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Fine Tribal, Aboriginal Art & International Antiquities — Guy Earl-Smith & Antiquity

Auction House:Guy Earl-Smith & AntiquityNumber of lots recorded:337
Sale Title:Fine Tribal, Aboriginal Art & International AntiquitiesLots with images:336
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:184
Date:13-Dec-2009
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A fine Gandharan grey schist frieze, c.3rd century AD, sculpted in relief with a central seated Buddha flanked by two attendants with pillared arches, good detail, 47 x 15 cm, Ex-coll. Muhammad Sadig, Lahore, Pakistan, acquired in 1969 note: for a similar example c.f. Hallade, M. 1968, the Gandhara style, Thames & Hudson
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A Gandharan Grey Schist Frieze, c.3rd Century AD, sculpted in relief with a central seated Buddha flanked by two attendants within pillared arches, good detail, 47 x 18 cm, Ex-coll. Muhammad Sadig, Lahore, Pakistan, acquired in 1969 Note: For a similar example c.f. Hallade, M. 1968, The Gandhara Style, Thames & Hudson
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An Indus Valley Ceramic Vessel, c.3000BC, of baked clay decorated with linear motifs and the antelope to interior, intact and stable, 23 x 28 cm Reference: c.f. Bahn 1992: ...'The Indus Civilisation is one of the great civilisations of antiquity, located in Pakistan, Baluchistan and Nw India. [Occupied from c.6th Millenium BC]... in the greater Indus valley, [one of its later and important cities was Harappa dated to c.3rd millennium BC] excavated by M.S. Vats in the 1920s and 1930s, by M. Wheeler in the…
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A Superb Indus Valley Ceramic Vessel, c.5260 B.P., of rare large proportions decorated with curvilinear and figuratifs motifs, tribal glyphs, pipal trees and tethered bulls in mineral earth pigments, beneath old encrustations, intact and stable, 45 x 32 cm Note: This lot is sold with an authenticating Thermoluminescence Dating Report, Test No. W4142, University of Wollongong, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
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A Indus Valley Ceramic Vessel, c.3000BC, the baked clay decorated with figurative motifs, in polychrome mineral earth pigments, intact and stable, some conservation to pigments, 30 x 31 cm
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A Fine Indus Valley Ceramic Vessel, c.3000BC, the baked clay decorated with figurative mythical beasts and esoteric motifs in polychrome mineral earth pigments, some losses to outer rim, intact and stable, 19 x 28 cm
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A Fine Indus Valley Ceramic Vessel, c.3000BC, the baked red clay decorated with figurative mythical beasts and esoteric motifs in polychrome mineral earth pigments, some losses to outer rim, intact and stable, 19 x 29 cm
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A Ming Dynasty Celadon Bowl, Yongle 1403-1424 AD, the high fired vitreous sugar white glaze ceramic produced from the Imperial kiln, with subtle figurative motifs, conserved, China, 24 x 6 cm Note: Conservation work performed in Hong Kong
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A Magnificent Pair Of Ching Dynasty Ceramic Vases, Tongzhi 1862-1874, the high fired vitreous glazed ceramic depicting a scene of the phoenix within a garden of peonies, butterflies, and a stork perched in a tree, superb condition, China, 43 cm (2)
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Two Southern song Dynasty celadon vessels,-1279 AD, the high fired black biscuit ceramic with light green vitreous glaze, one in the form of a lotus flower bowl with lid and the other a small vase, minor losses to rim, china, 6-12 cm, (2)
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Two Superb Ching Dynasty Bowls, Guangzu 1875-1908 AD, the high fired polychrome vitreous glazed Emperor's wedding ware, offered for long life and prosperity, decorated with floral and figurative motifs, the base with the six character Guangzu mark, excellent condition, China, 18-19 cm (2)
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A collection of five late Ching coral sculptures, Guangzu 1875-1908 AD, the fossilised red coral fragments sculpted with figurative motifs of immortals in relief, smooth glossy patina, China, 10-15 cm (5)
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Two fine late Ching coral sculptures, Guangzu 1875-1908 AD, the fossilised red coral fragments sculpted in the form of a frog and rat, smooth glossy patina, china, 4-7 cm (2)
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A magnificent Tang Dynasty ceramic horse, c.618-907 AD, the baked clay sculpture in dynamic prancing posture complete with saddle, with right leg raised and head turned to one side, decorated with polychrome mineral earth pigments, exceptional detail and quality, china, 68 x 62 cm note: This lot is sold with an age authenticating X-ray fluorescent certificate No. F918033, from Oxford Labs, Magdalen centre, the Oxford Science Park, England
