Auction 38: Fine Ancient Artifacts

A Bactrian calcite votive head from a composite figure, c. 3rd - 2nd Millennium BC, along with a large steatite body in the original style wearing lay

An exceptional Indus Valley bowl from Baluchistan, c. 3rd Millennium BC, with recurved rim and elaborately decorated with geometric designs executed i

An attractive Indus Valley ceramic bowl, c. 3rd Millennium BC, the interior nicely decorated with alternating bands in red and black slip, the innermo

A nice Indus Valley ceramic bowl, c. 3rd Millennium BC, the exterior decorated with a band containing fish, floral and geometric devices in red, blue

A pair of ancient cosmetic containers. The first is Bactrian, c. 2nd Millennium BC, with rounded body and three legs. Around the shoulder are raised s

A beautiful bronze Buddha figure from Thailand, c. 14th - 15th century. This lovely Sukhothai period figurine depicts Buddha seated on a three-legged

A wonderfully sculpted bronze Buddha hand from Thailand, c. 14th - 16th Century, with elegantly detailed fingers each studded with a ring, with multip

An Asian bronze pipe in form of sea eel or other sea creature, c. 19th Century, with good detail and attractive patination. L: 3 2/5 in (8.7cm). Ex Rh

Asian bronze key lock with inscribed scene and figures, L: 2 4/5 in (7.2cm). Ex Rhode Island private collection.

Asian blackened wood mask of bearded man, H: 6 in (15.2cm). Ex Rhode Island private collection.

Asian wood Scepter/finial/ or torch sculpture, H: 101/4 in (26.1cm). Ex Rhode Island private collection.

Grand Tour. A Neo-Classical marble bust of Roman patrician, style of c. 2nd - 1st Century BC, with veristic features and well-polished surfaces. Few m

A Grand Tour footed bowl, early 20th Century, with two loop handles joined to the rim via hare-shaped terminals. H: 3 7/8 in (10cm), D: 4 2/5 in (11.2

A superb Christian Book of Prayers from early 17th Century, [1628-34? AD], from the Arabic Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch. Still in its original bin

A Salado San Carlos red-on-buff ceramic bowl, American Southwest, c. AD 1250 - 1450, the interior a solid dark black-brown, the exterior nicely decora

A nice Anasazi ceramic bowl, American Southwest, c. AD 1250 - 1350, hand modelled, the interior nicely adorned decoration in dark brown slip over vibr

A large Anasazi Salado Polychrome transitional Gila Pinto bowl, American Southwest, c. AD 1300 - 1400, the interior with attractive geometric decorati

An Anasazi Salado Polychrome transitional Gila Pinto bowl, American Southwest, c. AD 1300 - 1400, the interior decorated with black over white concent

An Anasazi Salado Polychrome transitional Gila Pinto bowl, American Southwest, c. AD 1300 - 1400, the interior decorated with a pair of bands, one con

An attractive Anasazi / Mogollon ceramic bowl, American Southwest, c. AD 1275 - 1350, black-over-red slip, the interior decorated with a wide band con

An Anasazi Chaco Canyon ceramic bowl, American Southwest, c. 1000 - 1150, the interior nicely decorated in black over white geometric decoration. 61/4

A large Casa Grande polychrome ceramic bowl, American Southwest, c. 1100 - 1200, the exterior nicely decorated with a geometric band in red and black

A nice Colima ceramic standing figurine, West Mexico, Late Pre-classic to Early Classic, c. 200 BC - AD 500, wearing a tall pointed headdress and with

A Colima ceramic standing male figurine, West Mexico, Late Pre-classic to Early Classic, c. 200 BC - AD 500, wearing a tall pointed headdress and with

A lot of 3 Colima ceramic standing figurines, West Mexico, Late Pre-Classic to Early Classic, c. 200 BC - AD 500, two are male, each with a tall angle

A Colima ceramic female standing figurine, West Mexico, Late Pre-classic to Early Classic, c. 200 BC - AD 500, with an unusual kaolin slip, depicted n

A Colima crested bird whistle, West Mexico, Late Pre-classic to Early Classic, c. 200 BC - AD 500, with nicely burnished surfaces and dark brown slip.

