Ancient | Ethnographic Art Through The Ages

Egyptian Faience Bead Necklace w/ Figural Pendant

Rare Nazca Polychrome Wood and Hide Tinya Drum

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Ancient | Ethnographic Art Through The Ages

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Ancient art from Egypt, Greece, Italy and the Near East, as well as Asian, Fossils, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal / Oceanic, Fine art, and much more! All categories, all price ranges... all legally acquired and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. Convenient / affordable in-house shipping!

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Large / Roman Imperial Bronze Patera: Roman, later Imperial Period, ca. 4th to 5th century CE. A handsome cast bronze patera, a rare find as the handle and bowl of such vessels are more often found separately. This is a complete vessel

0032B: Large / Roman Imperial Bronze PateraEst. US$800-US$1,200

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Two Miniature Roman Glass Bracelets w/ Applied Accents: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. A lovely pair of hand-built miniature glass bracelets of circular forms that were perhaps meant for a child based on their diminutive size. The

0033: Two Miniature Roman Glass Bracelets w/ Applied AccentsEst. US$600-US$900

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Viking Silver Bracteate Pendant w/ Granules & Filigree: Northern Europe, Viking, ca. 9th to 10th century CE. A gorgeous bracteate pendant, made from 97.66% pure silver. The entire surface is decorated with filigreed motifs of intertwining rope-patterned

0034: Viking Silver Bracteate Pendant w/ Granules & FiligreeEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

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European Medieval Iron Dagger: Western Europe, probably England, France, or Germany, Medieval period, 11th to 14th century CE. An iron dagger with a long blade and an exposed tang with a pommel a the end. The blade has a prominent

0034A: European Medieval Iron DaggerEst. US$1,800-US$2,600Lot Passed

Pair of Viking Carbon Steel Killed Spear Heads: Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 9th to 11th century CE. Two wonderful carbon-steel spear heads that have been ritualistically bent or 'killed' in a symbolic manner

0034B: Pair of Viking Carbon Steel Killed Spear HeadsEst. US$1,500-US$2,200Lot Passed

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Rare 9th C. Viking Silver Ritual Bowl: Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 9th to 10th century CE. A rare and beautiful bowl made from 99.5% to 99.6% silver and likely deposited in a Viking hoard. This is a

0035: Rare 9th C. Viking Silver Ritual BowlEst. US$5,000-US$7,500

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Medieval European Brass Annular Brooch w/ Inscription: Western Europe, Medieval Period, ca. 10th to 13th century CE. A brass annular brooch with a mysterious inscription around the edge. This circular brooch has a thin band with bas relief letters that

0036: Medieval European Brass Annular Brooch w/ InscriptionEst. US$600-US$900

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Ancient European Bronze Age Axe Head: Western / Southern Europe, near Italy, Late Bronze Age, ca. 10th to 9th century BCE. A handsome example of a utilitarian bronze axe head of a minimalist form with a broad, trapezoidal blade emanating

0037: Ancient European Bronze Age Axe HeadEst. US$600-US$800

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Medieval European Iron Hammer Head: Western Europe, Medieval Period, ca. 10th to 14th century CE. An iron hammer with a thick butt, a wide head, and a narrow spike on the other side. A circular socketing hole is set in the center with

0038: Medieval European Iron Hammer HeadEst. US$250-US$350Lot Passed

15th C. German Brass Holy Water Situla w/ Virgin Mary: Western Europe, probably Germany or Netherlands, ca. 15th to 16th century CE. A brass bucket with a thin handle known as a situla that has a relief scene encircling the cylindrical body. Situlas were

0039: 15th C. German Brass Holy Water Situla w/ Virgin MaryEst. US$900-US$1,400Lot Passed

Framed 14th C. English Medieval Iron Riding Sword: Western Europe, Great Britain, southern England, Dorset, late Medieval Period, ca. 14th century CE. A fine example of a forged-iron riding sword worn when at court, in the presence of royalty, or on

0039A: Framed 14th C. English Medieval Iron Riding SwordEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

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15th C. English Iron Knife Blade: Northern Europe, England, ca. 15th century CE. A fine iron knife with a narrow blade and tang. The blade is slightly curved with a rounded tip, and an indiscernible maker's mark is stamped on the

