Fine Pre-Columbian & Tribal Art, Classical & Asian Antiquities

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Fine Pre-Columbian & Tribal Art,
Classical & Asian Antiquities
First Lot Closes: Monday, July 21, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. E.D.T.
Lot 374 Lot 285
Exhibition: July 7th through sale dates
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1. Mesopotamian Carved Stone Rams Head Pendant 2. Elamite Bronze Standing Astarte
Ancient Near East. Middle East.
Ca. 1000 B.C. Ca. 2nd Millennium B.C.
2-1/4”W. 5-1/4”H.
Private NYC collection, acquired 1980’s. Private NYC collection, acquired from Henry Anavian, 1990’s.
Finely carved black stone rams head pendant depicted with corkscrew type Cast bronze standing Astarte type female figure, holding both hands to
horns, and slightly curved snout with a chin beard. Perforated neck lug. her breasts, and wearing a high, bound hairdo. Overall blue-green surface
Scattered areas of surface encrustation. intact, exc. cond. A rare example. patina with scattered areas of red-brown oxides. Mounted on a wood block
Custom lucite base. base.
Est. $1,500-$2,500 Est. $1,500-$2,500
Closing: Monday, July 21st, 10:00 A.M. Closing: Monday, July 21st, 10:02 A.M.
3. Gold Amulet of Pazuzu 4. Pazuzu Head Stone Amulet
Mesopotamia. Mesopotamia.
Ca. 650-450 B.C. Neo-Assyrian or Neo Babylonian Period, Ca. 650 B.C.
3/4”H. 3/4”H.
Private NYC collection, ex. private Florida collection. Private NYC collection, ex. Henry Anavian, Sumer Gallery, NYC.
High karat gold amulet of the wind god portrayed with a demonic head, long Miniature carved stone amulet head having large deep hollowed eye
ribbed snout, heavy bulging eyes and perked-up ears surmounted by ribbed sockets surrounded by bulging rims, relief horns curve around concavity on
highly arched horns originating from between his eyes. Spiral suspension top of head, bulging nose, and grimmacing mouth baring fangs, and throat
loop atop, flat back. Sturdy and wearable. with incised linear texture. Back of head rounded with center groove. Dark
Est. $1,500-$2,000 blue-black stone with areas of glassy polish. Well carved. Custom wood
Closing: Monday, July 21st, 10:04 A.M. pedestal.
Est. $1,800-$2,500
Closing: Monday, July 21st, 10:06 A.M.
5. Amlash Bronze Deer 6. Luristan Bronze Astarte
Western Asia. Ancient Persia.
Ca. 700 B.C. Ca. 1000-700 B.C.
2-3/4”H. x 2-3/4”L. 5”H.
Private NYC collection, acquired 1980’s. Private NYC collection, acquired from Henry Anavian, 1990’s.
Cast bronze striding deer with a large antler rack. Depicted looking to the Cast bronze standing female figure having an elongated tubular type body.
right. Surface partially cleaned with some remaining areas of blue-green Depicted holding her hands under her breasts. Hairdo with rear hair flip.
patina. Intact. Custom lucite base. Custom lucite base. Wearing a segmented corset. Overall slightly encrusted blue-green surface
Est. $1,000-$1,500 patina. Intact.
Closing: Monday, July 21st, 10:08 A.M. Est. $1,000-$1,500
Closing: Monday, July 21st, 10:10 A.M.
7. Luristan Bronze Goat Headed Kohl Vessel 8. Luristan Bronze Janus Headed Container
Ancient Persia. Ancient Persia.
Ca. 700 B.C. Ca. 700 B.C.
2-3/4”H. 3-3/4”H.
Private NYC collection, acquired from Jan Baz Khan, 1980’s. Private NYC collection, acquired 1990’s from Fortuna Fine Arts, NYC.
Cast bronze kohl vessel having a tapered cylindrical body with two Cast bronze zoomorphic Janus head wearing a tapered tubular headdress.
decorative rings. Small opening surrounded by three stylized conjoined Married to an ancient bronze, long tubular bead. Deep blue-green patina
goat heads, sharing ears and horns. Overall blue-green surface patina on both elements. Custom lucite base.
with scattered areas of red-brown oxides. Intact. Est. $600-$900
Est. $1,200-$1,800 Closing: Monday, July 21st, 10:14 A.M.
Closing: Monday, July 21st, 10:12 A.M.
9. Bronze Standing Astarte Figural Kohl Container 10. Carved Stone Squatting Female Amulet & Ring
Western Asia. Roman Egypt & Near East.
Ca.1st Millennium B.C. Ca. 2nd-1st Millennium B.C.
4-5/8”H. 1-3/8”H. & 1-1/8”D.
Private NYC collection, acquired from a European auction, 1980’s. Private NYC collection, acquired from Henry Anavian, 1990’s.
Cast bronze figural kohl container depicting a standing female holding Two carved black stone examples including a beautifully carved
both hands under her breasts. Incised with overall various geometric Roman-Egyptian squatting female amulet holding both hands to her genital
decoration. Standing on an integral slab base, two large attachment loops region. Fine details, intact, exc. cond. Together with a carved black stone
on the reverse with remains of attachment pins. Partial suspension loops on ring depicting a stylized human figure forming the ring, carved
the top rim flanking the opening. Deep green surface patina with scattered suspension loop between head and feet. Intact. Both are nice examples.
rusty encrustation. A rare type. Est. $1,000-$1,500
Est. $1,200-$1,800 Closing: Monday, July 21st, 10:18 A.M.
Closing: Monday, July 21st, 10:16 A.M.
11. Hematite Swan Weight
Mesopotamia.
Ca. 2nd-1st millennium B.C.
Just over 1”L.
Private NYC collection.
Carved hematite swan weight of angular form with his head and neck curled over the center of his back, having a tab type fantail. Intact, exc. cond.
Est. $1,000-$1,500
Closing: Monday, July 21st, 10:20 A.M.

12. Four Various Ancient Stone Animals 13. Roman Bull Head & Achemenid Bull Head Pendant
Near East. Middle East.
Ca.2nd-1st Millennium B.C. Ca. 1st millennium B.C.
1”H. to 2-1/4”L. 1”H. & -1/4”H.
Private NYC collection, acquired Feb. 1986. Private NYC collection, acquired from Henry Anavian, 1990’s.
Including a green-gray carved stone zoomorphic vessel having a central Roman solid cast lead head of a bull having nicely sculpted facial features
carved opening in his back. Decorated with a crosshatched body pattern. and details, short curved horns, one missing. Overall slightly encrusted
Intact. Custom black lucite base. Together with a carved limestone head of surface patina. Together with an Achaemenid cast bronze amulet-finial
a bull amulet having curled horns. Missing a portion of the suspension loop depicting two bulls heads facing in opposite directions. Perforated
between his horns, left horn reattached, otherwise intact. A carved suspension lug. Overall deep blue-green surface patina with areas of
alabaster double headed bird stamp seal having a circular design element encrustation. Some loss on the lower rim.
on the underside of the base. Stamp portion reattached to the stem. Est. $500-$800
Finally, a carved limestone simple phallic type figure having scattered Closing: Monday, July 21st, 10:24 A.M.
brown surface deposits. Intact.
Est. $1,200-$1,500
Closing: Monday, July 21st, 10:22 A.M.
14. Standing Bronze Musician 15. Luristan Plaque of Gilgamesh- Master of the Animals
Western Asia. Ancient Persia.
Ca. early 1st Millennium B.C. Ca. 700 B.C.
2-5/8”H. 4-7/8”D.
Private NYC collection, acquired 1980’s from Fortuna Fine Arts, NYC. Private NYC collection, acquired 1990’s from Fortuna Fine Arts, NYC.
Solid cast bronze standing nude male figure depicted playing harp with Circular bronze disc plaque decorated in low relief, depicting
both hands. He wears a double horned headdress and hair pulled into a Gilgamesh - Master of the Animals, depicted with a long pointed beard and
rear bun. Overall deep green surface patina. Ancient loss to both feet and round eyes. Holding an ibex upside-down in each hand, by their rear legs,
tip of one rear horn, otherwise intact. Custom lucite base. outer beaded border. Cleaned to reveal details, having a black surface
Est. $1,000-$1,500 patina with a few scattered spots of blue-green on the reverse. Some
Closing: Monday, July 21st, 10:26 A.M. losses around the outer border and a small hole above his right foot.
Est. $1,000-$1,500
Closing: Monday, July 21st, 10:28 A.M.
16. Relief Decorated Cosmetic Vessel/Pectoral 17. Bronze Bearded Figure
Ancient Near East. Near East.
Ca. 1st Millennium B.C. Ca. 2nd-early 1st Millennium B.C.
2-3/4”W. x 2-1/2”H. 3-3/4”H.
Private NYC collection, acquired from Jan Baz Khan, 1980’s. Private NYC collection, acquired from Henry Anavian, 1990’s.
Carved green-black rectangular greenstone vessel decorated with a low Solid cast bronze partial male figure depicted with a long beard and large
relief carved scene on the front panel depicting two enthroned figures nose, holding an object with both hands in front of his chest. Somewhat
facing one another, holding raised vessels, offering table between the eroded stable surface with heavy deep green surface patina. Missing lower
figures. Incised branch type decoration on both sides. Four drilled legs and feet. Custom bronze base.
compartments in the top and a drilled suspension hole in each of the upper Est. $800-$1,200
corners. A few minor ancient edge losses, otherwise intact, overall exc. Closing: Monday, July 21st, 10:32 A.M.
cond.
Est. $1,000-$1,500
Closing: Monday, July 21st, 10:30 A.M.
18. Seated Bronze Figure Holding Penis 19. Silver Standing Headless Figure
Western Asia. Western Asia.
Ca. 1st Millennium B.C. Ca. 1st Millennium B.C.
3-1/4”H. 4-1/8”H.
Private NYC collection, acquired Royal-Athena Galleries, NYC, 1990’s. Private NYC collection, acquired 1980’s.
Solid cast bronze seated male figure holding his penis and has a long Solid cast bronze stand figure, naturalistically sculpted with both arms held
twisted hair braid down his back. Wearing a necklace and short wrap skirt, in a forward position. Missing head and having details of decorated beard
open in the front. Overall incised body texture. Strong black-green surface locks under his neck. Some scattered areas of blue-green surface patina.
patina. Ancient loss to his right hand and tip of penis, otherwise intact. Right hand fingers partially clenched, probably once held a separately cast
Custom lucite base. implement.
Est. $1,200-$1,800 Est. $1,000-$1,500
Closing: Monday, July 21st, 10:34 A.M. Closing: Monday, July 21st, 10:36 A.M.
20. Bronze Seated Female Finial
Middle East.
Ca. mid 1st Millennium B.C. 21. Luristan Bronze Vessel with Figural Finial
4-1/2”H. Near East.
Private NYC collection, acquired from Jan Baz Khan, 1980’s. Ca. 700 B.C.
Hollow cast bronze seated nude female having a full figure, small pointy 4-3/8”H.
breasts and a phallic hairdo. Fan held in her right hand. Expressive facial Private NYC collection, acquired from Henry Anavian, 1990’s.
features, having a small round perforated mouth, possibly exhaling. Seated Cast bronze bottle having a fitted stopper and figural finial depicting a
on an integral collared insertion socket. Overall blue-green surface patina. seated male figure holding his left hand to his penis and right hand held to
Intact, exc. cond. A rare type. the back of his head. Overall encrusted blue-green surface patina. Intact.
Est. $2,000-$3,000 Est. $800-$1,200
Closing: Monday, July 21st, 10:38 A.M. Closing: Monday, July 21st, 10:40 A.M.

22. Luristan Bronze Repousse Decorated Crown Band 23. Fine Luristan Bronze Astarte Kohl Container
Ancient Persia. Ancient Persia.
Ca. 700 B.C. Ca. 9th-7th century B.C.
10”L & 8”L. x 1-3/4”W. 3-1/4”H.
Private NYC collection, acquired from Henry Anavian, 1990’s. Private NYC collection, acquired from Henry Anavian, 1990’s.
A copper-bronze strip relief decorated with rams, ibexes and a large Finely cast bronze anthropomorphic kohl container. Depicting a standing female
bird, two rosettes and a fruit tree. Broken in two with a tiny triangular holding her hands to her belted wide hips. Wearing a wide collar and headdress
shard lost. Medium green and brown patina, some edge roughness. having a long tail piece. Areas of fine stippled decoration. Vessel opening in the
Needs a restoration and a mount. top of her head. Deep blue-green surface patina. Intact, exc. cond. A beautiful
Est. $1,000-$1,500 example.
Closing: Monday, July 21st, 10:42 A.M. Est. $2,500-$3,500
Closing: Monday, July 21st, 10:44 A.M.
24. Bronze Bull Head 25. Amlash Bronze Pin with Double Stag Finial
Western Asia. Ancient Persia.
Ca. early 1st Millennium B.C. Ca. 9th-8th century B.C.
1-1/2”L. 6”H.
Private NYC collection, Private NYC collection, ex. Royal Athena Galleries, NYC., 1980’s.
acquired 1990’s from Fortuna Fine Arts, NYC. Ex. Thierry collection, Paris. Cf. Barbier, no. 134; Ghirshman, Iran, pg. 36.
Finely cast bronze bull head depicted with curved horns, large round Cast bronze pin having a finial composed of two standing stags having large antler
eyes and a flat, wearing a fancy roped bridle. Attachment loop on racks, facing tail to tail, looking in opposite directions. Standing on an integral
the back of his head. Overall blue-green surface patina. Intact, exc. rectangular slab base with a tapered shaft terminating with a small scoop at tip.
cond. Custom lucite base. Overall blue-green surface patina. Intact, exc. cond. A nice example.
Est. $1,000-$1,500 Est. $2,000-$3,000
Closing: Monday, July 21st, 10:46 A.M. Closing: Monday, July 21st, 10:48 A.M.
26. Luristan Bronze Bull 27. Luristan Bronze Bull Finial
Ancient Persia. Ancient Persia.
Ca. 700 B.C. Ca. 9th-7th century B.C.
2”H. x 2-1/2”L. 3-7/8”H.
Private NYC collection, acquired from Henry Anavian, 1990’s. Private NYC collection, acquired 1990’s from Fortuna Fine Arts, NYC.
Solid cast standing bronze bull depicted with a long barrel type Heavy cast bronze bell form having a bulls head finial, depicted with pointed,
snout, curved horns, and long tail. Overall blue-green surface patina. curved horns and angular ears. Decorated with four bands of circular
Intact. Old mirrored lucite base. elements on the bell. Overall blue-green surface patina with areas of
Est. $800-$1,200 encrustation. Intact.
Closing: Monday, July 21st, 10:50 A.M. Est. $1,000-$1,500
Closing: Monday, July 21st, 10:52 A.M.
28. Bronze Double Baal on Panthers 29. Luristan Bronze Couchant Horse Pin Handles (2)
Syria, Middle East. Ancient Persia.
Ca. early 1st Millennium B.C. Ca. 700 B.C.
2-1/2”H. 2-1/4”L. without tangs.
Private NYC collection, Private NYC collection, acquired from Henry Anavian, 1990’s.
acquired Royal-Athena Galleries, NYC, 1990’s. Matching pair of cast bronze couchant horses, both wearing collars and reins,
Cast bronze panthers with Baal figures riding on their backs. Baals semiabstract features. Some remaining iron insertion tangs in the rear. Overall
depicted with large angular noses and conical hats. Overall medium black-green surface patina. Mounted together on custom lucite base.
bright green surface patina. Intact, exc. cond. A rare type. Est. $1,500-$2,000
Est. $2,000-$3,000 Closing: Monday, July 21st, 10:56 A.M.
Closing: Monday, July 21st, 10:54 A.M.
30. Two Luristan Bronze Bracelets 31. Luristan Bronze Zoomorphic Pendants (3)
Ancient Persia. Ancient Persia.
Ca. 9th-7th century B.C. Ca. 9th-7th century B.C.
2-5/8”D. each. 1-1/2”H. to 2-1/4”H.
Private NYC collection, acquired from Henry Anavian, 1990’s. Private NYC collection, acquired from Henry Anavian, 1990’s.
Including a cast bronze bracelet decorated with bull head finials, Cast bronze examples including a double headed bird pendant having a stylized
facing each other. Undulated snake on the back of each head. face on his chest and a large suspension loop on the back. Overall blue-green
Overall blue-green surface patina with areas of red-brown oxides. surface patina. Intact. Together with a double headed goat stamp seal pendant.
Intact. Custom lucite display base. Together with a cast bronze Stamp decorated with a pattern of circular elements. Deep blue-green surface
bracelet decorated with two long horned goats facing each other patina with areas of encrustation. Intact. Custom lucite base. Finally, a cast bronze
and standing on double headed snakes. Bracelet repaired from four finial decorated with several human and bull heads. Perforated suspension lug at
original pieces. the top. Brown surface patina with areas of encrustation. Custom lucite mount.
Est. $1,000-$1,500 Est. $1,500-$2,000
Closing: Monday, July 21st, 10:58 A.M. Closing: Monday, July 21st, 11:00 A.M.
32. Three Luristan Bronze Animal Pendants
Ancient Persia.
Ca. 9th-7th century B.C.
2’H. to 2-3/8”H.
Private NYC collection, acquired from Henry Anavian, 1990’s.
Cast bronze examples including a deer with large antlers decorated with snakes
on both sides. Overall green surface patina. A standing ram having large curved
horns. Brown-green surface patina. Both have suspension loops. Finally, a double
standing ram pendant having two stylized Ibex heads at the opposite end, having
long curled horns. Blue-green surface patina, intact. All are nice examples.
Est. $1,500-$2,500
Closing: Monday, July 21st, 11:02 A.M.
33. Gold Ram’s Head 34. Matching Pair of Gold Decorated Plaques
Near East. Western Asia/ Ancient Near East.
Ca. 1000-500 B.C. Ca. 6th century B.C.
1-1/4”W., 3 gms. 1-3/4”H. x 1-5/8”W each.
Private NYC collection, acquired 2/86 from Henry Anavian. Private NYC collection, acquired early 1990’s from Ariadne Gallery, NYC.
Hammered repousee sheet gold head of a ram appliqué, depicted with Matched pair of square furniture inlays, each of repoussed sheet gold over
large curled horns and beard, well defined facial features, nicely detailed. a bronze backing, depicting a central double headed bird, with noded
Scattered areas of light surface encrustation. A couple of very minor border and filler designs in the field. Custom black lucite display stand.
imperfections, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond. Custom black lucite Lovely.
display base. Est. $2,500-$3,500
Est. $1,000-$1,500 Closing: Monday, July 21st, 11:06 A.M.
Closing: Monday, July 21st, 11:04 A.M.
35. Bronze Scorpion Counter Balance 36. Silver Votive Bull Head
Western Asia. Western Asia.
Ca. 0-600 A.D. Ca. 600-300 B.C.
4”L. 2-1/2”H.
Private NYC collection, acquired Royal-Athena Galleries, NYC, 1990’s. Private NYC collection, acquired Royal-Athena Galleries, NYC, 1990’s.
Cast solid bronze scorpion counter balance depicted with large pointed Heavy cast silver votive head of a bull having curved horns and cubistic
pincers, an upcurled tail with stinger, and incised details. Bronze wire loop features. Large round eyes and nostrils, c-shape ears. Recessed eyes
attached through the body. Overall blue-green surface patina. Right rear have some traces of gold. Traces of an ancient iron tang on the interior
leg is restored, otherwise intact. of the neck. Scattered black surface patina. Custom lucite base. A rare
Est. $600-$900 example.
Closing: Monday, July 21st, 11:08 A.M. Est. $1,500-$2,500
Closing: Monday, July 21st, 11:10 A.M.
37. Bronze Bust of Baal 38. Group of Luristan Bronze Zoomorphic Pins (7)
Middle East. Ancient Persia.
Ca. 2nd-early 1st Millennium B.C. Ca. 9th-7th century B.C.
2”H. 2-7/8”L. to 7-1/4”L.
Private NYC collection, acquired from Henry Anavian, 1990’s. Private NYC collection, acquired from Henry Anavian, 1990’s.
Cast solid bronze fragmentary bust of Baal wearing a high conical, horned All bronze examples with different finials including a swan, two pins with
crown with a ball finial. Depicted with a long beard and well defined facial a hand holding a flower stamp seal, double Ibex heads, a standing ram,
features. Overall black-green surface patina. Losses to tips of both arms a bird perched on a man’s head and a dog looking up at a deer; deer
and one crown horn, nose somewhat flattened. Custom lucite base. missing his head. Four have some losses to the lower pin. All with various
Est. $600-$900 blue-green surface patina, two have been cleaned.
Closing: Monday, July 21st, 11:12 A.M. Est. $1,000-$1,500
Closing: Monday, July 21st, 11:14 A.M.
39. Bronze Female Votive Kohl Container 40. Luristan Bronze Ibex Whetstone Finial
Near East. Ancient Persia.
Ca. early 1st Millennium B.C. Ca. 9th-7th century B.C.
4-7/8”L. 2-1/4”L.
Private NYC collection, acquired 1990’s. Private NYC collection, acquired from Henry Anavian, 1990’s.
Cast bronze female anthropomorphic votive kohn container having Cast bronze whetstone finial handle depicting an Ibex having long curved
angular side wings, perforated for suspension and small, relief breasts at horns with segmented details, perked ears and large eyes. Overall deep
front. Incised linear decoration on the front and back. Overall deep green green surface patina. Head and socket are attached together at the neck,
surface patina. Loss to approximately 1/3 of rim, otherwise intact. originally from two different pieces. Custom lucite base.
Est. $800-$1,200 Est. $400-$600
Closing: Monday, July 21st, 11:16 A.M. Closing: Monday, July 21st, 11:18 A.M.
41. Luristan Bronze Double Janus Head Fibula 42. Luristan Pins & Septer Base
Ancient Persia. Near East.
Ca. 9th-7th century B.C. Ca. early 1st Millennium B.C.
3-1/4”L. 4-1/8”H. to 6-1/4”H.
Private NYC collection, acquired from Henry Anavian, 1990’s. Private NYC collection, acquired from Henry Anavian, 1990’s.
Bronze bow shape fibula decorated with two nicely detailed stylized Including a silver pin having a finial composed of two stylized animals
Janus heads, one wearing a disc type cap and the other wearing a cap face each other. A bronze pin having a finial depicting the bust of a deity
in the form of a hand clasping the pin. Overall blue-green surface patina. wearing a bull’s horn headdress and having wing-like arms. Finally, bronze
Intact, exc. cond. Custom lucite base. A fine and rare example. base or kohl container decorated in relief around the opening with three
Est. $1,200-$1,800 human faces. Blue-green surface patina with scattered areas of red-brown
Closing: Monday, July 21st, 11:20 A.M. oxides. All have custom mounts.
Est. $900-$1,200
Closing: Monday, July 21st, 11:22 A.M.