One of the finest examples of ancient glass we have handled in many years! Ancient Islamic Glass Flask, from modern-day Pakistan, mold-made into the form of a poppy blossom, ca. 900 to 1100 AD. The poppy has long been a staple crop of Pakistan/Afghanistan and even 1000 years ago was grown to produce opium for export. Blue glass with fiery iridescence. 3" H and intact and choice with upper section showing removable earthen deposits. If buyer desires, this layer can easily be removed to ...click for details
Ancient Bronze Votive Shield, from Persia, modern-day Iran/Iraq, ca. 800 B.C. Incredibly rare and beautiful shield fragment used either in some form of military parade, or meant to be buried with a fallen soldier - perhaps explaining the fragmentary nature - possibly ceremonially "killed" in ancient times. Embossed with multiple design elements in circular form. Collected by Axel Guttman in Berlin in the 1980's. Guttman's collection has long been regarded as one of the mos ...click for details
Rare bronze drinking vessel from the Assyrian Empire, Ca 800 to 700 BC. Bronze cup of tapered cylindrical form, incised with 3 rows of bulls heads, pattern repeating on base. Cup slightly crushed at base and small tears at rim, but stable and very attractive patina. Cup measures 5-1/8" H.
From ancient Afghanistan, Gandahran culture, ca. 500 A.D. Stucco head of Buddha, realistic features, nice detailing. Custom mount. Head itself measures 3"H x 1-1/2"W, intact/generally excellent condition.
From the ancient near east, probably Afghanistan, ca. 1200 A.D. Mouth-blown glass cosmetic bottle with free-blown neck and raised ribbing detailing. Beautiful light-green coloration; broken pontil on base. 3-1/8"H, intact/excellent conditon.
Ancient Indus Valley Pottery Cup, ca. 3300-3000 B.C. Terracotta pottery footed vessel with geometric graphics in dark brown and brick-red. 3"H x 4"D, intact with some chipping, some fading and overall encrustations - no repairs or restoration.
Ancient Near-Eastern Gaming / Chess Piece, ca. 1st millenium B.C. Handcrafted from banded agate; domed shape, rising to a central point. 1"D x 1-3/8"T, intact with minor chipping.
PROVENANCE: Ex-Private Southwestern Collection.
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From the ancient Near East, ca. 1st millenium B.C. Fawn, white and deeper brown banded agate gaming piece; with domed shape, rising to a central point. 1-3/8"D x 1-1/4"T, intact with minor chipping.
Rare shape! Ancient Mehrgarh culture, Indus Valley, Kero, ca. 3300 - 3000 B.C. Buff terracotta pottery drinking cup with geometric graphics in dark brown pigment. 4-1/2"H, intact/excellent condition, save minor rim chipping.
PROVENANCE: Ex-Private Southwestern Collection.
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Interesting shape for a cosmetic vessel! From ancient Afghanistan, ca. 1200 A.D. Mouth-blown glass, rich green in coloration coloration with star decoration in center and ribbed edge detailing. 1"H, intact/generall very good condition, save heavy mineral deposits/allover encrustation.
