Classical Antiquities, Islamic & Near Eastern Art

Alabaster Spindle Whorl — Egypt 1st Millennium BC A rare and very large ancient Egyptian alabaster (stone) spindle whorl. It features a finely carved flat disk with a short cylindrical shaft protruding from a central hole that would have held the wooden spindle. A very thin and delicate example. In fair to good condition. Generally intact and original with some light surface erosion and moderate deposits present. Chips missing from the central shaft that appear to be ancient damage. No repairs or restoration. Shows nice translucency. Ex. A. Weinberger of NYC, acquired from an old New York collection. Just over 2.25" in diameter. $275

Pottery Oil Lamps — Mid and Near Eastern Lamp 1 (left) - A Jewish 'menorah lamp' from the Holyland dating to the 4th to 6th Century AD. In poor to fair condition. Cracks at the wick hole and manufacturing flaws on the bottom. Somewhat crudely made and doesn't sit level, but is completely original with no restoration or repairs. 4.25" long. Lamp 2 (right) - A Roman-Egyptian oil lamp dating to the 1st to 2nd Century AD. Impressed decoration around the fill hole and deposits on the surface. Intact, with no repairs or restoration. 3.5" long. Ex. A. Weinberger of NYC, acquired from an old New York collection. $225 each or $400 for both.

Islamic Pen Case — Middle East Early to Mid 20th Century An antique scribe's pen box and inkwell. These portable brass containers were used to hold quills and ink during desert expeditions. The pen box and inkwell have hinged lids and are decorated with engraved floral designs. In near excellent condition. A nice, older example. Custom metal display stand included. Approx. 7.25" long. Approx. 3.25" tall on the stand. $150

Kashan Copper Ewer — Persia 1100 AD - 1300 AD A large Kashan copper ewer from Central Persia dating to the Seljuk Period. Footed base and rounded body with stepped shoulder, topped by a tall tapering spout. Made from hammered copper and shows the remains of a bronze handle which attached on the side and again near the top of the spout. The missing handle would have likely been a tall arched type, typical of the period. May have also once had a hinged lid. Condition is poor to fair. Heavily encrusted over the green (verdigris) surface with rust and staining where the handle was once attached. One large hole and other smaller losses along with cracks and dents. Some areas are thin and fragile, but overall is stable and displayable. Definitely shows its age, but is a rare survivor of the period. Approx. 12.5" tall x 7" across. $450

Bamiyan Oil Lamp and Bowl — Afghanistan 12th Century AD A lovely Bamiyan pottery oil lamp from ancient Persia. Has a light blue-green glaze, ribbed sides and raised geometric designs around the top. Considerable deposits and areas of iridescence. Condition is very good. Some glaze loss and craquelure. Chipping down both sides of the wick opening, otherwise intact. A nice example. Approx. 6" long. - $450 Small Bamiyan pottery bowl; likely a salt cellar. Green glaze inside. In very good condition. Intact with moderate deposits and exterior glaze loss. Approx. 2.5" across. - $100 Priced individually or $500 for both pieces.

Greek Grayware Oinochoe — Greece 500 BC - 200 BC Large Greek grayware Oinochoe. Elegant tapered form with a tall body and strap handle. Light gray clay with areas of black slip remaining. Unlike the ornate examples made for the wealthy, this is a utilitarian vessel used by average, working-class Greek citizens. Overall condition is very good. The handle and areas of the spout are restored, otherwise intact. A few scrapes and dings consistent with age. This piece was originally collected by an Orthodox priest on the Isle of Rhodes in the 1950s. This piece and several others in the priest's collection were later obtained by the founder of "The World Museum of Man" in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Approx. 7.5" tall - 2.5" across $425

Greek Pottery Oinochoe — Greece 500 BC - 200 BC Greek terracotta Oinochoe. Nicely formed with a tall body, strap handle and trefoil spout. Light orange clay with areas of red slip remaining along with traces of black linear decoration. Unlike the ornate examples made for the wealthy, this is a utilitarian vessel used by average, working-class Greek citizens. Overall condition is very good. Areas of the spout are restored. Also, the strap handle was broken and break restored, otherwise intact. This piece was originally collected by an Orthodox priest on the Isle of Rhodes in the 1950s. This piece and several others in the priest's collection were later obtained by the founder of "The World Museum of Man" in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Approx. 6" tall - 2.5" across $375

Greek Pottery Kyathos — Greece 500 BC - 200 BC Redware Greek Kyathos from the Isle of Rhodes. Well formed bowl with a large strap handle. Heavily encrusted surface consistent with age. This is a "common man's" plainware Kyathos. Unlike the ornately painted blackware examples made for the wealthy elite, this is a utilitarian vessel used by average, working-class Greek citizens. Condition is generally good. Two small rim chips have been restored. The strap handle has been paritally restored, otherwise intact. This piece was originally collected by an Orthodox priest on the Isle of Rhodes in the 1950s. This piece and several others in the collection were later obtained by the founder of "The World Museum of Man" in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Approx. 5" across x 2" tall $250

Large Corinthian Aryballos — Corinth, Greece 600 BC - 550 BC Large Greek Corinthian aryballos. Typical round-bodied with thick flat rim and strap handle. Nicely decorated with concentric bands of red and orange around the middle. Flower pedal designs at the shoulder and broad stripes around the top of the spout. This type of vessel was used in ancient times to hold precious scented oils and perfumes. Globular aryballos were used by Greek men, the elongated versions (called alabastrons) were used by women. Overall condition is very good. No breaks, cracks or repairs. Several scraps and dings as is common. Some areas of paint loss and mineral encrustations as would be expected. Rare for its size and near choice. Approx. 3.25" tall x 2.5" across. $500

Antique Wood Carving — Europe 1600 AD - 1800 AD, Possibly Earlier Small oak decorative carving from Europe, most likely from England. Nicely carved face surrounded by scroll-work (hair), executed in high relief. Beautifully detailed face with eyes upturned toward the heavens. Originally used as a church pew decoration, it shows some wear as would be expected, but overall in excellent condition with no breaks or cracks. One tiny chip missing from the lower lip. This pieces was sold to me as Early Medieval 600-800 AD - I have since been told it is much later so I have changed the description and price. This is outside my area of expertise. If any of you experts out there can help positively date this item, your input is welcome. Thank you. Approx. 3" tall x 2.5" wide. Just over 1" thick. $200

Greek Pottery Skyphos — Southern Italy 4th Century BC Medium sized terracotta skyphos with ring-type base and thick handles at the rim. Once black but now shows some wear and glaze loss. Interesting weathered surface. Broken and reassembled from 4 large pieces with unrestored breaks. Displays nicely. Ex. Arte Primitivo 4.5" tall x 8" across $450