413. Mezcala Figural HeadGuerrero, Mexico.Ca. 400 B.C.4-7/8”H., 3-1/2”W.Ex. private Houston collection, to previous owner by descent, collected pre-1950.A carved mottled black and light green color stone head from a large axe god figure, simple carved and cut facial features. A large piece on the lower left corner has been reattached, some minor losses on the edges.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 1:26 P.M.

414. Three Michoacan “Pretty Ladies”Michoacan, Mexico.Ca. 400-100 B.C.4-1/8”, 4-1/4” & 4-7/8”H.Private PA. collection, acquired from Emmanuel Kramer, 1960s.Three solid pottery, pretty lady type, standing figures wearing ear spools and necklaces, two with headbands. Tallest has a reattached right arm and lower legs. One with a reattached right leg. The example not wearing a head band has a restored break through her waist.Est. $600-$900Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 1:28 P.M.

415. Colima Woman Holding ChildWest coast, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D.6”H.Ex. Collection of Jules Berman, Kahula Liquor, acquired in the 1950s.Solid pottery archaic standing figure holding a small child in front of her chest, wearing a tall banded headdress, stippled loincloth and having noded shoulders. Both forearms reattached and left leg repaired with some restoration over the repairs, otherwise intact.Est. $450-$600Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 1:30 P.M.

416. Chupicuaro Pedestalled FruiteraMichoacan, Mexico.Ca. 500 B.C.7-1/4”H. x 9-1/2”D.Private Maryland collection, acquired Sothebys Arcade, NYC, mid 1980s.High pedestal pottery fruitera having a painted and burnished red ground with a black rim and two black painted bands on the pedestal. Foot with three bands of geometric cutout decoration. Bowl reattached to foot and foot repaired from four pieces with restoration over the breaklines.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 1:32 P.M.

417. Colima Woman Holding ChildColima, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D.4-1/2”H.Ex. Collection of Jules Berman, Kahula Liquor, acquired in the 1950s.Solid pottery figure of a kneeling female holding a small child in her left arm. Depicted with an elongated head and wearing a crested headdress. Grayish-cream ground with red-brown painted bodies. Overall scattered surface deposits. Intact, exc. cond.Est. $500-$800Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 1:34 P.M.

418. Pre-Classic Stone Head & Colima Figural Head (2)Mexico and Guatemala.Ca. 200 B.C - 100 A.D.3” & 2-3/4”.Ex. Jean-Eugene Lions collection, Geneva, Switzerland. Collection #s1950 & 1951.Solid gray-brown stone head off a large Colima flat figure having slit, coffee-bean eyes, small, relief nose and tiny mouth. One ear missing. Together with a black serpentine head off a full figure having slightly pointed crown with striated hair, bulging eyes with slit lids, wide, flat nose and slit mouth. A few chips and rough edges.Est. $300-$500Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 1:36 P.M.

419. Nayarit Seated FigureNayarit, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D.3”H.Private Hollywood CA. collection, acquired from Ron Messick Fine Art, Santa Fe.Small pottery figural vessel depicting a seated figure holding both hands to the back of his head. Large applied eyes and mouth. Blackware with some remaining red and white striped decoration. Vessel type body with small perforations near rim. Trowel losses on the surface, otherwise intact.Est. $200-$300Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 1:38 P.M.

420. Jalisco Seated Thinker Figure Jalisco, Mexico. Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. 13”H. Private Hollywood CA. collection, acquired from Ron Messick Fine Art, Santa Fe. Large red-brown pottery seated male figure resting his left arm on his raised right knee, right hand on his leg. Head in a forward position with a pensive expression. Wearing multi-loop ear ornaments red-brown slip surface with white eyes. Repaired from approximately six large pieces with restoration over the breaklines. Est. $3,000- $4,000Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 1:40 P.M.

422. Nayarit and Jalisco Figures (2)West Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.5-3/4” & 6”H.Private PA collection, acquired from Emmanuel Kramer, 1960s.Pottery figures including an Ixlan del Rio seated drummer, wearing a wide band headdress. Black, white and ocher geometric decoration on a red-brown ground. Strong mineral deposits on the surface. Tip of headdress reattached and a small ancient chip on the nose ring, otherwise intact. Together with a Jalisco seated figured with arms crossed, holding hands to neck, in a trance like state. Two peyote buds decorate the headdress. Tan slip surface with red painted details. Intact, exc. cond.Est. $850-$1,250Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 1:44 P.M.

423. Four Colima Flat FiguresColima, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.4-3/4” - 6”H.Private PA collection, acquired from Emmanuel Kramer, 1960s.Four different solid pottery archic Colima figures, all holding their hands to their chest. Two wearing loincloths, one a knee length skirt. All wearing necklaces and ear ornaments. All are intact, exc. cond.Est. $600-$900Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 1:46 P.M.

424. hree Michoacan Pretty Lady FiguresMichoacan, Mexico.Ca. 400-100 B.C.3-3/8”, 4-3/8” & 5-1/4”H.Private PA collection, acquired from Emmanuel Kramer, 1960s.Three different solid pottery standing pretty lady figures, one having large ear spools, with a chip on the upper right corner of her head and some loss to her nose. A small example having a repaired break through her waist. Finally, a figure holding both hands on her large stomach, painted red highlights. A restored break through her head.Est. $450-$650Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 1:48 P.M.

421. Two Jalisco Female FiguresJalisco, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.8” & 6-1/4”H.Private PA collection, acquired from Emmanuel Kramer, 1960s.Pottery figures including a standing female having wide noded shoulders and an elongated head. Cream slip surface with some remaining traces of black and red-brown decoration. Strong mineral deposits on the surface. Intact. Together with a seated female holding a bowl on her left shoulder. Right forearm reattached and minor chips on hemline, otherwise intact.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 1:42 P.M.

426. Nayarit Dog VesselNayarit, Mexico.Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.8-3/8”H.Private Texas collection, acquired 1980.Redware pottery, bulbous body stylized dog, standing on four legs, small upturned tail and head with simple features, highlighted in cream, black and red. Strong mineral deposits on the surface. Repaired from approximately ten original pieces with restoration over the breaklines.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 1:52 P.M.

427. Veracruz Warrior FragmentVeracruz, Mexico.Ca. 600-900 A.D.6-1/2”H. x 5-1/2”W.Carolyn and Walter Foxworth collection, acquired 1960s - 70s.Molded pottery fragment of a warrior holding a large round shield, wearing a headdress, disc ear ornaments and a wide collar. Missing headdress plume. Overall general surface weathering. Old custom metal base.Est. $400-$600Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 1:54 P.M.

