Byzantine Oil Lamp

Parthian Terra-Cotta Head of Male, c. 100 AD. Found in Turkey. From the collection of Robert C. Hamer. Mr. Hamer was in the U.S. State Department and served in Jordan, Iran, and Turkey among other Near Eastern Posts. He left Jordan in June 1955 and Turkey in June 1966 and never returned to either country. All artifacts purchased or found overseas were brought in to the USA prior to July 1966.

Roman Bronze Herm. c. 2nd. Century AD. This diminutive bronze herm depicts a bust of Hermes mounted atop a four-sided shaft tapering inward from top to bottom. The base with two ridges and the midsection with a phallus. Dark green patination. H. 4 1/2”

Bactrian Chlorite Cup c. 2,000 BC. A small cup molded in grey-black chlorite. Two chips on the rim, incised line detailing in four groups on the body of the cup. H. 1 1/2”

Bronze Mythical Creature, c. 800 BC. This unusual sculpture depicts a seated dog-like creature. However, it has horns in front of its ears and bears some resemblance to the horned carnivorous creatures in Near Eastern mythology. Thick, black, red and green patina with some encrustations.

Roman Bronze Animal Figure c. 1st-3rd Century AD. Found in the Holy Land.

From the collection of Robert C. Hamer. Mr. Hamer was in the U.S. State Department and served in Jordan, Iran, and Turkey among other Near Eastern Posts. He left Jordan in June 1955 and Turkey in June 1966 and never returned to either country. All artifacts purchased or found overseas were brought in to the USA prior to July 1966.

Egyptian Red Jasper Bound Cow Amulet, Late Period c. 715-330 BC. This nicely sculpted amulet is called a “Rehen”, or food offering amulet in the image of a bound cow. This amulet is associated with chapter 162 of the Book of the Dead and is generally supposed to represent an abundant supply of food in the afterlife and not necessarily a sacrifice. This example is in perfect condition, sculpted in a nice uniform red jasper.