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A Han Dynasty Ceramic Horseman, 206-220 AD, the oven baked grey clay decorated with polychrome mineral earth pigments, China, 36 x 22 cm
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A fine Yuan Dynasty bronze platter,-1368 AD, cast in floral form, decorated with figurative motifs of fish, lotus flowers and other aquatic flora in relief, china, 40 x 7 cm, Ex-Coll. Miklos Grunberg, sold at moss green, 17 August 2008, Lot 881. Note: This bowl was on loan to the Art Gallery of NSW between 1977-2008
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A Sung Dynasty Sculpture Of Quanyin, c.960-1279 AD, sculpted from limestone, seated in dhyanasana, her body adorned with beaded jewels, below a fine featured visage with serene expression, with downcast heavy lidded eyes, her wavy hair gathered and tied in an elegant topknot, remnant polychrome mineral earth pigments, consistent weathering, Yunnan, China, 74 x 46 cm
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A Rare Shang Dynasty Jade Cong, c.1550-1030 BC, the calcified green jade with two square sections and circular central aperture, China, 12 x 9 cm Provenance: From the collection of a Hong Kong resident Note: For further information regarding these artefacts c.f: Rawson J. 1995, Chinese Jade From the Neolithic to Qing, Exhibition Catalogue, The British Museum, London.
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An outstanding large Chinese Neolithic jade Pi disc, c.3rd millenium BC, either Liangzhu or Logshan culture, of classic large proportions and exceptional smooth finish, the central aperture with raised inner rim, mounted on a perspex stand, 67 cm. Provenance: from the collection of a Hong Kong resident note: for a similar example cf. Sotheby's New York, Sept. 2003, fine Chinese Ceramics and works of Art, Lot 24. For further information regarding these artefacts cf. Rawson J. 1995, Chinese jade from the…
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A Rare Warring States Bronze Tiger Tali, c.476-221 BC, cast in two pieces, inscribed with text, China, 10 x 4 cm (2) Note: These Talis cast in the image of a tiger and inscribed with script were often used by the Emperor to confer military powers to his ministers, Cast in two pieces, an officer would only accept the written order as valid when the two parts were fitted together completing the inscription
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A Chinese Neolithic agate necklace, c.3rd-2nd mill BC, the temporarily strung smooth translucent barrel beads, 60 cm
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Two Chinese Deities, a diminutive sculpture of quanyin and a seated limestone sculpture of Buddha, 10 cm (2), Ex-coll; Miklos Grunberg, sold at Moss Green, 17 August 2008, Lot 894
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An Ordos bronze belt ornament, c.1st mill BC, in the form of an openwork horse, some verdigris below smooth patina, Northern Zone, Eastern Steppe, Mongolia, 5 x 2 cm
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An Ordos bronze belt ornament, c.1st mill BC, in the form of an openwork lion, some verdigris below smooth patina, Northern Zone, Eastern Steppe, Mongolia, 6 x 3 cm
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An Ordos Bronze Belt Ornament, c.1st Mill BC, in the form of an openwork ram, some verdigris below smooth patina, Northern Zone, Eastern Steppe, Mongolia, 5 x 5 cm
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A Ching Dynasty Baotao salmon carpet, 19th century, the hand woven natural dyed pictorial rug, china, 190 x 150 cm
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A Fine Bronze Tibetan Kadampa Stupa, c.13-14th Century, in classic multi level form resting above a double lotus platform with beaded rim, the base sealed and decorated with an incised double vajra, 29 x 15 cm Note: For a similar example cf. Galerie Koller, Zurich, Asiatica, 25 March 2006, Lot 154 Reference: '... [this form of stupa] ... is associated with the ancient Kadampa order founded by 'Brom ston (1008-1064), the chief disciple of Atisha (982- 1054). The design of this stupa is described as round…
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A Superb Bronze Sculpture Of Vajrapani, c.13th Century, standing on a raised platform above a lotus flower base with a double mandorla to the rear incised with flaming motif, wearing a short dhoti finely incised with floral motifs and folds undulating between his legs, secured with a lotus flower sash at his waist, his left hand resting on his thigh, his right hand raised to his chest holding a vajra, his bare chest adorned with beaded necklaces below a fine featured visage, his bow shaped mouth inlaid…
