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| 8109. CELTIC/ROMAN CHARIOT FITTING, c. 1st -3rd century AD. Bronze post topped with eagle’s head with bracket to guide or tie reins. Intact. 3 inches. $3250 estimate. | |
| 8110. CELTIC/ROMAN CHARIOT FITTING, c. 1st -3rd century AD. Bronze post topped with eagle’s head with bracket to guide or tie reins. Intact. 3 inches. $3250 estimate. |  |
| 8111. CELTIC/ROMAN CHARIOT FITTING, c. 1st -3rd century AD. Bronze post in the form of a mythological animal’s head with bracket to guide or tie reins. Intact. 3 inches. $3750 estimate. |  |
| 8112. CELTIC/ROMAN CHARIOT FITTING, c. 1st -3rd century AD. Bronze post in the form of a mythological animal’s head with bracket to guide or tie reins. Intact. 3 inches. $3750 estimate. |  |
| 8113. CELTIC SWASTICA CHARIOT ORNAMENT, c. 1st -3rd century AD. Large bronze swastica found as a decoration for a chariot. Rust from iron attachment tenons on reverse. Intact and very rare. 3.25 x 3.25 inches. $3250 estimate. |  |
| 8114. CELTIC SWASTICA CHARIOT ORNAMENT, c. 1st -3rd century AD. Large bronze swastica found as a decoration for a chariot. Rust from iron attachment tenons on reverse. Intact and very rare. 3.25 x 3.25 inches. $3250 estimate. |  |
| 8115. CHOICE CELTIC CHARIOT ORNAMENT, c. 1st -3rd century AD. Large bronze decorative ornament of classical Celtic style. Rust from iron attachment tenons on reverse. Intact and very rare. A beautiful Celtic piece! 4.25. $7500 estimate. |  |
| 8116. CELTIC CHARIOT ORNAMENT, c. 1st -3rd century AD. Large sheet bronze horse found as a decoration for a chariot. Bronze attachment nail through hindquarters. Front of head missing. 3.25 x 4 inches. $1500 estimate. |  |
| 8117. FINE LATE GREEK LAMP, c. 1st century BC/AD. The round lamp with fluted shoulders, four palm fronds on the discus. 4.25 inches. Intact. $1400 estimate. |  |
| 8118. GREEK TERRACOTTA HEAD OF SILENUS, c. 6th-5th century BC. The bearded god with goat ears. 2.5 x 2.75 inches. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 8119. GREEK GNATHIAN WARE BLACK GLAZED BOTTLE, c. 4th century BC. Grape vines in pale yellow on black glazed body. Remains of ancient soil. 3.25 x 5 inches. Intact. $1950 estimate. |  |
| 8120. GREEK GNATHIAN WARE BLACK GLAZED BOTTLE, c. 4th century BC. Grape vines in pale yellow on black glazed body. Remains of ancient soil. 3.25 x 5 inches. Couple of minute spall holes from firing otherwise intact. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 8121. GREEK GNATHIAN WARE BLACK GLAZED TREFOIL OINOCHOE, c. 4th century BC. Grape vines in pale yellow on black glazed body. Remains of ancient soil. 3 x 6.25 inches. Handle repaired. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 8122. FINE GREEK GNATHIAN WARE FLUTED BOTTLE, c. 4th century BC. The elegantly formed bottle with finely fluted sides, small grape vines in pale yellow on the shoulder. Remains of ancient soil. 6.5 inches. Intact and rare. $2250 estimate. |  |
| 8123. FINE ATTIC CLASSICAL GREEK WHITE GROUND LEKYTHOS, c. 500-450 BC. The small lekythos with two palmettes in black on white ground, wave pattern above. The black figure on white ground technique appears in the 5th century BC. 3 inches. Intact and a little gem. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 8124. MUSEUM QUALITY ATTIC RED FIGURED LEKYTHOS, c. 425-400 BC. The small lekythos with a finely painted sphinx, egg and dart pattern on shoulder. 3.6 inches. Choice and intact. $6750 estimate. |  |
| 8125. VERY RARE HELLENISTIC QUADRUPLE PYXIS, c. 3rd-1st century BC. The vessel consisting of four pyxii around a double strap handle with knot at apex. 3.5 x 4 inches. Excessively rare and marvelously intact save for one insignificant rim flake. Museum quality Greek pottery. $4500 estimate. |  |
| 8126. GREEK BRONZE CENTAUR APPLICAE, c. 3rd-1st century BC. The applicae in the form of a centaur drawing a bow. Excellent animated form. 1.75 x 2 inches. Rare and intact. $2250 estimate. |  |
