Pre-Columbian Volcanic Stone Carving: 21.5 cm High
A pre-Colombian style volcanic stone carving, 8.46 in. high
Byzantine Rock Crystal and Gilt Bronze Belt Buckle, 5th Century
A Byzantine rock crystal and gilt bronze belt buckle, probably 5th century C.E, the facetted semicircular crystal belt loop with a simple gilt bronze hook., height 0.47 in., width 1.46 in.
Boeotian Terracotta Horse and Rider: Stylized Form, 580-570 BC
A Boeotian terracotta horse and rider, circa 580-570 BC, of stylized form, with black glazed details, 6.50 in. high, 5.91 in. wide, 2.17 in. deep
Etruscan Terracotta Votive Head of Male, 3rd Century BC
An Etruscan terracotta votive head of a male, in the 3rd century BC style, possibly of the period, hollow, modelled facing forward with almond shaped eyes and full lips, with short, thick waved hair, 10.24 in. high, 9.45 in. wide
Etruscan Terracotta Votive Head of Female, 3rd Century BC
An Etruscan terracotta votive head of a female, in the 3rd century BC style, possibly of the period, hollow, modelled facing forward with almond shaped eyes, full lips, and longed curled hair, beneath a himation, 10.63 in. high, 7.68 in. wide
Etruscan Votive Head: Male Figure from 3rd Century BC
An Etruscan terracotta votive head of a male, in the 3rd century BC style, possibly of the period, hollow, modelled facing forward with almond shaped eyes, full lips, and short curled hair, beneath a himation, 8.27 in. high, 7.87 in. wide
Seated Hedgehog Figurine with Bowl from Cycladic Civilization
Cycladic Civilization Syros Island hedgehog, probably 2800-2,300 BC, in the form of a seated hedgehog holding a bowl, with red pigment decoration, height 2.36 in.
Geometric Rhodian Oinochoe with Wild Goat and Goose Motifs
A geometric Rhodian Oinochoe, Mid-7th- early 6th century B.C. Of typical form, the handle with a volute terminal joining the rim, decorated in the wild goat style, the body with a band of geese and lotus flowers above another of grazing goats, framed and d
Cypriot Funerary Pottery Vessel: 1st Century B.C. (32 cm high)
Cypriot funerary pottery vessel, 1st century B.C., 12.60 in. high
Marcus Aurelian and Faustina: Three Dupondius Coins Collection
Marcus Aurelian, AD 161-180 & Faustina (Wife) AD161-180, three Dupondius coins
Replica Terracotta Oil Lamp: Erotic Scene, 1st-4th Century AD
A replica terracotta oil lamp with erotic scene, 1st-4th century AD, length 4.72 in.
Bronze Age Holy Land Amphoriskos: Wave Pattern Terracotta Vessel
A bronze age Amphoriskos, holy land, c. 3100-2900 BC. Made from terracotta in a spherical form and flared mouth. Featuring two small loop handles at the shoulders and-painted with wave patterns in sections alternating vertical lines, height 5.51 in.,…
Bronze Age Terracotta Bowl with Impressed Rim and Lugs
A 4th-3rd millennium BC terracotta bowl, bronze age. A conical form with a small discoid base. Featuring a band of impressed slashes around the rim. With three small radiating lugs, height 4.17 in., depth 8.07 in.
3rd Century North African Terracotta Bowl
Large terracotta bowl, circa 3rd Century Ad. Roman North Africa diameter 11.42 in., Hairline crack.
Bronze Age Canaanite Terracotta Bowl
Ancient terracotta bowl Bronze Age Transjordan, Canaanite 2nd millennium Bc. diameter 9.06 in.
Silver Phoenician Shekel with Melkart and Eagle, 126 BC-65 AD
Silver Phoenician tyre Shekel. 126 Bc- 65 AD Laureate head of Melkart right. Reverse eagle standing with palm to right. Date L.N.
Italo Greek Terracotta Pitcher with Raised Spike Decoration
Terracotta pitcher, in the form of Italo Greek 300 BC, raised spike decoration, surrounded by Cicular decorations, black finish, height 7.87 in.
Peruvian Chimu Human Effigy Vessels
Human effigy vessels, in the form of Peruvian Chimu c.1000 BC, two black ware with single handle, height 5.91 in., & 4.72 in.
Etruscan Terracotta Oenochoe with Trefoil Lip and Handles
Clay Oenochoe, in the form of Etruscan 7th century BC, with trefoil lip and three handles in terracotta, height 10.63 in.
