BYZANTINE, VIKING, COPTIC AND MEDIEVAL ART
Provenance: Almost All From The Collection Of An Archaeologist Active In Egypt In The Early 20th Century
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| 7477. AN EARLY CHRISTIAN PAINTING OF A SAINT. Coptic or Byzantine, c. 4th-8th century AD. The wood panel brightly polychromed with the figure of a young man with a lion emblazoned on his tunic. 2.5 x 9 inches. Very rare early Christian art. $4500 estimate. |  |
| 7478. A GROUP OF MEDIEVAL FRAGMENTS OF A PAINTING ON WOOD, c. 12th-16th century AD. The fragments, probably from the doors of a cabinet or reliquary, painted both sides with scenes of saints on horse back, figures with blue loinclothes pouring water from golden jars, panthers, etc. 5 fragments, at least two of which match up, all with wonderful Medieval artwork. Very rare. $4500 estimate. |  |
| 7479. AN EARLY CHRISTIAN CARVED AND PAINTED WOODEN LID, c. 12th-14th century AD. The sliding lid with handle one end and beveled edges, carved with Christ or a Saint laid to rest in his tomb, a checkerboard pattern painted below. Likely the lid of a relic box. 3.25 x 10.5 inches. $3000 estimate. |  |
| 7565. A FINE KIEVAN RUSS (VIKING SETTLERS ALONG THE VOLGA) SCABBARD HEAD, ca. 8th-10th century. Fine and imposing bronze openwork piece with slot for sword or dagger blade. Would have reinforced the top of a leather scabbard. 4.5". Nice patina. Extremely rare. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 7566. A CHOICE RENAISSANCE IRON PUNCH. Europe, ca. 16th century. Has fine raised Madonna, child at end. Probably used to stamp religious medals for pilgrims. 5". Ex. Joseph Ternbach collection. $5000 estimate. |  |
| 7419. BYZANTINE GLASS PILGRIM BOTTLE, c. 4th-6th century AD. Flattened oval vessel with wide neck and twin small handles (one broken). Would likely to have been used to carry holy water. 2 x 2.75 inches. Scarce. $800 estimate. |  |
| 7420. A BYZANTINE WHEEL CUT CHALICE, c. 4th-6th century AD. The stemmed vessel of swirled yellow-green glass with rolled rim, the wide foot criss-crossed with numerous wheel cut lines. 2.75 x 2.75 inches. Rare and in choice condition. $3000 estimate. |  |
| 7421. LATE ROMAN BYZANTINE WIDE GLASS VIAL, c. 3th-5th century AD. Pale green glass with everted rim and wide foot, the surface with considerable muted iridescence. 4.5 inches. Small rim chip. These small vessels are quite rare. $800 estimate. |  |
| 7422. FINE SASANIAN AUBERGINE VIAL, c. 6th-7th century AD. The vessel of dark yellow-brown glass with plumboid body, tall neck with ridge and everted rim. 4 inches. Rare and in choice condition. $1800 estimate. |  |
| 7423. BYZANTINE BLACK GLASS BOTTLE, c. 4th-6th century AD. The vessel of thick opaque black glass with plumboid body, tall neck with ridge and everted rim. 4.75 inches. Repaired with patches. Very rare type. $500 estimate. |  |
| 7424. BYZANTINE BLACK GLASS BOTTLE, c. 4th-6th century AD. The vessel of thick opaque black-green glass with bulbous body, tall neck with rolled rim. 2.25 inches. Areas of surface lamination. Scarce type. $200 estimate. |  |
| 7425. BYZANTINE SQUARE GLASS BOTTLE, c. 4th-6th century AD. The vessel of thick transparent green glass with pinched rim. 2 inches. Interesting surface laminations with iridescence. $300 estimate. |  |
| 7426. BYZANTINE SMALL GLASS AMPHORA, c. 4th-6th century AD. The vessel of fairly thick transparent glass. 2.25 inches. Interesting surface laminations. $300 estimate. |  |
| 7427. AN INTERESTING SMALL BYZANTINE BOTTLE, c. 4th-6th century AD. The vessel of pale green glass with square cross section downward tapering body, the surface covered with patination much of it iridescent the rest apparently following numerous wheel cut lines. 2.25 inches. Quite pretty. Rare type. $500 estimate. |  |
| 7428. BYZANTINE MOLAR FLASK, c. 5th-7th century AD. The vessel of opaque blue-black glass with numerous wheel cuts. 2 inches. Chips and repaired at waist. Scarce type. $400 estimate. |  |