| 8127. FINE SMALL GREEK APHRODITE, c. 3rd-1st century BC. The finely modeled goddess nude and modestly holding her gown to her breasts, her hair drawn up in a chignon behind. This charming small figure once ornamented the head of a fine brooch or cloak pin and was surely worn by a high class lady. 27 mm. Rare and a wonderful example of the skill of Greek jewelry makers. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 8128. FINE SMALL GREEK LADY WITH FLOWERS, c. 3rd-1st century BC. The finely modeled bronze lady wearing flowing himation, her hair drawn up behind her head. 2 inches. This charming small figure once ornamented the head of a fine brooch or cloak pin and was surely worn by a high class lady. Rare and a wonderful example of the skill of Greek jewelry makers. The face is quite clear in spite of not showing well in the photo. $1850 estimate. |  |
| 8129. GREEK BRONZE APPLICAE WITH INSCRIPTION OF KATANA, c. 4th-3rd century BC. The floral form applicae with 9 segments each inscribed with one letter of the Sicilian Greek city KATANAION, famous for its numismatic art. 30 mm. Extremely rare and interesting. All ancient Greek inscriptions are very eagerly sought. $3500 estimate. |  |
| 8130. EXTREMELY INTERESTING INSCRIPTION FROM GREEK SYRACUSE, c. 5th-4th century BC. Consisting of a thick heavy bronze segment of a circle, engraved with the Greek letters SYRAKO, a triangle and a swastica, one possible archaic letter below and other engraved short lines. Set at the right side with a large blue cabachon glass, and at the left with what appears to be a silver coin of Syracuse, at least a silver disc with the head of a lady facing left. 1.5 x 3.75 inches. A fascinating object that deserves further study. Any additional information on what this object might be and its function would be welcomed. Extremely rare one of a kind artifact. All ancient Greek inscriptions are eagerly sought especially inscribed with name of such a famous city. $7500 estimate. |  |
| 8131. CHOICE HELLENISTIC BRONZE RABBIT, c. 3rd -1st century BC. Solid cast rabbit seated on its haunches in an alert pose, ears erect. Excellent detail with remains of incised fur markings. 1.85 inches. Extremely rare little gem! $4500 estimate. |  |
| 8132. GREEK BRONZE RING WITH INSCRIPTION, c. 3rd-1st century BC. The thick ring inscribed with the letters ENIXIA and a character composed of 3 vertical lines and 2 horizontal across them at middle and top. The IXI is written as and may be a single character. 9 x 19 mm. Very rare and interesting. Any translation appreciated. All ancient Greek inscriptions are eagerly sought. $2750 estimate. |  |
| 8171. DAUNIAN GREEK OLLA, c. 3rd century BC. The buff-ware pitcher with high looped strap handle with eyed appendage on top, the surface covered with very finely rendered geometric designs in slate blue. 6.5” x 9” height. Intact with some fading to body but a scarcer and more desirable type with the bug-eyed appendages atop the handle. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 7974. RARE MINOAN STAMP SEAL. Late Bronze Age, Late Helladic II or III. The square seal of pink marble with drilled knob for suspension, the surface carved with a square with spiral corners, a 10 pointed star at the center. 19 mm. All Minoan items are very rare and desirable. $4750 estimate. |  |
| 7975. INTRIGUING CELTIC BRONZE ARTIFACT, c. 1st century BC. The bronze object of crescent form with the ends terminating in snake heads, central area with four celtic heads bordered on both sides by double twisted rings. 3.25 inches. Any ideas as to function appreciated. It is not a handle as there are no attachment holes or knobs. Very rare and interesting object with nice detail. $2250 estimate. |  |
| 7976. GREEK ALABASTRON, c. 6th century BC. Expertly carved from banded alabaster a thin walled cosmetics container with wide rim and two side lugs. 14 cm. Uncleaned from the ground. Very nice example. $4750 estimate. |  |
