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Neolithic arrowhead, carved from quartz (20Lx11W mm). Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Egypt, Late Middle Kingdom, (c2040-1782BC), marl clay, round topped stela of Heriheb with a winged uraeus, sixteen columns of hieroglyphs above a register of figures (including Heriheb and six deities) and eleven columns of hieroglyphs below. Slightly damaged on the lower right edge.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $6,500
Greek South Italy, Hellenistic period, (6th-5th century B.C.), terracotta statuette of a goddess in a standing position, wearing flowing robes, hair drawn back into a high bun, height 200mm. Has been cracked and repaired, very fine and scarce.
Estimate $350
SOLD $400
Greek South Italy, Selinunte Sicily, in the region of the temple of Malophoros, (5th century B.C.), terracotta statuette of a seated woman or priestess in a rigid position on a throne, with some original paint, height 120mm. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $220
China, Yunnan, Dian culture, (279-109 B.C.), bronze statuette of a seated lady, in squatting pose with hands cupped to hold an object, elaborate hair brushed and dressed down her back, the robes intricately decorated with birds and clouds, (100mm high, 50mm wide). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $340
Roman, (1st - 2nd century A.D.), gold earrings, of fine wire form, with central shield attached, the fine drop section below with attached glass bead (one missing), (25mm long, 1.26g total weight). Attractive style, very fine and scarce. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $540
Roman, (1st - 2nd century A.D.), gold earrings, of fine wire form, the drop section below with attached beads, (27m long, 1.85g total weight). Attractive style, very fine and scarce. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $600
Roman, 2nd - 3rd century A.D., gold earring, the central wire terminating in a cup-shaped bowl containing a carnelian sphere secured with twisted gold wire, diameter 17mm. Very fine, intact and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Roman, 2nd-3rd century A.D., gold pendant, shield shaped with embossed circular motif to centre, surrounded by indented patterns with a suspension loop at top, length 16mm, (1.37 g). Very fine, intact and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Roman period, intaglio engraved gemstone with portrait of an empress wearing a diadem, early 3rd century A.D., 15x18mm. Very fine and interesting.
Estimate $100
SOLD $310
Roman, die forger's clay moulds, (c.early 3rd century A.D.), probably for denarii, noted portraits of Julia Domna and Septimius Severus, various reverse types. Very fine and unusual. (8)
Estimate $120
SOLD $600
Indonesia, Srivijaya Empire c600 - 1500 AD, an assortment, includes, cowrie shells; glass balls and beads; stone beads; tin items, various motifs. Good - extremely fine. (186 pieces)
Estimate $350
Passed in
Ancient Mayan spearhead, carved from obsidian (103Lx41W mm). Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Gold bangles, Venezuelan origin, very high gold content (3mm, 23.80g each). Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $2,800
SOLD $2,400
Medieval wax seal, features Mary sitting and holding Child on her knee cast in lead (42x68mm); also Germany, 1930s-40s, wax seal of German Red Cross in Berlin 'Deutscher Rotes Kreuz Berlin', metal base with shaped timber handle (approx 38x118mm). Fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $60