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Huge Fossil Cave Bear Skull, Ursus Spelaeus

A Luristan Whetstone

Indian Sandstone Stele of Shiva. ex: Sotheby's

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Ancient Objects & Curios Auction

Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers

Bruneau & Co Auctioneers is proud to announce our Ancient Objects & Curio auction on Wednesday, May 29th at 10am. Featuring Classical antiquities, Hindu & Buddhist works of art, Fossils & Natural History, Ethnographic Art, and Asian Art. The auction will be online only but telephone bidding will be available. Preview will be available by appointment on Friday, May 24th and Tuesday, May 28th. Third party bidding platforms is 28% Buyers Premium with no cash or check discount.

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A Bronze Luristan Mace Head: Central Asia,Ca. 1st millennium B.C Of tubular form, with spiked projections all around. Fine and deep patina. H. 2.75".H. 6.99 cm 5th Avenue NYC collection, assembled in 1960's - 1970's. Listed as

0082: A Bronze Luristan Mace HeadEst. $250-$350

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Huge Fossil Cave Bear Skull, Ursus Spelaeus: Romania,Pleistocene (10,000 - 2,000,000 ya) A very large, un-restored, un-composited cave bear skull with associated atlas and axis vertebras. No restoration. Custom stand included. Straight line

0093: Huge Fossil Cave Bear Skull, Ursus SpelaeusEst. $6,000-$18,000

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8 Ancient Silver Alloy Rings: Ancient World,Ca. 1st - 2nd millenium A.D An interesting group ranging from Roman to Medieval times. Largest ring size: 9. Connecticut Estate

0315: 8 Ancient Silver Alloy RingsEst. $150-$450

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Roman Bronze Horse: Scythian or Roman,Ca. 1st - 2nd century A.D The prancing horse atop a high pedestal base. Nicely modeled with good patina. H. 2.75".H. 6.99 cm Ex: de Menil family collection, NYC.

0010: Roman Bronze HorseEst. $400-$1,200

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An Iznik Plate, ex Sotheby's: Turkey,Ca. 16th century Decorated with scrolls, copper red pellets and centered by a rosace. Old descriptive auction tag under base. Dia. 9 7/8".Dia. 25.08 cm Sotheby, Parke, Bernet, NYC. Ex :5th

0045: An Iznik Plate, ex Sotheby'sEst. $500-$1,500

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Chinese Porcelain Jar: China,Ca. 19th century The Famille Rose jar with 'hundred child playing' design, with lid. H. with lid: 9".H. with lid: 23 cm Purchased in Hong Kong at YUE PO CHAI ANTIQUE CO. 08/20/1985. Paperwork

0070: Chinese Porcelain JarEst. $400-$1,200

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Fossil Theropod Dinosaur Hand, Oviraptor: Hell Creek Formation, MT,Cretaceous (144 - 65 mya) Incredibly rare, finely preserved complete hand of a North American theropod dinosaur. Custom stand included. Hand: L. 10" Large claw: L. 2".Hand:

0163: Fossil Theropod Dinosaur Hand, OviraptorEst. $4,000-$12,000

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Collection Of Fine Japanese Ojime Beads: Japan,Ca. 19th century A lovely group of 10 finely carved Ojime beads, of various materials. Largest Dia. .75".Largest Dia. 2.1 cm

0178: Collection Of Fine Japanese Ojime BeadsEst. $400-$1,200

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10 Chinese Boxes: China,Ca. late Qing dynasty A nice collection consisting of silver, enamel, cloisonne, mother of pearl and open work hardstone. Sizes ranging from: 1.5" - 2.5".Sizes ranging from: 3.5 cm - 6.4 cm

0193: 10 Chinese BoxesEst. $200-$600

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Ancient Amlash Ceramic Figure: Central Asia,Ca. early 1st millennium B.C A vessel in the form of a highly stylized Zebu with exaggerated features. H. 9".H. 22.7 cm Old Massachusetts Collection

0293: Ancient Amlash Ceramic FigureEst. $400-$1,200

Assorted Asian Bells: Asia,Ca. 12th - 19th century The first a large Khmer bell of trapezoid form with twin handles, next 2 Japanese bells the first a Shakujo (Priests rattle), next a small Atarigane pilgrim's gong,

0333: Assorted Asian BellsEst. $250-$750Lot Passed

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2 Indian Bronze Ganeshas: India,Ca. 18th and 20th century The larger of high copper content, seated on a throne and framed by a flaming torana, his rat vehicle at his feet. The smaller figure of more recent manufacturer .

