Auction 34: Fine Ancient Artifacts

A Sabaean marble sculpture of a kneeling male

A gorgeous Roman mosaic depicting Europa

A Roman marble head of Commodus depicted as Dionysus

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Glendale, CA, United States

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Auction 34: Fine Ancient Artifacts

Ancient Resource Auctions

Our September 28th auction will be filled with over 500 lots of fine museum-quality items. This auction offers a spectacular selection of authentic, museum quality, and well-provenanced Ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Pre-columbian, Near Eastern, Islamic, and Byzantine artifacts, as well as a selection of fine ancient-style antiques. We will also be offering a selection of Native American and ethnographic items.

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A lot of 10 Coptic textile fragments: A lot of 10 Coptic textile fragments, c. 4th - 7th Century AD, with various patterns, many with vibrant color, represented. Largest L: 7 3/5 in (19.3cm), H: 3 ¾ in (9.5cm). Ex estate of a former

0113: A lot of 10 Coptic textile fragmentsEst. $700-$800

Coptic textile panel with geometric decoration: A square Coptic textile panel with geometric decoration, Egypt, 7th – 9th Century AD, linen and wool. The panel is coarsely woven with colorful X’s and squares within a large square border,

0113A: Coptic textile panel with geometric decorationEst. $300-$350Lot Passed

Coptic textile fragment with central medallion: A Coptic textile fragment with central medallion, Egypt, 5th – 7th Century AD, linen and wool. The central medallion is composed of a geometric motif within a narrow ring bordered by a wave

0113B: Coptic textile fragment with central medallionEst. $250-$300Lot Passed

A rare Byzantine leather sandal, Egypt: A rare Byzantine leather sandal, Egypt, c. 4th - 7th Century AD, the thick sole formed from tightly woven leather straps, a loop for the big toe as well as some fabric and leather from the top still

0114: A rare Byzantine leather sandal, EgyptEst. $2,000-$2,500Lot Passed

A rare Byzantine leather shoe, Egypt: A rare Byzantine leather shoe, Egypt, c. 4th - 7th Century AD, the upper in soft black leather with a central medallion in golden-yellow and red over the toe. Of sleek design with rounded toe and

0115: A rare Byzantine leather shoe, EgyptEst. $2,000-$2,500Lot Passed

Bactrian stone jar with attractive pattern: A Bactrian stone jar with attractive pattern, c. 3rd Millennium BC, rather ovoid in shape with wide flattened base, the rim is rounded and the interior is well hollowed with thick walls. The stone is

0116: Bactrian stone jar with attractive patternEst. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed

A Bactrian crème stone jar: A Bactrian crème stone jar, c. 3rd Millennium BC, carved in a crème-colored stone and roughly conical shaped with flat base, the inside well-hollowed with thick walls. H: 6 in (15.2cm). Intact,

0117: A Bactrian crème stone jarEst. $1,500-$1,800Lot Passed

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Western Anatolian marble head from a Kilia idol: A Western Anatolian marble head from a Kilia idol, Bronze Age II, c. 2700 - 2500 BC, of basic form, the oval face with gently rising yet pronounced nose ridge, the angle of the neck is consistent

0118: Western Anatolian marble head from a Kilia idolEst. $300-$400

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A Sabaean marble sculpture of a kneeling male: A Sabaean marble sculpture of a kneeling male, perhaps a dwarf, South Arabia, c. 2nd - 1st Century BC, in Egyptian style wearing striated wig, his hand on his chest above a stele which rests against

0118A: A Sabaean marble sculpture of a kneeling maleEst. $15,000-$20,000

Anatolian bearded elder or God, Lake Van: An Anatolian bearded elder or God, Lake Van, c. 4000 - 3000 BC, carved in a pale stone called Dickite, this votive figure to an unknown deity in the form of a featureless torso with detailed head,

0119: Anatolian bearded elder or God, Lake VanEst. $7,000-$8,000Lot Passed

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A Near Eastern stone head of a lion: A Near Eastern stone head of a lion, c. 3rd Millennium BC, nicely carved in a colorful light orange-tan marbled stone, the eyes with inlaid iris and pupil in a dark stone (remaining in one), the

0120: A Near Eastern stone head of a lionEst. $2,000-$3,000

A Judaean limestone fragment from an ossuary: A Judaean limestone fragment from an ossuary, Second Temple Period, c. 500 BC - AD 100, with a nicely worked floral element in relief. 11 in x 10 in. Attractive with mineral deposits throughout.

