Ancient Coins and Related Artifacts Auction

Nishapur, c.1600 AD, a finely painted and green glazed single loop handle oil lamp. Almost shaped like a shoe. L: 4.5". Ex. Malter 11-18-90 lot...

Ardebil, 1600-1200 BC, a large and simplistic gray-ware bowl with raised linear design on bulbous body. Opening tapers to smaller size. Choice conditi

Amlash, c. 1200BC, a grey-ware rasp-like musical instrument shaped like a cucumber. Pierced 8 times around cylindrical body. Incised grooves on one si

Ardebil, c.1200 - 1000 BC. A red buff bowl with red painted linear designs around the rim and a central motif consisting of five stylized animals. Ver

Ardebil, c.1200 - 1000 BC. An attractive pale orange slip bowl with funnel rim. In red paint, triangles on rim, stick-like bird in center. Very fine c

Ardebil, c.1200 - 1000 BC. A small black-ware drinking cup. Two large round loop handles with flared opening for drinking. Flask must rest upside down

Ardebil, c.1200 - 1000 BC. A orange slip drinking cup with a bull's head protruding from the side opposite the small pinched handle. Attractive ...

Urartu -Khurvin, c.1200 - 1000 BC. A creme buff single handled pitcher with a beaked spout in the form of a bird's head showing large eyes and a...

Luristan, c.1200 - 1000 BC. A choice bronze clothing pin with a ibex-head terminal. Very long and heavy with nice patination. Hard to find these so la

Luristan, c.1200 - 1000 BC. A hairpin with an interesting knobbed terminal. Attractive and in perfect condition. L: 15.4cm, 6". $150

Luristan, c.1000 - 800 BC. Lot of 4 bronze votive animals. Two identical ibexes, what appears to be a dog, and a nice piece composed of two foreparts

Luristan, c.1000 - 800 BC. Lot of 2 bronze items. 1). Finial with remains of iron rivet. Incised along the length with a globe and two attached duck h

Luristan, c. 1000 - 800 BC. 2 bronze bridle decorations; each with incised human stick figure and circular designs and dangling loops at bottom. Both

Luristan, c.1000 - 800 BC. A bronze dagger blade with remains of handle. In nice condition and once quite sharp. L: 20.3cm. $150

Luristan, c.1000 - 800 BC. A nice bronze cup with waisted mid-section and rounded base. Intact with a nice green/brown patina. H: 8cm / 3 1/8".

Azerbaijan,, c.900 - 700 BC, a frit jar with small lug handles at opposite sides (one missing). Creme slip and decorated with traces of black polychro

Urartu - Khurvin, c.800 BC. A large gray-ware terra cotta tripod bowl. Simplistic design with hollowed out legs, all of which open at outside top. One

Iran, Susa, c. 700-800 AD, an extremely large and impressive blue glaze ceramic storage vessel. Multi-horizontal "rope" shaped bands adorn...

5th Century BC. A choice 'Kong' made from fine blood Jade. A fantastic rare item from a royal burial and a product of superb craftsmanship. ...

5th Century BC. A speckled jade 'Kong' carved with three main sections. A unique shape not seen before. From a royal burial and workshop. It...