Eight Ancient-style Objects

Description:

Eight Ancient-style Objects, seven earthenware: a votive plaque of the goddess Astarte, ht. 5 1/4, Tell Halaf-style mother goddess figure, ht. 3 1/4, Egyptian-style faience amulet of Isis and Horus, ht. 2 1/4, seated figure with object in hands, ht. 4 3/4, bust of a figure with conical head, ht. 4 1/4, flask with flat sides impressed with geometric decoration and Star of David, ht. 12, and dolphin with remnants of pink glaze, lg. 6 3/4; and dagger with encrusted metal blade, modern wood handle, and stone pommel, lg. 18 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Faience amulet with small reglued breaks to base. Star of David flask with rim chip. All with wear and small chips.


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