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| 6652. Glass plate, East. Mediterranean, III c. AD, mended, some pieces missing, D 6.5", H 1.3". $850 estimate. |  |
| 6653. A TEL HALAF FERTILITY IDOL. Mesopotamia, c. 5000 BC. 3.2". Repaired as are most of these rare early figures. $1450 estimate. |  |
| 6654. A TEL HALAF FERTILITY FIGURE. Mesopotamia, ca. 5000 BC. Rarer early figures 2.5". Usual repair and small chip to top of head. $1000 estimate. |  |
| 6655. A RARE EARLY ANATOLIAN PLANK 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. $1650 estimate. |  |
| 6656. A RARE EARLY ANATOLIAN PLANK 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. $1650 estimate. |  |
| 6657. A RARE EARLY ANATOLIAN PLANK 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. $1650 estimate. |  |
| 6658. A RARE EARLY MESOPOTAMIAN POLYCHROME FIGURE, ca. 4th-3rd millennium BC. The terracotta figure with red and black painted detail, small section missing. 4.5 inches. An extremely rare early human figure. On custom stand. $400 estimate. |  |
| 6659. A HOLY LAND ALABASTER PYXIS, c. 2nd millennium BC. With 2 pierced lug handles, rim chip restored. 2.7". Rare. $2000 estimate. |  |
| 6660. AN AMORITE TERRACOTTA AMPHORA, ca. 2300-1800 BC. With slim cylindrical body and flat shoulder rising to a slightly flared rim. Rare relic of this important Biblical culture. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 6661. AN OLD KINGDOM PINK MARBLE BOWL, 2965-2225 BC. The heavy banded bowl of shallow rounded form with slightly flattened base. 7.2". Very rare. Rim shard reattached. $2000 estimate. |  |
| 6662. A FINE BRONZE FIGURE OF OSIRIS. Egypt, 1st millennium BC. On custom stand, the bronze 4.25 inches. Excellent detail and intact. $2350 estimate. |  |
| 6663. A LARGE EGYPTIAN SHABTI, 26th Dynasty. Especially large example with good detail & heiroglyphics. 7.5". On custom stand. $1500 estimate. |  |
| 6664. 3 EGYPTIAN FAIENCE U'SHABTIS, ca. 800-600 BC. Pale turquoise green with remains of brown glaze hair. All nice with good sharp detail. 2.5". On custom stand. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 6665. AN EGYPTIAN LIMESTONE PLAQUE, c. 2nd-1st millenium BC. Surface layer of hard stucco with a vulture in relief. 3.5 x 4.5". $2000 estimate. |  |
| 6666. A RARE EARLY EGYPTIAN MOSAIC GLASS SNAKE HEAD, late New Kingdom, ca. 1375-1180 BC. Opaque, blue and yellow striped mosaic glass with white and blue eyes. Very early example of Mosaic glass. 1.5". Flake on tip. A related snake head is known from the Amarna royal tombs. $1450 estimate. |  |
| 6667. 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. $850 estimate. |  |
| 6668. 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. $850 estimate. |  |
| 6669. A FINE EGYPTIAN STEATITE SCARAB. 2nd Intermediate Period. Finely engraved with cartouche and heiroglyphs, suspension hole. 11 mm. Choice example! $450 estimate. |  |
| 6670. A FINE EGYPTIAN STEATITE SCARAB. 2nd Intermediate Period. Finely engraved with twin winged serpents, suspension hole.12 mm. Choice example! $450 estimate. |  |
| 6671. AN EGYPTIAN SILVER RING WITH SCARAB, ca. 2nd-1st century BC/AD. The silver ring set with a blue faience scarab. 22 mm. 17 mm internal diameter. $1275 estimate. |  |
| 6672. A FINE EGYPTIAN IVORY 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. Would make a superb pendant! $2000 estimate. |  |
| 6673. A COPTIC BONE IDOL, Egypt, c. 3rd-5th century. The bone figure of crude form with incised featues and X on the chest. 3". Repaired at waist. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 6674. A PHOENICI0-EGYPTIAN AMULET OF BES, c. early 1st millennium BC. Ivory amulet with good detail. 29mm. $400 estimate. |  |
| 6675. A SUMERIAN IVORY OR BONE ‘EYE’ PENDANT, c. 3rd millennnium BC. Stylized female form with suspension loop. 20mm. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 6676. A SUMERIAN STONE AMULET, c. 3rd millennium BC. Zoomorphic amulet with suspension hole, annular details. 23mm. $800 estimate. |  |
