Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 33

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Antiquities

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 875		Lot of Two Carved Squat Jars in Stone. Mesopotamia, 4th millennium BC. The hard serpentinite once black, now a variegated gray. The jars sharply ovoid, with almost angled shoulders, and a thick rim to the mouth. The pieces very much akin to contemporary Egyptian vessels in form and materials -- the only difference here being the flat, or nearly concave, bases. Intact and very good to fine condition. Widths: 3-1/8"; 3-1/4". Lot of 2 items. Estimated Value $950 - 1,150. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 876		Large, Well-Carved Hanging Jar in Marble. Mesopotamia, c. 3000-2600 BC. Reminiscent of similar contemporary jars in Egypt, this of flattened ovoid form, with carinated waist, and flattish shoulders, around which are spaced four lug handles, pierced for stringing. A band of neat crosshatching circles the jar's shoulders. The wide-lipped mouth with discreet museum grade restorations in spots. Height: 7"; Width" 8-1/4". Large and impressive, and a more affordable vessel compared to Egyptian stone jars of like size and quality. Estimated Value $3,750 - 4,250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 877		Interesting Foundation Cone in Ceramic. Mesopotamia, c. 2150-1850 BC. Ceramic tapered cone with wide rounded "head." In a pink-beige with creme exterior slip. Vertical lines of cuneiform encircle the body. A modest chip on the head and small graze are the only imperfections in this very well preserved object. Height: 4-1/2". A neat, early inscribed artifact, perhaps as early as Ur III, from the reign of the famed Gudea, or more likely Isn-Larsa or early Old Babylonian. Estimated Value $650 - 950. Multiples of these cones were produced with identical inscriptions and were embedded into the walls foundations of buildings or temples, and usually gave the names of the Ruler and to what gods the temple in question was dedicated to, so that if it fell into disrepair, it may be later rebuilt and re-dedicated to the same god. The cones were also called "nails" because of their resemblance of shape. The exposed ends of these cones were usually painted in bright colors and set in mosaic patterns. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $374
Lot 878		Terra Cotta Plaque of Humbaba. Old Babylonian, c. 2040-1595 BC. The plaque molded of a fairly fine grain pinkish-tan ware, with straw inclusions. The frontal image shows a grimacing male visage, with heavy brow, bug-eyes, and serpentine-like hair framing the mouth. Some light rubbing and edge chips, but overall very fine and sharp. Height: 3-3/8". A classic example of this Near Eastern monster. Rare. Estimated Value $950 - 1,250. Humbaba is a humanoid monster featured in the ancient "Epic of Gilgamesh." In the story Humbaba is a giant who guards the cedar forest in the Lebanon mountains. He is killed by the hero Gilgamesh and his friend Enkidu who journey to the forest to cut down cedar trees. Humbaba is sometimes shown with lion's claws, long hair, and a monstrous, hairy face. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 879		Antiquities Souvenir Lot. Ancient Near East, c. 1200 BC. - 1900 AD. Earliest a Palestinian imitation of a Cypriot twin-handled pilgrim's flask, in orange slip. Plus two ceramic vials, Persian and Hellenistic periods. Also, a fragment from a Roman Corinthian capital, in marble; plus two polychrome heavy tile fragments, Ottoman or earlier. Lastly, for the tourists: an Egyptian obelisk in alabaster, and a "Roman-style" juglet in deep green glass. Inspection suggested, as the objects come in a variety of conditions. Lot of 8 items. Estimated Value $350 - 450. "Old Grand Tour Collection," c. pre-1930. A number of items with old, yellowed stickers with inked collection number, plus inked numbers or letters on the bases. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $210
