OrnamentsEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Egyptian Ptolemaic Bronze Striding Anubis, ex-Bonhams: Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, ca. 2nd to 1st century BCE. A cast leaded-bronze figure of Anubis - the jackal-headed god of the dead and the process of embalming - in a classic striding pose atop an
0010: Egyptian Ptolemaic Bronze Striding Anubis, ex-BonhamsEst. $5,000-$7,500Lot Passed
Egyptian Gilded Bronze Standing Osiris Figure: Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A tall figurine cast from leaded bronze depicting Osiris, the god of the Underworld. Osiris presents standing in mummiform with
0010A: Egyptian Gilded Bronze Standing Osiris FigureEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
Egyptian Terracotta Harpokrates Riding Horse, ex-Berge: Egypt, Alexandria, ca. 1st century BCE to 1st century CE. A mold-made earthenware statuette depicting Harpokrates (also Harpocrates), son of Osiris and Isis as well as the Egyptian god of silence,
0010B: Egyptian Terracotta Harpokrates Riding Horse, ex-BergeEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed
1808 Denon "Viaggio nel Basso ed Alto Egitto" 2 Vols: Western Europe, Italy, Florence, ca. 1808. Dominique Vivant, Baron Denon (French, 1747-1825). "Viaggio nel Basso ed Alto Egitto" and "Tavole Spettanti al Viaggio nel Basso ed Alto Egitto, Illustrato"
0010D: 1808 Denon "Viaggio nel Basso ed Alto Egitto" 2 VolsEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
Romano-Egyptian Plaster / Stucco Mask of a Woman: Ancient Egypt, Romano-Egyptian period, ca. 30 BCE to 300 CE. A sarcophagus mask of a woman's face, made from layers of plaster or stucco upon papyrus or linen, and painted with bold features in black
0011: Romano-Egyptian Plaster / Stucco Mask of a WomanEst. $6,000-$9,000Lot Passed
Romano-Egyptian Quartz Crystal Jar w/ Silver Rim: Egypt, Romano-Egyptian period, ca. 30 BCE to 2nd century CE. A marvelous and remarkably rare rock-crystal jar boasting a minimalist apple-form body and silver-lined rim. Note how the inner matrix of
0012: Romano-Egyptian Quartz Crystal Jar w/ Silver RimEst. $3,000-$4,500Lot Passed
Miniature Romano-Egyptian Silver Harpocrates Amulet: Egypt, Roman Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A petite 97.08% silver amulet depicting Harpocrates - the god of silence, secrets, and confidentiality - with his finger pressed to his lips, standing
0013: Miniature Romano-Egyptian Silver Harpocrates AmuletEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
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Romano-Egyptian Macrophallus Figure Priapus?: Egypt, Roman Period, ca. 30 BCE to 2nd century CE. A remarkable terracotta male figure of either Priapus - the rustic Roman god of gardens and male genitalia - or Bes - the Egyptian deity worshipped
0015: Romano-Egyptian Macrophallus Figure Priapus?Est. $2,000-$3,000
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Romano-Egyptian Terracotta Ithyphallic Figure: Egypt, Romano-Egyptian, ca. 1st century BCE to 1st century CE. What an amusing and quite naught "little" fellow we have here. Small figure of a man striding his enormous phallus, right hand to his
0016: Romano-Egyptian Terracotta Ithyphallic FigureEst. $1,500-$2,500
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Egyptian Coptic Textile Roundel Bust of Female: Egypt, ca. 5th century CE. A beautiful and unusually large Coptic textile depicting a frontal portrait of a woman within a border of large circles; woven in dark purple/brown, red, tan, blue and
0016B: Egyptian Coptic Textile Roundel Bust of FemaleEst. $2,000-$2,800Lot Passed
Greek Cypriot Limestone Figural Votive Draped Female: Ancient Greece, Cyprus, ca. 6th to 5th century BCE. An impressive limestone female votive figure from ancient Cyprus, exhibiting Archaic characteristics reminiscent of Greek kouroi sculptures as she
0017: Greek Cypriot Limestone Figural Votive Draped FemaleEst. $8,000-$12,000Lot Passed
Greek Geometric Bronze Horse: Ancient Greece, likely Corinth, Geometric Period, ca. 7th century BCE. An incredible example of a cast-bronze horse presenting the characteristic minimalist and abstract stylings of slender legs and
0017A: Greek Geometric Bronze HorseEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
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Attic Black-Figure Oinochoe w/ Achilles, ex-Christie's: Ancient Greece, Athens (Attic), ca. 530 BCE. Finely decorated via the black-figure technique with incised and added fugitive red painted details, a beautiful trefoil oinochoe featuring the scene of a
0018: Attic Black-Figure Oinochoe w/ Achilles, ex-Christie'sEst. $12,000-$18,000
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Greek Fikelluraware Trefoil Oinochoe, ex-Royal Athena: Eastern Greece, Rhodes or Asia Minor, Archaic Period, ca. 6th century BCE. An elegantly constructed ceramic trefoil oinochoe with radiating crescent bands painted in an earthy burnt orange pigment on
0018A: Greek Fikelluraware Trefoil Oinochoe, ex-Royal AthenaEst. $5,500-$7,500Lot Passed
Apulian Trefoil Oinochoe, Maenad & 2 Nude Ephebes: Magna Graecia, South Italic Colonies, Apulia, ca. 530 BCE. A graceful pottery oinochoe featuring an intriguing combination of Dionysian and athletic motifs: a dynamic scene of 2 nude ephebes and a
0019: Apulian Trefoil Oinochoe, Maenad & 2 Nude EphebesEst. $5,000-$7,500Lot Passed
Campanian Skyphos w/ Pan, Leiden Skyphoi Painter: Magna Graecia, Campanian, ca. 340 BCE. Attributed to Painter of the Leiden Skyphoi. An elegant pottery skyphos depicting the goatish god Pan, here shown beardless as an ephebe, strutting left as he
0020: Campanian Skyphos w/ Pan, Leiden Skyphoi PainterEst. $7,000-$10,500Lot Passed
Greek Hellenistic Core-Form Glass Amphoriskos: Ancient Greece, Hellenistic period, ca. 4th to 2nd century BCE. An elegant and early example of a core-formed glass amphoriskos (miniature amphora) once used to contain perfumed oil. The tapered
0021: Greek Hellenistic Core-Form Glass AmphoriskosEst. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed
Greek Hellenistic Gold Foil Diadem Applique w/ Athena?: Ancient Greece, Hellenistic period, ca. 3rd to 1st century BCE. A stunning 87.26% gold (equivalent to 20K+) diadem applique with a repousse and stippled pattern, the central motif is a crown or
0021A: Greek Hellenistic Gold Foil Diadem Applique w/ Athena?Est. $2,400-$3,000Lot Passed
Greco-Roman Gold Medallion Pendant w/ Deity? Figures: Eastern Mediterranean, Greece or Rome, ca. 400 BCE to 100 BCE. An intriguing 81.99% gold (equivalent to 19K+) medallion pendant repousse decorated with a pair of figures within a slightly raised lip.
