Auction 28: Fine Ancient Artifacts

A set of 4 Egyptian limestone canopic jars.

Marvelous Roman marble head of the emperor Hadrian

A wonderfully preserved head from an Egyptian Mummy

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Glendale, CA, United States

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Auction 28: Fine Ancient Artifacts

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As advertised in Apollo magazine, our March 1st auction is set to be our greatest auction yet. It is filled with over 400 lots of rare museum-quality items as exemplified by a life sized marble head of the Roman emperor Hadrian and a rare complete set of Egyptian limestone canopic jars. This auction offers a spectacular selection of authentic, museum quality, and well-provenanced Ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Precolumbian, Near Eastern, Islamic, Medieval and Byzantine artifacts, as well as a selection of fine ancient-style antiques.

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Tan jasper Predynastic serrated knife, Egypt: An attractive tan jasper Predynastic serrated knife, 4th Millennium BC, from the Fayum area near Memphis, excavated in 1934. Intact with nice desert varnish. L: 5 in (12.7 cm). Ex Los Angeles private

0001: Tan jasper Predynastic serrated knife, EgyptEst. US$300-US$400

A pair of Egyptian Predynastic stone objects: A pair of Egyptian Predynastic stone objects, 4th Millennium BC. Lot includes a schist cosmetic palate with signs of much use and a small hole for suspension, (2 1/4 in, 5.7 cm). The second piece is

0002: A pair of Egyptian Predynastic stone objectsEst. US$400-US$500Lot Passed

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Egyptian terracotta votive shrine with head of Hathor: An Egyptian terracotta votive shrine with head of Hathor, Roman, 1st - 2nd Century AD, the goddess with elaborate headdress and well-detailed facial features. The shrine is square and support by two

0003: Egyptian terracotta votive shrine with head of HathorEst. US$600-US$800

A terracotta figure of the god Min, Egypt: A terracotta figure of the god Min, Late Period, c. 664 - 30 BC, formed from a two-part mold, originally wrapped in linen which was burned away in the firing leaving its texture and folds. The god is

0004: A terracotta figure of the god Min, EgyptEst. US$1,400-US$1,600Lot Passed

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12 New Kingdom terracotta amulet molds: A lot of 12 New Kingdom terracotta amulet molds, New Kingdom, c. 1570 - 1075 BC. Lot includes a mold for a Wedjat, or 'Eye of Horus', a large Solar Disc for inlay or a tile, a flower, a

0005: 12 New Kingdom terracotta amulet moldsEst. US$400-US$500

Egyptian terracotta black-ware bottle: An Egyptian terracotta black-ware bottle in the form of a woman breastfeeding the god Bes, Graeco-Roman, c. 4th Century BC - 3rd Century AD, nicely detailed, her features pleasant, the god reclining

0006: Egyptian terracotta black-ware bottleEst. US$800-US$1,000Lot Passed

Egyptian Old Kingdom ovoid ceramic jar: An Egyptian Old Kingdom ovoid ceramic jar, c. 2649-2150 BC, the sides decorated with curved vertical black lines, the base raised and flattened and the mouth narrow with rounded rim. H: 5 3/4 in

0007: Egyptian Old Kingdom ovoid ceramic jarEst. US$600-US$700Lot Passed

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Terracotta figure of grotesque with enormous phallus: A whimsical terracotta figure of a grotesque with enormous phallus, Ptolemaic, c. 4th - 2nd Century BC. The male figure squats with his legs open and both of his hands resting atop his enormous

0008: Terracotta figure of grotesque with enormous phallusEst. US$400-US$500

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4 Graeco-Roman terracotta head fragments, votive: A lot of 4 Graeco-Roman terracotta head fragments and a votive amphora, c. 2nd Century BC - 2nd Century AD, including a detailed male head, (H: 2 in, 5.1 cm), a helmeted head of Athena, (H: 2 3/4 in,

0009: 4 Graeco-Roman terracotta head fragments, votiveEst. US$200-US$300

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Egyptian terracotta head of a god or pharaoh: An Egyptian terracotta head of a god or pharaoh, Late Period, c. 664 - 30, wearing what appears to be a Khepresh, or war crown, the facial details nicely molded and traces of original turquoise glaze

0010: Egyptian terracotta head of a god or pharaohEst. US$1,200-US$1,500

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Egyptian terracotta figure of the god Bes: An Egyptian terracotta figure of the god Bes, Ptolemaic, 3rd - 2nd Century BC, armed, his sword raised overhead and holding an oval Gaulish shield at his left side. He wears a high feathered crown as

