Fall Antiquities & Ethnographic Art Auction

Greek Canosan Polychrome Volute Krater Medusa Handles

5th C. Burmese Pagan Pottery Panel of Buddha w/ TL Test

Anasazi Chaco Pottery Canteen w/ Dog Handles & TL

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Fall Antiquities & Ethnographic Art Auction

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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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Near-Miniature Greek Rhodian Core-Form Glass Oinochoe: Ancient Greece, eastern Mediterranean, probably from Rhodes, ca. early 5th century BCE. A striking core-formed glass oinochoe with a piriform body, a rounded shoulder, a narrow neck which flares into

0019: Near-Miniature Greek Rhodian Core-Form Glass OinochoeEst. US$1,300-US$1,900Lot Passed

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Thracian Kingdom Gold Stater of Lysimachus: Thracian Kingdom, Lysimachus (381 to 281 BCE), Gold stater, ca. 3rd to 2nd century BCE. Obverse: Diademed head of deified Alexander III right, wearing horn of Ammon. Reverse: Athena seated left, Nike

0019A: Thracian Kingdom Gold Stater of LysimachusEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

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Published Greek Hellenistic Amber Nude Baby: Greece, late Hellenistic Period, ca. 2nd to 1st century BCE. An incredibly rare example of a carved amber figure of a baby seated atop an integral ovoid platform. The youthful infant leans to his

0019B: Published Greek Hellenistic Amber Nude BabyEst. US$5,000-US$7,500Lot Passed

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Roman Glass Bowl w/ Funnel Baby Feeder: Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A beautiful free blown glass "baby feeder" made from sea green glass with a large bowl and a narrow spout nozzle projecting from the side. Small

0020: Roman Glass Bowl w/ Funnel Baby FeederEst. US$900-US$1,300

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Apulian Black-Glazed Pottery Guttus Tethrippon: Magna Graecia, Apulian, ca. 350 to 300 BCE. A lovely black glazed pottery guttus with a fluted body, pedestal foot, funnel spout with rounded molding, and loop handle. A bas-relief on the center

0021: Apulian Black-Glazed Pottery Guttus TethripponEst. US$1,000-US$1,500

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Ancient Greek Geometric Bronze Implement: Ancient Greece, Geometric period, ca. 8th century BCE. An intriguing and rare bronze implement possibly a funerary pendant or amulet of the Geometric period. The item consists of a long central rod

0022: Ancient Greek Geometric Bronze ImplementEst. US$600-US$900

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Greek Canosan Polychrome Volute Krater Medusa Handles: Magna Graecia, South Italy, Canosan, ca. 4th to 3rd century BCE. Among the most impressive Canosan volute kraters we have had the honor of handling, this vessel exhibits a classic form with a round

0023: Greek Canosan Polychrome Volute Krater Medusa HandlesEst. US$6,000-US$9,000

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Ancient Roman Gold & Glass Beaded Necklace: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. This collection of beads is simply gorgeous! Crafted from ancient components, this necklace is comprised of fourteen 95% (22K+) gold beads, and over

0023A: Ancient Roman Gold & Glass Beaded NecklaceEst. US$4,500-US$6,750Lot Passed

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Pair of Wearable Roman Gold Earrings w/ Flower Bosses: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A lovely pair of high-quality 89% to 94% (equivalent 21K+ to 22K+) gold earrings with floral bosses. The flowers are molded from two discs of gold

0024: Pair of Wearable Roman Gold Earrings w/ Flower BossesEst. US$1,200-US$1,800

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Wearable Roman Gold & Glass Bead Earrings: Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A stunning pair of gold earrings with glass beads dangling from the hoops. Both are comprised of dainty wires made from 95% gold (equivalent to

0025: Wearable Roman Gold & Glass Bead EarringsEst. US$1,200-US$1,600

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Rare Phoenician Glass Zoomorphic Head Pendant: Ancient Eastern Mediterranean, Phoenicia, ca. 6th to 4th BCE. A fantastical and wearable glass pendant bead of an animal's head with bared teeth. The glass was originally a cobalt blue but has

0025A: Rare Phoenician Glass Zoomorphic Head PendantEst. US$3,600-US$5,400Lot Passed

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Roman Glass Bracelet w/ Stunning Iridescence: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A Roman glass bracelet of a very special form and boasting dazzling coloration. The bangle design is comprised of four fused tubular rings. In

