Large seated dwarf-pataikos with exaggerated phallus. He is naked, with both hands supporting his enlarged penis which is draped around his shoulders. Small piece at the bottom was chipped and reattached. Most of the aquamarine glaze is intact. Condition as shown. Measure 2 inches in height. Dates to the Ptolemaic Period , circa 4th century BC.

Provenance: The estate of Bill Jamieson.

Large Daunian Funnel Krater which was excavated from a necropolis near Ordona, Italy by Byron Farwell in 1944-1945. This artifact has deep thick brownish bands on the body and rim with intermittent thin vertical bands. Very characteristic of Daunian ware of the 5th century which maintains its Bronze age roots. As per the literature this artifact was from Grave XV. Dates to circa the 5th-4th century BC. Measures 11inches wide and is intact said for a repair to the rim...

Beautiful Messapian plate dating to 5th century BC, this terracotta pedestal plate in red over buff in geometric designs with small tapered foot. Two ancient holes along lid edge allowed piece to be hung from wall. See attached scan of Mrs. Farwell with plate circled among other finds. Measures 6-3/4"D x 2-7/8"H, minor surface wear, else choice.

Provenance: Ex- Farwell Collection.

Published in the book "The Farwell Collection" published in 1953 by Franklin P...

AN EGYPTIAN BRONZE ISIS AND HORUS

LATE PERIOD 664-30 B.C.

Seated Isis and Horus, the goddess clad in a tightly-fitted sheath, a striated tripartite wig and vulture headdress crowned with a cobra-modius supporting cow horns framing a solar disk, offering her left breast to her divine son Horus seated on her lap, his head cradled by her left hand, wearing a cap-crown fronted by a uraeus and the side lock of youth, tenons below the integral plinth for insertion...

Nice ancient Egyptian bronze Cobra with solar disc headdress Dates to circa the Late Period. Nice details, in good condition and displays well. Measures 1.9 inches in height.

Provenance: Gustave Jequier (1868-1946)

Ex. Billy Jamieson (1954-2011)

Here you find a fine terracotta of the child horus wearing the crown of Upper and Lower Egypt. Measure 4 inches and is intact as shown. Very vivid facial expression.

Provenance: Gustave Jequier (1868-1946)

Ex. Billy Jamieson (1954-2011)

Authenticated by Gayle Gibson, "Egyptologist", Royal Ontario Museum.

An excellent Moche V Malky effigy from Peru, ca. 550 – 700 AD. This two-chambered vessel is 8-1/2" high and depicts an ancestor emerging from his tomb, carrying a deer to sustain or reward his progeny. He is adorned with a complex avian headdress, ear ornaments and striped mantle, all symbols of elite status. The whistle hidden in his hollow head has great tone and is a rare feature on Moche ceramics...

Ancient Moche III Manta effigy vessel which dates to approx 200 to 450 AD. This manta ray deity has a human face on the underside. This vessel is burnished on the underside and flat on the top portion of the ray. Intact condition. Measures 9.5” in height. Extremely rare piece! Deaccessioned from the Drexel University Museum - Philadelphia, PA. For a similar piece see the Museo Arqueológico Rafael Larco Herrera in Peru.

Moche II - III Seated figure, circa 200 to 300 AD. Beautiful Stirrup vessel portraying a seated figure. On the side of the head we find a headdress ornament in the form of an Amanita Muscaria mushroom. On the underside of the vessel we find finished crossed legs. On the torso the garment is indicated with incised designs in cream slip. Measure 8” in height . Ex Andrea Sarmiento collection - Miami, FL

Moche V Prisoner Vessel, circa 550 to 700 AD. This ceramic vase is depicting a prisoner with hands bound at the back and rope around the neck. He is nude with exposed genitals. A good piece for both the collector of Peruvian and Erotic art. This ancient vessel is in intact condition. Measures 11" high. Ex Israel Pachenko collection - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Large stone Gandhara female figure dating to the 2nd-3rd century AD. The stone frieze with the Moon Goddess seated in an alcove wearing a crescent moon shaped crown. Very feminine features and pose as the moon is associated with the divine femine. Measures: 5 x 10 inches. A scarce type and in good condition!

Provenance: Owen collection, USA.

Here you find a lovely ancient head Buddha dating to circa 2nd-3rd century AD. The carved stone schist head has a fine tranquil expression. Has some abrasion and light deposits, otherwise excellent condition! Measures: 1.75 x 2.5 x 4.1 inches.

For similar examples see The Gandhara Style, Madeleine Hallade, Thames & Hudson 1968. Page 79 pl.56/57

Provenance: Owen collection; purchased by the previous owner from a New Jersey collection dated to the 1990's...