Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 9

Manuscript, Collectible and Philatelic Auction

Antiquities and Ethnographic Art

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 843		Ancient Bronze Axe Head. Mesopotamia or Western Iran, 2nd millennium BC. This fenestrated axe head in bronze is shaped in a crescentic form with integral sockets. There is a reinforcing ridge at the center of the blade between the two openings, thereby making this blade a relation to the so-called "duck bill" axe heads of western Asia Minor and Palestine. Length: 4-3/4". Cleaned in the past, and now with pleasant brown and red patina with some touches of green. Blade in choice condition. The lightweight construction of this blade is of particular interest. As it is not nearly substantial enough for regular military use, the piece would have been employed in a ceremonial or cultic fashion. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $201
Lot 844		Ancient Egyptian Ushabtis. XXIX-XXX Dynasties, circa early 4th century BC. A framed display of two, medium-size Late Dynastic ushabtis of different individuals, custom mounted in plexiglas shadow box, and rest upon a linen background. Both of related style, and so close together in date. The smaller illustrates somewhat more robust features, while the larger piece is more idealized. Both draped in form fitting Osirid wrappings, each wearing lappet headdresses, and false beards. Each holds in their crossed arms a hoe and an adze. The lower front of each with seven lines of hieroglyphs. Both molded in faience, with light blue-green glazes. Measuring 6-1/2" and 7", respectively. Frame size: 12-1/2 x 11-1/2". Both nicely preserved with modest surface deposits or minor surface flaking. Overall a very pleasing pair. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $518
Lot 845		Ancient Indian Copper Harpoon Head. Ancient India. Upper Ganges Region, perhaps Uttar Pradesh, circa 1500 - 1300 BC. An impressive, wicked-looking implement. On a thick rounded shaft, the triangular blade features a substantial reinforcing midrib plus barbed ends at the base of the blade. Further back are two additional pairs of barbs and two projections for hafting. Length: 14". The shaft is pierced to hold a cord. Some chipping or wear to edge of blade, and at two of the barbs. Tool with dark green and brown patina. The harpoons of this type are undoubtedly the most exotic weapons of Bronze Age India. Examples have been found in virtually pristine condition, and so their use remains conjectural -- were they used for hunting of big game in the Ganges, or were they just ceremonial or status symbols? Regardless, the blades are associated with evidence of the first sedentary settlements in Northern India. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 846		Ancient Judean Bronze Incense Shovel. Roman Judaea, circa 1st-2nd century AD. Well crafted sacrificial implement with five feet, four under blade and one at end of handle, to keep it raised for easy use. The shovel's blade is box-like and shallow with walls on three sides. The long handle of octagonal section with large ring-shaped finial. The piece is intact and well preserved with moderately heavy green patina. Length: 10-1/2". The absence of any cultic symbols suggest this artifact may have been employed by non-Romans, i.e. Jews. Said to have been found near Tiberius. A handsome object from ancient Judaea. Scarce. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,093
Lot 847		Ancient Palestinian Seals. Circa 18th-9th century BC. Antiquites include: 3 seals, a cylinder, and a small Egyptian ushabti. The earliest seal is a Hyksos scarab, carved in steatite, with lovely scroll pattern on base. The other two are Early Iron Age, Syro-Palestine, with animal motifs. One is a scarab in brown-black serpentine, the other a once-glazed scaraboid in frit. Also in frit, a once glazed Neo-Assyrian cylinder with contest scene: lion attacking man-headed bird or griffin. Last a Late Dynastic miniature ushabti in green-glazed faience -- the features blocky, but glaze choicely preserved. Lot of 5 pieces. The scarab chipped, the other seals with varying degrees of wear. An interesting little group. Seals average 16 mm.; the ushabti, 57 mm. Estimated Value $200 - 275. View details	Realized $115
Lot 848		Ancient Roman Bronze Adze Head. Roman Empire, circa 1st-2nd century AD. An unusually attractive specimen, the head has an offset oval socket and waisted blade (the sides concave). The edge of the blade is curved with modest ancient chipping, probably from use. Blade features a similar patina to previous and following lot, and likely from same find area. Quite artistic in appearance for such a utilitarian item. Length: 6". Choice and scarce. Estimated Value $750 - 950. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 849		Ancient Roman Bronze Mallet Head. Scarce in this quality. Roman empire, circa 1st-2nd century AD. Substantial mallet head of faintly crescentic shape with squared ends and of rectangular section with beveled corners. Overall finely preserved, with pleasant deep earthen to emerald green patina. Length: 6 ¼". As judged by the patina, likely of Roman European origin, probably Germany or Bulgaria. Ends are somewhat flared from use. Estimated Value $750 - 950. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 850		Ancient Roman Bronze Pickaxe Head. Roman Empire, circa 1st-2nd century AD. With an elongated rhombe shape, this large and robust head flares up in size towards the blades -- making it rather boatlike in appearance. One blade is vertical and rounded, the other, oblique and straight. Roman Europe, probably found Germany or Bulgaria. Head exceptionally well preserved, with smooth deep green patina. Length: 10 ½". Rare this nice. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 851		Bronze Oil Lamp. Iran or northern India, circa 18th - early 19th century AD. Elaborate bronze lamp in the form of a bird, possibly a parrot, standing on a circular base. The bird's body serves as the lamp's oil receptacle with a vent hole at its stomach. The lamp, upon which the bird stands, is a small circular body and long narrow spout. The bird is crafted with nicely fashioned details. Height: 4-1/2"; Length: 7-1/2". A handsome example of this popular collectible. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 852		Chinese Vintage Product Posters. Here we offer seven vintage Chinese product posters, circa 1930. Each is presented in vibrant color, featuring attractive Asian models that promote a variety of objects including fabric, thread, soap, and gin. One piece is actually a calendar. Each measures roughly 30 x 21", with protective metal strips along upper and lower edges. One duplicate. Metal strips have rusted, most have light wear at edges, and minor abrasions. Top edge is torn on one poster. Conditions range from fair to very good. Estimated Value $250-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $150
Lot 853		Crusader's Cross. Acre, Syria, circa 10th - 12th century. Rich, black obsidian stone cross, hand-cut and incised with early Christian symbols on both sides. Found in the seaport city of Acre (St. Jean d'Acre), known for withstanding several sieges during the Crusades, as well as it's underground city used by Crusaders. Likely worn by a soldier or pilgrim of the Crusades. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $184
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Lot 856		Persian Antique Amuletic Hand Plaque. Iran. Cast and chased flat sheet shaped into a stylized hand in an "open" position. The palm features a caligraphic arabesque incorporating the name of Allah along with a band of script at the wrist. The middle finger, the thickest of all the fingers is decorated with an emblem of fish. The remaining fingers are patterned designs of knotted floral arabesques. Hand with suspension loop for attaching to the wall. Length: 7". The artifact shows some wear from being touched constantly over the years, but is overall in fine condition, with brown and green patina. A handsome objet d'art, showing the Moslem genius for exploring the decorative possibilities of simple line and written text. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $138
Lot 857		Persian Antique Astrological Globe. Iran. The small copper globe sets on a tall base consisting of two inscribed rings, attached by four columnar supports of hexagonal section. The top ring is divided into four quadrants, interspersed with text and marked with increments of degree. The base ring appears similar, but a frieze of ornamental song birds and flowers replaces the text. The globe is divided into fourteen zones of longitude, each with inscriptions within. Likewise, two horizontal bands of text flank the globe's equator. Height: 10 ¼". With variegated brown, green, and red patina. A fascinating and decorative artifact of an age old "science." Handsomely crafted, the globe makes a fine accent to one's library, or other decor. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $604
Lot 858		Persian Antique Bowl. 18th-19th century AD. Antique decorative bowl in tinned bronze. The bowl, crafted in fine "bell" metal, is cast and turned featuring raised and sunk concentric circular registers within and without. Exterior registers display an s-shaped and hatched chiseled ornament. The interior is decorated with foliate ornamentation along the sides while the base displays a central rosette of five lobes, each with a flower within. Diameter: 6''. With a variegated patina. Bowl is intact with some wear to the tinning. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $144
Lot 859		Persian Antique Bronze Vase. Iran, 18th-19th century AD. Antique, decorative bronze vase of handsome shape with elaborate chiseled decoration. The vase, wrought from a cast blank features a thick and heavy mouth attached to the body of the vessel in a heavy wrought sheet. The intricate chiseled ornamentation is comprised of sinuous wave or gadroon-like floral borders, each framing a standing peacock. Height: 5-3/4". With black-brown patina. Some trivial dents, otherwise vessel well preserved. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 860		Persian Antique Compass-Sextant. Iran. This interesting instrument of a circular dish-like shape is fashioned from copper sheet. At center of face a flip up gnomon appears in the form of a recumbent animal. Below is an adjustable pointer, now frozen. The face of the dial is inscribed with a rectangular grid surrounded by a band with directional arrows, and further, with a circular band containing the signs of the zodiac. Towards outer edge is a band of Arabic script. At side, a small compass inset. Back of object with another directional grid. Diameter: 6-5/8". A fascinating bit of ancient, traditional "technology." Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
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Lot 862		Persian Bronze Incantation Bowl. Iran, circa 16th century AD. An interesting and well crafted bowl of hammered and spun brass. The piece is incised throughout with many lines of Persian script employing various amuletic prayers asking God for a child. A most unusual ethnic heirloom. Diameter: 5-1/2". With excellent dark green patina. In choice condition. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $201
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Lot 868		Persian Lacquered Mirror Case. Qajar, Iran, late 19th or early 20th century AD. A lacquered mirror case. Well painted, the lacquer work is richly colored in gold and muted hues. The case is likely of paper maché and of niche-like form with three sides straight and the last pointed and lobed. The cover portrays a courting scene depicting a seated couple in the foreground amid a garden and open courtyard of a palace. The inside lid displays an attractive spray of iris or tulips while the back is decorated with a delightful vignette of roses and two birds. Size: 5-5/8 x 3-1/4 ". Box has been nicely preserved, the mirror is likely a replacement. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $115
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Lot 873		Persian Sword Blade. Ancient Persia. Out of the misty halls of unknown kings, this impressively large and stylish blade has survived to this day. Of the traditional leaf shape seen on most of the Luristan and post-Luristan era weaponry, the blade exhibits swelling, rounded shoulders and tapers to a narrow point. The tip is slightly thickened for strength with reinforcing midrib and blood channels along the rest of the length. The short Tanganyika would have set into a separately attached handle. Blade length: 19 ¼". With attractive green patina. Blade in quite fine condition. This sizable artifact comes with custom Lucite mount for wall display. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
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Lot 876		Saracen Pendent. Syrian, 11th-12th century. Hand wrought, silver, Saljuq dynasty pendant featuring a mythical creature, presumably representing Islam, that is surrounded by stylized flames which represent a burning faith. At the base of the pendant, the creature holds a rough green stone. in good condition overall. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $86
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