Classical Antiquities & Ancient Art

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Classical Antiquities & Ancient Art

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An online-only auction featuring Classical Antiquities from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Italy, the Near East, the Fast East, as well Ethnographic and Pre-Columbian Art. All items offered for sale in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed authentic/as described. Antiquities-Saleroom does not sell replicas or items 'in the style of' any ancient culture. What's more, no sale is ever final if you're not happy. Bid with confidence, your satisfaction is guaranteed!

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01: A Rare Egyptian Gray Graywacke Osirus Figure: Egypt, Old Kingdom, ca. 2686-2125 B.C. Schist standing figure of Osiris facing left, once part of an attachment to a much larger sculpture. Partial panel of hieroglyphs down back side, as shown.

0000: 01: A Rare Egyptian Gray Graywacke Osirus FigureEst. US$2,000-US$2,500Lot Passed

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An Egyptian Granite Torso - The Striding King: Egypt, New Kingdom, 1550-1070 B.C. Carved from a single piece of striated granite stone / granodionte, figure depicts the lower torso of a high official or king wearing a heavily-pleated kilt. On the

0001: An Egyptian Granite Torso - The Striding KingEst. US$30,000-US$40,000

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A Large Egyptian New Kingdom Wood Shabti for Aset: This is a large shabti of high quality. It dates to the New Kingdom, more specifically to the late 18th dynasty - early 19th dynasty, circa 1550-1070 B.C., so it is about 1,000 years older than most

0002: A Large Egyptian New Kingdom Wood Shabti for AsetEst. US$18,000-US$24,000Lot Passed

An Egyptian Carved Stone Seated Baboon: Egypt, New Kingdom, ca 1300 to 1000 BC. Carved steatite baboon representing the god Thoth, god of wisdom and writing, shown squatting with hands in large open pot, sitting upon integral plinth.

0002A: An Egyptian Carved Stone Seated BaboonEst. US$800-US$1,000Lot Passed

An Egyptian Royal Shabti for Pharaoh Psusennes I: This is a solid cast bronze royal shabti, rarely offered on the market, scientifically tested for authenticity, and mentioned in a scientific publication!The shabti was made for pharaoh Psusennes I

0003: An Egyptian Royal Shabti for Pharaoh Psusennes IEst. US$11,000-US$14,000Lot Passed

A Pair of Egyptian Alabaster Jars (Near Miniature): From ancient Egypt, New Kingdom to Late Period, ca. 1550 - 343 BC. First is a slender cosmetic jar with flared rim. Second is a squat jar with slightly rolled rim; each with lovely banding of the

0003A: A Pair of Egyptian Alabaster Jars (Near Miniature)Est. US$700-US$900Lot Passed

A Set of Three Egyptian Faience Ushabtis: Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, Ca 1090 to 663 BC. Well-matched set of three aqua-blue faience figures, comprised of two “foreman” type shabtis (oversaw work to be performed in the afterlife)

0004: A Set of Three Egyptian Faience UshabtisEst. US$1,200-US$1,500Lot Passed

An Egyptian Faience Amulet of Sekhmet: Egypt, Saite Period, Dynasty XXVI, 664 - 525 BC. Large faience amulet of a seated Sekhmet, aqua-blue and black composition of openwork design, the lioness goddess holding a sistrum, seated on a

0005: An Egyptian Faience Amulet of SekhmetEst. US$3,500-US$4,000Lot Passed

An Egyptian Glazed Composition Plaque Goddess Hathor: A beautifully rendered representation of a female face with clearly delineated features and modelled with flared nostrils. She is wearing a collar or choker. Her face is surrounded by a band,

0006: An Egyptian Glazed Composition Plaque Goddess HathorEst. US$3,000-US$3,500Lot Passed

An Egyptian Faience Fish Amulet: Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 11th-7th century B.C. Solid muti-hued amulet of a fish, molded in the round; raised detailing depicting scales with shades of blue, aque and green. Made in the

0006A: An Egyptian Faience Fish AmuletEst. US$1,500-US$1,800Lot Passed

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An Egyptian Carved Wood Figure of Anubis: Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, Dynasty XXVI-XXX, 662-300 B.C. Wood carving of jackal depicted recumbent in an alert attitude of protection, its fore-legs extended, its hind-legs curled beneath, the

0007: An Egyptian Carved Wood Figure of AnubisEst. US$5,500-US$6,500

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An Egyptian Cartonnage Anthropoid Mummy Mask: Egypt, Third intermediate period, probably 22 Dynasty, circa 800-720 BC. Made from wood, linen, gold lacquer, bronze and pate de verre glass. Mounted on black velvet covered stand (can also be wall

0008: An Egyptian Cartonnage Anthropoid Mummy MaskEst. US$10,000-US$15,000Lot Passed

An Egyptian Polychrome Stucco Head of a Lioness: Egypt, 26th Dynasty, ca. 664 BC to 525 BC. Naturalistically carved, with hand-painted detailed features and grooved markings on the ears and ruff. The lion is a symbol of strength and ferocity. The

0009: An Egyptian Polychrome Stucco Head of a LionessEst. US$15,000-US$20,000Lot Passed

An Egyptian Wooden Mummy Mask: Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, ca. 650 to 300 BC. Wooden mummy mask made of cedar, carved into the form of a human face; once colored with vibrant pigments, now lost with time. Seven wooden dowels used

0010: An Egyptian Wooden Mummy MaskEst. US$1,200-US$1,500Lot Passed

An Egyptian 26th Dynasty Faience Ushabti.: Egypt, Dynasty 26, ca. 662 to 525 BC. Light blue faience with five deeply-molded lines of hieroglyphic text; figure holding crook and flail in his hands - ready to perform the tasks of the

0010A: An Egyptian 26th Dynasty Faience Ushabti.Est. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed

A Pair of Egyptian Late Dynastic Ushabtis: Egypt, Late Dynasty, ca. 662 to 300 BC. Pair of blue faience ushabtis - servants for the afterlife - each standing with hands held to their chests holding crook and flail. Both measure just about

0010B: A Pair of Egyptian Late Dynastic UshabtisEst. US$700-US$1,000Lot Passed

An Egyptian 26th Dynastic Faience Ushabti: Egypt, Late Dynastic, 26th dynasty, ca 685 to 525 BC. Molded faience shabti holding crook and flail with seed bag over his shoulder. The color of faience is particularly pleasing in a deep, robin's

0011: An Egyptian 26th Dynastic Faience UshabtiEst. US$1,500-US$1,800Lot Passed

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An Egyptian Faience Ushabti, ex-Royal Athena: Egypt, Late Dynastic, Ca 662 to 300 BC. Standing mummiform figure ready to work for the deceased in the afterlife, holding crook and flail. Deep clear features and museum accession number on base and

0012: An Egyptian Faience Ushabti, ex-Royal AthenaEst. US$1,200-US$1,600

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An Egyptian Bronze Double Uraeus: Egypt, Late Period, Dynasties 26 thru 30, ca 662 to 300 BC. In bronze, with twin rearing cobras, each with gilded crowns and insets for semi-precious stones. Probably from an Hemhem crown. 2-1/2"H

0012A: An Egyptian Bronze Double UraeusEst. US$900-US$1,200Lot Passed

An Egyptian Bronze Statuette of the Goddess Neith: This is a bronze statuette depicting the Egyptian goddess Neith. She is shown in a striding position, her left foot forward. The goddess holds her right arm vertically against her side. Her left arm

0013: An Egyptian Bronze Statuette of the Goddess NeithEst. US$14,000-US$16,000Lot Passed

An Egyptian Gilded Head of an Ibis, ex-Christie's: This wooden head with its long beak it that of an ibis, an animal considered sacred in ancient Egypt and related to Thoth, the god of writing and wisdom. The beak has incised details and the face has

0014: An Egyptian Gilded Head of an Ibis, ex-Christie'sEst. US$7,000-US$8,000Lot Passed

A Large Egyptian Polychrome Wood Coffin Mask: Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, ca. 500 - 200 BC. Oversized carved, painted terracotta-colored face from a coffin lid; displays wide, flatly defined eyes, a slender aquiline nose with slight anatomical

0015: A Large Egyptian Polychrome Wood Coffin MaskEst. US$8,000-US$12,000Lot Passed

An Egyptian Cartonnnage Panel - Winged Scarab: Ptolemaic Period, ca. 332-30 BC. A large section of a painted exterior mummy wrapping, gesso over linen, in vibrant shades of red, blue and cream/white. Central image of winged scarab with

0016: An Egyptian Cartonnnage Panel - Winged ScarabEst. US$3,000-US$4,000Lot Passed

A Set of 3 Egyptian Cartonnnage Panels Winged Isis: Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, ca. 332-30 BC. A large 3-piece section of a painted exterior mummy wrapping, gesso over linen, in vibrant shades of red, blue and cream/white. Top collar panel depicts a

0017: A Set of 3 Egyptian Cartonnnage Panels Winged IsisEst. US$4,000-US$5,000Lot Passed

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