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Art of the Ancient World
Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Byzantine, Egyptian, & Near Eastern Antiquities
Celebrating our Volume XXIX - 2018

76th Anniversary
royal-athena galleries
new york london
No. 96 - Art of the Ancient World - Vol. XXIX - January 2018
We are pleased to issue this catalog Every object purchased by our galleries
celebrating our 76th anniversary of dealing in has been acquired legally. If imported by us into
classical numismatics and our 64th year of deal- the United States, we have done so in
ing in ancient art. It illustrates in full color 203 compliance with all federal regulations and have
selected antiquities priced from $1,500 to over given full consideration to all international
$500,000. treaties governing objects of cultural
This publication is one of a continuing series importance. Antiquities priced at $5,000 or
primarily illustrating new acquisitions featured more are now checked and registered with the
in our New York galleries, where over two Art Loss Registry in London.
thousand fine works of art are on permanent All of our objects are clearly labeled with
display. All of the antiquities in this catalog are complete descriptions and prices. Condition
displayed at our New York gallery, the largest reports on all the objects are available upon
and most extensive collection of the ancient request. We encourage browsing and are happy
arts ever exhibited for sale. to assist and advise both the amateur and the
In addition to the many masterworks serious collector. We urge our prospective clients
of ancient art, there are a wide variety of fine to ‘shop around’, for we are proud of our quality,
items on display priced from $100 to $1,000 expertise, and competitive pricing.
and up, including Greek and Roman coins and Appointments may be arranged outside of
Old Master prints and drawings, perfect for the regular gallery hours for clients desiring privacy.
beginning collector or for that very Updated price lists for our catalogs are available
special gift. A few of the pieces illustrated may upon request. For terms and conditions of sale
not be available since they were sold while the see the inside back cover.
catalog was in preparation, but a number of
other newly acquired objects will be on display
in our New York gallery and on our website: COVER: no. 63
www.royalathena.com, updated weekly. Roman bronze applique of the She-Wolf suckling
Romulus and Remus
Ca. 2nd Century AD. L. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm.)
We unconditionally guarantee the BACK COVER: no. 87
authenticity of every work of art Attic red-figure column krater by Myson
sold by Royal-Athena Galleries. Ca. 500-480 BC. H. 15 1⁄2 in. (39.4 cm.)
©2017 Jerome M. Eisenberg, Inc. Text and catalog design by

Composed and printed in the United States of America. Jerome M. Eisenberg, Ph.D.
Photography by Ramon Perez
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Art of the Ancient World
Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Byzantine,
Egyptian, Near Eastern, & Prehistoric Antiquities
Volume XXIX - 2018

Table of Contents
CLASSICAL ART BYZANTINE ART 62
Greek Marble Sculptures 3
Roman Marble Sculptures 5 EGYPTIAN ART
Roman Limestone Sculptures 9 Egyptian Stone Sculptures and Reliefs 65
Greek Bronze Sculptures 11 Egyptian Bronze Sculptures 69
Etruscan Bronze Sculptures 15 Egyptian Gold and Silver 81
Roman Bronze Sculptures, 20 Egyptian Faience 83
Greek Terracottas 36 Egyptian Varia 86
Etruscan Terracottas 38 Egyptian Stone Vessels 88
Early Greek Vases 40
Attic Black-figure Vases 41 NEAR EASTERN ART 89
Attic Red-figure Vases 43
Magna Graecia Vases 46 COLLECTING ANCIENT ART 94
Etruscan Vases 52 ROYAL-ATHENA GALLERIES 94
Ancient Gold and Silver 56 Expertise and Ethics 95
Ancient Varia 57 Royal-Athena Galleries Catalogs Inside back cover
Photo above: no. 103 Paestan Red-figure Bell Krater near the Dirce Painter
1 Ca. 400-370 BC. H. 16 1/2 in. (42 cm.) (Detail)
Introduction
As we enter our 64th year of dealing in ancient art and our 76th year in Classical
numismatics, we are delighted to present in our 95th publication another outstanding selec-
tion of antiquities assembled primarily from old collections in the United States and Europe.
A large number of these objects were originally purchased from us over the past several
decades and we are pleased to offer them again to a new generation of enthusiasts. These
include a fine series of objects from a group of collectors in the American Midwest that have
been on loan to several museums and universities for up to more than thirty years. A number
of these have been illustrated in our Art of the Ancient World, volume IV, published in 1985.
We are featuring in this catalog a charming Roman marble statue of Aphrodite

Kallipygos (Aphrodite of the Beautiful Buttocks!), a very rare Roman bronze she-wolf suckling
Romulus and Remus, a fine Attic red-figure column krater by Myson, a striking Paestan red-
figure bell krater near the Dirce Painter, and a sensitive Egyptian large limestone statue of a
royal lady.
This catalog again presents a large selection of antiquities from the collection of the
Director (J.M.E. collection) acquired over more than thirty years including Greek and Roman
bronzes and small Greek and South Italian pottery vases. An extensive representation of
additional pieces from the J.M.E. collection including Classical mythological bronzes, Greek
and South Italian vases, Egyptian stone vases, and Egyptian faience amulets may be found on
our website. Further objects from the J.M.E. collection will be added regularly to our website
and monthly newsletters over the coming year.
We have devoted over six decades to selling carefully attributed works of art with
particular attention to their provenance. This diligence has resulted in an astonishingly low
percentage of claims against legal ownership – less than 0.0006% or one out of every 2000
objects! In view of the increasing legislation being passed in several countries to restrict the
trade in illegally exported antiquities, we may assure our clients that we continue to proudly
conduct a very ethical business and take all of the proper steps to insure that our inventory is
free of any possible claims.
It is with great pride and delight that we celebrate our 76th year!
Jerome M. Eisenberg, Ph.D.
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Greek Marble Sculptures
1 EAST GREEK LIMESTONE DEEP BUST

OF A KOUROS
The young man wrapped in a close-fitting
garment. Very rare type.
540-530 BC.
H. 5 3/8 in. (13.6 cm.)
Ex Bavarian private collection acquired
in 1990. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of
the Ancient World, 2014, no. 156.
2 HELLENISTIC MARBLE STATUE

OF SEATED CYBELE
The Great Mother goddess enthroned, wear-
ing a himation and polos, holding a tympa-
non and patera, a small lion resting on her
lap. Originally a Phrygian goddess, she is the
deification of the Earth Mother, goddess of
fertile earth, caverns and mountains, walls
and fortresses, nature and wild animals.
3rd-2nd Century BC
H. 10 in. (25.4 cm.)
Ex Freiburg, Germany art market, 2007.
Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient
World, 2009, no. 3; J. Eisenberg, Art of the
Ancient World, 2014, no. 2.
Cf. G. Richter, Catalogue of Greek
Sculptures in the Metropolitan Museum
of Art, no. 127, pp. 75-76, 1954; G.
Hanfmann & N. Ramage, Sculpture from
Sardis (1978), no. 259, pp. 169-170, fig.
447.
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3 HELLENISTIC MARBLE PORTRAIT
HEAD, POSSIBLY PTOLEMY X
ALEXANDER, his hair in two tiers of wispy
curls with a wreath with two grape leaves
and part of a vine remaining.
Late 2nd Century BC.
H. 8 1/2 in. (21.5 cm.)
Ex French collection. Published: J. Eisenberg,
Art of the Ancient World, vol. XXIV
(2013), no. 5.
He was the son of Ptolemy VIII Physcon and

Cleopatra III. In 110 BC he became King
with his mother as co-regent. After his moth-
er had deposed his brother Ptolemy IX
Lathyros. However, in 109 BC he was
deposed by Ptolemy IX. In 107 BC he
became King again, and again with his
mother as co-regent. In 101 BC he had his
mother killed, and ruled either alone or with
his niece/wife, Berenice III. When he died,
Ptolemy IX regained the throne. When
Ptolemy IX died, Ptolemy X's wife Berenike
III took over the throne for six months.
4 HELLENISTIC MARBLE HEAD OF

ZEUS with expressive features, curly hair,
and full beard. Fine style.
2nd-1st Century BC
H. 7 5/8 in. (19.5 cm.)
Ex Paris art market, July 1986; Ex Dr. S.E.
collection, Greenwood Village, Colorado,
acquired from Royal-Athena in May 1990.
Published: J. Eisenberg, The Age of
Cleopatra (1988), no. 26.
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Roman Marble Sculptures
5 ROMAN MARBLE RELIEF HEAD

OF A DIOSKOUROS from a sarcopha-
gus probably depicting the hunt of
Meleager, the young deity with parted lips
and long wavy hair surmounted by a
pilos, his eyes with recessed pupils.
Ca. AD 230-260 H. 9 1/4 in. (23.5
cm.) Ex Jean Marais (1913-1998), Paris
and Cannes; Drouot, Paris, Fraysse &
Associés. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of
the Ancient World, vol. XXII (2010),
no. 18.
For a closely related head of a Dioskouros

from a fragmentary Meleager hunt sar-
cophagus in the Liebieghaus Museum,
Frankfurt, see G. Koch, Die
Mythologischen Sarkophage, part 6:
Meleager (Die antiken Sarkophag-reliefs,
vol. 12), Berlin, 1975, pls. 47 and 48.
G. Koch: Another possibility would be a
Dioskuros in the left intercolumnium of
a sarcophagus with a dextratum iunctio
in the middle.
6 ROMAN MARBLE LIFE-SIZE

BEARDED PORTRAIT HEAD
in the guise of a philosopher.
2nd-3rd Century AD
H. 11 in. (27.9 cm.)
Ex private Swiss collection,
acquired in the 1980s.
Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the
Ancient World, vol. XXII (2011),
no. 20.
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6
7 AN IMPORTANT ROMAN MARBLE STATUE OF APHRODITE KALLIPYGOS
(APHRODITE OF THE BEAUTIFUL BUTTOCKS)
The goddess of erotic love with her left hand raised over her head, lifting her garment
to expose her nude posterior. Very rare!
1st-2nd Century AD. H. 36 5/8 in. (93.2 cm.)
Ex Emmanuele Segredakis (1890-1948), Paris, ca. 1940; G.M. collection, Paris; Jean-Loup
Despras, Paris; Dr. E. collection, North Carolina, acquired from Royal-Athena in 2000.
Published: K. Parlasca, Aphrodite Kallipygos, Scriptorum 2007, fig. 6. Cf. for the type: Naples
Museum, no. 288, in S. Reinach, Repertoire de la Statuaire Grecque et Romaine, vol. I, 1916,
p.328, fig. 611.; J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World, vol. XXIV (2013), no. 7.
To the best of our knowledge, this sensual sculpture is one of only five known marble examples of
which three are just fragments. The Naples Museum example is heavily restored. Our "Aphrodite
7 of the beautiful buttocks" is by far the most complete example known.
8 ROMAN MARBLE LIFE-SIZE
BEARDED PORTRAIT HEAD
His hair is combed upward, perhaps
indicating a priest.
Ca. 250-275 AD.
H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm.)
Ex Palazzo Braschi, Rome, purchased
ca. 1850, by a Danish nobleman,
Slagelse, Denmark. Acquired at auction
in Copenhagen, December 1990.
World, vol. VII (1992), no. 50; vol. XI
(2000), no. 17; vol. XXI (2010), no. 10.
9 ROMAN OVER LIFE-SIZE

MARBLE HEAD OF APHRODITE,
the goddess of love, derived from the 4th
century BC Aphrodite of Cnidus by
Praxiteles. With center-parted hair bound
in a fillet, some strands pulled back from
the forehead and tied into a loose top-knot.
Nose restored.
Ca. 2nd Century AD.
H. 15 3/4 in. (38.7 cm.)
Ex private collection, Mr. G., Tours, France,
1940’s. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the
Ancient World, vol. XXIV (2013), no. 14.
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Roman Limestone
Sculptures
10 ROMAN LIMESTONE HEAD

OF DIONYSOS (BACCHUS)
The god of wine wearing a wreath of vines
and grapes, his hair in a top-knot, the back
unmodelled.
2nd Century AD.
H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm.)
Ex French private collection, acquired in the
1970s. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the
Ancient World, vol. XXII (2011), no. 31.
11 ROMAN LIMESTONE HEAD OF A PAGE

with bow-shaped lips, straight nose, and
almond-shaped eyes beneath grooved eyebrows,
his long hair arranged in rows of voluted curls
and surmounted by a Phrygian cap with bead-
ed, volute, and rosette decoration.
Palmyra, 3rd Century AD
H. 11 in. (28 cm.)
Ex French private collection, Nice, acquired in
the 1930s. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the
Ancient World, vol. XXII (2011), no. 30.
Cf. a similar head in G. Ploug, The
Palmyrene Sculptures in the Ny Carlsberg
Glyptotek, 1995, p. 243, no. 113.
This head is from the lower part of a funerary
relief decorated with a depiction of the deceased
reclining on a couch with an attendant or page,
below, on either side.
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ROMAN LIMESTONE HERM BUST

OF A BEARDED PHILOSOPHER
The square section shaft with incised
rectangular outlines.
3rd-4th Century AD. H. 20 in. (51 cm.)
Ex Bonham’s London, November 1997, no.
406; ex German collection.
World, vol. XXI (2010), no. 32.
Derived from the Greek form, these were
used in gardens to form galleries of sculpture
for fences during the late empire.
An example of the herm gallery with similar
sculptures is the famous one at Welschbillig
near Trier.
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ROMAN MARBLE RELIEF OF A
RECLINING BEARDED MALE
WITH HOUND from a sarcophagus.
His knees are slightly bent, supporting his
half-raised torso on his right arm, and
wearing a very loose chiton. His left arm
is raised languidly behind his head as he
looks sleepily downward and to the left;
behind him and by his side, his hound
reclines stretching his legs forward as his
head pulls up and back.
Late 2nd Century AD.
L. 13 3/4 in. (35 cm.)
Ex collection of J-P. Mariaud de Serres,
Paris, acquired before 2000.
Ancient World, vol. XXIII (2012),
no. 30.
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Greek Bronze
Sculptures
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ARCHAIC GREEK BRONZE
PATERA HANDLE:
Young female athlete standing on a
ram’s head. Chestnut brown patina.
Late 6th Century BC
H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm.)
Acquired in the London art market,
October 1984; J.H. collection,
Dearborn, Michigan, acquired from
Royal-Athena in November 1986.
On loan to Ohio State University;
Picker Art Gallery, Colgate
University; Fitchburg Art Museum -
1986-2016.
Ancient World, vol. IV (1985), no.
33.
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Greek Bronze Sculptures
15 MINOAN SMALL BRONZE VOTIVE 16 GREEK LATE GEOMETRIC BRONZE

MALE WORSHIPPER wearing loin-cloth, APPLIQUE OF A SEATED MAN wearing
right hand upraised to his head. a long garment with short sleeves. The back
Late Minoan I, ca. 1600-1500 BC. of the large head is bald; the arms are raised
H. 2 1/2” (6.3 cm.) to shoulder-level. Possibly a charioteer.
Ex French private collection, acquired Peloponnese, ca. 700-650 BC.
in Paris, November 1990. H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm.)
Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient Ex Sotheby's New York, May 1987,
World, vol. VIII (1995), no. 25; vol. XIV previously from Mathias Komor, New York.
(2003), no. 28; vol. XXIV (2013), no. 19. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient
World, vol. XXIII (2012), no. 35.
17 ARCHAIC GREEK BRONZE APPLIQUE