Anatolian Grey Ware Bird Spout Pitcher
Anatolian grey Ware pitcher, in the form of c.9th century BC, long prominent tubular spout, in a bird's beak design, height 3.94 in., length 7.48 in.
Chimu Pottery Stirrup Vessel with Crescent Moons
Stirrup spout vessel, in the form of Peruvian Chimu Pottery, c. 1000 BC, decorated with crescent Moons, height 9.65 in.
Spiral Decorated Amorite Style Grey Ware Cooking Bowls
Two grey Ware bowls, in the form of 2000 BC Amorite, cooking vessels, black Coating with spiral decoration, height 5.12 in., and 2.76 in.
Ancient Pottery Collection
Pottery collection, three pieces in the form of bronze age terracotta, Oenochoe Etruscan 7th century BC, Italo Greek 300 BC pitcher and Cyrpus bronze age cup, three slightly cracked, height 9.84 in., 8.66 in., and 1.57 in.
Hellenistic Princess Head Statue Fragment on Stand
Statue fragment, possibly Hellenistic (c.4th century BC), in the form of the, head of a Princess, mounted on stand, total height 14.96 in.
Ancient Stone Carvings and Inlays
Collection of stone carvings, five mounted on stands, granite inlay element of an eye Egypt c.650 BC, lapis lazuli fly c.650 BC, red stone bound Oxen Iran c.1000 BC, black stone bound Oxen Iran c.1000 BC, black stone head of an ox, amulet Iran c.1000-2000
Art Deco French Glass Vase with Swallows
An Art Deco French glass vase, circa: 1930s, France ovoid shaped vase with a cascading narrow neck, deep acid etched body highlighting three stylized swallows in flight, acid etched monogram mark BC to base. Height 9.45 in.
Sasanian Judeo-Aramaic Incantation Bowl with Authenticity and Display Case
Ancient near East, Sasanian (Sassanid) Empire, Judeo-Aramaic culture, ca. 5th to mid-7th century Ce, with sloping sides, painted with lines of script, in white tones with brown script, with letter of authenticity, with display case, diameter 6.69 in. note…
Hongshan Bird Pendant, White Jade, 4000-3000 BC
A white jade Bird-Shaped pendant, late Hongshan culture, circa 4,000-3000 BC the pendant is simplistically carved in the shape of a bird with a small head, outspread wings and tail, two suspension holes were drilled from both sides of the body on the back.
Colorful North Island Map with Mid-Century New Zealand Vibes
A map of the North Island produced by universal Business Directories Ltd, a colourful graphic map of the North Island. Issued by universal Business Directories Ltd, featuring an AD for Silich's garage Ltd. The background includes artistic impressions of ic
South Arabian Alabaster Incense Burner, 1st Century A.D
A South Arabian alabaster incense burner, circa 1st century B.C. To 1st century A.D, of circular form with a ribbed exterior, resting on three legs, 2.76 in. high, 3.35 in. diameter. Provenance: Ex Colonel H.F. Jacob collected in situ, Ex Charles Ede,…
Islamic Sgraffito Earthenware Bowl, 10th-11th Century
An early Islamic sgraffito decorated earthenware bowl, circa 10th to 11th century, the conical bowl with a cream glaze to the interior, decorated with abstracted sgraffito work, 2.36 in. high, 7.28 in. diameter.
Etruscan Terracotta Kneeling Boy with Laurel Swag
An ancient Etruscan terracotta relief fragment, modelled in high relief with a kneeling boy holding a floral and fruiting laurel swag, height 11.42 in., width 15.35 in., depth 3.94 in.
Etruscan Terracotta Foot, 300 BC
An ancient Etruscan terracotta foot, circa 300 BC, naturalistically modelled, length 10.63 in., condition: slight wear and minor frits to left hand edge of underside, old sticker adhesive mark to top of foot, old wear and frits to tops of toes, otherwise…
Indo-Iranian Pottery Bowls, 3000 BC
Three Indo-Iranian Pottery bowls, Baluchistan, circa 3000 BC, comprising three flared bowls, one with remnant painted decoration. The largest 3.94 in. high, 6.10 in. diameter
George IV Sterling Silver Toilet Jars with Crest Engraving
Pair of George IV sterling silver cap toilet jars, hallmarked London, 1824, Id//Ad (John and Archibald Douglas), engraved with central crest, set on facetted glass bodies, height 1.38 in. (2)
Antiquarian Cypriot Terracotta Vase, Iron Age Period
Antiquarian (possibly Cypriot) terracotta vase, baluster form painted with red scrolling and lattice designs on a cream ground, possibly iron age period, 10.04 in. high
Bronze Age Axe Head, 1200 B.C
A bronze age axe head, unknown origin, circa 1200 B.C. 5.71 in. long. Provenance: Christie's London, November 21st, 1978, formerly the Harold Peterson Collection.
