Arte PrimitivoHoward S. Rose Gallery, Inc.

Fine Tribal & Pre-Columbian Art, Classical & Asian Antiquities

Arte Primitivo 3 East 65th Street New York N.Y. 10065 212 570-6999 info@arteprimitivo.comHoward S. Rose Gallery, Inc. www.arteprimitivo.com

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Fine Tribal & Pre-Columbian Art, Classical & Asian AntiquitiesFirst Lot Closes: Wednesday, December 4th, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. E.S.T.

All Lots can be viewed in full color with multiple images on our website

Bid on-line 24 hours a day at www.arteprimitivo.comor

Bid manually: tel. 212.570.6999 fax 212.570.1899 email: info@arteprimitivo.com www.arteprimitivo.com

A 20% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price of each lot.

EXHIBITION: November 15th through sale datesMonday – Friday 11AM – 5PM

WEEKEND VIEWING: Saturday November 23th12 Noon – 4PM

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1. This is a vetted, on-line, absentee auction. Each lot has a printed, estimated value range and the closing time of the lot. Each lot also has an unprinted reserve, which is generally about 1/2 of the low estimate, but may vary. The estimates are intended as a guide only. The closing times listed are New York time (Eastern Standard Time).

2. There are several ways to bid. You may see current bid standings and place bids 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on-line at www.arteprimitivo.com or you may bid manually by telephone, fax, e-mail or in person at the gallery. In any case, you must register to bid. On-line bidders will need a valid credit card to register. Manual bidders will also need a valid credit card, unless prior credit arrangements have been made.

3. On-line bidders will receive an e-mail notifying them if they have been outbid, as long as they bid at least one day prior to the lot closing time.

4. For manual bidders, we strongly recommend that you call, fax or e-mail your bids in, rather than using the Postal Service, especially if the sale date is less than a week away. Early bidding is recommended as one risks losing a lot if you are unable to reach us in time.

5. A buyer’s premium equal to 20% will be added to the hammer price of each lot.

6. Payment is due, in full, upon receipt of invoice, unless speci�c other arrangements have been made prior to the auction. Lots will be shipped only after payment in full and in the order in which they are received. Final invoices will not automatically be charged to your credit card unless requested. Credit card payments will be subject to a 5% surcharge due to credit card processing fees. You may choose to pay by check or bank wire, however, all unpaid invoices, 30 days old will be charged to your credit card with the 5% credit card surcharge and a late fee equal to 1% of your total unpaid balance. Failure to settle your auction invoice within 30 days may also, at our discretion, result in forfeiture of the lots as well as future bidding privileges. Should an invoice remain unpaid after 30 days and we are unable to collect via credit card, we then reserve the right to use at bidder’s expense, any and all remedies available to us by law, to collect monies due, plus incurred fees and penalties, as stated.

7. New York State sales tax will be added to your invoice unless you are tax exempt, and we have a copy of your

resale certi�cate on �le or your lots are shipped out of state. No exceptions. As a service to our clients, we can arrange shipment of your purchase. Shipping charges listed on-line are estimates only and could vary slightly once shipment is made. Shipping and handling fees will be added to your domestic invoice unless items are picked up at the gallery. Domestic shipping will be via U.P.S. unless oversized or otherwise requested. Non USA shipping charges will notbe added to your invoice. Shipping will be by Post, FEDEX or BAX and will be billed directly to your credit card for freight charges only. Any applicable duty or VAT is the client’s responsibility and may be charged to your credit card if charged back to us.

8. You may call the gallery prior to the closing times of the auction lots to place new bids or to check the status of your already placed bids and adjust them if necessary. Incoming bids will be accepted until the closing time of the individual lot, however, we strongly recommend not waiting until the last minute to place your bids as phone lines may be congested and it may take several minutes to log-in to your account.

9. Your bid, either written, oral or electronic grants Arte Primitivo the authority to protect you up to the limit set by you on your stated bid, but not to bid your full bid amount unless the next recorded bid below yours supports that limit. The buyer’s premium will be added to your limit.

10. Only the current high bid will be disclosed by the electronic auctioneer, not the top bid. In the event of tied bids, the earliest received bid will be adjudged the high bidder.

11. The current high bid is determined by taking the second highest bid and increasing it by one increment. Bidding Increments are as follows: Up to $750 — $25; $750 to 1,500 — $50; $1,500 to $3,000 — $100; $3,000 to $7,500 — $250; $7,500 to $15,000 — $500; over $15,000 — $1,000. Example: you bid $1000 on a lot which has a minimum bid/reserve of $500. Your bid is the highest received to date. The second highest bid received, to date, is $525. The current high bid is yours at $550. Any new bid received below your high bid of $1000 will automatically be topped by the auctioneer, bidding for your account.

12. No lot will hammer down while there is still bidding activity on it. If the lot closing time is less than 5 minutes away, any newly placed bid will extend that lot closing

ABSENTEE, ON-LINE AUCTION CONDITIONS OF SALE

CREDITS

SALE CATALOGUED BY Howard S. Rose

Charles G. MooreClaudine Colmenar-Rose

PHOTOGRAPHYGregory Adams

INSTALLATIONCharles G. Moore

LAYOUT AND DESIGN Gregory Adams

SHIPPING MANAGER Victor Carreno, Manager

Javier Orioka

FINANCIAL MANAGERCarolina Zamora

LICENSED AUCTIONEERHoward S. Rose

N.Y.C. Dept. of Consumer Affairs #820507

time for an additional 5 minutes, plus the remainder of that minute fraction. There is no limit as to how many 5 minute extensions may occur. When no bidding occurs for 5 minutes prior to the printed or extended closing time, the lot will then hammer to the highest bidder.

13. All lots are guaranteed genuine, as described both as to condition and authenticity. Sizes listed are the longest possible measure, excluding stands or mounts. Mounts are included with lots only when listed in the descriptions. Any lot may be returned within ten days if inaccurately described as to age or extent of damage. All returned lots must be adequately insured against loss or damage and must be received by us in the same condition as when shipped. Any dispute as to authenticity, must be made within three months of the sale date. After that period, all sales will be considered �nal. Accurately described lots are not returnable. Any lot returned after the consignor has been paid (45 days after auction closing date) will be for credit only. Prompt payment and pick-up is recommended to avoid late fees and late return situations.

14. Lots will be on view at the gallery for a period of two weeks, prior to the closing times, and during viewing hours. Multiple, color images of each lot may be viewed on-line at (www.arteprimitivo.com).

15. Unsold lots may be re-offered immediately after the auction on a buy or bid basis, pending consignor approval, and with their closing times being postponed for up to one week from their originally listed closing time. Should you bid the buy now price, plus the 20% buyer’s premium, on any re-offered, unsold lot, then you win the lot and the auction ends. If you bid an amount beneath the buy now price, and your bid is the highest received, we will, upon the close of that lot, negotiate that bid, with the consignor. Should the consignor judge the offer unacceptable, then there shall be no sale of that lot. If the offer is accepted, you will be invoiced for the bid price, plus the buyer’s premium and any applicable shipping charges or sales tax. Consignor may submit a counter offer. Should you not accept that offer, the lot may then be offered to another bidder

16. Auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any lot for any reason, prior to the auction closing. We are not responsible for any typographical errors either in the printed catalogue or in the on-line catalogue. In the event of a system failure or loss of internet connection, auctioneer reserves the right to postpone any closing time and date of any unsold lots. We will execute absentee bids, at the bidders request, faithfully and to the best of our ability, but we assume no responsibility for errors, deletions or omissions. Any disputed lot may be re-offered or re-opened for extended bidding, at the auctioneers discretion.

1. Tlatilco Seated FigureTlatilco, Mexico.Ca. 1150-550 B.C.11”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from J.J. Klejman,12/6/68. To current owner by descent.Hollow redware pottery seated �gure with splayed legs and nubbin arms outstretched. Elongated head with relief facial features. Scattered root marks and mineral deposits on the surface. Chip on toes of left foot and loss to the right hand, otherwise intact. Custom base.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 10:00 A.M.

2. Tlatilco Redware Standing Hollow FigureTlatilco, Mexico.Ca. 1150-550 B.C.12”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, J.J. Klejman, 12/6/68. To current owner by descent.Fine large redware standing �gure having expressive facial features, rowed hairdo in relief and perforated ear lobes. Short, nubbin arms held slightly away from body, bulbous tapered legs. Overall strong pattern of root marks and scattered surface deposits. Very minor �ake on the nose tip, otherwise intact, exc. cond. A rare large size, beautiful quality example. Custom base. Old Christie’s label.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 10:02 A.M.

3. Tlatilco Seated Adolescent FigureTlatilco, Mexico.Ca. 1150-550 B.C.6-3/4”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from J.J. Klejman. 12/6/68. To current owner by descent.Natural buff-brown hollow pottery seated �gure with splayed legs and stubby arms held away form her body. Finely textured hairdo with applied crossed bands. A few remaining traces of red cinnabar on the face and scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Intact. Custom base.Est. $900-$1,300Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 10:04 A.M.

4. Pre-Classic Colima Female FigureColima, Mexico.Ca. 550-250 B.C.11-1/4”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Andre Emmerich, 11/3/67. To current owner by descent.Solid pottery standing female �gure with nubbin outstretched arms. Ovoid head, relief facial features and a tiny mouth, perforated ears. Medium orange-brown surface with strong mineral deposits. Intact, exc. cond. Custom metal base.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 10:06 A.M.

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5. Mezcala Stargazer FigureGuerrero, Mexico.Ca. 400-100 B.C.6-1/8”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Frank Caro, 11/28/67. To current owner by descent.Carved gray-green serpentine stone standing �gure with linear arms held to sides. Head tilted slightly upwards, having simple carved and drilled facial features. Perforated through both shoulders for suspension. Intact, exc. cond. Custom wood base.Est. $1,000-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 10:08 A.M.

6. Mezcala Stone MasketteGuerrero, Mexico.Ca. 400-100 B.C.5”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Frank Elmer, 1/2/69. To current owner by descent.Carved medium blue-green serpentine stone maskette with relief carved facial features, broad nose, and shallow pecked eyes. Drilled perforation through the center upper rim. A couple of spots of minor erosion on reverse, otherwise intact, exc. cond. Custom metal base.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 10:10 A.M.

7. Standing Mezcala FigureGuerrero, Mexico.Ca. 400-100 B.C.10-1/2”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Aaron Furman, 2/1/68. To current owner by descent.Large carved black hard stone standing �gure holding both hands over the breasts. Ovoid head with an angular jaw line, well carved relief facial features. Some light surface deposits. Missing the lower portion of right leg, otherwise intact. Custom metal base.Est. $3,000-$5,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 10:12 A.M.

8. Olmecoid Standing Stone FigureMexico.Ca. 1000 B.C.8-1/2”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from J.J. Klejman, 5/21/68.Carved gray stone standing �gure holding a large object in front with both hands. Depicted with a conical head and simple relief carved facial features, delineated �ngers and toes. Simple carved linear outline denoting tightly �tting trunk shorts. Overall good surface patina with areas of light encrustation and surface deposits. Intact. Custom metal base.Est. $1,500-$2,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 10:14 A.M.

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10. Tall Standing Mezcala FigureGuerrero, Mexico.Ca. 400-100 B.C.12-7/8”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Frank Caro, 2/20/68. To current owner by descent.Large carved green schist stone standing �gure depicted with openwork arms held to his sides, tapered torso and wide hips. Tapered �at head with drilled eyes and simple carved facial features. Stable hairline on the back left side of the head and a minor area of restoration on the right side of waist, otherwise intact. Custom metal base.Est. $5,000-$8,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 10:18 A.M.

9. Teotihuacan Stone MasketteMexico.Ca. 200-500 A.D.3-3/4”H., 3-3/4”W.Ex. Robert H. Johnston collection, 1970’s, archaeologist who helped decipher Dead Sea scrolls.Carved gray-green speckled stone maskette with well carved relief facial features. Perforated at the top center rim for attachment, perforated ears and drilled nostrils. Intact, exc. cond.Est. $2,500-$3,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 10:16 A.M.

11. Chontal Stone MaskGuerrero,Mexico.Ca. 250-600 A.D.6-1/4”H., 4-3/8”W.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Frank Caro, 9/2/69. To current owner by descent.Carved black hardstone mask with natural white veining, depicted with long narrow ear tabs, large angular nose and recessed eyes. Drilled perforations through the temples for attachment. Overall surface weathering and white calci�ed deposits on the reverse. A 2-1/2” original piece reattached in the right rim, otherwise intact. Custom metal base.Est. $4,000-$6,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 10:20 A.M. 3

13. Two Mezcala Stone HeadsGuerrero, Mexico.Ca. 400-100 B.C. 3-1/8” & 2-3/8”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, both acquired from Frank Caro, 11/28/69. To current owner by descent.First a carved hard stone head originally from a �gure having strong relief, semi-abstract facial features, and drilled perforation in the ear lobes; one perforation broken open, otherwise intact. Custom metal base. Together with a carved hard stone head pendant having simple carved facial features. Drilled suspension hole at top rim. Intact. Custom wood base.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 10:24 A.M.

14. Mezcala Figure and Head Pendant (2)Guerrero, Mexico.Ca. 400-100 B.C. 3-3/8” & 3-1/4”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, Figure acquired from Frank Caro, 11/28/67. Pendant from Mathias Komor, 10/15/56. To current owner by descent.Including a speckled deep blue-green and black carved hardstone axe god �gure having simple carved facial features and legs. Intact, exc. cond. Custom base. Together with a medium olive-green jadeite head pendant, depicted with an elongated head, having well carved semi-abstract facial features and drilled eyes. Wearing a banded, angular headdress. Drilled suspension holes on the reverse temples. Custom metal base.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 10:26 A.M.

15. Mezcala Figure and Pre-Classic Stone Head (2)Guerrero, Mexico.Ca. 400-100 B.C. 3-5/8” & 3-1/8”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection. Figure acquired from Frank Caro, 11/28/67. Head from Mathias Komor, 10/15/56. To current owner by descent.Including a carved black hardstone ovoid �gure having simple low relief facial features, arms and legs indicated. Intact. Custom base. Together with a carved gray stone head, simple low relief carved facial features, intact. Custom base. Mathias Komor label on reverse of head.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 10:28 A.M.

12. Two Pre-Classic Pottery FiguresMichoacan & Colima, Mexico.Ca. 550-100 B.C. 6-3/8” & 8-1/8”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Mathias Komor, 11/29/66. To current owner by descent.First a �at gingerbread type Michoacan standing female �gure, holding both hands to her stomach and wearing a large headdress. Some remaining ocher and white decorative highlights. Surface �ake on left foot, otherwise intact. Together with a Colima gingerbread standing �gure wearing a horned headdress and pendant necklace. Painted black striped body decoration and highlights. Strong mineral deposits on the surface. Chip on the tip of the nose, otherwise intact. Custom hardwood base.Est. $600-$900Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 10:22 A.M.

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18. Tlatilco Pottery MaskTlatilco, Mexico.Ca. 1150-550 B.C.5-1/8”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Andre Emmerich, 11/16/67. To current owner by descent.Pottery bowl form anthropomorphic face mask having simple relief facial features, with perforated eyes and mouth. Remains of red and ocher painted surface decoration. Three attachment holes along the top rim. Overall light surface encrustation and deposits. Minor stable hairline across the bridge of the nose, otherwise intact, exc. cond. A nice example. Custom metal base.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 10:34 A.M.

16. Mezcala Seated Stone FigureGuerrero, Mexico.Ca. 400-100 B.C.4”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s-80’s.Carved speckled hardstone seated �gure holding both hands to his chest and wearing a wide brim hat. Drilled perforated ears and carved facial features. A large original pieces reattached on the reverse with breakline somewhat visible, otherwise intact. A rare type.Est. $500-$800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 10:30 A.M.

17. Mezcala Axe God FigureGuerrero, Mexico.Ca. 400-100 B.C.5-1/2”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Frank Caro, 11/28/67. To current owner by descent.Carved medium blue-green hard stone standing axe god �gure having an overall brown speckled surface. Depicted with simple low relief facial features and arms, held to his chest. Intact, exc. cond. Custom hardwood base.Est. $900-$1,300Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 10:32 A.M.

19. Early Guerrero Pottery MaleGuerrero, Mexico.Ca. 1000-500 B.C.11”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Andre Emmerich, 11/3/67. To current owner by descent.Large solid pottery standing male medical �gure with hands held in an outward position from his shoulders. Depicted with a diagonal line of applied “growths” on the front left of torso. Some remaining traces of white surface pigment, with mineral deposits and overall encrustation. Some losses to headdress, toes and �nger tips, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond. A rare variant of the type of �gure similar in style to the group of �gures usually referred to as “Caesarian”. Custom metal base.Est. $900-$1,300Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 10:36 A.M. 5

21. Monte Alban Skull Face Cylinder VaseOaxaca, Mexico.Ca. 400 B.C.-200 A.D.6-1/4”H., 5-5/8”D.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Arte Primitivo, NYC., 1971. To current owner by descent.Blackware pottery cylinder vase decorated with a large carved skull face having large round eyes and a toothy mouth. Areas of root marks and surface deposits. Two large original pieces reattached in the back of the cylinder with restoration over the breaklines.Est. $5,000-$8,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 10:40 A.M.

20. Monte Alban Decorated Cylinder vaseOaxaca, Mexico.Ca. 400 B.C.-200 A.D.6-1/8”H., 5-1/2”D.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Arte Primitivo, NYC., 1971. To current owner by descent.Gray-black pottery cylinder vase decorated with a carved abstract central face and two tail like elements on the outer borders, possibly representing a jaguar. Scattered root marks and surface deposits. A few traces of cinnabar in the decoration. Intact, exc. cond.Est. $5,000-$8,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 10:38 A.M.

22. Michoacan “Pretty Lady” FigureMichoacan, Mexico.Ca. 400-100 B.C.5-5/8”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s-80’s.Pottery standing pretty lady �gure having a cream slip surface and traces of red highlights. Wearing an elaborate multi strand necklace, ear spools and banded headdress. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Intact, overall exc. cond. Custom base.Est. $500-$800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 10:42 A.M.

23. Tlatilco Miniature “Pretty Lady” FigureTlatilco, Central Mexico.Ca. 1150-550 B.C.3”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s-80’s.Solid pottery standing female �gure wearing a double banded headdress with applied ball elements. Nicely detailed facial features, red painted body, ocher face, red and white painted headdress. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Intact, exc. cond. A nice example. Custom wood base.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 10:46 A.M.

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24. Colima Snake VesselColima, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D.8”D. x 4”H.Ex. Dr. R. Boyd Sti�err, Vanderwagen, NM.Two-tone red and brown pottery coiled snake vessel depicting a plump bodied snake have a rear spout. Elaborately incised crosshatched body and tapered �at head. Overall scattered mineral deposits on the surface. A minor 3/8” restored rim chip, otherwise intact, exc. cond. Colima snake vessels are quite scarce and this is an excellent example.Est. $2,500-$3,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 10:48 A.M.

25. Chinesco Stirrup Spouted VesselNayarit, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.8-7/8”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Red-brown pottery squat globular vessel having a stirrup spout terminating with a human head, incised hairdo with side tuffs. Intact, exc. cond.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 10:50 A.M.

26. Colima Bird VesselColima, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.8-3/8”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Brownware pottery standing bird vessel, having a funnel spout in the center of his head, and large two-toed feet. Strong areas of mineral deposits on the surface. Head reattached with breakline visible, minor chip on one toe, otherwise intact.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 10:52 A.M.

27. Colima Tlaloc IncensarioColima, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.16-1/2”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Large solid pottery Janeiform form incensario depicting Tlaloc, having a tall basket type serrated edge handle. White surface pigment over a natural pink pottery, scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Two legs of rear �gure reattached with visible breaklines; one large piece of the handle reattached with restoration over the breaklines.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 10:54 A.M. 7

28. Jalisco Pensador FigureSan Sebastian type, Jalisco, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.7-1/4”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Pottery seated female �gure having an elongated head and large angular nose. Wearing a knee length skirt and long tassel ear ornaments, having a small bubble between her lips. Hand resting on her raised right knee. Cream ground with red-brown painted highlights and details. Strong root marks and scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Intact.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 10:56 A.M.

29. Colima Figure with Bloated AbdomenColima, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.7”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Two-tone redware �gural pottery vessel depicting a seated �gure having a bloated abdomen, and a deformed body, holding hands to his head and neck. Double row crested hairdo and rear spout, both highlighted in red. Restoration to left forearm and tip of left leg, otherwise intact, exc. cond.Est. $1,500-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 10:58 A.M.

30. Jalisco Helmeted Warrior with ClubJalisco, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.14”H.Private NYC collection, acquired from Arte Primitivo, about 1996.Red-orange pottery seated warrior hold a club with both hands, wearing a horned helmet and barrel chest armor, elaborate ear ornaments and simple nose ring. Strong mineral deposits on the surface. Right leg reattached, otherwise intact.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 11:00 A.M.

31. Ameca Seated Female FigureJalisco, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.7”H.Private Santa Fe collection, ex. Fine Arts of Ancient Lands.Fine, hollow pottery �gure depicted with legs cross at ankles, hands resting on knees and with round, pointy breasts. Wearing a tight �tting cap and knee length skirt, open toothy grin and detailed facial features, �ngers and toe nails. Painted red-brown body with burnished cream face. Strong mineral deposits. Intact, exc. cond. An excellent example.Est. $1,800-$2,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 11:02 A.M.

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32. San Sebastian Nayarit WarriorNayarit, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.13-3/4”H.Garner family collection, acquired about 1945. To current owner by descent.Orangeware pottery seated warrior �gure wearing a horned helmet, barrel armor and holding a club with both hands. Body armor and helmet are strongly incised with a woven pattern. Wearing ear ornaments and a double strand necklace. A few remaining light traces of a black resist geometric decoration. Intact, exc. cond.Est. $4,000-$5,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 11:04 A.M.

33. Seated Colima Redware HunchbackColima, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.9”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s-80’s.Redware pottery seated male hunchback �gure with hands resting on his knees. Strong sculptural example and nicely burnished two tone red and red-brown surface. Scattered mineral deposits. Intact, exc. cond.Est. $2,500-$3,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 11:06 A.M.

34. Chinesco Seated Male FigureNayarit, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D.9”H.Private Arizona collection, ex. Harvey Sarner, Chicago acquired 1970’s.Fine pottery seated male �gure, with crossed arms resting on his raised knees. Cream ground with painted red highlights, black painted geometric facial decoration and details. Wearing small crescent ear ornaments and nose ring. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. General light wear to the painted surface, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond. A nice quality example.Est. $6,000-$9,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 11:08 A.M. 9

35. Ameca Seated Female FigureJalisco, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.14-3/4”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s-80’s.Large hollow pottery seated female �gure depicted with an elongated head, stubby arms held in a forward position, and large round breasts. Expressive facial features, thin angular nose, wearing ear ornaments and beaded arm bands. Tan ground, painted red skirt, red and white highlights. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. A few tight stable hairlines on the back, otherwise intact, exc. cond. A nice example.Est. $1,800-$2,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 11:10 A.M.

36. Seated Sheep-Faced Male FigureJalisco, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.8-1/4”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s-80’s.Solid pottery seated �gure with crossed arms resting on his raised knees, holding an implement in his left hand. Wearing a banded headdress and large disc ear ornaments. Painted white triple strand necklace and sling strap shirt on a red slip ground. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Loss to the upper portion of the implement, otherwise intact, exc. cond.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 11:12 A.M.

37. Sheep-Faced Male DrummerJalisco, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.8-3/4”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s-80’s.Solid pottery seated male �gure playing a drum with both hands. Elongated head, needle nose and pointed ears, wearing large openwork ear ornaments. Red-brown slip surface with white painted decoration. Minor stabilized hairline on reverse, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 11:14 A.M.

38. Sheep-Faced Female Holding BowlJalisco, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.9”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s-80’s.Solid pottery seated female �gure depicted with a striated hairdo, noded shoulders, wearing ear ornaments and holding a bowl in her right hand. Wearing a white painted multi-strand necklace and a knee length skirt. Nicely sculpted facial features with needle nose and ample round breasts. Scattered areas of mineral deposits and root marks on the surface. Intact, exc. cond.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 11:16 A.M.

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42. Jalisco Parrot BowlJalisco, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.4-5/8”H., 8-5/8” nose to tail.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s.Pottery parrot bowl standing on four legs, with open wings and tail turned upwards. Depicted with a large curved beak and round recessed eyes. Scattered root marks and mineral deposits on the surface. Loss to the rear wing tips; two chips on edge of right wing and a rim chip, otherwise intact.Est. $600-$900Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 11:24 A.M.

40. Colima Gadrooned Tripod BowlColima, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.7-1/4”H. x 10”D.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s-80’s.Redware pottery squash vessel having a �nely ribbed body, tripod legs and wide slightly �ared rim. Minor chip on the underside of the rim, otherwise intact, exc. cond.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 11:20 A.M.

39. Colima Ribbed Gourd Tripod VesselColima, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D.8-1/4”H. x 11”D.Private CA. collection, ex. Jo & Maurice Yanez collection, Pasadena, CA., acquired 1960’s to 1970.Redware pottery squash vessel having a �nely ribbed body, tripod legs and wide slightly �ared rim. Strong mineral deposits on the surface. Two 1-1/4” restored rim chips and stabilized age crack half way around the shoulder, otherwise intact, exc. cond. A nice example with good form and excellent surface quality.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 11:18 A.M.

41. Colima Squash Vessel with Parrot Tripod LegsColima, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D.15”W. x 10”H.Private CA. collection, ex. Jo & Maurice Yanez collection, Pasadena, CA., acquired 1960’s to 1970.Large redware pottery squash vessel having tripod parrot legs, and wide �at rim. Excellent color and surface quality with areas of strong mineral deposits. A 3” area of rim restoration, else intact. An impressive example.Est. $3,000-$5,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 11:22 A.M. 11

43. Colima Dog Eating CornColima, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.11-7/8” nose to tail spout.Ex. old chicago collection, ex. Huber Primitive Art, NYC & IL.Two-tone redware pottery reclining dog eating a corn cob, held with front paws. Rear tail spout, perked ears and exposed backbone. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Restoration to both rear feet and right ear, front legs reattached, some resurfacing surrounding the right ear. A rare type.Est. $8,000-$12,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 11:26 A.M.

44. Small Colima Redware DogColima, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.9-1/8” nose to tail.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s-80’s.Two-tone redware pottery dog having a tail spout. Head turned slightly to the right, perked ears, lively facial expression, toothy mouth. Scattered strong surface deposits. A v-shape piece in the spout and tip of right ear reattached, with visible breaklines, some losses along the breaklines, otherwise intact.Est. $900-$1,300Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 11:28 A.M.

45. Colima Redware DogColima, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D.10-3/4”H. x 14-1/2”L.Ex. Meza Family collection, acquired in the 1960’s.Large redware pottery standing male dog having a curled tail and large perked notched ears. Openwork toothy mouth, nicely detailed nostrils. Overall strong mineral deposits on the surface. Professionally repaired from several large pieces with restoration over the breaklines. A �nely sculpted example.Est. $4,000-$5,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 11:30 A.M.

46. Colima Crouching DogColima, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D.10-1/2”H. x 14”L.Ex. Meza Family collection, acquired in the 1960’s.Medium salmon-brown pottery seated dog having a short curled tail, perked ears and a funnel spout on top of his head. Incised toothy mouth and round eyes. Strong scattered mineral deposits and root marks on the surface. Tiny �ake on right front foot, left ear restored, otherwise intact, exc. cond.Est. $1,500-$2,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 11:32 A.M.

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47. Colima Redware ReclinatorioColima, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.8-1/4”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Greg Manning Auctions, NJ., 1990’s.Redware pottery semi-abstract avian vessel having two human type legs and a tubular head spout. Scattered light surface deposits. Repaired from approximately eight original pieces with restoration over the breaklines.Est. $900-$1,200Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 11:34 A.M.

49. Jalisco Male Figure with Bowl on BackSan Sebastian, Jalisco, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.6-7/8”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Seated male �gure having a large bowl on his shoulders. Exterior of bowl decorated with six applied snakes, highlighted in red-orange paint, applied nodes between the snakes. Depicted in a hunched position with a large bubble in his mouth, hands resting on his raised knees. Cream ground with painted red-orange highlights. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Intact, exc. cond. A very scarce type.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 11:38 A.M.

50. Nayarit Seated FloutistSan Sebastian, Nayarit, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.12”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection,Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Red-brown pottery �ute player or smoker, seated with crossed legs, left hand resting on his raised knee. Finely striated long hairdo, wearing nosering and ear ornaments. Faded black resist geometric decoration on his back. Intact.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 11:40 A.M.

48. Colima Redware Snake VesselColima, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.3-3/8”H., 7”L.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s-80’s. Auction XLV, lot #038.Red-brown pottery coiled snake vessel having a rear spout, tip of tail curled around his neck. Incised linear body decoration, tongue protruding from slightly open mouth, applied eyes. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Intact, exc. cond.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 11:36 A.M.

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53. Two Jalisco FiguresJalisco, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.7-1/4” & 5-7/8”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s-80’s.Pottery examples including a standing female �gure wearing a double strand necklace, ear ornaments and arm bands. Cream ground with painted red-orange highlights and traces of a black resist striped decoration. Intact. Together with a seated female holding a large bowl on her lap. Cream slip ground with painted orange highlights and black scroliate decoration on her breasts. Strong scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Intact.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 11:46 A.M.

51. Seated Chinesco FigureNayarit, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.7”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s-80’s.Pottery seated female �gure having wide hips, splayed legs, and small tapered arms held to her sides. Red-brown and cream surface with black and white painted details. Areas of strong mineral deposits on the surface. Ancient chip on nose, otherwise intact.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 11:42 A.M.

52. Colima Man with StaffColima, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.11-1/2”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s-80’s.Redware pottery standing warrior �gure holding a staff/weapon in his left hand, wearing a cross banded headdress and loincloth tied in the back. Some remaining white pigment decoration. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Some loss on rear bow, lower portion of staff reattached to leg with restoration over the breakline, otherwise intact.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 11:44 A.M.

54. Nayarit Seated FigureSan Sebastian type, Nayarit, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.10-1/8”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s-80’s.Orangeware pottery seated �gure holding right hand to his mouth. Elongated mushroom type head, wearing a double head band and ear ornaments. Large areas of calci�ed surface deposits. Chip on �ngers, otherwise intact.Est. $600-$900Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 11:48 A.M.

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57. Nayarit Standing Warrior Holding ClubNayarit, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D.14”H.Private CA. collection, ex. Jo & Maurice Yanez collection, Pasadena, CA., acquired 1960’s to 1970.Large red-orange pottery seated warrior holding a club with both hands. Wearing a horned helmet and shoulder cape type armor, ear and nose ornaments. Painted black and white decoration and details. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Restoration to left horn, else intact.Est. $2,000-$2,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 11:54 A.M.

58. Nayarit Standing Male FigureNayarit, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D.13-1/4”H.Private CA. collection, ex. Jo & Maurice Yanez collection, Pasadena, CA., acquired 1960’s to 1970.Orangeware pottery standing male �gure wearing a long tunic, conical hat, large ear ornaments and nose ring. Holding a large triangular knife or fan in his right hand. Painted �neline black stripes on the tunic, face and hat having a linear black and white geometric decoration. Right arm reattached, otherwise intact.Est. $2,000-$2,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 11:56 A.M.

55. Nayarit Seated Female Wearing Painted DressNayarit, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D.7-1/4”H.Private CA. collection, ex. Jo & Maurice Yanez collection, Pasadena, CA., acquired 1960’s to 1970.Polychrome decorated seated female �gure wearing ear ornaments and nose ring. White ground with painted black and red decoration. Strong mineral deposits on the surface. Restoration to tip of right hand and a few minor surface chips, otherwise intact, exc. cond.Est. $900-$1,200Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 11:50 A.M.

