Auction #18: Ancient Artifacts

Egyptian New Kingdom head from a Mummy, Perhaps Royal

Extremely rare Inca heavy silver mirror, Peru

Predynastic black-ware cosmetic jar, Naqada II

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Montrose, CA, United States

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Auction #18: Ancient Artifacts

Ancient Resource Auctions

Offered for sale is a fine collection of well-provenanced ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Precolumbian, Near Eastern, Islamic, Medieval and Byzantine artifacts.

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Near Eastern stucco relief, ex-Sackler collection: A Near Eastern architectural stucco relief with recumbent ibex. 26.4 x 22.6 x 5.5 cm. Ex Collection of Dr. Arthur M. Sackler (1913-1987). Arthur M. Sackler was an American Psychiatrist,

0120: Near Eastern stucco relief, ex-Sackler collectionEst. $1,500-$1,800Lot Passed

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Sabaean alabaster cup, c. 3rd - 2nd Century BC: Sabaean alabaster cup, c. 3rd - 2nd Century BC, the body slightly rounded with flattened base, the rim wide and flat. The inside is well-hollowed out with thick walls and base. H: 3 7/8" (9.8 cm);

0121: Sabaean alabaster cup, c. 3rd - 2nd Century BCEst. $500-$600

Nice Roman marble relief of a lion's face, mounted: A marble relief of a lion's face, Roman, c.1st - 2nd Century AD. From a larger composition, the relief is nicely rendered with soft features and a larger snout. 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" (7.3 x 7.3cm). On

0122: Nice Roman marble relief of a lion's face, mountedEst. $800-$900Lot Passed

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5 Roman mosaic floor sections, England: A group of 5 Roman mosaic floor sections, England, c. 3rd - 5th Century AD, each made from square tesserae, mostly in white, with a few in black and orange and red. Lengths from 1 1/8" (2.8 cm) to 4

0123: 5 Roman mosaic floor sections, EnglandEst. $250-$300

Spectacular Roman marble janiform herm: A Roman marble janiform herm, 1st - 2nd Century AD, one side depicting Dionysos with curled beard and moustache and wearing foliate wreath with vines to either side of his head. The opposite side

0124: Spectacular Roman marble janiform hermEst. $20,000-$25,000Lot Passed

Pair of Central Asian bronze finials: A pair of Central Asian bronze finials, c. 2nd Millennium BC, each comprised of a horizontal bar with two feet terminating in flat disks and the head of a horned goat. The large example with three

0125: Pair of Central Asian bronze finialsEst. $400-$450Lot Passed

Luristan bronze finial, two rampant bulls: A Luristan bronze finial in the form of two rampant bulls, Western Iran, c. 1200 - 1000 BC, their bodies joined together without forelegs, rear legs nicely detailed with curved tails. Both animals

0126: Luristan bronze finial, two rampant bullsEst. $1,200-$1,500Lot Passed

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Lot of 3 Luristan bronze items, Persia: A lot of 3 Luristan bronze items, c. 1000 - 800 BC, including a long pin with terminal in the form of the heads of two horned goats, L: 8" (20.3 cm), and a pair of appliques with a bovine head at

0127: Lot of 3 Luristan bronze items, PersiaEst. $400-$450

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4 Luristan base silver bracelets from Persia: A lot of 4 Luristan base silver bracelets, c. 1200 - 800 BC, forming to pairs, both with serrated edges in varying degrees. Widths from 2 1/2" (6.4 cm) to 2 3/4" (7 cm). Intact. Ex Florida private

0128: 4 Luristan base silver bracelets from PersiaEst. $150-$200

Gorgeous Luristan silver implement: A gorgeous Luristan silver implement, c. 1200 - 800 BC. It is 5-3/4" long and is topped with a crown-like finial. In perfect condition. Ex Khan collection.

