EGYPTIAN AND ANCIENT NEAREASTERN ART
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| 8651. AN EGYPTIAN FAIENCE U'SHABTI, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 BC. The protective figure of light green color with nicely detailed molded hieroglyphics from the Book of The Dead down the front of the body, the face also with superior detail. 4.2". A better example. $600 estimate. |  |
| 8652. AN EGYPTIAN FAIENCE U'SHABTI, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 BC. The protective figure of light green color with nicely detailed molded hieroglyphics from the Book of The Dead down the front of the body, the face also with superior detail. 4.2". A better example. $600 estimate. |  |
| 8653. AN EGYPTIAN FAIENCE U'SHABTI, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 BC. The protective figure of light green color with nicely detailed molded hieroglyphics from the Book of The Dead down the front of the body, the face also with superior detail. 4.2". A better example. $600 estimate. |  |
| 8654. AN EGYPTIAN FAIENCE U'SHABTI, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 BC. The protective figure of light green color with nicely detailed molded hieroglyphics from the Book of The Dead down the front of the body, the face also with superior detail. 4.2". A better example. $600 estimate. |  |
| 8655. AN EGYPTIAN FAIENCE U'SHABTI, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 BC. The protective figure of light green color with nicely detailed molded hieroglyphics from the Book of The Dead down the front of the body, the face also with superior detail. 4.2". A better example. $600 estimate. |  |
| 8656. AN EGYPTIAN FAIENCE U'SHABTI, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 BC. The protective figure of light green color with nicely detailed molded hieroglyphics from the Book of The Dead down the front of the body, the face also with superior detail. 4.2". A better example. $600 estimate. |  |
| 8657. AN EGYPTIAN FAIENCE U'SHABTI, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 BC. The protective figure of light green color with nicely detailed molded hieroglyphics from the Book of The Dead down the front of the body, the face also with superior detail. 4.2". A better example. $600 estimate. |  |
| 8658. AN EGYPTIAN FAIENCE U'SHABTI, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 BC. The protective figure of light green color with nicely detailed molded hieroglyphics from the Book of The Dead down the front of the body, the face also with superior detail. 4.2". A better example. $600 estimate. |  |
| 8659. AN EXCEPTIONAL FAIENCE AMULET OF HATHOR. Egypt, Late Period, ca. 716-30 BC. The amulet of light turquoise faience finely molded both sides with the head of the cow-eared goddess. 7 x 24 x 31 mm. Suspension loop lost. Superb quality. $3000 estimate. |  |
| 8660. AN EGYPTIAN FAIENCE AMULET OF BES. 26th Dynasty, 664-525 BC. Pale green amulet of the protective god. 1.3". Ex. Bonham's. Excellent condition. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 8661. A FINE AND RARE FAIENCE AMULET. Egypto-Phoenician or Etruscan, ca. mid to late 1st millennium BC. The pale turquoise faience amulet molded with a truly exceptional head of Bes or Silenos. 22 mm. Choice condition and excessively rare. Molded lateral suspension hole above ears. $3500 estimate. |  |
| 8662. A POLYCHROME STUCCO FUNERARY MASK OF A MAN. Roman Egypt, ca. 2nd century AD. The head bare with curly black hair, the face reddish with a serene expression, the eyes inlaid with clear cast glass over painted black pupils. 6.5 x 8 x 9 inches. Repaired from large fragments with bracket for hanging in the reverse, a little restoration to nose and chin. See Christie's London, 4/99 lot 71 for one of similar style also repaired and estimated at $10,000+. See also a similar mask in the Museum of Art and Archaeology, the University of Missouri. Our estimate: $4500. |  |
| 8663. A SUMERIAN ALABASTER OFFERING BOWL, ca. 3000 BC. The ceremonial bowl with decorative incised rim and four protruding lugs, probably stylized bull heads, the largest topped with a thin pouring spout. 2.7" x 6.5". Professional nearly invisible repair. Very rare. $3500 estimate. |  |
| 8664. A FINE CUNEIFORM MESOPOTAMIAN FOUNDATION CONE, ca. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. The cone covered with clear cuneiform. 4.2". Superb example in choice condition with all cuneiform extremely sharp. These dedicatory inscriptions were placed in the foundations of important buildings. $1800 estimate. |  |
| 8665. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM FOUNDATION CONE, ca. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. The cone covered with clear cuneiform. 4.5". Choice condition with all cuneiform clear. These dedicatory inscriptions were placed in the foundations of important buildings. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 8666. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM FOUNDATION CONE, ca. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. The cone covered with clear cuneiform. 4.25". Choice condition with all cuneiform clear. These dedicatory inscriptions were placed in the foundations of important buildings. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 8667. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM FOUNDATION CONE, ca. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. The cone covered with clear cuneiform. 5.2". Nice condition with all cuneiform clear. These dedicatory inscriptions were placed in the foundations of important buildings. $850 estimate. |  |
| 8668. A MESOPOTAMIAN CYLINDER SEAL, ca. 3rd-2nd millenium BC. The dark brown cylinder engraved with a horned ungulate and four cuneiform characters near an uncertain other figure. 17 mm. Rare with cuneiform. Would make a unique pendant! $1500 estimate. |  |