56. Ixtlan del Rio Figures (2)Nayarit, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D.7-1/2” & 8-1/2”H.Private CA. collection, ex. Jo & Maurice Yanez collection, Pasadena, CA., acquired 1960’s to 1970.Decorated pottery �gures including a warrior wearing a horned helmet, body armor and holding a club. Nicely decorated with black and cream painted details. Some restoration to the upper portion of the helmet and horns, restored chips on the edge of the body armor. Together with a female �gure, holding her arms to her sides. Nicely decorated with painted white and black details. Ancient chip on her nose, otherwise intact.Est. $1,800-$2,200Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 11:52 A.M.

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59. San Sebastian Woman Seated on BenchNayarit, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D.12”H.Private CA. collection, ex. Jo & Maurice Yanez collection, Pasadena, CA., acquired 1960’s to 1970.Red-orange pottery seated female �gure having two legs supports under her buttocks. Depicted with a rotund lower body and small head, shoulders pulled back. Wearing an unusual bandolier across her chest, decorated with small applied ball ornaments. Black resist geometric body and facial decoration over a red-orange ground, with painted white highlights. A few losses to the applied ball ornaments, otherwise intact, exc. cond.Est. $1,600-$2,200Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 11:58 A.M.

60. Nayarit Seated Woman Holding BowlNayarit, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D.9-1/2”H.Private CA. collection, ex. Jo & Maurice Yanez collection, Pasadena, CA., acquired 1960’s to 1970.Orangeware pottery seated female �gure holding a bowl in her raised right hand, and wearing a twist style headband, elaborate ear ornaments and a small loincloth. Back decorated with six horizontal rows of applied circular elements, highlighted in black. Overall light surface weathering, otherwise intact.Est. $1,200-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 12:00 Noon

61. Nayarit Seated Male SingerNayarit, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D.9”H.Private CA. collection, ex. Jo & Maurice Yanez collection, Pasadena, CA., acquired 1960’s to 1970.Pottery male �gure seated with both hands placed on his crossed legs. Wearing a banded headdress, multiple arm bands and tassel ear ornaments; having an open toothy mouth. Cream slip surface with black painted linear decoration. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Minor chip on back of head, with some restoration to right knee and �ngers of right hand, otherwise intact.Est. $1,500-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 12:02 P.M.

62. Nayarit Seated Male Pulgue DrinkerNayarit, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D.9”H.Private CA. collection, ex. Jo & Maurice Yanez collection, Pasadena, CA., acquired 1960’s to 1970.Reddish-brown pottery seated male �gure, leaning slightly forward drinking pulque through a long straw. Wearing a wide head band, arm bracelets and ear ornaments. Some remaining traces of white slip highlights. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Intact.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 12:04 P.M.

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63. Ameca Hunchback Ingesting HallucinogenicJalisco, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D.9”H.Private CA. collection, ex. Jo & Maurice Yanez collection, Pasadena, CA., acquired 1960’s to 1970.Tan-brown pottery seated �gure having a small hunchback and leaning slightly forward, depicted with a bubble in his mouth, indicative of ingesting a hallucinogen. A few remaining traces of black painted details on his face. Scattered root marks and mineral deposits on the surface. Intact, exc. cond.Est. $1,600-$2,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 12:06 P.M.

64. Nayarit Warrior Holding ClubNayarit, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D.8-1/2”H.Private CA. collection, ex. Jo & Maurice Yanez collection, Pasadena, CA., acquired 1960’s to 1970.Redware pottery warrior wearing anunusual stylized zoomorphic headdress, nose ornament and body armor. Holding a club with both hands, and elaborately decorated with black and cream painted details over red slip. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Two very minor chips, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond. A nice example.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 12:08 P.M.

65. Chinesco Seated Male FigureNayarit, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D.7”H.Private CA. collection, ex. Jo & Maurice Yanez collection, Pasadena, CA., acquired 1960’s to 1970.Pottery seated, type C/D, male �gure depicted with his arms folded across his raised knees. Wearing a head band, ear ornaments and double nose ring. Painted red slip over a cream ground, scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Some minor imperfections and a stable hairline on right side of back, otherwise intact.Est. $900-$1,200Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 12:10 P.M.

66. Ameca Seated Female FigureJalisco, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D.8-1/2”H.Private CA. collection, ex. Jo & Maurice Yanez collection, Pasadena, CA., acquired 1960’s to 1970.Hollow pottery kneeling female �gure with turned up feet in back. Depicted with an incised striated hairdo, large angular nose, and noded shoulders. Red slip body over a cream-gray ground. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Minor ancient chip on the edge of left ear, otherwise intact, exc. cond.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 12:14 P.M. 17

67. Jalisco Seated Female FigureAmeca type, Jalisco, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D.12-3/4”H.Private Arizona collection.Large hollow pottery seated female holding her left hand to her elongated head. Wearing a cross banded headdress. Cream ground with red painted torso. Depicted with a slightly open toothy mouth and a large angular nose. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Intact.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 12:16 P.M.

68. Colima Seated FigurePihuamo, Colima.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.9-3/8”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Orangeware pottery seated �gure with splayed legs and hands resting on knees. Wears small ear spools and a beaded necklace. Painted white details and highlights. Lower leg tips restored otherwise intact.Est. $500-$800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 12:18 P.M.

69. Nayarit Seated FigureSan Sebastian, Nayarit, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.9-1/8”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Orangeware pottery seated �gure holding his right hand to mouth, wearing ear ornaments and headband. Some remaining black resist geometric decoration and strong mineral deposits on the surface. Intact, exc. cond.Est. $500-$800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 12:20 P.M.

70. Nayarit Standing Female FigureSan Sebastian, Nayarit, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.11-5/8”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Red-orangeware pottery standing female �gure depicted with broad shoulders, corset form elongated head. Finely striated hairdo; wearing ear ornaments and multi-ring arm bands. Some remaining traces of white painted linear decoration. Strong scattered mineral deposits. Head reattached, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond.Est. $900-$1,300Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 12:24 P.M.

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73. Zapotec Seated Pottery FigureMonte Alban, Oaxaca, Mexico.Ca. 250-600 A.D.7”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Matthias Komor, 12/20/69. To current owner by descent.Pottery seated deity urn holding both hands to his chest. Wearing a large headdress with applied decorative elements, ear ornaments, beaded necklace and loincloth. Some remaining red painted surface pigment on the face and headdress. Losses to both feet, headdress and right leg reattached with breaklines visible. Custom hardwood base. Old paper label af�xed on back of headdress marked: “Mathias Komor Works of Art New York and numbered “D367”.Est. $1,500-$2,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 12:30 P.M.

72. Chontal Stone FigureGuerrero, Mexico.Ca. 200 A.D.7”H.Private Maryland collection, acquired Sotheby’s Arcade Sale, NYC,1980’s.Carved deep olive-green hardstone standing �gure holding both hands to his chest. Expressive, deeply carved facial features. Intact, exc. cond. Custom metal base.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 12:28 P.M.

71. Colima Stone Maskette PendantColima, Mexico.Ca. 250-600 A.D.3-5/8”H., 3-3/4”W.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Andre Emmerich, 11/28/67. To current owner by descent.Large carved grayish-green hardstone pendant having a low relief nose drilled eyes and mouth. Perforated at the top rim for suspension. Intact, exc. cond. Custom bronze base.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 12:26 P.M.

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75. Veracruz Weeping FigureRemojadas, Veracruz, Mexico.Ca. 600-900 A.D.20”H.Private NYC collection, acquired from Arte Primitivo, about 1996.Large standing pottery depiction of Xipe-Totec wearing the sacri�cial skin over his face, open mouth and holed ear lobes. Wide open eyes highlighted with black bitumen with applied tear like elements under both eyes. Wearing a belted sash and tunic, applied �oral element necklace. Overall rootmarks and mineral deposits on the surface. Several losses to headdress, necklace and �ngers, head and left leg reattached with breaklines visible, minor scattered losses.Est. $3,500-$5,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 12:34 P.M.

74. Teotihuacan Stone FigureMexico.Ca. 200-500 A.D.8-1/4”H.Collection of Jack C. Rich, NY., acquired at Parke Bernet, 1962. To present owner by descent.Deep olive-brown, carved serpentine seated �gure, depicted with a slab type torso and squared head with relief facial features. Wearing a wide headband, legs folded to the left. Excellent surface patina and quality, intact. Rare seated type example. Lucite block base.Est. $3,000-$5,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 12:32 P.M.

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78. Veracruz Molded Feline Headed DeityJoachin, Veracruz, Mexico.Ca. 900-1100 A.D.14-1/4”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Large molded pottery feline headed deity wearing a large headdress and shoulder cape tied in the front with a large bow, having incised low relief abstract zoomorphic decoration. Whistle incorporated in the rear. Scattered areas of surface deposits and root marks. Missing most of both arms. Left ear, top portion of headdress, both feet, horn and tips of bows restored. Reattached rear support.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 12:40 P.M.

76. Huastec Standing Female FigurePanuco River, Huastec,Mexico.Ca. 600-900 A.D.11-1/8”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired at Park-Bernet Galleries, NYC., 2/17/68. #100. To current owner by descent.Large solid pottery standing female �gure holding her arms away from her body in a slightly forward position. Wearing a high, twisted rope style headdress, large beaded necklace and double disc ear ornaments and loincloth. Cream slip surface with areas of strong root marks and scattered deposits. Glued break through her waist with some loss along the breakline, chip on right foot, otherwise intact. A large and high quality example.Est. $1,800-$2,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 12:36 P.M.

77. Speckled Granite HachaVeracruz, Mexico.Ca. 600-900 A.D.7-3/4”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from J.J. Klejman. 11/22/67. To current owner by descent.Carved black and white speckled granite hacha depicting a stylized jaguar head having a high central head crest. Some scattered light earthen deposits with traces of cinnabar. Intact, exc. cond. A nice example with excellent surface quality. Custom metal base.Est. $2,500-$3,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 12:38 P.M.

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79. Veracruz Whistling SonrienteVeracruz, Mexico.Ca. 600-900 A.D.10-1/8”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from J.J. Klejman, 4/15/70. To current owner by descent.Molded hollow pottery standing �gure with splayed legs and outstretched arms. Expressive facial features and ceremonially �led front teeth. Wearing a tight �tting headdress, large beaded pendant necklace and loincloth. Arms, legs and head reattached with restoration over the breaklines, shallow chip on left foot and hand. Custom base.Est. $1,500-$2,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 12:42 P.M.

80. Molded Pottery Sonriente HeadVeracruz, Mexico.Ca. 600-900 A.D.5-5/8”H.Mold-made pottery head, depicted with a geometric relief decorated headdress, which has lateral holes possibly for decorative insertion or �ring. Slightly protruding tongue between ritually �led teeth. Loss to both ear ornaments, otherwise exc. cond. Custom metal base.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 12:44 P.M.

82. Two Veracruz HeadsRemojadas, Veracruz, Mexico.Ca. 600-900 A.D.7-1/4” & 6-1/4”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, both acquired from J.J. Klejman, 4/15/70.Pottery examples, both originally from �gures. The slightly smaller, press molded example, depicted wearing a headdress with chin strap, ear ornaments and beaded necklace. Painted bitumen highlights on the face. Right shoulder and central headdress element reattached. Custom hardwood base. Other head has a slightly open toothy mouth, dome shape head, and wears ear spools. Some loss to the nose ornament, otherwise intact. Custom metal base.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 12:48 P.M.

81. Veracruz Warrior with ShieldVeracruz, Mexico.Ca. 600-900 A.D.6”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s-80’s.Pottery standing warrior holding a shield and wearing a large feathered headdress, wearing a mask Highlighted with black bitumen on both arms and headdress. Whistle incorporated in the rear support. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Loss to the feather tips on the right side of headdress and tip of penis, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 12:46 P.M.

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84. Michoacan Post-classic Teapot VesselTarascan culture, Tzintzuntzan, Michoacan, Mexico.Ca. 1450-1520.11”L. x 6-1/2”H.Private CA. collection, ex. Jo & Maurice Yanez collection, Pasadena, CA., acquired 1960’s to 1970.Pottery lentoid form vessel having a long upturned spout and angular basket type handle. Red-orange ground with an elaborated red-brown geometric decoration with traces of white painted details. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Handle restoreed and repaired from four original pieces and reattached, some minor scattered surface scratches and minor spout rim chip, otherwise intact.Est. $900-$1,200Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 12:52 P.M.

85. Taino Petaloid CeltHispaniola.Ca. 800-1500 A.D.9-3/4”L.Ex. collection of Vincent Funiciello, Brooklyn, NY., 1930s - 70s.Carved medium gray-green hard stone petaloid celt, beautifully fashioned and polished to a matte �nish. The slender body terminates in a near �ne point, both faces are convexed and the rounded cutting edge tapers to the blade. Scattered areas of iron surface stains and nice ancient surface patina. Two minor ancient chips on the blade, otherwise intact. A nice large size example.Est. $500-$800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 12:54 P.M.

86. Three Taino CeltsHispaniola.Ca. 800-1500 A.D.6-1/8”, 6-1/2” & 7-1/2”H.Ex. collection of Vincent Funiciello, Brooklyn, NY., 1930s - 70s.Three carved hardstone petaloid celts including a veined gray-green hardstone having a matte �nish and in near perfect condition. A brown and tan speckled hardstone example, intact. Finally, a charcoal-black hardstone example of re�ned form, having a minor ancient chip on the blade, otherwise intact. A nice example.Est. $600-$900Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 12:56 P.M.

83. Chinesco and Veracruz Miniature Figures (2)Nayarit and Veracruz, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C.- 250 A.D. & 600 - 900 A.D.6-1/2” & 4-1/4”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Two pottery examples including a seated Chinesco �gure having an incised striated hairdo. Red-orange ground with black resist geometric decoration and painted white details. Chip on right ear, otherwise intact. Together with a standing Veracruz warrior �gure holding a club and spear in his hands, wearing a large headdress, face painted with bitumen. Whistle incorporated in rear support. Both arms and left leg reattached; some losses to the loincloth �ap, tip of bow and headdress.Est. $600-$900Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 12:50 P.M.

87. Taino Stone ZemiHispaniola.Ca. 800-1500 A.D.7”L.Private Maryland collection, acquired from a professor at the University of San Juan, whose father had collected it in the �eld, 1970’s or earlier.Carved black basalt trigonolithic zemi of classic form having a central dome with well carved abstract facial features with deeply recessed eyes. A relief circle and strap on the back. Strong pecked type surface. Some minor edge roughness, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond. Custom metal base.Est. $4,000-$6,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 12:58 P.M.

88. Maya Plumbate Choc VesselCentral America.Ca. 600-900 A.D.5-3/4”H.Private NYC collection. Archived Justin Kerr Maya Vase. Ex. Miami collection.Plumbate glazed pottery vessel having a �nely segmented gradooned body and the face of Choc the Mayan rain god, with large round eyes, toothy fanged mouth and a protruding, bifurcated serpent type tongue. Two large pieces reattached on the reverse side of the rim collar with restoration, otherwise intact. A nice example.Est. $2,500-$3,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 1:00 P.M.

89. Maya Plumbate Glazed Ceramic OllaCa. 600-900 A.D.5-7/8”H., 5-7/8”D.Ex. Omer Claiborne collection.Plumbate glazed pottery olla having three openwork cross vents in the shoulder, each containing a rattling ball. Wide body band and neck collar decorated with an elaborate geometric design composed of semiabstract faces and zoomorphs. Scattered surface deposits, intact, exc. cond.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 1:02 P.M.

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90. Pre-Classic Maya Rotund Figural VesselCentral America.Ca. 200 B.C.- 200 A.D.7-5/8”H.Ex. Bernal Family collection, collected in 1960’s, California and Arizona.Pottery anthropomorphic olla having a rear tail spout, and pear shape, bulbous body, depicting a seated �gure with snake like arms and having incised decoration, highlighted in red. Scattered root marks and mineral deposits. Spout reattached with restoration over the breakline, minor rim roughness on spout rim, otherwise intact. An early and very scarce type.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 1:04 P.M.

91. Pre-Classic Maya Wind God VesselCentral America.Ca. 200 B.C.-200 A.D.6-1/4”H.Ex. Bernal Family collection, collected in 1960’s, California and Arizona.Orangeware pottery anthropomorphic olla having a rear spout, decorated in relief with a mythological creature incorporating a feline body and humanoid face, probably depicting the wind god having large puffy cheeks . Red-orange ground with some light yellow-tan linear decoration, stippled texture on all four legs. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. A few minor surface chips and some loss to the left ear, otherwise intact, exc. cond. An early and very scarce type.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 1:06 P.M.

92. Pre-Classic Maya Avian VesselCentral America.Ca. 200 B.C.-200 A.D.6-3/4”H.Ex. Bernal Family collection, collected in 1960’s, California and Arizona.Pottery vessel having a tan slip surface and rear tail spout. Plump bird form depicted with a stylized humanoid face, and two large round openings on the sides of his head. Overall scattered surface deposits. Restoration to the upper portion of the spout and a few minor surface imperfections, otherwise intact.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 1:08 P.M.

93. Pre-Classic Maya Rotund Female VesselCentral America.Ca. 200 B.C.-200 A.D.8-3/4”H.Ex. Bernal Family collection, collected in 1960’s, California and Arizona.Pottery rotund anthropomorphic vessel having a cream slip surface. Depicted holding both hands to her stomach, large �at breasts, expressive facial features with a toothy grin. Rear spout from the center of back connected to the rim. Scattered surface deposits. Head and rear spout reattached with breaklines visible, Small rim chip and loss to the tip of the spout.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 1:10 P.M.

97. Maya Jade Bead with FrogCa. 600-800 A.D.2-3/4”L.Ex. Allan Long collection, NYC.Carved medium bluish-green jadeite pendant bead depicting a frog clinging to a slightly curved tube. Drilled perforation through the bead and under the frog’s stomach. Some remaining cinnabar deposits on the surface. Intact, exc. cond. Custom metal base. A nice example.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 1:18 P.M.

95. Maya Cylinder VesselCentral America.Ca. 600-800 A.D.8”H., 5-3/4”D.Private South Florida collection, ex. Rago Arts, NJ., ex. Janet Fleisher Gallery, Phila., PA.Large polychrome decorated pottery cylinder vase depicting two large, �ne-line painted enthroned chiefs, wearing elaborate headdresses, rim band of stylized glyphs. Scattered mineral deposits and root marks on the surface. Overall wear to the painted decoration, minor stable tight hairline from the rim, otherwise intact.Est. $2,500-$3,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 1:14 P.M.

96. Maya Deity with Large HeaddressTiquisate type, Guatemala.Ca. 500-800 A.D.8-5/8”H.Ex. Bernal Family collection, collected in 1960’s, California and Arizona.Hollow orangeware molded pottery female �gure with small exposed breasts. Large headdress with applied feather elements and wearing ear ornaments. Some remaining red and white painted highlights; and areas of strong mineral deposits on the surface. Intact, overall exc. cond. A nice example.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 1:16 P.M.

94. Maya Pottery Dog OcarinaCentral America.Ca. 600-800 A.D.7-3/4”H.Private South Florida collection, ex. Robert Stoetzer, FL.Large pottery male dog ocarina, depicted with a wrinkled face and toothy mouth. Some remaining white and orange-pink painted highlights. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Intact, overall exc. cond.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 1:12 P.M.

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98. Maya Jade God Emerging from Snail ShellGuatemala.Early Classic Period, ca. 200-500 A.D.2-3/4”L.Ex. Bernal Family collection, acquired 1960’s. see Kerr #578 for similar iconography.Fine speckled blue-green jade lord of the underworld pendant depicting god N emerging from a snail shell. Beautfully carved facial features and spiral shell details. Upper ridge of the shell has four drilled perforations and a rear suspension hole, with cinnabar pigment deposits in the holes. Intact. A rare and beautiful example.Est. $4,500-$6,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 1:20 P.M.

99. Maya/Mixtec Greenstone Face PendantMexico.Ca. 500-1000 A.D.2-1/16”H.Ex. Bernal Family collection, acquired 1960’s.Medium gray-green carved jadeite face pendant depicting a deity wearing spool ear ornaments and a headband with hollow-drill circular elements, large deeply carved almond shape eyes. Perforated through the temples for suspension. Chip on the right side of his nose, otherwise intact.Est. $1,500-$3,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 1:22 P.M.

100. Olmec Jade Snuff PaletteMexico.Ca. 800 B.C.6”W.Private Arizona collection.Large carved blue-green jade snuff palette having a relief carved upper border and a simple drilled decorative pattern on the reverse. Drilled suspension holes in the upper corners. Intact, exc. cond.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 1:24 P.M.

101. Maya Jade Chief PendantGuatemala.Ca. 500-800 A.D.2-3/8’h.Ex. Bernal Family collection, acquired 1960’s.Carved mottled bright blue-green jade pendant depicting the head of a chief wearing a tall owl headdress, drilled perforation through headdress for suspension. Overall light surface weathering with several natural hairline veins, intact.Est. $3,500-$5,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 1:26 P.M.

103. Maya Polychrome Decorated Cylinder VaseCentral America.Ca. 500-800 A.D.6-5/8”H. x 5-1/2”D.Private AZ. collection, ex. Fred Eiserman collection, acquired 1940’s-1970’s.Polychrome decorated pottery cylinder vase depicting two beautifully painted seated deities wearing elaborate feathered headdresses, banded rim and base borders. Overall areas of root marks and mineral deposits on the surface. A super�cial, stable hairline from the rim, otherwise intact, exc. cond.Est. $10,000-$15,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 1:30 P.M.

102. Maya Polychromed Cylinder VaseCentral America.Ca. 500-800 A.D.7-1/2”H.Ex. Harvey Sarner Collection, Chicago, ex. Eaton collection, 1970’s.Polychromed pottery cylinder vase standing on three short legs, depicting three kneeling chiefs wearing long tailed bird headdresses, each holding a rope type stick bundle in their right hand. Exterior rim band containing three complicated face and animal glyphs in pro�le, geometric and solid interior rim bands. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Minor rim chip, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond.Est. $11,000-$14,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 1:28 P.M.

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106. Maya Polychromed Cylinder VaseCentral America.Ca. 5000-800 A.D.8”H. x 5”D.Private AZ. collection, ex. Martindale Collection.Polychrome pottery cylinder vase decorated with opposing large face glyphs and two abstract geometric �gures, exterior rim band of stylized glyphs. Scattered areas of root marks and surface deposits. Three restoredhairlines from the rim, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond.Est. $5,000-$7,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 1:36 P.M.

105. Maya Polychromed Glyph BowlCentral America.Ca. 500-800 A.D.6”H. x 5-7/8”W.Ex. Marc Schmidtt collection, FL.Fine polychrome decorated pottery cylinder bowl having a wide exterior band with a pro�le head glyph and an elaborate glyph, each contained in a circular element, connected with a double stepped element forming an abstract face on two sides. Strong scattered root marks and mineral deposits. Some minor scattered paint losses, and a tight stable hairline in the rim, otherwise intact.Est. $7,000-$9,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 1:34 P.M.

104. Maya Carved Cylinder VaseCentral America/Mexico.Ca. 500-800 A.D.8-1/8”H. x 5-1/4”D.Ex. Bernal Family collection, collected in 1960’s, California and Arizona.Carved medium brown pottery cylinder vase elaborately decorated with two large opposing carved panels each depicting a sea bird balanced on one of his long legs holding a sea creature in his beak. Various sea creatures and glyphic elements surrounding the bird. Upper band of stylized glyphs. Some remaining red pigment highlights. Repaired from approximately six original pieces with breaklines partially visible. A very interesting carved example.Est. $4,000-$6,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 1:32 P.M.

110. Maya Copador Swimmer BowlSalvador-Honduras border area.Ca. 600-800 A.D.7-5/8”D., 3-1/4”H.Private Swiss collection formed in 1990’s.Polychrome decorated pottery bowl, having two swimmers and a large bird on the interior, central star. The exterior is decorated with a nicely painted glyph band including four pro�le face glyphs and a lower geometric band. Two large original pieces reattached with restoration over the breaklines, otherwise intact.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 1:44 P.M.

109. Maya Polychrome Decorated BowlCentral America.Ca. 500-800 A.D.7-5/8”D.Ex. Bernal Family collection, collected in 1960’s, California and Arizona.Polychrome painted pottery bowl having a �ared rim and �at bottom. Decoration depicting two large birds, each holding a captive in their long curved beaks. A large v-shape original piece reattached in the side wall with restoration over the breaklines. Scattered light losses to the painted decoration. An nicely decorated example.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 1:42 P.M.

107. Maya Decorated BowlCentral America.Ca. 600-800 A.D.8-1/8”D., 2-7/8”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Polychrome pottery �at bottomed bowl having a �ared rim. Decorated on the exterior with a wide band containing seven pro�le faces and various geometric elements. The interior with a band containing nine stylized birds and geometric elements. Overall wear to the painted decoration and �ve original pieces reattached in one side area, breaklines visible with some losses along the breaklines.Est. $500-$800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 1:38 P.M.

108. Maya Polychromed Octopus BowlUlua Valley Region.Honduras/El Salvador.Ca. 500-800 A.D.3-3/4”H. x 7-1/4”D.Ex. Bernal Family collection, by decent, collected in 1960’s, California and Arizona.Pottery bowl decorated with a wide exterior band, painted black on an orange-tan ground. Depicting a seated deity facing a serpent, surrounded with stylized glyphs, and an additional deity with his body wrapped in a bundle and an octopus. A very interesting and unusual scene. Red-orange rim band and a wide interior band. Overall scattered root marks and surface deposits. A few minor surface imperfections, otherwise intact.Est. $1,500-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 1:40 P.M.

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113. Maya Copador BowlCentral America.Ca. 600-800 A.D.8-1/8”D., 3-3/8”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Polychrome pottery bowl having a wide exterior band with ten seated chiefs and a lower band with four well painted glyphs. The interior is decorated with seven birds and various geometric elements. Repaired from approximately six large original pieces with some breaklines partially visible, a few very minor losses along the breaklines.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 1:50 P.M.

111. Maya Copador OllaCentral America.Ca. 600-800 A.D.5-3/4”D., 3-1/2”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Polychrome decorated pottery olla with three seated chiefs and a rearing jaguar, upper glyph band and two large red painted glyphs between the �gures. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. A 1” area of paint loss at the back of one chief and a few very minor rim �akes, otherwise intact.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 1:46 P.M.

112. Maya Copador Decorated BowlCentral America.Ca. 500-800 A.D.5-1/4”H. x 7-1/4”D.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Polychromed pottery bowl decorated with a wide exterior band depicting eight seated chiefs, all wearing feathered headdresses and seven holding large feather wands, upper and lower red painted bands. Scattered areas of mineral deposits on the surface. Minor shallow rim chip, otherwise intact, exc. cond.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 1:48 P.M.

114. Cocle Owl ChalicePanama.Ca. 500-1000 A.D.5-1/4”H.,Private South Florida collection, ex. Kevin Pipes collection, TN., ex. TYT Archaeological Consulting.Pottery owl form footed chalice having relief and incised facial features, curved beak. Upper portion is highlighted in red-orange, scattered root marks and surface deposits. Small open slit in the neck rim, two very minor rim �akes, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 1:52 P.M.

117. Two Costa Rican Polychromed Figural OcarinasCosta Rica.Ca. 800-1200 A.D.5-3/4” & 4-5/8”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1980’s.Two polychrome decorated pottery �gural ocarinas, both having suspension lugs on the backs of their necks. Scattered root marks and mineral deposits on the surfaces. The slightly smaller example has a chip on both feet and a chip on the right ear, otherwise intact. The other example has a very minor stable hairline in the waist, otherwise intact. Both are nice examples.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 1:58 P.M.

118. Two Zoomorphic OcarinasCosta Rica.Ca. 800-1200 A.D.2-3/4”H. 4-1/4”L.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s-80’s.Two polychrome decorated pottery ocarinas including a turtle and a bird. Suspension loop under the turtles neck. Both having scattered mineral deposits on the surface and are intact.Est. $500-$800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 2:00 P.M.

115. Cocle Pedestal BowlPanama.Ca. 800-1200 A.D.8”D., 4”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Polychrome decorated pottery fruitera having an interior roundel containing the head of a mythological creature. Exterior band of alternating geometric elements and two small zoomorphic rim lugs. Scattered strong mineral deposits on the surface. A 2-1/2” restored v-shape piece in pedestal, otherwise intact.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 1:54 P.M.

116. Cocle Pottery BowlPanama.Ca. 800-1200 A.D.10-1/4”D., 2-5/8”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Polychrome decorated pottery bowl with a large central roundel containing an abstract mythological creature, two animals and four scorpions. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Overall rim roughness and some wear to the painted surface. Repaired from three original pieces with restoration over the breaklines.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 1:56 P.M.

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119. Costa Rican Seated Stone MaleHuetar, Guanacaste, Atlantic Watershed region.Ca. 800-1000 A.D.6-1/4”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Carved gray volcanic stone seated male �gure, arms crossed on his raised knees, segmented hairdo and well carved relief facial features. Overall light earthen deposits on the surface. Intact, exc. cond.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 2:02 P.M.

120. Costa Rican Jadeite Axe GodCosta Rica.Ca. 800-1200 A.D.4-3/4”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Grayish-green jadeite axe god with a carved linear geometric face, hands held to his stomach, wearing a conical, decorated headdress. Perforated though the neck for suspension. Lower blade portion reattached, otherwise intact. Metal base.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 2:04 P.M.

121. Tairona Gold Broad Wing Nose OrnamentColombia.Ca. 1000-1500 A.D.4-1/2”W., 25.7 grams.Private West Indies collection, ex. John-Platt/Daniel M. Friedenberg collection.Large cast and hammered ornament having a central angular relief ring with �ne, faux-braided terminals and large heart shaped twin opposing wings. Overall light surface patina. Intact, exc. cond. A �ne example.Est. $1,800-$2,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 2:06 P.M.

122. Silver Nose Ornament, Kero and Gold Cuff (3)Chimu.Ca. 800-1200 A.D.6-1/2”H., kero; 8-3/8”W., nose ornament; 2-5/8”W. cuff, 19 grams.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Including a tall slender corset form silver kero, undecorated, having a large loss to one side. Together with a large silver, undecorated, crescent form nose ornament having several edge losses and a few scattered small holes. Finally, a wide sheet gold cuff bracelet, undecorated. Two long tears and minor imperfections, one end section reattached with tape.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 2:08 P.M.

125. Two Ecuadorian Limestone Stylized FiguresEcuador.Ca. 250-600 A.D.6-1/8” & 4-1/8”H.Both bear old Mathias Komor labels.Carved limestone �gures, the larger having a crescent shape body terminating with a point at the base. Both hands held over the stomach and having low relief carved facial features. Overall scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Intact. Smaller example of simple form, having overall surface deposits. Intact. Both with custom metal bases.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 2:14 P.M.

124. Ecuadorian Seated FigureJamacoaque, Ecuador.Ca. 500-1000 A.D.10-1/4”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Natural buff-brown pottery seated �gure with hands resting on his crossed legs. Wearing large ear spools and double horn necklace. Probably depicting a shaman with a medical condition on his face, half of face stippled and the other half covered with applied circular nodes. Repaired from approximately twelve original pieces with restoration over the breaklines.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 2:12 P.M.

126. Jamacoaque Molded Female FigureEcuador.Ca. 500-1000 A.D.7-3/4”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX.. ex. Arte Primitivo Gallery, early 1990’s.Molded pottery standing female �gure, wearing a large dome headdress with long side lappets, broad collar and knee length skirt. Nicely burnished surface with some remaining white, turquoise and ocher highlights. Light scattered mineral deposits. Intact.Est. $1,300-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 2:16 P.M.

123. Chorrera Oblong Fish BowlEcuador.Ca. 1000-500 B.C.13-3/4”L.Private Swiss collection formed in 1990s.Large red-brown pottery �sh form, deep dish bowl having simple relief facial features and �ns. Incised linear scales around the perimeter of the bowl. Interior decorated with an incised squiggle design. small perforation through the tail. Repaired from approximately six original pieces with restoration over the breaklines.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 2:10 P.M.

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128. Quimbaya Retablo FigureColombia.Ca. 300-800 AD.8-5/8”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Reddish-brown solid pottery retablo type seated male �gure having a rectangular head with a prominent angular nose. Some remaining areas of paint white highlights. Strong scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Head and left leg reattached, small chip on left foot, repair and restoration to the two lower corners.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 2:20 P.M.

130. Narino-Carchi Seated CoqueroColombia-Ecuador border.Ca. 800-1200 A.D.8-1/2:H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s-80’s.Pottery male �gure seated on a 4-legged bench, all on a rectangular slab base. Right arm resting on his raised knee, left hand held to the edge of the bench. Depicted with an open mouth and having a cud of coca in his left cheek. Wearing a sash type cape over his left shoulder. Salmon color ground with black resist geometric decoration. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Several small spots of high point surface wear, otherwise intact.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 2:24 P.M.

127. Calima Double Globular VesselColombia.Ca. 200-800 A.D.7-1/2”H., 8-3/4”L.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired1960’s-1980’s.Double lobed pottery vessel depicting a seated female �gure having a large toothy grimace. Painted red highlights on a cream ground. Basket type strap handle and rear gourd type lobe with stem-like spout. Scattered wear to the painted surface, otherwise intact.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 2:18 P.M.

129. Tairona Wedding VaseTairona, Colombia.Ca. 1000-1200 A.D.8-7/8”H., 11-3/8”W.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s-80’s.Blackware pottery wedding vessel having two anthropomorphic vessels joined with a strap bridge handle and lower tubular connector. Male wears a necklace having a large eagle pendant. Small chip on the eagle’s head, otherwise intact, exc. cond.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 2:22 P.M.

131. Narino Pottery MaskColombia.Ca. 500-1000 A.D.6-1/2”H.Private South Florida collection, ex. Desert Treasures.Molded pottery brownware pottery face mask having perforated eyes, mouth and nostrils. Depicted with a cud of coca in his right cheek. Finely incised striated hairdo and wearing ear spools. Perforated through the hairdo for suspension. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Minor stable hairline in the left temple, otherwise intact. Metal base. A very scarce type.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 2:26 P.M.

132. Rio Magdalena Pottery Figural UrnColombia. Ca. 1000 A.D. 26-1/2”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s. Two part pottery urn having a large male �gure seated on a bench as the, dome-based lid. He is depicted with a wide angular head having incised decorated face, pierced ears and septum, and a slight smile. Overall surface weathering, nose partially restored, restoration to several �ngers and nose. Large undecorated urn base bears four applied loop handles around the shoulder. Repaired from several large original pieces with restoration over the breaklines.A very scarce type, with unusually detailed facial incisions where most examples have none. Custom metal tripod base. Est. $1,500-$2,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 2:28 P.M.

133. Chavin Blackware Stirrup VesselCa. 1000-400 B.C.8-1/4”H.Ex. Jean -Eugene Lions, Geneva, Switzerland. Collection #125.Blackware pottery, bulbous-bodied vessel having a massive stirrup spout. Finely striated ground with high relief node elements. Some remaining cream surface pigment. Intact, exc. cond.Est. $3,500-$5,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 2:30 P.M.

134. Chavin Incised Stirrup Spouted VesselCa. 1000-400 B.C.10-3/8”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Chocolateware pottery bulbous-bodied vessel having a stirrup spout, and �ne incised geometric decoration. Professionally restored from approximately twelve original pieces with resurfacing over the breaklines.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 2:32 P.M.

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135. Paracas Incised VesselSan Pablo type.Ca. 400-100 B.C.4-3/4”H., 5-1/4”D.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Pottery squat round bodied vessel having two conical spouts connected with a strap-bridge handle. Overall �ne-line incised geometric decoration, having some remaining red and white pigment highlights. Handle repaired and reattached, loss to tips of both spouts and several hairlines in the body, pitting on handle, somewhat fragile condition.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 2:34 P.M.

136. Chavin/Paracas Bowl with FaceCa. 200 B.C. - 100 A.D.8-7/8”D.Ex. Jean-Eugene Lions collection, Geneva, collection # 143.Chocolate ware pottery bowl decorated on the exterior with a wide band of incised interlocking geometric decoration; and having a wide rectangular face tableta with an incised segmented hairdo and simple relief facial features. Scattered light root marks and mineral deposits on the surface. A minor very tight spider crack in the base, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond.Est. $1,800-$2,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 2:36 P.M.

138. Vicus Kneeling 138. Figural VesselVicus.Ca. 400-100 B.C.8-1/8”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s.Salmon color pottery kneeling female holding both hands to her stomach. Tubular rear spout and strap bridge handle, perforated nostrils and ears. Areas of light surface encrustation and scattered mineral deposits. Intact, exc. cond.Est. $1,300-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 2:40 P.M.

137. Paracas Decorated BowlCa. 200 B.C.8”D. x 2-1/4”H.Ex. private West Virginia collection, acquired late 1960’s to early 1970’s. To present owner by descent.Blackware pottery shallow bowl having an exterior band of incised and multi-color painted decoration including three abstract faces with large toothy, fanged mouths and three birds with large round eyes. Repaired from approximately six original pieces with partially visible breaklines, some �lled surface pitting on the interior and underside.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 2:38 P.M.

142. Recuay Reyna VesselCa. 100-400 A.D.7-1/4”H.Private NYC collection. Ex. Imre & Nicholas Molnar collection, acquired 1950’s-1960’s.Fine pottery vessel having a bowl shape body and �ared rear spout. A reyna (king) is seated at the top center on a blanket, legs crossed at the ankles, holding a scepter with both hands, wearing large ear spools. He is surrounded by �ve smaller attendants, three are holding keros, one having a spout incorporated in his hairdo. Wide lower band containing six panels, each depicting a stylized jaguar. Missing tip of scepter, right ear ornament restored, some restoration to the spout, and three of the diminutive �gures.Est. $3,500-$4,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 2:48 P.M.

140. Recuay Lobed VesselCa. 200 B.C. - 100 A.D.7-7/8”H.Private Swiss collection formed in 1990’s.Fine pottery lobed vessel, body divided into �ve segmented lobes with the upper portion of each lobe painted with a black geometric design on a cream ground. Red-brown borders between each segment. A 1/4” probe hole in one lobe otherwise intact, exc. cond.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 2:44 P.M.

141. Recuay Reyna with Jaguar HeadsCa. 200 B.C. - 100 A.D.7-1/2”H.Private West Indies collection, ex. Private NYC collection, acquired over 20 years ago.Molded and polychromed terracotta vessel of globular form having a central chief’s head wearing a headdress containing the vessel pouring spout, �anked by two modeled jaguar heads. Red and black negative resist painted decoration, low relief feet at bottom and strap handle behind and connected to the funneled rim. Two shards on rim, spout and waistline ridge all with restoration, minor paint loss, else intact.Est. $2,500-$3,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 2:46 P.M.

139. Vicus Bronze Mace HeadCa. 400-100 B.C.4”D.Private West Indies collection, ex. Jean-Eugene Lionscollection, Geneva, collection #758.Cast bronze, disc form having an inner, openwork row composed of four birds and an outer row to toothy spikes. Overall blue-green patina. Intact, exc. cond.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 2:42 P.M.

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144. Viru Double Globular Figural VesselCa. 100 B.C. - 100 A.D.5-3/4”H.Ex. Leonard Kalina, ex. Splendors of the World Gallery.Salmon color pottery double globular �gural vessel depicting two monkeys scratching each others heads. A short cylindrical spout behind one head and a funnel opening behind the other. Black geometric pattern decoration on their bodies, with red-brown painted highlights. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Resurfacing on the underside of the bases and some restoration to the funnel rim, otherwise intact.Est. $1,500-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 2:50 P.M.

145. Nazca Figural VesselCa. 400-600 A.D.8-3/4”H.Private West Indies collection, ex. Estate of Miss Kate Kemper, London. Published: "Alt Peru Landes Museum. Die Sammlung Kemper". Kat. 15, #28, 1972.Hollow molded terracotta, stirrup-spouted vessel in the shape of a man wearing an animal skin with projecting ears and snout and holding plants in his hands. Face marked by large eyes, moustache and tattooed whiskers. Small paint �ake on nose, minor surface wear. Intact.Est. $3,000-$5,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 2:52 P.M.

146. Nazca Anthropomorphic KeroNazca.Ca. 400-600 A.D.8-3/8”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s-80’s.Polychrome decorated pottery kero depicting a seated �gure holding implements in both hands to his stomach, and wearing a beaked headdress. A few scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Intact, overall exc. cond.Est. $2,500-$3,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 2:54 P.M.

147. Nazca Flared BowlCa. 400-600 A.D.9”D., 3-5/8”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., ex. Ex. Emmerich Frankel, Switzerland, collected in 1967.Polychromed pottery bowl having a wide exterior band containing two multi-color painted, highly stylized “fantastic deities” in centipede form. Repaired from several original pieces, with restoration over break lines. Some roughness and loss to painted decoration. One v-shape piece reattached with visible breakline.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 2:56 P.M.

151. Moche IV Figural VesselCa. 400-700 A.D.9-1/4”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Molded pottery �gural vessel having a stirrup spout. Depicting a seated chief wearing a conical headdress with rear �ap, having a geometric pattern decoration; v-neck tunic with a painted geometric decorated pendant necklace. Cream slip with red-brown painted highlights and details. Left hand and chimney spout reattached with visible breaklines. Some restoration to the chimney spout and general light surface wear.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 3:04 P.M.

149. Nazca Pottery KeroNazca.Ca. 400-600 A.D.7-3/8”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s-80’s.Polychrome decorated pottery kero having a �ared lip and wide central band containing two mythical beings wearing elaborate headdresses. Upper and lower solid bands, rim band of stepped elements, base band of semiabstract faces. Minor restored rim �ake, otherwise intact.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 3:00 P.M.

148. Nazca Globular VesselNazca.Ca. 400-600 A.D.6”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s-80’s.Polychrome decorated pottery tapered globular vessel having tapered spouts and strap bridge handle. Decorated with two rows of stylized female genitalia. Scattered mineral deposits, a few scattered very minor surface �akes, otherwise intact.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 2:58 P.M.

150. Moche IV Erotic Skeletal VesselCa. 400-700 A.D.8”H.Ex. Windsor Betts Antiques Gallery, San Francisco, ex. Allan Long, NYC.Pottery vessel having a stirrup spout, with two erotic skeletal �gures, male and female. The female is holding the male’s penis. Painted cream on a red-brown ground, square pattern on vessel. Chimney spout restored, some scattered wear to the painted surface, otherwise intact.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 3:02 P.M.

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152. Moche Hallucinating Shaman Skeletal/Erotic FigureCa. 200-500 A.D.9-1/2”L.Santa Fe collection, ex. Arte Textil, San Francisco.Highly unusual pottery �gural vessel having a stirrup spout. Depicting a reclining male shaman in a hallucinogenic trance, the skeletal features representing death and the erection representing life, showing the duality of life/death. He bears a protruding tongue, erect penis, heavily wrinkled neck and skeletal rib cage, delineated �nger and toe nails. Cream slip ground with reddish-brown painted details. Intact, exc. cond. Custom metal base.Est. $9,000-$12,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 3:06 P.M.

154. Moche IV Warrior with Owl MaskCa. 500-700 A.D.9-1/2”H.Private West Indies collection, ex. Private German collection.Terracotta stirrup spouted vessel depicting an eagle warrior seated on top of a mountain, holding a large club and rectangular shield. He wears an elaborate headdress having a tumi type crest surrounded with round ornaments. Four small bird deities painted on the sides of the mountains. Inset shell decorative elements. Painted red-brown and cream. Decorative elements of the headdress and shield restored. Spout reattached and a few small rim chips, wear to the painted surface.Est. $4,500-$5,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 3:10 P.M.

153. Moche IV Warrior VesselMoche IV.Ca. 500-800 A.D.9”H.Private West Indies collection, ex. Private German collection.A pottery stirrup spout vessel depicting a seated warrior holding a club and a shield, wearing a back splash, broad collar and a high domed, conical headdress. Seated with legs crossed atop the dome shaped body which is decorated with �ve warriors, painted in red-brown on a cream ground. Restoration to the shield and the tip of the club, wear to the painted decoration.Est. $5,000-$8,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 3:08 P.M.

155. Moche Figural VesselMoche I.Ca. 200-400 A.D.7”H.Estate of Dr. David V. Becker, NYC., acquired from J.J. Klejman, NYC., 1969.Black and tan pottery �gural vessel having a stirrup spout. Depicting a seated male �gure, holding his hands on his knees, wearing a large wrapped headdress. Lower legs and feet depicted on the underside. Scattered mineral and earthen deposits on the surface. Minor surface pitting on the spout, otherwise intact. Original J.J. Klejman receipt accompanies lot.Est. $2,500-$3,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 3:12 P.M.

157. Moche IV Rearing Jaguar VesselMoche IV.Ca. 400-700 A.D.8-3/4”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s-80’s.Large reddish-brown molded pottery rearing jaguar vessel having a stirrup spout. Nicely decorated with a white painted striped and spot pattern, highlighted details on face. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Two chips on the underside of his left foot, otherwise intact, exc. cond.Est. $3,000-$5,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 3:16 P.M.

156. Moche IV Crouching JaguarMoche IV.Ca. 400-700 A.D.9”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s-80’s.Pottery crouching jaguar vessel having a stirrup spout. Medium reddish-orange surface with painted cream details and spout. Scattered mineral deposits, root marks and areas of light surface encrustation. A few scattered minor chips, otherwise intact, exc. cond.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 3:14 P.M.

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160. Moche IV Kneeling Elder VesselMoche IV.Ca. 400-700 A.D.8-1/8”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s-80’s.Molded pottery anthropomorphic vessel having a stirrup spout. Depicting an elderly person having a heavily wrinkled face. Resting his chin on his raised right knee and holding his hand to his ankle. Left hand held to his jaw. Nicely burnished red-brown surface with painted cream highlights. Spout rim chips, otherwise intact.Est. $1,500-$2,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 3:22 P.M.

158. Moche IV Bird Headed Drummer VesselMoche IV.Ca. 400-700 A.D.8-5/8”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s-80’s.Molded pottery bird headed drummer vessel having a rear stirrup spout. Depicted holding a disc shape drum with his left hand, drum stick in right hand. Cream slip surface with medium brown head and highlights. Upper portion of spout reattached with restoration over the breaklines, some scattered wear to the slip, otherwise intact.Est. $1,500-$2,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 3:18 P.M.

159. Moche II Seated Noble VesselMoche II.Ca. 200-400 A.D.6-3/4”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s-80’s.Molded pottery �gural vessel having a rear stirrup spout. Depicting a nobleman seated on a rectangular throne, his legs crossed with hands resting on his knees. Wearing a wide rimmed headdress with side lappets and ear spools. Nicely detailed face having black and white painted highlights. Spout reattached with restoration over the breaklines, small probe hole in the left side of throne, otherwise intact.Est. $1,300-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 3:20 P.M.

161. Moche IV Cornpopper VesselCa. 400-700 A.D.10-1/8”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Salmon color pottery popper vessel having a slightly curved handle terminating with a wrinkled face deity head, probably Ai-Apec. Abstract relief decoration on the reverse side depicting a face with a fanged mouth. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Some wear to the painted white slip highlights, otherwise intact.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 3:24 P.M.

163. Moche Copper Handle With Warrior DeityCa. 400-700 A.D.3-5/8”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Intricately cast copper handle �nial depicting a standing warrior deity holding a shield, spear and kero, left foot standing on the back of a bird, and wearing an elabo-rate feathered bird cape. Several spears on both sides of the �gure, large crescent headdress. Overall blue-green surface patina. A beautiful example.Est. $800-$1,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 3:28 P.M.

164. Moche Copper CrownOrnamentCa. 400-700 A.D.6-3/4”H., 5”W.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Large copper plaque type crown ornament having a tumi type lower portion surmounted with stylized llama heads. Central applied human face wearing a triple plumed headdress, all with inlaid shell and black stone eyes. Overall blue-green surface patina. One headdress plume and llama head reattached, otherwise intact.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 3:30 P.M.

165. Two Copper Tumis and an Ornament (3)Moche.Ca. 400-700 A.D.13-1/4”, 11” & 2-1/2”.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Two large copper tumis having crescent head blades and tapered handles. Overall blue-green surface patina with remains of ancient textiles incorporated into the patinas. Both are intact, exc. cond. Together with a crescent form nose ornament having curled ends, blue-green surface patina, intact. all displayed in a glass covered, oak display case.Est. $500-$800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 3:32 P.M.

162. Moche Mountain VesselCa. 550 A.D.10”H. Ex. German collection, legally imported into the USA. TL certi�cate included. A large pottery stirrup spout vessel depicting a multi-peaked mountain having a red-brown ground and �ve painted white cactus plants. Lower portion of the vessel painted in cream. Spout repaired from three original pieces and reattached to the vessel, breaklines visible, otherwise intact, exc. cond. Est. $2,500-$3,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 3:26 P.M.

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168. Moche Copper MaskNorth Coast.Ca. 300-700 A.D.6”H., 6-1/2”W.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Sheet copper mask with relief facial features. Wearing an attached headdress and ear ornaments. Ancient textile pattern incorporated into the blue-green surface patina. Several losses and imperfections to the headdress and ear ornaments. Mounted in a shadowbox type frame ona black velvet ground.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 3:38 P.M.

166. Post-Classic Colima Copper MaskColima, Mexico.Ca. 600-1100 A.D.7-3/4”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Andre Emmerich.,12/22/67. To current owner by descent. A life-size, molded, thick sheet copper face mask having simple relief molded facial features. Inset mother-of-pearl eyes and mouth, with a few traces of cinnabar. Overall somewhat encrusted blue-green surface patina with areas of ancient textile incorporated into the patina on the inside of the mask. Several small perforations around the outer edge of the mask for attachment. A couple of minor edge losses, otherwise intact, exc. cond. A very rare type. Custom bronze base. Compare to �g. 19, Sweat of the Sun and Tears of the Moon. Emmerich. and p. 35, The Nathan Cummings Collection of Ancient Peruvian Art, Handbook. Alan R. Sawyer. Est. $3,000-$5,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 3:34 P.M.

167. Sican Silver and Copper MaskLambayeque Valley.Ca. 700-900 A.D.7-1/8”W., 4-1/4”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Sheet silver and copper small mask with low relief facial features. Silver face with applied copper rectangular ear tabs, nose, pupils and nose ornament with disc dangler elements. Losses and imperfections, mostly along the bottom edge.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 3:36 P.M.

169. Tiahuanaco Skull KeroSouth Coast.Ca. 600-800 A.D.5-1/4”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM.Brownware pottery skull kero with red and white painted decorative highlights. Scattered light surface deposits. Restored nose chip, otherwise intact, exc. cond.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 3:40 P.M.

171. Sican Blackware Figural VesselLambayeque Valley, North coast.Ca. 800-1200 A.D.8-3/4”H.Private Swiss collection formed in 1990's.Medium gray blackware pottery �gural vessel depicting a seated dignitary wearing a headdress having wave pattern borders with a tall conical spout. Crisscrossed hairdo and depicted with feline type whiskers. Holding an object to his left side with both hands. Two very minor rim �akes otherwise intact, overall exc. cond.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 3:44 P.M.

172. Inca Blackware Coquero Head VesselCa. 1000-1400 A.D.9-1/8”H.Private Swiss collection formed in 1990's.Large blackware pottery coquero head vessel having an elaborately decorated hairdo and strap type ear handles. Depicted chewing a large coca cud in his right cheek. A few very minor �akes and some restoration to the �ared rim, otherwise intact.Est. $1,300-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 3:46 P.M.

170. Chimu Blackware Dog with Pups VesselCa. 800-1200 A.D.9-1/2”H.Ex. Chicago ccollection, ex. Steve Maras, Santa Fe,1950's.Fine blackware vessel with stirrup spout, and rectangular body having a large reclining dog on top nursing four small pups. Mother depicted with a wrinkled face. A small monkey clings to the base of the chimney spout. Nicely burnished surface with a few scattered areas of light encrustation. Head of one pup restored and a few of the pups ears restored, otherwise intact.Est. $1,800-$2,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 3:42 P.M.

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174. Chimu Blackware Rodent VesselCa. 800-1200 A.D.7-1/2”H., 9-1/4”L.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Blackware pottery lobed rodent vessel having a strap-bridge handle. Elongated head, whiskered mouth and perked ears, working whistle incorporated in the vessel. Heavily burnished surface with scattered areas of surface deposits. Minor rim �ake, otherwise intact. Est. $800-$1,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 3:50 P.M.

173. Chimu-Inca Blackware Deer VesselCa. 800-1200 A.D.9-1/4”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Blackware pottery vessel having a stirrup spout. Depicting a deer reclining on top of a rectangular bottle form. A small monkey clings to the lower portion of the chimney spout. Scattered surface deposits, intact, exc. cond.Est. $800-$1,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 3:48 P.M.

175. Chimu-Inca Bird VesselCa. 1000-1400 A.D.7-1/2”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Pinkware pottery vessel having a stirrup spout, rectangular body with indented panels, the front and back panels, each decorated with three relief birds. Two small birds at the base of the spout. Black painted striped decoration on the two side panels. Scattered strong mineral deposits on the surface. One bird missing tail, very minor rim roughness, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond.Est. $1,000-$1,200Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 3:52 P.M.

176. Inca Blackware BottleCa. 1000-1400 A.D.8-3/4”H.Private South Florida collection, ex. Sloans and Kenyon, MD.Fine blackware pottery anthropomorphic bottle having a squat bulbous body, and head incorporated in the lower portion of the long tapered spout. Wearing a tumpline type wrapped headdress, applied loop type arm handles. A very minor rim chip, otherwise intact, exc. cond.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 3:54 P.M.

179. Huari Spondulas Shell & Gold NecklaceCa. 500-800 A.D.18”L.Ex. Private Chicago collection. Ex. Splendors of the World Gallery.Double strand necklace composed of carved spondulas shell beads with �ve carved shell plaques, depicting stylized jaguars. Each plaque set in a modern heavy gold, handmade custom frame with suspension loop. Modern strung with clasp, sturdy and suitable to wear. A nice example.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 4:00 P.M.

180. Chimu Wooden Vessel Mold FormCa. 800-1200 A.D.7-5/8”H.Ex. Paul Clifford collection, Durham, NC, acquired 1970’s.Carved solid hardwood mold form depicting a monkey seated on top of tripod tuber form legs, tapered conical rear spout. Excellent deep brown surface. Tail reattached, otherwise intact, exc. cond. Very rare.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 4:02 P.M.

177. Inca Head VesselInca.Ca. 1400-1532 A.D.7-1/2”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s.Molded salmon color pottery head vessel having a large loop rear handle and tubular head spout. Wearing a curved dome cap and large disc ear ornaments. Nicely burnished surface, with some light surface encrustation. Intact, exc. cond.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 3:56 P.M.

178. Chimu-Inca Blackware Pan Pipe Player VesselCa. 1200-1400 A.D.8-1/2”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s.Blackware pottery �gural vessel having a rear stirrup spout with a small monkey clinging to the base of the chimney. Depicted is a seated �gure playing the pan pipes and wearing a banded, conical headdress. Nicely burnished surface, intact, exc. cond.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 3:58 P.M.

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181. Chimu-Inca Blackware Bottle with Molded SceneChimu-Inca.Ca. 1000-1400 A.D.9-1/2”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s-80’s.Blackware pottery bulbous-bodied bottle having a stirrup spout with a small monkey clinging to the base of the chimney. Decorated on both sides with a mythological scene of a warrior in battle with a �sh deity. Excellent surface quality. Intact, exc. cond.Est. $900-$1,300Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 4:04 P.M.

183. Chimu-Inca Globular VesselCa. 1000-1400 A.D.7-5/8”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Salmon-brown pottery globular vessel having a stirrup spout. Decorated with four triangular relief panels, two with standing �gures wearing crescent featheredheaddresses and two with birds eating �sh. Painted black border highlights. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Spout reattached with breakline slightly visible, otherwise intact.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 4:08 P.M.

184. Chimu Blackware Figural VesselCa. 1000-1350 A.D.7”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Blackware pottery �gural vessel depicted with expressive facial features. Holding both hands to his chest, scattered surface deposits. Missing left ear, otherwise intact.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 4:10 P.M.

182. Huari-Inca Llama HeadVesselCa. 1200-1400 A.D.7-3/4”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s-80’s.Pottery llama head vessel having a stirrup spout. Orange-brown ground with black and white painted details. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Repaired from approximately four original pieces with restoration over the breaklines, resurfacing on the base.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 4:06 P.M.

185. Chimu Rodent VesselCa. 800-1200 A.D.6-3/8”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Blackware pottery vessel having a stirrup spout, depicting a rodent with perked ears. Burnished surface with areas of calci�ed deposits. Left front foot reattached, chimney spout reattached with restored spout rim.Est. $600-$900Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 4:12 P.M.

186. Chancay Male and Female Wood Figures (2)Chancay.Ca. 800-1200 A.D.13-1/2” & 13-7/8”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Pair of carved wood standing male and female, intentionally armless �gures, both with painted orange-pink and black faces. Originally, typically dressed in woven textile clothing, now missing. Overall surface weathering with minor losses. Individually mounted on wood block bases.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 4:14 P.M.

187. Pair of Chancay Standing FiguresCa. 1000-1200 A.D.18” & 18-1/8”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Large male and female standing �gures with outstretched arms, both with painted red-brown and black faces. The female has some loss to her left hand and ear, small chip on right foot, otherwise intact. The male has both lower legs and head reattached, left hand restored and tips of headdress partially restored, a few other minor imperfections. Both with custom metal bases.Est. $1,500-$2,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 4:16 P.M.

188. Chancay ChinoCa. 1000-1250 A.D.18-1/2”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Large pottery egg shaped anthropomorphic amphora, holding a kero with both hands, wearing large disc earrings. Relief facial features, painted deep brown highlights. Wearing a small �ute on his back. Back of head and neck repaired from approximately twelve original pieces with breaklines visible, a 2” loss on rim. Custom iron ring base.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 4:18 P.M.

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189. Large Chancay Double Lobed Whistling VesselChancay.Ca. 800-1200 A.D.11-1/8”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s-80’s.Large pottery double lobed vessel having a long tapered spout and strap bridge handle with incorporated whistle. A bird is perched on top of the front lobe. Cream ground with nicely painted black decoration. A couple of very minor edge chips, otherwise intact, exc. cond. A rare large size example.Est. $1,500-$2,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 4:20 P.M.

190. Chancay Double Globular Whistling VesselCa. 800-1200 A.D.9-5/8”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Pottery double drum lobed vessel on low pedestal feet, strap-bridge handle and tall tapered rear spout. A human �gure stands on top of one drum, wearing a pointed headdress necklace and disc ear ornaments. Working whistle incorporated in the handle. One disc ornament missing and spout reattached, some minor wear to the painted geometric decoration, otherwise intact.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 4:22 P.M. 191. Chancay Double Globular Figural VesselCa. 800-1200 A.D.8-7/8”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Pottery double drum lobed vessel on low pedestal feet, strap-bridge handle and tall tapered rear spout. A human �gure stands on top of one drum, wearing a pointed headdress necklace and disc ear ornaments. Non-working whistle incorporated in the handle. Handle and �gure reattached, some spout and base rim chips, light wear to the painted geometric decoration.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 4:24 P.M. 192. Chancay Llama and Kero VesselCa. 800-1200 A.D.5-1/4”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Pottery ceremonial kero having a raised platform with a llama standing on top. Deep brown painted details and geometric decoration on a cream ground. Two bean pods applied near the rim of the kero. Kero was partially collapsed in the original �ring process. Llama head reattached and two small original pieces reattached in the rim, some rim losses.Est. $600-$900Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 4:26 P.M.

194. Bolivian Lobed OllaBolivia.Expansion period, ca. 200-600 A.D.5-3/4”H.Ex. Paul Clifford collection, Durham, NC, acquired 1970’s.Polychrome decorated tapered lobed vessel having a wide funnel rim, four lobed body and rim decorated with twin opposing abstract spiders, llamas and various heads and faces. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. A very minor rim �ake, otherwise intact, exc. cond. A nice example.Est. $2,500-$3,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 4:30 P.M.

195. Pair of Bolivian Conical Keros (2)Bolivia.Expansion period, ca. 200-600 A.D.6-5/8” & 6-7/8”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX., ex. Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC., 1970’s-80’s.Polychrome decorated pottery cone shaped keros, both with similar decoration depicting abstract zoomorphs. Both have a couple of minor rim chips and very minor paint losses, otherwise intact. Nice examples.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 4:32 P.M.

193. Chimu Carved Wood Loom Sticks with PumasCa. 1000-1200 A.D.24-5/8” each.Ex. Jean-Eugene Lions collection, Geneva, collection #74. Pair of matching carved hardwood examples, with long cylindrical staffs having an intricate low relief carved pattern of birds within a net pattern, and carved jaguar �nials at both ends. Excellent deep brown surface patina. Intact, exc. cond. Nice examples. Est. $3,000-$5,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 4:28 P.M.

196. Huari Coiled HatCa. 400-800 A.D.4-1/8”H. x 7”D.Collection of Judith E. Hilburg, Vallejo, CA., ex. collection of William Hicks, CA. Collected by Nathaniel Hicks, Director of the Catholic Relief Fund, imported to the U.S. in 1963.Inverted basket, fez type hat composed of wrapped coils in various shades of brown, black and white, forming a triangular step decoration. Braided string chin strap, disconnected on one side. Some normal light fading on the exterior, interior colors still bright. Intact, overall exc. cond.Est. $4,000-$6,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 4:34 P.M.

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197. Huari Painted Textile with FigureCa. 800-1000 A.D.19-3/4” x 18”.Ex. Jean-Eugene Lions collection, Geneva, Switzerland. Collection #24.Fine, small, painted textile fragment with clean and vivid image of a central �gure, possibly a shaman with proportionally long arms akimbo, a bird �anking each side and �lled with geometric symbols surrounding. Exc. cond. for the fragment it is. Sewn to a white cotton backing and mounted on a stretcher frame.Est. $1,800-$2,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 4:36 P.M.

198. South Coast Textile Coca Leaf BagCa. 900-1300 A.D.10” x 10-1/2”.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Multi-color woven textile bag decorated on both sides with a wide center vertical band having an intricate geometric pattern, �anked with solid striped bands and outer geometric bands. Intact, overall exc. cond.Est. $400-$600Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 4:38 P.M.

199. Nazca-Huari Textile TumplineCa. 400-600 A.D.55”L.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Multi-color woven textile example having thick rope attachments decorated with alternating rows of double swirl patterns and solid stepped bands. Missing one of the braided rope attachments and partial loss to the other rope.Est. $300-$800Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 4:40 P.M.

200. Nazca TumplineCa. 400-600 A.D.110”L.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Multi-color woven textile example having a stepped pattern decoration and a multi-color ring pattern ropes. Some general light staining, otherwise intact.Est. $300-$500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 4:42 P.M.

