8679. ANCIENT HEBREW INSCRIBED PENDANT AMULET, Near East / Holy Land, c. 1st millennium BCE. A rare teardrop-shaped black and white marble amulet incised with two Hebrew characters, "He" and "Resh," the fifth and twentieth letter of the Semitic abjads respectively. These may represent someone's name or a personalized prayer, worn on this amulet for protection. Amulets inscribed with ancient Semitic letters have been found at a number of archaeological sites, usually in burials, sometimes placed inside of offering vessels made of ceramic. We know of many from Ketef Hinnom, a series of burial chambers cut into the rock in natural caverns located southwest of Jerusalem's Old City. Some researchers have seen the inscriptions on these amulets as "magical spells." The narrowest end is drilled through for suspension. Size: 1.2" L (3 cm). Surface wear commensurate with age, including some wear around the drilled perforation for suspension. Incised letters are very clear. Rare and deserving of further study. Side 1. Side 2. Side 3. Side 4.
$850.
9563. FINE HOLY LAND COOKING POT, Early Roman cooking pot, c. 1st-2nd century AD. The large double-handled pot with globular body and reinforcing ridges. 8.5 x 9 inches. The type used during the lifetime of Christ. Two small flakes (one repaired) to rim, otherwise a choice intact example. Light calcified surface deposits attesting authenticity. Cf. 'Israel In Antiquity', Jewish Museum of New York, #113 for the type.
9562. A HOLY LAND STORAGE JAR. Early Roman storage jar with loop handles, 1Ð2nd century AD. The biconical vessel with ring base, twin strap handles from shoulders to neck and reinforced rim, slight ridging to the body. 7 x 8.5 inches. Intact. The surface with some calcified deposits attesting authenticity. Rare.
9549. ELEGANT HOLY LAND SINGLE HANDLED AMPHORA, Piriform shaped cosmetic juglet, Middle Bronze II, c. 1800Ð1600 BC. The piriform amphora with thin neck and support knob at base. 3.5 x 5.25 inches. Excellent example. On custom stand.
9557. ELEGANT HOLY LAND SPINDLE AMPHORA. Spindle shaped cosmetic juglet. Hellenistic period, 3rd-1st century BC. The tall thin gray ware vessel with wide rim. 7.25 inches. Excellent intact example.
9535. A HOLY LAND BRONZE AGE BOWL. Bowl with small handle. Probably Early Bronze Age I, c. 3300Ð3000 BC. The bowl with single perforated knob handle with slightly in turned rim, and concave base. 2.5 x 6.5 inches. Excellent example.
9555. ELEGANT HOLY LAND SPINDLE AMPHORA. Spindle shaped cosmetic juglet. Hellenistic period, 3rd-1st century BC. The tall thin vessel with wide rim. 9.75 inches. Excellent intact example larger than usual.
UNUSUAL SUNBURST BOWL 12994. HOLY LAND POTTERY. Canaanite bowl with red-brown stripes as inner decoration. Early Bronze III, c. 2300 BC. Small hemispherical bowl with deep red-orange sunburst pattern painted on the interior. 4 x 2 inches. Fine condition with no repair or restoration and vibrant color. A rare type. Provenance: An extensive North Eastern collection, acquired from the European market and inspected and passed through US customs. Other side.
9561. A HOLY LAND TALL-NECKED BOTTLE. Early Roman-Herodian ungentarium. 1st century AD. The graceful terra cotta vessel with high twisted neck and ridged body. 8.5 inches. Excellent intact example. The type used during the lifetime of Jesus.
9530. LARGE CANAANITE STORAGE AMPHORA. Large Canaanite storage jar. Holy Land, Middle Bronze Age IIÐIII, c. 1700-1550 BC. The large amphora with twin heavy ring handles on the shoulder and reinforced rim. 14.5 x 21 inches. Intact with calcified surface deposits attesting authenticity. On custom stand. Extremely rare.
12997. HOLY LAND POTTERY. Burnished Canaanite jug. Early Bronze III, c. 2300 BC. Small burnished amphoriskos with single side handle, and two small vertical lug handles. 4.25 x 2 inches. Fine condition with no repair or restoration. A rare type. Provenance: An extensive North Eastern collection, acquired from the European market and inspected and passed through US customs. Other side.
9551. A HOLY LAND DOUBLE HANDLED JAR, Open cooking pot with two handles, Iron Age II, c. 7th century BC. The terra cotta vessel of spherical shape with broad rim and flattened base. 4 x 5.5 inches. Museum notation in green ink one side. Excellent example.
9554. A HOLY LAND TREFOIL OINOCHOE, Oinochoe with trefoil spout and red painted stripes, Persian period, 5thÐ 4th century BC. The pitcher of Hellenistic form with pinched pouring spout and single strap handle. 5.25 x 7 inches. Minor flakes, otherwise intact. Scarce.
12993. HOLY LAND POTTERY. High footed burnished bowl. Late Bronze Age I, c. 1500 BC. Small hemispherical bowl with small ring base, burnished orange slip over the interior and exterior of the body. 5 x 2.5 inches. Fine condition with no repair or restoration. Provenance: An extensive North Eastern collection, acquired from the European market and inspected and passed through US customs. Other side.