0026: Roman Glass Bracelet w/ Stunning IridescenceEst. US$700-US$1,050

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Fine Roman Imperial Gold Ring: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A gorgeous and thick 90% gold (equivalent to 21K+) ring with a tapered shank and a massive protrusion at the top of the band. The knob at the top is

0027: Fine Roman Imperial Gold RingEst. US$1,000-US$1,500

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Petite Roman Gold Ring w/ "VTERE FELIX" Inscription: Rome, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A beautiful ring, hammered from a single sheet of gold and incised with the Latin inscription "VTERE FELIX," which translates to "use with luck." The

0028: Petite Roman Gold Ring w/ "VTERE FELIX" InscriptionEst. US$1,000-US$1,500

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Roman Antioch Otho Silver Tetradrachm: Roman Holy Land, Seleucis and Pieria, Antioch, Otho, ca. 69 CE. Silver AR Tetradrachm. Obverse: Laureate head right; reverse: eagle standing facing on wreath, with wreath in beak and wings spread;

0028A: Roman Antioch Otho Silver TetradrachmEst. US$3,200-US$4,800Lot Passed

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Roman Banded Agate Intaglio Set in Silver Ring: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A lovely hand-carved banded agate intaglio featuring a right-facing archer. The nude figure is shown pulling back the string of a bow just prior to

0028B: Roman Banded Agate Intaglio Set in Silver RingEst. US$1,400-US$2,100

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Roman Amethyst Intaglio w/ Gladiator in Silver Ring: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A beautiful Roman intaglio carved from wine-hued amethyst depicting a standing, right-facing gladiator. The imposing warrior wears a characteristic

0028C: Roman Amethyst Intaglio w/ Gladiator in Silver RingEst. US$1,400-US$2,100

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Roman Sidonian Glass Date Vessel w/ Iridescence: Roman Empire, Lebanon, Sidonian, ca. mid 1st to early 2nd century CE. A fine mold blown flask resembling a date fruit in gorgeous golden amber glass with amazing iridescence - its generally oblong

0028D: Roman Sidonian Glass Date Vessel w/ IridescenceEst. US$800-US$1,200

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Important Judaea Jewish War AR Silver Shekel - 13.55 g: Near East / Holy Land, Judaea, Jewish War, ca. 66 to 70 CE. AR silver shekel. First revolt, year 3, 68-69 CE. 'Shekel of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), ritual chalice with pearled rim, the base raised by

0029: Important Judaea Jewish War AR Silver Shekel - 13.55 gEst. US$14,000-US$20,000

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Roman Lead Sarcophagus Panel Fragment, ex-Arte: Roman, Holy Land / Phoenicia, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A remarkable lead sarcophagus panel executed in relief divided into 2 quadrilateral frames with braided borders, each filled with traditional

0030: Roman Lead Sarcophagus Panel Fragment, ex-ArteEst. US$1,600-US$2,400Lot Passed

Roman Bronze Chariot Fitting Bust of Youthful Hercules: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. Finely cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process, a bronze chariot fitting depicting a bust of a youthful Hercules (Greek Herakles) with a cloak

0030A: Roman Bronze Chariot Fitting Bust of Youthful HerculesEst. US$3,200-US$4,800Lot Passed

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Published Roman Bone Inlay w/ Relief of a Youth: Roman, Alexandria, Imperial Period, ca. 4th to 5th century CE. A remarkable inlay of rectangular form depicting a youth, skillfully hand-carved from the bone of a deer or stag. Nude save for a cloak

0031: Published Roman Bone Inlay w/ Relief of a YouthEst. US$1,000-US$1,500

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Roman Imperial Leaded Bronze Satyr: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. Finely cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process, a leaded bronze satyr shown dancing or running upon a pair of goat legs with shaggy fur. His

0031A: Roman Imperial Leaded Bronze SatyrEst. US$1,700-US$2,550

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Large Etruscan Blackware Kyathos, ex-Parke Bernet: Classical World, Italy, Etruria, Etruscan culture, Archaic Period, ca. 6th century BCE. A wheel-thrown pottery vessel known as a kyathos meant as a wine ladle for large mixing vessels. The sizable

0032: Large Etruscan Blackware Kyathos, ex-Parke BernetEst. US$900-US$1,200Lot Passed

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