| 6677. A SUMERIAN DUCK WEIGHT OR AMULET, c. 3rd millennium BC. Stone carved in the form of a resting duck with reverted head. 1". $1000 estimate. |  |
| 6678. A RARE SUMERIAN MARBLE STAMP SEAL IN THE FORM OF A LEOPARD, ca. 3rd millennium BC. The leopard still with worn pattern of oval spots covering the body, the seal incised on the base with a pattern of lines and dots. 33 x 38 mm. Very rare. $2350 estimate. |  |
| 6679. A RARE SUMERIAN MARBLE AMULET, ca. 3rd millennium BC. The animal, perhaps a sheep with some erosion and reaggregated cracks, a patina of lime deposits over some areas. 2.5 x 3.25 inches. Very rare. $2350 estimate. |  |
| 6680. A SYRIAN MAGICAL AMULET, ca. 1st millennium BC. The carved stone amulet of square cross section, the sides carved with an ankh, a human figure, a branch, and a star, drilled suspension hole through the axis. 15 mm. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 6681. A PHOENICIAN GRAYWARE AMPHORA, ca. 1000-500 BC. The single handled amphora with piriform body and narrow neck. 5 inches. Intact excellent condition. On custom stand. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 6682. A HOLY LAND BLACKWARE JUG. Iron Age, ca. early first millennium BC. The small jug with single handle and wide spout. 3.3 inches. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 6683. A HOLY LAND BABY FEEDER. Iron Age, ca. early first millennium BC. The small jug with double handles and nipple spout. 3.3 x 4.6 inches across handles. $800 estimate. |  |
| 6684. A CYPRIOT REDWARE AMPHORA, ca. 1000-500 BC. The small amphora with double ridged handle with globular body and rolled neck. 3.5 inches. Intact. $750 estimate. |  |
| 6685. AN EXCEPTIONAL LARGE CUNEIFORM PLAQUE. Mesopotamia, c. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. 8 x 4 inches. Sawmarks on reverse where removed from a wall. Repaired at top. This brick bears an inscription by the Kassite (Middle Babylonian period) king Kurigalzu I. It commemorates the resotration of the Egabura Temple in Ur for the god Ningublaga. It is a duplicate to other clearly readable bricks and so is completely translatable. For Ningublaga, the king of UR(?), his king, (I), Kurgalzu, the mighty king, king of Sumer and Akkad, (re)built the Egabura, the old temple, with baked bricks to last forever, and restored it to its former condition. Very rare, an important dedicatory inscription! $2500 estimate. |  |
| 6686. AN EXCEPTIONAL LARGE CUNEIFORM PLAQUE. Mesopotamia, c. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. 8.5 x 3.7 inches. Sawmarks on reverse where removed from a wall. This brick bears an inscription of King Amar-Sune of the Third Dynasty of Ur, 2100-2000 BC. It gives the king's name and a series of epithets, but does not identify the building where it was placed. The book of royal inscriptions would provide all the parallels and fill in the unclear text. Very rare, and an important inscription! $2500 estimate. |  |
| 6687. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM FOUNDATION CONE, c. 3rd-2nd millenium BC. The cone covered with clear cuneiform. 4". Rare this nice. $1500 estimate. |  |
| 6688. A LARGE MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, c. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. Intact. 1.9x3.4". Especially large example. $1350 estimate. |  |
| 6689. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millennium BC. With clear cuneiform both sides. 1.9 x 2 inches. $500 estimate. |  |
| 6690. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millenium BC. Scarce oval form. 1 x 1.2 inches. Clear cuneiform both sides. Intact. $1275 estimate. |  |
| 6691. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millenium BC. Scarce circular form. 3.1 inches diameter. Large clear cuneiform both sides. Chip & reattachment. $1275 estimate. |  |
| 6692. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millenium BC. 3.1 x 3.1 inches. Large cuneiform one side, a little on the other. Intact. $300 estimate. |  |
