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B2301. A FINE CELTIC BELT CLASP, ca. 4th century BC. The bronze clasp with orthopteran form with finely incised insect wings, spirals at shoulder. 5.25 inches. Cf. Master Bronzes, #202, Lyon #113-14. Choice example with more detail under encrustation.
B2302. A RARE EGYPTIAN PRE-DYNASTIC PAINTED CONICAL JAR. Naqada III, ca. 3300-3000 BC. The reddish buffware cylindrical body painted with dark purple criss-cross bands imitating the net in which vessels were carried, and decorated in relief with a scalloped line below the rim. 10.25 inches high. Repair to rim with small area of restoration. Cf. W. Needler, Predynastic and Archaic Egypt in the Brooklyn Museum, The Brooklyn Museum, 1984, p. 215, no. 73, pl. 20, for a similar example from Abu Zaidan, Upper Egypt.
B2303. AN EGYPTIAN FAIENCE U'SHABTI, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 BC. The protective figure of light green color with nicely detailed molded hieroglyphics from the Book of The Dead down the front of the body, the face also with superior detail. 4.2". A better example.
B2304. AN EGYPTIAN FAIENCE U'SHABTI, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 BC. The protective figure of light green color with nicely detailed molded hieroglyphics from the Book of The Dead down the front of the body, the face also with superior detail. 4.2". A better example.
B2305. AN EGYPTIAN FAIENCE U'SHABTI, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 BC. The protective figure of light green color with nicely detailed molded hieroglyphics from the Book of The Dead down the front of the body, the face also with superior detail. 4.2". A better example.
B2306. AN EGYPTIAN FAIENCE U'SHABTI, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 BC. The protective figure of light green color with nicely detailed molded hieroglyphics from the Book of The Dead down the front of the body, the face also with superior detail. 4.2". A better example.
B2307. AN EGYPTIAN FAIENCE U'SHABTI, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 BC. The protective figure of light green color with nicely detailed molded hieroglyphics from the Book of The Dead down the front of the body, the face also with superior detail. 4.2". A better example.
B2308. AN EGYPTIAN FAIENCE U'SHABTI, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 BC. The protective figure of light green color with nicely detailed molded hieroglyphics from the Book of The Dead down the front of the body, the face also with superior detail. 4.2". A better example.
B2309. AN EGYPTIAN FAIENCE U'SHABTI, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 BC. The protective figure of light green color with nicely detailed molded hieroglyphics from the Book of The Dead down the front of the body, the face also with superior detail. 4.2". A better example.
B2310. AN EGYPTIAN FAIENCE U'SHABTI, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 BC. The protective figure of light green color with nicely detailed molded hieroglyphics from the Book of The Dead down the front of the body, the face also with superior detail. 4.2". A better example.
B2311. AN EXCEPTIONAL FAIENCE AMULET OF HATHOR. Egypt, Late Period, ca. 716-30 BC. The amulet of light turquoise faience finely molded both sides with the head of the cow-eared goddess. 7 x 24 x 31 mm. Suspension loop lost. Superb quality.
B2312. AN EGYPTIAN LARGE GLAZED STEATITE AMULET OF A CROCODILE. Late Period, ca. 1000-300 BC. Pale green-glazed steatite of crocodile with tail curled. These probably refer to the god Sobek or as a protective amulet against crocodiles. 2.7". Excellent condition and rare. Said to have been found in the Faiyum. Ex. Christie's, London.
B2313. AN EGYPTIAN FAIENCE AMULET OF BES. 26th Dynasty, 664-525 BC. Pale green amulet of the protective god. 1.3". Ex. Bonham's. Excellent condition.
B2314. AN EGYPTIAN FAIENCE AMULET. 26th Dynasty, 664-525 BC. The amulet of Isis suckling Horus who sits on her lap. 1.3". Intact with original suspension hole.
B2315. AN EGYPTIAN FAIENCE AMULET. 26th Dynasty, 664-525 BC. The amulet of Thoeris, the hippo-headed protective goddess of childbirth. 1.5". Chip to toes, otherwise intact with original suspension hole.
B2316. AN EGYPTIAN FAIENCE AMULET. 26th Dynasty, 664-525 BC. The amulet of Thoth, the ibis-headed scribe of the Gods and inventor of writing. 1.5". Intact with original suspension hole and good detail and color.