| 7977. ARCHAIC GREEK GODDESS HEAD, c. 6th century BC. Wearing high polos. 11 x 7.5 cm. Rare with good features. $2450 estimate. |  |
| 7978. LARGE ARCHAIC GREEK GODDESS HEAD, c. 6th century BC. Wearing high polos. 3.75 inches. Rare with good features. $2750 estimate. |  |
| 7979. ARCHAIC GREEK GODDESS HEAD, c. 6th century BC. Wearing high polos. 7 cm. Rare. $1275 estimate. |  |
| 7980. LARGE ARCHAIC GREEK GODDESS HEAD, c. 5th century BC. Wearing polos. 9 cm. Rare, some recutting to face and hair. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 7981. FINE ARCHAIC GREEK KORE HEAD, c. 6th-5th century BC. Wearing polos. 8.5 cm. Slight line in the clay from cheek to above lips. Very rare with exceptional features nearly identical to those statues of Greek maidens found at the Parthenon. $3350 estimate. |  |
| 7982. ETRUSCO-CORINTHIAN OLPE, c. 600 BC. The piriform bottle on wide ring base tapering to a slim neck with wide rim, bands of reddish brown glaze. 15 cm. Intact with some abrasion to the surface. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 7983. A GREEK BLACK GLAZED SKYPHOS. S. Italy, Campanian, c. 3rd century BC. Two handled cup with glossy black glaze. Intact with couple of minor flakes. 5.25 across handles x 3.25 inches. $3650 estimate. |  |
| 7984. LARGE GREEK LAMP, c. 4th century BC. Deep heavy body with grooved circle around open center and long spout. 11 cm. Excellent condition with ancient soil patina. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 7985. GREEK BLACK GLAZED DISH. S. Italy, c. 4th century BC. The small dish on broad ring base with slightly inturned rim. 8.5 cm diameter. Excellent condition with ancient soil attesting authenticity. $450 estimate. |  |
| 7986. FINE GREEK AMPHORA. Hellenistic, c. 2nd century BC. Piriform body with tall thin base and neck. 27 cm. A choice example. $2250 estimate. |  |
| 7987. GREEK AMPHORA. Hellenistic, c. 2nd century BC. Piriform body with tall thin base and neck. 18 cm. Nice example with black glaze on neck and rim. $1650 estimate. |  |
| 7988. A GREEK LEAD SEAL, c. 3rd-1st century BC. The seal stamped with Gorgon hd. facing/Hound with star above. The stamp repeated with obv/rv reversed beside the first stamp. 1.5 inches. Precise attribution appreciated. Rare. $1950 estimate. |  |
| 7989. GREEK BRONZE HIPPOCAMP, c. 3rd-1st century BC. Winged horse with tail of a fish as seen on Greek coins. Detail both sides. 1.5 inches. Rare and nice. $2750 estimate. |  |
| 7990. EARLY GREEK BRONZE BULL, c. 6th-5th century BC. Sub-geometric style bull with suspension hole. 1.1 inches. Scarce. $650 estimate. |  |
| 7991. 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. 2.9 inches. Dr Mike Bishop, co-author of 'Roman Military Equipment', suggests that this may be a rarer Hellenistic ballista bolt. The asymmetrical grove acted as a kind of 'rifiling' which caused the bolt to rotate and by this means stabilized its flight. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 7992. GREEK LEAD SLING BULLET WITH INSCRIPTION. Sicily, c. 1st century BC. Molded midridge and Greek inscription LAXYE, impact mark on rv. 3 cm. Any attribution of the inscription appreciated. $1350 estimate. |  |
| 7993. GREEK BRONZE BUCRANIUM, 6th-4th century BC. The bronze bulls head in the famous Wappenmunzen form with one horn turned up, one turned down. 1.25 x 1.25 inches, 24.05 gm. Perhaps a weight? Rare. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 7994. GREEK TWO HANDLED AMPHORA, c. 5th-3rd century BC. 9", intact. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 7995. HELLENISTIC PIRIFORM ARYBALLOS, c. 3rd-2nd century BC. Twin faux handles make this a rare type. 7.5 inches. Free standing. Choice intact condition. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 7996. HELLENISTIC PIRIFORM ARYBALLOS, c. 3rd-2nd century BC. 7 inches. Free standing. Minor flakes to rim. $1350 estimate. |  |
