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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 & Associates, 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; SOLD
Egyptian, Large Scarab, Possibly of King Psamtek I, 26th Dynasty, 664 - 610 B.C.
From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
AF33356. Scarab, Choice, 32 mm long; brown carved steatite, wings ornamented with Bes standing and another deity; base design of RA-MEN (KHEPER) and Uraeus on left with wings to right.; SOLD
Sumerian (Uruk?), Limestone Cup Ornamented with Animals, Jemdet Nasr Period, 4th Millennium B.C.
AAA31037. height 7 cm (2 5/8"), rim diameter 6 cm (2 3/8"); The Louvre Near Eastern Antiqities, Ur Excavations Volume 4 The early periods (nearly identical), Collectible condition, two lion's attacking two bulls, high relief, one small piece re-attached, chips from rim; SOLD
Homo Erectus, Rift Valley, Ethiopia, Stone Hand Axe, 1 Million - 400,000 B.C.
Found in the Rift Valley, Ethiopia in the 1970's. From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years. AA35452. Homo Erectus, stone hand axe; cf. Johnson & Shreve pp. 148-150, cf. Malloy, Weapons nr. 2; 4 1/2" x 2 3/4", Choice, beige-grey rough lava, finely worked to biface shape; heavy gray patina; SOLD
Homo Erectus, Rift Valley, Ethiopia, Stone Hand Axe, 1 Million - 400,000 B.C.
Found in the Rift Valley, Ethiopia in the 1970's. From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years. AA35454. Homo Erectus, stone hand axe; cf. Johnson & Shreve pp. 148-150, cf. Malloy, Weapons nr. 2; 2 1/2" x 1 3/4", Choice, beige-grey rough lava, finely worked to biface shape; heavy gray patina; SOLD
Homo Erectus, Rift Valley, Ethiopia, Flint Hand Scraper or Knife, 1 Million - 400,000 B.C.
Found in the Rift Valley, Ethiopia in the 1970's. From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years. AA35455. Homo Erectus, flint hand scraper or knife; 3" x 2 1/2", beige-grey rough lava, finely worked to biface shape; heavy gray patina, Choice, SOLD
North Western Morocco, Chalcedony Scraper, Late Paleolithic, c. 27,000 B.C.
From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years. AG35459. Paleolithic Morocco, black grey chalcedony scraper, 2 3/4" long, Choice, SOLD
North Western Morocco, Chalcedony Knife Point, Late Paleolithic, c. 27,000 B.C.
From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years. AA35458. Late Paleolithic Morocco, brown and cream chalcedony knife point, 2 1/2" long; fits nicely into the fingers, Choice, SOLD