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Antiquities

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 543		A Handsome Gangetic Valley Harpoon of Medium Size. Ancient India, Uttar Pradesh, c. 1500-1200 BC. Harpoon of copper, with reinforced triangular blade of medium width on thick cylindrical shaft -- this tapering towards a narrower flattened base. The ends of the heavy blade terminate in longish barbs, with additional backwards-facing barbs symmetrically arranged along the shaft. Piercing at rear most barb for attaching head to handle. A very well preserved example of these scarce tools or weapons, with very fine two-tone green patina. Length: 12-7/8". Estimated Value $500 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $480
Lot 544		Ancient Persian Short Sword ca. 2600 - 2200 BC. Amlash Culture, 12½ short bronze sword. The hilt is flanged to take bone or wooden inlays. Excellent condition, displays beautifully. Estimated Value $500-UP Ex Gangetic "Hoard," sold Sotheby's NY, 9-20/21-85, lot 334. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360
Lot 545		Lot of Two Bronze Blades -- A Robust Persian Spearhead, and a Slim Indian Harpoon. Luristan, N.W. Iran, & Ancient India, Uttar Pradesh, c. 1500-1200 BC. The two an interesting contrast of blade types. The Indian harpoon of the type seen in the earlier lot, but slimmer and smaller, and comprised of a multi-barbed blade only. This with six paired, symmetrical barbs (one missing where blade was pierced for attaching cord). Behind these, two thick, triangular swellings, one with an additional piercing to take a second cord. The Persian point, c. 1000-800 BC., is comprised of a narrow lanceolate blade, with wide, rounded midrib, and set on a broad and very thick, squarish shaft with flaring protrusions and sharply tapered tang. Blade edges well sharpened. The Indian piece a little bent, but shows overall fairly modest use; with pleasing medium to tan green patina. The Persian Very Fine, with moderate signs of use, and with deep green to dark brown patina. Length of harpoon: 9-3/4". Length of spear point: 14-1/2"; comes with black metal stand. Lot of 2 pieces. Estimated Value $500 - 800 Harpoon, Ex Gangetic "Hoard," sold Sotheby's NY, 9-20/21-85, lot 334. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 546		Greek Bronze Mirror, ca. 3rd- 2nd Century B. One side is cast with the image of two lion-bodied figures standing on their hind legs back-to-back; inside, a decorative border. The other side has no pattern on it because this was the side that would have been polished and reflective. Measures: 65 (diameter) X 4 mm. Weighs: 62 gm. Estimated Value $400 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240
Lot 547		A lot of 3 Greek Silver Loops, ca. 4th-2nd Century BC. Consists of: Three large silver loops; two plain and one decorated with circles lines and dots. Probably used as decorative elements. Weighs: 46 gm. Estimated Value $200 - 250 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 548		Greco-Roman. Hellenistic Period Gold Bracelet. Plain gold hoop bracelet over bronze core. Broken but can be easily repaired. Measures: 52 mm. Weight: 6.5 gr. Estimated Value $800 - 900 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 549		Greco-Roman. Hellenistic Period Gold Hoop Earrings. 2 matched pairs. One pair measures 15 mm; the other pair 11 mm. Total weight: 2.6 gr. Estimated Value $600 - 700 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 550		Bronze Bangle Bracelet, ca. 2nd Century BC. A thin sheet of bronze artfully incised with different patterns with beautiful palmlette, zigzag, and diamond patterns. Choice condition. Measures: 67 X 65 X 40 mm. Weighs: 41.6 gm. Estimated Value $400 - 450 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 551		A 2-piece lot of Roman Bronze Signet rings, ca. 1st-3rd Century AD. 1) Bronze ring with a inlaid carnelian bezel, engraved with the image of a bird facing left. Intact and wearable, but slightly fragile around bezel. Measures: 3 ring size. Weighs: 2.7 gm. 2) Bronze ring with a inlaid carnelian bezel, engraved with the image of a stag recumbent left being attacked by a lion. Intact and wearable. Measures: 5 ring size. Weighs: 7 gm. Estimated Value $400 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 552		Bronze Bengal Bracelet, ca. 4th Century BC. A solid bronze bangle style bracelet terminating with decorative ends. Choice condition. 