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Fine Antiquities, Asian, Ethnographic Art

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Featuring classical antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Asian, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial, Russian, so much more! All legally acquired, legal to sell. Satisfaction guaranteed. Convenient in-house shipping!

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Rare Roman Amber Glass Tube Flask: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A tall amber-hued glass vessel, free-blown and tubular in form, with a small protruding bottom section and a bulb-shaped tip. An elongated conical

0037A: Rare Roman Amber Glass Tube FlaskEst. US$1,200-US$1,600Lot Passed

Roman 24K Gold Ring w/ Paste Glass Stone - 6.1 g: Rome, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A wonderful 24K gold ring with an oval, paste glass "stone" presenting a flat face of blue and white hues and a beveled edge set in the table. US

0037B: Roman 24K Gold Ring w/ Paste Glass Stone - 6.1 gEst. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed

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Roman High 18K Gold Earrings w/ Cherubs - 3.1 g: Rome, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. An attractive pair of 18K gold earrings, each one presenting a winged angel in flight attached to a hoop. A pair of earrings that bring to mind the

0037C: Roman High 18K Gold Earrings w/ Cherubs - 3.1 gEst. US$1,400-US$2,000

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Delicate Roman 18K Gold Seashell Earrings - 2 g: Rome, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A lovely pair of 18K gold hoop earrings, each one adorned with lovely seashell forms. The seashell was most associated Venus (Greek Aphrodite), the

0037D: Delicate Roman 18K Gold Seashell Earrings - 2 gEst. US$800-US$1,200

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Stunning Ancient Roman Glass / Stone Bead Necklace: Rome, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 5th century CE. A fabulous necklace presenting a rich assortment of 31 ancient and colorful glass beads; including gorgeous millefiori mosaic fused and chevron glass

0037E: Stunning Ancient Roman Glass / Stone Bead NecklaceEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

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Roman Necklace w/ Carnelian, Garnet and Gold Beads: Roman Empire, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. Absolutely stunning necklace comprised of small round carnelian beads interspersed with gold discs and tube beads (all ancient) along with three small sheet

0037F: Roman Necklace w/ Carnelian, Garnet and Gold BeadsEst. US$1,800-US$2,500

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Large Roman 16K Gold Earrings w/ Pinecones - 11.4 g: Rome, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A pair of drop earrings comprised of 16+ karat gold, the upper sections decorated with many symmetrically arranged granules, the lower drops of a

0037G: Large Roman 16K Gold Earrings w/ Pinecones - 11.4 gEst. US$1,200-US$1,800Lot Passed

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Roman Redware Bowl w/ Channeled Spout: Roman Empire, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. An attractive red slipware terracotta bowl, this vessel features a raised ring base with a concaved center, smooth sloping walls with six

0038: Roman Redware Bowl w/ Channeled SpoutEst. US$1,200-US$1,500

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Roman to Byzantine Silver Ring w/ Inscription - 13.4 g: Late Roman to early Byzantine period, ca. 4th to 6th century CE. A heavy silver ring bearing an inscription on the face in Greek letters that may have personal meaning - it is most likely an

0038A: Roman to Byzantine Silver Ring w/ Inscription - 13.4 gEst. US$600-US$900

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Roman North African Redware Oil Lamp - Florals: Roman North Africa, ca. 4th to 5th century CE. This lamp is one of the mass produced, mold-made pottery lamps from Roman North Africa. It has a rich, deep color and has clearly been used. It has a

0039: Roman North African Redware Oil Lamp - FloralsEst. US$350-US$500Lot Passed

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Assyrian Black Stone Cylinder Seal: Ancient Near East, Assyrian Empire, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A black stone cylinder seal drilled through for suspension and / or ease of rolling that depicts two animals interacting with two

0039A: Assyrian Black Stone Cylinder SealEst. US$600-US$900

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Ostrogoth Gilded Bronze w/ Garnet Belt Buckle - Falcon: Europe, present day Italy, Ostrogoth, ca. 5th century CE. An incredible gilded bronze belt studded with eight round red garnets, with a falcon-headed form on the tongue and the back of the buckle.