| 7429. SMALL BYZANTINE WHEEL-CUT BOTTLE, c. 5th-7th century AD. The vessel of sea-blue glass with numerous wheel cut designs. 1.5 inches. Neck broken. Scarce. $450 estimate. |  |
| 7430. SMALL BYZANTINE WHEEL-CUT BOTTLE, c. 5th-7th century AD. The vessel of transparent glass with numerous wheel cut designs, including a wheel-cut cross on the base. 1.5 inches. Neck broken. Scarce. $400 estimate. |  |
| 7431. MINIATURE BYZANTINE WHEEL-CUT BOTTLE, c. 5th-7th century AD. The vessel of transparent glass with wheel cut notches on the edges and two wheel cut crosses on the sides. 1 inch. Neck chip. Rare, likely used for carrying holy water from a religious site. $800 estimate. |  |
| 7432. MINIATURE BYZANTINE WHEEL-CUT BOTTLE, c. 5th-7th century AD. The vessel of pale green glass with wheel cut baseline and wheel cut alternating arrowheads on the body. 1 inch. Neck chip. Rare. $400 estimate. |  |
| 7433. MINIATURE BYZANTINE WHEEL-CUT BOTTLE, c. 5th-7th century AD. The vessel of pale green glass with wheel cut baseline and wheel cut alternating arrowheads on the body. 1 inch. Neck chip. Rare. $400 estimate. |  |
| 7434. MINIATURE BYZANTINE WHEEL-CUT BOTTLE, c. 5th-7th century AD. The vessel of semi-opaque dark blue glass with wheel cut baseline and wheel cut alternating arrowheads on the body. 1.1 inches. Neck chip. Rare. $400 estimate. |  |
| 7435. MINIATURE BYZANTINE CUT GLASS BOTTLE, c. 5th-7th century AD. The vessel of thick transparent glass, the body cut into hexagonal cross section with beveled foot and flat base. 1.75 inches. Neck chip. Rare. $500 estimate. |  |
| 7439. MEDIEVAL TERRACOTTA CROSS WITH SEAL IMPRESSION. South European, c. 14th-16th century. Hard fired clay cross stamped with impression of Madonna & child. 1.25 x 2.25 inches. Wearable with care and in excellent condition. $800 estimate. |  |
| 7441. COPTIC STONE CROSS. Egypt, c. 4th-6th century. Polished amber-brown stone with suspension hole. 1.25 inches. Excellent condition. $375 estimate. |  |
| 7251. A FINE BYZANTINE SILVER RING WITH INSCRIBED MONOGRAM AND TWO CROSSES, c. 7th-8th century AD. 18 x 20 mm internal. Choice condition and very rare this nice. $1800 estimate. |  |
| 7262. MEDIEVAL BRONZE CROSS, Italy, c. 14th-17th century. 1.25 inches. Scarce. $350 estimate. |  |
| 7263. MEDIEVAL BRONZE CROSS, Italy, c. 14th-17th century. 1.5 inches. Scarce. $350 estimate. |  |
| 7265. FINE EARLY ITALIAN BRONZE BROOCH WITH EROS, 18th-19th century. 40 mm. $400 estimate. |  |
| 7269. MEDIEVAL RELIGIOUS FRAGMENT, c. 12th-16th century. INRI visible, break at bottom. $275 estimate. |  |
| 7347. EARLY CHRISTIAN OIL LAMP, c. 4th-6th century AD. Slipper shaped redware lamp with sharply defined cross. 4.3 inches. Few minor checks but excellent condition. Rare. $1800 estimate. |  |
| 7348. EARLY CHRISTIAN OIL LAMP, c. 4th-6th century AD. Broad slipper form redware lamp with distinct cross. 4 inches. Minor check to bottom but excellent condition. Rare. $1500 estimate. |  |
| 7349. RARE EARLY CHRISTIAN TRANSITIONAL STYLE OIL LAMP, c. 3rd-4th century AD. Roman form lamp with large transitional Christian symbol of Chi Rho transforming into the Christian cross. 3.25 inches. Spout broken. Very rare important transitional form. $2000 estimate. |  |
| 7350. EARLY CHRISTIAN RED WARE OIL LAMP, c. 4th-6th century AD. North African ware with a running goat on the discus. 3.5 x 5 inches. Large example with maker's signature on bottom. $800 estimate. |  |
| 7351. EARLY CHRISTIAN RED WARE OIL LAMP, c. 4th-6th century AD. North African ware with a running leopard on the discus. 4.5 inches. Chip to handle. $800 estimate. |  |
| 7360. CHOICE BYZANTINE TERRA COTTA OIL LAMP, c. 4th-6th century AD. With very sharp and detailed floral and cruciform designs around discus. 4 inches. Choice example of the type. $2650 estimate. |  |