| 6693. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millenium BC. 1.5 x 1.8 inches. Clear cuneiform both sides. Intact. $500 estimate. |  |
| 6694. 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. $1275 estimate. |  |
| 6695. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millenium BC. 1.9 x 3 inches. One side covered with cuneiform. corner chip. $500 estimate. |  |
| 6696. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millenium BC. 1.8 x 2.8 inches. Considerable cuneiform both sides. Intact. $300 estimate. |  |
| 6697. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millenium BC. 1.9 x 3 inches. Large cuneiform one side, a little on the other. Stable crack. $1275 estimate. |  |
| 6698. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millenium BC. 1.8 x 2.7 inches. Sharp cuneiform covering one side, other with considerable abrasion. $400 estimate. |  |
| 6699. 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. $1275 estimate. |  |
| 6700. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millenium BC. 1.75 x 3 inches. Considerable clear cuneiform both sides. Small scrape. Intact. $1275 estimate. |  |
| 6701. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millenium BC. 1.3 x 1.8 inches. Considerable clear cuneiform both sides. Glued at middle. $300 estimate. |  |
| 6702. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millenium BC. 1.5 x 2.3 inches. Considerable clear cuneiform both sides. Chips. $1275 estimate. |  |
| 6703. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millenium BC. 1.9 x 2.5 inches. Roughly glued but with considerable clear cuneiform both sides. $400 estimate. |  |
| 6704. 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. $400 estimate. |  |
| 6705. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd millenium BC. 1.8 x 3.3 inches. Cuneiform covering the front, chip to back. $1275 estimate. |  |
| 6706. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. The tablet with cuneiform both sides. 2 x 2.8 inches. Surface flaking. $1200 estimate. |  |
| 6707. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. The tablet with cuneiform both sides. 2 x 2.6 inches. Repair. $400 estimate. |  |
| 6708. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, ca. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. The tablet with cuneiform on one side. 2.25 x 2.25 inches. Repair. $400 estimate. |  |
| 6709. 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. Remains of an ancient bronze pin deep within the suspension hole. Rare. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 6710. A FINE LAPIS CYLINDER SEAL. Mesopotamia, Pre-Dynastic. Engraved with bulls and lions in saltire. 11 x 17 mm. Rare! $1950 estimate. |  |
| 6711. A MESOPOTAMIAN BLACK STEATITE SEAL, 2nd millennium BC. Of hemispherical form engraved with a lion. Original suspension hole. 9 x 19 mm. Would make a sophisticated pendant! $1000 estimate. |  |
| 6712. A MESOPOTAMIAN SCARABOID SEAL WITH RECUMBANT GOAT, 2nd-1st millennium BC. 15 x 20 mm. Original lengthwise suspension hole. Would make a wonderful pendant! $1000 estimate. |  |
| 6713. A MESOPOTAMIAN GABLED SEAL, 4th millennium BC. Of circular form engraved with inverted gazelles. Original suspension hole. 22 mm. Would make a unique pendant! $600 estimate. |  |
| 6714. A MESOPOTAMIAN GABLED SEAL, 4th millennium BC. Of rectangular form engraved with animals, suspension hole. 22 x 24 mm. Would make a unique pendant! $400 estimate. |  |
| 6715. 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. Much more detail than image shows. Would make a spectacular pendant! $500 estimate. |  |
| 6716. 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. $300 estimate. |  |
| 6717. 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 $1250 estimate. |  |
| 6718. 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. Much better than image shows. $900 estimate. |  |
| 6719. 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". $1950 estimate. |  |
