Antiquities Auction 51: Discovery Sale

Egyptian blue faience bust from a huge ushabti, Late

An Egyptian wood 'Mummy' mask, Late Period

A large Etruscan amphora with swans, Italic

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Antiquities Auction 51: Discovery Sale

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Hi Everyone, Our June 26th discovery sale will feature a fantastic 250+ selection of authentic, museum quality, and well-provenanced items from various Roman, Greek, Egyptian, Near Eastern Pre-Columbian, Asian, and African cultures starting at great values. Different from our previous Discovery sales, this auction will feature a selection higher end items at great values along with a vast selection of lower priced items. We hope to see you bidding and please feel free to ask any questions you may have in advance.

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A finely detailed Roman bronze handle terminal: A finely detailed Roman bronze handle terminal, c. 2nd-3rd Century AD, beautifully depicted as a lion head emerging from cluster of calyx leaves with incised decoration below, L: 3 3/5 in (9.1cm). Ex

0076: A finely detailed Roman bronze handle terminalEst. US$150-US$200

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Roman bronze decorative element in form of a capital: A Roman bronze decorative element in the form of a capital, c. 1st – 4th Century AD, from perhaps a box or a piece of furniture. Nicely detailed and patinated beneath earthen deposits. H: 2 ½

0076A: Roman bronze decorative element in form of a capitalEst. US$800-US$1,000Lot Passed

An Italic bronze nude male figure, c. 7th Century BC: An Italic bronze nude male figure, c. 7th Century BC, standing with hands held out before him and feet together. He wears a helmet-like hairstyle, facial features stylized with large eyes. H: 5 1/8

0077: An Italic bronze nude male figure, c. 7th Century BCEst. US$1,500-US$1,750Lot Passed

A Byzantine bronze cross with Jesus or saint: A Byzantine bronze cross with Jesus or saint, c. 10th - 12th Century AD, the facing image in incised lines, additional lines around the edges, remains of an iron mounting pin at bottom. H: 3 1/8 in

0078: A Byzantine bronze cross with Jesus or saintEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

A large Byzantine/Islamic glass weight: A large Byzantine/Islamic glass weight, c. 7th - 10th Century AD, with nice blue-green color, the top with a raised square divided into four compartments, the back flat, hole at top for suspension. 2

0078A: A large Byzantine/Islamic glass weightEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed

Western Asiatic alabaster cosmetic vessel in the form: A Western Asiatic alabaster cosmetic vessel in the form of a horned goat, c. 1500 – 1000 BC, beautifully carved with naturalistically incised features and graceful downward curving horns. The

0079: Western Asiatic alabaster cosmetic vessel in the formEst. US$2,500-US$3,000Lot Passed

A Roman marble head of a satyr, possibly Pan: A Roman marble head of a satyr, possibly Pan, c. 1st-2nd Century AD, after a Hellenistic prototype, tilted slightly to the right with detailed features. H: 5 2/3 in (14.3cm). Some weathering and

0080: A Roman marble head of a satyr, possibly PanEst. US$4,000-US$5,000Lot Passed

Roman limestone sarcophagus fragment depicting a bull: A large Roman limestone sarcophagus fragment depicting a bull from the cult of Mithras, an all male cult of which soldiers were heavily represented. c. 2nd – 3rd Century AD, stalks of wheat before,

0081: Roman limestone sarcophagus fragment depicting a bullEst. US$3,000-US$4,000Lot Passed

A European bronze sickle-blade, Celtic to Medieval: A European bronze sickle-blade, Celtic to Medieval, angled with sharpened sides and a curve tang and rivet hole for attachment of some kind of handle. L: 9 in (22.8 cm). A well-preserved example with

0082: A European bronze sickle-blade, Celtic to MedievalEst. US$400-US$500Lot Passed

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Near Eastern bronze mace head, 2nd Millennium BC: A fine Near Eastern bronze mace head, 2nd Millennium BC. It is 6 in long, with the upper end covered with groups of projecting nodes separated and encircled by finely incised bands, mimicking a rope

0083: Near Eastern bronze mace head, 2nd Millennium BCEst. US$500-US$600

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A Near Eastern bronze dagger, c. 1000 – 800 BC: A Near Eastern bronze dagger, c. 1000 – 800 BC, with a very long blade showing much use, the rounded midrib is quite heavy and the shoulders are rounded and angled downward with a short tang. L: 14

0084: A Near Eastern bronze dagger, c. 1000 – 800 BCEst. US$400-US$500Lot Passed

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A choice Near Eastern bronze axe, ca. 1000 - 600 BC: A choice Near Eastern bronze axe, ca. 1000 - 600 BC. This fine socketed example is 6 in long and has a beautifully formed butt end , as well as a sharp bit. In excellent condition, with strong