OF THE THEBAN SPHINX reclining upon
an Ionic capital. Olive green patina.
Ca. 550-500 BC.
L. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm.); H. 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm.)
Ex D.D. collection, London,
acquired between 1975 and 1980.
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18
HELLENISTIC BRONZE SEATED
YOUTH with hand to head, wearing an
oriental style costume and cap; possibly a
representation of Orpheus. Very fine style.
Ca. 3rd Century BC. H. 5 in. (12.8 cm.)
Acquired from Nefer Gallery, Zurich, in
July 1984; ex J.H. collection, Dearborn,
Michigan, acquired from Royal-Athena in
November 1986. On loan to Ohio State
University; Picker Art Gallery, Colgate
University; Fitchburg Art Museum - 1986-
2016.
World, vol. IV (1985), no. 144.
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19 HELLENISTIC BRONZE VASE APPLIQUE: 20 HELLENISTIC BRONZE APPLIQUE:
DIONYSIAC HERAKLES DIONYSOS MASK with flowing beard
3rd-2nd Century BC. H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm.) and ivy wreath. Fine style.
Ex French collection; R.K. collection, Tecumseh, 3rd-1st Century BC H. 1 1/2 in. (3.9 cm.)
Michigan, acquired from Royal-Athena in Ex Wilhelm Horn (1870-1959) collection,
December 1987. On loan to Miami Univ. Art Berlin; P.D. collection, Clarkston, Michigan,
Museum; Ball State Univ. Art Gallery; George acquired from Royal-Athena in July 1992.
Mason Univ.; Fitchburg Art Museum - 1988- On loan to Ball State Univ. Art Gallery; George
2016. Mason Univ.; Fitchburg Art Museum - 1995-
2016. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the
Ancient World, vol. VI (1991), no. 117.
21 HELLENISTIC LARGE BRONZE HANDLE, GROUP OF TWO DOLPHINS, their tails supporting a
sphere. Dark brown patina. Ca. 2nd-1st Century BC. W. 7 3/8 in. (18.8 cm.); H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm.)
Ex Simone de Monbrison, Paris, December 1986; C. J. collection, Sterling Heights, Michigan, acquired
from Royal-Athena in January 1988. On loan to Miami Univ. Art Museum; Ball State Univ. Art
Gallery; George Mason Univ.; Fitchburg Art Museum - 1988-2016.
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Etruscan Bronze
Sculptures
22 ETRUSCAN PAIR OF SHEET BRONZE VOTIVE HANDS, probably from a terracotta

figure. Mottled green patina. Very rare. Ca. 680-670 BC. H. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm.) and 8 5/8
in. (21.9 cm.) Ex Galeria Serodine, Ascona, 1979; Dr. H.S., Metairie, Louisiana, acquired from
Royal-Athena in May 1991. Cf. Pair of hands from the Tomb of the Bronze Chariot, Vulci, in
The Etruscans, Palazzo Grassi, Venice, 2000, pp. 568-569, inv. nos. 84867-84868.
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23 VILLANOVAN BRONZE HORSE
AND RIDER standing in the crook of a J-form
spar incised with circles on both sides.
8th Century BC. H. & L. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm.)
Ex Swiss private collection, acquired in 1989;
J.M.E collection, New York. Published:
J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World, vol.
IX (1997), no. 46; vol. XXIV ((2013), no. 24.
24 ETRUSCAN BRONZE FEMALE

VOTIVE FIGURINE of flattened form,
hands outstretched, on circular base.
Early 6th Century BC. H. 3 in. (7.6 cm.)
Ex Sotheby’s, London, July 1989; S.K. collec-
tion, Troy, Michigan, acquired from Royal-
Athena in September 1992. On loan to Ball
State Univ. Art Gallery; George Mason Univ.;
Fitchburg Art Museum - 1995-2016.
Type of Series E, Group I (E. Richardson,
Etruscan Votive Bronzes, 1983, figs. 82-84).
World, vol. VII (1992), no. 84.
25 ETRUSCAN BRONZE KOUROS, nude,

with left leg forward, left hand on hip; lacking
feet. Dark green patina.
Late 6th-early 5th Century BC
H. 3 in. (7.6 cm.)
Ex H. Cahn, Basel, October 1985; M.D.
collection, Rochester, Michigan, acquired from
Royal-Athena in June 1987. On loan to
Miami Univ. Art Museum; Ball State Univ.
Art Gallery; George Mason University;
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26 ETRUSCAN BRONZE REARING CENTAUR, with a full equine lower body, rearing up on his hind
legs, preparing to hurl a rock. Superb style.
Late 5th-4th Century BC. H. 4 in. (9.7 cm.)
Ex Münzen und Medaillen, Basel; John Kluge collection, Charlottesville Virginia, acquired from Royal-
Athena in 1989; J.M.E. collection, New York, acquired at Christie’s, New York, June 2004.
Exhibited: ‘Monsters, Demons, and Winged Beasts: Composite Creatures of the Ancient World’,
Carlos Museum of Art, Emory University, Atlanta, February 5-June 19, 2011. Published: J. Eisenberg,
Art of the Ancient World, vol. XVI (2005), no. 35.
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27 ETRUSCAN BRONZE MALE VOTARY, his feet splayed and his hands out to the sides
with the palms up, wearing a himation and laced boots. Fine light green patina.
Mid-4th Century BC H. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.)
Ex John Kluge collection, Charlottesville Virginia, acquired from Royal-Athena in 1989;
Christie’s New York, June 2004; J.M.E. collection, New York.
Cf. similar in the Louvre, no. 63 in M. Cristofani, I Bronzi Degli Etruschi (1985).
Published: C.C. Vermeule and J.M. Eisenberg, Catalogue of the Greek, Etruscan, and
Roman Bronzes in the Collection of John Kluge, New York and Boston, 1992, no. 89-74.
28 ETRUSCAN BRONZE CISTA FOOT: 29 ETRUSCAN BRONZE BOAR

the figure of a winged Typhon, with snake legs, ON SPOOL BASE from a candelabrum.
on winged lion's paw. Brown patina. 5th-4th Century BC. L. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm.)
Ca. 450 BC. H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm.) Ex John Kluge collection, from Royal-Athena
Ex T.R. collection, Saint Clair, Michigan, in 1979; V.L. collection, Berkley, Michigan,
acquired from Royal-Athena in May 1988. acquired from Royal-Athena in May 1996.
On loan to Miami Univ. Art Museum; On loan to Ball State Univ. Art Gallery; George
Ball State Univ. Art Gallery; George Mason Mason Univ.; Fitchburg Art Museum - 1996-
Univ.; Fitchburg Art Museum - 1988-2016. 2016. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the
Ancient World, vol. VII (1992), no. 181.
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30 LATE ETRUSCAN OR EARLY ROMAN BRONZE VOTARY, PROBABLY A PRIEST OF DIANA
Togate, wearing large radiate floral headdress. From the famous Trau collection.
2nd-1st Century BC. H. 9 1/8 in. (23.3 cm.)
Ex Franz Trau (1881-1931) collection, Vienna; Galerie Fischer, Lucerne (auction, November 1958); J.H.
collection, Dearborn, Michigan, acquired from Royal-Athena in November 1986. On loan to Ohio State
University; Picker Art Gallery, Colgate University; Fitchburg Art Museum - 1986-2016. Published: J.
Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World, vol. IV (1985), no. 186.
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Roman Bronze
Sculptures
31 ROMAN BRONZE SERAPIS-ZEUS-
AMMON-HERAKLES wearing chiton and
himation, with ram’s horns on head surmount-
ed by fragmentary headdress (of Osiris?); hold-
ing club of Herakles. 3rd-4th Century AD.
H. 3 1/2 in. (9.1 cm.) Ex G.T. collection,
Pontiac, Michigan, acquired from Royal-
Athena in 1985; K.C. collection, Linden,
Michigan, from Royal-Athena in June 1997.
On loan to Ball State Univ. Art Museum;
George Mason University; Fitchburg Art
Museum - 1997-2016. Published: J.
Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World, vol. IV
(1985), no. 289.
32 ROMAN BRONZE NUDE APOLLO,
leaning on column, wearing bow case strap,
holding rhyton and laurel branch. Dark green
patina. Ca. 2nd Century AD. H. 5 3/4 in.
(14.6 cm.) Ex G.S. collection, Rochester Hills,
Michigan, acquired from Royal-Athena, April
1986. On loan to Ohio State Univ.; Picker
Art Gallery, Colgate Univ.; Fitchburg Art
Museum - 1986-2016. Published: J.
Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World, vol. IV
(1985), no. 279.
33 ROMAN SMALL BRONZE POSEIDON
(NEPTUNE), his left arm upraised (was hold-
ing a trident), dolphin in right hand. Finely
detailed; deep brown patina. Choice!
Ca. 3rd Century AD H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm.)
Ex Basel art market, March 1987; C. J. collec-
tion, Sterling Heights, Michigan, acquired
from Royal-Athena in January 1988. On loan
to Miami Univ. Art Museum; Ball State Univ.
Art Gallery; George Mason Univ.; Fitchburg
Art Museum - 1988-2016. Cp. Zeus in J.
Eisenberg, Masterworks in Miniature' (1983), 20
20
no. 14.
34 ROMAN BRONZE NUDE MERCURY
(HERMES), wearing high boots and a cloak draped
over his left shoulder and holding a money bag in
his right hand, and once holding his caduceus in his
left; his short curly hair topped with a petasos; the
eyes inlaid in silver.
1st Century BC/AD H. 4¾ in. (12.1 cm.)
Ex collection of John Kluge, Charlottesville,
Virginia, acquired from Royal-Athena in 1988.
Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World,
vol. V, part 1, (1988), no. 28.; C. Vermeule and
J.Eisenberg, Catalogue of the Greek, Etruscan,
and Roman Bronzes in the Collection of John
Kluge, New York, 1992, no. 88-15.
35 ROMAN BRONZE MERCURY (HERMES),
holding purse and caduceus, of Polykleitan style.
Very fine depiction. 1st-2nd Century AD.
H. 4 1/8 in. (10.4 cm.) Ex J.P. De Serres, Paris,
1989; M.W. collection, Ferndale, Michigan,
acquired from Royal-Athena in January 1990.
On loan to Picker Art Gallery, Colgate Univ.;
Fitchburg Art Museum - 1990-2016. Published:
J. Eisenberg, Gods & Mortals: Bronzes of the
Ancient World (1989), no. 76.
36 ROMAN BRONZE STATUETTE OF MERCURY

(HERMES), wearing winged petasus, chlamys on
shoulder; holding purse. 1st-2nd Century AD.
H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm.) Ex P.F. collection,
Richmond, Michigan, acquired from Royal-Athena
in June 1988. On loan to Miami Univ. Art
Museum; Ball State Univ. Art Gallery; George
Mason Univ.; Fitchburg Art Museum - 1988-2016.
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37 ROMAN BRONZE DIONYSOS
(BACCHUS) Nude, standing in a
relaxed pose, his weight on his right
leg; his left hand extended.
Fine style.
2nd Century AD.
H. 5 7/8 in. (15 cm.)
Ex French collection. Published:
J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient
World, vol. XXIV (2013), no.
31.
38 ROMAN BRONZE DIONYSOS

(BACCHUS) Intricately crafted,
the nude god with a nebris draped
over his shoulder; in his hair a
wreath of grapes and leaves.
Right foot restored.
1st-2nd Century AD.
H. 5 in. (12.5 cm)
Ex private collection, Vienna,
1980s. Published: J. Eisenberg,
Art of the Ancient World, vol.
XXIII (2012), no. 47.
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39 ROMAN BRONZE GROUP OF
DIONYSOS AND ARIADNE
He, seated, hand on head, leaning
against her; serpent crawling across
his belly, panther below. A rare
type. Rich brown patina with light
green infills.
Ca. 1st Century AD.
H. 3 7/8 in. (9.9 cm.)
Ex M.K. collection, St. Clair
Shores, Michigan, acquired from
Royal-Athena in January 1986.
On loan to Ohio State Univ.;
Univ.; Fitchburg Art Museum -
1986-2016. Published: J.
Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient
World, vol. IV (1985), no. 306.
40 ROMAN BRONZE SEATED

DIONYSOS wearing an ivy and
berry wreath, holding a rhyton
and a bunch of grapes.
1st Century AD.
H. 3 1/2 in. (8.3 cm.)
Ex English collection sold at
Sotheby’s London in June 1985;
M.K. collection, St. Clair Shores,
Michigan, acquired from Royal-
Athena in January 1986.
1986-2016.
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41 ROMAN BRONZE YOUNG
HERAKLES, PROBABLY A
HELLENISTIC RULER IN
HIS GUISE, resting on his lion-
skin-covered club, right hand on
hip. Fine style; olive green patina.
Lacking left hand, lower legs.
Ca. 2nd Century AD.
H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm.)
Ex G.S. collection, Rochester Hills,
Athena in August 1986.
On loan to Ohio State Univ.; Picker
Art Gallery, Colgate Univ.;
Fitchburg Art Museum - 1986-
2016. Published: J. Eisenberg,
Art of the Ancient World, vol IV
(1985), no. 276.
42 ROMAN BRONZE HERAKLES

WITH THE GOLDEN APPLES
OF THE HESPERIDES
Lion-skin draped over left arm,
three apples in left hand, right
hand holding club resting on
ground. Very fine style. Dark
brown patina.
1st-2nd Century AD.
H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm.)
Ex D.U. collection, Grosse Pointe,
Athena in February 1986.
Picker Art Gallery, Colgate Univ.;
Fitchburg Art Museum - 1986-
2016. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art
of the Ancient World, vol. IV
(1985), no. 291.
24
43 ROMAN BRONZE HELMETED RULER OR
MARS (ARES), wearing a crested helmet; himation
over left arm, right arm raised.
Ca. 1st-2nd Century AD. H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm.)
Ex Sotheby’s, London, December 1986; A.L. collec-
tion, Auburn Hills, Michigan, acquired from Royal-
Athena in September 1989. On loan to Picker Art
Gallery, Colgate Univ.; Fitchburg Art Museum -
1990-2016. Published: J. Eisenberg, Gods &
Mortals (1989), no. 93.
44 ROMAN BRONZE NUDE WINGED EROS

holding (partial) torch or cornucopia, part
of (?cup) in upraised left hand; vestigial wings
remaining. Fine style
Ex French private collection; H. J. collection,
Sun City, Arizona. Acquired from Royal-Athena
in 1995. On loan to Miami Univ. Art Museum;
George Mason Univ. - 1995-2009. Published:
J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World, vol. XXI
(2010), no. 64.
45 ROMAN BRONZE NUDE WINGED EROS

holding a small amphora and a patera.
1st Century BC-1st Century AD.
H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.) Ex Sotheby’s, London, May
1984; S.K. collection, Troy, Michigan, acquired
from Royal-Athena in August 1985. On loan to
Michigan State Univ.; Ball State Univ. Art Gallery;
George Mason Univ.; Fitchburg Art Museum -
1985-2016.
25
46 ROMAN BRONZE APPLIQUE
OF A LICTOR wearing mantle over short tunic,
holding fasces, their symbol of office. Cf. similar
in Staatliche Preussischer Kulturbesitz, Roemisches
im Antikenmuseum, no. 45.
Italy, 1st half of 1st Century AD.
H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm.)
Acquired from P. Donati, Lugano, April 1989.
World, vol. VII (1992), no. 112; vol. XI (2000),
no. 46; vol. XIII (2002), no. 50;
vol. XXIII (2013), no. 50.
47 ROMAN BRONZE ELDERLY PRIEST,

bearded, himation draped over head;
carrying a casket.
2nd-3rd Century AD H. 3 1/8 in. (8 cm.)
Ex R. B. collection, W. Bloomfield, Michigan,
acquired from Royal-Athena in October 1985.
On loan to Michigan State Univ.; Ohio State
Univ.; Picker Art Gallery, Colgate Univ.;
World, vol. IV (1985), no. 305.
48 ROMAN BRONZE WREATHED MALE