B2317. A FINE AND RARE FAIENCE AMULET. Egypto-Phoenician or Etruscan, ca. mid to late 1st millennium BC. The pale turquoise faience amulet molded with a truly exceptional head of Bes or Silenos. 22 mm. Choice condition and excessively rare. Molded lateral suspension hole above ears.
B2318. AN EGYPTIAN MOSAIC GLASS SNAKE HEAD, late New Kingdom, ca. 1375-1180 BC. Opaque, blue and yellow
striped mosaic glass with white and blue eyes. Early example of Mosaic glass. 1.5". Chip to end.
B2319. TWO EGYPTIAN CORE GLASS AMPHORISKOS AMULETS, ca. 1000 BC. One of opaque blue glass, intact, the other also but with inlaid red and applied green handle, nice. To 23 mm. Rare very early glass.
B2320. TWO EGYPTIAN CORE GLASS AMPHORISKOS AMULETS, ca. 1000 BC. One of opaque blue glass (rim & handle chip), the other of banded yellow and blue glass with applied green handle, nice peacock iridescence on base, intact and nice. To 22 mm. Rare very early glass.
B2321. AN EGYPTIAN SILVER AND SCARAB RING, ca. 2nd-1st century BC/AD. The silver wire ring with a small blue faience scarab. 22 mm. 17 mm internal diameter.
B2322. A POLYCHROME STUCCO FUNERARY MASK OF A MAN. Roman Egypt, ca. 2nd century AD. The head bare with curly black hair, the face reddish with a serene expression, the eyes inlaid with clear cast glass over painted black pupils. 6.5 x 8 x 9 inches. Repaired from large fragments with bracket for hanging in the reverse, a little restoration to nose and chin. See Christie's London, 4/99 lot 71 for one of similar style also repaired and estimated at $10,000+. See also a similar mask in the Museum of Art and Archaeology, the University of Missouri.
B2323. AN EGYPTIAN BONE APIS BULL AMULET, ca. 1st century BC/AD. The small bull on integral stand with headdress between horns, incised detail in face and flanks, suspension loop at top. 15 mm. Excellent condition with light deposits in the details.
B2324. A COPTIC BONE IDOL, ca. 3rd-5th century. The bone figure of crude form with incised featues and X on the chest. 3". Repaired at waist.
B2325. A SUMERIAN ALABASTER OFFERING BOWL, ca. 3000 BC. The ceremonial bowl with decorative incised rim and four protruding lugs, probably stylized bull heads, the largest topped with a thin pouring spout. 2.7" x 6.5". Professional nearly invisible repair. Very rare.
B2326. A RARE EARLY SUMERIAN STONE SEAL, ca. 4000-3000 BC. The white stone seal of hemispheric form with the flat surface engraved with an 'L' shaped depression. Drilled horizontally. 24mm. Such rare early seals are thought to be precursors to written language and are very collectible.
B2327. A RARE EARLY SUMERIAN STONE SEAL, ca. 4000-3000 BC. The white stone seal of hemispheric form with the flat surface engraved with three large and seven small depressions. Drilled horizontally. 21mm. Such rare early seals are thought to be precursors to written language and are very collectible.
B2328. A RARE EARLY SUMERIAN STONE SEAL, ca. 4000-3000 BC. The white stone seal of ovoid form with the flat surface engraved with five groups of two depressions. Drilled longitudinally. 27mm. Such rare early seals are thought to be precursors to written language and are very collectible.
B2329. A RARE EARLY SUMERIAN STONE SEAL, ca. 4000-3000 BC. The white stone seal of rectangular form with the flat surface engraved with lines and depressions. Drilled longitudinally. 30mm. Such rare early seals are thought to be precursors to written language and are very collectible.
B2330. A RARE EARLY MESOPOTAMIAN OR ANATOLIAN IDOL, ca. 4th-5th millenium BC. The arched terracotta idol of abstract anthropomorphic form with truncated neck, the surface decorated with incised hatch marks and lines. 3.2 inches. Intact and very rare.
B2331. A RARE EARLY MESOPOTAMIAN OR ANATOLIAN IDOL, ca. 4th-5th millenium BC. The arched terracotta idol of abstract anthropomorphic form with truncated neck, the surface decorated with incised hatch marks and lines. 3.7 inches. Intact and very rare.
