ETRUSCAN AND ROMAN ART
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| 8285. AN EARLY ITALIC BRONZE FIBULA, ca. 8th-7th century BC. The large fibula with square twisted body & pin with large knob. 5.2". Rare and in excellent condition. Ex. Joseph Ternbach Collection. Comes with custom lucite stand. $1800 estimate. |  |
| 8286. A RARE ITALIC POLYCHROME BOWL, ca. 6th-4th century BC. With painted floral patterns. Some glaze abrasion. 6.9". Very rare. $1500 estimate. |  |
| 8287. A RARE VILLANOVAN LARGE BICONICAL URN. ca. 8th-7th century BC. The heavy single handled impasto vessel covered with complex incised geometric designs including large ornamented swastikas in triple squares around the waist. 12 x 15.5 inches. Intact with a couple of minor abrasions one side. An especially large and fine example said to be from Tarquinia. Very rare this nice. Museum quality. $10,000 estimate. |  |
| 8288. EXCEPTIONAL ETRUSCAN BUCCHERO SOTTILE BOWL, ca. 6th-4th century BC. The graceful dark gray bowl of thin fabric with ridged shoulder and slightly carinated rim, the base rounded upward in a central omphalos, the exterior surface burnished to a high gloss. 7" x 12". Two insignificant rim chips. An exceptional large example of the finest in Etruscan pottery. $5500 estimate. |  |
| 8289. A LARGE ETRUSCAN KANTHAROS, ca. 4th century BC. The thin walled black glazed kantharos with ledged bottom and arched strap handles attached to the flared lip. On high pedestal base. 9.5 x 13". Professional repair to handles. Very rare especially this large. One of a matching pair. $8000 estimate. |  |
| 8290. A HOLY LAND TERRA COTTA OSSUARY, c. 1st century BC-AD. The heavy ossuary (bone box) fitted with a sliding lid with lug handle and decorated with a triple wave pattern formed by the maker's fingers in the wet clay, the whole covered with intact white slip. 9 x 12 x 32 inches. 75 lbs. Stable age crack, small corner chip but very strong and hard material. Extremely rare. $7500 estimate. |  |
| 8291. A FINE ETRUSCAN TERRA COTTA HEAD, ca. 3rd century BC. The large head with a beautiful serene smile. The female perhaps the deceased wearing earrings and with thick locks of hair emerging from under her veil. 4.5 x 5 x 7.5". Rare. $5000 estimate. |  |
| 8292. AN IMPORTANT ROMAN SILVER FIGURE OF JUPITER, ca. 1st-2nd century AD. The god standing naked in the classic pose with right hand wielding his thunderbolt, his eagle perched on the outstretched left hand. Done in fine classical style with detailed musculature and features, wearing an original gold torque around his neck. 2.2". Choice condition, important and extremely rare. On a custom stand. This piece was listed at Christie's in 1998 estimated at $5000-$7000. $8000 estimate. |  |
| 8293. LARGE PALMYRAN LIMESTONE HORSE AND RIDER. Roman Syria, ca. 2nd century AD. Sizable limestone figure of horseman carrying a spear, he wears boots and a long robe fastened with a brooch at his neck. 6x12x13.5". 20 lbs. Rare. $5000 estimate. |  |
| 8294. LARGE PALMYRAN LIMESTONE HORSE AND RIDER. Roman Syria, ca. 2nd century AD. Sizable limestone figure of horseman carrying a spear, he wears boots and a long robe fastened with a brooch at his neck. 6x10.5x13". 17 lbs. Rare. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 8295. A FINE ROMAN BRONZE BUST OF BACCHUS, ca. 1st-2nd century. Nicely modeled bronze bust in fine classical style of the wine god wearing vine leaf diadem and pleated tunic. 2.3". Fine glossy red and green patina. Rare. $5000 estimate. |  |
| 8296. A FINE ROMAN BRONZE BUST PROBABLY OF FAUSTINA JR., ca. 1st-2nd century. Nicely modeled bronze bust in fine classical style probably of a Roman empress most likely Faustina Jr. 2". Remains of iron attachment tenon on rv. Very Rare. $2800 estimate. |  |
