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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Greek terracotta head of a woman, c. 3rd - 2nd Century: A Greek terracotta head of a woman, c. 3rd - 2nd Century BC, wearing wreath with flowers at forehead, her hair styled back in waves to a coiled plaint at the back of her head. H: 1 7/8 in (4.8cm).

0096: Greek terracotta head of a woman, c. 3rd - 2nd CenturyEst. US$250-US$300Lot Passed

Greek terracotta head of a woman, c. 4th - 3rd Century: A Greek terracotta head of a woman, c. 4th - 3rd Century BC, with hair tied back to a bun. H: 1 2/3 in (4.2cm). Mounted on a lucite base. Ex German private collection.

0097: Greek terracotta head of a woman, c. 4th - 3rd CenturyEst. US$250-US$300Lot Passed

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Hellenistic terracotta head of a woman, c. 3rd - 1st: A Hellenistic terracotta head of a woman, c. 3rd - 1st Century BC, frontally molded, her features are quite attractive and she wears a slender diadem. H: 1 3/5 in (4cm). Mounted via putty on a white

0098: Hellenistic terracotta head of a woman, c. 3rd - 1stEst. US$150-US$200

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A Greek terracotta head of a woman: A Greek terracotta head of a woman, c. 4th – 2nd Century BC, veiled, her features nicely detailed. H: 1 4/5 in (4.6cm). Light deposits, mounted on a large wood base. Ex Brauns collection, Southern

0098A: A Greek terracotta head of a womanEst. US$250-US$300Lot Passed

Greek terracotta head of an actor, c. 3rd - 1st Century: A Greek terracotta head of an actor, c. 3rd - 1st Century BC, wearing a rolled diadem and close cropped beard, mouth wide in the manner of theater masks. Traces of slip and mineral deposits. H: 1 2/5

0099: Greek terracotta head of an actor, c. 3rd - 1st CenturyEst. US$200-US$250Lot Passed

Greek terracotta head of a theater actor, c. 3rd – 1st: A Greek terracotta head of a theater actor, c. 3rd – 1st Century BC, wearing a large rolled diadem and with his right hand to mouth. H: 2 1/8 in (5.3cm). Removable base. Ex Drexel Hill, PA estate.

0100: Greek terracotta head of a theater actor, c. 3rd – 1stEst. US$200-US$250Lot Passed

A nice Hellenistic terracotta figure of an actor: A nice Hellenistic terracotta figure of an actor, c. 3rd – 2nd Century BC, wearing a tunic and pants, cradling an uncertain object in his left arm and his right hand at his chin. The figure is

0101: A nice Hellenistic terracotta figure of an actorEst. US$700-US$800Lot Passed

A Greek terracotta figure of a seated Harpokrates: A Greek terracotta figure of a seated Harpokrates, c. 3rd – 1st Century BC, holding a jar in his left hand, right hand to mouth. The youthful god is nicely modeled with traces of pigment within the

0102: A Greek terracotta figure of a seated HarpokratesEst. US$500-US$600Lot Passed

Greek terracotta fountain or spout head in the form of: A Greek terracotta fountain or spout head in the form of Dionysus, c. 4th – 2nd Century BC, perhaps for wine, with expressive features, the mouth open with small opening and curls framing the face.

0103: Greek terracotta fountain or spout head in the form ofEst. US$1,200-US$1,500Lot Passed

Greek terracotta bust of a woman, Eastern Mediterranean: A Greek terracotta bust of a woman, Eastern Mediterranean, c. 6th - 5th Century BC, with hands to breasts. H: 2 4/5 in (7.2cm). Light deposits. Ex Birmingham, UK private collection.

0104: Greek terracotta bust of a woman, Eastern MediterraneanEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed

Egyptian terracotta head of Harpokrates, Graeco-Roman: An Egyptian terracotta head of Harpokrates, Graeco-Roman Period, c. 1st-2nd Century AD, wearing a rolled headdress surmounted by a solar disc and plumes, H: 2 ½ in (6.4cm). Ex Collection of the late

0105: Egyptian terracotta head of Harpokrates, Graeco-RomanEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed

An Egyptian blue glazed figure of Aphrodite, Roman: An Egyptian blue glazed figure of Aphrodite, Roman, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, in a sensual pose wearing a tall diadem, her hands grasping her hair. A decorative fragment from a large faience vessel,