0374: 2 Indian Bronze GaneshasEst. $150-$450

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5 Ancient Objects: Mediterranean Area,Ca. 300 B.C - 200 A.D Consisting of a Roman glass jug of square section with strap handle, a small Roman glass bottle, a tall holy land redware spindle bottle, a fragmentary head

0394: 5 Ancient ObjectsEst. $200-$600

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Four Unusual Ancient Spoons: Europe,Ca. 1st millennium A.D First, a very rare silver folding multi-tool featuring a spoon, a toothpick and an awl. The second, a miniature example made of bone and bronze. Third, likely late Roman

0419: Four Unusual Ancient SpoonsEst. $700-$2,100

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2 Indian Mughal Tiles: India,Ca. 18th century Both of dense terracotta, with swirling vine decoration, one with the addition of peacocks. Custom bases. Tallest H. with base: 7 5/8".Tallest H. with base: 19.3 cm Ex: Nancy

0144: 2 Indian Mughal TilesEst. $400-$1,200

Hyaenodon Horridus Skeleton: Private Ranchland, South Dakota, USA,Oligocene (34 - 23 mya) Rarest of the rare, a complete un-composited adult Hyaenodon Horridus skeleton from White River Badlands in South Dakota. Recently

0164: Hyaenodon Horridus SkeletonEst. $50,000-$150,000Lot Passed

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Collection Of Fine Japanese Ojime Beads: Japan,Ca. 19th century A lovely group of 10 finely carved Ojime beads of various materials. Largest Dia. 7/8".Largest Dia. 2.2cm

0179: Collection Of Fine Japanese Ojime BeadsEst. $400-$1,200

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A Fine Chinese Silver Box: China,Ca. Qing Dynasty A charming oval pill box, of parcel gilt silver and polychrome enamel accents. The lid featuring a foo dog at rest, a band of script along the box's mid section. Makers mark

0194: A Fine Chinese Silver BoxEst. $150-$450

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Micronesian Club: Micronesia,Ca. 19th century The club of diamond section, with nice patina. L. 23.5".L. 59.5 cm Brant Mackley Collection

0244: Micronesian ClubEst. $300-$900

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Ancient Etruscan Pottery Head: Etruria,Ca. 5th - 4th century B.C A large votive head of a youthful male, framed by a cloaked hood. H. with base: 12.75".H. with base; 32.3 cm 5th Avenue NYC Collection, assembled in 1960's - 1970's

0309: Ancient Etruscan Pottery HeadEst. $600-$1,800

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Roman Bronze Handle: Roman Empire,Ca. 2nd - 3rd century A.D The handle likely from a ritual vessel ( patera ), and terminating in the head of a duck. With incised feathers and facial features. L. 6 1/8".L. 15.5 cm

0314: Roman Bronze HandleEst. $250-$750

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5 Indian and Nepalese Bronze Figures: India and Nepal,Ca. 19th century First a standing figure of four-armed Bighnantaka Bhairava, next a seated figure of Buddha from Sri Lanka, next a Bhuta Deity from Western Deccan, next a seated

0390: 5 Indian and Nepalese Bronze FiguresEst. $200-$600

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Large Group Of Asian Objects: Asia,Ca. 19th century Including 6 bronze opium weights, a Tibetan vajra and needle case, 2 bronze bells, a Japanese doll and composition head, an openwork Japanese 'ashtray' Netsuke, an Indonesian

0435: Large Group Of Asian ObjectsEst. $150-$450

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A Rare 16th Century Macrame Eel Basket: Probably Portugal,Ca. 16th - 17th century An intricately woven, large basket with distinctive upper border and wooden disc base. Extremely rare. H. 11".H. 28 cm Ex: de Menil family collection, NYC.

0054: A Rare 16th Century Macrame Eel BasketEst. $400-$1,200

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