being. Masks functioned to provide physical protection but could also act as a
substitute should the mummy’s head be lost or damaged. This painted cartonnage
mask was originally part of a four or six piece ensemble that may have included a
mask, pectoral, apron and foot casing. Formed from linen or papyrus soaked in plaster,
the technique is similar to that of modern papier mâché. The wet material was molded
to fit the bound mummy and the dried shell was then painted or gilded. In this case the
classic Egyptian face is framed in a tripartite wig which alternates in bands of yellow
and blue pigment, its sides turning into a painted beadwork pattern in registers of
alternating triangle and squares. The piece retains much of its original bold coloring
in red, yellow, green, blue, black and flesh tone pigments. Large classic Egyptian eyes
outlined in heavy black. Intact and in generally very good condition with restoration
to scattered areas with flaking. H. 17” (43 cm)................................................... 14000
405.
FAIENCE USHABTI
, Late Period, ca. 715-330 BC. This ushabti has lost some
of its blue-green glaze in the upper chest area, but retains a lovely light blue color
throughout the torso and legs. Much of the detail on the frontal side has been
preserved. On its back side, there is wear throughout the lower half, while part of neck
and head has been chipped away. The inscription reads, “Illuminate the Osiris, the
prophet of Amun, Psamtik-hotep, born of Meret-neb-es, true of voice”. H. 3 3/4” (9.5
cm).......................................................................................................................... 800
406.
FAIENCE FIGURE OF THE LION GOD MAHES
, Late Period, ca. 715-330 BC.
Pale green faience figure of the lion god Mahes. Whereas most lion-headed images
represent female deities, such as Sakhmet, Bastet, or Mut, this faience figure depicts a
bare-chested male divinity wearing a pleated kilt. Rare and large. Ex Harlan J. Berk,
Ltd. Buy or Bid Sale 145, Lot 562, 2004. H. 3 3/8” (8.6 cm)................................. 800
407.
LIGHT GREEN HARE AMULET
, Late Period, ca. 715-330 BC. An amulet most
popular in the Late Period, this green-glazed faience hare has a suspension loop on
the spine supporting its long erect ears. The hare, a desert dweller, was credited with
powers of regeneration. Its swiftness of movement and the keenness of its senses were
also well known. Proverbially known for its production of offspring, especially in
abundance, the hare amulet could be worn in life to endow the wearer with fertility or
rapidity of movement or in death with the hope of rebirth. L. 1” (2.5 cm)............ 250
408.
BLUE FAIENCE DOUBLE BA (SOUL BIRD) AMULET
, Late Period, ca. 715-
330 BC. Of faience, this amulet depicts two human-headed birds standing on a square
base with sundisks atop their heads. Chip to the base. An unusual amulet type. Ex
Rockford College Art Collection. Ex Harlan J. Berk Ltd. BBS 152, Lot 398, 2006. H.
1 1/8” (2.9 cm)........................................................................................................ 300
409.
BLUE FAIENCE IBIS AMULET
, Late Period, ca. 715-330 BC. The ibis is depicted
seated with its long beak curling in front of the body and a suspension loop behind the
head. Its beak and head are done in black. The ibis is regarded as an incarnation of the
god Thoth and was considered sacred in ancient Egypt. Thoth was the Egyptian god
of wisdom. Ex Rockford College Art Collection. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. Buy or Bid
Sale 152, Lot 402, 2006. L. 1 1/8” (2.9 cm)........................................................... 350
410.
FAIENCE SOW AMULET
, Late Period, ca. 715-330 BC. Modeled in bright
turquoise faience. Suspension loop at the top of the piece intact. L. 1” (2.5 cm)... 125
411.
FAIENCE HARE AMULET
, Late Period, ca. 715-330 BC. Modeled in a nice light
blue faience, the hare rests with his forelegs stretched before him. The long ears
extend back over the body and his hind legs curl underneath him. Slight chip to the
front of the rectangular base and left paw. Suspension loop underneath the ears. L. 1”
(2.5 cm)................................................................................................................... 250
412.
RARE ROMAN OR HELLENISTIC EGYPTIAN BRONZE SEATED
HARPOCRATES
, ca. 1st Century BC. This is a very interesting piece that well
illustrates the blending of Egyptian and classical styles. Virtually complete with
minor chipping and a heavy green patina. A wonderful combination of Classical and
Egyptian style. A rare type. H. 2 1/8” (5.4 cm). ..................................................... 475
CERAMICS
413.
CORINTHIAN CERAMIC ARYBALLOS
, ca. 6th Century BC. A stylized lotus
flower design in red and black decorates the body. Restoration on the lip and where lip
meets the body. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. Buy or Bid Sale 144, Lot 724, 2005. H. 2 1/2”
(6.4cm).................................................................................................................... 425
414.
MAGNA GRAECIA MINIATURE RED-FIGURE OINOCHOE
, ca. 4th Century
BC. A charming little piece with an image of a lounging panther on one side. The
squat base extends into the short neck with flaring lip. Single loop handle joins the
neck and body. Minor chipping to the rim of the mouth. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. Buy
or Bid Sale 146, Lot 798, 2005. H. 2 1/4” (5.7 cm)................................................ 800
BRONZES
415.
MESOPOTAMIAN BRONZE EAGLE
, ca. 1500 BC. This bronze depicts an
eagle or bird of prey in Babylonian style with a heavy body and very thick legs,
its wings outstretched and wearing a circular disc. Heavy light green patina with
earthen admixture. The wing tip is broken off of one wing and half of the other wing
is missing. Mounted. H. 2 5/8” (6.5 cm)................................................................ 400
416.
PERSIAN CENTRAL IRANIAN BRONZE BULL
, ca. 1500 BC. The bull stands
foursquare with abstractly modeled features. Green and black patina. Ex Midwest
Collection formed before 1967.
L. 2 1/8” (5.4 cm).................................................................................................... 350
417.
AMLASH BRONZE BULL
, ca. 1000 BC. This abstractly modeled bull stands
foursquare with its head held up with long curling horns above. It has a thick dark
green olive patination with earthen encrustation. The very tip of the tail is broken. A
nice example of a larger Amlash bull. L. 2 1/2” (6 cm)......................................... 525
418.
IRANIAN BRONZE BULL
, ca. 800 BC. This bull, coming from the Amlash region
of Iran, is in unusually good condition. It stands foursquare with a nicely modeled
head and curling horns. Earthen green patination. L. 2 1/16” (5.2 cm).................. 350
419.
GREEK GEOMETRIC BRONZE BIRD
, ca. 8th Century BC. Bronze votives were
usually hung from trees in sacred precincts. Large loop for suspension. Olive and light
green patination with some areas of incrustation. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. Buy or Bid
Sale 148, Lot 571, 2006. L. 2 1/2” H. 1 1/2” (6.4 cm x 3.8 cm)............................. 250
420.
GREEK BRONZE GEOMETRIC BIRD
, ca. 8th Century BC. Bronze votives were
usually hung from trees in sacred precincts. Large loop for suspension. Olive green
patina and some incrustation. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. Buy or Bid Sale 141, Lot 810,
2005. H. 1 7/16” (3.6 cm)....................................................................................... 300
421.
IBERIAN BRONZE LION LATCH
, ca. 5th to 4th Century BC. A reclining lion
handsomely modeled with crisp detail, the circular eyes incuse.
H. 1 1/2” (3.8 cm)................................................................................................... 650
422.
ROMAN BRONZE RESTING DOG
, ca. 2nd Century AD. This is a wonderful little
piece representing a dog seated in a playful position with its tail curled up. It has a
thick green patina with spots of earthen encrustation and is fully intact. Most likely a
toy. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. Buy or Bid Sale 149, Lot 553, 2006. L. 1 1/4” (3 cm).300
423.
ROMAN BRONZE RECUMBENT PANTHER
, ca. 2nd Century AD. The
recumbent panther holds its head upright, alert and to the left. The panther’s tail curls
up over the body and down the left haunch. The feline has large oval eyes and rounded
concave ears projecting diagonally backward from the crown of the head. Incision
marks the lips, muzzle, eyes, pupils and hair encircling the face and paws. L. 2” (5
cm) ......................................................................................................................... 750
424.
