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Ancient / Ethnographic Art Spring Variety

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Antiquities, Ancient and Ethnographic art from around the world, featuring art from Greece, Egypt, the Near and Far East, the Roman Empire, along with Pre-Columbian and Native American art and artifacts from the ancient Americas. As we always do for our Variety auctions, whatever your collecting interest and budget you will find all levels of treasures to tempt you. Whether adding a missing piece to an existing collection, or just looking to pick up a few affordable examples to start a new collection, our Variety sale is the perfect place to buy authentic examples at truly exceptional pricing.

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Luristan Bronze Axe Head - Crescent Blade: Middle East, Iran, Luristan, ca. late 2nd - early 1st millennium BCE. Luristan bronze axe head cast with a crescent shaped blade and tubular shaft. Nice incised striated patterns on surface and

0063: Luristan Bronze Axe Head - Crescent BladeEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

Luristan Bronze Axe Head - Elegant Form: Near East, Iran, Luristan culture, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. Bronze cast axe head with flared blade that swoops downward, cylindrical shaft, and crescent-shaped butt. Size: 5-1/8"L

0064: Luristan Bronze Axe Head - Elegant FormEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

Bactrian Carnelian / Blue Glass Necklace: Bactrian culture, modern Pakistan / Afghanistan, ca. 1st Millennium BCE. A beautiful Bactrian necklace composed of 29 disk-shaped polished carnelian beads interspersed with 28 small, spherical deep

0065: Bactrian Carnelian / Blue Glass NecklaceEst. US$1,200-US$1,500Lot Passed

Bactrian Wine Ewer with Ram Finial: Near East, Bactrian, ca. 3000-2000 BCE. Impressive wine ewer with a ram finial, comprised of a heavy metal, either pewter or lead. Wonderful aged patina! Measures 12 1/2"H x 6"W. Provenance:

0065A: Bactrian Wine Ewer with Ram FinialEst. US$6,000-US$9,000Lot Passed

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Hallstatt Bronze Axe Head with Curved Blade: Eastern Europe, ca. late 2nd - early 1st millennium BCE. Ah, the tools of the ancients! This Hallstatt bronze axe head was cast with a downward curving blade with ribs on the shaft and a butt that

0066: Hallstatt Bronze Axe Head with Curved BladeEst. US$600-US$900

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Phoenicia Silver Tetradrachm - Tyche & Nike: Lebanon, Phoenicia, Ca 143 to 138 BCE. AR tetradrachm (15.15g), Arados, CY 198 (62/0 BC), Duyrat 4112-32, turreted, veiled, and draped bust of Tyche right / Nike standing left, holding wreath and

0067: Phoenicia Silver Tetradrachm - Tyche & NikeEst. US$500-US$700

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Islamic / Byzantine Glass Vessel: Ancient Near East, ca. 5th to 8th century CE.. Light green glass mold made with octagonal base, flaring neck and conical rim - all now with gorgeous iridescence. Size: 4-1/8" H. Provenance: Ex-Ann

0068: Islamic / Byzantine Glass VesselEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

Lot of 2 Islamic Glass Vessels: Islamic, ca 5th to 8th century CE. Pair of early Islamic glass vessels. First is cut glass example with squarish body with deep incisions, stunning golden iridescence on base. Along with short

0069: Lot of 2 Islamic Glass VesselsEst. US$300-US$500Lot Passed

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Ancient Persian Carnelian Necklace - Wearable!: Middle east, probably Pakistan / Afghanistan, ca 800 to 1200 CE. Lovely necklace comprised of 25 multi-faceted carnelian beads with gold-tone spacers between. Restrung with barrel clasp. Size:

0070: Ancient Persian Carnelian Necklace - Wearable!Est. US$500-US$700

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Prehistoric Danish Neolithic Stone Axe: European, Denmark, ca. 3000 BCE. Lovely gray chert axe head with knapped sides and knapped top and bottom surfaces. Size: 5"L x 1-3/4" W. Provenance: Ex-Connell Collection, MA; Ex-John Piscopo

0071: Prehistoric Danish Neolithic Stone AxeEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

Set of 4 Matched Saxon Iron Knives: England, ca 6th to 8th century CE. Unique and very rare set of 4 iron knives dating from this important period of British history. Each knife of solid, rusted, iron, one showing remaining rivet and

0072A: Set of 4 Matched Saxon Iron KnivesEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilded Bronze Stamp Seal: China, Song to Ming Dynasty, Ca 1000 to 1500 CE. Rare Gilded bronze seal in box form with removable hidden compartment inside, zoomorphic creature resting on top, abstract pattern on base (and base