0021B: Greco-Roman Gold Medallion Pendant w/ Deity? FiguresEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
Greek Gold Foil Diadem Applique Gammadion Symbol: Ancient Greece, Hellenistic period, ca. 3rd to 1st century BCE. A stunning gold foil diadem applique made from a 91.96% (equivalent to 22K+) gold sheet, hammered flat, cut, and stippled with a
0021C: Greek Gold Foil Diadem Applique Gammadion SymbolEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed
Very Fine Greek Coreform Glass Amphoriskos: Ancient Greece, Classical period, ca. 5th century BCE. A beautiful example of a core-formed glass amphoriskos (miniature amphora) once used to hold perfumed oils. The near-miniature vase boasts an
0021D: Very Fine Greek Coreform Glass AmphoriskosEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
Apulian Red-Figure Trefoil Oinochoe w/ Goddess: Magna Graecia, South Italic Colonies, Apulia, ca. 4th century BCE. A wheel-thrown pottery oinochoe (also a chous) with a discoid foot, a piriform body, a gently corseted neck, and a trefoil pouring
0022: Apulian Red-Figure Trefoil Oinochoe w/ GoddessEst. $6,000-$8,000Lot Passed
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Apulian Red-Figure Bell Krater Dionysian Scene: Magna Graecia, Southern Italy, Apulia, ca. 330 to 320 BCE. An essential for any drinking symposium - a lovely, terracotta bell krater featuring red figure decoration of a Dionysian scene on one side
0023: Apulian Red-Figure Bell Krater Dionysian SceneEst. $5,000-$7,000
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Greek Apulian Guttus Lion Head Spout, ex-Christie's: Greek colonies, Southern Italy, Apulia, ca. 325 BCE. A gorgeously preserved, brilliantly painted pottery guttus, featuring a fierce spout in the form of a lion head, a perfectly-formed, delicate loop
0023A: Greek Apulian Guttus Lion Head Spout, ex-Christie'sEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Magna Graecia Daunian Pottery Ornate Lebes Gamikos: Magna Graecia, Italy, Daunian, ca. 3rd century BCE. A gorgeous pottery lebes gamikos decorated in typical Daunian style with a horizontal band of scrolling palmettes and ivy leaves adorning the
0024: Magna Graecia Daunian Pottery Ornate Lebes GamikosEst. $3,000-$4,500
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Superb Cypriot Limestone Head of Male Youth: Ancient Mediterranean, Cyprus, ca. 5th century BCE. An exemplary limestone head of a male youth displaying characteristic wide eyes, gracefully arched brows, thin lips, and a pointed chin, all
0027: Superb Cypriot Limestone Head of Male YouthEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
Greek Hellenistic Limestone Relief Head of Female: Greece, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd to 1st century CE. A fascinating limestone relief fragment displaying the head of a female, her hair in long ringlets that fall to her shoulders in a style
0028: Greek Hellenistic Limestone Relief Head of FemaleEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
Greek Tanagra Female Standing Contrapposto: Ancient Greece, Tanagra, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd century BCE. A stunning pottery female, boasting expertly rendered and impressively preserved details all enveloped in liberal remains of white
0028A: Greek Tanagra Female Standing ContrappostoEst. $3,200-$4,800Lot Passed
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Superb Pair Greek Canosan Pottery Effigy Doves: Magna Graecia, Southern Italy, Apulia, Canosan colonies, ca. 4th to 3rd century BCE. A charming pair of pottery votive doves likely made from the same mold, their white bodies decorated with red
0028B: Superb Pair Greek Canosan Pottery Effigy DovesEst. $2,500-$3,500
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Canosan Polychrome Nude Child Figure, Wingless Eros: Magna Graecia, South Italic Colonies, Apulia, Canosan, Hellenistic Period, ca. mid-4th to early 2nd century BCE. An adorable pottery figure of a seated male child, perhaps wingless Eros - Roman Cupid
0028C: Canosan Polychrome Nude Child Figure, Wingless ErosEst. $1,500-$2,200Lot Passed
Greek Canosan Pottery Standing Woman Votive Figure: Magna Graecia, South Italic Colonies, Apulia, Canosan, Hellenistic Period, ca. 4th to 2nd century BCE. A mold-formed pottery statue of a standing contrapposto woman dressed in flowing garments, and
0028D: Greek Canosan Pottery Standing Woman Votive FigureEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed
Greco-Phoenician Marble Stela w/ Greek Inscription: Ancient Eastern Mediterranean, Greco-Phoenician, ca. 6th to 5th century BCE. An impressive marble fragment of a funerary stela capturing an endearing scene of a nude child and its female relative or
0029: Greco-Phoenician Marble Stela w/ Greek InscriptionEst. $6,000-$9,000Lot Passed
Rare Etruscan Bronze Montefortino Helmet: Classical World, Etruria, ca. late 4th to 3rd century CE. A single-cast bronze Montefortino helmet of a domed bowl form with layers of deep, glossy patina and a top knob incised with a layered,
0031: Rare Etruscan Bronze Montefortino HelmetEst. $18,000-$25,000Lot Passed
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Published Etruscan Bronze Male Votary Figure: Classical World, Italic Peoples, Etruria, ca. late 4th to early 3rd century BCE. A handsome bronze figure of a male votary with arms lowered and palms upward as though giving an offering, as a
0032: Published Etruscan Bronze Male Votary FigureEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Museum-Exhibited Etruscan Bronze Figure Nude Kouros: Northern Italy, Etruria, Etruscan people, ca. 6th to early 5th century BCE. A cast leaded bronze example of a form that originated in Archaic Greece, a kouros. This figure depicts a young man with
0033: Museum-Exhibited Etruscan Bronze Figure Nude KourosEst. $6,000-$8,000
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Huge Etruscan Bucchero Ware Kyathos - TL Tested: Classical World, Etruria, ca. early 6th century BCE. A massive, perfectly formed ceramic kyathos, a bowl-like vessel with a distinctive high, strap handle. It is difficult to overstate the size of
0034: Huge Etruscan Bucchero Ware Kyathos - TL TestedEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Etruscan Bucchero Ware Fluted Chalice: Northern Italy, Etruscan, likely Vulci, ca. 6th century BCE. A stunning fluted chalice of a remarkably unique form, masterfully hand-built from pottery boasting a lustrous black surface - a
0035: Etruscan Bucchero Ware Fluted ChaliceEst. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed
Etruscan Bronze Kyathos Ladle, Duck Head Handle: Northern Italy, Tuscany, Etruscan culture, ca. 5th to 3rd century BCE. A fascinating bronze ladle or kyathos of unique form featuring an open loop that would have held a bowl on one end and a
0035A: Etruscan Bronze Kyathos Ladle, Duck Head HandleEst. $1,500-$2,250Lot Passed
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Roman Marble Capital Corinthian Style (Wall Column): **This is an oversized piece that requires 3rd party shipping. Please ask for a quote prior to bidding.** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A gorgeous marble capital of a wall
0036: Roman Marble Capital Corinthian Style (Wall Column)Est. $6,000-$9,000
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Roman Glazed Pottery Oil Lamp w/ Bull: Roman, Imperial Period, ca 1st to 2nd Century CE. A petite and intriguing terracotta oil lamp, embellished with a chocolate glaze, depicting a bas-relief bull striding right in profile on the
0036B: Roman Glazed Pottery Oil Lamp w/ BullEst. $900-$1,200Lot Passed
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Roman Imperial Statue Bull Striding Forward: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A handsome brass statue of a humped bull depicted in the midst of motion, striding forward in a strikingly naturalistic pose. The body of the bull
0037: Roman Imperial Statue Bull Striding ForwardEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Roman Bronze Dog Figure, Bowing Position: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. An adorable bronze figurine of a dog in a bowing position with head angled upward as though about to pounce forward. His perky ears point up as
0037A: Roman Bronze Dog Figure, Bowing PositionEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed
Late Roman / Byzantine Bronze Bread Stamp: Roman or Byzantine, ca. 4th to 7th century CE. A rectangular bronze bread stamp with two rows of Greek letters, each within a thick bronze border. The verso has a double loop handle with an applied
0037B: Late Roman / Byzantine Bronze Bread StampEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed
Published Lifesize Roman Bronze Right Arm (of Man): Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A cast bronze right arm and hand from a life-size - or more than life-size statue of a man or god. Indeed, it is oversized - I am not going out on a
0038: Published Lifesize Roman Bronze Right Arm (of Man)Est. $30,000-$40,000Lot Passed
Rare Roman Bronze Nude Male Boxer, Spiked Caestus: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A rare statuette of a nearly nude boxer shown in stride as though about to deliver a powerful punch as he grasps a spiked caestus or cestus - a
0038A: Rare Roman Bronze Nude Male Boxer, Spiked CaestusEst. $2,800-$4,200Lot Passed
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Roman Bronze Mirror Case Woman in Profile: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A gorgeous bronze mirror case with an applied cast bronze relief of a woman's face in profile on its smooth, polished back side; this is held in
0039: Roman Bronze Mirror Case Woman in ProfileEst. $1,800-$2,500
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Roman Limestone Head of Male Child Cherubic Innocence: Roman, Imperial Period, Eastern Empire, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. An endearing limestone head of a male child presenting an idealized visage of classicized features; a quixotic representation of the
0039A: Roman Limestone Head of Male Child Cherubic InnocenceEst. $16,000-$24,000Lot Passed
