A shabti fragment from what was once a large and spectacular New Kingdom piece. The fragment itself is just over 4 inches in height. It is inscribed with horizontal lines of inscriptions around the body as well as one vertical line on the back side. The text reads, in part, "The Illuminated One, the Osiris, Karo, True of Voice (chapter six, book of the dead follows). The shape and style is consistent with the ushabtis of Seti I, and is believed to come from the same workshop. Please reference a detailed description of this particular piece on shabticollections.com by Niek de Haan. Ex. Helios Gallery, Ex. Niek de Haan.

This is a wonderful example of Yuan Dynasty tomb pottery, being a burnished pottery model of a horse, standing on a rectangular base. Beautifully molded with intricate detail applied to the face and halter, along with a groomed mane and flowing tail. Some restoration to the legs and tail. Approximately 8 inches tall x 9 inches long. Ca. 1279-1368 A.D., Yuan Dynasty, Ex. Tony Allen- Allen's Antiques, LTD.

Beautiful, finely carved, Egyptian Pectoral Scarab, dating from the Late Period, ca. 712-332 B.C. Crafted in fine limestone. Originally blue in color, with traces of the blue pigment remaining. Six holes around the perimeter are placed for attachment to the mummies linen. Includes a museum grade display mount. A large example at 4.8 cm. Ex- Private California Collection.

A fine quality Luristan Sword, ca. 1000 B.C. Approximately 18" in length with a desirable dark patina. One prominent blood ridge is seen down the middle of the blade. Fully intact save for the tang which is shortened due to breakage in antiquity. Professionally mounted.

Seen here is a Han dynasty vase, being ovoid and flat in shape with a short neck. The piece is composed of fired gray clay, painted in whites and umbers. A beautiful array of root marks is visible, as seen in the pictures. The vase measures 8 1/4" in height, by 8 1/2" in width. Excavated in the area of Xian, the piece comes from the collection of Dr. Geoffrey Smith., California. Han Dynasty Period, 206 B.C.-220 A.D.

Ca. 400 B.C.-400 A.D., Classic Mayan period, Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico. Ex. Leslie Borenstein from the mid-60's. A large terracotta head, being 3" tall by 3" wide and 1 3/4" deep. Well formed features with much of the original surface coating intact as seen in photos.

Middle Kingdom Stele, sculpted in monumental sunken relief. Displays the lower half of an inscription traditional to the period which reads "One who is in the heart of his lord". The "lord" referred to would be the Pharaoh. The meaning of the phrase "in the heart of" is "confidant," so the whole phrase would mean "A confidant of the Pharaoh." An example of the entire inscription can be seen in one of the picture enlargements, which shows the same inscription in honor of a noble named "Ipi", who served the Pharaoh Nebtauira Montuhotep IV during the 11th Dynasty of the Middle Kingdom. The stele shows beautifully with a white washed surface and is displayed on a custom mount, measuring 12" x 11" with mount. Provenance: Ex. Secret Eye Collection, NYC., 1977, Ex. Arte Primitivo, Howard Rose Gallery.

Large black glazed lekanis with applied decoration in white and umber. The lid has a large knob handle and is decorated on each side with the head of a lady of fashion. Between the two heads are large palmettes. The base is plain black glazed save for an umber band just above the foot. Dates from Apulian Greece, ca. 275-250 BC. Piece shows beautifully with the type of "silvering" that you love to see in these Greek Apulian pieces. Lid is intact, save for two small chips at the bottom edge of the lid. The base has some repair, nicely done. Diameter across the handles is 22.8 cms, or 9.1 inches. Ex. Welsh private collection. (Ferris Collection)

Beautifully carved and detailed scarab in green and black serpentine stone, dating from the Egyptian 2nd Intermediate Period, 1759-1539 B.C., Intact and in choice condition. 14.5 mm in length. Ex. Lodge Antiquities, UK.

A beautifully crafted bronze vase, being hammered rather than cast. The vase is formed in the style of an amphora, with an elongated cylindrical body rising over a button base, and a concave neck above a ledge, approximately two thirds of the way up the body. The neck then flares gently outward to form the rim. The piece is 8" in height, and is in remarkably intact condition, with a small 3/4" tear on the back side. Dates to Ca. 1000 B.C., West Iran, Luristan culture. Reference: "Art of Ancient Iran", by Mahboubian.

A large and attractive Vera Cruz terracotta head, being life size and most probably a burial effigy. The face is very finely crafted, with handsome features. The eyes are narrowed and mouth opened to reveal the teeth. The figure wears a nose plug and a head dress with lobed decoration at the forehead. A few repairs are noted to the sides of the head dress and on the backside, but only one small area of restoration is found, being on the left edge of the face, just below the head band. An impressive and large piece, mounted on a custom removable wooden base. Height is 9 1/4", just over 13" with the base. Dates to Ca. 300-900 A.D.-Ex. New England private collection.

A beautiful Ming Dynasty Jar, modeled in the form of a Lotus Pod. The glaze is a wonderful, rich, deep green. A red painted sanskrit character is noted on the base as seen in the pictures. The piece is a large 14.6 inches high. Dates from the Ming Dynasty Period, ca. 1368-1644 A.D. Ex. Allen's Antiques LTD.