B2332. A RARE EARLY MESOPOTAMIAN OR ANATOLIAN IDOL, ca. 4th-5th millenium BC. The arched terracotta idol of abstract anthropomorphic form with truncated neck, the surface decorated with incised hatch marks and lines. 3.2 inches. Intact and very rare.
B2333. A TEL HALAF FIGURE. Mesopotamia, ca. 5000 BC. Rarer male type of these early figures. 2.6". Usual repair, good paint on legs.
B2334. A TEL HALAF FIGURE. Mesopotamia, ca. 5000 BC. Rarer male type of these early figures. 2.5". Usual repair and chip to top of head.
B2335. A RARE EARLY MESOPOTAMIAN POLYCHROME FIGURE, ca. 4th-3rd millennium BC. The partial terracotta figure with red and black painted detail. 4.5 inches. An extremely rare early human figure. On custom stand.
B2336. A FINE MESOPOTAMIAN FOUNDATION CONE, ca. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. The cone covered with clear cuneiform. 4.2". Superb example in choice condition with all cuneiform extremely sharp. These dedicatory inscriptions were placed in the foundations of important buildings.
B2337. A MESOPOTAMIAN FOUNDATION CONE, ca. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. The cone covered with clear cuneiform. 4.5". Choice condition with all cuneiform clear. These dedicatory inscriptions were placed in the foundations of important buildings.
B2338. A MESOPOTAMIAN FOUNDATION CONE, ca. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. The cone covered with clear cuneiform. 4.25". Choice condition with all cuneiform clear. These dedicatory inscriptions were placed in the foundations of important buildings.
B2339. A MESOPOTAMIAN FOUNDATION CONE, ca. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. The cone covered with clear cuneiform. 5.2". Nice condition with all cuneiform clear. These dedicatory inscriptions were placed in the foundations of important buildings.
B2340. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millennium BC. With clear cuneiform both sides. 1.9 x 2 inches.
B2341. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millenium BC. Scarce oval form. 1 x 1.2 inches. Clear cuneiform both sides. Intact.
B2342. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millenium BC. Scarce circular form. 3.1 inches diameter. Large clear cuneiform both sides. Chip & reattachment.
B2343. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millenium BC. 3.1 x 3.1 inches. Large cuneiform one side, a little on the other. Intact.
B2344. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millenium BC. 1.5 x 1.8 inches. Clear cuneiform both sides. Intact.
B2345. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millenium BC. 1.8 x 3.4 inches. Half of one side covered with clear cuneiform. Chips to end.
B2346. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millenium BC. 1.9 x 3 inches. One side covered with cuneiform. corner chip.
B2347. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millenium BC. 1.8 x 2.8 inches. Considerable cuneiform both sides. Intact.
B2348. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millenium BC. 1.9 x 3 inches. Large cuneiform one side, a little on the other. Stable crack.
B2349. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millenium BC. 1.8 x 2.7 inches. Sharp cuneiform covering one side, other with considerable abrasion.
B2350. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millenium BC. 1.6 x 2.75 inches. Both sides covered with cuneiform. Largely intact.
B2351. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millenium BC. 2.1 x 2.3 inches. Considerable quite sharp cuneiform one side, other side abraided with layering cracks.
B2352. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millenium BC. 1.75 x 3 inches. Considerable clear cuneiform both sides. Small scrape. Intact.
B2353. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millenium BC. 1.3 x 1.8 inches. Considerable clear cuneiform both sides. Glued at middle.
B2354. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millenium BC. 1.5 x 2.3 inches. Considerable clear cuneiform both sides. Chips.
B2355. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millenium BC. 1.9 x 2.5 inches. Roughly glued but with considerable clear cuneiform both sides.
B2356. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millenium BC. 1.8 x 2.5 inches. Several lines of cuneiform on the back which is intact, and covering the front which has chips with glue traces.
B2357. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millenium BC. 1.8 x 3.3 inches. Cuneiform covering the front, chip to back.
B2358. A MESOPOTAMIAN CYLINDER SEAL, ca. 3rd-2nd millenium BC. The dark brown cylinder engraved with a horned ungulate and four cuneiform characters near an uncertain other figure. 17 mm. Rare with cuneiform.
