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EGYPTIAN, ANCIENT NEAR EASTERN AND KHAZAR ART

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6252. AN EARLY SUMERIAN MARBLE AMULET, c. 3rd millennium BC. The kidney shaped amulet carved with three symmetically placed annulets on both sides, a drilled suspension hole at top. 17 x 17 mm. Excellent condition. $800 estimate.
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6253. A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET, c. 2nd millennium BC. Both sides with cuneiform, one side with light cylinder seal impressions, the clay hard and stable and in excellent condition. 1.5 inches. $850 estimate.
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6254. A MESOPOTAMIAN STAMP SEAL, c. 2nd millennium BC. the black stone seal with nice drilled ring handle, a carved figure and crescent incised on the face. $1250 estimate.
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6255. A MESOPOTAMIAN CARNELIAN NECKLACE WITH LARGE STAMP SEAL, c. 2nd millennium BC (a few of the beads later). Mostly graduated carnelian beads with a few of other stones mixed in, some incised and inlaid, the large stamp seal engraved with a single large animal on the face, the stone itself with numerous flecks of gold or pyrite. 20 inches, the seal 1.25 inches. $1250 estimate.
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6256. A MESOPOTAMIAN TERRACOTTA BEAD NECKLACE, c. 3rd millennium BC. A few of the beads stone and glass. 20 inches. $1250 estimate.
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6257. A RARE MESOPOTAMIAN AMULET OF THE DEMON PAZUZU, c. 1000 BC. Molded head of the demon Pazuzu on both sides. Pazuzu was the chief Mesopotamian demon and was prominently featured in the opening of ‘The Exorcist’. 1.3 inches. Excellent condition with original suspension loop. Very Rare. $1750 estimate.
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6258. A MESOPOTAMIAN IVORY OR BONE FERTILITY IDOL, c. 2nd millennium BC. The thin humanoid figure of triangular cross section with drilled eyes, breasts. 2.5 inches. Excellent condition with minor ancient deposits. $300 estimate.
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6259. A MUSEUM REPRODUCTION EGYPTIAN PLAQUE, mid 20th century reproduction of an Egyptian scene cast from the original which I think is in the Metropolitan Museum. Very beautiful figure with excellent detail. Suspension loop in back. 4.5 x 7.25 inches. $75 estimate.
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6260. AN EGYPTIAN COPTIC TEXTILE, c. 3rd-5th century AD. The textile woven with many small Christian crosses bordering a lozenge pattern forming a large cross. 5 x 5.5 inches. Nicely framed. $1000 estimate.
On sale at: $625. Place An Order


6261. AN EGYPTIAN COPTIC TEXTILE, c. 3rd-5th century AD. The textile woven with numerous small animal and plant figures including ducks in the central circle.6.5 x 7 inches. Nicely framed and a choice finely woven example. $2000 estimate.
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6262. A RARE SOUTH ARABIAN STAMP SEAL WITH INSCRIPTION, c. 1st century BC-AD. The black stone seal in the form of an animal head with incised eyes, mouth and nose, the face inscribed with four characters in Himyarite script reading ‘LRHY=belonging to RHY (Rahay?)’. The inscription clearer than the image shows. 17 x 17 x 11 mm. $2000 estimate.
On sale at: $1450. Place An Order


6263. AN ANCIENT HOLY LAND BRONZE BELL. Roman Period. Generally nice condition with clear tone. Iron clapper missing. 2+ inches. $400 estimate.
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6264. AN ANCIENT HOLY LAND BRONZE BELL. Roman Period. Generally nice condition with clear tone. Iron clapper missing. 2+ inches. $750 estimate.
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6265. AN ANCIENT HOLY LAND BRONZE BELL. Roman Period. Generally nice condition with clear tone. Iron clapper missing. 2+ inches. $400 estimate.
On sale at: $225. Place An Order


6266. AN ANCIENT HOLY LAND BRONZE BELL. Roman Period. Generally nice condition with clear tone. Iron clapper missing. 2+ inches. $400 estimate.
On sale at: $225. Place An Order


