Roman Statuette
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Pre AD 1000 item# 934142
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A Roman bone statuette of Venus. Venus was worshipped for centuries by the Romans as the Goddess of gardens and vegetation before she additionally acquired the attributes of the Greek goddess Aphrodite. Venus had many personae including Venus Genetrix [Mother Venus], Venus Felix [Lucky Venus], Venus Victrix [Venus the Victorius] and several others. Roman 3rd-4th century AD. Height [excluding base] 9.5 CM. Deficient as shown.
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Amarna Ring
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Pre AD 1000 item# 930845
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An Amarna period faience ring depicting a Bulti fish [ Tilapia Nilotica] on the bezel. The Bulti fish was a symbol of rebirth and fertility because after the eggs were laid the fish carry them in their mouth until they hatch. The Egyptians viewed this as a magical event. A Bulti fish was also thought to guide the sun god’s journey through the underworld from sunset until sunrise. I read somewhere that the Bulti fish appeared with some frequency on Amarna faience rings, however, a diligent search has turned up very few. I think that the word rare is overused so I will say that this representation is uncommon. The ring is reglued as shown in the photos and there is some restoration on the shank. Amarna period reign of Akhenaten 1352-1336 BCE. Length if bezel 20mm,
Width of bezel 10mm.
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Ancient Egyptian Mummy Mask
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Pre AD 1000 item# 924709
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Egyptian cartonnage mummy mask. This is an exceptionally well modeled mask as many if not most are generic. The mask appears to be a mature male with just a hint of a smile on his face. I could write much more but I would rather let the photos tell the tale. Deficient as shown, some restoration and inpainting on the proper left side. Romano-Egyptian Circa 1st century BC-1st century AD. Height 14 inches, 35 CM. The stand not included I did a poor job when I made it.
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Ancient Persian Bronze
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Pre AD 1000 item# 899121
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A nicely decorated Achaemenid bronze bowl. The bowl was cast and three bands of stamped and incised decoration were added by hand. This shape was used often in Persian metal work of the Achaemenid Empire and was adopted by other cultures such as the Greeks and was also seen in glass of the Roman period. Achaemenid {Persian} Empire 5th- 4th Century BC. Diameter at rim 10.2 CM [4 inches], height 8CM [3 3/16 inch]. A chip from the rim and the rim slightly bent at one point. Apparently there was a foot, now missing. However this does not detract from the excellent workmanship on the body of the vessel. I purchased this at a Sotheby auction many years ago. The auction was held with the items lined up against a wall and the Auctioneer and the bidders walked along and bid as each item was pointed out. This was part of a box lot which was all from Iran, cited as the property of a deceased missionary. There were items from Luristan to an Islamic lamp stand [broken]. I still have a couple of other items from this lot in my collection
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Bronze Statuette Of a Female Deity
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Pre AD 1000 item# 840588
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A Near Eastern bronze Deity. Circa 2nd Millennium BC. The object is peg shaped, wearing a pointed cap, it has deeply recessed eyes, a prominent nose and stubby arms. It also has a band around the waist and a large navel. I did show this piece {the item not a photo} to Dr Jerry Eisenberg and he said that it is undoubtedly ancient but he could not easily tell me the culture. I purchased this item from a Beirut dealer in the 1960s. There are a few places where there is some corrosion but it is mainly on the lower part of the back. Height 8 CM [3 1/8”].
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Coptic Container
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Pre AD 1000 item# 795833
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A Coptic cosmetic container and applicator. Both carved from bone, the container with a geometric pattern and the applicator with a spiral end and a rooster on an open work plinth at the top. .There is a bulge in the applicator which rests on a ledge inside the container. I suppose that this was to keep the applicator from being always in the contents. I would guess that the container was for kohl, but I am not sure. Egypt circa 4th-7th cent AD. Height of container 12cm Length of applicator 15.5cm
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An Egyptian Faience Ring
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Pre AD 1000 item# 784318
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A ring from the late Eighteenth Dynasty showing an Ankh symbol. These rings were produced in large quantities during the reigns of Amenhotep III and Akhenaton. However they are very fragile and most are found not only broken but missing pieces, usually the shank and frequently part of the bezel. The shank of this ring is glued but there is no restoration or painting. The Ankh symbol was often used during the reign of Akhenaton and one of his shabtis shows him holding an Ankh. The rays of the sun Aten are also shown holding an Ankh. Circa 1390-1336BC. Length of bezel 2CM, width 1CM
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