| 7361. BYZANTINE TERRA COTTA OIL LAMP, c. 4th-6th century AD. With repeating grape arbor designs and Christian doves around discus. 4 inches. Nice example. $750 estimate. |  |
| 7317. COPTIC TERRA COTTA HEAD OF A MAN, c. 4th-6th century AD. With stylized features and short beard indicated by incised semicircles. 3 inches. Rare! $800 estimate. |  |
| 7318. COPTIC TERRA COTTA HEAD OF A MAN, c. 4th-6th century AD. With stylized features and short beard indicated by incised hatch marks, the eyes still with original blue and white pigment. 2 inches. Rare! $1400 estimate. |  |
| 7319. AN IMPORTANT RARE EARLY CHRISTIAN TERRA COTTA HEAD OF MOSES, c. 3rd-6th century AD. Gaunt features with long Biblical beard and mustachios typical of the depiction of Moses. 2.75 inches. Very rare. $4000 estimate. |  |
| 7325. EARLY CHRISTIAN STAMP SEAL WITH A FISH, c. 4th-6th century AD. Hard fired clay with remains of handle on rv. 3.25 inches diameter. Rare. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 7326. EARLY CHRISTIAN STAMP SEAL WITH A PALM TREE, c. 4th-6th century AD. Hard fired clay with loop handle on rv. 3 inches diameter. Rare. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 7327. EARLY CHRISTIAN STAMP SEAL WITH A CHRISTIAN DOVE, c. 4th-6th century AD. Hard fired clay with loop handle on rv. 3 inches diameter. Rare. $1800 estimate. |  |
| 7328. EARLY CHRISTIAN STAMP SEAL WITH A RIDER, c. 4th-6th century AD. Hard fired clay with loop handle on rv. 3 inches diameter. Edge break. Rare. $300 estimate. |  |
| 7329. EARLY CHRISTIAN STAMP SEAL WITH A LION, c. 4th-6th century AD. Hard fired clay with loop handle on rv. 3 inches diameter. Rare. $800 estimate. |  |
| 7330. EARLY CHRISTIAN STAMP SEAL WITH A GOAT, c. 4th-6th century AD. With loop handle on rv. 3.25 inches diameter. Rare. $500 estimate. |  |
| 7331. EARLY CHRISTIAN STAMP SEAL WITH A CHIMERA, c. 4th-6th century AD. Hard fired clay with loop handle on rv. 3 inches diameter. Edge chip. Rare. $500 estimate. |  |
| 7332. EARLY CHRISTIAN STAMP SEAL WITH UNCERTAIN ANIMAL, c. 4th-6th century AD. Hard fired clay with loop handle on rv. 2.75 inches diameter. Rare. $800 estimate. |  |
| 7405. COPTIC BONE CARVING OF A NUDE VENUS OR EVE WITH THE APPLE, c. 4th-6th century AD. Facing nude female with right hand to her breast holding what could be Eve's apple, left hand covering her sex. 1.75 x 3.5 inches. Finely age-polished and patinaed surface. $3000 estimate. |  |
| 7406. COPTIC BONE CARVING OF A NUDE MALE WITH INCISED INSCRIPTION, c. 4th-6th century AD. The bushy-haired figure carved in relief standing l. hands at sides, the reverse with additional detail including a six character inscription (translation appreciated). 1.1 x 2.8 inches. Finely age-polished and patinaed surface, chip to bottom. $3500 estimate. |  |
| 7550. A FINE COPTIC BONE CARVING WITH EARLY PAPERS, c. 640 AD. Coptic refers to the Christian period in Egypt which began in late Roman times and continued until the Islamic conquest in AD 641. The period produced a distinctive artistic style producing fine woven textiles and bone carvings some of which have been preserved due to the arid climate of the region. The current piece is a finely carved head with thick strands of woolly hair. At the top front of the hair is a small animal head best seen from the reverse. Dimensions: 57 x 25 mm. (2.24 x 0.98"). Weight: 15.53 gms. Composition: Polished bone with old patina. Provenance: This piece comes with old papers with tax or export stamp from the Cairo antiquities dealer Khodary M. El Gabry giving its find spot. $3500 estimate. |  |
| 7407. FINE COPTIC CARVED WOOD FIXTURE, c. 4th-6th century AD. The panel in the form of an eagle's head with another grouse bird head and floral designs inside, flange on right side. 1.7 x 3 inches. Rare. $1500 estimate. |  |
