CHOICE ANCIENT EGYPTIAN AND NEAR EASTERN ART
Provenance: From The Collection Of An Archaeologist Active In Egypt In The Early 20th Century
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| 7402. AN AMARNA PERIOD WOODEN FOOT. Amarna or near Amarna, c. 14th century BC. Human foot carved in an exceedingly delicate manner with long gracile toes with finely defined toenails, remains of pink pigment on the surface, drilled tenon for insertion into a large piece at back. 3 inches. Very rare and important. $8000 estimate. |  |
| 7403. A FINE EGYPTIAN WOODEN FIGURE OF AN ICHNEUMON, c. late 2nd millennium BC. The small mongoose-like animal realistically carved with delicate head and legs on plump body, mounting tenon in belly and mortised for now missing tail. 2.6 inches. Choice small museum quality piece. $12,500 estimate. |  |
| 7469. AN IMPORTANT POLYCHROME WOOD FIGURE OF PTAH-SOKER-OSIRIS, Dynasty XXV, 747-656 BC. The mummiform diety standing on a rectangular base with Horus falcon facing him, and wearing a broad colar in white ornamented with numerous alternating red and blue bands, curled pharonic beard and tripartite wig, and atef crown composed of plumes and sun disk, lines of heiroglyphic inscriptions down the front and down the back pillar. 12 x 26 x 7.5 inches. Intact original condition with no repainting or repair. $30,000 estimate. |  |
| 7470. AN IMPORTANT LARGE GESSO-PAINTED WOOD STATUE OF AN OFFICIAL. Egyptian, c. 2nd millennium BC. The standing nude male figure with much remaining yellow painted gesso on the body, the hair and eyes painted with black and white, the separately carved arms and legs attached to the body with tenons (legs are detachable), flat tenons on the feet for attachment to a base. 16 inches in height. See a comparable figure Christies NY, 8/6/01 lot 80 only 8 inches high estimated at $35,000-$45,000. $75,000 estimate. |  |
| 7471. AN IMPORTANT AMARNA OR NEAR AMARNA GESSO PAINTED WOOD FIGURE. Egyptian, c. 14th century BC. The standing kilted male figure carved with the typical Amarna elongate neck and head, with much remains of white, pink and black painted gesso on the body, the separately carved base attached to the feet with pegged tenons. 9.5 inches in height. Breaks at legs (midsections are separate and poorly aligned in the photo) in need of professional repair but otherwise complete and in excellent condition. $65,000 estimate. |  |
| 7551. AN IMPORTANT EGYPTIAN MOSAIC GLASS FISH, c. 18th Dynasty, 1550-1295 BC. Similar examples are known from royal tombs of this period including one from the tomb of Tutankhamun. See for example Archaeological Odyssey Magazine, Nov./Dec. 1999, p. 8 for an image of a wonderful example now in the British Museum (incorrectly described as 'brightly painted' it is in fact composed of mosaic glass as is the present example). Opaque white glass with black stripes, azure eye with yellow iris ringed with black and a central black pupil. 27 mm. An extremely rare and early example of mosaic glass work. Significantly better than the photo. $18,000 estimate. |  |
| 7552. A FINE EGYPTIAN FINIAL WITH KHNUM, Late Period, ca. 500 BC. The ram-headed god, creator of mankind on the potters wheel, with curved horns and wearing hemhemet crown with uraei cobras and horns. 3.5". Intact and rare with considerably better detail than photo. $4500 estimate. |  |
| 7553. A FINE EGYPTIAN BRONZE BASTET, Third Intermediate Period, 1069-702 BC. $8000 estimate. |  |
| 7389. EGYPTIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF OSIRIS, 1st millennium BC. Mummiform, holding crook and flail and wearing the atef-crown. 2.5 inches. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 7391. EGYPTIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF SEKMET, 1st millennium BC. The lion headed goddess seated with left leg up wearing crown and pharonic headdress, large mounting tenon below. 2.5 inches. $1200 estimate. |  |
| 7393. A RARE AND INTERESTING EGYPTIAN DUAL BRONZE FIGURE OF ANUBIS AND KHNUM, 1st millennium BC. The rams-head Khnum facing one side, jackal-headed Anubis the other, sharing the atef-crown. 1.8 inches. Very rare dual depiction. $1350 estimate. |  |