| 6720. A SYRO-HITTITE FERTILITY FIGURE, ca. 1200-1000 BC. With beak-nosed face and hands to breasts. Intact. 3.7". $1350 estimate. |  |
| 6721. 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. $850 estimate. |  |
| 6722. A SYRO-PHOENICIAN PREGNANT FEMALE 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. $1650 estimate. |  |
| 6723. A SYRO-PHOENICIAN LEAD WEIGHT OR AMULET, ca. mid 1st millennium BC. Incuse rectangle with triangular baetyl device inside. 1.8 inches. Rare and deserving of further research. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 6724. AN INSCRIBED MAGICAL LEAD TOKEN, 1st millennium BC. The round lead token possibly Gnostic inscribed with 9 letters and/or symbols. 25 mm. Rare and deserving of further study. Ancient patina within letters attesting to authenticity. $1450 estimate. |  |
| 6725. A VERY RARE NEOLITHIC TERRACOTTA HEAD, c. 3rd-4th millennium 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. $1500 estimate. |  |
| 6726. A HOLYLAND GRAYWARE JUG. Iron Age, ca. early first millenium BC. The jug with single handle from waist to neck. 4". Intact. $400 estimate. |  |
| 6727. A HOLY LAND TERRACOTTA LAMB. Roman Period, 1st century BC/AD. The fine redware animal with stubby tail and collar, incised hatchmarks defining it’s wool. 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. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 6728. AN EARLY CRYPTIC CHRISTIAN OIL LAMP. Holy Land, ca. 4th-5th century. With the figure of a bearded man with outstretched arms depicting Christ on the Cross, traces of large doves on the lamp's shoulders. 3.6". Rare type though worn. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 6729. AN EARLY CHRISTIAN OIL LAMP. Holy Land, ca. 4th-6th century. With the molded head of a saint on the handle. 3.6". $750 estimate. |  |
| 6730. AN EARLY CHRISTIAN OIL LAMP. Holy Land, ca. 5th-6th century. The lamp with bird and cross on the discus. 4". Intact as fired. $750 estimate. |  |
| 6731. A BRONZE AGE CHILD’S CLOAK PIN, c. 3rd millennium BC. Exceptional condition. 1.78”. Rare. $250 estimate. |  |
| 6732. A FINE ‘MACE HEAD’ CLOAK PIN, c. 3rd millennium BC. Choice. 5.75”. Shape as made. $250 estimate. |  |
| 6733. A FINE BRONZE CLOAK PIN. Middle Bronze Age, last half 2nd millennium BC. 6”. Choice example with flower-like head. These are typically found under the left shoulder of Syro-Mesopotamian burials. $250 estimate. |  |
| 6734. A CHOICE HOLY LAND NEEDLE, c. late 1st millennium BC. The needle with hooked end to carry the yarn. 3.4”. Very rare to find such a thin artifact in this condition. $250 estimate. |  |
| 6735. A MESOPOTAMIAN CYLINDER SEAL, c. 2nd millennium BC. Black stone carved with tree of life, sylized animals. 28mm. Would make a unique and sophisticated pendant! $1000 estimate. |  |
| 6736. A MESOPOTAMIAN STONE AMULET, c. 2nd millennum BC. Carved with a procession of animals. 29mm. Rare. Better than dark image shows. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 6737. A HITTITE BRONZE FIGURE, ca. 1600-1200 BC. 'Snoopy' type figure with beak nose, folded arms and wide hat. 2.75". Rare. $400 estimate. |  |
| 6738. AN URARTIAN BRONZE BELT SECTION, early 1st millenium BC. Larger than usual section with repousse & chased floral registers. Fine example of the excellent metalwork this culture was famous for. 5.5x3.8". A little expert repair most likely by Joseph Ternbach. Scarce. Provenance: Ex. Joseph Ternbach collection. $1950 estimate. |  |
| 6739. A PHOENICIAN GLASS AMULET OF ASTARTE, c. 6th-4th cent. BC. Molded black glass with better detail than image shows. 1.6". Rare! $1250 estimate. |  |
| 6740. A RARE CYPRIOT SPRINKLER POT, c. 2nd millennium BC. The ritual vessel with perforated top with an animal's head rising from the center. Repaired from two large sections. 5x5". See Desmond Morris collection for similar vessels with central animal figures. $1750 estimate. |  |
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