Fine Ancient Art & Antiquities by Apollo Galleries & Auction House

November 2023

Fine Ancient Art & Antiquities

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classical

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medieval & islamic

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asian

124-153

T&C

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We have recently relocated our auction house, bidding room and showroom to a prestigious location: W1W 8SW, 63-64 Margaret Street, conveniently located only 5 minutes from Oxford Street and 10 minutes from Bond Street. We are pleased to invite you to visit us and be a part of this exciting new chapter! Please do not hesitate to book an appointment with our team to view the auction lots and our current exhibitions. For those unable to visit in person, we provide a range of digital resources to ensure that you can explore our collection from the comfort of your own space.

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Contemporary Art Bridging Artistry & Aesthetics: Apollo’s Fresh Vision in Contemporary Art Meet Apollo’s latest addition: the Contemporary Art Department! Our team is actively engaged in finding and promoting modern works of art within the global art community. Among our experts is Matthew Dorabiala, an emerging specialist in the curatorial scene, recognised for his ability to spot the best contemporary artists and evaluate their latest creations. Apollo’s Contemporary Art Auctions will be a bold addition to our traditional historical art sales, highlighting the links between Ancient and Modern art. These events aim to connect artists and collectors from various disciplines under one roof. Please stay in touch for all our upcoming events and sales! Please reach out if you wish to have your art pieces valued and included in our catalogues.

Viewings We are based in the heart of the artistic hub of Fitzrovia! You can book an appointment to meet with our director Dr. Ivan Bonchev or to arrange the collection of a piece you have purchased. To book an appointment to view the auction items please email: auction@apollogalleries.com Apollo Art Auctions, 63-64 Margaret Street, W1W 8SW Monday – Friday | 9:00 – 17:30 Auction house tel. +44 07424994167 Gallery tel. +44 02072422771

Consign With Us We offer low, flat-rate seller’s premium of 15% +VAT. Comission is only payable for sold items with no extra charges. Our aim is to make your experience with us easy and profitable. We will not sell the item at lower then agreed price and we will make sure all of your items sell, during or post auction. Indeed, the sale rate for our auction is high, between 70% – 96%. FREE ADVICE AND APPRAISAL We do not charge you for advice and appraisal so contact us with images of your collection and we will get back to you within 2-3 business days. FOR YOUR CONVINIENCE We accept payments in: US DOLLARS EURO BRITISH POUND Antiquities are free of import charges to the USA. Packing and shipping is handled in-house by our professional white-glove team. No charge for photography, unsold lots or insurance. We are always completely transparent!

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Fine Ancient Art & Antiquities Sunday, November 5th, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. GMT Join Apollo Art Auctions for our exciting November 2023 sale - Fine Ancient Art & Antiquities, featuring a diverse collection of well-provenanced treasures from Egypt, Classical Europe, the Near East, and China. Highlights include the Chalandriani-Type Cycladic Idol (Lot 1), a delicately crafted marble figurine; the Attic Black-Figure Neck-Amphora (Lot 20), a rare TL-tested vessel depicting Dionysos and centaur scenes; the Rare Attic Black-Figure Mastoid Cup (Lot 24), an elegant cup believed to ward off evil; the Ptolemaic Gold Arm Bracelet (Lot 62), featuring a majestic spiral snake design; and the Hellenistic Sapphire Intaglio With Athena In a Heavy Gold Ring (Lot 73), an enchanting piece of jewellery. Join us for live bidding and make sure to book your viewings in advance. We are thrilled to announce live, in-person bidding in our new showroom, with the auction commencing at 1 p.m. GMT on 5th November 2023. Bidding in person offers a unique experience. To join, please make sure to register in advance with our customer service team Explore the catalogue and bid online at http://www.apolloauctions.com.

Consultants: Dr. Ivan Bonchev (General Antiquities) Carol. R. Andrews (Ancient Egypt) James Brenchley (Classical & Ancient Egypt) Clive Sawyer (Numismatics & General Antiquities) Sami Fortune (Ancient Jewellery) Prof. Dr. Peter Van Der Veen (Ancient Cylinder Seals and Near Eastern) 11

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1. RARE ANCIENT MARBLE CYCLADIC IDOL OF CHALANDRIANI TYPE

Starting Price: £30000

Cycladic II, Keros-Syros culture, ca. 2800-2300 BC A female idol made from white marble with yellow-orange patina and concretions, shown standing with legs together. Head rendered in the shape of an inverted triangle with a prominent nose. The flared neck follows the sharp lines of the drooping, angular shoulders, whilst the chest is delicately modeled. Below the crossed arms, there is a furrow, carefully traced across the belly and generally interpreted as a postpartum fold. For similar type see: Musee du Louvre, inv. MA5005 and Archaeological Museum of Athens. This item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly a private collection of Monsieur SD, Paris. Acquired in the 1980s-90s at the JM Serres gallery, Paris. The piece is accompanied by a French Export License, and checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:150mm / W:60mm ; 240g

2. LARGE ANCIENT EGYPTIAN STONE RELIEF

Starting Price: £5000

Ca. 600-300 BC A limestone relief featuring three horizontal bands of hieroglyphs, including text mentioning “”The Osiris one who is strong in the house of Ptah”” and “”King of Upper Egypt.”” This piece likely originated from a place of worship dedicated to Ptah in Memphis. Displayed on custom made stand. The item is accompanied by a report from Simone Musso, consultant curator for the Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Provenance: Property of a central London gallery; Ex. S. Slosberg collection; acquired on the US art market before 2000. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:500mm / W:340mm ; 27.44kg

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3. RARE EGYPTIAN LIMESTONE RELIEF

Starting Price: £5000

New Kingdom, XIX Dynasty, Ca. 1290-1213 BC A limestone relief fragment sculpted in sunken relief, depicting a couple. The woman is portrayed wearing a striated tripartite wig and a tightly-fitting sheath dress. Her left arm rests over her husband’s shoulder. He is seen wearing a broad collar and a short echeloned wig which conceals his ears. His right arm is bent as he holds a fan or another symbolic implement. For similar item see: Christie’s, 25 Oct 2012, lot 45. Provenance: Property of a London gallery; Ex. French collection, 1990s-early 2000s. with Chochon-Barré Marie Auction, Paris, France, 10 February 2016, lot 77. From an important Paris gallery, France. Ex. private Parisian collection. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:520mm / W:370mm ; 15.8kg

4.RARE SET OF FOUR EGYPTIAN ALABASTER CANOPIC JARS

Starting Price: £5000

Late Period, 26th-30th Dynasty, ca. 664-343 BC A set of four alabaster canopic jars, carefully crafted from banded alabaster. These jars, known for their sturdy build and elegant shape, were important in ancient Egyptian funerary practices. They safeguarded the deceased’s organs and spiritual essence. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly in a Californian private collection; Ex. private Collection, London, 1978. Originally from Smith Collection, Cambridge, England, 1949. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:180-200mm / W:145-155mm ; 15.5kg

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5. RARE EGYPTIAN LIMESTONE OSTRACON WITH SCULPTOR’S TRIAL

Starting Price: £1000

Egypt, New Kingdom, late 18th-early, Ca.1300 BC A limestone fragment (ostracon) with sculptor’s trial. The piece showing tree representation in sunk relief: on the left the outline of a Egyptian man’s head with detailed wig, in the right a head of an Nubian captive. Under the two ‘portraits’ we can see the part of an owl’s head and a left hand. The rough style of incisions denote that this ostracon is a beginner’s study. The item is accompanied by a report from Simone Musso, consultant curator for the Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery; formerly in a French collection, acquired in the late 1980s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:220mm / W:150mm ; 2.54kg

6. EGYPTIAN GILDED MUMMY MASK

Starting Price: £2000

New Kingdom, Ca. 1550-1069 BC A gilded sarcophagus mask carved from finely-grained cedar wood. It is presented with inlaid marble and obsidian, almond-shaped eyes, a broad nose with flared nostrils, full lips with slightly indented corners, a rounded chin, and smooth cheeks, all beneath a wide headdress that sits low on the forehead. Remains of the original dowel holes can be seen on the reverse. These masks were stylised and idealised portraits of the deceased individual and served an important role in Egyptian funerary rituals. The item comes with a custom-made stand. The piece is accompanied by the historical report by Simone Musso, consultant curator for the Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Provenance: Property of a central London gallery; formerly with M.C., acquired on the US art market pre-2000. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:250mm / W:210mm excl. stand ; 1.11kg November 2023

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7. EGYPTIAN GILDED MUMMY MASK

Starting Price: £2000

New Kingdom, Ca. 1550-1069 BC A wooden mummy mask depicting a gilded face, arching black eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes with circular pupils, snub nose and closed mouth, all under a large headgear. This item comes with a custom-made stand. The piece is accompanied by a historical report by Simone Musso, consultant curator for the Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Provenance: Property of a central London gallery; formerly with M.C., acquired on the US art market pre-2000. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:295mm / W:260mm excl. stand ; 1.38kg

8. HUGE EGYPTIAN FAIENCE AMULET OF PTAH-PATAIKOS ON CROCODILES

Starting Price: £2000

Ptolemaic Period, Ca. 332-30 BC A blue faience amulet depicting Ptah-Pataikos, a protective deity associated with Bes. He was believed to ward off evil spirits and snakes. Ptah-Pataikos is depicted with a scarab on his head, two cat figures on his shoulders, and a wide usekh collar. He holds sharp knives for protection and stands on two crocodiles. The amulet has inscriptions on the base and back pillar, with a hole for suspension. The item is accompanied by a translation and a report from Simone Musso, consultant curator for the Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Provenance: UK private collection; formerly with Dres Archaeo, Brussels, acquired from a US collection, S.T. formed in the 1980s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:81.4mm / W:34.4mm ; 48.35g

9. EGYPTIAN CLAY USHABTI

Starting Price: £900

New Kingdom, Ca. 1550-1069 BC A clay ushabti, funerary figurine, shaped like a mummy with folded hands, symbolising service in the afterlife. This ushabti has detailed facial features and a black wig. Ushabtis were placed in Egyptian tombs to work for the deceased in the afterlife. The item is accompanied by a report from Simone Musso, consultant curator for the Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Provenance: Private UK collector; Ex. Hans Moller collection 1930s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:180mm / W:60mm ; 375g

10. HUGE EGYPTIAN BRONZE STATUETTE OF OSIRIS

Starting Price: £1000

Late Dynastic Period, ca. 664-332 BC A bronze figure of Osiris in mummiform pose, wearing an atef crown with ostrich feathers symbolising kingship in the afterlife. Osiris, a key god in ancient Egypt, was linked to male fertility and was the first Pharaoh. In the afterlife, Osiris ruled as God of the dead, as indicated by the crook and flail symbols. This item comes with a custom-made stand. Provenance: Property of a London gentleman; formerly in the private collection of Mr. R.A.; British art Market 1990s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:250mm / W:80mm ; 1.15kg

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11. EGYPTIAN BRONZE SEATED SEKHMET

Starting Price: £500

Late Period, ca. 664-332 BC A bronze statuette of Sekhmet, shown seated with clenched hands on her knees. Her head is that of a lion with a tripartite wig and a sun disc above. The body is clothed in a long form-fitting dress. Sekhmet was the goddess of wrath, warfare, and plague. The statuette is supported by a custom-made stand. For similar see: The Michael C. Carlos Museum, Object number 2018.010.540. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:115mm / W:30mm ; 200g

12. EGYPTIAN BRONZE AND ALABASTER IBIS FIGURE

Starting Price: £2000

Late Period to Ptolemaic Period, ca. 664-30 BC A rare sculpture of a seated ibis made from bronze and alabaster. It’s intricate details are achieved by casting the legs and head separately in bronze and then assembling them with the alabaster body. The ibis is depicted with its wings closed, and its legs folded. It has a sinuous neck, a long hooked bill with deep grooves along its length, and detailed eyes. This item includes a custom-made stand. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly with Stephen Joel Albert (6 February 1941–27 December 1992), New York; thence by descent.

Size: L:95mm / W:75mm ; 75g

13. EGYPTIAN POLYCHROME WOOD SARCOPHAGUS PANEL

Starting Price: £3000

Graeco-Roman Period, 332 BC- 395 AD A wooden panel, likely cedar, from the top section of a sarcophagus. The tapered panel is covered in gesso and painted with vibrant hues of red, blue, white and black. Decorating the top half is a lower section of a wesekh pectoral collar laden with painted beads of myriad forms while below is a wadjet eye, two columns of hieroglyphs, and a winged Isis kneeling with arms outstretched. The two columns of hieroglyphs translate as: May Osiris the god of the ennead be pleased. The item is enclosed in a custom-made wood display frame. The item is accompanied by a report from Simone Musso, consultant curator for the Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Provenance: Property of a central London gallery; Ex. German collection formed since the 1970s, acquired on the European art market. Accompanied by a German export license. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:420mm / W:215mm ; 875g

14. EGYPTIAN POLYCHROME WOOD SARCOPHAGUS PANEL

Starting Price: £900

Graeco-Roman Period, 332 BC- 395 AD A wooden rectangular sarcophagus panel, likely formed of cedar, covered in gesso and painted with a long depiction of a cobra, wearing a sun-disc with plumes to indicate its divine nature. These attributes are those of the goddess Wadjet, a protective deity of Lower Egypt, commonly seen within funeral contexts. On the side, a panel of hieroglyphs translated as follows: Renenutet- Throne - Mistress - great - may she be given - heart - god. The item is accompanied by a report from Simone Musso, consultant curator for the Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Provenance: Property of a central London gallery; formerly in P.H.G. collection; Ex. private NYC collection pre2000. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:100mm / W:600mm ; 685g

15. EGYPTIAN WOOD SARCOPHAGUS MUMMY MASK

Starting Price: £900

Late Dynastic Period, Ca. 664-32 BC A wood-carved sarcophagus mask with white pigment, black-outlined eyes and brows, and skilfully crafted features. This item comes with a custom-made stand. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Provenance: Property of a central London gallery; formerly with M.C., acquired on the US art market pre-2000. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:250mm / W:205mm ; 845g

16. EGYPTIAN WOOD SARCOPHAGUS MUMMY MASK

Starting Price: £700

Late Dynastic Period, Ca. 664-32 BC A carved wood mummy mask with expressive eyes, a broad nose, full lips, and detailed contours. Displaying some remains of polychrome decorations. This item is mounted on a wooden stand. Provenance: Private collection, acquired in 2022; from the famous estate of Dino De Laurentis, USA. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:350mm / W:360mm ; 1.9kg

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17. EGYPTIAN LIMESTONE FALSE DOOR

Starting Price: £2000

Fifth Dynasty, ca. 2645-2323 BC A limestone relief from a false door or lintel consisting of a rectangular body inscribed with the offering formula: Hnt nfr ntrw dw=f imi(t) nb taw(y) dsr prt hrw. Translating: Foremost Great God, who is in his hill, lord of the two lands, a holy voice offering. The text possibly refers to Anubis or Khentiamentiu, the “”Foremost of the Westeners””, or “”Chief of the Westeners””. The term “”Westeners”” refers to the dead. The offering formula is normally found inscribed into or painted in funerary stelae such as false doors, even coffins, and other funerary-related objects. For a similar, please see: The Metropolitan Museum, 64.100; and Ziegler, Christiane 1999. “”Nonroyal Statuary.”” In Egyptian Art in the Age of the Pyramids. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, p. 66. Provenance: Property of a London gallery; previously Sotheby’s auction house Egyptian Works of Art lot 168, formerly in the collection of Dr. Bruce L. Ralston, Tux, formed between the 1960s-1970s. Sotheby’s appraisals from 1979 & 1987, (images of documents included). This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:260mm / W:70mm ; 1.46kg

18. LARGE EGYPTIAN SEATED FIGURE WITH HIEROGLYPHS

Starting Price: £900

New Kingdom, Ca. 1550-1069 BC A stone statue of a seated figure, comprising an L-shaped base with decorative vertical striations and a panel of hieroglyphs on both sides. This piece likely belonged to a royal or divine figure. The figure has a pleated kilt and arms that rest on the thighs with open palms facing downwards. The reverse side of the pillar base also has hieroglyphs. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery; formerly French collection, 1990s-early 2000s; from an important Paris gallery, France; Ex. private Parisian collection. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:130mm / W:130mm ; 1.22kg

19. LARGE EGYPTIAN ALABASTER ALABASTRON

Starting Price: £500

Middle Bronze Age, Ca. 1850-1550 BC A slender alabaster vase with subtle curvature and delicate veining on its surface. Alabaster was highly regarded in ancient Egypt for its translucency and was used to create various ceremonial objects, to symbolise the connection between the earthly and divine realms. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Provenance: Property of a central London gallery; ex. NYC art market; formerly in Curtis Katz collection, NYC, 1968-1969, obtained from Veracruzana Corp in the 1970’s. Originally with Edward H. Merrin Gallery. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:165mm / W:70mm ; 950g

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20. RARE ATTIC BLACK-FIGURE NECK-AMPHORA - TL TESTED

Starting Price: £30000

Antimenes Painter, ca. 530-510 BC A large black-figure pottery neck-amphora, attributed to the Antimenes Painter, who worked from around 530 to 510 BC. It is associated with the famous Leagros Group, representing the late phase of Attic black-figure painting. On side A, the vase depicts a festive scene centred around Dionysos, the god of wine. Dionysos is shown calmly holding his drinking cup (kantharos), surrounded by dancing companions, including a satyr and a maenad. On side B, two centaurs face opposite directions. They hold long branches and a drinking cup, both sporting long red beards and distinctive hairstyles. This piece is of exceptionally high quality and comes with an authentication certificate from CIRAM laboratory France, including a TL-test. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery; formerly NYC collection, F.A.; acquired before 2000 on the US art market. Thermoluminescence certificate from CIRAM included dating this vase to 377 BC with a +/- curve of 250 years. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:365mm / W:245mm ; 2.57kg

21. LARGE APULIAN RED-FIGURE AMPHORA - EX. AXEL GUTTMANN - TL TESTED

Starting Price: £15000

Ca. 350-325 BC A slender Panathenaic amphora, attributed to the Wolfenbuttel Painter, featuring white and ochre decoration. Side A shows an Ionic naiskos scene with a seated warrior holding a helmet and a spear. The figure is flanked by a nude male with wreath and patera, and draped female with wreath and mirror. Side B depicts two youths with staffs and a diptych above. Elaborate palmettes decorate the sides below the handles, and a berried laurel in white adorns the top rim. The item is accompanied by a TL certificate from QED. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database. Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, acquired on the European art market; Ex. Axel Guttmann Collection, acquired at Christie’s South Kensington, 2004. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:720mm / W:280mm ; 4.8kg

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22. STUNNING APULIAN RED-FIGURE VOLUTE KRATER

Starting Price: £10000

Ca. 400-350 BC A red-figure volute krater in the “”Ornate style”” exhibiting distinctive features such as handles depicting Medusa. The intricate scenes on the krater include female figures, a naiskos, and symbolic offerings, conveying reverence. Decorative elements, such as palmettes and abstract designs, adorn the neck and sides, showcasing meticulous detailing. Cf. Greek section, Civic Archaeological Museum, Milan. Inv. No. St. 135026. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database. Provenance: Property of a central London Gallery; formerly in a South English estate collection; acquired in the 1990s from Andre de Munter, Brussels, Belgium; previously in and old European collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:650mm / W:360mm ; 7.96kg

23. GREEK ATTIC BLACK-FIGURED KYLIX WITH SATYR - TL TESTED

Starting Price: £5000

Attributed to the Leafless group, ca. 500 BC A black figure kylix displaying a portrait of a satyr within. The exterior showcases a decorative frieze of palmettes. This particular piece is from the Leafless Group, which is a type of late Athenian black-figure pottery, primarily cups, named after the background filled with stripped branches. This item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, Ex. Pierre Toussaint Brussels, Belgium 2007; Ex. Michael Harris 1999 Brighton, UK; originally with Robert Todd, acquired by his father in 1960, London, UK. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:75mm / W:245mm ; 265g

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24. RARE ATTIC BLACK-FIGURE MASTOID CUP

Starting Price: £8000

Magna Graecia, Archaic Period, ca. 520 BC A fine black figure cup presenting a flared rim, opposing loop handles and a bulbous tapered body. The vessel is decorated on both sides with a standing helmeted hoplite, holding a shield and throwing a spear. The figure is flanked by two large black eye motifs highlighted with white and red pigment. An example of exceptional quality. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Provenance: Private London collection; formerly in the collection of John R. Orr, Toledo, Ohio. Passed by inheritance in the 1980’s. With a copy of Acanthus, NYC. 1989 appraisal list. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:145mm / W:90mm ; 100g

25. ATTIC BLACK-FIGURE OINOCHOE WITH ‘THE RETURN OF HEPHAESTUS’

Starting Price: £3000

Ca. 540-520 BC An Attic black-figure trefoil oinochoe, distinguished by its depiction of Hephaistos’ ascent to Olympus astride an ithyphallic mule or donkey. The figure is flanked by two satyrs labouring under the weight of substantial sacks. The vessel’s elegant composition is exemplified by its bulbous body, gracefully poised upon a concave circular foot, whilst the trefoil spout permits fluidity of pouring in three directions. A strap handle, distinguished by its ribbed surface, adorns the reverse, culminating in a Dionysian head relief that seamlessly melds with the rim. For an item with a similar scene, please see Sotheby’s, Antiquities, 8th June 2011, Lot 24. This item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Provenance: London private collection; formerly in Nottingham private collection since the 1980s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:285mm / W:145mm ; 735g

26. VERY TALL GREEK RED-FIGURE LEKYTHOS ORIGINAL 1971 INVOICE

Starting Price: £3000

Attic, 500-450 BC A red-figure lekythos featuring a gently tapering tubular body, sloped shoulder and circular base. Its slender neck ends in a tulip-shaped mouth. Adorning its glazed surface are red-painted figures, including the winged goddess Nike approaching a cloaked female figure holding a bronze mirror. The vessel’s top and bottom display a meticulously rendered wave pattern, whilst its shoulder is embellished with five detailed palmettes. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly Swiss private collection acquired in 2000, original invoice attached; originally obtained in 1971 from gallery Casa Serodine, Ascona, original invoice attached. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:315mm / W:105mm ; 740g

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27. RARE APULIAN ILIUPERSIS PAINTER RED-FIGURE LEKYTHOS

Starting Price: £5000

Iliupersis Painter, ca. 370-360 BC A red-figure pottery lekythos depicting a young seated woman wearing a drapery garment and holding a large fan. She faces a nude, caped athlete who is seen holding a strigil. Stylised palmettes flank the figures. Intact, excellent condition. According to Dr Trendall, it is very closely related to an example in the Schneider-Herrmann collection in The Hague Museum (RUAP, p. 170, no. 38; “The vase comes from the workshop of the Iliupersis Painter. It is a very good example.” Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Provenance: Private London collection; formerly in the collection of John R. Orr, Toledo, Ohio. Passed by inheritance in the 1980’s. With a copy of descriptive letter from A.D. Tredall, La Trobe University, Victoria, Australia, dated February 22, 1990. Copy of letter from The Toledo Museum of Art, dated January 19, 1990. Kurt Luckner Curator of Ancient Art. With a copy of Acanthus, NYC. 1989 appraisal list. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:195mm / W:100mm ; 290g

28. SUPERB APULIAN RED-FIGURE POTTERY ASKOS

Starting Price: £2000

Attributed to the Workshop of the Baltimore Painter, ca. 330-320 BC A well-preserved example of a red figure pottery askos distinguished by its bulbous body and upright mouth, defined by a flat rim. Adorning the surface of the vessel is a delicately rendered seated woman dressed in a thin peplos. Her regal appearance is enhanced by a dignified beaded diadem in added white, matching the necklace and armillae on her figure. In her right hand, she holds a wreath, while her left arm extends in a gesture of offering, carrying two bowls in its open palm. The reverse of the askos is decorated with an intricate palmette design, a common motif in Greek pottery. The decorative elements include flowers, wheel patterns, and dot patterns. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Provenance: PrIivate London collection, formerly with Stephen Joel Albert (6 February 1941-27 December 1992), New York; thence by descent. [Inv. no. 4381]. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.]