Roman Marble Relief of Head of Gorgon, Gorgoneion: Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A fantastic marble relief of a gorgoneion or the head of a gorgon - a frightening, beast-like female creature, usually with serpents for hair like
0039B: Roman Marble Relief of Head of Gorgon, GorgoneionEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed
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Roman Bronze Winged Gorgoneion Applique - Medusa?: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. An elegant and excellently preserved bronze applique featuring a gorgoneion - the head of a woman with hair of venomous snakes - with a garland
0039C: Roman Bronze Winged Gorgoneion Applique - Medusa?Est. $1,500-$2,500
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Lovely Roman Bronze Handle - Silenus / Satyr: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A charming cast bronze handle from a pouring vessel - oinochoe - depicting the face of a satyr - probably Silenus - on its lower portion. The
0039D: Lovely Roman Bronze Handle - Silenus / SatyrEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
Roman Marble Relief Youthful Nude Cupids: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A beautiful marble relief, likely from a sarcophagus panel, featuring a pair of cupids depicted characteristically youthful and mostly nude with
0040: Roman Marble Relief Youthful Nude CupidsEst. $9,000-$13,500Lot Passed
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Roman Marble Relief Hermes Kriophoros The Good Shepherd: Roman, Imperial / Early Christian, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. A magnificent marble fragment, skillfully carved in high relief to depict a man holding a ram; a motif known as Hermes Kriophoros or the
0040A: Roman Marble Relief Hermes Kriophoros The Good ShepherdEst. $6,000-$9,000
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Lifesize Roman Marble Head Balding Man with Beard: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A masterful, life-size marble portrait of a man displaying a bushy beard and a hairless scalp surrounded by a crown of tufted curls. Gazing forth
0040B: Lifesize Roman Marble Head Balding Man with BeardEst. $30,000-$40,000
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Palmyrene Limestone Head of a Youthful Priest: Near East / Holy Land, Palmyra, Roman period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. Wow! A stunning, naturalistic limestone head of a priest wearing a characteristically cylindrical headdress, known as a
0041: Palmyrene Limestone Head of a Youthful PriestEst. $6,000-$8,000Lot Passed
Rare / Large Roman Lead Domed Sarcophagus Lid: **This is an oversized piece that requires 3rd party shipping. Please ask for a quote prior to bidding.** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. How exciting! An astonishing lead
0042: Rare / Large Roman Lead Domed Sarcophagus LidEst. $12,000-$18,000Lot Passed
Fine Roman Bronze Duck Military Phalera Button: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A lovely cast duck phalera - an ornament that was often awarded to and worn by Roman soldiers. The bird rests upon an integral pair of buttons which
0042A: Fine Roman Bronze Duck Military Phalera ButtonEst. $1,000-$1,400Lot Passed
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Roman Iron Sella Castrensis Stool, ex-Royal Athena: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A rare ancient iron campaign folding stool known as a sella castrensis, a seat reserved for Roman officers and signifies the tradition of ancient
0043: Roman Iron Sella Castrensis Stool, ex-Royal AthenaEst. $8,000-$12,000
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Translated Roman Mosaic Household Dedication Greek Text: **This is an oversized piece that requires 3rd party shipping. Please ask for a quote prior to bidding.** Roman, the Levant, late Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 5th century CE. A very special stone
0044: Translated Roman Mosaic Household Dedication Greek TextEst. $16,000-$24,000Lot Passed
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Late Roman Mosaic Panel of Eikas from Kimbros Cycle: **This is an oversized piece that requires 3rd party shipping. Please ask for a quote prior to bidding.** Roman, late Imperial to Byzantine period, ca. 4th to 5th century CE. A remarkable mosaic
0044A: Late Roman Mosaic Panel of Eikas from Kimbros CycleEst. $8,000-$12,000
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Roman / Byzantine Mosaic, Banquet Scene Kimbros Cycle: **This is an oversized piece that requires 3rd party shipping. Please ask for a quote prior to bidding.** Roman, late Imperial to Byzantine period, ca. 4th to 5th century CE. A magnificent mosaic
0044B: Roman / Byzantine Mosaic, Banquet Scene Kimbros CycleEst. $16,000-$24,000
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Palmyrene / Roman Limestone Head Youthful Female: Near East, Palmyra, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A finely carved Palmyrene limestone head of a youthful female beauty, her quixotic visage comprised of large almond-shaped eyes
0045: Palmyrene / Roman Limestone Head Youthful FemaleEst. $18,000-$30,000
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Roman Terracotta Theatre Mask, Tragic Figure w/ TL: Roman or possibly Greco-Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. Wow! A rare find, a terracotta theatre mask depicting a tragic character with a tranquil face, raised thin eyebrows and mustache,
0045A: Roman Terracotta Theatre Mask, Tragic Figure w/ TLEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
Roman 24K Gold Ring Eye Agate Intaglio w/ Ant: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A fine 99.3% gold (equivalent to 24K) ring with a smooth and rounded band adorned by an eye agate intaglio of banded caramel brown and white hues.
0047: Roman 24K Gold Ring Eye Agate Intaglio w/ AntEst. $9,000-$12,000Lot Passed
Roman Gold Ring w/ Jasper Intaglio of Goddess Fortuna: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. Simply stunning! A dazzling gold ring featuring a vibrant jasper intaglio of Fortuna - Greek Tyche - the goddess of chance and personification of
0047A: Roman Gold Ring w/ Jasper Intaglio of Goddess FortunaEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
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Ancient Roman Necklace 22K+ Gold & Chalcedony Beads: Roman, Republic to Imperial Period, ca. 200 BCE to 300 CE. A stunning and wearable necklace strung with 22 lavender hued chalcedony stones and 21 high quality 93.48% to 93.65% gold (equivalent to
0047B: Ancient Roman Necklace 22K+ Gold & Chalcedony BeadsEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Roman 21K+ Gold / Bone Earrings Bull Heads (pr): Roman, Imperial period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A matched pair of incredible 88% gold earrings (equivalent to 21K+), each with a curved, twisted gold stem that fits neatly into a loop under the
0048: Roman 21K+ Gold / Bone Earrings Bull Heads (pr)Est. $2,000-$3,000
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Roman 22K+ Gold Ring w/ Striding Horse: Roman Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. A lovely late Roman gold finger ring with a deeply slanted shoulders and thick shank, the bezel in the form of an elevated circular projection. The
0049: Roman 22K+ Gold Ring w/ Striding HorseEst. $7,000-$10,500Lot Passed
Roman Amethyst Pendant / Attachment, Lion Head: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A dazzling amethyst attachment, perhaps a pendant or ring, in the form of a lion's head, his lengthy fangs and open mouth creating a possibly
0049A: Roman Amethyst Pendant / Attachment, Lion HeadEst. $3,000-$4,500Lot Passed
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22K+ Gold Bracelet w/ 6 Ancient Roman Coins: United States, New Mexico, Santa Fe, ca. late 20th to 21st century CE. A gorgeous and wearable Fairchild & Co. gold bracelet with ancient silver Roman coins, each of a different mint. The handmade
0050: 22K+ Gold Bracelet w/ 6 Ancient Roman CoinsEst. $10,000-$15,000
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Lovely 1st C. Roman Electrum Cuff Bracelet: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A stunning electrum bracelet cuff with triangular and planished tips before the opening gap, the thick wire is made from a 52% gold (equivalent to
0050A: Lovely 1st C. Roman Electrum Cuff BraceletEst. $1,200-$1,800
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Roman Glass Ribbed Bowl, ex-Museum, ex-Christie's: Roman, early Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. A sturdy bowl shaped from translucent glass of a pale yellow, nearly colorless hue. The elegant vessel features 23 slump-molded ribs that encircle
0051: Roman Glass Ribbed Bowl, ex-Museum, ex-Christie'sEst. $3,000-$4,500Lot Passed
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Roman Glass Stemmed Goblet, ex-Christie's: Roman, late Imperial Period, ca. 5th century CE. A free-blown goblet formed from transparent glass with a hemispherical body, a slightly everted rim, and a rounded base, all fused atop the stem of a
0052: Roman Glass Stemmed Goblet, ex-Christie'sEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Rare Roman Paste Glass Patella: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A precious paste glass patella dish boasting a minimalist form enveloped in a hue of vivid sky blue with shimmering areas of iridescence. A paste
0052A: Rare Roman Paste Glass PatellaEst. $2,400-$3,600Lot Passed
Roman Glass Goblet w/ Twisted Leg, Loop Lugs: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A gorgeous goblet free-blown from translucent, blue-green glass with a trio of ribbed lugs. The sizable cup is supported by a lovely, twisted leg
0052B: Roman Glass Goblet w/ Twisted Leg, Loop LugsEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed
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Roman Imperial Aubergine Glass Flask: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A dazzling flask boasting an elegant piriform body made from aubergine-hued glass with translucent swirls creating a slight marbled effect. This