wearing a short tunic and holding a large pot
by the handle. Rare type. Lacking left hand.
1st-2nd Century AD. H. 4 1/4 in. (11 cm.)
Ex K.B. collection, Pontiac, Michigan, acquired
from Royal-Athena in September 1985. On loan
to Michigan State Univ.; Ball State Univ, Art
Gallery; George Mason Univ.; Fitchburg Art
Museum - 1985-2016. Published: J. Eisenberg,
Art of the Ancient World, vol. IV (1985), no.
304
26
49 ROMAN BRONZE NUDE WARRIOR
STANDING UPON A HIPPOCAMP
He carries a small round shield in his left hand and a
small sword in his right. He appears to be balancing
with one foot on the hippocamp’s mane and the other
on the horse’s upraised tail.
Ca. 4th Century AD. H. 5 7/8 in. (15 cm.)
Ex Swiss collection, ca. 1990.
50 ROMAN BRONZE NUDE YOUTH,
perhaps a ruler, wearing Phrygian cap, chlamys
wrapped around left arm. Fine green patina.
Ca. 2nd Century AD. H. 5 5/8 in. (14.2 cm.)
Ex Sotheby’s London, May 1986; P.D., collection,
Clarkston, Michigan, acquired from Royal-Athena
in October 1987. On loan to Miami Univ. Art
Museum; Ball State Univ. Art Gallery; George
51 ROMAN BRONZE NUDE APHRODITE,

right hand outstretched, left hand over lower body;
inlaid silver eyes.
1st Century BC - 1st Century AD.
H. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm.)
Ex K.D. collection, Warwick, Rhode Island,
acquired from Royal-Athena in August 1997.
On loan to Ball State Univ. Art Museum,; George
Mason University; Fitchburg Art Museum - 1997-
2016. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient
World, vol. IV (1985), no. 194; vol. VI, 2 (1991),
no. 119.
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52 ROMAN BRONZE GROUP: NUDE APHRODITE WITH EROS (CUPID)
The goddess, wearing stephane, arranging her hair; Eros at her side, holding apple in outstretched hand.
Fine style. Reattached to original base. Egypt, 1st Century BC/AD H. 7 1/8 in. (18 cm.)
Ex M.K. collection, St. Clair Shores, Michigan, acquired from Royal-Athena in July 1986.
On loan to Ohio State Univ.; Picker Art Gallery, Colgate Univ.; Fitchburg Art Museum - 1986-2016.
Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World, vol. IV (1985), no. 282.
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53 ROMAN BRONZE CENTAURESS with equine body and nude human torso, an animal skin tied
around her neck and falling over her left shoulder and arm, her left arm outstretched and gripping
a fruit laden attribute; on an integral pedestal. An extremely rare type.
Late 2nd-3rd Century AD H. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm.)
Ex John Kluge collection, Charlottesville, Virginia, acquired from Royal-Athena in 1984; J.M.E. collec-
tion, acquired at Christie’s New York, June 2004. Exhibited: ‘Monsters, Demons, and Winged Beasts:
Composite Creatures of the Ancient World’, Carlos Museum of Art, Emory University, Atlanta, February
29 5-June 19, 2011. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World, vol. XVI (2005), no. 45.
54 PAIR OF ROMAN BRONZE APPLIQUES: DEEP BUSTS OF HERAKLES
wearing a lionskin over tiers of curly hair, the paws tied across his chest; probably from a
wagon or carrying chair.
2nd Century AD H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm.)
Ex collection of B.H.S., a retired military officer, St. Petersburg, Florida, formed in the
1950s-early 1970s. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World, vol. XXII (2011),
No. 51.
55 ROMAN BRONZE BUST OF SERAPIS, 56 ROMAN BRONZE WAGON FITTING:

bearded, wearing a modius (grain measure) on BUST OF HERAKLES between two heads
his head. Fine style. Fine dark olive green patina of swans.
with reddish highlights. 2nd-3rd Century AD. H. 4 3/8 in. (11 cm.)
Ca. 1st-2nd century AD. H. 3 in. (7.5 cm.) Ex private collection, Luxembourg, acquired
Ex M.D. collection, Rochester, Michigan, before 1980. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of
acquired from Royal-Athena in February 1997. the Ancient World, vol. XXIII (2012), no.
On loan to Ball State Univ. Art Gallery; George 59. Cf. Mann und Ross und Wagen,
Mason Univ.; Fitchburg Art Museum - 1997- exhibition catalog, Munich, 1986, 59ff.
2016.
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57 ROMANO-BRITISH BRONZE STEELYARD
WEIGHT: MALE BUST
Bust of bearded man, possibly Marcus Aurelius,
wearing tunic and pendant chain.
Certainly made in Britain or Northern Gaul.
Ca. 2nd Century AD. H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm.)
Ex collection of L. C., Orchard Lake, Michigan,
acquired from Royal-Athena in March 1988.
On loan to Miami Univ. Art Museum, Ball State
Univ. Art Museum, George Mason University,
Fitchburg Art Museum, 1988-2016.
58 ROMAN BRONZE STEELYARD WEIGHT:

BUST OF BOY Bust of a young boy with thick
wavy locks. Green-black patina.
2nd-3rd Century AD. H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm.)
Ex Sotheby’s New York, December 1986; K.B.
collection, Pontiac, Michigan, acquired from Royal-
Athena in September 1990. On loan to Picker Art
1990-2016.
59 ROMAN BRONZE HEAD OF ATHENA

(MINERVA) The goddess of war wearing her
helmet pushed back, to reveal her long wavy locks
beneath. Glossy dark green patina. Choice!
Ex Bonham’s, London, July 1996; American
private collection; J.M.E. collection, New York.
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60 ROMAN BRONZE PENDANT IN THE FORM
OF A THEATER MASK
The grimacing, bearded countenance, with a roll of
hair across the brow, is reminicent of the mask
of a slave as depicted in the New Comedy.
1st-2nd Century AD. L. 3 1/8 in. (8 cm.)
Ex private French collection, acquired at the
Drouot, Paris, June 2005.
vol. XVII (2006), no. 58. Cf. a similar pair of
bronzes in the Hermitage, nos. V866 and V867;
J. Petit, Bronzes Antiques de la Collection
Dutuit, Paris, Petit Palais, 1980, no. 69.
61 ROMAN BRONZE APPLIQUE BUST OF
HELMETED ATHENA wearing an aegis and
an elaborate helmet. Pale green patina.
Ca. 2nd-3rd Century AD. H. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm.)
Ex Freiburg, Germany, art market; K.B. collec-
tion, Pontiac, Michigan, acquired from Royal-
Athena in November 1990. On loan to Picker
Art Gallery, Colgate Univ.; Fitchburg Art
Museum - 1990 - 2016.
62 ROMAN BRONZE RIGHT HAND

HOLDING AN APPLE
Dark green patina.
1st-3rd Century AD. L. 2 3/4 in. ( 7 cm.)
Ex F. U. collection, Germany, acquired about
2000.
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63 ROMAN BRONZE APPLIQUE OF THE SHE-WOLF SUCKLING ROMULUS AND REMUS
Extremely rare, possibly unique in a small bronze. Very fine style.
Ca. 2nd Century AD L. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm.)
Ex collection of B.H.S., a retired military officer, St. Petersburg, Florida, formed in the 1950s-early
1970s; J.M.E. collection, New York, acquired in March 2008.
According to mythology, the infant twin brothers, born of Rhea Silva and king Numitor or Mars,
abandoned, were suckled by a she-wolf. Romulus was the legendary founder of Rome. The she-wolf
33 and twins are the symbol of Rome and its people.
64 LATE ROMAN BRONZE BALSAMARIUM 65 ROMAN BRONZE SMALL ROOSTING
IN THE FORM OF A BOOT OWL with wings spread, standing on a
or calceus, ankle-high, with nailed sole, and heart-shaped base
engraved lacing details; chains remaining. 3rd-5th Century AD. H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm.)
Eastern Mediterranean. Unusually complete. Ex Leo Mildenberg collection, Zurich; J.M.E.
4th-6th Century AD. collection, New York, acquired at Christie’s
H. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm.) L. 4 1/2 in. (12 cm.) London, October 2004. Published:
Ex A. T. collection, Munich, acquired circa L. Mildenberg, Animals in Ancient Art, III,
1985. Cf. G. Faider-Feytmans, Les bronzes 1996, no. 43.
romains de Belqique II, 1979, no. 219.
66 ROMAN BRONZE
DOLPHIN
On staff-like support.
1st-2nd Century AD.
L. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm.)
Ex Sotheby’s, London, 1984;
B.L. collection, Saint Clair,
Michigan, acquired from
Royal-Athena in February
1986. On loan to Ohio State
Univ.; Picker Art Gallery,
Colgate Univ.; Fitchburg Art
Museum - 1986-2016.
Published: J. Eisenberg, Art
of the Ancient World, vol.
IV (1985), no. 322.
34
67 ROMAN BRONZE PLATE DEPICTING
A DIOSCUROS in relief, standing nude,
but for a pilos helmet and chlamys; his horse
behind him, a shield in the left field.
From a suite of equine armor. Restored.
Late 2nd-early 3rd Century AD.
H. 6 7/8 in. (17 cm.)
Ex German collection. Published: J. Eisenberg,
Art of the Ancient World, vol. XXI (2010),
no. 81.
68 ROMAN BRONZE RIGHT HAND

from a life-size statue, probably an emperor.
1st-2nd Century AD. L. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm.)
Ex N. collection, Munich, Germany, acquired
prior to 2000. Published: J. Eisenberg,
Art of the Ancient World, vol. XXIV (2013),
no. 41.
35
69 GREEK TERRACOTTA ANTEFIX : GORGON
FACE in low relief, with two rows of snail curls
and a corona terminating in snakes; an open
mouth grimace with extended tongue; extensive
painted details remaining.
Ca. 6th Century BC. H. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm.)
Ex U.S. collection, acquired in New York
in 1970. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the
Ancient World, vol. XXIII (2012), no. 91.
Probably from Sicily. Cf. R. A. Higgins,
Catalogue of the Terracottas in the
Greek Terracottas Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities,
London, British Museum, 1969, no. 1137.
70 GREEK POLYCHROME TERRACOTTA

PROTOME OF PERSEPHONE
wearing a polos.
Later 5th Century BC.
H. 6 1/4 in. (16 cm.)
Art of the Ancient World, vol. XXII (2011),
no. 85.
71 GREEK TERRACOTTA PROTOME: FEMALE

BUST, veiled, holding a fan in her upraised right
hand; some original paint remaining.
Tarentum, later 4th Century BC.
H. 7 7/8 in. (21 cm.)
Ex Swiss private collection, acquired in Basel,
Switzerland, November 2004.
World, vol. XX (2009), no. 91.
Cf. G.Laviosa, Le antefisse fittili di Taranto,
Archeologia Classica 6, 1954, pl. 73.
For a nearly identical example in the Louvre
Museum see: Simone Besques, Catalogue
Raissonne de Figurines et Reliefs en Terre-cuit
Grec, vol. IV, pl. 130, nos. D4075 & D4076.
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72 HELLENISTIC TERRACOTTA
OF A YOUTH
with curly red hair, wearing a chiton
and himation, leaning against a column.
Traces of original pigment remaining.
3rd Century BC. H. 9 3/4 in. (24.7 cm.)
Ex collection of Yves Saint Laurent, Paris.
World, vol. XXII (2011), no. 91.
73 HELLENISTIC TERRACOTTA NUDE
EROS EPHEBE
He hovers, arms and legs apart, his long hair
bound with a fillet; left hand restored.
Tarentum, ca. 300 BC. H. 9 3/4” (24.5 cm.)
Ex Joseph Pierre collection, Belgium, formed
in the 1970s-80s; K.K. collection, Redford,
December 2004. On loan to Fitchburg Art
Museum, 2011-2016. Published: J. Eisenberg,
Art of the Ancient World, vol. XII (2001),
no. 132.
74 HELLENIZING TERRACOTTA THYMIATERI-
ON: DEEP BUST OF A GODDESS, probably
Persephone. On her head is a kernophoros; a band
with leaves and disks at the base, above her hair
which falls in long curls and braids to her shoulders.
Carthage, 4th-3rd Century BC.
H. 12 in. (30.5 cm.)
Ex German collection. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art
of the Ancient World, vol. XX (2009), no. 92.
Cf. S. Moscati, The Phoenicians, exhibition cata-
logue, Venice, 1988, Palazzo Grassi, p. 621, no. 219.
37
Etruscan Terracottas
75 ETRUSCAN POLYCHROME
TERRACOTTA ANTEFIX:
HEAD OF A GODDESS
She wears a high stephane
decorated with alternating red
and black stripes. The lips,
crown of head and the wavy
hair framing the face are high-
lighted with red; brows, eyes,
and hair rendered in dark
brown; surfaces overall with
a cream-coloured coating.
Latium, ca. 480 BC.
H. 5 5/8 in. (14.4 cm.)
Ex Hans Tollmann collection,
Cologne, Germany, acquired
in the 1960s-70s.
Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of
the Ancient World, vol. XXIII
(2012), no. 98.
76 ETRUSCAN TERRACOTTA
HEAD OF A GODDESS
wearing a broad stephane.
The hair is laid over the brow in
fine, wavy strands, with a curl in
front of each ear.
Ca. 480 BC
H. 7 1/4 in. (18.5 cm.)
Ex R. M. collection (1956-1979),
Canton Bern. Switzerland.
Published: J. Eisenberg,
Art of the Ancient World,
vol. XXII (2011), no. 97.
38
VOTIVE HEAD
OF A YOUNG MAN
with his himation pulled over
the back of his curly-haired
head, fully in the round.
In unusually fine style.
3rd-Early 2nd Century BC.
H. 9 in. (22.9 cm.)
Ex J. F. collection, Loveland,
Ohio, acquired from Royal-
Athena in September 1984.
On loan to the Cincinnati
Art Museum, 1984-2017.
VOTIVE HEAD
OF A YOUTH,
his face framed with hand-
worked locks.
Ca. 3rd Century BC.
H. 10 in. (25.5 cm.)
Ex American collection,
acquired in New York before
1970. Published: J. Eisenberg,
Art of the Ancient World,
vol. XXIV (2013), no. 64.
39
Early Greek
Vases
79 MINOAN POTTERY JAR WITH

THREE SMALL LUG HANDLES
Stylised 'rock' decoration
around body.
Late Minoan I, ca. 1500 BC.
H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm.);
W. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.)
Ex Richard Hattatt collection,
Hampshire, England; J.M.E.
collection, New York, acquired at
Sotheby’s London, December 1984.
80 EARLY PROTO-CORINTHIAN
POTTERY OINOCHOE
Richly decorated. Broad-bottomed
base. Rare.
Ca. 710-700 BC.
H. 3 1/16 in. (7.7 cm.)
Ex collection of Dr. Jean
Lauffenburger, Geneva, 1970s;
J.M.E. collection, New York,
acquired at Sotheby’s London, July
1987. Published: J. Chamay and
J.L. Maier, Ceramiques
Corinthians (1984), pp. 14-15.
81 CORINTHIAN POTTERY
SKYPHOS
Zig-zag decoration in rectangles;
bands around upper body and
handles.
Ca. 620 BC. H. 2 3/4 in.
(7 cm.); D. 4 in. (10.2 cm.);
W. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm.)
Ex J.M.E. collection, New York,
acquired from G. Puhze, Freiburg,
Germany, in September 1988.
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Attic Black-figure Vases
82 ATTIC BLACK-FIGURE AMPHORA.

