Auction #111: Ancient Artifacts 2011-12-10 Auction - 436 Price Results - Ancient Resource Auctions in CA - Page 9
Auction #111: Ancient Artifacts
68: Choice limestone relief with blue pigment
99: Large Predynastic black-topped jar, Nagada I-Iic
270: Choice Apulian red-figure Lebes Gamikos
Done
Montrose, CA, United States
Auction Details

Auction #111: Ancient Artifacts

Ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Precolumbian, Near Eastern, Islamic, Medieval and Byzantine artifacts.
SOLD
Bronze horse bit from Western Iran: A bronze horse bit, Western Iran, 2nd millennium BC. An early examples of a horse bit called the "snaffle bit", which applies direct pressure to the horse's mouth from a central joint, made from
Est.
$300
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$350
SOLD
Attractive Near Eastern bronze mirror: An attractive Near Eastern bronze mirror, 1st Millennium BC, with a long rectangular shaped handle with two downward facing "horns". The disk of the mirror remains fitted to the handle with one side
Est.
$1,500
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$2,000
3 Greek Geometric bronze animals: A trio of Greek Geometric bronze animals, c. 8th Century BC. Lot includes a pair of bulls and a lion, each intact with areas of heavy patination. Largest 3" (7.6 cm) in length. Ex Sackler private
Est.
$500
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$600
Lot Passed
SOLD
Roman bronze figure of a primate, Sarmatia: A large Roman bronze figure of a primate, Sarmatia, c.1st Century BC/AD, standing and balanced on its tail, the arms curved outwards. Intact with blackish patina with areas of green, brown and red.
Est.
$1,300
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$1,500
SOLD
Roman bronze stamp, Ex Royal Athena Galleries: An 'S-shaped' bronze stamp, Roman, c.3rd - 4th Century AD, with large handle with angled shoulder and top. On base in relief: FLOR.M.C, probably the name of the merchant. L: 2" (5.1 cm). An
Est.
$250
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$300
SOLD
Nice enameled Roman bronze seal box: An enameled Roman bronze seal box, ca. 2nd - 4th Century AD. A nice example, the lid decorated with concentric circles within a diamond-shaped area with remains of yellow-gold enamel. L: 1" (2.5 cm).
Est.
$300
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$350
SOLD
Roman bronze amulet of a winged phallus: A bronze amulet of a winged phallus, Roman, 1st - 2nd Century AD, with large suspension loop on back. Intact and a nice example! L: 1 5/8" (4.1 cm). Ex Thomas Cotterill collection, UK, acquired in
Est.
$300
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$325
Large circular Roman bronze mirror: A large circular Roman bronze mirror, c. 1st - 2nd Century AD, originally in two part joined together via a hinge on one side. One side is nearly intact, with beautiful green patination with areas of
Est.
$550
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$600
Lot Passed
SOLD
Roman bronze portable mortar and pestle: A bronze portable mortar and pestle set into a frame, Roman, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD. The pestle is crescent-shaped with loop handle, the mortar of a shape which mirrors the pestle, an internal
Est.
$500
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$550
SOLD
Roman bronze fork and spoon: A Roman bronze fork and spoon. The fork of the two pronged variety with a tang for fitting into a wooden handle. A neat piece with some loss to one of the tines. L: 5" (12.2 cm). The spoon is more of
Est.
$275
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$300
Scythian bronze animal head finial: A Scythian bronze animal head finial, Southern Russia, c. 3rd Century BC, nicely mounted on a custom base. H: 4 1/4" (10.8 cm). Nice green patination. Ex Museum De-accession.
Est.
$450
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$500
Lot Passed
Nicely patinated Roman bronze pyxis: A nicely patinated bronze pyxis, Roman, 1st - 2nd Century AD, with incised concentric circles and some remaining enameling on the lip. Some age damage and a small area of restoration on one side.
Est.
$850
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$1,000
Lot Passed
Late Roman bronze belt fastener: A late Roman bronze belt fastener, c. 4th - 5th Century AD, comprised of three disks decorated with a checkerboard pattern within a border of hatching. The central disk is small and fits through a
Est.
$400
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$500
Lot Passed
Byzantine bronze fan-shaped finial: An interesting Byzantine bronze fan-shaped finial. An attractive piece and nicely incised with a central cruciform motif at the top, two more incised crosses near the circular handle. An attachment
Est.
$400
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$500
Lot Passed
SOLD
Choice bronze winged feline, Seljuk Iran: A choice bronze winged feline, Seljuk Iran, 11th - 12th Century. The beast is striding on a rectangular base; wings engraved with triangular motifs. A lovely piece with a nice olive green patina. L:
Est.
$2,000
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$2,200
SOLD
Beautifully enamel Roman plate brooch, Britain: A beautifully enamel Roman plate brooch, Britain, 2nd Century AD, with central star motif. Some losses to the edge, but extremely well preserved enamel in brilliant blue and white. L: 234mm. Nicely
Est.
$400
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$450