0053: Roman Imperial Aubergine Glass FlaskEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Roman Sidonian Glass Flask w/ Bacchic Imagery: Roman, Sidonian, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. Wow! An opulent mold-made glass flask boasting gorgeous relief decoration of Bacchic imagery: a row of wine vessels above a scrolling vine of grapes. Each
0054: Roman Sidonian Glass Flask w/ Bacchic ImageryEst. $3,000-$4,500Lot Passed
Roman Glass Double Unguentarium w/ Bronze Applicator: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A free-blown glass cosmetic vessel with a pair of conjoined unguentaria, each exhibiting translucent turquoise hues with spiraling trails of applied
0055: Roman Glass Double Unguentarium w/ Bronze ApplicatorEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed
Elegant Roman Glass Double Unguentarium: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A graceful, hand-blown double unguentarium of uniquely colored yellow glass, used by noblewomen at their toilettes. Flanked by a pair of trail
0056: Elegant Roman Glass Double UnguentariumEst. $1,200-$1,800Lot Passed
5th C. European Avar Bronze Ornamental Belt Fittings: Eastern Europe, Balkan Peninsula, Avar culture, ca. 5th to 8th century CE. A superb array of 22 various bronze and leaded-bronze ornamented belt fittings cast by the Avars, equestrian nomads and
0058: 5th C. European Avar Bronze Ornamental Belt FittingsEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
Stunning Frankish Silver Bow Fibula w/ Glass Inlays: Western / Central Europe, Frankish or Visigoth culture, Migration Period, ca. 5th to 6th century CE. A stunning 67.2% to 76.4% silver cast bow shaped fibulae with a radiating hemispherical sun-shaped
0058A: Stunning Frankish Silver Bow Fibula w/ Glass InlaysEst. $3,000-$4,500Lot Passed
6th C. Frankish Iron Niello Belt Buckle, Bronze Rivets: Western / Central Europe, Franks, ca. late 6th to 7th century CE. An exemplary iron belt buckle boasting mesmerizing geometric decoration of silver niello and 3 bronze rivets. Belts were essential to
0058B: 6th C. Frankish Iron Niello Belt Buckle, Bronze RivetsEst. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed
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Celtic Iron Spear Tip w/ Patterned Blade: Ancient Central / Northern Europe, Celtic Iron Age, ca. 5th to 1st century BCE. A lengthy spear tip exhibiting a petaloid blade above a tapered socketing shaft. Along the spine on both sides of the
0058C: Celtic Iron Spear Tip w/ Patterned BladeEst. $1,400-$2,100
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Central European Bronze Age Spiral Armlets: Central Europe, Bronze Age, ca. 1200 to 900 BCE. This is a pair of spiral armlets, with nine windings that end in spirals bent inward. It is unclear if armbands like this were worn for actual
0059: Central European Bronze Age Spiral ArmletsEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
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Rare Iberian Celtic Gilt Silver Goblet, ex-Royal Athena: Western Europe, Spain / Portugal, Iberian, Celtic culture, ca. 3rd to 2nd century BCE. A stippled wave motif gilt in a 21.7% gold adorns the rim of this stunning 89.65% silver Celtiberian goblet! The
0059A: Rare Iberian Celtic Gilt Silver Goblet, ex-Royal AthenaEst. $10,000-$15,000
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Necklace w/ 10th C. Viking Silver Fishtail Pendants: Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Sweden, Gotland, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 10th century CE. A breathtaking set of 38 fishtail pendants of hollow, conical forms shaped from nearly-pure (98.98%)
0060: Necklace w/ 10th C. Viking Silver Fishtail PendantsEst. $15,000-$22,500Lot Passed
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10th C. Viking Silver Necklace w/ Thor's Hammer Pendant: Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 10th century CE. An incredibly long, knitted chain made from 97% to 97.5% silver wire ending in a pair of terminals wrapped in twisted
0060A: 10th C. Viking Silver Necklace w/ Thor's Hammer PendantEst. $7,000-$10,500
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Rare Viking Silver Jellinge Chain w/ Diffuser Pendant: Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Denmark, Viking or Norse culture, ca. late 9th to 10th century CE. A lengthy necklace chain comprised of several braided, twisted strands of 94% to 96% silver wire that
0060B: Rare Viking Silver Jellinge Chain w/ Diffuser PendantEst. $10,000-$15,000
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13th C. English Silver Ecclesiastic Seal Vesica Shape: Northwestern Europe, England or France, late Medieval Period, ca. 13th century CE. This is a rare and exceptional vesica shaped ecclesiastic seal cast from 95% sterling silver. The ovoid shape with
0061: 13th C. English Silver Ecclesiastic Seal Vesica ShapeEst. $5,500-$8,250Lot Passed
17th C. English Gold Fob Seal Lady Jenkinson of Walton: Northwestern Europe, England, Stuart period, ca. 1661 to 1700 CE. This is an ornate chessman type of fob seal, made from a high quality 88% (equivalent to 21K+) gold and inscribed with an armorial
0061A: 17th C. English Gold Fob Seal Lady Jenkinson of WaltonEst. $3,000-$4,500Lot Passed
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Ancient Amlash Limestone Idol - Goddess of Fertility: Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Amlash, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A creamy white limestone idol each with a distinctive beak-like nose, a narrow torso that widens at the waist, arms stretched
0062: Ancient Amlash Limestone Idol - Goddess of FertilityEst. $6,000-$8,000
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Rare Ancient Amlash Bronze Primordial Bull Idol: Near East / Central Asia, Northwestern Iran, Parthia / Amlash, late Bronze Age, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A remarkable bull effigy cast from bronze with a symmetrically proportioned body! Although hollow,
0063: Rare Ancient Amlash Bronze Primordial Bull IdolEst. $8,000-$12,000Lot Passed
Superb Urartian Bronze Warrior's Belt: Caucasus region, modern day eastern Turkey (Anatolia) or Armenia, Urartu culture, ca. 9th to 7th century BCE. A rare, near-complete Urartian belt made from hammered bronze and decorated in chased low
0063A: Superb Urartian Bronze Warrior's BeltEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
Canaanite Copper Figure Nude Female w/ Zoomorphic Face: Ancient Near East, the Levant, Canaanite people, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A tall and slender lost wax cast copper figure of a nude woman with a zoomorphic, horse-like face. The figure stands on narrow
0064: Canaanite Copper Figure Nude Female w/ Zoomorphic FaceEst. $6,000-$9,000Lot Passed
2 Ancient Luristan Bronze & Gilt Shield Bosses: Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan culture, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A pair of cast bronze and gilt-bronze shield boss decorations which would have originally been mounted on the center of
0064A: 2 Ancient Luristan Bronze & Gilt Shield BossesEst. $2,600-$4,000Lot Passed
Anatolian Marble Kusura Violin Idol of a Goddess: Ancient Near East, Anatolia, Early Bronze Age II, ca. 2700 to 2300 BCE. A remarkable Kusura-type - also known as violin type - marble idol of a minimalist yet abstract anthropomorphic form intended
0065: Anatolian Marble Kusura Violin Idol of a GoddessEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
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Amlash Terracotta Steatopygous Idol: Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran, Amlash, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A standing steatopygous idol presenting a form that emphasizes her fertility with exaggerated broad hips and buttocks, perky
0065A: Amlash Terracotta Steatopygous IdolEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Rare Caspian Sea Incised Stone Fertility Idol Figure: Iran, Caspian Sea region, late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. A large and extremely rare carved greenstone steatopygous figure. Similar in style to figures from this region of southwestern Iran,
0065B: Rare Caspian Sea Incised Stone Fertility Idol FigureEst. $12,000-$18,000Lot Passed
Rare Tel Halaf Pottery Standing Fertility Idol / Mother: Near East, Mesopotamia, probably Syria, Tell Halaf area, ca. 6500 to 4500 BCE. Extremely rare depiction of a Tel Halaf fertility idol / Mother shown in a standing pose - as almost all known examples
0065C: Rare Tel Halaf Pottery Standing Fertility Idol / MotherEst. $4,500-$6,500Lot Passed
Highly Abstract Tel Brak Stone Eye Idol: Ancient Near East, Tel Brak, modern day Syria, Middle Uruk Period, ca. 3700 to 3500 BCE. A highly abstract stone idol figure hand carved from a gray stone with 2 large open work loops that symbolize
0066: Highly Abstract Tel Brak Stone Eye IdolEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
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Superb Mesopotamian Tel Brak Marble Eye Idol: Ancient Near East, Tel Brak, modern day Syria, Late Uruk Period, ca. 3300 to 3000 BCE. This marble eye idol presents a classic bell-shaped body surmounted by two hand drilled "eyes." The stone is
0066A: Superb Mesopotamian Tel Brak Marble Eye IdolEst. $2,500-$3,500
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Bactrian Chlorite Schist Jar Incised Palm Fronds: Central Asia, Bactrian, ca. 2500 to 2250 BCE. A cylindrical vessel carved from grey-green chlorite schist and incised with three contiguous abstract renderings of stylized palm fronds. Polished stone
0066B: Bactrian Chlorite Schist Jar Incised Palm FrondsEst. $1,200-$1,800Lot Passed
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Huge Indus Valley Pottery Vessel Bulls, Fish TL Tested: Ancient Central Asia, Indus Valley, ca. 3rd millennium BCE. An enormous example of some of the earliest decorated pottery in Central Asia, a broad pottery vessel with a carinated body, a deep groove
0067: Huge Indus Valley Pottery Vessel Bulls, Fish TL TestedEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Superb 12th C. Persian Amol Terracotta Wine Jar: Western Asia, Northern Persia, Amol, ca. 12th century CE. A magnificent terracotta royal wine jug of an impressively large scale, boasting an elegant silhouette and incised decoration of undulating,
0067A: Superb 12th C. Persian Amol Terracotta Wine JarEst. $3,000-$4,000
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Ancient Azerbaijani Pottery Pitcher Goat Head Handle: Ancient Central Asia, southern Azerbaijan and northern Iran, Ardabil region, Meshkinshar, Middle Bronze Age, ca. 2000 BCE. An elegant blackware pitcher from ancient Azerbaijan featuring a handle in
0068: Ancient Azerbaijani Pottery Pitcher Goat Head HandleEst. $1,400-$2,100Lot Passed
Bronze Age Urnfield Lusatian Pottery Lidded Urn: Central Europe, Germany & Poland, Urnfield & Lusatian (Lausitz) culture, Bronze Age, ca. 1300 BCE to 500 BCE. This impressive primary burial urn and lid set is part of the scarcest of all European
0068A: Bronze Age Urnfield Lusatian Pottery Lidded UrnEst. $4,500-$6,500Lot Passed
Rare Meshkinshar Pottery Handled Vessel, TL Tested: Ancient Central Asia, southern Azerbaijan and northern Iran, Ardabil region, Meshkinshar, Middle Bronze Age, ca. 3000 to 2000 BCE. A rare example of a hand-built pottery vessel of sizable form
0068B: Rare Meshkinshar Pottery Handled Vessel, TL TestedEst. $3,000-$4,500Lot Passed
Huge Azerbaijan Pottery Wine Jar w/ Cow Handle, TL'd: Ancient Central Asia, Persia / Azerbaijan, Bronze Age, ca. 2000 BCE. An imposing pottery wine jar of unique form and impressive scale featuring a spout in the shape of a cow head. Doubling as a
0068C: Huge Azerbaijan Pottery Wine Jar w/ Cow Handle, TL'dEst. $5,000-$7,000Lot Passed
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Ancient Achaemenid Gilded Silver Phiale (for Wine): Ancient Near East, Achaemenid Persian Empire, ca. 500 to 330 BCE. A thick 94.96% to 95.78% silver basin or phiale, a special libation bowl used for holding wine, with a smooth, gilded interior. The
0069: Ancient Achaemenid Gilded Silver Phiale (for Wine)Est. $3,000-$6,000
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Ancient Phoenician / Mesopotamian Ostrich Egg (Vessel): Ancient Near East, The Levant, Phoenicia / Mesopotamia, ca. 2000 to 500 BCE. An ancient ostrich egg with a large central drilled hole atop for use as a vase or perhaps pouring offerings, other known
0070: Ancient Phoenician / Mesopotamian Ostrich Egg (Vessel)Est. $1,800-$2,500Lot Passed
Translated South Arabian Limestone Stele, Abstract Face: Ancient Middle East, South Arabia, Qatabanian culture, ca. 3rd century BCE to 1st century CE. A striking limestone stele finely carved with a high-relief head above an inscription of 4 Qatabanian
0070A: Translated South Arabian Limestone Stele, Abstract FaceEst. $12,000-$18,000Lot Passed
Rare Sumerian Pink Calcite Cosmetic Vessel: Central Asia or Near East, Mesopotamia, likely Sumerian, ca. 3000 to 1000 BCE. An unusual and rare cylindrical vessel carved from a pink calcite stone, the interior divided compartments, and pierced
0070B: Rare Sumerian Pink Calcite Cosmetic VesselEst. $1,800-$2,500Lot Passed
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Beautiful South Arabian Alabaster Tripod Offering Table: South Arabia, Saudi Arabia and Yemen, probably Qatabanian culture, ca. 3rd century BCE to 1st century CE. An exceptional and adorable small offering table in beautiful banded alabaster, a member of
0070C: Beautiful South Arabian Alabaster Tripod Offering TableEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Anatolian Phoenician Janiform Figural Jar Veiled Woman: Ancient Eastern Mediterranean / Western Anatolia, Phoenicia, ca. 6th to 2nd century BCE. A fascinating pottery figural jar presenting the relief image of a veiled woman on both sides. Robes flowing
0071: Anatolian Phoenician Janiform Figural Jar Veiled WomanEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Mesopotamian Sandstone Plaque w/ Leopard: Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A hand-carved sandstone plaque of rectangular form featuring a right-facing feline of sizable form. The large leopard strides forward with
0071A: Mesopotamian Sandstone Plaque w/ LeopardEst. $2,400-$3,600
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Mesopotamian Marble Cult Figure Deity / Worshipper: Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, ca. 3rd millennium BCE. A fascinating marble figure - perhaps a deity or worshipper - standing in a rigid pose with hands clasped at waist as a long robe drapes
0071B: Mesopotamian Marble Cult Figure Deity / WorshipperEst. $1,800-$2,500
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Rare 6th C. Sasanian Sword, ex-Christie's: Ancient Near East / Central Asia, Sasanian (Sassanian / Sassanid) Empire, ca. 6th to 7th century CE. An incredible sword with a remarkable 91% to 94% silver repousse hilt and scabbard, the depressed
0071C: Rare 6th C. Sasanian Sword, ex-Christie'sEst. $15,000-$20,000
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4th C. Sassanian Silver Ring w/ Hematite Intaglio: Near East, Persia / Iran, Sassanian (Sasanian) Empire, ca. 4th to 7th century CE. A beautiful Sassanian silver ring with a hematite intaglio of either a Royal figure or a noble, carrying a ceremonial
0072: 4th C. Sassanian Silver Ring w/ Hematite IntaglioEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed
12th C. Islamic Seljuk Gold & Agate Signet Ring: Near East, Persia (Iran), Seljuq (Saljuq/Seljuk) Empire, ca. 12th to 13th century CE. An exquisite and wearable Islamic gold signet ring, that was used as a personal seal with an engraved agate
0072A: 12th C. Islamic Seljuk Gold & Agate Signet RingEst. $8,500-$13,000Lot Passed
Translated 17th C. Safavid Illuminated Qur'an Panel: Near East, Persia, Iran, Safavid Empire, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. This is a gorgeous and massive illuminated calligraphic paper panel of the Qur'an’s 14th surah of Ibrahim verse 40-41, in
0073: Translated 17th C. Safavid Illuminated Qur'an PanelEst. $9,000-$18,000Lot Passed
4th C. Byzantine Marble Capital Acanthus Leaves Volutes: **This is an oversized piece that requires 3rd party shipping. Please ask for a quote prior to bidding.** Roman, Late Imperial to Early Byzantine Period, ca. 4th to 6th century CE. A magnificent
0074: 4th C. Byzantine Marble Capital Acanthus Leaves VolutesEst. $6,000-$8,000Lot Passed
5th C. Byzantine Stone Mosaic w/ Geometric Floral Motif: **This is an oversized piece that requires 3rd party shipping. Please ask for a quote prior to bidding.** Near East, Byzantine, ca. 5th to 8th century Ce. A splendid mosaic featuring an ornate
0074A: 5th C. Byzantine Stone Mosaic w/ Geometric Floral MotifEst. $10,000-$15,000Lot Passed
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6th C. Late Roman / Byzantine Marble Relief Peacock: Near East, late Roman / Byzantine Period, ca. 6th to 8th century CE. A magnificent marble panel featuring the relief of a peacock with an abstract vegetal design above. The ancient Byzantines likely
0075: 6th C. Late Roman / Byzantine Marble Relief PeacockEst. $5,000-$7,500
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9th C. Byzantine Silvered Bronze Processional Cross: Near East, Holyland, Byzantine Period, ca. 9th to 12th century CE. A beautiful bronze and leaded bronze processional Latin crucifix finial with silver gilt trim and incised motifs along the
0076: 9th C. Byzantine Silvered Bronze Processional CrossEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Rare 5th C. Byzantine Brass Polycandelion Central Cross: Ancient Near East, Holy Land, early Byzantine Empire, ca. 5th to 7th century CE. A cast brass lamp known as a polycandelion, which is Greek for "many lights" composed of 12 swan neck projections with
0076A: Rare 5th C. Byzantine Brass Polycandelion Central CrossEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed
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Bactrian Stone Bowl w/ Procession of Lions: Central Asia, Bactrian, ca. 2500 to 2250 BCE. Skillfully carved from grey-blue chlorite schist, this is an ornately incised vessel of a cylindrical form extensively embellished with repeating bands
0076B: Bactrian Stone Bowl w/ Procession of LionsEst. $1,500-$2,000
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5th C. Byzantine 21K+ Gold Ring Bird Insignia: Near East, Byzantine Period, ca. 5th century CE. A stunning gold ring comprised of a slender band and a sizeable, hexagonal bezel, skillfully incised with a detailed insignia. Projecting outward as
0077: 5th C. Byzantine 21K+ Gold Ring Bird InsigniaEst. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed
6th C. Byzantine 20K+ Gold Ring Beryl Stone: Near East, Byzantine Period, ca. 6th to 7th century CE. A gorgeous high-quality gold ring inlaid with a sizable beryl stone cut into a rhomboid shape. The 84.9% to 92.03% gold (equivalent to 20K+ to
0078: 6th C. Byzantine 20K+ Gold Ring Beryl StoneEst. $8,500-$12,750Lot Passed
Tall / Slender Bactrian Alabaster Vase: Ancient Central Asia, Bactria, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A tall and slender vase that is hand-carved from creamy honey-yellow alabaster that fluoresces when placed next to a bright light. The vessel
0078A: Tall / Slender Bactrian Alabaster VaseEst. $1,500-$2,200Lot Passed
Museum-Exhibited Luristan Bronze Standard: Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran and eastern Turkey, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A beautiful bronze standard with a janiform figure referred to as "master of animals" due to his popular
0079: Museum-Exhibited Luristan Bronze StandardEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
Luristan Iron Sword Recumbent Lions, Janiform Heads: Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran and Southeastern Turkey, Luristan, ca. 750 to 650 BCE. A forged-iron sword of rare form with a long, straight blade bearing sharpened edges and a pointed tip.
0080: Luristan Iron Sword Recumbent Lions, Janiform HeadsEst. $1,800-$2,500Lot Passed
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Bronze Age Amlash Pottery Vessel w/ Glass Inlay: Ancient Central Asia, southern Azerbaijan and northern Iran, Meshkinshar region, Amlash, late Bronze Age, ca. 2000 BCE. An interesting wheel thrown pottery vessel in laid with aquamarine shards of
0080A: Bronze Age Amlash Pottery Vessel w/ Glass InlayEst. $2,200-$3,000
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Rare Scythian Bronze Ritual Snake & Ibex Effigy Axe: Central Asia, southern Russian steppe region, Scythian Empire, ca. 8th to 2nd century BCE. An extremely rare cast bronze axe head that features classic Scythian animals. This shaft-hole axe has a
0080B: Rare Scythian Bronze Ritual Snake & Ibex Effigy AxeEst. $1,600-$3,000Lot Passed
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Superb 10th C. Indian Pala Stone Panel Green Tara: **This is an oversized piece that requires 3rd party shipping. Please ask for a quote prior to bidding.** South Asia, India, Bihar region, Pala Empire, ca. 10th to 12th century CE. A stunning
0081: Superb 10th C. Indian Pala Stone Panel Green TaraEst. $36,000-$54,000
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11th C. Indian Chandela Stone Panel Goddess Saraswati: **This is an oversized piece that requires 3rd party shipping. Please ask for a quote prior to bidding.** South Asia, Northern India, Chandela Dynasty, ca. 11th to 13th century CE. A large vertical
0082: 11th C. Indian Chandela Stone Panel Goddess SaraswatiEst. $40,000-$60,000Lot Passed
Tall 13th C. Indian Chola Granite Parvati Sculpture: **This is an oversized piece that requires 3rd party shipping. Please ask for a quote prior to bidding.** South Asia, India, Chola Period, ca. 900 to 1200 CE. A finely carved granite statue of
0083A: Tall 13th C. Indian Chola Granite Parvati SculptureEst. $18,000-$25,000Lot Passed
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10th C. Indian Rajasthan Relief Lion, Elephant, Consort: South Asia, India, Rajasthan, ca. 10th to 13th century CE. A remarkable figural relief sculpture, meticulously carved from sandstone to depict a lion, an elephant, and a female consort. Posed as if
0084: 10th C. Indian Rajasthan Relief Lion, Elephant, ConsortEst. $4,000-$6,000
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17th C. Indian Sandstone Openwork Jali Window Screen: **This is an oversized piece that requires 3rd party shipping. Please ask for a quote prior to bidding.** South Asia, India, Mughal Empire, ca. 17th to 19th century CE. A beautiful deep red
0084A: 17th C. Indian Sandstone Openwork Jali Window ScreenEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed
17th C. Indian Mughal Stone Openwork Jali Screen: **This is an oversized piece that requires 3rd party shipping. Please ask for a quote prior to bidding.** Central Asia, Persia to India, Islamic or Mughal culture, ca. 17th to 19th century CE. A
0084B: 17th C. Indian Mughal Stone Openwork Jali ScreenEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
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18th C. Indian Orissa Stone Figure Hindu God Krishna: South Asia, India, Odisha (Orissa) Province, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. An elegant figure of the Hindu god Krishna depicted as a young man, skillfully hand-sculpted from black stone and burnished
0085: 18th C. Indian Orissa Stone Figure Hindu God KrishnaEst. $5,000-$7,500
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Indian Chandraketugarh Pottery Jar Dancing Females TL'd: India, Chandraketugarh, Period III, Shunga (Sunga) Period, ca. 185 BCE to 50 CE. An incredibly rare find from a little-known area, this is an example of fine gray pottery with an extensive stamped
0086: Indian Chandraketugarh Pottery Jar Dancing Females TL'dEst. $3,000-$4,500
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Bronze Age Ardabil Pottery Tripod Vessel, TL Tested: Ancient Central Asia, southern Azerbaijan and northern Iran, Ardabil region, Middle Bronze Age, ca. 2200 BCE. A fabulous tripod vessel comprised of a hemispherical bowl supported by impressively
0086A: Bronze Age Ardabil Pottery Tripod Vessel, TL TestedEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
Huge Azerbaijan Meshkinshar Pottery Spouted Bowl, TL'd: Ancient Central Asia, southern Azerbaijan and northern Iran, Ardabil region, Meshkinshar, Middle Bronze Age, ca. 2000 BCE. A marvelous and massive pottery bowl with a short, tapered spout and a broad
0086B: Huge Azerbaijan Meshkinshar Pottery Spouted Bowl, TL'dEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed
Huge / Rare 5th C. Marlik Pottery Pitcher, TL Tested: Central Asia, Persia, Gilan, Marlik / Cheragh-Ali Tepe, ca. 4th to 6th century CE. A beautiful and rare terracotta pitcher of magnificent size, intricately adorned with ribbon-like scrolls of clay
0086C: Huge / Rare 5th C. Marlik Pottery Pitcher, TL TestedEst. $5,000-$7,500Lot Passed
Rare Ardebil Pottery Beaked Bird Pitcher, TL Tested: Ancient Central Asia, southern Azerbaijan and northern Iran, Ardabil region, ca. mid-3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A sizable, wheel-thrown pottery vessel with a planar base, an apple-shaped body, and an
0086D: Rare Ardebil Pottery Beaked Bird Pitcher, TL TestedEst. $2,400-$3,600Lot Passed
Huge Azerbaijan Meshkinshar Pottery Spouted Jar, TL'd: Ancient Central Asia, southern Azerbaijan and northern Iran, Ardabil region, Meshkinshar, Early Bronze Age, ca. 3000 BCE. A magnificent pottery vessel of rotund form with a zoomorphic spout
0086E: Huge Azerbaijan Meshkinshar Pottery Spouted Jar, TL'dEst. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed
19th C. Indian Mughal Iron Armor Chest + Arm Guards: **This is an oversized piece that requires 3rd party shipping. Please ask for a quote prior to bidding.** Central Asia, Persia / Northern India, Mughal or Indo-Persian culture, ca. 19th century CE.
0087: 19th C. Indian Mughal Iron Armor Chest + Arm GuardsEst. $12,000-$18,000Lot Passed
18th C. Indo-Persian Steel Spear Heads / Lances (7 pcs): Central Asia, Persia / Northern India, Mughal or Indo-Persian culture, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A fine collection of 7 different styles of steel and iron lance and spear heads, their socketed
0087A: 18th C. Indo-Persian Steel Spear Heads / Lances (7 pcs)Est. $2,500-$3,000Lot Passed
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4th C. Gandharan Stucco Head Enlightened Buddha: **This is an oversized piece that requires 3rd party shipping. Please ask for a quote prior to bidding.** Central Asia, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 4th to mid-5th century CE. A
0088: 4th C. Gandharan Stucco Head Enlightened BuddhaEst. $6,000-$8,000
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Lifesize+ 2nd C. Gandharan Schist Head of Buddha: Central Asia, Gandharan Empire, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. An exceptional, larger-than-life head of the enlightened Buddha, skillfully sculpted from gray schist to portray his divine visage in
0088A: Lifesize+ 2nd C. Gandharan Schist Head of BuddhaEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Superb Persian Achaemenid 23K+ Gold Lion Appliques: Near East, Iran, Achaemenid Empire, ca. 6th to 4th century BCE. A pair of 99% gold (equivalent to 23K+ to 24K) applique ornaments repousse formed into roaring lion heads with open work manes! The
0089: Superb Persian Achaemenid 23K+ Gold Lion AppliquesEst. $9,000-$15,000Lot Passed
Superb 11th C. Persian 20K+ Gold Ring Garnet Intaglio: Near East, Persia (Iran), Seljuq (Saljuq/Seljuk) Empire, ca. 12th to 13th century CE. An elegant cabochon garnet intaglio of a peacock, set into a high-quality gold ring setting and band further
0090: Superb 11th C. Persian 20K+ Gold Ring Garnet IntaglioEst. $5,500-$8,250Lot Passed
Rare Scythian Saka Openwork Bronze Medallion Pendant: Central Asia, Steppe region, Scythian Empire, Saka / Scythian culture, ca. 8th to 2nd century CE. This is a spectacular cast bronze large open work medallion pendant made by ancient nomadic peoples.