Lot 880		Ceramic Lot. Ancient Near East, c. 1300 BC. - 700 AD. Earliest item a Holy Land jug with ring handle. About a 1000 years later, a South Italian black-glazed squat lekythos. The finely preserved little black jar Graeco-Roman. From about 100 AD., a Roman discus lamp showing Cupid. Lastly, two early Byzantine "slipper" lamps, one with vase-and-grapes motif, the other with palms. Inspection suggested, as the objects come in a variety of conditions. Lot of 6 items. Estimated Value $300 - 400. "Old Grand Tour Collection," c. pre-1930. A number of the pieces with old, yellowed stickers with inked collection number, plus inked numbers or letters on the bases. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $228
Lot 881		Small Antiquity Lot. Near East, c. 200-1250 AD. Oldest a Palestinian type lamp, unadorned, and used, found at Petra, and purchased there in 1979. Next the incised bronze front sheet from a reliquary cross; Byzantine, c. 10th century. With saint or apostle in orant pose. Purchased in Urgup, turkey in 1979. Last, a Seljuk belt fitting with rosette/starburst ornament. Purchased Harcut, Turkey, in 1979. Items intact, in very good or better condition. Height of cross: 4-5/8". Lot of 3 items. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 882		Vessel in Bronze, with "Fin" Ornament. Iran, Khurasan, c. 12th-13th century AD. The vessel globular, with ring foot, carinated shoulders, and thick everted rim. Around the waist, twelve fin-like projections; one larger, which may have formed a handle or hanging loop. Piece shows wear and use; overall, intact and very fine. Height: 3-3/8". With nice dark brown and green patina. Less common type. Estimated Value $550 - 750. For a mortar with similar decoration, cf. Los Angeles County Museum of Art, no. M.73.5.153. View details	Unsold
Lot 883		A Fine Black-Topped Vessel. Egypt, Predynastic, Nagada II, c. 3800-3200 BC. The vessel conical, with small flat base, rounded sides, and slightly inverted rim. Fashioned in red-ware of deep brick red color, with distinctive black-fired top. Vessel very attractive, with wonderful surfaces for its age. Aside from a little chipping on one side of the inner rim, and a short age which appears consolidated, the vessel is sound and durable, and in nearly pristine condition. Height: 6-1/2". A most handsome artifact of earliest Egypt. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 884		Lug-Handled Bowl in Variegated Brown Calcite/Marble. Egypt, Naqada II to Early Dynastic, c. 3400-288 BC. The dish ovoid, with the twin handles set high up on the shoulders. The stone well cut, with colors ranging from a deep tan to an almost reddish chestnut color, along with ample manganese deposits to attest to its age. An old collection piece, with restoration to the mouth, the sort done around 1900-1920, plus or minus. Width: 3-5/8". Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $604
Lot 885		Graceful Alabaster Jar. Egypt. Early Dynastic, 1st-3rd Dynasties, c. 2965-2640 BC. Carved from evenly colored, lightly crystalline alabaster, with vertical bandings. Vessel slim, with flaring foot, and carinated, everted mouth. In choice condition, with minimal nicks to edge of foot. Height: 3-7/8". Elegant, popular collectible. Estimated Value $550 - 850. "Old Grand Tour Collection," c. pre-1930. Inked letters on the base. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $316
Lot 886		Small Carved Stone Vase. Egypt, Early Daynastic, c. 1st to 3rd Dynasties, c. 3000-2700 BC. Carved from calcite, with variegated coloring, the vessel of swelling conical form, with narrow sharp shoulders and mouth with thick raised rim. Vessel well preserved, and free of the often seen over-cleaning/re-shaping that befall these early alabaster-type pieces. The calcite with typical feather-like graining to parts of the stone, which is brought on by centuries of interment. Height: 3-1/4". A simple, yet graceful, very early artifact. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 887		Lot of Two Miniature Jars in Alabaster. Egypt, Early Dynastic or Old Kingdom, c. 2900-2200 BC. Largest a narrow ovoid, with flat base and thick rim. Of lighter color, with the stone's grain showing neat, tight, nearly horizontal bands. The smaller jar in a darker, more crystalline stone. This slightly conical with twin lug handles, one of which appears to have been removed in antiquity. The larger piece in superb condition; the smaller showing obvious wear, with some nicks and chips. Heights: 2-1/2"; 1-3/4". Lot of 2 items. Estimated Value $700 - 950. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 888		Small Cosmetic Jar in Alabaster. Egypt, Early Dynastic or Old Kingdom, c. 2900-2300 BC. Wide and squat, jar with swelling, slightly carinated shoulders, foot sharply flaring, and wide tapering rim, which is flat on top. The interior a narrow cylindrical bore. Chipping and wear to edges of mouth and foot, but overall fine surfaces. Height: 1-3/16". Estimated Value $300 - 400. "Old Grand Tour Collection," c. pre-1930. With stacked old, yellowed stickers with collection number, plus other numbers inked on base. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 889		Carved Bottle in Calcite or Limestone. Egypt, Middle Kingdom, c. 2000-1700 BC. Pleasing small vase in fine grained stone. The body ovate, with recurved shoulders, short neck and flat rim. Some very discreet, careful repairs or restorations to neck and mouth. Stone with pale greenish tint in areas, likely due to adjacent copper artifacts in the interment. Height: 5-3/4". Estimated Value $950 - 1,350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575
Lot 890		Large Panel Fragment from a Wood Sarcophagus. Egypt, c. 12th-13th Dynasties, c. 1976-1700 BC. Two rectangular, doweled panels display horizontal and vertical registers of hieroglyphs painted in blue. Dominating these, at lower left a pair of large udjat, or "Eyes of Horus." As is typical for the period the eyes are presented as symmetrically paired and frontal facing. The wood solid and sound, with the paint remarkably well preserved for an early piece like this. Size: 16" x 22-1/4"; on custom stand. A rare artifact, not to be overlooked. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 891		Two Small Glazed Objects. Egypt, Middle Kingdom and Late Dynastic, 2nd-1st millenium BC. Earliest a glazed steatite scarab, with elegant symmetrical design of papyrus fronds on base of spirals. Much later, a small deep turquoise blue faience applique to the mummy: Qebehsenuef, the hawk-headed son of Horus who protected the intestines of the deceased. Both virtually pristine. Height of applique: 1-7/16". Lot of 2 items. Estimated Value $200 - 250. Northern California Collection. Purchased in Luxor in 1976. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $161
Lot 892		Alabaster Lot -- a Vase and a Weight. Egypt, Middle Kingdom and Ptolemaic Eras. Earliest is a small jar, similar to that in a previous lot: but shoulders rounded, and a smaller mouth. From the Greek, or Graeco-Roman periods, a finely cut weight(?) of cylindrical shape. This is not what one expects for a loom weight, which were rough and ready, and strictly functional. The artistry seen here bespeaks a mechanical contraption which may have required pendant weights of some kind. There were brilliant, innovative mechanical tinkerers in the Hellenistic period -- one need only think of Archimedes. Any way, jar generally fine, with minor trimming to lip. Weight in choice condition. Height if weight: 6". Lot of 2 items. Estimated Value $350 - 450. "Old Grand Tour Collection," c. pre-1930. Both with inked letters on bases. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $252
Lot 893		Handsome Spouted Pitcher in Alabaster. Egypt, New Kingdom, c. 1500-1100 BC. The vessel gracefully proportioned, with piriform body curving down to small flared foot, with funnel neck, single handle, and short spout. Carved in an attractive, densely patterned alabaster. Some encrustation on one side of vessel, with expert restoration at parts of mouth and handle. Height: 5-7/8". Attractive, uncommon vessel type. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 894		Glazed Steatite Cylinder with Name of Tuthmosis III (c. 1504-1450 BC.). Egypt, Kingdom - Third Intermediate Period, c. 1450-950 BC. Commemorative cylinder, slightly barrel-shaped, the surface divided into four panels by sunk band borders. Hieroglyphic inscription in each panel, one of the lowers with vertical cartouche showing king's name. Intact and pristine! Length: 1-1/16". Rare to see these this well preserved. Lot of 2 items. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. Northern California Collection. Purchased in Luxor in 1976. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,150
Lot 895		Fine Royal Scarab of Thutmosis III, in Glazed Steatite. Egypt, 18th Dynasty, c. 1479-1425 BC. The gray steatite carved as a very carefully detailed, realistic scarab beetle, with remains of deep blue-green glassy glaze in the recesses. On the base, the king's cartouche, with recumbent sphinx above, and neb sign below. Scarab lightly worn, with chip to one leg, otherwise, in extremely fine condition. Length: 7/16"; on vintage gold and silver wire pendant. Quality, pedigreed scarabs are becoming more difficult to find on the market these days. Estimated Value $750 - 900. Ex James Breasted Collection, by gift from him to his niece, the late Isabella Breasted. A copy of items from him that were appraised by the Merrin Gallery, in New York in 1992 for Miss Breasted, accompanies this lot. This is item no. 2 on the list. James Henry Breasted (1865-1935), was the premier early American Egyptologist. He was the most widely known member of the University of Chicago's faculty in this field. He was also an adept popularizer of the subject. An engaging textbook writer, and as America's first teacher of Egyptology, his numerous expeditions captured the public's imagination with regard to ancient Egypt, long before the arrival of "Tut-mania." View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 896		Detailed Royal Scarab of Thutmosis III, in Glazed Faience. Egypt, 18th Dynasty, c. 1479-1425 BC. Another very carefully detailed, realistic scarab, with traces of the greenish color remaining. On the base, the king's cartouche within a lengthy inscription wherein a chronology is denoted. Scarab somewhat worn, with losses to the base. Length: 13/16"; on vintage heavy gold wire pendant. An important piece in need of translation. Estimated Value $750 - 950. Ex James Breasted Collection, by gift from him to his niece, the late Isabella Breasted. A copy of items from him that were appraised by the Merrin Gallery, in New York in 1992 for Miss Breasted, accompanies this lot. This is item no. 3 on the list. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575
Lot 897		Hardstone Heart Scarab. Egypt, New kingdom, c. 1550-1069 BC. Another Breasted scarab -- in a deep gray-green hard schist or siltstone. The scarab carved as a plaque, in low relief, with stylish detailing. The base with nine lines of inscription from Chapter XXX of the Book of the Dead. Scarab shows wear, with modest chips or nicks to edge. The piece was later reused, probably in Roman times, and set as a magical applique perhaps on a box or chest. Length: 2-9/16". Rare and interesting. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. Ex James Breasted Collection, by gift from him to his niece, the late Isabella Breasted. A copy of items from him that were appraised by the Merrin Gallery, in New York in 1992 for Miss Breasted, accompanies this lot. This is item no. 4 on the list. The writer of the Merrin letter seems to have mistaken the oval glyph at the top for a cartouche. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 898		Ex Breasted Faience and Glass Necklace. Egypt, c. New Kingdom - Roman Period, c. 1500 BC. - 200 AD. Necklace comprised of 32 graduated blue-green spherical faience beads flanking a much larger central one. Alternating with these are especially fine spacer beads of Roman "gold glass." These in turn flanked by green mummy beads and silver rosettes. Necklace cord-strung, with 14 kt gold clasp. Beads choice, and free of damage. Length: 24"; the silver beads probably not ancient. Estimated Value $850 - 1,200. Ex James Breasted Collection, by gift from him to his niece, the late Isabella Breasted. A copy of items from him that were appraised by the Merrin Gallery, in New York in 1992 for Miss Breasted, accompanies this lot. This is the last item on the list. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 899		A Trio of Red Hair Rings. Egypt, New Kingdom, c. 1550-1069 BC. Three penannular rings in carved stone and faience, with convex sides and flat interiors. One in a bright, evenly colored red jasper; the second, and largest, similar but in jasp-agate -- red jasper with yellow and clear patches. The last in red faience. All intact and pristine, the faience rare in this condition. Width of largest: 7/8". Very choice examples of this popular collectible -- with excellent coloring. Lot of 3 items. Estimated Value $550 - 650. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 900		Two Large Faience Molds, in Terra Cotta. Egypt, Amarna or Ramessid Periods, c. 1350-1200 BC. The molds fashioned in a gritty red ware. One for a chevron-like inlay, the other for a sizable uraeus (cobra) head (underside). Both intact and choice, with remaining residues of the faience paste that once filled them. Lengths: 2-5/8"; 2-1/2". Rare in these sizes. That of the cobra head among the largest we've seen. Lot of 2 items. Estimated Value $800 - 950. For the sort of uraeus protome that would have been created from this mold, see Sotheby's New York, sale of 12-17-98, lot 421. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 901		Handsome Ceramic Lid to a Canopic Jar. Egypt, Late New Kingdom or Third Intermediate Period, c. 1300-900 BC. Modeled in a gritty buff-brown ware, with boldly sculpted features of the only human-faced son of Horus, Amsety. The lid thick, but hollow, with stopper ring around bottom. Piece with creme slip, with Amsety's face in red, and black details to his nemes headcloth. Repaired on one side, with a little infilling -- the glue and touch up work look as if the were done at least 60-70 years ago. Height: 3-3/8". A very nice cabinet piece. Estimated Value $800 - 950. "Old Grand Tour Collection," c. pre-1930. During mummification the internal organs were removed and placed in four containers for safety sake. These containers, often called canopic jars, usually have human or animal-headed stoppers. These jars can be made of limestone, alabaster, wood, pottery, or even cartonnage. A set was comprised of four jars, and these each contained a differing head from one of the Four Sons of Horus. Imsety, the human headed guardian, protected the liver. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $460
Lot 902		A Brilliantly Colorful "Mummy Bead" Necklace. Egypt, New Kingdom - Late Period, c. 1500-400 BC. Necklace comprised of six strands to drape below the neck, with a single strand to clasp behind the neck. Each strand made up of numerous small discoid faience beads predominantly a bright to intense turquoise blue, with accents in red, various greens, yellows, whites, and beiges. These are high end beads, and wholly real, and rarely seen in the market these days. In splendid condition. Necklace length: 18". A remarkable assemblage that shouldn't be missed! Estimated Value $450 - 650. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $403
Lot 903		Lot of Colorful "Mummy Bead" Necklaces. Egypt, 3rd Intermediate- Late Period, c. 1000-400 BC. Necklace comprised of three strands to drape below the neck, with a single strand to clasp behind the neck. Each strand made up of numerous small discoid faience beads in olives, browns, reds, a wide range of blues and greens, apple green, yellows and whites, in sultry to vivid hues. These are choice quality beads, and wholly real (unlike many being offered on the internet), and in excellent condition. Necklace lengths: 18"-19". An excellent lot. Lot of 4 items. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $374
Lot 904		Superb Brilliant Blue Ushabti. Egypt, 20th / 21st Dynasty, c. 1190-944 BC. Slim and handsomely proportioned, the ushabti with well modeled features and detailed face. Additional details of the wig, eyes, seed bag, and five-line inscription in applied black. Intact and pristine, the rich deep blue glaze with glassy luster. Height: 4-3/4". An outstanding antiquity! This the finest ushabti we have handled in many years. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. Mrs. Leland Stanford & Phoebe Hearst, gift to Stanford University, from jointly funded 1900 Egyptian Expedition. Ex Stanford University Museum, de-accession no. 3129, in 1968. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $5,400
Lot 905		Brilliant Blue Ushbti. Egypt, 20th / 21st Dynasty, c. 1190-944 BC. Thickly made, with simple modeled features, the details of the wig, face, seed bag, and inscription in applied black. Intact and pristine, the rich hued glaze with glassy luster. Height: 4-1/2". Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,750. Mrs. Leland Stanford & Phoebe Hearst, gift to Stanford University, from jointly funded 1900 Egyptian Expedition. Ex Stanford University Museum, de-accession no. 2708, May of 1968. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,495
