Auction 44: Fine Ancient Artifacts 2015-09-27 Auction - 300 Price Results - Ancient Resource Auctions in CA - Page 10
Egyptian bronze figure of Bastet, Late PeriodEgyptian wood artist palette with paint and brushesA large and impressive Egyptian bronze figure of Osiris
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Montrose, CA, United States
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Auction 44: Fine Ancient Artifacts

Our September 27th auction will be filled with over 300 lots of fine museum-quality items. This auction offers a spectacular selection of authentic, museum quality, and well-provenanced Ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern, Islamic, Byzantine, Native American, and Pre-Columbian antiquities. Please get in touch if you have any questions and please remember to ask for condition reports on any items you may be interested in.
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A Near Eastern/Holy Land necklace: A Near Eastern/Holy Land necklace consisting of stone and faience beads, mostly 1st to 5th Century AD. L: 9 ¼ in (23.5cm). Ex New York private collection.
0170D: A Near Eastern/Holy Land necklaceEst. $500-$600
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An Athenian silver Tetradrachm set in a gold ring: An Athenian silver Tetradrachm set in a 14k gold ring. The Athenian silver Tetradrachm, c. 454 – 415 BC, with the head of Athena on the obverse and her Owl on the reverse. The coin is nicely set
0171: An Athenian silver Tetradrachm set in a gold ringEst. $2,500-$3,500
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A pair of Roman silver coins: A pair of Roman silver coins. Lot includes a Roman Republican silver denarius of L. Thorius Balbus c. 105 BC, featuring Juno Sospita and the other coin is an Imperial Denarius of the empress Faustina
0172: A pair of Roman silver coinsEst. $300-$400
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A lot of 6 Roman Imperial bronze coins: A lot of 6 Roman Imperial bronze coins. A nice group in great condition featuring five coins of Crispus Caesar, c. AD317 – 326 and a coin of Valentinian I. All are in choice condition and come with
0173: A lot of 6 Roman Imperial bronze coinsEst. $400-$500
A nice steatite cylinder seal, Ur III: A nice steatite cylinder seal, Ur III, later 3rd Millennium BC, a tall example with two registers of decoration. The uppermost consisting of a procession of standing figure and rampant animals and
0174: A nice steatite cylinder seal, Ur IIIEst. $4,000-$5,000Lot Passed
A nice Black steatite cylinder seal: A nice Black steatite cylinder seal, 2nd Millennium BC, depicting a richly adorned figure presenting offering to a seated deity or king, a small figure between them. Nicely detailed and
0176: A nice Black steatite cylinder sealEst. $4,000-$5,000Lot Passed
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Rare Near Eastern cast bronze stamp seal: A rare Near Eastern cast bronze stamp seal c. 1000 - 600 BC. It is executed in the form of a double-antelopes' head with suspension loop in the center; on the base, a roughly incised cruciform
0177: Rare Near Eastern cast bronze stamp sealEst. $200-$300
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Near Eastern bronze stamp seal: A fine Near Eastern bronze stamp seal, ca. 1000 – 600 BC. It has a looped handle and a circular base with an incised radial motif. Ex William Jenack.
0178: Near Eastern bronze stamp sealEst. $200-$300
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A pink marble domed stamp seal, Levantine: A pink marble domed stamp seal, Levantine, c. 1st Millennium BC, the seal highly domed with large hole for suspension, on the base a pair of rampant lions flank an altar. 18 x 15mm. Ex Los Angeles
0179: A pink marble domed stamp seal, LevantineEst. $200-$300
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An Achaemenid Lapis Lazuli cylinder seal: An Achaemenid Lapis Lazuli cylinder seal, c. 6th - 5th Century BC, with a leaping horned antelope with wings on the forelegs, a facing bird with solar disk at its breast above. A beautiful seal in
0180: An Achaemenid Lapis Lazuli cylinder sealEst. $1,000-$1,200
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A lot of 2 ancient seals: A lot of 2 ancient seals. The first is a bronze Bactrian stamp seal, c. 2nd Millennium BC, depicting a horned antelope standing amidst pellets and floral devices, Dia: 26mm, lacking a handle as it
0181: A lot of 2 ancient sealsEst. $200-$300
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A fine Persian bronze stamp seal: A fine Persian bronze stamp seal, 19th century. It has a nicely sculpted handle with suspension loop and a broad disk with beautiful incised script. Ex William Jenack.
0183: A fine Persian bronze stamp sealEst. $200-$300
A large Bactrian chlorite bowl: A large Bactrian chlorite bowl, c. 2nd Millennium BC, well made with thin wall curving slightly outward and low disk foot on bottom. The surfaces retain polish in most places. Dia: 7 1/8 in (18.1
0184: A large Bactrian chlorite bowlEst. $600-$800Lot Passed
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A heavy Bactrian bronze mortar or jar: A heavy Bactrian bronze mortar or jar, c. 2nd Millennium BC, thick-walled with solid base. A very substantial piece with a nice olive-green patina and earthen deposits. H: 4 ¾ in (12 cm); Dia: 5 in
0185: A heavy Bactrian bronze mortar or jarEst. $800-$900
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Ghandaran stone oil lamp from the Indus Valley: A beautiful Ghandaran stone oil lamp from the Indus Valley, c. AD 100 - 300. This finely crafted example is 4-1/4 in wide and is carved from the blue-grey chlorite characteristic of the region. The
0187: Ghandaran stone oil lamp from the Indus ValleyEst. $200-$300
A small Islamic ceramic amphoriskos: A small Islamic ceramic amphoriskos, c. 14th – 15th Century, with two tall loop handles, the body decorated with floral devices in green glaze. H: 3 ½ in (8.9 cm). Intact. Ex New Jersey estate.
0188: A small Islamic ceramic amphoriskosEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
A marvelous Quran from Timbuktu: A marvelous Quran from Timbuktu, Mali, c. 16th – 17th Century, from the famous Yattara private family collection, owned by Jean L ef e Ag Nouh. The volume contains 158 folios on 316 sheets, with
0190: A marvelous Quran from TimbuktuEst. $25,000-$30,000Lot Passed
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A nice 17th – 18th Century Koran from Egypt: A nice 17th – 18th Century Koran from Egypt, with embossed leather cover and beautiful calligraphy. Binding is tight but cover and page ends with some wear.9 ¾ in x 7 in (24.7 x 17.8 cm). Ex Los
0191: A nice 17th – 18th Century Koran from EgyptEst. $200-$300