| 7394. FINE EGYPTIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF A SCRIBE, 1st millennium BC. In the left foot forward stance, wearing skull cap and robe wrapped around his left shoulder and carrying box of scrolls under his left arm, engraved details to border of robe. 3.4 inches. Feet lost. A wonderful example with very finely modeled features. $6500 estimate. |  |
| 7395. EGYPTIAN FAIENCE U'SHABTI, 1st millennium BC. The mummiform protector figure holding crook and flail, details and heiroglyphs from the 'Book of the Dead' in brown on green. 4.5 inches. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 7396. EGYPTIAN FAIENCE U'SHABTI, 1st millennium BC. The mummiform protector figure holding crook and flail. 3.25 inches. $300 estimate. |  |
| 7397. FINE EGYPTIAN FAIENCE U'SHABTI HEAD, 1st millennium BC. The head with sharply detailed eyes and hair in black on turquoise. 1 inch. $450 estimate. |  |
| 7398. AN IMPORTANT EGYPTIAN FAIENCE AND IVORY WITH HIEROGLYPH CARTOUCHE OF RAMSES THE GREAT, 1279-1213 BC. The faience object of square cross section with beveled corners, the four sides covered with clear cartouches with hieroglyphs, including that of Rameses II, caped at each end with ivory mounts and mounted on an original wooded dowel. 1.25 x 3.25 inches. Repaired from large fragments. Of uncertain function, any information on function or additional translation appreciated. Rameses II (c. 1279-1212 BC), is often regarded as ancient Egypt's greatest and most powerful pharaoh. He is traditionally regarded as the pharaoh of the Exodus, with whom Moses interacted. Authenticated as genuine by Dr. Jerry Eisenberg of Royal Athena Galleries. Very rare. $8000 estimate. |  |
| 7399. EGYPTIAN STONE HEAD OF A RAM, c. 2nd-1st millennium BC. The head of exceptional classic Egyptian style with sharply detailed eyes and strongly downturning nose, remains of horns detailed on top and sides of head. On custom stand. Of the finest Egyptian stone sculptural style. 2.75 x 4 inches. $8000 estimate. |  |
| 7400. SMALL EGYPTIAN ALABASTER CUP, c. 2nd-1st millennium BC. Carved from yellow banded alabaster. 1 x 1.4 inches. Rim chips & soot deposits. $500 estimate. |  |
| 7401. A FINE EGYPTIAN CARVED STONE PYXIS. Roman Period, 1st-3rd century AD. Carved from a tan fine-grained stone, decorated on the sides with large wedjat eye and bird, palm trees at ends and on interior sides and ends, the thicker rim with decorative notches, remains of organic deposit inside. 2.5 x 4 x 1.75 inches. Repaired from two pieces. Rare and nice. $5000 estimate. |  |
| 7303. A RARE EGYPTIAN PAINTING ON LINEN, Ptolemaic/Roman Period, c. 2nd century BC/AD. The painting depicts Anubis, god of the underworld, carrying the mummy of the deceased. 14 x 17 inches. Very rare. $4000 estimate. |  |
| 7304. AN EGYPTIAN PAINTING ON LINEN, Late Period, c. 1st millennium BC. The cartonage painting depicting Nut, goddess of the sky with outstretched wings, two ureaus cobras facing above. 5 x 7 inches. Scarce. $3000 estimate. |  |
| 7293. 4 EGYPTIAN TEXTILE FRAGMENTS. c. 1st millennium BC. Two woven from especially fine thread. To 4 x 6 inches. In envelopes with Arabic reference numbers. $250 estimate. |  |
| 7321. EGYPTIAN TERRA COTTA AMULET MOLD OF BES. Late Period, first millennium BC. The mold used for the production of a very fine quality faience amulet with great detail. 2.25 x 3 inches. Rare! Photographed with light from below for visibility of the form produced from the mold. $2850 estimate. |  |
| 7322. EGYPTIAN TERRA COTTA AMULET MOLD OF BES. Late Period, first millennium BC. The mold used for the production of a faience amulet with good detail. 1.6 inches. Rare! Photographed with light from below for visibility of the form produced from the mold. $1000 estimate. |  |
| 7528. EGYPTIAN TERRA COTTA AMULET MOLD OF THE WEDJAT EYE. Late Period, first millennium BC. The mold used for the production of a faience amulet with good detail. 1.75 x 2 inches. Rare! Photographed with light from below for visibility of the form produced from the mold. $1350 estimate. |  |
| 7323. A EGYPTIAN TERRA COTTA ROYAL SEAL IMPRESSION. Late Period, first millennium BC. The impression with scarab, bird and other hieroglyphs in a royal pharaoh's cartouche. 1.25 inches. $500 estimate. |  |
