Auction 26: Fine Ancient Artifacts 2013-12-01 Auction - 350 Price Results - Ancient Resource Auctions in CA - Page 14
Auction 26: Fine Ancient Artifacts
A life-size Graeco-Roman marble bust of a man
An interesting Egyptian bronze seated figure of Ptah
Ancient Roman Marble copy of Hellenistic Old Woman
Done
Montrose, CA, United States
Auction Details

Auction 26: Fine Ancient Artifacts

A spectacular selection of authentic, museum quality, and well-provenanced Ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Precolumbian, Near Eastern, Islamic, Medieval and Byzantine artifacts.
A choice Mayan jade pendant: A choice Mayan jade pendant, c. AD 400 - 800, elegantly carved in the round in the form of a facing human head wearing an elaborate headdress, lateral suspension hole. 4.4 x 3 cm. Intact with great
Est.
$1,000
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$1,200
Lot Passed
An elaborate Maya figure from Guatemala: An elaborate Maya figure from Guatemala, c. 600 – 900 AD. This Late Classic example from the Highlands region is 9-1/2” high and depicts a standing warrior carrying a shield. He is ornately
Est.
$1,000
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$1,200
Lot Passed
SOLD
A charming Mayan ceramic “Bat Whistle”: A charming Mayan ceramic “Bat Whistle”, Esquintla area of Guatemala, c. AD 400 - 800, possibly Nopiloa, the priest stands nude with genitalia exposed and aroused, his hands holding his
Est.
$600
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$800
SOLD
A Mayan ceramic figure of a shaman: A Mayan ceramic figure of a shaman, Post - Classic, c. AD 700 - 1000, mouldmade, wearing an elaborate headdress, large ear spools, bracelets, and a necklace with a huge pendant in the form of an
Est.
$300
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$400
SOLD
An exceptional Maya eccentric from Guatemala: An exceptional Maya eccentric from Guatemala, c. AD 250 - 600. This ornate version of a Kan cross is 2-1/2 inches wide and is made from translucent chalcedony. Beautifully flaked, areas of
Est.
$300
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$400
SOLD
A very handsome Mayan stone blade, Belize: A very handsome Mayan stone blade, Belize, c. AD 250 - 600, neatly made in a blackish stone with veins of grey, areas of translucency when held to the light. The blade with sharpened edges and
Est.
$400
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$500
SOLD
A dark grey Mayan stone blade, Belize: A dark grey Mayan stone blade, Belize, c. AD 250 - 600, the blade triangular in shape with nicely sharpened edges, handle or tang below. L: 7 3/8” (18.7 cm). Intact, light deposits. Ex Indiana
Est.
$300
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$400
A fine Mayan dagger from Belize: A fine Mayan dagger from Belize, c. AD 400 – 700. This nicely flaked uni-face blade is 5” long and is carved from cream colored flint. Sharp point and edges, good mineral deposits.
Est.
$300
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$400
Lot Passed
SOLD
A nice leaf-shaped Mayan stone blade, Belize: A nice leaf-shaped Mayan stone blade, Belize, c. AD 250 - 600, in a tan-brownish flint and extremely well-made, (L: 3 ¾”, 9.5 cm). Ex Indiana private collection.
Est.
$200
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$300
SOLD
A pair of nice Mayan stone blades, Belize: A pair of nice Mayan stone blades, Belize, c. AD 250 - 600, the first in a brownish flint, the edges nicely knapped and the short base angling to a rounded end, (L: 5 ½”, 14 cm). The second long
Est.
$300
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$400
SOLD
An excellent Taino head fragment from Hispaniola: An excellent Taino head fragment from Hispaniola, c. AD 1000 – 1500. This marvelous example is 2-1/2” high and depicts a nicely detailed zoomorphic deity wearing large ear spools. Good mineral
Est.
$200
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$300
SOLD
An exceptional Nicoya figural drum from Costa Rica: An exceptional Nicoya figural drum from Costa Rica, c. AD 500 – 800. This Carrillo Polychrome type is 17” high and depicts an ornately decorated figure with arms molded in relief wrapped around
Est.
$1,500
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$1,700
SOLD
A nice Costa Rican ceramic whistle, Guanacaste: A nice Costa Rican ceramic whistle, Guanacaste, c. AD 1000 - 1500, in the form of a parrot, depicted almost humanoid, standing facing with bifurcated feet, hand to either side of rounded breast, beak
Est.
$350
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$400
A pair of ceramic avian ocarinas: A pair of ceramic avian ocarinas from Costa Rica and Colombia. The first is from Tairona, Colombia, c. AD 500 - 1000, and in the form of a dove. Crème slip with hind portion in burnished black. Two
Est.
$400
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$500
Lot Passed
SOLD
A huge Quimbaya figure from Colombia: A huge Quimbaya figure from Colombia, c. 1200 – 1400 AD. This Caldas complex solid slab retablo type from the Middle Cauca region is 12-1/2” high and depicts a seated anthropomorphic figure with
Est.
$1,800
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$2,000
SOLD
A Sinu gold lip plug from Colombia: A Sinu gold lip plug from Colombia, c. AD 600 - 1000, formed from gold sheet, the hemispherical ends with rounded edges. 1.3 x 1.5 cm. 0.98g. Intact. Ex North Carolina private collection.
Est.
$400
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$500
SOLD
A superb Inca ceramic Arebalo, Peru: A superb Inca ceramic Arebalo, Peru, c. AD 1300 - 1500, Cusco region, the piriform body neatly decorated with vertical panels containing geometric devices alternating with bands of solid red, single
Est.
$400
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$500
A fine Inca copper celt from Peru: A fine Inca copper celt from Peru, c. 1300 – 1500 AD. This heavy blade is 5-7/8” long and has a lovely patina and mineral deposits. Ex Walley collection.
Est.
$200
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$300
Lot Passed