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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Roman brooch in the form of a bird and a Romano-Celtic: A Roman brooch in the form of a bird and a Romano-Celtic bronze element. The first is a Roman bronze zoomorphic brooch, c. 2nd Century AD, the body in the form of a bird, the head in the form of a

0151: Roman brooch in the form of a bird and a Romano-CelticEst. $200-$250Lot Passed

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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

0152: A lot of three Roman bronze human handsEst. $300-$400

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A Roman bronze figure of a bul: A Roman bronze figure of a bull, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, in naturalistic style with large dewlap and humped back. H: 2 1/5 in (5.6cm), L: 2 ½ in (6.5cm). Intact, attractive patina. Ex Chicago,

0153: A Roman bronze figure of a bulEst. $600-$700

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Roman bronze bull standing on a raised base: A Roman bronze bull standing on a raised base, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, the animal is nicely formed with an attractive brown patina. H: 2 in (5.1cm), L: 1 ½ in (3.8cm). Intact, light scratches on

0154: Roman bronze bull standing on a raised baseEst. $500-$600

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A pair of Roman bronze cauldron handles: A pair of Roman bronze cauldron handles, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, from the same vessel, each with a pair of terminals in the form of a female bust, each draped wearing an elaborate headdress. 4 ½ in

0155: A pair of Roman bronze cauldron handlesEst. $400-$500

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Roman bronze hinge with a hook in the form of a curled: A Roman bronze hinge with a hook in the form of a curled finger, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, the remains of the iron pin still evident. H: 2 ¾ in (6.9cm). Ex Chicago, Illinois private antiquities

0156: Roman bronze hinge with a hook in the form of a curledEst. $300-$400

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A decorative Roman bronze handle terminal: A decorative Roman bronze handle terminal, c. 1st - 2nd Century AD, the end in form of an eagle with ball in mouth, the bird’s head emerging from a floral band above an acanthus leaf. Quite lovely

0157: A decorative Roman bronze handle terminalEst. $500-$600

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Roman bronze applique - bust of a man: A nice Roman bronze applique - bust of a man, c. 1st - 2nd Century AD, wearing laurel wreath, his features well-detailed. H: 1 ¾ in (6.9 cm). Intact, nice olive patina. Ex Los Angeles private

0158: Roman bronze applique - bust of a manEst. $300-$400

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A Roman bronze male herm: A Roman bronze male herm, c. 1st Century AD, with male genitalia at the front. In great style with a nice olive green patina. H: 3 1/8 in (7.8cm). Ex Chicago, Illinois private antiquities collection.

0159: A Roman bronze male hermEst. $700-$800

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Beautiful Roman bronze latch in the form of a youth: A beautiful Roman bronze latch in the form of a youth, c. 1st - 2nd Century AD, the man is depicted nude and stands on a rectangular base inscribed with a floral motif, drapery over shoulder and down

0160: Beautiful Roman bronze latch in the form of a youthEst. $600-$700

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A lovely Roman bronze handle with a sphinx: A lovely Roman bronze handle with a sphinx, c. 1st - 2nd Century AD, the sphinx served as the lower attachment point for the handle is beautifully rendered in fine style, the opposing end which

0161: A lovely Roman bronze handle with a sphinxEst. $800-$900

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Roman decorative bronze applique of a young face: A Roman decorative bronze applique of a young face, c. 1st - 2nd Century AD, the boy’s face with detailed facial features in fine style, his hair in ringlets and curls. L: 5 3/8 in (13.7 cm).

0162: Roman decorative bronze applique of a young faceEst. $400-$500

4 Late Roman silver decorative bird elements: A lot of 4 Late Roman silver decorative elements in the forms of birds, c. 4th - 5th Century AD, each stylized with a v-shaped groove on base for attachment to a larger item. Sizes from 1.3 cm to 2.6

0163: 4 Late Roman silver decorative bird elementsEst. $400-$500Lot Passed

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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

0163A: Rare Roman livestock branding ironEst. $300-$400

A pair of Eastern military bronze artifacts: A pair of Eastern military bronze artifacts. A nicely detailed ornamental attachment or buckle with intact loop, 1-3/4 in long; along with a tubular ornamental element, 1-1/2" long, with two

0164: A pair of Eastern military bronze artifactsEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

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A choice Byzantine bronze reliquary cross: A choice Byzantine bronze reliquary cross, c. 9th - 12th Century AD, with the crucified Christ on one side and the Virgin orans on the other, fully functional swivel suspension loop at top. H: 2 ¼

0165: A choice Byzantine bronze reliquary crossEst. $400-$600

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Byzantine bronze reliquary cross depicting the Virgin: A Byzantine bronze reliquary cross depicting the Virgin, c. 9th - 12th Century AD, this being the back half, with nicely incised features and a pleasing olive-green patina, attachment loops at top

0166: Byzantine bronze reliquary cross depicting the VirginEst. $300-$400

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Byzantine bronze reliquary cross depicting the Virgin: A Byzantine bronze reliquary cross depicting the Virgin, c. 9th - 12th Century AD, flanked by the busts of saints, theirs names in Greek letters around, this being the back half, with nicely incised

0167: Byzantine bronze reliquary cross depicting the VirginEst. $200-$300

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A gorgeous half of a Byzantine bronze reliquary cross: A gorgeous half of a Byzantine bronze reliquary cross, c. 9th - 12th Century AD, depicting in low relief the Virgin with both hands raised, on each arms of the cross is a medallion containing the

0168: A gorgeous half of a Byzantine bronze reliquary crossEst. $500-$600

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A lot of 3 Byzantine bronze crosses: A lot of 3 Byzantine bronze crosses, c. 9th - 12th Century AD, the first is a reliquary type depicting the crucified Christ on one side and the Virgin orans on the other, H: 1 ¾ in (4.4 cm), the

0169: A lot of 3 Byzantine bronze crossesEst. $400-$500

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A Seljuk bronze cosmetic vessel: A Seljuk bronze cosmetic vessel, c. 13th Century AD, the body lobed with tapering neck, the legs curving inward and topped by peacocks. H: 4 7/8 in (12.4cm). Some surface wear and a nice brown

0170: A Seljuk bronze cosmetic vesselEst. $900-$1,000

A nice bronze applique with the head of a woman: A nice bronze applique with the head of a woman, European, c. 16th - 18th Century, with tall headdress and emerging from acanthus leaves. 4 in x 2 ¾ in (10.3 x 7 cm). Intact with a nice deep brown

0171: A nice bronze applique with the head of a womanEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

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A Roman palm thimble and phallic ornament: A Roman palm thimble and phallic ornament, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, the thimble with central tear-dropped shaped recessed area and decorated on both sides with incised circles, 7.8 x 2.6 cm, the

0172: A Roman palm thimble and phallic ornamentEst. $400-$500

A group of ancient bronze items from the Holy Land: A group of ancient bronze items from the Holy Land. Lot includes a Near Eastern bronze figure of a horned goat, c. 1000 - 600 BC, nicely detailed with suspension loop at back, L: 2” (5.1 cm), the

0172A: A group of ancient bronze items from the Holy LandEst. $400-$500Lot Passed

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