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Rare Luristan Bronze Openwork Cage Bell w/ Bird: Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 BCE. A cast bronze openwork cage bell with a multi-bar form. At its top is a beautiful abstract bird finial that is perforated through the

0077A: Rare Luristan Bronze Openwork Cage Bell w/ BirdEst. US$900-US$1,400Lot Passed

Massive Luristan Bronze Spear Head - 20"L: Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan culture, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. An enormous bronze spear head cast via the lost-wax (cire perdue) process. The weapon has a broad leaf-shaped blade, a

0078: Massive Luristan Bronze Spear Head - 20"LEst. US$900-US$1,350Lot Passed

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Exceptional Luristan Bronze Dagger + Sheath: Ancient Near East, Luristan or early Persian, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. A rare bronze dagger and sheath set, boasting elegant designs not often seen in ancient weaponry. The dagger

0079: Exceptional Luristan Bronze Dagger + SheathEst. US$5,000-US$7,500

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Luristan Bronze Double-Ear Pommel Sword - 32"L: Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A magnificent and enormous bronze sword of the "double ear" pommel style, made by highly trained urban artisans, using the lost

0080: Luristan Bronze Double-Ear Pommel Sword - 32"LEst. US$3,600-US$5,400Lot Passed

Luristan Bronze / Iron Horse Bit - Zoomorphic: Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A very interesting piece, a horse bit that has been lost wax cast into the shape of two fantastical, openwork zoomorphic figures

0081: Luristan Bronze / Iron Horse Bit - ZoomorphicEst. US$1,800-US$2,700Lot Passed

Luristan Bronze Whetstone Finial w/ Whetstone: Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 700 BCE. A cast-bronze whetstone finial handle depicting a graceful ibex in a leaping motion. The animal has a slender body with both front

0082: Luristan Bronze Whetstone Finial w/ WhetstoneEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

Lot of 4 Luristani Copper / Lead Miniature Figurines: Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 700 BCE. A lovely ensemble of miniature figurines comprised of a copper and lead alloy, perhaps once used as amulets or votives. The horse

0082A: Lot of 4 Luristani Copper / Lead Miniature FigurinesEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

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Achaemenid Bronze Bird Finial w/ Gorgeous Patina: Ancient Near East, Achaemenid Persian Empire, ca. 700 to 330 BCE. A large cast bronze bird finial, portrayed with a sharply downcast beak and elongated, conical body. The bird appears to be a

0082B: Achaemenid Bronze Bird Finial w/ Gorgeous PatinaEst. US$1,000-US$1,500

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Ancient South Arabian Bronze Statuette - Camel: Ancient South Arabia, Yemen, ca. early first millennium BCE. A cast bronze statuette of a camel with an erect head and neck, a slight hump, and a friendly face with big, round eyes that gives him a

0083: Ancient South Arabian Bronze Statuette - CamelEst. US$1,000-US$1,500

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Ancient Persian Banded Agate Beaded Necklace: Ancient Near East / Central Asia, Achaemenid Persian (ca. 550 to 300 BCE) or Sasanian (Sassanian/Sassanid) Empire (ca. 2nd to 7th century CE). A beautiful necklace comprised of forty-two small and

0084: Ancient Persian Banded Agate Beaded NecklaceEst. US$700-US$1,050Lot Passed

Superb Achaemenid Gilded Silver Bowl - 323.6 grams: Ancient Near East, Achaemenid Persian Empire, ca. 500 to 330 BCE. A thick silver basin or phiale, a special libation bowl used for holding wine, with a smooth, gilded interior. The lower exterior of

0085: Superb Achaemenid Gilded Silver Bowl - 323.6 gramsEst. US$6,000-US$8,000Lot Passed

Achaemenid Silver Ram-Headed Spoon - 9.7 grams: Ancient Near East, Achaemenid Persian Empire, ca. 500 to 330 BCE. A beautifully delicate silver spoon, teardrop-shaped, with a miniature ram's head at its narrow end. His huge horns curl back in a

0086: Achaemenid Silver Ram-Headed Spoon - 9.7 gramsEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

