Ancient & Ethnographic Art Through The Ages

Roman Glass Double Unguentarium Cobalt Trailing

Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Bull, TL Tested

Signed Elizebeth Lincoln Rookwood Pottery Vase (1920)

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Ancient & Ethnographic Art Through The Ages

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Romano-British Enameled Brass Fibula - Circular Form: Roman, Imperial Period, probably from Britain but may also be from northern Gaul (France), ca. late 2nd century CE. A pretty example of one of the most distinctive artifact types from the interplay

0025: Romano-British Enameled Brass Fibula - Circular FormEst. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed

Roman Glass Double Unguentarium w/ Trailing Details: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. late 3rd to early 5th century CE. A marvelous example of a double unguentarium, free blown from semi-translucent glass of a vibrant turquoise hue, used by women for

0026: Roman Glass Double Unguentarium w/ Trailing DetailsEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

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Roman Glass Double Unguentarium Cobalt Trailing: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd century CE. A stunning double unguentarium formed from glass of beautiful blue-green hues, the conjoined pair of cylindrical bodies wrapped with threadlike trails of

0027: Roman Glass Double Unguentarium Cobalt TrailingEst. US$1,500-US$2,000

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Roman Green Mastoid Cup w/ Wheel Cut Lines: Roman, early Imperial Period, ca. 1st to early 2nd century CE. A lovely mastoid cup that is free-blown from transparent yellow-green glass. The attractive vessel features a rounded base, an inverted

0028: Roman Green Mastoid Cup w/ Wheel Cut LinesEst. US$1,200-US$1,800

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Pair of Roman Imperial Pottery Oil Lamps, Relief Motifs: Roman, Imperial Period, possibly North Africa or Holyland, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. An attractive pair of pottery oil lamps, both with relief decoration. First, the more petite lamp displays a

0029: Pair of Roman Imperial Pottery Oil Lamps, Relief MotifsEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

5 Miniature Etruscan / Roman Bronze Animals & Phallus: Classical World, Italy, Etruria, Etruscan culture, ca. 6th to 4th century BCE; Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A fine ensemble of 5 leaded bronze or copper miniatures in a variety

0030: 5 Miniature Etruscan / Roman Bronze Animals & PhallusEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

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Merovingian Frankish Brass Brooch - Bird Form: Western Europe, France/ Gaul, Merovingian Dynasty, ca. 5th to 6th century CE. A cast brass bird brooch with a ribbed stomach and a dramatic hooked beak, all covered in rich age-commensurate patina.

0031: Merovingian Frankish Brass Brooch - Bird FormEst. US$500-US$750

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11th C. Medieval Europe Iron Crossbow Bolts + Brass Buttons: Western Europe, Medieval to Post-Medieval period, ca. 11th to 17th century CE. A collection of artifacts from Medieval Europe: 3 iron crossbow bolt heads and 5 brass buttons with spherical balls and

0032: 11th C. Medieval Europe Iron Crossbow Bolts + Brass ButtonsEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

Group of 3 Neolithic Danish Stone Axe Heads: Northern Europe, Denmark, Neolithic period, ca. 3900 to 1700 BCE. A collection of 3 ancient stone hand axes, each expertly napped from chert with brown or warm gray hues. Their forms are similar:

0033: Group of 3 Neolithic Danish Stone Axe HeadsEst. US$700-US$1,050Lot Passed

14th C. English Medieval Lead / Pewter Badges (5): Northern Europe, England, Medieval Period, ca. 14th to 15th century CE. A wonderful collection of 1 lead and 4 pewter badges, all boasting intricate designs and differing forms. The lovely pewter

0034: 14th C. English Medieval Lead / Pewter Badges (5)Est. US$700-US$1,050Lot Passed

14th C. European Late Medieval Bronze Stamp Seals (6): Western/Central Europe, probably England or France, late Medieval Period, ca. 14th to 15th century CE. A fine selection of 6 cast-bronze and cast leaded-bronze stamp seals from Medieval Europe. The 2

0035: 14th C. European Late Medieval Bronze Stamp Seals (6)Est. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

Post Medieval English Iron & Wood Tools, 4 pcs: Northwestern Europe, England, Post-Medieval Period, ca. 15th to 17th century CE. An assortment of 4 iron and wood tools and a leaded-tin alloy chain with a gothic style "M" charm- possibly a pilgrim

0036: Post Medieval English Iron & Wood Tools, 4 pcsEst. US$700-US$1,050Lot Passed

