Dating from around 100 B.C., his jaunty little antlered figure is an excellent example of Luristan (Western Iran) bronze art. Pierced for suspension, it is in beautiful  More »

Dating from around 100 B.C., his jaunty little antlered figure is an excellent example of Luristan (Western Iran) bronze art. Pierced for suspension, it is in beautiful condition, with a clear dark-green patina, and is approximately 1-1/2 inch high, exclusive of the ivory stand.   « Less

Excavated near Filadelfia, Costa Rico, this impressive vase is in the striking Nicoya Polychrome style. Applied to one side of the bulbous tripod body is the head of an  More »

Excavated near Filadelfia, Costa Rico, this impressive vase is in the striking Nicoya Polychrome style. Applied to one side of the bulbous tripod body is the head of an animal, probably a jaguar or coatimundi, resting on its forearms. A band of hieroglyphs encircles the vase's collar and other designs run around the legs and in a ribbon down the back. Excellent unbroken condition, with some wear to the buff paint of the body, but with all motifs intact. Approximately 11 inches tall and 10-1/2 inches wide at the largest point.   « Less

Faience Egyptian ushabti of good deep turquoise glaze, modeled in the form of Osiris, holding hoes for work in the afterlife, wearing a beard and tripartite wig. The front,  More »

Faience Egyptian ushabti of good deep turquoise glaze, modeled in the form of Osiris, holding hoes for work in the afterlife, wearing a beard and tripartite wig. The front, sides and back inscribed with Royal Hierogyphics & multiple horizontal bands of hieroglyphic text. 4in. H. Ex Sayed Molattam included original export certificate. Fine style. Intact with no repairs. Circa 1500 BC 18th Dynasty. Acquired in the 1920s in Egypt. Status: For Sale Reference#: 127_2797 Condition: vg Year: 1500 BC   « Less

A very nice burial Ushabti in blue faience. This is a quite large Ushabi much larger than most and with very fancy hieroglyphics this is a extra special piece. Stands 6.25''  More »

A very nice burial Ushabti in blue faience. This is a quite large Ushabi much larger than most and with very fancy hieroglyphics this is a extra special piece. Stands 6.25'' tall and is in excellent condition save for some minor scrapes. No repairs. This item is an Egyptian USHABTI. These are some of the most interesting and collectable artifacts from ancient Egypt. Ushabties are magical statues found in tombs. Egyptians believed these Ushabties would come to life and serve the dead in their after life and do any unpleasant chore the deceased might be called upon to perform in the afterlife. Because the daily life of ancient Egyptians centered on agriculture, these Ushabties took on the appearance of field workers. They were mummiform, so as to be identified with Osiris, the god of the dead, but their hands were protruding from the bandages so they could do the work. Status: For Sale Reference#: 525_2564 Condition: vg chips Year: 500BC   « Less

Classic Greek Attic Red and black decorated vase or ewer with a Nemeian Lion on the side. Stylized but still a fine quality decoration. This is probably representative of  More »

Classic Greek Attic Red and black decorated vase or ewer with a Nemeian Lion on the side. Stylized but still a fine quality decoration. This is probably representative of the Nemean Lion that Hercules had to hunt. Initially, Hercules was required to complete ten labors, not twelve. King Eurystheus decided Hercules'' first task would be to bring him the skin of an invulnerable lion which terrorized the hills around Nemea When Hercules got to Nemea and began tracking the terrible lion, he soon discovered his arrows were useless against the beast. Hercules picked up his club and went after the lion. Following it to a cave which had two entrances, Hercules blocked one of the doorways, then approached the fierce lion through the other. Grasping the lion in his mighty arms, and ignoring its powerful claws, he held it tightly until he''d choked it to death. In very good overall condition. Some paint loss and a minor chip on the rim. Stands 4'' tall and is circa 300 BC. Status: For Sale Reference#: 525_2544 Condition: vg minor chip Year: 300BC   « Less

resented here is a Devonian Period Phacops speculator trilobite from the Hamar Laghdad Formation, Djbel Issoumour area, Morocco. It has been professionally prepared and has  More »

resented here is a Devonian Period Phacops speculator trilobite from the Hamar Laghdad Formation, Djbel Issoumour area, Morocco. It has been professionally prepared and has no reconstruction. The eye facets make this guy the perfect specimen for anyone's collection. It measures 3.5'' in length and 2 .25'' width. A true collector's specimen Status: For Sale Reference#: 258242 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

A truly authentic piece of Ramesses II funerary temple at Thebes. Picked up on a trip to Egypt in 1965 off the ground at the Temple this fragment shows Rameses seated holding  More »

A truly authentic piece of Ramesses II funerary temple at Thebes. Picked up on a trip to Egypt in 1965 off the ground at the Temple this fragment shows Rameses seated holding a staff in his hand. Absolutely guaranteed authentic. Approximately 10'' tall and 4'' thick. Appears to be sandstone or other porous rock. Circa 1500 BC If the greatness of an Egyptian Pharaoh be measured by the size and number of the monuments remaining to perpetuate his memory, Sethos's son and successor Ramesses II would have to be pronounced equal, or even the superior, of the proudest pyramid-builders. The great Hypostyle Hall at Karnak is his main achievement, and on the west bank at Thebes his funerary temple known as the Ramesseum still retains a large part of its original grandeur. Status: For Sale Reference#: 286723 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

ISLAMIC JUG, CIRCA. 10th - 12th CENTURIES C.E. 21.4 cm (8.4") height, 14.3 cm (5.6") diameter. Nice decorative Islamic jug. Handle and spout have been reattached and  More »

ISLAMIC JUG, CIRCA. 10th - 12th CENTURIES C.E. 21.4 cm (8.4") height, 14.3 cm (5.6") diameter. Nice decorative Islamic jug. Handle and spout have been reattached and there is restoration to upper surfaces of jug, hence LOW price. International customers please contact first for shipping rates and terms A handsome decorative and imposing jug.   « Less

ISLAMIC JUG, CIRCA. 10th - 12th CENTURIES C.E. 21.4 cm (8.4") height, 14.3 cm (5.6") diameter. Nice decorative Islamic jug. Handle and spout have been reattached and  More »

ISLAMIC JUG, CIRCA. 10th - 12th CENTURIES C.E. 21.4 cm (8.4") height, 14.3 cm (5.6") diameter. Nice decorative Islamic jug. Handle and spout have been reattached and there is restoration to upper surfaces of jug, hence LOW price. International customers please contact first for shipping rates and terms A handsome decorative and imposing jug.   « Less

SASSANIAN SILVER BOWL WITH HANDLE, 3rd - 6th CENTURIES B.C.E. This silver bowl is dated to the time of the compilation of the Talmud in Sassania (called Bablyonia in  More »

SASSANIAN SILVER BOWL WITH HANDLE, 3rd - 6th CENTURIES B.C.E. This silver bowl is dated to the time of the compilation of the Talmud in Sassania (called Bablyonia in the Talmud) from approximated 200 - 500 C.E. It is of simple yet elegant design with subtle incised decoration near the rim and a small handle. 162 gram weight, 14cm diameter (5 1/2"), Stand INCLUDED. Additional photos at bottom. A nice precious metal bowl of an important historical area and period. Very Good intact condition, NO cracks, with a stable hard patina!   « Less