Ancient Achaemenid / Persian Bronze Phiale: Ancient Near East, Achaemenid Persian Empire, ca. 500 to 330 BCE. A huge bronze basin or phiale, a special libation bowl used for holding wine, with a hollow, rounded, raised boss, known as an

0087: Ancient Achaemenid / Persian Bronze PhialeEst. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed

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Ancient Achaemenid Persian Agate Bead Necklace: Ancient Near East / Central Asia, Achaemenid Persian (ca. 550 to 300 BCE) or Sasanian (Sassanian/Sassanid) Empire (ca. 2nd to 7th century CE). A stunning necklace made from approximately twenty-five

0088: Ancient Achaemenid Persian Agate Bead NecklaceEst. US$900-US$1,350

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Ancient Sasanian Glass Vessel w/ Applied Dots: Ancient Near East, Sasanian (Sassanian, Sasanid) Empire, ca. 3rd to 7th century CE. A striking example of glass artistry from the last Persian empire before the rise of Islam during a crucial period

0088A: Ancient Sasanian Glass Vessel w/ Applied DotsEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

Byzantine Bronze Weight - Empress w/ Crown: Near East / Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, probably earlier in the period, ca. 5th to 7th century CE. An absolutely gorgeous cast bronze weight in the form of an empress. Unlike many similar examples,

0089: Byzantine Bronze Weight - Empress w/ CrownEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

3-Part Sasanian Bronze Buckle - Floral & Bird Motifs: Near East, Sasanian to Islamic, ca. 3rd to 8th century CE. A trio of cast bronzeworks that together form an exceedingly large belt buckle - one that undoubtedly made quite a statement. The pair of

0090: 3-Part Sasanian Bronze Buckle - Floral & Bird MotifsEst. US$2,600-US$3,900Lot Passed

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Byzantine Gold Solidus of Justin II - 4.5 grams: Near East / Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, Justin II, ca. 565 to 578 CE. Constantinople Mint. Gold solidus. Obverse: D N IVSTI - NVS P P AVI, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justin II facing, holding

0091: Byzantine Gold Solidus of Justin II - 4.5 gramsEst. US$600-US$800

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Byzantine Gold Solidus of Phocas - 4.6 g: Byzantine Empire, Phocas, 602 to 610 CE, type of 603 CE. Constantinople mint. Obverse: ONFOCAS - PERP AVI, bearded bust facing, earrings, globe cruciger in right hand. Reverse: VICTORI AVGGI, in

0092: Byzantine Gold Solidus of Phocas - 4.6 gEst. US$500-US$700

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Byzantine Gold Solidus Heraclius, Heraclius Constantine: Byzantine Empire, Heraclius with Heraclius Constantine, 610 to 641 CE. Struck 616 to 625 CE. Gold solidus. Obverse: busts facing of Heraclius, bearded and of Heraclius Constantine, both wearing

0093: Byzantine Gold Solidus Heraclius, Heraclius ConstantineEst. US$500-US$750

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8th C. Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross (3 parts): Near East / Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 8th to 12th century CE. A lovely cast-bronze reliquary, made from three parts, consisting of two crosses that fit together, and a large loop for

0093A: 8th C. Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross (3 parts)Est. US$600-US$900

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Byzantine Bronze Lidded Pilgrim's Oil Lamp: Near East/Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 7th to 10th century CE. A pretty example of a cast bronze pilgrim's oil lamp, decorated with a cross-form-shaped handle and a hinged lid in the form of a

0094: Byzantine Bronze Lidded Pilgrim's Oil LampEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

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Bronze Byzantine Incense Thurible - Beautiful Condition: Near East/Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 8th to 10th century CE. An elegant thurible, a cast bronze censer suspended from three bronze chains. Each chain is composed of dozens of links with a

0094A: Bronze Byzantine Incense Thurible - Beautiful ConditionEst. US$1,200-US$1,500

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Byzantine Bronze Thurible w/ Cross: Near East/Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 8th to 10th century CE. A simple thurible, a cast bronze censer suspended from three bronze chains. Each chain is composed of several links of bronze chain

0094B: Byzantine Bronze Thurible w/ CrossEst. US$1,200-US$1,500Lot Passed

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