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715-330 BC. This larger image of the naked dwarf-god Pataikos is nicely modeled in
an attractive deep blue faience. Minor chip to the base, otherwise excellent condition.
H. 1 3/4” (4.4 cm). . ..............................................................................................350
296.
EGYPTIAN LARGE FAIENCE UDJAT EYE
, Late Period, ca. 715-330 BC. A two
color Egyptian eye amulet, here double sided and rendered in dark green faience with
the eye details cleanly impressed on the surface. Horizontally drilled. L. 1 5/8” (4 cm).
. ...............................................................................................................................675
297.
EGYPTIAN FAIENCE PATAIKOS AMULET
, Late Period, ca. 715-330
BC. Green glazed faience representation of the minor Egyptian amuletic deity,
pataikos. The Egyptian pataikos, a small human figure with bald human head,
standing in a pose similar to the dwarf-god Bes, is identified with ‘Ptah the dwarf’.
Suspension loop at back of neck. Loss from mid thigh down. Ex Midwest Collection.
Purchased from the Nassar Brother’s Antiquities in Khan El Khalily, Egypt in March
of 1963. H. 2 1/4” (5.7 cm). . ................................................................................800
TERRACOTTA
298.
JUDEAN TERRACOTTA OIL LAMP
, Late Bronze Age, ca. 1550-1200 BC. Buff
clay oil lamp of rounded form with rim pinched deeply to form the spout. W. 5 3/8” L.
5 1/4”. . ..................................................................................................................250
299.
GREEKFEMALEHEAD
,ca.6th-4thCenturyBC.Inorangeterracotta,thefacesweetly
modeled, her curly hair pulled back and covered by a sakkos. H. 2” (5 cm). . .....275
300.
SOUTH ITALIAN TARENTINE TERRACOTTA MASK OF DIONYSUS
, ca.
500 BC. With pierced eyes, drooping mustache and straight hair brushed up and back.
Back not moulded. See Classical Terracotta Figures, James Chesterman, Figure 44. H.
3 7/8” (10 cm). . ....................................................................................................600
CERAMICS
301.
ANATOLIAN LARGE POTTERYJAR
, ca. 2nd MillenniumBC. Biconical in form,
on a low foot, with a profiled slightly flaring rim, of burnished dark orange fabric, the
upperthirdofthebodydecoratedwithconcentriclinedinvertedraysfilledwithhorizontal
wavy bands, birds between the rays. Dark brown and red ornament on a cream ground.
Intact. Ex 149th Buy or Bid Sale. Dia. 14” H. 12 1/2” (35.5 x 32 cm). . ............6500
302.
MINOAN LARNAX
, ca. 14th-12th Century BC. Minoan sarcophagus of box-like
form. Ocher-colored clay with reddish brown painted decoration. SMIII, 14th-12th
century BCE. So-called larnax with four feet and six projecting attachments for
carrying. On each of the sides, a squid with four tentacles arranged in loops- this is
the iconic image of the Minoan culture. On each end, decorative pairs of semicircles.
Within, on the bottom, three cross-struts. Numerous faults in the walls from the firing
process. An important piece, of museum quality. Interestingly the Swiss doctor who
owned this for many years stored wood for her fireplace in it. On the main floor of
The Metroplitain Museum of Art in New York is a larnax but of the far more common
type with a non-descript floral design. A Minoan larnax is important enough to
display which illustrates how relevant it is and why it is important. Restored, small
fill-ins. Provenance: in the Swiss private collection of Dr. R. until 1990. Literature:
compare Im Labyrinth des Minos, Exhibition in Karlsruhe (2000), p. 315, no. 296.
H. 26” L. 24 1/2” W. 18”. . ..............................................................................150000
303.
ROMAN ITALY, AREZZO (ARRETINE) TERRA SIGILLATA DISH
, 1st
Century AD. A beautiful example of a terra sigillata dish with deep, vibrant color and
carefully modeled appliques on the rim. The appliques include lions, dogs, flowers
and leaf appliques as well as implied handles. With maker’s mark GE in the tondo.
Potter Germinius of Gemus-Tiberian. Diameter 6 3/4” (17 cm). . ......................3500
304.
ROMAN NORTH AFRICAN RED SLIP FRAGMENT OFADAM
, ca. 4th to 5th
Century AD. Adam, with his head turned slightly toward his left, raises his left arm
while covering himself with his right. See Herrmann and van den Hoek, page 29.