Ancient Persian Bronze Mace Head, 3000 B.C
A Persian bronze shafted mace head, circa 3000 B.C. 5.51 in. high
Phoenician Barnacle-Encrusted Terracotta Plate
A Phoenician terracotta plate, circa 5th-4th century B.C, the shallow bowl, heavily encrusted with sea barnacles. Found off the coast of Lebanon. 3.94 in. high, 12.60 in. diameter
Cypriot Funerary Pottery Vessel, 1st Century B.C
Cypriot funerary pottery vessel, 1st century B.C. 5.31 in. high
Schjedahl's Art Comics and Satires
Peter Schjedahl (American 1942 - ) AD Reinhardt, Art Comics and Satires [Published by Truman Gallery, New York, 1976] Seven loose oversized pages (22.83 in. x 16.14 in.), each folded once in half, assembled in a brown paper folder on which has been…
Gandhara Stone Head, 200-300AD
Gandhara carved stone head, c. 200-300AD, in the form of bearded man, on perspex stand, height 3.35 in. Provenance: R & V Tregaskis
Ancient Glass Ewer with Iridescent Finish
A middle Eastern glass ewer, circa 1st to 4th century A.D. The ancient translucent iridescent glass pot with loop handle and curved spout. 4.72 in. high, 7.48 in. long
Luminous Roman Glass Jar: 2nd Century AD
A luminous piece of Roman glass, from Syria, 2nd century AD. Beautifully coloured jaw with baluster shaped body and flared neck, an excellent example of free-blown glass. Glass is a material of contrasts: red hot, viscous and malleable during manufacture:
Cypriot Amphora with Geometric Motifs
Large Cypriot amphora, c. 7th century BCE, of baluster form with twin strap handles, with waisted neck and curved rim, decorated with geometric motifs in tones of red and brown on terracotta, height 12.99 in., with original export document from Cypriot…
Mesopotamian Cuneiform Clay Tablet from Dr. Raven's Collection
Clay tablet - Mesopotamia. Cuneiform writing on both sides. Purchased in London. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth.
14th Century Turkish Porcelain Bowl
Western Asiatic porcelain bowl. From Se Turkey, around 1400 AD. Diameter 9.25 in. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth.
Iron Age II Amphora with Incised Circular Lines
Iron Age II amphora / vessel with ovoid body and twin handles and incised with circular lines. Comes with stand. Provenance: Purchased from the the Bedouin Salam at Baluza, June 1983. Confirmed by Guv Antiquities, height 11.81 in.
800AD Byzantine Clay Vessel with Stand
Byzantine storage vessel of large proportions and featuring elongated turned clay body with two handles, dated approximately 800AD by Irwin S. Driman (certificate of authenticity available). Comes with stand, height (vessel only) 27.56 in. (on stand)…
Patinated Persian Bronze Phiale with Omphalos, Achaemenid Period
A Persian bronze phiale, with omphalos to the centre, heavily patinated and small irregular hole to the side, possibly Achaemenid Period c.550-330BC, diameter 7.09 in.
Mexican/South American Temple Carvings: Figure & Mask
Two stone Mexican/South American temple carvings, one a figure, the other a mask. Height on stands 12.99 in., 10.24 in.
Song Dynasty White Glazed Bowls from Atherton Collection
Three Song dynasty (AD 960-1127) white glazed bowls, of circular form with sloping sides, possibly in a white glaze, raised on exposed circular foot, diameter 6.30 in. (2), 5.91 in. (1), (3). Provenance: Atherton collection
Mohenjo Daro Terracotta Figures
Two terracotta figures probably Mohenjo Daro 3rd C BC. Provenance: A former diplomatic family based in the ACT (collection formed in the 1950s & 60s); by descent to the current owner, height 4.92 in. (tallest)
Carved Sandstone Head with Pointed Hat and Green Eyes
Sandstone possibly Syrian or Turkish carved head with carved features including pointed hat, green painted eyes, and smile with prominent cheeks. The back also depicting carved design, with some possible age. Height 14.57 in.
