Auction 52: Fine Ancient Artifacts 2016-07-31 Auction - 387 Price Results - Ancient Resource Auctions in CA - Page 11
Egyptian carved stone head of a deityEgyptian limestone figure of a concubine, New KingdomLarge and impressive Egyptian wood figure of Anubis
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Montrose, CA, United States
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Auction 52: Fine Ancient Artifacts

Our July 31st auction will be filled with over 400 lots of fine museum-quality items and sure to showcase some our finest offerings yet. This auction offers a spectacular selection of authentic, museum quality, and well-provenanced Ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern, Islamic, Byzantine, and Pre-Columbian antiquities. We are thrilled to be offering a section of 43 lots de-accessed from the California Museum of Ancient Art to help raise money for their Ancient Art Acquisition Fund, including a little Noah's Ark of animal amulets sure to delight. Also offered is a fantastic and rare Egyptian alabaster bust of the Graeco-Egyptian god Zeus-Serapis. 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. We also accept absentee bids and phone bidding if bidders would like to call and set either option up for the sale.
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A nice Islamic pitcher from the Holy Land: A nice Islamic pitcher from the Holy Land, c. AD 800 - 1200, with floral decoration in relief around the shoulders, a geometric band between ridges above. H: 8 1/8 in (20.7cm). A nice example with
0207: A nice Islamic pitcher from the Holy LandEst. $500-$600
Roman glass mold-blown janiform head flask: A Roman glass mold-blown janiform head flask, Eastern Mediterranean, c. 2nd - 3rd Century AD, both heads in the form of a youth with curled hair. The flask is nicely detailed with attractive
0209: Roman glass mold-blown janiform head flaskEst. $1,200-$1,500Lot Passed
Roman fluted flask in yellow-amber glass: A choice Roman fluted flask in yellow-amber glass, Eastern Mediterranean, c. 3rd - 4th Century AD, the body tapering to a narrow rounded base, the shoulder with pinched vertical ribs, the long
0212: Roman fluted flask in yellow-amber glassEst. $1,750-$2,000Lot Passed
A very large Roman green glass pitcher: A very large Roman green glass pitcher, c. 3rd - 4th Century AD, with pedestal foot, large piriform body, ribbed handle, and applied band around the neck. H: 9 1/3 in (23.6cm). Light deposits and
0213: A very large Roman green glass pitcherEst. $1,500-$1,800Lot Passed
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A large and attractive Roman purple glass vessel: A large and attractive Roman purple glass vessel, c. 1st Century AD, giving of a purplish/red hue, with light blue/green applied handles. A deeper colored ring runs around the mouth. A lovely example
0214A: A large and attractive Roman purple glass vesselEst. $1,200-$1,500
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Small Roman glass jar with gorgeous iridescence: A small Roman glass jar with gorgeous iridescence, 4th - 5th AD, the rounded body with indented base, the neck decorated with bands of trailing in glass of the same color, the mouth slightly flared
0215: Small Roman glass jar with gorgeous iridescenceEst. $300-$400
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Attractive Late Roman/Byzantine green glass goblet: An attractive Late Roman/Byzantine green glass goblet, Eastern Mediterranean, c. 4th - 6th Century AD, with domed base and tall body flaring to a wide mouth with rounded rim. H: 4 1/2 in (11.4 cm).
0216: Attractive Late Roman/Byzantine green glass gobletEst. $800-$1,000
A pair of Roman ceramic lamps: A pair of Roman ceramic lamps. Lot includes a 1st Century type with lentoid body, long nozzle and decorated with a garland around the shoulder, L: 4 in (10.8 cm); the second is red-ware type from
0217: A pair of Roman ceramic lampsEst. $300-$400Lot Passed
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A group of 4 Iron Age votive pinch pot lamps: A group of 4 Iron Age votive pinch pot lamps, c. 1000 - 600 BC, each nicely formed in the classic shape with flattened bases and carbon deposits from use in antiquity. Longest L: 2 4/5 in (7.1cm).
0218: A group of 4 Iron Age votive pinch pot lampsEst. $400-$500
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A lot of 4 ancient ceramic lamps: A lot of 4 ancient ceramic lamps. Lot includes a Hellenistic type, c. 2nd – 1st Century BC, with side lug and rounded body, L: 2 5/8 in (6.7 cm), the second a Roman discus lamp, 1st – 2nd Century
0220: A lot of 4 ancient ceramic lampsEst. $300-$400
A European bone flute: A European bone flute, c. 16th - or far earlier. with glossy surfaces from use and internal deposits. Quite interesting! L: 5 1/4 in (13.3cm). Ex-Glasgow private collection.
0221: A European bone fluteEst. $600-$800Lot Passed
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A pair of Roman bone dice: A pair of Roman bone dice, c. 1st – 4th Century AD, numbered with dots one through six per the standard style. Both nicely preserved and a great example of an item from everyday life. Faces measure
0222: A pair of Roman bone diceEst. $200-$300
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A pair of Roman gaming pieces: A pair of Roman gaming pieces, c. 1st - 4th Century AD. Lot includes a red marble counter, (Dia: 1 1/2 in 30.8 mm, 37.36g), the second a knucklebone, with flattened sides and nice dark patina with
0223: A pair of Roman gaming piecesEst. $200-$300