September Timed Marketplace Auction

Near-Miniature Egyptian Alabaster Bowls (pr)

Chavin Shell Poporo Incised Detailing, Gold Leaf

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Louisville, CO, United States

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September Timed Marketplace Auction

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Mesopotamian Pottery Relief Panel of Deity - Martu: **Originally Listed At $600** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, ca. late 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A mold-formed pottery plaque exhibiting a relief image of Martu (also Amurru in later times), the

0051: Mesopotamian Pottery Relief Panel of Deity - MartuEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

Syrian Marble Cylinder Seal Bead w/ Geometric Motif: **Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Near East, Middle East, Syria to Northern Iraq, Proto-Literate Period, ca. 3500 to 3000 BCE. A hand-carved marble cylinder seal bead of a narrow form with a

0052: Syrian Marble Cylinder Seal Bead w/ Geometric MotifEst. US$500-US$750Lot Passed

Ancient Near Eastern Stone Seal Bead w/ Abstract Motif: **Originally Listed At $300** Ancient Near East, Middle East, Syria to Northern Iraq, Proto-Literate Period, ca. 3500 to 3000 BCE. A hand carved seal bead, made from a white stone with a round face

0053: Ancient Near Eastern Stone Seal Bead w/ Abstract MotifEst. US$500-US$825Lot Passed

Asian Jemdet Nasr Shell, Stone Amulets (8 pcs): **Originally Listed At $600** Western and Central Asia. First, Jemdet Nasr, ca. 3100 to 2900 BCE. A trio of two stone and one shell bovine and avian amulets/beads. Also, Turkmenistan, Namazga-Tepe,

0054: Asian Jemdet Nasr Shell, Stone Amulets (8 pcs)Est. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

Large / Fine Luristan Bronze Cloak Pin - Stylized Bulls: **Originally Listed At $250** Ancient Near East, modern day Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 700 BCE. A large cast bronze cloak pin with an intricate upper terminal in the form of two rearing bulls

0055: Large / Fine Luristan Bronze Cloak Pin - Stylized BullsEst. US$350-US$525Lot Passed

9th C. Islamic Incised Glass Bottle: **Originally Listed At $300** Ancient Near East, Islamic, ca. 9th to 12th century CE. A cylindrical body with a long conical neck which slightly flares at its top. Its exterior has beautifully

0056: 9th C. Islamic Incised Glass BottleEst. US$450-US$675Lot Passed

Impressive 12th C. Persian Silver Arm Band: **Originally Listed At $750** Near East/Western Asia, Persia (Iran and Turkey), ca. 11th to 13th century CE. A gorgeous and huge 70% silver arm band, made of a wide, hollow bangle that tapers to a

0057: Impressive 12th C. Persian Silver Arm BandEst. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed

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18th C. Indo Persian Iron Pike Head: **Originally Listed At $250** Central Asia, Pakistan and northern India, Indo-Persian culture, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A handsome iron spear or lance head with a prominent midrib on both sides

0058: 18th C. Indo Persian Iron Pike HeadEst. US$250-US$375

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Early 20th C. Persian Glazed Pottery Bowl: **Originally Listed At $400** Near East, Persia (current day Iran), ca. 1920s CE. A splendid and sizeable pottery bowl presenting conical walls that straighten to a gently lipped rim, all sitting

0059: Early 20th C. Persian Glazed Pottery BowlEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

10th C. Nishapur Glazed Pottery Bowl w/ Bird w/ TL: **Originally Listed At $2000** Ancient Near East, Iran, Nishapur, ca. 10th century CE. A beautiful glazed earthenware bowl of a wheel-thrown rounded form on a short foot and handsomely decorated

0060: 10th C. Nishapur Glazed Pottery Bowl w/ Bird w/ TLEst. US$2,400-US$3,600Lot Passed

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Ancient Bactrian Stone Idol: **Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Central Asia, modern day Pakistan / Afghanistan, Bactria, late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. A beautiful idol or ritual object of a sizable form, hand-carved

0061: Ancient Bactrian Stone IdolEst. US$550-US$825

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Bactrian Bronze Stamp Seal w/ Curvilinear Motif: **Originally Listed At $150** Ancient Central Asia, Bactria, ca. 2500 to 2000 BCE. A cast-bronze stamp seal of a petite size depicting an intricate curvilinear motif along the stamp face. The seal

0062: Bactrian Bronze Stamp Seal w/ Curvilinear MotifEst. US$250-US$375Lot Passed

