From Rio de Magdalena. Cylindrical body with a stylized turtle projecting on the front, arms out-streatched, four lug handles encircling the shoulder. Surmounted by a domed lid with a seated female figure on top with slender arms and hands outspread on the knees, the face with ears and septum pierced for ornaments. Circa 1200 - 1450 C.E. In excellent condition, 23 1/2" high.
Two Bamyan Ceramic Bowls (Ancient Afghanistan circa 12th - 13th Century CE $950 EACH, and One Bamyan Ceramic Saucer $600. Bamyan is famous for the ancient Buddhas that stood for almost two millennia until dynamited by the Taliban in 2001. All approximately 6" diameter, some wear and chips due to age but in good condition.
Two Qing dynasty Blue / White Porcelain Melon Vases, China circa 1860s. Not a matching pair but from the same source. Decorated with design of butterflies, flora and fauna. Some wear due to age and use, but in very good condition. 13" tall and other is 12 1/2" tall.
Frontal Profile of Anthropoid Wooden Egyptian Ka Funerary Mask, circa 6th-1st Century B.C.E. Modeled after deceased for recognition and placed on sarcophagus to allow the deceased to roam freely in the afterlife. Serene face with soft arching brows and thick upper lids. Straight nose sharply modeled along the bridge and pursed fleshy lips. Tall headdress framing the head. 12" high, In excellent condition with crafted void.
Stunning Benin / Nigeria Bronze Ceremonial Ladle, Africa Early 20th Century. 17" long with pleasing facial features on the globular ladle. The handle is a standing figure of a male with attached ring. In excellent condition.
Maya Polychrome Tripod Cylinder, ca. 600 - 900 CE, from Ulua Valley Honduras. Standing on short feet. Wide center band with zoomorphic creatures in profile. Upper and lower bands with geometric elements, figures and heads in profile. 8" H x 6 3/4" D. Intact and in excellent condition.
Sumerian Stone Amulet in the form of a Pig, Mesopotamia, Early Dynastic, ca. 3000 - 2000 BCE. Reddish brown stone with void for attachment. Incised with fine features and in excellent condition. 7/8" L.
Domed shaped bridged vessel with polychromed Prolific Deity consuming victim. Female head with long tresses extending from shoulder to body of vessel, claw-like hands encircled with a hem of Pretty Ladies, painted in reddish brown, plum, tan, cream and black. Minor mineral deposits and a few chips on base, otherwise intact. 7" high. Circa 400 - 600 C.E., Ex. Estate of Kate Kemper, London
Greek Attic Black Figure Kylix with Boar, Late 6th / Early 5th Century BCE. Shallow vessel with twin handles. Center tondo decorated in black figure boar while outer rim has horses, soldiers and statesmen. Vessel restored from original pieces and in very good condition. 13 1/2" handle to handle and 3 1/2" H.