Colima pipe

A Colima phytomorphic pipe in the shape of a gourd or Yucca fruit, West Mexico, c. 150 BC - AD 250, with nicely burnished bowl and stem. This highly

A lot of the Colima cigar holders, West Mexico, c. 300 BC - AD 500, the shafts with nicely burnished orange slip, the ends in the form of a styled mon

A Nayarit sitting pulque drinker, West Mexico, c. 200 BC - AD 200, wearing elaborate headdress, ear spools and bracelets, his cheeks expanded as he dr

A handsome Nayarit sitting bearded male figure, West Mexico, c. 200 BC - AD 200, wearing a large shell necklace, wrapped headdress and with arms cross

A nice Nayarit standing figure of a woman, West Mexico, c. 200 BC - AD 200, wearing a low headdress, large ear spools, a nose ring, bracelets and a lo

A handsome Nayarit Ixtlan del Rio style figure of a woman, West Mexico, c. 200 BC - AD 200, standing with a pot atop her head. She wears large ear spo

A Nayarit figure of a seated woman, West Mexico, c. 200 BC - AD 200, wearing a low headdress, ear spools, a nose ring, a necklace, bracelets and a lon

A Jalisco sitting nude male figure, West Mexico, c. 200 BC - AD 200, the body round with short legs, the head nicely detailed with exaggerated feature

A Jalisco Ameca style sitting figure effigy vessel, West Mexico, c. 200 BC - AD 200, in the form of a man, his features exquisitely modeled and quite

A rare Aztec incensario fragment from Mexico, c. AD 1400 - 1500, this rare adorno represents a ball court ring with intricate floral design referring

An Aztec avian head fragment from Mexico, c. AD 1400 - 1500, this polychrome head depicts the head of an eagle. It is covered with stucco slip and enh

An exceptional Aztec stamp seal from Mexico, c. AD 1300 - 1500, slightly concave and features the intricate Xicalcoliuqui step-fret design. L: 31/4 i

A heavy Aztec celt ingot from Mexico, c. AD 1300 - 1500. This piece of early trade currency is 5 in long and is heavily encrusted. Rare type. Ex Mago

An excellent Chupicuaro painted bust from Mexico, c. 300 - 100 BC, elaborately adorned with a headdress, large ear ornaments and necklace with matchin

A lovely Chupicuaro 'Pretty Lady' from Mexico, c. 300 - 100 BC, depicted wearing a long skirt and adorned with a fancy headdress, ear spools...

An excellent Olmec head fragment from Guatemala, c. 1000 BC, depicting an individual with fancy headdress and incised coif at the back. H: 21/4 in. Gr

A large Vera Cruz head from Mexico, c. AD 300 - 900, this fine Remojadas type has extensive chapopote decor over the eyes and mouth. H: 3 1/2 in; W: 4

A marvelous Vera Cruz figure from Mexico, c. AD 300 - 900, this superb Remojadas example depicts a priestess ceremonial dancer with arms held high and

A nice Vera Cruz ceramic head from Mexico, c. AD 300 - 900, wearing elaborate headdress and large ear spools, remains of the collar can be seen. An at

A large Zapotec head fragment from Mexico, c. AD 400 - 500, depicting the God Cocojo. H: 4 1/8 in. Intricately detailed, strong mineral deposits. Ex

A Mixtec green stone penate of a seated man, Mexico, c. AD 800 - 1200, with nicely executed detail and well-preserved surfaces. H: 1 5/8 in. Intact. E

A group of four obsidian cores from Mexico, c. AD 200 - 750. They range from 2-3/4 in to 4 in in length and are the remains of pieces from which shar