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Very Rare Early Roman Bronze Hand of Asklepios

Scythian-Sarmatian Open-Work Bronze Attachment, c.

Egyptian Terracotta Funerary Cone, Inscribed for the

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Alabaster Statuette of an Ibex, c. 3rd - 2nd Century: South Arabian Alabaster Statuette of an Ibex, c. 3rd - 2nd Century B.C.Carved in alabaster, representing an ibex standing on integral pedestal. The stylised shape, particularly attractive to the

0001: Alabaster Statuette of an Ibex, c. 3rd - 2nd CenturyEst. US$4,000-US$6,000Lot Passed

Bactrian Chlorite Funnel, Deity Head, c. 2500 B.C.: Bactrian Chlorite Funnel, Deity Head, c. 2500 B.C.Cylindrical tube shape, widening at the top and narrowing at the bottom, decorated with the head of a deity and various flora patterns.Size:11.9 cm L

0002: Bactrian Chlorite Funnel, Deity Head, c. 2500 B.C.Est. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

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Anatolian Marble Idol, Kusura Type, c. 2700 - 2300 B.C.: Anatolian Marble Idol, Kusura Type, c. 2700 - 2300 B.C.Shield-shaped body, neck and head like a tab. Comes with description and dating by Professor W.G. Lambert of the Birmingham University

0003: Anatolian Marble Idol, Kusura Type, c. 2700 - 2300 B.C.Est. US$900-US$1,500

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South Arabian Camel Stone Amulet/Seal, c. 1st-2nd: South Arabian Camel Stone Amulet/Seal, c. 1st-2nd Century A.D.In the shape of a crouching camel, legs tucked under his body, the back engraved with three palm trees.Size:6.5 cm L - 2 9/16 inches

0004: South Arabian Camel Stone Amulet/Seal, c. 1st-2ndEst. US$1,200-US$2,000Lot Passed

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Roman Marble Head of Cybele, c. 2nd-3rd Century A.D.: Roman Marble Head of Cybele, c. 2nd-3rd Century A.D.Gazing forwards, long hair pulled to the back in a pony tail, wearing her attribute turret crown.Size:6 cm H - 2 3/8 inches Material:Marble

0005: Roman Marble Head of Cybele, c. 2nd-3rd Century A.D.Est. US$700-US$1,200

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Roman Marble Head of a Young Boy, c. 2nd -3rd Century: Roman Marble Head of a Young Boy, c. 2nd -3rd Century A.D.With thick, centrally parted wavy hair fanning evenly across the mid-forehead and covering his ears. Arching eyebrows, his eyes with slightly

0006: Roman Marble Head of a Young Boy, c. 2nd -3rd CenturyEst. US$2,400-US$3,500Lot Passed

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Very Rare Early Roman Bronze Hand of Asklepios: Very Rare Early Roman Bronze Hand of Asklepios, God of Medicine and Healing, c. 1st Century A.D.Hollow and thick cast bronze hand with three fingers open and a snake wrapped around the wrist. A

0007: Very Rare Early Roman Bronze Hand of AsklepiosEst. US$4,800-US$6,000

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Roman Bronze Medallion Bust of Aphrodite, c. 1st: Roman Bronze Medallion Attachment, Bust of Aphrodite, c. 1st Century A.D.Facing bust of Venus/Aphrodite, draped with a himation held by two brooches over her shoulders, diadem holding her parted

0008: Roman Bronze Medallion Bust of Aphrodite, c. 1stEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

Roman Bronze Figure of Cupid Eros, c. 2nd Century A.D.: Roman Bronze Figure of Cupid Eros, c. 2nd Century A.D.Nude figure of young cupid in advancing posture, little wings on his back, arms held up (lower part now missing), curly hair, attractive body and

0009: Roman Bronze Figure of Cupid Eros, c. 2nd Century A.D.Est. US$1,500-US$2,200Lot Passed

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Roman Glass Jug with excellent iridescence, 2nd Century: Roman Glass Jug with excellent iridescence, 2nd Century A.D.Bulbous body with superb iridescence, everted rim with out-and-in folded rim, applied handle.Size:7.6 cm H - 3 inches Material:Glass

0010: Roman Glass Jug with excellent iridescence, 2nd CenturyEst. US$750-US$1,000

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Hellenistic Core-formed Glass Unguent Bottle, c.: Hellenistic Core-formed Glass Unguent Bottle, c. 3rd-2nd B.C.In dark blue glass, decorated with thick yellow trailing, with tall neck, ovoid body and high foot stand.Size:8.4 cm H - 3 5/16 inches

0011: Hellenistic Core-formed Glass Unguent Bottle, c.Est. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

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Greek Corinthian Terracotta Aryballos, c. 600 B.C,: Greek Corinthian Terracotta Aryballos, c. 600 B.C,The elongated aryballos with disk rim and loop handle decorated with dots and a rosette at the base.Size:8 cm. H. - 3.2 inches Material:Terracotta

0012: Greek Corinthian Terracotta Aryballos, c. 600 B.C,Est. US$700-US$1,200

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Greek Mycenaean Stirrup Jar, Helladic IIIA, c.: Greek Mycenaean Stirrup Jar, Helladic IIIA, c. 1300-1200 B.C.Bulbous body on narrow round foot, two strap handles flanking the false neck, decorated in brown and tan with encircling lines, the

0013: Greek Mycenaean Stirrup Jar, Helladic IIIA, c.Est. US$1,800-US$3,000Lot Passed

Greek TFigure of Mother Goddess and Baby, 6th-5th: Greek Terracotta Figure of Mother Goddess and Baby, 6th-5th Century B.C.Standing, wearing a long pleated chiton, her hair curling under her scarf, carrying a baby in her arms.Size:15.2 cm H - 5 15/16

0014: Greek TFigure of Mother Goddess and Baby, 6th-5thEst. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed

Egyptian Wooden Figure, Middle Kingdom, 2050-1786 B.C.: Egyptian Wooden Figure, Middle Kingdom, 2050-1786 B.C.Elongated figure of a man, the body painted in vibrant red and white with hair in black and eyes in white and black.Size:14.4 cm H - 5 11/16

0015: Egyptian Wooden Figure, Middle Kingdom, 2050-1786 B.C.Est. US$900-US$1,200Lot Passed

Egyptian Turquoise Faience Offering Cup, c. 1200-1000: Egyptian Turquoise Faience Offering Cup, c. 1200-1000 B.C.Of superb turquoise glaze with remains of black paint of a royal cartouche.Size:5 cm H - 2 inches Material:Faience Culture:Egypt, c.

0016: Egyptian Turquoise Faience Offering Cup, c. 1200-1000Est. US$1,200-US$2,500Lot Passed

Egyptian figure of Baboon God Thoth, c. 664-525 B.C.: Egyptian Wooden figure of Baboon God Thoth, 26th Dynasty, c. 664-525 B.C.Charming wooden amulet of the baboon god, Thoth, with fine facial details and squatting on an integral base. Suspension loop

0017: Egyptian figure of Baboon God Thoth, c. 664-525 B.C.Est. US$700-US$1,000Lot Passed

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Egyptian Shabti Inscribed to the Priest/Prophet , c.: Egyptian Bright Turquoise Faience Shabti Inscribed to the Priest/Prophet Hemet-ba-m-ankh, c. 600 B.C.Of bright turquoise faience, thick glazing, superb details, hands carved in low relief clutching

0018: Egyptian Shabti Inscribed to the Priest/Prophet , c.Est. US$1,800-US$2,800

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Egyptian Black Steatite Heart Scarab, c. 664-332 B.C.: Egyptian Black Steatite Heart Scarab, c. 664-332 B.C.Large steatite scarab, embellished with incised details. Plain base.Size:4.6 cm L - 1 13/16 inches Material:Steatite Culture:Egypt, c. 664-332

0019: Egyptian Black Steatite Heart Scarab, c. 664-332 B.C.Est. US$1,200-US$1,800

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Egyptian Amethyst Scarab in later Gold Ring, 18th: Egyptian Amethyst Scarab in later Gold Ring, 18th Dynasty, c. 1567-1320 B.C.Amethyst scarab with detailing to the head and wing case in a later gold ring, probably 20th century, of the stirrup type

0020: Egyptian Amethyst Scarab in later Gold Ring, 18thEst. US$1,500-US$2,000

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Amlash Bronze Seal with Bird, North Persia/Gaspian Sea,: Amlash Bronze Seal with Bird, North Persia/Gaspian Sea, c. 1000 B.C.Bird with long curving beak standing on a pillar with conical base, the base carved with a pattern of four distinct sections, two

0021: Amlash Bronze Seal with Bird, North Persia/Gaspian Sea,Est. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

Cuneiform Administrative Clay Tablet with Envelope, Ur: Cuneiform Administrative Clay Tablet with Envelope, Ur III c. 2100 B.C. The tablet is complete and still partially encased in its envelope such that the main text is not visible. The text records

0022: Cuneiform Administrative Clay Tablet with Envelope, UrEst. US$1,200-US$1,800Lot Passed

Bronze Axe Head, North European, c. 800 B.C.: Bronze Axe Head, North European, c. 800 B.C.Hollow-cast, smooth body, blade flaring at the crescentic edge, vertical loop. Turquoise lustre patina.Size:11.6 cm H - 4 5/8 inches Material:Bronze

0023: Bronze Axe Head, North European, c. 800 B.C.Est. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

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Anatolian Kylia Idol Head (Star Gazer),c. 3300-3000: Anatolian Marble Kylia Idol Head (Star Gazer), Chalcolithic Period, c. 3300- 3000 B.C.Almost pyramidal face with pointed nose. Earth encrustation on the back.Size:4.2 cm H - 1 5/8 inches

0024: Anatolian Kylia Idol Head (Star Gazer),c. 3300-3000Est. US$500-US$1,200

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