0090A: Rare Scythian Saka Openwork Bronze Medallion PendantEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
Tall Persian Iron Age Pottery Pedestal Dish, TL Tested: Central Asia, Persia, Iron Age I-II, ca. 1350 to 800 BCE. A refined pottery pedestal dish of a complex form with 3 elongated, slender legs supporting a shallow bowl. The trio of legs merge at the
0090B: Tall Persian Iron Age Pottery Pedestal Dish, TL TestedEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
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Signed 1650s Japanese Edo Wakizashi by Bishu Osafune: East Asia, Japan, early Edo Period, ca. mid-17th century, signed "Bishu Osafune" on tang. A forged steel wakizashi blade of elegant shinogi-zukuri form bearing a diamond-shaped (iori-mune) profile
0090C: Signed 1650s Japanese Edo Wakizashi by Bishu OsafuneEst. $3,000-$4,500
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17th C. Japanese Edo Steel Katana w/ Gilt Brass Menuki: East Asia, Japan, early Edo Period, ca. early 17th century CE. A forged steel katana blade of nice length exhibiting a shinogi-zukuri shape and a shortened (o-suriage) tang set in honzukuri
0090D: 17th C. Japanese Edo Steel Katana w/ Gilt Brass MenukiEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Huge Japanese Meiji Folding Screen - Various Kannon: **This is an oversized piece that requires 3rd party shipping. Please ask for a quote prior to bidding.** East Asia, Japan, Meiji period, ca. 1868 to 1912 CE. An impressively large, skillfully
0090F: Huge Japanese Meiji Folding Screen - Various KannonEst. $3,000-$5,000Lot Passed
Large Chinese Hongshan / Longshan Stone Bi Disc: East Asia, China, Hongshan or Longshan culture, Neolithic Period, ca. 3000 to 1900 BCE. A large ceremonial bi-disc, hand-carved from a single stone, the hole worked on both faces to create a slightly
0090G: Large Chinese Hongshan / Longshan Stone Bi DiscEst. $3,000-$6,000Lot Passed
Pair of Chinese Han Dynasty Polychrome Warriors: East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A handsome pair of ceramic standing warriors, made to be placed in a tomb. Each figure stands at attention - probably once with a spear and a
0091: Pair of Chinese Han Dynasty Polychrome WarriorsEst. $6,500-$9,750Lot Passed
Chinese Han Dynasty Polychrome Horse & Rider: East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A handsome pottery horse and rider, both rendered in elegant naturalism and a refined sense of nobility, with great remains of vibrant pigments.
0092: Chinese Han Dynasty Polychrome Horse & RiderEst. $3,000-$4,500Lot Passed
Chinese Tang Dynasty Black Granite Foo Lions (pr): East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. A wonderful pair of Buddhist foo lions or foo dogs (also "fu" lion or "fu" dog) carved from granite, each one sitting upon an integral plinth, these
0092A: Chinese Tang Dynasty Black Granite Foo Lions (pr)Est. $6,000-$9,000Lot Passed
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Large Chinese Tang Red Sandstone Buddha Shakyamuni: East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. A large hand-carved red sandstone Buddha Shakyamuni, the traditional representation of the historical Buddha of enlightenment, sitting on an ornate
0092B: Large Chinese Tang Red Sandstone Buddha ShakyamuniEst. $9,000-$12,000
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Chinese Ming Dynasty Stone Sculpture Dragon Girl Finial: **This is an oversized piece that requires 3rd party shipping. Please ask for a quote prior to bidding.** East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 14th to 16th century CE. A beautiful hand-carved stone
0092C: Chinese Ming Dynasty Stone Sculpture Dragon Girl FinialEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
Chinese Ming Sancai Glazed Parinirvana Ensemble TL'd: East Asia, China, late Ming Dynasty, ca. early to mid-17th century CE. A beautiful figural ensemble depicting the Parinirvana (literally "nirvana following death") scene from the life of Buddha.
0093: Chinese Ming Sancai Glazed Parinirvana Ensemble TL'dEst. $12,000-$18,000Lot Passed
Chinese Ming Dynasty Lidded Censer Mythical Luduan: East Asia, China, Ming to early Qing Dynasty, ca. 15th to 17th century CE. An endearing brass incense burner cast in the form of a highly stylized mythical creature known as a luduan, an auspicious
0094: Chinese Ming Dynasty Lidded Censer Mythical LuduanEst. $9,000-$14,000Lot Passed
Chinese Ming Dynasty Stone Baluster Monkeys w/ Fruit: East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A stone baluster finial known in Chinese as "wanghee," an important element of Ming architecture, featuring high relief monkeys. This incredible
0094A: Chinese Ming Dynasty Stone Baluster Monkeys w/ FruitEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed
Chinese Ming Stone Window Panel w/ Dragons & Immortals: East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 14th to 17th century CE. An incredible architectural panel carved with an intricate scene of immortals, dragons, and foo lions. The rectangular panel is split into
0094B: Chinese Ming Stone Window Panel w/ Dragons & ImmortalsEst. $6,000-$8,000Lot Passed
Chinese Tang Dynasty Marble Basin Incised Florals: East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 906 CE. A monumental marble basin of square form, adorned with incised decoration of 4 flowers, one protruding from each corner. Sitting upon a heavy base,
0095: Chinese Tang Dynasty Marble Basin Incised FloralsEst. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed
Qi Baishi Handscroll Painting - Shrimp, Crabs, Frogs: Qi Baishi (Chinese, 1864-1957). Shrimp, Crabs, Frogs, and Aquatic Plants Handscroll Painting - ink and colors on paper, n.d. Signed with two seals (see extended description below for discussion of
0096: Qi Baishi Handscroll Painting - Shrimp, Crabs, FrogsEst. $130,000-$250,000Lot Passed
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Rare 18th C. Tibetan Gilt Brass Snow Lion Plaques: Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. An exceptional pair of brass Tibetan Snow Lion repousse plaques each adorned with a gilt body and a verdigris mane, tail, and curls. Depicted
0097: Rare 18th C. Tibetan Gilt Brass Snow Lion PlaquesEst. $10,000-$15,000
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15th C. Tibetan Gilded Copper Eleven-Faced Lokeshvara: Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 15th to 16th century CE. A striking gilt copper statue of the Eleven-faced Lokeshvara, a universal form of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. This bodhisattva is also known as
0098: 15th C. Tibetan Gilded Copper Eleven-Faced LokeshvaraEst. $3,000-$6,000
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19th C. Burmese Gilt Wood Standing Abhaymudra Buddha: Southeast Asia, Burma (Myanmar), ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful hand carved wood statue of the Buddha, depicted standing with one hand forward forming the abhaymudra gesture, symbolizing a calm and
0098B: 19th C. Burmese Gilt Wood Standing Abhaymudra BuddhaEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Ornate 8th C. Javanese Gold Leaf Mask of Kala: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, East Java, Classic Period, ca. 8th to 11th century CE. Stunningly detailed and brimming with sophistication, an ornate funerary mask made from 60.83% to 67.04% gold leaf
0099: Ornate 8th C. Javanese Gold Leaf Mask of KalaEst. $6,000-$9,000
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Tall 19th C. Thai Rattanakosin Wood Temple Guardian: **This is an oversized piece that requires 3rd party shipping. Please ask for a quote prior to bidding.** Southeast Asia, Thailand, Rattanakosin Kingdom, ca. 19th century CE. meticulously carved
0100: Tall 19th C. Thai Rattanakosin Wood Temple GuardianEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
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Rare Vietnamese Dong Son Incised Bronze Axe Head: Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Dong Son Culture, ca. 1000 BCE to 100 CE. An impressive bronze axe head from Dong Son culture, exhibiting an incredibly rare form! Enveloped in rich layers of green and
0100A: Rare Vietnamese Dong Son Incised Bronze Axe HeadEst. $2,500-$3,500
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19th C. Asian Paiwan Wood House Panel w/ Warrior Chief: East Asia, Taiwan, Paiwan culture, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A rare example of an ancestral house panel that is hand-carved from a single piece of wood. The rectangular slab features a band
0101: 19th C. Asian Paiwan Wood House Panel w/ Warrior ChiefEst. $8,000-$12,000Lot Passed
19th C. Indonesian Wood House Ornament Head of a Singa: **This is an oversized piece that requires 3rd party shipping. Please ask for a quote prior to bidding.** Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Toba Batak, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A
0102: 19th C. Indonesian Wood House Ornament Head of a SingaEst. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed
Impressive 19th C. Indonesian Wood Wagon Wheel: **This is an oversized piece that requires 3rd party shipping. Please ask for a quote prior to bidding.** Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, ca. 19th century CE. A large wooden cartwheel with a
0103: Impressive 19th C. Indonesian Wood Wagon WheelEst. $2,000-$2,800Lot Passed
Rare Fossilized Ammonite Fiery Ammolite Iridescence!: North America, Canada, Alberta, Bearpaw formation, late Cretaceous, ca. 71 million years ago. A vividly beautiful ammonite fossil of the Placenticeras intercalare genus, the once organic shell
0104: Rare Fossilized Ammonite Fiery Ammolite Iridescence!Est. $20,000-$30,000Lot Passed
Large Ammonite Fossil Fiery Iridescent Ammolite: North America, Canada, Alberta, Bearpaw formation, late Cretaceous, ca. 71 million years ago. This fossilized ammonite shell has formed a fiery iridescence across the surface known as ammolite, which
0105: Large Ammonite Fossil Fiery Iridescent AmmoliteEst. $18,000-$25,000Lot Passed
Fossilized Jurassic Pyritized Ammonites Life Assembly: Western Europe, Stuttgart, Germany, Holzmaden Black Shale Formation, Jurassic period, ca. 200 million years ago. A monstrous and exquisitely preserved slab of shale that contains gold pyrite Jurassic
0105A: Fossilized Jurassic Pyritized Ammonites Life AssemblyEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
Rare Permian Orthacanthus Shark Fossil, Bitten in Half!: **This is an oversized piece that requires 3rd party shipping. Please ask for a quote prior to bidding.** Western Europe, Germany, Rhineland Pfalz, Permian, ca. 260 million years ago. This is a
0106: Rare Permian Orthacanthus Shark Fossil, Bitten in Half!Est. $18,000-$25,000Lot Passed
Superb Fossilized Jurassic Aspidorhynchus Fish: **This is an oversized piece that requires 3rd party shipping. Please ask for a quote prior to bidding.** Western Europe, Germany, Eichstatt, Solnhofen (Altmuhltal) Formation, Jurassic Period, ca.
