ETRUSCAN AND ROMAN ART
Provenance: Many From The Collection Of An Archaeologist Active In Egypt In The Early 20th Century
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| 7250. RARE VILLANOVAN MULTIPLE 'BOAT' FIBULA, 8th-6th century BC. The fibula with four boats, spirals and a long intact pin. 11.5 cm. Extremely rare type. $2800 estimate. |  |
| 7472. AN IMPORTANT LARGE ETRUSCAN IMPASTO HOLMOS AND DINOS, Circa 7th Century B.C. The holmos was one of the utensils required for a banquet. The stand, which is hollow inside, once supported the accompanying dinos, or large cauldron. The holmos' structure consists of three elements fired together as a single piece. It is decorated with openwork rosettes with knobs at their centers, cutout lines between. It sits on a flaring base and is topped by an upper conical portion. The holmos 28 inches high, with rim restored will be 6-8 inches taller, the dinos 12.5 x 16 inches. For similar pieces see "Italy of the Etruscans" by Ines Jucker (The Israel Museum, 1991) p.170 and The Louvre: Greek, Etruscan and Roman Antiquities (1991)p.58. Exceptionally rare, the holmos partially repaired but base and upper rim still incomplete , the dinos in choice condition with one small probe hole. Similar restored examples have sold Sothebys/Christies in the $75,000 range. Very rare and even rarer to find both components together. A museum quality piece worth considerably more with proper restoration. Provenance: The collection of an American artist living in Rome during the early 20th century. $65,000 estimate. |  |
| 7557. A RARE VILLANOVAN TERRA COTTA HEAD, ca. 8th-7th century BC. Abstractly modeled head of a man or god with long hair over the shoulders in back. A very rare early type. Dimensions: 2 x 2 x 3.5". Provenance: Acquired by a US diplomat stationed in Italy in the early part of this century. Much better than photo. $1000 estimate. |  |
| 7558. A CHOICE ETRUSCAN PATERA, Circa 370-350 BC. The patera was a shallow footed bowl used to make offerings to the gods. Among many other customs the Romans may well have adopted the patera from the Etruscans and many Roman coins depict it being used to pour libations to the Gods. The shallow bowl with wide rolled rim on a footed base also with a rolled rim. The bowl with central cross dividing the interior into four sections, each with 3 dots; the rim with a five pointed stylized star with spiral points. The design in brown glaze against a beige background. Faliscan style, Genucilia group. Diameter: 14.2 cm. (5.6"). Height: ~5.5 cm. (2.2"). References: A nearly identical one appeared on the Arts & Entertainment Channel's Ancient Mysteries Series in a broadcast on the Etruscans hosted by Leonard Nimoy. Condition: Choice and intact with excellent condition of the glaze. $3000 estimate. |  |
| 7104. A LIFE SIZE ETRUSCAN TERRA COTTA HAND, c. 4th-3rd century BC. 4 x 6 inches. On custom walnut base. From the collection of an American artist living in Rome during the early 20th century. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 7559. A CHOICE ROMAN BRONZE PITCHER, Syria, c. 1st-3rd Century AD. Bronze vessels were widely used throughout the ancient Mediterranean. This pitcher probably comes from Syria during the Roman era. In choice condition, it is rare to find such bronze vessels without significant damage or corrosion. Pitcher with squat body and high tapering neck and pinched spout all hammered from a single sheet of bronze. The handle cast separately ending in the head of a horned satyr with long pointed beard. Height: 14.2 cm. (5.6"). Metal composition: Bronze with natural brownish green patina. $4000 estimate. |  |
| 7560. A FINE ROMAN BRONZE FIGURE OF MERCURY, Circa 1st-3rd Century AD. Mercury (Greek Hermes) was not only the messenger of the gods, but the god of merchants and thieves as well. Here he is depicted with his winged hat holding a purse to signify his connection with wealth and success in business. He stands nude except for a cape curled round his arm and a traveling cap (petasos) with wings. In his right outstretched hand he carries a leather purse filled with coins. On a custom stand. Height: 8.4 cm. (3.3"). Metal composition: Solid cast bronze with natural hard green patina. Condition: The left hand lost in antiquity, otherwise in choice condition with better facial detail than shows in the image. $3000 estimate. |  |