THE CLASS OF THE CABINET DES
MÉDAILLES 218
Nikosthenic subgroup. On either side a nude
satyr clasps a fleeing maenad. On the neck,
a running maenad.
Ca. 525-515 BC. H. 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm.)
Ex English collection; acquired in London,
February 2000. Published: J. Eisenberg, 1000
Years of Ancient Greek Vases II (2010), no. 37;
Art of the Ancient World, vol. XII (2001),
no. 184; vol. XXIV (2014), no. 72.
41
83 ATTIC BLACK-FIGURE BAND CUP
in low relief, with palmette frieze.
6th Century BC.
D. 5 1/2 in.(14 cm.), W. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm.);
H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm.)
acquired from Sotheby’s London, July 1985.
84 ATTIC BLACK-FIGURE
WHITE GROUND ALABASTRON
decorated with checkered diamonds and cross-hatching.
Early 5th Century BC.
H. 7 1/2 in. (19 cm.)
Ex J.M.E. collection, New York, acquired at Phillips,
London, July 1991.
85 ATTIC BLACK-FIGURE
WHITE GROUND ALABASTRON
decorated with checkered diamonds and two
pale white ivy-bands.
1st half of 5th Century BC
H. 5 7/8 in. (15 cm.)
Ex J.M.E. collection, New York, acquired from
Gallery Serodine, Ascona, in April 1991.
86 ATTIC WHITE-GROUND LEKYTHOS

with checkerboard design.
Above: a key meander; below: a criss-cross border.
H. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm.)
acquired in Freiburg, Germany, April 1993.
42
ATTIC RED-FIGURE
COLUMN-KRATER BY MYSON
87
A nude komast (a drunken reveller) walking to
right, a himation over his shoulder and out-
stretched left arm. He holds a skyphos in his right
hand and a staff in his lowered left . Rev.: Nude
komast with a large vessel held up in both hands.
In very fine style.
Ca. 500-480 BC. H. 15 1⁄2 in. (39.4 cm.)
Ex collection of John Kluge, Charlottesville,
Virginia, acquired from Royal-Athena in 1980;
acquired at Christie’s New York, June 2004;
J. Z. collection, Rumson, New Jersey, acquired
from Royal-Athena in 2006.
Myson is known as the father of the Mannerists.
In Attic Red-figure Vase-painters, p. 562,
Beazley calls him the "founder of the style; the
early Mannerists were his pupils" and are depicted
as such in their workshop on a hydria by the
Leningrad Painter now in Milan (ARV, p.
571,73).
43
Attic Red-figure Vases
88 ATTIC SESSILE KANTHAROS

St. Valentine class. Feather patterns,
grape, ivy branches and laurel leaves.
Choice.
4th Century BC.
H. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm.)
acquired from P. Donati, Lugano,
April 1987.
89 ATTIC SESSILE KANTHAROS

St. Valentine class. With two applied
white olive-leaf bands on either side.
4th Century BC.
H. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm.)
acquired at Christie’s London
in July 1983. Choice.
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90 ATTIC RED-FIGURE COLUMN KRATER
BY THE AGRIGENTO PAINTER
Three youths with wreaths at a komos (procession
after a carousal). The first carries a lyre (barbiton)
and turns towards his singing companions. The
central figure holds a staff, the last one holds an
amphora and swings a torch. Rev.: Three draped
youths.
Ca. 460-450 BC. H. 14 1/2 in. (36.7 cm. )
Ex C. R. collection, Nordrhein-Westfahlen,
Germany. Published: J. Eisenberg, 1000 Years of
Ancient Greek Vases II (2010), no. 97; Art of the
Ancient World, vol. XIX (2008), no. 125; vol.
XXIV (2013), no. 84. The komos was a part of
the symposium and a popular motif for wine vessels.
For the painter see CVA, München 2, 14f. pls. 70-
72.
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Magna Graecia Vases
91 APULIAN SESSILE KANTHAROS

On either side a panel of black and
red diamond 'checkerboard' above
laurel band in added white.
4th Century BC.
H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm.)
acquired in Lugano, December 1992.
92 APULIAN GNATHIA PROCHOUS

with grape and ivy-leaf decoration;
the handle with lion head termini.
Ca. 340-320 BC.
H. 7 in. (17.9 cm.)
Ex G. Puhze, Freiburg, Germany,
1986; S.W. collection, Royal Oak,
Athena in January 1992.
On loan to Picker Art Gallery,
Colgate University; Fitchburg Art
Museum - 1992-2016.
93 APULIAN RED-FIGURE PYXIS
WITH LID Lid elaborately
decorated with floral and wave bands.
4th Century BC.
D. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm.)
Ex J.M.E.collection, New York,
acquired on the London art market,
November 1988.
46
94 PAIR OF APULIAN RED-FIGURE
OINOCHOI BY A FOLLOWER OF
THE WHITE SACCOS PAINTER
A. Seated nude youth to left holding wreath
and large dish. B. Seated draped female to
left holding large chest and large kalathos;
hydria and dish in field.
Mid-4th Century BC.
H. both 11 3/8 in. (28.9 cm.)
Ex D.S. collection, Garden City, Michigan,
acquired from Royal-Athena in February
1984. On loan to the Detroit Institute
of Arts - 1984-2017.
95 APULIAN RED-FIGURE
TREFOIL OINOCHOE (CHOUS)
Draped female with torch and wreath
and nude youth, both running.
Ca. 360-350 BC. H. 7 1/2 in. (19 cm.)
Ex Christie’s London, June 1988; Dr. S.E.
collection, Greenwood Village, Colorado,
acquired from Royal-Athena in October 1988.
96 APULIAN RED-FIGURE
TREFOIL OINOCHOE (CHOUS)
With a nude youth holding a situla and proffering
an oinochoe to another nude youth; a draped
female to the right.
Ca. 360-350 BC. H. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm.)
Ex collection of Dr. G. H., El Cajon, California,
acquired from Royal-Athena, August 1984.
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97 APULIAN RED-FIGURE PYXIS The cover with a female profile facing left wearing
a saccos and earrings; a laurel band around side.
Ca. 330-320 BC. Diam. 4 5/8 in. (11.8 cm.); H. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm.)
Ex H. collection, Freiburg, Germany; J.M.E. collection, New York, acquired in
Freiburg, Germany, in June 2000.
98 APULIAN LARGE GNATHIAN WARE SKYPHOS 99 CAMPANIAN BLACK GLAZED

Nude, winged Eros holding, a phiale in his left hand, TREFOIL OINOCHOE
a branch in his right, stands beneath an ornate grape arbor. The base of the ‘S’-shaped handle orna-
Later 4th Century BC. mented with a large mask of Silenos.
H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm.); D. 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm.); 3rd Century BC.
W. 12 1/2 in. (31.7 cm.) Ex V.L. collection, Berkley, H. 6 1/8 in. (15.5 cm.)
Michigan, acquired from Royal-Athena in December 1996. Ex J.M.E. collection, New York,
Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World, vol. IX acquired in Paris, September 2000.
(1997), no. 121.
48
100 CANOSAN UNGLAZED POTTERY
KANTHAROS decorated in partial
white slip heightened in pink.
Apulia, 4th Century BC.
H. 5 in. (12.8 cm.)
Ex Heidi Vollmoeller collection, Zurich,
acquired in 1988; J.M.E. collection,
New York, acquired at Christie’s London,
October 2003.
101 LUCANIAN RED-FIGURE SKYPHOS

On either side the head of Athena, in profile
to left, wearing a helmet. Choice.
H. 3 1/2 in. (9 cm.)
Ex Tollman collection, Cologne, acquired in
the 1960s-70s; J.M.E. collection, New York,
acquired in Munich, June 2004.
World, vol. XVI (2005), no 116.
102 HELLENISTIC LARGE

BLACK GLAZED HYDRIA
Foliate garland around neck, wave scrolls
around rim.
South Italy, ca. 3rd Century BC
H. 14 1/4 in. (36.1 cm.)
Ex English collection; Charles Brickbauer
collection, Baltimore, Maryland, acquired
from Royal-Athena in 1988.
49
103 PAESTAN RED-FIGURE BELL KRATER NEAR THE DIRCE PAINTER
The Thracian bard Thamyris, blinded, and the Muses. Reverse: Kadmos, founder of Thebes,
slaying the dragon whose teeth became the men of Thebes. The Dirce Painter is the seminal
artist for the Sicilian, Paestan, and Campanian schools of vase-painting.
Ca. 400-370 BC. H. 16 1/2 in. (42 cm.)
Ex Dr. E. collection, North Carolina, acquired from Royal-Athena in 2003.
Published: K. Schauenburg, Unteritalischen Vasenmalerei. vol. IV, 2001.
Thamyris had boasted that he could win any contest even if competing with the Muses,
whereat they blinded him and caused him to forget his skill. Two very rare subjects. 50
51
Etruscan Vases
104 ETRUSCAN BUCCHERO CHALICE

The deep bowl with carinated base
supported on struts, two in the form
of sirens alternating with two caryatids.
Cerveteri, early 6th Century BC
H. 7 in. (17.9 cm.)
Ex Tollmann collection, Cologne,
acquired, in the 1960s-70s;
Dr. S.E. collection, Greenwood Village,
Colorado, acquired from Royal-Athena
in July 2005.
Ancient World, vol. XVI (2005),
no. 98. Cf. M. Cristofani, Civiltà
degli etruschi, Florence, 1985, 162f,
no 6.37.5; Gercke, 123f., no.66.
Cf. T. Rasmussen, Bucchero Pottery
from Southern Etruria, 1979, p. 90,
pl. 23, 102.
105 ETRUSCO-CORINTHIAN
PYRIFORM ARYBALLOS
The body, incised with four tiers of
scales, and red bands and tongues tapers
to a narrow foot. It has a cylindrical
neck, broad flat lip and single handle.
Early 6th Century BC
H. 4 in. (10.2 cm.)
acquired from Christie’s New York,
in December 2000.
106 ETRUSCAN APPLIED RED OWL

SKYPHOS in imitation of Six’s tech-
nique on Attic vases.
Reverse: Laureate head of a woman.
Rare combination of motifs. Choice.
Etruscan owl skyphoi are rare.
Late 5th-early 4th Century BC.
H. 2 13/16 in. (7.2 cm. )
W. 6 1/4 in. (15.6 cm.)
Ex South German private collection
acquired in the 1950s; J.M.E.
collection, New York, acquired
in Munich, July 2006. 52
107 ETRUSCO-CORINTHIAN POTTERY
OLPE with central frieze of bi-colored
quadrupeds; overall banding, tongues
around the shoulder.
Ca. 600 BC. H. 9 1/8 in. (23.2 cm.)
Ex J.M.E. collection, New York, acquired
in Ascona, Switzerland, October 2000.
Ancient World, vol. XIV (2003), no. 109.
53
108 ETRUSCAN CAERETAN RED-FIGURE
BEAKED OINOCHOE
Bearded, wreathed male head to left
between laurel leaves.
Late 4th Century BC.
H. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm.)
Ex J.M.E. collection, New York, acquired
from C. Ede, London, in July 1990.
109 ETRUSCAN BLACK-FIGURE AMPHORA

with floral and geometric decoration.
Cerveteri, late 6th Century BC.
H. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm.)
Galleria Serodine, Ascona, in April 1986.
110 ETRUSCAN BLACK-FIGURE AMPHORA

with floral and geometric decoration.
Cerveteri, late 6th Century BC
H. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm.)
Galleria Serodine, Ascona, in May 1986.
54
111 ETRUSCAN BLACK-FIGURE
PANEL AMPHORA
Two armed warriors, one wearing a
Corinthian helmet being chased by one
wearing an Illyrian helmet.
Reverse: Three dancing nude komasts.
Ca. 520 BC. H. 12 in. (30.5 cm.)
Ex Prof. Hugo Munsterberg (1916-
1995) collection, New Paltz, New York
acquired from Royal-Athena in 1966;
R.H. collection, Lebanon, Pennsylvania,
acquired from Royal-Athena in January
2007. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of
the Ancient World, vol. XVIII (2007),
no. 116, as Attic.
55
Ancient Gold & Silver
112 THRACIAN OR EAST GREEK SILVER 113 ROMAN GOLD VOTIVE PLAQUE:
PLAQUETTE OR DIADEM ASKLEPIOS AND HYGEIA, the god and
Mounted warrior flanked by four goddesses holding goddess of medicine and health, executed in
cornucopias. At either end, a seated female nursing. repoussé technique; the eagle of Jupiter stands
Ca. 4th Century BC. L. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm.) between them.
Ex K.C. collection, Linden, Michigan, acquired from 3rd-4th Century AD. H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm.)
Royal-Athena in November 1996. On loan to Ball Ex K.D. collection, Warwick, Rhode Island,
State Univ. Art Museum; George Mason Univ.; acquired from Royal-Athena in March 1998.
Fitchburg Art Museum - 1997-2016. On loan to Ball State Univ. Art Museum;
Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World, George Mason Univ.; Fitchburg Art Museum -
vol. IX (1997), no. 133. 1998-2016.
114 ROMAN SILVER NUDE EROS 115 ROMAN BRONZE DISC FIBULA WITH
holding a large cornucopia. SILVER TONDO BUST OF NERO
2nd-3rd Century AD. H. 2 3/4 in. (7.1 cm.) The disc with jagged edge and concentic circles.
Acquired in Paris, October 2000; F.D. collection, Novi, Rare type.
Michigan, acquired from Royal-Athena Ca. AD 54-68. Diam. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm.)
in August 2002. Exhibited: Ball State Univ. Art Ex Ancient and Medieval Art, Furneux,
Museum; George Mason Univ. - 2002-2011. Pelham, England, which was dissolved in 1990.
56
Ancient Varia
116 ROMAN ROCK CRYSTAL, HEXAGONAL, FACETED AMPHORISKOS

with two integrally carved standing rings for suspension. Rare and choice!
1st Century AD. H. 2 1/2 in. (6.5 cm.)
Ex J.R. collection, Portugal, acquired in Spain in the 1980s, previously from the Munich art
market in the early 1970s. Cf. Hans-Peter Bühler, Antike Gefässe aus Edelsteinen, Mainz,
57 1973, nos. 56 and 57. Resurfaced.
117 NEOLITHIC POTTERY IDOL
Cruciform, with incised almond-shaped eyes, raised
nasal ridge, and pointed nose. The body is incised
with lines indicating, perhaps, clothing or jewelry.
Vinca Culture, Balkan area.
6th-5th Millennium BC. H. 3 1/2 in. (8.8 cm.)
Ex French collection. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of
the Ancient World, vol. XXII (2011), no. 81.
118 MIDDLE EUROPEAN LATE BRONZE AGE

DONAULAND-TYPE BRONZE SWORD
Two-edged blade with a bulging middle rib.
A flat punched hilt tongue with beveled edges;
at the crossing are punched holes. Intact.
Ca. 1200-800 BC L. 23 5/8 in. (60 cm.)
Art of the Ancient World, vol. XXIII (2012),
no. 76. Cf. P.Schauer, Die Schwerter in
Süddeutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz I,
PBF IV 2 (1971) pl.. 90f. no. 592ff.
119 CENTRAL EUROPEAN LATE BRONZE AGE

