A few examples of appraisal values for
DORIANS

• Large Darien Region Culture Gold
  Large Darien Region Culture Gold Anthropomorphic Pectoral, 1-500 A.D., Colombia, the human figure with trapezoidal head, triangular nose, bead eyes, long legs, stylized feet, and wire-like hands, depicted holding a pair of batons joined by an inverted triangular panel and wearing a head ornament with flanking graduated spirals and surmounted by domed "mushroom caps", the face, feet, and triangular panel decorated with incised striations, h. 3-3/4", w. 2-1/2", 70 grams.
• Six ancient bronze daggers or short
  Six ancient bronze daggers or short swords, probably Luristan, probably first millennium B.C., 15 in.-20-1/2 in All lacking grips, general corrosion, chips and wear, some tangs bent.
• ANCIENT LURISTAN ANIMAL FIGURAL
  ANCIENT LURISTAN ANIMAL FIGURAL BRONZE 10th-7th c. BCE, Western Iran, natural verdigris cast bronze, in the form of a mythical two-headed bird, likely a component of a horse bit, 1.5"h x 2"l
• PATINATED BRONZE BUST, POSSIBLY
  PATINATED BRONZE BUST, POSSIBLY DARIUS I OF PERSIAPatinated bronze bust, possibly Darius I of Persia, rising on integral socle, further ending on ebonized wood base, some white paint splatter to base, approx 11.75"h, 8"sq, 7.5lbs
• ACHAEMENID KINGS OF LYDIA AV
  ACHAEMENID KINGS OF LYDIA AV STATER, DARIC, PERSIAAchaemenid Kings of Lydia AV Stater, Daric, Persia. Obverse of bearded Archer or King running to the right with transverse spear over shoulder, and bow in right hand. Reverse with oblong punch. 5th Century BC. AU55 grading by ICG. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: AU55 grading by ICG.
• TAKE PEOPLES, (2) BRONZE COLLARS,
  TAKE PEOPLES, (2) BRONZE COLLARS, ONLUA D.R. Congo, Reserved for important individuals, each forged bronze disk decorated with raised lizards and incised geometric decoration, which indicated status, each 12"dia.
• MAGNA GRAECIA DAUNIAN POTTERY
  MAGNA GRAECIA DAUNIAN POTTERY ORNATE LEBES GAMIKOSMagna Graecia, Italy, Daunian, ca. 3rd century BCE. A gorgeous pottery lebes gamikos decorated in typical Daunian style with a horizontal band of scrolling palmettes and ivy leaves adorning the shoulder. As early as the 6th century BCE, Daunia was an extremely wealthy region as is evidenced by the rich grave goods from the urban centers of Canosa, Arpi, and Salapia among others. Daunian pottery while somewhat more rustic compared to black glazed and red figure South Italic Greek pottery is characterized by voluminous rounded forms with striking geometric and linear patterns in earthen tones, just as we see in this intriguing example. Size: 8.6" Diameter x 8.3" H (21.8 cm x 21.1 cm) Daunian society was a mixture of native Italian and Greek peoples who had settled in a region of Italy. The shapes of the vessels remained strongly influenced by the Italians - this one, for example, is a form of the Greek krater (a vessel for mixing wine and water) with a decorative motif that is purely Daunian in color and style. Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Gorny & Mosch, Munich, Germany; ex-private A. and W.H. collection, Southern Germany, acquired in the early 1970s - early 1980s All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #175452 Condition: A few minor chips to side and base, and miniscule nicks in some areas. Otherwise, intact and in overall excellent condition with impressive preservation of painted detail and form.
• DAN PEOPLES, (3) BRONZE ITEMS
  DAN PEOPLES, (3) BRONZE ITEMS Ivory Coast, including a currency cuff, cast decorated with lizards and geometric designs, 7"dia, together with a long curved neck bottle, cast decorated with lizards, 12"h, and a lidded box decorated with fully modeled birds and geometric relief panels, 7"h x 7"squ
• An early Luristan bronze dagger,
  An early Luristan bronze dagger, circa 1000 BC, 28.5cm long
• Darien Region Culture
  Darien Region Culture Anthropomorphic Tumbaga Pectoral, 1-500 A.D., Colombia, in the gold and copper alloy called "tumbaga", the highly stylized human figure with horizontally bisected circles for eyes and double graduated spirals for a nose, wearing a headdress flanked by graduated spirals and surmounted by two hemispherical domes, raised above long legs ending in block feet, the reverse with suspension hook, h. 4-1/4", w. 3-1/2", presented in a custom fitted black velvet-lined case.