70 X 64 X 20 mm. Weighs: 42.2 gm. Estimated Value $300 - 350 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 553		Persian Luristan Ibex Final, ca. 700-600 BC. A bronze final of two upright ibexes facing each other with a ring between their arms and feet. The ibexes are bearded, with long ears and horns, and short tail. One horn is missing, otherwise intact. Nice dark patina. Measures: 10 X 5.7 X 1.8 cm. Weighs: 72.5 gm. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 554		Persia/Luristan. Bronze Horse's Bit, ca. 700-600 BC. Side plates of two prancing horses. Green patina with encrustation. Length: 7". Estimated Value $500 - 700 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,500
Lot 555		Persia/Luristan. Bronze Horse's Bit, ca. 800-600 BC. Perfectly intact with fine bluish green patina. Length: 10½". Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $600
Lot 556		Sasanian Silver Bangle Bracelet, ca. 300-350 AD. A solid silver bangle style bracelet with an incised and relief of geometric leaves and circle shapes. Wearable. Measures: 6.6 X 5.2 X 1.5 cm. Weighs: 58.8 gm. Estimated Value $500 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 557		Egyptian Faience Amuletic figure of Bast 26th Dynasty (664-525 BC). Cat goddess wears 'aegis' and crowned with sundisk and uraeus serpent. Bluish-green with some minor earthern encrustation on the verso. Excellent detail and in choice condition. Measures: 50 mm x 30 mm. Estimated Value $400 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $250
Lot 558		Egyptian Ptolemaic Period, ca. 332-30 BC. Terra cota fragment figure of Harpokrates wearing hair dressed in the traditional 'lock of youth'. Missing left arm and lower body. Mounted on a wooden stand. Height: 4½". Estimated Value $300 - 400 Estate of Alexander White III Estate of Alexander White III. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $188
Lot 559		Egyptian Amulet Ushabti of Osiris. Brown and pale green faience with well defined features. Height: 45 mm. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 560		Ancient Egyptian Faience Mummy Bead Necklace, Late Period, ca. 747-40 BC. Single strand faience cylinder-shapped mummy bead necklace with large carnelian bead pendant. Modern strung. Length: 19". Estimated Value $250 - 300 Ex private Swiss collector of S.O.S. 1972. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 561		Greco-Romano Bronze Zeus Applique, ca. 1st Century AD. A very large interesting large bronze applique with the beautiful head of Medusa with wings atop her head and snakes for hair; within a circle and surrounded by flames. Appliques with Medusa were attached to buildings as an amulet to protect from evil spirits. Uncleaned and in Fine condition. Measures:;Weighs: Estimated Value $500 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 562		Greco-Romano Bronze Medusa Applique, ca. 1st Century AD. A very interesting large bronze applique with the beautiful head of Medusa with wings atop her head and snakes for hair; within a circle and surrounded by flames. Appliques with Medusa were attached to buildings as an amulet to protect from evil spirits. Uncleaned and in Fine condition. Measures:; Weighs: Estimated Value $400 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 563		Byzantine Gold Earring, ca. 6th Century AD. A suspended ring gold earring with granulation forming a bunch of grapes with hanging vine for bead attachment. Measures: 47 X 23 mm. Weighs: 5.2 gm. Estimated Value $400 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $252