201. Nazca-Huari TumplineCa. 400-600 A.D.120 “L.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Multi-color woven textile example having step decorated borders and terminals decorated with an alternating geometric pattern, connected to solid brown rope attachments with string fringes. Some minor staining, otherwise intact.Est. $300-$500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 4:44 P.M.

202. Two Nazca Feathered FansCa. 400-600 A.D.8-1/4” & 8-3/8”L.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Composed of blue-orange and yellow Macaw parrot feathers, with attached woven vegetable �ber stem handles. Overall exc. cond. Both mounted in a glass covered display box.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 4:46 P.M.

203. Nazca Feathered Coca Leaf Bags (2)Ca. 600 A.D.10”H. x 12”W.Ex. private West Virginia collection, acquired late 1960’s to early 1970’s. To present owner by descent.Two woven textile coca leaf bags both decorated with green, orange and blue macaw feathers. The slightly smaller example is decorated on the front with a half circle in orange with a solid green interior and a blue exterior. The reverse is decorated with a solid green feathered covering. The larger bag is decorated on both sides with a wide orange center stripe bordered with wide green stripes. Both have some normal (as expected) feather loss, overall very good condition.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 4:48 P.M.

204. Chimu Tie-Dye Cloth Panels (2)Ca. 1200-1500 A.D.17”x 21” & 19” x 24”Ex. Jean-Eugene Lions collection, Geneva. Collection #1801.An offering of two panels from the same textile. An elaborate, resist-dyed and over painted gauze, most likely a wall hanging or shroud. These royal works show interlocking temple stair, step borders with matching central motifs of the deity/rulers head with his royal, crescentic headdress and large pro�le, puma earplugs atop a diamond pattern, curling feathered serpent body. These provide iconic clues to our ethereal �gure with transformed body. Profession-ally stretched, mounted, conserved, and framed, both examples show some fabric loss due to the corrosion of the dye material on cotton, now stable.Est. $3,000-$5,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 4:50 P.M.

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205. Coptic BibleEthiopia.Late 19th - early 20th century.5-5/8” x 4-1/16”.Private PA. collection, acquired about 30 years ago.Bible having wooden covers with vellum text pages, illustrated with nine hand painted pages depicting the life of Christ, Mary and Jesus and various disciples. A few text pages with losses, some staining, personal notes penciled within. Exhibits age and use.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 4:52 P.M.

206. Fine Russian IconRussia.Ca. 19th century.14” x 11-3/4”.Private West Indies collection, ex. Jackson’s Auctioneers, IA.Icon painted on a wooden panel, depicting the resurrected Christ surrounded by sixteen scenes related to the Cruci�xion and Resurrection including: Mystical supper, Feet Washing, Prayer of the Cup, Betrayal, Cruci�xion, Pentecost, Ascension and others. Executed in the miniature technique with over 110 individually painted �gures. Exc. cond. A beautiful example.Est. $3,000-$4,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 4:54 P.M.

207. Large Russian Orthodox IconRussia.Ca. 18th-19th century.20-3/8” x 17”.Private West Indies collection, ex.Finely detailed example on a curved, thick wooden plank, depicting the Kingdom in Heaven, Christ and God, both crowned and enthroned. The Holy Ghost, symbolized by a white dove. A thick blue ring encloses the holy �gures and offsets them from the mass of saints and angels that �ank them on both sides. Elegant gold leaf ground. Several of the faces were partially restored and are now �aking. An excellent quality example.Est. $10,000-$12,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 4:56 P.M.

208. Fine Small Carving of the Kneeling MaryLate 19th - early 20th century.6-1/8”H.Private NYC collection, acquired from Arte Primitivo.Polychrome painted carved hardwood kneeling �gure of Mary, depicted with carved long wavy strands of hair down her back, wearing a long drapery garment and robe. Missing both hands and overall wear and loss to the painted surface.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 4:58 P.M.

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209. Carved Wood Figure of the Virgin MaryEuropean.Early 20th century.17-3/8”H.Private NYC collection.The youthful Virgin Mary stands with one hand extended, other at her heart; she wears a �oor length belted dress with deep folds, and a long cape with texture border and lining. Most of the legs of altar base lost and edges worn away, right arm lost with restoration, tip of nose nicked, and some insect wear. Dark brown patina.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 5:00 P.M.

211. St. John the BaptistCa. 18th-19th century.14”H.Private NYC collection, acquired 20 years ago.The popular bearded saint is holding his attribute, a book with a small lamb crouched on top, and a staff in the other arm. He wears layered robes with a jagged hem, and trods barefoot upon squared integral base. Flattened back, dark brown patina with encrustation; traces of black paint, surface wear, and some insect damage to integral base.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 5:04 P.M.

212. Santo of Joseph and JesusLate 19th - early 20th century.16-3/4”H.Private NYC collection, acquired 20 years ago.Carved wood with gesso and paint of the bearded father holding baby Jesus, who also grasps an orb. Joseph is clad in belted tunic with mantle wrapped diagonally around body, and boots. His face is calm and looks out with large painted eyes, curly hair and beard, Standing on integral stepped base. Right arm reattached, and right arm of baby Jesus lost, surface wear, paint loss.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 5:06 P.M.

210. Large Wooden ArchangelLate 19th - mearly 20th century. 61”H. Private NYC collection, acquired 1990’s. Carved wood and gesso �gure of an Archangel having youthful facial features, curly locks and clad in an above the knee, draped robe. He stands gracefully in contraposto upon the integral base and bears two separately attached wings on his back. Chips, paint loss and a few age cracks, else exc. cond. with good paint preservation. Est. $1,500-$2,500Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 5:02 P.M.

213. Carved Wooden Figure of Virgin MaryEurope.Late 19th - early 20th century.18-1/4”H.Private NYC collection, acquired 20 years ago.Regal sculpture of a youthful Mary wearing long �owing robes with full sleeves, scoop neckline, and tapered waist. Her wavy hair falls behind her back, and is secured with a short crown on top. Carved in the round with remains of an iron nail insert on the back, possibly for an attachment now lost. Her round face is carved with delicate features, but crackled paint loss obscures detail. Gilt and painted red, with dot and crosshatch panel texture along center of dress, edges of sleeves and neckline. Her hands, a shard at hairline, and areas of base lost, some surface paint loss. Custom base.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 5:08 P.M.

214. Mary and JesusPossibly Nigerian, Africa.Late 19th - early 20th century.15-1/2”H.Private NYC collection, acquired 20 years ago.Virgin Mary of blocky proportion, majestically seated upon a bench, with Jesus as a child seated upon her lap. She is draped in long elegant robes, and her head is covered with a shoulder-length veil, and she looks out with large rimmed eyes. Traces of green and brown-red pigment. Mary’s left hand missing, insect damage, and losses to base. Collection number on the side. Custom base.Est. $600-$900Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 5:10 P.M.

215. Philippine Santo of St. Vincent FerrarPhilippines.Late 19th - early 20th century.11-3/8”H.Private NYC collection, acquired 20 years ago.Preacher saint in Spain and other countries, he is carved in priestly robes, with one hand holding a book and the other pointing up. Black, white, and tan paint still extant. Separately carved base. Surface deposits, paint wear; with tag from the national Museum, Philippines.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 5:12 P.M.

216. Carved Wood St. FrancisPhilippines.Late 19th - early 20th century.9-3/4”H.Private NYC collection, acquired 20 years ago.Depicted with separately carved hands outstretched, and draped in long hooded robe with relief belt. His face is carved with narrow features, beard, and shaved tonsure. A hole at top of head probably once held an attachment. Traces of paint and gesso are found only on the back. Hands reattached and probably not original, age cracks. Custom base.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Wednesday, December 4th, 5:14 P.M.57

217. Baule Standing FigureIvory Coast.11-1/2”H.Estate of Dr. David V. Becker, NYC, acquired from Carlebach Gallery, 1956.Slender and delicate “bolo bian” has elongated head with large rimmed eyes, angular nose, scari�cation, and hair in gathered short crest. Arms are tight at sides, and cradle abdomen with raised navel, below knees are tapered and pointed, and slightly turned; white beads around waist. Weathered surface, age cracks. Medium brown to dark brown patina with deposits. Custom base. Accompanied by Carlebach receipt.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 10:00 A.M.

218. Ivory Coast Female FigureIvory Coast.13-3/4”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Maurice Ratton, 3/20/67. To current owner by descent.Seated with arms bent away from sides, projecting breasts, and narrow compressed head with crest coiffure and surmounting knob form. Adorned with colorful beads and cowry shells around the waist, neck, and ankles. Old brown-black patina. Age cracks. Custom base.Est. $1,500-$2,500Closing:Thursday, December 5th, 10:02 A.M.

220. Baule Fly Whisk HandleIvory Coast.13-1/2” H.Private West Coast collection, collected in Ivory Coast, 1991.“Nandwa” or �y whisk handle, with two birds, one facing backward, were symbols of a well-known proverb, these stand on a disk with tapered and pointed base that is adorned with �ne linear patterns and two faces. Few age cracks. Dark brown patina. Custom mounted. “Nandwas” were prestige objects presented as part of regalia of notables and chiefs, and they were placed in front of the Baule chief on public occasions. See “Art of Cote d’Ivoire from the Collections of the Barbier-Mueller Museum”, 1993, p. 261, 262.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 10:06 A.M.

219. Baule Divination HandleIvory Coast.10-1/4”H.Private West Coast collection, ex. Guenneguez Collection, Paris.Small staff handle with a bush cow head that would have held a blade in it’s mouth. The head bears large disc eyes, oval concave ears, splayed nose, and squared jaws with bared teeth. Beautiful dark brown smooth patina, well used and old. cf. Vogel, S., “African Art Western Eyes”, p. 237. Custom base.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 10:04 A.M.

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221. Large Dan MaskLiberia/ Ivory Coast.14”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Aaron Furman, 4/8/67. To current owner by descent.Unusually large Dan mask of deeply hollowed convex form with prominent rounded forehead, inset eyes with ovate openings, high relief triangular nose, and open raised lips. Small metal nail and holes in forehead and traces of libations; dark brown-black patina. Shards lost at rim, surface wear. Rare.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 10:08 A.M.

223. Ligbi MaskIvory Coast.17-1/4”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Maurice Ratton, 3/25/67. To current owner by descent.Unusual mask of elegant slender form, worn in masquerade ceremonies, the narrow face with slit eyeholes, relief nose, and incised lines beneath eyes and on chin, framed by zigzag �anges with extensions on sides. Above, a tapered headdress rises to a rooster head with long neck. Ochre red, indigo blue and white kaolin pigments highlight the incised areas against the dark brown-black surface. Few nicks, age break on rim, some pigment loss. “According to the Ligbi, they did not carve their masks themselves but acquired them from Senufo and Mande sculptors...” this example is visibly similar in style to Senufo kepeli-ye masksEst. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 10:12 A.M.

222. Guro Mask with HornsIvory Coast.9-1/8”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Maurice Ratton, 3/25/67. To current owner by descent.Deeply hollowed mask of a delicate form with long narrow face, narrow open eyes alongside long straight nose, open lips, and serrated border around face. Surmounted by wide curved animal horns. Traces of blackened surface, areas of layered encrustation. Edges of rim lost, and shard restored at top edge. Accompanying stand but not custom made.Est. $700-$1,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 10:10 A.M.

224. Senufo Kpelie MaskIvory Coast.15”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from LeVéel, 3/24/67. To current owner by descent.Long ovoid anthropomorphic mask with a smaller head projecting from the top, having crest-like coiffure and forelock. Below, the mask has domed forehead with bulging slit eyes, raised ridge nose, projecting square mouth, and incised linear detail along surface. Ridged horns project from sides, and leg extensions from the cheeks. Brown patina with areas of blackened surface. Age cracks, insect wear.Est. $500-$800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 10:14 A.M.59

225. Lagoons Gilt FishIvory Coast.4-3/4” L.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Mathias Komor, 2/22/69. To current owner by descent.Curved thick-bodied �sh of hollowed form, modelled from wax threads, with open triangular snout, raised cowry shell shape eyes, open latticework in the neck and body. Six suspension loops on the side are for attachment, and was commonly worn on the head or hair or necklace. Custom base. The lagoons people celebrate a public ceremony where men of high status displayed their wealth by laying out pendants such as this �sh. Garrard, “Gold of Africa: Jewellry and Ornaments from Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Mali and Senegal”, p. 106.Est. $1,800-$2,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 10:16 A.M.

226. Baule Gilt BeadIvory Coast.3-1/4” at widest diam.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Mathias Komor, 2/22/69. To current owner by descent.Large low grade gold or gilt copper disc bead, lost wax-cast with thin concentric circles radiating from center, central tube with semicircle along length of one side, and braided pattern around rim. Intact. Custom but damaged base. These gilt beads were highly prized by the Baule, and were often passed down from generation to generation.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing:Thursday, December 5th, 10:18 A.M.

227. Guro Mask with HeaddressIvory Coast.20”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Aaron Furman, 4/1/67. To current owner by descent.Heavy hardwood mask, crudely carved with a geometric stacked headdress. Face is carved with ideal feminine features, a high relief zigzag hairline around prominent forehead, raised ridge that leads to narrow nose, open eyeholes with thick downcast lids, scari�cation along one cheek, and relief thin lips. Painted black with red highlighted areas, but faded. Age cracks, losses to eyelids, headdress, wormhole wear. Old but never used.Est. $400-$600Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 10:20 A.M.

228. Aku’aba Fertility FigureGhana.12”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from LeVéel, 3/24/67. To current owner by descent.Carved of blonde wood doll with distinctive disc-shaped head having engraved tribal pattern on back, supported by ringed neck, and straight leg-less torso below with small breasts, and incised genitalia. White beads adorn waist. Tiny insect damage, small gouge beneath left eye, perforation at piercing on top of head. Custom base.Est. $600-$900Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 10:22 A.M.

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229. Akan Funerary BustGhana.10-1/4”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Gallery d'Hautbar, 1/12/68. To current owner by descent.Blackware terracotta head and bust, memorializing an ancestor, the slightly tilted disc-shaped head is detailed with small curved ellipsoid eyes, beneath thin arching brows, long relief nose, and minimal scari�cation on cheeks. Her hair is composed of incised curves and crowned by a small bouquet of spheres. Abstract cylindrical body with two small breasts, ringed neck supports head. Neck restored, light nicks on edge of head and nose; encrusted surface deposits, faint traces of pigment. Custom base.Est. $800-$1,200Closing:Thursday, December 5th, 10:24 A.M.

230. Punu MaskGabon.11-1/2”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Maurice Ratton, 3/20/67. To current owner by descent.Idealized female mask with tall rounded coiffure with linear texture, central raised ridge, and tapered extensions on sides. Wide heart-shaped face with bulging slit eyes, arched brows, �at nose, relief lips, and raised line across cheeks. Remains of white kaolin pigment on face and pink pigment on lips. Top lip and left ear chipped off, rough abraded surface in areas. Not terribly old, and not used.Est. $800-$1,200Closing:Thursday, December 5th, 10:26 A.M.

231. Cameroon FigureGrasslands.16”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Aaron Furman, 4/1/67. To current owner by descent.Freestanding �gure with tall cap, large rimmed eyes deepset in face, holds a large elephant mask in front of him. Black and white pigment detail overall and traces of red pigment in mouth. Age cracks, surface wear.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 10:28 A.M.

232. Marka MaskMali.13-3/4”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Henri Kamer, 6/5/67. To current owner by descent.Carved of wood with bold features and covered with hammered metal strips that are repoussed with dotted patterns, and attached with native metal nails. The six pronged headdress projects from top of domed forehead, with serrated strip openings over eyes, and two tapered �anges extend below ears. Dark brown patina on exposed wood. Losses to mouth and tips of headdress, some nails replaced.Est. $1,800-$2,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 10:30 A.M.61

234. Bwa Plank MaskBurkina Faso.54-1/4”L.Estate of Dr. David V. Becker, NYC. Acquired from Herbert Baker Gallery, Chicago, 1972.“Nwantantay” mask bears circular face with diamond open mouth, hook-form projecting above, surmounted by vertical geometric sections, and each carved with variegated patterns on the surface. Painted white, black and red-brown, now faded. Repaired breaks. According to Christopher Roy, the plank masks embody supernatural forces that act on behalf of the Bwa clans. The circular eyes recall the owl, and the hook shape refers to the hornbill. cf. Hahner, Kecskesi, Vajda,“African Masks: The Barbier-Mueller Collection”, pl. 8.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 10:34 A.M.

235. Marka MaskMali.22-3/8”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Henri Kamer, 6/5/67. To current owner by descent.Large initiation mask carved of wood and adorned with aluminum strips around each extension in the comb coiffure, plus two circular bosses with domed center, and additional bronze and aluminum sheets at base of headdress. The long narrow face displays six eyeholes beneath rounded forehead, and small square open mouth. The surface is almost completely covered with cut and chased aluminum sheets and alternating with bands of bronze on forehead. Light damage to metal sheets, insect wear on wood, and some losses at rim. Similar examples in the Royal Ontario Museum and Barbier Muller Collection.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 10:36 A.M.

233. Marka Da�ng MaskBurkina Faso.23”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Maurice Ratton, 3/25/67. To current owner by descent.Large mask of anthropomorphic form with high domed forehead supporting a tall double horn superstructure, face with large square eyeholes, high nasal ridge, and small mouth with prominent bared teeth. The surface is deeply carved overall with linear and geometric patterns and boldly expressed with white, red, and black paint. Areas of thick encrusted deposits. Tips of horns lost. Custom base.Est. $3,000-$5,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 10:32 A.M.

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237. Lobi Small Wooden Female FigureMali.7-3/8”H.Deaccessioned from the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University, Atlanta, GA.Slender �gure of a female with ovoid shaped head, bearing narrow crest, pointed pendulous breasts, rounded abdomen with raised navel, and long angular legs. Feet lost. Surface deposits. Custom base.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 10:40 A.M.

236. Fine “Bateba Phuwe” PairLobi, Burkina Faso.9-1/2” and 10-3/4” H.Private West Coast collection.Protectors, commissioned by an individual or part of a diviner’s paraphernalia, these female �gures stand in sturdy stance with angular feet, parallel legs, arms against torsos with raised navel and pointed breasts. Their ovoid heads have serene faces with relief eyes straight noses, and squared lips. Larger �gure has more encrusted deposits, and smaller has a darker patina with areas of blackened surface, both show good age. Age cracks. Each on custom base.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 10:38 A.M.

238. Lobi "Bateba" Male FigureBurkina Faso.21”H.Deaccessioned from the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University, Atlanta, GA.Long elegant �gure with tranquil demeanor having smooth round head, downcast small eyes, relief nose, and closed lips, The long torso with arms straight at sides, and legs slightly separated with bare phallus. Good old blackened surface, worn and covered with encrusted deposits, some from offerings. Lower legs lost and weathered, age cracks along head and body. Custom base. “Bateba” �gures were kept in personal shrinesEst. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 10:42 A.M.

239. Two Lobi “Bateba” FiguresBurkina Faso.5-7/8” to 8-1/2” H.Private West Coast collection.Larger is a male with legs in hip-width stance, arms against body, relief navel and pectorals, and large head with relief rimmed eyes, straight raised brow, and pointed chin. Dark brown patina. Light losses to back of feet, and right ear. The other is a female with c-shaped ears, high relief facial features, and pointed breasts. Medium brown patina. Losses to feet. Each on custom base.Est. $700-$1,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 10:44 A.M.63

242. Avian SceptreNunuma or Winiama, Burkina Faso.21-1/2”H.Private West Coast collection, ex. private Arizona collection.Elegant staff with the head of a hornbill, having long pointed and open beak, emerging from spherical head, and surmounted by a �nial of abstract distinctive forms with pointed cap. Slender neck curves gently into straight handle. Variegating patina with encrusted surface deposits on beak and headdress. Hairline age crack along head. Custom base. cf. Roy, Christopher, “Land of the Flying Masks: Art and Culture in Burkina Faso: The Thomas G.B. Wheelock Collection”, p. 425.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 10:50 A.M.

241. Dogon FigureMali.15”H.Estate of Dr. David V. Becker, NYC.Abstract �gure of a male with dome-like head having relief rows of plaits, linear beard, long neck, and exagerrated long slender torso with diminutive shoulders, expanding into rounded abdomen. Encrusted deposits, dark brown old patina. Arms and legs lost, surface quite weathered, facial detail gone. Custom base.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 10:48 A.M.

240. Pair of Lobi FiguresBurkina Faso.8-1/8” and 8-5/8” H.Private West Coast collection. Published Guenneguez, Andre and Afo, “Art de la Cote d’Ivoire”, L’edition Harmattan, Paris, 1988. Also, “Lobis Bouna”, p. 195, A. Guenneguez.Of narrow cylindrical form, these protective �gures, have long bodies with diminutive arms in relief against sides, slight indication of breasts at shoulders, and one with domed head, other with crested head. The taller has a darker patina, other has more encrustation and deposits covering surface.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 10:46 A.M.

243. Bamana Iron Equestrian FigureMali.8-3/8”H.Private NYC collection, acquired in 2001 from Arte Primitivo, ex. Tom Slater collection, Dallas.Hand forged iron, abstract sculptural example, depicting a man on horseback, having a spear upraised in his right hand. Simple detail, fashioned from several individual components riveted together. Old deep brown-rusty patina. Wood base. Exc. cond.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 10:52 A.M.

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244. Bamana Wooden Granary DoorMali.63-1/4” x 26”.Deaccessioned from the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University, Atlanta, GA.Impressive and rare large door with original lock still in place, carved with an important sized male and female couple in relief, of long linear and abstract form, probably a primordial couple. A long lizard with extended tail occupying length of the door is carved along the right border, and a small reptile with splayed legs appears in the center. The lock is in the form of an anthropomorphic �gure wearing a peaked bamada hat, worn by the Komo society, and thus endowed with their supernatural protective power; the rectangular body incised with linear pattern, and intersected with long horizontal shaft missing the metal lock mechanism. Long rectangular sections of wood fortify structure along top and bottom, and create a frame for the images. Highlighted areas of red-brown pigment, blackened surface crackled and areas of thick encrusted patina. Weathered with age cracks along length, surface abrasion. Doors with carved surfaces are very rare among the Bamana.Cf. Imperato, P., Legends, Sorcerers, and Enchanted Lizards: Door Locks of the Bamana of Mali, 2001.Est. $9,000-$13,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 10:54 A.M.

246. Benin Bronze FigureRepublic of Benin.11”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Mathias Komor, 1/22/66. To current owner by descent.Finely cast sculpture of a dignitary, holding a large foliate presentation blade before him, and lavishly arrayed in ornate clothing. His tunic is covered with beads in netting pattern, he wears beaded cuffs and anklets, a tubular ;collar of stacked beads, and the headdress with net pattern, is detailed with dangling beads and organic form appendages. Casting �aw in front of skirt, repaired hole in back of head, otherwise exc. cond. Custom base.Est. $1,500-$2,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 10:58 A.M.

245. Fon Fetish FigureRepublic of Benin.17-3/4”H.Private NYC collection.“Bocio” �gure, made for protection or harming an enemy or ensuring success, the cylindrical base would have been placed in the ground in a strategic area. Figure rises above with compact body, and empowered by an animal skull wrapped onto the back with fabric, a peg inserted through the chest with a metal padlock on the end, organic material packed into top of head, and offering �uids encrusted to the surface. The face is rendered with rounded features, bulging eyelids, full cheeks, and small mouth. Surface abrasion and insect wear. Custom base. cf. Ben Heller collection, Sotheby’s Dec 1983.Est. $3,000-$5,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 10:56 A.M.

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247. Large Nigeria FigureOron, South east Nigeria.28”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Aaron Furman, 4/8/67. To current owner by descent.Long slender carving of a male ancestor, with �at triangular face extending into a lengthy pointed beard, scari�cation nodes beside small mouth, and semicircular eyes that once held inlays. Oval head with incised texture and coiffure in tri-partite crest rises from long slender neck, and exaggerated lengthy torso with relief pectorals, and phallus is supported by thick legs. Small beaded necklace adorns neck. Traces of blackened surface, dark brown old patina. Losses to tip of beard, eye inlays, and bottom of feet, repaired cracks on side of head and torso. Custom base.Est. $3,000-$5,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 11:00 A.M.

248. Yoruba “Ose Shango”Nigeria.17-3/4”H.Estate of Dr. David V. Becker, NYC., acquired at Sotheby’s, NYC. (old tag, #250).Finely carved wand, carried by a follower of the thundergod Shango, presents a �gure of a female kneeling on a post, and cradling a divination box or kola nut container in her hands. Her face is well rendered with thick outlined and downcast lids, wide nose, small mouth, and above, her headdress of grooved and conical form, is surmounted by a double axe, the symbol of Shango. Front of handle base lost, age crack along back of handle and �gure encrusted surface deposits, black-brown patina. Custom base.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 11:02 A.M.

249. Bini Horned MaskBini, Nigeria.16-1/2”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Maurice Ratton, 3/25/67. To current owner by descent.Large convex mask, has deep hollowed eyes separated by slender nasal ridge, dramatic elongated forehead with diamond scari�cation, and high ridged hairline. Two curved animal horns with notched edges animate wearer of mask. Traces of blue highlighted pigment on white facial surface. Hairline cracks.Est. $900-$1,300Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 11:04 A.M.

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250. Pair of Ibeji FiguresYoruba, Nigeria.8-1/2”H. each.Gifted early 1970’s, by a Foreign Service of�cer, to the Brusco family, Bergen�eld, NJ., to present owner by descent.Small carved wood �gures, ere-ibeji, commemorating deceased twins. These females have wide hemispherical heads with hair in a tall narrow crest that is deply incised and highlighted with indigo blue pigment. Rendered with high relief ovoid eyes with upper lids, large horizontal cupped ears, and bodies with pointed breasts, and pointed abdomen. Also adorned with pattern incised on backs and glass beads. One bears darker patina than other. Section of base lost on one.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 11:06 A.M.

251. Lamidi Fakeye Sculptures (3)Nigeria.1960’s.15-3/4”H.Estate of Elinor Halligan, collected in Lagos, Nigeria, 1966-1968.Carved by the Nigerian artist, Lamidi Olonade Fakeye (1928-2009). Fakeye was a renowned carver in the tradition of the Osi-Ilurin school; his works can be found in the African Room, Kennedy Center, Wash. DC, Indianapolis Museum of Art, N.C. Museum of art, and others. Each of the three �gures are musicians, and stand on integral bases which are signed on the bottom, “L.O. Fakeye”. Nick on headdress of �gure with drum and beater, and nick on left eyelid of �gure with drum in front of torso.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 11:08 A.M.

252. Pair of Female IbejiYoruba, Nigeria.10-1/4”H.Private West Coast collection, ex. private Arizona collection.Matching �gures commemorating twins, with elongated face having large bulging eyes, wide nose and mouth, above are relief small plaits surrounding conical updo, and a �ange with relief triangles along back of hairdo, one lost. Metal bracelet on one arm. Dark brown patina. Traces of camwood powder encrusted on surface. Tip of breast worn away on slighty taller �gure.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 11:10 A.M.

253. Ere-Ibeji Matching CoupleEde, Nigeria.11”H.Estate of Elinor Halligan, collected in Lagos, Nigeria, 1966-1968.Male and female couple, of the Oyo tribe, with hairdos of pyramid form, four triangular plaits surrounding, and covered in indigo blue. They each have bold featured faces with large drooping eyes, thickly incised lashes, and heavy scari�cation. Beads adorn their necks. Dark brown patina with thick earthen deposits on body. Insect wear, age cracks, light losses to headdress. Cf. The Encyclopedia of the Ibeji by Fausto Polo, no. 374.Est. $600-$900Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 11:12 A.M.67

254. Pair of Cloaked IbejisAbeokuta, Nigeria.9-1/2” & 10”H.Private PA. collection, acquired in 1979 from Christie’s.Delicate and elegant female ere-ibeji twins, by a carver of Egba, with tall coiffures in a sharp sagittal crest with �nely incised detail. Their hands are in open curved form at sides, and �eshy torsos with rounded breasts, and buttocks. Each is covered with a square tunic woven with cowry shells. Trace of blue pigment on hair, medium brown soft patina. The taller �gure is quite wormeaten with losses to torso, arms, and legs; general surface wear on both. Cf. The Encyclopedia of the Ibeji by Fausto Polo, no. 129.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 11:14 A.M.

257. Hemba StaffCongo DRC.44-1/2”H.Ex. William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall collection, acquired from Aaron Furman, 4/1/67. To current owner by descent.Finial carved in form of a hemispherical head with multi-lobed hairdo, ribbed body below, and expanding to a �attened ellipse where two opposing lizards appear on one side, and a full female �gure is carved in high relief on the reverse. The �gure, with similar face as the �nial, has long torso with detailed scari�cation and genitalia. The lower section of the staff further encircled with ribbed detail. Deep brown-black patina, darker around the �gure. Minor surface wear. Custom base.Est. $1,500-$2,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 11:20 A.M.

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256. Pair of Ogboni PuppetsNigeria.37-3/4” & 32”H.Private PA. collection, acquired about 30 years ago.Boldly painted in glossy white paint with black details, the two male �gures are carved in seated positions, each baring phallus, rounded pectorals, and protruding navel, and tall heads with the distinctive articulated lower jaws. One wields a fruit and pointed implement with rope in each extended hand, the other holds a knife and part of a ri�e. Parts of added detail lost, such as hair, fabric and leather appliques, some paint and surface wear.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 11:18 A.M.

255. Pair of African Pottery Figures13-3/8” & 12-5/8”H.Private PA. collection, acquired about 30 years ago.Pair of abstract �gures on �ared base supports each with paddle-like hands and feet extended before them, pointed breasts, and bare penis. Their faces are modeled with open eyes, �ared nostrils and mouth in hollowed tubular form. Hollow heads form vessel with open top, and noded hair around �ared rim. Abraded surface, deposits.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 11:16 A.M.

258. Lega Figure with Large AbdomenCongo.10-3/4”H.Louise Parsons collection, FL. Acquired from J.J. Klejman, NY, 1969.Carving of a �gure seated with short angular legs on integral base, the expansive abdomen with arms at sides, emphasizes the �gure’s fertility power, and continuation of ancestral line. A heart shaped face with raised cowry shell shape eyes and white pigment, has areas of pyro-blackened surface, and an animal fur pelt attached to top of head with nails and concavities at hairline. Incised x-band across back. Dark brown-black patina. Surface abrasion.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 11:22 A.M.

259. Kusu FetishCongo.9-7/8”H.Private NYC collection, acquired in 2000 from Arte Primitivo, ex. Paul Rossi, Westport, NY.Rare �gure with magical empowered substances gathered on top of head as a headdress wrapped in textile and covered with mud. Beneath the compact hair, bears a round face with large oval eyes, and small peaked nose and mouth. The body with arms separated at sides, and the torso wrapped with more empowered elements, such as a belt �lled with material, rope, fur, and cloth. Age crack, else intact, surface wear; encrusted patina. Custom mount.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 11:24 A.M.

260. Teke Medicine IdolCongo.7-3/4”H.Private NYC collection, acquired in 2000 from Arte Primitivo, ex. Paul Rossi, Westport, NY.Carved wood standing power �gure with conical head, brass tack eyes on incised wrinkled face with small nose and squared mouth. Arms in low relief on body which is stained with medicinal powders. Tip of right foot lost, light age crack on face, shows good age and wear. Custom mount.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 11:26 A.M.