0040: 15th C. English Iron Knife BladeEst. US$400-US$600

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15th C. German Iron Bauernwehr Knife: Western Europe, Germany, ca. 15th to 16th century CE. A lengthy iron knife blade with a thick tang known as a bauernwehr. This type of large knife may have been used for hunting or utilitarian

0041: 15th C. German Iron Bauernwehr KnifeEst. US$600-US$900

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17th C. Dutch Steel Morion Helmet: Northern Europe, Netherlands, ca. 1600 to 1750 CE. A fantastic forged-steel helmet known as a morion with a broad, domed form, a tall comb, and a curved brim. The front and back tips of the brim are

0042: 17th C. Dutch Steel Morion HelmetEst. US$1,800-US$2,500

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17th C. European Steel Cabasset Helmet + Breastplate: Europe, Italy or Spain, ca. early to mid-17th century CE. A fine set of armaments consisting of a hammered steel cabasset helmet and breastplate. The domed cabasset has a "pear stalk" peak that forms

0043: 17th C. European Steel Cabasset Helmet + BreastplateEst. US$4,000-US$6,000Lot Passed

18th C. French Iron Cuirass Front Plate: Western Europe, France, ca. 18th to early 19th century CE. An impressive iron breast plate that forms part of the cuirass armor worn by French calvary. The large plate has a thick lower flange, and

0044: 18th C. French Iron Cuirass Front PlateEst. US$1,800-US$2,500Lot Passed

15th C. European Iron Chain Mail Hauberk: Central Europe, probably Germany, ca. 15th to 16th century CE. A large fragment of a chain mail hauberk, made of interlocking riveted and welded iron rings, designed as a long shirt that could

0044A: 15th C. European Iron Chain Mail HauberkEst. US$4,000-US$6,000Lot Passed

Large 16th C. German Iron Goosewing Axe: Western Europe, Germany, 16th to 18th century CE. This is a massive, intimating steel axe which was probably used in warfare. The blade is long and slightly curved with a cylindrical socket that

0045: Large 16th C. German Iron Goosewing AxeEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

1904 Spanish Toledo Steel Artillery Sword Ornate Hilt: Western Europe, Spain, Toledo, ca. 1904 CE. A fantastic carbon-steel and brass artillery sword with a long blade and ornate hilt. Upon the fuller is the makers' mark: "ARTA FAB DE TOLEDO 1904." The

0045A: 1904 Spanish Toledo Steel Artillery Sword Ornate HiltEst. US$1,500-US$2,000Lot Passed

18th C. Spanish Iron & Brass Sword w/ Clamshell Guard: Western Europe, Spain, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A fabulous forged steel sword with a clamshell shaped guard and a brass wire grip. The blade is relatively flat with a double edge, and the lower

0046: 18th C. Spanish Iron & Brass Sword w/ Clamshell GuardEst. US$2,500-US$3,500Lot Passed

19th C. French Iron, Wood & Brass Sword w/ Scabbard: Western Europe, France, Paris, ca. early 19th century CE. A handsome steel, brass, and wood saber with the original leather scabbard parade tassels. This was an infantry officer's weapon and may have

0047: 19th C. French Iron, Wood & Brass Sword w/ ScabbardEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

19th C. Italian Steel Swept Hilt Rapier w/ Shells: Western/Southern Europe, Italy, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful forged-steel display rapier of an ornate style with petite iron scallop shell ornamentation adorning each terminal of the openwork

0047A: 19th C. Italian Steel Swept Hilt Rapier w/ ShellsEst. US$6,000-US$9,000Lot Passed

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18th C. European Wood & Iron Pike Axe: Western Europe, probably Germany, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. An intimidating pike axe with an iron head mounted on a short wooden handle. The head consists of a curved axe blade with a pointed

0047B: 18th C. European Wood & Iron Pike AxeEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

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Canaanite Bronze Duckbill Axe Head: Ancient Near East, the Levant, Canaan, Middle Bronze Age, ca. 1950 to 1539 BCE. A wonderful cast-bronze axe head of the characteristic 'duckbill' form with a pair of openwork hafting slots behind

0048: Canaanite Bronze Duckbill Axe HeadEst. US$800-US$1,200

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