0039B: Ostrogoth Gilded Bronze w/ Garnet Belt Buckle - FalconEst. US$3,600-US$5,200Lot Passed

Early Bronze Age Anatolian Stone Idol: Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey, Anatolia, Early Bronze Age, ca. 3000 to 2500 BCE. A fascinating, anthropomorphic stone idol with a rectangular body and slightly flared platform base. The visible

0039C: Early Bronze Age Anatolian Stone IdolEst. US$5,000-US$7,000Lot Passed

Northern Europe Bronze Axe Head w/ Lovely Patina: Northern Europe, Celtic culture, Late Bronze Age, ca. 800 to 500 BCE. A wonderful cast-bronze socketed axe head with a rounded socket shaft, a small suspension loop on top, and a rough oval-shaped

0040: Northern Europe Bronze Axe Head w/ Lovely PatinaEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

Austrian St. Poelten Celtic Bronze Axe Head: Central Europe, St. Poelten, Austria, La Tene culture (Celtic), ca. 500 to 0 BCE. A cast bronze votive axe head in the style of those from a famous La Tene site, with a raised triangular pattern on

0040A: Austrian St. Poelten Celtic Bronze Axe HeadEst. US$500-US$750Lot Passed

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Rare Viking Bronze Pendant w/ Duck Feet: Russia, Western Siberia, Yamal Peninsula and Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug (District), Permian Animal Style / Early Viking Rus, ca. 5th to 10th century CE. A large and finely-detailed bronze pendant

0040B: Rare Viking Bronze Pendant w/ Duck FeetEst. US$600-US$900

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Russian / Viking Bronze Dangling Pendant w/ Horse Heads: Russia, Western Siberia, Yamal Peninsula and Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug (District), Permian Animal Style / Early Viking Rus, ca. 5th to 10th century CE. A finely-stylized bronze pendant, created

0040C: Russian / Viking Bronze Dangling Pendant w/ Horse HeadsEst. US$600-US$900

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Very Rare Viking Bronze Lock Case - Horse Form: Northern Europe, Viking/Norse culture, ca. 800 to 1100 CE. A cast bronze component of a lock in the form of a standing horse with a stylized body specific to Viking art. Small, incised concentric

0040D: Very Rare Viking Bronze Lock Case - Horse FormEst. US$500-US$700

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Four Viking Bronze Earrings / Temple Rings: Northern Europe, Viking / Norse culture, ca. 800 to 1100 CE. A group of four bronze earrings or temple rings, each made from cast bronze. These would have been treasured items, worn at the ear or

0040E: Four Viking Bronze Earrings / Temple RingsEst. US$400-US$600

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Viking Silver & Gold Twist Bracelet - 33.9 grams: Northern Europe, Viking / Norse culture, ca. 8th to 11th century CE. A striking, wearable silver bracelet with a spiral band of thin gold wire wrapped around its surface. The silver is textured and

0040F: Viking Silver & Gold Twist Bracelet - 33.9 gramsEst. US$3,000-US$4,500Lot Passed

Viking Silver & Bronze Knit Necklace w/ Thor's Hammer: Northern Europe, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 800 to 1100 CE. An incredible long knitted silver chain ending in two cast terminals with small stamped and repeated triangular designs; on a narrow ring

0040G: Viking Silver & Bronze Knit Necklace w/ Thor's HammerEst. US$12,000-US$15,000Lot Passed

Viking Silver Double Spiral Bracelet - 23.4 grams: Northern Europe, Viking / Norse culture, ca. 8th to 11th century CE. A beautiful, wearable silver bracelet made of a thick silver wire, its ends twisted into a double spiral motif that resembles a

0040H: Viking Silver Double Spiral Bracelet - 23.4 gramsEst. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed

Important Viking Silver Twisted Wire Torc - 100 grams: Northern Europe, Viking / Norse culture, ca. 8th to 11th century CE. An ornate silver torc (torq, torque), composed of multiple twisted, textured silver wires wrapped around one another in a long

0040I: Important Viking Silver Twisted Wire Torc - 100 gramsEst. US$4,000-US$6,000Lot Passed

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Viking Silver Temple Rings / Hoops (pr): Northern Europe, Viking / Viking Rus culture, ca. 800 to 1100 CE. A gorgeous pair of temple rings, each made from silver wire bent into hoops, with wrapped thinner silver wire forming an enclosure.

0041: Viking Silver Temple Rings / Hoops (pr)Est. US$500-US$700

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The following are the TERMS OF SALE for bidding in our Live Auction on Weds., December 20, 2017: Please read the following "Terms of Sale" carefully. These terms are applicable to all bidders in this auction, collectors and dealers alike. Please do not bid in this auction if you do not agree to all the terms listed below. Your submission of bids in this auction constitutes your acceptance of these "Terms of Sale." 1. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. 1a. We ship worldwide to most countries and offer in-house shipping for your convenience. Expedited shipping available upon request. 2. By bidding in this auction, the bidder personally guarantees payment. The auctioneer has final discretion in all matters. In case of dispute, the lot(s) in question may be resold. Lots will be sold in their numerical sequence unless the auctioneer directs otherwise. 3. 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