261. Suku or Yaka WandCongo.10”H.Private West Coast collection.Well carved device animated by the upper torso of a �gure, bearing naturalistic head with narrow swath of hair in relief, closed eyes, splayed nose, weighty cheeks, and thick lips. The body with swollen abdomen has rope-like arms emerging from back and resting on chest, and supported by tapered handle. Fine rich deep brown patina with lustrous surface. Minor loss on back. Custom base.Est. $1,110-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 11:28 A.M.69

263. Luba Staff FinialCongo DRC.15”H.Private West Coast collection, ex. Vallejo collection, Los Angeles, 1978.Short staff or �nial with two projecting Janus faces and a third face below of heart-shaped form; the sloped forehead with incised outlines, and an intersecting line along �at nose. Blackened surface enhances face, lustrous red-brown patina age crack along side. Custom base.Est. $1,500-$2,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 11:32 A.M.

264. Small MaskLega, Congo DRC.5”H.Private West Coast collection.Finely crafted mask of ovoid and convex form, the narrow open eyes are inset and framed by double arched brows, with straight long nose, �ared nostrils, and protruding mouth with open lips. Medium brown old patina. Nick on lips. Custom base.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 11:34 A.M.

262. Massive Kuba Ivory OliphantCongo.33”L. Collection of Judith E. Hilburg, Vallejo, CA., acquired from Silla Sangun, Kuasi Ghana, 1966. Impressive large ivory horn with side blow hole near tapered tip, and adorned with concentric circles and openwork cage. Deep red brown patina. Trumpet opening chipped, gouge in side, one area of openwork lost. Est. $10,000-$15,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 11:30 A.M.

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265. African OliphantCongo.18”L.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Small ivory trumpet adorned with small faces engraved on sides of blowhole, and linear band below it; the tapered end is carved in form of a seated �gure with arms. Warm gold and medium brown patina. Some tiny wear holes and age cracks, rim of expanded opening with age cracks and losses.Est. $500-$700Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 11:36 A.M.

268. Pare or Shambaa Healing FigureTanzania.15-1/8”H.Private NYC collection, acquired in 1999 from Arte Primitivo, ex. Arts Primitifs, Montreal.Standing female �gure in darkly stained wood, tightly wrapped and covered with a textile and covered with black organic stain. With age and wear, the surface of the breasts and right arm show through, displaying well patinated surfaces. Intact, save for textile wear. On custom base. Figure would have been used by “waganga”, or healing practitioners, in their sacred and complex healing system to help an individual or community. cf. Van Wyck, G., ed. “Shangaa: Art of Tanzania” 2013, p. 172.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 11:42 A.M.

266. Tanzania FigureEast Africa.7-1/4”H.Private West Coast collection, ex. Arte Primitivo, NYC., ex. Irwin Hersey.Figure of squared form bears wide head with inset face, large relief eyes with seed bead inserts, and single metal chain loop earring hanging from relief rim ears. The slender arms at sides with bent �ngers at hip, incised radiating foliate pattern on chest and back, and swollen abdomen with relief navel, above bent legs. Top of the head and underside of torso bear empty hollowed cavity that may have once held empowered material. Dark red-black patina with encrusted deposits. Minor hairline cracks, light insect damage. Custom base.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 11:38 A.M.

267. Horse Hair Fly WhiskProbably Zulu.42”L.Ex. collection of Vincent Funiciello, Brooklyn, NY., 1930s - 70s.White horse hair whisk with straight handle covered with �nely woven black and white natural �ber textile, in diamond patterns and sections of raised rings, and net covering around base of whisk.Est. $400-$600Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 11:40 A.M.

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269. Maori Chief Cane FinialNew Zealand.Late 19th - early 20th century.17-3/8”H.Ex. Pierre Bovis, Santa Fe, ex. G. Goldberg, NYC, ex. Grygory Kepes, Mass.Fine and intricate carving from a cane, with a male �gure of naturalistic form, standing with three large digits placed on his abdomen. According to the missionary, Thomas Kendall, the three digits symbolized the creation state of humans. His face is incised with distinctive tribal marks, and body is covered with notched bands and curvilinear patterns re�ecting limbs. He is supported by the large head of a manaia with long central beak and double curved fangs along the sides. Reptilian manaia and �gure have inlaid mother of pearl pupils. Dark brown patina. Light surface wear. Custom base.Est. $5,000-$8,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 11:44 A.M.

270. Kalimantan SwordSea Dayak, Kenyah, Borneo, Indonesia.31-3/4”L. in scabbard.Ex. Sue Erpf Van Bovenkamp collection, NY.“Jimpul” machete has a slightly curved blade with cutout curvilinear pattern at base of blade and on back edge, and a lightly chased curvilinear pattern along length of back edge. The horn hilt is intricately carved with pointed claws in various directions, and cavities to hold horse hair, which are now lost. Blade is intact. Wood scabbard is adorned with intricately carved bone panels and reinforced with plaited rattan. Light losses to wood, and customary second knife lost, fabric covering on cord worn, and surface detail abraded on bone panel along edge.Est. $3,500-$5,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 11:46 A.M.

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274. Sepik River “Kundu” DrumSepik River, Papua New Guinea.24-1/4”H.Ex. NYC collection.Simple and sleek drum carved of single piece of hardwood, with repeating registers of zigzag bands around tapered middle, and squared handle along one side. Reptile skin playing surface is still intact. Beautiful dark brown patina with darker brown-black patina near base. Edges nicked and weathered.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 11:54 A.M.

271. Solomon Islands StaffSolomon Islands.22-3/8”H.Ex. Pierre Bovis, Santa Fe, NM., ex. Asher Eskanazy collection, Paris.Staff with long straight handle has vertical �nial with cube base and elongated polygon adorned with inlaid mother-of-pearl cutouts, and rounded disc above. Beautiful red-brown patina, polished along handle. Few minor nicks. Custom base.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 11:48 A.M.

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272. Small Ramu FigureSepik River, Papua New Guinea.19th Century.5-1/8”H.Estate of Dr. David V. Becker, NYC., acquired from J.J. Klejman, 1965, ex. Collection Prof. Ralph Linton, Yale University.Flute stopper in the form of an anthropomorphic �gure with large ovoid face having thick rimmed eyes, arrow shaped nose, and bent arms with hands resting on rounded hips. Suspension hole atop head. Red ochre pigment still extant, red-brown well worn patina. Custom base.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 11:50 A.M.

273. Sepik River Wooden DrumSepik River, Papua New Guinea.21”H.Ex. NYC collection.Biconical “kundu” or hand drum with unusual handle carved in the form of a large animated bird with long arched neck and head with pointed beak connected to the side, legs bent at sides of drum, folded wings, and ovoid disc on back with perforated ridge and incised pattern. The body of the drum is intricately carved with ovate incised panels at bottom and notched ridges along sides. Traces of red pigment on surface, good old patina. Reglued age cracks through body, small hole near center, reptile skin tympanum covering lost, and small sections of ridge lost.Est. $900-$1,300Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 11:52 A.M.

277. NW Coast Frog Shame PoleNorthwest USA - British Columbia. Late 19th - early 20th century.19”H. Ex. James Economos, ex. Steve Nelson. Carved cedar wood pole of three identical crouching frogs facing upward. The carving is a reference to a famous shame or ridicule pole in Wrangell, Alaska commissioned by Chief Shakes to shame the Kiksadi clan’s unpaid debt. Warm deep brown patina. Most of painted surface lost, only traces of dotted pigment on bodies and remains of solid darker pigment on legs and head; high points weathered away, else intact. Accompanied by a tag detailing one version of the story of Chief Shake’s “Ridicule Pole” in Wrangell, Alaska. Est. $4,000-$6,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 12:00 Noon

276. Kikori River “Bioma” FigureKarama tribe, Papua New Guinea.21-3/8”H.Estate of Dr. David V. Becker, NYC., acquired from Carlebach Gallery, 1961 with accompanying signed letter.Nice sized cut-out �gure of slightly convex pro�le, with round head, arms at sides, legs separated, and body carved with outlined forms and a central round navel. Painted in deep red-brown and white pigments. Feet and left leg reglued, surface wear. This �gure would have been displayed in the men’s ceremonial house, close to pig and crocodile trophy skulls, and placed to honor ancestral spirits. Julius Carlebach’s letter describes the �gure’s other function as part of boys’ initation ceremonies.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 11:58 A.M.

275. Washkuk Yam Festival MaskPapua New Guinea.33” H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX.Carved for a ritual associated with the yam festival, the large hardwood concave face has long perforated nose hung from forehead, relief eyes, high rounded forehead, and remains of feathers attached to rim. Painted pink, black, and white. The long pointed post extends from base, and would have been placed in a basket of yams. Age crack along forehead, face, and chin, and shard lost at top. Custom mounted.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 11:56 A.M

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280. Eskimo Doll with Ivory HeadAlaska.Ca. 1st half of 20th century.12-3/4”H.Ex. private New Hampshire collection.Child’s doll having a carved, partially fossilized walrus ivory head with neck, and hands. Simple, elegant facial features, highlighted in black, faded red pigment on the lips. Stuffed and hand sewn leather body. Wearing original hide and leather trimmed boots. Tiny losses to the tips of three �ngers on the left hand; a few minor stable hairlines in the head, overall exc. cond. A nice example.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 12:06 P.M.

281. Eskimo Knives (2)Inuit, Alaska.Ca. 19th century.10-1/4” & 6-1/2”L.Ex. private New Hampshire collection.Two different Inuit carving knives, both having a curved steel blade. The larger example with blade attached with copper rivets to a tapered bone handle, having a tightly wrapped rope hand grip. Exhibits age and use, overall exc. cond. The smaller has a wrapped animal hide hand grip, minor losses to the bone handle near the blade, otherwise exc. cond.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 12:08 P.M.

278. Lower Sepik River Ancestor FigureRamu, Papua New Guinea.9-1/4”H.Ex. Pierre Bovis, Santa Fe., ex. Robert Duperrier, Paris, ex. Asher Eskanazy collection, Paris, ex. Charles Ratton, Paris.Small amulet �gure carved with a detailed triangular headdress with reptile head at summit and spiky edges. Long beak extends beneath ridged brow, to chest, and face is extended with a slit mouth at center of torso. Traces of red ochre, layered deposits on surface. Shard reattached to integral base. Custom base. A good, old �gure.Est. $1,200-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 12:02 P.M.

279. Northwest Coast Cedar Wood Mask British Columbia.Ca. late 19th to early 20th century.10”H.Collection of Judith E. Hilburg, Vallejo, CA.Cedar wood anthropomorphic mask having relief carved facial features. Overall weathered brown surface patina. Suspension holes above the ears. Large, unstable split from crown to lip, never been separated, but fragile condition.Est. $3,000-$5,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 12:04 P.M.

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282. Kwakiutl Bear MaskWashington State - British Columbia.19839”H.Estate of Dr. David V. Becker, NYC.Carved cedar wood bear mask having expressive high relief carved facial features and toothy mouth. Beautifully painted in traditional colors. Signed in pencil on the interior: “Frank Nelson Kwakutl Bear/83”. Exc. cond.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 12:10 P.M.

284. One-Horned Mountain GoatWashington State - British Columbia.1979.14”H., 14-5/8” ear span, 10-1/2”D.Estate of Dr. David V. Becker, NYC.Carved cedar wood mountain goat mask with prominent ears, with red and back painted highlights. Signed in pencil on interior: “1/3/79 Stan Greene, Sardis, B.C.” & “One-horned mountain goat of Temlaham (mountain goat trim)”. Exc. cond.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 12:14 P.M.

285. Pasco Northwest Coast Raven Head MaskWashington State - British Columbia.Late 20th century.19-1/2”L.Estate of Dr. David V. Becker, NYC.Beautifully carved cedar wood raven head mask depicted with an elegant long, partially open beak. Eyes inset with abalone shell plaques, nostrils covered with a hammered copper sheet. Fur and feather trimmed around the head. Stamped on interior: “D. P. scu”, Duane Pasco - artist. Leather attachment straps af�xed to the interior of the mask. A great example.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 12:16 P.M.

283. Modern Northwest Coast MaskWashington State - British Columbia.Late 20th century.10-1/2”H.Estate of Dr. David V. Becker, NYC.Carved cedar wood face mask with teal ground color, wide, exaggerated lips painted red, as is the tip of the nose and the rim of the eyes. Black detailing on moustache, chin, and eyebrows. Reverse in the natural cedar color, and with engraved initials: “S.M. 71”. Exc. cond. Very decorative.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 12:12 P.M.

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286. Salish Large Squared BasketWashington State - British Columbia.Ca. 1900-1920.11-3/4”H., 18-1/2” x 15-3/4”Estate of Dr. David V. Becker, NYC.Large squared basket with tapered walls, upper half decorated with a linear step pattern design. Lower portion has a stacked arrow head design, with red and black, natural dye highlights. Two small losses along the top rim and some minor areas of interior loss near the base, otherwise intact.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 12:18 P.M.

287. Silver Lapis and Coin Choker NecklaceAfghanistan.20th century.12” across.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Elaborate silver plated brass necklace decorated with a row of silver coin danglers. Wide collar decorated with three plaques inset with lapis disc stones and various tiny glass beads. Most of the tiny beads missing or replaced. Sturdy and suitable to wear.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 12:20 P.M.

288. Silver Lapis and Coin NecklaceAfghanistan.20th century.22-1/2” open.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Wide silver choker necklace with three inset lapis decorative elements and a lower row of silver coin danglers suspended on �oral decorated double suspension loops. Sturdy and suitable to wear.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 12:22 P.M.

289. Silver and Glass Decorated Belt & Pectoral (2)Caucuses.20th century.18-1/8”L. & 3-3/4” x 5-1/4”.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Including a silver multi-strand beaded belt decorated with two large triangular elements at both ends, set with red and green faceted glass gems. Lower row of silver plated brass ball danglers suspended on long silver chains, each chain set with a red or blue glass faceted gem. Together with a rectangular silver plaque pectoral set with multi-color glass gems. Lower row of plaque danglers, �oral element border. Upper row of multi suspension loops.Est. $1,200-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 12:24 P.M.

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291. Danish Neolithic Flint KnifeN. Europe.Ca. 6000-3500 B.C.6-1/8”L.Ex. Chester S. Chard collection, 1960’s, Victoria, B.C., (1915-2002).Knapped �int knife with a tapered double edge blade and long squared tang type hand grip. Tiny chip on the tip of the blade, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond.Est. $500-$800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 12:28 P.M.

292. Danish Neolithic Flint AdzeN. Europe.Ca. 6000-3500 B.C.6-1/4”L.Ex. Chester S. Chard collection, 1960’s, Victoria, B.C., (1915-2002).Knapped �int adze blade of trapezoidal form having a tapered, single edged blade. Beautiful smokey gray surface patina. Some old losses to one side of the blade and edge, otherwise intact.Est. $400-$600Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 12:30 P.M.

293. Danish Neolithic Basalt AxeN. Europe.Ca. 6000-3500 B.C.4-1/2”L.Ex. Chester S. Chard collection, 1960’s, Victoria, B.C., (1915-2002).Fine, carved basalt axe with a single, small curved blade and a �at butt end. Drilled shaft hole for hafting. Intact and a lovely example.Est. $500-$800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 12:32 P.M.

290. Two Quartzite Hand AxesN. Africa, probably Algeria. Ca. 150,000 B.P. 9” & 7-1/8”L.Both of the late acheulian type and made of quartzite, typical of North African examples. Both of triangular form, bifacially knapped, with pressure �aked edges. Smaller has a modern chip, else both are intact. Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 12:26 P.M.

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294. Sumerian Pottery Foundation ConeUr, Mesopotamia.Early dynastic III, Ca. 2000 B.C.8-3/4”L.NYC collection, acquired at Sotheby’s NYC, June, 1999, lot 366.Long terracotta foundation cone, used to dedicate a newly constructed or restored building, originally embedded in the wall or foundation. Inscribed with several vertical registers of incised cuneiform text around the upper portion. Lower portion of the tip reattached with breakline somewhat visible, two chips on the head, otherwise intact.Est. $2,500-$3,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 12:34 P.M.

295. Cuneiform Tablet & Brick Fragment (2)Mesopotamia.Ca. 2nd-1st millennium B.C.3-3/4” x 2-1/8” & 4-3/4” x 3-1/4”.NYC collection, acquired in Israel in 1993.Including a large rectangular tablet having cuneiform writing on both sides. Long vertical edge loss mostly on one side. Together with a brick fragment having cuneiform writing on the face. Overall surface weathering and erosion effecting the writing.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 12:36 P.M.

296. Ancient Bronze AxeAncient Near East.Ca. 1st millennium B.C.7-1/2”L.Estate of Dr. David V. Becker, NYC. Acquired from Joshua Simon Ancient and Modern Arts, Israel, 1970.Cast bronze socket type axe head having a long tapered blade, decorated with a small curved bird beak element on the outside socket edge. Upper and lower rim eyeball decorative elements. Overall encrusted blue-green surface patina. Intact. Custom metal base.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 12:38 P.M.

297. Two Copper Luristan AxesLuristan.Ca. 3rd-2nd millennium B.C.7-1/2” & 5”L.NYC collection, ex. Rosen Antiques Gallery, Tel Aviv, 1978.Two axe heads of cast copper, larger having a double bladed axe with the blades set perpendicularly to each other, and a central slip shaft. Overall blue-green encrusted patina. Some stable ancient splits on the blade edges, otherwise intact. Smaller example decorated with eye like elements on both sides of the shaft rim and relief circular elements on the lower shaft. Overall encrusted blue-green surface patina, with some ancient edge losses.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 12:40 P.M.

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299. Luristan Bronze Bell Collection (32)N.W. Iran.Ca. 1st millennium B.C.1” - 1-5/8”Ex. collection of Vincent Funiciello, Brooklyn, NY., 1930s - 70s.bronze bell collection consisting of thirty-two various examples, including twenty bells with horse form �nials, remaining mostly with suspension loops. A few with the original iron clappers intact, overall blue-green surface patinas. A few with minor losses, most are in overall exc. cond.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 12:44 P.M.

298. . Luristan Bronze Bell NecklaceLuristan, N.W. Iran.Ca. 1st millennium B.C.22”L.Ex. collection of Vincent Funiciello, Brooklyn, NY., 1930s - 70s.Bronze long link chain necklace decorated with seven bells, of which �ve have a smaller interior suspended bell. Overall blue-green surface patina. Three bells missing clappers, otherwise overall exc. cond.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 12:42 P.M.

301. Four Luristan Bronze AnimalsN.W. Iran.Ca. 1st millennium B.C.1-3/8” - 2-3/4”L.Ex. collection of Vincent Funiciello, Brooklyn, NY., 1930s - 70s.Cast bronze examples including a bull having a tall pointed shoulder hump and curved horns, suspension loop under hump. Overall blue-green surface patina, intact. Together with a small bull, having a suspension hole through the neck, intact. A double headed zoomorphic pendant with suspension loop on back, intact. Finally, a standing horse, overall encrusted blue-green patina. Intact.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 12:48 P.M.

300. Five Silver and Three Bronze Pins (8)Bactria, Hittite and Syria.Ca. 2nd millennium B.C.3” - 6-1/4”L.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #82.Lot of �ve silver and three bronze pins including three silver Bactrian examples, having a crooked �nial and incised geometric decoration. The two Hittite pins have long tapered shafts with various geometric decoration. Two bronze pins are Hittite; have slender shafts with ram �nials, nicely detailed. Finally, the northern Syrian bronze pin has a hard green surface patina. All are intact, exc. cond.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 12:46 P.M.

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302. Limestone MortarHolyland.Chalcolithic to Early Bronze Age, ca. 4th millennium B.C.3-5/8”H., 6” handle span.Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Feuer, NY., acquired 1970’s - 80’s.Carved limestone bowl having simple lug handles at the rim. Roughly hewn slightly tapered sides; �at bottom. Ancient iron deposit loss in the rim and a few very minor scattered chips, otherwise intact.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 12:50 P.M.

303. Red Sandstone AltarHolyland.Chalcolithic to early bronze age, ca. 4th millennium B.C.8-3/8”H., 6-1/4” rim diameter.Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Feuer, NY., acquired 1970’s - 80’s.Carved of a single piece of red sandstone, this alter has a deeply carved bowl and a tall conical base. Incised circular embellishment on the center interior of the bowl. Scattered surface encrustation and deposits. Ancient losses to the rim, otherwise intact.Est. $3,000-$5,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 12:52 P.M.

304. Redware Pottery JarIsrael.Early Bronze Age, 2700-2300 B.C.8”H.Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Feuer, NY., acquired 1970’s - 80’s.Terracotta storage jar having a tapered bulbous body and �at bottom. Slightly �ared collared rim with small perforated loop handles. Decorat-ed around the shoulder with a �ne concentric ring band and a stippled linear design. Strong root marks and scattered surface deposits. Small probe hole in the body and several rim chips, otherwise intact.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 12:54 P.M.

305. Holyland Handled JarIsrael.Iron age, early 1st millennium B.C.8-5/8”H.Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Feuer, NY., acquired 1970’s - 80’s.Terracotta tapered body storage jar having an applied loop handle and �ared rim. Decorated on the upper half of the body with a red and black painted concentric bands and vertical linear design. Scattered surface deposits. A few ancient chips on the ring foot, otherwise intact.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 12:56 P.M.

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306. Holyland Iron Age VesselIsrael.Iron Age, early 1st millennium B.C.10”H.Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Feuer, NY., acquired 1970’s - 80’s.Large pottery vessel having an applied double ribbed loop handle and funnel type mouth. Painted red and black concentric ring decoration with herring bone and squiggle elements. Overall scattered areas of calci�ed surface encrustation. A tiny pinhole in lower body, otherwise intact. Metal tripod base.Est. $1,300-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 12:58 P.M.

307. Large Canaanite Pottery JarAncient Middle East.Ca. 1st millennium B.C.10”H.Private NJ collection, acquired from Antiquities Collector, UK., 2001.Cream slip glazed pottery storage jar having a painted chocolate-brown triangular and banded shoulder and neck decoration. Areas of light scattered surface deposits. Probably ancient base rim chips; and 1/3 of rim restored.Est. $700-$1,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 1:00 P.M.

308. Two Stirrup Handled VesselsMycenaean type, probably Holyland manufacture.Ca. 1400-1200 B.C.5-3/4” & 7”H.Private NYC collection, acquired from Joseph Linzalone, 1985.Both are elegant pottery vessels having stirrup style handles and funnel neck spouts. Bulbous upper body having a tapered long stemmed foot. Concentric ring and banded decoration in red-brown on cream grounds. Both have restored spouts, otherwise the larger example is intact. The smaller example has several stable hairlines in the body and some scattered surface pocks; a 1/2” restored chip on the foot.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 1:02 P.M.

309. Mycenaean Three-Handled AmphoraFound in the Eastern Mediterranean.Late 2nd-early 1st millennium B.C.7-1/2”H.Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Feuer, NY., acquired 1970’s - 80’s.Elegant three-handled amphora having a �ared rim and disc foot. Painted concentric ring and banded decoration. Three shoulder registers having a four line squiggle pattern, all painted in shades of deep brown and red-brown on a cream ground. Scattered mineral deposits and areas of surface encrustation. Some normal minor paint wear and losses, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond.Est. $2,500-$3,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 1:04 P.M.

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310. Three Mycenaean Type VesselsHolyland-Israel.Ca. 1400-1200 B.C.5-7/8”, 4-1/2” & 2-3/4”H.Private NYC collection, acquired from Joseph Linzalone, 1985.Pottery examples including a tall conical bodied vessel with three handles applied around the shoulder. Red-brown painted concentric bands and a crosshatched shoulder band. Restored handles and rim partially eroded. Together with a stirrup jar, decorated with a red and black painted triangular crosshatched shoulder decoration. One handle and half of spout restored. Finally, a squat vessel decorated with orange-brown painted bands on a cream ground, one restored handle, otherwise intact.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 1:06 P.M.

311. Cypriot and Mycenaean Type Vessels (2)Holyland-Israel.Ca. 1400-1200 B.C.7” & 6-1/2”H.Private NYC collection, acquired from Joseph Linzalone, 1985.Holyland local ware pottery examples including a vessel having a wide shoulder and tapered body, stirrup handles and frontal spout. Red-brown painted concentric bands and geometric elements surround the handle. Spout restored and overall scattered surface erosion and deposits. Together with a Cypriot type bottle having applied loop handles. Painted concentric ring decoration with a wide center band of geometric decoration. Two patched areas on belly and part of lip restored, scattered areas of surface pocking and imperfections.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 1:08 P.M.

312. Six Early Miniature Pottery VesselsMiddle East.Bronze to Iron age, ca. 2nd - 1st millennium B.C.1” - 2-5/8”H.Private NYC collection, acquired from Lenny Wolfe, 1980’s.Including three miniature strap handled juglets, one with a tiny rim �ake, otherwise all are intact. A bottle having perforated lugs at the base of neck, having traces of a red-brown painted feathered body decoration. Minor rim �akes, otherwise intact. Finally, two pots having an applied loop handle, red-brown painted surfaces, intact.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 1:10 P.M.

313. Eleven Miniature Bactrian Stone VesselsBactrian, Central Asia.Ca. 2nd - 1st millennium B.C.3/4” - 1-1/4”H.Private NYC collection, acquired pre-1980 from Jan Baz Kahn.Carved stone examples including two black stone vessels, a bottle form with drilled circular designs on all four sides and a rectangular bowl form, both have minor losses. A smaller brown stone rectangular bowl with double columned sides. Seven different miniature alabaster bowls, have repairs or losses. Finally, a small stone spindle whorl bead, decorated with a carved geometric pattern, some loss to the �ared rim.Est. $3,000-$5,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 1:12 P.M.83

314. Two Baluchistan Pottery FiguresCentral Asia-Iran.Ca. 2nd millennium B.C.3” & 3-1/2”H.NYC collection, acquired about 1990.Two natural buff color terracotta seated female idols, each wearing only a �nely detailed multi-strand necklace having circular decorative elements, otherwise nude with full breasts. One has a high fashioned hairdo. Scattered mineral deposits on the surfaces. Slightly smaller example is intact. Larger is missing her right arm and both feet, two restored body breaks.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 1:14 P.M.

315. Parthian Bronze Double LionEastern Empire.Ca. 5th-8th century A.D.4-1/8”L.Ex. collection of Vincent Funiciello, Brooklyn, NY., 1930s - 70s.Cast bronze double lion fore-�gures, each depicted with detailed facial features and a prominent mane, front paws extended in a forward position. Overall blue-green surface patina. Intact, exc. cond. A nice example.Est. $700-$1,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 1:16 P.M.

316. Vinca FigureHungary, Romania or Albania.Ca. 3rd Millennium B.C.4”H.Private NYC collection, acquired from Bill Veres, 1980’s.Solid pottery standing idol having outstretched arms. Double perforations through both arms and large incised angular eyes. Wearing a v-neck tunic with a pleated skirt. A few remaining traces of red pigment, mostly located on the back of her head. Ancient chip on the back right corner of head, otherwise intact.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 1:18 P.M.317. Vinca FigureHungary, Romania or Albania.Ca. 3rd Millennium B.C.6”H.Private NYC collection, acquired from Lennox Gallery, London, 2002.Solid grayware pottery standing idol with outstretched arms, very angular jaw line and dome top head. Wearing a long garment having an incised linear geometric pattern. Scattered light surface encrustation. Repaired break through the midsection with restoration over the breakline, otherwise intact.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 1:20 P.M.

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318. Marble Kilia HeadAnatolia.Early Bronze Age II, ca. 2700-2300 B.C.2”H.Private NYC collection, acquired from Fortuna Fine Arts, 1980’s.Angular shaped head with a sloping forehead and upper edge ridge, tapering down to a rounded chin. Long, high ridge nose, vestigial ears, long tapered cylindrical neck. Chips on ears and tip of nose. Deposits and encrustation on the surface. A lovely example.Est. $1,200-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 1:22 P.M.

319. Two Kilia Type Marble HeadsAnatolia.Early Bronze Age II, ca. 2700-2300 B.C.1-5/8” & 2-3/8”H.Private NYC collection, acquired from Fortuna Fine Arts, 1980’s.Two carved white marble heads originally from �gures, having angular shaped heads with sloping foreheads and tapering jawlines. The smaller example has a very simple, low relief nose, otherwise both are void of facial features. The smaller example has an area of encrustation on the reverse. The larger example has some small ancient chips along the ridge line.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 1:24 P.M.

320. Three Kilia HeadsAnatolia.Early Bronze Age II, ca. 2700-2300 B.C.7/8” - 1-1/8”H.Private NYC collection, acquired from Fortuna Fine Arts, 1980’s.Three carved white marble, angular shaped heads with sloping foreheads, two with tapering jawlines and rounded chins, the other is a more angular example. Two have partial necks. All with various areas of encrusted surface deposits.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 1:26 P.M.

321. Six Kilia Marble Heads and FragmentsAnatolia.Early Bronze Age II, ca. 2700-2300 B.C.1” - 2”H.Private NYC collection, acquired from Fortuna Fine Arts, 1980’s.Assorted carved marble examples including a pointed head with simple features and an x symbol incised on the back, heavily encrusted. Together with two angular heads from �gures with pointed hairdos, the slightly larger head has a nicely detailed hairdo. A carved animal head. Finally, two miniature torso fragments.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 1:28 P.M.85

322. Small Attic LekythosGreece.Ca. 5th century B.C.5-3/4”H.NYC collection, ex. Bonham’s, London, 1989.Slender pottery oil vessel with disc foot, cylindrical neck and funnel spout with black glazed body highlights, wide center register with four palmettes, and a linear pattern on shoulder. Handle and neck reattached, two chips on foot, some rim roughness some general wear to the painted surface.Est. $600-$900Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 1:30 P.M.

323. Attic Lekythos with PalmettesGreece.Ca. 5th century B.C.6”H.Private NJ collection, ex. Ft. Knox Antiquities, Scottsdale, AZ., 2000-2001.Slender pottery oil vessel with disc foot, cylindrical neck and funnel spout with black glazed body highlights, wide center register with three palmettes, and a linear pattern on shoulder. Handle and foot reattached, some general wear to the painted surface.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 1:32 P.M.

324. Attic Black LekythosGreece.Ca. 5th century B.C.5-1/2”H.Private NJ collection, ex. Ft. Knox Antiquities, Scottsdale, AZ., 2000-2001.Pottery oil vessel with thin disc foot, cylindrical neck and funnel spout with black glazed body and a linear/tongue pattern on shoulder. Neck reattached, handle and foot restored.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 1:34 P.M.

325. Attic Lekythos with PalmettesGreece.Ca. 5th century B.C.5-1/4”H.Private NJ collection, ex. Relics of the Nile, KY., about 2000.Slender pottery oil vessel on disc foot, with cylindrical neck, black glazed funnel spout with wide center register having three palmettes, and a linear pattern on shoulder. Handle and neck reattached, some minor wear to the painted surface.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 1:36 P.M.

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326. Attic Small Black LekythosGreece.Ca. 5th century B.C.4”H.Private NJ collection, ex. Rarities and Relix, MI, 2000-2001.Pottery oil vessel with thin disc foot, cylindrical neck and funnel spout with black glazed body and a linear/tongue pattern on shoulder. Neck reattached, handle and foot restored.Est. $700-$1,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 1:38 P.M.

327. Four Small Attic Lekythoi (4)Greece.Ca. 5th century B.C.3-7/8” - 4-7/8”H.Private NJ collection, ex. Arte Primitivo Gallery, NYC, 2000, lot 78.Four slender pottery oil vessel with disc feet, cylindrical necks and funnel spouts with black glazed body highlights. Three have a wide center register with three palmettes, and a linear pattern on shoulder. Together with an example having only shoulder decoration. Largest example has a restored foot, handle and spout. The next largest has some minor touchup. The third has a restored handle, spout and foot. The shoulder decorated example has a restored neck and rim, some restoration to foot.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 1:40 P.M.