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A fine bronze sculpture of Buddha, c.1850, seated in dhyanasana with his hands in bhumisparsa and dhyana mudra, above a double lotus platform with beaded rim and short base decorated with figurative motifs in relief, the fine featured visage with downcast eyes flanked by pendulous ears adorned with earrings below a fine foliate Crown, his torso adorned with jewels, a billowing scarf incised with figurative motifs wrapped around his arms, remnant gilding, applied gold leaf to brow, urna, eyes and to the…
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A Gilt Bronze Buddha Of Shakyamuni, c.19th century, seated in dhyanasana with his hands in bhumisparsa and dhyana mudra, above a double lotus platform with beaded rim, his fine featured visage with serene expression below a coiffure of tight curls with domed ushnisha surmounted by a budding cintanami, wearing a sanghati with decorated borders tightly draped over his body falling across his left shoulder and gathered in elegant pleats between his legs, some verdigris to rear, Sino-Tibet, 13 x 8 cm, sold at…
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Fine Gilt Bronze Sculpture Of Green Tara, c.18-19th century, seated in lalitasana above a double lotus base with her left hand lowered in vajra mudra and her right hand raised in vitarka mudra, her right foot resting on a separate padma issuing from the base, her dhoti falling in elegant folds, the visage of fine features slightly inclined to the right below a foliate crown, her separately cast torso adorned with a beaded necklace, her shoulders flanked by lotus flowers, Sino-Tibet, 28 x 16 cm, Ex-coll.…
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A Gilt Bronze Sculpture Of Buddha Shakyamuni, c.18th Century, seated in dhyanasana above a double lotus base with a scrolling mid section with central panel with seven character mark in relief, his hands before his chest in vitarka mudra, wearing a loose fitting robe with floral borders, his fine featured visage with serene expression below a coiffure of tight curls with remnant applied blue pigment rising to a domed ushnisha and budding cintanami at apex, Tibeto-Chinese, 16 x 11 cm
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A Gilt Bronze Sculpture Of Green Tara, c.13-14th Century, seated above a double lotus base with beaded rim, her extended right leg supported by a projecting padma, her right hand lowered to her knee in vajra mudra and her left hand raised in vitarka mudra flanked by a lotus blossom, the visage of serene expression below a foliate crown, Tibet, 19 x 12 cm
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A Bronze Sculpture Of Akshobhya, c.13-14th Century, seated in dhyanasana above a double lotus base with beaded rim and a vajra in relief, his hands in dhyana and bhumisparsa, wearing a loose fitting sanghati draped over his left shoulder below a visage of fine features, his hair in tight curls rising to a domed ushnisha and budding cintanami, Tibet, 16 x 10 cm
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A Fine Cold Gilded Repousse Bronze Lama, c.19th century, seated above a rectangular cushion holding a sutra and an alms bowl dressed in a flowing robe, the visage of fine features with applied polychrome mineral earth pigments, Tibet, 13 x 10 cm
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A fine Tibetan portable shrine (gau), c. 19th century, the silver lid decorated with two celestial dragons opposing a flaming jewel at apex in relief and three apertures in the form of temple arches shielded with glass behind which sit three polychrome deities of Buddha shakyamuni, shadaksari and kubera, a copper alloy receptacle filled with various sacred relicts, sealed to the rear with knotted thread, within a protective brocade cover, 22 x 20 cm
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Two Tibetan bronze Vajra, 19th century, one with six prongs issuing from makaras, the other with four prongs, remnant polychrome mineral earth pigments, 12-19 cm (2)
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A fine Tibetan wine bowl, c. 19th century, of burl wood, above a silver pedestal with silver lining to the interior, smooth glossy patina, 13 x 5 cm
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A collection of three Buddhist Sutra manuscripts, c.14th century AD, the waxed Mulberry paper, inscribed with gold ink on both sides, 68 x 27 cm (3) note: These manuscripts have been researched and authenticated by Dr. David Templeman, Monash University, Melbourne
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A Gilt Bronze Repousse Base With Torso Of Tara, c.18th Century, remnant gilt and traces of verdigris to torso, Tibet, 18-22 cm (2)
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A Collection Of Tibetan Jasper Beads, c.1st Mill AD, temporarily strung, 60 cm
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A Collection Of Tibetan Jasper Beads, c.1st Mill AD, temporarily strung, 60 cm
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A Collection Of Tibetan Mantra Beads, c.19-20th Century, of bone temporarily strung, 36 cm