Roman North African redware fragments come from a very interesting time when
pagan and Christian motifs where used on vessels produced for the games and other
special events. H. 3 1/2” (9 cm). . .........................................................................350
GREEK
305.
MINOAN LIMESTONE BOWL
, Early Minoan II, ca. 2400-2100 BC. Globular
shaped white and gray mottled limestone bowl with three equally spaced lugs and
one spout. Lugs have vertical indentations for possible suspension. Possibly used for
ritual. Bottom was restored. D. 4 3/4” (12 cm) at widest part. . .......................1500
306.
GREEK PAIR OF TERRACOTTA GAMING KNUCKLEBONES
(ASTRAGALI)
, ca. 5th-3rd Century BC. A very rare pair of Classical knucklebones.
The game of knucklebones (also known as astragaloi in Greek) was perhaps a more
primitive form of dice played with game pieces called astragali.Although knucklebone
pieces were originally made from the ankle bones or hock of sheep and goats, they were
later crafted in a great variety of materials. This particular terracotta example is very
realistically modeled with much of their original white slip and blue and red pigments
remaining. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. BBS 146, lot 810. L. 1 1/4” (3 cm). . ............850
BRONZE
307.
GREEK BRONZE SPECTACLE FIBULA
, ca. 8th to 7th Century
BC. This elaborate coil form is constructed from a single wire
spiraling around. Smooth green patina. Pin missing and coil restored.
L. 8 1/8” (20.6 cm). . ...........................................................................................1850
308.
ETRUSCAN BRONZE ACROBAT HANDLE
, ca. 6th Century BC. A fantastically
modeled handle in bronze, depicting a male acrobat arching backwards with hands
at his sides, chest lifted up and out. He has finely modeled facial features and wears
a Phrygian cap. The piece is socketed and was likely a handle on a larger vessel.
Excellent style. H. 5 3/4” (14.6 cm). . ...............................................................42500
309.
IBERIAN BRONZE STANDING FIGURE
, ca. 5th to 4th Century BC. The human
figure is rendered in effigy form with a plank-like body and a spherical head. Light
green patination with earthen encrustation. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. Buy or Bid Sale
142, Lot 490, 2005. H. 2” (5 cm). . .......................................................................650
310.
HELLENISTIC BRONZE FIGURE OF HARPOCRATES
, ca. 2nd Century BC.
This is a wonderful example of the Hellenization of the Egyptian gods after the conquest
of Alexander. Harpocrates, son of Osiris and Isis, is clearly modeled in Classical form
to every degree except the crown ornament and the gesture of touching the finger to
the lips- an identifying characteristic of Harpocrates. The piece is beautifully modeled
and balanced, its torso tilting gently to the left and a cape tied at the shoulder closely
following the contours of his body. The face is very cleanly modeled with hair tied in
the back. Purchased in Paris in the early 1950’s. H. 3 3/8” (8.6 cm). . ...............2500
311.
ROMAN BRONZE PLAQUE OF A YOUNG HUNTER
, ca. 2nd Century AD. A
square bronze plaque with the delicately etched details of a young hunter throwing his
spear. The piece was probably a furniture appliqué. L. 2 1/4” H. 2 1/4” (5.7 cm x 5.7
cm). . .....................................................................................................................750
312.
ROMAN BRONZE STATUETTE OF VENUS
, ca. 200 AD. A Roman copy of a
Hellenistic Greek Aphrodite, one of the most famous statues in the ancient world.
She stands with her left arm raised, naked to the waist. Excellent detail with a
wonderful green patina. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. 80th Buy or Bid Sale, 1994, lot 827.
H. 3 5/16” (8.4 cm). . ..........................................................................................6500
313.
A SUPERB ARMENIAN BRONZE CROSS
, ca. 17th Century AD. With it’s flaring
and triangular arms and each point terminating in a spade pattern, the cross is a
beautiful example of the Armenian Orthodox Church’s version of the Christian Cross.
The interior of the cross is also decorated with an inner openwork cross terminating
in circular patterns. As one would expect of such a piece, it has been cleaned many
times and so has a soft porous olive brown patina. Ex David Lambert Collection. H.
5 1/4” (13.3 cm). . ...............................................................................................1250
GLASS
314.