Size: L:205mm / W:195mm ; 940g

29. APULIAN RED-FIGURE BELL KRATER

Starting Price: £2000

Chevron Group, ca. 400 BC A rare red-figure pottery bell krater, attributed to the Chevron group. The obverse depicts a central winged Eros, nude and seated on rocks, holding a box. His open wings behind, rosettes in the field, wave pattern border below his feet. The reverse bears a bust of a lady of fashion facing left, looking into a mirror, wearing a pearl necklace, wave pattern border below her neck. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly NYC collection. Acquired from Vaderkindere, Belgium. Ex. ARS Historica Arqueologia, with copy of Spain export license. Ex. John Dowd, NYC collection. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:215mm / W:235mm ; 1.13kg

30. APULIAN RED-FIGURED POTTERY EPICHYSIS

Starting Price: £900

Ca. 400 BC An Apulian red-figure epichysis presenting a pear-shaped lower body which merges into a tubular neck and a finely crafted spout. A strap handle connects the shoulder to the mouth, making it easy to carry and pour, while a concave foot base enhances its stability. A depiction of a seated woman wearing a draped peplos adorns the vessel. She is seated on a rock and wears a diadem on her head, highlighted in white, along with a beaded necklace and double armillae. She holds large wreaths in both hands and a sizeable patera in her left, indicating her religious significance. On the reverse, there is an intricate palmette design. The decoration is completed with wave bands on the neck and foot, along with flowers in added white, enhancing the overall composition on the body. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly with Stephen Joel Albert (6 February 1941–27 December 1992), New York; thence by descent. [Inv. no. 5978]. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:185mm / W:85mm ; 175g

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31. RARE APULIAN EPICHYSUS WITH EROS

Starting Price: £2000

Magna Graecia, ca. 400 BC A beautifully decorated red-figure pottery epichysis with Eros in genuflection, holding a wreath. White painted leafy vines with berries enrich the scene. Palmette decorations flank the figure, beautifully painted on the leaf-shaped cartridge. A high arched handle terminates on the rim with a small moulded face. Intact and in excellent condition. This item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Provenance: Private London collection; formerly a Private NYC collection. Ex. Royal Athena; Ex. Mark Goodstein; Ex. John Dowd, NYC. Two early, (possibly 19th-century) collection labels affixed to the base. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:175mm / W:105mm ; 215g

32. APULIAN RED-FIGURE PROCHOUS WITH EROS

Starting Price: £2000

Magna Graecia, ca. 400 BC A red-figure pottery prochous with a high arching handle, slender neck, and spout with moulded tiny masks at the base. The vessel is decorated with a winged Eros. The nude god, shown seated on rocks, holds a plate with food offerings. His open wings extend toward the rear field, which is adorned with rosettes, floral and leaf designs. Painted details added with white and yellow. This piece is intact and in excellent condition. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Prrovenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery; formerly a Private NYC collection, acquired from a New Jersey collection, acquired in the early 1980s; Ex. Royal Athena Gallery, NYC. Ex. Mark Goodstein, Ex. John Dowd, NYC. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:195mm / W:80mm ; 190g

33. OUTSTANDING ANCIENT GREEK ILLYRIAN BRONZE HELMET

Starting Price: £10000

Ca. Late Archaic period. Ca. 500 BC A rare domed helmet with long pointed cheek guards and rectangular face opening. Raised parallel ridges on the crest, and ridges on the brow. The entire perimeter of the helmet is finely decorated with rivets. Strong mottled brown and blue-green surface patina covers the surface. Scattered areas of encrustation on the interior surface. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. For a similar helmet see: Christie’s sale 4th June 2015 Lot 37. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly NYC collection, F.A.; US art market prior to 2000. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:280mm / W:190mm ; 1.09kg

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33A. RARE GREEK CORINTHIAN BRONZE HELMET

Starting Price: £20000

Ca. 600 BC A bronze combat helmet of archaic Corinthian-Type, hammered from a single sheet of bronze with finely contoured almond-shaped eyes that gently taper to a point. Simplistic curvilinear eyebrows. Arched enveloping cheek pieces that provide a vertical opening for the mouth. A border has been drilled with rounded head-headed rivets to secure an interior lining. The nose-guard is wide with a round conical shaped terminal end. The dome-shaped calotte with a widely protruding round back of the head continuing into a slightly flaring neck-guard. The ridge decorated with linear decoration above the eyebrows. The domed skull with attachments for plumes. This fine example of helmet would have been owned by a wealthy member of the social elite. Perhaps someone of high importance. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. The helmet is completely intact, without repair or restoration which is rare on the global art market. Provenance: Important Private collection of Ancient Art, London UK; formerly in an old Spanish ‘Cervera’ collection, acquired in the early 1990s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:280mm / W:160mm ; 725g

34. AN OLD-ASSYRIAN (OR URARTIAN) POINTED HELMET AND PECTORAL

Starting Price: £12000

Mesopotamia, Assyria, Ca. 800-700 BC A non-deformed bronze helmet with two tongue-shaped cheek guards and pectoral. The helmet is formed of a hammered sheet that is conical in shape, tapering sharply to a tall point. The bronze pectoral is also conical in shape, with long plates to sit on owner’s collar. It is decorated with three cylindrical circles in shape of mounds. For a helmet of a similar type, see a chariot relief from the North-Palace of Ashurbanipal (A019909) in the Louvre, Paris, France with Assyrian warriors; Hermann Historica, Works of Art, Antiquities, Asian and Russian Art, 2022, lot 848. Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the European art market prior to 2000. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: Helmet - L:395mm / W:224mm; 304g; Pectoral - L:450mm / 308mm; 142g

35. ANCIENT GREEK CHALCIDIAN TINNED BRONZE HELMET

Starting Price: £6000

Ca. 500-300 BC A Chalcidian helmet made of tinned bronze, featuring a domed crown, flared neck guard, and hinged cheekpieces for protection. The mask-like front has eye cuts and a nose guard, resembling a human face. Named after the Greek city of Chalcis, this helmet enhanced head protection and visibility. Cf. The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, accession number 54.2468. Provenance: Central London gallery; formerly with a European collector, previously acquired from a gallery in Brussels; formerly in a collection of Ing Peter Till formed in 1980s, Vienna; later in Flemish collection of Mr. L. De Backer. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:300mm / W:280mm ; 975g

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36. RARE ROMAN MARBLE BUST OF HOMER

Starting Price: £20000

Flavian to Antonine period, Ca. 70-200 AD A marble bust of the poet Homer adapted from an earlier Hellenistic original. The poet is depicted wearing a narrow fillet with a thick curling beard and hair which covers the ears, with a single lock showing under the fillet at the centre of his wrinkled forehead, with sunken cheeks and heavy-lidded eyes, aquiline nose, moustache. The damage on the face could have been from Christian defacing due to its pagan origin, confirmed by a concealed small cross on the forehead. For another example see: British Museum, accession number: 1805,0703.85. Provenance: Property of a London gentleman; Ex. French collection, Paris, Parisian Gallery, 1970-90. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:470mm / W:340mm ; 55.25kg

37. GREEK PORTRAIT OF A RULER

Starting Price: £5000

Ca. 200-100 BC The youthful portrait with two conical grooves at the top of the head which presumably held a royal diadem. This diadem would have been made of bronze, and would indicate that the man represented a ruler. Sculpted in a life-size, his head turned to his left on his muscular neck, his large deep-set eyes with thick lids; the upper lids enveloped by his overhanging ridged M-shaped brow, with a fragmented nose and a small mouth, the lips parted, the chin prominent, the curls of his short wavy hair summarily rendered. Possibly one of the Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt. Fior similar see: Christie’s, 8 June 2012, lot 106. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an important Paris gallery, France; Ex. private Parisian collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:455mm / W:180mm ; 17.68kg

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38. ROMAN MARBLE BUST OF MATRONA

Starting Price: £6000

Ca. 100-200 AD A marble bust of a Matrona depicting a mature woman in dignified repose. Her serene countenance conveys wisdom and composure, with careful attention to anatomical accuracy in the nose and lips. Delicate eyebrows and impeccably rendered curls reflect the prevailing fashion. The Matrona archetype represents a respectable, mature Roman woman, esteemed for her contributions to family and society. Provenance: Property of a London gentleman; Ex. French collection, Paris, Parisian Gallery, 1970-90. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:300mm / W:250mm ; 8.9kg

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39. ROMAN MARBLE HEAD OF HARPOCRATES

Starting Price: £6000

Ca. 100-200 AD A marble head of Harpocrates, portrayed with youthful features. His face consists of a gently rounded chin and large expressive eyes, while a subtle enigmatic smile graces his slightly parted lips. Atop his head, an arranged topknot secures his tresses, which descend in cascading curls, enhancing the impression of youthful exuberance. In ancient Egyptian mythology, Harpocrates represented silence and esoteric knowledge. Cf. Bonhams, Antiquites, 5 July 2018, Lot 86. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Provenance: Property of a London gentleman; Ex. French collection, Paris, Parisian Gallery, 1970-90. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:240mm / W:160mm ; 10kg

40.ROMAN MARBLE HEAD OF A NOBLEMAN

Starting Price: £4500

Ca. 100-200 AD A marble head dating from the Trajanic/Hadrianic period. The nobleman’s face exhibits the characteristic stylistic features of the era, with a rounded chin and deeply set eyes. The short, meticulously rendered curls of the hair, not only demonstrate the artisan’s skill but also reflect the prevailing fashion of the time. Provenance: Property of a London gentleman; Ex. French collection, Paris, Parisian Gallery, 1970-90. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:270mm / W:230mm ; 19.3kg

41. ROMAN MARBLE LION FIGURE

Starting Price: £4000

Ca. 300 AD A marble representation of a recumbent lion sitting on a simple flat base. The lion’s head is fierce, with raised posture, sharp teeth, bulging eyes, and a detailed mane. The tail is elegantly wrapped around the hindquarters, and the legs end in intricately carved claws. In the Ancient Rome, the lion symbolised courage, strength, and authority, often associated with military prowess and the divine, making it a common motif in Roman culture. Provenance: Property of a London gentleman; Ex. French collection, Paris, Parisian Gallery, 1970-90. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:260mm / W:310mm ; 17.5kg November 2023

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42. ROMAN MARBLE HEAD OF A YOUTH

Starting Price: £2500

Ca. 300 AD A marble head of a youth, hailing from the Severan period. The drilled pupils of the eyes give the youth an arresting, piercing gaze. The sculptor’s mastery is evident in the prominent and finely rendered nose, the subtly parted lips and the gracefully rounded chin. Of particular note is the intricate coiffure that adorns the head. Provenance: Property of a London gentleman; Ex. French collection, Paris, Parisian Gallery, 1970-90. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:220mm / W:170mm ; 7.0kg

43. ROMAN MARBLE CUPID ABDOMEN

Starting Price: £4000

Ca. 200 AD A marble torso of Cupid including a gently curved torso and plump buttocks and thighs. In Roman mythology, Cupid represented love and desire, symbolising affection and devotion within society. Provenance: From a French collection, Paris, Parisian gallery 1970-1990. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:280mm / W:140mm ; 6.84kg

44. ROMAN MARBLE CUPID TORSO

Starting Price: £2000

Ca. 100-200 AD A marble torso representing Cupid, showcasing intricate details and characterised by his chubby, soft, yet proportional body. Depicted with a delicate belly button and finely carved surface. In Roman mythology, Cupid was the god of love and desire. His function was to incite feelings of affection and passion in the hearts of mortals and deities alike. Provenance: Property of a London gentleman; Ex. French collection, Paris, Parisian Gallery, 1970-90. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:190mm / W:170mm ; 8.2kg

45. ROMAN MARBLE BUST OF FLAVIAN MATRON

Starting Price: £3000

Flavian Dynasty, Ca. 68-96 AD A marble carved bust depicting a middle-aged woman with a severe expression. Her hair is rendered with ornate corkscrew curls, fashionable for the women of the period. For similar see: Toledo Museum of Art, 2016.19. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, acquired on the UK art market. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:280mm / W:85mm ; 3.22g

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46. ROMAN MARBLE FUNERARY PANEL DEDICATED TO A FREEDMAN Ca. 200 AD

Starting Price: £3000

A Roman marble funerary plaque of rectangular form, carved within a plain grooved border and with eight lines of dedicatory Latin inscription. The inscription on this panel is complete and well-cut, with the letters of even height, and is carefully laid out. For similar see Harvard Museum, accession number: 1980.83. Provenance: Private London collection, B.A.; formerly in pre-2000 European collection. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:370mm / W:380mm ; 12.1kg

47. RARE ROMAN MARBLE LEGIONARY STELE WITH EAGLE

Starting Price: £3000

Ca. 100-200 AD An ancient Roman stone plaque with a raised frame showing a grand eagle. The bird stands atop a laurel wreath with its head turned to the left. Among the roman army, the eagle often symbolised jupiter representing his power. Such plaques were often found in Roman Legionary camps. Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, acquired on the US art market; ex. Horst Worm collection, Schafthausen, Switzerland, before 1980s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:160mm / W:90mm ; 1.04kg

48. MASSIVE ROMAN BRONZE CUPID STATUETTE

Starting Price: £8000

Ca. 100 AD A plump figure of Cupid depicted nude, striding forward with his right leg advanced, left arm stretched upward and holding a horn. His long wavy hair is tied in a topknot with a braid running back over the crown of the head. His face is framed by ringlets, with two rectangular mortises on the reverse for insertion of now-missing wings. Facial features are rendered in a highly expressive manner through generously lidded almond-shaped eyes, delineated pupils/irises, a perky nose, and parted lips. For a similar, please see: Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, with similar hairstyle, facial features and plump anatomy see no. 72 in Kozloff and Mitten, et al., The Gods Delight, The Human Figure in Classical Bronze. Provenance: Property of a London gentleman; formerly in the private collection of Mr. R.A.; British art Market 1990s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:240mm / W:145mm ; 1.37kg

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Starting Price: £3000

49. ROMAN GOLD LEGIONARY PHALERA WITH EMERALD EAGLE INTAGLIO

Ca. 100-300 AD

A large gold phalera with an emerald intaglio and intricate foliage design. The intaglio shows a standing eagle with outstretched wings. The back has two attachment loops. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly from a late Japanese gentleman’s collection, 1970s-2010s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:50mm / W:53mm ; 33.9g

Starting Price: £3000

50. RARE ROMAN LEGIONARY SILVER EAGLE FINIAL Imperial Period, Ca. 100-300 AD

A rare silver battle standard finial depicting an eagle on a short pedestal. The eagle is depicted with prominent features and well carved feet, eyes, and beak. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:105mm / W:37mm ; 339g

51. RARE ROMAN BRONZE MILITARY PHALERA WITH MITHRAS

Starting Price: £3000

Ca. 200-300 AD A large cast bronze disc phalera with a high-relief image of Mithras, standing with a dog. Mithras is known for the tauroctony scene, where he slays a bull, often with a dog present, symbolising the animal’s role in the ritual. This scene appears in Mithraic art throughout the Roman Empire, highlighting the god’s Eastern origins and importance in Roman religion. Possibly from the military outfit of an important roman general. Provenance: Property of a London gallery; from an important English collection; acquired in the 1990s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:155mm / W:170mm ; 1.01kg

52. ROMAN BRONZE NUBIAN HEAD OIL LAMP

Starting Price: £2000

Ca. 100 AD A bronze oil lamp shaped like an african head. Intricately detailed eyes, nose, and mouth. A decorative pattern extends from the back of the head, accompanied by a handle. Lamps served dual purposes, providing practical illumination while also celebrating various cultures or significant figures within domestic and religious settings. Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:110mm / W:40mm ; 630g

53. ROMAN BRONZE OIL LAMP TRIPOD STAND

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 300 AD A remarkable bronze decorative tripod stand, adorned with an intricate design. The feet of the stand are styled in shape of animal paws. Above them, an elegant, columnar shaft, adorned with multiple disc-like forms arranged along its length. The pinnacle of this stand features a circular bowl with a flat base and a straightforward openwork design, specifically crafted for the placement of an oil lamp. Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1990s on the UK art market. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:140mm / W:95mm ; 320g

54. ROMAN BRONZE OIL LAMP WITH MASK

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 1-100 AD A Roman oil lamp with a pear-shaped body, a raised foot, and a strap handle with a relief of a theatrical mask. It serves as both practical lighting and a symbol of culture and spirituality in ancient Rome, showcasing their artistic and meaningful approach to everyday objects. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:92.4mm / W:44.2mm ; 311g

55. ROMAN BRONZE PROTOME OF A GODDESS

Starting Price: £750

Ca. 100-200 AD A bronze protome of a goddess captured with a slightly tilted head. Her attire is delicately carved, giving the impression of it being gently stirred by a breeze. At the rear of the protome, there is a hollow, rectangular-section shaft, possibly for attachment to a larger structure. Provenance: Property of a private collector, acquired before 2002. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:120mm / W:90mm ; 645g

56. ETRUSCAN BRONZE FIGURINE OF A GODDESS

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 300-200 BC A bronze figurine portraying a graceful goddess standing elegantly in a flowing robe, with her right hand holding a sacred vessel known as a phiale. Adorning her head is a crescent moon diadem, symbolising ethereal power and divinity. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly English private collection, acquired by the current owner in Germany before the 2000s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:80mm / W:50mm ; 120g

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57. ROMAN BRONZE FIGURINE OF GOD MERCURY

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 100-300 AD A bronze figurine of Mercury depicted nude and muscular. He holds a money bag, on one of his attributes, symbolising commerce and wealth. In both Roman and Greek mythology, Mercury/Hermes symbolises communication, trade and travel. For a similar see, Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales, Item Number: 81.35H/2. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:80mm / W:40mm ; 100g

Starting Price: £500

58. ETRUSCAN BRONZE KNEELING FIGURE OF ATLAS Ca. 500-300 BC

A bronze figurine of the god Atlas. He is depicted kneeling with arms raised. In Greek mythology, Atlas is known for bearing the heavens as a punishment, symbolising endurance and responsibility. Provenance: Private London collection, B.A.; formerly in pre-2000 European collection. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:80mm / W:40mm ; 165g

59. RARE GREEK GEOMETRIC BRONZE HORSE

Starting Price: £500

Geometric Period, Ca. 800 BC A stylised bronze figurine of a horse on a marble stand depicted with a gracefully arched neck, forelock, and a long, folded tail. Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:80mm / W:76mm ; 410g

Starting Price: £500

60. ETRUSCAN BRONZE MIRROR Ca. 400 BC

An ancient bronze mirror with a circular shape, raised borders and flat handle. Such mirrors were used for grooming and personal care in Etruscan, Greek, and Roman cultures. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:270mm / W:180mm ; 510g

61. RARE PTOLEMAIC DIADEM FROM HELMET WITH BES AND FELINES

Starting Price: £6000

Ca. 700 - 600 BC A lower fragment of a votive helmet, which has a rich decoration with golden laminae. No precise parallels are known for this object. Originally, the intact helmet must have been conical in shape, like the examples worn by the votive terracotta statues of warriors found in the sanctuary of Ayia Irini on the island of Cyprus, preserved in the Archaeological Museum of Nicosia. It is, therefore, possible that the present artefact comes from a bronze statuette similar to the terracotta statues mentioned above. The embossed gold thin plate, with figures of marching felines and the grotesque mask inspired by the face of the Egyptian god Bes, that decorate the ‘visor’ and palmettes that decorate the sides and back of the bronze fragment, are comparable in style to an example of the Phoenician-Cypriot art of the Orientalizing period. The item is accompanied by the report from Simone Musso, consultant curator for the Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. For similar see: V. Karageorghis Cipro, Crocevia del Mediterrano orientale 1600-500 a. C. Milan 2000, pp. 183-87. Provenance: Property of a central London gallery; Ex. SM Colin London 1979-99, then by decent. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:185mm / W:82mm ; 280g

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62. HEAVY PTOLEMAIC GOLD ARM RING

Starting Price: £4000

Egypt, Ca. 525-30 BC

A heavy gold spiral snake arm ring, terminating with a tapered loop tail and opposing moulded snake head with one remaining blue sapphire or glass inset eye. A fantastic example of Egyptian jewellery featuring a copper core with very thick and entirely preserved 22/23 carat gold sheet. Excellent condition and wearable. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly private NYC collection. Ex. Florida collection, acquired at Sotheby’s Arcade, NYC, 1980’s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:50mm / W:85mm ; 34.59g

63. ROMANO-EGYPTIAN GOLD SNAKE RING

Starting Price: £1000

Ca. 100 BC-100 AD

A snake-shaped finger ring, meticulously crafted from a single piece of gold wire, tapering from tail to head with detailed eyes. Snake rings held significance in Romano-Egyptian culture, symbolising renewal, power, wisdom, and protection. They were also believed to have protective and magical properties, guarding against evil spirits and misfortune as talismans. Provenance: A private collection formed in the United Kingdom since 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: D:16.71mm / US:6 1/4 / UK:M ; 10.22g

64. EGYPTIAN PTOLEMAIC GOLD NECKLACE WITH SNAKE

Starting Price: £1500

Ca. 332-30 BC

A necklace composed of a tightly coiled gold strip, centred by an agate cylinder with a drop shaped finial. Below it, a snake formed from a solid rod, lenticular in section, curves into an open hoop with its head curved back and projecting outward. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:360mm / W:4mm ; 20.9g

65. SWIVEL GOLD RING WITH EGYPTIAN SCARAB

Starting Price: £1000

Hyksos Period, Ca. 1630-1523 BC

A high-karat gold swivel ring featuring a steatite scarab, a symbol of rebirth and protection. The scarab shows six sacred serpents, representing divine authority. The ring has a simple D-shaped design with delicate coils on its shoulders and an embellished border around the scarab. Provenance: A private collection formed in the United Kingdom since 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: D:21.59mm / US:12 1/4 / UK:Y ; 6g

66. PHOENICIAN INTAGLIO SCARABOID IN A GOLD PENDANT

Starting Price: £900

Ca. 700-600 BC

A gold pendant holding a banded agate intaglio scaraboid depicting a finely etched horse. The golden setting, added later, complements the agate’s carvings. Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:30mm / W:23mm ; 5.74g

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67.PHOENICIAN GOLD SWIVEL RING WITH GRIFFIN SCARABOID ROCK CRYSTAL

Starting Price: £1800

Ca. 500-400 BC

A gold swivel finger ring featuring a rock crystal scaraboid engraved with a griffin. Very well preserved and wearable. For a similar piece, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 74.51.4209. Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1970s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: D:18.75mm / US:8 3/4 / UK:R ; 8.85g

68. EGYPTIAN JASPER SCARAB SET IN A NEO-CLASSICAL GOLD RING

Starting Price: £900

Late Period, Ca. 664-332 BC

A vivid Egyptian carnelian scarab featuring detailed carvings, including a scarab beetle symbolising rebirth, flanked by cobras. Below is a solar disc and a djed-pillar representing stability. The scarab is pierced for suspension and set in a gold ring made in the early swivel ring style with ridges along the band. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: D:18.75mm / US:8 3/4 / UK:R ; 6.6g

69.RARE ROMANO-EGYPTIAN GOLD PENDANT

Starting Price: £4000

Ca. 100 AD

A gold pendant moulded in a circular shape with a raised dotted border. It features an eye symbol in the centre, surrounded by animals: a scorpian, snake, dog, crocodile, and an ibis, next to a sylised gladious sword. The combination of symbols on this pendant is highly unusal and represents a combination of Egyptian and Eoman features, suggesting the thalisman nature of the pendant. For a similar piece: The Johns Hopkins Archaeological Museum (JHAM), Accession Number: FIC.07.225. Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1980s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:34mm / W:29mm ; 4.68g

70. RARE HELLENISTIC GOLD WEARABLE BRACELET

Starting Price: £4000

Ca. 500-400 BC

A gold bracelet, circular in shape, made from two joined tubes with a central groove. It represents the artistic influences of the Hellenistic era, known for its craftsmanship and use of gold. Very well preserved and wearable artefact. Provenance: Property of a central London gallery; Ex. Dutch collection, 2000s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:85mm / W:82mm ; 65.82g

71. SCARCE GREEK HELLENISTIC GOLD RING WITH LION ATTACKING BULL Ca. 400 BC

Starting Price: £3000

A gold ring with a slim rounded hoop holding a large bezel with elaborate engravings of a lion attacking a bull. Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: D:18.75mm / US:8 3/4 / UK:R ; 11.11g

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72. RARE HELLENISTIC PAIR OF GOLD ROUNDEL BROOCHES Magna Graecia, Ca. 300 BC

Starting Price: £5000

A pair of exceptionally crafted roundel brooches. They feature intricate gold wire filigree decorations showcasing a stylised sunburst design with five concentric bands, all adorned with rayed and geometric elements. Each brooch is further enriched with a central raised button. The presence of an exquisite red-brown patina on the ancient surface adds to their allure. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly private NY Collection. Ex. Surrey collection, acquired at Bermondsey market, 1960s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:80mm / W:80mm ; 20.23g

73. HELLENISTIC SAPPHIRE INTAGLIO WITH ATHENA IN A HEAVY GOLD RING Ca. 100 BC

Starting Price: £3000

A sapphire intaglio in a gold ring displaying a detailed portrait of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and war, seen wearing one of her attributes, the crested Corinthian helmet. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: D:19.56mm / US:9 3/4 / UK:T ; 19.33g

74. HELLENISTIC GOLD RING WITH STAG INTAGLIO

Starting Price: £3000

Ca. 300-100 BC

A gold ring with a flat hoop and a sizeable bezel holding a carnelian intaglio with a detailed image of a stag. Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market.

Size: D:18.34mm / US:8 1/4 / UK:Q ; 8.66g

75. HELLENISTIC MATCHED PAIR OF GOLD EARRINGS

Starting Price: £2000

Ca. 400-300 BC

A pair of gold earrings featuring hollow-formed rings with hinged mechanisms, garnet embellishments, drop-shaped plaques, and tiered granulated structures. The lower section of the earrings adopts a substantial spherical shape, featuring a segmented body supported by a tiered structure adorned with clusters of hollow-formed granules. Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1980s.

Size: L:67-67mm / W:25-25mm ; 17.18g

76. HELLENISTIC GOLD RING WITH WINGED EROS INTAGLIO

Starting Price: £3000

Ca. 200-100 BC

A gold ring with a round hoop and an intaglio of winged Eros. Eros stands in a graceful pose, facing to the right, with his foot on the ground and his left leg elegantly raised, creating a sense of movement. In Greek mythology, Eros is the god of love and desire, believed to influence affections with his golden arrows. It comes with a full authentication report. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.

Size: D:14.48mm / US:3 1/4 / UK:G ; 11.2g

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77. GRECO-ROMAN GOLD PENDANT WITH GARNETS

Starting Price: £2000

Ca. 300 BC-100 AD

A striking Greco-Roman gold pendant possibly depicting the Greek god Eros. The pendant features a suspension loop at the top and five dangling elements. The piece is enriched by three garnet cabochons and may originate from Hellenistic Greece or the eastern Roman regions. It is extremely well-preserved and can be worn with care. It comes with a full authentication report. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly the property of a London gentleman; thence by descent; previously in an important private Mayfair, London collection, acquired after 1970. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:74mm / W:34mm ; 10g

78. HELLENISTIC GOLD DISC BROOCH WITH AGATE CABOCHON

Starting Price: £1500

Ca. 400-300 BC

A gold brooch with a circular plate and a beautiful agate cabochon at the centre, skilfully secured by gold threads. On the reverse side, four suspension loops provide a secure means of attaching. Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1980s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:50mm / W:48mm ; 15.23g

79.GREEK HELLENISTIC GOLD PENDANT WITH AMETHYST STONE

Starting Price: £1000

Ca. 300-100 BC

A finely rendered gold disc-shaped pendant, hammered from thin gold, embellished with three bands of alternating beaded and ropework decoration alongside the edge of the central amethyst cabochon. A suspension loop makes this piece wearable and it comes with a modern necklace cord. Excellent condition, with stone restored. Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1980s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:30mm / W:27mm ; 15.66g

80. ETRUSCAN GOLD NECKLACE AND EARRING SET

Starting Price: £4000

Ca. 400 BC

A gold chain necklace comprising a dense loop-in-loop design. The finials, culminating in distinctive mushroom-shaped terminals, with suspension loops integrated for secure closure. Attached to this necklace is an acorn-shaped pendant, adorned with fine scrollwork along its rounded side. Including a pair of Etruscan spiral earringswith coiled catch-a-plates It comes with a full authentication report. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly Tom McCaffery (1950-2020), Chicago; thence by descent. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: Necklace - L:230mm / W:4mm ; 28.16g Earrings - Size: L:20mm / W:18mm ; 1.71g

81. ROMAN GOLD CAMEO PENDANT WITH EMPRESS

Starting Price: £3000

Ca. 100-300 AD

A beautiful gold pendant featuring a ribbed loop and plaque with an openwork foliate border. A central cell displays a cameo bust of a young female, possibly an empress, with a draped robe and mantle. The back is plain and unworked. It comes with a full authentication report. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly in an important European collection; formerly with a German gallery in the 1970s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:38mm / W:26mm ; 8.54g

82. ROMAN GOLD CHAIN NECKLACE WITH LARGE EMERALD PENDANT

Starting Price: £3000

Ca. 100-300 AD

A gold chain necklace with an emerald pendant. The necklace features flat links connected by delicate filigree connectors. The pendant holds a vivid green emerald and is suspended by two loops. Emeralds were highly valued by the Romans for their rarity and symbolised love, fertility, and protection. According to our experts this is one of the largest emeralds they have ever seen. Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquired on the UK/European art market in the 1980s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:230mm / W:10mm ; 14.24g

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83. ROMAN GOLD PENDANT WITH STONES

Starting Price: £1000

Ca. 100-200 AD

A gold pendant consisting of a crowned top with curvilinear arms. The centrepiece holds a rectangular cell with a green emerald, while two round cells on either side house delicate pink garnets. Below, two suspended pearls and a dangling drop shaped garnet completes the pendant. Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1980s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:37mm / W:33mm ; 9.44g

84. ROMAN GOLD WINGED PHALLIC PENDANT

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 100-200 AD

A gold pendant displaying a winged phallus, intricately crafted with filigree and granule details. Above this intricate loop for suspension. In Roman culture, such pendants symbolised strength and fertility. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:23mm / W:28mm ; 5.27g

85.HUGE HELLENISTIC GOLD RING WITH MAENAD INTAGLIO

Starting Price: £3000

Ca. 200-100 BC

A substantial gold ring featuring broad shoulders, enclosing a convex intaglio of a standing Maenad. In Greco-Roman mythology, Maenads were female devotees of Dionysus. Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, ex. I. G., US; formerly in the property of an East Coast Collector, acquired prior to 1979. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: D:15.9mm / US:5 1/4 / UK:K ; 22.9g

86. FORTUNA NICOLO INTAGLIO IN GOLD RING

Starting Price: £2000

Ca. 100-200 AD

A gold ring with an oval nicolo intaglio depicting Fortuna, a Roman deity symbolising destiny and luck. The ring boasts a flat-sectioned hoop with expanding shoulders that provide an elegant setting for the intaglio. Fortuna faces leftward, standing gracefully beside a column. Romans sought her favour for prosperity and success. The gold setting may be from a later period. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: D:16.71mm / US:6 1/4 / UK:M ; 9.08g

87. ROMAN FAUSTULUS INTAGLIO IN GOLD RING

Starting Price: £1000

Ca. 100 AD

An oval-shaped green jasper intaglio of Faustulus leaning on his staff underneath a tree. The ring has a round hoop and graceful shoulders with “Y” shaped finials adorned with granules. The gold setting may be from a later period. For a similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number: 17.194.36. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: D:18.34mm / US:8 1/4 / UK:Q ; 6.28g

88. STUNNING ROMAN SERAPIS NICOLO INTAGLIO IN HEAVY GOLD RING

Starting Price: £2000

Ca. 100-200 AD

A gold ring with a round and curved design, holding a nicolo intaglio of Serapis. The Greco-Egyptian god is linked to fertility and the afterlife and is recognised by the modius above his head. The gold setting may be from a later period. For a similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1842,0728.27. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: D:19.56mm / US:9 3/4 / UK:T ; 18.69g