328. Marble Head of AphroditeGreek.Hellenistic period, ca. 300 B.C.1-1/4”H.Private NJ collection, acquired from Artkeepers.com, CT., about 2000.Small carved white marble head of a youthful female having a nicely detailed hairdo with rear bun. Well carved realistic facial features. Some scattered surface deposits. Intact, exc. cond. Mounted on a custom cube base.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 1:42 P.M.

329. Net Patterned LekythosGreek.Ca. 5th century A.D.5-15/16”H.Private NJ collection, acquired about 2000.Pottery oil vessel with stepped disc foot, cylindrical neck and funnel spout, having a black painted net pattern on the body. Intact, overall exc. cond.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 1:44 P.M.

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330. Silver OinochoeWestern Asia.Ca. early 2nd millennium B.C.5-1/2”H.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #31.A small pouring vessel made of hammered silver, standing on tapered base with splayed ring base. Pear shaped body with rounded shoulder and cylindrical neck and elongated pouring channel having a small restoration at a corner, as well as a restored handle. Small dent and a tear in the body and gray, tarnish patina. An elegant form in a scarce, precious material.Est. $4,000-$6,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 1:46 P.M.

331. Attic AmphoraGreece.Ca. 5th century B.C.10-3/4”H.Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Feuer, NY., acquired from Harmer Rooke Gallery, NYC, 1985, ex. Sotheby’s NYC, old tag with lot #248.Decorated pottery amphora with twin handles and ring base. The central panel has a similar scene on both sides depicting a �gure of the Goddess Nike in motion. Nike fought on the side of the Olympian gods against the Titans, and displayed the physical prowess of a great warrior. This did not mean that Nike's powers were con�ned to the military sphere, in fact, she symbolized victory in many areas of ancient Greek life, including athletics. Repaired with areas of restoration to the foot, both handles and foot, several minor rim chips.Est. $5,000-$8,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 1:48 P.M.

332. Attic Black Figure KylixGreece.Ca. 5th century B.C.8-3/8” handle span, 2-1/2”H.Private New Mexico collection, acquired over 30 years ago.Beautifully decorated pottery kylix depicting a dancing female �gure wearing a calf-length dress, having an incised star pattern with painted mauve dots. She looks back over her shoulder, raised hand held near her hair bun, and a large �oral element on both sides of the �gure. The underside of the dish is beautifully decorated with four bearded male, bedded �gures, conversing with one another. Leaf elements under the handles. Both handles repaired and reattached, restoration to one handle loop, otherwise intact. A nice example.Est. $3,000-$5,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 1:50 P.M.

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333. Small Campanian Bell KraterCampania.Ca. 350 B.C.8-1/2”H., 8-3/8”D.Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Feuer, NY., acquired 1970’s - 80’s.Red �gure wine mixing bowl standing on pedestal foot with two loop handles on the body and �ared rim. Obverse decorated with two nude, bearded satyrs, one playing a long �ute, the other holding an animal headed rhyton. Central female maenad looking towards the satyr with �ute, she holds a long staff in her right hand, her hair pulled back in a simple bun; wearing white painted bracelets and necklace. Ground line consisting of a key pattern; and an under the rim band of laurel leaves. Reverse depicts toga clad male and female �gures conversing. Calci�ed surface deposits on the interior. Professionally repaired from a few large pieces with restoration over the breaklines, areas of restoration to the foot. A beautifully painted example.Est. $4,000-$6,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 1:52 P.M.

334. Apulian Red-Figure Bell KraterApulia.Ca. 350 B.C.9-7/8”H., 11”D.Private NJ collection, acquired from Relics of the Nile, KY, 2000, ex. European collection.Graceful terracotta wine mixing bowl on pedestal foot with red-�gure painted scene on both sides. Obverse depicts a youthful seated female sitting on a multi-tiered rock with tambourine in her left hand and phiale in the right. She wears a beautifully draped peplos, necklace, earrings and bracelets. Her hair is bound in kekryphalos. Reverse depicts a standing male winged Eros, the Greek god of love, holding a phiale and a circular box. Rosettes, a ribbon and a window in the �eld. Details are in added white. Wave pattern ground line under the scene and stylized laurel leaf band under the rim. Rim repaired from �ve large original pieces and reattached, one handle repaired and reattached, restoration over the breaklines, otherwise intact. A beautifully decorated example.Est. $4,000-$6,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 1:54 P.M.

335. Apulian Bell KraterApulia.Ca. 350 B.C.9-3/4”H., 10-1/8”D.Private NJ collection, acquired from Relics of the Nile, KY, 2000, ex. European collection.Graceful terracotta wine mixing bowl on pedestal foot with red-�gure decoration on both sides. Obverse depicts a youthful striding female holding a tambourine in her left hand and phiale in the right. She wears a draped peplos and bracelets. Her hair is bound in kekryphalos. Reverse depicts a pro�le “Lady of Fashion”. Wave pattern ground line and stylized laurel leaf band under the rim, palmettes under the handles. Repaired from approximately twelve original pieces, one handle repaired and reattached, restoration over the breaklines, otherwise intact.Est. $2,500-$3,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 1:56 P.M.

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336. Gnathian Ware ProchousApulia,Ca. 350 B.C.7”H.Private NJ collection, ex. Arte Primitivo Gallery, NYC, 2000, lot 488.Nicely decorated pottery bottle having a high angular handle with a pinched spout. Tapered bulbous body decorated with a grape vine pattern and geometric bands. Two small relief lion heads on the handle �nial. Intact, exc. cond., and a very lovely example.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 1:58 P.M.

337. Gnathian Ware EpichysisApulia.Ca. 350 A.D.5-1/2”H.Private NJ collection, ex. Arte Primitivo Gallery, NYC, 2000, lot 497.Nicely decorated pottery bottle having a high angular handle with a pinched spout. Wide rimmed shoulder and foot. Decorated around the body with a stepped band. Shoulder decorated with two leafy branches and a central yellow �ower, tongue pattern around the rim. Spout reattached, otherwise intact, exc. cond., and a lovely example.Est. $1,500-$2,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 2:00 P.M.

338. Gnathian Ware SkyphosApulia.Ca. 350 B.C.5”H., 6-1/2” handle span.Private NJ collection, ex. Arte Primitivo Gallery, NYC, 2000, lot 495.Pottery wine drinking cup on low stepped foot, with tapered body and two loop handles at the rim. Black glazed ground and painted design of grape and tendril pattern. Scattered strong surface deposits, intact, overall exc. cond.Est. $900-$1,300Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 2:02 P.M.

339. Gnathian Ware EpichysisApulia.Ca. 350 B.C.6”H.Private NJ collection, ex. Arte Primitivo Gallery, NYC, 2000, lot 496.Nicely decorated pottery bottle having a high angular handle with a pinched spout. Wide rimmed shoulder and foot. Decorated around the body with a stepped band. Shoulder decorated with a grape vine and tendril pattern, linear pattern around the rim. Handle and a 1-1/2” piece of the upper rim reattached, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond.Est. $1,500-$2,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 2:04 P.M.

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340. Gnathian Ware OlpeApulia.Ca. 350 B.C.4-5/8”H.Private NJ collection, ex. Rarities & Relix, MI., 2000-2001.Terracotta loop handled cup having a bulbous body and wide �ared rim. Decorated with white and yellow geometric multi-banded pattern around the exterior collar neck. Intact, exc. cond.Est. $700-$1,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 2:06 P.M.

341. Campanian Black Glazed KylixApulia.Ca. 350 B.C.9-1/4” handle span.Private NJ collection, acquired about 2000.Pottery kylix having twin opposing angular loop handles, decorated with an impressed palmette and �oral center roundel, low ring foot. Strong metallic black glazed surface with scattered deposits. Intact, exc. cond.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 2:08 P.M.

342. Gnathian Ware Skyphos & Xenon Prochous (2)Apulia.Ca. 350 B.C.2-3/8”H., 5-3/8” handle span, & 6-1/2”H.Private NJ collection, skyphos, acquired from Zeus Antiquities, Beverly Hills. Both acquired about 2000.Decorated pottery examples including a prochous having a high angular handle and stepped disc foot. Tapered body decorated with a laurel branch band, shoulder with a tongue or leaf pattern. Two small human heads molded at the spout base. Two original pieces reattached in foot and losses to the decoration. Together with a skyphos having a band and dot pattern painted in cream around the rim. Scattered surface deposits. Intact.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 2:10 P.M.

343. Terra Sigilata Handled Pottery BottleNorth Africa, Tunisia.Ca. 4th-5th century A.D.7-1/2”H.Private NYC collection, acquired from Alex G. Malloy, 1980-82.Fine orangeware pottery bottle having a applied thin handle decorated with a molded leaf design. Tapered bulbous body and funnel type mouth. Body decorated with molded appliques depicting a standing �gure, two double headed mythological creatures, a stepped temple with a standing �gure on top and three large fern leaves. Repaired from approximately �fteen original pieces with breaklines visible. A few very minor �lled chips along the breaklines.Est. $700-$1,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 2:12 P.M.

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347. Roman Pottery Head Cup of a NegroNorth Africa.Ca. 4th-5th century A.D.3-3/4”H.Private NYC collection, ex. Superior Galleries, June 1993, lot 332b.Molded orangeware pottery Negro head cup having applied opposing ear type handles. Depicted with a hairdo of tight corn rows, expressive eyes, broad nose and toothy grin. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Some remaining traces of a black reduction glaze. Intact, overall exc. cond.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 2:20 P.M.

344. Roman Bronze AphroditeEastern Mediterranean.Ca. 2nd-4th century A.D.4”H.Private NYC collection, acquired from Alex G. Malloy, 1980-82.Cast bronze nude Aphrodite �gure leaning forward adjusting her sandal strap. Wavy hair pulled back into a rear bun. Nicely sculpted facial features. Missing left hand and lower right leg, otherwise intact. Mounted on an old wooden block base.Est. $1,500-$2,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 2:14 P.M.

345. Imperial Roman Votive Bronze Figures of Venus (2)Eastern Mediterranean.Ca. 2nd-3rd century A.D.2-3/8” & 1-1/2”H.Private NJ collection, acquired from The Antiquarium, NYC., 2000.Finely cast, solid bronze examples of the nude female goddess, �rst is standing holding her hair braids away from her head with both hands. Beautifully detailed facial features, gazing to the right. Blue-green surface patina, intact, exc. cond. Together with a �ne kneeling Venus �gure, holding her braids with both hands. Strong well de�ned facial features and details. Overall blue-green surface patina. Intact, exc. cond. Both have custom bases and are excellent examples.Est. $3,000-$5,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 2:16 P.M.

346. Roman Bronze RiderEastern Mediterranean.Ca. 2nd - 3rd century A.D.6-1/2”H.Private NJ collection, acquired from Zeus Antiquities, Beverly Hills, about 2000.Solid cast bronze rider holding skin �ask in his right hand and wearing a chlamys draped around his shoulders and over forearm, leaving his genitals exposed. Large perforated tang on top of his head. Overall blackish-green surface patina. Intact, overall exc. cond. A nice large size example.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 2:18 P.M.

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348. Bronze Menorah HandleHolyland.Roman Period, ca. 1st-3rd century A.D.5-3/8”H. x 5-1/2”W.Private NYC collection, acquired in 1967.A cast bronze example from a lamp or ceremonial vessel, in the form of a stylized menorah. Overall olive-green and brown surface patina. Examples of ancient menorahs are quite rare, of these early known examples it was standard practice to incorporate them into designs of utilitarian objects or decoration, hence the term “hidden” menorah. Mounted on a lucite display block.Est. $5,000-$8,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 2:22 P.M.

349. Roman Bronze Military StandardEastern Mediterranean.Ca. 1st-2nd century A.D.5-1/2”H.Private NJ collection, acquired from Antiquities Collector, London, 2002.Cast bronze military standard or pole �nial depicting an imperial eagle head �anked by two long necked swan heads. Nicely detailed feathers on the eagle’s head. Insertion socket under the eagle’s head. Overall blue-green surface patina. Intact, exc. cond.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 2:24 P.M.

350. Mosaic Panel with BirdHolyland.Ca. 3rd - 5th century A.D.19-3/4” x 15-1/5”.Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Feuer, NY., acquired from Alex Malloy, 1980’s.Section of a mosaic �oor having a central, plump walking bird. Set with multi-color, hand cut tessarae against a cream mosaic ground. All set in a modern concrete �lled iron frame. Iron suspension loop on top center edge of frame.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 2:26 P.M.

351. Five Silver Spectacle BroochesGreece.Ca. 8th-7th century B.C.2-1/2” - 3-3/8”W.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #144.Five silver wire �bulae, including three smaller round wire examples, and a larger pair of polygonal wire examples, tightly coiled with a central bridge. Two with minor week spots, one smaller example has lost a portion of it’s inner section, otherwise all are intact.Est. $3,000-$5,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 2:28 P.M.

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352. Sassannian Silver SpoonIran.Ca. 5th century A.D.6-1/8”L.NYC collection, ex. Rosen Antiques Gallery, Tel Aviv, 1978.Hand forged silver spoon having a step design handle and tear drop shape bowl. Cleaned with some remaining black surface patina. Handle reattached, otherwise intact.Est. $600-$900Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 2:30 P.M.

353. Roman-Byzantine Silver SpoonMiddle East.Ca. 2nd-3rd century A.D.4-1/2”L.NYC collection, ex. Rosen Antiques Gallery, Tel Aviv, 1978.Small silver spoon having a squared tapered handle terminating in a point and a tear drop shape bowl. Scattered black surface patina with some iron deposits on the underside. Intact, overall exc. cond.Est. $600-$900Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 2:32 P.M.

355. Roman Iron Dagger with Fragmented Scabbard (2)Middle East.Ca. 100-300 A.D.15-3/4” & 13-1/2”L.Private NYC collection, acquired from Alex G. Malloy, 1980-82.Iron dagger having an edged leaf form blade with central blood ridges, heavy iron handle with a double ball �nial. Loss to tip of blade and overall areas of surface �aking. Together with a fragmentary iron scabbard, with three suspension rings intact. Decorated with scroliate and linear elements on the cross bar. Both are rare, but very fragile condition. Will have some �aking and loss during shipment.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 2:36 P.M.

354. Roman Lead Sarcophagus PanelMiddle East.Ca. 2nd - 3rd century A.D.9-7/8” x 9-5/8”.Private NYC collection.Heavy lead, rectangular sarcophagus panel, having cast relief decoration, dthe lower register supported by two columns, central winged female grif�n having a human head and breasts, surrounded by various leaf elements. Wide upper band having roped borders with a laurel branch with a human face near the center. Overall encrusted white oxidized surface patina. Reverse side with surface encrustation. An area of loss on the bottom left edge and two small holes in the lower register, otherwise intact. A nice example.Est. $1,800-$2,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 2:34 P.M.

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356. Roman Iron DaggerMiddle East.Ca. 100-300 A.D.13-3/8”L.Private NYC collection, acquired from Alex G. Malloy, 1980-82.Iron dagger having a tapered leaf blade with central blood ridges, heavy iron handle with double ball �nials. Segmented grip with a few remaining traces of the original gilt surface. Normal losses to the blade edges and overall surface �aking. Rare, but very fragile condition. Will have some additional �aking and loss during shipment.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 2:38 P.M.

357. Roman Iron DaggerMiddle East.Ca. 100-300 A.D.11-3/4”L.Private NYC collection, acquired from Alex G. Malloy, 1980-82.Iron dagger having a tapered leaf shape blade and central blood ridge. Beautifully designed hand grip having a central tapered element and round �nial with remains of a geometric surface pattern. Some losses and general surface �aking. Rare, but very fragile condition. Will have some additional �aking and loss during shipment.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 2:40 P.M.

358. Two Globular Roman Glass JarsMiddle East.Ca. 2nd - 3rd century A.D.4” & 3-3/4”H.Private NJ collection, acquired in 2001 from Aegean Antiquities, GA.Both are blown glass squat bulbous-bodied jars having wide mouths. The aubergine example has a raised vertical ribbed body decoration and rimmed lip. Large areas of surface deposits and iridescent patina, intact. Together with an aqua jar of similar form, undecorated, wide mouth having a rolled rim. Some scattered light surface patina. Intact.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 2:42 P.M.

359. Two Roman Wide Mouthed JarsMiddle East.Ca. 2nd - 3rd century A.D.3-1/8” & 3-1/4”H.Private NJ collection, acquired in 2001 from Aegean Antiquities, GA.Both are blown glass, squat, wide mouth vessels having tooled rims. First is a light aubergine color example having an indented paneled body and strong interior surface deposits. The other jar of light yellow-green glass has a simple applied glass trailing around the belly of the bottle. Scattered surface deposits. Both are intact, exc. cond.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 2:44 P.M.95

362. Roman Small Glass OinochoeMiddle East.Ca. 2nd-3rd century A.D.4-1/8”H.NYC collection, acquired in Israel in 1993.Blown aqua glass oinochoe having a tapered bulbous bottle and drawn disc foot, trefoil lip and applied solid glass handle with upper �nger loop. Applied glass ring decoration around the neck. General overall light surface patina. Intact, exc. cond. A nice example.Est. $600-$900Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 2:50 P.M.

360. Roman Glass Feeder BottleMiddle East.Ca. 2nd-3rd century A.D.4-3/4”H.Private NJ collection, acquired in 2001 from Aegean Antiquities, GA.Medium yellow-green blown glass feeder bottle having a tapered cylindrical neck with a wrapped glass string decoration. Conical feeder spout applied to the bulbous body. Overall light interior silvery iridescence surface patina. Intact, overall exc. cond.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 2:46 P.M.

361. Roman Aubergine Decorated Glass BottleMiddle East.Ca. 2nd-3rd century A.D.4-3/4”H.Private NJ collection, acquired in 2001 from Aegean Antiquities, GA.Blown rich aubergine glass bottle decorated with crimped tabs protruding from the bulbous body. Some scattered areas of a silvery iridescence surface patina. A few areas of light surface scratches from cleaning, otherwise intact, exc. cond. A rare type and color.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 2:48 P.M.

363. Roman Fluted Bottle with HandlesMiddle East.Ca. 2nd-3rd century A.D.5”H.Private NJ collection, acquired in 2001 from Aegean Antiquities, GA.Blown yellow-green glass bottle having applied handles and a vertically �uted body. Overall scattered iridescent surface patina. A 1-1/4” v-shape stable body crack, otherwise intact.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 2:52 P.M.

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369. Electrum DinarKhwarzim Shahs.Ca. 1200-1220 A.D.20mm, 4 grams.Gold and silver alloy coin of Ala al-din Muhammed.Est. $300,500-$500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 3:04 P.M.

368. Byzantine Gold HyperpyronJohn III, Doukas Vatazes.1222-1254 A.D.22mm, 4 grams.Ex. collection of Vincent Funiciello, Brooklyn, NY., 1930s - 70s.Obverse with Christ enthroned Christ, reverse with standing Virgin Mary. Fine condition.Est. $500-$800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 3:02 P.M.

367. Five Ancient Greek CoinsGreece and nearby.1/2”-5/8”D.Ex. collection of Vincent Funiciello, Brooklyn, NY., 1930s - 70s.Illyrian silver drachma, ca. 229-100 B.C., magistrate Kerdon, female head above; Phoenician silver stater of King Gerostratos, ca. 350-332 B.C.; bronze Campanian from Neapolis, ca. 340-280 B.C., 20mm, Apollo head & man headed bull with Nike above; Syracuse bronze hemilitron, ca. 405 B.C., head of Arethusa on obv., rev. with 4 spoked wheel and dolphins; �nally a dolphin form bronze, Olbia, Black Sea region, 4th century B.C., known as dolphin coinage, 24mm.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 3:00 P.M.

366. Sea Turtle Silver StaterAegina, Greece.Ca. 550-480 B.C.3/4”D., 19mm., 12 grams.Ex. collection of Vincent Funiciello, Brooklyn, NY., 1930s - 70s.The world’s earliest trade coinade, depicts the relief sea turtle on the obverse, strong reverse with large square, incuse with skew pattern.Est. $600-$900Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 2:58 P.M.

364. Double Chambered Balsamarium with ApplicatorMiddle East.Ca. 2nd-3rd century A.D.5-3/4”H.Private NJ collection, acquired in 2001 from Aegean Antiquities, GA.Blown medium blue-green glass double chamber balsamarium having an applied basket handle. Overall silvery iridescence surface patina. Pin type bronze kohl applicator included. Handle reattached and a 3/4” piece reattached in the rim, otherwise intact.Est. $700-$1,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 2:54 P.M.

365. Double Chambered Balsamarium with TrailingMiddle East.Ca. 2nd-3rd century A.D.4-3/4”H.Private NJ collection, acquired in 2001 from Aegean Antiquities, GA.Light yellow-green glass double chambered balsamarian with applied glass string trailing wrapped on both chambers, and applied rigaree under the rim. Overall silvery iridescent surface patina. Several losses to the rigaree and some loss to the trailing near the base.Est. $600-$900Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 2:56 P.M.

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371. Fine Roman-Egyptian Scarabs and a Cameo (3)Roman-Egypt.Ca. 1st - 2nd century A.D.1/4” - 3/8”L.Ex. collection of Vincent Funiciello, Brooklyn, NY., 1930s - 70s.Including a �ne deep red carnelian Roman-Egyptian scarab with a carved stamp depicting a nude male warrior, wearing only a cape and holding a sword, extremely �ne carved details on the scarab. Intact exc. cond. Attached to a large 19th century or earlier inked identi�cation tag. Together with a small high relief carved coral intaglio depicting the head of a female, nicely detailed, intact. Finally, a carved carnelian scarab having a carved stamp depicting a centurion. Intact. All are excellent examples.Est. $400-$700Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 3:08 P.M.

372. Egypto-Phoenician Black Stone ScarabEgypt.Late period, ca. 700-30 B.C.3/4”L.Private NJ collection, acquired from Antiquarian, NYC., 2000.Carved black stone scarab having an incuse carved impression depicting a seated ruler holding a bird and a staff; an animal headed standing deity facing the ruler. A couple of minor surface �akes, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond. A nice example. Custom mirror backed display base.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 3:10 P.M.

370. Four Large Sassanian Agate SealsSassanian Empire.Ca. 5th century A.D.3/4” - 1-1/8”L.Ex. collection of Vincent Funiciello, Brooklyn, NY., 1930s - 70s.Carved agate 3/4 round bead stamp seals, all perforated for suspension. Each having a �at stamp face carved with various �gures and animals. The largest example has a large chip in the upper right of the seal, otherwise all are intact.Est. $400-$800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 3:06 P.M.

373. Egyptian Pre-Dynastic JarEgypt.Pre-dynastic period, Ca. 3200 B.C.6-1/4”H.Private PA. collection, acquired from Adelaide Pearson estate, Bluehill, ME., 1970’s.Black top redware acorn shape jar having a collared rim and small �at bottom. Repaired from approximately eighteen original pieces with breaklines visible. Minor chips and losses along the breaklines. An elegant example that would bene�t from a proper restoration.Est. $900-$1,300Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 3:12 P.M.

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374. Middle Kingdom Alabaster Kohl VesselEgypt.Middle Kingdom,2-3/4”H.Private NYC collection, ex. Lennox Gallery, London, 1992.Carved banded alabaster �at bottomed vessel having small lug handles, conical body and rimmed mouth. Overall light surface deposits. One ancient rim chip with some additional rim roughness, otherwise intact.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 3:14 P.M.

375. Egyptian Alabaster VesselEgypt.Late period, ca. 700-30 B.C.4-5/8”H., 4-1/8”D.Private PA. collection, acquired from Adelaide Pearson estate, Bluehill, ME., 1970’s.Fine carved banded alabaster vessel having a �at collared rim and slightly �ared foot. Natural beautifully variegated example starting at the top rim in white to cream and various descending shades of salmon pink. Two rim chips and four hairlines from the rim, otherwise intact. An elegant example.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 3:16 P.M.

376. Egyptian Granite JarEgypt.Late period, ca. 700-30 B.C.5-7/8”H.Private PA. collection, acquired from Marvin Gottlieb, NY, 1970’s.Finely carved black and tan variegated granite cylindrical vessel having a very slightly �ared rim and �at bottom. Two v-shaped original pieces reattached in the rim with some minor �lled loss along the breaklines, several �ne stable hairlines in the body of the vessel.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 3:18 P.M.

377. Egyptian AlabastronEgypt.Late period, ca. 700-30 B.C.6-5/8”H.Private PA. collection, acquired from Adelaide Pearson estate, Bluehill, ME., 1970’s.Carved alabaster kohl bottle having a tapered rounded bottom and tiny carved lug handles. Wide �at disc rim which has been partially restored, body of the vessel is intact.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 3:20 P.M.

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381. Limestone Bes & HorusEgypt.Ptolemaic period, ca. 300-30 B.C.4-1/4”H.Private PA. collection, acquired from Adelaide Pearson estate, Bluehill, ME., 1970’s.Carved limestone fragment depicting the Horus child with side lock, having a large carved head of Bes above. Two snakes down both sides, heads on top of Bes forming his headdress. Four lightly incised glyph registers on the reverse. Loss to the right upper portion and some highpoint surface wear. Mounted on a metal base.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 3:28 P.M.

379. Small Egyptian AlabastronEgypt.Late period, ca. 700-30 B.C.4-3/4”H.Private PA. collection, acquired from Adelaide Pearson estate, Bluehill, ME., 1970’s.Carved alabaster kohl bottle having a rounded bottom and tiny carved lug handles. Wide �at disc rim, body of the vessel has a 2-1/4” narrow restored area under one lug handle, otherwise intact. Overall mellow tan surface patina.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 3:24 P.M.

380. Egyptian Limestone HeadEgypt.Late period, ca. 700-30 B.C.2”H.Private PA. collection, acquired from Adelaide Pearson estate, Bluehill, ME., 1970’s.Carved limestone head of a youthful male, having hairdo composed of tight, wearing a headband, and has well carved facial features. A few remaining traces of pink and black surface pigment. Erosion to the right rear portion of his head. Mounted on an old black painted wood black base.Est. $500-$800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 3:26 P.M.

378. Egyptian AlabastronEgypt.Late period, ca. 700-30 B.C.6-1/2”H.Private NYC collection, acquired from Alex G. Malloy, 1980-82.Finely carved alabaster kohl bottle of elegant form having a rounded bottom and tiny carved lug handles. Wide �at disc rim which has been mostly restored, body of the vessel is intact, and has a nice mellow tan surface patina.Est. $900-$1,300Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 3:22 P.M.

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382. Egyptian Ibis MoldEgypt.Late period, ca. 700-30 B.C.3-1/2” x 2-3/4”.Private PA. collection, acquired from Adelaide Pearson estate, Bluehill, ME., 1970’s.Carved rectangular limestone block mold having a large central Ibis bird deeply carved into the face of the block. Some minor ancient edge chips, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 3:30 P.M.

383. Small Egyptian Wood Mummy MaskEgypt.Late period, ca. 700-30 B.C.5-5/8”H.Private PA. collection, purchased in the 1970's from M. Furmon, NYC.Small carved wood mummy face section originally from a sarcophagus. Heavily weathered and partially eroded surface, retaining some areas of a sand color surface pigment and traces of black detailing around the eyes and one brow. Mounted in an old lucite display box.Est. $900-$1,300Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 3:32 P.M.

384. Three Miniature Ancient BronzesEgypt & Middle East.Late period, ca. 700-30 B.C. & 200 A.D.2-1/4”, 1-1/8”, 5/8”H.Private PA. collection, acquired from Michael Fiorillo, Phila., PA., late 1970's.Including an Egyptian bronze standing supplicant, holding an offering table with both hands. Overall red-brown surface with scattered blue-green patina. intact. Together with an Egyptian seated scribe, scattered blue-green patina on a black surface. Finally, a cast bronze Roman panther, probably a pin �nial, having a rear socket. Chip on socket otherwise intact. All mounted on block bases.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 3:34 P.M.

385. Egyptian Wooden HeadrestEgypt.Late period, ca. 700-30 B.C.6-3/4”H., 6-1/8”W. at top.Private PA. collection, acquired from Adelaide Pearson estate, Bluehill, ME., 1970’s.Carved two-piece hardwood headrest having a long slender central support and elongated ovoid foot. Separately carved crescent form head, with socket peg in the center. Overall deep brown surface patina. Some normal ancient erosion and losses to the foot, otherwise intact. A nice example.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 3:36 P.M.

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388. Three Human Head Gold Necklace PartsParthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 300 B.C.3/8”L. each. 6 grams.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Three different gold necklace elements depicting human heads. One a double side face bead, �nely detailed and decorated, center vertical perforation for suspension. Partially crushed. Together with two gold face beads, one with a suspension loop at the top, the other missing the suspension loop. Both are nicely detailed examples. Un�nished reverses, both have some dents and imperfections.Est. $1,800-$2,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 3:42 P.M.

389. Parthian Gold Brooch with Inset Agate CabochonEastern Empire.Ca. 200 B.C.3-1/8” x 2-1/2”.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Hammered sheet gold, ovular brooch having two suspension loops on the back. Front with central embedment od banded agate, large cabochon bordered by �ve rows of large, applied grannular balls, and a rope motif wire outer border. Exc. cond. Pretty.Est. $3,000-$5,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 3:44 P.M.

390. Ovular Gold Brooch with Inset Carnelian CabochonParthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 200 B.C.2-3/8” x 1-1/2”.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Ovular brooch made of sheet gold with central embedment of an orange carnelian stone, framed by a double row of applied granulation balls and a rope motif wire outer border. Two suspension loops on reverse. Exc. cond.Est. $2,500-$3,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 3:46 P.M.

391. Parthian Gold and Agate BroochParthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 200 B.C.1-1/4” x 1-1/4”.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Gold and agate brooch of sheet gold construction having an outer rope style border, large suspension loop at the top, sheet gold backing. Set with a two color, brown and white agate stone, stone is probably a later replacement.Est. $2,500-$3,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 3:48 P.M.

386. Gold Diadem with Repousse DesignAfghanistan.Ca. 3rd-5th century A.D.15”L., 14 grams.NYC collection, acquired about 1990.Sheet gold tapered head band, repousse decorated with nine vignettes depicting peacocks standing in a �ower garden, each scene having an upper beaded arch border. A �nely detailed sun face is at both ends of the band. Repaired break at the center and some trimmed losses on the right side of the band, general minor edge roughness. A beautifully decorated example.Est. $1,000-$500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 3:38 P.M.

387. Roman Gold BraceletMiddle East.Ca. 2nd-3rd century A.D.2-1/4”D., 20 grams.NYC collection, acquired in London, 1990’s.Gold bracelet, having a round box setting containing a blue-green cabochon stone, and gold pin closure. Bracelet formed of a triple strand of braided tapered gold wire. Intact, exc. cond.Est. $1,600-$2,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 3:40 P.M.

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392.Gold Brooch with Inset Agate Eye StoneParthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 200 B.C. 2-3/8” x 2-1/8”.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Large gold bordered brooch, set with a brown and white agate eye stone. The stone has a drilled perforation, probably once used as a necklace element and reused in the brooch. The wide gold setting is decorated with raised circular elements with �nely beaded borders. Two suspension loops on the reverse. Some minor imperfections, overall exc. cond.Est. $3,000-$5,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 3:50 P.M.

393. Agate Cabochon Framed in Gold BorderParthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 200 B.C.1-1/8” x 15/16”.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Large agate cabochon bead, framed with a wide gold border decorated with a single row of relief circular elements. Perforated through the center for suspension. Intact, exc. cond.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 3:52 P.M.

394. Parthian Agate Inset in Gold BroochParthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 200 B.C.1-1/16”D.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Gold bordered brooch, set with an orange and white agate stone. The gold setting is decorated with raised circular elements. Two suspension loops on the reverse. Overall exc. cond.Est. $2,200-$2,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 3:54 P.M.