SYRO-PALESTINIAN BRONZE FLASK
, ca. 3rd-5th Century AD. A beautiful
little bronze vessel in the shape of an acorn. Small chip to the lip. Ex Brooklyn
Museum. H. 2 1/8” (5.4 cm)................................................................................... 650
425.
PERSIAN SELJUK BRONZE BIRD
, ca. 13th Century AD. This is a well modeled
Seljuk bird. Its stands with its two legs slightly bent looking straight with its tail
delicately modeled with curling feathers. Pierced for mounting as a finial. H. 3” (7.6
cm).......................................................................................................................... 525
GLASS
426.
ROMAN SUPERB GREEN GLASS MINIATURE PITCHER
, ca. 2nd Century
AD. This beautiful little vessel has a squat body with pinched lip and ear shaped
handle. The piece is beautifully modeled by Roman glass standards and is in good
condition with minor earthen encrustation. Fracture in the base. H. 2 1/8” (5.4 cm)
................................................................................................................................ 175
427.
ISLAMIC GREEN GLASS JAR
, ca. 8th-10th Century AD. A nicely shaped, thick-
walled, ribbed globular vessel. Areas of beautiful bright green and violet iridescence
on the surfaces. The top has been filed down. Ex Rockford College Art Collection. Ex
Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. Buy or Bid Sale 152, Lot 517, 2006. H. 1 5/8” (4 cm).......... 150
ASIAN
428.
JAPANESE MEIJI IVORY ELEPHANT
, ca. 19th Century AD. The elephant,
carved from different sections of ivory and inlayed with semi-precious gems once
stood as the base for a bodhisattva. Minor age cracks, most of the gems intact. Signed.
Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. Buy or Bid Sale 141, Lot 846, 2004. L. 2 7/8” H. 2 1/4” (7.3
cm x 5.7 cm)............................................................................................................ 450
MAPS
Lots 429-445 are all by Tomaso Porachhi dated 1574, Venice. All maps are
roughly the same size as lot 429.
429.
EUROPE SOUTHERN GREECE - ARCIPELAGO
By: Tomaso Porcacchi
Date: 1574 (published) Venice. Dimensions: 10.5 x 7 inches (26.7 x 17.8 cm)
This is an authentic antique map of Greece and it’s archipelago by Tomaso Porcacchi.
The map was published in the book L’Isole piu Famose del Mondo in Venice, circa
1576. This map of Greece and the archipelago exhibits lovely old coloring over sharp
impressions. Cities, towns and islands are noted throughout the map. Mountains,
river, and lakes are engraved as well. In the lower left, a simple title cartouche features
two nude female figures flanking the title “Arcipelago.” .The map itself is about 4.25
x 5.5 inches on a page that includes Italian text. Condition: This authentic antique
map is in B+ condition with a spot of printer’s ink residue and marginal soiling. . 250
430.
EUROPE SOUTHERN GREECE - IL SITO DE’ CURZOLARI
Condition: This
authentic antique map is in B condition with small cracks that have been repaired on
the verso with archival tape..................................................................................... 200
431.
EUROPE SOUTHERN GREECE - CROFU
Condition: This authentic antique map
is in B+ condition with light soiling and some ink spots. . .................................. 250
432.
EUROPE SOUTHERN GREECE - NEGROPONTE
... Condition: This authentic
antique map is in B condition some writing outside the image and an impressive series
of minute pinholes that trace the major coastlines. Hole are only visible from the verso
of when held up to a light. . .................................................................................. 250
433.
EUROPE SOUTHERN GREECE - MOREA PENISOLA
, .By: Tomaso Porcacchi
Condition: This authentic antique map is in B condition some light soiling, a stain in
the ocean, and a few wormholes in the text below the map.................................... 250
434.
EUROPE SOUTHERN GREECE - MILO
This map of Milos exhibits lovely
old color. Cities, towns and other smaller islands are noted throughout. Curious
sea creatures and a baroque style cartouche add decorative elements to the map.
Condition: This authentic antique map is in B condition some light soiling, and a few
small wormholes in the left margin and image....................................................... 225
435.