0106: An Egyptian blue glazed figure of Aphrodite, RomanEst. US$500-US$600Lot Passed

An Egyptian terracotta head of a priest, Roman Period: An Egyptian terracotta head of a priest, Roman Period, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, wearing leopard-skin hood, beard and mustache. Head without stand - 1 ¾ in (4.4 cm). Custom stand. Ex Philadelphia

0107: An Egyptian terracotta head of a priest, Roman PeriodEst. US$250-US$300Lot Passed

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A Romano-Egyptian terracotta head of a woman: A Romano-Egyptian terracotta head of a woman, c. 1st- 3rd Century AD, with large diadem and ears pierced for earrings. H: 2 4/5 in (7.1cm). Removable base. Ex Philadelphia private collection.

0108: A Romano-Egyptian terracotta head of a womanEst. US$300-US$400

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A Roman terracotta figure of Harpokrates, Egypt: A Roman terracotta figure of Harpokrates, Egypt, c. 1st – 2nd Century AD, in the guise of an old man, wearing robes and characteristic side-lock, carrying a basket on one arm and grasping fruit

0108A: A Roman terracotta figure of Harpokrates, EgyptEst. US$700-US$800Lot Passed

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A Danubian ceramic votive head c. 300 BC: A Danubian ceramic votive head c. 300 BC, from the Danube Basin, (1 7/8 in x 1 ¾ in, 4.9 x 4.6 cm). Ex Midwest private collection.

0109: A Danubian ceramic votive head c. 300 BCEst. US$150-US$200

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Life-sized Etruscan terracotta left foot, c. 3rd - 2nd: A life-sized Etruscan terracotta left foot, c. 3rd - 2nd Century BC, from a large statue, naturalistically fashioned on an integral base which resembles the sole of a sandal. L: 8 1/3 in (21.1cm), H:

0110: Life-sized Etruscan terracotta left foot, c. 3rd - 2ndEst. US$1,000-US$1,200Lot Passed

Choice bone figure of a woman, c. 2nd - 3rd Century AD: A choice bone figure of a woman, c. 2nd - 3rd Century AD, wearing robes, her hair styled in waves, right hand at her breast and left clutching a fold of her garment. Nicely executed with good style

0111: Choice bone figure of a woman, c. 2nd - 3rd Century ADEst. US$250-US$300Lot Passed

A Chalcolithic plain-ware handled vessel: A Chalcolithic plain-ware handled vessel, c. 4000 – 3100 BC, with rounded body and looped handle extending above the rim. A nice example with light deposits and within a custom made lucite and wood

0111A: A Chalcolithic plain-ware handled vesselEst. US$500-US$600Lot Passed

A Chalcolithic orange-ware double handled vessel: A Chalcolithic orange-ware double handled vessel, c. 4000 – 3100 BC, with rounded body and wide, flatted rim flanked by two loop handles. A nice example with surface deposits throughout and within

0111B: A Chalcolithic orange-ware double handled vesselEst. US$700-US$800Lot Passed

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Small two-handled vessel from the Holy Land, c. 1st: A small two-handled vessel from the Holy Land, c. 1st Millennium BC, heavily encrusted with earthen and mineral deposits, perhaps some form of a lamp. L: 2 7/8 in (7.3cm). Ex Claremont Court, Jersey,

0112: Small two-handled vessel from the Holy Land, c. 1stEst. US$100-US$150

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Near Eastern clay three footed gray kohl jar: Near Eastern clay three footed gray kohl jar, H: 2 2/3 in (6.8cm). Ex New York Private Collection.

0113: Near Eastern clay three footed gray kohl jarEst. US$120-US$150Lot Passed

Nice Near Eastern Devil-Trap bowl, c. 5th - 7th Century: A nice Near Eastern Devil-Trap bowl, c. 5th - 7th Century AD, the walls widely flared with raised central knob, crème buff, with Aramaic spell written on the inside spiraling down towards the

0114: Nice Near Eastern Devil-Trap bowl, c. 5th - 7th CenturyEst. US$800-US$1,000Lot Passed

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A chocolate on white ware vessel, Holy Land, c. 1530 -: A chocolate on white ware vessel, Holy Land, c. 1530 - 1480 BC, the ovoid body with sharp central carination and flared foot, the neck narrows to a wide mouth with rounded rim, small loop handle

0115: A chocolate on white ware vessel, Holy Land, c. 1530 -Est. US$400-US$500

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