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89. ROMAN GOLD RING WITH JASPER INTAGLIO OF GRYLLOS

Starting Price: £1500

Ca. 100-200 AD

A gold ring with a rounded hoop and subtly flattened interior, holding a convex jasper intaglio. The stone is finely carved with a gryllos, composed of one youthful portrait dionysus facing left and its counterpart silenus depicting the wisdom of old age, facing right. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: D:19.15mm / US:9 1/4 / UK:S ; 12.86g

90. ROMAN GOLD RING WITH HERCULES BANDED AGATE INTAGLIO

Starting Price: £2000

Ca. 100-200 AD

A gold ring featuring a round-sectioned hoop and circular bezel holding a banded agate convex intaglio. The intaglio depicts Hercules, facing left while holing a club and a lion’s skin. It comes with a full authentication report. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: D:18.34mm / US:8 1/4 / UK:Q ; 16.27g

91. ROMAN JUPITER INTAGLIO IN A HEAVY GOLD RING

Starting Price: £1800

Ca. 100-200 AD

A banded agate intaglio in a gold ring showing a detailed portrait of Jupiter holding a staff and an eagle. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: D:19.56mm / US:9 3/4 / UK:T ; 15.4g

92. ROMAN MARS INTAGLIO IN HEAVY GOLD RING

Starting Price: £1800

Ca. 100-200 AD

An oval carnelian intaglio depicting Mars, the Roman god of war, holding a spear and shield. For similar see: Richter, Gisela M. A., Catalogue of Engraved Gems of the Classical Style: Greek Etruscan, and Roman, pl. XLI. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: D:19.15mm / US:9 1/4 / UK:S ; 18.16g

93. HEAVY ROMAN GOLD CHAIN NECKLACE

Starting Price: £4000

Ca. 100-300 AD

A gold chain made with flawless round links. It has finely crafted finials with conical-shaped tubes on the ends, designed for a secure closure. The necklace is acompanied by a historical report. Provenance: A private collection formed in the UK, prior to 1990s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:264mm / W:5mm ; 61g

94. ROMAN GOLD RING WITH MINERVA INTAGLIO

Starting Price: £1800

Ca. 100-200 AD

A gold ring with a rounded hoop that comes together to hold a bezel. The stone is finely carved with a right facing portrait of Minerva, depicted wearing a crested helmet and holding a shield and spear. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: D:14.88mm / US:3 3/4 / UK:H ; 4.45g

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95. ROMAN BLOODSTONE INTAGLIO OF VICTORY IN GOLD RING

Starting Price: £1500

Ca. 100-300 AD

A gold ring featuring an oval bloodstone with an intaglio of Victory, a figurative symbol portraying Roman military success. The stone’s green and crimson hues create an attractive backdrop for the carving. The gold setting may be from a later period. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: D: 17.12mm / US: 6 3/4 / UK: N; 11.68g

96. ROMAN GOLD RING WITH RED CABOCHON

Starting Price: £900

Ca. 100 AD

A gold ring with a red garnet cabochon in its bezel. Good condition, wearable. Provenance: From the private collection of an Essex gentleman; previously in an old British Collection, formed in the 1980s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: D:15.9mm / US:5 1/4 / UK:K ; 3.64g

97. ROMAN GOLD RING WITH JASPER INTAGLIO OF PRIAPUS

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 100 AD

A gold finger ring with a rounded hoop and intricate decorations on the shoulders. It holds a jasper intaglio showing Priapus, a deity symbolising fertility and a bountiful harvest in a distinctive ithyphallic portrayal. Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1980s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: D:17.93mm / US:7 3/4 / UK:P ; 6.22g

98. ROMAN BANDED AGATE DOLPHIN INTAGLIO IN GOLD RING

Starting Price: £900

Ca. 100-200 AD

A gold ring characterised by its distinctive gold setting. The substantial bezel features a banded agate intaglio, carved with the image of a dolphin. Agate, a gemstone renowned for its distinctive banded patterns, was frequently employed in Roman jewellery. The gold setting may be from a later period. Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: D:18.34mm / US:8 1/4 / UK:Q ; 9.5g

99. ROMAN GOLD RING WITH CRICKET INTAGLIO

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 100 AD A delicate gold ring has a slender round hoop. It features a garnet cabochon with an engraved cricket. Provenance: From the private collection of an Essex gentleman; previously in an old British Collection, formed in the 1990s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: D:15.49mm / US:4 3/4 / UK:J ; 2.47g

100. GREEK HELLENISTIC GOLD FILIGREE PENDANT WITH GARNET

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 300-100 BC

A gold filigree pendant with a circular suspension loop, leading to a flaring body in a garnet setting. Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market. Size: L:20mm / W:10mm ; 3.36g

101. GREEK HELLENISTIC GOLD FILIGREE PENDANT WITH ROCK CRYSTAL

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 300-100 BC

A gold pendant with intricate filigree work and a circular suspension loop. It contains a rock crystal cut into a claw shape. Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market. Size: L:25mm / W:8mm ; 2.6g

102. ROMAN GOLD PYXIS

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 100-200 AD A gold pyxis with a tubular body, ornate surface details and arched handle. The exterior surface is resplendent with ornate detailing, featuring two distinct registers of filigree and curvilinear motifs, separated by delicate beaded band. Provenance: Private European collection, acquired on the UK art market; formerly acquired on the German art market in the 1990s. Size: L:17mm / W:10mm ; 4.05g

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103. ROMAN GOLD PENDANT WITH CABOCHONS

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 100-300 AD A thin, circular gold pendant featuring a central cabochon gem held within a raised cell. Above it, another cabochon enriches the piece, topped by a suspension loop. At the bottom, a biconical decoration with filigree adds movement. The back is plain, with a round rosette in the centre and decorative bands. Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1980s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:45mm / W:24mm ; 5.48g

104. NEOCLASSICAL GOLD PENDANT WITH OCEANUS CAMEO

Starting Price: £1000

Ca. 1700-1800 AD or earlier

A finely carved agate cameo depicting Oceanus, set in a gold setting. Convex in form with intricately engraved border and an integral suspension loop. The Titan is depicted with his gaze slightly turned to the left, curly hair bound in a fillet, articulated eyes and full beard. It comes with a full authentication report. Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1980s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:43mm / W:36mm ; 16.72g

105. LATE HELLENISTIC DEMETER INTAGLIO IN SILVER RING

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 200 AD

A silver ring with a simple circular hoop and ornate ribbed shoulders. The large bezel holds a red stone intaglio with the image of the goddess Demeter. Demeter is depicted in a contrapposto stance, holding a cornucopia and wheat stalks, symbolising fertility. The silver setting may be from a later period. Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: D: 19.96mm / US: 10 1/4 / UK: U; 19.45g

106. ROMAN GOLD AND TURQUOISE BEADED NECKLACE

Starting Price: £150

Ca. 100-300 AD

A beaded necklace composed of gold and turquoise beads. A large, tubular turquoise pendant sits at the centre, adorned by a teardrop-shaped gold finial. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:350mm ; 6.09g

107. ROMAN SILVER RING WITH MINERVA INTAGLIO

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 200 AD A silver ring with a slender hoop and detailed decorations on the shoulders. The bezel holds a carnelian intaglio portraying the goddess Minerva, symbolising wisdom and warfare. Minerva is depicted with a spear and shield, showcasing her protective and strategic qualities. Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1980s. Size: D:17.53mm / US:7 1/4 / UK:O ; 4.28g

108. ROMAN SILVER RING WITH PALM BRANCH

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 200-300 AD A silver ring with a D-shaped design and an engraved palm branch on the flattened bezel. The palm branch symbolised victory, triumph, and peace in Roman antiquity. It was associated with the god Jupiter and widely used in Roman art and iconography. Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1980s. Size: D:16.71mm / US:6 1/4 / UK:M ; 7.84g

109. ROMAN SILVER BRACELET WITH SNAKE HEADS

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 100-300 AD A silver bracelet with a coiled round section that forms a symmetrical design around the wrist, terminating with snake head finials. In ancient Roman symbolism, the snake had various meanings, including rebirth due to its skin-shedding, and it was associated with health and healing as a symbol of the god Asclepius. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:72mm / W:68mm ; 44.65g

110. ROMAN BRONZE RING WITH STYLISED SNAKES

Starting Price: £90

Ca. 200-500 AD A bronze oval-shaped ring with incised snake motifs on the bezel. The snake motifs likely symbolise healing powers in the ancient world. For similar see: Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: D: 17.93mm / US: 7 3/4 / UK: P; 9.86g.

111.ROMAN BRONZE RING WITH DECORATION

Starting Price: £90

Ca. 200-500 AD A bronze ring with a flat, circular hoop, engraved decorations on the shoulders and bezel. In Roman society, these rings showed social status, religious beliefs, and group membership. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: D: 17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; 11.28g.

112. ROMAN BRONZE RING WITH ‘X’

Starting Price: £90

Ca. 200 AD A bronze ring with a rounded hoop and an oval-shaped bezel engraved ‘X’ pattern, symbolising the number ten in Latin. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: D:17.53mm / US:7 1/4 / UK:O ; 13g

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Starting Price: £100

113. ROMAN CARNELIAN BEADED NECKLACE Ca. 100-300 AD

A carnelian necklace with tubular and bi-conical beads, featuring a mix of dark and light hues. Carnelian was valued in ancient Rome for its red-orange colour and believed protective properties. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:235/470mm / W:4mm ; 6.84g

Starting Price: £100

114. ROMAN BEADED NECKLACE Ca. 100-300 AD

A restrung necklace with stone and glass beads. It combines different materials, featuring blue and red beads for visual contrast. Romans esteemed blue for its symbolic significance of wealth and divinity. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:360/720mm ; 20g.

Starting Price: £100

115. ROMAN BEADED NECKLACE Ca. 100-300 AD

A stone necklace with cream and beige beads, featuring a central pendant for visual impact. Roman stone beads varied in materials and were valued for decoration and status. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:220/440mm ; 20.11g

Starting Price: £800

116. ROMANO-EGYPTIAN LIMESTONE FRAGMENT Ca. 100 AD

A magnificent limestone fragment depicting a young boy, with large, hypnotic eyes. He is depicted with a thinly lined brow, a broad nose, full cheeks and fleshy lips, all flanked by a pair of sizeable ears. He wears the iconic Nubian style headdress, rendered in a naturalistic manner. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:200mm / W:150mm ; 2.48kg

Starting Price: £500

117. LARGE EGYPTIAN FAIENCE AMULET OF PATAIKOS Ca. 664-332 BC

A blue faience amulet portraying the dwarf god Pataikos, who is shown nude, crouching with legs apart on a square base, and his arms at his sides. A small loop at the back fro suspention. For a similar, see Art Institute Chicago, accession number: 1894.128. Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection. Size: L:78.2mm / W:35.3mm ; 34.82g

118. HUGE ANCIENT EGYPTIAN FAIENCE PECTORAL SCARAB

Starting Price: £500

123. EGYPTIAN HARSTONE CEREMONIAL MACE HEAD

Starting Price: £500

Late Period, ca. 664-332 BC

Predynastic Period, Ca. 3500 - 3200 BC

A blue faience scarab with detailed features and small holes on the flat underside for attachment. Scarabs were commonly placed in tombs as personal items.

A tear shaped Ancient Egyptian piriform shaped mace made of red jasper with an black vein. The piece is pierced for mounting on a wooden club. Mounted on an acrylic custom-made stand.

Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.

Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.

Size: L:42.7mm / W:32.6mm ; 25.89g

Size: L:210mm / W:100mm ; 525g

119. EGYPTIAN ALABASTER OFFERING JAR

Starting Price: £300

124. EGYPTIAN PREDYNASTIC HEMATITE MACE HEAD

Starting Price: £900

Old Kingdom, Ca. 2686 - 2181 BC

Predynastic Period, Naqada II, 3500-3200 BC

A alabaster offering bowl with a flattened base, flat shoulder, and corseted neck. The wide rim adds visual appeal and functionality. Alabaster’s unique qualities include translucency and opacity when illuminated.

A globe-shaped mace head made of beautiful grey hematite with a smooth surface and a drilled socketing hole, wider on one end. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum, item 10.176.101.

Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s.

Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.

Size: L:95mm / W:200mm ; 4.47Kg

Size: L:160mm / W:200mm ; 1.1kg

120. EGYPTIAN FAIENCE SHROUD WITH FOUR SONS OF HORUS

Starting Price: £200

Late Period, ca. 664-332 BC A mummy shroud made of faience beads with a detailed face, a winged scarab, and the four Sons of Horus. The face is rendered with beige and dark green beads. Below it, a scarab symbolises rebirth, whilst the four figures guard the organs. Restrung. Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection. Size: L:220mm / W:120mm ; 60g

125. AN EGYPTIAN BASALT JAR

Starting Price: £200

Early Dynastic Period, Ca. 1st - 2nd Dynasty, Ca. 3000-2650 BC.

A cylindrical shaped jar with a flat base and an everted rounded rim. For a similar see: Christie’s, 1 October 2014, lot 34. Cf. ARNOLD D., PISCHIKOVA E., Stone Vessels: Luxury Items with Manifold Implications in Egyptian Art in the Age of Pyramids, New York, 1999. EL-KHOULI A., Egyptian Stone Vessels: Predynastic to Dynasty III, 3 vol., Mainz am Rhein, 1978. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:110mm / W:120mm ; 1.34kg

121. EGYPTIAN FAIENCE SHROUD WITH FOUR SONS OF HORUS

Starting Price: £200

126.EGYPTIAN MINIATURE STONE VESSELS

Starting Price: £100

Late Period, ca. 664-332 BC

OLD KINGDOM, ca. 2345-2181 BC

A finely crafted funerary shroud adorned with faience beads depicting the deceased’s face, a winged scarab, and the four Sons of Horus. The scarab symbolises rebirth and the four figures protect the deceased’s organs for the afterlife. Restrung.

A set of 4 miniature stone vessels, each with its unique form and purpose. These vessels, made with precision, hold significance in Egyptian culture, often buried with the deceased as containers for the afterlife.

Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.

Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market since the 1970s.

Size: L:230mm / W:140mm ; 60g

Size: L:15-25mm / W:50-60mm ; 320g

122. EGYPTIAN FAIENCE SHROUD WITH FOUR SONS OF HORUS

Starting Price: £200

127. EGYPTIAN FAIENCE SHABTI

Starting Price: £100

Late Period, ca. 664-332 BC

Late Period, 30th Dynasty, Ca. 380-343 BC

A faience beaded funerary shroud portrays the face of the deceased with beige, ochre, and crimson beads. A winged scarab symbolises Khepri, an Egyptian deity of renewal. Four figures below represent the sons of Horus, guardians of organs for the afterlife. Restrung.

An ancient Egyptian blue faience ushabti. The mummiform figurine wears a tripartite wig, crossed hands that hold hoes and a seed bag hangs from his back. Their main function was to ensure the individual’s comfort and freedom from daily labour in the next life. For a similar see: Janes, G, The Shabti Collections, volume 5.

Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.

Provenance: Private London collection, ex. B. Kickx and J. Peeters collections, pre 1978, Belgium. Size: L:125mm / W:38mm ; 75g

Size: L:250mm / W:150mm ; 90g

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Starting Price: £500

133. EGYPTIAN FAIENCE PAPYRUS SCEPTRE AMULET

Starting Price: £100

Late Dynastic Period, ca. 664-332 BC

Late Period, ca. 664-332 BC

A faience amulet of Horus shaped like a falcon with a flat base, prominent eyes, facial markings, a small rounded beak, and the crown of Upper and Lower Egypt. It has a hoop for suspension, indicating it was worn as a pendant. For a reference please see, C. Andrews, Amulets of Ancient Egypt, p.28. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 22.1.1325.

An papyrus column amulet, known as a papyrus or Wadj sceptre, made of light blue glazed faience with a suspension hole. This amulet represents a rolled papyrus scroll and was used for protection, granting the deceased eternal youth in the afterlife. Cf. Andrews, C., 1994. Amulets of Ancient Egypt. Pl. 81-83. Petrie, W.M. Flinders. 1914. Amulets. Pl. 12-13.

Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection. Size: L:39.4mm / W:10.6mm ; 3g

Size: L:49.5mm / W:32.6mm ; 10.48g

129. EGYPTIAN FAIENCE BICHROME WEDJAT EYE AMULET

Starting Price: £200

134. EGYPTIAN FAIENCE SHABTI

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 1069-332 BC

Late Period, 30th Dynasty, Ca. 380-343 BC

A blue glazed faience Wedjat eye amulet, also called the Eye of Horus, with a flat underside. It represents a human eye with a brow and was used for protection and believed to have healing properties. For a similar, please see The British Museum, accession number: 2537.02. Cf. Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, pl. 46b.

An ancient Egyptian greenish/blue glazed faience shabti of a mummified form, standing on a plinth. He is depicted wearing a tripartite wig and a false beard. The hands protrude from the chest, clasping a hoe and a pick, a seed bag is placed on the back. The mummified figure has six horizontal bands of hieroglyphs.

Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.

Provenance: From a private London collection; Ex. B. Kickx and J. Peeters collections, pre 1978, Belgium.

Size: L:17.6mm / W:21.9mm ; 2.57g

Size: L:125mm / W:38mm ; 75g

130. EGYPTIAN FAIENCE AMULET OF TAWARET

Starting Price: £100

135. EGYPTIAN FAIENCE SHABTI

Starting Price: £100

Late Period, ca. 664-332 BC

Late Period, 30th Dynasty, Ca. 380-343 BC

A glazed amulet of the goddess Tawaret, depicted standing with arms at her pregnant belly, on a base with a back pillar. It has a suspension hole, suggesting it served as a protective talisman. Tawaret, an ancient Egyptian goddess associated with fertility and protection, had a unique appearance, blending attributes of a hippopotamus, woman, and crocodile.. For a similar, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 74.51.4486. Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.

A greenish/blue glazed faience shabti of mummified form on a rectangular plinth. The figure is depicted wearing a tripartite wig and a false beard. The hands protrude from the chest, clasping a hoe and a pick, a seed bag is placed on the back. The mummified figure has remnants of horizontal bands of hieroglyphs. Provenance: Private London collection, ex. B. Kickx and J. Peeters collections, pre 1978, Belgium. Size: L:125mm / W:38mm ; 70g

Size: L:35.3mm / W:11.2mm ; 2.64g

131. EGYPTIAN FAIENCE SHU AMULET

Starting Price: £100

136. EGYPTIAN ALABASTER GROUP OF THREE VESSELS

Starting Price: £500

Late Period, ca. 664-332 BC

New Kingdom, ca. 1550-1070 BC

A blue faience amulet of the air god Shu, depicted kneeling with one knee on the ground and the other raised. His arms are raised and bent at the elbows, with the sun represented between them. For a similar, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number: 89.2.290.

A set of three ancient Egyptian alabaster vessels. Shallow round bowl and two bulbus shaped bowls with carved rims. Alabaster vessels such as these were essential for everyday and ritual use in Ancient Egypt.

Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection. Size: L:33.9mm / W:18.3mm ; 3.83g

132. EGYPTIAN FAIENCE AMULET OF ANUBIS

Starting Price: £100

Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.

Size: L:45-70mm / W:100-85mm ; 1.15kg

137. EGYPTIAN FAIENCE AMULET OF BULL APIS

Starting Price: £100

Late Period, ca. 664-332 BC

A blue faience amulet of Anubis, a god associated with death and the afterlife. He is depicted striding forward with his left leg, arms at his sides, and a human-canine appearance. Anubis played a role in guiding the deceased to the afterlife. For a similar, please see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 04.2.151.

A faience amulet of the bull Apis, symbolising divine connection in ancient Egypt. The amulet depicts a standing bull with detailed features. Apis represented fertility, strength, and a link between mortals and gods, particularly Ptah and Osiris. For a similar, please see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 44.4.27.

Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.

Size: L:37.4mm / W:9.2mm ; 3g

Size: L:23.9mm / W:28.4mm ; 5g

138. EGYPTIAN FAIENCE AMULET OF BES

Starting Price: £100

143. EGYPTIAN FAIENCE Starting AMULET OF HARPOCRATES Price: £100

Late Period, ca. 664-332 BC

Ca. 664-332 BC

A deep blue faience amulet of the god Bes, a dwarf with a feather crown and distinctive features, standing with his hands on his belly. Cf. W. M. Flinders Petrie, Amulets, Plate XXXIII.

A light blue glazed faience amulet representing the Harpocrates, also known as Horus the child. The god strides upon a rectangular plinth. A back pillar, which tapers slightly at the top, reached up to the middle of the head and is pierced for suspension at chest level. Horus holds his right hand to his mouth. He wears a tight cap with sidelock; he is otherwise nude. For similar see: The Brooklyn Museum, accession number: 37.1095E.

Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection. Size: L:33.9mm / W:13.9mm ; 3.97g

Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection. Size: L:32.1mm / W:9.9mm ; 2.11g

139. EGYPTIAN CARNELIAN Starting DJED PILLAR AMULET Price: £200

144. EGYPTIAN STEATITE HYKSOS-PERIOD SCARAB

New Kingdom, ca. 1550 BC-1069 BC

Ca. 1650-1550 BC

A Djed pillar amulet made from carnelian, symbolising stability in ancient Egyptian culture. It features horizontal bands on its front that crown its shaft. The Djed pillar is a key symbol in Egyptian cosmology, representing power and a connection between life and resurrection. For a similar see: World Museum, Liverpool, Accession Number: M11919c.

A fine steatite scarab with naturalistic features including clypeus and prothorax marked by incised lines. Two fine lines with swirling ends mark the smooth elytra. The reverse is detailed with a central coiled cord design. The scarab has fragments of bronze remaining which would make up a swivel ring.

Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.

Size: L:36.2mm / W:14.6mm ; 5.44g

Size: L:23.7mm / W:15.2mm ; 2.78g

140. EGYPTIAN FAIENCE AMULET OF SHU

Starting Price: £100

145. EGYPTIAN STEATITE SCARAB

Starting Price: £100

Late Period, ca. 664-332 BC

Ca. 712 - 343 BC

A light blue faience amulet depicts Shu, the air god, in a kneeling pose with one knee touching the ground and the other raised. His arms curve gracefully with the sun resting between them. There’s a hole for suspension. Shu represented the breath of life and the separation of sky and earth in ancient Egyptian belief. Cf. C. Andrews, Amulets of Ancient Egypt, 1994, p. 22.

A steatite scarab with naturalistic features including clypeus and prothorax marked by incised lines. The reverse consisting of Ichneumon-mongoose, Maat-feather and Ra. These symbols possibly refer to Amun. The scarab also consists of a uraeus and falcon.

Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection. Size: L:21.3mm / W:11.9mm ; 1.46g

141. EGYPTIAN FAIENCE AMULET OF TAWARET

Starting Price: £100

Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection. Size: L:20mm / W:14.6mm ; 2.5g

146. EGYPTIAN STEATITE SCARAB

Starting Price: £200

Late Period, ca. 664-332 BC

Ca. 1650-1550 BC

An amulet of the goddess Taweret in turquoise faience. Depicted as a hippopotamus with pendulous breasts and a pregnant belly, she has feline limbs, possibly from a lion, and a long tail symbolising a Nile crocodile. Her posture is forward-striding, typical of amulets, and it features a large suspension loop on top. Cf. Carol Andrews, Amulets of Ancient Egypt (London, British Museum Press, 1994), p. 10, 36, 40-41.

A scarab formed of steatite with naturalistic features including clypeus and prothorax marked by incised lines. The reverse has been delicately incised with a control geometric design with alongside two parallel bees. Either side of these, a selection of different hieroglyphs emerge such as a symbol of the two hands of Ka representing the spirit and soul, a stylised falcon, a protective wedjat-eye also commonly known as an Eye of Horus and a selection of Nefer symbols.

Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.

Size: L:29.3mm / W:7mm ; 1.85g

Size: L:19.4mm / W:13.3mm ; 2.14g

142. EGYPTIAN FAIENCE AMULET OF BASTET

Starting Price: £100

147. EGYPTIAN STEATITE SCARAB

Starting Price: £200

Late Period/Ptolemaic, ca. 712-30 BC

Late Period, Ca. 664-332 BC

A faience amulet of the goddess Bastet in a cat form with a loop for suspension. Bastet, often depicted as part lion or as a cat-headed human, was a protective goddess, particularly of pregnant women and children.

An ancient Egyptian steatite scarab, inscribed on the base with a geometric pattern and two flanking ankhs the symbol for rebirth and life.

Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection. Size: L:27mm / W:11mm ; 3g

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Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection. Size: L:14.1mm / W:9.3mm ; 0.96g

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148. AN EGYPTIAN ROCK CRYSTAL SCARAB

Starting Price: £200

Late Period, Ca. 6640-332 BC A naturalistically carved scarab formed of transparent rock crystal with prominent eyes, ribbed plates and clypeus ornamented by accentuated feelers. The shell consists of plain clear surfaces of thorax and elytra. The belly is decorated with modelled relief legs and a hoop in the middle section for attachment. Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection. Size: L:17.3mm / W:12.9mm ; 2.36g

149. EGYPTIAN CARNELIAN RING

Starting Price: £200

New Kingdom, Ca. 1550-1070 BC. A carnelian finger ring, with round hoop and intergaro round bezel. Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: D:12.9mm / US: 1 1/2 / UK: C; 5.93g

150. ROMANO-EGYPTIAN SILVER SNAKE RING

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 100 BC-100 AD A silver ring in the form of a coiled serpent with finely detailed scales and realistic features. The serpent symbolises renewal and eternal life, shedding its skin as a metaphor for rebirth. Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1990s. Size: D: 17.12mm / US: 6 3/4 / UK: N; 9.58g

151. APULIAN RED-FIGURED FISH PLATE

Starting Price: £2000

Ca. 400-300 BC A shallow ancient plate, decorated with three sea breams swimming around the central recess for garum (fish sauce). For a similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1772,0320.226. Provenance: Private London collection, formarly acquired on the french art market prior to 2008. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:62mm / W:205mm ; 545g

152. HELLENISTIC POTTERY COLUMN KRATER

Starting Price: £900

Ca. 300-200 BC A pottery column krater with rounded base, concave foot, handles on shoulder, and a rim. Decorated with drop motifs on the shoulder and bands on neck and surface. Used for mixing and serving wine in Greek symposiums. face. Used for mixing and serving wine in Greek symposiums. Provenance: Property of a central London Gallery; formerly in a South English estate collection; acquired in the 1990s from Andre de Munter, Brussels, Belgium; previously in and old European collection. Size: L:310mm / W:350mm ; 4.2kg

153. ETRUSCAN POTTERY LIFE-SIZE VOTIVE FOOT

Starting Price: £1500

Ca. 600 BC A moulded salmon-coloured pottery votive foot, depicted with very naturalistic toes and form. Vent hole at the top. The foot is resting on an integral trimmed slab base. Custom hardwood block base. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly Private FL. collection. Ex. Dr. Angelo R. Bergamo collection, NJ., 1970s - 1980s. Size: L:140mm / W:210mm ; 1.7kg

154. APULIAN RED-FIGURE OINOCHOE

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 350 BC An ancient red-figure oinochoe with a round body, ring base, and trefoil-shaped spout. It features a sturdy handle at the back. The front displays a scene with a young figure holding a wreath and kalathos, framed by vertical lines and wave patterns. Red-figure ceramics, like this oinochoe, were vital in Greek religious rituals and celebrated Greek art and culture. Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:130mm / W:100mm ; 230g

155. GNATHIAN POTTERY KANTHAROS

Starting Price: £300

Ca. 280 BC A pottery kantharos exhibits a ribbed black-glazed body, rising from a simple base, with two handles. It features a painted bird on a smooth band above the ribs, surrounded by vine tendrils, and has parallel lines with dotted motifs on the back. For a similar, please see The Spurlock Museum, 1922.01.0049. Provenance: Private London collection, B.A.; formerly in pre-2000 European collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:110mm / W:170mm ; 225g

156.ANCIENT GREEK APULIAN LEKANIS WITH LADIES OF FASHION

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 340-325 BC

A terracotta red-figure lekanis consisting of a black-glazed footed dish with two opposing handles and a flange to receive the lid that is elaborately decorated with two female heads shown in profile and separated by palmettes. Each lady is painted with delicate features and intricate headdresses that are indicative of the period and culture from which it was crafted. For a similar, please see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 2021.40.31a, b. Provenance: Property of a central London Gallery; formerly in a South English estate collection; acquired in the 1990s from Andre de Munter, Brussels, Belgium; previously in and old European collection. Size: L:355mm / W:545mm ; 435g

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157. RARE GREEK CUT GLASS SKYPHOS

Starting Price: £10000

Ca. 100-200 BC A pale yellow-green in color, cast, lathe-cut and polished, the hemispherical body on an outsplayed ring foot, the ring handles with projecting horizontal upper and curved lower plates designed to be held with the thumb, forefinger and middle finger, the upper surface merging with the vessel rim and framed by vertical wheel-cut grooves. Authenticated by Hebolabo, Belgium, with an EDXRF Test Report. For simular see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 17.194.888, and Christie’s Live Auction 5488, Antiquities, 7 October 2010, Lot 46. Provenance: Property of a European gentleman living in London; acquired in the UK before 1980. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:75mm / W:185mm ; 265g

158. HELLENISTIC CORE-FORMED GLASS AMPHORISKOS

Starting Price: £2000

Ca. 300-200 BC An elegant core-formed glass amphoriskos with a pear-shaped body and two tall arched handles. the neck is decorated with a white spiral trail. The amphoriskos boasts captivating maroon, yellow, and white colours. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, acquired on the US art market; formerly in the Estate of a North Carolina doctor. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:110mm / W:53mm ; 120g

159. PHOENICIAN CORE-FORMED BLUE GLASS AMPHORISKOS

Starting Price: £1000

Ca. 200 BC A deep blue and white core-formed glass amphoriskos with a tapered body decorated with a fine overall bluish-white marvered feather pattern, with string-wrapped decoration around the neck and pointed base. Applied yellow-green glass handles and knob base. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery; formerly NYC collection, F.A.; acquired before 2000 on the US art market. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:155mm / W:60mm ; 115g

160. GREEK CORE-FORMED GLASS AMPHORISKOS

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 200-100 BC A Hellenistic core-formed glass amphoriskos, with dark blue and yellow trails in a banded pattern. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Estate of a North Carolina doctor. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:130mm / W:50mm ; 80g

161. GNATHIAN WARE TREFOIL OINOCHOE

Starting Price: £500

Magna Graecia, ca. 350 BC A decorated pottery oinochoe with a trefoil lip and a strap handle. Decorated with white and ocher-painted tendrils and grapevine with hanging bunches of grapes. Upper bands of circular, linear, dot and tongue elements. An excellent example. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly in a collection of John R. Orr, Toledo, Ohio. Acquired 1980’s. To family by inheritance. With copy of Acanthus, NYC. 1989 appraisal list. Size: L:140mm / W:105mm ; 330g

162. CANOSAN POTTERY LEKYTHOS FIGURE

Starting Price: £300

Ca. 300 BC A pottery figure depicticing a woman standing in contrapposto and wearing a tightly-wrapped himation over a long chiton. The drapery’s folds accentuate her curvaceous body; a floral diadem in her hair and blue disc earrings. A high arching, fragment of a handle on her shoulders would have connected to the pottery lekythos below. At the bottom near her feet is decorated with blooming flowers with sizeable petals on each side. This would have conjoined to the sakkos of the female portrait on the lekythos. Provenance: Private London collection, B.A.; formerly in pre-2000 European collection. Size: L:240mm / W:155mm ; 1.28kg

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168. GREEK ALABASTER AMPHORISKOS

Starting Price: £500

Starting Price: £900

Ca. 300 BC

A set of three pottery birds. One is round, with a small head and flaring tail. The second is depicted as if in flight, and the smallest has a slender body and bill. They have custom-made stands.

