Sunday, October 31, 2010

Gandharan Statue



Carved black basalt torso of a Goddess with finely detailed collar necklace, arm bracelets and wearing a lower garment. Mounted on a base.

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Egyptian Wall Fragment



Sandstone carving of an Egyptian Goddess in profile in a broad necklace, wearing an earring, cosmetic eye outline, and royal headdress with the Uraeus cobra symbol, the cobra representing the "fiery eye of Re". Light earthen patina. New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty.

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Ancient Egyptian Jar



Ancient Egyptian spherical alabaster jar, short neck, and a flaring wide lip. Third Intermediate Period.

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Ancient Celtic Bronze Bracelet



Ancient Celtic bracelet, bronze upper armlet with a coiled pattern, one side of the terminal ending with an opened mouth of a snake. Light green patina.

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Friday, October 29, 2010

Egyptian Wall Fragment



Sandstone carving of the head portrait of Hathor Goddess of magic and love. Light earthen patina. New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty.

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Ancient Roman Statue



Bronze partially nude female posing while supporting a vessel on her head wearing loose drapery on a base.

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Egyptian Statue Head



Carved black basalt head of a young ruler wearing a headdress, cosmetic outlines to the eyes. Mounted on a base. Late Kingdom.

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Antique Asian Pottery



Antique Asian pottery. Evergreen glaze terracotta rectangular vessel with a footed base, the shoulder has four seated roosters and four attendants, the surface is covered with decorative floral and textured design. Light earthen patina.

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Syrian Stamp Seal



Carved gray stone stamp seal in the shape of a scarab: three leaping field animals and dots, incised linear design to the top. Hole for wearing.

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Ancient European Bible Leaves



Ancient bible leaf from the Book of Psalms with traces of handwritten cursive inscriptions. Printed on both sides. Old Testament text with a music score. London.

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Asian Statue



Carved light green jade Foo Dog dragon seated on a base, its left paw rests on top of a ball, mouth is open showing teeth and tongue, spiral mane, and pointed tail. Earthen patina.

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Dogon Tribe Mask



Bronze miniature mask like head with high-ridged nose and a long chin. Light green patina.

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Egyptian Mummy Mask



Wooden smiling ancient Egyptian mummy mask covered with gesso and then painted in brown and black, large wide open almond-shaped eyes, thin smiling lips, partial facial hair, wearing a headdress. 26th Dynasty.

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Ancient Asian Vessel



Ancient Asian Vessel. Cylindrical shaped bronze container with a movable handle, the handle base on either side with a horned ram head, one horn partially incomplete, the body with bands of incised geometrics and animal patterns, four animal heads to each side of the body. Green patina.

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Egyptian Dolls



Carved small wooden toy with two round imprints to the top. 18th Dynasty.

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Dogon Tribe Statue



Bronze kneeling female with rounded knees, hands resting upon them, linear scarification to the chest, wearing armlets and bracelets, the hair braided to the back. Green patina.

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Chancay Culture Pottery



Brown at the bottom, beige at the top, a terracotta vessel with a designed surface, two handles to the rim and shoulder, broken lip, a small hole to the base of one handle.

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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Antique Greek Icon



Antique Greek painted wooden icon of, The Crucifixion, two angels to either side of Christ's hands, his portrait on top with Mary and two angels with Greek inscriptions, Joseph to the bottom of the cross holding his Son's foot on a gold background.

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Pre-columbian Mayan Ancient Pottery



Pre-Columbian Mayan cylindrical shaped terracotta vessel, with a seated figure protruding to one side wearing wear spools, necklace with pendant, and bracelets, on the opposite side a kneeling warrior wearing an elaborate headdress with face paint, traces of brown, red, ivory, and orange.

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Egyptian Wall Fragment



Sandstone carving of a standing Horus holding a staff facing a seated ruler with this arms raised. Hieroglyphics including and ankh to the top and bottom. Light earthen patina. New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty.

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Gandharan Statue



Carved black basalt seated male with an elaborate beard and hairstyle, costume made from strands of pearls, the flowing sash wrapped around the arms, the hands to the chest, two smaller figures at either side of the cushioned base.

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African Pipe



Made from natural gourd, the bowl and stem are made from copper, spirals braided copper decorate the surface.

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Persian Manuscript Leaves



Antique Persian hand illustrated manuscript leaf with Persian calligraphy text on both sides. On the front, a colorful illumination of hunter with bow and arrow hunting down a deer while being watched by a male and female on horseback in a country setting, traces of gold gilding.

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Mongolian Meteorite



Fragment from a large meteorite that landed in Mongolia, the fragment with magnetic power. Approximate weight: 20 lbs.

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Prehistoric Fossil



Mosasaur tooth. They were very fast creatures that sped in the sea, crocodilian heads, sharp teeth and moved in a snake-like motion.