BRONZE SWORD
Slender double-edged blade with a broad semi-cir-
cular mid rib on both sides. Four holes at the base;
the baluster-shaped tang with one fixation hole and
narrow flanges along its sides.
Ca. 1000 BC. L. 16 1/4 in. (41.5 cm.)
Ex German collection. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art
of the Ancient World, vol. XXIII (2012), no. 77.
Cf. P. Schauer, Die Schwerter in Süddeutschland,
Österreich und der Schweiz I, PBF IV 2 (1971),
pl. 90f., no. 592 ff.
58
120 ROMAN TETRADECAGON FACETED ROCK CRYSTAL AMPHORISKOS
with antique silver-gilt cap and chains. It has a canted lip, a pair of pointed-arch handles
beginning at the cylindrical neck down to the curving shoulders. The 14-facet, cylindrical body
with a peg foot; with silver-gilt cap and three silver gilt chains descending from a ring and joined
to each arm and the cap by a ring. Rare and choice! Resurfaced. Ca. 2nd Century AD.
L. of vase 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm.); L. with gilt mts. 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm.) Ex J.R. collection, Portugal,
59 acquired in Spain in the 1980s, previously from the Munich art market in the early 1970s.
Cf. Hans-Peter Bühler, Antike Gefässe aus Edelsteinen, Mainz, 1973, nos. 42, 43, and 57.
121 MIDDLE EUROPEAN BRONZE AGE SPIRAL
ARMLET A 14-times winding forged armband,
slightly ridged on the outside; the ends rolled.
Said to have been found in Austria.
Ca. 13th-12th Century BC.
L. 7 1/4 in. (18.5 cm)
Ex German private collection.
vol. XIX (2008), no. 172.
122 LATE BRONZE AGE OR EARLY CELTIC

BRONZE DAGGER with openwork serpentine
handle. Rich green patina. Said to have been
found in Eastern France.
Ca. 900-600 BC. L. 13 1/8 in. (33.3 cm.)
Ex collection of Lord McAlpine of West Green,
England; J.P.A. de W., Scarsdale, N.Y., 1989-
1994, acquired from Royal-Athena; O.A.V.
collection, Madrid and Caracas, 1995-2010.
vol. XXIII (2012), no. 78.
123 ROMAN LEGIONNAIRE’S FORGED IRON

PUGIO DAGGER BLADE with characteristic
curved blade and a mid rib on both sides.
1st Century AD. L. 15 in. (38 cm.)
Ex collection of Axel Guttmann (1944-2001),
Berlin, acquired in Munich in the 1990s.
Found in Germany. Published: J. Eisenberg,
Art of the Ancient World, vol. XXII (2011),
no. 71.
60
124 ROMAN IRON AND BRONZE LIDDED 125 MEDIEVAL LEAD OPENWORK APPLIQUE
ARYBALLOS: APHRODITE ANADYOMENE CENTERING A SPREAD EAGLE, surrounded
as a child, wringing her hair and riding a dolphin, serv- by four birds alternating with grain motifs;
ing as the bronze cover. The spherical body is of iron and the back with six hooks. Rare type.
the chains and lid of bronze. Part of an athlete’s ablution 12th Century AD. L. 3 5/8 in. (9.3 cm.)
set. 2nd-3rd Century AD. H. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm.) Ex Christie’s, London, July 1991; Ex J. H.
Ex English private collection, acquired in the early 1990s. collection, acquired in the 1990s.
Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World, vol. M.D. collection, Ortonville, Michigan, acquired
XXIV (2013), no. 48. Possibly a unique, playful exten- from Royal-Athena in May 1993.
sion of the myth. The iron is corroded; otherwise intact. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World,
Cf: Ian Jenkins, Greek and Roman Life, London, 1986, vol. XXI (2010), no. 201. Cf. Motiv und
p. 48, fig. 57; Enrica Pozzi et al., Le Collezioni del Zeitstellung: Das Reich der Salier 1024-1125,
Museo Nazionale di Napoli, Roma, 1986, p. 178, no. 45. Römisch-Germanischen Zentralmuseum, Mainz,
1992, p. 127, no.1, B 32; 3 A 1.
126 ROMAN PAIR OF BRONZE LION-HEAD HANDLES, rings passing through mouths.
2nd-3rd Century AD. Diams. 4 in. (10.1 cm.); Diams. of rings 3.5 in. (9.1 cm.)
Ex Christie’s, London, July 1991; M.D. collection, Ortonville, Michigan, acquired from
Royal-Athena in May 1993.
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Byzantine Art
127 EARLY BYZANTINE BRONZE PHEASANT Incised feathers. Choice!

Ca. 5th Century AD. L. 4 7/8 in. (12.2 cm.)
Ex P.F. collection, Richmond, Michigan, acquired from Royal-Athena in February 1988.
Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World, vol. IV (1985), no. 318.
On loan to Miami Univ. Art Museum; Ball State Univ. Art Gallery; George Mason Univ.;
128 EARLY CHRISTIAN REDWARE 129 MEROVINGIAN STAMPED SHEET SILVER
POTTERY LAMP, FIBULA: Crude bust of Christ, with a cross, and
In the discus: Nebuchadnezzar enthroned at left. inscription: ANDEBERTVS F W DEO EI;
To the right of a column on which there is a bust bronze backing. Very rare.
of Nebuchadnezar stand three men (Shadrach, 7th Century AD. Diam. 1 1/4 in. (3.4 cm )
Meshach and Abednego) Ex English private collection, acquired in the
North Africa, 4th-5th Century AD. 1990s; Frank Sternberg, Zurich; Gorny & Mosch
L. 5 1/4 in. (13.5 cm.) 111 (2001), no. 320. Published: J. Eisenberg,
Ex collection of V.H., Vienna, acquired in 1970. Art of the Ancient World, vol. XIX (2008),
no. 160.
62
130 BYZANTINE REDWARE TILE 131 BYZANTINE REDWARE TILE WITH RELIEF OF
WITH RELIEF OF ST. GEORGE PEGASUS being groomed by four nymphs. A kneeling
AND THE DRAGON one cleans a hoof, another one curries; within a ‘beaded’
Stylized saint on horseback, frame. Covered in a white slip.
the dragon rendered as a snake. 5th-6th Century AD. H. 10 7/8 in. (27.5 cm.);
5th-6th Century AD. W. 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm.)
H. 10 in. (25.5 cm.); W. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm.) Ex German private collection. Cf. Die Welt von Byzanz.
Ex German private collection, acquired from Europas östliches Erbe, exhibition catalogue, Munich
Axel Weber, Cologne, in 1970s. Probably from Staatliche Museum, 2004, no. 90. Probably from the
the provinces of Africa Proconsularis or Byzancena provinces of Africa Proconsularis or Byzancena and used
and used to decorate wooden chests. Covered to decorate wooden chests. Covered in a white slip.
in a white slip. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World,
of the Ancient World, vol. XX (2009), vol. XXI (2010), no. 197.
no. 163. Cf. Die Welt von Byzanz. Europas
östliches Erbe, exhibition catalogue, Munich
Staatliche Museum, 2004, no. 90.
132 AVAR BRONZE BEAKER

of two globular sections joined by a tapering
cylindrical waist. Beneath the lip are incised
recumbent animals.
Balkan Peninsula, ca. 700 AD.
H. 5 1/4 in. (13.5 cm.)
Ex Hr. B. collection, Switzerland, acquired
between 1960 and 1980. Published: J.
Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World, vol. XVIII
(2007), no. 191.
Cf. a group of gold and silver vessels known as the
Avar Treasure, gift of J. Pierpont Morgan to the
Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1917.
63
133 BYZANTINE BRONZE PENDANT
CRUCIFORM ENKOLPION with raised
Theotokos Nikopoios and four busts of saints.
Dark green patina.
Said to have been found in Austria.
10th-12th Century AD.
H. 3 7/8 in. (10 cm.)
Ex Bavarian private collection A.L.,
134 BYZANTINE LARGE BRONZE PENDANT

CRUCIFORM ENKOLPION Incised with Maria
Orans. Reverse with St. Constantine, inscribed with
AGIOC KONSTANTIN. Dark green patina.
10th-12th Century AD. H. 5 in. (12.5 cm.)
Ex Bavarian private collection A.L.,
Cf. Die Welt von Byzanz, Munich exhibition,
2004/2005, 196f, catalog nos. 266-269.
135 MIDDLE BYZANTINE BRONZE BELL

with a conical body; incised crosses within a laurel
oval on front and back. Lacking clapper.
10th-12th Century AD. H. 3 1/8 in.(8 cm.)
Ex U. F. collection, Bavaria, acquired in 2000.
64
Egyptian
Stone Sculptures
136 SET OF FOUR EGYPTIAN LIMESTONE CANOPIC JAR COVERS depicting the four sons of
Horus: Imsety (man), Qebsenuef (falcon), Hapi (baboon), and Duamutef (jackal).
XXIst-XXIInd Dynasty, 1069-712 BC.
H. of Duamutef: 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm.); H. of Hapi: 4 in. (10.1 cm.); H. of Imsety: 4 1/2 in. (11.4
cm.); H. of Qebseneuf: 4 1/8 in. (10.3 cm.)
Ex German private collection; collection of L.H.N., Enschede, Netherlands, acquired from Archea,
Amsterdam, in 2005. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World, vol. XXIV (2013), no. 173.
65
66
137
EGYPTIAN LARGE LIMESTONE STATUE
OF A ROYAL LADY
striding on a rectangular base, her arms held to
her sides, and wearing a long close-fitting dress,
and a headdress that echoes the nemes, combin-
ing elements of the tripartite wig and the nemes-
headcloth, the queue falling to the top of the
rectangular back pillar, her face with finely
formed lips, straight nose, and long wide-set eyes,
the surface of the statue with remains of gesso and
traces of pigment. Of exceptionally fine style.
Later Ptolemaic period, 2nd-1st Century BC.
H. 23 3/4 in. (60.3 cm.)
Ex collection of Jan van der Werff (1901-1988),
Delft, acquired ca. 1950s, then by descent.
For related statues of the mid-Ptolemaic and
early Roman periods cf. S. Albersmeier,
Untersuchungen zu den Frauenstatuen des
ptolemaeischen Aegypten, Mainz am Rhein,
2002, pls. 68a, 69a (Cleopatra of Egypt, Age
of the Ptolemies, Brooklyn, 1988, cat. 28), 71a-
b, and 74a-d, statues in Cairo, Brussels, Paris,
and Cairo respectively. A relief from a tomb at
Sakkara (Cambridge no. 5/1909), dating to the
30th Dynasty, shows a goddess nursing the tomb's
owner and wearing a wig which could be a
67 prototype for the wig the present figure wears.
138 EGYPTIAN NEW KINGDOM 139 EGYPTIAN LIMESTONE RELIEF SECTION
LIMESTONE USHABTI A priest with shaven head striding to right wearing
Mummiform, holding hoes, seed bag, and a long pleated loincloth fastened with a panther-
wearing an usekh necklace in faint black headed belt.
and red paint. XXVIth Dynasty, 664-525 BC.
XIXth Dynasty, ca. 1292-1185 BC. H. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm.)
H. 7 5/8 in. (19.5 cm.) Ex collection of Mme. V., Paris, acquired in 1960.
Ex collection of G.F. Burgh, The Hague, Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World,
Netherlands, 1984; Drouot, Paris, May 2016. vol. XXIII (2012), no. 183.
68
Egyptian Bronze Sculptures
140 EGYPTIAN BRONZE AMUN-RE (AMON), 141 EGYPTIAN BRONZE AMON (AMUN-RE),
the great Theban ‘King of the Gods’, striding, ‘KING OF THE GODS’,
wearing headdress of double plumes and striding, wearing short kilt and ribbed crown.
a solar disk. Dark green patina. Dark brown patina. Feet restored.
Ptolemaic Period, ca. 4th Century BC. XXIInd Dynasty, 945-715 BC.
H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm.) H. 5 7/8 in. (15 cm.)
Ex Christie’s London, July 1990; Dr. R. E. Ex P.D. collection, Clarkston, Michigan,
collection, Edina, Minnesota, acquired from acquired from Royal-Athena in November 1985.
Royal-Athena in September 1990. On loan to Ohio State Univ.; Picker Art Gallery,
Colgate Univ.; Fitchburg Art Museum - 1986-
2016. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient
World, vol. IV (1985), no. 446.
69
142 EGYPTIAN BRONZE OSIRIS, 143 EGYPTIAN BRONZE NUDE HARPOKRATES,
mummiform, wearing the atef-crown and striding, finger to mouth, with sidelock of youth,
holding the crook and flail. Silver inlaid eyes. uraeus on cap-like crown, wearing incised heart
Dark brown patina. Very fine style. (ib) amulet. Rich chestnut brown patina.
XXVIth Dynasty, 664-525 BC. XXVth-XXXIst Dynasty, ca. 715-332 BC.
H. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm.) H. 4 in. (10.2 cm.)
Ex Dr. R. E. collection, Edina, Minnesota, Ex Christie’s London, July 1984; H.H. collection,
acquired in Beverly Hills in the late 1980s. Lewiston, Michigan, acquired from Royal-Athena
in August 1985. On loan to Michigan State
Univ.; Ball State Univ. Art Gallery; George Mason
Univ.; Fitchburg Art Museum - 1985-2016.
World, vol. IV (1985), no. 453.
70
144 ROMAN-EGYPTIAN BRONZE 145 EGYPTIAN BRONZE IMHOTEP,
PANTHEISTIC HARPOKRATES, GOD OF MEDICINE AND LEARNING,
winged, crowned, holding cornucopia with owl seated, holding open papyrus scroll.
(headless); dog, falcon, turtle, serpent, Inscription on base.
on integral base. Fine style. XXVIth Dynasty, 664-525 BC.
1st-2nd Century AD. H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm.) H. 5 in. (12.8 cm.)
Ex John Kluge collection, acquired from Royal- Ex Sotheby’s, London,1986; L.M. collection,
Athena in the 1980s; P.D. collection, Clarkston, Inkster, Michigan, acquired from Royal-Athena
Michigan, acquired from Royal-Athena in July in June 1988. On loan to Miami Univ. Art
1992. On loan to Ball State Univ. Art Gallery; Museum; Ball State Univ. Art Gallery; George
George Mason Univ.; Fitchburg Art Museum - Mason Univ.; Fitchburg Art Museum - 1988-
1995-2016. Published: J. Eisenberg, Gods 2016.
and Mortals: Bronzes of the Ancient World
(1989), no. 148.
71
146 EGYPTIAN BRONZE IMHOTEP, 147 EGYPTIAN BRONZE NEFERTUM,
GOD OF MEDICINE AND LEARNING, GOD OF PERFUMES AND UNGUENTS,
patron of architects, seated holding an open wearing the lotus and feather headdress with
inscribed papyrus scroll on his lap; electrum- pendant menats. Fine style. Feet restored.
inlaid eyes. He wears a wesekh-collar; Late Period, 664-323 BC.
inscription on base. His name appears on the H. 7 in. (18 cm.)
front of the footrest: the 3 glyphs at right. Ex Bavarian private collection of A.L.,
Very fine style. Dark olive green patina. acquired between 1960 and 1972.
XXVI-XXXth Dynasty, 664-380 BC.
H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm.)
Ex C. Ede, London, 1986; A.M. collection,
Rochester Hills. Michigan, acquired from
Royal-Athena in March 1987. On loan to
Miami Univ. Art Museum; Ball State Univ.
Art Museum - 1988-2016.
72
148 EGYPTIAN BRONZE ONURIS, 149 EGYPTIAN BRONZE PTAH
a god of war worshipped in the Nile Delta, The patron of artists and craftsmen, holding the
bearded, with plumed headdress, long kilt. was-scepter, standing atop a stepped base.
Missing lower left arm. Late Dynastic Period, 664-343 BC.
Late Period, 715-30 BC. H. 3 1/2 in. (8.8 cm.)
H. 5 in. (12.7 cm.) Ex French collection. Published: J. Eisenberg,
Ex D.K. collection, Redford, Michigan, acquired Art of the Ancient World, vol. XVI (2005),
from Royal-Athena in June 1989. On loan to no. 148; vol. XXIV (2013), no. 185.
Picker Art Gallery, Colgate University; Fitchburg
Art Museum - 1990-2016. Published: J.
Eisenberg, The Age of Cleopatra, 1988, no. 41.
73
150 EGYPTIAN BRONZE STRIDING
ANUBIS, the jackal-headed god
wearing a tripartite wig and loin
cloth; on integral rectangular base.
Ptolemaic Period, 2nd-1st Century BC.
H. 3 in. (7.5 cm.)
Ex French collection.
Ancient World, vol. XXIII (2012),
no. 190.
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151 EGYPTIAN BRONZE SWIMMING MALE FIGURE with wig; remains of gilding on wig
and body; missing arms. Fine style.
XXVIth Dynasty, 664-525 BC. L. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm.)
Ex John Kluge collection, reacquired by Royal-Athena in December 1988; M.W. collection,
Ferndale, Michigan, acquired from Royal-Athena in January 1990. On loan to Picker Art
Gallery, Colgate Univ.; Fitchburg Art Museum -1990-2016.
Published: J. Eisenberg, Gods & Mortals: Bronzes of the Ancient World (1989), no. 146.
74
152 EGYPTIAN BRONZE 153 EGYPTIAN BRONZE OF A DIVINE
PRIESTESS OF BASTET ADORATRICE standing with her right arm
Bastet was a goddess of joy and the patroness raised in adoration, wearing a collar and a
of women. Holding sistrum and aegis; basket pendant, her left hand supporting her offering
on arm. Rare early type. of a menat, right arm repaired.
XXIInd Dynasty, ca. 945-715 BC. XXVth Dynasty, 750-656 BC.
H. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.) H. 3 in. (7.6 cm.)
Ex French collection; R.K. collection, Tecumseh, Ex Wilhelm Horn collection (1870-1959);
Michigan, acquired from Royal-Athena in acquired from Hofmann, 1934.
January 1989. On loan to Picker Art Gallery, Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient
Colgate Univ.; Fitchburg Art Museum - 1990- World, vol. XVIII (2007), no. 213; vol. XXIV
2016. Published: J. Eisenberg, The Age of (2013), no. 196.
Cleopatra (1988), no. 55.
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154 ROMAN-EGYPTIAN BRONZE ISIS-FORTUNA wearing elaborate sun-disk-crescent-horn-
plume headdress, holding cornucopia, fragment of rudder.
Ca. 2nd Century AD. H. 8 in. (20.3 cm.)
Ex R.K. collection, Tecumseh, Michigan, acquired from Royal-Athena in June 1989.
On loan to Picker Art Gallery, Colgate Univ.; Fitchburg Art Museum - 1990-2016.
Published: J. Eisenberg, The Age of Cleopatra (1988), no. 78.
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155 EGYPTIAN BRONZE NEITH, the Divine Protectress, wearing the Red Crown of Lower
Egypt and a necklace. Hieroglyphic inscription on all four sides of base requesting life.
Dark brown patina. XXVIth Dynasty, 664-525 BC. H. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm.)
Ex collection of Rupert Allan, Beverly Hills, California; Dr. R. E. collection, Edina,
Minnesota, acquired from Royal-Athena in July 1992.
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156 EGYPTIAN BRONZE MUT, 157 EGYPTIAN BRONZE MUT,
WIFE OF AMUN-RE The Theban vulture- WIFE OF AMUN-RE, standing with arms
goddess wearing a Double Crown or Pschent at sides, wearing wig and Double Crown.
with uraeus. Rich brown patina. Choice! Elaborate cold-worked details. Dark brown
XXVth-XXVIth Dynasty, 715-332 BC. patina. Feet and base restored.
H. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm.) XXVIth Dynasty, 664-525 BC
Ex C. and T. H. collection, Sterling Heights, H. 6 1/8 in. (15.5 cm.)
Michigan, acquired from Royal-Athena in Acquired from Astarte Gallery, London, in July
March 1986. On loan to Ohio State Univ.; 1991; Dr. R. E. collection, Edina, Minnesota,
Picker Art Gallery, Colgate Univ.; Fitchburg acquired from Royal-Athena in August 1991.
Art Museum - 1986-2016. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient
Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World, vol. VII (1992), no. 350.
World, vol. IV (1985), no. 449.
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158 EGYPTIAN SMALL BRONZE SEATED CAT
Wearing collar with udjat-eye. On marble base.
XXVth-XXXIst Dynasty, 715-333 BC.
H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm.)
Ex Christie’s London, July 1984; R. B. collection,
West Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, acquired from
Royal-Athena in October 1985. On loan to
Michigan State Univ.; Ohio State Univ.; Picker Art
1985-2016. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the
Ancient World, vol. IV (1985), no. 462.
159 EGYPTIAN SMALL BRONZE BABOON,
POSSIBLY ATUM, holding a bow and arrow,
representing the seventh hour of the daytime sun.
Rare.
Late Period, ca. 715-30 BC. H. 1 1/2 in. (4 cm.)
Ex Monnier Collection, Paris; K.K. collection,
Redford, Michigan, acquired from Royal-Athena in
October 1997. On loan to Ball State Art Gallery;
1997-2016.
160 EGYPTIAN BRONZE FINIAL: RAM