0107: Superb Fossilized Jurassic Aspidorhynchus FishEst. $8,000-$10,000Lot Passed
Green River Stone Matrix Fossilized Stingray & Fish: **This is an oversized piece that requires 3rd party shipping. Please ask for a quote prior to bidding.** North America, Wyoming, Green River Formation, Eocene Period, ca. 53.5 to 48.5 million years
0108: Green River Stone Matrix Fossilized Stingray & FishEst. $6,000-$12,000Lot Passed
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Massive Fossilized Megalodon Tooth - 6.1" Long!: Ancient Seas, Middle Miocene to end of Pliocene eras, ca. 28 to 2.6 million years ago. An enormous Megalodon tooth that has formed lustrous beige, gray, and brown hues due to fossilization. The
0108A: Massive Fossilized Megalodon Tooth - 6.1" Long!Est. $1,600-$2,400
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Fossilized Pleistocene Ice Age Steppe Bison Skull: **This is an oversized piece that requires 3rd party shipping. Please ask for a quote prior to bidding.** Western Europe, Rhine River Deposit, Pleistocene, ca. 250,000 to 10,000 years ago. This
0109: Fossilized Pleistocene Ice Age Steppe Bison SkullEst. $15,000-$20,000Lot Passed
Rare Dinosaur Grouping Five Juvenile Psittocosaurs: **This is an oversized piece that requires 3rd party shipping. Please ask for a quote prior to bidding.** Central / Eastern Asia, China, Early Cretaceous, ca. 126 to 101 million years ago. Wow! An
0110: Rare Dinosaur Grouping Five Juvenile PsittocosaursEst. $15,000-$20,000Lot Passed
Large Arizona Triassic Fossilized Petrified Wood Slab: North America, Southwestern United States, Arizona, Late Triassic, ca. 225 million years ago. An otherworldly slab of fossilized or petrified tree trunk sliced crossways and highly polished on one of
0111: Large Arizona Triassic Fossilized Petrified Wood SlabEst. $6,000-$8,000Lot Passed
Colorful Triassic Arizona Petrified Wood Slab: North America, Southwestern United States, Arizona, Late Triassic, ca. 225 million years ago. A massive and gorgeous slab of fossilized, petrified tree trunk, sliced crossways and polished to a
0112: Colorful Triassic Arizona Petrified Wood SlabEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
Rare Giant Fossilized Jurassic Leptotheutis Gigas Squid: **This is an oversized piece that requires 3rd party shipping. Please ask for a quote prior to bidding.** Central Europe, Solnhofen Plattenkalk - Eichstatt, Germany, Jurassic Period, ca. 150 million
0113: Rare Giant Fossilized Jurassic Leptotheutis Gigas SquidEst. $18,000-$25,000Lot Passed
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Stone Age Acheulean Homo Erectus Flint Hand Axe: Northwestern Europe, Southeast England, Middlesex, Lower Paleolithic, Acheulean period, ca. 400,000 to 250,000 years ago. A superb flint bifacial hand axe was fashioned by Homo erectus (H.
0114: Stone Age Acheulean Homo Erectus Flint Hand AxeEst. $8,000-$12,000
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Stone Age Acheulean Arabian Prestige Hand Axe: Arabian Peninsula, Jordan, Acheulean, ca. 1.2 million to 500,000 years ago. This amazingly rare hand axe was found in an extremely rare location - the Arabian Desert in Jordan in the 1950's by a
0115: Stone Age Acheulean Arabian Prestige Hand AxeEst. $6,000-$9,000
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Rare & Premium Fossilized Dinocrocuta Hyena Skull: **This is an oversized piece that requires 3rd party shipping. Please ask for a quote prior to bidding.** Central Asia, Miocene Period, ca. 10 million years ago. This is an astounding and rare
0116: Rare & Premium Fossilized Dinocrocuta Hyena SkullEst. $40,000-$60,000Lot Passed
Rare Fossilized Megantereon Sabertooth Cat Skull: **This is an oversized and/ or delicate piece that requires 3rd party shipping. Please ask for a quote prior to bidding.** Western Europe or Eurasia, France or China, Miocene, ca. 2.5 to 2 million
0117: Rare Fossilized Megantereon Sabertooth Cat SkullEst. $55,000-$70,000Lot Passed
Exceptional Zapotec Effigy Urn 7 Earthquake, TL Tested: **This is an oversized piece that requires 3rd party shipping. Please ask for a quote prior to bidding.** Pre-Columbian, southern Mexico, Zapotecos, ca. 350 to 500 CE. This important and large
0127: Exceptional Zapotec Effigy Urn 7 Earthquake, TL TestedEst. $60,000-$80,000Lot Passed
World-Class Maya Pottery Seated Scribe - TL'd: **This is an oversized and/or delicate piece that requires 3rd party shipping. Please ask for a quote prior to bidding.** Pre-Columbian, Mayan territories, Highlands, ca. 600 to 900 CE. In a word -
0128: World-Class Maya Pottery Seated Scribe - TL'dEst. $40,000-$60,000Lot Passed
Maya Peten Polychrome Cylinder w/ Lord & Figures: Pre-Columbian, Mexico and northern Central America, Mayan Territories, Peten Region, Late Classic, ca. 550 to 900 CE. A stunning Maya vessel with a trio of figures, including a high-ranking lord or
0129: Maya Peten Polychrome Cylinder w/ Lord & FiguresEst. $6,000-$9,000Lot Passed
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Translated Maya Copador Cylinder w/ Stucco, TL'd: Pre-Columbian, Central America, El Salvador, Maya, Copador, Ruler 13, ca. 724 to 726 CE. An exemplary pottery cylinder vessel boasting an incised band of glyphs, painted motifs, and impressive
0130: Translated Maya Copador Cylinder w/ Stucco, TL'dEst. $5,000-$7,000
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Rare Maya Naranjo Polychrome Cylinder w/ Jaguar God: Pre-Columbian, Guatemala, Eastern Peten Lowlands, Maya, Naranjo Area Group, Early Classic Period, ca. 500 to 600 CE. A sizable pottery vase of tall cylindrical form with gently convex walls decorated
0130A: Rare Maya Naranjo Polychrome Cylinder w/ Jaguar GodEst. $10,000-$15,000Lot Passed
Important Maya IK' Group Polychrome Cylinder w/ Cacique: Pre-Columbian, Guatemala, Central Peten Lowlands, IK' Polity (Motul de San Jose), IK' site group 1 or 2, Maya, Late Classic Period, ca. 750 to 850 CE. A cylindrical buff earthenware vessel of the IK'
0130B: Important Maya IK' Group Polychrome Cylinder w/ CaciqueEst. $12,000-$18,000Lot Passed