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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Egyptian Plaque



Ancient Egyptian plaque brown limestone with seven lines of hieroglyphics and Egyptian symbols including a cartouche, the Sun God Ra, and birds. From the Book of the Dead. Third Intermediate Period.

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Ancient Egyptian Plaque



Ancient Egyptian plaque, brown limestone with five lines of hieroglyphics and Egyptian symbols with a loop at the top for hanging. From the Book of the Dead. Third Intermediate Period.

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Egyptian Statue



Ancient Egyptian statue. Hematite reclined horse with its legs tucked underneath its body, the symbol of prestige, wealth, and status. Ptolemaic.

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Egyptian Statue



Egyptian statue. Purple stone open-mouthed lion in a hunting pose, associated with the Egyptian lion-headed Goddess Sekhmet. Ptolemaic.

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Egyptian Frog Statue



Carved soapstone frog, associated with the Goddess Heket who protected women during child birth. Ptolemaic.

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Egyptian Horned Ram Statue



Carved beige stone reclined horned ram, associated with Amun, the Egyptian sky God who came to be regarded as a sun god and the head of the Egyptian pantheon. Ptolemaic.

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Ancient Egyptian Hippopotamus Statue



Egyptian statue. Carnelian standing hippopotamus. Ptolemaic.

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Asian Statue



Hollow bronze Majusri in Dhyanasana on a lotus base, his left hand in vitarka mudra, the right hand holding a short sword, a loose-fitting dhoti, ribbed collar with necklace, high knotted coiffure. Traces of green patina.

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Mongolian Meteorite



Fragment from a large meteorite that landed in Mongolia, has magnetic power. Unusual shape and very attractive. Approximate weight: 23 lbs.

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Mayan Culture Statue



Gray stone seated male monkey-like figure looking over his right side, with one knee up holds his long ridged tail over his head, his foot and phallus visible to the bottom.

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100 Ad Ancient Roman Lion Statue



Ancient Roman marble lion statue with its four legs missing. The lion has been associated with the Roman Goddess Juno, sister and consort of Jupiter, Mother of Mars, and one of the most important of the Roman Goddesses. Earthen patina.

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Roman Glass



Brown mold-blown long necked glass vessel with a face with open almond eyes, full closed mouth, and wavy hair. Light encrustation.

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Luristan Garment Pin



Ceremonial bronze garment pin with a horseman on horseback to the top. Used to hold the garment at the shoulder.

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Persian Manuscript Leaves



Antique Persian hand illustrated manuscript leaf with Persian calligraphy text on one side. On the other, a colorful illumination of a royal encampment with nobility sitting to one side as numerous presenters practice their skills.

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Hebrew Manuscript Leaves



Hand-illustrated beige manuscript leaf with Hebrew calligraphy text on both sides. On the front, a colorful illumination of the Old Testament story of David slaying Goliath.

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Ancient European King James Bible Leaf



Original ancient King James Bible Leaf. London.

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Monday, October 25, 2010

Mayan Pottery



Cylindrical terracotta drinking vessel with two seated male warriors on either side, in costumes with painted faces, with traces of brown, red, ivory, yellow, and black.

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Prehistoric Insect In Amber



Prehistoric teardrop-shaped amber pendant with a Prehistoric moth. Loop for wearing.

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Egyptian Soapstone Statue



Ancient Egyptian statue. Green soapstone goose with hieroglyphics to the bottom. Ptolemaic.

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Friday, October 22, 2010

Roman Goddess Statue Head



White marble statue head of a Goddess or muse, the face with a straight nose, wide eyes looking upwards, the wavy hair parted in the center, bound in a chignon above the nape of the neck and tied in a fillet. Mounted on a base.

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Antique Asian Buddha Statue



Hollow iron Buddha seated on a lotus throne in a fitted sanghati holding a small vessel in his left open hand, his face with a serene meditative expression with downcast eyes, small bow shaped full mouth, long straight nose, relief arched eyebrows.

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Antique Chinese Bust



Antique hollow iron, Chinese Goddess of Mercy statue, her face with a serene expression with downcast eyes, traces of gold gilding to the face, traces of red and dark green, bow shaped full mouth, arched eyebrows, elongated earlobes, a diadem incised with a floral motif.

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Asian Buddha Statue



Iron male follower of Buddha standing in traditional garments on a lotus base with this hands gathered together to the front of the chest in prayer, eyes downcast in a serene meditative state, elongated earlobes, and bow shaped mouth. Rust patina.

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Thursday, October 21, 2010

Antique Asian Foo Dog Statue



Hollow iron seated Foo Dog with traces of gold gilding with traces of brown paint to the surface, it's left claw on top of a decorated ball, fierce eyebrows, with it's mouth open in a growl, wearing a collar with a ball attached to the front, curly mane and tail.

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Antique Asian Buddha Statue Head



Antique Asian Hollow iron Buddha statue head, his face with a serene expression with downcast eyes, bow shaped full mouth, arched eyebrows, elongated earlobes, and curled hairstyle. Rust patina.

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