| 8297. A ROMAN BRONZE SILENOS, ca. 1st-3rd century AD. His naked corpulent body seated on a rock holding an animal on his lap. The head unfortunately lost but still an interesting free standing piece of excellent Hellenistic style. 1.9". $950 estimate. |  |
| 8298. A ROMAN BRONZE LION HEAD BOSS, ca. 1st-3rd century. Nice larger example with tufted beard. 2". Excellent condition. $500 estimate. |  |
| 8299. A ROMAN BRONZE LION HEAD BOSS, ca. 1st-3rd century. Nicely cast with green black patina. 1.6" diameter. $400 estimate. |  |
| 8300. A ROMAN BRONZE ACTOR'S MASK, ca. 1st-3rd century. The handle from a fine oil lamp. 1.5". $250 estimate. |  |
| 8301. AN INTRIGUING ROMAN BRONZE ATTACHMENT, ca. 1st-3rd century. This enigmatic object looks representational but what is it? 2.2". $500 estimate. |  |
| 8302. A ROMAN BRONZE HERM, ca. 1st-3rd century. Solid cast casket latch in the form of a herm with male organs. 3.8". $250 estimate. |  |
| 8303. A ROMAN BRONZE BOWL, ca. 1st-3rd century AD. Sizable shallow bowl with rolled rim with two suspension holes for hanging on kitchen wall. 7.5". Small press spot but nice condition. Attractive blue and green deposits on bottom. Scarce. $2750 estimate. |  |
| 8304. A FINE ROMAN SILVER 'FEDE' RING, ca. 1st-3rd century AD. With clasped hands symbolizing fidelity, familiar from coins, on the bezel. 18 x 20 mm. Rare. Wearable and a fine gift for a spouse or friend. $2000 estimate. |  |
| 8305. A FINE ROMAN BRONZE INTAGLIO RING, ca. 1st-3rd century AD. The bezel engraved with a scene of 3 frolicking dolphins, a boy riding on the larger one. 19x22mm. Intact and wearable with excellent detail. A museum quality ancient engraving. $3000 estimate. |  |
| 8306. A LARGER ROMAN GLASS BOTTLE, ca. 1st-3rd century. Globular base with tall neck and conical interior base. 7.5". Intact, light calcium deposits. $1500 estimate. |  |
SOME SCARCE ROMAN IRON TOOLS: One lot purchased from us from this collection has been dated by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to 120 AD with a probable range of 80 AD - 160 AD. This was done using an innovative technique which measures the carbon isotope ratio of the trace carbon in the iron. This carbon comes from the wood used in the production of the iron which must be of essentially the same age as the tool itself. Results published in the journal, Radiocarbon.
| 8307. A RARE ROMAN BRANDING IRON, ca. 1st-3rd century AD. The branding iron with the large letters DS. 2.3 x 3.5 x7". Cf. Petrie, 'Tools and Weapons', plate LXXI. Could have been used to brand livestock or even slaves. Extremely rare and in excellent condition. $4500 estimate. |  |
| 8308. A ROMAN IRON HOE, ca. 1st-3rd century. The hoe with flanges for attachment. 5.3". Scarce. $1000 estimate. |  |
| 8309. A VERY LARGE ROMAN IRON ADZE, ca. 1st-3rd century AD. The large heavy adze with a typical Roman reinforced socket and hammer on top. 12". $1500 estimate. |  |
| 8310. A LARGE ROMAN IRON BORER OR FILE, ca. 1st-3rd century. The tool with indent one end for attaching handle. 7". Cf. Petrie, 'Tools and Weapons', plate LXV, #40. $250 estimate. |  |
| 8311. A ROMAN IRON SPUR, ca. 1st-3rd century. The spur with cruel spike and two knobs for attachment. 2.5 x 3.3". $1000 estimate. |  |
| 8312. A ROMAN IRON HOOK, ca. 1st-3rd century. The hook probably used for pulling hot coals or metal. Suspension loop at one end. 11". $750 estimate. |  |
| 8313. A ROMAN IRON PIKE, ca. 1st-3rd century. Double pronged implement with twin attachment flanges. 10". $500 estimate. |  |
| 8314. A RARE ROMAN IRON SPRING LOADED HOOK, ca. 1st-3rd century. Finely worked double hooked implement with double coiled middle that apparently served as a heavy spring, a very ingenious and advanced design that well demonstrates the advanced state of Roman technology. 2.8". Very intriguing and worthy of further study. An important Roman technology item. The only one I've seen. $3000 estimate. |  |
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