| 8669. A MESOPOTAMIAN CYLINDER SEAL, ca. 3rd-2nd millenium BC. The black stone cylinder engraved with a wavy serpent standing on its tail between two figures wearing long skirts, another figure carrying a situla to one side. 22 mm. Would make a great pendant! $850 estimate. |  |
| 8670. A MESOPOTAMIAN CYLINDER SEAL, ca. 3rd-2nd millenium BC. The black stone cylinder engraved with two horned animals and an ostrich-like figure. 24 mm. $950 estimate. |  |
| 8671. A MESOPOTAMIAN STONE AMULET. Late Uruk/Jemdet Nasr Period, 3300-2900 BC. Of mottled gray stone finely carved in the form of a reclining bull. 40 mm. An exceptional museum quality piece. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 8672. A CHOICE LURISTAN BRONZE FINIAL, ca. 900-800 BC. Cast with the beak-nosed 'master of the animals' flanked by the foreparts of two felines above an openwork probably used for attachment of tassels. 5.5 inches. Both sides similar detail, small hole in one side else choice condition with excellent hard green patina. Considerably better than image shows. $5500 estimate. |  |
| 8673. A LARGE LURISTAN BRONZE IBEX AMULET OR PENDANT, ca. 900-800 BC. The ibex with nice detail including ribbed horns and a collar which continues into the suspension loop. 2.25 x 2.25 inches. Intact and rare example in excellent condition with nice patina. $3000 estimate. |  |
| 8674. A CYPRIOT LIMESTONE FIGURE OF A MALE VOTARY. Cypro-Archaic, 6th century BC. The figure wearing a kilt and flat-topped Egyptian-style headdress which falls over the back of his neck. 2.8 x 5.2 inches. Rare. Considerably better than photo. $6500 estimate. |  |
| 8675. A VERY LARGE CYPRIOT BICHROME WARE AMPHORA FROM THE CESNOLA COLLECTION. Cypro-Archaic, 750-600 BC. The tall ovoid body tapering to a narrow flat base, slightly flared straight neck with flat rim, the neck and body decorated with thin bands and concentric circles. 20 x 26 inches. Intact. Provenance: Acquired by Luigi Palma di Cesnola in Cyprus 1865-1873, thence whereabouts uncertain - possibly The Metropolitan Museum of Art, sold at auction by Harmer Rooke Galleries in 1996 to the present owner. Luigi Palma di Cesnola was US Consul to Cyprus 1865-1873. He was born in Northern Italy in 1832. He was trained at the Military Academy of Savoy but for some unknown reason was discharged and left Italy. He served in the British Army during the Crimean War and travelled extensively in the Ottoman Empire. He moved to New York in 1858 and married in 1861. As an experienced soldier he joined the Union forces during the Civil War and retired with the rank of colonel in 1864. 'General' Cesnola was then appointed US Consul to Cyprus in 1865. There Cesnola became interested in ancient art and began purchasing antiquites and even funding teams of diggers. During his stay in Cyprus Cesnola formed a huge collection and managed to circumvent Constantinople's ban on export of antiquities through his excellent relationship with Said Pasha, the Governor of Cyprus. Eventually he shipped 200 cases containing tens of thousands of antiquities back to the US. There he sold 4,426 objects in two installments to the newly established Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and was appointed the first Director of the Museum. Many of these objects were later deaccessioned and sold at auction. A large and impressive piece with excellent provenance! $8000 estimate. |  |
| 8676. A FINE BRONZE TERRET RING WITH INSCRIPTION. Syria or Holy Land, ca. early-mid 1st millenium BC. The heavy cast ring a rein guide for a chariot, with knob and bow ornamentation, one side with hatch and x designs, the other with two circular stamps and a four character inscription. 3.6 x 3.8 inches. Very rare and deserving of further study. Nearly identical in form to another in a German private collection though with a different inscription. $4500 estimate. |  |
| 8677. A VERY RARE LEAD WEIGHT WITH INSCRIPTION. Syria or Holy Land, ca. 1st millenium BC. Of truncated pyramidal form with all four sides covered with clear inscriptions, probably Semitic. 2.1 inches. Very rare and deserving of further study. On custom stand. $3500 estimate. |  |
| 8678. A JUDAEAN GLASS PENDANT WITH MENORAH, 1st-3rd century. Olive green glass with clear menorah. Suspension loop broken. 20mm. Rare. $1450 estimate. |  |
| 8679. A HOLYLAND INSCRIBED PENDANT, ca. 1st millennium BC. The black stone pendant inscribed with two Semitic? characters, drilled suspension hole. 1.2". Rare, deserving of further study. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 8680. A HOLYLAND OIL LAMP, ca. 1st-3rd century AD. With ring handle and molded floral devices on the shoulder. 3.6". $350 estimate. |  |
| 8743. A FINE PERSIAN ARM FIBULA, ca. 5th-3rd century BC. The bronze fibula in the form of a bent arm terminating in a catch plate with incised fingers, the body beautifully ornamented. 3.5 inches. Iron pin lost. An especially large and fine example of the type with fine patina. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 8744. A LARGE PHOENICIAN FIBULA, ca. 6th-4th century BC. Greek style bronze bow fibula with very high arch. 2.5 x 3.2 inches. Rare and in excellent condition. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 8745. A SYRIAN ZOOMORPHIC FIBULA, ca. 3rd-1st century BC. The bronze fibula in the form of a wolf with arched body, the head projecting, with incised ornamentation. 3.25 inches. Very rare. $1500 estimate. |  |
| 8746. A FINE ZOOMORPHIC BROOCH. Perhaps Parthian or Sassanian, ca. 2nd-5th century AD. Finely cast in the form of a mouflon with curled horns with incised detail, the body cover with annular ornamentaion. 1.8 x 2 inches. Iron pin lost. Ex. Joseph Ternbach collection. On custom lucite stand. Choice type and condition. $2250 estimate. |  |
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