EUROPE SOUTHERN GREECE - ZANTE
Condition: This authentic antique
map is in B+ condition some light soiling, and a printer’s crease above the compass
rose.......................................................................................................................... 225
436.
EUROPE SOUTHERN GREECE - SCARPANTO
Condition: This authentic
antique map is in B+ condition some light soiling, and a wormhole in the text..... 250
437.
EUROPE SOUTHERN GREECE - RHODI
Condition: This authentic antique map
is in A condition some light soiling ink notations below the text........................... 250
438.
EUROPE SOUTHERN GREECE - CANDIA
Condition: This authentic antique
map is in C condition with light soiling, show-through of manuscript ink on verso, and
a worm track in text below map. There is an old paper repair in right blank margin.
10.5 x 7 inches (26.7 x 17.8 cm)............................................................................. 225
439.
EUROPE SOUTHERN GREECE - SANTORINI
Condition: This authentic
antique map is in A condition with some light soiling............................................ 250
440.
EUROPE SOUTHERN GREECE - STALIMENE
Condition: This authentic
antique map is in A condition with some light soiling............................................ 250
441.
EUROPE SOUTHERN GREECE - METELLINO
Condition: This authentic
antique map is in A condition with some light soiling and writing in the text below the
image....................................................................................................................... 250
442.
EUROPE SOUTHERN GREECE - SCIO
Condition: This authentic antique map is
in A condition with some light soiling.................................................................... 225
443.
EUROPE SOUTHERN GREECE - NICSIA
Condition: This authentic antique
map is in B+ condition with a few small worm holes in map at left and an old paper
repair in left blank margin....................................................................................... 225
444.
EUROPE SOUTHERN GREECE - CEFALONIA
Condition: This authentic
antique map is in B+ condition with light soiling, a small worm hole and ink stains in
text below map........................................................................................................ 225
445.
EUROPE SOUTHERN GREECE - CERIGO
Condition: This authentic antique
map is in B+ condition with light soiling with a worm track in text below map.... 225
446.
EUROPE TABULA ITINERARIA EX ILLUSTRI PEUTINGERORUM
BIBLIOTHECA…NOBILISSIMO VIRO MARCO VELSERO
(THE PEUTINGER TABLE )
By: Abraham Ortelius
Date: 1598 (dated) Antwerp, 1624 (published) Leiden.
Dimensions: 15.5 x 20.5 inches (39.4 x 52.1 cm)
This is an authentic antique map of the Roman Empire printed on four separate sheets
by Abraham Ortelius. The map was published by Balthasar Moretus in Ortelius’
Parergon in 1624.
In a sequence of four plates, each with two strips, these decorative maps depict the
imperial roads and posts within the Roman Empire throughout Europe, North Africa
and Asia. The maps begin as far west as the British Isles and extend all the way east
to Toprobana or present day Sri Lanka. The three most important cities of the Roman
Empire, Rome, Constantinople and Antioch, are represented by enlarged symbols
including the emperor seated on a throne.
The cartographic style used to create this map of the Roman Empire from 250 - 500
AD can best be described as a practical route map in strip form. While distances
between towns and posts are clearly represented, the lack of direction and accurate
shape to the land distort the map leaving a certain amount of study needed to fully
comprehend the work.
The original manuscript for this amazing map was made up of 12 sections in roll form
and is believed to have been made at Colmar in 1265. It measures over twenty-two
feet and is currently held in the Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek in Vienna, Austria.
The name “Peutinger Table” derives from Konrad Peutinger; a German humanist from
the 1500s that has been declared as the original owner of the manuscript.
Ortelius had manuscript copies made in 1598 from the original scroll and supervised
the engraving, but did not live to see their publication. This is the Parergon edition
with Latin text on verso, printed by Balthasar Moretus and published in 1624.
Ref: Shirley Mapping of the World, No. 212
Condition: Map is in B+ condition. Watermarked paper with attractive color, light
soiling, a faint damp stain along centerfold at top, and professional repairs to some
centerfold separations. There are tears that enter map image 1” at bottom on 1st sheet,
2” at top on 2nd sheet, and 1/2” at bottom on 4th sheet that have all been professionally
repaired. For larger images please send request to
........... 9500