Lot 906		Small Ushabti in Green Faience. Egypt, 21st-22nd Dynasties, c. 1070-712 BC. Typical mummiform figure, holding rod and hoe, and wearing lappet wig. The facial details very nicely modeled for this series. In appealing apple green faience, with details and name, "Neshtahi," in applied black-brown glaze. Finely preserved, with barely perceptible repair at waist. Height: 3-1/8". Very charming for these often crude figures of this era. Estimated Value $550 - 650. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $460
Lot 907		Necklace with Ushabti Pendant, in Green Faience. Egypt, 2nd-1st millennium BC. The necklace a strand of wider, thicker disc beads, in assorted muted to fine greens, with accent beads of white spaced throughout. The pendant appears to be from another "Neshtahi" ushabti, again in apple green faience with even sharper facial details. Length: 20". A nifty, very Egyptian-looking necklace. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 908		Elegant Wood Mummy Mask. Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, c. 1075-716 BC. About half life-size, the portrait of a woman with handsome, idealized features, the small rounded lips deeply indented at the corners, and with a hint of an almost enigmatic smile. The sfumato-like eyes still retaining some of their paint. Overall, very fine condition for wood of this age. Height: 5-3/4"; on custom stand. A very handsome display piece. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 909		Bronze of Seated Osiris. Egypt, Late Third Intermediate to Late Period, c. 800-450 BC. The bearded god seated in usual form fitting robe, crossed hands holding flail and crook, wearing tall atef-crown with solar disc atop. His plumpish features modeled with care and dignity; his empty eyes once inlaid. Intact and very well preserved -- the metal sound and stable. Bronze dark brown, with touches of green. Height: 6-3/8"; on walnut base. Attractive example of this less common form of Osiris. A desirable little work of art. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,150
Lot 910		Large Bronze of Isis and Horus. Egypt, Late Third Intermediate to Late Dynastic, c. 800-350 BC. The goddess seated, feet resting on squarish plinth, offering her breast to the child Horus on her lap. Isis with usual gown, beaded collar, thick lappet wig, crown of uraei surmounted by sun disc and horns of Hathor. Foot support with hieroglyphic inscription on four sides; eyes glass or calcite inlays. Bronze finely preserved, with repair noted to crown, and some restoration along bottom edge of base. Height: 8-3/8"; on walnut base. A fine display piece of good size. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,300
Lot 911		"Classic Egyptian Eyes" - In Bronze and Stone. Egypt, Late Third Intermediate to Late Period, c. 800-300 BC. From an anthropoid coffin, the bronze eyebrows are nicely stylized, the bronze outlines of the eyes with extended cosmetic lines. The whites of the eyes in carved calcite, with irises in black paint, much of which remains. Overall in very nice condition. The bronze with red and brown patina, with occasional green. Widths: 3-1/2", 3-5/8". This set an excellent group for display, of what perhaps is the most recognizable trait of the ancient Egyptian face, the outlined eyes. Estimated Value $2,250 - 2,750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,380
Lot 912		A Fine Large Udjat Amulet in Faience. Egypt, c. Third Intermediate Period or Late Period, c. 950-450 BC. The udjat of typical form, but an open work version. Molded in a green to bluish-green faience, it is thick, and the front rather convex. Identical details deeply and neatly incised on both sides, but the front eye recessed around the pupil, to receive inlays of white faience. Also pupil and brow with black glaze. Intact and choice, but much of the glaze brownish from the mummy's resins. Width: 1-11/16". Rare type. This one of the best udjats we have handled in many years. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575