Lot 564		A lot of 4 Bronze Animal Pieces. 1) A highly stylized statuette of a ibex from Persia, ca. 1000 BC; fine green patina all-around piece. Intact. Measures: 5.3 X 5.34 X 1 cm. Weighs: 23.8. 2) A highly stylized bronze Roman pendent, ca. 2nd-3rd century AD, in the form of a rooster, with clear comb on head; loop attached on long neck of piece; dark brown and red patina. Intact. Measures: 4 X 2.6 X 1.2 cm. Weighs: 15.7 gm. 3) A bronze lion applique head facing and walking left, with tail raised. Two of three original prongs remain on back; dark green patina. Measures: 2.6 X 3.2 cm. Weighs: 8.3 gm. 4) A small cat shaped bronze pendant with a smooth finish. Measures: 16 X 27 X 9 mm. Estimated Value $350 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 565		A lot of 18 Ancient Beads. Consists of: Mix media batch of glass, quartz and stone beads. All the beads are different styles, sizes, and colors. All pierced and can be restrung. Estimated Value $300 - 350 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 566		A lot of 7 Ancient Miscellaneous Pieces. Consists of: One terracotta roof ornamentation with a grape leaf decoration. Five decorated pierced and carved stones. Finally, a clay piece with Greek letters carved out of it, "MENOΣ" meaning might or force. Estimated Value $300 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 567		A lot of 4 Ancient Decorative Bronze Pieces.) S-shape piece with terminating bird heads with open mouths. 2) Small make-up or perfume applicator with a small animal form standing on the top. 3) Small perfume bottle. 4) Bronze piece cast with the image of birds. 5) Miscellaneous bronze piece. All pieces are bronze with a nice even green patina. Varying conditions of Very Fine to Very Good. Weighs: 137.4 gm. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 568		A lot of 12 Metal Lamp Fragments. Consists of: Bronze and silver fragments in the form of handles, decorative discuses, and hanging parts. Weighs: 8.2 grams of silver and 143.8 grams of bronze. Estimated Value $150 - 200 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 569		Mesopotamian Granite Stone Axe Head, ca. 3000 BC. Ceremonial ax head that had been polished with an pointed edge on one side, has a shaft hole in the center. One section of the ax is decorated with an engraved image of a dog-like animal. Choice condition. Intact. Measures: 75 X 45 X 24 mm. Estimated Value $300 - 350 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $375
Lot 570		Adena Arrowhead. Adena, flint ridge, Adena type arrowhead of spectacular coloration. Lorain County, Ohio, ca. 800-300 B.C. 3" long. Ex: Vietzen Museum Coll. The Vietzen Museum contained the lifelong collection of Col. And Mrs. Raymond Vietzen, one of the finest and most complete collections of American prehistoric antiquities ever assembled. Col. Vietzen was the author of 17 books and was considered a foremost authority of American prehistory. He died in 1995, and his museum's collection was dispersed by four auctions beginning on June 27, 1998. This flint ridge Adena arrowhead was the most brilliantly colored in the collection and was Lot #357 selling for $2860. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,000
Lot 571		Egyptian Wooden Ptah-Seker-Osiris Figure in Polychrome. Ptolemaic Period 304-30 BC. The obelisk is hollow and would have contained a scroll. The mummiform figure wears a crown of double plumes representing the upper and lower kingdoms with a vertical column of hieroglyphics. Exhibits normal aging and a few old repairs. Painting and all parts fully original. Cf. Charles Ede Collecting Antiquities #263; Cf. Goldberg's Sept. 21, 1990 Sale #261. Height: 18". Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500 Ex Collection of Lorene Kenny, Professor of Islamic and Religious Studies at UFT (Toronto University) and adjunct at Cairo University 1950s -1970s. Known for translating the works of Naguib Mahfouz. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 572		Ancient Judean Terra Cotta Storage Vessel 3200-2200 BC. Intact large storage vessel like this example in near choice condition. A minor 1¼ x ½" chip competently repaired to lip. Actual piece measures 11¾ x 10 x 10. Vessel comes with a custom wooden stand 17 x 16 x 16" and with two placards, one a description of the vessel which is attached, the other is a dedication to recipient by the Jewish Federation Council. Estimated Value $600 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 573		Pair of 16th Century Persian Inscribed Daggers. Each with a sheath and inscribed on the blade is the maker: "Ali Hadi, year 961 AH" (1583 AD). The other, inscribed by the maker "Ahmad". Each approximately 9½". We note some semi-precious stones missing from the sheath with the shorter inscription. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 574		Byzantine Earrings, 7th-8th century A.D. Matched pair of child's earrings in 22 k gold. In choice condition. Diameter: approx. 19.05 mm (¾"). Weighs: 3.3 gm. Estimated Value $400 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 575		Luristan Bronze "Master of Animals". Luristan bronze finial in the form of a Janiform, anthropomorphic tube terminating at the top in a human head flanked by rampant grotesque animals holding the outstretched ears of the man in their mouths, two loops below the animals' legs. The partially cleaned side reveals the animals' front legs and paws held against the man's upper body. One loop partially missing and repair to one of the flanking animals, otherwise complete. Ca. 1050-750 B.C. 5¼" tall. In a fitted red velvet case, ex. 19th century Coll. For a close parallel see: Ancient Persian Bronzes in the Adam Collection, London, 1974, No. 80, p. 110. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 576		Greek. South Italian Skyphos. Gnathian Ware, circa 360-330 BC. Grapevine, foliage, rosettes and geometric motif decorations on black background, one side. Choice condition, no cracks or repairs. Height: 3½". Estimated Value $400 - 500 The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly HIlls. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360
Lot 577		Flint Mousterian Point from the Dordogne. Fine dark gray flint unifacially knapped Mousterian point from the Dordogne of exceptionally balanced, symmetrical, elongated triangular form definitive of the best Mousterian work. The uniface surface bears an old, partially legible inscription, "La Feriessie / Dordogne". Ca. 50,000 B.C. 3¼" long. Perfect condition. Ex: Caldwell Coll., France. Estimated Value $300 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $656
Lot 578		Roman Token/Seal circa 300 B.C. - 300 A.D. Pottery-Eagle seal, as proof of the receipt of a shipment of goods from the East such as silk from China. Seal recovered from an Old Roman city in Italy. Seal measures 8 mm. in diameter and ¾ mm. in thickness. Seal has a chip in lower left edge otherwise fine. Comes with wood and glass presentation case that measures 8" x 5½" x 2½", two minor dings at top of frame. Estimated Value $300 - 500 From The Collection of Dr. Jeffery Smith. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 579		Roman Terracotta Figure of Two Actors Embracing. Ca. First-Second Century AD. Original red slip mostly intact. Probably from Alexandria. Height: 4½" . Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 580		Egyptian Late Period Green Faience Ushabti, ca. 3rd century B.C. Hieroglyphic inscription from Chapter VI of the "Book of the Dead." Probably a call to cultivate the fields, or similar task. Free from repairs. Height: 4½". Estimated Value $250 - 350 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $264
Lot 581		Elamite Terracotta Ram Head Whistle ca. 2000 B. C. Elam was an ancient Pre-Iranian civilization centered in the far west and southwest of what is now modern-day Iran, stretching from the lowlands of what is now Khuzestan and Ilam Province as well as a small part of southern Iraq. Offered is an excellent terracotta whistle in excellent condition with the body and head of a ram. A very small chip from under jaw, not visible. Nearly 4" in length and 2½" tall. Includes a COA from a gallery in London dated December, 2003. Estimated Value $250 - 350 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $150
Lot 582		Pre-Columbian Chimu Blackware Vessel. Northern Peru, Chimu culture, Ca 1000 to 1300 CE. Fine blackware pottery jar in an almost canteen form with short spout, body decorated with standing figure in crescent headdress with top slope of jar decorated wth 6 amphibious creatures. The reverse reveals the amphibious creature tails continuing creating a fantastic ridged effect stopping midway. Measuring at about 9 x 7 x 4" and in superior condition. Some remnants of earthquake putty at bottom. Estimated Value $700 - 900 From The Collection of Andres Sanchez, Former Consul General To Ecuador Under Nixon and Reagan. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $312
Lot 583		3 Pre-Columbian Polychrome Painted Vessels, Ecuador. Three Pre- Columbian polychrome painted pottery pieces from Ecuador. Large bowl at about 4 x 7 x 7" has polychorme painted design inside bowl and supported by footed base. Bowl has been expertly repaired due to two small breaks. The other two are small very rounded vessels, one with a stylized reptile that sits atop, the body creating the lip 5 x 4 x 4". The other a round vessil, saucer shaped with geometric designs, 4 x 4 x 5" and both in very fine condtion with the latter only having two tiny chips at lip. Estimated Value $400 - 600 From The Collection of Andres Sanchez, Former Consul General To Ecuador Under Nixon and Reagan. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $216
Lot 584		Pre-Columbian Peruvian Blackware Figures. Two blackware Pre-Columbian figures both standing just at 7½". One, sits cross-legged with one hand to head the other to stomach obviously conveying illnes. The other a figure carrying pottery, with headdress. This figure has been expertly repaired at neck. Otherwise both quite fine. Estimated Value $300 - 500 From The Collection of Andres Sanchez, Former Consul General To Ecuador Under Nixon and Reagan. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $120
Lot 585		500-200 BC Circular Gold Plaque Garment Ornaments. Greek Classical/Hellenistic Period, a nice display of 12 die-stamped or hammered ornaments that were sewed onto clothing of noble families found in grave sites. This style of plaque is often found in Scythian culture in 400 BC as with Greeks. Each 1mm in diameter and of 22K gold. All fine. 1.5 grams. Estimated Value $600 - 900 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360
Lot 586		500-200 B.C. Bell Shaped Gold Ornaments. Greek Classical/Hellenistic Period, a collection of 5 bell shaped ornaments in 22 K gold that were sewn into the garments or piece of jewelry of the nobility. Hammered designs give each ornament an appealing texture. The two large bell shaped pieces measure 2 mm. x 1½ mm., one with a partial separation. The three slightly smaller bells measure 2 mm. x 1 mm. and still retain their shape. Also included is 9½ mm. length of gold thread used to secure the ornaments. Comes in a Riker mount display. Estimated Value $500 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $300
Lot 587		10-piece Roman Glass Collection. Ca. First-Third Century AD. Unguentaria of various forms including tear viles and flasks. Sizes range from 2½" to 6¼". All intact and in choice condition. Lot of 10 items. Estimated Value $500-UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $990
Lot 588		Sidonian Mold-blown Amber Glass "Date Flask". Judean Date Flasks are rare and always in great demand. 1st-2nd century A.D. Slight iridescent patina in ridges. On a custom lucite stand. H. 7.62 cm (3"). Estimated Value $500 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,500
Lot 589		Large Roman Green Glass Unguentaria. Ca. First-Third Century AD. Some attractive light iridescent tones are noted. Perfect condition. Height 7½". Estimated Value $400 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $630
Lot 590		Matched Pair Roman Glass Unguentaria. Ca. First-Third Century AD. Each completely intact. Each 7" height. Estimated Value $250 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $120
Lot 591		Tairona Rock Crystal, Quartz, and Carnelian Beaded Necklace. Necklace of tubular and spacer beads of rock crystal, quartz, and carnelian, featuring a carnelian shell-shaped pendant hollowed out at its top to be used as a ritual spoon, from the Tairona Culture, Columbia, ca. 800-1200 A.D. Necklace also includes green beads, Olmec, Mexico, ca. 1000 B.C. Length of bead necklace, 30"; length of shell pendant, 4". Double loop gold closure. A true statement necklace. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 592		20" Ancient Middle Eastern Millefiori Bead Necklace. Featuring a large glass core-formed cylinder millefiori bead flanked by 2 small gold beads, blue faience separators and round turquoise beads. Two of the round turquoise beads were hand-painted later. Modern strung. A very attractive piece! Estimated Value $400 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold

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