395. Blue Glass Cabochon Inset in Gold BroochParthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 200 B.C.1-1/4” x 2” with dangle.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Gold and glass brooch having an oval wide gold setting with triangular granulated decoration and braided gold border. Three gold danglers along the bottom edge. Set with a large, thin blue glass cabochon. Double attach-ment loops on the reverse. A few minor imperfections, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 3:56 P.M.

396. Scythian Gold ParrotCentral Asia.Ca. 5th century B.C.1-1/2” beak to tail. 5 grams.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.The body made in two separately molded halves of sheet gold with applied feet. A small link ring attaches a hollow gold bead in the form of a runninbg rabbit, to his mouth. Textured body indicates feathers. Some denting and light crushing, but charming.Est. $5,000-$8,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 3:58 P.M.

397. Pair of Bactrian Gold Ibex HeadsCentral Asia.Ca. 400-200 B.C.1-3/16”L. each. 14 grams.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Matched pair of �nely cast heads, each bearing a pair of spiraled, long horns between large, perky ears. Textured surfaces indicates fur; eyes, nostrils and mouth all distinctly detailed. One with brownish patina, other probably cleaned to the gold surface. Lovely.Est. $9,000-$13,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 4:00 P.M.

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398. Pair of Parthian Gold Hair OrnamentsParthian, Eastern Empire., Ca. 200 B.C.1-1/4”D. each, 23 grams, combined weight.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Fine matching pair of gold hair ornaments, highly decorated hoops with four double rows of conical elements having braided gold borders. Scattered areas of light encrustation. Intact, exc. cond. A beautiful pair.Est. $6,000-$9,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 4:02 P.M.

399. Four Gold Bosses with Inlaid Carnelian and Lapis (4)Sarmation or Scythian, Ca. 300 B.C.Approx. 1-1/4”D, each. 21 grams combined.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Set of four matching gold bosses having a relief central round hub �nely decorated with granulated gold triangular elements and a central hub, inset with three garnet cabochons. Exterior border set with alternating lapis and carnelian triangular stones. All with two perforations for attachment. Intact, exc. cond.Est. $5,000-$8,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 4:08 P.M.400. Inlaid Gold Sphinx

Parthian, Eastern Empire., Ca. 200 B.C.15/16” x 1/2”. 5 Grams.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Fine inlaid gold sphinx having a bird head with a large curved beak, turned to the left. Finely inset with lapis and garnet, granulated borders and details. Missing some of the stone insets, otherwise intact. A beautiful example of ancient gold craftsmanship.Est. $9,000-$13,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 4:04 P.M.

401. Gold and Garnet Amphora Form EarringsTele Tepe type, Afghanistan, Ca. 300 B.C.1-3/4”L., each. 10 grams combined.NYC collection, ex. Japanese collection, acquired 1983.Matching pair of gold amphora form earrings set with four tear drop cabochon garnets, highly decorated with applied borders and granulation. Large suspension loops. One example with denting and lower portion separated, both with minor dents and imperfections.Est. $6,000-$900Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 4:10 P.M.

402. Sarmatian Gold and Garnet Earrings with DanglesIran., Ca. 300 B.C.2-1/4” - 2-1/2”L.NYC collection, ex. Saidi, London, acquired 1986.Matching gold pair of elaborate design, each set in a stylized �ower design with a central cabochon surrounded by six cabochon petal garnets, additional garnet set at the upper portion, under the attachment. Each with three gold danglers, �at bell form elements. Scattered earthen deposits. Some normal minor imperfections, one has loss to the suspension loop.Est. $2,500-$3,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 4:06 P.M.

403. Unmatched Pair of Gold and Garnet EarringsSarmatian or Scythian, Iran, Ca. 300 B.C.Approx. 2-1/8”L. each with dangles.NYC collection, ex. Saidi, London, acquired 1986.Two gold earrings of somewhat similar design, having an arch form set with cabochon red garnets, and decorated with �at bell form dangles, one missing two danglers. Small suspension loop at top rim. Both have scattered earthen deposits. The example missing dangles has some minor loss on the back.Est. $1,800-$2,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 4:12 P.M.

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404. Gold and Garnet Earrings with DanglesSarmatian or Scythian, Iran.Ca. 300 B.C.Approx. 1”L. each.NYC collection, ex. Saidi, London, acquired 1986.Matching pair of gold earrings each with three �at bell form danglers. Set with two tear drop cabochon red garnets and two small green garnets. Two gold wire suspension loops along the top ridge. Exc. cond. Beautiful examples.Est. $2,500-$3,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 4:14 P.M.

405. Gold Loop Earrings with Granular DecorationsParthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 300 B.C.1-3/4”D. each. 28 grams.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Matching pair of elaborately decorated gold earring or hair ornaments. Tubular hoop forms having applied laurel leaf elements with granulated border edges. Ends capped with simple stylized animal heads. One example missing a few of the leaves and some general imperfections. Beautiful examples.Est. $6,000-$9,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 4:16 P.M.

406. Openwork Gold EarringsParthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 300 B.C.1-3/4”D. each. 32 grams combined.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Matching pair of �ne openwork gold earrings having granulated borders and details. Outer edge has a constructed honeycomb edge with granulated details. Two small triangular side border elements missing, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond.Est. $6,000-$9,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 4:18 P.M.

407. Gold Earrings with Noded DesignParthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 300 B.C.1-3/4” & 1-7/8”D. 30 grams.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Matching pair of gold earrings or hair ornaments, highly decorated with �ve rows of applied ball elements with braided gold borders. Missing one circular element and a few minor dents or imperfections, otherwise overall exc. cond.Est. $6,000-$9,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 4:20 P.M.

408. Parthian Gold Earrings with Granular OrnamentationParthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 300 B.C.1-3/4” & 1-7/8”D. 24 grams total.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Matching pair of large gold hoop earrings decorated with a laurel branch decoration with �nely granulated ball details. Both ends terminating with animal heads, one head separated from the earring, otherwise overall exc. cond.Est. $5,000-$8,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 4:22 P.M.

409. Gold Earrings with Ram Head TerminalsParthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 300 B.C.1-1/2”D. each. 13 grams total.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Each is made of sheet gold overlay with core base, having ram head terminals with repouseed horns, and applied granulation for the decorated necklines and eye borders. Generally exc. cond.Est. $2,500-$3,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 4:24 P.M.

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410. Gold Loop Earrings with Bull Head TerminalsParthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 300 B.C.1-1/4”D. each. 6 grams total.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Earwires each made of twisted strands, widening to the separately made terminal caps, in the form of horned bull’s heads, each with a suspension loop beneath the chin, now empty. Finely detailed, gleaming gold. Exc. cond. Very pretty.Est. $1,700-$2,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 4:26 P.M.

411. Gold Loop Earrings with Horned Bull HeadsParthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 300 B.C.1”D. each. 5 grams total.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.The earwires each made of twisted strands, widening to the separately made terminal caps, in the form of bull’s heads, each with a suspension loop beneath the chin, now empty. Finely detailed, gleaming gold. Exc. cond. Very pretty.Est. $1,500-$2,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 4:28 P.M.

412. Gold and Stone Amphora Form EarringsAfghanistan.Ca. 300 B.C.1-1/4”L. each.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Fine gold amphora earrings having upper and lower gold cap type elements �nely decorated with granulated triangular design borders. Each set with a three part cut and �tted black and white stone ball center. Suspension loop at top. A few minor imperfections, otherwise intact, exc. cond. Nice examples.Est. $3,000-$5,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 4:30 P.M.

413. Pair of Gold Cluster EarringsParthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 300 B.C.1-5/8”L. 8 grams total.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Matching pair of large gold cluster earrings, of double triangular pomegranate forms with tubular �oral elements attached to the lower rows, open centers. Suspension loops at top. Missing some tubular elements. Some general denting to the ball elements, one tube detached.Est. $1,500-$2,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 4:32 P.M.

414. Pair of Gold Cluster EarringsParthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 300 B.C.1-1/8” & 1-1/4”L. 14 grams total.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Matched pair, each with nine hollow molded balls attached beneath; each ball adorned with a small granulation ball. Bodies are chevron shaped with drawn earwires. Light denting, one with a partly crushed ball. Pretty.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 4:34 P.M.

415. Gold Grape Cluster EarringsParthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 300 B.C.1-3/8”L. each. 5 grams.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Matching pair of gold grape cluster earrings, constructed of solid gold granulated grapes having twisted gold wire suspension hoops. Lower gold wire which most likely held a small stone bead at the base of each cluster, bead now missing, otherwise overall exc. cond.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 4:36 P.M.

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416. Pair of Barrel Shape Gold and Garnet OrnamentsParthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 300 B.C.1/2”L. each. 8 grams.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Pair of gold barrel form ornaments, each with a three rows of triangular granulated decoration, capped on both ends and set with cabochon garnets and one lapis disc. One cap missing two garnet insets, otherwise both are intact, exc. cond.Est. $1,600-$2,200Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 4:38 P.M.

417. Small Gold Earrings with Grape ClustersParthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 300 B.C.1”L. each. 11 grams total.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Horseshoe shaped bodies with four hollow balls solidly af�xed beneath and adorned with granulation. Upraised arms of body adorned with wrapped wire, hinged earwires above. Exc. cond. Sturdy, wearable and pretty.Est. $1,500-$2,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 4:40 P.M.

421. Gold Loops with Dangling Cluster and Boss PendantsParthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 300 B.C.2-1/8”L. each. 13 grams total.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Lovely and graceful earrings with simple loop earwires, each with suspension loop beneath. Dangling from each is an ornament composed of three shield bosses with granulation ball, grape cluster beneath, Both in exc. cond., sturdy and wearable.Est. $1,800-$2,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 4:36 P.M.

419. Pair of Gold Cluster EarringsParthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 300 B.C.1-3/4”L. each. 5 grams.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Each simple earwire bears a suspended cluster of �ve hollow pomegranate shaped ornaments, all fused together and having a suspension loop above. Light denting.Est. $1,500-$2,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 4:44 P.M.

420. Pair of Gold and Garnet Winged Eros EarringsParthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 300 B.C.1-3/8”H. each. 5 grams total.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Very �ne small gold �gures of the god of love, Eros, each with spread wings and surmounted by a small embedded garnet. Added earwires loop above. Exc. cond., sturdy, wearable and lovely.Est. $1,800-$2,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 4:46 P.M.

418. Parthian Gold Noded Hair OrnamentsParthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 300 B.C.1-1/16”D. 8 grams.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Lovely hollow gold loop earrings having highly textured bodies, which are adorned with dozens of raised nodes and rope motif wires as separators and borders. Some light green patina on one indicating some copper content or contact with copper in antiquity. Pretty.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 4:42 P.M.

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422. Gold Thick Loop Hair Ornaments (2)Parthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 300 B.C.15/16”D. each. 15 grams.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Sheet gold over core, medium sized loops with hinged closures. Light denting, reddish patina. Generally exc. cond.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 4:50 P.M.

423. Hollow Gold Loop Hair Ornaments (2)Parthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 300 B.C.1-1/8”D. 11 grams.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Sheet gold over core, medium sized loop hair or earrings with open terminals. One terminal bears a hammered band, other with two rows of granulation balls. Generally exc. cond.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 4:52 P.M.

424. Hollow Gold Loop Ornaments with Cluster Terminals (2)Parthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 300 B.C.1-1/8”D. 6 grams.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Matched pair of hair rings or earrings formed with sheet gold over core. Open terminal ends, one side with hammered bands, other with added granulation balls. Tears and dents.Est. $700-$1,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 4:54 P.M.

425. Pair of Rayed Gold EarringsNeo-Babylonian or Lydian.Ca. 6th century B.C.15/16” & 1”W. 9.3 grams.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #148.The sturdy U shaped bodies bear borders decoreted with applied granulation. The earwires are hinged loops, and there are seven, applied, hollow balls extending. One earring has a crushed ball, else both intact.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 4:56 P.M.

426. Pair of Small Gold Overlay EarringsUrartu, Western Asia.Ca. 8th-7th centuries B.C.5/8”D. each.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #100.Hollow, small loops formed with sheet gold over a core. Two-piece construction with a hinged closure. One with closure separated, but included. Other with a crack.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 4:58 P.M.

427. Pair of Lydian Gold EarringsWestern Anatolia.Ca. 6th century B.C.1-1/4”W. each. 3.6 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #146.Matched pair of hollow gold earrings, each with horseshoe shaped body having granulation and noded decoration and projecting drop shaped rays. One missing the earwire, both with some denting.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 5:00 P.M.

428. Pair of Lydian Gold EarringsGreece.Ca. 6th-5th centuries B.C.5/8” & 3/4”W. 1.7 & 1.6 grams.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #157.Matching pair of gold earrings made of a hammer molded heavy sheet gold, having navicella shape bodies, decorated along the edges and ribs with granulation. Four mushroom shape protrusions along the lower edge, each decorated with a �ligreed cross. Both missing their upper structures and earwires, some additional minor imperfections.Est. $400-$600Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 5:02 P.M.

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429. Gold Bracelet with Inset Glass OrnamentsAfghanistan.Ca. 300 B.C.8-1/4” open.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Lovely bracelet formed of double “knitted” strands at the edges with �fteen bezels between, each containing a small rectangular embedment of a glass tessara. Multi loop closure with sliding pin, still works. One bezel, partly loose, insets with iridescent patina. Generally exc. cond.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 5:04 P.M.

430. Scythian Gold Head BandCentral Asia.Ca. 5th century B.C.18-1/8”L. 19 grams.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #169.Fine gold head band decorated with two �ne guilloche borders and stamped relief �gures of six lions pursuing four longhorn goats or antelopes. The animals are running from both ends towards the center of the head band. Three raised rosettes in the center and a single rosette at each end. Circular elements between the animals. Perforated for attachment at both ends. Repaired from three original sections, otherwise intact.Est. $3,000-$5,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 5:06 P.M.

431. Two Gold Sheet Stick Pin FragmentsLuristan.Ca. 1st millennium B.C.2” & 2-5/8”L. 16.1 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #84.Both are fragments of copper pins of elongated, conical form having foil thin, sheet gold overlay. One bears an animal head, the other is from the central portion of the pin and only bears linear and variegated decoration. Both in rough condition.Est. $300-$500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 5:08 P.M.

432. Pair of Lydian Gold EarringsGreece.Ca. 6th century B.C.1-5/8”D. each. 3.7 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #147.Thin, hollow gold ornaments, each with horseshoe shaped main body and extending rays, in the form of human heads which are wired to the main bodies. One is missing three heads rays, other is intact. Both have dark patinas.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 5:10 P.M.

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434. Gold and Carnelian Necklace with EarringsParthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 300 B.C.31”L. open. Roundels, 1-3/4”D.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Long single strand necklace of long carnelian elliptical and small ball beads. Strung with �ve large repousse decorated sheet gold disc pendants, each decorated with stylized crouching animals, set with a carnelian center disc stone. Together with two similar gold disc ear ornaments or necklace elements, decorated with repousse animals. A few minor imperfections, otherwise overall exc. cond. Modern strung with gold clasp.Est. $6,000-$9,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 5:14 P.M.

435. Gold and Lapis Pendant on Link ChainAfghanistan.Ca. 300 B.C.16-1/2” open. Pendant 1-5/8” x 3/4”. 23 grams.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Gold chain link necklace of double link construction with a rectangular openwork pendant set with circular lapis elements, missing one of the six original elements, otherwise excellent condition. A beautiful example.Est. $4,000-$6,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 5:16 P.M.

436. Gold Cluster and Red Jasper Beaded NecklaceHasanlu or early Marlik, Persia.Ca. 10th-12th century B.C.15-1/2” strand open. 35.1 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #57.Strand of red jasper, biconical beads having eleven interspersed pendants of gold ball clusters. Each individual ball is made in two cast halves then af�xed in the arrangement of either a pyramid or a grape cluster. Several with some denting, tears and minor losses. Generally exc. cond.Est. $2,500-$3,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 5:18 P.M.

433. Two Western Asiatic Gold NecklacesUruk IV, Western Asia.Ca. Late 3rd-early 2nd millennium B.C.22” & 24”L. 7.6 & 19.6 gramsEx. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #15.Both chains are fashioned from long strips of �at, coiled wire. First with two tubular gold beads at the sides, a centerpiece of three agate beads set in a a highly corroded silver brace, with gold elements beneath and boss shaped ornament at the back. Chain with a single break. Second necklace is probably of lower carat gold, has a gold disc at the back and centerpiece of three cof�n shaped gilt silver ornaments. Chain stretched and misshappen in areas.Est. $4,000-$6,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 5:12 P.M.

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437. Woven Gold Chain with Grape Cluster PendantParthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 300 B.C.13-1/4” open. 10 grams.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Very �ne, “knitted” gold chain with one terminal extant, having a small lion face. Together with a grape bunch pendant made of extremely �ne rows of granulation; a larger hollow ball at the base, two others missing. Lovely, �ne work.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 5:20 P.M.

438. Gold and Agate Link Chain with Sheep Head TerminalsParthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 300 B.C. 18-3/4”L. open.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Exceptional carved stone and gold link single strand necklace having gold ram head terminals. Each alternating link is individually and intricately carved from deep red agate stone having a twist double loop design, alternated with wire gold double loop links. Exc. cond.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 5:22 P.M.

439. Roman Garnet NecklaceMiddle East.Ca. 2nd-3rd century A.D.18” open.Private PA. collection, acquired about 30 years ago.Single strand necklace strung with forty-four polished deep red garnet beads, of various round and oblong shapes. Several of the beads exhibit normal surface wear from age and use. Modern strung with clasp, sturdy and suitable to wear.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 5:24 P.M.

440. Pair of Gold Earrings and a Gold Tipped Pin (3)Hellenistic Greek.Ca. 3rd century B.C. 5/8”D. & 4-1/2”L.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #186. Ex. Di Cesnola collection for the pin.The matched earrings are probably Eastern Greek and are fashioned of drawn wire with stylized horse head decoration having granulation and applied �ne wire. The pin bears a gold maenad head, made in two halves with the details added in the repousse technique and added granulation. Generally exc. cond. and all show superior goldsmithing ability.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 5:26 P.M.

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442. Three Gold and 2 Bronze Pins (5)Syria.Ca. 4th century B.C. and earlier.1-5/8” - 3-1/2”L. 12 grams for 3 gold items.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #129.Small sewing needle with eyehole and pointed tip. Next a larger needle, or clothing pin with nail head and central loop for attachment to the garment. With a small penannular brooch consisting of a circlet and small attached pin. These are solid, high carat gold. Together with two bronze pin fragments, each with carnelian bead head and remnants of body gilding. These with heavy verdigris patina.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 5:30 P.M.

444. Three Gold Overlay Hair RingsWestern Asia.Ca. 7th century B.C.All about 1”D. or slightly under.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #102.Formed with sheet gold over core material, two are fused together, one of which is an almost identical match to the third. The paired examples each bears several repouseed ribs at the terminals. The single is larger and has one decorated terminal. Exc. cond.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 5:34 P.M.

441. Ancient Electrum and Silver Pins (27)Western Asia.Ca. early 2nd millennium B.C.1-3/4” - 6”L.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #31.All have straight, slightly tapered bodies and most have variegated heads. 19 are solid silver with incise-decorated bodies and each has a central eye for attachment to a garment. The gold pins are probably electrum, and all have separately made heads. One head is electrum, two are copper, four are silver, three of which have ball type heads.Est. $4,000-$6,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 5:28 P.M.

443. One Pair and Two Single Gold EarringsWestern Asia,Ca. early 2nd millennium B.C.1/2” - 7/8”D. 7.2 total grams.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #87.Each is made in two-piece construction, having a �at, disc head, cylindrical shaft and the base with hollow shaft and smaller disc end. The pair, originally had blue paste glass embedments, only one is partially extant. These have �lagree borders surrounding. The unmatched pair both have raised node designs.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 5:32 P.M.

445. Gold Roundel PendantWestern Asia.Ca. 1200-800 B.C.2”D. 21.6 grams.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #91.Large, ornamental medallion made in two separate halves of sheet gold and soldered. The repousee design bears a central raised boss with diagonal rays, circle and reed borders. Suspension loop at top is blocked with organic material and there is some surface encrustation.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 5:36 P.M.

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446. Gold Finger Ring with Agate CabochonWestern Asia. Mid 1st millennium B.C. 1” x 1-1/4”. size 9. Ex. collection of Vincent Funiciello, Brooklyn, NY., 1930s - 70s. Large gold ring set with a brown and bluish-cream eye agate stone cabochon. Having a hollow gold tapered tubular shank, with a rope gold bezel border. Several dents and minor imperfection to the shank,otherwise intact. Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 5:38 P.M.

447. Gold Bracelet with Animal Head TerminalsParthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 300 B.C. 2-3/4”D. 20 grams.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Heavy sheet gold, hollow tubular bracelet terminating with two stylized animal heads facing a central rosette with a triple loop decorative hinged elements. Bracelet has a hinged opening. Several dents on the bracelet, otherwise intact.Est. $3,000-$5,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 5:40 P.M.

448. Gold Bracelet with Inset TurquoiseAfghanistan.Ca. 300 B.C.2-3/8”D. 34 grams.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Gold band bracelet set with a central turquoise stone in an oval bezel. Bracelet band decorated with a �nely punched dot border forming a raised edge; having a �oral geometric decoration with a raised center spine. Animal heads at both ends of the bracelet. Scattered surface deposits. Intact, overall exc. cond.Est. $4,500-$6,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 5:42 P.M.

449. Four Gold Finger RingsRoman Period.Ca. 300 B.C. - 250 A.D. 5/8” - 7/8”D. 8.8 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #211.Including a Western Asiatic gold wire ring with overlapping ends, terminals decorated with incised circlets, Roman period, Syria. Together with another hoop ring with over lapping ends depicting two facing serpents. A closed hoop made of three strands, each of two twist braided wires. Probably early Crete or Roman. Finally, a gold ring made of a oval sheet having a box setting holding it’s original cabochon garnet, surrounded by a row of worn granulation, Roman, 3rd century. Misshapen shank.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 5:44 P.M.

451. Three Gold Finger Rings with InsetsRoman.Ca. 1st-3rd centuries A.D. 3-4” - 1”D. 12.1 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #225First is of tubular gold formed over a core and with embedded small black gemstone intaglio with portrait. Several holes surround embedment. Next with hollow shank and bearing embedded cabochon of rock crystal. Final with wire shank and bezel with broken gemstone embedment.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 5:48 P.M.

450. Achaemenid Silver Finger RingWestern Asia.Ca. 4th century B.C.1”D. size 8Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #142.Cast silver �nger ring having a well proportioned shank and two well modeled lion-headed terminals, with a central squared bezel set with a cabochon garnet. Intact, exc. cond.Est. $1,800-$2,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 5:46 P.M.

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453. Fine Gold Lion Head EarringParthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 300 B.C.1-3/4”L. 11 grams.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Large �nely detailed lion headed earring having a curved tapered body tightly wrapped with a �ne twisted gold rope decoration. Missing attachment �nding, otherwise exc. cond. A beautiful example.Est. $2,500-$3,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 5:52 P.M.

452. Ten Gold Swan Form Necklace ElementsParthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 300 B.C.Approx. 1/4”L. each. 18 grams total.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Group of ten heavy gold, swan form necklace elements each depicted with their head turned back over their body. Nicely detailed on both sides. Double hole perforation through each bead for stringing. Exc. cond.Est. $2,500-$3,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 5:50 P.M.

457. Gold Link Chain with Ram Head TerminalsParthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 300 B.C.16” open. 3 grams.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Fine gold link chain with tiny ram head terminals, with carved tapered tubular garnet cuffs. Exc. cond.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 6:00 P.M.

455. Gold Bird, Elephant and Hand Pendants (3)Parthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 300 B.C.1/2” - 5/8”. 11 grams total.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Each of solid gold, the bird bears �lagree scrolliate design on wings and tail, and three suspension loops. Short eared elephant with half raised trunk, stands on two integral runners, and bears suspension hole through upper back. Finally a human right hand, open with �ngers together, suspension loop on back. Fingernails indicated and a frog seal cast into the palm.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 5:56 P.M.

454. Sphinx Pendant and Two Terminals (3)Parthian, Eastern Empire.Ca. 300 B.C.1”H. & 1-1/16”L. 13 grams total.Ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure.Gold crouching sphinx having a lion’s body and a human head, attached with a lower tab to a rectangular heavy sheet gold base. Some loss to the chest and a few other minor imperfections. Together with two different terminals/ �nial caps probably from ancient earrings, including a bull’s head and a ram’s head. The ram has some losses mostly to the top of his head, both have some minor dents and imperfections.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 5:54 P.M.

456. Gold Earring and Fragmentary Horse’s Head (2)Hellenistic Greek.Ca. 4th-3rd centuries B.C.1” & 1-1/4”L. 6.1 grams combined.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #185.The earring is in the form of a realistically modelled goat head, made from sheet gold with tufts of fur indicated and still bearing two embedded garnets; originally had three, plus small embedments for the eyse, which are gone now. The earwire is drawn from the base of the head. Overall exquisite metal work, but with a few dents and losses. Together with a hollow horse head with embedded garnet eyes. One ear missing and somewhat misshappen.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 5:58 P.M.

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458. Hellenistic Gold Clothing Decorations (18)Greek.Ca. 2nd century B.C.5/8” - 7/8”D. 7.2 grams total weight.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #175.Including two groups of nine ornaments each, consisting of nine �at discs, each stamped with a design of a low relief central rosette surrounded by eight three-petalled �owers within a raised border. Together with a group of nine having a raised central dome with a cruciform design, surrounded by a cable border and raised dots. All have two attachment holes. A few with minor imperfections, otherwise intact.Est. $1,500-$2,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 6:02 P.M.

459. Collection of Gold Clothing Ornaments (85)Hellenistic Greek.Ca. 4th century B.C.1/8” - 7/8”D. 19 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #123.Group of hammered sheet gold ornaments, most discoid, many domed and twenty-eight diamond shaped. All are perforated for attachment, many have repousse decoration. Domed shaped are undecorated and may be of a lower carat gold or electrum. Generally exc., but several dents, tears and light losses.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 6:04 P.M.

460. 38 Gold Clothing OrnamentsAmlash, Western Asia.Ca. 7th-6th century B.C.3/4” - 1-3/4”D. 24.9 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #119.All fashioned of hammered sheet gold, all with central raised bosses and repoussed decoration, �fteen still have embedments. Several are missing embedments, and several never had. Dents, tears and light crushing throughout. All sewn to a cloth backing for consolidation.Est. $3,000-$5,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 6:06 P.M.

461. (23) Greek Gold RosettesEastern Greek.Ca. 6th century B.C.3/8” - 1-3/4”D. 30.9 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #160.All are made of sheet gold, cut intro their forms and repoussed with central bosses, some with noded designs, four with embedments. Several have a rich red patina.Est. $5,000-$8,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 6:08 P.M.

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462. Gold and Silver Finger Rings (4)Western Asia.Ca. 6th cent. B.C - 18th century A.D.5/8” - 7/8”W.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #180.Two gold and two silver examples including a plain gold hoop ring, of early manufacture. Together with a tiny gold ring decorated with engraved geometric decoration and having high notched shoulders, raised central bezel which once held a stone, now missing. Probably a child’s ring from the Safavid period in Iran. A silver ring having a �at shield shape bezel decorated with opposing �shbone pattern. Probably Eastern Greek, ca. 6th century B.C. Finally, a silver ring with splayed shoulders, set with two facet cut stones and a center oval turquoise stone. Probably Eastern European or Turkish, ca. 18th century.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 6:10 P.M.

464. Electrum Repousse Ornament with Winged SphinxLydia, Greece.Ca. 6th century B.C.1” x 1-1/16”.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #156.Thin sheet electrum (gold and silver) with �nely repouseed design of a female headed sphinx facing right. She bears upraised, feathered wings and a reeded tail. Double reeded border and four perforation holes at the corners for attachment. Lovely.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 6:14 P.M.

465. Eight Gold Ziwiyeh ItemsZiwiyeh, Iran.Ca. 5th century B.C.3/8” - 7/8”L. 15.6 grams.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #107.Part of a hoard discovered in Ziwiyeh near the Afghanistan border, it contains three hammered sheet gold earrings with node and linear design; a biconical bead formed in two halves with hammered design; and four square plaques, each with a repousse animal within a punched border. All high karat gold, exc. cond.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 6:16 P.M.

466. Gold Overlay Loop EarringsWestern Asia.Ca. 8th-7th centuries B.C.1-1/4”D. 5.6 & 5.4 grams.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #96.Matched pair of loop form earrings, made of sheet gold over a core, with hinged closures. The bodies widen towards the bottom and have a small raised ridge at center. Hinges are weak and there is some denting and areas of gold loss exposing the cement core.Est. $700-$1,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 6:18 P.M.

467. Gold Clothing Ornaments (34)Eastern Afghanistan.Ca. 1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.5/8” - 3/4”L. 7.1 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #178.Thirty-four sheet gold dress decorations, including twenty-eight triangular, four diamond shapes and two round examples. All with simple patterns of raised dots, all have attachment holes. Some with losses, many intact examples.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 6:20 P.M.

463. Four Finger RingsHittite, and Lydian or Achaemenid.Ca. 6th century B.C.7/8” - 1-1/8”D.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #139.Including two earlier rings of hammered silver, the hoop and bezel are only joined at one side of the bezel. The larger example has a bezel with incised linear decoration and an incised “X” across the center, and a raised element in the center. The second ring is similar in design, and retains two of the original four corner gold granulates and three applied pieces of gold in the center, punched dot pattern. The last two examples of similar design, one �anked with a lion head and large rectangular, linear decoration. The other ring is simple and undecorated.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 6:12 P.M.

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468. Three Pairs of Spiraled Silver Ornaments (6)Mesopotamia.Late 1st millennium B.C.3/4” - 1”D. 20.1 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #93.silver hair or ear ornaments hammered from thin sheet silver, leaving visible seams on the sides. All are hollow and have heavy centers with tapered ends. Two of the pairs have a few holes and imperfections, one pair is intact.Est. $900-$1,300Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 6:22 P.M.

471. Silver Hair Ornaments (12)Mesopotamia.Late 3rd millennium B.C.3/8” - 1-1/2”D.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #36.Includes two matched pairs and eight single silver ornaments. The largest is possibly a �nger ring is made of a hollow tube. Four single ornaments of overlapping lunates, tapering towards the tips, three hollow, one solid examples. A solid silver wire ornament with seven coils. Another ornament of hammered solid silver and tapered ends. A single ornament �nger ring, solid silver, decorated with three incised lines on both tips. Both pairs of hair rings are hammered from a solid bar, tapering towards the ends. Both pairs are intact, two of the singles are somewhat fragile.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 6:28 P.M.

469. Seven Gold Spiral RingsWestern Asia.Late 3rd millennium B.C.3/8” - 1-1/16”D. 27.7 gramsEx. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #35.Seven gold decorative hair spirals, each made from one length of wire of round cross-section. The number of coils range from three for the larger spirals to �ve for the two smaller pairs. All are intact, exc. cond.Est. $2,500-$3,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 6:24 P.M.

470. Six Spiraled Silver Hair RingsWestern Asia, Ur.Ca. 2500 B.C.5/8” - 1-1/2”D.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #34.Six silver hair spirals, each made of one length of wire. The number of coils range from two to �ve. The terminals of the two heaviest examples are decorated with chisel cut notches and chevrons, and have well de�ned knobs. All are intact, one medium size example has a fragile tip section.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 6:26 P.M.