0120A: A Judaean limestone fragment from an ossuaryEst. $400-$500Lot Passed

A Roman marble head of a satyr, possibly Pan: A Roman marble head of a satyr, possibly Pan, c. 1st-2nd Century AD, after a Hellenistic prototype, tilted slightly to the right with detailed features. H: 5 2/3 in (14.3cm). Some weathering and

0121: A Roman marble head of a satyr, possibly PanEst. $10,000-$12,000Lot Passed

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An attractive Roman marble figure of Dionysus: An attractive Roman marble figure of Dionysus, c. 1st- 2nd Century AD, his handsome body nicely framed by the flowing drapery which falls over his left arm and around his hips. The figure is very

0121A: An attractive Roman marble figure of DionysusEst. $30,000-$40,000

A Roman marble head of Commodus depicted as Dionysus: A lovely Roman marble head of Commodus depicted as Dionysus, c. 2nd- 3rd Century AD, with delicate features, wearing a fillet and wreath of ivy and berries, his hair styled back into a rectangular

0121B: A Roman marble head of Commodus depicted as DionysusEst. $40,000-$50,000Lot Passed

Roman marble fragment with a lion in raised relief: A Roman marble fragment with a lion in raised relief, c. 2nd - 3rd Century AD, well-rendered with naturalistic style, the head resting on the front paws and the tail draped over a rock behind. L: 5

0122: Roman marble fragment with a lion in raised reliefEst. $1,500-$1,800Lot Passed

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A gorgeous Roman mosaic depicting Europa: A gorgeous Roman mosaic depicting Europa, c. 3rd - 4th Century AD, riding on the back of a bull, her veil blown out above her head. Beautifully done in natural tones, the tesserae a smaller size

0122A: A gorgeous Roman mosaic depicting EuropaEst. $25,000-$30,000

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Roman marble fragment from a sarcophagus: A Roman marble fragment from a sarcophagus with a female head, c. 3rd - 4th Century AD, with flowing hair and nice detail. L: 6 3/5 in (16.8cm), H: 4 1/3 in (11cm). Deposits throughout. Ex Chicago,

0123: Roman marble fragment from a sarcophagusEst. $1,200-$1,400

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A Late Roman - Byzantine carved marble finger: A Late Roman - Byzantine carved marble finger, c, 5th - 7th Century AD, nicely carved with iron mounting pin at base. L: 4 1/8 in (10.5cm). Light deposits. Ex Jeff Sahidi collection.

0124: A Late Roman - Byzantine carved marble fingerEst. $300-$400

A Byzantine limestone bread stamp: A Byzantine limestone bread stamp, c. 5th - 7th Century AD, the base incised with a large anchor, four Greek letters around. The stamp is roughly oval in shape with a narrow handle at center. L: 4

0125: A Byzantine limestone bread stampEst. $600-$700Lot Passed

Amlash standard finial with two feline heads: A detailed Amlash standard finial with two feline heads, c. 1400 - 1000 BC, the head are seen from above and oppose one another with human-like arms reaching forward, ridges above and below. The

0126: Amlash standard finial with two feline headsEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

Near Eastern bronze 'Master of Animals’ finial: A Near Eastern bronze “Master of Animals’ finial, c. 1000 - 800 BC, consisting of an anthropomorphic tube flanked by rampant animals. The central figure, whose face is at the top with prominent

0127: Near Eastern bronze 'Master of Animals’ finialEst. $2,500-$3,000Lot Passed

Pair of Near Eastern bronze cheek pieces from horse bit: A pair of Near Eastern bronze cheek pieces from a horse bit, c. 1000 - 600 BC, both in the form of a goat with central hole in the body to hold the bit. H: 2 2/3 in (6.7cm), L: 2 7/8 in (7.4cm).

0128: Pair of Near Eastern bronze cheek pieces from horse bitEst. $1,500-$1,800Lot Passed

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A choice Near Eastern bronze horse bit: A choice Near Eastern bronze horse bit, c. 9thy - 7th Century BC, each cheek piece cast in the form of a striding horse on a groundline, with a narrow muzzle and large oval eyes, wearing a collar

0128A: A choice Near Eastern bronze horse bitEst. $4,000-$5,000

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