| 7997. HELLENISTIC PIRIFORM ARYBALLOS, c. 3rd-2nd century BC. 8 inches. Base lost. $450 estimate. |  |
| 7998. HELLENISTIC PIRIFORM ARYBALLOS, c. 3rd-2nd century BC. 6 inches. Minor flakes to base. $1350 estimate. |  |
| 7999. HELLENISTIC PIRIFORM ARYBALLOS, c. 3rd-2nd century BC. 7 inches. Free standing. $1350 estimate. |  |
| 8000. HELLENISTIC PIRIFORM ARYBALLOS, c. 3rd-2nd century BC. 5.25 inches. Free standing. Choice example. $1350 estimate. |  |
| 8001. GREEK BLACK GLAZE LEKYTHOS, c. 6th-4th century BC. Dot and line pattern on shoulder and Greek key band. Some flakes but still nice. 5 inches. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 8002. CHOICE SMALL GREEK KRATER, c. 5th-3rd century BC. The wide bodied vessel on ring base with wide flaring rim. 4 x 3 inches. Choice intact condition. $1950 estimate. |  |
| 8003. CHOICE SMALL GREEK KRATER, c. 5th-3rd century BC. The wide bodied vessel on ring base with wide flaring rim. 3.5 x 2.5 inches. Choice intact condition. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 8004. FINE GREEK BLACK GLAZED PYXIS, c. 4th-3rd century BC. The lidded vessel of elegant form with delicate knob handle on lid. Two rings of pinkish orange on lid. 3 x 3.5 inches. Choice intact condition with light dendritic deposits attesting authenticity. $2850 estimate. |  |
| 8005. FINE GREEK BLACK GLAZED PYXIS, c. 4th-3rd century BC. The lidded vessel of elegant form with delicate knob handle on lid. 3.5 x 3.5 inches. Choice intact condition. $2750 estimate. |  |
| 8006. FINE GREEK BLACK GLAZED PYXIS, c. 4th-3rd century BC. The lidded vessel of elegant form with delicate knob handle on lid. 3 x 3.5 inches. Choice intact condition. $3250 estimate. |  |
| 8007. GREEK BLACK GLAZED PYXIS, c. 4th-3rd century BC. The lidded vessel of elegant form with delicate knob handle on lid. 3 x 3 inches. Body repaired from 4 shards. $2350 estimate. |  |
| 8008. GREEK BLACK GLAZED PYXIS, c. 4th-3rd century BC. The lidded vessel of elegant form with delicate knob handle on lid. 2.5 x 3 inches. Body repaired from several shards. $2350 estimate. |  |
| 8009. FINE GREEK BLACK GLAZED PYXIS, c. 4th-3rd century BC. The lidded vessel of elegant form with delicate knob handle on lid. 3.5 x 3.5 inches. Reduction fired with both red and black glaze areas. Choice intact condition. $2750 estimate. |  |
| 8010. FINE GREEK BLACK GLAZED PYXIS, c. 4th-3rd century BC. The lidded vessel of elegant form with delicate knob handle on lid. 3 x 3 inches. Reduction fired with both red and black glaze areas. Choice intact condition with light dendritic deposits attesting authenticity. $2750 estimate. |  |
| 8011. GREEK BLACK GLAZE KYLIX, c. 5th-4th century BC. The wide two handled wine drinking vessel often seen on Greek vase paintings. 3 x 9 inches. Repaired with all original shards present. $3950 estimate. |  |
| 8012. ELEGANT GREEK BEAKER, c. 5th-3rd century BC. The tall drinking vessel with flared stepped rim. 3 x 4.5 inches. One shard neatly reattached at rim, otherwise choice and a rare and elegant type. $2450 estimate. |  |
| 8013. LARGE GREEK VOTIVE HEAD OF A GODDESS, c. 6th-5th century BC. The head repaired. 5 x 7 inches. A large example which could be greatly improved with a little work. $1350 estimate. |  |
| 8014. 8 VOTIVE GREEK GODDESS HEADS, c. 6th-4th century BC. With repairs or wear. To 3.5 inches. Largest still has fingerprints of the ancient maker! $1650 estimate. |  |
| 8015. A GREEK TERRACOTTA WEIGHT, c. 6th-3rd century BC. Of truncated pyramidal form with suspension loop. 2.25 inches. Rare. $650 estimate. |  |
| 8016. A GREEK TERRACOTTA WEIGHT, c. 6th-3rd century BC. Of truncated pyramidal form with suspension loop. 2.25 inches. Rare. $650 estimate. |  |
| 8017. A GREEK TERRACOTTA WEIGHT WITH INSCRIPTION, c. 6th-3rd century BC. Of truncated pyramidal form with suspension loop, IOTA & OMEGA stamped on the side. 2 inches. Very rare. $650 estimate. |  |
