Auction #114: Ancient Artifacts

94: Mycenaean, beautiful terracotta relief

72: Excellent Roman marble head of Medusa

66A: An Egyptian Mummified Head of a Cat

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Auction #114: Ancient Artifacts

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Ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Pre-Columbian, Near Eastern and ancient and Medieval European artifacts.

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Fragment w/ Inscription of Nebuchadnezzar II: A fragment from a terracotta brick with inscription of Nebuchadnezzar II, c. 634 - 562 BC, consisting of parts of several lines from the standard brick inscription of the king, Nbk# 41 in the volume

0094A: Fragment w/ Inscription of Nebuchadnezzar IIEst. $1,500-$2,000

Phoenician terracotta votive statue of Tanit: A large Phoenician terracotta votive statue of Tanit, c. 700 - 500 BC, the youthful goddess stands on a low pedestal wearing a long gown, her right hand raised in blessing or protection. H: 15 1/4"

0095: Phoenician terracotta votive statue of TanitEst. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed

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Eastern Greek terracotta antefix with a bird: Eastern Greek terracotta antefix with a bird and floral element, 6th - 5th Century BC, molded with good style and detail. Some losses, but quite attractive! 5 3/8" x 4 3/4" (13.7 x 12 cm). Ex Dudley

0096: Eastern Greek terracotta antefix with a birdEst. $300-$400

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Greek terracotta antefix, face of a Gorgon: A Greek terracotta antefix in the form of a frontal face of a Gorgon, c. 550 - 500 BC, the round face framed by two rows of tight curls. The eyes are almond-shaped and there are a pair of fangs

0097: Greek terracotta antefix, face of a GorgonEst. $1,500-$1,700

2 Greek terracotta heads, c. 5th Century BC: A pair of Greek terracotta heads, c. 5th Century BC, the first is a female head protome, with large eyes and well-formed features, H: 4 1/2" (11.4 cm); the second is a head from a votive figure, a

0098: 2 Greek terracotta heads, c. 5th Century BCEst. $400-$450Lot Passed

Attractive Canosan terracotta acanthus lintel: An attractive Canosan terracotta acanthus lintel, c. 3rd Century BC, frontally molded with remains of blue, white and pink paint. W: 5 1/2" (13.9 cm). Intact. Ex Los Angeles private collection.

0099: Attractive Canosan terracotta acanthus lintelEst. $600-$700Lot Passed

Canosan terracotta bull and dove: A Canosan terracotta bull and dove, c. 3rd Century BC, the bull nicely modeled with remains of bright orange-red pigment, H: 4 1/2" (11.4 cm); L: 6 3/4" (17.1 cm), the dove with traces of white and

0100: Canosan terracotta bull and doveEst. $550-$650Lot Passed

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Hellenistic terracotta figure of the infant Eros: A Hellenistic terracotta figure of the infant Eros, c. 2nd Century BC, walking forward, his head turned to the left, hands hidden beneath his drapery which coves his head like a hood. Well detailed

0101: Hellenistic terracotta figure of the infant ErosEst. $2,000-$2,500

Attractive Hellenistic terracotta, nude Eros: An attractive Hellenistic terracotta figure of nude Eros, c. 2nd Century BC, flying forward, wearing a wreath, his hands held together above his head. His chubby little body is well rendered. H: 2

0102: Attractive Hellenistic terracotta, nude ErosEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed

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Nice Greek terracotta head of Dionysos: A nice Greek terracotta head of Dionysos, 4th Century BC, wearing a rolled diadem with rosettes, his features handsome and extremely well detailed. 4 1/4" (10.8 cm). Mounted on custom wood base. Ex

0103: Nice Greek terracotta head of DionysosEst. $2,500-$3,000

Greek terracotta comic figurine, c. 4th Cent BC: A Greek terracotta comic figurine, c. 4th Century BC, depicting a seated old man, his head resting on his chin and wearing a mask & pointed hat. He is partially clothed, his genitalia visible between

0104: Greek terracotta comic figurine, c. 4th Cent BCEst. $3,000-$3,500Lot Passed

Greek terracotta figure of an actor, c. 3rd C. BC: A Greek terracotta figure of an actor, c. 3rd Century BC, wearing tight-fitting robes and a low, wide-brimmed hat, he holds his cloak over his left shoulder. H: 6 1/2" (16.9 cm). Nicely detailed, his

0105: Greek terracotta figure of an actor, c. 3rd C. BCEst. $5,000-$7,000Lot Passed

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Attractive Hellenistic terracotta head of a woman: An attractive Hellenistic terracotta head of a woman, c. 3rd - 2nd Century BC, wearing a diadem or headband, her hair parted down the middle and styled back in waves. H: 2" (5.1 cm). Mounted on a

0106: Attractive Hellenistic terracotta head of a womanEst. $300-$350

Lovely Hellenistic terracotta lady: A lovely Hellenistic terracotta lady, late 2nd Century BC, wearing chiton and himation, the fabric pulled around her body and in flowing folds and waves. Intact, traces of slip. H: 6 1/2" (16.5 cm).

0107: Lovely Hellenistic terracotta ladyEst. $2,000-$2,500Lot Passed

Life-size Etruscan terracotta foot from a statue: A life-size Etruscan terracotta foot from a statue, c. 5th - 4th Century BC, with well molded details. L: 8" (19.4 cm). Light earthen deposits throughout. Ex Orange County private collection. The

0108: Life-size Etruscan terracotta foot from a statueEst. $750-$850Lot Passed

Group of 5 Etruscan terracotta votive objects: A group of 5 Etruscan terracotta votive objects, c. 5th - 4th Century BC. Lot includes a boar, the lid of a sarcophagus, a left arm and hand, a male right thigh with genitalia, small offering jar.

0109: Group of 5 Etruscan terracotta votive objectsEst. $400-$500Lot Passed

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Roman terracotta brick, Legio III Augusta: Roman terracotta brick with stamp of Legio III Augusta, 1st - 2nd Century AD, the brick itself with some losses, but the long rectangular stamp is nearly complete. 5" x 4 1/2" (12.8 x 11.4 cm). Ex

0110: Roman terracotta brick, Legio III AugustaEst. $300-$350

Near Eastern glazed ceramic rooster: A Near Eastern glazed ceramic rooster, c. 10th - 14th Century, mold made , with nice details and a circular base with opening on bottom. Intact with minor chipping, the glaze now a grayish-white and

0111: Near Eastern glazed ceramic roosterEst. $700-$800Lot Passed

Early Bronze Age shallow bowl, EB II: An Early Bronze Age shallow bowl, EB II, c. 3000 - 2700 BC, the base flat, the walls slightly angling upward, the rim nearly vertical with no lip. From a light orange clay with traces of a creme

0112: Early Bronze Age shallow bowl, EB IIEst. $500-$600Lot Passed

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Holy Land ceramic beer strainer, Late Bronze Age: A Holy Land ceramic 'beer' strainer, Late Bronze Age, c. 1550 - 1200 BC, creme buff, with central carination, the body tapering to a raised disk base and a flared mouth, depression just below, a

0113: Holy Land ceramic beer strainer, Late Bronze AgeEst. $700-$800

Large Holy Land pottery jar, Late Bronze Age: A large Holy Land pottery jar, Late Bronze Age, c. 1550 - 1200 BC, the body ovoid with flat base, mouth compact. Intact, few age cracks and earthen encrustation. H: 12 1/4". Ex old English collection.

0114: Large Holy Land pottery jar, Late Bronze AgeEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

Beautiful Bronze Age black-ware juglet: A beautiful Bronze Age black-ware juglet, c. 1750 - 1550 BC, nicely burnished, the piriform body with small disk base, the neck tubular with flared rim, the handle stretching from the shoulder to the

0115: Beautiful Bronze Age black-ware jugletEst. $550-$650Lot Passed

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Large Phoenician transport amphora: A large Phoenician transport amphora, c. 5th - 3rd Century BC, with long body and rounded base, the shoulders tapering to the mouth, no neck, the rim vertical without lip, round handles to either

0116: Large Phoenician transport amphoraEst. $1,300-$1,500

Choice Cypriot Red Polished Ware bowl: A choice Cypriot Red Polished Ware bowl, c. 2000 - 1600 BC, hand built, of hemispherical form with straight rim and attractive orange red slip, the rim area and the inside black. The outside of the

0117: Choice Cypriot Red Polished Ware bowlEst. $2,500-$3,000Lot Passed

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