| 7455. RARE COPTIC PILGRIM FLASK. Egypt, c. 6th century AD. This pilgrims flask depicts St. Menas as an orant, flanked by two stylized objects. The reverse side contains the Blessing of St. Menas inscription within a wreath. Twin handles surround the center spout. These flasks were used to carry oil back from the shrine of the saint at Abu Mena, Egypt. A similar flask may be found at the Louvre. 2.75 x 3.75 inches high. Intact but for small chip to spout. Very rare early Christian artifact. $3000 estimate. |  |
| 7456. RARE COPTIC PILGRIM FLASK. Egypt, c. 6th century AD. This pilgrims flask depicts St. Menas as an orant, flanked by two stylized objects on both sides. Twin handles surround the center spout. These flasks were used to carry oil back from the shrine of the saint at Abu Mena, Egypt. A similar flask may be found at the Louvre. 4 inches high. Choice intact condition. Very rare early Christian artifact. $2000 estimate. |  |
| 7457. RARE COPTIC PILGRIM FLASK. Egypt, c. 6th century AD. This pilgrims flask depicts St. Menas as an orant, flanked by two stylized objects. The reverse side contains the Blessing of St. Menas inscription within a wreath. Twin handles surround the center spout (lost in this example). These flasks were used to carry oil back from the shrine of the saint at Abu Mena, Egypt. A similar flask may be found at the Louvre. 2.75 x 2.75 inches. Very rare early Christian artifact. $1500 estimate. |  |
| 7458. RARE COPTIC PILGRIM FLASK. Egypt, c. 6th century AD. This pilgrims flask depicts St. Menas as an orant, flanked by two stylized objects. The reverse side contains the Blessing of St. Menas inscription within a wreath. Twin handles surround the center spout (lost in this example). These flasks were used to carry oil back from the shrine of the saint at Abu Mena, Egypt. A similar flask may be found at the Louvre. 2.5 x 2.3 inches. Very rare early Christian artifact. $1500 estimate. |  |
| 7459. RARE COPTIC PILGRIM FLASK. Egypt, c. 6th century AD. This pilgrims flask depicts St. Menas as an orant, flanked by two stylized objects. The reverse side contains the Blessing of St. Menas inscription within a wreath. Twin handles surround the center spout (lost in this example). These flasks were used to carry oil back from the shrine of the saint at Abu Mena, Egypt. A similar flask may be found at the Louvre. 2.5 x 2.3 inches. Very rare early Christian artifact. $800 estimate. |  |
| 7460. RARE COPTIC PILGRIM FLASK. Egypt, c. 6th century AD. This pilgrims flask depicts St. Menas as an orant, flanked by two stylized objects. The reverse side contains a large Coptic cross. Twin handles surround the center spout (lost in this example). These flasks were used to carry oil back from the shrine of the saint at Abu Mena, Egypt. A similar flask may be found at the Louvre. 2.75 x 3 inches. Very rare early Christian artifact with a rosette in the form of a cross. $1800 estimate. |  |
| 7461. RARE COPTIC PILGRIM FLASK. Egypt, c. 6th century AD. This pilgrims flask depicts St. Menas as an orant, flanked by two stylized objects. The reverse side contains a Coptic cross within a wreat. Twin handles surround the center spout (lost in this example). These flasks were used to carry oil back from the shrine of the saint at Abu Mena, Egypt. A similar flask may be found at the Louvre. 2.5 x 3 inches. Very rare early Christian artifact with a depiction of the cross! $2000 estimate. |  |
| 7462. RARE COPTIC PILGRIM FLASK. Egypt, c. 6th century AD. This pilgrims flask depicts St. Menas as an orant, flanked by two stylized objects. The reverse side contains a large ship under full sail, four fish swimming below. Twin handles surround the center spout (one lost). These flasks were used to carry oil back from the shrine of the saint at Abu Mena, Egypt. A similar flask may be found at the Louvre. 2.75 x 3.25 inches. Very rare early Christian artifact. $3000 estimate. |  |