| 7641. FINE CELTIC BRONZE APPLICAE, c. 1st-3rd century. The sizeable applicae with the head of an uncertain figure with a single horn issuing from his forehead. Likely some local Celtic diety. Four mounting tenons on back. 2.75 inches diameter. $8500 estimate. |  |
| 7623. WONDERFUL GREEK BRONZE INTAGLIO RING WITH CENTAUR, c. 5th-2nd century BC. The ring of classical Greek form with wide bezel engraved with a fabulous rearing centaur. 18.5 mm internal, bezel 20 x 16 mm. Excellent wearable condition. A museum quality piece! $4500 estimate. |  |
| 7624. FINELY CAST LEAD TYRIAN PURPLE MUREX SHELL, Greek or Punic, c. 6th-3rd century BC. The heavy solid cast shell with every detail of the shell used to obtain the Tyrian Purple die used for the Roman imperial robes. 2.25 inches. Very rare! $1250 estimate. |  |
| 7625. CHOICE GREEK LEAD SLING BULLET. Eastern Sicily, c. 4th-1st century BC. Clear letters both sides. An especially large example in excellent condition with an ancient impact mark. 1.75 inches. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 7626. CHOICE GREEK LEAD SLING BULLET. Eastern Sicily, c. 4th-1st century BC. Clear inscription ANDROU. An especially clear legend in excellent condition with an ancient impact mark one end. 1.15 inches. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 7627. AN ARCHAIC GREEK GODDESS HEAD. Magna Graeca, c. 6th century BC. The terracotta head of the goddess wearing a high polos. 2.5 inches. Rare Greek archaic piece. $450 estimate. |  |
| 7628. AN ARCHAIC GREEK GODDESS HEAD. Magna Graeca, c. 6th century BC. The terracotta head of the goddess wearing a high polos. 2.25 inches. Rare Greek archaic piece. $450 estimate. |  |
| 7629. AN ARCHAIC GREEK GODDESS HEAD. Magna Graeca, c. 6th century BC. The terracotta head of the goddess wearing a high polos. 2.0 inches. Rare Greek archaic piece. $450 estimate. |  |
| 7630. AN ARCHAIC GREEK GODDESS HEAD. Magna Graeca, c. 6th century BC. The terracotta head of the goddess wearing a high polos. 2.25 inches. Rare Greek archaic piece. $450 estimate. |  |
| 7631. AN ARCHAIC GREEK GODDESS HEAD. Magna Graeca, c. 6th century BC. The terracotta head of the goddess wearing a high polos. 1.75 inches. Rare Greek archaic piece. $450 estimate. |  |
| 7632. AN ARCHAIC GREEK GODDESS HEAD. Magna Graeca, c. 6th century BC. The terracotta head of the goddess wearing a high polos. 2.25 inches. Rare Greek archaic piece. $450 estimate. |  |
| 7633. AN ARCHAIC GREEK GODDESS HEAD. Magna Graeca, c. 6th century BC. The terracotta head of the goddess wearing a high polos. 1.75 inches. Rare Greek archaic piece. $650 estimate. |  |
| 7634. AN EARLY CLASSICAL GREEK GODDESS HEAD. Magna Graeca, c. 5th century BC. The terracotta head of the goddess wearing a high bun. 1.75 inches. $450 estimate. |  |
| 7635. A LARGE GREEK HYDRIA. East Greek?, c. 6th-4th century BC. The large wide mouthed water vessel with two strap handles at 100 degrees from each other from belly to rim, the shoulder, handles and rim with bands of red designs. 12.5 x 14 inches. Minor abrasion to rim and stable lines in one area, otherwise in nice condition with excellent paint retention. Rare large Greek pottery. $6500 estimate. |  |
| 7636. AN EARLY GREEK OIL LAMP, c. 6th-5th century BC. The circular lamp with wide shallow opening. 3.25 inches. Rare early type. $450 estimate. |  |
| 7637. AN EARLY GREEK OIL LAMP, c. 6th-5th century BC. The circular lamp with wide shallow opening. 2.75 inches. Rare early type. $450 estimate. |  |
| 7638. AN EARLY GREEK OIL LAMP, c. 6th-5th century BC. The circular lamp with wide shallow opening. 2.75 inches. Rare early type. $450 estimate. |  |
| 7639. AN EARLY GREEK OIL LAMP, c. 5th-4th century BC. The circular lamp with narrower central opening. 2 inches. Rare early type. $550 estimate. |  |
| 7640. HELLENISTIC GREEK OIL LAMP, c. 3rd-1st century BC. The lamp with extended volute spout (one volute chipped) and knob handle on side. 3.5 inches. Scarce type. $3500 estimate. |  |