Lot 913		Large Heart Scarab in Stone. Egypt, c. Third Intermediate Period - Late Period, c. 900-400 BC. Neatly fashioned in a light gray limestone or sandstone, with distinctive angular clypeus and squarish base. The legs stylized, but well cut, and the beetle's profile overall high. Some rubbing to the details of the head and grooving on the back, but intact and overall clean and sharp. Length: 2-1/8". Estimated Value $700 - 850. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $431
Lot 914		Distinctive "Mummy Bead" Necklace. Egypt, 3rd Intermediate- Late Period, c. 1000-400 BC. Necklace comprised of three strands to drape below the neck, with a single strand to clasp behind the neck. The single strand of larger, finely colored discoid faience beads in blacks, reds, yellows, whites, a variety of blues and greens. The three strands similar, but interspersed among larger and thicker tube beads in assorted blues -- some almost a lavender gray. These are choice quality, real beads, in excellent condition. Necklace length: 18". Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 915		Another Group of "Mummy Bead" Necklaces. Egypt, 3rd Intermediate - Late Period, c. 1000-400 BC. Necklace comprised of six strands to drape below the neck, with a single strand to clasp behind the neck. Each strand made up of numerous small tubular faience beads in olives, browns, a wide variety of blues and greens, blue-greens, some cobalt and black, in sultry hues. These are quality beads, and wholly real (unlike many being offered on the internet), and in choice condition. Necklace lengths: 18"-19". Quality material. Lot of 3 items. Estimated Value $275 - 375. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $460
Lot 916		Quality Ptah-Sokar-Osiris Figure in Polychromed Wood. Egypt, Late Period, c. 664-332 BC. The youthful-faced god in mummiform pose, wearing the form-fitting robe of Osiris, his hands concealed beneath the many layers of beaded collars adorning his chest. A net of beading, such as that worn by Osiris and which is typically laid about the mummy, encases his shroud. These details, painted with a delicate hand, are colored in red, green, white, and blue. Blue also is the wig, while the face is gilt. Panels along the front and back are inscribed: "An offering which the King gives to… Osiris, Foremost of the Westerners, great god, Lord of Abydos…"; and, "Osiris, the great god who resides in Ipew, Ankmin, Sokar-Osiris the great god who resides in … the sacred land." The text indicates that this object was crafted in Middle Egypt. Figure lacking crown and beard, with two old, stable age cracks, otherwise in very fine condition overall. Piece with the deep patina seen on objects that have been in British or Continental collections since the early 1900's. Height: 14"; on custom base. Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,500. Ptah-Sokar-Osiris was a composite funerary god whose worship began during the Middle Kingdom period. His attributes as a resurrection deity combined those of three powerful gods: Ptah, the creator god of Memphis; Sokar, the Memphite god of the necropolis; and Osiris, king of the underworld gods. In this form he represents the three aspects of the universe: creation, stability, and death. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $4,025
Lot 917		Gilt Wooden Head of an Ibis. Egypt, 26th - 30th Dynasties, c. 664-342 BC. The realistic head and neck elegantly carved, with careful attention to detail, as seen in the eyes and patterning of the bill. This wood sculpture was once attached to the wrapped mummy of an ibis by the circular discs at each end. Intact and in very fine condition, with only minor rubbing and gilding loss on side. Length: 10-3/8". A high quality wood sculpture of some size, from ancient Egypt, at a very affordable price. Estimated Value $950 - 1,250. There was a large trade in these mummies, which were offered to pilgrims to place as votives in temples throughout Egypt where the god Thoth was worshiped in ibis-form. The worshipper of course expected a benefaction from the god for his piety and devotion. Thoth was the god of wisdom, and the patron deity of scribes. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $690