North Indian Pottery Female Deities, 2nd-1st Century BC
Four north Indian Sunga to Kushan period pottery sculptures, circa 2nd-1st century BC, in the form of female deities, 7-4.72 in. (4). Provenance: from a private Australian collection
Byzantine Gold Coin of Maurice Tiberius, AD 582-602
An ancient Byzantine gold coin, Maurice Tiberius AD 582-602, gold solidus. Obv. Crowned, draped and cuirassed bust of Maurice Tiberius facing, wearing plumed helmet, holding globe surmounted by cross, rev. Victori a Avcci, Conob in exergue, Angel standing
South Arabian Alabaster Incense Burner
A South Arabian alabaster tripod incense burner, 1st century BC/1st century AD, 2.56 in. high, 3.74 in. diameter. Provenance: Collection of Colonel HF Jacob, Charles Ede, London
Cypriot Votive Figure Head, 6th Century BC
A Cypriot limestone head of a female votive figure, her hair bound in ringlets, circa 6th century BC, 2.95 in. high, on wooden stand
Cypriot Terracotta Jugs: 8-7th Century BC
Three Cypriot terracotta jugs, all decorated with concentric bands, 8-7th century BC, the largest 5.12 in. high
Persian Pottery Baluster Vase, Circa 1200 BC
A Persian pottery baluster vase, circa 1200 BC, 9.84 in. high, PROVERNANCE Mossgreen November 2010, Lot 1695
Concentric Circles Black on Red Amphora
An Attic black on red pottery amphora, 8th/7th century BC, decorated with multiple concentric circles and encircling bands, 8.27 in. high. Provenance: Bonhams London, 8 May 2013, lot 32
Colima Dog Effigy Vessel
A dog form effigy Vessell, Colima, Mexico (200-600AD), Depicted in curled recumbent position with head resting on paws, spout on the back, 4.72 in. high. Provenance: Purchased Irving sculpture gallery, Sydney, 1983, Literature, illustrated, Art and…
Dog-Faced Deer Effigy Vessel from Colima, Mexico
A deer form effigy vessel, Colima, Mexico (200-600AD), in the form of a deer laying on the ground, this unusual piece clearly has deer horns but the face of a dog, the body incised with concentric diamond shapes, 6.69 in. high. Provenance: Purchased…
Ethiopian Healing Scrolls: Combating Illness with Spiritual Purging
Two Amharic manuscript scrolls, Ethiopia, the larger perspex case measuring 11.02 in. wide, 3.07 in. deep, 17.52 in. high including brass fixtures (2). Other Notes: Ethiopian healing scrolls were used to eliminate illness by purging evil spirits and…
Antique Fertility Goddess Pottery Fragments from North Pakistan
Two antique pottery fragments goddess of fertility, 2BC-2AD north Pakistan
Tumaco Clay Anthropomorphic Figurine, 400 BC
Tumaco Culture clay anthropomorphic figurine, circa 400 BC, height 7.48 in.
Nordic Neolithic Lunate Sickle Flint, 4000-2000 BC
A Nordic Neolithic unpolished grey-brown lunate sickle flint of plano-convex outline, bearing paper label of Ball Collection. 4000 - 2000 BC., 6.50 in. Length. Provenance: The Collection of the Lord McAlpine of West Green (M45)., Literature: 'Antiquities…
Nordic Neolithic Black Battle Axe, Lord McAlpine Collection
A Nordic Neolithic (Danish) black fine-grained rock battle axe. 4,000 - 2000 BC., 5.43 in. long. Provenance: The Collection of the Lord McAlpine of West Green (M1620). Purchased by Lord McAlpine in Copenhagen, Literature: 'Antiquities from Europe and the…
Neolithic Norwegian Flint Axe Head, 2000 BC
Fine Neolithic axe head of brown flint with fine falking, circa 2000 BC, probably from Norway from the cross section (qv British Museum Catalouge of Stone Age Antiquities 1926 p.157), 5.91 in. long. Provenance: Charled Ede Ltd. London. Ref. 39A
Canaanite Bronze Duck-Billed Axe Head, 1800 BC
A Canaanite duck-billed bronze axe head. Middle Bronze Age, Circa 1800 BC, 1.57 in. high, 4.33 in. wide. Provenance: Charles Ede Ltd. London
Bronze Axe Head with Back-Head Projection from Luirstan
Bronze axe head with back-head projection, Luirstan, 11th - 9th century BC, 7.48 in. wide. Provenance: Charles Ede Ltd. London
Danish Flint Axe, 3500 BC
