Ivory Chess Piece - OF.029, Origin: Egypt, Circa: 1100 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 1.8" (4.6cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Ayyubid.

Ivory Chess Piece - OF.029, Origin: Egypt, Circa: 1100 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 1.8" (4.6cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Ayyubid.   « Less

Chess Piece - OF.030, Origin: Egypt, Circa: 1400 AD to 1700 AD, Dimensions: 1.9" (4.8cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Game Piece.

Chess Piece - OF.030, Origin: Egypt, Circa: 1400 AD to 1700 AD, Dimensions: 1.9" (4.8cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Game Piece.   « Less

CULTURE: EGYPTIAN. DATE: 3RD CENTURY BC (PTOLEMAIC PERIOD). MATERIAL: BONE. PROVENANCE: EX: NYC PRIVATE COLLECTION. CONDITION: COMPLETE, RESTORED FROM TWO PIECES,  More »

CULTURE: EGYPTIAN. DATE: 3RD CENTURY BC (PTOLEMAIC PERIOD). MATERIAL: BONE. PROVENANCE: EX: NYC PRIVATE COLLECTION. CONDITION: COMPLETE, RESTORED FROM TWO PIECES, MOUNTED ON A CUSTOM BASE. MEASUREMENTS: 1.25 INCHES (3.2 CMS). Featuring the head of a queen or goddess, perhaps Bernike II, wife of Ptolemy III, her ideal face with straight nose and large almond shaped eyes, her hair parted in the center and swept back and tied in a bun like. Hollow on the inside. CF: For a closely similar head, see lot 182, Sothebys New York, Antiquities and Islamic Art Auction, 14 December 1993, see also, Cleopatra's Egypt, no. 68.   « Less

Culture: EGYPTIAN. Date: 1185 - 1070 BC (20TH DYNASTY). Origin: EGYPT. Material: LIMESTONE. Provenance: EX: PRIVATE AMERICAN COLLECTION. Condition: INTACT,  More »

Culture: EGYPTIAN. Date: 1185 - 1070 BC (20TH DYNASTY). Origin: EGYPT. Material: LIMESTONE. Provenance: EX: PRIVATE AMERICAN COLLECTION. Condition: INTACT, MOUNTED ON A CUSTOM STAND. Measurements: 2 7/8 INCH HIGH (7.4 CMS). Probably of a scribe, he is wearing a tiered wig with remains of black paint.   « Less

Culture: Egyptian. Date: 1550 - 1070 B.C. (Dynasty XVIII-XX). Material: Sandstone. Condition: Intact, preserving most of the original polychromy. Provenance: Ex:  More »

Culture: Egyptian. Date: 1550 - 1070 B.C. (Dynasty XVIII-XX). Material: Sandstone. Condition: Intact, preserving most of the original polychromy. Provenance: Ex: Superior Galleries, Los Angeles, 1975; Harer Family Trust Collection. Literature: G.D. Scott, lll, exhibition catalogue, Temple, Tomb and Dwelling, Egyptian Antiquities from thr Harer Trust Collection, San Bernardino, 1992, no.12, pp. 28-29. Measurements: 3.5 inches high (8 cms). Painted sand stone, New Kingdom circa Dynasty XVlll-XX, 1550 - 1070 BC. Wearing smooth shoulder length wig, including red brown for the flesh, black and white for eyes and brows, and blue for the wig. 3.5 icnhes high, (8cms). With Superior Galleries, Los Angeles, 1975., Harer Family Trust collection. Exhibited: Los Angeles County musuem of Art, 1986 - 1991.San Bernardino University Art Gallery, California State University and elsewhere.   « Less

Culture: EGYPTIAN. Date: 600 - 30 BC, (LATE PERIOD). Material: GRANITE STONE. Provenance: EX: EARLY PRIVATE COLLECTION. Condition: PRESERVING THE RIGHT HAND  More »

Culture: EGYPTIAN. Date: 600 - 30 BC, (LATE PERIOD). Material: GRANITE STONE. Provenance: EX: EARLY PRIVATE COLLECTION. Condition: PRESERVING THE RIGHT HAND FROM A MONUMENTAL STATUE. Measurements: 6.5 INCHES LONG, (16.5 CMS). Cf: For a related closely similar object, see lot 352, Sotheby's New York, Antiquities and Islamic Art Auction, 17 December 1998. This hand may have been part of a monumental statue of a kneeling king. The posture would have been a kneeling position with both hands bent at elbow and extended with offering to the god. This hand is holding a globular object in offering to the god. A fascinating object.   « Less