0085: A choice Near Eastern bronze axe, ca. 1000 - 600 BCEst. US$300-US$400

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Near Eastern terracotta head of Astarte, c. 1200 – 1000: A Near Eastern terracotta head of Astarte, c. 1200 – 1000 BC, wearing a tall headdress, her eye large and circular, three holes through either side of the head for the attachment of hair in some

0086: Near Eastern terracotta head of Astarte, c. 1200 – 1000Est. US$150-US$200

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The upper half of a Near Eastern terracotta Astarte: The upper half of a Near Eastern terracotta Astarte figure, c. 1500 - 1200 BC, with large nose, narrow eyes, elaborate wig, and double collar. Her flat body with two small breasts, one now missing,

0087: The upper half of a Near Eastern terracotta AstarteEst. US$1,500-US$1,750Lot Passed

Near Eastern terracotta Astarte figure, 2nd Millennium: A Near Eastern terracotta Astarte figure, 2nd Millennium BC, her face bird-like with large eyes and rounded nose, her hair in curls framing her face and wearing necklace and short headdress. Her body

0088: Near Eastern terracotta Astarte figure, 2nd MillenniumEst. US$800-US$1,000Lot Passed

A Near Eastern terracotta figurine of Astarte: A Near Eastern terracotta figurine of Astarte, c. 2000 - 1500 BC, her legs together with short arms held outwards, characteristic bird-like features, large circular eyes and angled headdress with

0088A: A Near Eastern terracotta figurine of AstarteEst. US$700-US$800Lot Passed

Near Eastern terracotta double headed pillar figurine: A Near Eastern terracotta double headed pillar figurine, c. 1200 – 1000 BC, the remaining head with exaggerated features and wearing a collar around the neck, a larger broad collar is draped across

0089: Near Eastern terracotta double headed pillar figurineEst. US$500-US$600Lot Passed

A Near Eastern terracotta figurine of a seated couple: A Near Eastern terracotta figurine of a seated couple, c. 1500 - 1200 BC, holding a cup and sharing one leg between them, H: 3 in (7.7cm). Deposits throughout. Ex Israeli private collection.

0090: A Near Eastern terracotta figurine of a seated coupleEst. US$400-US$500Lot Passed

Near Eastern terracotta seated figure, c. 2000 - 1500: A Near Eastern terracotta seated figure, c. 2000 - 1500 BC, with large circular eyes, angular nose and wearing a pointed headdress and collar, the arms resembling wings pressed against its chest,

0091: Near Eastern terracotta seated figure, c. 2000 - 1500Est. US$400-US$500Lot Passed

Near Eastern oval plaque depicting mythological animals: A Near Eastern oval plaque depicting mythological animals, c. 1st Millennium BC, a winged horse flies to right with another winged animal behind. Nice detail with light deposits. 2 in x 11/4 in (5 x

0092: Near Eastern oval plaque depicting mythological animalsEst. US$200-US$250Lot Passed

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Old Babylonian cuneiform tablet, c. 1900 – 1700 BC: An Old Babylonian cuneiform tablet, c. 1900 – 1700 BC, of long rectangular shape with 18 lines of cuneiform script on one side and 4 lines on the opposite side, the edges with roll-out impressions

0092A: Old Babylonian cuneiform tablet, c. 1900 – 1700 BCEst. US$600-US$800

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A Eastern Greek terracotta rattle figure of a woman: A Eastern Greek terracotta rattle figure of a woman, c. 5th – 4th Century BC, wearing a spiked diadem and collar, her hands on her chest. crowned figure holding hands to chest. A nice example with

0093: A Eastern Greek terracotta rattle figure of a womanEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

A Greek terracotta figurine of a wild boar, Canosan: A Greek terracotta figurine of a wild boar, Canosan, c. 3rd - 2nd Century BC, with traces of dressing and old restoration to the snout. H: 2 in (5.1 cm), L: 3 1/2 in (8.9 cm). Ex Property from the

0094: A Greek terracotta figurine of a wild boar, CanosanEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed

Greek terracotta head of a woman, c. 2nd - 1st Century: A Greek terracotta head of a woman, c. 2nd - 1st Century BC, with pleasant features and elaborate coiffure, ears holes for jewelry. H: 1 7/8 in (4.7cm). Tall wood base. Ex Philadelphia private

0095: Greek terracotta head of a woman, c. 2nd - 1st CenturyEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

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