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A Tibetan Pillar rug, 19th century, depicting a lama in yellow and brown robes above a cloud over mount Meru, 163 x 82 cm note: for a similar example see moss green, fine Chinese and Asian arts, 16 November 2009, Lot 327
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A Tibetan Khaden tiger rug, 19th century, hand woven with natural dyes, 150 x 82 cm. Provenance: Australian collection note: for a similar example see moss green, fine Chinese and Asian arts, 16 November 2009, Lot 319
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A Superb Khmer Sandstone Sculpture Of Buddha, c.12-13th Century, Bayon Period, of museum quality and significance, in classic minimalist form, seated in dhyanasana above a truncated pedestal, his hands raised to his naked chest, the visage with benign expression and downcast eyes, below a domed ushnishna, superb detail, consistent weathering, Cambodia, 81 x 65 cm ; previously from the collection of a Thai gentleman acquired prior to 1965
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An Exceptional Khmer Sandstone Stele, c.13-14th Century AD Angkor Period, sculpted with two Buddhas seated in dhyanasana within a pillared arch above an elaborate waisted base, superb detail and quality, consistent weathering, Cambodia, 85 x 67 cm ; previously from the collection of a Thai gentleman acquired prior to 1965
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A Fine Khmer Sandstone Head, c.11th Century AD, Baphuon Period, the visage of good detail and serene expression, his lips with a hint of a smile, below a coiffure rising to a waisted topknot, consistent weathering, rejoined, Cambodia, 40 x 20 cm
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Two Khmer Bronze Palanquin Hooks, c.13-14th Century AD, cast in ornate figurative for, earth and verdigris encrusted, Cambodia, 15 x 7 cm (2)
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A Khmer Silver Repousse Buddha, c.14th Century AD, the diminutive repousse plaque, framed, Cambodia, 9 x 6 cm (frame 20 x 17 cm)
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A Fine Khmer Bronze Sculpture, c.12-13th Century Bayon Period, in the form of a male deity, with fine features and good detail, remnant verdigris below smooth patina, Cambodia 8 x 4 cm
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A Fine Khmer Bronze Sculpture, c.12-13th Century Bayon Period, in the form of a male deity, with fine features and good detail, remnant verdigris below smooth patina, Cambodia 8 x 5 cm
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Two Persian Bronze Body Ornaments, c.1st Millenium BC, the diminutive metal rings decorated with linear banding in relief, verdigris encrusted, 5 cm
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A Khmer bronze Yoni, c.13-14th century AD, in rectangular with waisted mid section, verdigris encrusted, Cambodia, 9 x 6 cm
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A fine Arakhan bronze sculpture of Medicine Buddha, c.17-18th century, seated in dhyanasana above an elaborate waisted platform his hands in dhyana and bhumisparsa mudra holding an alms bowl, his right foot resting above a padma wearing a loose fitting robe with decorated borders, his visage with serene expression below a coiffure of tight curls rising to a projecting cintanami, Burma, 23 x 14 cm, Christie's Melbourne, 30 March 2004, Lot no 95
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A Fine Shan Sculpture Of Buddha, c.18th Century, of wood seated above a raised platform dressed in a loose fitting sanghati, the visage of fine features flanked by pendulous ears, with downcast eyes and high arching brows below a domed ushnisha, remnant applied plaster, Burma, 57 x 28 cm
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A Rare Arakan Bronze Sculpture Of Buddha, c.17th Century AD, Mrauk-u period, seated in dhyanasana and dhyana mudra above a double lotus platform, with a long flowing dhoti and beaded girdle wearing an elaborate necklace, his face with benign expression and downcast eyes, beneath a foliated crown, verdigris encrusted, weathered, Burma, 60 x 40 cm Note: For further information c.f; Stadtner, D. (ed), 1999, The Art of Burma, The New Studies
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A Fine Arakan Bronze Sculpture Of Buddha, c.17-18th Century AD, seated in dhyanasana above a platform incised with floral motifs, his hands in bhumisparsa and dhyana mudra holding an alms bowls, the visage of good detail below a foliate crown, Burma, 42 x 62 cm Note: For further information cf. Stadtner, D. (ed), 1999, The Art of Burma, The New Studies
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A Shan Bronze Sculpture Of Buddha, c.18th Ava Period, seated in dhyanasana above an elaborate pedestal, of good detail, verdigris below smooth patina, some losses evident, Burma, 17 x 10 cm
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A Fine Shan Sculpture Of A Royal Buddha, c.18th Century, of wood, standing above a detachable double lotus base, his left hand lowered and his right hand raised to his chest, wearing close fitting royal robes decorated with floral borders, his fine featured visage of serene expression and downcast eyes flanked by pendulous ears, below an elaborate crown and projecting cintanami at apex, old lacquer and later day gold paint, Burma, 146 x 47 cm
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A fine Shan alabaster Buddha, c.18th century, of fine features and good detail seated in dhyanasana above a double lotus platform, wearing a loose fitting sanghati draped across his left shoulder, the visage with serene expression and down cast eyes, below a projecting cintanami, remnant polychrome mineral earth pigments, Burma, 81 x 47 cm note: for a similar example cf. Christie's, Amsterdam, Asian Ceramics and works of Art, May 2001, lots 144-145
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A fine Shan alabaster Buddha, c.18-19th century, of fine features and good detail seated in dhyanasana above a raised pedestal wearing a loose fitting sanghati with floral borders, the visage with serene expression and down cast eyes, below a projecting cintanami, decorated with polychrome mineral earth pigments and remnant gilt, Burma, 81 x 42 cm note: for a similar example cf. Christie's, Amsterdam, Asian Ceramics and works of Art, May 2001, lots 144-145
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A Magnificent Royal Shan Alabaster Buddha, c.18th Century, of museum significance, seated in dhyanasana above a lotus pedestal with beaded rim, his hands in bhumisparsa and dhyana mudra, his fingers adorned with rings, wearing a diaphanous sanghati decorated with floral motifs and central lotus flower, his visage of fine features and serene expression below an elaborate crown, mineral polychrome earth pigments, of superb detail and condition, Burma, 93 x 60 cm . Note: For similar example cf. Christie's,…
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A fine Shan alabaster Buddha, c.18-19th century, of fine features and good detail, seated in dhyanasana above a lotus platform, wearing a close fitting sanghati, his visage with serene expression and down cast eyes below a projecting cintanami at apex, decorated with polychrome mineral earth pigments and remnant gilt, Burma, 72 x 43 cm
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An Superb Shan Head Of Buddha, c.18th Century, of museum quality and monumental form, of papier mache, the fine featured visage with serene expression below a coiffure of tight curls and projecting cintanami at apex, remnant lacquer and gilt, Burma, 100 x 42 cm
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A fine Shan Crown head of Buddha, c.17th century, of Museum quality, sculpted from sandstone, the fine featured visage with downcast eyes and serene expression, flanked by four foliate projections to the rear below a four tiered Crown with bud shaped cintanami at apex, remnant gilt, rejoined at rear, consistent even weathering, old encrustations, Burma, 24 x 29 cm. Provenance: from the Estate of the late Greg fish, Melbourne
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A Shan Bronze Bell, c.18th century, decorated with figurative motifs in relief, complete with pendulum, Burma, 11 x 9 cm
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Two Karen Ear Ornaments, of ivory, Burma, 5 cm (2)
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Two Karen Ear Ornaments, of ivory, Burma, 2 cm (2)
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A rare Laos sculpture of reclining Buddha, c.16th century, Luang Prabang period, of sandstone in classic restful state, his fine featured visage of good detail resting above his right palm, consistent weathering throughout, old encrustations, 64 x 25 cm
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A Fine Laotian Hair Ornament, the tapering square section, terminating at a fine point, decorated with silver overlay, 20 x 2 cm
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An Outstanding Mandalay Sculpture Of Buddha, c.19th century, of monumental form and museum quality, the papiermâche temple sculpture seated in dhyanasana, dressed in royal robes, decorated with lacquer, gilt and inset polychrome glass, the fine featured visage with serene expression and down cast eyes below hair of tight curls rising to a domed ushnisha, Burma, 129 x 98 cm, ex-collection Shiha Donabeddian, Phuket
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A Fine Batak Marionette Head (si gale gale), c.early 20th century, of wood, sculpted in classic angular form, the apex bound with canvas, the visage with resin set shell eyes, the rear with deep recesses, remnant polychrome pigments, old encrustations below smooth glossy patina, Sumatra, 28 x 12 cm, Ex-coll Michel Koenig, Brussels; ex. private collection, Paris
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An early bronze Age spear point, c.2nd-1st mill BC, verdigris encrusted, intact, North Vietnam, 47 x 8 cm
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An early bronze Age dagger, c.2nd-1st mill BC, verdigris encrusted, intact, North Vietnam, 35 x 5 cm
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A Dong Son bronze body ornament, c.1st mill BC, verdigris encrusted, North Vietnam, 13 x 12 cm
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Three Majapahit body ornaments, c.14-15th century AD, the diminutive translucent green glass pendants, intact, Java, 4 cm (3)
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A Spectacular Collection Of Mounted Butterflies And Moths, including such classic species as Papilio ulysses and Graphium sarpedon; all specimens in excellent condition, 52 x 42 cm
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A superb specimen of cypr'a aurantium, the famous 'Golden Cowrie' of the Central Pacific, this shell has been highly sought after by conchologists since the late eighteenth century, Davao, Mindanao, Philippines - found diving, in coral cave, 9 x 6 cm
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A Black & White Photograph, Cypraea guttata, by noted Australian artist Paul Jones (1921-1998), Silver gelatin print, Edition 5/10, signed lower right, titled lower left. The species is a classic rarity, and the specimen in the photograph formed part of the artist's personal collection, 29 x 39 cm (Frame, 58 x 50 cm)
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A superb fossil Goniatite, exhibiting rich ochre and grey-pink colours and an intricate crystalline pattern, Atlas Mountains, Morocco, Jurassic, 11 x 9 cm
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A Pair Of Polished Fossil Echinoderms, Both specimens exhibiting an exquisite 'floral' pattern upon the dorsum; a highly desirable pair, Clypeus sp., 7 cm (2)
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A Superb Specimen Of Haplopelma minax, one of the most spectacular species of tarantula, Thailand, 27 x 22 cm
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A Superb Specimen Of Hermarchus biroi, one of the largest of all insect species; in extremely fine condition and superbly mounted, 50 x 20 cm
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A Superb Specimen Of Palamnaeus fulvipes, An extremely large and impressive scorpion, Malaysia, 17 x 9 cm (27 x 22 cm framed)
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A Superb Specimen Of Chalcosoma atlas, In dramatic pose, with carapace open in simulation of flight, Malaysia 10 x 19 cm (27 x 22 cm framed)
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A superb fossil tooth Carcharodon megalodon, an extremely attractive specimen of a tooth of the extinct giant shark, exhibiting an ivory-like quality and glossy patina, New Caledonia, Miocene, 12 x 8.5 cm
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A superb crocodile skull, a fine and attractive specimen of the skull of Crocodylus porosus (Schneider, 1801), a saltwater species; the largest of all living crocodiles, Northern Australia, 31 x 13 cm
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A superb fossil fish, of the species Diplomystus dentatus, green river, Wyoming, USA, Eocene, 29 x 22 cm
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An Exquisite Sandstone Plaque, Exhibiting a design reminiscent of undulating hills; an aesthetically, attractive piece, Arizona, Usa, 180 million years, 16 x 20 cm
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A Fine Gilded Bronze Mosque Spire, c.17-18th Century, in six sections, old encrustations, Pakistan, 50 x 27 cm
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A Rare Babylonian Cuneiform Tablet, c.1850-1600 BC, the diminutive clay section inscribed with classic ancient text to both sides, Mesopotamia, 3.5 x 3 cm
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A rare Babylonian Cuneiform tablet,-1600 BC, the diminutive clay section inscribed with classic ancient text, one side with mineral crystallisation, Mesopotamia, 4.5 x 4 cm
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A Nughal Hookah Base, c.18-19th century, of Bidriware, intact and stable, Persia, 16 x 16 cm
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An Islamic Green Glass Bottle, c.8-9th Century AD, of diminutive form, Lebanon, 9 x 5 cm
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An Islamic Ribbed Glass Bottle, c.7-8th Century AD, of diminutive form, Syria, 9 x 3 cm
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An Islamic Perfume Bottle, c.17th Century, of blue glass, Syria, 11 x 2 cm
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A Rare Byznatine Bronze Follis, c.960-1060 AD, anonymous issue, Ae Follis, 30 mm
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A Roman Bronze Coin Of Philp The First, c.244-249 AD, issued in Syria, AE30, 30 mm
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A Rare Indian Bent Bar Shatamana, c.600-500 BC, uniface struck with the six armed Kingdom of Gandhara symbol at each end, 34 x 16 mm
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