17th century Spanish "Piece of Eight," most likely from the Potosi mint in Bolivia, of the type often found on Spanish treasure ships. Mounted in sterling silver bezel. Ready to wear.
Ancient Greek, South Italy, Apulia, ca.330 - 320 BC. Black glazed pottery Epichysis / Prochous decorated with ivy wreath on body and rays on shoulder, Lion head at base of handle (lion missing on other). Originally used for pouring oil or wine with a slender spout and elegant handle. Just under 7"H, spout re-attached and one lion head missing, else very good. ...click for details
The artifact was produced in China, probably in the region of Jingdezhen in Jiangxi province, during the Sung Dynasty period (960 - 1279. Meant to hold powdered cosmetics, it was brought to Southeast Asia as a valuable trade good, probably by a Chinese trading ship and sold among one of the many thriving Chinese communities living in Southeast Asia. The object probably ended up as a burial object of a prominent individual. 4-1/2"D x 2-3/8"H, intact/excellent condition. A very rare f ...click for details
Ancient Egyptian faience amulet of a Djed pillar, dating to Egypt's Third Intermediate Period, approximately 1070-712 B.C. Of typical simple form with pale blue glaze, with exquisite and crisp detailing. The djed pillar amulet was one of the most common of all those placed on the mummy, and can perhaps be understood as the backbone of Osiris, or that of the deceased associated with him. The Egyptians recognized the importance of the spine and saw it as a symbol that kept Osiris, the resurre ...click for details
From Northern Peru, Moche I, ca. 200 A.D. Pottery leg vessel having a stirrup spout, depicting a leg bent at the knee. Some faded traces of a multi ring decoration. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. 5-7/8”H. x 7-1/2”W, small repaired hole in the knee with several restored hairlines extending from the hole, with four toes re-attached with some loss along the breaklines, several repaired pock marks. ...click for details
Large and stunning! From ancient Rome, ca. 1st century AD. Light green drinking glass in typical form with faint wheel cut lines below rim and covered throughout with gorgeous silvery iridescence. Offered to us as ex-Pompeii, which is possible but unlikely, but still a large and fine example! 4"H, intact/generally quite excellent.
Pre-Columbian, Peru, Ca. 1000-1200 A.D. An anthropomorphic pottery urn in the form of a rather rotund human, having a cream ground and black painted linear decoration. 7"H, a few minor flakes and minor rim chip, otherwise intact.
Provenance: Ex-private East Coast USA Collection. ...click for details
Pre-Columbian, Peru, Chancay culture, ca. 1000-1200 A.D. A standing figure depicted with a pointed head and wearing a coca bag on his back, decorated belt around his waist. Stands just under 7"H, left side of head point restored, chips on both feet.
Provenance: Ex-private East Coast USA Collection. ...click for details
Greece, Hellenistic, Canosa, ca. 2nd / 1st Century BC. The boy God of Love depicted naked playing a lyre, his body turned to provocatively display his buttocks. 4-1/4"H, upper portion of lyre missing plus some roughness as expected, else very good.
Provenance: Ex-H. Sarner Collection, Palm Springs, CA. ...click for details
Rare form! Greek, southern Italy, Gnathian, Ca 4th century BC. Terracotta bottle-shaped vessel with ovoid body with broad shoulder with twin handles, then tapering into high flaring neck; black-glazed, body incised with vertical bands. Just under 5"H, rim broken/re-glued with section missing, neck repaired, plus overall glaze wear (can be restored to original condition - email for details). Not perfect, but very rare size and form. ...click for details
