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Roman Gold and Garnet Snake Finger Ring, c. 1st-2nd Century A.D.

Egyptian Gold Harpocrates Amulet, c. 1st Century B.C./A.D.

Egyptian Steatite Amulet of Bes Wearing the Feather Headdress, c. 600 B.C.

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Greek Bronze Ring with a Warrior: Greek Bronze Ring with a WarriorOval bezel engraved with a warrior with long hair-lock and holding a bow.Size:USA= 8 - GB= P/Q - 2 cm inside D Material:Bronze Culture:Greek, c. 2nd Century

0049: Greek Bronze Ring with a WarriorEst. US$400-US$500Lot Passed

Gandhara Schist Head of a Man: Gandhara Schist Head of a ManThe long hair held by a turban, long prominent moustache curling at the tip. Almond shaped eyes.Size:6.9 cm L - 2 11/16 inches Material:Schist Culture:Gandhara, c. 2nd -

0050: Gandhara Schist Head of a ManEst. US$700-US$1,200Lot Passed

Scythian Bronze Mirror Pendant: Scythian Bronze Mirror PendantSmall mirror attached to an open work pendant with round and square pattern. Loop for suspension.Size:12.7 cm L - 5 inches Material:Bronze Culture:Scythian, c. 1st

0051: Scythian Bronze Mirror PendantEst. US$900-US$1,200Lot Passed

Achaemenid Solid Silver Bracelet, c. 1st Millennium B.C.: Achaemenid Solid Silver Bracelet, c. 1st Millennium B.C.Of penannular form, terminating in two ibex finials, with characteristic curved horns and finely incised facial features and bent

0052: Achaemenid Solid Silver Bracelet, c. 1st Millennium B.C.Est. US$4,000-US$7,000Lot Passed

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Quartz Cylinder Seal, West Persia/ Mesopotamia, c. 1000 - 800 B.C.: Quartz Cylinder Seal, West Persia/ Mesopotamia, c. 1000 - 800 B.C.Carved with winged monster pursuing horned quadruped, done with the wheel. Comes with description and dating by Professor W.G.

0053: Quartz Cylinder Seal, West Persia/ Mesopotamia, c. 1000 - 800 B.C.Est. US$800-US$1,200

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Elamite Bronze Mace Head, 2nd Millennium B.C.: Elamite Bronze Mace Head, 2nd Millennium B.C.Pear shaped with eight knobs around the main body.Size:5.7 cm H - 2 1/4 inches Material:Bronze Culture:Elamite, c. 1500 B.C.Provenance: Ex. Mr. S. Dajan,

0054: Elamite Bronze Mace Head, 2nd Millennium B.C.Est. US$900-US$1,200Lot Passed

Bronze Lion Mask Applique, Roman 2nd-3rd Century A.D.: Bronze Lion Mask Applique, Roman 2nd-3rd Century A.D.Facing head of a lion with strong features, gazing straight, wavy mane surrounding the head, holding a bronze ring in the mouth. Probably from a

0055: Bronze Lion Mask Applique, Roman 2nd-3rd Century A.D.Est. US$1,700-US$2,500Lot Passed

Bactrian Chlorite and Steatite Figure with Dragons: Bactrian Chlorite and Steatite Figure with DragonsSeated figure of a man with the body of black chlorite, wearing a cloak incised with fine pattern. Two snake dragons over his shoulders, the fitted

0056: Bactrian Chlorite and Steatite Figure with DragonsEst. US$2,800-US$3,500Lot Passed

Anglo Saxon Bronze Fibula, c. 6th Century A.D.: Anglo Saxon Bronze Fibula, c. 6th Century A.D.Radiant semicircular head decorated with four bird heads, arched striped bow and flat plate deeply decorated with a geometrical pattern. Size:11.6 cm L -

0057: Anglo Saxon Bronze Fibula, c. 6th Century A.D.Est. US$700-US$1,500Lot Passed

Greek Terracotta Horse and Rider, Hellenistic Period, c. 3rd Century B.C.: Greek Terracotta Horse and Rider, Hellenistic Period, c. 3rd Century B.C.The rider seated on a galloping horse, wearing a cape which is flowing behind him.Size:12.6 cm H - 4 15/16 inches

0058: Greek Terracotta Horse and Rider, Hellenistic Period, c. 3rd Century B.C.Est. US$800-US$1,500Lot Passed

Bronze Age Spear, Central Europe, c. 1100 B.C.: Bronze Age Spear, Central Europe, c. 1100 B.C.Hollow-socketed axe with flaring fan-shaped cutting edge. Lustre red/green patina.Size:9.5 cm L - 3 3/4 inches Material:Bronze Culture:Central Europe, c.