• Bronze Sculpture of Doryphoros
  Bronze Sculpture of Doryphoros After the Antique Cast bronze with dark brown patina unsigned the standing figure of a young man supported by a tree trunk on a circular base. After the antique.
• Seven ancient bronze daggers or
  Seven ancient bronze daggers or spear points, probably Luristan, probably first or second millennium B.C., 10-1/2 in.-16 in. Daggers lacking grips, general corrosion, several with large chips and losses, one with long separation, bent elements.
• Group of seven metal objects
  Group of seven metal objects including two bronze bird ornaments, three glass inlaid boxes, and two bronze dorge or vjara; ranging H 1 1/2"- 4 3/4" (approx.)
• A pair of Japanese cork dioramas,
  A pair of Japanese cork dioramas, 39cm w, a quantity of reproduction terracotta warriors, etc
• A Group of Nine Archaic Glass
  A Group of Nine Archaic Glass Burial Ornaments, Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220) ? ???? ???????? ? ???? ????????
• Decorated Greek [krater], two
  Decorated Greek [krater], two male figures, one winged, one wearing toga, geometric borders, anthemion decoration below two handles, 6th century B.C., 11 in. Repaired cracks to base and rim, surface decoration with chips and abrasions.
• Pair of Chinese Terra Cotta
  Pair of Chinese Terra Cotta Burial Figures of Warriors, Six Dynasties (220-280 A.D.), each standing figure clad in armor and helmet, right hand raised to hold a weapon, left hand holding a creased shield, one figure bearded, the other with a moustache, each with extensive painted details, their breastplates with gilded details which seldom survive, h. 21-1/2".
• ANCIENT GREEK DIADEM EASTERN
  ANCIENT GREEK DIADEM EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN, CIRCA 3RD - 4TH CENTURY B.C. bronze wire, adorned with gilded traces on the bronze ivy leaves, among them are delicate bronze strands securing white terracotta berries painted with white gesso24cm diameterProvenance:Private collection, GermanyRoyal-Athena Galleries, New YorkIan Colverson (1940-2022) Collection, UK, acquired from the above on the 4 May 2009Ian Colverson was a Postwar & Contemporary printmaker whose works are held in many museums and galleries worldwide, including the Tate Gallery, London and the Museum of Modern Art, New YorkNote:Cf. The Museum of Fine Arts Boston, cf. M. Constock and C. Vermeule Greek, Etruscan and Roman bronzes in the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, 1972, pp.199-200).
• NEAR EASTERN BRONZE MASTER OF
  NEAR EASTERN BRONZE MASTER OF ANIMALS FINIAL Likely Luristan (Mesopotamia, c. 9th c. B.C. or older), cast bronze in the form of a human grasping two animals, 8"h x 4"w (bronze), 9"h (total)
• Four ancient bronze projectile
  Four ancient bronze projectile points, one a dagger: probably Luristan, first millennium B.C., 8 in. to 11-3/4 in. All lacking grips, corrosion and normal wear, one tang broken; dagger with pitting and brown residue.
• GROUP OF THREE STRAW-GLAZED POTTERY
  GROUP OF THREE STRAW-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURES SUI DYNASTY, 581-618 ? ???????????comprising: a soldier wearing a long headdress falling on his shoulders while his chest plate adorned with beaded medallions; a tomb guardian with a ferocious face wearing armour and with his hands joined across his chest; and an attendant wearing a hat(3)largest: 40cm highProvenance: Private English collection, Peak DistrictNote: Each figure has an Oxford Authentication Thermoluminescence Analysis Report and dated to the Sui dynasty, 581-681AD, Sample No: C112g84, C112g85 and C112g86
• Five various small bronzes
  Five various small bronzes including examples of Buddhist Cretan and African cultures. Also a reproduction tulyar type dagger.
• ROMAN REPUBLIC, L. MEMMIUS (109-108
  ROMAN REPUBLIC, L. MEMMIUS (109-108 B.C.), AR DENARIUS 3.91g, Male hd, r., wearing oak-wreath / The Dioscuri holding their mounts, MEMMI in ex. BMC,Italy 643; Sydenham 558; Crawford 304/1. Slightly off-center, good VF.
• An early Luristan bronze spearhead,
  An early Luristan bronze spearhead, circa 1000 BC, 19cm long
• An early Luristan bronze dagger,
  An early Luristan bronze dagger, circa 3rd Century BC, 22,5cm long
• A Khorassan Bronze Dish ca. 14-15th
  A Khorassan Bronze Dish ca. 14-15th Century Shallow form dish with slightly inverted rim interior enraged with a winged mythical figure medallion encircled by protruding spear shapes.
• LURISTAN BRONZE DAGGER Roman
  LURISTAN BRONZE DAGGER Roman pattern, 12th c. BC, with double-eged blade, oval hilt, two-ribbed handle, disc pommel, 15 1/2" overall, encrusted, corroded.
• CARIAN ISLAND RHODOS ANCIENT
  CARIAN ISLAND RHODOS ANCIENT COINDESCRIPTION: Carian Island Rhodos silver drachm ancient coin. High Relief. CIRCA: 387-304 B.C. ORIGIN: Carian Islands DIMENSIONS: D: 13mm CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• NEAR EASTERN BRONZE SHORT SWORD OR
  NEAR EASTERN BRONZE SHORT SWORD OR DAGGER Likely Luristan, circa 1000-700 B.C., 14 in. inclusive of integral grip.
• GLADIATOR D6556 - MINI - ROYAL
  GLADIATOR D6556 - MINI - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JUGBrown helmet; grey armor. From about 246 B.C. gladiatorial games were a popular form of entertainment for Roman audiences. The gladiators were most often slaves or prisoners condemned to fight, which they did to the death using sword, spear or trident. The most famous gladiator of the period was Spartacus, a slave who led an unsuccessful rebellion against Rome. Artist: Max Henk Issued: 1961 - 1967 Dimensions: 2.75"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Good
• PARIAN WARE STATUETTE, DIONYSOS AND
  PARIAN WARE STATUETTE, DIONYSOS AND MAENADFigural group of man and woman of Greek Mythology. Mounted on base. In Greek mythology, maenads were the female followers of Dionysus, the Olympian god of wine and vegetation. Unamrekd. Issued: 19th c. Dimensions: 19"H
• 3 HAND PAINTED MILITARY
  3 HAND PAINTED MILITARY MINIATURES ROMANS2 hand painted metal toy soldier figurines and a diorama, Romans. Lucius Sertorius Firmus, Marcus Ulpius Traianus, diorama of two soldiers in battle. All on wooden bases. Diorama 6"H x 3"W x 3"L including base. Lucius top of staff repaired; weapon, helmet and arm repaired on yellow figure on diorama.
• Three gilt bronze classical figures
  Three gilt bronze classical figures Comprising a figure of Diana on a veined black marble circular base and a pair of gladiators. (3). Diana H: 12 in. overall
• MESOPOTAMIAN BRONZE NUDE MALE
  MESOPOTAMIAN BRONZE NUDE MALE DWARF, EX-CHRISTIE'SAncient Near East, southern Mesopotamia, Babylon, ca. 2000 to 1750 BCE. An intriguing bronze figure of a man resembling a dwarf, depicted nude as he stands on an openwork, quadrilateral plinth and raises his arms to hold a rectangular loop above his head. His hefty body displays a slightly bulging belly, prominent nipples, and a protruding phallus, as spreads apart his thick limbs, bending them at the elbows and knees in a squatting position. His stylized visage is comprised of huge, heavy-lidded eyes, a broad nose, and fleshy lips enveloped by a neatly pointed beard. A helmet-like coiffure crowns his head, carefully incised to display strands of straight hair. Additional incised striations wrap around his waist, delineate his fingers and toes, and add decorative touches to the top loop. Size: 2" W x 3.9" H (5.1 cm x 9.9 cm); 4.5" H (11.4 cm) on included custom stand. According to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, "The exact function of early second millennium B.C. openwork bronzes is not known. Cords, straps, or fabric were likely fed through slots in the plaque, and the rollers may have been used as horse trappings, belt buckles, furniture elements, and implements used in the production of textiles." Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA; ex-Christie's, London, United Kingdom, October 29, 2003, live auction 9723, lot 247, acquired July 21, 1990 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #172730 Condition: Intact and excellent with impressive preservation of incised details and rich green and russet patina.
• A Pair of Chinese Straw-Glazed
  A Pair of Chinese Straw-Glazed Models of Soldiers likely Tang Dynasty depicting the standing figures wearing armor and draped headpieces one having remnants of painted decoration. Height of taller 14 1/2 inches.
• KURDISH ERBIL POTTERY JUG
  KURDISH ERBIL POTTERY JUG Mesopotamia, Halaf period, 4900-4300 BC, decorated with bands of geometric shapes and lines rising up to the broad short neck with rolled rim, single applied ring handle, black and red on terracotta clay, 6" x 9" x 8". Several surface flakes, occlusions.