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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
Aboriginal bark painting, mid-20th century, Arnhem Land, a large polychrome example featuring wading birds and eels, (58 x 27cm). Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $240
Aboriginal bark paintings, mid-20th century, Arnhem Land, Milingimbi, artists including Buranday, Dawidi and Libunja, four medium sized polychrome examples featuring birds, serpents and a goanna, (26 x 16cm). Very fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
Aboriginal bark paintings, mid-20th century, Arnhem Land, Milingimbi, artists Burranday and Dha'Thayu, three medium sized polychrome examples featuring abstract floral patterns, (26 x 15cm). Very fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
Aboriginal bark paintings, mid-20th century, Arnhem Land, Milingimbi, artist Buranday, four medium sized polychrome examples featuring flowering trees, (26 x 15cm). Very fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Aboriginal bark paintings, mid-20th century, Arnhem Land, Milingimbi, four small to medium sized polychrome examples featuring grass trees and other plants, (20 x 11cm). Very fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Aboriginal bark paintings, mid-20th century, Arnhem Land, Milingimbi, artist D'tha'thayu, three medium sized polychrome examples featuring linear zigzag patterns, (26 x 14cm). Very fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Aboriginal bark paintings, mid-20th century, Arnhem Land, Milingimbi, artist Dainannan, three medium sized polychrome examples featuring kangaroos, (26 x 16cm). Very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Aboriginal bark paintings, mid-20th century, Arnhem Land, Milingimbi, three small sized polychrome examples featuring birds, (20 x 10cm). Very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Aboriginal bark paintings, mid-20th century, Arnhem Land, Milingimbi, artists including Djanabali, three small sized polychrome examples featuring fish frogs and flora, (20 x 10cm). Very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Aboriginal bark paintings, mid-20th century, Arnhem Land, Milingimbi, three small sized polychrome examples featuring goannas, (20 x 10cm). Very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Aboriginal bark paintings, mid-20th century, Arnhem Land, Milingimbi, three small sized polychrome examples featuring small marsupials, (20 x 10cm). Very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
Aboriginal bark paintings, mid-20th century, Arnhem Land, Milingimbi, artists including Manuna and Djadjawuy, four small sized polychrome examples featuring goannas, (20 x 10cm). Very fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
Aboriginal bark paintings, mid-20th century, Arnhem Land, Milingimbi, four small sized polychrome examples featuring turtles, (20 x 10cm). Very fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $340
Aboriginal bark paintings, mid-20th century, Arnhem Land, Milingimbi, artist Buranday, three small to medium sized polychrome examples featuring serpents, (20/25 x 13/9cm). Very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $260
Aboriginal bark paintings, mid-20th century, Arnhem Land, Milingimbi, artists including Djanabali, four small sized polychrome examples featuring serpents, (20 x 10cm). Very fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $300
Aboriginal bark paintings, mid-20th century, Arnhem Land, Milingimbi, artists including Djadjawuy, three small sized polychrome examples featuring fish and goanna, (20 x 10cm). Very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $260
Aboriginal bark paintings, mid-20th century, Arnhem Land, Milingimbi, artists including Djadjawuy, four small sized polychrome examples featuring birds, (20 x 10cm). Very fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $240
Aboriginal bark paintings, mid-20th century, Arnhem Land, Milingimbi, artists including Dannamma, four small to medium sized polychrome examples featuring abstract patterns and dragonflies, (21 x 12cm). Very fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $240
Aboriginal bark paintings, mid-20th century, Arnhem Land, Milingimbi, four small sized polychrome examples featuring birds, (20 x 10cm). Very fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $240