A lovely ceramic bowl from the Nal culture, Indus Valley of Baluchistan, ca. 3000 – 2500 BC. This lovely flat-bottom bowl is 3-3/4” in diameter and is decorated with bands of linear and geometric designs, executed in red and brown over cream slip. Just minor pigment degradation and a tiny rim chip, else intact, with vivid paint, nice mineral deposits and trails.
A choice ceramic bowl from the Nal culture, Indus Valley of Baluchistan, ca. 3000 – 2500 BC. This lovely ring-base bowl is 4-1/2” in diameter and is decorated with bands of linear designs, executed in brown over cream slip. In excellent condition, with vivid paint, nice mineral deposits and just minor rim wear.
A superb Syrian clay mother goddess figure. A tall hand modelled clay figure with pinched nose, button eyes and wear's elaborately decorated necklace and waistband. Breasts and genitalia clearly defined, wide hips with incised line separating legs. rare to find intact. Guaranteed authentic.
A superb Indus Valley clay figure of a mother goddess wearing an elaborately arranged headdress and broad collar necklace. The facial features defined with beak shaped nose and button shaped eyes, the genitalia and breasts are also clearly defined and an incised line separates the legs. Portrayed with arms outstretched. Typical for Shunga period clay figures. Overall a beautiful piece. Two of the flowers and a piece of the buttocks has been reattached otherwise intact, no new clay added.... Click for details
A beautiful South Arabian Sabean limestone pillar carved in high relief with the face of a man, flat faced with sunken eye sockets and triangular shaped nose, remnants of original red pigment decorating lips. A four letter inscription which translates to SALEM (SL'M) meaning a blessing for peace.
A magnificent Caucasus region bronze horsebit with horse cheek pieces, excellent detail with beautiful lustrous patina. Comes with acrylic display stand. One horses head has been reattached, otherwise perfect. Priced to sell.
From the Parthian Empire, ca 57 to 38 BC. King Orodes II, Rhaegae mint. Obverse, Diademed bust facing left, to the left a star, to the right, star and crescent. Reverse, Arsaces enthroned and holding bow, anchor behind. 4.07 grams, 19.2 mm. Sellwood 48.10.
A SYRO-HITTITE TERRACOTTA STANDING FEMALE FIGURE, Ca. early 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
Of stylized form with broad shoulders, her hands held to her waist, wearing applied necklaces and earrings, an elaborate headdress with hair falling in tresses onto the shoulder, mounted on custom stand. A very fine example in near-choice condition save small chip to rear of base.
6 5/8 in. (17 cm.) high. ... Click for details
Extremely rare! Dating within 200 years of the birth of the Prophet Mohammed, ca 700 AD. Large strip of textile woven in off-white linen with a repeating geometric band with the symbol for "Allah" in Arabic. 50"L x 4-1/2"W (most surviving examples generally measure a few small inches), in excellent condition. Would look fabulous mounted and framed - email for details/pricing. ... Click for details