B2359. A MESOPOTAMIAN CYLINDER SEAL, ca. 3rd-2nd millenium BC. The black stone cylinder engraved with a wavy serpent standing on its tail between two figures wearing long skirts, another figure carrying a situla to one side. 22 mm.
B2360. A MESOPOTAMIAN CYLINDER SEAL, ca. 3rd-2nd millenium BC. The black stone cylinder engraved with two horned animals and an ostrich-like figure. 24 mm.
B2361. A MESOPOTAMIAN CYLINDER SEAL, ca. 3rd-2nd millenium BC. The dark gray cylinder engraved with a standing figure with arms raised, an ibex and a stag with tree between. 17 mm.
B2362. A MESOPOTAMIAN CYLINDER SEAL, ca. 3rd-2nd millenium BC. The black stone cylinder of unusual form widening toward the ends, engraved with three figures, two human and one animal, standing with legs open bent at the knees. 17 mm.
B2363. A MESOPOTAMIAN HEMATITE CYLINDER SEAL, ca. 3rd-2nd millenium BC. The small polished black stone cylinder engraved with four standing figures. 8.5 mm.
B2364. A FINE MESOPOTAMIAN STONE AMULET, ca. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. The black stone carved in the form of an abstract triple sided humanoid figure with three arms, the body with engraved detail. 30 mm. Apparent corroded remains of an ancient bronze pin deep within the suspension hole. Rare.
B2365. A FINE MESOPOTAMIAN STAMP SEAL, ca. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. The gray stone seal with pierced knob handle (reattached), the face well carved with a lion above an ibex. 0.8 x 0.8 inches. Chip to one corner, nevertheless a better example.
B2366. A MESOPOTAMIAN STAMP SEAL, ca. 2nd millenium BC. With a horned humanoid figure stg. l., knob handle with engraved cross and suspension hole. Note: this amulet could be a later Gnostic magical amulet with the figure of Thoth. 10 x 16 mm. Excellent condition.
B2367. A LARGE MESOPOTAMIAN STAMP SEAL, ca. 2nd millennium BC. The circular black stone seal engraved with two standing figures and other designs, suspension hole through hemispheric top. 1.8". Rare & interesting.
B2368. A MESOPOTAMIAN STONE AMULET. Late Uruk/Jemdet Nasr Period, 3300-2900 BC. Of mottled gray stone finely carved in the form of a reclining bull. 40 mm. An exceptional museum quality piece.
B2369. A MESOPOTAMIAN STONE AMULET. Late Uruk/Jemdet Nasr Period, 3300-2900 BC. Of white stone of elongated form with the maned head of an animal and long tail, the details of the mane rendered with incised lines, the eyes drilled, horizontally pierced for suspension. 43 mm.
B2370. A MESOPOTAMIAN STONE AMULET. Late Uruk/Jemdet Nasr Period, 3300-2900 BC. Of white stone in the form of a crouching feline, vertically pierced for suspension. 21 mm.
B2371. A MESOPOTAMIAN STONE AMULET. Late Uruk/Jemdet Nasr Period, 3300-2900 BC. Of white stone in the form of a crouching feline, the tail pierced for suspension. 23 mm. Hairline crack from suspension hole.
B2372. A FINE MESOPOTAMIAN STONE SPINDLE WHORL, ca. 2nd millennium BC. The dark brown stone carved with an ostrich, a feline and a herbivore, separate by trees and other symbols. 29 mm. Rare, a choice example
B2373. A CHOICE LURISTAN BRONZE FINIAL, ca. 900-800 BC. Cast with the beak-nosed 'master of the animals' flanked by the foreparts of two felines above an openwork probably used for attachment of tassels. 5.5 inches. Both sides similar detail, small hole in one side else choice condition with excellent hard green patina. Considerably better than image shows.
B2374. A LARGE LURISTAN BRONZE IBEX AMULET, ca. 900-800 BC. The ibex with nice detail including ribbed horns and a collar which continues into the suspension loop. 2.25 x 2.25 inches. Intact and rare example in excellent condition with nice patina.
B2375. AN EXCEPTIONAL SYRO-HITTITE HORSE WITH MULTIPLE RIDERS, ca. 1000 BC. The piece with alcove with the head of Astarte above three smaller male faces. 5 x 5.5 inches. Front legs professionally reattached. Very rare and desirable type. On custom stand.