| 7561. A ROMAN BRONZE ATTACHMENT, c. 1st-3rd century AD. In ancient times attachments like the current fine example were used to ornament wooden chests or pieces of furniture. Finely cast bronze applicae in the form of the facing head of an Erote with long curly hair drawn into a top knot. Diameter: 44 mm. (1.73"). Depth: 18 mm. (0.71"). Weight: 48.71 gm. (1.714 oz.). Metal composition: Bronze with natural brown and green patina, small area of modern solder on reverse, plugged hole on top rim. Condition: Excellent. $1000 estimate. |  |
| 7562. A ROMAN BRONZE BOWL, c. 1st-3rd Century AD. Bronze bowls like this were used by the Romans for cooking and serving food. The bowl with flat bottom and vertical slightly flanged rim. Pattern of multiple concentric circles in the center, the rim decorated with raised and incised lines. Diameter: 21.5 cm. (8.5"). Height: 5.4 cm. (2.1"). Metal composition: Beaten from a single piece of bronze or copper with natural green, blue and brown patina. Condition: Very small crack in bottom, else excellent. $3500 estimate. |  |
| 7370. FINE ROMAN TERRA COTTA FIGURE OF A DOG. c. 1st-2nd century AD. The small dog reclining with legs drawn up beneath it, the short tail tightly curled, he wears a collar ornamented with three circular medallions, the hair, eyes and mouth indicated with careful incised detail. 2.4 inches. A small masterpiece! Detail both sides. $2000 estimate. |  |
| 7371. FINE ROMAN EGYPT TERRA COTTA FIGURE OF A CAT. c. 1st-2nd century AD. The small cat seated on its hind legs, with tail curled forward, wearing a collar with ornaments in the front, the hair, eyes and mouth indicated with careful incised detail. Hard fired, 1.75 inches. A small masterpiece! Free standing. $3000 estimate. |  |
| 7372. ROMAN TERRA COTTA FIGURE OF A DOVE. c. 1st-3rd century AD. The dove with spread wings (chip to one). 3.25 inches. $800 estimate. |  |
| 7373. ROMAN TERRA COTTA FRAGMENTARY HEAD OF A DOG. c. 1st-3rd century AD. What remains nice with ear perked up. 1.75 inches. features somewhat clearer than image. $150 estimate. |  |
| 7374. LATE ROMAN COPTIC TERRA COTTA FIGURE OF A PIG. c. 1st-2nd century AD. The pig with eyes and mouth incised. 2.5 inches. Rare depiction. Free standing. $500 estimate. |  |
| 7376. LARGE LATE ROMAN COPTIC TERRA COTTA FIGURE OF A DOG. c. 1st-2nd century AD. The dog standing at attention with perked up ears and tightly curled tail, collar with pendant at front. 3.5 x 5 x 2 inches wide. One of a pair. Free standing. Intact and appealing. $1000 estimate. |  |
| 7377. LARGE LATE ROMAN COPTIC TERRA COTTA FIGURE OF A DOG. c. 1st-2nd century AD. The dog standing at attention with perked up ears and tightly curled tail, collar with pendant at front. 3.5 x 5 x 2 inches wide. One of a pair. Free standing. Intact and appealing. $1000 estimate. |  |
| 7105. A ROMAN ARCHAIZING HEAD OF DIONYSOS, c. 1st-2nd century AD. The god depicted with garlanded hair and long spade beard. 2 x 2.5 inches. On custom oak stand. From the collection of an American artist living in Rome during the early 20th century. $450 estimate. |  |
| 7333. ROMAN EGYPT STAMP SEAL WITH A HORSE, c. 2nd-4th century AD. With remains of handle on rv. 2.5 inches diameter. Rare. Incuse stamp or mold. Photographed with light from below for visibility of the form produced. $1500 estimate. |  |
| 7316. ROMAN TERRA COTTA HEAD POSSIBLY OF THE EMPEROR CARACALLA, c. early 3rd century AD. With Caracalla's features and wearing a royal diadem. 2.25 inches. Rare. $1000 estimate. |  |
| 7320. A RARE EARLY TERRA COTTA HEAD DEPICTING AN ARAB, Roman Egypt, c. 2nd-5th century AD. Wearing a turban and with robe held around lower part of face from inside. 2 inches. Very rare depiction. $4000 estimate. |  |
| 7353. AN IMPRESSIVE ROMAN LAMP, Roman Egypt, c. 1st-2nd century AD. The large double spouted lamp with lion heads on the volutes and an image of Zeus Sarapis on the large leaf handle, faint impression of a hand maker's mark on the bottom. 3.5 x 6 inches. Intact and rare. $3000 estimate. |  |
| 7354. RARE ROMAN OIL LAMP IN THE FORM OF A NUBIAN HEAD, Roman Egypt, c. 1st-2nd century AD. The small lamp in the form of a Nubian head with diadem and on small tripod feet. 3 inches. Very rare and desirable type. $3000 estimate. |  |
| 7355. RARE ROMAN OIL LAMP WITH HEAD OF AN AFRICAN, Roman Egypt, c. 1st-2nd century AD. The small lamp in the form of a Nubian head. 2.6 inches. Very rare and desirable type. $2000 estimate. |  |
| 7356. ROMAN TERRA COTTA OIL LAMP WITH DIANA, c. 1st-2nd century AD. The lamp with figure of the goddess Diana loosing an arrow. 4.25 inches. Handle restored. $500 estimate. |  |
| 7357. ROMAN TERRA COTTA OIL LAMP WITH ZEUS AND EAGLE, c. 1st-2nd century AD. With figure of Zeus standing behind his eagle with spread wings. 3.25 inches. Handle restored. Better than photo. $500 estimate. |  |
| 7358. ROMAN TERRA COTTA OIL LAMP, c. 1st-2nd century AD. With large floral design on the discus. 3.5 inches. Abrasion to wick hole but sharp design. $500 estimate. |  |
| 7359. CLASSICAL ROMAN TERRA COTTA GLAZED OIL LAMP, c. 1st-2nd century AD. 3.25 inches. Tiny check at spout. $800 estimate. |  |
| 7451. ROMAN RED GLAZED BOWL. c. 1st-3rd century AD. With two incised marks on the base rim, probably an owner's mark. 2.25 x 4 inches. Rim chips. $500 estimate. |  |
| 7253. A RARE HELLENISTIC EARLY ROMAN BALLISTA BOLT, 3rd-1st century BC. The bronze ballista bolt of large arrowhead form with tenon on trailing end. The Roman ballista was a large stationary crossbow that was mechanically wound up and shot bolts with tremendous force. It was the Roman equivalent of a small artillery piece. Very rare and in excellent condition. 3.75 inches. Dr Mike Bishop, co-author of 'Roman Military Equipment', suggests that this may be a rarer Hellenistic ballista bolt. $1000 estimate. |  |
| 7254. A RARE HELLENISTIC EARLY ROMAN BALLISTA BOLT, 3rd-1st century BC. The bronze ballista bolt of large arrowhead form with tenon on trailing end. The Roman ballista was a large stationary crossbow that was mechanically wound up and shot bolts with tremendous force. It was the Roman equivalent of a small artillery piece. Very rare and in excellent condition. 3.3 inches. Dr Mike Bishop, co-author of 'Roman Military Equipment', suggests that this may be a rarer Hellenistic ballista bolt. $1000 estimate. |  |
| 7255. A RARE HELLENISTIC EARLY ROMAN BALLISTA BOLT, 3rd-1st century BC. The bronze ballista bolt of large arrowhead form with tenon on trailing end. The Roman ballista was a large stationary crossbow that was mechanically wound up and shot bolts with tremendous force. It was the Roman equivalent of a small artillery piece. Very rare and in excellent condition. 1.75 inches. Dr Mike Bishop, co-author of 'Roman Military Equipment', suggests that this may be a rarer Hellenistic ballista bolt. $1000 estimate. |  |
| 7256. A RARE HELLENISTIC EARLY ROMAN BALLISTA BOLT, 3rd-1st century BC. The bronze ballista bolt of large arrowhead form with tenon on trailing end. The Roman ballista was a large stationary crossbow that was mechanically wound up and shot bolts with tremendous force. It was the Roman equivalent of a small artillery piece. Very rare and in excellent condition. 3 inches. Dr Mike Bishop, co-author of 'Roman Military Equipment', suggests that this may be a rarer Hellenistic ballista bolt. $1000 estimate. |  |
| 7257. A RARE HELLENISTIC EARLY ROMAN BALLISTA BOLT, 3rd-1st century BC. The bronze ballista bolt of large arrowhead form with tenon on trailing end. The Roman ballista was a large stationary crossbow that was mechanically wound up and shot bolts with tremendous force. It was the Roman equivalent of a small artillery piece. Very rare and in excellent condition. 2.25 inches. Dr Mike Bishop, co-author of 'Roman Military Equipment', suggests that this may be a rarer Hellenistic ballista bolt. $1000 estimate. |  |