wearing high crown with uraeus, double feathers
and sun-disk, standing on rectangular base atop
hollow cylindrical shaft. Brown patina.
Ptolemaic Period, 305-30 BC.
H. 4 1/2 in.(11.5 cm.)
Ex collection of T.R., Saint Clair, Michigan,
acquired from Royal-Athena in May 1988.
On loan to Miami Univ. Art Museum; Ball State
Univ. Art Gallery; George Mason Univ.; Fitchburg
Art Museum - 1988-2016.
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161 EGYPTIAN BRONZE SACRED BULL
with inlaid silver plaquettes representing
spots. Rare type.
XXVIth-XXX Dynasty, 664-342 BC.
L. 1 7/8 in. (4.5cm.)
Ex English collection; C.W. collection,
Holly, Michigan, acquired from Royal-
Athena in 1984. Exhibited: Detroit
Institute of Art, 1984-2012. Published:
J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World,
vol. XXIV (2013), no. 203.
162 EGYPTIAN BRONZE OXYRHYNCHUS FISH

wearing diadem of uraei with horns and solar disk; incised details;
with pendant loop, on sledge. Late Period, 750-30 BC. L. 5 in. (12.7 cm.)
Ex Dr. R. E. collection, Edina, Minnesota, acquired in Beverly Hills, California,
in the late 1980s.
163 EGYPTIAN BRONZE OXYRHYNCHUS FISH

wearing diadem of uraei with horns and solar disk; incised scales; with pendant loop.
Late Period, 750-30 BC. L. 5 in. (12.7 cm.)
Ex collection of Flora Whitney Miller (1897-1986); P.F. collection, Richmond,
Michigan, acquired from Royal-Athena in June 1988. On loan to Miami Univ. Art
Museum; Ball State Univ. Art Gallery; George Mason Univ,; Fitchburg Art Museum - 80
1988-2016.
Egyptian Gold & Silver
164 EGYPTIAN GOLD FOIL AMULETS
OF THE FOUR SONS OF HORUS,
guardians of the organs of the dead: human-headed
Imsety (guardian of the liver), dog-headed Hapi
(guardian of the lungs), jackal-headed Duamutef
(guardian of the stomach) and hawk-headed
Qebsnuf (guardian of the intestines).
Late Period, ca. 715-30 BC.
H. (average) 1 5/8 in. (4 cm.)
Ex Monnier Collection, Paris; K.K. collection,
Redford, Michigan, acquired from Royal-Athena
in June 1996. On loan to Ball State Art Gallery;
1997-2016. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the
Ancient World, vol. IX (1997), no. 220.
165 EGYPTIAN GOLD SCARAB WITH HEAD

OF GODDESS BAT and two monkeys on base.
Sheet gold. New Kingdom, ca. 1570-1070 BC.
23 x 20 mm.
Ex M.K. collection, St. Clair Shores, Michigan,
acquired from Royal-Athena in September 1994.
On loan to Ball State Univ. Art Gallery; George
166 EGYPTIAN SILVER AMULET:

THE APIS BULL standing on a sledge.
Surface highlighted with fine incised design.
New Kingdom, ca. 1570-1070 BC.
L. 1 1/4 in. (3.1 cm.)
Ex Zurich art market; K.K. collection, Redford,
Michigan, acquired from Royal-Athena in June
1996. On loan to Ball State Univ. Art Gallery;
1997-2016.
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167 EGYPTIAN SILVER AMULET OF 168 EGYPTIAN SILVER AMULET OF HATHOR,
RE-HERAKHTY The falcon-headed god, striding, wearing cow horns and solar disk,
striding, wears a sun disk with uraeus, tripartite wig and long sheath dress.
tripartite wig, and kilt. XXVIth Dynasty-Ptolemaic Period, ca. 664-30 BC.
XXVIth-XXXth Dynasty, 664-343 BC. H. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm.)
H. 2 5/8 in. (6.9 cm.) Ex K.C. collection, Linden, Michigan, acquired
Ex V.L. collection, Berkley, Michigan, from Royal-Athena in October 1996. On loan to
acquired from Royal-Athena in November Ball State Univ. Art Museum; George Mason
1999. On loan to Ball State Univ. Art University; Fitchburg Art Museum - 1997-2016.
Museum; George Mason Univ.; Fitchburg Art Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World,
Museum - 2001-2016. vol. IX (1995), no. 223.
Published: J. Eisenberg, Egyptian Art in
Miniature (1994), no. 40; Art of the Ancient
World, vol. VIII (1995), no. 206.
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Egyptian Faience
169 EGYPTIAN TURQUOISE FAIENCE USHABTI OF AMENEMOPÉ,

Priest of Amun, with frontal column of hieroglyphic text and details in black.
XXIst Dynasty, ca. 1080-945 BC. H. 4 1/8 in. (10.4 cm.)
Ex French collection. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World, vol. XXIII (2012), no. 202.
Cf. J.-F. and L. Aubert, Les Statuaires Égyptiennes: Chaouabtis-Ouchabtis, Paris, 1973, pl. 41,
for similar examples.
170 EGYPTIAN TURQUOISE FAIENCE USHABTI: HOR-MAAT-ANKH
“of the inspector, the king's son, whom he loves, Hor-Maat-Ankh, born of Imy-Pet”,
holding hoe and seed bag.
XXVIth Dynasty, 664-525 BC. H. 4 3/4 in. (12 cm.)
Ex V.L. collection, Berkley, Michigan, acquired from Royal-Athena in December 1993.
On loan to Ball State Univ. Art Gallery; George Mason Univ.; Fitchburg Art Museum - 1995-2016.
171 EGYPTIAN PALE GREEN FAIENCE RE-HERAKHTY, a falcon-headed god combining Re and Horus.
XXVIth Dynasty, 664-525 BC. H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm.)
Ex C. Ede, London, January 1984; R. B. collection, West Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, acquired from
Royal-Athena in October 1985. On loan to Michigan State Univ.; Ohio State Univ.; Picker Art Gallery,
Colgate Univ.; Fitchburg Art Museum - 1985-2016. Published: C. Ede, Small Sculpture from Ancient
Egypt, XI (Jan. 1984), no. 41; J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World, vol. IV (1985), no. 478.
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172 EGYPTIAN LARGE FAIENCE ROARING HIPPOPOTAMUS, the embodiment of the god Set,
bringer of desert storms, its body painted with a frog and lotus blossoms; teeth once inserted.
Extremely rare, especially with open jaws. The upper jaw, three feet, and the underside have been
restored. XIIth Dynasty, ca.1991-1786 BC. L. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm.)
Ex private collection, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, acquired from Royal-Athena in 1987;
J.M. collection, Amsterdam, 2005-2017.
173 EGYPTIAN GREEN FAIENCE AMULET: PROWLING LION on integral base. Superb!
XXVIth Dynasty, 664-525 BC. L. 3 in. (7.6 cm.)
Ex Sotheby’s, London, December 1982; T.S. collection, Mt. Clemens, Michigan,
acquired from Royal-Athena in February 1984.
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174 FOUR SMALL EGYPTIAN TURQUOISE
FAIENCE AMULETS
Khonsu with moon disc headdress; a Djed pillar
with the crown of Osiris; Isis with throne hiero-
glyph headdress; and jackal-headed Duamutef, one
of the Four Sons of Horus.
3rd Intermediate Period, 1069-656 BC.
H. 1 1⁄2 in. (3.8 cm); 1 3⁄4 in. (4.5 cm); 1 1⁄2 in.
(3.8 cm); 1 1⁄2 in. (3.8 cm)
Old English collection; J.M.E. collection, acquired
at Bonham’s, London, in April 2008.
175 EGYPTIAN TURQUOISE FAIENCE NUDE

PATAIKOS Dwarf protector of children.
Late Dynastic Period, 712-343 BC.
H. 3 1/8 in. (7.8 cm.)
Ex French collection. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art
of the Ancient World, vol. XXIII (2012), no. 215.
176 EGYPTIAN GREEN AND YELLOW GLAZED

FAIENCE AMULET OF A NUDE FEMALE
CONCUBINE or servant carrying a vase on her
head with both hands raised to support the vessel.
Two ducks are stylized, head bent under her shoul-
ders along the body, and two cobras along the back
foot. Rare.
XXIInd Dynasty, 945-712 BC.
H. 3 1/2 in. (9 cm.)
Ex French collection.
vol. XXIII (2012), no. 207. Cf. similar in the
Petrie Museum: UC28687, published in J. Bulté,
Talismans Egyptiens d’heureuse maternité, Paris,
1991, pls.19-22.
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Egyptian Varia
177 EGYPTIAN LARGE WOOD OSIRIS

