Auction 30: Fine Ancient Artifacts

Egyptian limestone relief associated with cult of Amun

Egyptian blue faience bust from a huge ushabti

A beautiful Greek marble head of a youth

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Glendale, CA, United States

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Auction 30: Fine Ancient Artifacts

Ancient Resource Auctions

Our May 4th auction is set to be our largest auction yet. It is filled with over 400 lots of fine museum-quality items. This auction offers a spectacular selection of authentic, museum quality, and well-provenanced Ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Precolumbian, Near Eastern, Islamic, Medieval and Byzantine artifacts, as well as a selection of fine ancient-style antiques. For the first time we will also be offering a large selection of North American, South and South-East Asian, and African masks, many of the African coming from the well-known Phil Orlando collection.

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Roman bronze swivel key: A nice Roman bronze swivel key, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, in perfect condition, the ring with decorated shoulders and incised decoration. The key is intact and very rare thus. 1 7/8 in x 1 1/8 in (4.7

0105: Roman bronze swivel keyEst. $400-$500

A lot of three Roman bronze human hands: A lot of three Roman bronze human hands, c. 1st - 4th Century AD, two from hairpins, each holding a globe or apple, the last from a figure of a goddess, the hand still clutching her phiale or

0105A: A lot of three Roman bronze human handsEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

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A group of Greek and Roman bronze objects: A group of Greek and Roman bronze objects, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD. Lot includes a large rectangular lid for a box with incised decoration, 5 in x 3 1/8 in (12.7 x 7.9 cm); a Greek bronze shield

0105B: A group of Greek and Roman bronze objectsEst. $300-$400

Rare Roman livestock branding iron: A rare Roman branding iron for livestock, 1st - 2nd Century AD, the business end with the letters MES, the first to letters ligatured. The end of the branding iron with a sleeve as to be mounted on

0106: Rare Roman livestock branding ironEst. $900-$1,000Lot Passed

A Roman bronze figure of Cupid: A Roman bronze figure of Cupid, c. 1st Century AD, depicted nude, with soft, rounded features and short wings, he holds an oval-shaped dish in his left hand. H: 3 in (7.56 cm). Losses to right arm,

0107: A Roman bronze figure of CupidEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed

A Roman bronze figure of a nude Hercules: A Roman bronze figure of a nude Hercules, c. 1st - 2nd Century AD, bearded and wearing lion's skin headdress, chlamys around shoulders and falling off left arm, right hand resting on club (now lost).

0107A: A Roman bronze figure of a nude HerculesEst. $5,000-$7,000Lot Passed

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Romano-Etruscan bronze Montefortino helmet: A Romano-Etruscan bronze Montefortino helmet, c. 4th - 3rd Century BC, raised central knob and incised embellishment around the fringe at back, holes for mounting the cheek guards on either side.

0108: Romano-Etruscan bronze Montefortino helmetEst. $40,000-$50,000

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Roman chariot fitting depicting satyr bust: A Roman bronze chariot fitting depicting bust of a satyr, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, wearing a headdress with pointed protrusions on either side, a strap over his left shoulder. H: 2 7/8 in (7.3cm).

0109: Roman chariot fitting depicting satyr bustEst. $600-$800

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A silver and gold Roman fibula: A silver and gold Roman fibula, c. 2nd Century AD, with nicely detailed and fitted elements. L: 2 in (5cm). Losses to coil and pin, a great example of Roman metalworking! Ex Norfolk, UK private

0110: A silver and gold Roman fibulaEst. $2,500-$3,000

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Rare Byzantine bronze tiara and bracelet: A rare Byzantine bronze tiara and bracelet, c. 7th - 12th Century AD, most likely produced for lesser royalty. Both bracelets of twisted bronze heavy sheet, the tiara of plaited construction, with

0111: Rare Byzantine bronze tiara and braceletEst. $8,000-$10,000

A Sasanian bronze ribbed bowl: A Sasanian bronze ribbed bowl, c. 6th-7th Century AD, W: 6 in (15.2cm), H: 1 in (2.5cm). The shallow bowl has a ribbed body, vertical rim, and a rich green patina. This bronze cup is decorated with a

0112: A Sasanian bronze ribbed bowlEst. $2,500-$4,500Lot Passed

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Levantine bronze earring with 4 medieval coins: A Levantine bronze earring with 4 medieval coins, Crusader Period, c. 14th Century, each coin pierced and suspended from twisted bronze chains. L: 4 5/8 in (11.9 cm). Ex Los Angeles private

0113: Levantine bronze earring with 4 medieval coinsEst. $300-$400

0114: A Neolithic stone axe-headEst. $400-$500Lot Passed

Neolithic flint dagger mounted in a bone handle: A rare and intact Neolithic flint dagger mounted in a well patinated bone handle, c. 5000 BC, likely from Neolithic Belgium. The bone handle is perfectly proportioned, exemplifying the finest

0114A: Neolithic flint dagger mounted in a bone handleEst. $2,000-$2,500Lot Passed

Danish Neolithic grey stone axe-head: A fantastic Danish Neolithic grey stone axe-head, c. 5000 - 3000 BC, rectangular in shape, with slightly rounded cutting edge and showing signs of sharpening and usage. L: 7 1/2 in (19.1cm), Handle

0114B: Danish Neolithic grey stone axe-headEst. $800-$1,000Lot Passed

0115: A beautiful bronze short swordEst. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed

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An attractive Near Eastern bronze axe-head: An attractive Near Eastern bronze axe-head, c. 1400 - 1200 BC, Late Bronze Age II, a scarcer type, with short shaft-hole with stylized bird’s head cast on back, looking outwards, raised knob below,

0116: An attractive Near Eastern bronze axe-headEst. $1,500-$1,800

A choice Near Eastern bronze axe-head: A choice Near Eastern bronze axe-head, c. 1000 - 700 BC, cast as a single piece, the shaft-hole with horizontal ridges, a horned goat on the back, rounded projection with and ‘eye’ on either side

0117: A choice Near Eastern bronze axe-headEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

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Bronze sword handle with human bust: A choice bronze sword handle with human bust, Luristan, c. 1000 - 800 BC, solid and quite substantial, the grip decorated with a pair of ridges above a stylized human bust wearing a fringed headdress

0117A: Bronze sword handle with human bustEst. $1,000-$1,200

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A nice Near Eastern cast bronze dirk: A nice Near Eastern cast bronze dirk, late 2nd millennium BC, with hilt and blade cast in one piece. The hilt is flanged to take inlays and the blade tapers regularly with almost straight cutting

0118: A nice Near Eastern cast bronze dirkEst. $700-$800

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Large cast bronze Hittite axe head: A large cast bronze Hittite axe head, Anatolia, 2nd Millennium BC, the blade long and flared with slightly convex cutting end, the base with two backward pointing points and a rounded tang. L: 8 ½

0119: Large cast bronze Hittite axe headEst. $2,000-$2,500

Western European socketed bronze axe head: A Western European socketed bronze axe head, c. 1000 - 600 BC, of solid construction, the angled sides with oval depression on one side, the cutting edge slightly rounded, collar around edge of

0120: Western European socketed bronze axe headEst. $1,000-$1,200Lot Passed

0121: Western European socketed bronze axe headEst. $500-$600Lot Passed

Near Eastern bronze spiked mace-head: A nice Near Eastern bronze spiked mace-head, c. 1200 - 600 BC, comprising of a squared central column, the edges of which tapered into eight short spikes, a larger spike protruding from each of the

0122: Near Eastern bronze spiked mace-headEst. $1,200-$1,500Lot Passed

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