| 7258. A RARE HELLENISTIC EARLY ROMAN BALLISTA BOLT, 3rd-1st century BC. The bronze ballista bolt of large arrowhead form with tenon on trailing end. The Roman ballista was a large stationary crossbow that was mechanically wound up and shot bolts with tremendous force. It was the Roman equivalent of a small artillery piece. Very rare and in excellent condition. 2.5 inches. Dr Mike Bishop, co-author of 'Roman Military Equipment', suggests that this may be a rarer Hellenistic ballista bolt. $1000 estimate. |  |
| 7259. A RARE HELLENISTIC EARLY ROMAN BALLISTA BOLT, 3rd-1st century BC. The bronze ballista bolt of large arrowhead form with tenon on trailing end. The Roman ballista was a large stationary crossbow that was mechanically wound up and shot bolts with tremendous force. It was the Roman equivalent of a small artillery piece. Very rare and in excellent condition. 2.5 inches. Dr Mike Bishop, co-author of 'Roman Military Equipment', suggests that this may be a rarer Hellenistic ballista bolt. $1000 estimate. |  |
| 7189. RARE ROMAN OIL LAMP WITH BOXER. c. 1st century A.D. The lamp with molded figure of a well muscled boxer on the discus. The boxer striking a pugilistic pose with one fist extended, the other cocked by his side ready to strike, the cestus clearly visible on both fists. An extremely rare and desirable lamp type showing an athlete. 88 x 65 x 23 mm. $7500 estimate. |  |
| 7237. ROMAN SMALL BRONZE OIL LAMP, c. 1st-2nd century AD. The lamp on high base with two nozzles, the handle in the form of a ram's head, the body ornamented with a raised pearl pattern, a small loop between the nozzles. 2.5 x 1.5 inches. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 7238. LARGER ROMAN OIL LAMP, c. 1st-2nd century AD. The lamp with long spout and long leaf handle, high relief nude male figure on the tondo, holding a fish-like object in one hand and cradling a rod in the other. 6 inches. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 7531. ROMAN TERRA SIGILATA BOWL AND PLATE. Germany, c. 2nd-3rd century. The redware vessels both with signed maker's stamps at the centers. To 7 inches. The dish repaired, the small bowl a little distorted in the firing. $1350 estimate. |  |
| 7271. ROMAN MOSAIC GLASS EYE BEAD, c. 1st-3rd century AD. The bead of blue glass with 7 eyes of yellow and green rings. 12 mm. Good type. $650 estimate. |  |
| 7252. A FINE ROMAN BRONZE BOY, c. 1st-2nd century AD. The small but very finely detailed boy striding in an animated posture with r. hand raised, he is nude except for a chlymas draped over his shoulder and around his pubic area. 30 mm. This type of fine small figures ornamented the top of fine cloak and hair pins worn by sophisticated ladies. $2000 estimate. |  |
| 7260. ROMAN BYZANTINE THIMBLE, c. 4th-8th century AD. For sewing. 0.8 inches. Scarce. $150 estimate. |  |
| 7261. ROMAN BYZANTINE THIMBLE, c. 4th-8th century AD. For sewing. 0.8 inches. Scarce. $450 estimate. |  |
| 7216. A FINE ROMAN INTAGLIO IMPRESSION OF MARCUS AURELIUS, c. 2nd century AD. Fired clay stamped with right facing head of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. 17mm. $400 estimate. |  |
| 7219. CHOICE ETRUSCO ROMAN VOTIVE PHALLUS, c. 4th-1st century BC. Fired clay votive in the form of a life sized turgid phallus of a youth. 4.5 inches. A museum quality piece worthy of the finest collection. $6000 estimate. |  |
| 7214. A CHOICE ROMAN BYZANTINE BRONZE BUCKLE, c. 3rd-5th century AD. Intact and functional with choice forest green patina. 2 inches. $500 estimate. |  |
| 7536. CHOICE ANCIENT BEAD NECKLACE, 3rd century BC-1st millennium AD. The necklace with 53 ancient mostly mosaic glass beads, most Roman a few a little later. Necklace 31 inches, longest bead is Phoenician 2.2 inches. Nice selection of better mosaic glass beads. $2750 estimate. |  |
| 7211. A LARGE ROMAN APPLICAE, 1st-3rd century AD. The bronze applicae with a facing head, remains of four mounting tenons on rv. 3.1 inches diameter. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 7408. 4 BROKEN ROMAN GLASS BOTTLES, c. 1st-3rd century AD. Restorers lot. Appears that all or most pieces are there. To approximately 3.5 inches. $50 estimate. |  |