B2376. A FINE SYRO-HITTITE HORSE AND RIDER, ca. 1000 BC. The piece with sharply molded face of a bearded rider with his cap falling to one side. 4".
B2377. A SYRO-HITTITE HORSE WITH TWO RIDERS, ca. 1000 BC. The piece with an alcove in which are two molded heads of male riders, with especially good detail to the horse's head and trappings. 3.5".
B2378. A SYRO-HITTITE FERTILITY FIGURE, ca. 1200-1000 BC. With beak-nosed face and hands to breasts. Intact. 3.7".
B2379. TWO RARE SYRO-HITTITE BELLS, ca. 1000 BC. Both bells of conical form with beaked nosed faces at the tops, the bodies with incised geometric designs, suspension loops at top. 1". Very rare artifacts.
B2380. A SYRIAN FERTILITY FIGURE, ca. 1000-600 BC. With beak-nosed face, breasts and hair incised. 5.3 inches. Rare type.
B2381. A SYRO-PHOENICIAN PREGNANT WOMAN FIGURE, 5th-4th century BC. The terracotta figure seated with right hand to swollen belly. 6.5". See Katz, Kahane, Broshi 'From The Beginning, Archaeology and Art in the Israel Museum, Jerusalem', pg. 93, #80 for the type which were found in the Akhziv excavations. Rare.
B2382. A SYRO-PHOENICIAN PREGNANT WOMAN FIGURE, 5th-4th century BC. The terracotta figure seated with right hand to swollen belly. 6.5". See Katz, Kahane, Broshi 'From The Beginning, Archaeology and Art in the Israel Museum, Jerusalem', pg. 93, #80 for the type which were found in the Akhziv excavations. Rare.
B2383. A SYRO-PHOENICIAN HEMATITE 2 SHEKEL WEIGHT. Babylonian standard, ca. 14th-11th century BC. The finely curved and polished stone cylinder sits on one side which is polished flat. 15 x 33 mm. 17.63 gm. See Hendin W2 for the type.
B2384. 2 PHOENICIAN LEAD MULTI-SHEKEL WEIGHTS, ca. 4th-3rd century BC. Molded in the form of scallop shells. To 1.4 inches. See Hendin W16 for the type.
B2385. AN EARLY PHOENICIAN TERRACOTTA HEAD, ca. 1200-1000 BC. The head with incised eyes, hair and mouth. 1.5 x 1.75 x 2.5 inches. Abrasion to nose. A rare early type of abstract style.
B2386. A FRAGMENTARY PHOENICIAN MOSAIC GLASS HEAD BEAD, c. mid first mil. BC. Exceptionally large
example with half of the face remaining. 1.7". Very rare.
B2387. A CYPRIOT LIMESTONE FIGURE OF A MALE VOTARY. Cypro-Archaic, 6th century BC. The figure wearing a kilt and flat-topped Egyptian-style headdress which falls over the back of his neck. 2.8 x 5.2 inches. Rare.
B2388. A VERY LARGE CYPRIOT BICHROME WARE AMPHORA FROM THE CESNOLA COLLECTION. Cypro-Archaic, 750-600 BC. The tall ovoid body tapering to a narrow flat base, slightly flared straight neck with flat rim, the neck and body decorated with thin bands and concentric circles. 20 x 26 inches. Intact. Provenance: Acquired by Luigi Palma di Cesnola in Cyprus 1865-1873, thence whereabouts uncertain - possibly The Metropolitan Museum of Art, sold at auction by Harmer Rooke Galleries in 1996 to the present owner. Luigi Palma di Cesnola was US Consul to Cyprus 1865-1873. He was born in Northern Italy in 1832. He was trained at the Military Academy of Savoy but for some unknown reason was discharged and left Italy. He served in the British Army during the Crimean War and travelled extensively in the Ottoman Empire. He moved to New York in 1858 and married in 1861. As an experienced soldier he joined the Union forces during the Civil War and retired with the rank of colonel in 1864. 'General' Cesnola was then appointed US Consul to Cyprus in 1865. There Cesnola became interested in ancient art and began purchasing antiquites and even funding teams of diggers. During his stay in Cyprus Cesnola formed a huge collection and managed to circumvent Constantinople's ban on export of antiquities through his excellent relationship with Said Pasha, the Governor of Cyprus. Eventually he shipped 200 cases containing tens of thousands of antiquities back to the US. There he sold 4,426 objects in two installments to the newly established Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and was appointed the first Director of the Museum. Many of these objects were later deaccessioned and sold at auction.