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475. Pair of Solid Silver EarringsWestern Asia.Ca. 2nd millennium B.C.2-1/2” & 2-5/8”L. 30.5 & 32.9 grams.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #76.Heavy, solid silver earrings, each cast in one piece and having lagre, looped earwire, and cylindrical body with four leg-like appendages suspended from the bottom. Exc. cond.Est. $600-$900Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 6:36 P.M.

472. Islamic Gilt BraceletIran.Ca. 10th-12 centuries A.D.4”W.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #283.Thick bronze stirrup shaped bracelet having sheet gold overlay. The body is of twisted rib form and tapers to the decorative dodecahedron shape bead at center. Creases, dents and a few tiny slits in the gold, showing green copper patina. Exc. cond. and sturdy.Est. $2,500-$3,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 6:30 P.M.

473. Luristan Silver and Iron BraceletIran.Ca. 1st millennium B.C.3-3/8”W.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #113.Thick iron bracelet with two silver sleeves adjoining a lentoid shaped silver bead as the centerpiece. Iron shows thick, crusty rust patina. Silver with light encrustation and light tarnish.Est. $300-$500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 6:32 P.M.

474. Two Silver Bracelets and Two Finger Rings (4)Archaic Greek.Ca. 6th century B.C.2-1/4”D. for the bracelets. 15/16” for the rings. 147.7 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #149.Including a matching pair of heavy silver bracelets having naturally modeled serpent head terminals, facing each other. Together with two simple, undecorated �nger rings. All are intact, exc. cond.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 6:34 P.M.

476. Assyrian Single Gold EarringMespopotamia.Ca. 9th-7th centuries B.C.1-7/8”L. 1.7 grams.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #95.Hammered sheet gold, hollow, cylindrical body, widening to a rounded head, giving an overall phallic appearance. Drawn loop wire atop, tapers to the center terminals. Exc. cond.Est. $500-$800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 6:38 P.M.

477. Three Pairs of Gold Cluster PendantsHasanlu or early Marlik.Ca. 10th - 12th centuries B.C.1-1/8” - 1-3/4”L. 11.9 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #60.Each grape bunch cluster is formed by individual balls, each made in halves and joined. Hammered sheet gold suspension loops above. Some normal denting as the balls are all hollow.Est. $1,800-$2,400Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 6:40 P.M.

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480. Two Ancient Silver BandsHasanlu or Marlik, Persia.Ca. 12th-10th centuries B.C. 7-5/7” & 3-1/8”L. Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #62.Both are hammered sheet silver, and each has a decoration of running triangles having raised nodes within, and a perforation hole at each end. The larger, is probably a head band and the smaller an armlet. Both bear fold creases, and dull gray patina.Est. $500-$800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 6:46 P.M.

478. Seven Repousee Gold Dress OrnamentsZiwiyeh, Iran.Ca. 6th century B.C. Approx. 1/2” x 3/8” each.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #120.All are of rectangular form with repoussed lion facing left. Two are damaged, the remainder intact with some creases or folds. All attached to a felt strip for consolidation.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 6:42 P.M.

479. Strand of Gold Ornaments and 7 Loose OrnamentsRoman.Ca. 3rd century A.D. 7-1/4”L. strand. Loose , approx. 5/8”L. each.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #195.Group of 43 small ornaments, all stamped with similar design of a volute with raised, pointed center. These are all strung together in a modern strand. Together with seven ornaments, all with stylized �eur-de-lis de-sign. All of hammered sheet gold.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 6:44 P.M.

481. Two Strands and 17 Loose Gold OrnamentsAfghanistan.ca. 4th century B.C. Approx. 5/8”L. each. 11.2 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #131.All of the ornaments are similar, being made of thinly hammered sheet gold, in insect form with punch noded body, face and double perforations for attachment. The two strands are interspersed with tiny gold and lapis beads. All in generally exc. cond.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 6:48 P.M.

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485. Collection of Mostly Single Gold Earrings (37)Western Asia.Late 3rd millennium B.C. through Islamic period.3/8” - 1-3/8”L. 86.5 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #193.Most are solid, drawn gold wire, several with embedments or dangles and a couple with gold overlay. Several very �ne examples, the collection showing a good scope of smithing techniques. One small silver earring, the rest all or mostly gold.Est. $5,000-$8,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 6:56 P.M.

484. Hoard of Scythian Gold Ornaments (27)Western Asia.Ca. 4th - 2nd centuries B.C.3/16” - 3-1/2”L. & 6-7/8”L. 191 grams.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #167.This group is from an important Maotic-Scythian hoard, purportedly found near the Black Sea. Included are a pair of hollow camel heads, made in molded halves, and with eye embedmants of blue paste glass. Also a pair of sheet gold zoomorphs with large, perforated eyes; a very �ne belt tongue decorated with tiny granular balls and four garnet or carnelian embedments; a smaller tongue without embedments; A hollow, tubular, �at bead with granulation and �ve glass embedments; a brooch with ovular carnelian stone embedment and thick granulated border; several pairs and loose clothing ornaments; a barrel shaped pendant with rope motif borders and open ends; a 7” hammered sheet furniture cover, tiny shard detached; plus several small scraps. Lovely group.Est. $6,000-$9,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 6:54 P.M.

482. Three Brooches and Six Ornaments (9)Two are Roman, all are ancient.Ca. 200 B.C. - 200 A.D.1” - 2-1/2”D.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #199.Large silver brooch having ten rays extending. Pin broken off back, but included. Also Three electrum disc shaped ornaments, including a pair with �lagree quatrefoil; a slightly convex pin, also with quatrefoil, a larger roundel with damaged edges, a �ve petaled gold �ower; two dome shaped ornaments and a hammered sheet face and beard with suspension loops on reverse.Est. $1,500-$2,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 6:50 P.M.

483. Ten Bactrian Sheet Gold PanthersCentral Asia.Ca. 6th-5th centuries B.C.1-5/8” - 2”W. 27.7 grams combined.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #128.including ten complete and two fragmentary gold panther ornaments, of thin sheet gold with bronze backings. Depicting leaping panthers, stamped details including highlighting the mane and stippled borders. Most of the complete examples have repaired breaks and imperfections.Est. $5,000-$8,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 6:52 P.M.

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489. Five Gold & Four Silver Crescentic pendantsPersia.Ca. 300 B.C. - 100 A.D.1/2” - 1-3/8”W. 8.1 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #132.The gold pendants are the largest of the group, three are intact, one with a partial wing missing, and the other missing suspension loop and part of shoulder. The silver examples are all of similar form.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 7:04 P.M.

486. Four Pairs and Nine Single Gold Earrings (17)Roman.Ca. 1st - 3rd centuries A.D.1/2” - 1-1/4”D.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #207.The �rst pair is gold over core, small, widening loops.These are probably the earliest. All others are solid, high carat gold. Next are the largest; loops with wrapped wire. Also: hammered bosses; small nails with bent tips and variegated heads. The singles are all small loops, one with a tiny garnet, one with granulated grape cluster, several with round bosses, one still has a tiny pearl dangle. Nice little group.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 6:58 P.M.

488. Six Pairs of Gold Earrings (12)Mesopotamia.Ca. Late 3rd-early 2nd millennium B.C.7/8” - 1-5/8”W.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #23.All of hammered sheet gold, one-piece construction. The hollow lunate bodies bear stamped designs and the earwire �ndings are drawn from the bodies. One missing earwire, another with earwire separated but included. All with some denting and a few small tears.Est. $2,500-$3,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 7:02 P.M.

487. Five Pairs and Three Single Gold Earrings (13)Western Asia, Mari.Ca. Late 2nd -1st millennium B.C.1/2” - 1”D. 22.6 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #77.All the pairs and one of the singles are small loops, of drawn, thick wire and each has a small cluster of granulated grapes beneath. Largest pair has twisted shanks. These all of high carat gold. Final two earrings are of a more coppery gold and are unmatched but the largest in the lot.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 7:00 P.M.

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492. Three Achaemenid Gold Belt OrnamentsAchaemenid.ca. 4th century B.C.1-3/8”, 1-3/8” & 1-3/4”L. 15.5 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #143.Two are near identical heart shaped with �ared foot. Each bears stylized zoomorphic design made of beaded wire. One bears four suspension loops on the reverse, other with only two. Both bear modern solder at the valley of the heart. Together with a rectangular ornament, also with raised beaded wire, this in scrol-liate form. Traces of enamel on obverse. Reverse with fragmented silver residue from where it was adhered.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 7:10 P.M.

491. Fourteen Single Gold EarringsAfghanistan.Ca. early 2nd millennium B.C.3/8” - 1-1/2”L. 45.6 grams.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #70.All but one are of saxophone shape, with gracefully shaped body, terminating in a small bezel, eight still bearing an embedment. Three have lost their decorations, and two are complete, never having any. Final single earring having two sets of different sized balls and an added earwire. Balls somewhat crushed.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 7:08 P.M.

490. Ten Mostly Gold Ornaments and PendantsAssyrian and related cultures.Ca. 2000-300 B.C.5/8” - 1-3/8”W. 24.5 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #86.Includes four pear shaped ornaments, each with inset garnets and granulated borders, middle Assyrian, all missing attachment loops. Also: an Assyrian paste glass drop with gold cap; a small all gold bell; three disc shape pendants; largest with �lagree design, next with glass beads adorning, suspension loop separated but included, and a crescentic, small pendant with star design. Finally a four-disc ornament reminiscent of the Greek spectacle design, missing suspension loop.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 7:06 P.M.

493. Silver Earrings, Parts and Finger Ring (18)Western Asia.Various dates, but all ancient.1/4” - 1-3/4”.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #71.Including a silver �nger ring set with its original agate stone, shank encrusted. Together with an eight pointed star silver seal with suspension loop on the reverse, some loss to outer border. Two ear wires with slender knots. A group of nine single earrings with navicella-shaped bodies, two enhanced with gold ringlets, some are fragmentary. A round silver pendant decorated with a large center granulate made of pale gold, suspension loop at the top, minor losses. A pair of silver elongated pendant earrings.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 7:12 P.M.

494. 21 Gold Beads and PentantsVarious periods, all ancient.1/4” - 2-1/8”L. 16.9 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #118.Four large, tubular beads of hammered sheet gold, and thirteen stylized pomegranage form beads, nine small, four larger. Also an Assyrian pendant in the form of a seed pod, and an “eye” pendant with two ruby colored glass insets. Finally, two fragments.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 7:14 P.M.

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496. Five Pairs and Nine Single Mostly Gold EarringsRoman.Ca. 1st century B.C. - 2nd century A.D.3/8” - 3/4”D. 14.4 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #210.Most are solid, drawn gold wire, largest pair with twist design, one with original pearl, missing on the mate. Also a tiny pair with twisted shanks and applied boss. Most else are plain. Plus two hollow navicella shaped earrings and three silver wire, two of which make a pair.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 7:18 P.M.

495. 17 Mostly Gold Single EarringsAfghanistan.Various dates, all ancient.3/8” - 1-3/8”D. 53 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #99.Six largest are gold sheet overlay with core. Other eleven are solid drawn gold wire mostly of simple forms. Three have �attened sides. All are intact, though some verdigris shows through on several of the overlay pieces that contain copper.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 7:16 P.M.

497. Nine Single Gold EarringsWestern Asia.Various dates, all ancient.1/2” - 1-1/4”L. 37.5 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #105.Mostly loops, but one hollow ball cluster with granulation example, and a hollow crescentic earring with drawn earwire and central ridge. One corner dented. Another, smaller but similar earring with four tiny granulated balls beneath. Others are all loops; four with drawn earwires with wrapped ends, making them permanently worn. Final two are solid gold with widened terminals, one of which bears nailhead terminals.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 7:20 P.M.

498. Three Pairs and Two Loose Gold EarringsWestern Asia.Various periods, all ancient.1/2” - 1”. 18 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #109.Largest single is loop form, overlay on core. Couple holes in body. Remaining are all solid gold; largest pair of four sided thick wire with overlapping terminals. Other two pairs are quite small, �rst with widened bodies and tapered earwires. Other with hinged closures. Final single is wire with added loop for dangles, now missing.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 7:22 P.M.

499. 12 Mostly Gold Single EarringsBactria.Late 3rd - early 2nd millennium B.C.3/8” - 1-1/4”L. 11 grams, gold only.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #25.Eight are hammered sheet gold with drawn earwire and widened bodies, mostly with hammered decoration. One half dome shape with a small perforation at each end. Another with overlapping terminals, of heavier gold. Also a tiny solid earring with tapered earwire, widened body with central ridge. Final is a small silver earring with overlapping terminals.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 7:24 P.M.

500. Four Pairs of Early Gold EarringsBactria.Late 3rd - early 2nd millennium B.C.3/8” - 5/8”L.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #21.All hammered from sheet gold and have convexed ornamental bodies, with drawn earpiece �nding, from the edge. Several still have embedded soil, as found, left for stability. All in exc. cond.Est. $1,000-$1,200Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 7:26 P.M.

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501. 13 Gold Clothing Ornaments and 2 Pendants (15)Western Asia. Hellenistic period or later.5/8”- 7/8”D. 3.9 grams. Pendants 7/8”W. each, 1.3 grams.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #177.All are disc form and cut from sheet gold. The clothing ornaments are all boss shaped and have perforations for attachment. The matched pair of pendants have node and circle repousee designs, suspension loops at top. Some creases and tears, but generally exc.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 7:28 P.M.

502. Seven Gold Roundel OrnamentsMostly Amlash, Western Asia.Ca. 10th -8th centuries B.C.1-1/4” - 2-5/8”D.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #121.Mostly clothing ornaments, all are made of sheet gold with repoussed details of nodes, triangles and stars. One bears an empty bezel, its inlay missing, and a tear at perforation. Largest pendant with loss and tear. Smaller pendant missing its suspension loop.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 7:30 P.M.

503. 13 Gold Pendants and 8 ButtonsWestern Asia. Mid 1st millennium B.C.3/8” - 1-1/8”D. 17.9 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #89.The pendants are all sheet gold, of disc form with their suspension loop formed from a rolled appendage, left at the top of each. Three are plain. The rest all have hammered decoration. Largest missing loop. Seven of the buttons are boss shaped, one is disc form, all with suspension loop beneath. One with intricate granulation star pattern.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 7:32 P.M.

504. 42 Gold Clothing OrnamentsSyria or Iran.Ca. mid 2nd millennium B.C.3/8” - 3/4”D. 16.4 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #88.All are disc form, with central raised bosses and double perforations for attachment. Several with dents or light crushing, a small tear or nick here or there. All sewn to a single cloth for consolidation and display.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 7:34 P.M.505. Gold Hair Rings Earrings and Fragments (11 pieces)

Mesopotamia. Ca. late 3rd-2nd millennium B.C. 5/8” - 1”L.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #22.Four are gold hair rings, and were worn braided into the hair, both by men and women. They are hammered from a single sheet of gold, tapered ends, several with bronze cores. One hair ring and both earrings are intact, with minor imperfections. The other three hair rings have bronze disease in the core. The others are fragmentary examples.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 7:36 P.M.

506. One Loose and Four Pairs of Gold Earrings (9)Bactria. Ca. late 3rd - early 2nd millennium B.C.Approx. 1/2”W. each. 5.6 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #20.All are hammered sheet gold examples with hollow scooped bodies and drawn earwires. Bodies all have repouseed designs. Generally exc. cond., light denting and minor tears.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 7:38 P.M.

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508. Four Pairs and Four Single Gold Earrings (12)Ur, Western Asia.Ca. early 2nd millennium B.C. 3/8” - 1/2”D. 11.9 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #74.Gold hoop earrings, open at the top, all hammered from sheet gold, convex forms. The decorations consist of applied granulation along the central spine and a central ornament at the lowest point of the hoop, two with box settings set with cabochon garnets, others with �at discs and small stacks of shot. All with some denting or imperfections, many missing ear wires.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 7:42 P.M.

509. Two Pairs and 3 Single Gold Earrings (7)Sumer, Troy, Bactria. Late 3rd - early 2nd millennium B.C.3/8” - 5/8”D. 24.3 grams.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #26.First is a pair of overlapping lunates of hammered sheet gold. Second is a small set of Bactrian hammered gold earrings with thin drawn wire attachments. The singles are all solid and heavy, including: an overlapping lunate example, a navicella shape with pointed bottom, and coiled wire example purportedly found near Troy. All are in exc. cond.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 7:44 P.M.

507. Four Gold Bucranium PendantsSyria or Iraq. Ca. 1750-1300 B.C.1” - 1-1/4”L. 14.1 grams totasl.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #68.Three are of identical form, in horse shoe shape with a bend giving them a stylized set of horns look. Each with central suspension loop. Fourth is two-pieces, the set of horns and the ribbed loop. All in exc. cond., sturdy and wearable.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 7:40 P.M.

511. Four Hammered Gold Animal FormTerminalsWestern Asia. Ca. 1200-1800 B.C.1” - 2-1/4”L. 15.9 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #65.Molded sheet gold, hollow spacers, the two larger with opposing zoomorphic forequarters, though dented is substantially intact. The smaller with some denting and crushing. Both have four attachment perforations at the bases. Together with two animal head terminals, both hollow, repouseed sheet gold. Denting and rough basal edges.Est. $5,000-$8,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 7:48 P.M.

510. Nineteen Gold Lion or Goat Shape Spacer BeadsHasanlu or early Marlik. Ca. 12th - 8th centuries B.C.3/8” - 1-5/8”W. 20.6 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #66.Most are press molded sheet gold spacers, each bearing opposing animal foreparts, and four attachment perforations at the base. All show some crushing or wear, second largest still bears a core.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 7:46 P.M.

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513. Sumerian Gold TorqueMesopotamia.Ca. 3rd millennium B.C.7-1/8”D., 97.4 grams.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #16.Fabricated from three tapered bronze wires, twisted together, forming a helical body, all with sheet gold overlay. The terminals taper to thin wire, one side looped for attachment. Several nicks and tears in the gold exposing the green patinated bronze beneath, else exc. cond.Est. $6,000-$8,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 7:52 P.M.

512. Child’s Gold Bracelet with Ram’s Head TerminalsOxus, Bactria-Margiana complex.Ca. 4th century B.C.2-1/4”W. 8.3 grams.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #116.Solid wire body having twisted motif and capped at the terminals with �nely formed ram’s heads, each with curved horns. Slightly misshappen and a few small dents in the terminals, but sturdy and wearable. Charming.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 7:50 P.M

515. Two Gold BraceletsRoman and Earlier.Ca. 1st century B.C. and earlier.2-1/2” & 3-1/4”D. 9.3 & 5.2 grams.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #200.Both are fashioned of drawn, high carat gold. The larger is Roman, and has �attened snake head terminals with wire extensions which are entwined to form closure. Other is undecorated and possibly earlier.Est. $1,400-$1,800Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 7:56 P.M.

514. Gold Eye and Mouth Funerary CoversEast Roman.Ca. 1st-3rd centuries A.D.2”, 2” & 3-1/8”W. 4.2 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #194.Matched pair of sheet gold, almond shaped eye covers, each with a hori-zontal slit, repouseed outline and brow above. The football shaped mouth cover is undecorated, and perforated at each end for attachment. All have some creases and folds but are intact. The use of coverings for the seven ori�ces of the human body is well attested from many parts of the ancient world.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 7:54 P.M.

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519. One Single and Six Pairs of Gold EarringsWestern Asia.Ca. 2nd century B.C.1/4” - 1/2”D. 14.4 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #187.All are high quality gold, crescentic shape and are made of drawn wire or are cast. Three pairs and two singles have a pronounced central ridge. All in exc. cond.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 8:04 P.M.

516. Two Pairs and Three Single Gold EarringsWestern Asia.Ca. 1st millennium B.C. to Roman period.3/8” - 3/4”W. 10.3 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #81.Gold earrings, including a small pair of slender hoops with an attached wire which once held a pearl or bead, now missing. The second pair has the tips of it’s navicellae decorated with gold globules, intact, exc. cond. Together with two single earrings with hinged closures, both are decorated with applied ringlets and granules. Finally, a single earring hammered from a heavy wire, �attened and made into a hoop, decorated with a box setting, holding it’s original faded turquoise stone.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 7:58 P.M.

517. Four Pairs and Eight Single Mostly Gold Earrings (16)Western Asia.Ca. 1st millennium B.C. - Islamic period.1/2” - 1-3/8”. 43.7 grams.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #108.Including three pairs and eight single gold earrings, and one pair of silver earrings, all of various dates. A gold pair of navicella shape with separate ear wire, and empty round bezel setting. A pair of gold earrings having a tubular hoop, embellished with a hollow gold ball having a decorative central ridge. A pair of gold hoop earrings, one with a mounted pearl and granulated elements, one missing pearl and most granulation. Together with three navicellae types having �ne granulation decoration. Two sheet gold navicellae, one with a large hollow ball element. Three solid gold heavy wire types with stacks of shot decoration, one with a central disc element. Finally, a pair of silver earrings, one missing ear wire. Some with additional minor imperfections and dents.Est. $3,000-$5,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 8:00 P.M.

518. Four Loose Gold EarringsWestern Asia.Mid 1st millennium B.C.1/2” - 1-1/8”D. 7.2 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #106.Three largest are hollow sheet gold, formed over a core and have overlapping, tapered terminals and an applied ball on two, and a tiny bezel on the third. Final is a plain tiny hoop with tapered terminals.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 8:02 P.M.

520. Two Pairs of Gold Earrings and 2 Hair Rings (6)Syria.Ca. 2nd millennium B/C. and later.3/4” - 1-1/2”D. 39.8 grams.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #78.All are high carat gold, the larger earrings of simple, tubular form. Smaller with wrapped wire. Both of the hair rings are undecorated but have �attened sides. All in exc. cond.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 8:06 P.M.

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521. Five Gold Hair Rings and a Child’s Bracelet (6)Western Asia. Ca. 2nd millennium B.C. and later.5/8” - 1-5/8”D. 29.8 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #110.All are of high carat gold, the bracelet with coiled wire around a shank with drawn wire closure. Largest earring similarly formed. The remaining are all made of twisted wire, three being of multiple strands. All in exc. cond.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 8:08 P.M.

522. One Silver and Four Gold Rings (5)Western Asia. Ca. late 3rd millennium B.C. and later.7/8” - 1-7/8”D. 30 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #37.The largest of thick, tubular, undecoreted silver. One gold loop is plain; one with ribbed texture; one with ribbed texture at the terminals; the largest with squared wire, with straight terminals and twisted balance of shank. All in exc. cond.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 8:10 P.M.

523. Four Ancient Silver BraceletsWestern Asia. Ca. 3rd millennium B.C.2” - 2-1/4”D. 139.7 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #38.Four solid silver, undecorated bracelets, two are of a thick round wire and two are fashioned from a squared band. All are intact and sturdy.Est. $600-$900Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 8:12 P.M.

524. Four Ancient Silver BraceletsWestern Asia. Ca. early 2nd millennium B.C.2-1/8” - 3”W. 185 grams total.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #92.Four simple solid silver bracelets, including an example having an ancient inscription on both ends, having been lightly cleaned. Together with three additional undecorated and uncleaned examples. All are intact, exc. cond.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 8:14 P.M.

525. Three Silver Torques, 8 Bracelets and an Electrum Pendant (17)Western Asia. Ca. early 2nd millennium B.C.1-1/8” - 4-3/4”D.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #31.The pendant is made of �ve electrum loops, each with overlapping termi-nals, of graduated sizes. The crescentic pendant, with suspension loop at top center, susopends beneath. One torque with twisted body and �attened terminals, one plain and one with overlapping ends. Four larger bracelets are similar, as are four smaller, all of plain, thick silver wire. Tarnish patinas, all intact.Est. $4,000-$6,000Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 8:16 P.M.

526. Five Lydian Silver SpiralsWestern Anatolia. Ca. early 6th century B.C.3/4” - 1-1/4”L.Ex. Taisei Gallery Collection auction, Nov. 1992, NYC. Lot #153.Probably earrings, these ovular shaped spirals have thick, tubular bodies and capped terminals. One bears an added boss design having �lagree or-namentation, and verdigris patina. Two, form a matched pair and are silver with remnants of gilt overlay. Final two are solid silver.Est. $600-$900Closing: Thursday, December 5th, 8:18 P.M.

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527. Large Chinese Stone CeltChina. Ca. 200 B.C. 10-1/4”L.Ex. collection of Vincent Funiciello, Brooklyn, NY., 1930s - 70s.Large carved nephrite stone celt, mottled shades of deep green and tan. Wide tapered celt form having a large biconical drilled center hole. A smaller drilled suspension hole at the tapered end. Scattered areas of surface weathering and a stable hairline on the side ridge, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond. A nice example.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Friday, December 6th, 10:00 A.M.

529. Gilt Bronze Ram Head Roundel (2)China.Han Dynasty, ca. 200 B.C. - 200 A.D. 3/4”L. & 2-1/8”D.Ex. collection of Vincent Funiciello, Brooklyn, NY., 1930s - 70s.Gilt bronze two piece roundel, possibly a shield or ornamental boss, depicting a ram’s head with curled horns and nice detailing, with attachment loop, backed with a separately cast, large gilt bronze roundel, both pieces having a thick gold covered surface. A small piece missing from the suspension loop incorporated in the ram’s mouth, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond. A rare and beautiful example.Est. $700-$1,000Closing:Friday, December 6th, 10:04 A.M.

530. Ming Erotic Bedded CoupleChina. Ca. 1368-1644 A.D.8” x 4-1/2” x 3-1/8”H.Private NM collection, acquired from Arte Primitivo, 2003.Terracotta bedded male and female couple, resting their heads on a pillow roll. Rectangular platform bed having a 3/4 railing, highlighted along the rail and foot rails with a deep green glaze. Some remaining black painted highlights to their hair. A few very minor edge chips otherwise intact, overall exc. cond.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Friday, December 6th, 10:06 A.M.

528. Gandharan Pottery FlowerPakistan. Ca. 3rd century A.D. 4”D.Ex. Atremission, London, 2000-2001.Pottery �ower applique having two layers of molded petals and a central stamen. Scattered areas of encrusted surface deposits. Loss to the upper portion of one petal, otherwise intact. Custom lucite base.Est. $600-$900Closing: Friday, December 6th, 10:02 A.M.

531. Thai Gilt Bronze BuddhaThailand, (Siam).Ratanikosin Dynasty, ca. 1780-1820.18-1/2”H.Collection of Dr. John E. Frost, Houston, TX.Cast bronze Buddha, seated in the calling the earth to witness mudra and wearing a garment having an intricately decorated surface. Painted gilt surface with red painted base tiers. Flame atop head, loops on reverse for securing to the temple. Script inscription on the lower front plaque. Lower left corner of the base is restored, minor loss to the tip of the crown �ame, otherwise overall exc. cond.Est. $1,500-$2,500Closing: Friday, December 6th, 10:08 A.M.

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532. Tibetan Gilt and Jeweled Prayed BoxTibet.Late 19th - early 20th century.2-1/2” x 3-1/2”.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Elegant and �ne gilt prayer box elaborately jeweled with a carved multi-piece turquoise Buddha, with four natural ruby cabochons set in the corners, with pink and green faceted glass “jeweled” border. Outer border of cut turquoise stones. Hinged lid with a beautiful carved coral Buddha set in the interior. Set with four coral stones in the corners and turquoise outer border. Intact, exc. cond. A beautiful example.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Friday, December 6th, 10:10 A.M.

534. Two Tibetan Jade and Silver BowlsTibet.Late 19th - early 20th century.4”D. ea., 2-1/8” & 1-3/4”H.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Two �nely made spinach jade bowls, decorated with wide silver interior rims. The slightly smaller bowl is decorated with an applied silver garland set with �ve coral stones, and has a �nely detailed silver foot. The other example is decorated with a wide lower silver border of zoomorphs and vine pattern. Both are intact, exc. cond.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Friday, December 6th, 10:14 A.M.

535. Tibetan Silver and Turquoise Prayer Box NecklaceTibet.Early 20th century.Necklace, 23-1/2” open, box 3-15/16” x 3-15/16”.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Single strand necklace composed of turquoise nuggets interspersed with orange carnelian and granulated silver beads. Silver prayer box central pendant set with small turquoise stones, having a central �oral motif. Removable copper rear box lid. Sturdy and suitable to wear.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Friday, December 6th, 10:16 A.M.

533. Tibetan Silvered Copper Prayer Boxes (2)Tibet.20th century.5-1/4”L. & 4”D.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Including a silvered copper Gau box contained in a cloth case with shoulder strap. Repousse decorated on the front with dragons and a demon. Center glass covered window with two rows of seated Buddhas. Together with a silvered brass round box having a hinged lid. Decorated in relief on the lid with a sunburst or �oral pattern, set with a central turquoise stone. Old cloth strap tied through the bottom hinge. Both are in exc. cond.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Friday, December 6th, 10:12 A.M.

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537. Brass and Pewter Gatling Gun ModelUSA.Modern.20” x 8-1/2”.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM.Handcrafted brass, pewter and hardwood Gatling gun model with rear carriage. The barrel plate is marked: “Gatling USA 1883”, lower carriage plate marked: “Hartford Conn.”. This model was made paying great attention to the details. Exc. cond.Est. $900-$1,500Closing: Friday, December 6th, 10:20 A.M.

536. Rodin Bronze “Nude Balzac” SculptureFrance.Modern, last quarter of the 20th century.28-1/4”H. bronze, 30-1/4” with base.Private Southwestern collection.Large cast bronze sculpture of Balzac, signed on base: “Rodin 4/12”. A later casting from an original commission received from the Societe des Gens de Lettres, a literary society in 1891. He often began his sculptures by making nude studies such as this. The mass of metal between his legs is a casting of the remaining clay left from the sculpting of this �gure. Depicting Balzac as a broad-bellied middle age man with his powerful arms folded across his chest. Mounted on a custom wood base. A large and impressive example.Est. $12,000-$18,000Closing: Friday, December 6th, 10:18 A.M.

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538. Five Polished Fossilized AmmonitesMadagascar.Ca. 400 million years old.3-1/2” - 7-3/8”L.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Five ammonites of various sizes, each sliced in two and polished, revealing the beautifully fossilized and crystallized interior structures. One of the smaller examples has an edge loss, otherwise all others are intact, exc. cond. Nice examples.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Friday, December 6th, 10:22 A.M.

539. Fossil Lot (10)Ca. 400 - 30 million years B.P.2-1/2” - 16-1/4”L.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Including three varied ammonites, the polished example is repaired from four original pieces. An large black marble ammonite slab having a modern polished surface, intact. Two trilobites, one in a limestone slab matrix the other a gray shale matrix. A long ovalar dinosaur egg mostly lost on one side. A highly detailed fossil leaf in a shale matrix. A large coprolite (dinosaur excrement), an excellent specimen. Finally, a fossilized fragmentary tooth.Est. $1,200-$1,800Closing: Friday, December 6th, 10:24 A.M.

541. Fossil Fish (4)Eocene Epoch, 30 million years ago.11-1/4”L., 6-1/4”L. & 6-3/4”L.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Including a two piece, (positive and negative) example surrounded in a limestone matrix. Together with a similar one piece example with a limestone matrix, retaining its tail and scale details. Both are probably Brazilian in origin. Finally, a larger ovoid cut limestone slab exhibiting a complete �sh having a �ne skeletal structure. Labeled on the reverse: Mioplosus Eocene Age Green River Formation Kemmerer, Wyoming”.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Friday, December 6th, 10:28 A.M.

540. Two Brazilian Fish FossilsBrazil.Cretaceous period, ca. 60 million years old.15-1/2”L. & 19-1/4”L.Bill Freeman Estate Collection, Scottsdale AZ. & NM., acquired 1960’s-1980’s.Two larger �sh fossils both in limestone matrix. Nicely detailed with scales, �ns and facial features evident. Both have been repaired from three or four original pieces with restoration over the breaklines.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Friday, December 6th, 10:26 A.M.

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