An alabaster amphoriskos perfume bottle with a tapering body, sharp shoulder and twin flattened angular handles. For similar see: Christie’s, 7 December 2018, lot 659.

Provenance: Private London collection, B.A.; formerly in pre-2000 European collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.

Size: L:60-100mm / W:80-150mm ; 1.62kg

Size: L:180mm / W:80mm ; 385g

164. CANOSAN POTTERY BIRD

169. GREEK CAMPANIAN BLACK-GLAZED OINOCHOE

Starting Price: £100

Starting Price: £300

Ca. 300 BC

Ca. 400 BC

A pottery model of a standing bird with small head, and short beak. The piece is an excellent example of Canosan pottery.

A black-glazed pottery vessel with a globular rounded ribbed body swelling out from a low ring foot. The lip is pinched into a trefoil pattern, creating three directions from which the contents could be poured. The handle arching from the lip to the flat shoulder. A deep shiny black glaze, covers the entire surface.

Provenance: Private London collection, B.A.; formerly in pre-2000 European collection. Size: L:53mm / W:100mm ; 135g

Provenance: Property of a central London Gallery; formerly in a South English estate collection; acquired in the 1990s from Andre de Munter, Brussels, Belgium; previously in and old European collection. Size: L:160mm / W:100mm ; 255g

165. GREEK SILVER PHIALE

Starting Price: £500

170. ANCIENT GREEK POTTERY XENON MUG

Starting Price: £300

Ca. 500 BC

South Italy, Apulia, Ca. 400 BC

A silver phiale elegantly shaped with a shallow curve that widens at the top. It has a central knob surrounded by ten almond-shaped lobes.

A black-glazed pottery mug with an austere design featuring a flat base, inverted piriform body, short neck, and an everted rim. A small side handle for practical use. Decorated with red slip scroll patterns on the midsection and radiated petal shapes on the shoulder. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 1971.11.16.

Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:30mm / W:150mm ; 80g

Size: L:80mm / W:75mm ; 100g

166. GREEK HELLENISTIC BRONZE PHIALE

Starting Price: £300

171. ETRUSCAN BRONZE VESSEL

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 400 BC

Ca. 700-600 BC

An ancient phiale, crafted from speculum, a reflective bronze alloy. It has a shallow, flaring bowl shape with a decorative radial pattern on the base. In ancient Greece, phiales like this were used for libation ceremonies, offering liquids to the gods.

A bronze vessel with a broad neck and flared lip that rests upon a bulbous lower body adorned with stunning patina.

Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.

Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:70mm / W:134mm ; 175g

Size: L:40mm / W:150mm ; 185g

167. GREEK BRONZE BOWL Starting Price: £200

172. ANCIENT GREEK BRONZE BOWL

Ca. 500-400 BC

Ca. 400 BC

A bronze bowl featuring a wide, shallow body with a flat base. The vessel is adorned with a raised central boss encircled by intricately incised decorative grooves.

A broad bronze libation bowl with a raised centre and a thick rim.

Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s.

Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:60mm / W:290mm ; 1.43kg

Size: L:50mm / W:270mm ; 1.2kg

Starting Price: £200

173. ETRUSCAN GROUP OF THREE BRONZE VESSELS

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 600-500 BC A group of three bronze vessels with similar shapes and beautiful green patina. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:80-85mm / W:118-118mm ; 885g

174. APULIAN BLACK-GLAZED CUP WITH HANDLE

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 400-300 BC A black glazed cup with a round body, flared foot, and looped handle. Provenance: Property of a central London Gallery; formerly in a South English estate collection; acquired in the 1990s from Andre de Munter, Brussels, Belgium; previously in and old European collection. Size: L:45mm / W:85mm ; 74.3g

175. DAUNIAN POTTERY KYATHOS

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 400 BC A ceramic kyathos with a rounded, shallow bowl and a side loop handle. Ochre concentric bands decorate the inner bowl and rim. Provenance: Private London collection, B.A.; formerly in pre-2000 European collection. Size: L:138mm / W:32mm ; 130g

176.DAUNIAN POTTERY OLPE

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 500 BC A beautiful olpe with a bulbous body, round mouth, and single arching handle. It features decorative brown slip bands. Provenance: Private London collection, B.A.; formerly in pre-2000 European collection. Size: L:105mm / W:90mm ; 160g

177. DAUNIAN POTTERY KYATHOS

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 500 BC A terracotta kyathos with a hemispherical body and arched handle, featuring bichrome-painted decoration. It served practical purposes for liquids and had ceremonial significance in Daunian culture. Provenance: Provenance: Private London collection, B.A.; formerly in pre-2000 European collection. Size: L:160mm / W:80mm ; 260g

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178. ATTIC BLACK GLAZED SKYPHOS

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 350 BC A black glazed skyphos with a sleek body, two curvilinear handles, and a lustrous black glaze, typical of ancient Greek pottery. Skyphoi were commonly used for wine and other beverages in ancient Greece. For a similar, please see The Museum of Fine Arts Budapest, Inventory number: 50.737. Provenance: Property of a central London Gallery; formerly in a South English estate collection; acquired in the 1990s from Andre de Munter, Brussels, Belgium; previously in and old European collection. Size: L:160mm / W:75mm ; 196g

179. CAMPANIAN BLACKWARE BOWL

Starting Price: £200

Magna Graecia, ca. 350 BC A black-glazed pottery bowl with decorative elements, including a central floral design, palmette leaves, and ovoid links in the tondo. It has a low pedestal foot. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly Private Norwood, NJ. collection, acquired early to mid 2000s. Size: L:75mm / W:185mm ; 352g

180. ATTIC BLACK-GLAZED OLPE WITH HANDLE

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 450 BC A black glazed olpe, featuring a bulbous body, everted rim, and glossy black glaze. Provenance: Property of a central London Gallery; formerly in a South English estate collection; acquired in the 1990s from Andre de Munter, Brussels, Belgium; previously in and old European collection. Size: L:90mm / W:95mm ; 147g

181. CAMPANIAN STENCILED BOWL

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 350 BC A black glazed pottery footed bowl with an impressed central interior decoration consisting of four small human heads and a five armed star with leaf finials, and surrounded with a very fine wide stippled band. Intact. Provenance: NJ collection; Ex. Estate of William G. Butler, NYC, acquired 1970s from Harmer Rooke Galleries, NYC. Size: L:70mm / W:175mm ; 340g

182.APULIAN BLACK-GLAZED CUP WITH HANDLE

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 400-300 BC A black-glazed pottery cup, common in ancient Greek ceramics, features a rounded body, loop handle, and lustrous black glaze. For a similar piece, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 1971.11.7. Provenance: Property of a central London Gallery; formerly in a South English estate collection; acquired in the 1990s from Andre de Munter, Brussels, Belgium; previously in and old European collection. Size: L:55mm / W:125mm ; 91.7g

183. APULIAN BLACKGLAZED OLPE WITH HANDLE

Starting Price: £300

188. ATTIC BLACK-GLAZED SKYPHOS

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 400-300 BC

Ca. 350 BC

A black glazed olpe featuring an elegant inverted pear-shaped body with incised vertical grooves around the body. The vessel has a short cylindrical neck leading to an everted rim and is equipped with a convenient side loop for easy handling.

A black-glazed skyphos with deep, curved sides, two loop handles, and a smooth surface. The shape is characteristic of ancient Greek pottery used for serving wine. For similar see: The Museum of Fine Arts Budapest, Inventory number: 50.737.

Size: L:90mm / W:80mm ; 113g

Size: L:70mm / W:135mm ; 118g

184. ATTIC BLACK-GLAZED DISH

Starting Price: £200

189. APULIAN BLACKGLAZED CUP

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 400-300 BC

Ca. 350 BC

An Attic glossy black-glazed deep dish with a curved rim. These vessels were used to present and contain various food items, ranging from everyday meals to ceremonial banquets.

A black-glazed cup with a conical lower body, bulbous midsection, and everted rim. The glaze is enriched with iron oxide createing the distinctive black hue that characterises this style of pottery.

Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, Ex. Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe, NJ., Dr. Arnold Saslow, acquired at a London auction, 1979-1980.

Size: L:55mm / W:126mm ; 139g

185. DAUNIAN BICHROME POTTERY KYLIX

Starting Price: £200

Size: L:70mm / W:70mm ; 68g

190. DAUNIAN PAINTED POTTERY OLPE

Starting Price: £100

Magna Graecia, Ca. 600-500 BC

Ca. 600-500 BC

A Daunian pottery kylix, featuring a wide bowl with two arched handles. It is adorned with bichrome decoration with patterns, bands, and a central roundel with a cross design. The base is decorated with a wheel pattern and on the outer side of the vessel there are four panels decorated with zoomorphic designs.

A pottery olpe with an elongated body, round mouth, and high arching single handle. The vessel is adorned with brown and reddish slip bands, zig-zag patterns, dots, and linear banding above the pedestal foot.

Size: L:85mm / W:183mm ; 340g

186.DAUNIAN BICHROME POTTERY JUG

Starting Price: £200

191. EASTERN GREEK POTTERY LYDION

Starting Price: £100

Magna Graecia, Ca. 500-400 BC

Ca. 600-500 BC

A pottery jug with a short, flat base and a graceful, straight neck. It has a strap and an arched handle that goes from the shoulder to the lip, making it both functional and elegant. The body is decorated with carefully applied brown and reddish patterns.

A pottery lydion with an ovoid body on a tall flaring foot, the wide cylindrical neck with a flat disk rim, the body with a broad band, the vessel painted with red and black banding which surrounds the vessel. Cf. Oliver, Andrew Jr. 1968. “Lydia.” Bulletin of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 26(5): p. 198, fig. 7.

187. ATTIC BLACK-GLAZED OLPE WITH HANDLE

Starting Price: £200

192. ATTIC BLACKGLAZED OLPE WITH HANDLE

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 450 BC

A black-glazed olpe with an inverted piriform body, short tubular neck, and loop handle, adorned with a rich black glaze.

A black-glazed olpe with a flat base, bulbous body, short neck, and everted rim. A singular handle has been applied from the neck to the shoulder.

Size: L:80mm / W:85mm ; 111g

Size: L:95mm / W:75mm ; 190g

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Starting Price: £100

196. ANCIENT GREEK HOPLITE BRONZE SPEARHEAD

Starting Price: £500

Magna Graecia, ca. 350 BC

Ca. 800-600 BC

A pair of two similar black-glazed pottery small cups, each standing on a low pedestal foot. Cups such as these were possibly holding items such as nuts and olives.

A bronze spearhead with a leaf-shaped blade and a midrib extending into a hollow tubular shaft for attaching to a wooden pole. Spear heads like this one would have been used during hunts and battles. For similar see: Donald Kagan and Gregory F. Viggiano, Men of Bronze: Hoplite Warfare in Ancient Greece, Princeton University Press 2013.

Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, ex. Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe, NJ., Dr. Arnold Saslow. Acquired at a London auction, 1979 - 1980.

Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquired on the UK/European art market in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:40-45mm / W:65-70mm ; 100g

Size: L:225mm / W:40mm ; 150g

194. EASTERN GREEK BRONZE ZOOMORPHIC BRACELET

Starting Price: £100

197. ANCIENT GREEK HOPLITE BRONZE SPEARHEAD

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 800 - 400 BC

Ca. 800-600 BC

A bronze bracelet, composed of a circular, plain hoop, featuring decorated terminals, modelled as beast heads with large eyes and gently contoured snouts.

A bronze spearhead with a leaf-shaped blade and a midrib extending into a hollow tubular shaft for attaching to a wooden pole. Spear heads like this one would have been used during hunts and battles.

Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1990s.

Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:60mm / W:70mm ; 55.46g

Size: L:250mm / W:40mm ; 125g

195. ANCIENT GREEK HOPLITE BRONZE SPEARHEAD

Starting Price: £500

198. A GREEK IRON FALCATA SWORD

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 800-600 BC

Ca. 400 BC

A bronze spearhead with a leaf-shaped blade and a midrib extending into a hollow tubular shaft for attaching to a wooden pole. Spear heads like this one would have been used during hunts and battles.

A Greek iron falcata, comprised of a heavy single-edged blade widening towards the point. A handle with a curved pommel providing comfortable grip. The falcata was a popular type of sword in Greece and the Iberian Peninsula from the fifth century B.C. For similar see: Metropolitan Museum of Fine Art. Accession no. 2001.346

Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquired on the UK/European art market in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market since the 1970s.

Size: L:310mm / W:40mm ; 310g

Size: L:560mm / W:60mm ; 475g

199. ROMAN LIMESTONE FEMALE BUST

Starting Price: £2000

Eastern Mediterranean, Ca. 200-400 AD A carved bust depicting a woman wearing draped garments and with her hair arranged in long braids. She is adorned with large, teardrop-shaped earrings and a necklace, along with a stephane. A small lion rests on her right shoulder, and a long snake runs along the bottom edge of the composition. Old custom metal base included. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly NYC collection. Ex. F. A., acquired on the US art market pre 2000. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:310mm / W:320mm ; 13.7kg

200. HUGE ROMAN GLASS PLATE

Starting Price: £3000

Ca. 50–300 AD A stunning greenish-blue glass plate with an outward folded rim, hemispherical bowl, and applied ring foot. It features two dolphin-shaped, applied handles below the rim, following the Isings form 5. Provenance: Important London collection of Ancient art; formed in 1970-80s then passed by descent. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:290mm / W:325mm ; 670g

201. ROMAN GLASS DOUBLE BALSAMARIUM WITH HANDLE

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 100-200 AD A double balsamarium made from blue-green glass. It consists of two joined tubular phials with flared rims and an applied handle that attaches to the bodies and rims of the phials, before stretching up and over in a U-shape. Balsamaria were used for storing valuable oils and perfumed balms and perfumes. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Estate of a North Carolina doctor. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:200mm / W:90mm ; 165g

202. RARE ROMAN GLASS SPRINKLER FLASK

Starting Price: £300

Ca. 100-300 AD A Roman glass flask with a translucent olive colour. The vessel has a rounded body and tubular neck that expands into a hollow, projecting roll, which sits below a squat, cylindrical mouth. The vessel rests atop four, splayed feet. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly ex. Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe, NJ., Dr. Arnold Saslow, acquired in Munich, late 1970s. Size: L:120mm / W:70mm ; 90g

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203. ROMAN SILVER KYLIX WITH DECORATIVE HANDLES Ca. 200 AD

A silver kylix with a hemispherical bowl resting on a concave foot and two equally spaced loop handles. Decorated on the exterior with circumferential grooves just below the rim. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Provenance: Private London collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:60mm / W:170mm ; 275g

Starting Price: £2600

204. ROMAN SILVER SKYPHOS Ca. 100 AD

An intricately crafted silver skyphos that features a flaring body with two elegant handles, each adorned with palmette finials. The vessel sits on a large, splayed foot and is decorated with circumferential grooves just below the rim. Used for drinking and libations, the design of the skyphos offers easy handling and controlled pouring. The use of silver also speaks to the wealth of the patron. Provenance: Private London collection, acquired in the European Art market prior to 2000. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:105mm / W:162mm ; 205g

205. ROMAN TERRA SIGILLATA BOWL WITH HERCULES FIGHTING ERYMANTHIAN BOAR

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 300 AD

A terra sigillata bowl with a reddish hue, tubular rim, and raised foot. The vessel depicts Hercules fighting the formidable Erymanthian Boar, a feat that formed part of his twelve labours. Hercules is depicted thrusting a long spear into the front of the boar, with uniform landscape detailing to the left. Terra sigillata, also known as Samian ware, was valued Roman pottery for daily and ceremonial use, made with care and fired for a glossy shine. Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:60mm / W:110mm ; 155g

Starting Price: £500

206. ROMAN BRONZE OIL LAMP WITH CHAIN Ca. 1-100 AD

A bronze oil lamp in the shape of a male head with a neat beard possibly Pan or Silenus. The face has large eyes and a large opening for the mouth used to fill the lamp with oil. The head also has a small spout for a wick and a hanging hook on the nose bridge to aid suspension. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:390mm / W:110mm ; 270g

207. RARE ROMAN SILVER PHALERA WITH HERCULES

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 100-300 AD A silver phalera that depicts Hercules next to a nude woman. Phalerae were decorative discs that augmented a soldier’s armor and were highly regarded in the Roman Empire. This lot comes with a custom stand. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:150mm / W:100mm ; 240g

208. ROMAN GLASS FLASK WITH CRIMPED TRAILING

Starting Price: £300

Ca. 300-400 AD A greenish-yellow glass flask with an elegant pear-shaped body, adorned with two crimped strands of glass and loops. The long, slender neck leads to a subtle and refined folded rim. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Estate of a North Carolina doctor. Size: L:125mm / W:80mm ; 100g

209. ROMAN GLASS HANDLED BOTTLE

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 100-300 AD A blue-green blown glass bottle with a handle. The vessel has a flat bottom and pear-shaped body which tapers into a slender neck and tubular rim. The handle is drawn vertically upwards and bent at a right angle, then attached to the rim. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly ex. Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe, NJ., Dr. Arnold Saslow, acquired in Munich, late 1970s. Size: L:95mm / W:80mm ; 45g

210. ROMAN TALL FUSIFORM GLASS BOTTLE

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Imperial period, Ca. 200-300 AD A light-yellow glass vessel. The glass has an small lip and an everted rim leading to a long cylindrical neck which joins with a bi-conical mid section of the body, extending downwards to a flat disk base. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly NYC collection. Ex. F. A., acquired before 2000 on the US art market. Size: L:285mm / W:60mm ; 45g

211. ROMAN BRONZE FIGURE OF GOD SERAPIS

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 100-300 AD A small bronze figurine depicting Serapis, a deity from Hellenistic Egypt that combines attributes of Greek and Egyptian divinities. Serapis stands with his weight shifted to the left, hands hidden in his clothing in the “arm-sling’ pose first associated with early Hellenistic orators such as Aeschines. The god was created during the rule of Ptolemy I to unify his subjects, but his cult soon spread beyond Egypt and became popular across the Hellenstic world. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:86.7mm / W:28.4mm ; 133g

212. ROMAN LEAD VOTIVE MIRROR WITH DECORATION

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 100-300 AD A lead votive mirror with a circular disk and a rectangular handle adorned with scroll-shaped supports. The front is intricately decorated with concentric patterns around a central round area where the reflective material would go. These mirrors were dedicated to Roman gods, often by women, as a way of thanking them for help or protection. For more information see Kiernan, P. (2009) Miniature Votive Offerings in the North-West Provinces of the Roman Empire, Verlag Franz Philipp Rutzen; Kouzov, C. (2002) Lead Roman mirrors in Varna Archaeological Museum, Archaeologia Bulgarica 6(3), pp. 63-99. Provenance: From the private collection of a South London art professional; previously in a collection formed on the UK/European art market in the 1990s. Size: L:94.9mm / W:57.4mm ; 36.85g

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213. ROMAN LEAD VOTIVE MIRROR WITH DECORATION Ca. 100-300 AD

A lead votive mirror with a round frame, circular decorations around the central mirror area, and a rectangular handle with grooves. The back has a moulded rosette design. For more information on votive mirrors, see Kiernan, P. (2009) Miniature Votive Offerings in the North-West Provinces of the Roman Empire, Verlag Franz Philipp Rutzen; Kouzov, C. (2002) Lead Roman mirrors in Varna Archaeological Museum, Archaeologia Bulgarica 6(3), pp. 63-99. Provenance: From the private collection of a South London art professional; previously in a collection formed on the UK/European art market in the 1990s. Size: L:96.3mm / W:57.5mm ; 58.64g

214. ETRUSCAN BRONZE FIGURINE OF HERAKLES

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Ca. 500-300 BC An Etruscan bronze figurine of Hercules, holding his characteristic club.This figurine captures his strength and poise of the hero, featuring a detailed muscular body and expressive face. Provenance: Private London collection, B.A.; formerly in pre-2000 European collection. Size: L:70mm / W:45mm ; 85g

215. ETRUSCAN BRONZE FIGURINE OF HERAKLES

Starting Price: £300

Ca. 500-300 BC An Etruscan bronze Hercules figurine. Hercules, known to the Etruscans as “Herklus,” stands in a contropossto pose, with his weight shifted onto his right leg. His right arm is raised and his left reaches forwards, perhaps holding a weapon. Provenance: Private London collection, B.A.; formerly in pre-2000 European collection. Size: L:80mm / W:60mm ; 110g

216. ROMAN BRONZE BUST OF SERAPIS

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Ca. 100-200 AD A bronze bust of Serapis, a syncretic deity originating from Hellenistic Egypt. The diminutive face has a prominent, rectangular nose, the lower half obscured by a thick, incised beard which blends into his long, wavy locks. A modius, a characteristic attribute of the god, sits atop his head and connotes fertility and abundance. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1864,0220.58. Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:65mm / W:60mm ; 115g

217. ROMAN BRONZE BREAD STAMP

Starting Price: £300

Ca. 100-300 AD An inscribed rectangular bronze stamp seal with a loop handle at the back. In ancient Rome, these stamps were used to imprint designs and inscriptions on bread, serving as a mark of the baker’s skill. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:75mm / W:35mm ; 165g

218. ROMAN BRONZE PANTHER FIGURINE

Starting Price: £300

Ca. 100 AD A striking bronze panther figurine. The animal stands poised, its head turned elegantly to the right, with a sleek, muscular body and short tail. For similar see: The Princeton University Art Museum, Object Number y1964-127. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:32mm / W:45mm ; 29g

219. ETRUSCAN BRONZE KOUROS

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Ca. 500 BC A slender bronze Kouros figure of Etruscan origin. The figure stands with a subtle bend in the left leg and his hands gracefully by his sides, with a stud at the base of the figurine for attachment. Originating in ancient Greece, Kouros statues symbolised the idealised male form and were particularly popular in the Archaic period, representing youth, vitality, and nobility of the upper classes. Cf. Bonhams, Antiquities, 28 November 2017, Lot 82. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:105mm / W:30mm ; 97g

220. ROMAN BRONZE EAGLE GRASPING A DEER

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 200-300 AD A bronze fitting shows an eagle gripping a deer. The eagle’s feathers and claws are detailed, and its head faces left. Provenance: Property of a central London gallery; acquired on the US art market; Stephen Joel Albert (6 February 1941–27 December 1992), New York; thence by descent. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:50mm / W:52mm ; 120g

221. ROMAN LEAD PLAQUE WITH HERCULES

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 100-200 AD A rectangular form flat-sectioned plaque that displays a relief portrayal of Hercules in a frontal stance, firmly gripping his club, with the other arm oustretched and holding another object. In Greco-Roman mythology, Hercules, renowned for his exceptional strength and heroic feats, was deified following the completion of his twelve labours Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:60mm / W:45mm ; 140g

222. ROMAN GLASS VESSEL WITH HANDLES

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 300-400 AD A glass jar with a pontil mark and a bulbous body that tapers into a thick neck. The rim consists of a hollow rectangular rib, from which rises a flared, wide mouth. handles are applied in pads on the body and connected at the top and bottom of the rim. Glass threads are delicately applied around the body. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly NYC collection. Ex. F. A., acquired before 2000 on the US art market. Size: L:70mm / W:70mm ; 55g

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223. ROMAN GLASS DOUBLE BALSAMARIUM Ca. 100-200 AD

A double balsamarium with two conjoined tubular phials and delicate glass thread on the exterior. The handles are applied on the body, and form a tight wave pattern before being attached to the rim. Vessels such as this one held precious ointments and oils and are emblematic of the technical prowess of Roman glass-blowers in the Imperial period. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly NYC collection. Ex. F. A., acquired before 2000 on the US art market. Size: L:105mm / W:80mm ; 73g

224. ROMAN GLASS JUG WITH HANDLE

Starting Price: £300

Ca. 200-300 AD A glass jug with vertical tooled indents. The vessel has a flaring mouth and funnel-shaped neck that expands into a tall, rounded body with a concave base and pontil mark. A trail is applied around the rim of the jug, with a wider, more tubular trail on the neck of the vessel. The handle is connected to the vessel via the shoulder and rim. This jug is both functional and artistically designed, showcasing the skill of the glassmaker. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly NYC collection. Ex. F. A., acquired before 2000 on the US art market. Size: L:125mm / W:60mm ; 75g

225. ROMAN IRON KNIFE WITH LION-SHAPED BRONZE HANDLE

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 100-200 AD An iron knife with a pointed, single-edged blade. The handle is made of bronze and resembles an elongated lion’s body, with carefully crafted details including legs, a tail, and a head. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:185mm / W:22mm ; 84.68g

226. ROMAN IRON KNIFE WITH EAGLE-SHAPED BRONZE HANDLE

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 100-200 AD A sharp iron knife with a single-edged blade. The handle resembles an elongated eagle with detailed feathers and an open beak, symbolising strength. Roman knives were practical tools, made sturdy and appealing with a mix of iron and bronze. The eagle motif in Roman art represented strength and authority. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:182mm / W:18mm ; 71.08g

227. ROMAN SILVER SPOON

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 100-300 AD A silver spoon featuring an elegantly curved bowl with markings inside, flaring out at the base to attach to a balanced, tapering handle. In ancient Rome, silver spoons were symbols of wealth and social status, and also showcase the elegant craftsmanship of Roman silversmiths. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1814,0704.1120. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s. Size: L:115mm / W:24mm ; 8.73g

Starting Price: £300

228. ROMAN SILVER SPOON Ca. 100 AD

A silver spoon with a tear-shaped bowl and gracefully curved handle. In ancient Roman dining, such spoons combined form and function, adding a sense of refinement to feasts. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1981,0201.79. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s. Size: L:172mm / W:29mm ; 25.22g

229. ROMAN TERRACOTTA OIL LAMP WITH LEDA AND THE SWAN - TL TESTED

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 300 AD

A terracotta oil lamp of Loeschcke type VIII. It has a circular handle and a workshop mark on the bottom. It also features a recessed discus depicting the myth of Leda and the Swan. The composition features Leda, nude, standing with arms oustretched and underneath the swan. The swan, one of Zeus’ many disguises, lies back with wings oustretched behind him. This union of divine and mortal produced the famous Helen of Troy, Clytemnestra, and the twins Castor and Polydeuces. Accompanied by a TL test from Ralf Kotalla laboratory, Germany, confirming age and authenticity. Provenance: Ex. PR collection, southern Germany, around 1970 - mid-1990s, acquired in part from Galerie Günter Puhze, Freiburg, 1977. Size: L:104.3mm / W:69.8mm ; 52.29g

230. ROMAN TERRACOTTA OIL LAMP WITH KRATER

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 400-500 AD A mouldmade redware oil lamp, an example of the Hayes II A type. The lamp features a small krater in a recessed tondo, a lug handle, and shoulder embellishments. The use of mould-made designs such as this one allowed for standardisation and mass production of oil lamps throughout the Roman imperial period. Provenance: Property of a central London gallery; acquired on the European art market; formerly private Dutch collection, collected between 1960s-1980s. Size: L:140mm / W:90mm ; 225g

231. ROMAN REDWARE OIL LAMP WITH CHI-RHO

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 400-500 AD A pottery oil lamp with a round body, spout for a wick, and a CHI-RHO monogram in the central tondo. There is a punched pattern on shoulders, adding complexity to the design. It also features a lug handle, and a stable flat base. The CHI-RHO symbolises Jesus Christ in early Christianity, and, according to Eusebius, was used by Constantine during the civil wars of the early 300’s AD following a vision sent to him by God. Provenance: Property of a central London gallery; acquired on the European art market; formerly private Dutch collection, collected between 1960s-1980s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:135mm / W:85mm ; 160g

232. ROMAN TERRACOTTA OIL LAMP

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 200-300 AD A pottery oil lamp with a rounded body, flat bottom, spout, and vent holes in the sunken discus. The lamp has raised dotted decoration on the shoulder and a lug handle for handling. It was a typical feature of the Roman household and essential for illumination.s. Provenance: Property of a central London gallery; acquired on the European art market; formerly private Dutch collection, collected between 1960s-1980s. Size: L:120mm / W:80mm ; 155g

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233. ROMAN TERRACOTTA OIL LAMP Ca. 200-300 AD

A terracotta oil lamp with a rounded body and a central relief that extends forward to form a short spout with a wick hole. The relief depicts a man in a short toga, holding a round object in his oustretched right arm, with a double edged sword clasped in his left, possibly a gladiator. There is a double raised ridge around the design, with intricate swirl patterns around the body of the lamp. Provenance: Property of a central London gallery; acquired on the European art market; formerly private Dutch collection, collected between 1960s-1980s. Size: L:125mm / W:80mm ; 145g

234. BYZANTINE TERRACOTTA OIL LAMP WITH CROSS

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 400-600 AD A pear-shaped pottery oil lamp with a central oil pouring hole and a rounded spout for a wick. It features a sculpted lug handle at the back for easy carrying, and decorative moulded edges. The lamp has a flat base for stability. Provenance: Property of a central London gallery; acquired on the European art market; formerly private Dutch collection, collected between 1960s-1980s. Size: L:120mm / W:55mm ; 100g

235. ROMAN BRONZE PLAQUE WITH EROTIC SCENE

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 100-300 AD A round bronze plaque that depicts a detailed, erotic scene of a seated man and woman sharing a kiss. Both lie on a couch, draped from the waist down, with the woman turned away from the viewer, sensually exposing her form. A krater sits to the right of the scene. Scenes such as this were common in Roman art and could be found in homes and public places, for example the various erotic paintings in the Lupanar of Pompeii. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:50mm / W:55mm ; 125g

Starting Price: £200

236. ROMAN BRONZE HEAD OF SILENUS Ca. 100 AD

A bronze head of Silenus, a mythological satyr associated with the theatre and revelry. The face is rather comic, featuring a large, curling beard and mustache, close-together eyes, a snub nose, and large ears. A leafy band encircles his forehead. Silenus functioned as a senior member of Dionysus’ thiasos, and is often seen in conjunction with the god in Classical Greek pottery relating to Attic comedy. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:50mm / W:55mm ; 285g

237. LARGE ROMAN DECORATED GLASS BOTTLE

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 100-200 AD A light blue-green glass bottle with a bulbous body, featuring crimped decoration around the middle. The vessel has a tapered neck with a wide mouth, with a large glass thread added for decoration. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly ex. Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe, NJ., Dr. Arnold Saslow. Acquired in Munich, late 1970’s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:155mm / W:95mm ; 95g

238. ROMAN COLLECTION OF 10 GLASS VESSELS

Starting Price: £300

Ca. 100-300 AD A set of 10 distinctly shaped glass vessels used to store perfumed oil, or unguents. The shapes in this lot vary, and include vessels with globular and cylindrical bodies. The Roman Empire was renowned for its advanced glassmaking techniques and innovations, which reached their peak during the period between the 1st and 5th centuries AD. Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired before 2000 on the UK art market. Size: L:20-100mm / W:20-40mm ; 155g

239. ROMAN COLLECTION OF 10 GLASS VESSELS

Starting Price: £300

240. ROMAN COLLECTION OF 10 GLASS VESSELS

Starting Price: £300

Ca. 100-300 AD A set of 10 glass flasks. The vessels, each with their own distinct shape and size, were used to store perfumed oil or unguents, essential components of daily grooming and personal hygiene in the Roman Empire. Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired before 2000 on the UK art market. Size: L:30-80mm / W:25-30mm ; 180g

241. ROMAN COLLECTION OF 10 GLASS VESSELS

Starting Price: £300

Ca. 100-300 AD A set of 10 glass flasks, each with unique features. Some have vertical indentations, creating textured surfaces, while others have a conical shape. These glass vessels were an integral part of life in the Roman Empire, used for everything from religious ceremonies, to personal grooming, and medicinal purposes. Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired before 2000 on the UK art market. Size: L:35-75mm / W:35-40mm ; 190g

242. DAUNIAN POTTERY KYATHOS

Starting Price: £300

Ca. 100-300 AD A set of 10 distinctly shaped glass vessels used to store perfumed oil, or unguents. The shapes in this lot vary, and include vessels with globular, piriform, and cylindrical bodies. These glass vessels were an integral part of life in the Roman Empire, used for everything from religious ceremonies, to personal grooming, and medicinal purposes. Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired before 2000 on the UK art market. Size: L:25-100mm / W:45-25mm ; 155g

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243. ROMAN GLASS BOTTLE Ca. 100-200 AD

A light blue-green blown glass bottle with a teardrop shaped body. It also has a long cylindrical neck and flared rim. Strong interior surface patina. Intact. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly ex. Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe, NJ., Dr. Arnold Saslow, acquired in Munich, late 1970s. Size: L:160mm / W:90mm ; 165g

Starting Price: £200

244. ROMAN SQUARED AND FLUTED JAR Ca. 100-200 AD

A yellow-green blown glass jar. It has a squared body with four vertical tooled indents that form fluted edges and a short, tapered shoulder. The shoulder expands into a flared rim with a wide mouth. Scattered large areas of encrusted surface patina. Intact, excellent condition. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly Estate of Peter H. Tillou, CT. Acquired 1990’s. To family by descent. Size: L:150mm / W:80mm ; 120g

245. ROMAN GLASS FLASK

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 300-400 AD An amber glass flask with an apple-shaped body, short funnel-shaped neck, and rounded rim. Surface adorned with earthly incrustations. Likely used for storing oils or liquids in ancient Rome due to its practical design and impermeable glass material. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly NYC collection. Ex. F. A., acquired before 2000 on the US art market. Size: L:75mm / W:75mm ; 83g

Starting Price: £300

246. ROMAN BRONZE HEAD OF SILENUS Ca. 300 AD

A light green glass chalice with a generous cup, short stem, and circular disk base. The lip flares slightly outwards. Roman glass chalices were emblematic of the conviviality and communal rites of the Late Roman empire and became increasingly elaborate in the 4th century through the introduction of the “”cage cup”” type. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly NYC collection. Ex. F. A., acquired before 2000 on the US art market. Size: L:90mm / W:73mm ; 39g

247. ROMAN GLASS PILGRIM’S FLASK

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 200-300 AD A glass pilgrim’s flask with a flattened circular body, tubular neck and thick folded rim. Considerable iridescence and encrustations. These flasks were used by travellers on sacred journeys, and glass was the preferred material due to its non-absorbent, non-porous nature. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly NYC collection. Ex. F. A., acquired before 2000 on the US art market. Size: L:85mm / W:60mm ; 41g

Starting Price: £200

248. ROMAN GLASS VIAL Ca. 100-200 AD

A blue-green glass vial with an elongated body. The vessel has a tubular lower section, low broad shoulder, a tall cylindrical neck and a tubular rim. A glass thread has been applied to the neck of the vial for added decoration. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly NYC collection. Ex. F. A., acquired before 2000 on the US art market. Size: L:155mm / W:40mm ; 25g

249. ROMAN OLIVE GREEN AMPHORA BOTTLE

Starting Price: £200

Mt. Carmel, northern Israel, Ca. 100-200 AD An olive green blown glass amphora-shaped bottle with a wide flared lip and short, cylindrical neck. It has scattered iridescent surface patina and encrustation, mostly on the interior. The bottle is intact and in excellent condition, with an old custom metal base. There is an early collection number painted in black on the exterior: “299746,” along with a handwritten paper that reads: “299746 311 Miss I.K. Lenman” and a small collection tag that says: “311 Amphora Mt. Carmel 299746.” Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly Estate of Peter H. Tillou, CT., acquired 1990s. To family by descent. Acquired from Cahn International Gallery, ex. Collection W. Kern, Zurich, 1950s - 1970s. Size: L:180mm / W:70mm ; 155g

250. ROMAN GLASS CANDLESTICK UNGUENTARIUM

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 100-200 AD A glass candlestick unguentarium. It features a domed lower body, rounded shoulder, tall cylindrical neck and flared, folded rim. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Estate of a North Carolina doctor. Size: L:143mm / W:53mm ; 35g

251. ROMAN GLASS CANDLESTICK UNGUENTARIUM

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 100-200 AD A green glass candlestick unguentarium with a bell-shaped lower body, rounded shoulder, thin, elongated neck, and flared, folded rim. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Estate of a North Carolina doctor. Size: L:145mm / W:53mm ; 30g

252. ROMAN GLASS UNGUENTARIUM

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 100-200 AD An elegant blue-green glass unguentarium with a globular lower body, narrow neck, and round folded rim. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Estate of a North Carolina doctor. Size: L:130mm / W:60mm ; 45g

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253. ROMAN TERRACOTTA VESSEL

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 100-200 AD A terracotta vessel with a round lower body, short neck and a thick flange at the rim. These vessels were essential for the storage and preparation of food in ancient Roman. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:280mm / W:220mm ; 1.52kg

Starting Price: £100

254. ROMAN REDWARE URN/JAR Ca. 100-300 AD

A redware urn with bulbous shape resting on a low base. Its exterior is adorned with evenly spaced horizontal bands. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:115mm / W:125mm ; 380g

Starting Price: £300

255. ROMAN BRONZE FIGURINE OF MURMILLO GLADIATOR Ca. 100 AD

A bronze figurine of a gladiator with a scaled arm guard, small sword, and large rectangular shield. Gladiators were famous in ancient Rome for their combat skills and bravery in the arena. The Murmillo was a class of gladiator that developed in the 100 AD and was often paired with the Thraex for gladiatoral combats. For similar see: Christie’s, Live Auction 5524, Axel Guttmann Collection of Ancient Arms and Armour, Part 2, 28 April 2004, Lot 171. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:50mm / W:30mm ; 55g

Starting Price: £200

256. ROMANO-CELTIC IRON SPEARHEAD Ca. 100BC-100AD

A iron spearhead with a slim leaf-shaped sharp blade and a midrib It smoothly connects to a rounded shaft designed for a wooden pole. Celtic tribes in late Iron Age Europe and later the Roman legions used these spearheads in combat. Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:615mm / W:55mm ; 605g

257. ROMAN IRON SHORT WITH RING POMMEL

Starting Price: £200

258. A ROMAN IRON SPEAR HEAD

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 200-300 AD

Ca. 100-300 AD

A short iron sword with a ring pommel. The design features a tapering handle, a double-edged blade, and a pointed, tapering top. A slender guard creates a buffer between the blade’s shoulder and the soldier’s hand. Originally introduced by the Sarmatians and the Germans of the Roman legions, it was then used by the Roman infantry in the 2nd century AD. For similar see: The British Museum. Accession no. 2004,0301.1.

A Roman socketed iron spearhead with an elongated leaf-shaped blade and an integral hollow handle. The sword and spear were the Roman infantryman’s main weapons during battle. For similar see examples from the National Museum of Wales.

Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:320-340mm / W:45-90mm ; 310g

Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:240mm / W:55mm ; 335g

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259. BYZANTINE MARBLE RELIQUARY BOX WITH CROSS - PUBLISHED

Starting Price: £10000

Ca. 400-600 AD An early Byzantine marble reliquary resembling a small sarcophagus with a gabled roof lid. The lower part features an engraved Greek cross with concentric circles in its angles. A libation hole at the cross’s base allows liquid to exit. A rare example of late Roman-inspired Byzantine reliquary. Comes with a historical report by Ancient Report Specialists. Reference: Rom und Byzanz, no. 14, p. 26, and S. Eyice, “Reliquaries en form de sarcophage en Anatolie et a Istanbul,” Istanbul Arkeoloji Muzeleri Yilligi 15-16 (1969), pp. 97-144. Provenance: Private East Coast, USA collection; ex-Richard Wagner Collection, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA, 1970’s. Published in “Beloved By Time: Four Millennia of Ancient Art” (Fortuna Fine Arts Ltd., New York, 2000) no. 207, p. 118. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:300mm / W:380mm ; 30kg

260. MEDIEVAL KNIGHTS TEMPLAR IRON TWO HANDED SWORD WITH COAT OF ARMS

Starting Price: £15000

Ca. 1300-1400 AD An extremely rare Knights Templar two handed iron sword of Oakeshott type XVa, pommel type H. The Sword has a tapered blade and a partially recessed fuller. The blade culminates in a heavy circular pommel with a raised centre and a thin tapered grip once covered in leather. The pommel also has a templars cross. The tang is inlaid with a copper coat of arms, which consist of a family crest and a stylised eagle with wings outstretched. Provenance: Property of a central London gallery; formerly in a private German collection, acquired on the German art market in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:1620mm / W:320mm ; 3kg

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261.RARE MEDIEVAL IRON GREAT HELM WITH FULL REPORT

Starting Price: £20000

Ca. 1300-1400 AD A remarkable iron Great Helm. It has a barrel-shaped design made by assembling large iron sheets and skilfully riveting them together. The helmet completely covers the wearer’s head for maximum protection in combat. It has small rectangular openings at the front for limited vision and rows of holes for ventilation. Great Helms were important elements of the armour of knights, symbolizing their status and offering strong protection in medieval battles. Cf. The Deutsches Historisches Museum, Berlin, Inventory no.: W 1003. The helm includes a custom stand and an investigation report from an independent Belgian laboratory (Hebolabo) for age and authenticity. Provenance: Central London gallery; formerly with a European collector; formerly in a collection of Ing Peter Till formed in 1980s, Vienna. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:230mm / W:290mm ; 2kg

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262. KNIGHTS GOLD RINGWITH JERUSALEM CROSS AND FLEUR DE LIS

Starting Price: £5000

Ca. 1000-1300 AD

A heavy medieval gold ring with a elaborate design, featuring a flat D-shaped hoop and a circular bezel. Inside the bezel, there is a central Jerusalem cross with four smaller crosses at the corners. The ring’s shoulders have fleur-de-lis motifs associated with nobility and heraldry. Accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation, ref. no.177162/13/07/2021; The ring is also accompanied by a gemmological and historical report by an independent specialist Anna Rogers and a full authentication report. Provenance: Property of a central London gallery; Ex. collection of a Surrey gentleman UK; acquired on the UK art market; previously on the European art market before 2000. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: D:19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; 24.42g

263. VIKING FOUR-PLATE IRON SPANGENHELM-TYPE HELMET

Starting Price: £3000

Viking Age, Ca. 900-1000 AD

A Spangenhelm-type helmet comprised of four pieces of iron, riveted to form a slightly pointed bowl shape. For similar see: De. Vries, K., 2012. Medieval Military Technology. Toronto, Ontario: University of Toronto Press. For a similar, but with nasal guard, see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 29.158.32. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:200mm / W:235mm ; 1.01kg

264. VIKING IRON SPANGENHELM-TYPE HELMET

Starting Price: £3000

Viking Age, Ca. 900-1100 AD

A Spangenhelm-type helmet comprised of four pieces of iron, riveted to form a slightly pointed bowl shape. For similar, but with nasal guard, see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 29.158.32. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s.

Size: L:165mm / W:200mm ; 890g

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265. LATE VIKING / NORMAN SWORD WITH CIRCULAR POMMEL

Starting Price: £1500

Ca. 1025-1380 AD

A stunning iron sword Oakshott type ‘G’, with a wide blade almost parallel that tapers down to a sharpish point. The blade is double edged, with a central fuller which travels down to nearly the end of the blade. The hilt is short and one-handed, finished with a circular pommel. Provenance: Ex. European collection formed between 2000 to 2020. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:1070mm / W:223mm ; 1.48kg

266. MEDIEVAL SWORD WITH ROUND POMMEL

Starting Price: £1800

Ca. 1180-1500 AD

An excellent iron sword of Oakshott type ‘I’. Consisting of a double-edged, bevelled and pointed blade with a shallow groove, straight cross guard, and integrated grip. At the hilt, there is a round pommel of raised centre and an inlay of triangular shapes of a different metal. Provenance: Ex. European collection formed between 2000 to 2020. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:950mm / W:205mm ; 1.58kg

267. MEDIEVAL SWORD WITH ROUND POMMEL

Starting Price: £1800

Ca. 1250-1350 AD

An iron sword of Oakshott type ‘J’. With a double-edged, bevelled and pointed blade with a shallow groove, straight cross guard, and integrated grip with a round pommel. Provenance: Ex. European collection formed between 2000 to 2020. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:1020mm / W:170mm ; 1.45kg

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268. PRE-VIKING HUGE SILVER-GILT STRAP WITH EAGLE HEADS

Starting Price: £10000

Northern/Central Europe, Ca. 600-800 AD A stunning silver-gilt strap distributor with a central round plate and four eagle-head fittings. The design features intricate notch decorations with gilding. There is a captivating decorative stone positioned in the centre. Excellent condition. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Provenance: Property of a London ancient art gallery; Ex. South German private collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:260mm / W:250mm ; 330g

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269. HEAVY VIKING GOLD OPEN-TYPE BRAIDED BRACELET - 105 GRAMS

Starting Price: £20000

Ca. 900-1100 AD A rare penannular gold bracelet, expertly crafted with intertwined strands of gold. The bracelet has terminal ends that gently splay outwards, adorned with meticulously stamped opposing triangles.The Viking Age, from the late 8th to the early 11th century, was known for seafaring warriors and cultural achievements in Northern Europe. Accompanied by a X-ray fluorescence authentication report from Oxford Labs ltd, 2015, certificate number: F918430. Provenance: Property of a European collector; acquired on the UK Art market; previously the property of an East Anglian collector; acquired in Europe in the late 1940s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:78mm / W:89mm ; 105g

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270.HUGE VIKING GOLD TWISTED RING Ca. 900-1100 AD

Starting Price: £5000

A gold twisted finger ring with an interplay of thicker and finer ropework threads. The Vikings, known for their audacious seafaring and martial prowess, emerged in the late 8th to early 11th century AD from present-day Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, leaving a lasting mark on Europe. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 2011,8022.1. Accompanied by a X-ray fluorescence authentication report from Oxford Labs ltd, 2012, certificate number: F918282. Provenance: Property of Central London gallery; Ex. Clements collection; acquired in Northern Europe, late 1940s-early 1950s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: D:18.75mm / US:8 3/4 / UK:R ; 18.14g

271.VIKING GOLD MJOLNIR THOR’S HAMMER PENDANT

Starting Price: £3000

Ca. 900-1000 AD A gold pendant shaped like a flat, double-headed hammer. This design is connected to ‘Mjollnir,’ the famous hammer of the Norse god, Thor. The pendant has punched triangles decoration, enclosed by short lines around the edges. It has a collar and a rounded suspension loop at the top, while the back is plain and flat. Provenance: Property of London ancient art gallery, acquired on the UK art market; Ex. private German collection, formed late 1980s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:20mm / W:15mm ; 4.32g.

272. MASSIVE VIKING SILVER TWISTED RING

Starting Price: £800

Ca. 900-1000 AD A round silver finger ring formed from twisted silver rods. Other, more delicate, silver rods are also coiled around the shoulders of the ring and have trailing ends which are intended to evoke the form of a snake. This snake could relate to Jormungard, a snake or dragon from Norse mythology also known as the ‘Midgard Serpent’. He lives in the ocean that surrounds Midgard, the visible world. He was so enormous that his body was said to form a circle around the entirety of Midgard. He is one of the three children of Loki and the giantess Angrboda, along with Hel and Fenrir. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: D: 15.29mm / US:4 1/4 / UK:I ; 24.54g.

273. VIKING AGE ROCK CRYSTAL BEAD IN GOLD PENDANT

Starting Price: £900

Ca. 900-1100 AD A Viking rock cyrstal bead in possibly later high carat gold setting, comprised of woven, cage-like golden wire, twisted neatly around bead. The design features a suspension loop. Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:47mm / W:16mm ; 8.74g

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274. VIKING AGE CARNELIAN BEAD IN GOLD PENDANT

Starting Price: £900

Ca. 900-1100 AD A Viking carnelian bead in possibly later high carat gold setting, comprised of woven, cage-like golden wire, twisted neatly around bead. The design features a suspension loop. Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:33mm / W:20mm ; 6.65g

Starting Price: £3000

275. HEAVY AND RARE VIKING HACK GOLD RING - 39 grms Ca. 900-1100 AD A substantial and unusual ring, composed of twisted Viking hack gold bar.

Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: D:15.49mm / US:4 3/4 / UK:J ; 38.66g

276. RARE VIKING GOLD PENDANT DEPICTING JORMUNGANDR

Starting Price: £3000

Ca. 900-1000 AD

A gold disc pendant that features a raised central knob surrounded by beaded borders. It displays intricate curvilinear and knotted cord-patterned motif symbolising Jormungandr the mythalogical sea serpent. These pendants held symbolic importance in Viking culture, representing protection, fertility, and life cycles. Accompanied by a X-ray fluorescence authentication report from Oxford Labs ltd, 2016, certificate number: F918653. Provenance: A private collection; formerly property of a professional; acquired on the European art market in the 1980s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:41mm / W:39mm ; 10.95g

Starting Price: £2000

277. SUPERB VIKING GOLD RING Ca. 900-1100 AD

A gold ring with slightly flat sides, adorned with a pattern of evenly spaced incisions. There are two facing triangular motifs, each adorned with three meticulously punched dots. Accompanied by a X-ray fluorescence authentication report from Oxford Labs ltd, 2012, certificate number: F918283. Provenance: Propery of a European collector; formerly property of a West Yorkshire lady; collected 1978-2008. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: D: 19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; 12.14g

Starting Price: £3000

278. RARE VIKING GOLD PENDANT Ca. 900-1000 AD

A Viking gold cross pendant. Elaborately applied grandulation, four stylised beast heads at each terminal with loop for supention above. It comes with a full authentication report. Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:40mm / W:35mm ; 8.36g

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279. VIKING GOLD ODIN HEAD PENDANT

Starting Price: £5000

Ca. 900-1000 AD

A gold pendant in the shape of Odin’s head. It features intricate gold filigree beading that forms the facial features, hair, beard, and moustache with the eyes set back for inlay. At the top, there is a square-shaped projection serving as a suspension loop, adorned with granulated decoration. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly a private collection; formed 1965-1975. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:40mm / W:24mm ; 10.66g

280. OSTROGOTHIC / MEROVINGIAN GOLD RING WITH PYRAMID GARNET Ca. 600-800 AD

Starting Price: £5000

A Migration period gold finger ring, round with a flat interior. The bezel is of a polygonal shape, with intricate geometric patterns around the edges. On top of the ring is a coneshaped setting that holds a pyramidal garnet gem. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: L.2015.72.6. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: D:19.96mm / US:10 1/4 / UK:U ; 13g

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281. MEDIEVAL GOLD ICONOGRAPHIC RING - WITH REPORT

Starting Price: £5000

Ca. 1400-1500 AD A gold ring consisting of ten interconnected plaques – five circular and five rectangular. The circular beads feature raised domes with an eight-pointed star motif set against a cross-hatched background. Accompanied by a X-ray fluorescence authentication report from Oxford Labs ltd, 2016, certificate number: F918662. Provenance: Private European collection; ex. Skerne & Wansford, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK. Recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme with reference number NCL807A73. Accompanied by the Art Loss Register certificate Ref.: S00117825. Size: D:17.53mm / US:7 1/4 / UK:O ; 4.84g

282. SAXON / VIKING GOLD RING WITH GARNET

Starting Price: £900

Ca. 900-1100 AD A gold finger ring with a flat hoop that gently widens and ends in a large circular bezel. The bezel is carefully decorated with a border of stamped dots and holds a central garnet gem in vibrant red. In medieval times, garnets were highly valued for their intense colours. Provenance: From the private collection of an Essex gentleman; previously in an old British Collection, formed in the 1990s. Size: D:15.49mm / US:4 3/4 / UK:J ; 5.4g

283. BYZANTINE GOLD CROSS PENDANT WITH GREEN CHALCEDONY AND PEARLS

Starting Price: £2000

Ca. 600-800 AD

A gold cross pendant, with four arms and a rectangular raised cell in the centre containing a green chalcedony stone. The arms are intricately decorated with scrollwork and beading. Small pearls in circular cells adorn each corner. The back of the pendant is plain, and it has a loop for hanging at the top. It comes with a full authentication report. Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1990s on the UK art market. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:36mm / W:23mm ; 6.61g

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284. BYZANTINE MATCHED PAIR OF GOLD EARRINGS Ca. 800 AD

Starting Price: £900

A pair of meticulously crafted earrings showcasing an elaborate design. Fastened with a gold wire hook and eye closure, positioned above a ribbed plaque. Beneath, a graceful crescent shape that displays intricate surface openwork. At the heart of each earring, meticulous cloisonne triangular and circular gem settings, enveloped by filigree work. A circular, turquiose gem hangs at the bottom of the design. Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1980s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:50mm / W:37mm ; 5.74g

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285. BYZANTINE BRONZE CROSS PENDANT WITH CORPUS CHRISTI

Starting Price: £100

290. RARE BYZANTINE SILVER INLAID BRONZE WEIGHT

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 600-800 AD

Ca. 500-600 AD

A bronze crucifix pendant that depicts Jesus on the Cross. This symbol represents his crucifixion, with the vertical line connecting humanity and divinity, and the horizontal line representing the earthly realm.