9548. ELEGANT HOLY LAND SINGLE HANDLED AMPHORA, Piriform shaped cosmetic shaped juglet. Middle Bronze II, c. 1800Ð1600 BC. The amphora of piriform shape with thin neck and support knob at base. 3.5 x 6 inches. Excellent example.
UNUSUAL EARLY BURNISHED BLACK GLAZE 12992. HOLY LAND POTTERY. Ancient Near East, c. 3000 BC. Small shallow bowl with slightly out turned rim, buff orange fabric distinguished by a highly burnished shiny black glaze over the interior and exterior of the body. 2 x 4.25 inches. A very rare type. Fine condition with no repair or restoration. Provenance: An extensive North Eastern collection, acquired from the European market and inspected and passed through US customs. Other side. Bottom view.
9528. AN EARLY BRONZE AGE HOLY LAND JUG, 3150-2200 BC. The single handled redware vessel with angled neck and depressed mark at base of handle. 4.5 x 4.75 inches. Excellent example with particularly elegant almost modern form.
12989. HOLY LAND POTTERY. Ancient Near East, c. 3000 BC. Wide sharply out turned rim, 2 lug handles on small ring base. Red-orange glaze. 9 x 9.5 inches. Fine condition with no repair or restoration. Provenance: An extensive North Eastern collection, acquired from the European market and inspected and passed through US customs. Other side.
6726. A HOLYLAND GRAYWARE JUG. Iron Age, ca. early first millenium BC. The jug with single handle from waist to neck. 4". Intact. SOLD.
9560. A HOLY LAND TALL-NECKED BOTTLE. Herodian Period, 37 BC-70 AD. The graceful terra cotta vessel with high neck and ridged body. 5.75 inches. Excellent intact example. The type used during the lifetime of Jesus. SOLD.
9552. RARE CANAANITE POLYCHROME BOTTLE. c. late 2nd millennium BC. The terra cotta bottle with piriform body and stepped neck, the body red glazed with black bands. 3.25 x 4.5 inches. Rare. Excellent intact example. SOLD.
9531. ELEGANT HOLY LAND BRONZE AGE JUG. Middle Bronze, 2200-1550 BC. The vessel with cylindrical body and thin neck with double strap handle. 3.5 x 6.5 inches. Excellent example. SOLD.
9526. EARLY BRONZE AGE HOLY LAND JUG, 3150-2200 BC. The two handled redware vessel with a row of raised dots around the neck. 3.75 x 3.75 inches. Regular lines of red glaze continued on interior of neck. SOLD.
9559. ELEGANT HOLY LAND AMPHORA. Herodian Period, 37 BC-70 AD. The graceful vessel of classic amphora form with twin handles from shoulder to the high neck and ridged body. 10.5 inches. Tiny rim flake, still an excellent intact example. The type used during the lifetime of Jesus. SOLD.
9550. ELEGANT HOLY LAND SINGLE HANDLED AMPHORA, ca. 1000 BC. The amphora of piriform shape with thin neck and support knob at base. 2.75 x 3.5 inches. Nice example. SOLD.
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. SOLD.
8678. A JUDAEAN GLASS PENDANT WITH MENORAH, 1st-3rd century. Olive green glass with clear menorah. Suspension loop broken. 20mm. Rare. SOLD.
SOLD.
6660. AN AMORITE TERRACOTTA AMPHORA, ca. 2300-1800 BC. With slim cylindrical body and flat shoulder rising to a slightly flared rim. Rare relic of this important Biblical culture.
SOLD.
6682. A HOLY LAND BLACKWARE JUG. Iron Age, ca. early first millennium BC. The small jug with single handle and wide spout. 3.3 inches.
SOLD.
6728. AN EARLY CRYPTIC CHRISTIAN OIL LAMP. Holy Land, ca. 4th-5th century. With the figure of a bearded man with outstretched arms depicting Christ on the Cross, traces of large doves on the lamp's shoulders. 3.6". Rare type though worn.
SOLD.
6729. AN EARLY CHRISTIAN OIL LAMP. Holy Land, ca. 4th-6th century. With the molded head of a saint on the handle. 3.6".
SOLD.
6730. AN EARLY CHRISTIAN OIL LAMP. Holy Land, ca. 5th-6th century. The lamp with bird and cross on the discus. 4". Intact as fired.
SOLD.
6734. A CHOICE HOLY LAND NEEDLE, c. late 1st millennium BC. The needle with hooked end to carry the yarn. 3.4”. Very rare to find such a thin artifact in this condition.
SOLD.
6727. A HOLY LAND TERRACOTTA LAMB. Roman Period, 1st century BC/AD. The fine redware animal with stubby tail and collar, incised hatchmarks defining it’s wool. 6.3 inches. This piece said to have been found near Bethlehem. A very similar piece from Bethlehem, Barakat p.498, brought $1650 several years ago. Excellent condition.
SOLD.
6264. AN ANCIENT HOLY LAND BRONZE BELL. Roman Period. Generally nice condition with clear tone. Iron clapper missing. 2+ inches.
SOLD.
8680. A HOLYLAND OIL LAMP, ca. 1st-3rd century AD. With ring handle and molded floral devices on the shoulder. 3.6".
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