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Greek, bronze ring with representation of standing figure sacrificing before a thymiaterium (an incense altar), (5th century B.C.). With green patination very fine, rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
Greek, Macedonian silver ring with trace of gilding remaining made in the form of a Macedonian shield similar to that used by Philip II and armies, set on 6mm band with circular holes and with flower supports to the ring, circular ring part broken (but can be repaired), 22mm diameter of top of ring itself 25mm diameter, (4th century B.C.). Except for broken part very fine and very rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
Greek, Macedonian officers silver ring made in the form of a Macedonian shield similar to that used by Macedonian rulers about 158 B.C. and their armies, set on 7mm band with ornamental pattern with small shield supports to the ring, top of shield on ring, 23mm diameter of top of ring ring itself 23mm diameter, (2nd century B.C.). Very fine and very rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
Greek, Macedonian officers silver ring made in the form of a Macedonian shield similar to that used by Alexander III and armies, set on 8mm band with circular holes and with small shield supports to the ring (one fallen off but in lot and can be repaired), top of shield on ring, 19mm diameter of top of ring ring itself 23mm diameter, (4th century B.C.). Except for broken part very fine and very rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Greek, Macedonian, rings in bronze or copper, all with incised patterns and designs at top of the ring, 20-23mm diameter, (c.6th century B.C.); together with a button of crescent designs on front 28x25mm., and part of a square buckle 29x23mm. Fine - very fine. (5)
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Greek, owl of base silver, facing with head to left, set on an iron base, height 76mm, (c.4th - 3rd century B.C.), used either a seal or a local deity as a votive object for worship in a small family temple. With old patination and attached dirt, good fine, extremely rare.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,350
Greek, gilt bronze clip on minature Macedonian shield for either dress or military garb, with gilt radiating rays from central globular projection, (4th - 3rd century B.C.). With old patination very fine, rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Greek, bronze button, set with eagle crouching over prey, 26mm, holed at top, believed Macedonian kingship period, (c.4th - 3rd century B.C.). With old patination very fine, rare.
Estimate $80
SOLD $0
Sassanian, gold ring with warrior with bow and arrow on horse to left shooting behind him, cut as incuse design in a red gem stone, (3rd - 5th century A.D.), with additional projection from top of ring. Very fine, the gem stone inset rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $500
Roman bronze oil lamp, (2nd-3rd century A.D.), bronze lamp with a dog curled around making up the top of the lamp. With usual holes and green patination. Extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $0
Late Roman, bronze fibula from Macedon area, (2nd - 3rd century A.D.), length 75mm, with banded pattern on portion of the arm to form the curved part of the fibula. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Late Roman, silver fibula from Macedon area, (3rd -4th century A.D.), length 65mm, with twisted wire to form the curved part of the fibula. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $450
SOLD $700
Late Roman - Greek, bronze serpent headed bracelet from Macedon area, (3rd century A.D.), with twisted banded pattern on all of the bracelet 65mm diameter. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Late Roman and early Byzantine, 6th century A.D., spherical commercial weights, 54.6 grams (two ounce weight or sextans), with inlaid silvered letters raised X/B (S.Bendall Byzantine Weights 31, p.27 as illustrated p.26); others of smaller weight 13.6 grams (half ounce weight or semuncia) inscribed XX; 7.2 grams (sicilius) and 4.7 grams (sextula). Dark green patina, very fine and first very rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $330
Late Roman and early Byzantine, 6th century A.D., spherical commercial weights, 52.8 grams (two ounce weight or sextans), with incuse letters X/B (cf.S.Bendall Byzantine Weights 31, p.27 as illustrated p.26); others of smaller weight including rectangular 9.7 grams inscribed NB (two nomismata coin weight) (Bendall 102 p.42, Pl.43); others as spherical commercial weights 6.7 grams and 6.4 grams (sicilius). Three with dirt encrustations, otherwise very fine and first and second rare. (4)
Estimate $250
SOLD $0
Byzantine, hinged solid bronze Bishop's cross (9th-10th century A.D.), with attached loop for wearing, height 102mm, width 46mm, with incised decoration of a bishop with oustretched arms, crosses below hands and with name IOANHC above (John), of double thickness with hinge at base and with five depressions for settings of five precious stones (symbol of bishop as owner). Very fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,200
China, Tang Dynasty (A.D. 618-907), horse with rider, height 37 cms, length 33 cms. Fine with old dirt attached, trace of original paint on eyes and hoof etc, rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,000
China, Tang Dynasty (A.D. 618-907), white terracotta lady as a figurine, with hair raised above her head, height 22.5 cms. Very fine, rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $200
China, Tang Dynasty (A.D. 618-907), large terracotta of a warrior, height 35 cms. Very fine, with old dirt attached, some original paint on armour and body, etc., very rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $0
China, Tang Dynasty (A.D. 618-907), terracotta figurine, height 19 cms. Fine, rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
China, Tang Dynasty (A.D. 618-907), terracotta figurine, height 16 cms. Fine, rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
China, Tang Dynasty (A.D. 618-907), terracotta figurine, height 24 cms. Restored head and base to body, old dirt attached, trace of original paint on body etc, rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Tibet, statue of Buddha gilt and coloured on wood, height 147mm., width 82mm, 75mm deep, 18th century. Fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $200
Tibet, statue of Confusus gilt on wood, height 150mm., width 52mm, 40mm deep, 18th century. Fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $200