Auction 26: Fine Ancient Artifacts

A life-size Graeco-Roman marble bust of a man

An interesting Egyptian bronze seated figure of Ptah

Ancient Roman Marble copy of Hellenistic Old Woman

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Auction 26: Fine Ancient Artifacts

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A spectacular selection of authentic, museum quality, and well-provenanced Ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Precolumbian, Near Eastern, Islamic, Medieval and Byzantine artifacts.

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Cypriot terracotta figure of a warrior: A Cypriot terracotta figure of a warrior, c. 750 - 480 BC, holding circular shield and pointed helmet, his feet are together with the ends of his feet or shoes pointing upward. H: 6" (15.2 cm). Right

0001: Cypriot terracotta figure of a warriorEst. US$800-US$1,000Lot Passed

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A Roman light blue glass candlestick unguentarium: A Roman light blue glass candlestick unguentarium with a tall neck and a wide, hemispherical base, c. 1st-3rd Century AD, H: 6 1/8 in (15.6cm). Two small holes in the base and what appears to be a

0002: A Roman light blue glass candlestick unguentariumEst. US$300-US$400

Greek Bull protome, c. 5th - 4th Century BC: A Greek Bull protome, c. 5th - 4th Century BC, with three holes for mounting, H: 3 3/4 in (9.5 cm). Has some minor losses and mounted to antique wooden base with a label that reads 'Terracotta Head

0003: Greek Bull protome, c. 5th - 4th Century BCEst. US$400-US$500Lot Passed

A Near Eastern limestone wall relief fragment: A Near Eastern limestone wall relief fragment with some decorative carvings, c. 1st Millenium BC, H: 5 1/3 in (13.5cm), W: 3 7/8 in (10cm). Ex Property from the Estate of Benjamin and Louise Pritz,

0004: A Near Eastern limestone wall relief fragmentEst. US$400-US$500Lot Passed

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A Mehrgarh terracotta seated female figure: A Mehrgarh terracotta seated female figure, Indus Valley Civilization, c. 3000 - 2500 BC, depicted seated, her features simplified with wide, round eyes and large nose, multi-layered wig or headdress

0004A: A Mehrgarh terracotta seated female figureEst. US$300-US$400

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Minoan terracotta figure: A Minoan terracotta figure of a siren in bird form with a female face, c. 500 BC, H: 3 1/2 in (9cm), L: 4 in (10.1cm). Appears to have been submerged under water for quite some time indicated by the

0005: Minoan terracotta figureEst. US$400-US$500

A Sabaean fragmented gypsum figure of a woman: A Sabaean fragmented gypsum figure of a woman seated in a chair, c. 3rd-2nd Century BC, 5 3/4 in (14.7cm). The head, feet, hands, and the feet of the chair are missing, and there is chipping around

0006: A Sabaean fragmented gypsum figure of a womanEst. US$400-US$500Lot Passed

A Nice Khmer-style Cambodian head of a Divinity: An attractive Kymer-style stone head from Cambodia, nicely rendered in the spirit of the c. 8th century original, representing a hybrid divinity, half Shiva and half Vishnu. Finely carved with full

0007: A Nice Khmer-style Cambodian head of a DivinityEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

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An obsidian core from blade napping: An obsidian core from blade napping, Paleolithic - Neolithic, with good form and nice desert varnish, H: 3 in (7.6 cm); W: 3 3/4 in (9.5 cm). Ex Charles Ryan collection, early 20th Century.

0008: An obsidian core from blade nappingEst. US$400-US$500

Romano-Egyptian terracotta orante-type figure: A Romano-Egyptian terracotta orante-type figure, c. 1st Century BC-1st Century AD, wearing a halo-like headdress. She rests her hands on the sides of her pot belly. An orante figure was a female

0009: Romano-Egyptian terracotta orante-type figureEst. US$400-US$500Lot Passed

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European limestone relief with figure of Monarch: A European limestone relief with half-length figure of a Monarch, Renaissance, 15th - 16th Century, a square architectural element with square recessed hole on left side. The Monarch is frontally

0010: European limestone relief with figure of MonarchEst. US$1,500-US$1,800

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A nice Greek Xenon-ware juglet: A nice Greek Xenon-ware juglet, Magnia Graecia, c. 330 - 325 BC, nicely decorated with a laurel leaf pattern around the body with pellets between the individual leaves, a ray pattern around the

0011: A nice Greek Xenon-ware jugletEst. US$400-US$500

19th Century Persian knife with scabbard: An attractive 19th Century Persian knife with scabbard, the brass handle set with mother of pearl and red and black enamel. Intact with a choice blade, the scabbard with some wear. L: 11 1/8" (28.2

0012: 19th Century Persian knife with scabbardEst. US$400-US$500Lot Passed

A nice diorite Wedjat or ‘Eye of Horus’ amulet: A nice diorite Wedjat or ‘Eye of Horus’ amulet, 3rd Intermediate Period, c. 1075 - 712 BC, with a nice speckled mix of minerals and pierced horizontally for suspension. L: 30mm x 26mm, 8mm thick!

0013: A nice diorite Wedjat or ‘Eye of Horus’ amuletEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed

Egyptian finds from the Sinai Peninsula: A lot of Egyptian finds from the Sinai Peninsula, Late Period, c. 664 - 30 BC, and include a gilded bronze head of a figure, (2.3 x 1.8 cm), a weathered Eye of Horus amulet, (3.5 x 2.7 cm), and a

0014: Egyptian finds from the Sinai PeninsulaEst. US$200-US$250Lot Passed

Large blue faience scarab from a pectoral: A large blue faience scarab from a pectoral, Late Period, c. 664 - 30 BC, with holes for stitching them to the netting of a mummy. 2 5/8" x 1 3/4" (6.8 x 4.4 cm). Intact. Ex Los Angeles private

0015: Large blue faience scarab from a pectoralEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

A pair of Islamic carved stone amulets: A pair of Islamic carved stone amulets. The first is a grey-green stone amulet, c. 12th - 15th Century AD, beautifully carved with circles and lines, holed at the top for suspension. L: 2 ¼ in (5.7

0015A: A pair of Islamic carved stone amuletsEst. US$400-US$500Lot Passed

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Egyptian Predynastic serrated stone blade: An Egyptian Predynastic serrated stone blade, Fayum, c. 4000 - 3000 BC, in yellowish jasper with attractive desert varnish. Old collection notes in ink: "FAYUM 1934 L19." L: 4 1/4" (10.8 cm). Ex Los

0016: Egyptian Predynastic serrated stone bladeEst. US$300-US$400

An Egyptian Red-Ware molded flask: An Egyptian Red-Ware molded flask, Ptolemaic, 2nd - 1st Century BC, with single closed handle at side of narrow neck. The vessel is decorated on each side with a central band of over-lapping petals

0017: An Egyptian Red-Ware molded flaskEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

Attractive tinned-copper food bowl, Levantine: An attractive tinned-copper food bowl, Levantine, c. 18th - 19th Century, the broad rim with alternating designs of stylized plants, the bowl itself with a central medallion surrounded by a 'rope'

0018: Attractive tinned-copper food bowl, LevantineEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed

Small, tinned-copper food bowl, Levantine: A small, tinned-copper food bowl, Levantine, c. 18th - 19th Century, the broad rim with alternating stylized designs. A pleasing example with a few old brazed repairs around the interior. Dia: 11

0019: Small, tinned-copper food bowl, LevantineEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed

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A European silver ring, 15th-16th Century: A European silver ring, c. 15th - 16th Century, the shank and edges of the highly domed bezel decorated with filigree, a small carnelian cabochon at its summit. Intact with nice tone. H: 3.8 cm, ring

0020: A European silver ring, 15th-16th CenturyEst. US$300-US$400

Greek black-ware juglet from the Holy Land: A small Greek black-ware juglet from the Holy Land, c. 1000 - 600 BC, the body rounded with tubular spout and single handle. Intact with nice earthen deposits. H: 4 1/8" (10.7 cm). mounted on a

0021: Greek black-ware juglet from the Holy LandEst. US$200-US$250Lot Passed

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ancient Egyptian-style alabaster bowl: An ancient Egyptian-style alabaster bowl, nicely formed with a raised disk foot. Intact with nice translucent walls with beautiful banding. H: 2" (5.1 cm); Dia: 5 1/8" (13 cm). Ex Donald Simmons

0022: ancient Egyptian-style alabaster bowlEst. US$200-US$225

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