A small bronze weight with some decorative markings and a silver “I B” inscription. In Byzantine times, such weights ensured fair trade and facilitated economic transactions, serving as practical tools and historical records.

Provenance: From the private collection of a South London art professional; previously in a collection formed on the UK/European art market in the 1990s. Size: L:40mm / W:25mm ; 4.88g

286. BYZANTINE BRONZE CROSS PENDANT WITH FIVE WOUNDS OF CHRIST

Provenance: Property of a private UK collector, acquired pre 2000. Size: L:19mm / W:19mm ; 13.26g

Starting Price: £100

291. CELTIC SILVER SNAKE RING

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 600-800 AD

Ca. 300-100 BC

A bronze cross pendant with flaring arms and a suspension loop. It features a motif of concentric punched circles, symbolising the Five Wounds of Christ. These represent Jesus’ suffering and sacrifice for humanity’s sins in the Christian faith.

A slim silver ring with a snake-like appearance. It has a square-shaped bezel adorned with punched dots and lines, a departure from the usual circular designs. The Celts, an ancient European people, were known for their intricate metalwork in jewellery and other items.

Provenance: From the private collection of a South London art professional; previously in a collection formed on the UK/European art market in the 1990s. Size: L:30mm / W:15mm ; 2.86g

Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. Size: D:19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; 3.68g

287. CRUSADERS PERIOD BRONZE CROSS PENDANT

Starting Price: £100

292. RARE BYZANTINE HERAL- Starting DIC SILVER-GILT SEAL WITH Price: DOUBLE-HEADED EAGLE £300

Ca. 1000-1500 AD

Ca. 600-800 AD

A bronze cross pendant, featuring a smaller incised cross within. It has a suspension loop for wearing as a pendant. The cross is a central symbol of Christianity, representing Christ’s crucifixion and humanity’s redemption.

A silver-gilt seal with a slender hoop and a large bezel featuring a double-headed eagle. This bird symbolises authority and imperial power. The double-headed eagle was originally a symbol of the Roman Empire, representing control over the Eastern and Western regions.

Provenance: From the private collection of a South London art professional; previously in a collection formed on the UK/European art market in the 1990s. Size: L:36mm / W:24mm ; 5.13g

Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; 6.05g

288. LARGE BYZANTINE PROCESSIONAL BRONZE CROSS

Starting Price: £400

293. BYZANTINE SILVER RING

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 500-800 AD

Ca. 800 AD

A bronze cross with round decorations at the ends of each arm and concentric circles on both sides. This type of cross was attached to a long bronze or wooden pole and used for Chrisitian rituals.

A silver ring that has an elegant design with a slim hoop, two attached silver hoops, and a bezel with decorative patterns.

Provenance: Property of a private UK collector, acquired pre 2000. Size: L:120mm / W:90mm ; 125g

289. MASSIVE BYZANTINE BRONZE RELIQUARY CROSS PENDANT

Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. Size: D:16.71mm / US: 6 1/4 / UK: M; 14.22g

Starting Price: £500

294. BYZANTINE SILVER RING

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 800-1000 AD

Ca. 800 AD

A cast-bronze reliquary cross pendant with two cruciform plaques that open for relic or document storage, depicting the crucified Christ on both faces. Relics, the physical remains of a holy site or holy person, or objects with which they had contact, were revered as early as the 3rd century AD and remained potent symbolic objects in medieval Christianity. Comes with a modern necklace cord and is wearable.

A silver ring with a flat-section hoop and an intricate, almond-shaped bezel depicting floral motifs.

Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:165mm / W:80mm ; 275g

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Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1980s. Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; 10.84g

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Starting Price: £100

300.MEDIEVAL SILVER FLORAL-SHAPED RING

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 600-800 AD

European, ca. 1400 AD

A silver ring with a slender hoop that expands gracefully to culminate in an octagonal bezel. The bezel is adorned with a monogram, an amalgamation of letters typically denoting a specific individual, family, or affiliation.

A silver ring with a wide, flat hoop, incised shoulders, and a floral-shaped bezel with six petals. Rings like this may have been given as symbols of love and devotion in the Middle Ages. Flowers held various spiritual meanings during this time, with roses symbolising the Virgin Mary and lilies, among others, representing purity.

Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. Size: D:17.93mm / US: 7 3/4 / UK: P; 7.88g

296. POST MEDIEVAL INSCRIBED SILVER RING

Starting Price: £100

301.CRUSADERS SILVER RING

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 1600 AD

Ca. 1100-1400 AD

A silver finger ring with a flat inner hoop and a rounded outer edge. Decorative panels on the shoulders feature intricate motifs. At the top is a sizable bezel with an inscribed with the name “NIKOLAS” lines below a cross motif.

A silver ring, boasting an intricate hoop and a circular bezel adorned with a five-pointed star. This exquisite artefact harks back to the era of the Crusades, a sequence of medieval military expeditions spanning the 11th to the 13th centuries. The noble endeavour of the Crusades was embarked upon with the lofty ambition of reclaiming sacred Christian pilgrimage destinations, most notably Jerusalem, from the dominion of Muslim rule, spurred by a complex interplay of religious devotion and geopolitical motivations.

Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; 5.54g

Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s.

Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; 10.21g

297.VIKING AGE SILVER RING

Starting Price: £100

302. CRUSADERS PERIOD SILVER RING WITH COAT OF ARMS

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 900-1100 AD

Ca. 1100-1400 AD

A silver finger ring with a flat band and an intricately engraved bezel. Viking silversmiths used silver to craft valuable, culturally significant jewellery. These pieces were indicative of one’s social status and cultural identity.

A silver ring with a flat-sectioned hoop and a bezel displaying a coat of arms. These heraldic symbols represented family, social, or territorial affiliations. These rings served both as ornaments and communication tools, conveying the wearer’s lineage, affiliations, and exploits during the Crusades.

Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1980s.

Size: D:16.92mm / US: 6 1/2 / UK: M 1/2; 2.07g

Provenance: Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; 3.69g

298. MEDIEVAL SILVER ARCHER’S RING

Starting Price: £100

303. MEDIEVAL STIRRUP PILGRIM’S RING

Starting Price: £600

Ca. 1200 AD

Ca. 1300 AD

A silver archer’s ring with a curved exterior and a flat interior. It features a decorative triangular extension. Archer’s rings were vital tools in medieval archery, reducing friction for accurate shooting and symbolising expertise in the craft.

A rare English silver-gilt ring with Latin inscription (Jesus of Nazareth). The piece is further decorated with a raised Canterbury cross, a pair of shaking hands and a historic motif underneath.

Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1980s. Size: D:14.27mm / US: 3 / UK: F 1/2; 3.17g

299. MASSIVE CRUSADERS ERA SILVER RING WITH STAR OF BETHLEHEM

Starting Price: £300

Provenance: Property of a London gentleman, purchased on the London art market in 2022; Ex. Datu collection; previously found in Hertfordshire in 1997. Size: D:20.17mm / US: 10 1/2 / UK: U 1/2; 4.57g

304. IRISH GILT SILVER FEDE RING

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 1100-1400 AD

Ca. 1600-1700 AD

A large silver ring with a round hoop and a Star of Bethlehem motif on the bezel. The Star of Bethlehem is a Christian symbol that represents the birth of Jesus Christ. It was used in jewellery during the Crusades to celebrate Christ’s mission and the victory of Christianity over other forces.

A gilt silver Fede ring with a braided-like band. At the centre, it bears the clasped hands motif under a crown, symbolising love and commitment. The Claddagh ring, like this one, is an iconic symbol of Irish culture, representing love, loyalty, and friendship.

Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s.

Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; 31.27g

Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; 3.69g

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305. RENAISSANCE SILVER GILT RING WITH ROCK CRYSTAL

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 1500-1600 AD

Starting Price: £90

Norman, Ca. 1100 AD

An intricate silver gilt ring, featuring a plain back hoop and ornate niches along the band. The bezel boasts a ropework border and roundels, showcasing Renaissance opulence and detail. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. Size: D:15.9mm / US: 5 1/4 / UK: K; 2.8g

306. LATE MEDIEVAL DECORATED SILVER WEDDING BAND

310. MEDIEVAL BRONZE RING WITH CROSS

A bronze ring with a flat hoop that widens into a bezel. The bezel has a cross with quatrefoil ends, featuring a “crown of thorns” motif, which symbolises Jesus’ suffering before crucifixion in Christian teachings. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: D:17.12mm / US: 6 3/4 / UK: N; 4.73g

Starting Price: £100

311. BYZANTINE BRONZE RING

Starting Price: £90

Ca. 1500 AD

Ca. 600-800 AD

A silver finger band, flat on the inside and gently rounded on the exterior. Diagonal ribs traverse the surface, alternating between plain and incised with small punctuation, creating a interplay of texture and form

A bronze ring with a rounded hoop and decorative bezel. The Byzantine Empire, based in modern-day Istanbul, lasted over a thousand years, blending Hellenistic culture, Christianity, and Roman laws under strong emperors.

Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s.

Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: D:17.12mm / US: 6 3/4 / UK: N; 9g

Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; 4.8g

307. GERMAN HERALDIC SILVER RING

Starting Price: £100

312. BYZANTINE POTTERY “GREEK FIRE” GRENADE

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 1600-1700 AD

Ca. 800-1000 AD

A silver ring with a round hoop that symbolises continuity and eternity. It holds a flat bezel with an intricate heraldic crest, although time has made some details hard to decipher. Rings like this from this era had rich symbols representing the wearer’s lineage and affiliations.

A ceramic grenade, also referred to as ‘Greek Fire’, decorated with grooves and circles, The vessel was used for naval fire warfare in Byzantine military tactics.

Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s.

Provenance: Private Oxfordshire collection; formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. Size: L:110mm / W:80mm ; 460g

Size: D:19.56mm / US: 9 3/4 / UK: T; 16.07g

308. VIKING BRONZE TORTOISE BROOCH

Starting Price: £200

313. BYZANTINE POTTERY “GREEK FIRE” GRENADE

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 900-1100 AD

Ca. 800-1000 AD

A bronze tortoise-shaped brooch crafted in the Norse tradition. These brooches were essential for fastening clothing layers and also symbolised status and style in Viking culture. They came in various designs, representing different regions and artistic choices among the Vikings.

A ceramic grenade also referred to as ‘Greek Fire’. This hollow ceramic vessel consists of an elongated bi-conical body, with a short neck and a domed rim. The body is decorated with multiple registers of engraved decoration and a dotted bottom.

Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s.

Provenance: Private Oxfordshire collection; formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections.

Size: L:70mm / W:45mm ; 145g

Size: L:170mm / W:80mm ; 640g

309. CRUSADERS ERA BRONZE RING WITH CROSS

Starting Price: £90

314. BYZANTINE POTTERY “GREEK FIRE” GRENADE

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 1100-1400 AD

Ca. 800-1000 AD

A bronze ring with a decorative design on the shoulders and a round hoop. The bezel has a central cross motif. The Crusades were a series of European Christian military campaigns between the 11th and 15th centuries to retake the Holy Land from Muslim rule, significantly impacting Europe and the Middle East.

A ceramic hollow vessel, with a distinctive bi-conical body, raised mouth, and a ridge encircling the shoulder. Adorned with meticulously incised patterns around the whole body, this vessel showcases intricate attention to detail.

Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s.

Provenance: Private Oxfordshire collection; formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections.

Size: D:19.56mm / US: 9 3/4 / UK: T; 5.14g

Size: L:135mm / W:85mm ; 520g

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316. BYZANTINE POTTERY “GREEK FIRE” GRENADE

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 800-1000 AD

A ceramic hollow vessel featuring a conical-shaped base and a domed top with a spout for filling. A decorative register of raised dots runs through the mid-section of the body.

A ceramic hollow vessel featuring a bi-conical body that tapers to a pointed base, and to the other end it finishes with a pronounced spout for filling. A decorative ridge runs around the upper section of the vessel, showcasing the intricacy and attention to detail of Byzantine artisans.

Provenance: Private Oxfordshire collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections.

Size: L:110mm / W:62mm ; 340g

Size: L:130mm / W:81mm ; 455g

317. VIKING AGE IRON AXE HEAD

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 900-1100 AD An iron axe head featuring a sharp curved blade, ideal for swift slashing in battle. Its tapering cheek adds durability and balance, while a socket on the heavy butt allows for pole attachment, making it versatile for hand-held or extended combat. Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. Size: L:150mm / W:200mm ; 900g

318. VIKING AGE IRON AXE HEAD

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 900-1100 AD An iron axe head with a narrow blade that flares toward a rounded cutting edge, allowing for precise and effective strikes. Cf. The British Museum, Museum number 1852,0329.409. Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. Size: L:80mm / W:200mm ; 680g

319. VIKING AGE IRON AXE HEAD

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 900-1100 AD An iron axe head with a curved blade for efficient cutting and chopping. Its tapered cheek adds strength, suitable for combat and tasks like tree cutting. Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. Size: L:130mm / W:190mm ; 675g

320. VIKING AGE IRON AXE HEAD

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 900-1100 AD An iron axe head with bearded design allowing for versatile cutting. It has a heavy end with an opening to attach a pole or handle, ensuring a strong grip and better control. Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. Size: L:110mm / W:160mm ; 805g

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321. VIKING AGE IRON AXE HEAD

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 900-1100 AD An iron axe head with a curved cutting edge that extends below the ends width, making it efficient for cutting and chopping. The tapering cheek adds balance, and the wide end opening allows for pole attachment. Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. Size: L:90mm / W:200mm ; 600g

322. VIKING AGE IRON AXE HEAD

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 900-1100 AD An iron axe head with a curved blade, a tapered cheek for sturdyness, and a rear socket with a hammer part, making it a versitle piece for both chopping and hammering. Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. Size: L:140mm / W:190mm ; 505g

323. VIKING AGE IRON AXE HEAD

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 900-1100 AD An iron axe head rendered with a curved cutting edge for versatile use. The piece was likely found in a settlement area, where it would have been used for domestic puposes. Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. Size: L:60mm / W:200mm ; 400g

324.VIKING AGE IRON AXE HEAD

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 900-1100 AD An iron axe head with a curved cutting edge for versatile and efficient cutting. The tapering cheek adds balance, and the wide end opening allows for a pole attachment. Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. Size: L:80mm / W:160mm ; 280g

325. VIKING AGE IRON AXE HEAD

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 900-1100 AD An iron axe head with a bearded design and a curved cutting edge, enabling efficient chopping and cutting. It possesses a substantial end with an aperture for affixing a pole or handle. Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. Size: L:100mm / W:130mm ; 285g

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326. VIKING AGE IRON AXE HEAD

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 900-1100 AD An iron axe head with a sharp, curved blade for effective combat. The tapering cheek adds strength and balance. You can find more information in H. Arbman, Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940. Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. Size: L:60mm / W:140mm ; 180g

327. SHORT MEDIEVAL DAGGER / KNIFE WITH FLORET BUTTON POMMEL

Starting Price: £250

Ca. 1200-1400 AD A short iron single-edged dagger/knife, with a straight cross guard and tapering tang to floret button pommel. Provenance: Ex. European collection formed between 2000 to 2020. Size: L:390mm / W:105mm ; 395g

328. MEDIEVAL DAGGER / STILETTO WITH BUTTON CROSS GUARD AND POMMEL

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 1300-1400 AD

An iron dagger/stiletto featuring a double-edged slender blade with a button-shaped cross guard, rectangular-section tang finished with a circular pommel. Provenance: Ex. European collection formed between 2000 to 2020. Size: L:340mm / W:40mm ; 230g

329. LATE MEDIEVAL BOLLOCK DAGGER / KNIFE WITH GOLD INLAID CROSS

Starting Price: £300

Ca. 1400-1500 AD

An iron Bollock dagger/knife. The handle is made of wood and a hilt plate survives between the cross guard and blade. There is a Maltese cross inlay/ makers mark on the blade. A thin fuller appears to run up one edge of the blade. Provenance: Ex. European collection formed between 2000 to 2020. Size: L:395mm / W:70mm ; 320g

330. BYZANTINE IRON PARAMERION SWORD

Starting Price: £300

Ca. 1300-1400 AD A well-preserved paramerion sword with a characteristic single-edged blade with a slight curvature. A paramerion is a distinctive form of saber sword, used by both foot soldiers and cavalry. For similar see: The Museum of Applied Art, Belgrade, 1120. Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:1100mm / W:32mm ; 1.22kg

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331. RARE BYZANTINE IRON PARAMERION SWORD

Starting Price: £300

Ca. 1300 - 1400 AD A well-preserved paramerion sword with a characteristic single-edged blade of slight curvature. A paramerion is a distinctive form of saber sword, used by both foot soldiers and cavalry. For similar see The Museum of Applied Art, Belgrade, 1120. Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:75mm / W:32mm ; 510g

332. SELJUK TERRACOTTA PAIR OF DECORATIVE TILES

Starting Price: £900

Ca. 1100-1200 AD A pair of rectangular terracotta decorative tiles. The upper surface has an intricately designed central rosette. The design comprises of hexagonal and star-shaped niches, each adorned with a profusion of meticulously wrought motifs. The Seljuks, a Turkic dynasty from Central Asia, formed an empire in 1037 AD and made significant contributions to Islamic art and architecture. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:490mm / W:345mm ; 10.3kg

333. GHAZNAVID MARBLE DADO PANEL

Starting Price: £500

Ca. Early 1200 AD A marble dado panel displaying Kufic script along its upper edge. The central register features tri-lobed leaf elements and vegetal motifs, possibly originally adorned with vivid pigments and gold leaf. Kufic script originated in the 7th century and became prominent in Islamic art and inscriptions. Cf. The Brooklyn Museum, Accession Number 83.163. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:460mm / W:430mm ; 12kg

334. SELJUK TERRACOTTA TILE

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 1100-1200 AD A rectangular terracotta tile with detailed flower designs from the Seljuk dynasty, a powerful empire in the 11th century known for their military strength and unique art influenced by different cultures. Provenance: Property of a London Islamic art specialist collector; previously in a collection formed since the 1980s. Size: L:75mm / W:210mm ; 1.45kg

335. SAFAVID BRONZE FOOTED BOWL

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 1600-1700 AD A bronze bowl with an elegant shape and calligraphic inscriptions below the rim, reflecting Safavid artistic traditions and possibly conveying poetic verses or prayers. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market since the 1970s. Size: L:110mm / W:170mm ; 930g

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336. EARLY ISLAMIC ZOOMORPHIC GLASS VESSEL

Starting Price: £500

Ca. late 600–700 AD A glass vessel in the form of a horned creature, displaying elegance and symmetry. This early Islamic glasswork is representative of the fine craftsmanship created from the 7th to 13th centuries AD. Islamic glass production during this period showcased intricate techniques, resulting in a diverse corpus of glassware with vibrant colours and patterns. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:70mm / W:75mm ; 45g

337. KASHAN POTTERY BOWL

Starting Price: £450

Ca. Late 1200 AD A conical bowl with a ring foot features a vegetal arabesque motif in black and blue. Inside, a central cross divides the bowl into quadrants filled with lush vegetal motifs, reflecting Kashan ceramic art’s blend of geometric and organic design. Provenance: Private collection, purchased in action pre-2000. Size: L:140mm / W:180mm ; 1.2kg

338. NISHAPUR POTTERY BOWL

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 800-900 century AD A pottery bowl with a truncated cone profile and a low ring foot. The interior features meticulous designs emanating from a central roundel, while the warm palette of browns, oranges, and yellows contrasts with the unadorned exterior. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:75mm / W:200mm ; 365g

339. NISHAPUR POTTERY BOWL

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 800-900 century AD A pottery bowl with a deep flaring basin, featuring a lustrous cross design in shades of blue and turquoise. Islamic lustreware, dating from the 9th century in regions under Islamic rule, involved the application of metallic oxides on glazed surfaces, resulting in a metallic sheen and ethereal luminosity. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:65mm / W:162mm ; 210g

340. NISHAPUR POTTERY BOWL

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 800-900 century AD A pottery bowl with a truncated cone form, adorned with intricate script along the exterior and a lustrous celestial design within. Islamic lustreware, flourishing during the Islamic Golden Age, involved metallic oxides applied over glaze, creating iridescent luminosity. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:65mm / W:155mm ; 180g

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341. KASHAN TURQUOISE POTTERY BOWL

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 1100-1200 AD A pottery bowl with a truncated conical form, elevated foot, and light turquoise glaze displaying cracks. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:65mm / W:145mm ; 165g

342. PSEUDO ARABIC GOLD PENDANT WITH A FROG

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 900 AD A gold pendant with calligraphy around the edge and an intricate openwork frog in the centre. It comes from 9th-century Andalusia during the Islamic Golden Age when Arab Andalusians made significant contributions to arts and sciences, influencing European intellectual traditions. It comes with a full authentication report. Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:30mm / W:25mm ; 5.82g

343. OTTOMAN SILVER RING

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 1500-1600 AD A silver ring with a flat-sectioned hoop and a remarkable dome-shaped bezel. The bezel features tiered construction, ropework raised borders, and fine granules, showcasing superb craftsmanship. The central granule is particularly striking and commands attention. Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1980s. Size: D: 17.12mm / US: 6 3/4 / UK: N; 8.61g

344. OTTOMAN SILVER RING

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 1500-1600 AD A silver finger ring showcasing the excellence of Ottoman craftmanship. The flat hoop remains undecorated, whilst the dome-shaped bezel features raised ropework borders and fine granules creating texture. Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1980s. Size: D: 15.9mm / US: 5 1/4 / UK: K; 10.8g

345. ABBASID BRONZE PERFUME BOTTLE

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 900 AD A bronze perfume bottle with a pear-shaped body adorned with teardrop designs. It features a stable foot and an embellished mouth. Perfume bottles like this held cultural significance in Abbasid society, serving both functional and aesthetic purposes. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:125mm / W:80mm ; 210g

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346. ABBASID BRONZE SPRINKLER BOTTLE

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 800-900 AD A bronze flask with a squat body, tall flaring foot, tulip-shaped mouth, and decorative engravings. These bronze bottles were used for religious and ceremonial ablutions in Islamic worship due to their unique sprinkler design. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market since the 1970s. Size: L:180mm / W:80mm ; 345g

347. SELJUK GLAZED POTTERY DISH

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 1000-1100 AD A flat pottery dish with a low ring base, featuring a shiny turquoise glaze and delicate black markings inside, showcasing Seljuk artisans’ skill in form and glazing techniques. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market since the 1970s. Size: L:50mm / W:170mm ; 305g

348. SELJUK GLAZED POTTERY DISH

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 1000-1100 AD A flat pottery dish with a low ring base, showcasing a beautiful mix of colours and designs. The top suface presents a glossy, clear glaze with black markings and intricate patterns. The reverse is partly glazed and remains undecorated. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market since the 1970s. Size: L:50mm / W:175mm ; 265g

349. SELJUK BRONZE PERFUME BOTTLE

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 1000-1100 AD A bronze bottle featuring an globular-shaped body adorned with a series of decorative registers. The vessel stands on a tall, flaring foot, whilst the neck extends gracefully into a tubular mouth with a decorative row of knobs. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market since the 1970s. Size: L:130mm / W:90mm ; 240g

350. SELJUK SILVER BRACELET

Starting Price: £300

Ca. 1000-1100 AD A silver cuff bracelet with a central ridge and delicate etchings, including round designs and inscriptions. The Seljuk Dynasty, in the 11th century, influenced regions like Persia, Anatolia, and the Levant, blending Turkic, Persian, and Islamic traditions. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market since the 1970s. Size: L:55mm / W:70mm ; 220g

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351. SELJUK SILVER BRACELET

Starting Price: £300

Ca. 1100-1200 AD A silver penannular bracelet with a central ridge and round rosette designs. In Islamic art, these designs symbolise divine creation and eternal nature, with arabesques representing endlessness and precision through geometric shapes. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market since the 1970s. Size: L:60mm / W:60mm ; 220g

352. CIRCASSIAN STEEL DAGGER (KINDJAL) WITH NIELLOED SILVER SCABBARD

Starting Price: £900

Caucase region possibly Chechnia or Dagestan, Ca. 1800-1900 AD A very fine steel kindjal dagger featuring a long double-edged blade with deep, central fuller tapering to the point. The hilt and rounded pommel presents intricate silver scroll and granulation designs, further ornamented with a pair of knobs. The fitting scabbard is enhanced with similar decoration to the upper face, whilst the rear is ornamented with beautiful nielloed floral and foliate designs. For similar example see: Christie’s, Live Auction 7905, Russian Art, 29 November 2010, Lot 429. Provenance: Private London family collection; formed between 1970-2008. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:460mm / W:55mm ; 495g

353. CIRCASSIAN STEEL DAGGER (KINDJAL) WITH NIELLOED SILVER SCABBARD

Starting Price: £900

Caucase region possibly Chechnia or Dagestan, Ca 1800 - 1900 AD A beautiful example of a steel kama kindjal dagger featuring a long, double-edged pointed blade with three central fullers. The characteristic hilt and pommel are embellished with nielloed silver panels of foliate designs and two raised bosses decorated with ropework. The piece is accompanied by a scabbard overlaid with similar nielloed silver decoration, terminating in a chape with a sphere finial. For similar example see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 26.35.9a, b. Provenance: Private London family collection; formed between 1970-2008. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:675mm / W:50mm ; 735g

Starting Price: £50

354. GROUP OF THREE SELJUK GLAZED POTTERY OIL LAMPS Ca. 1100-1200 AD

A set of three pottery oil lamps, each with a spherical hollow container and a loop handle. They feature a glaze with cream, blue, brown, and green hues. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:90-80mm / W:145-155mm ; 600g

355. GHURID POTTERY STORAGE JAR

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 1100-1200 AD A pottery storage jar of rare form. The vessel features a wide spherical-shaped body with a narrow disc foot, a tapering shoulder, and a corseted neck that rapidly widens to a broad lip. A loop handle sits on the upper body painted in black pigment with conical shaped geometric decoration. The exterior surface is covered in a profusion of red and cream-coloured decoration: the centre is features an archer with long lustrious hair and long nose, in the imminent position of firing arrow to its target. The man is seated upon a brown painted horse, with highly stylised features. The jar is further decorated with a register of mythological beasts showcasing ferocious teeth. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:250mm / W:230mm ; 1.96kg

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356. RARE URUK PICTOGRAPHIC ECONOMIC CLAY TABLET Ca. 2000 BC

An administrative Uruk pictographic clay tablet relating to farm produce. Written on both sides with proto-Cuneifom script; lentoid cross-section. Uruk was an ancient city by the Euphrates River, modern day Iraq and roughly south of Bagdad. Proto-Cuneiform writing was an early form of Cuneiform writing that began in the Mesopotamian regions, it was widely used for economical records such as this tablet itself. This form of writing is also widely associated with the Uruk culture. For similar see: the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1988.433.3. Provenance: Property of a London ancient art gallery; formerly in a collection of a London gentleman; Ex. Pre-1988 Important collection by descent from family, London and Geneva. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:70mm / W:115mm ; 173g

357. RARE TELL BRAK ALABASTER DOUBLE IDOL

Starting Price: £2000

Middle East to Northern Mesopotamia, Ca. 3300-3000 BC A Tell Brak type carved alabaster double headed eye idol, with a tapered slab body, short neck with two heads, and large eyes with arched brows. This item is in an excellent mottled tan-brown surface patina. It is intact and in an excellent condition. Very rare with two heads. Provenance: Property of a Central London Gallery, acquired on the US art market ex. NYC collection. Ex. Royal-Athena Galleries, NYC, item # KLQ01. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:60mm / W:55mm ; 105g

358. LARGE TELL BRAK EYE IDOL

Starting Price: £900

Ca. 2700-2300 BC A stone eye idol with a bell-shaped body and flat base. Its stylised head features expressive eyes. Originating from the site of Tell Brak, these idols emerged during the late fourth and early third millennium BC, representing a distinctive artistic and religious tradition. Provenance: Propery of a central London gallery; Ex. East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:125mm / W:105mm ; 265g