| 7381. FINE EGYPTIAN TERRA COTTA HEAD OF A PHARAOH. 1st millennium BC. The finely modeled head with pharoah's beard and headdress. 2 inches. Remains of pigment. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 7382. EGYPTIAN TERRA COTTA PLAQUE OF THE APIS BULL. 1st millennium BC. The sacred bull proceeding r. with solar crown towards an altar or offering table before a palm, additional indistinct figures behind the bull. 2 x 2.75 inches. Hard fired. Rare and nice. $2250 estimate. |  |
| 7383. EGYPTIAN TERRA COTTA PLAQUE OF A GOD OR PHAROAH. 1st millennium BC. Wearing kilt and tall feather headdress and holding staff and ankh, cartouche with heiroglyphs upper r. 2.25 x 4 inches. Hardfired. Remains of white pigment. Rare and nice. $2250 estimate. |  |
| 7384. EGYPTIAN TERRA COTTA PLAQUE OF PHAROAH SLAYING A SEMITIC PRISONER. early 1st millennium BC. Important scene with pharoah stg. l. and grasping a bound long-bearded Semite warrior who kneels before him by the hair and preparing to behead him with large sickel shaped weapon. 1.75 x 3 inches. Repaired at middle. Important historical depiction known from carved wall panels. A little clearer than image shows. $2750 estimate. |  |
| 7385. EGYPTIAN TERRA COTTA TORSO OF THOERIS GODDESS OF CHILDBIRTH. 1st millennium BC. With the hippo-headed goddess standing holding her pregnant belly. The hippo goddess was the protectress of women in childbirth. 1.25 x 1.5 inches. Remains of white pigment. Rare and nice. Considerably better than photo. $800 estimate. |  |
| 7386. EGYPTIAN GREENSTONE HEART SCARAB. 2nd-1st millennium BC. These large scarabs were placed over the chest of important mummies. 2.25 inches. High quality example with a few chips. Nice detail. $1400 estimate. |  |
| 7387. EGYPTIAN FAIENCE CAT, 1st millennium BC. The cat crouching with head turned alertly to the right. 1.25 inches. Detailed both sides. Rare item. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 7388. EGYPTIAN FAIENCE AMULET OF KHNUM, 1st millennium BC. Finely detailed amulet of the ram-headed god wearing the triple atef crown. 1.25 x 2 inches. Nose unfortunately abraded. Suspension loop and detailed hair on rv. Rare item. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 7554. A VERY RARE ASSYRIAN FAIENCE PYXIS, ZIWIYE, ca. 9th century BC. Of quadrangular form with tapering feet and handles, the body glazed in yellow, turquoise and black with triangular motifs, the handles pierced for attachment of a lid. A very rare example of early polychrome glazing techniques. Museum quality repair with some expert restoration on reverse. Height: 3". $3000 estimate. |  |
| 7555. A FINE ACHAEMENID PERSIAN RHYTON, ca. 5th-4th century BC. The terra cotta vessel with the finely molded head of a ram. One leg and ear professionally restored. Dimensions: 5 x 9 x 11". $4000 estimate. |  |
| 7380. AN INTRIGUING FAIENCE FIGURE. Mesopotamia, c. 1st millennium BC. With rampant lion standing erect embracing and biting an uncertain victim. 3 inches. Traces of blue glaze. Deserving of further study but certainly very rare. $1800 estimate. |  |
| 7556. AN EXCEPTIONAL PHOENICIAN BILBIL, ca. 1300-1200 BC. An excellent example of the finest bronze age pottery, this piece would have been used for pouring or serving liquids perhaps wine. Grey ware of elegant form with bulbous body and tall neck, it has circular line relief design, doubly incised strap handle, flared rim and footed base. A larger and much finer example than is normally available. Choice condition with traces of ancient soil adhering. Height: 28.5 cm. (11.2"). Weight: ~0.4 kg. (~1 lb.) $4000 estimate. |  |
| 7443. A PHOENICIAN BILBIL. 1st millennium BC. The terra cotta vessel with spherical body on low base, a strap handle rising to the tall neck with everted rim. 6 inches. Repaired. $1500 estimate. |  |
| 7444. A CYPRIOT BLACK POLISHED WARE BILBIL. Early Bronze Age, c. 2500-1900 BC. The terra cotta vessel with spherical body on low base, a strap handle rising to the tall neck with everted rim, the body decorated with three registers of finely incised zig zags and diamonds. 5.25 inches. Couple of firing spals. $1950 estimate. |  |
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