0073: Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilded Bronze Stamp SealEst. US$1,500-US$2,000Lot Passed

14th C. Sukothai Bowl - Floral Motif: Southeast Asia, Tibet, Sukhothai, ca. 1300 CE. Stoneware bowl with floral design on exterior. Interior laid with a cream slip, the central medallion painted in blue glaze, the exterior wall laid

0074: 14th C. Sukothai Bowl - Floral MotifEst. US$300-US$500Lot Passed

14th C. Sukhothai Ceramic Fish Bowl: SE Asia, Thailand, ca. 1300 CE. Stoneware bowl with drawing of the Sukhothai fish. Interior laid with a cream slip, the central medallion features a fish painted in blue glaze, the exterior wall

0075: 14th C. Sukhothai Ceramic Fish BowlEst. US$800-US$1,500Lot Passed

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16th C. Tibetan Gilded Bronze Maitreya Buddha of Future: Southeast Asia, Tibet, ca. 16th century CE. Gilded bronze Maitreya Buddha seated in the posture of bhadrasana, the posture of benevolence, on a throne with both legs pendant resembling the western or

0076: 16th C. Tibetan Gilded Bronze Maitreya Buddha of FutureEst. US$1,400-US$2,800

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16th C. Burmese Gilded Bronze Seated Buddha: Southeast Asia, Burma/Myanmar or Laos, ca. 16th century. This bronze "Illuminated" Buddha, represented seated in virasana, cross-legged symbol of Serenity, with both hands in meditative dhyanamudra,

0077: 16th C. Burmese Gilded Bronze Seated BuddhaEst. US$1,000-US$1,500

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17th C. Laotian Bronze Buddha Pointing Towards Earth: Southeast Asia, Laos, ca. 17th century CE. A fine, bronze cast Laos Buddha. Sculptural representations of the Laotian Buddha, like all those of Southeast Asia, are dressed with an “antaravasaka”

0078: 17th C. Laotian Bronze Buddha Pointing Towards EarthEst. US$600-US$900

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18th C. SE Asian Gilded Bronze Seated Buddha: Southeast Asia, Laos, ca. 18th century CE. A fine, gilded bronze Buddha seated atop a tall white metal pedestal, robes flowing over his lotus throne atop a multi-tiered base. Dressed with an

0080: 18th C. SE Asian Gilded Bronze Seated BuddhaEst. US$900-US$1,200

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19th C. Japanese Porcelain / Iron Pulley: Japan, 18th to 19th century CE. Large porcelain grooved wheel decorated in deep green and gray with floral design, set in an iron bracket. If you love Steam punk, this adds a whole new element!

0080A: 19th C. Japanese Porcelain / Iron PulleyEst. US$500-US$750Lot Passed

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16th C. Thai Anamese Bowl, Celadon Glaze: Vietnam to Thailand, ca 16th century. Large and very attractive ceramic bowl. Deep green celadon glaze decorated with added deeper green lines. Size: 11-1/2"D x 4-7/8" H. Provenance: Ex-Smith

0080B: 16th C. Thai Anamese Bowl, Celadon GlazeEst. US$400-US$600

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Rare Dong Son Bronze Lance Head: Viet Nam, Ca 1st millennium BCE. Bronze lance or spear head with long socket and blade with slight ridge to each side. Rare to find! Size: 8-1/2" L. Provenance: Ex-J. Connell collection. Ex

0080C: Rare Dong Son Bronze Lance HeadEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

Vietnamese Dong Son Bronze Spear Head: Viet Nam, Ca 1st millennium BCE. Bronze spear head with long socket and wide blade with four cutouts. Rare to find! Size: 9" L. Provenance: Ex-J. Connell collection, ex Piscopo collection - one

0080D: Vietnamese Dong Son Bronze Spear HeadEst. US$500-US$700Lot Passed

Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty house Model: China, Han Dynasty, ca 220 BCE to 200 CE. Spectacular pottery model of a house. Gray pottery covered in off-white slip, then further enhanced with red pigments. House is slightly tapered with two

0080E: Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty house ModelEst. US$2,000-US$4,000Lot Passed

Chinese Qing Dynasty Inscribed Dream Stone Screen: China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. Fabulous inscribed "Dream Stone" table screen. This section of native stone contains natural veining with mystical properties. Inscribed in black

0080F: Chinese Qing Dynasty Inscribed Dream Stone ScreenEst. US$4,000-US$6,000Lot Passed

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