Art from the Ancient World

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Art from the Ancient World

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This is a curated sale of fine works of art from the ancient world. This auction includes ancient glass, bronze, terracotta, marble and alabaster.

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Roman Bronze Bust of Hercules: Roman, circa 2nd-3rd century AD. This bronze bust of Hercules was likely a charriot or furniture attachment. There is excellent detail specifically with the facial features. It has a lovely blue

0001: Roman Bronze Bust of HerculesEst. $2,000-$3,000

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Greek Bronze Pitcher with Lion Head: Greek, circa 3rd-2nd century BC. This bronze pitcher with a lion head handle and a mask possibly of a satyr at the base. This pitcher has a trefoil lip and incised rings around the neck. It has a

0002: Greek Bronze Pitcher with Lion HeadEst. $1,000-$1,500

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Byzantine Bronze Cross Bread Stamp: Byzantine, circa 5th-6th century AD. This bronze bread stamp is in the shape of a cross. It has a Greek inscription along the branches of the cross and a nice green patina. Ex. Private American

0003: Byzantine Bronze Cross Bread StampEst. $300-$500

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Roman Bronze Handle and Figural Façade Fragments: Roman, circa 1st-2nd century AD. Bronze fragments, possibly from a decorated chest, including a bow shaped handle with finials on both ends with attachment loops. Together with a partial bronze

0004: Roman Bronze Handle and Figural Façade FragmentsEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

Roman Bronze Stag and Eagle: Roman, circa 1st-2nd century AD. This bronze statuette is playful with excellent detail specifically on the feathers of the eagle and the legs of the stag. It has a shiny patina and is set on a

0005: Roman Bronze Stag and EagleEst. $300-$500Lot Passed

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Byzantine Bronze L-Shaped Bread Stamp: Byzantine, circa 5th-6th century AD. This bronze bread stamp is in the shape of an "L". It has a Greek inscription and has earthen deposits on the surface. Ex. Private American collection

0006: Byzantine Bronze L-Shaped Bread StampEst. $300-$500

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Late Roman to Early Byzantine Lamella Gold Plaque with: Late Roman/Early Byzantine circa 4th-7th century AD. This gold lamella plaque is inscribed with an incantation in Greek which is essentially a protector by way of a magic spell to ward off evil.

0007: Late Roman to Early Byzantine Lamella Gold Plaque withEst. $700-$900

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Bronze Hellenistic Head of Boar: Hellenistic, circa 4th-3rd century BC. This bronze head of a boar was a likely an attachment for furniture or a charriot fitting. It has excellent incision work detailing the facial features and a

0008: Bronze Hellenistic Head of BoarEst. $500-$700Lot Passed

Roman Bronze Square Plaque with Bust: Roman, circa 2nd-3rd century AD. This bronze plaque has a bust of a female figure within a braided border. It may have been used as a weight in antiquity. The back is not decorated but has a nice

0009: Roman Bronze Square Plaque with BustEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

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Roman Bronze Figure of Athena: Roman, circa 1st-2nd century AD. This bronze figure of Athena depicts her wearing the Corinthian helmet and holding a shield by her side. This piece has a beautiful lustrous patina and sits a on

0010: Roman Bronze Figure of AthenaEst. $1,000-$1,500

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Roman Bronze Head of Zeus: Roman, circa 1st-2nd century AD. This head from a small statuette is expressive and detailed. It has a lovely dark patina. Ex. Private American collection 1970s-2000s. Dimensions: 1 1/8"

0011: Roman Bronze Head of ZeusEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

Roman Bronze Horse on Base: Roman, circa 2nd-3rd century AD. This horse stands in a striding position on its original base. It has a red cuprite and green patina as well as a smooth surface. Ex. Private American collection

0012: Roman Bronze Horse on BaseEst. $700-$900Lot Passed

Bronze South Arabian Camel: South Arabian, circa 2nd-3rd century AD. This is a miniature bronze statue of a camel with a saddle resting on top. It is set on a custom plexiglass stand. This figure has an attractive light green

0013: Bronze South Arabian CamelEst. $300-$500Lot Passed

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Greek Bronze Head of Boar: Greek, circa 4th-3rd century BC. This bronze head of a boar was likely an attachment to a cauldron or vessel. This piece has nice incision showing great detail around the face. In addition there

0014: Greek Bronze Head of BoarEst. $700-$1,000

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Roman Bronze Horse on a Stand: Roman, circa 1st-2nd century AD. This bronze figure is an elegant and powerful depiction of a striding horse. There is excellent detail throughout. It has beautiful lustrous green patina. It is

0015: Roman Bronze Horse on a StandEst. $1,200-$1,600Lot Passed

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Byzantine Bronze Round Bread Stamp: Byzantine, 5th-6th century AD. This bronze bread stamp has a round shape and a raised Greek inscription. The bronze has an oxidized patina and part of the ring handle is missing. Ex. Private

0016: Byzantine Bronze Round Bread StampEst. $300-$500

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Corinthian Terracotta Single Handle Vessel: Corinthian 7th-6th century BC. This aryballos has brown and red paint with a geometric design below the neck. It is ribbed and has a single pierced handle. Ex. Private American collection

0017: Corinthian Terracotta Single Handle VesselEst. $500-$700Lot Passed

Gnathian Single Handle Flask: Gnathian, 3rd-2nd century BC.T his flask has a thin disk-like lip. The body has vertical ribbing and is reserved of paint above the foot. It has a a smooth gloss surface. This piece is intact. Ex.

0018: Gnathian Single Handle FlaskEst. $700-$900Lot Passed

Hittite Terracotta Idol: Hittite, circa 2nd Millenium BC. This is an early example of a Hittite idol. This fertility goddess has her hands clasped below her waist and is set on a custom made base. Private American

0019: Hittite Terracotta IdolEst. $700-$900Lot Passed

Gnathian Black Gloss Duck Shape Vessel: Gnathian, 3rd-2nd century BC. This is a black gloss terracotta abstract askos (oil container). This vessel has the tail of a duck and where the head might be there is a spout. This piece is

0020: Gnathian Black Gloss Duck Shape VesselEst. $700-$900Lot Passed

Greek Terracotta Standing Goddess: Greek, circa 6th-5th Century BC. This standing terracotta goddess/kore figure has a fruit (possibly a pomegranate) in her right hand. This figure sits on a custom metal base. Ex. Private

0021: Greek Terracotta Standing GoddessEst. $900-$1,200Lot Passed

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South Italian Painted Twin Handled Cup: South Italian, circa 3rd-2nd century BC. A twin handle black gloss terracotta cup that is beautifully decorated with two different geometric patterns. Below the main design there is banding and a

0022: South Italian Painted Twin Handled CupEst. $700-$900

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Egyptian Terracotta Jar with Lug Handles: Egyptian, circa 4th millenium BC. This jar has two lug handles, a nicely formed rim at the top and painted circular patterns over the entire body. This vessel was likely used to store food such

0023: Egyptian Terracotta Jar with Lug HandlesEst. $1,500-$2,000

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Byzantine Terracotta Glazed Bowl: Byzantine, circa 6th-7th century AD. This glazed terracotta bowl has intricate incised decorative elements. The central pattern is a leaf. Ex. Private American collection 1970s-2000s.

0024: Byzantine Terracotta Glazed BowlEst. $300-$500Lot Passed

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