| 7302. AN IMPORTANT COPTIC LEATHER SHOE. Egypt, c. 4th-6th century. The shoe of very fine manufacture with ornate thin leather strips attached, many with remains of gilding. Excellent condition considering its age. 3.5 x 8.5 inches. Exceptionally rare, a museum quality artifact. $8000 estimate. |  |
| 7275. LARGE COPTIC TEXTILE. Egypt, Christian Period, c. 4th-6th century AD. Fine double-weave fabric with numerous alternating medallions of riders and fishes between fine geometric borders, Adam & Eve with birds in terminal rectangular medallion. 11 x 53 inches. In two sections. $8000 estimate. |  |
| 7276. LARGE COPTIC TEXTILE. Egypt, Christian Period, c. 4th-6th century AD. Fine double-weave fabric with fishes, birds and mermaids. 6.5 x 36 inches. $8000 estimate. |  |
| 7277. COPTIC TEXTILE. Egypt, Christian Period, c. 4th-6th century AD. Double-weave fabric with large central medallion. 14 x 17 inches. $3000 estimate. |  |
| 7278. COPTIC TEXTILE. Egypt, Christian Period, c. 4th-6th century AD. Double-weave fabric with large ornate early Christian cross, bird(s) & chalices in the field. Right edge lost. 8.5 x 10 inches. $3500 estimate. |  |
| 7279. COPTIC TEXTILE. Egypt, Christian Period, c. 4th-6th century AD. Double-weave fabric with two registers of lozenge patterns on red ground. 8 x 12.5 inches. $3000 estimate. |  |
| 7280. COPTIC TEXTILE. Egypt, Christian Period, c. 4th-6th century AD. Double-weave fabric with birds, flowers and a swimming Nubian catching a water bird. 5 x 10.5 inches. $3500 estimate. |  |
| 7281. COPTIC TEXTILE. Egypt, Christian Period, c. 4th-6th century AD. Double-weave fabric with two rows of trees or flowers. 4 x 12 inches. $1500 estimate. |  |
| 7282. COPTIC TEXTILE. Egypt, Christian Period, c. 4th-6th century AD. Double-weave fabric with bird with head reverted. 4 x 5 inches. $1350 estimate. |  |
| 7283. COPTIC TEXTILE. Egypt, Christian Period, c. 4th-6th century AD. Double-weave fabric with partridge. The partridge loosely sewn to a rectangle of plain coptic textile. The rectangle 3 x 6 inches. $1350 estimate. |  |
| 7284. COPTIC TEXTILE. Egypt, Christian Period, c. 4th-6th century AD. Double-weave fabric with fruit bunch, perhaps a date bunch. 2.5 x 3.5 inches. $500 estimate. |  |
| 7285. COPTIC TEXTILE. Egypt, Christian Period, c. 4th-6th century AD. The fabric with three red rectangular ornaments. 3 x 9 inches. $500 estimate. |  |
| 7286. COPTIC TEXTILE. Egypt, Christian Period, c. 4th-6th century AD. Double-weave fabric with birds. 3 x 5 inches. $400 estimate. |  |
| 7287. COPTIC TEXTILE FRAGMENT. Egypt, Christian Period, c. 4th-6th century AD. Double-weave fabric with eagle? with spread wings, animal enbracing another below. 3.5 x 4.5 inches. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 7288. COPTIC TEXTILE FRAGMENT. Egypt, Christian Period, c. 4th-6th century AD. Double-weave fabric with human head gazing r. at landscape with clouds and tree. 3 x 4 inches. $500 estimate. |  |
| 7289. COPTIC TEXTILE FRAGMENT. Egypt, Christian Period, c. 4th-6th century AD. Double-weave fabric with edge register with animal and floral patterns. Woven from especially fine thread. 7 x 8 inches. $1850 estimate. |  |
| 7290. COPTIC TEXTILE FRAGMENT. Egypt, Christian Period, c. 4th-6th century AD. Double-weave fabric with animal and birds. Woven from especially fine thread. 3.5 x 11 inches. $1850 estimate. |  |
| 7291. COPTIC TEXTILE FRAGMENT. Egypt, Christian Period, c. 4th-6th century AD. Double-weave fabric with birds and deer. Woven from especially fine thread. 1.5 x 8 inches. $1500 estimate. |  |
| 7292. COPTIC TEXTILE FRAGMENT. Egypt, Christian Period, c. 4th-6th century AD. Double-weave fabric with large and small birds. Woven from especially fine thread. 2 x 5 inches. $300 estimate. |  |
| 7306. A COPTIC TEXTILE FRAGMENT. EGYPT, c. 4th-6th century AD. The double weave fragment depicting a winged Christian angel followed by a canine. 2.5 x 4 inches. $500 estimate. |  |
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