0129: Gorgeous Luristan silver implementEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

2 ornamental Luristan silver alloy (Villon) spikes: A pair of ornamental Luristan silver alloy (Villon) spikes, c. 1200 - 800 AD. They are 6-1/4" and 4-3/4" long and are decorated with circular designs on the head and shaft. Both are perforated in

0130: 2 ornamental Luristan silver alloy (Villon) spikesEst. $120-$170Lot Passed

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10 Luristan bronze pins & cosmetic applicators: A group of 10 Luristan bronze pins and cosmetics applicators, c. 1200 - 800 AD. They range from 3" to 5-3/4" in length and have a variety of decorative finials. A set with many nice examples. Ex

0131: 10 Luristan bronze pins & cosmetic applicatorsEst. $200-$300

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Set of 5 Kerman bronze bulls, from Iran: A set of 5 Kerman bronze bulls, Iran, c. 1200 - 800 BC, each stylized with long legs, narrow bodies and slender tail. Largest 1 7/8" x 2 1/4" (5 x 5.7 cm). Each intact and all fit on custom lucite

0132: Set of 5 Kerman bronze bulls, from IranEst. $700-$900

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Greek / Bactrian bronze ring with horse and rider: An eastern Greek / Bactrian bronze ring with horse and rider, c. 900 - 600 BC, the disc composed of concentric bands of wire with two cross section, the shank cast with a braided pattern. Atop the

0133: Greek / Bactrian bronze ring with horse and riderEst. $1,000-$1,200

Persian heavy bronze buckle with head of a lion: An attractive Persian heavy bronze buckle with the head of a lion in relief, c. 5th - 4th Century BC, with original tongue and pin. The frame is quite substantial, the detailed head of the lion

0134: Persian heavy bronze buckle with head of a lionEst. $400-$500Lot Passed

Greek bronze bull, Olympia. Ex Royal Athena: A Greek Geometric bronze bull, Olympia, c. 8th Century BC, with thick legs and simplified features. L: 2 7/8" (7.4 cm). Intact and mounted. Ex Joseph Ternbach collection; Ex Royal Athena Galleries,

0135: Greek bronze bull, Olympia. Ex Royal AthenaEst. $2,000-$2,500Lot Passed

Greek bronze horse, c. 3rd - 1st Century BC: A Greek bronze horse, c. 3rd - 1st Century BC, of simple form, vertical hole through body. H: 1 3/4" (4.2 cm); L: 2 1/4" (5.8 cm). Ex South German private collection, acquired before 2000; Ex Gorny &

0136: Greek bronze horse, c. 3rd - 1st Century BCEst. $500-$600Lot Passed

Bronze applique, winged head of Medusa: A bronze applique in the form of the winged head of Medusa, Roman, c.1st - 2nd Century AD, with well-detailed features and an excellent deep olive patina. Remains of iron attachment on the backside.

0137: Bronze applique, winged head of MedusaEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed

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Roman provincial bronze figure of a woman: A Roman provincial bronze figure of a woman, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, wearing a tunic belted at waist over her striped gown, right hand held over her head, left hand on her hip. H: 3 7/8" (9.8 cm).

0138: Roman provincial bronze figure of a womanEst. $400-$600

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2 Roman bronze busts, 1st - 3rd Century AD: A pair of Roman bronze busts, 1st - 3rd Century AD, the first depicting a man, with narrow face and wearing crested helmet in the style of a Centurion, H: 1 7/8" (4.8 cm), the second the bust of a

0139: 2 Roman bronze busts, 1st - 3rd Century ADEst. $500-$600

Roman bronze bust of a woman: A Roman bronze bust of a woman, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, her hair styled back behind a large diadem in a coiled plait at the nape of her neck. Her features are rather stylized and she presses her

0140: Roman bronze bust of a womanEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

Interesting Roman bronze bucranium: A Roman bronze bucranium, c. 1st Century BC - 3rd Century AD, with diadem or fillet over the top of its head, tang at back and hole through center and nose. 1 7/8" x 1 5/8" (4.8 x 4.2 cm). Light

0141: Interesting Roman bronze bucraniumEst. $400-$500Lot Passed

Roman bronze eagle, 1st Cent BC - 3rd Cent AD: A Roman bronze eagle, 1st Century BC - 3rd Century AD, depicted standing with wings slightly spread. H: 3.2 cm. Ex South German private collection, acquired before 2000; Ex Gorny & Mosch Auctions,

0142: Roman bronze eagle, 1st Cent BC - 3rd Cent ADEst. $1,500-$1,800Lot Passed

Roman bronze figure, Ex Royal Athena Galleries: A Roman bronze figure of a youth, c. 2nd - 3rd Century AD, or perhaps the god Men, wearing a Phrygian hat, his long tunic belted at his waste and he leaps into the air. H: 2 3/4" (7 cm). Some losses

0143: Roman bronze figure, Ex Royal Athena GalleriesEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

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