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| Greek, Hellenistic Alexandrian Egypt, Marble Head of Zeus, 2nd - 1st Century B.C. |   | From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years. Ex Jerome Eisenberg, 1970. |
| AM35512. Marble head of Zeus; 4 ¼ x 4 inches; elegantly proportioned, Very attractive, large slightly almond shaped eyes looking ahead, straight nose (part is worn off), beard above and below the mouth; ears not present, some yellowing and brown, on black wood mount; of great rarity; $7360.00 (€5667.20) |
| Greek, Magna Grecia, Limestone Relief Frieze of Triton, 4th - 3rd Century B.C. |  | A large, impressive piece! Worthy of the finest collection.
From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years. |
| AZ35502. Frieze of Triton; cf. Pierre Berge & Assocites, June 2009, # 161 (later date, marble sarcophagus with similar Tritons and Nereids, est. $300,000), Choice, 10 X 13 ½ inches; Triton swimming right with male torso, lower portion of a very long fish body and an upturned tail, riding on him is a Nereid in a chiton with her right arm raised holding a long sail above; some wear but very attractive; $3930.00 (€3026.10) |
| Egyptian, Limestone Ushabti, New Kingdom, XIX Dynasty, 1320 - 1200 B.C. |  | From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years. |
| AB33403. limestone ushabti; cf. Saleh, Les antiquites egyptiennes de Zagreb, 612; cf. Alex G. Malloy, Egyptian Art and Antiquities, Summer 1980, # 45, Choice, 6 ½", wears bag wig, arms crossed, holding hoe and flail; $3240.00 (€2494.80) |
| 5" Egyptian Bronze Figure of Osiris, 26th - 30th Dynasty, 664 - 342 B.C. |  | |
| AB31065. Egyptian bronze figure of the god Osiris in mummified form wearing Atef-crown with Uraeus, height 13.0 cm (5"), Choice, braided beard curved at the tip, holding the royal regalia crock and flail; two-sided, loop on back; excellent detail, original patina; $1120.00 (€862.40) |
| 5" Egyptian Bronze Figure of Osiris, 26th - 30th Dynasty, 664 - 342 B.C. |  | |
| AB31082. Egyptian bronze figure of the god Osiris in mummified form, Choice, wearing Atef-crown with Uraeus, braided beard curved at the tip, holding the royal regalia crock and flail; two-sided; excellent detail, original patina, height 13.6 cm (5 1/8"); $1120.00 (€862.40) |
| 4" Egyptian Bronze Figure of Osiris, 26th - 30th Dynasty, 664 - 342 B.C. |  | |
| AB30992. Egyptian bronze figure of the god Osiris in mummified form wearing Atef-crown with Uraeus, height 10.6 cm (4 1/8"), Choice, braided beard curved at the tip, holding the royal regalia crock and flail; one-sided (flat reverse); nice detail, original patina; $1120.00 (€862.40) |
| Egyptian, 12 1/2" Wood Standing Lady Figure, 26th - 30th Dynasty, 664 - 342 B.C. |  | In ancient Egypt, both sexes wore robes called kalasiris by Herodotus. Material and cut varied over the centuries, though the cloth of choice was always linen. The kalasiris women wore might cover one or both shoulders or be worn with shoulder straps. They covered the breasts most of the time, though there were periods when fashion left them bare. While the top could reach anywhere from below the breast up to the neck, the bottom hem generally touched the calves or even the ankles. Some had short sleeves, others were sleeveless. The fit might be very tight or quite loose. They were often worn with a belt which held together the folds of cloth. -- http://www.reshafim.org.il/ad/egypt/timelines/topics/clothing.htm |
| AE34111. Large wood lady figure; 31.5 cm (12 1/2") tall; original gesso and polychrome pigment; arms missing (originally separate pegged pieces), feet missing, near Choice, $1080.00 (€831.60) |
| Roman, Small Sandstone Tetrarch Emperor Head, c. 285 - 337 A.D. |  | From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years. |
| AE36072. Grey sandstone head of Roman Emperor during the Tetrarchy; cf. Two Emperors of the Tetarchy, in the Vatican Library, 9 cm high and 7 cm, Diocletian or Maximianus, short forehead, short hair, expressive large eyes and high relief with double eyelids, portrait style exemplifies the militaristic period; worn but worthy of any fine collection; rare; $980.00 (€754.60) |
| Africa, Niger, Early Bura Stone Idol, c. 3rd Century A.D. |  | Almost nothing is known of the Bura and the role of these idols is uncertain. |
| AH59762. Africa, Niger, Early Bura Stone Idol, c. 3rd Century A.D., 5 x 11.7 inches, an early example in the form of an indented slab with features indicated by shallow drill marks, the incised lines apparently deepened a little; from a New Jersey collection; $950.00 (€731.50) |