B2389. AN EARLY CYPRIOT REDWARE VESSEL. Early/Middle Cypriot, 2300-1650 BC. The vessel, probably a baby-feeder, with nipple spout issuing from the front of the hemispheric body, two small knobs on the rim above, a vertical ring handle at the rear. 4 x 6 inches. Rare.
B2390. A FINE BRONZE TERRET RING WITH INSCRIPTION. Syria or Holy Land, ca. early-mid 1st millenium BC. The heavy cast ring a rein guide for a chariot, with knob and bow ornamentation, one side with hatch and x designs, the other with two circular stamps and a four character inscription. 3.6 x 3.8 inches. Very rare and deserving of further study. Nearly identical in form to another in a German private collection though with a different inscription.
B2391. A VERY RARE LEAD WEIGHT WITH INSCRIPTION. Syria or Holy Land, ca. 1st millenium BC. Of truncated pyramidal form with all four sides covered with clear inscriptions, probably Semitic. 2.1 inches. Very rare and deserving of further study. On custom stand.
B2392. A JUDAEAN GLASS PENDANT WITH MENORAH, 1st-3rd century. Olive green glass with clear menorah. Suspension loop broken. 20mm. Rare.
B2393. A HOLY LAND LEAD SEAL WITH MENORAH. Found in the Holy Land, uncertain age but not new. Circular form with clear menorah with uncertain devices beside. 20 mm. Needs further study.
B2394. A HOLYLAND INSCRIBED PENDANT, ca. 1st millennium BC. The black stone pendant inscribed with two Semitic? characters, drilled suspension hole. 1.2". Rare, deserving of further study.
B2395. A HOLYLAND GRAYWARE JUG. Iron Age, ca. early first millenium BC. The jug with single handle from waist to neck. 4". Intact.
B2396. A HOLYLAND TERRACOTTA CUP, ca. late 1st millennium BC. The small cup on ring base with slightly everted rim and single handle. 3". Intact.
B2397. A HOLY LAND TERRACOTTA ANIMAL. Roman Period, 1st century BC/AD. The fine redware animal with stubby tail and collar, incised hatchmarks for fur and mane. 6.3 inches. This piece said to have been found near Bethlehem. A very similar piece from Bethlehem, Barakat p.498, brought $1650 several years ago. Excellent condition.
B2398. AN INTERESTING HERODIAN STYLE OIL LAMP, ca. 1st century BC/AD. With an uncertain device somewhat reminiscent of a menorah on the discus. 3.25 inches. Rare and deserving of further study.
B2399. A HERODIAN PERIOD OIL LAMP. The style used in the Holy Land during Jesus's life. ca. 1st century BC/AD. Cf. Ackerman 103. 3.5". Small line under spout.
B2400. A HOLYLAND OIL LAMP, ca. 1st-3rd century AD. With ring handle and molded floral devices on the shoulder. 3.6".
B2401. A HOLYLAND OIL LAMP. Hellenistic, ca. 1st century BC. With two Erotes holding a basket of fruit? flanking the filler hole, rosettes below. 3.8 inches.
B2402. A HOLYLAND OIL LAMP. Hellenistic, ca. 1st century BC. With two Erotes holding a palm flanking the filler hole. 3.8 inches.
B2403. AN EARLY CHRISTIAN OIL LAMP. Holy Land, ca. 4th-5th century. With the figure of a bearded man with outstretched arms reminiscent of Christ on the Cross, remains of large birds on the shoulders. 3.6". Rare type though worn.
B2404. AN EARLY CHRISTIAN OIL LAMP. Holy Land, ca. 4th-6th century. With the molded head of a saint on the handle. 3.6".
B2405. AN EARLY CHRISTIAN OIL LAMP. Holy Land, ca. 5th-6th century. The lamp with bird and cross on the discus. 4". Intact with some slumping during firing.
B2406. A SARMATIAN BONE AMULET, ca. 1st century BC/AD. Polished bone with loop at end. Possibly a loom implement. 3".