RARE ROMAN COBALT GLASS VESSEL
, ca. 2nd Century AD. The vast
majority of Roman glass is light green to yellow in color. This cobalt blue example is
among the rarest of Roman glass colors. The bulbous vessel has an almost circular
body with a flaring lip and flattened base. It has the typical iridescent and golden
laminations to the surface. Part of the bottom section has been re-glued as well as a
piece on the foot. A very rare piece. PLEASE NOTE- the piece was illuminated from
behind when photographed. H. 2 3/4” (7 cm). . ..................................................1250
JEWELRY
315.
ROMAN ONYX CAMEO PORTRAIT BUST OF THE EMPEROR
CARACALLA
, ca. 215-217AD. A portrait cameo of two layers, white on blue-black.
The Emperor facing right with heavy brow and creased forehead, the details of his
characteristic short beard and curly hair crisply incised. He wears a laurel wreath
around his head and a paladamentum. L. 20mm. . ............................................25000
316.
ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO DEPICTING A YOUNG MALE
, Late
Republic, ca. 100-31 BC / Early Imperial Period, ca. 25 BC-193 AD. Portrait bust of
a young male. The face is softly modeled with beautifully rendered features and short,
neat hair. L. 16mm. . ...........................................................................................1850
317.
ROMAN HEMATITE INTAGLIO
, Late Republic-Early Imperial Period. Late
Republic-Early Imperial Period. A finely carved depiction of Apollo. Small chip to
the right edge. L. 9.5 mm. . ...................................................................................850
318.
HELLENISTIC TO EARLY ROMAN AMETHYST INTAGLIO
, ca. 1st-3rd
Century AD. Depicting the bust of a male. L. 12.7 mm. . ..................................1500
319.
ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SILVER RING
, 1st-2nd Century AD. Portrait
of a Roman woman cut in carnelian and framed in gold, set into a silver ring. Diameter
of ring 1”, stone, 15.9 mm. . ...............................................................................3750
WEAPONS
320.
CELTIC IRON CURVED SHORT SWORD
, ca. 3rd Century BC. This blade has a
thicker reinforced back with an inscribed Celtic pattern above the groove. The blade
itself widens out. Most of the tang remains. L. 13 3/8” (34 cm). . .......................900
321.
VIKING IRON AXE
, ca. 900 AD. A variation of bearded axe, thick brown patina,
layering flakes on surface. L. 7” H. 5 1/2” (17.8 x 14 cm). . ................................650
AMERICAN INDIAN
322.
AMERICAN INDIAN HAIDA OR TLINGIT BONE SHAKERS
, ca. 1900 AD.
The small shakers are a nice and early example of American Indian art from the early
reservation period at the turn of the 20th century. With a long beaked eagle as their
central image, each shaker is modeled in bone after a diminutive totem pole, which
is the iconic image of the Pacific Northwest Indians, the Tlingit and the Haida, The
pieces have most of their original coloring in black and red, but one shaker is missing
its base. H. 2” (5 cm). . ..........................................................................................375
323.
AMERICAN INDIAN HAIDAARGILLITE TOTEM POLE
, ca. 1910 AD. In the
wonderful manner of the American Indians of the Pacific Northwest coast of North
America, the pole depicts a large eyed raven, his wings curled around his body, seated
atop a grimacing bear. The back of the piece is inscribed: “Pa Pa, Seattle USA, Xmas
1910, July 1911” By the end of the 19th century Haida artists had begun to render
their artistic traditions in argillite, a smooth black stone. This present piece represents
the earliest phases of this now famous artistic tradition. The piece has been broken
and reguled with traces of yellowed glue showing on the back and it has scattered
chips with some paint stains. Provenance: From an English Collection since before
the Second World War. H. 6 1/4” (16 cm). . ........................................................1250
PRE-COLUMBIAN
324.
NAYARIT SEATED FIGURE
, ca. 100 BC-250 AD. A nicely formed seated figure
from Western Mexico. The figure wears a low headdress, ear spools, nose ring,
necklace and bracelets. Arms crossed over the knees. The red pigments are very well-
preserved with areas of encrustation. Ex Lester & Betty Guttman Collection, Chicago.
Purchased in the 1960’s. H. 5 1/4” (13.3 cm). . ....................................................500
ASIAN ART
325.
CHINESE TANG DYNASTY SANCAI GLAZED “FAT LADY”
, Tang Dynasty,
ca. 8th Century AD. This is a very nice example of the Chinese Court Lady often call a
“Fat Lady” in sancai or three color glazes: white, brown and green. She stands in heavy