Danish dark grey flint axe, unpolished. Circa 3500 BC, 4.72 in. long. Provenance: Collection of thr Lord McAlpine of West Green, Charles Ede Ltd. London, ref. 9870
Danish Neolithic Flint Axe, 2000 BC
A Danish Neolithic flint axe in a mid grey flint. Circa 2000 BC, 8.27 in. long. Provenance: The Collection of the Lord McAlpine of West Green, Charles Ede Ltd. London, ref. 9310
Romano-Syrian Limestone Head of Young Man, 4th Century A.D
A Romano-Syrian indurate limestone head of a young man, 4th century A.D, 7.09 in. high
Yangshao Pottery Jar
A Neolithic pottery jar, painted in Burnished red wash & purple, Gansu-Yangshao Culture, 3,000-1,500 BC, the geometric pattern extending down the bulbous body, a short neck with a curving lip, balanced on a narrow base with two applied loop handles, height
Neolithic Pottery Jar with Loop Handles and Painted Design
A large Neolithic pottery jar with applied loop handles, Gansu-Yangshao Culture, 3,000-1,500 BC, painted with soft thin & thick concentric circles to the body & a shark fin shape on the neck, in red & purple mineral pigment, the bulbous body balanced on a
Mesopotamian Cuneiform Clay Tablet, 2800-1700 BC
A Mesopotamian Cuneiform clay tablet, possibly 2,800-1,700BC period. the small rectangular tablet of baked clay with incised cuneiform inscriptions throughout. Length 3.74 in.
Red-Figure Fish Plate, 4th Century B.C
An Attic red-figure fish plate, circa Fourth century B.C. depicting a sea bream, a mottled fish, and a slim striped fish, (losses to the rim), 7.40 in. diameter Provenance: acquired from the Amati collection in the mid-1970s
Terracotta Female Bust with Pointed Headdress and Wreath
A terracotta female bust, circa Fourth century B.C. wearing a pointed headdress, wreath, and disk-shaped earrings, 3.50 in. high Provenance: ex Graham Geddes collection
Thirteenth Century Iranian Bronze Sphinx Dish
An Iranian bronze dish, circa Thirteenth century A.D., the central tondo incised with a winged sphinx, (minor losses to rim), 6.69 in. diameter Provenance: ex Graham Geddes collection; ex private collection 1996
13th Century Iranian Floral Incised Jar
An Iranian globular jar, circa Thirteenth century A.D., with incised lily blossoms and floral clover motifs around the lip, above a floral pattern on the body and a petal frieze around the foot, (minor pitting and wear, some losses to the rim), 2.76 in.…
Anthropomorphic Hittite Terracotta Vessel, 1750-1100 B.C
An Anatolian terracotta vessel, Hittite period 1750-1100 B.C. anthropomorphic with rounded base, 3.03 in. high Provenance: ex Graham Geddes collection; Sotheby& London, 13 May 1980, Lot 241; ex Mrs. N.E. Elliot-Smith collection
Ancient Mexican Clay Head of Tlaloc
A Mexican clay head of Tlaloc, Nayarit, circa 500 B.C the Aztec rain god raised on a painted rod and mounted on a timber base with an incised plaque to the front, the head 3.74 in. high
Syrian Jar, 2nd Millennium B.C
A small Syrian jar, 2nd Millennium B.C single handle on pad base, (chip and repair to rim),3.54 in. high. Provenance: Purchased from the Antiquities & Ethnographica Society, with certificate of authenticity
Costa Rican Jade Axe Heads from 15th Century
South American nephrite and jade axe heads (3 different), Costa Rican 15th century AD, 3.15 in., 3.94 in. and 4.72 in. high
Hasanlu Grey-Ware Drinking Vessel, 1100-900 BC
A Persian monochrome grey-ware drinking vessel, Hasanlu type, 1100-900 BC, with single handle, the upper part of the exterior burnished, flattened circular base. 5.91 in. high
Rare Pre-Incan Carved Wooden Mask with Raised Features
Rare pre Incan mask, a rare example of a carved wooden mask with raised facial features a slotted base for attachment to a wall. Weathered dry patina. Pre-Inca 400-900 AD. Tiahuanaco Ruins, Bolivia, south America. Length 14.96 in. Width 6.30 in.
Salado Pottery Bowl with Geometric Designs
East Central Arizona pot Salado Pottery bowl, geometric designs, black on white slip, restored,1200 - 1350 AD. Collected pre 1940's, Eastern Arizona, USA length 4.96 in. Diameter 9.45 in.