Lot 918		A Geniune Egyptian Mummy (mummified fish)!! Egypt, Late Period, c. 500-350 BC. The fish with broad, flattish head and long, slim body, and single dorsal fin. The species most likely that of the barbus lepidotus, a freshwater species which was sacred to the goddess, Mehyt. The mummy with under wrappings of fine texture linen, a layer of papyrus(?) cording, and a final, outer layer of coarse textured linen. The latter with head and eye details in dark brown ink. At the rear, the tail is folded back against the body. The wrappings are nearly complete, but for some tatters here and there. Length: about 20". In custom plexiglass case (damaged). Estimated Value $350 - 750. Mehyt was a local lion-headed goddess for the Abydos area. While her attributes remain somewhat uncertain, the fact that this abundantly represented species of fish was dedicated to her, shows that she was a deity of some standing in what was one of ancient Egypt's most important regions. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $805
Lot 919		And Two More Fish that Didn't Get Away!! Egypt, Late Period, c. 500-350 BC. A lot of two smaller fish mummies, much like the previous lot. These again most likely the barbus lepidotus. Minor differences to the mummy wrappings, but again much the same as the preceding. Lengths: 19-1/2"; 13-1/2". Each in custom plexiglass case (one damaged). Inspection suggested. Lot of 2 items. Estimated Value $450 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $633
Lot 920		The Sacred Cobra - The Uraeus, in Bronze. Egypt, 26th-27th Dynasty, c. 664-404 BC. Part of the side appendages to the atef crown from a wooden figure of Osiris. A finely detailed cobra with flared neck rises upright on a ram's horn of a ram, next to a large feather from an ostrich. Remains of a glass inlays in the cobra's body segments. Also, the pattern details of the feather and the horn is stylish and precise. Bronze in excellent condition, with dark brown patina. Height: 3-1/16", on base. A delightful example of the quality metal work of this period. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $384
Lot 921		Choice Amulet Figurine of Osiris, in Bronze. Egypt, Late Period, c. 664-332 BC. The bearded god in mummiform pose, tightly robed, holding a crook and flail, the atef crown upon his head. A tenon, for insertion into a mount, is underneath the squarish base, while a suspension loop projects from the god's back. The figure well proportioned, with precise, sharp detailing throughout. Very well preserved, with dark brown and olive patina. Height: 3-7/8", as mounted on custom base. A superior example of this miniature type. Estimated Value $950 - 1,350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,208
Lot 922		Well Detailed Apis Bull in Bronze. Egypt, XXVI-XXVII Dynasties, c. 664-405 BC. The bull walks with head slightly up, feet on rectangular base. A sun-disc with uraeus is cradled between the horns. Along its back a patterned saddle-cloth, with vulture details fore and aft. Two beaded necklaces encircle his neck. Nicely detailed and preserved, with brown and green patina. Length: 2-1/2"; on custom wood base. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,750. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 923		Lot of Two Small Faience Figurines. Egypt, c. 725 BC. - 100 AD. Earliest an ushabti in light green color, probably 25th Dynasty (747-656 BC). Of typical form, with bold, sharply incised details, with hieroglyphic inscription along back pillar. In a brighter, deep blue, a nice little ithyphallic herm amulet of Roman Egypt. Again, with neat, sharp details. Both intact and choice. Heights: 1-11/16"; 1-5/16". Lot of 2 items. Estimated Value $600 - 800. Similar examples of the herm have been found at Pompeii. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 924		Attractive, Brightly Colored Faience Ushabti. Egypt, 26th-27th Dynasties, c. 664-404 BC. Mummiform figure, with beard and lappet wig, stands holding adze and hoe, seed bag over shoulder. The features fine and stylish; the T-shaped panels along the front with sharply incised glyphs, denoting the deceased as Hor-ankh. In choice condition, apparently free of repair, with only slight rubbing to tip of beard and brows, and a bit of color fading at top of head. The faience a bright to intense turquoise/blue-green. Height: 5-1/4"; on custom base. Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold

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