| 7409. AN INTRESTING CRUSHED ROMAN GLASS BOTTLE, c. 1st-3rd century AD. As found, crushed, the pieces stuck together by very sticky black residue of original contents. 3 inches. $75 estimate. |  |
| 7411. 11 ANCIENT GLASS FRAGMENTS, c. 1st-6th century AD. Two with areas of intense peacock iridesence, one with numerous wheel cuts. To 3.25 inches. $100 estimate. |  |
| 7412. ROMAN GLASS BOTTLE, c. 1st-3rd century AD. Pale green glass with rolled rim. 2.5 inches. Intact. $350 estimate. |  |
| 7413. LATE ROMAN BYZANTINE MINIATURE GLASS VIAL, c. 3th-5th century AD. Pale green glass with wide rolled rim. 1.75 inches. These miniature vessels are quite rare and were used for rare essences or perhaps even poison as they could be easily concealed in clothing. $400 estimate. |  |
| 7414. LATE ROMAN BYZANTINE MINIATURE GLASS VIAL, c. 3th-5th century AD. Transparent glass with wide rolled rim. 2+ inches. These miniature vessels are quite rare and were used for rare essences or perhaps even poison as they could be easily concealed in clothing. $300 estimate. |  |
| 7415. LATE ROMAN BYZANTINE MINIATURE GLASS VIAL, c. 3th-5th century AD. Opaque white glass with rolled rim. 1.7 inches. These miniature vessels are quite rare and were used for rare essences or perhaps even poison as they could be easily concealed in clothing. $300 estimate. |  |
| 7416. LATE ROMAN BYZANTINE MINIATURE GLASS BOTTLE, c. 3th-5th century AD. Pale green glass with rolled rim. 1.2 inches. These miniature vessels are quite rare. $400 estimate. |  |
| 7417. LATE ROMAN BYZANTINE MINIATURE GLASS BOTTLE, c. 3th-5th century AD. Transparent glass with thickened rim. 1.5 inches. These miniature vessels are quite rare. $400 estimate. |  |
| 7606. ROMAN LEGIONARY TILE, Fleet troup, Cologne, dates after 89 AD. The name of the fleet troups, stationed in Cologne, was CLASSIS AUGUSTA GERMANICA. This fleet was founded by Drusus. Main harbour was Cologne (Castell Cologne-Altenburg). In 89 AD the fleet was honored by Domitian and got the name PIA FIDELIS like the Legion XXII. The main service was patroling on the Rhine and later to transport goods for the Legions. Inscription: CG PF (Classis Germanica Pia Fidelis), 12 x 10 cm large fragment, very rare Legion tile, Reference:Passauer Universität, Schriften zur Archäologien, Volume 6. $4000 estimate. |  |
| 7607. ROMAN LEGIONARY TILE, Cologne This very rare tile stamp was issued by a tile production site under the command of the “EXERCITUS GERMANIEA INFERIORIS”, wich means armies of the provinc Germnia inferior. The exact site can not be determinated, but was located somewhere on the lower Rhine. Inscription: EX GR INF, 10 x 6 cm large fragment, very rare Legion tile, Reference:Passauer Universität, Schriften zur Archäologien, Volume 6. $3000 estimate. |  |
| 7608. ROMAN LAMP WITH CUPID HOLDING A SHELL. Brown glazed clay, with a very detailed Amor. 1st century AD. Exact the same scene on a Trier museum lamp.11.5 x 6.5 cm. Intact $1550 estimate. |  |
| 7609. ROMAN LAMP, showing two crossed caduceus. Brown glazed clay, with a very detailed scene. 1st century AD. 10.5 x 6.5 cm. Intact $1550 estimate. |  |
| 7610. ROMAN BRONZE LAMP, of the 1st century. Typical early classical shape. The lamp is complete with the lid and the lid chain. Nice ornamented handle. 12 x 6 cm. Intact and rare lamp. $1650 estimate. |  |
| 7611. Weihestein_mercur, ROMAN MEMORIAL STONE INSCRIPTION for the god Mercurius. Large fragment with 35 letters readable (Mercurio, Posvit etc.). The letters are inlayed with red color as it was done in Roman time (but easily to remove if liked). At the left side, Mercury is shown, holding a caduceus. Very rare, 26 x 15 cm. $2750 estimate. |  |
| 7612. Ziegel_putz, ROMAN WAND TILE, with painted stucco. This is a complete wand tile with white and green painted stucco from a roman villa rustica near of Cologne. Rare tile with 30 x 30 cm size. $1550 estimate. |  |
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