0011: Egyptian terracotta figure of the god BesEst. US$600-US$800

An Egyptian terracotta figure of Harpokrates: An Egyptian terracotta figure of Harpokrates, Roman, 1st - 2nd Century AD, depicted as an nude infant, the young god is seated facing on the ground, wearing a flask around his neck or solar disk

0012: An Egyptian terracotta figure of HarpokratesEst. US$1,200-US$1,500Lot Passed

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Greek terracotta figure of a priestess of Isis: A beautiful Greek terracotta figure of a priestess of Isis, Ptolemaic Egypt, c. 3rd - 2nd Century BC, wearing robed with characteristic knot between her bare breasts. She wears an elaborate headdress

0013: Greek terracotta figure of a priestess of IsisEst. US$1,200-US$1,500

A terracotta, seated figure of Harpokrates: A terracotta, seated figure of Harpokrates, Roman Egypt, c. 1st - 2nd Century AD, wearing the Double Crown and holding a jar into which he has plunged his right hand, H: 5 1/2 in (14 cm). Intact with

0014: A terracotta, seated figure of HarpokratesEst. US$1,500-US$2,000Lot Passed

4 gilded wood rosettes and 2 Spindle Whorls: A lot of 4 gilded wood rosettes and a pair of wood Spindle Whorls, Graeco-Roman, c. 1st Century BC - 2nd Century AD, the four gilded pieces with a resin & linen backing where they formed part of the

0015: 4 gilded wood rosettes and 2 Spindle WhorlsEst. US$400-US$500Lot Passed

Busts from Egyptian terracotta fertility 'dolls': A pair of busts from Egyptian terracotta fertility 'dolls', Late Middle Kingdom - 2nd Intermediate Period, c. 1759 - 1570 BC, each with bird-like features and wrapped headdresses. The shorter head

0016: Busts from Egyptian terracotta fertility 'dolls'Est. US$800-US$1,000Lot Passed

Romano-Egyptian terracotta reclining Silenos: A Romano-Egyptian terracotta reclining Silenos, c. 1st Century BC/AD, very nicely detailed, partially clothed with protruding belly and collar, his head resting on his left hand, right hand on his

0017: Romano-Egyptian terracotta reclining SilenosEst. US$2,500-US$3,000Lot Passed

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Egyptian terracotta funerary cone for Menkheperreseneb: A choice Egyptian terracotta funerary cone for Menkheperreseneb, New Kingdom, time of Thutmose III - Amenhotep II, c. 1479 - 1401 BC, long and slender, the face with impressed hieroglyphic text

0018: Egyptian terracotta funerary cone for MenkheperresenebEst. US$3,000-US$3,500

Egyptian Predynastic red burnished jar, Naqada II: A very large Egyptian Predynastic red burnished jar with incised 'centipede', Naqada II, c. 3600 - 3300 BC, with conical body tapering to a narrow, flattened base, the neck narrowed with rim rolled

0019: Egyptian Predynastic red burnished jar, Naqada IIEst. US$9,000-US$10,000Lot Passed

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0020: Egyptian wood figure of a Nubian soldierEst. US$1,500-US$2,000

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Pair of wooden hands, each from anthropoid coffin: A Pair of wooden hands, each from an anthropoid coffin. One example has extended fingers and is from the late New Kingdom - 3rd Intermediate Period, c. 1292 - 945 BC, with traces of deep yellow

0021: Pair of wooden hands, each from anthropoid coffinEst. US$300-US$400

Pair of Egyptian painted wood funerary poles: A pair of Egyptian painted wood funerary poles, Late Period, c. 664 - 30 BC, part of the elaborate funerary furniture, the poles are nicely painted with vivid black, red and white bands, one with an

0022: Pair of Egyptian painted wood funerary polesEst. US$800-US$1,000Lot Passed

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Egyptian cartonnage foot panel from a coffin: An attractive Egyptian cartonnage foot panel from a coffin, Late Ptolemaic to Roman period, c. 2nd Century BC-2nd Century AD, richly colored, made of stucco over linen over wood, with linen over wood

0023: Egyptian cartonnage foot panel from a coffinEst. US$1,000-US$1,200

A painted linen panel depicting a mourner: A beautiful painted linen panel depicting a mourner, Late Period, c. 664 - 30 BC, wearing a red dress covered with stars, her breast exposed, and her arms with bracelets and armlets. Measures 6 1/2

0024: A painted linen panel depicting a mournerEst. US$2,000-US$2,500Lot Passed

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