Fine 6th C. Pre-Viking Silver Buckle: Northern Europe, Scandinavia, pre-Viking period (often called Migration period or Germanic Iron Age), ca. 6th to 7th century CE. A petite silver buckle comprised of a square plate folded in half and

0037: Fine 6th C. Pre-Viking Silver BuckleEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

Gorgeous 17th C. European Gold Ring w/ Carnelian Signet: Western Europe, probably Italy, Renaissance to Early Modern Period, ca. mid to late 17th century CE. A stunning gold ring comprised of a slender, ribbon-form band and a sizeable, carnelian signet of

0038: Gorgeous 17th C. European Gold Ring w/ Carnelian SignetEst. US$3,800-US$5,700Lot Passed

3 Viking or Medieval European Iron Tool Heads: Northwestern Europe, Viking period to Medieval period, ca. 800 to 1300 CE. A fine group of 3 forged-iron farming or utilitarian tools including a hammer head, an adze blade, and a mattock or pickaxe

0039: 3 Viking or Medieval European Iron Tool HeadsEst. US$700-US$1,050Lot Passed

10th C. Viking Forged Iron Axe Head: Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 800 to 1100 CE. A forged-iron axe head of utilitarian form with a squat blade head, a sharpened edge, an ovoid socketing shaft, and a

0040: 10th C. Viking Forged Iron Axe HeadEst. US$700-US$1,050Lot Passed

9th C. Viking Forged Iron Axe Head: Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 800 to 1100 CE. A hefty forged-iron axe head of utilitarian form featuring a rectangular blade head with a sharpened edge, a thick neck, and

0041: 9th C. Viking Forged Iron Axe HeadEst. US$700-US$1,050Lot Passed

Rare Urnfield Culture Bronze Bracelet, ex Royal Athena: Ancient Central Europe, Urnfield Culture, Late Bronze Age, ca. 11th to 10th century BCE. A gorgeous example of a large and fashionable bracelet formed from a single copper strip that spirals around

0042: Rare Urnfield Culture Bronze Bracelet, ex Royal AthenaEst. US$1,500-US$2,250Lot Passed

Islamic Nishapur Glazed Pottery Trefoil Oinochoe: Medieval Near East / Western Asia, Persia, Nishapur or Kashan, Islamic culture, ca. late 10th to early 13th century CE. A sumptuous oinochoe of an attractive form that is hand-built from

0043: Islamic Nishapur Glazed Pottery Trefoil OinochoeEst. US$700-US$1,050Lot Passed

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Phoenician Bronze Statue of a Goddess - Tanit: Ancient Eastern Mediterranean / Western Anatolia, Phoenicia, ca. 10th to 8th century BCE. A remarkable bronze figure representing Tanit, the Phoenician goddess invoked for fertility, rain in times of

0044: Phoenician Bronze Statue of a Goddess - TanitEst. US$700-US$1,050

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Amlash Leaded Bronze Beaked Spout Vessel: Ancient Near East, Northern Iran and Southeastern Turkey, Amlash, ca. 9th to 8th century BCE. A cast-leaded bronze vessel with an intriguing shape and prominent spout, resting on a ring foot base.

0045: Amlash Leaded Bronze Beaked Spout VesselEst. US$1,000-US$1,500

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Ancient Near Eastern Terracotta Eye Idol: Ancient Near East, Syria, ca. late 3rd to early 2nd millennium BCE. An intriguing terracotta idol with a roughly triangular body, rounded peripheries, and a pair of pierced 'eyes' surrounded by

0046: Ancient Near Eastern Terracotta Eye IdolEst. US$1,400-US$2,000Lot Passed

12th C. Persian Nishapur Glazed Pottery Oil Lamp: Near East, Persia (Iran), Nishapur area, Islamic culture, ca. 12th to 15th century CE. A stoneware oil lamp that rests on a shallow saucer shaped base that acts as a drip pan to catch overflow. A

0047: 12th C. Persian Nishapur Glazed Pottery Oil LampEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

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Translated Neo-Sumerian Pottery Foundation Cones, TL'd: Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, city of Lagash, Neo-Sumerian Period, reign of Gudea of Lagash, ca. 2120 to 2090 BCE. A fine pair of hand-built pottery foundation cones with tapered, conical

0048: Translated Neo-Sumerian Pottery Foundation Cones, TL'dEst. US$1,500-US$2,500

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