| Egyptian, Bast Lion Plaque, Late Period, 1085 - 322 B.C. |  | From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
The Goddess Bast was very popular in the late dynastic period. Sheshong's seat of power was the city of Babastis, which was also Bast's chief seat of Worship. Bast was a member of the triad of Babastis - Osiris, Bast and Nefer-Tem. This plaque was a votive sold at the shrine of Bast to be given to her as a votive. |
| AG33401. Bast lion plaque; 50 mm, dark grey mold formed from stone paste; head of facing lion with the lion features of Bast are quite clear; chip on chin, Choice, mounted on a black lucite base; $725.00 (€558.25) |
| Mesopotamian, Ram Figurine Amulet, Late Uruk - Jemdet-Nasr Period, c. 3300 - 3000 B.C. |  | |
| AS58662. Ram figurine amulet, 29 x 23 mm, Choice, cream calcite, circle-dot eyes and two circle-dots on body, legs curled up, pierced vertically for suspension, from an American private collection, ex Alex G. Malloy (1/1/97); $600.00 (€462.00) |
| Egyptian, Limestone Concubine Figure Plaque, New Kingdom, 1567 - 1085 B.C. |  | From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
These figures were believed to be magical concubines for the deceased. This object may have been the lid for a box. |
| AG33389. cf. Petrie, Memphis, I, pl. XXXV, 7; Egyptian Art and Artifacts, Summer 1980 by Alex G. Malloy # 54; 65 mm tall, white carved limestone, Choice, attractive, $590.00 (€454.30) |
| Roman Bronze Herm Figural Chest Hasp, 1st - 3rd Century A.D. |  | See http://romanlocks.com/index.htm for similar hasps and an excellent website on Roman locks. |
| AB30962. Bronze chest hasp in the form of a youthful herm figure with nice facial features, length 11 cm (4 1/4"), excellent condition, bare chest, incised decorative band with modeled male genitalia adorns the midsection, hing loop at back of the top and lock bolt slot at the back of the base; $495.00 (€381.15) |
| Egyptian, Terracotta Concubine Bust, Early Dynastic, 3100 - 2700 B.C. |  | From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years. |
| AT33400. Terracotta concubine head; 2 ¼" high, buff terracotta with white slip, bust features incised with traces of black, Choice, $435.00 (€334.95) |
| India, Stone Head of a Bodhisattva, c. 10th Century A.D. |  | The bodhisattva, a popular subject in Buddhist art, is someone who, motivated by great compassion, has a spontaneous wish to attain Buddhahood for the benefit of all sentient beings. In early Indian Buddhism, bodhisattva usually referred specifically to the Buddha Shakyamuni in his former lives. |
| AH59766. India, stone head of a bodhisattva, 11 cm tall, c. 10th century A.D., from New Jersey collection, purchased from a European dealer (c. 1980's); $430.00 (€331.10) |
| India, Stone Head, c. 10th Century A.D. |  | |
| AH59767. India, stone head, 9.5 cm tall, c. 10th century A.D., ex New Jersey collection, ex European dealer (c. 1980); $430.00 (€331.10) |
| India, Stone Head, c. 10th Century A.D. |  | |
| AH59768. India, stone head, 9 cm tall, c. 10th century A.D., ex New Jersey collection, ex European dealer (c. 1980); $430.00 (€331.10) |
| Egyptian, 26th - 30th Dynasty, Wood Seated Boatman Figure, 664 - 342 B.C. |  | The ancient Egyptians did not believe that these little wooden figures could, of themselves, do anything. They knew quite well that they would always remain in the tomb in the various attitudes in which they had been carved. What they did believe was that each figure had a spirit, and that the spirit would go to the soul of the mummy in the Otherworld and act as a servant there. |
| AB31022. Wood seated boatman figure; height 17.5 cm (6 3/4"); original gesso and polychrome pigment; arms missing, chips in gesso and pigment, Choice, $420.00 (€323.40) |
| Egyptian, 26th - 30th Dynasty, Tall Seated Wood Boatman Figure, 664 - 342 B.C. |  | On a high seat; probably a passenger. |
| AB31023. Wood tall seated wood boatman figure; height 20 cm (8"), original gesso and polychrome pigment with some chips; arms missing, near Choice, $380.00 (€292.60) |
| Greek, Olynthus, Archaic Terracotta Protome Head, 5th Century B.C. |  | From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years. |
| AT34430. 9 cm (3 1/2") high, beige-orange terracotta; protome head; wearing amulet on necklace, archaic eye, Choice, on stand with black base; $350.00 (€269.50) |
| Greek, Archaic Terracotta Korai Style Goddess Head, c. 5th century B.C. |  | |
| AE61816. Terracotta goddess head; 1.25 x 2 inches; long braided hair and wearing a polos, remains of white pigment; nice example with good detail, c. 5th century B.C.; from a New Jersey collection; $330.00 (€254.10) |
| Archaic Greek, Terracotta Cock |  | From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years. |
| AT34409. 10 cm (4") high, cream terracotta; head of cock with crested head, large eyes and cylindrical beak, Choice, with black base stand; of great rarity; $260.00 (€200.20) |
| Indus Valley, Terracotta Mother Goddess Bust, 3rd Millenium B.C. |  | Fertility cults were common in the prehistoric cultures of the Indus Valley and the adjacent regions. Invariably female figurines were involved, which are commonly referred to as Mother Goddesses. Female figurines made in terracotta have been found in a large number sites including Nausharo in the Kacchi Plains of Eastern Baluchistan, Nindowari in the Baluchistan Highlands, and Moenjodaro and Harappa in the Indus River Valley. |
| AE61806. Mother goddess bust, fragment from full figure, 5 cm, $260.00 (€200.20) |
| Indus Valley, Terracotta Mother Goddess Bust, 3rd Millenium B.C. |  | Fertility cults were common in the prehistoric cultures of the Indus Valley and the adjacent regions. Invariably female figurines were involved, which are commonly referred to as Mother Goddesses. Female figurines made in terracotta have been found in a large number sites including Nausharo in the Kacchi Plains of Eastern Baluchistan, Nindowari in the Baluchistan Highlands, and Moenjodaro and Harappa in the Indus River Valley. |
| AE61831. Mother goddess bust, fragment from full figure, $250.00 (€192.50) |
| Indus Valley, Terracotta Mother Goddess Bust, 3rd Millenium B.C. |  | Fertility cults were common in the prehistoric cultures of the Indus Valley and adjacent regions. Invariably female figurines were involved, commonly referred to as Mother Goddesses. Female figurines made in terracotta have been found at many sites including Nausharo in the Kacchi Plains, Nindowari in the Baluchistan Highlands, and Moenjodaro and Harappa in the Indus River Valley. |
| AE61835. Mother goddess bust, fragment from full figure, $250.00 (€192.50) |
| Egyptian, Bronze Fish, Late Period, c. 712 - 30 B.C. |  | From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years. |
| AG33412. Bronze figure of a fish, wearing Uraeus and Solar disc headdress; looped for stringing; mounted on clear Lucite; heavy rough green patina, $225.00 (€173.25) |
| Phoenician (Palestinian Workshop) Glass Astarte Votive Figure, 1st Century B.C. - 1st Century A.D. |  | From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
These votive pieces were made to be ritually broken before offering in the altar of the god or distribution in fields for fertility or under building foundations for good fortune. They are almost always found broken. |
| AA32451. Glass Astarte votive figure, cf. From the Land of the bible, Art and Artifacts #203; 5.4 cm (2 1/8"), dark blue glass, full figure with stamped head, Reconstructed from fragments, $180.00 (€138.60) |
| Egyptian, Terracotta Male Head in Tall Headdress, 400 - 300 B.C. |  | From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years. |
| AT34455. 6.5 cm (2 1/2") high, slit-pellet eyes, wavy hair at sides, Choice, unmounted; $175.00 (€134.75) |
| Phoenician (Palestinian Workshop) Glass Astarte Votive Head, 1st Century B.C. - 1st Century A.D. |  | From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
These votive pieces were made to be ritually broken before offering in the altar of the god or distribution in fields for fertility or under building foundations for good fortune. They are almost always found broken. Similar votive figures of the goddess Ishtar, from |
| AA32444. Glass Astarte Votive Head, cf. From the Land of the Bible, Art and Artifacts #203; 1.9 cm (3/4"), dark blue stamped glass Astarte votive head, Choice, $170.00 (€130.90) |
| Pre-Roman Italy, Italic-Umbrian, Bronze Warrior Amulet, 5th Century B.C. |  | From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years. |
| AS36077. Italic-Umbrian warrior amulet; cf. Comstock & Vermeule #206, cf. Reine Margot 1990-91 #75; Malloy, Auction Sale XLV March 19, 1997, #1487; 29mm long, Choice, highly-stylized standing figure of Mars; complete, cracked; very rare; $170.00 (€130.90) |
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