0059: Bronze Age Spear, Central Europe, c. 1100 B.C.Est. US$500-US$1,000Lot Passed

Western Asiatic Bull Figure, c. 1st Millennium B.C.: Western Asiatic Bull Figure, c. 1st Millennium B.C.A bronze figure of a bull with arching horns, dewlap, prominent hump, long slender body. Size:9.7 cm L - 3 13/16 inches Material:Bronze

0060: Western Asiatic Bull Figure, c. 1st Millennium B.C.Est. US$1,800-US$3,500Lot Passed

Mesopotamian Crystal and Cornelian Necklace: Mesopotamian Crystal and Cornelian NecklaceSquared rhomboid form and central elongated crystal beads, with small round cornelian beads spacers. Modern gilt silver clasp.Size:56.5 cm L (total length)

0061: Mesopotamian Crystal and Cornelian NecklaceEst. US$700-US$900Lot Passed

Luristan Bronze Mace-Head, Mesopotamia/North West Persia, c. 1000 B.C.: Luristan Bronze Mace-Head, Mesopotamia/North West Persia, c. 1000 B.C.Thick, hollow, obliquely fluted sphere, cylindrical extension on both sides with raised bands.Size:9.7 cm L - 3 13/16 inches

0062: Luristan Bronze Mace-Head, Mesopotamia/North West Persia, c. 1000 B.C.Est. US$900-US$2,000Lot Passed

Roman Marble Head of a Lady: Roman Marble Head of a LadyThe head facing forwards, long wavy hair in locks surrounding the head, plaits pulled to back, eyes gazing forward, full delicate lips.Size:10 cm L - 3 15/16 inches

0063: Roman Marble Head of a LadyEst. US$2,600-US$3,000Lot Passed

Viking Bronze Amuletic Pendant with Mythological Animal: Viking Bronze Amuletic Pendant with Mythological AnimalRound pendant cast in high relief with a mythological beast..Size:4.2 cm L (including loop) - 1 5/8 inches Material:Bronze Culture:Viking, c.

0064: Viking Bronze Amuletic Pendant with Mythological AnimalEst. US$400-US$800Lot Passed

Greek Attic Terracotta Squat Lekythos: Greek Attic Terracotta Squat LekythosAttic Black-Figure lekythos with cylindrical body, short foot, thin neck and flared spout. The body decorated with three linked palmettes with two series of

0065: Greek Attic Terracotta Squat LekythosEst. US$400-US$500Lot Passed

Roman Bronze Oil Lamp with Griffin Head: Roman Bronze Oil Lamp with Griffin HeadWith open top and projecting nozzle, the curving handle ending in the shape of a griffin head.Size:13.1 cm L - 5 1/8 inches Material:Bronze Culture:Roman, c.

0066: Roman Bronze Oil Lamp with Griffin HeadEst. US$900-US$1,300Lot Passed

Medieval Bronze Double Oil Lamp with Decoration, c. 10th-11th Century A.D.: Medieval Bronze Double Oil Lamp with Decoration, c. 10th-11th Century A.D.With a palmette shaped handle, two volute elongated nozzles with palmettes at the back.Size:12.3 cm L - 4 13/16 inches

0067: Medieval Bronze Double Oil Lamp with Decoration, c. 10th-11th Century A.D.Est. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed

Nishapur Pottery Polychrome Glazed Bowl, c. 11th Century A.D.: Nishapur Pottery Polychrome Glazed Bowl, c. 11th Century A.D.Glazed Nishapur bowl, fine decoration on a cream ground with red and manganese-brown rosettes and inscription in quadric script in brown

0068: Nishapur Pottery Polychrome Glazed Bowl, c. 11th Century A.D.Est. US$700-US$900Lot Passed

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Sassanian Dome Agate Seal with Bull, c. 3rd - 4th Century A.D.: Sassanian Dome Agate Seal with Bull, c. 3rd - 4th Century A.D.Domed black stone seal engraved with bull.Size:2.8 cm L - 1 1/16 inch Material:Agate Culture:Sassanian, c. c. 3rd - 4th Century

0069: Sassanian Dome Agate Seal with Bull, c. 3rd - 4th Century A.D.Est. US$250-US$350

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Old Babylonian Crystal Duck Seal Amulet: Old Babylonian Crystal Duck Seal AmuletCrystal stamp seal in the form of a sleeping duck with the head resting on its back. The base engraved with a fish.Size:2.3 cm L - 7/8 inch Material:Crystal

0070: Old Babylonian Crystal Duck Seal AmuletEst. US$600-US$1,000Lot Passed

Greek Terracotta Black Glazed Guttos: Greek Terracotta Black Glazed GuttosDome shaped with pointed centre, cylindrical spout and round strap handle.Size:12 cm L (including spout) - 4 3/4 inches Material:Terracotta Culture:Greek,

0071: Greek Terracotta Black Glazed GuttosEst. US$600-US$1,000Lot Passed

Roman Bronze Sword Sheath, c. 2nd Century A.D.: Roman Bronze Sword Sheath, c. 2nd Century A.D.Bronze sword sheath, the top plaque decorated in with a long snake on the two sides, four attachment loops.Size:42 cm L - 16 9/16 inches Material:Bronze

0072: Roman Bronze Sword Sheath, c. 2nd Century A.D.Est. US$1,500-US$2,500Lot Passed

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