Culture: EGYPTIAN. Date: 664 - 525 BC. (26TH DYNASTY). Material: BRONZE. Provenance: EX: EARLY PRIVATE COLLECTION. Condition: INTACT, MOUNTED WITH GREEN AND  More »

Culture: EGYPTIAN. Date: 664 - 525 BC. (26TH DYNASTY). Material: BRONZE. Provenance: EX: EARLY PRIVATE COLLECTION. Condition: INTACT, MOUNTED WITH GREEN AND REDDISH PATINA. Measurements: 3.25 INCHES HIGH, (8.3 CMS). The god standing and holding a scepter combining the was and djed in his hands. Also wearing a close-fitting cloak and a close-fitting cap, and a broad beaded collar. Cf: For a similar example see lot # 30, Sotheby's New York auction, June 12, 1993, also for a close parallel, see Baltimore, Egyptian Sculpture no. 495.   « Less

Culture: Phoenician/Egyptian. Date: 6th - 5th Century BC. Material: Alabaster. Condition: Intact with lid, with custom base stand. Provenance: Ex: American  More »

Culture: Phoenician/Egyptian. Date: 6th - 5th Century BC. Material: Alabaster. Condition: Intact with lid, with custom base stand. Provenance: Ex: American private collection; Ex: Asfar & Sarkis,1971, Beirut. Measurements: 6.9 inches high (17.5 cms). Ovoid in form with slightly rounded bottom, tapering to a narrow neck, original lid that is centrally drilled, two lug handles, and traces of reddish pigment. Cf: Lot 52, Christie's New York Antiquities Auction, 9 December 2008, (est. $5,000 - $7,000).   « Less

Culture: EGYPTIAN. Date: 1ST CENTURY BC - 1ST CENTURY AD. Origin: ALEXANDRIA. Material: TERRACOTTA. Provenance: EX: ENGLISH COLLECTION, EX: ROYAL-ATHENA  More »

Culture: EGYPTIAN. Date: 1ST CENTURY BC - 1ST CENTURY AD. Origin: ALEXANDRIA. Material: TERRACOTTA. Provenance: EX: ENGLISH COLLECTION, EX: ROYAL-ATHENA GALLERIES. Condition: INTACT, WITH ORIGINAL PIGMENT, MOUNTED ON A CUSTOM STAND. Measurments: 1 7/8 INCH HIGH, (5.4 CMS). With enlarged cranium, jutting chin, and open mouth. Traces of original pigment remaining. Cf: For a closeley similar object, see lot 111, Sotheby's New York Antiquities Auction, June 10/11, 1983. In archaeology, the term "grotesque" designates an important class of objects, generally of small size and of ranging artistic quality, that exploit physical deformations and human maladies for the amusement of its viewers: ancient artisans did notalways treat these afflictions and deformities in a realistic manner, but they inspired them to create an exaggerated, caricature-like effect. This style developed throughout Asia Minor (Smyrna) and in Egypt (Alexandria), and the Roman empire. Grotesques fascinated the entire Mediterranean. Images of men, or more rare, of women and children, old men, dwarves, Africans, the obese or emaciated etc., the repertoire of "grotesques" is extremely varied. There are few figurines in terracotta as wel as bronze. This head is from the terracotta group, of fine qualities and powerful details.   « Less

Culture: EGYPTIAN. Date: 305 - 30 BC (PTOLEMAIC PERIOD). Material: TERRACOTTA. Provenance: EX: ROYAL ATHENA GALLERIES, EX: COLLECTION OF SCOLARD MAAS, ACQUIRED IN  More »

Culture: EGYPTIAN. Date: 305 - 30 BC (PTOLEMAIC PERIOD). Material: TERRACOTTA. Provenance: EX: ROYAL ATHENA GALLERIES, EX: COLLECTION OF SCOLARD MAAS, ACQUIRED IN CAIRO IN THE 1950'S - 60'S. Condition: INTACT, WITH ORIGINAL PIGMENT TRACES. Measurements: 2.25 INCHES HIGH, (5.7 CMS). Depicting a crouching boy, a cloak fastened at his neck, and stuffing his phallus into a jar. Traces of red and white pigments remaining. Very sharp features and details in relation to size, and a very rare object.   « Less