Mummiform, his hands to his chest and wearing
the atef-crown; eyes, cosmetic lines, uraeus, and plumes
once inlaid. Fine style.
Ex Sotheby’s New York, December 1999 (European
private collection); Dr. S. E. collection, Greenwood
Village, Colorado, acquired from Royal-Athena in
December 2001. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the
Ancient World, vol. XII (2001), no. 361.
178 EGYPTIAN COBALT BLUE GLASS INLAY
OF NEPHTHYS, goddess of the household.
Ptolemaic to Roman Period, ca. 4th Century BC
to 2nd Century AD. H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm.)
Ex 'Per-neb' collection, acquired in Egypt, 1930's; K.C.
collection, Linden, Michigan, acquired from Royal-
Athena in June 1996. On loan to Ball State Univ. Art
Museum; George Mason University; Fitchburg Art
Museum - 1997-2016. Published: J. Eisenberg,
Egyptian Art in Miniature (1994), no. 33.
179 EGYPTIAN BRONZE SITULA with procession of two

gods; priest offering fowl on altar to the god Min.
Brown patina. Ptolemaic Period, 305-30 BC.
H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm.)
Ex John Kluge collection, acquired from Royal-Athena
in 1982; Dr. R. E. collection, Edina, Minnesota,
acquired from Royal-Athena in September 1990.
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180 EGYPTIAN TERRACOTTA PRIAPUS standing under
arching date palm branches, a palm on either side; lifting
up garment to expose large phallus.
Ca. 1st Century BC/AD. H. 5 3/8 in. (16.3 cm.)
Ex Christie’s, London, December 1993; A.L. collection,
Auburn Hills, Michigan, acquired from Royal-Athena in
March 1994. On loan to Ball State Univ. Art Gallery;
George Mason Univ.; Fitchburg Art Museum - 1995-2016.
181 EGYPTIAN TERRACOTTA NUDE STANDING
BAUBO, obese, with pendulous breasts and garlanded,
ribbed coiffure.
Ca. 1st Century BC/AD. H. 6 in. (15.2 cm.)
Ex Christie’s, London, December 1993 (ex English
collection); A.L. collection, Auburn Hills, Michigan,
acquired from Royal-Athena in March 1994.
On loan to Ball State Univ. Art Gallery; George Mason
Univ.; Fitchburg Art Museum - 1995-2016.
182 EGYPTIAN WOOD CAT seated on her haunches in the
traditional attitude with alert ears; sacred to Bast, goddess
of women and joy. Said to have been found at Qurna.
Ex Edward N. Michaels Collection, Buffalo, New York;
H.W. collection, New York, acquired from Royal-Athena
in 1998. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient
World, vol. XXI (2010), no. 230.
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Egyptian Stone Vessels
183 EGYPTIAN OLD KINGDOM ORANGE 184 EGYPTIAN STEATITE KOHL POT
BRECCIA JAR with rounded lip and flat base. ON INTEGRAL BASE with single uraeus
IVth-VIIIth Dynasty, ca. 2613-2160 BC. handle. Rare type.
H. 3 in. (7.6 cm.) XIth-XIIth Dynasty, ca. 2125-1795 BC.
Ex Thierry collection, Paris; J.M.E. collection, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm.)
New York, acquired in Paris in May 1987. Ex English collection, acquired in the 1930s;
J.M.E. collection, New York, acquired at
Bonham’s London in December 1993.
185 EGYPTIAN NEW KINGDOM ALABASTER 186 EGYPTIAN SPECKLED MOSS GREEN
KOHL JAR Ovoid in form, with offset disk SERPENTINE KOHL JAR, Broad lip,
foot and broad flat ledge lip. narrow neck, spreading rounded shoulders,
XVIIIth Dynasty, 1550-1320 BC. incurving slightly to the spreading foot.
H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.) XVIIIth-XIXth Dynasty, ca. 1550-1186 BC.
Ex J.M.E. collection, New York, acquired at H. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm.)
Sotheby’s New York, December 2000. Ex J.M.E. collection, New York, acquired at
Cf. E. Brovarski, Egypt’s Golden Age, 1982, Bonham’s, London, in December 1993.
p. 218, no. 263. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient
World, vol. XXIV (2013), no. 219.
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Near Eastern Art
187
URARTIAN BRONZE
FOOTED CUP
with two lions to left; bosses
around bottom section. From
ancient Armenia, Lake Van region.
Ca. 7th-6th Century BC.
Diam. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm.)
H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm.),
D. 5 in. (12.7 cm.)
Ex Mythes et Legendes, Paris,
October 1984; R. B. collection,
West Bloomfield Hills, Michigan,
acquired from Royal-Athena in
October 1985. On loan to
Michigan State Univ.; Ohio State
Univ.; Picker Art Gallery, Colgate
1985-2016. Published: J.
Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient
World, vol. IV (1985), no. 492.
188
ANATOLIAN BRONZE GROUP:
LION ATTACKING RECUMBENT
STAG
with incised decoration, on
self-contained rectangular base.
A rare type.
Ca. 7th Century BC
L. 3 in. (7.6 cm.)
Ex Mythes et Legendes, Paris, April
1989; J.H. collection, Dearborn,
Athena in July 1993. On loan to
Ball State Univ. Art Museum,;George
Mason University, Fitchburg Art
Museum - 1997-2016. Published:
J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient
World, vol. VII (1992), no. 417.
189
EASTERN ANATOLIAN BROWN
STEATITE KNEELING FIGURE,
presumably a god, his hands upon his
knees, carved with stylized human
features and a conical headdress.
Late 4th Millennium BC.
H. 1 5/8 in. (4 cm.)
Ex collection of Jan Beekmans,
Germany, assembled between 1960-
1970. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art
of the Ancient World, vol. XXIII
(2012), no. 235.
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190 URARTIAN BRONZE BULL PROTOME
Deeply cut eyes and a collar of triangular
section once inlaid. Fine green and red patina.
Lead filled, probably used as a weight.
Armenia, 7th century BC.
H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm.)
Acquired in Paris, March 1996.
World, vol. X (1999), no. 253; vol. XXII
(2011), no. 196. Cf. J. Eisenberg, Art of the
Ancient World, vol. IV (1985), p. 155, no.
502.
191 NORTH SYRIAN BROWN STONE

INCENSE PIPE: in the form of a hand
cupping the bowl with two bracelets.
Early 1st Millenium BC.
L. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm.)
Ex Phillips, London, May 1987; Dr. H.S.
Metairie, Louisiana, acquired from Royal-
Athena in May 1991.
192 HITTITE BLACK STEATITE TRILOBATE

SEAL STAMP: GALLOPING STAG. With
prehensile hemispherical button. Base: Stag gal-
loping among vegetation, etc.
Late 3rd Millennium BC. 3.1 cm. x 1.8 cm.
Ex French collection; J. V. collection, Tecumseh,
December 1996. On loan to Ball State Univ.
Art Museum - 1997-2016. Published:
J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World,
vol. IX (1997), no. 253.
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193 SOUTH ARABIAN BRONZE BOWL, Nearly hemispherical in form, the tondo slightly convex, decorat-
ed on the interior in repoussé and enhanced with incision, the tondo with a rosette framed by concentric
arches, enclosed by a thin band of guilloche and radiating tongues, with a network of tendrils creating
four registers of rectangular panels, graduated towards the interior, the inner row each enclosing a long-
necked bird with horizontal wings, the head lowered, each panel of the second row with a goat, winged
sphinxes, the row enclosing a lion, a bull, a centaur with a bow, or a sphinx, some facing left, some facing
right, the tendrils peaking in a central palmette above each outer panel, a spread-wing bird in between, a
thin band of guilloche in Old South Arabian added circa 140-120 BC, with the personal name
Awsimanat. 7th-6th Century BC. Diam. 7 9/16 in. (19.2 cm.)
Ex private collection, Belgium, 1982-1986. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World,
vol. XXIV (2013), no. 245.
194 CANAANITE (OR PHOENICIAN) SHEET GOLD REPOUSSE RELIEF MASK OF HATHOR
upon papyrus column top, in Egyptian Style. Ca. 2nd-1st Century BC. H. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm.)
Ex K.C. collection, Linden, Michigan, acquired from Royal-Athena in February 1995.
On loan to Ball State Univ. Art Museum, George Mason Univ., Fitchburg Art Museum, 1995-2016.
Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World, vol. VIII (1995), no. 209 as Egyptian.
195 SCYTHO-SARMATIAN OPENWORK BRONZE HORSE TRAPPING, shield shaped with two registers
of animals, the lower with a pair of rearing horses confronted against a central pole standard. East of
Colchis, Black Sea area, N.E. Caucasus (Georgia).
3rd-2nd Century BC. H. 3 1/2 in. (9 cm.)
Acquired in the London art market, May 2008. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World, vol.
XXIII (2012), no. 249. Cf. V. Nauka, Archéologie de l’Union Soviétique, 1992, p. 10, no 13.
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196 SCYTHIAN IRON DAGGER 197 SCYTHIAN LONG IRON DAGGER Double-
Two-edged blade with typically formed handle edged blade, typically formed crosspiece, wide
and characteristically shaped quillons. Slender tang with lateral grooves and wide pommel.
shank with wide, iron pommel. Black Sea region, 4th-3rd century BC.
Black Sea, 3rd-2nd Century BC. L. 17 1/8 in. (44 cm.)
L. 11 1/4in. (28.5 cm) Ex South German private collection, 1990s
Ex private collection, Vienna, 1980s. and later. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the
Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient Ancient World, vol. XXIV (2013), no. 230.
World, vol. XXIII (2012), no. 243.
198 IRANIAN BRONZE FIGURAL PENDANT: 199 LURISTAN BILLON OR POTIN

MOTHER HOLDING CHILD wrapped in BRACELET with two confronted crouching
swaddling clothes. lions. 9th-8th Century BC.
Early 1st Millennium BC. 2 7/8 x 3 1/4 in. (7.3 x 8 cm.)
H. 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm.) Ex Barbier collection, Geneva; Thierry
Ex Georges Halphen collection, La Chapelle-en- Collection, Paris; Paris art market, May 1987;
Serval, France; S.K. collection, Troy, Michigan, Ex C. J. collection, Sterling Heights, Michigan,
acquired from Royal-Athena in November acquired from Royal-Athena in January 1988.
1996. On loan to Ball State Univ. Art Gallery; On loan to Miami Univ. Art Museum; Ball
George Mason Univ.; Fitchburg Art Museum - State Univ. Art Gallery; George Mason Univ.;
1997-2016. Fitchburg Art Museum - 1988 - 2016.
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200 PIRAVEND BRONZE HORNED IDOL 201 IRANIAN BRONZE KOHL TUBE
Stylized figure with upraised hands. in the form of a nude female holding hands to
Iron Age I-II, ca. 1000-650 BC. chest and belly. Rare. Early 1st Millennium BC.
H. 4 1/8 in. (10.4 cm.) H. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm.)
Ex Barbier collection, Geneva; Thierry collection, Ex S.K. collection, Troy, Michigan, acquired from
Paris; M.W. collection, Ferndale, Michigan, Royal-Athena in September 1992.
acquired from Royal-Athena in January 1988. On loan to Ball State Univ. Art Gallery; George
On loan to Miami Univ. Art Museum; Ball State Mason Univ.; Fitchburg Art Museum - 1995-
Univ. Art Gallery; George Mason Univ.; 2016. Published: J. Eisenberg, Gods
Fitchburg Art Museum - 1988-2016. & Mortals (1989), no. 180.
202 LURISTAN BRONZE PICKAXE 203 LURISTAN BRONZE STANDARD FINIAL:
Chisel-shaped blade emanating from mouth Two confronted rampant stylized horses.
of lion head. Ca. 8th Century BC. Iron Age I-II, ca. 1350-800 BC.
L. 7 1/8 in.(18.1 cm.) Ex P.F. collection, H. 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm.) Ex Sotheby’s,
Richmond, Michigan, acquired from Royal- London, July 1986; K.S. collection, Troy,
Athena in June 1988. On loan to Miami Univ. Michigan, acquired from Royal-Athena in
Art Museum; Ball State Univ. Art Gallery; April 1987. On loan to Miami Univ. Art
George Mason Univ,; Fitchburg Art Museum - Museum; Ball State Univ. Art Gallery; George
1988-2016. Mason Univ.; Fitchburg Art Museum - 1988-
2016.
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Why Collect Ancient Art? his objects of art, rather than depositing them in a
There are several reasons for collecting fine works vault or holding receipts. Also, art is not as volatile
of ancient art: as stocks and bonds, the coin, gem, and collectibles
• The excitement of owning a beautiful work of art markets, and especially the gold and silver markets.
that has survived for perhaps some 2,000 years or Sylvia Porter in her New Money Book recommends
more. classical antiquities as one of the best types of art for
• The decoration of one's home or office with unique rapid growth. Dr Eisenberg was first quoted on the
objects whose beauty and desirability have withstood investment value of ancient art in the February 9,
the test of time. 1966 issue of Newsday - 50 years ago! - and most
• The creative satisfaction, enjoyment, and pride recently in Business Week.
in forming a truly fine collection.
• The probable appreciation in value. Royal-Athena Galleries
Jerome M. Eisenberg, Ph.D., the founder and
How to Collect Ancient Art director of Royal-Athena Galleries, is usually at the
Sylvia Porter lists ten sound rules as a guide in art New York gallery. He is available by appointment
collecting: for consultation, expertise, and appraisals; or for a
1. Study the field which interests you as much as telephone conference. At no obligation he will
possible. arrange a private viewing with guidance on a sophis-
2. Buy cautiously at first. ticated long term program of collecting and invest-
3. Make sure that your work of art has quality. ing in the fine arts. He also is in attendance at all
4. Deal with a top gallery or art dealer. “Some dealers the fairs in which we exhibit.
and major galleries will guarantee the authenticity of Over more than 60 years we have sold more than
the art works they sell, so check this point as well." 800 works of ancient art to many of the country's
(Not only have we been guaranteeing our ancient art leading museums, including the Metropolitan
for over sixty years, but to the best of our knowledge Museum of Art, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts,
our two-day auction sale conducted by Parke-Bernet the Sackler Art Museum at Harvard University, the
Galleries (now Sotheby's) in 1964 was the first auc- Yale University Art Gallery, the Princeton University
tion sale by several years in which every piece was Art Museum, the Newark Museum, the Walters Art
guaranteed - but by us!) Gallery, the Detroit lnstitute of Arts, the Cincinnati
5. Have an understanding with your dealer or gallery Art Museum, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, the
about trading up - so he’ll repurchase or resell your Milwaukee Public Museum, the New Orleans
works as you have more money to invest in high qual- Museum of Art, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts,
ity art. (We normally allow full credit for the exchange the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the J.
or upgrading of objects purchased from us.) Paul Getty Museum. In addition to the British
6. Do not buy art works just because they are a cur- Museum and the Louvre, we have sold ancient
rent rage. works of art to the Benaki Museum (Athens), the
7. Ask the advice of museum directors or curators Egyptian Museum (Barcelona), the Musée du
whenever possible. Cinquantenaire (Brussels), the Museum of Fine Arts
8. Decide upon your investing limit before you buy. (Budapest), the Römisch-Germanisches Museum
If you fall in love with a more expensive object try to (Cologne), the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden
arrange for a time payment. (We certainly encourage (Leiden), the Museo Archeológico Nacional
this and offer flexible time payments!) (Madrid), the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the
9. Spread your financial risks by buying a variety of Royal Ontario Museum (Toronto), the Papyrus
art unless you are an expert in a particular field. Museum (Vienna), and a number of other museums
10. “Buy the best examples you can afford in any in Australia, Belgium, Chile, France, Germany,
category.” Japan, and Switzerland. The new Mougins Museum
We would add two other important rules: of Classical Art in Mougins, France, has acquired
11. Ask for the provenance of any potential acqui- nearly 200 antiquities from us. The catalogs of clas-
sitions. sical marble sculptures from the Museum of Fine
12. Do not buy objects that have been significant- Arts, Boston, and from the J. Paul Getty Museum
ly restored. Beware of overly restored faces in both illustrate no less than 39 pieces acquired from our
vase painting and sculpture. galleries. In addition, over one thousand objects
purchased from us have been donated to many other
Ancient Art as an lnvestment museums, including the Freer Gallery of Art, the
Historically, ancient art investments have yielded Sackler Gallery (The Smithsonian Institution), and
excellent long-term capital appreciation, usually 8% the Brooklyn Museum of Art.
to 10% annually. Any investment in tangibles, espe- Dr. Eisenberg travels overseas several times annu-
cially works of art, should be projected for at least ally to visit collectors, museums, clients, and many
five to ten vears. Normally one should not hold more of the nearly 150 private sources, agents, dealers,
than 10% of their investment portfolio in art. and auction houses with whom he is in frequent
Collecting fine art is a pleasurable way of hedging contact. Since 1954 he has made over 260 overseas
against inflation because the investor can enjoy
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trips, purchasing over forty thousand antiquities for Appraisers Association of America in 1964 and has
many tens of millions of dollars. This aggressive pur- participated in several episodes of the Antiques
chasing policy, perhaps without parallel in the field, Road Show. He served on the vetting committee of
enables us to offer an extraordinary number of choice the European Fine Art Fair at Maastricht from 1993
objects at very reasonable prices. Our willingness to to 2001 and was the Chairman and co-organizer of
buy in volume and to purchase our inventory out- the New York Antiquarian International Fine Art
right, rather than to take it on consignment, results Fair held in November 2001.
in extremely competitive pricing, often considerably Dr. Eisenberg has been a leader for many years in
below that of other galleries. the promotion of the ethical acquisition of antiqui-
Furthermore, exchanges and purchases are fre- ties by museums and collectors and has delivered
quently made from many past and present clients papers on this subject at the Archaeology Section of
who may be upgrading their collections or liquidat- the U.K. Institute for Conservation in 1993 and at
ing some of their holdings in order to collect in other the 1998 International Congress of Classical
areas. Exchanges or purchases are sometimes carried Archaeologists. He gave an address by invitation
out with museums both in the United States and in on the international trade in antiquities at the
Europe for their duplicate accessions or for objects UNIDROIT Convention in Rome in 1993.
not in their recent or current fields of specialization. He organized two symposia in New York in 1994
on public policy and the movement of antiquities
Expertise and Ethics and in 1998 on the acquisition of antiquities by
Ancient art has been the specialty of our director museums for the International Association of
for over 60 years, and numismatics for 75 years. His Dealers in Ancient Art, of which he is a founding
many publications on ancient art and numismatics member and was a member of the executive board
span over six decades. He published his first antiq- from 1993 to 2002.
uities catalog, A Catalog of Egyptian Antiquities, in In 1999 he presented testimony to the United
1959. The first volume of Art of the Ancient World States Cultural Properties Committee on the legal
by Dr. Eisenberg was published in 1965. Since 1968 and illegal trade in ancient art in Italy.
Dr. Eisenberg has concentrated on expertise in the In 2003 he was a featured speaker and panel partic-
ancient arts, having lectured on this subject at New ipant in the U.S. Government Conference on
York University and presented several scholarly Stolen Mideast Antiquities in Washington, D.C.
papers at the annual meetings of the Archaeological Also in 2003 he featured on the European TV chan-
Institute of America, most recently on the ‘Roman’ nel Arte and on BBC Radio’s File on Four in in-
Rubens Vase. His wide range of expertise is further
depth interviews on the antiquities trade. He ap-
revealed through other recent papers: on Egyptian
peared on television on CBS News, Dateline NBC,
bronzes at a Congress of the International
Association of Egyptologists, on Etruscan bronze PBS Jim Lehrer News Hour, and CBC Television
forgeries at an International Bronze Congress, on the (Canada), and was interviewed on the BBC and
‘Greek’ Boston and Ludovisi thrones at the Magna PBR Radio, and in print in the New York Times,
Graecia Symposium in Venice, on Roman bronze Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, Philadelphia
forgeries at the 1999 International Bronze Congress, Inquirer, Washington Post, The Times, and a dozen
and on the Portland Vase as a Renaissance work of other publications. In 2004 he was featured on a
art at the 2003 International Congress of Classical Discovery Channel program and on Fox News on
Archaeology. He chaired a conference in London on the antiquities trade. Also in 2004 he presented a
the Phaistos Disk in 2008. paper on ‘The Mesopotamian Antiquities Trade and
In 1996 he was a Visiting Professor at the Institute the Looting of the Iraq Museum’ to the American
of Classical Archaeology of the University of Leipzig, Bar Association. In 2005 he was interviewed on the
Germany. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal antiquities market and the collecting of antiquities
Numismatic Society in 1952; a member of the on National Public Radio in the US and in 2006 on
Archaeological Institute of America in 1960 (and a National Public Television in Athens, Greece.
Life Member in 1988); a Patron of the American In 2007 he delivered a paper on ‘Perspectives on
Numismatic Society in 1955 (and a Life Associate in the Antiquities Trade and the Collector: Past,
1998); a Fellow for Life of the Metropolitan
Present, and Future’ at the symposium ‘The Future
Museum of Art in 1966; and most recently, a
of the Global Past’ at Yale University. He was inter-
Benefactor of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and
an Honorary Fellow of the Egyptian Museum in viewed in depth for his expertise on Greek televi-
Barcelona, Spain. sion in 2008 and on Artfinding in 2009.
Dr. Eisenberg has appeared as an Expert in the In June 2012 Dr. Eisenberg was awarded the title
Courts of several states and has conducted appraisals of officiale in the Order of the Star of Italy by the
for the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. President of the Republic of Italy for having provid-
Treasury Department, the U.S. Customs Service, the ed a meaningful contribution to the prestige of Italy
Metropolitan Museum of Art and the J. Paul Getty in his many publications on Etruscan and Roman
Museum, as well as many other prominent institu- art.
tions. He was elected a Qualified Appraiser by the
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Ancient Coins
We carry a fine stock of select Greek silver and bronze coins from $100, Roman silver and bronze coins
from $75, and Byzantine coins. A selection may be seen on our website. We began our business as ‘Royal
Coin Company’ in January 1942, 75 years ago, and Dr Eisenberg, co-founder of the firm, has specialized
in ancient coins, as sole proprietor, since 1952.
Acknowledgements
Dr. Eisenberg wishes to express his gratitude to Alan J. Eisenberg and F. Williamson Price who have
again diligently assisted in preparing the catalog, to Ramon Perez who did all of the photography, to the
scholars who attributed and reattributed some of the sculptures and vases, especially Kees Neeft and the
late Konrad Schauenburg, and to the several others who prefer to remain anonymous.
Wanted to Purchase: Fine Antiquities of All Periods

We are prepared to travel world-wide to acquire select works of legally acquired ancient art
for our continually expanding clientele.
We will purchase collections of any size, act as your agent to sell your objects on commission, or
exchange them for other select pieces from our extensive inventory.
Send photographs and full details with your letter or e-mail.
International Association of Confederation Internationale des Art and

Dealers in Ancient Art Negociants en Oeuvres d’Art Antique Dealers League
In the Mougins Museum of Classical Art, opened in 2011, on the French Riviera, a few kilometers away
from Cannes, among the four floors of works of Classical and Egyptian art there are nearly 200
antiquities acquired from Royal-Athena including many marble statues and heads, bronze helmets,
and other ancient treasures. They have an excellent website and a superb catalog has been issued.
See www.mouginsmusee.com.
MINERVA
Minerva, the bi-monthly, international review of ancient art,
archaeology, and numismatics, published in England, was
established by Dr Eisenberg, its publisher and editor-in-chief
from 1990 to 2009. It features the most extensive and timely
coverage by any magazine of worldwide excavations and
exhibitions emphasizing Greece, Etruria, the Roman Empire,
Egypt, and the Near East.
The book reviews are concise and objective. It also includes the
most extensive annotated listings of international museum exhibi-
tions, meetings, and symposia in ancient art and archaeology.
Sample copies: $11 or £8 postpaid.
editorial@minervamagazine.com www.minervamagazine.com
Subscription (6 issues per year): U.S.A., Canada, and rest of world:

U.K.: 1 year £30 Surface: 1 year £38
Europe: 1 year £33
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Recent Royal-Athena Catalogs: • One Thousand Years of Ancient Greek Vases from
Greece, Etruria, & Southern Italy (1990) illustrates in full
• Art of the Ancient World (Vol. XV, 2004) illustrates color 186 vases. (48 pages, $10)
in full color 190 objects. (72 pages, $10) • Art of the Ancient World (Vol. VIII, 1995) illustrates in
• Gods & Mortals: Bronzes of the Ancient World (2004, full color 244 objects. (48 pages, $10)
illustrates in full color 80 objects, 80 pages, $10) • Art of the Ancient World (Vol. IX, 1997) illustrates in full
• Ancient Arms, Armor, and Images of Warfare (2004, illus- color 264 objects. (64 pages, $10)
trates in full color 100 objects, 48 pages, $10) • Art of the Ancient World (Vol. X, 1999) illustrates in full
• Art of the Ancient World (Vol. XVI, 2005, illustrates in full color 264 objects. (64 pages, $10)
color 192 objects, 80 pages, $10) • Art of the Ancient World (Vol. XI, 2000) illustrates in full
• Mythologies of the Classical World & Ancient Egypt (2006, 48 color 167 objects. (64 pages, $10)
pages, $10) • Art of the Ancient World (Vol. XII, 2001) illustrates in
• Art of the Ancient World (Vol. XVII, 2006, illustrates in full full color 410 objects; 30 pages of glossaries and mythologies.
color 233 objects, 96 pages, $10) (161 pages, $20)
• Art of the Ancient World (Vol. XVIII, 2007, illustrates in full • Art of the Ancient World (Vol. XIII, 2002) illustrates in
color 259 objects, 96 pages, $10) full color 203 objects. (80 pages, $10)
• Art of the Ancient World (Vol. XIX, 2008, illustrates in full • Art of the Ancient World (Vol. XIV, 2003) illustrates in
color 222 objects, 96 pages, $10) full color 225 objects. (80 pages, $10)
• Art of the Ancient World (Vol. XX, 2009, illustrates in full • All 10 of the above catalogs, 1985 through 2003 (total
color 217 objects, 96 pages, $10) list price $130), only $100. (Add $75 for overseas airmail.)
• Art of the Ancient World (Vol. XXI, 2010, illustrates in full Orders for our catalogs may be charged to your credit card.
color 252 objects, 96 pages, $10)
• 1000 Years of Ancient Greek Vases-II, 2010, illustrates in full Trade lnquiries
color 195 vases, 96 pages, $10) We cordially invite inquiries from fellow art dealers, art con-
• Art of the Ancient World (Vol. XXII, 2011, illustrates in full sultants, architects, interior designers, and institutional collec-
color 207 objects, 96 pages, $10) tors and investors.
• Art of the Ancient World (Vol. XXIII, 2012, illustrates in full
color 251 objects, 96 pages, $10) Special Presentations, Condition Reports, and
• Art of the Ancient World (Vol. XXIV, 2013, illustrates in full Color Photographs of Objects
color 246 objects, 96 pages, $10) We can supply special presentations with further infor-
• Art of the Ancient World (Vol. XXV, 2014, illustrates in full mation, such as condition reports, and 4 x 6 in. (10x15
color 220 objects, 96 pages, $10) cm.) or 8 x 10 in. (20x25 cm.) color photographs, often
• Art of the Ancient World (Vol. XXVI, 2015, illustrates in full with other views or close-ups, on any of the objects illus-
color 272 objects, 96 pages, $10) trated in this catalog upon request.
• Art of the Ancient World (Vol. XXVII, 2016, illustrates in full
color 219 objects, 96 pages, $10) Terms and Conditions of Sale
• Art of the Ancient World (Vol. XXVIII, 2017, illustrates in full All items are offered subject to prior sale. All prices are sub-
color 176 objects, 96 pages, $10) ject to change without notice, otherwise, the current price list is
• All 18 of the above catalogs (total list price $180), valid through 2018. The following credit cards are honored:
with price lists of the most recent catalogs: $100. (Add $75 for American Express,Visa, Mastercard. A deferred payment plan is
overseas airmail.) also available. New York residents must add the appropriate sales
taxes (currently 8 7/8%). No cash refunds may be made after 10
Other Royal-Athena Catalogs Available days of receipt; however, full credit is allowed on all objects pur-
• Art of the Ancient World chased from our galleries with the exception of a few consigned
(Vol. IV, 1985) illustrates in full color over 600 works of art. 208 items. All shipping and insurance charges will be billed to the
pages, 192 color plates: $30 purchaser. Title remains with Royal-Athena Galleries until pay-
• Gods & Mortals: Bronzes of the Ancient World (1989) ment is made in full.
illustrates in full color 180 objects. (52 pages, $10)
established 1942
Jerome M. Eisenberg, Ph.D., Director
New York
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Manager Suzanne George Office Manager
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London (Seaby Antiquities)

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Art of the Ancient World

Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Byzantine, Egyptian, & Near Eastern Antiquities

Celebrating our Volume XXIX - 2018

©2017 Jerome M. Eisenberg, Inc. Text and catalog design by

royal-athena galleries Jerome M. Eisenberg, Ph.D.

153 East 57th Street Royal-Athena at Seaby

Volume XXIX - 2018

We are featuring in this catalog a charming Roman marble statue of Aphrodite

Jerome M. Eisenberg, Ph.D.

1 EAST GREEK LIMESTONE DEEP BUST

2 HELLENISTIC MARBLE STATUE

He was the son of Ptolemy VIII Physcon and

4 HELLENISTIC MARBLE HEAD OF

5 ROMAN MARBLE RELIEF HEAD

For a closely related head of a Dioskouros

6 ROMAN MARBLE LIFE-SIZE

9 ROMAN OVER LIFE-SIZE

10 ROMAN LIMESTONE HEAD

11 ROMAN LIMESTONE HEAD OF A PAGE

ROMAN LIMESTONE HERM BUST

15 MINOAN SMALL BRONZE VOTIVE 16 GREEK LATE GEOMETRIC BRONZE

17 ARCHAIC GREEK BRONZE APPLIQUE

22 ETRUSCAN PAIR OF SHEET BRONZE VOTIVE HANDS, probably from a terracotta

24 ETRUSCAN BRONZE FEMALE

25 ETRUSCAN BRONZE KOUROS, nude,

28 ETRUSCAN BRONZE CISTA FOOT: 29 ETRUSCAN BRONZE BOAR

36 ROMAN BRONZE STATUETTE OF MERCURY

38 ROMAN BRONZE DIONYSOS

40 ROMAN BRONZE SEATED

42 ROMAN BRONZE HERAKLES

44 ROMAN BRONZE NUDE WINGED EROS

45 ROMAN BRONZE NUDE WINGED EROS

47 ROMAN BRONZE ELDERLY PRIEST,

48 ROMAN BRONZE WREATHED MALE

51 ROMAN BRONZE NUDE APHRODITE,

55 ROMAN BRONZE BUST OF SERAPIS, 56 ROMAN BRONZE WAGON FITTING:

58 ROMAN BRONZE STEELYARD WEIGHT:

59 ROMAN BRONZE HEAD OF ATHENA

62 ROMAN BRONZE RIGHT HAND

68 ROMAN BRONZE RIGHT HAND

70 GREEK POLYCHROME TERRACOTTA

71 GREEK TERRACOTTA PROTOME: FEMALE

79 MINOAN POTTERY JAR WITH

82 ATTIC BLACK-FIGURE AMPHORA.

86 ATTIC WHITE-GROUND LEKYTHOS

88 ATTIC SESSILE KANTHAROS

89 ATTIC SESSILE KANTHAROS

We have been issuing an online newsletter every month or two with

91 APULIAN SESSILE KANTHAROS

92 APULIAN GNATHIA PROCHOUS

98 APULIAN LARGE GNATHIAN WARE SKYPHOS 99 CAMPANIAN BLACK GLAZED

101 LUCANIAN RED-FIGURE SKYPHOS

102 HELLENISTIC LARGE

104 ETRUSCAN BUCCHERO CHALICE

106 ETRUSCAN APPLIED RED OWL

109 ETRUSCAN BLACK-FIGURE AMPHORA

110 ETRUSCAN BLACK-FIGURE AMPHORA

116 ROMAN ROCK CRYSTAL, HEXAGONAL, FACETED AMPHORISKOS

118 MIDDLE EUROPEAN LATE BRONZE AGE

119 CENTRAL EUROPEAN LATE BRONZE AGE

122 LATE BRONZE AGE OR EARLY CELTIC

123 ROMAN LEGIONNAIRE’S FORGED IRON

127 EARLY BYZANTINE BRONZE PHEASANT Incised feathers. Choice!

132 AVAR BRONZE BEAKER