Bactrian Bronze Stamp Seal w/ Abstract Cross Motif: **Originally Listed At $150** Ancient Central Asia, Bactria, ca. 2500 to 2000 BCE. A cast-bronze stamp seal of a petite size with a pierced handle protruding off the verso. The stamp face features

0063: Bactrian Bronze Stamp Seal w/ Abstract Cross MotifEst. US$250-US$375Lot Passed

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Bactrian Bronze Tripod Kohl Jar: **Originally Listed At $150** Ancient Central Asia, Bactrian, ca. 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. A cast-bronze vessel used to contain cosmetic material known as kohl. The vessel has a deep lower

0064: Bactrian Bronze Tripod Kohl JarEst. US$250-US$375

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18th C. Indian Polychrome Wood Panel w/ Botanical Motif: **Originally Listed At $350** South Asia, India, ca. 18th century CE. A gorgeous hand-carved wood relief of rectangular form depicting a phytomorphic motif adorned in hues of emerald, forest green,

0065: 18th C. Indian Polychrome Wood Panel w/ Botanical MotifEst. US$500-US$750Lot Passed

Two 19th C. Indian Brass Figures - Lakshmi: **Originally Listed At $200** Central Asia, India, ca. 19th century CE. A lovely pair of cast brass figures depicting the goddess Lakshmi in two different forms. The smaller figure shows Lakshmi as

0066: Two 19th C. Indian Brass Figures - LakshmiEst. US$300-US$450Lot Passed

Pair of Vintage Indian Silver Dancing Figures: **Originally Listed At $350** Southern Asia, India, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A charming pair of silver Indian dancers with dangling ornaments and bell-shaped bodies. They both stand on

0067: Pair of Vintage Indian Silver Dancing FiguresEst. US$500-US$750Lot Passed

20th C. Indian Gurkha Steel Kukri w/ Wooden Sheath: **Originally Listed At $150** Central Asia, India, ca. mid-20th century CE. An emblazoned polished steel Gurkha kukri knife (or khukuri). A curved wooden handle finished in a rich walnut hue

0068: 20th C. Indian Gurkha Steel Kukri w/ Wooden SheathEst. US$250-US$375Lot Passed

19th C. Five Nepalese Carved Wood Ghurra Churn Handles: **Originally Listed At $600** Central Asia, Nepal, ca. early 20th century CE. A fine collection of 5 beautiful, hand-carved wooden butter churn handles known as "ghurra" or "neti." Each ghurra

0069: 19th C. Five Nepalese Carved Wood Ghurra Churn HandlesEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

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Petite Early 20th C. Nepalese Wood Mask: **Originally Listed At $200** Central Asia, Nepal, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden mask of a circular form with a concave verso. The hemispherical countenance presents with

0070: Petite Early 20th C. Nepalese Wood MaskEst. US$300-US$450

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19th C. Turkmenistan Yomut Woven Wool Juval Panel: **Originally Listed At $400** Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Yomut (Yomud) people, ca. late 19th century CE. A beautiful woven and knotted wool pile panel presenting traditional motifs in a striking

0071: 19th C. Turkmenistan Yomut Woven Wool Juval PanelEst. US$500-US$750Lot Passed

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Lot of 4 Scythian Pins - 2 Copper & 2 Bronze: **Originally Listed At $500** Western Asia and Siberia, Scythian culture, ca. 5th to 4th century BCE. An attractive ensemble of two copper and two bronze pins. Cast from copper, the two smaller pins

0072: Lot of 4 Scythian Pins - 2 Copper & 2 BronzeEst. US$600-US$900

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Ancient Scythian Bronze Armband + Buckle: **Originally Listed At $500** Western Asia, Scythian culture, ca. 5th to 4th century BCE. A gorgeous pair of cast-bronze adornments from ancient Luristan; a wearable armband and a still-functioning

0073: Ancient Scythian Bronze Armband + BuckleEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

19th C. Tibetan Wood Panel - Meditating Monks: **Originally Listed At $300** Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 19th to mid 20th century CE. A wonderous hand-carved wooden panel featuring two cross legged meditating monks or bodhisattvas. The panel is

0074: 19th C. Tibetan Wood Panel - Meditating MonksEst. US$450-US$675Lot Passed

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Please read the following "Terms of Sale" carefully. Your submission of bids in this auction constitutes your acceptance. 1. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. 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. HIGH and LOW ESTIMATES are provided for each lot for reference only. The actual selling / hammer price may be higher or lower based on bidder demand. All lots will sell to the highest bidder without hidden / confidential reserves. 4. No lots will be released / shipped until payment has been made in full. Payment (in U.S. funds) may be made via personal check or money order, via credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover), PayPal or Bank Wire Transfer. 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