428. Two Aztec Tripod BowlsMexico.Ca. 1400-1500 A.D.4-3/8”H., 6-3/8”D. & 3-1/2”H., 6-1/8”D.Estate of Ralph Neaderland, DMD., NYC., acquired prior to 1967.Two different pottery tripod bowls including a highly decorated example, intricately painted on the exterior with semi-abstract birds, probably vultures or eagles on both sides of the legs and bowl. Poorly repaired from five large original pieces and one large piece not original to the bowl, breaklines visible and some leg chips. Together with an example having low relief geometric decoration in the interior base of the bowl, exterior painted with a wide band of geometric decoration. A few very minor edge chips, otherwise intact.Est. $700-$1,000Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 1:56 P.M.

425. Michoacan Pretty Ladies (3)Michoacan, Mexico.Ca. 400-100 B.C.4-1/4”, 4-1/2” & 5”H.Private PA collection, acquired from Emmanuel Kramer, 1960s.Three solid pottery standing female figures, all wearing large ear ornaments, two with applied headbands and elaborate pendant necklaces. Some remaining red and white pigment highlights. Mineral deposits on the surfaces. Largest repaired from four original pieces with restoration over the breaklines. Medium example has loss to the necklace. Smallest has a reattached head.Est. $450-$650Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 1:50 P.M.

430. Maya Pottery Figural BottleCentral America.Ca. 200-500 A.D.4-7/8” nose to tail.Ex. old private North Chicago suburb estate collection.Grayware pottery semi-abstract figural bottle depicting a composite deity having a humanoid face, fish-like body and a double spiral tail. Two perforated lugs at top for suspension. Nose and upper spiral of tail are restored, otherwise intact.Est. $600-$900Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 2:00 P.M.

431. Maya Copador BowlEl Salvador/Honduras Region.Ca. 600-800 A.D.6-5/8”D., 2-3/4”H.Ex. Arte Primitivo Gallery, 2000, ex. private FL. collection.Small polychrome decorated pottery bowl having a wide exterior band and interior band of highly stylized glyphs, floral elements below. Concentric ring pattern in the center interior. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Repaired from approximately five large original pieces with restoration over the breaklines.Est. $500-$800Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 2:02 P.M.

432. Maya Plate with Moan Bird DesignGuatemala.Ca. 600-800 A.D.11-5/8”D., 2-5/8”H.Ex. Edmund Budde, Sr. collection, NYS., acquired in the 1950s.A polychrome decorated pottery plate standing on tripod legs, with a large central Moan bird wearing a large headdress. Long highly stylized zoomorphic glyphs around the interior walls. Areas of heavy loss to the painted decoration, some poor restoration to the black background paint and glyphs around the interior wall. A few repaired breaks.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 2:04 P.M.

429. Maya Green Stone Seated IdolCentral America.Ca. 200-500 A.D.4-1/2”H.Ex. Pine Crest School Museum, Ft. Lauderdale, FL., acquired by donation between 1975 and 1982.A carved green hardstone seated figure, holding both hands to his chest. Simple relief carved facial features. A 1” dig mark on the back of his head and a lighter scratch down the back, otherwise intact.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 1:58 P.M.

434. Mezcala Jade Monkey PendantMexico.Ca. 400 B.C.-400 A.D.2-1/4”H.Private NJ collection, acquired from Arte Primitivo, auction 95, lot 25, 2009. Ex. Private Florida collection.A carved blue-green jade seated monkey holding a fruit with both hands. Drilled perforation through the neck, long curled tail with a double perforation at the base of the tail. Intact, exc. cond. This color jade is of the type used by the Olmecs. Est. $600-$900Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 2:08 P.M.

435. Maya Gray Stone Jaguar FigureCentral America.Ca. 600-800 A.D.2-1/4”H.Carved gray stone crouching jaguar figure with upcurled tail. Expressive facial features with a large toothy mouth. Intact, exc. cond.Est. $500-$800Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 2:10 P.M.

436. Molded Nopiloa and Maya Figure (2)Veracruz and Maya area.Ca. 600-900 A.D.9-5/8” & 6-1/8”H.Ex. old private North Chicago suburb estate collection.Including a large molded pottery Nopiloa standing figure wearing an elaborate feathered headdress and low relief decorated costume. Both hands raised slightly above his shoulders. Fragile surface with areas of surface flaking and loss. Original piece reattached on the left side of headdress. Together with a molded pottery standing figural whistle, depicted wearing a headdress, face mask and low relief decorated costume. Mineral deposits and areas of surface encrustation. Left side element of headdress reattached, otherwise intact. Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 2:12 P.M.

433. Maya Carved Greenstone DeityCentral America.Ca. 500 A.D.6-1/2”H.Ex. Pine Crest School Museum, Ft. Lauderdale, FL., acquired by donation between 1975 and 1982.A carved mottled greenstone bust with his hands held over his chest, depicted with a hunchback. Monkey type facial features with large ears, small drilled details to the facial features and recessed eyes. Two large original pieces of the head have been reattached, with breaklines visible. Est. $600-$900Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 2:06 P.M.

438. Maya Pottery Figural RattleCampeche area, Mexico.Ca. 600-800 A.D.7”H.Ex. private CA. collection by descent, acquired from Stanley Boggs, 1950s. Ex. Stanley Boggs, acquired from Armando A. Lara, U.S. serviceman, 1944-1950s.Molded pottery figural rattle depicting a standing priest with both hands raised to his shoulders. Wearing a double strand beaded necklace, layered costume with geometric decoration. A few traces of painted highlights remaining. Restoration to the front portion of both feet, scattered areas of surface erosion, root marks and mineral deposits.Est. $700-$1,000Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 2:16 P.M.

439. Two Maya VasesUlua Valley region, El Salvador/ Honduras borderCa. 400-800 A.D.6” & 6-3/8”H.Ex. private CA. collection by descent, acquired from Stanley Boggs, 1950s. Ex. Stanley Boggs, acquired from Armando A. Lara, U.S. serviceman, 1944-1950s.Pottery examples including an orangeware tapered bulbous vase having a carved, ribbed body and three upper bands. Some remaining traces of plumbate glaze. Scattered mineral deposits and root marks on the surface. Some rim chips otherwise intact. Together with a red-orange pottery vase having an incised zig-zag center band with a segmented upper border. Scattered mineral deposits and root marks on the surface. Tiny rim flake, otherwise intact.Est. $500-$800Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 2:18 P.M.

440. Maya Polychrome Decorated BowlUlua Valley region, El Salvador/ Honduras borderCa. 500-800 A.D.7-3/8”D. x 3-5/8”H.Ex. private CA. collection by descent, acquired from Stanley Boggs, 1950s. Ex. Stanley Boggs, acquired from Armando A. Lara, U.S. serviceman, 1944-1950s.Polychrome decorated pottery bowl having three wide exterior bands containing concentric ring elements, alternating solid bands and two crosshatched elements. Strong mineral deposits and root marks on the surface. Repaired from five original pieces with breaklines visible, old native drill hole repair in base, rim chip.Est. $400-$600Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 2:20 P.M.

437. Maya Jaguar PlateCentral America.Ca. 800-1000 A.D.3-5/8”H., 9-5/8”D.Estate of Ralph Neaderland, DMD., NYC., acquired prior to 1967.Pottery plate standing on tripod jaguar type legs, projecting jaguar head and tail under the rim. Openwork skirt around the base rim of bowl. Some remaining scattered traces of the original painted decoration. A 2” v-shape piece reattached in the rim, and missing two 1” chips in the rim. Est. $700-$1,000Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 2:14 P.M.

442. Costa Rican Stone HeadLinea Vieja, Atlantic Watershed region, Costa Rica.Ca. 600-1000 A.D.4-1/2”H.Ex. private Greenwich, Connecticut collection, acquired about 40 years ago.A carved gray volcanic stone votive, human head depicted with his hairdo divided into four equal quadrants. Relief carved facial features, having large coffee bean eyes. Earthen deposits embedded in the surface. Intact, exc. cond. Est. $400-$600Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 2:24 P.M.

443. Nicoya Polychrome Decorated FigureCosta Rica.Ca. 800-1100 A.D.5”H.Private Hollywood CA. collection.Hollow molded pottery seated figure having loop type arms, hands resting on his waist. Polychrome decorated in red-orange and black on a cream ground. Wearing a feathered headdress and ear spools. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. An area of wear to the painted surface on his back, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond.Est. $700-$900Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 2:26 P.M.

444. Pottery Bat BowlPanama.Ca. 800-1200 A.D.11-1/2”L.Private NJ collection, acquired 1998, in San Rafael, CA.Chocolate ware pottery bowl depicting a stylized bat lying on his back. Stipple-decorated rim border. Missing a large piece from the rim, scattered areas of light surface erosion. Est. $350-$550Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 2:28 P.M.

441. Costa Rican Tetrapod BowlCosta Rica.Ca. 800-1000 A.D.10-3/8”D.Ex. private NYC collection, acquired from foreign service officers in the 1950s and 1960s.A polychromed pottery deep dish standing on four tab type legs. Exterior is decorated with four rectangular registers, each having highly stylized geometric decoration with a central deity flanked by attendants on each side. Geometric decoration on the underside of the bowl and a interior band on the rim with highly stylized bird glyphs. Some wear to the painted surface, otherwise intact. Est. $500-$800Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 2:22 P.M.

446. Chimu Miniature Silver KeroCa. 800-1200 A.D.2”H.Ex. Jean-Eugene Lions collection, Geneva, Switzerland, collection #2238.Sheet sliver miniature kero, drinking vessel having an undecorated cylindrical body and flared rim. Overall blue-black surface patina. Minor ancient repair on the base rim, and a pinhole in the side, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond.Est. $600-$900Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 2:32 P.M.

447. Small Jamacoaque Standing FigureEcuador.Ca. 500-1000 A.D.4”H.Private Hollywood CA. collection.Molded pottery standing figure wearing an elaborately feathered costume and large domed headdress having a rimmed border. Some remaining multi-color painted highlights. Losses to the brim, general surface weathering, otherwise intact. Est. $300-$400Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 2:34 P.M.

448. Jamacoaque Pottery MaskEcuador.Ca. 500-1000 A.D.4-1/2”H. x 6”W.Private Hollywood CA. collection, acquired from Ron Messick Fine Art, Santa Fe.Molded pottery jaguar mask depicted with powerful facial features, open fanged mouth, and snarling expression. Some remaining traces of blue-green, red and ocher pigment highlights. Minor ancient rim chip, otherwise intact. Custom hardwood block base. Est. $900-$1,200Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 2:36 P.M.

445. Sinu Gold FrogColombia.Ca. 800-1200 A.D.1-1/2”L., 3 grams.Private Miami collection, acquired about 1995 from Shamai Ogden, The Little Museum, Toronto.Molded sheet gold fragmentary crouching frog depicted with simple round eyes. A large piece missing from the right side and head. Snout is loose and has been reattached with tape. Two large pieces on his right side have been reattached with gold soldered.Est. $1,100-$1,500Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 2:30 P.M.

450. Moche I Stirrup Vessel with LobstersCa. 200-400 A.D.7-1/4”H.Ex. Pine Crest School Museum, Ft. Lauderdale, FL., acquired by donation between 1975 and 1982.A pottery stirrup spout vessel having a squat bulbous body, red-brown ground with two cream color painted lobsters. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Body repaired from several original pieces with restoration over the breaklines and areas of resurfacing.Est. $400-$600Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 2:40 P.M.

451. Morro Type Vessel with MonkeysPhase V.Ca. 400-700 A.D.9-3/4”H.Private New Jersey collection, acquired 20 years ago.Pottery vessel having a tapered bulbous body and stirrup spout. Angular spout with two large monkeys clinging to the side of the spout. Chimney decorated with painted weapons bundles and a fine circular pattern. Body decorated with a fine-line painted scene decorated with two sets of zoomorphic headed deity warriors in battle. Repaired from several small pieces with restoration over the breaklines and some inpainting.Est. $300-$500Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 2:42 P.M.

452. Moche Kneeling Warrior VesselPhase IV.Ca. 400-700 A.D.8-1/2”H.Estate of Ralph Neaderland, DMD., NYC., acquired prior to 1967.Stirrup-spouted, molded pottery vessel in the form of a kneeling warrior holding a club with both hands. He wears a pointed headdress, disc ear ornaments and backsplash. Painted red-brown with cream highlights. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Skirt and front legs have old peeling and cracking restoration, minor rim chips on chimney spout.Est. $600-$900Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 2:44 P.M.

449. Ecuadorian Mask and Figure (2)Ecuador.Ca. 500 B.C. - 500 A.D.5-3/8” & 5-1/2”H.Private NJ collection, purchased in San Francisco, 1970s, from the widow of an oil man who was in Ecuador during the 1950s.Pottery examples including a small molded face mask depicted with a high relief arched brow continuing around his eyes and cheeks. Perforated eyes and toothy mouth. Three perforations along the top rim for attachment. V-shape chip from temple, hairline across the eyes, repaired from four large pieces with restoration over the breaklines. Together with a slab type, solid pottery standing female figure with pointy breasts, stippled textured body. Head and tip of lower left leg reattached.Est. $600-$900Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 2:38 P.M.

454. Chimu Decorated Balance BeamCa. 1000-1200 A.D.6”L.Acquired private CT. collection, 1983. Published: University of Virginia Art Museum, Hasso von Winning, 1986, #254. John-Platt/Daniel M. Friedenberg collection.Carved hardwood balance beam from a hand scale decorated on both sides in relief with two rectangular registers, each containing two birds. Upper border decorated with circular elements. Some remaining red highlights in the decoration. Small drilled perforations for the scale strings. Intact, exc. cond. Custom lucite base.Est. $400-$600Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 2:48 P.M.

455. Chimu Shell Form VesselCa. 1000-1250 A.D.8-5/8”H.Ex. Boeckman collection, Dallas, TX., acquired 1970s.Orange-tan pottery shell form vessel having a tapered cylindrical spout. Incised shell pattern with relief nodes. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. A few small restored rim chips, otherwise intact, exc. cond.Est. $400-$600Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 2:50 P.M.

456. Inca Jaguar Vessel and Large Ica Bowl (2)Ca. 800-1000 & 1400-1500 A.D.Bowl 5”H., 11-3/8”D. Jaguar 9”H.Estate of Ralph Neaderland, DMD., NYC., acquired prior to 1967.Including a pottery jaguar vessel having a stirrup spout with a small bird perched at the base of the chimney. Depicted with a toothy grin, perked ears and a curled tail. Painted brown geometric decoration on a cream ground. Both rear legs reattached with breaklines visible, several rim chips, paint loss. Together with a large Ica pottery bowl having a wide band of interior painted geometric decoration. Old filled crack in the rim and two additional stable hairlines from the rim, otherwise intact.Est. $900-$1,300Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 2:52 P.M.

453. Two Nazca Pottery BowlsCa. 0-600 A.D.6-7/8”D. & 5-3/8”D.Private Maryland collection, acquired from Arte Primitivo Gallery, 1990.Two different polychrome decorated pottery bowls including a wide flared bowl decorated on the exterior with two elaborate mythological creatures. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Chip on the interior rim, otherwise intact. Together with a round bottom, flared rim bowl. Decorated with four long necked sea birds. Intact, overall exc. cond.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 2:46 P.M.

458. Sican Copper Disc & Duck-Form Tumi (2)Ca. 800-1200 A.D.4-1/2”D. & 3-7/8” x 3-3/8”.Ex. private West Virginia collection, acquired late 1960s to early 1970s. To present owner by descent.Including a thick sheet copper duck form tumi knife, depicted with a curled tail, and incised crosshatched band on his neck. Perforation hole through eye for suspension. Deep blue-green surface patina with ancient textile remains incorporated within the patina. A few small chips on the ducks breast, otherwise intact. A rare example. Together with a round openwork disc having a central decoration depicting a standing warrior, holding hands with two small children. Wearing a large feathered headdress. Perforated at the top for suspension. Some losses to the outer edge.Est. $900-$1,300Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 2:56 P.M.

459. Nazca Bowls, Chimu Monkey and a Shipibo Bowl (4)Ca. 600 A.D., 800 A.D. and 20th century for the Shipibo.2-3/8” - 7-3/8”H.Monkey is ex. John & Nora Wise collection, acquired 1987. Nazca bowls purchased at Willis Henry, 1983. Shipibo acquired from Robert Brunk, 2001.Including a Chimu blackware monkey vessel, missing spout. Old 19th century collection label affixed to the front. Two different small Nazca bowls, polychrome decorated, one with a mythological creature, having a small rim chip, and the other with a wide band of trophy heads, having a tight hairline from rim, otherwise intact. Finally, a Shipibo bowl having an applied loop handle. Painted on the interior with a black and orange geometric decoration on a cream ground. Intact.Est. $500-$800Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 2:58 P.M.

460. Fragments, Vase, Whorls and Torso (40)Ecuador, Nazca & Huastec.Ca. 500-1000 A.D.1-1/2” - 5-1/8”H.Private New Jersey collection.Including a small Nazca polychrome decorated beaker with four painted mythological beings. Several scattered losses to the painted decoration. A fragmentary Maya torso wearing a beaded necklace and loincloth. Seven various pottery head fragments, mostly Maya and Ecuador, with losses. A small fragmentary bird. Grayware upper portion of a vessel having an applied snake and applied zoomorph peering over the rim. A blackware rolled carved with a two seated zoomorphs, upper and lower geometric border. A grayware stamp seal, carved in relief, depicting a standing stylized jaguar, repaired from two original pieces. Together with twenty-seven assorted pottery spindle whorls with various incised geometric decoration, many with losses and imperfections.Est. $400-$600Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 3:00 P.M.

457. Sican Birthing Deer VesselLambayeque Valley.Ca. 800-1200 A.D.6-7/8”H.Ex. Zeitlin collection, Los Angeles, acquired 1970s.Pottery vessel on a low pedestal base, with strap handle having whistle incorporated and rear conical spout. Depicted giving birth with a small deer head emerging from her rear. Salmon color surface with painted red striped details. Areas of strong mineral deposits on the surface. Missing the upper portion of spout, otherwise intact.Est. $450-$600Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 2:54 P.M.

462. Chancay Child’s LoinclothCa. 1000-1425 A.D.51”L. folded underEx. private West Virginia collection, acquired late 1960s to early 1970s. To present owner by descent.Woven white textile loincloth decorated with a blue and white upper rectangular panel decorated with diagonal rows of stylized ducks, and wave pattern borders. General staining to the undecorated white cloth and ties, several scattered losses. Sewn on a black cloth backing.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 3:04 P.M.

463. Senufo Wooden MaskIvory Coast.15 1/2”H., 8”W.Sam Hilu collection, NYC.“Kpelie” mask, used by the Poro society, the hollowed convex form with rounded forehead, slit eyes, long nose, small protruding mouth, and surrounded by appendages, with a small monkey seated atop one of the appendages. Surface encrustation, weathered. Custom base.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 3:06 P.M.

464. Nok-Katsina Pottery HeadNigeria.6-5/8”H.Private CA. collection, acquired more than 25 years ago.Modeled of dense and heavy terracotta, the conical body supports a round head with disc-shape face, simple facial elements, and coiffure in linear plaits and pie crimp detail around back. Surface abrasion around base. Custom mount.Est. $500-$800Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 3:08 P.M.

461. Nayarit, Jalisco Figures & Tarascan Lid (3)West Mexico and Veracruz.Ca. 100 B.C. - 600 A.D.5”, 4-3/4” & 3-3/4”H.Private PA collection, acquired from Emmanuel Kramer, 1960s.Two solid pottery figures including a Nayarit standing female, red-brown slip surface with painted white details. Tiny chip on nose and back of head, otherwise intact. A Jalisco seated figure holding a fan. General loss to the slip surface, otherwise intact. Finally, a vessel lid having a bat head finial and multi pointed lower border, missing three points. repaired from three large pieces, missing left ear spool and right ear reattached.Est. $500-$800Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 3:02 P.M.

466. “Ile Ori” or Yoruba House of the HeadYoruba people, Nigeria11”H.Private NYC collection, acquired 20 years ago.Cylindrical hollow container built from dense layers of fabric and cardboard, covered with imbricated layers of cowry shells, a symbol of wealth. Crowned with two bands of thick leather and fabric, overlapping at center and covered with shells and rectangular mirrors. With two strands of cowry shells dangling from one side. Covered with deposits from shrine. Leather mirror frame lost and torn on two, few cowries lost, and fabric covering torn at rim base.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 3:12 P.M.

467. Miniature Songye MaskCongo DRC.6 3/4”H.Sam Hilu collection, NYC.An amulet in form of a male Kifwebe mask with tall central crest, triangular prominent nose, projecting squared mouth, and long head carved with geometric incised pattern. Medium brown patina. Losses at base, mouth, wormwear on sides.Est. $600-$900Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 3:14 P.M.

468. Luba and Kuba Power Fetish FiguresCongo DRC.7-1/2”H. and 6-1/2”HSam Hilu collection, NYCLuba 3/4 figure carved with coiffure in three pointed plaits behind head, and surmounted by compacted power enhanced dome. Age crack in back of head. Some light loss on head-dress. Dark brown patina with deposits. Together with Kuba 3/4 figure having long triangular beard, and concavity on top of head that would have held power material. Light brown patina. Weathered surface, light losses. Custom base.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 3:16 P.M.

465. Idoma Standing Fragmentary FigureNigeria.20”H.Ex. Doria collection, California, acquired 1950s.Carved wood male figure, with large concave eye areas, prominent jutting nose, and open mouth baring filed teeth. Short blackened hair, with traces of attached human hair. One arm and small shards lost, wormeaten, very rough condition.Est. $300-$500Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 3:10 P.M.

470. New Guinea Ancestor EffigySepik River, Papua New Guinea.16-3/4”L.Private CA. collection, acquired more than 25 years ago.Ellipsoid carving of curved form with face in center bearing large triangular nose, relief eyes and mouth, bracketed by curved symmetrical hooks along top and bottom, and the tapered ends with abstract star forms. Encrusted deposits on surface. Few nicks, tip of one hook lost. Custom drilled support in bottom, but missing base.Est. $500-$800Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 3:20 P.M.

471. New Guinea Wooden DrumSepik River, Papua New Guinea.27-1/4”H.Private FL. collection, acquired while living in NYC, in the 1960s - 1980s.Extensive incised clan patterns around the corseted center band and radiating towards rim and base with relief openwork rib detail. Carving enhanced with red and green paint, reptile skin tympanum still attached. Age crack along side, paint flaking and lost in areas.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 3:22 P.M.

472. New Guinea Basket HookNew Guinea21”H.,Sam Hilu collection, NYC.Ellipsoid body carved with face having outlined circular eyes, another set of circular eyes above, and upturned mouth below with serrated outlines. Below the pronged semicircular hook engraved with another face. Dark brown patina; light worm wear and surface wear.Est. $350-$500Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 3:24 P.M.

469. Trobriand Sword ClubNew Guinea.27”H.James. B. Byrnes collection, Los Angeles, 1950s-70s.Thick hardwood paddle club with high central ridge, expanded at top, nodes along sides of squared hilt, and thick handle below. The body is adorned with bands of hollowed triangles and cross-hatched pattern with white lime pigment to accentuate design. Perforated nubbin on butt for suspension. Few nodes on sides lost, 1/4” section lost at side of top of blade. Medium brown patina on handle.Est. $500-$800Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 3:18 P.M.

474. Four Carved Stone Chumash SculpturesCentral to Northern California.20th century.3-1/8” to 5-3/4” L.James. B. Byrnes collection, Los Angeles, 1950s-70s.Four different animal forms, each carved of black stone and decorated with inset mother-of-pearl and abalone shell beads. Longest is a beaver with crosshachure design on tail and shell teeth. Next a whale, with raised tail, and waterspout in phallic form. Next is possibly a juvenile beaver, disc form tail. Final is a frog. All intact, but both beavers with chipped teeth.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 3:28 P.M.

475. Eskimo Soapstone CarvingAlaska.Ca. 1960s-1970s.7”H.Private NY collection.Gray-black soapstone carving depicting a kneeling Eskimo hold-ing a seal by its tail. Wearing a hooded parka and boots. Artists signature scratched in the base and the serial # “E9-1326” and a worn paper sticker marked “Eskimo Art”. Some scattered light surface on his right hip, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond.Est. $300-$500Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 3:30 P.M.

476. Eskimo Soapstone CarvingAlaska.19676-3/4”H.Private NY collection, ex. Arte Primitivo.Gray soapstone carving action scene, depicting an Eskimo with legs in a split posi-tion and holding a seal with both hands.He wears a hooded parka. Nicely carved, detailed facial features with incised details to his hair and fur trim around his hood. Artists signature scratched in the base and the registration # “E9-1281” Large paper sticker on base marked “Carver JAANI... Wakeham Bay P.Q. Man with Seal July 31/67 Serial No. 19424B”. Intact, overall exc. cond. A nice example.Est. $400-$600Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 3:32 P.M.

473. Group of Chumash Stone Animals (3)Central to Northern California.20th century.3” to 4” H., 3-3/4” to 10” L.James. B. Byrnes collection, Los Angeles, 1950s-70s.All carved of speckled greenish-black stone and repre-senting three different animals. First a sunfish or a marlin with pointed snout and bifurcated tail. Perforation through tail with repaired break. Next is a merman with fish body and human-like head. Dorsal fin reattached. Final is a small whale with embedded mother-of-pearl beads as eyes and decoration. One fin of tail and blow spout reattached.Est. $450-$650Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 3:26 P.M.

478. Eskimo Soapstone FaceAlaska.Ca. 1960’s-1970’s.7”H.Ex. old private North Chicago suburb estate collection.Greenish-gray soapstone face having recessed and relief carved facial features. Artists signature scratched in the back: “Luisa” and the registra-tion # “1828”, paper sticker marked “Eskimo Art Canada”. Together with the original tag marked: “Artiste Luisa Naju...”. Intact, overall exc. cond.Est. $300-$500Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 3:36 P.M.

479. Acoma Pottery OllaAcoma Pueblo, N.M., USA.Ca. 1920’s.9-5/8”H.Estate of Ralph Neaderland, DMD., NYC., acquired prior to 1967.Large tapered pottery olla having a rounded shoulder and wide mouth. Painted orange and black classic geometric decoration on a white ground. A wide orange band around the base. Pot repaired from four large pieces and ten small pieces near the base, breaklines visible.Est. $400-$600Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 3:38 P.M.

480. Dayak Wooden Baby CarrierBorneo, Indonesia.15-1/4”H.Private Chicago collection, acquired more than 40 years ago.Curved exterior panel, carved with high relief images, the central figure, Hu-doq, bears projecting face with sculptural jaws, large nose, curved forehead, and large shell eyes inlaid in concave face. Her torso bears hanging breasts with nipples of inlaid beads, sinuous limbs morphing into zoomorphic forms with jaws, eyes formed with beads, and curvilinear appendages. Weathered hole in side, hairline age cracks, surface crackled in areas. Dark brown-black patina.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 3:40 P.M.

477. Three Hopi Baskets and a Lid (4)SW USA.Mid 20th century.11” -12-3/4”W.Southwest U.S. private collection.Three different Hopi woven examples, including two bowl type baskets and a round tray, of thickly coiled grass, each with a different dyed multi-color geometric woven decoration including ray and sunburst designs. Together with a woven lid decorated with a woven multi-color diamond pattern. all are intact, exc. cond.Est. $400-$600Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 3:34 P.M.

482. Java Dance Festival Masks (2)Indonesia.20th century8-1/2”H & 7”HSam Hilu collection, NYC.Larger mask is carved with ornate lotus flower crown, with crocodile profile on sides, bulging spherical eyes with openings beneath, long pointed nose, and mustached mouth baring upper teeth. Painted with naturalistic flesh color, gold, black and pastel colors; hairline age crack, surface wear. The smaller mask of a Hindu character is painted blue, with bright vibrant colors; paint chipped, corner of rim lost Est. $600-$900Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 3:44 P.M.

483. Two Ancient Stone VesselsEgypt and Mesopotamia.Ca. 1st millennium B.C.1-3/8” & 1-1/2”H.Private NYC collection, acquired from Fortuna Fine Arts, NYC., 1980-1990s.Including a banded alabaster ovoid vessel having small, perforated lug handles at the rim. One lug has some loss, otherwise intact. Together with a mottled pink and cream marble cosmetic or paint pot, having a slightly flared, flat rim. Bow drilled, hollowed interior, with a few areas of scattered encrustation. A few extremely minor rim flakes, otherwise intact, exc. cond. Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 3:46 P.M.

484. Two Early Dynastic SealsPhase II and III.Ca. 2700-2006 B.C.5/8” & 1-1-5/8”L.Private NYC collection, acquired from Alex Malloy, South Salem, NY., 2001.Including an Early Dynastic II period cylinder seal, of buff/black pottery with three rows of linear rectangles. Intact. A rare large speckled black marble cylinder seal depicting an animal herd with a standing figure attacking with spear. Carved surface is quite worn, otherwise intact. Est. $500-$800Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 3:48 P.M.

481. Balinese Wooden MaskIndonesialate 19th-20th century10”H.Sam Hilu collection, NYC.Dance mask of an elderly grinning male character, with deeply grooved forehead and cheeks, elongated ears, small curved eyes with openings, and wide open smile. The surface lacquered and painted, red fabric ties for attachment. Much of the lacquer lost, old repair on chin, small shard lost on rim, else intact.Est. $300-$500Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 3:42 P.M.

486. Six Small Marble Kilia HeadsAnatolia.Early Bronze Age II, ca. 2700-2300 B.C.3/8” - 1-3/8”H.Private NYC collection, acquired from Fortuna Fine Arts, 1980s.Six small carved white marble heads originally from figures having tapered jawlines, rounded faces and sloping fore-heads terminating with an upper ridge. Simple tapered noses and vestigial ears. Strong deposits and encrustation on the surfaces. Five have some ancient chips or losses, the smallest example has a pointed head and is intact.Est. $1,500-$2,000Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 3:52 P.M.

487. Miniature Mycenaean Oinochoe and Corinthian Aryballos (2)Greece.Ca. 13th century & 6th century B.C.3” & 2-1/2”H.Private NYC collection, acquired from Royal Athena Gallery, NYC.Two pottery examples including a Mycenaean oinochoe, shoulder decorated with a painted black-brown abstract plant type design and lower concentric ring bands. Losses and fading to the decoration, otherwise intact. Together with a Corinthian aryballos, having a black painted rayed shoulder decoration and concentric rings on the body. Root marks and scattered deposits on the surface. Shallow upper rim chip, otherwise intact. Est. $1,500-$2,500Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 3:54 P.M.

488. Three Miniature Greek VesselsMagna Graecia.Ca. 6th-4th century B.C.2-3/8” - 3-1/8”H.Private NYC collection, acquired from Fortuna Fine Arts, NYC., 1980-1990s.Three miniature pottery Greek vessels including an Attic lekythos having a rayed decorated shoulder and a wide body band of geometric decoration, mostly missing, otherwise intact. Together with a fragmentary Corinthian amphoriskos decorated with two well painted winged griffins and two deer. Restored base, rim and handle. Finally, a Gnathian redware pottery bottle decorated with a black and white leafy vine around the shoulder on a red-brown ground. Some scat-tered surface pocks and minor paint loss, otherwise intact.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 3:56 P.M.

485. Seven Miniature Oil LampsMiddle East.Ca. 0-400 A.D.1-1/2” - 3-1/2”L.Private NYC collection, acquired from Fortuna Fine Arts, NYC., 1980-1990s.Bronze, lead and five molded pottery lamps including one with a large scallop shell decoration. A red-brown example with a makers mark on the base. An undecorated example having a stirrup type handle reattached. A red-brown terracotta lamp having a leaf type thumb rest. The bronze example has a rayed lower body pattern and leaf type thumb rest. The lead example has scattered areas of encrustation and some loss to the wick hole.Est. $600-$900Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 3:50 P.M.

490. Bag of Loose Silver BeadsWestern to Central Asia.Ca. 2nd century B.C.91 grams.Private NYC collection, acquired from Henry Anavian, Sumer Gallery, NYC., 1970s.Group of several hundred loose round silver beads, many with a linear ribbed decoration and many undecorated examples. Most of two piece construction and have become separated, along with many fragmentary examples, most in need of repair.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 4:00 P.M.

491. Pound of Loose Mummy BeadsEgypt.Late period, ca. 700-30 B.C.1/2” - 7/8” for the tubular. 1/8” for the discs.Private Brooklyn collection, acquired by descent, collected 1940s.One pound of loose beads of varying forms. Long and short tubular and disc form. All of faience in shades of blue-green brown and tan. Enough to string several dozen necklaces for the creative stringer.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 4:02 P.M.

492. Pound of Loose Mummy BeadsEgypt.Late period, ca. 700-30 B.C.1/2” - 7/8” for the tubular. 1/8” for the discs.Private Brooklyn collection, acquired by descent, collected 1940s.One pound of loose beads of varying forms. Long and short tubular and disc form. All of faience in shades of blue-green brown and tan. Enough to string several dozen necklaces for the creative stringer.Est. $2,000-$3,000Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 4:04 P.M.

489. Three Early Greek VesselsMagna Graecia.Ca. 12th-8th century B.C.2-1/4” - 3-1/2”H.Private NYC collection, for the cups, ex. Royal Athena Gallery, NYC.Pottery vessels including two similar pottery handled cups, both decorated with painted red-brown concentric bands and wide bands of squiggly linear patterns. Both with areas of surface encrustation. The taller example has a reattached rim chip surrounded with an area of restoration. Both have loss to the painted decoration. Together with a Mycenaean pottery juglet with a pouring lip. Painted red-brown concentric bands and a rayed pattern around the shoulder. Two chips on the foot, upper section of handle and neck rim reattached with restoration over the breaklines. Some loss to the painted decoration.Est. $500-$800Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 3:58 P.M.

494. Egyptian Amulets and Fragments (15)Egypt.Late period, ca. 700-30 B.C.3/8” to 1-1/2”H.Private Brooklyn collection, acquired by descent, collected 1940s.Group of various faience amulets including several fragmentary examples. Seven various Uzat eye amulets, three are intact, four have some losses. A blue-green glazed Ptah head from a figure and four upper portions of amulets including two Horus and Isis, a Taurat, an Anubus and Bes head. Finally, a Sekmet amulet wearing a wide aegis collar, missing ear. Most with some losses or fragmentary.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 4:08 P.M.

495. Five Miniature Roman Glass VialsMiddle East.Ca. 2nd - 3rd century A.D.1-7/8” - 2-3/8”L.Private NYC collection, acquired from Fortuna Fine Arts, NYC., 1980-1990s.Including one yellow glass and four blue-green blown glass vials. A matching pair having a double bulbous body and three with tapered sack shape bodies. All with various degrees of encrusted surface patina. The yellow example has an internal stable body crack and the smallest example has a long stable crack from the rim. The remaining three are intact, exc. cond.Est. $500-$800Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 4:10 P.M.

496. Seven Miniature Roman Glass JarletsMiddle East.Ca. 100-300 A.D.7/8” - 2-1/8”H.Private NYC collection, acquired from Fortuna Fine Arts, NYC., 1980-1990s.Seven similar blown glass jarlets in various shades of yellow-green, blue-green and one light clear amethystine example. Six with bulbous bodies and flared, tooled lips. The smallest example has a tapered body. The two largest examples have body decoration, one with vertical ribs, the other with rows of impressed circular elements. All with various degrees of surface patina, all are intact, exc. cond.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 4:12 P.M.

493. Ptolemaic Faience Amulet Lot (31)Egypt.Ptolemaic period, ca. 300 B.C.1/4” to 1-1/8”H.Private Brooklyn collection, acquired by descent, collected 1940s.Including twenty eight various amulets depicting the god Bes, most are blue-green glazed with yellow glaze decorative highlights. Ranging in size from tiny bead examples to medium size examples, the smallest examples are highly stylized. Some with scattered losses, most are intact. Together with a Zad column amulet, a tiny bronze Bes bead and a small yellow-green paste glass bead.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 4:06 P.M.

498. Five Miniature Iridescent VesselsRoman, Middle East.Ca. 100-300 A.D.7-8” - 2-3/8”H.Private NYC collection, acquired from Fortuna Fine Arts, NYC., 1980-1990s.Five different glass vessels including the largest bulbous bodied bottle having a wide flared lip, having an overall silvery surface patina. Intact. A clear glass tapered cylindrical vial, intact. A slender tapered vial having a knob foot, overall silvery iridescence patina, intact. A blue-green glass miniature thimble form vial with interior patina, intact. Finally, a miniature bulbous vial having overall strong cream surface patina, intact.Est. $600-$900Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 4:16 P.M.

499. Four Miniature Islamic Glass VesselsMiddle East.Ca. 500-1000 A.D.1-3/8” - 2-1/4”H.Private NYC collection, acquired from Fortuna Fine Arts, NYC., 1980-1990s.Including miniature amber glass bulbous-bodied bottle with four applied disc elements on the body and disc foot with a large pontil mark. Intact. Together with a medium yellow-green glass disc-bodied flask having a long slightly tapered neck. Intact. A clear yellow cut glass vial, with four cut legs and alternating triangular panel cut body. A large piece reattached in the body and some losses to all four legs. Finally, a clear glass vial with geometric decoration to the body. Heavily weathered surface and chips to the foot and neck.Est. $600-$900Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 4:18 P.M.

500. Six Small Bottles and JarsMiddle East.Ca. 2nd - 8th century A.D.1-1/2” - 1-7/8”H.Private NYC collection, acquired from Fortuna Fine Arts, NYC., 1980-1990s.Six different small glass vessels including four blown glass examples, three with bulbous bodies, one having four applied discs around the body and one has a vertical rib body pattern. The light yellow glass example has a tapered body and thick rolled lip, intact. Together with a small blue-green glass candle stick unguent bottle, intact. Finally, two different light clear-yellow glass vials, one with a six paneled body, the other with a tear drop shape body, both are intact. All with various degrees of iridescence surface patina and scattered encrustation.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 4:20 P.M.

497. Six Roman Glass Miniature BottlesMiddle East.Ca. 100-300 A.D.1-3/8” - 2-5/8”H.Private NYC collection, acquired from Fortuna Fine Arts, NYC., 1980-1990s.Including two yellow-green glass vials with vertical ribbed bodies, larger example is intact, the other has several stable base cracks. Together with four miniature vials, one has a sack shaped body and the remaining three have bulbous shape bodies. The sack shape example has a piece reattached in the neck with some loss along the breakline, the other examples are intact, exc. cond.Est. $600-$900Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 4:14 P.M.

502. Three Vinca Pottery BustsHungary, Romania or Albania.Ca. 3rd Millennium B.C.2-1/2” - 4-1/4”H.Private NYC collection, acquired from Bill Veres, 1980s.Three solid semi-abstract pottery busts having simple angular facial features. The largest example is decorated with incised diagonal lines. The gray pottery example has outstretched arms, missing nose. Overall scattered mineral deposits on the surfaces. All with some losses or imperfections.Est. $1,000-$1,500Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 4:24 P.M.

503. Zoomorphic Head Lead TerminalEurope or Middle East.Ca. 10th-12th century A.D.3-1/4”H.Private NYC collection, acquired from Royal Athena Galleries, NYC.Heavy thick lead terminal spout depicting a zoomorphic head having an open toothy mouth, large eyes with arched brows and round perforated ears. Heavily encrusted surface. Intact.Est. $400-$600Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 4:26 P.M.

504. Pair of Glazed Ming BowlsChina.Ca. 1368-1644 A.D.3-3/8”H., 7-1/4”D. each.Private PA collection, acquired from The Menagerie, Phila., about 2000.Matching pair of glazed pottery bowls, having flared rims and a low ring foot. Green, straw and purple splotch decorated on a cream ground. Intact, exc. cond.Est. $900-$1,300Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 4:28 P.M.

501. Three Islamic Glass BottlesEgypt.Ca. 2nd to 5th century A.D.2-7/8” - 3-3/8”H.Private Brooklyn collection, acquired by descent, collected 1940s.Three blown glass candle stick unguent type bottles including two rich blue-green, thick glass examples, both having wide tooled lips. One missing a large piece from the lip, the other with a large, probably in manufacture, base chip. Finally, a light clear yellow glass example. Intact.Est. $600-$900Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 4:22 P.M.

506. Ming Dynasty Model WellChina.Ca. 1368-1644 A.D.18-1/2”H., 7”W.Sam Hilu collection, NYC.Blue-green glazed pottery well having a tapered cylindrical well with a square slab cover with square elements on the corners. Tall tapered slab beam structure decorated with two large dragon heads and a small peaked roof. Losses and scattered encrusta-tion on the surface. Upper structure repaired from several original pieces with restoration over the breaklines. A couple of minor edge chips.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 4:32 P.M.

507. Four Chinese Terracotta ModelsChina.Ca. 0-1644 A.D.12”H., 4-1/8”H., & 5-1/2”HSam Hilu collection, NYCIncluding a Han Dynasty grayware well, having an architectural top with roof. Roof repaired from five original pieces with breaklines visible. Stippled decorative bands on the well. Overall scattered surface encrustation. Together with a Tang Dynasty glazed chest, having substantial wear to the glazed surface and edge chips. A green and straw glazed covered throne with perforated side windows, with black painted details. Replaced plume finial. A few minor surface flakes and some paint wear, otherwise intact. Finally, a green and straw glazed pottery pedestal bowl. A 2” restored rim chip on the bowl, otherwise intact.Est. $600-$900Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 4:34 P.M.

508. Late Ching Dynasty Porcelain VaseChinaCa. early 20th century.14”H.Sam Hilu collection, NYC.Tall porcelain vase having a tapered bulbous body on a ring foot, long neck with a center ring and bulbous mouth. Finely decorated in a multi-color floral vine pattern, leafy and geometric elements on the neck and base band. Red chop signature under the base. Intact, exc. cond.Est. $400-$600Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 4:36 P.M.

505. Three Ming AttendantsChina.Ca. 1368-1644 A.D.18-1/2”H., 7”W.Private PA collection, acquired from The Menagerie, Phila., about 2000. Three different standing terracotta attendants, green and yellow straw glaze, two on a rectangular platform base and one a tiered rectangular base. Clad in various long garments with wide sleeves, one holding a box and another holding a towel. Painted black and white details. The smallest example has an articulated head glued in place, legs reattached, loss to the collar and scattered surface losses. The medium figure has some loss to her hairdo and scattered paint losses, otherwise intact. The final figure has a chipped nose and some loss to the painted surface. Est. $1,500-$2,500Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 4:30 P.M.

509. Indian Brass NandiIndia.Early 20th century.5-1/2”H., 4”W.Sam Hilu collection, NYC.Heavy, hollow cast brass sculpture of the sacred bull, reclining on an integral tiered platform, adorned with a necklace, bearing pointed horns, and squared strong body. The loop on back is for an insert now lost. Areas of darkened patina. Exc. cond.Est. $750-$1,000Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 4:38 P.M.

510. South Indian Wooden PanelKerala, India.Late 19th - early 20th century.14” x 6-1/4”W.Private New Jersey collection, acquired from Josh Markus, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada.Hardwood panel section carved in high relief, depicting a seated guardian having a stylized feline face, winged crown, bejeweled torso, and legs crossed at ankles. Four arms, two with implements and two with palms facing forward in up and down directions. Overall weathered surface patina with some minor losses. Old custom metal base.Est. $500-$800Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 4:40 P.M.

511. Ancient Bronze Male FigureSoutheast Asia. Ca. 9th-10th century A.D. 3-5/8”H. Ex. private Malibu, CA. collection, #44973. Ex. Throckmorton Fine Art, NYC. Cast bronze guardian figure in a squatting position, hands to knees. Wears pointed, stupa type crown and body armor. Greenish-brown patina. Small separation across leg bar at base. With custom base. Est. $1,200-$1,500Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 4:42 P.M.

512. Ban Chieng Decorated Vessel Thailand. Ca. 3300-2000 B.C. 6-3/4”H. x 8-1/4”D. blackware pottery pedestal bowl having a flared rim. Decorated on the exterior of the bowl with incised mythological creatures. Overall scattered encrusted surface deposits. A third of the lower flange is restored, repairs in rim with restoration over the breaklines and a minor rim chip. Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 4:44 P.M.

Coptic Processional CrossEthiopia20th century21-1/4”H., 16”WSam Hilu collection, NYC.An ornate silvered brass cross hav-ing an overall openwork geometric decoration. Conical slip-shaft socket decorated with cutout triangular elements. Overall exc. cond.Est. $600-$900Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 4:50 P.M.

Coptic Processional CrossEthiopia.Ca. 20th century15-5/7”H., 8”WSam Hilu collection, NYC.Cast debased silver staff finial with hollow, conical socket base bearing triangular cutouts. Three of the arms are identical with openwork mat de-sign and solid stems bearing incised gyroscopic designs. Body similarly designed and has four angels with spread wings. Exc. cond.Est. $300-$500Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 4:52 P.M.

513. Shaman’s InstrumentsNepal. 12”H., & 19-1/2”H.Sam Hilu collection, NYC.Largest is a dhyangro, or shamans drum handle with four faces around the cylindrical top, eternity knots and a vajra carved in the grip, and below is a makara or a chimera head with a three-sided dagger emerging below. The tip of the blade and the grip also bear iron strips and covering. Dark brown encrusted patina, shows good age. Together with a phurba, or a shaman’s exorcism dagger carved with an elephant finial. Both are talismanic instruments used by a shaman. Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 4:46 P.M.

514. Coptic Processional CrossEthiopia20th century24-1/2”H., 19-1/4”W. Sam Hilu collection, NYC.Very large, cast and silvered brass cross, decorated on both sides, hav-ing figures at each arm and a winged archangel at the center. At top is a bust of Jesus, at left is Mary with the child Jesus, and Saint George slay-ing the dragon at right. Two cutout crosses adorn the hollow, conical base. Lacks fine detail, but is still an excellent casting. Intact, exc. cond.Est. $800-$1,200Closing: Thursday, May 15th, 4:48 P.M.