6267. A LEAD VOTIVE OF JUPITER HELIOPOLITANUS, 1st-4th century AD. Flanked by two bulls. 3.5 inches. Jidejina’s book “Baalbek” p. 37 states that these lead ex-votos respresenting the triad worshipped at Heliopolis-Baalbek (Mercury-Hermes, Atargatis-Venus and Jupiter) were carried on ceremonial occasions in a sacred procession from Heliopolis to Ain Lejouj where they were then flung into the waters of the spring. $500 estimate.
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6268. A LEAD VOTIVE OF JUPITER HELIOPOLITANUS, 1st-4th century AD. Flanked by two bulls. 3.5 inches. Jidejina’s book “Baalbek” p. 37 states that these lead ex-votos respresenting the triad worshipped at Heliopolis-Baalbek (Mercury-Hermes, Atargatis-Venus and Jupiter) were carried on ceremonial occasions in a sacred procession from Heliopolis to Ain Lejouj where they were then flung into the waters of the spring. $500 estimate.
On sale at: $225. Place An Order


6269. A LEAD VOTIVE OF ATARGATIS HELIOPOLITANUS, 1st-4th century AD. Flanked by two bulls. 3.75 inches. Jidejina’s book “Baalbek” p. 37 states that these lead ex-votos respresenting the triad worshipped at Heliopolis-Baalbek (Mercury-Hermes, Atargatis-Venus and Jupiter) were carried on ceremonial occasions in a sacred procession from Heliopolis to Ain Lejouj where they were then flung into the waters of the spring. $500 estimate.
On sale at: $225. Place An Order


6270. A LEAD VOTIVE OF ATARGATIS HELIOPOLITANUS, 1st-4th century AD. Flanked by two bulls. 3.75 inches. Jidejina’s book “Baalbek” p. 37 states that these lead ex-votos respresenting the triad worshipped at Heliopolis-Baalbek (Mercury-Hermes, Atargatis-Venus and Jupiter) were carried on ceremonial occasions in a sacred procession from Heliopolis to Ain Lejouj where they were then flung into the waters of the spring. $500 estimate.
On sale at: $225. Place An Order


6271. A LEAD VOTIVE OF HERMES HELIOPOLITANUS, 1st-4th century AD. Riding on a horse. 3.75 inches. Jidejina’s book “Baalbek” p. 37 states that these lead ex-votos respresenting the triad worshipped at Heliopolis-Baalbek (Mercury-Hermes, Atargatis-Venus and Jupiter) were carried on ceremonial occasions in a sacred procession from Heliopolis to Ain Lejouj where they were then flung into the waters of the spring. $500 estimate.
On sale at: $225. Place An Order


6272. A LEAD VOTIVE OF HERMES HELIOPOLITANUS, 1st-4th century AD. Riding on a horse. 3.75 inches. Jidejina’s book “Baalbek” p. 37 states that these lead ex-votos respresenting the triad worshipped at Heliopolis-Baalbek (Mercury-Hermes, Atargatis-Venus and Jupiter) were carried on ceremonial occasions in a sacred procession from Heliopolis to Ain Lejouj where they were then flung into the waters of the spring. Head broken at neck. $250 estimate.
On sale at: $125. Place An Order


6273. Sassanian Gem Stampseal, V-VII c, carnelian, 26 x 21mm. $1200 estimate.
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6274. Sassanian Gem Stampseal, V-VII c, carnelian, 16 x 15mm. $800 estimate.
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6275. Khazarian bronze buckle, VIII-IX c, 1.5". $200 estimate.
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6276. Khazarian khaganate's jar, VIII-IX cc, black-burnished, 6"x 8.9". $450 estimate.
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6277. Khazarian khaganate's juglet, VIII-IX cc, black-burnished, 5.2"x 4.7". $300 estimate.
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6278. Khazarian khaganate's bronze bracelet, VIII-IX cc, 2.6"x 2.3". $250 estimate.
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6279. Pair of Khazarian khaganate's bronze earrings, VIII-IX cc, 39 mm. $150 estimate.
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6280. Khazarian khaganate's bronze cosmetic box with implements, VIII-IX cc, 2.4" x 1.2" for the box. $800 estimate.
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6281. Sultanabad underglaze-painted bowl, 13 c- beg 14 c, 12.1" x 3.3". $2500 estimate.
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