359. SYRO-HITTITE POTTERY FIGURE OF ASTARTE

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 2000-1000 BC A pottery figure in buff colour depicting Astarte. The figure has bird-like facial features with big round eyes and a perforated headdress. Astarte was a prominent ancient Near Eastern goddess, originating from Phoenician and Canaanite civilisations. She was worshipped for her role in love, fertility, war and the cosmos. Typically, she was depicted as a poised and regal figure with symbolic elements like doves and ears of grain, symbolising fertility and prosperity. In some representations, she holds a shield and spear, indicating her association to warfare. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly private NYC and Tel Aviv collection, acquired 1980-2000 from F. A. , NYC. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:155mm / W:60mm ; 80g

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360. LEVANT MIDDLE BRONZE AGE TERRACOTTA FEMALE FIGURINE

Starting Price: £300

Ca. 2000 BC

An ancient clay figurine depicts a stylised female figure with a flat design. The nude figure stands with legs close together, featuring a violin-shaped head with bird-like features. It has a small nose, round eyes, and a decorative collar around the neck. These figurines are thought to represent a mother goddess, fertility, or birth. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 33.47.3. Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, acquired on the European art market; formerly Private Dutch collection, colected between 1960-1980. Size: L:200mm / W:80mm ; 180g

361. AMLASH TERRACOTTA SPOUTED VESSEL

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 1000 BC An Amlash spouted vessel composed of a globular body that converges into tapering shoulders, with short cylindrical neck and everted rim. The vessel is decorated with stylised motifs. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:205mm / W:170mm ; 880g

362. HITTITE POTTERY SWIRL VESSEL

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 2000-1200BC A red-orange pottery jug having a bulbous swirl body and a tall, slightly tapered neck, pinched rim spout and applied loop handle. Overall scattered areas of surface encrustation. Intact. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly NYC collection, acquired at Sotheby’s Arcade, July 1993, lot 356. A copy of Sotheby’s Arcade catalogue will accompany the piece. Size: L:280mm / W:175mm ; 1.13kg

363. HOLY LANDS BRONZE AGE GROUP OF THREE TERRACOTTA VESSELS

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 2000-1000 BC

A set of three terracotta vessels: a bulbous jar with an everted rim and small handles, a pear-shaped cup with a side handle, and a small jug with a piriform body, funnel-shaped neck, and handle. Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1990s on the UK art market. Size: L:170-100mm / W:140-140mm ; 3.3kg

364. HOLY LANDS BRONZE AGE GROUP OF THREE TERRACOTTA VESSELS

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 2000-1000 BC

A set of three terracotta vessels. Among them, a cup with a near-hemispherical shape. It has a side spout for libation. Another vessel is simple and rounded, with small hoops decorating its body. A spout complements its form. The third is a piriform jug with a funnel-shaped neck. Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1990s on the UK art market. Size: L:90-210mm / W:90-140mm ; 3.12kg

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365. OLD BABYLONIAN CUNEIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE TABLET Ca. 1900 BC

Starting Price: £2000

A ceramic prism tablet with sharp edges and corners. Cuneiform is visible on most of the sides. Tablets in this shape were very common in ancient Mesopotamia. The content is Syllable Alphabet A (SA). Very good condition. Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in France; previously in 1970s European collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:140mm / W:65mm ; 805g

366. OLD BABYLONIAN CUNEIFORM ARCHIVAL TABLET

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 1900 BC An originally square shaped ceramic tablet with three rounded edges and corners, with cuneiform on one side. Tablets like these were normally used for archival purposes or for listing groups of names. Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in France; previously in 1970s European collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:110mm / W:110mm ; 340g

367. OLD BABYLONIAN CUNEIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE TABLET

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 1900 BC A rectangular shaped ceramic tablet with rounded edges and corners, bearing cuneiform on one side. Tablets such as this one, were normally used for listing groups of names. On this tablet it can be seen that many names have been removed by the scribe. Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in France; previously in 1970s European collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:100mm / W:60mm ; 220g

368. OLD BABYLONIAN CUNEIFORM ARCHIVAL TABLET

Starting Price: £300

Ca. 1900 BC A rectangular shaped ceramic tablet with rounded edges and corners. It has cuneiform on both sides and alongside the edges. Tablets such as this one, were usually used for administrative purposes. At the end of some lines there is a determinative (RI) that categorises a type of vessel. Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in France; previously in 1970s European collection. Size: L:75mm / W:50mm ; 100g

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369. OLD BABYLONIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET

Starting Price: £300

Ca. 1900 BC A lenticular clay tablet with three lines of cuneiform. Tablets like this were used to help scribes learn to write Sumerian and Akkadian. The teacher would write the form on one side, and then the student would repeat the exercise on the reverse. Provenance: Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in France; previously in 1970s European collection. Size: L:95mm / W:90mm ; 195g

370. MESOPOTAMIAN GREY STONE CYLINDER SEAL - ORIGINAL PROF. LAMBERT REPORT

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 3000 BC

A cylinder seal of grey stone. Two pairs of eye shapes separated by decorated bands. Condition good. Accompanied by a signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Size: L:19.1mm / W:13.5mm ; 6.23g

371. MESOPOTAMIAN TRANSLUCENT STONE CYLINDER SEAL ORIGINAL PROF. LAMBERT REPORT

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 3000 BC

A cylinder seal of translucent stone. Three rows of three water creatures. Condition excellent. Accompanied by a signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Size: L:15.9mm / W:12.8mm ; 4.21g

372. MESOPOTAMIAN / SYRIAN BRONZE CYLINDER SEAL ORIGINAL PROF. LAMBERT REPORT

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 3000-2500 BC

A cylinder seal of bronze. Design not fully clear, but likely birds and animals. Rare. Condition for bronze good. Accompanied by a signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Size: L:20.2mm / W:15.7mm ; 15.43g

373. MESOPOTAMIAN WHITE AND FAWN STONE CYLINDER SEAL ORIGINAL PROF. LAMBERT REPORT

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 3000 BC

A cylinder seal of white and fawn stone. Along the bottom is a row of: horned animal, fish, big bird and small bird, and above these is a pattern of lines including a rhomb. The design is rare, and the condition fair: the stone is rubbed, but the design is clear. Accompanied by a signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Size: L:36mm / W:21.9mm ; 30.05g

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374. MESOPOTAMIAN PINK STONE CYLINDER SEAL - ORIGINAL PROF. LAMBERT REPORT

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 3000 BC

A cylinder seal of pink stone. Three squatting women, two facing, all holding pots with handles, similar pots around. Condition good. Accompanied by a signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Size: L:21.1mm / W:20.5mm ; 16.55g

375. MESOPOTAMIAN BROWN STONE CYLINDER SEAL - ORIGINAL PROF. LAMBERT REPORT

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 3000 BC

A cylinder seal of brown stone. Temple facade with a bovine creature facing on each side. Worn and temple facade largely broken off. Accompanied by a signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Size: L:28.8mm / W:23.3mm ; 25.23g

376. MESOPOTAMIAN / SYRIAN DARK STONE CYLINDER SEAL ORIGINAL PROF. LAMBERT REPORT

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 3000 BC

A cylinder seal of dark stone. Two groups of five fish, each in vertical rows of three and two. A vertical line serves as a terminal. Condition very good. Accompanied by a signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Size: L:20mm / W:16.6mm ; 10g

377. MESOPOTAMIAN BROWN STONE CYLINDER SEAL - ORIGINAL PROF. LAMBERT REPORT

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 3000 BC

A brown stone cylinder seal. Frieze of two running horned animals, with fillings. Condition good. Accompanied by a signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Size: L:25.3mm / W:7.5mm ; 1.96g

378. MESOPOTAMIAN BROWN STONE CYLINDER SEAL - ORIGINAL PROF. LAMBERT REPORT

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 3000 BC

A cylinder seal of three standing horned animals, with horns differentiated and some modelling. Some surface corrosion. Brown stone. Accompanied by a signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Size: L:26.1mm / W:23.2mm ; 24.45g

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379. OLD BABYLONIAN CUNEIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE TABLET

Starting Price: £900

Ca. 1900 BC A rectangular shaped ceramic tablet with visible cuneiform on one side. Tablets such as this one were usually used for administrative purposes. On the obverse there is a witness list: Last line: ina mahar šībī: In the presence of the elders. On the reverse there is only traces of cuneiform visible. Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in France; previously in 1970s European collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:80mm / W:50mm ; 150g

380. OLD BABYLONIAN CUNEIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE TABLET

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 1900 BC A thick ceramic tablet with curved edges and corners. It has cuneiform on both sides with traces of cuneiform around the edges. Tablets such as this one were usually used for administrative purposes. This tablet could be a writing direction or a school exercise. Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in France; previously in 1970s European collection. Size: L:85mm / W:50mm ; 135g

381. OLD BABYLONIAN CUNEIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE TABLET

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 1900 BC A square shaped ceramic tablet with sharp edges and corners. It has cuneiform on both sides. This lexical tablet appears to have been used for teaching. The teacher would write the form on one side, and then the student would repeat the exercise on the reverse. It has the sign: KA Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in France; previously in 1970s European collection. Size: L:65mm / W:55mm ; 120g

382. OLD BABYLONIAN CUNEIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE TABLET

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 1900 BC A rectangular ceramic tablet with three curved edges and corners. It has cuneiform on both sides and the tablets contents appears to be mathematical. It has the sign: DU and numbers. Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in France; previously in 1970s European collection. Size: L:65mm / W:45mm ; 85g

383. OLD BABYLONIAN CUNEIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE TABLET

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 1900 BC

A rectangular ceramic tablet with sharp corners and visible cuneiform on one side. Tablets such as this one were usually used for administrative or listing purposes. This tablet is noting barley accounts: ŠE. Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in France; previously in 1970s European collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:60mm / W:40mm ; 65g

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384. OLD BABYLONIAN CUNEIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE TABLET

Starting Price: £300

Ca. 1900 BC A rectangular ceramic tablet with rounded edges and corners. It has cuneiform on both sides and along the edges. Tablets like these were normally used for administrative purposes, this one contains a list of names. Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in France; previously in 1970s European collection. Size: L:60mm / W:40mm ; 55g

385. MESOPOTAMIAN BROWN STONE CYLINDER SEAL ORIGINAL PROF. LAMBERT REPORT

Starting Price: £300

Ca. 3000 BC

A cylinder seal of brown stone. Frieze of two standing horned animals. Condition very good. Accompanied by a signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Size: L:22.6mm / W:16.8mm ; 10.91g

386. MESOPOTAMIAN WHITE STONE CYLINDER SEAL ORIGINAL PROF. LAMBERT REPORT

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 3000 BC

A cylinder seal of white stone with a large hole. It features a decorated temple facade and five domestic animals, along with a palm tree. Accompanied by a signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Size: L:39.4mm / W:35.1mm ; 80.72g

387. NEO-ASSYRIAN BROWN STONE CYLINDER SEAL ORIGINAL PROF. LAMBERT REPORT

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 900-700 BC

A cylinder seal of brown stone. A horse savaged by a lion-like animal from behind, terminal, bush. In the sky: crescent, seven dots, star. Some damage to the horse. Accompanied by a signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Size: L:20.1mm / W:9.6mm ; 2.88g

388. MESOPOTAMIAN DARK STONE CYLINDER SEAL ORIGINAL PROF. LAMBERT REPORT

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 3000 BC

A cylinder seal of dark stone with white inclusion. Frieze of two horned animals. Condition very good. Not drilled. Accompanied by a signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Size: L:18.6mm / W:14mm ; 7.03g

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389. MESOPOTAMIAN CYLINDER SEAL

Starting Price: £200

Early Dynastic, Ca. 2900-2700 BC A beautiful buff colored cylinder seal engraved with a broad twisted band with a bird of prey in the center. Heads of horned animals are shown in the lower register. Studied by PD Dr. habil. Pieter Gert van der Veen, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz. Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; Formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; Suggested to be examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.; ex. 1970s/early80s UK art market. Size: L:27.4mm / W:13.4mm ; 7.88g

390. LEVANTINE BLACK STONE SEAL

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 1000 BC A black double-faced amulet, likely from Phoenicia. Both sides are engraved with geometric patterns. Its form closely resembles cosmetic palettes engraved in the form of a Phoenician goddess. This is perhaps a miniature schematic representation of this deity or cosmetic palette. Studied by PD Dr. habil. Pieter Gert van der Veen, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz. Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; Formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; Suggested to be examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.; ex. 1970s/early80s UK art market. Size: L:19.8mm / W:17.8mm ; 4.13g

391. BACTRIAN STONE CYLINDER SEAL

Starting Price: £300

Likely Bactrian/Turkmenistan, Ca. 2000 BC A cylinder, likely from Bactria. It depicts a human figure with a horse and an X-shaped star above it. Studied by PD Dr. habil. Pieter Gert van der Veen, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz. Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; Formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; Suggested to be examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Size: L:37.5mm / W:18mm ; 18.93g

392. SUMERIAN ALABASTER BOWL

Starting Price: £300

Ca. 2000 BC A carved alabaster bowl with a flat rim and a low disc foot. Triangular corners are decorated with a double incised inner rim border and a drilled dot and circular pattern. Some light scattered surface encrustation and deposits. Provenance: Private NYC collection, acquired 1970s -1980s. Ex. Sotheby’s New York, lot 284. Size: L:50mm / W:160mm ; 850g

393. SASANIAN AGATE STONE SEAL WITH LAMASSU

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 400-600 AD An agate stone seal with a cone-shaped body is adorned with an image of the Lamassu, a mythical creature from ancient Mesopotamian mythology. The Lamassu is depicted as a human-headed winged bull, with powerful muscles and a regal posture. The figure is depicted facing to the left, with wings outstretched and a bow at the ready. Its human head is adorned with a crown or headdress. The stone seal is threaded onto a delicate gold hoop with overlapping terminals to secure it. Provenance: Private London collection, UK art market before 2000. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:23.6mm / W:14.4mm ; 4.09g

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394. SOUTH ARABIAN ALABASTER HEAD

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 200 BC-100 AD An oval-shaped alabaster head with delicate features, including finely detailed ears, wide eyes, angular nose and large lips. The head likely depicts a diety. This item comes with a custom-made stand. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:70mm / W:50mm ; 375g

395. SOUTH ARABIAN ALABASTER FACE STELE

Starting Price: £300

Ca. 200 BC - 100 AD A rectangular alabaster face stele. Characterised by intricate symmetry and idealised features. Large heavy lidded eyes and arching brows, merging down to the small thin mouth with pursed lips. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:165mm / W:115mm ; 2.11kg

396. SOUTH ARABIAN ALABASTER FUNERARY STELE

Starting Price: £300

Ca. 200 BC-200 AD An alabaster funerary stele bearing a stylised low-relief depiction of the deceased’s face, emphasising the eyes and nose. Two lines of inscriptions on the lower edge offer personal commemoration. The reverse is left uncarved. This item comes with a custom-made stand. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s Size: L:190mm / W:120mm ; 1.98kg

397. WESTERN ASIATIC INSCRIBED TEMPLE BRICK

Starting Price: £900

Ca. 560 BC A terracotta temple brick of Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II, rectangular with columns of cuneiform text mentioning the foundation of a temple by Nebuchadnezzar II. Both the construction of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and the destruction of Jerusalem’s temple are ascribed to the king. For similar see: Christie’s Sale 5951, Antiquities Including the Plesch Collection of Ancient Glass, 28 April 2009, London, South Kensington; also The British Museum. Provenance: Acquired in 2003, Paris from a collection of A. Kotlar since 1970s; formerly in a french collection since 1950s/1960s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:210mm / W:125mm ; 1.05kg

398. WESTERN ASIATIC TERRACOTTA ZOOMORPHIC VESSEL

Starting Price: £300

Ca. 1000 BC A hollow terracotta vessel with an elongated body and a bull protome. The bull has a finely detailed head with staring eyes, a long snout and wide curved horns. The vessel sits on four short legs. From the mid-section of the main body protrudes a broad, funnel-shaped spout. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s. Size: L:205mm / W:220mm ; 655g

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399. ANCIENT IRANIAN POTTERY JUG

Starting Price: £400

Ca. 1000 BC A pottery jug decorated with dark-brown pigment. The body is bulbous in form with four legs with turned edges. The vessel tapers up to the neck, which features an up-turned handle with a dimple corner. The spout is decorated with a mythological creature’s head where the spout is the mouth. Provenance: Private collection, purchased in action pre-2000. Size: L:230mm / W:140mm ; 780g

400. ACHAEMENID BRONZE DECORATED PHIALE

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 600-400 BC An ancient bronze phiale with a unique texture. The vessel can be characterised as a ‘mesomphalic’ phiale due to the circular knob in the centre. Two decorative bands feature lotus flowers and almond-shaped patterns. These bowls were used in ceremonies for pouring liquids as offerings or for symbolic purification. Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:55mm / W:90mm ; 430g

401. BRONZE AGE MATCHED PAIR OF GOLD EARRINGS

Starting Price: £900

Ca. 1000 BC A matched pair of gold earrings. Each piece is characterised by hollow-formed construction. The terminals of these earrings expand gracefully, while central bulges with perforations imbue the design with an additional element of refinement. Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1980s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:26mm / W:19mm ; 9.11g

Starting Price: £500

402. ANCIENT BRONZE SWORD WITH STONE POMMEL Western Asiatic/Aegan, ca. 1200-700 BC

A bronze sword consists of an elongated triangular blade that tapers gracefully to a sharp point. The hilt of the sword features a round-section shank with a central rib, displaying meticulous attention to detail. The rib provides additional rigidity to the hilt, ensuring stability and durability during wielding. The sword is adorned with a D-shaped stone pommel, elegantly completing the hilt. The stone pommel serves both a functional and ornamental role. Functionally, it balances the weight distribution of the sword, enhancing maneuverability and control. Furthermore, the stone pommel adds a touch of prestige and aesthetic appeal to the overall design of the weapon. Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:540mm / W:80mm ; 530g

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403. ASSYRIAN / URARTU BRONZE BEAKER

Starting Price: £200

408. ANCIENT BRONZE SWORD WITH STONE POMMEL

Starting Price: £900

Ca. 700 BC

Western Asiatic/Aegan, ca. 1200-700 BC

A bronze beaker with a tubular body that flares gently outward, ending in a pronounced rim and flat base.

A bronze sword with a tapered blade, featuring a raised rib for strength. The hilt has a rounded design with two ribs for grip and ends with a D-shaped stone pommel for balance and prestige.

Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:169mm / W:85mm ; 320g

Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquired on the UK/European art market in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:540mm / W:80mm ; 740g

404. ANCIENT BRONZE SWORD WITH STONE POMMEL

Starting Price: £900

409. WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE AXE WITH BUTT SPIKES

Starting Price: £500

Western Asiatic/Aegan, ca. 1200-700 BC

A bronze sword with an elongated triangular blade tapering to a sharp point. The hilt has a round-section shank and is adorned with a D-shaped stone pommel.

A bronze axe with end spikes. The axe boasts a crescent-shaped blade and six horizontal spikes on the shaft.

Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquired on the UK/European art market in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:540mm / W:60mm ; 625g

Size: L:290mm / W:90mm ; 535g

405. ANCIENT BRONZE SWORD

Starting Price: £500

410. WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE AXE WITH BUTT SPIKES

Starting Price: £500

Western Asiatic/Aegan, ca. 1200-700 BC

A bronze short sword with a triangular double-edged blade featuring raised ribs. The hilt has a flanged and has a hollowed structure.

A bronze axe with unique serrated edges and a blade emerging from an animal’s mouth. It features a tubular shaft with four end spikes.

Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquired on the UK/European art market in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:420mm / W:60mm ; 320g

Size: L:210mm / W:80mm ; 460g

406. ANCIENT BRONZE Starting Price: SWORD WITH CRESCENTIC £900 POMMEL

411. EARLY GREEK DOUBLE-HEADED LABRYS AXE HEAD

Western Asiatic/Aegan, ca. 1200-700 BC

Ca. 1000 BC

A bronze sword with a long tapering blade, featuring a raised mid-rib and a curved guard for hand protection. The hilt has a round-section shank, and the sword has a crescent pommel.

A huge bronze double-headed axe with a tubular decorated shaft for attachment to a wooden pole. Extremely fine, with beautiful patina and an elegant custom made stone stand.

Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquired on the UK/European art market in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.

Size: L:590mm / W:80mm ; 470g

407. ANCIENT BRONZE SWORD

Starting Price: £500

Starting Price: £1000

Size: L:175mm / W:270mm ; 4.73kg

412. WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE MASTER OF ANIMALS SCEPTRE

Starting Price: £500

Western Asiatic/Aegan, ca. 1200-700 BC

Ca. 900-700 BC

A bronze sword with a sharp, tapered blade and a curved hilt. The pommel flares out, and the blade has a raised midrib. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 61.261.5.

A bronze sceptre that features a janiform design. At the top of the sceptre, a highly stylised anthropomorphic figure exerts firm control by grasping the long necks of flanking double-headed beasts.

Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquired on the UK/European art market in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:165mm / W:80mm ; 275g

Size: L:370mm / W:75mm ; 370g

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Starting Price: £500

418. RARE BRONZE AGE HORSE BITS SET

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 900-700 BC

Ca. 1800-600 BC

A bronze sceptre that features a janiform design. . For similar see: The British Museum, Registration number 1914,0214.42.

A set of bronze horse harness fittings, including two snaffle bits and two cheek-pieces with three rings. These pieces, used in horse bridles, allowed riders to control the horse.

414. LURISTAN BRONZE FINIAL WITH THE MASTER OF THE ANIMALS

Starting Price: £900

Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market since the 1970s. Size: L:5-10mm / W:120-230mm ; 680g

419. ANCIENT BRONZE MACE HEAD

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 900-700 BC

Western Asia, Ca. 1200-700 BC

A bronze sceptre with a janiform design, featuring an anthropomorphic figure and zoomorphic beasts. Hindquarters of animals feature along the length of the sceptre. For similar, see The British Museum, Registration number 1854,0401.30.

A bronze tubular mace head with blunt spikes encircling the upper rim. It has collared openings on both sides and horizontal raised ridges. Bronze mace heads from this period marked an important advancement in weaponry. This mace head would have been mounted on a wooden pole.

Provenance: Property of a central London gallery; acquired on the US art market; Stephen Joel Albert (6 February 1941–27 December 1992), New York; thence by descent. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:245mm / W:80mm ; 320g

415.BRONZE AGE GROUP OF THREE AXE HEADS

Starting Price: £200

Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:125mm / W:60mm ; 345g

420. BRONZE AGE PAIR OF FLAT AXE HEADS

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 2000 BC

A set of three bronze axe heads with tubular sockets at the bottom for attachment. In the Bronze Age, axe heads served both as tools and symbols of status.

A set of two bronze axe heads with flat bodies and upright blades.

Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s.

Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.

Size: L:30-49mm / W:105-120mm ; 325g

Size: L:90-94mm / W:184-185mm ; 225g

416. BRONZE AGE PAIR OF FLAT AXE HEADS

Starting Price: £100

421.RARE BRONZE AGE PAIR OF KNIVES

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 2000 BC

A set of two bronze axe heads with flat bodies and vertical blades.

A set of two bronze knives with curved blades and sharp tips. The flat handles smoothly connect to the blades, complete with rounded ends for simplicity and practicality. Bronze Age knives, made from copper and tin, were characteristic of the period.

Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s.

Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.

Size: L:83-98mm / W:175-225mm ; 210g

Size: L:20-25mm / W:209-210mm ; 320g

417. SUPERB SASANIAN BRONZE GOBLET WITH FISH MOTIF

Starting Price: £100

422.BRONZE AGE ADZEAXE

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 500 AD

Ca. 1200-700 BC

A bronze goblet with a tubular rim and large cup that tapers to a conical foot. The goblet is adorned with a decorative fish motif. It was likely used for feasts and special events.

A bronze axe head with an adze blade, with a collared socket for a wooden handle. The adze blade, a common feature in ancient tools, is typically comprised of a rectangular or triangular blade attached perpendicular to the handle.

Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:130mm / W:154mm ; 400g

Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:70mm / W:240mm ; 965g

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423. CENTRAL EUROPEAN BRONZE AGE SWORD OF THE ACHTKANTSCHWERT TYPE

Starting Price: £3800

Ca. 1300 BC

An Achtkantschwert-type sword, prised for its design and craftsmanship. The blade widens from the hilt to a pointed tip with a raised midrib for strength. The hilt, made separately, features a round handle, a c-shaped guard, chevron patterns, and a disc-shaped pommel for a refined look. For similar, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 2015.758.2. Provenance: Property of a European collector; acquired on the EU art market. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:510mm / W:55mm ; 710g

424. ANCIENT BRONZE DAGGER WITH HANDLE

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 1200-700 BC A well-preserved cast bronze dagger, flanged, with a triangular double-edged blade and a hollow hilt for balance. Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:335mm / W:41mm ; 215g

425. ANCIENT BRONZE SHORT SWORD WITH BONE INLAID HANDLE

Starting Price: £200

Western Asia, Ca. 1200-700 BC

A bronze short sword with a slender blade tapering to a sharp point. It has a guard and handle with bone inlays and a flaring pommel. Weapons from the Bronze Age are representative of the technological advancements and artistic skill of the period. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:330mm / W:25mm ; 225g

426. NEOLITHIC STONE AXE

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 5000-3000 BC

A stone axe with dual curved blades and a central hole for affixing to a wooden shaft. A vertical ridge that runs along the side adds strength. Provenance: Property of a European collector; acquired on the EU art market. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:200mm / W:55mm ; 630g

427. BACTRIAN STONE IDOL

Starting Price: £900

Ca. 3000-2000 BC A stone ritual idol, comprised of an elongated cylindrical form. One end terminates diagonally, while the other is rounded. For similar see: Christie’s, Live Auction 12257, Antiquities, Lot 131. Provenance: Property of a private collector; previously acquired in Pasadena, California 2016-2017. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:640mm / W:75mm ; 4.8kg

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Starting Price: £1700

428. BACTRIAN STONE IDOL Ca. 3000-2000 BC

A ritual stone idol, resting on a flat base for stability. An elongated columnar body ascends, tapering gently towards the apex, culminating in a narrow neck. At this summit, a bulbous cylindrical head, marked by a central perforation. The surface displays meticulously incised dots traversing its length, lending tactile and visual rhythm. For similar see: Christie’s, Live Auction 12257, Antiquities, Lot 131. Provenance: Property of a private collector; previously acquired in Pasadena, California 2016-2017. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:630mm / W:65mm ; 5.2kg

429. BACTRIAN OR ELAMITE BRONZE FIGURE

Starting Price: £900

Central Asia, Ca. 1000 BC A cast bronze male figure wearing a short skirt, depicted with squared shoulders and a long hairdo with incised details. Left arm bent at elbow, holding an implement. A spike protrudes from the top of his head, which probably once secured his headdress, now missing. This item retains some scattered areas of blue-green surface patina. This item comes with a custom-made stand. A rare example. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery; formerly in the property of a Tennessee physician, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Frischman Gallery, Tel Aviv, 1970s, acquired in Iran 1950s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:130mm / W:50mm ; 325g

430. BACTRIAN GROUP OF THREE SCHIST BOWLS

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 3000-2000 BC A set of three stone bowls with hemispherical bodies, smooth walls, and pronounced rims the pieces are beautifully sculped from schist. Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1990s on the UK art market. Size: L:50-60mm / W:90-110mm ; 1.07kg

431. BACTRIAN STONE OIL LAMP WITH EIGHT SPOUTS

Starting Price: £300

Ca. 2000-2000 BC A rare stone oil lamp with an eight-pointed star shape. At the top, a central circle stands out as a focal point. The lamp’s basin is carved with cross-shaped walls, dividing it into four compartments, each aligning with two points of the star. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:35mm / W:210mm ; 1.15kg

Starting Price: £200

432. WESTERN ASIATIC PAIR OF BRONZE UMBO SHIELDS Ca. 1600-800 BC

A set of bronze shield bosses, circular with raised centres and etched star motifs on wide flat flanges. Shields were crucial in ancient warfare, offering protection and serving as symbols of culture for warriors. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:129mm / W:129mm ; 210g

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433. BACTRIAN GOLD AND LAPIS BEADED NECKLACE

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 2000-1000 BC A restrung necklace with small gold beads, alternating with green discoid and lapis lazuli beads. Lapis lazuli, a prized stone, is known for its captivating blue hue and was a material common in Bactria. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:235/470mm / W:7mm ; 9.03g

434. BACTRIAN GOLD AND STONE BEADED NECKLACE

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 2000-1000 BC A necklace with restrung gold, glass, and stone beads. Symmetrical arrangement with alternating materials. Gems are embedded in select gold beads. A substantial biconial gold bead forms the centrepiece. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:275/550mm / W:6mm ; 16g

435. WESTERN ASIATIC GOLD, CARNELIAN AND LAPIS LAZULI NECKLACE

Starting Price: £150

Ca. 1000 BC

A restrung Western Asiatic necklace consisting of large conical shaped carnelian beads with cross hatch decoration in white pigment. These are strung alongside gold beads of different shapes, possibly in the forms of lotus petals or floral motifs. Alongside these, further beads made of lapis lazuli and jasper adorn the piece. The beads vary in size. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:250mm / W:13mm ; 18g

436. BACTRIAN GOLD AND LAPIS LAZULI BEADED NECKLACE

Starting Price: £150

Ca. 2000-1000 BC A beaded necklace combines gold, lapis lazuli, and green beads, creating a luxurious and elegant piece. Lapis lazuli, a deep blue gemstone with golden specks, is a material abundant in the region of Bactria. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:220mm / W:14mm ; 13.15g

437. BACTRIAN SCHIST DECORATED VESSEL

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 3000-2000 BC A schist stone circular carved vessel with slightly concaved walls and a rounded bottom. The basin, distinguished by a central shaft-like compartment and six radiating arms, divides the internal space into niches. The external surface of this vessel is elaborately decorated with geometric patterns. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:110mm / W:200mm ; 3.16kg

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Starting Price: £100

443. LURISTAN POTTERY VESSEL

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 2000 BC

Ca. 1st millennium BC

A superb alabaster chalice, with a conical form, tapering walls and a sturdy foot at a base. The piece is adorned with the inherent paterns of alabster.

A pottery vessel with a flat base and a distinct carination on its lower body. The vessel gracefully tapers towards the neck, which is adorned with three raised ribs. The body then expands once again, culminating in a funnel-shaped opening.

Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:125mm / W:195mm ; 1.82kg

439. BACTRIAN SCHIST CARVED BOWL

Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:132mm / W:105mm ; 265g

Starting Price: £300

444. SASANIAN BRONZE GOBLET

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 2000-1000 BC

Ca. 500 AD

A schist-carved bowl with a flat bottom and gently rising straight walls. Its standout feature is the intricately carved repeating pattern covering its entire surface.

A large bronze goblet with a wide cup, curved walls, and a conical base. The vessel rests on a dainty, curved foot. The tubular rim flares outward and it has a decorative mid-section with two ridges.

Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:42mm / W:83mm ; 230g

440. BACTRIAN SCHIST DECORATED VESSEL

Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:120mm / W:135mm ; 505g

Starting Price: £200

445. SASANIAN BRONZE BOWL

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 3000-2000 BC

Ca. 224-651 AD

A round vessel made of carved schist stone. It has a circular shape with decorated walls. The main design consists of concentric circles in the centre, surrounded by two bands of triangles and diagonal lines.

A bronze libation bowl with a hemispherical body and an attractive blue-brown patina. Bowls of this kind were used to pour libations to the gods, and to drink from on more ordinary occasions.

Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.

Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market.

Size: L:40mm / W:85mm ; 300g

Size: L:55mm / W:150mm ; 335g

441. PAIR OF ANCIENT ACHAEMENID BRONZE BEAKERS

Starting Price: £100

446. BACTRIAN STONE BEAKER

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 500-300 BC

Ca. 2000 BC

A pair of elegant cast bronze beakers set on slightly rounded bases; the larger of two with corseted midsection. Both beakers have tall, gently flared walls that lead to a wide opening at the top.

A stone beaker of cylindrical shape with a flat base. It has a flaring lip at the top, and its walls are smooth. It likely served as a receptacle for cultural and ritual practices.

Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s.

Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.

Size: L:100-149mm / W:102-102mm ; 395g

442. BACTRIAN STONE OFFERING TABLE

Size: L:130mm / W:85mm ; 350g

Starting Price: £200

447. LARGE INDUS VALLEY TERRACOTTA VESSEL

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 2000-1000 BC

Ca. 3000-2500 BC

A rectangular table with four sturdy legs. Decoration consists of two registers of incised geometric patterns, which continue onto the table legs.

A terracotta vessel with a bulbous body, stable ring base, and dark-painted geometric decorations featuring squares circles and cross-hatching designs. Some earthly encustastions remain on the surface.

Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:75mm / W:200mm ; 1.61kg

Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:300mm / W:450mm ; 6.4kg

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448. LARGE INDUS VALLEY TERRACOTTA BOWL WITH ANIMALS

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 2400 BC

A terracotta bowl with an inverted bell shape, a stable base and three precise bands adorning the rim. The interior features depictions of ibex, stags, and a bird. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:195mm / W:315mm ; 1.9kg

449. INDUS VALLEY TERRACOTTA CYLINDRICAL VESSEL WITH ANIMALS

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 3000-2500 BC

A terracotta vessel with a cylindrical body and flat shoulder that tapers into a squat, splayed cylindrical neck and mouth. The vessel is decorated with animal motifs, including depictions of a zebu bowl and lion. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:105mm / W:145mm ; 665g

450. INDUS VALLEY TERRACOTTA VESSEL WITH BIRDS

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 3000-2500 BC A terracotta vessel adorned with black-painted birds. It has an aesthetically pleasing, bulbous form with a flared rim and flat base. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:95mm / W:110mm ; 355g

451. INDUS VALLEY TERRACOTTA VESSEL WITH IBEXES

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 3000-2500 BC A terracotta vessel with a simple form, featuring a domed shoulder, round opening, and ample basin with a flat base. The exterior has ibex depictions in a central register that encircles the vessel. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:70mm / W:90mm ; 195g

452. INDUS VALLEY TERRACOTTA BOWL WITH ZEBU BULL

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 3000-2500 BC

A terracotta bowl with a deep basin and wide mouth. The exterior is adorned with a depiction of a zebu bull and a peepal tree. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market since the 1970s. Size: L:80mm / W:100mm ; 190g

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453. INDUS VALLEY TERRACOTTA ZEBU BULL IDOL

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 3000 BC A terracotta zebu bull. The elongated body of the idol is delicately formed and supported by four short, sturdy legs. Two crescent-shaped horns rise proudly from the bull’s head, a distinctive feature of the zebu breed. For similar see: The Dallas Museum of Art, Accession Number: 2009.14. Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:80mm / W:95mm ; 103.8g

454. INDUS VALLEY TERRACOTTA ZEBU BULL IDOL

Starting Price: £100

455. INDUS VALLEY GROUP OF THREE TERRACOTTA VESSELS

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 3000-2500 BC

A set of three terracotta vessels, including two chalice cups with flared stem feet, deep basins, and everted rims. The other is a bulbous jar with a flattened base, tapering form, and everted short rim. Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1990s on the UK art market. Size: L:110-140mm / W:130-180mm ; 1.62kg

456. ARAMAIC POTTERY INCANTATION BOWL

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 600-800 AD A Judeo-Aramaic “devil trap” terracotta bowl, with black lines of inscription spiraling around the interior. Bowls like this example were traditionally buried face down under houses to catch demons and protect the house. Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in France; previously in 1970s European collection. Size: L:55mm / W:170mm ; 325g

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457. RARE GANDHARAN SCHIST PANEL WITH BUDDHA AND HIS DISCIPLES

Starting Price: £10000

Ca. 200-300 AD A large and very important grey schist panel with an ornate frame. The panel is shaped like a pointed arch and depicts a seated Buddha meditating under the leafy canopy of the bodhi tree, surrounded by followers. He wears a simple robe and has a serene expression and a halo. This Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in France; previously in 1970s European collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:960mm / W:950mm ; 30+kg

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458. A RARE GANDHARA LIVE SIZED SCHIST TORSO OF BODHISATTVA

Starting Price: £20000

Ca. 200-300 AD A large and important grey schist carved torso of a bodhisattva depicted surrounded by a halo and wearing a dhoti in gracefully draped thin pleats. A shawl, similarly folded, gracefully hangs around his left arm. The muscular torso is adorned with elaborately crafted, beaded necklaces and amulets. He has deep carved eyes, a pronounced brow, a moustache and a urna on the forehead. For similar see: The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) M.83.105.1. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:1060mm / W:560mm ; 30+kg

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459. LARGE GANDHARAN SCHIST FIGURE OF BODHISATTVA MAITREYA

Starting Price: £5000

Ca. 200-300 AD A substantial grey schist of Bodhisattva Maitreya. The bodhisattva stands on a plinth that is adorned with a central seated Buddha, framed by pairs of devout followers. The figure of Maitreya has gracefully cascading robes. His face is characterised by downcast eyes, beneath softly arched brows. The adornments, such as the braided necklace and the urna centered on his forehead, are suggestive of his status. He holds a water pot in his left hand, a symbolic attribute which contains the elixir of immortality. For similar see: The British Museum, Registration number 1880.72. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:885mm / W:315mm ; 30+kg

460. CHINESE BUDDHIST STELE

Starting Price: £2000

Northern Wei Dynasty, Ca. 386-534 BC An exceptionally well-formed stele, carved in four registers, all of which depict scenes from the life of Buddha. The uppermost panel shows the Buddha Shakyamuni under the legendary Bodhi tree, surrounded by figures. It was under this tree that the prince and spiritual teacher Siddartha Gautama sat and attained enlightenment, transcending his earthly life and becoming the Buddha. The scenes below are all of similar construction, featuring the Buddha at the centre, flanked by two followers on each side, framed by an arch. This arch decreases in complexity, with an intricate, spiralling pattern adorning the top of the second register, followed by a plain design on the scenes below. Provenance: Collection of Chinese Stone Figures. Ex Collection of Roger Moss; The C Roger Moss OBE, 1936 2020 collection formely the President of “The oriental ceramics Society”, these stone sculptures were acquired during his life in Hong Kong 1980 - 2003. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:1920mm / W:610mm; 30+kg

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Starting Price: £2000

461. CHINESE HAN DYNASTY STONE TOMB DOOR Ca. 202 BC-220 AD

A rectangular door, depicting a stylised woman with delicately incised broad lips, long aquiline nose, and heavy eyes. She holds an offering box. The surface is impressed with tree forms; all within a pattern linear border with quatrefoil motifs. For a similar see: Nanyang Museum of Han Dynasty. Provenance: Collection of Chinese Stone Figures. Ex Collection of Roger Moss; The C Roger Moss OBE, 1936 - 2020 collection formely the President of “The oriental ceramics Society”, these stone sculptures were acquired during his life in Hong Kong 1980 - 2003. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:1290mm / W:530mm; 30+kg

Starting Price: £1500

462. GANDHARAN SCHIST PANEL WITH SCENES FROM THE LIFE OF BUDDHA Ca. 200-300 AD

A high-relief panel crafted from a schist stone. This frieze portrays two scenes from the life of Buddha. The scenes are separated by a Corinthian column. The Buddha and other figures in the frieze are dressed in long robes known as sanghatis, intricately draped with folds. These figures exhibit elaborate hairstyles. The left-hand side of the frieze depicts an elephant, which is an animal that features prominently in Buddhist iconography. The elephant is often seen as a symbol of strength, wisdom, and compassion, all qualities that are associated with the Buddha himself. Provenance: Private London collection; acquired in Japan between 2000 - 2005; formerly in an old Japanese collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:135mm / W:475mm ; 10.79kg

463. RARE SUI / TANG DYNASTY WHITE MARBLE FIGURE OF BODHISATTVA

Starting Price: £3000

Ca. 700 AD

A well-carved and very rare white marble figure from the Sui or Tang Dynasty, depicting standing Bodhisattva on a plinth. The facial features are very detailed, and both the hair and robes of the figure are elaborately jewelled and decorated. This figure is emblematic of the aesthetic of the Sui and Tang dynasties, where a more naturalistic approach to depictions of Buddhist deities was popular. This item comes with a custom-made stand. Provenance: Private London collection, formerly with Sir Roger Moss, acquired in the 1980s in Hong Kong. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:450mm / W:110mm; 3.75kg

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464. CHINESE TANG DYNASTY TERRACOTTA SET OF TWELVE ZODIAC ANIMALS - TL TESTED

Starting Price: £10000

Ca. 618-907 AD A set of twelve terracotta zodiac animals, each meticulously fashioned, and attired in resplendent court robes. The figurines are highly pigmented and feature a variety of colours. They have their hands gently folded upon their chests, forming a restrained gesture beneath the drapery of their regal garments. For similar see: The Victoria and Albert Museum, London, Museum no. C.103-1929. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Accompanied by a TL test from Ralf Kotalla laboratory, Germany, confirming age and authenticity. Provenance: Property of a London gentleman; Ex. Cotswolds family collection, 1990s, formerly with Avon Gallery. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:460-470mm / W:150-155mm ; 3.37-3.4kg, all: 40+kg

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465. CHINESE SHANG DYNASTY BRONZE DING VESSEL

Starting Price: £2000

Ca. 1100-1000 BC A bronze ding vessel with a deep, rounded body, sat upon three flattened bird-shaped legs. The lipped rim is flanked by two imposing upright loop handles. The body itself is adorned with a circumferential band of whorl-roundels, interwoven with delicate floral motifs and punctuated by a central nodule. Restored. For a similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1974.268.20. Provenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:240mm / W:200mm ; 1.5kg

466. CHINESE ZHOU DYNASTY BRONZE YOU WINE VESSEL

Starting Price: £3000

Ca. 1100 BC A bronze ‘You’ vessel with a bulbous body, that extends upwards to a domed cover, topped by a prominent finial. The neck of the vessel is elegantly adorned with a decorative relief band, featuring a dragon head as its central motif. The lid shares a similar ornamental band. The vessel is equipped with a well-designed swing handle, featuring a beast head masks on both sides. For a similar see: Christie’s, Live Auction 21451, Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 24 March 2023, Lot 1113. Provenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:290mm / W:200mm ; 2.35kg

467. CHINESE TANG DYNASTY TERRACOTTA HORSE - TL TESTED

Starting Price: £3000

Ca. 618-907 AD A large, hollow-moulded terracotta horse depicted with an inclined head, attentive ears, and a docked tail. Red pigment adorns the body of the horse and the tassles of its intricate harness. Atop its back sits a large, bulky saddle rendered in a white-grey pigment, which also features on the harness, bridle, mane and lower legs of the horse. Accompanied by a TL test from Ralf Kotalla laboratory, Germany, confirming age and authenticity. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 25.20.4. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Provenance: UK private collection of Asian Art; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:690mm / W:650mm ; 16.4kg

468. CHINESE TANG DYNASTY TERRACOTTA HORSE - TL TESTED

Starting Price: £3000

Ca. 618-907 AD An impressive terracotta horse depicted with a downturned head, docked tail and well-sculpted musculature. The black saddle and red blanket form a striking contrast to the grey-white pigment of the animal’s body. Accompanied by a TL test from Ralf Kotalla laboratory, Germany, confirming age and authenticity. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 25.20.4. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Provenance: UK private collection of Asian Art; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:650mm / W:660mm ; 16.4kg

469. CHINESE TANG DYNASTY POTTERY FAT LADY - TL TESTED

Starting Price: £2000

Ca. 618-907 AD A terracotta figure, commonly known as the ‘Fat Lady’. The woman stands in in a swayed posture with a long robe, raised hands, rosy cheeks, and downturned eyebrows. Traces of coloured pigment remain, indicating its original vibrant appearance. Accompanied by a TL test from Ralf Kotalla laboratory, Germany, confirming age and authenticity. For similar see: Christie’s, Live Auction 2830, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 21 March 2014, Lot 2070. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Provenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:510mm / W:180mm ; 4.35kg

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470. CHINESE HAN DYNASTY POTTERY SOLDIER - TL TESTED

Starting Price: £1000

Ca. 206 BC-220 AD A polychrome ceramic figure of a soldier. He stands resolute, clad in a cross-over coat and puffy trousers. His small eyes beneath arched brows and lips are accentuated with a vibrant crimson hue. The hands are folded resolutely before the chest. Accompanied by a TL test from Ralf Kotalla laboratory, Germany, confirming age and authenticity. Provenance: UK private collection of Asian Art; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:550mm / W:155mm ; 3.5kg

471. LARGE CHINESE HAN DYNASTY TERRACOTTA GUARDING DOG - TL TESTED

Starting Price: £2000

Ca. 202 BC-220 AD

A pottery figure of a seated guard dog, positioned in a frontal, vigilant stance. The attire of the dog includes an intricate harness and a collar. In the Han Dynasty, dogs symbolised loyalty and protection, making them valuable in tombs to safeguard the deceased. Accompanied by a TL test from Ralf Kotalla laboratory, Germany, confirming age and authenticity. Provenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:490mm / W:160mm ; 6.05kg

472. CHINESE HAN DYNASTY TERRACOTTA DOG - TL TESTED

Starting Price: £2000

Ca. 202 BC-220 AD A pottery tomb figure crafted in the likeness of a dog. The animal is in a vigilant and alert pose, standing on all four legs. The hindquarters, muscles, and paws of the dog are carefully sculpted. The figure’s long tail is raised, and elegantly curved. Its head is alert, mouth closed, and ears upright. Accompanied by a TL test from Ralf Kotalla laboratory, Germany, confirming age and authenticity. Provenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:355mm / W:545mm ; 4.35kg

473. CHINESE TANG DYNASTY TERRACOTTA SOGDIAN RIDER - TL TESTED

Starting Price: £2000

Ca. 618-907 AD

A terracotta sculpture of a Sogdian rider on a galloping horse. The rider’s face features a finely crafted beard, a well-defined nose, and an intricately carved mouth. The horse is dynamically rendered, with upright ears, wide eyes, flaring nostrils, and a lively, galloping pose. Accompanied by a TL test from Ralf Kotalla laboratory, Germany, confirming age and authenticity. Provenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:343mm / W:470mm ; 2.13kg

474.CHINESE TANG DYNASTY TERRACOTTA POLO PLAYER - TL TESTED

Starting Price: £2000

Ca. 618-907 AD

A terracotta polo rider on a hollow-moulded horse. The rider’s face is detailed with red cheeks, expressive eyes, and red lips. The horse is depicted mid-gallop, with erect ears, bulging eyes, and flaring nostrils. Accompanied by a TL test from Ralf Kotalla laboratory, Germany, confirming age and authenticity. Provenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:460mm / W:325mm ; 2.89kg

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Starting Price: £500

475. CHINESE HAN DYNASTY POTTERY BIRD - TL TESTED Ca. 202 BC-220 AD

A pottery bird with bronze legs. It has a round body, a long slender neck, and a yellow head with a beak and open eyes. The body is well-formed with realistic details. The piece comes accompanied by a TL test. Provenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:260mm / W:240mm ; 1.32kg

476. CHINESE HAN DYNASTY POTTERY DUCK - TL TESTED

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 202 BC - 220 AD A polychrome terracotta figure of a duck, with lifelike legs. It has colourful feathers, a red head with wide-open eyes, and a cream-coloured beak. This bird figure is a type of Mingqi, objects buried with the deceased to accompany them in the afterlife. This piece comes with a TL test. Provenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:150mm / W:150mm ; 415g

477. CHINESE NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY TERRACOTTA ATTENDANT FIGURE

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 386-534 AD

A terracotta attendant figure dressed in a tunic and trousers with a waist sash. It showcases the fine craftsmanship of the maker and is representative of the cultural and artistic milleau of the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534 AD). Provenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. Size: L:260mm / W:85mm ; 640g

478. CHINESE NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY TERRACOTTA OFFICIAL FIGURE

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 386-534 AD

A terracotta attendant figure dressed in a tunic and trousers with a waist sash. Good condition. Provenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. Size: L:260mm / W:75mm ; 555g

479. CHINESE NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY TERRACOTTA COURT FIGURE

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 386-534 AD

A terracotta female attendant in a modest tunic, with a tie knot collar and a draped cap. Crafted with traces of slip and polychromy. Provenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. Size: L:235mm / W:70mm ; 565g

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480. BAN CHIANG PAINTED TERRACOTTA VESSEL - TL TESTED

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 300 BC-200 AD A bichrome vessel of ovoid body, flaring neck, and rounded base. The decoration on the exterior of the vessel consists of several red lines. This piece has been precisely dated by means of a Thermo Luminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla, an independent German Laboratory. The samples collected, date the piece to the period reflected in its style, whilst also showing no modern trace elements. The TL certificate with its full report will accompany this lot. Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in Belgium; previously in 1970s European collection. Size: L:370mm / W:275mm ; 5.53kg

481. CHINESE TERRACOTTA NORTHERN WEI BUDDHIST TILE

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 386-534 AD A grey terracotta tile with intricate relief work featuring a Buddhist figure standing beneath a chaitya arch. Draped in flowing robes with a halo, this artefact reflects the cultural fusion of Buddhist and Chinese art during the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534 AD). Provenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. Size: L:320mm / W:145mm ; 3.84kg

482. CHINESE TERRACOTTA NORTHERN WEI BUDDHIST TILE

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 386-534 AD A grey terracotta tile with a recessed nimbate Buddhist figure in a standing posture, painted in vibrant orange. Dressed in a detailed red robe, the figure’s hair is elegantly styled in a high bun, reflecting regal refinement. Provenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong.

Size: L:235mm / W:165mm ; 4.6kg

483. CHINESE TERRACOTTA NORTHERN WEI BUDDHIST TILE

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 386-534 AD A rectangular terracotta tile features a seated Buddhist figure under a chaitya arch, in an abhaya mudra pose. The figure wears a textured red robe with a high bun hairstyle. Provenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. Size: L:340mm / W:165mm ; 5.54kg

484. CHINESE MING DYNASTY GLAZED TERRACOTTA HORSE WITH A RIDER

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 1368-1644 AD

A moulded terracotta figure depicting a rider on horseback. The horse’s neck stretches forward, and its tail is depicted in a loose, flowing manner. The animal’s mane is glazed in green. The horse’s trappings, including the bridle, breastplate, saddle blanket, and breeching, are all moulded in the round and colored in a green and yellow glaze. The rider is depicted wearing a cap and a green and yellow garment. Provenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. Size: L:405mm / W:355mm ; 3.21kg

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485. CHINESE MING DYNASTY GLAZED TERRACOTTA ATTENDANT

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 1368-1644 AD A glazed terracotta mingqi of a standing attendant in a dignified pose, dressed in a navy robe with red accents and a pale blue sash. Mingqi were burial objects meant to accompany the deceased into the afterlife. Provenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. Size: L:190mm / W:65mm ; 295g

486. CHINESE MING DYNASTY GLAZED TERRACOTTA ATTENDANT

Starting Price: £100

Ca. 1368-1644 AD A glazed terracotta mingqi depicting a standing attendant on a tiered, integral base. Portrayed in a noble and dignified manner, with an upright posture and an expression of calm composure. The details of the figure’s face are carefully crafted, and are comprised of high cheekbones, a prominent nose, almond-shaped eyes, and delicately arched eyebrows. The figure is dressed in a long, flowing green robe with contrasting accents on the sides, which are painted in red. The figure carries a box-like object under his left arm and his both hands are clenched. For a similar see: Christie’s Live Auction 5564, Asian Art, 15 September 2005, Lot 407. Provenance: From the private collection of a Somerset gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed before 2000 on the UK /European art markets. Size: L:195mm / W:54mm ; 295g

487. INDIAN STONE PANEL WITH VISHNU

Starting Price: £900

Ca. 400-600 AD A stone panel that showcases Vishnu in an elegant, arch. He is depicted with four arms, two lying at his sides and two raised behind his body, symbolizing cosmic order. The piece was likely from a temple and part of a larger depiction. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:450mm / W:300mm ; 12.75kg

488. GANDHARAN SCHIST HEAD OF BUDDHA

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 200-400 AD A schist stone head of a Buddha with closed, slightly smiling lips and full cheeks. He has long pendulous earlobes, with almond-shaped eyes and thin, arching eyebrows. His hair is formed of Classical-style waves, arranged into a Buddhist-style top knot. He has an urna on his forehead. For a similar see: Bonhams, Indian, Himalayan and Southeast Asian Art, New York, 22 March 2022, Lot 301. Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in Japan; previously in 1970s Japanese collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:120mm / W:70mm ; 1.88kg

489. INDIAN STONE PANEL WITH SHIVA, PARVATI AND THE CALF BULL (UMA-MAHESHVARA)

Starting Price: £900

Kashmir, ca. 800-900 AD

A stone panel with a relief of Uma-Maheshvara, which depicts Lord Shiva and Parvati in divine union, accompanied by their sacred bull and progeny. Shiva clutches an aksamala (rosary) and a flask, while Parvati wields a mirror. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:300mm / W:270mm ; 17.8kg

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490. GANDHARAN BRONZE FIGURINE

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 300 AD A bronze figurine, draped and leaning forwards to the right, with a raised right hand in a gesture indicative of spiritual or ceremonial significance. The figure wears distinctive headgear in a radiating form. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:70mm / W:30mm ; 58g

491. INDIAN BUDDHA RED SANDSTONE RELIEF

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 100-200 AD A rectangular red sandstone relief with an arched top. The relief depicts Buddha standing in samabhanga on a shaped base. His right hand in abhayamudra, the left stretched downward. He is wearing a heavily pleated robe draped over his left shoulder. His heavy-lidded, almond-shaped eyes are below thick, elegantly arched brows centered by a circular urna. His hair is close to the skull, and rendered in tight, styalised curls. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:470mm / W:210mm ; 22.9kg

492. GANDHARAN SCHIST FRIEZE WITH A COUPLE

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 200-300 AD A schist frieze depicting a couple. The woman stands in front of the man, leaning over with a bent leg and left arm outstretched in a protective gesture. She wears a heavily pleated robe with large waist knot. The faces of the couple are of similar construction, with delicate lips and small eyes. However, the brow of the woman is slightly furrowed, while that of her counterpart is not. Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in Belgium; previously in 1970s European collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:310mm / W:180mm ; 2.41kg

493. GANDHRAN SCHIST RELIQUARY BOX

Starting Price: £300

Ca. 200-300 AD A schist reliquary box, crafted with a flat-bottom, ribbed walls, and a lid adorned with an eight-petalled flower motif. For a similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 1987.142.46a, b. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:50mm / W:65mm ; 195g

494. INDIAN MARBLE TORSO

Starting Price: £300

Gupta Dynasty, Ca. 400-600 AD A finely carved marble torso and upper right arm. The smooth skin of the male figure is embellished with details such as a large beaded necklace. Curly hair, lying flat against the shoulders in ringlets, are the only remnants of the missing head. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Size: L:150mm / W:170mm ; 2.3kg

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495. GANDHARAN STONE OIL LAMP

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 200 AD A heart-shaped oil lamp with rounded partitions for oil, framed by a serrated rim. The exterior features an intricate pattern of alternating triangles. The central round panel is decorated with a floral pattern. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:145mm / W:105mm ; 470g

496. GANDHARAN SCHIST PALETTE WITH SEA MONSTER

Starting Price: £200

Ca. 100-300 AD A round schist stone cosmetic tray with a flat base and a dividing ridge in the middle. The ridge separates the tray into two sections for organizing and mixing cosmetics. The top of the tray has an elaborate carving of a human riding a sea monster. This monster has a long, fish-like tail and an upturned head, with long snout and a long row of teeth . This item comes with a custom-made stand. For a similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: Accession Number: 1987.142.113. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:125mm / W:125mm ; 310g

497. RARE GANDHARAN SCHIST OIL LAMP

Starting Price: £150

Ca. 300 AD A stone oil lamp with a smooth, rounded shape. It has a long, thin spout and a handle on the back. The lamp’s surface is decorated with a unique criss-cross pattern. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. Size: L:110mm / W:70mm ; 140g

498. POLYCHROME-PAINTED WOOD FIGURE OF BODHISATTVA

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 1368-1644 AD A polychrome painted wooden figure of Bodhisattva. He is depicted sat atop rocks in rajalilasana, a position of ease, with his right arm resting on a bended knee. The figure is dressed in a long robe with a scarf draped over his shoulders, hair gathered in a topknot, and adorned with a high crown. Cf. Christie’s, Live Auction 12290, Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art and Textiles Part II, 13 May 2016, Lot 642. Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in a private UA collection. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:420mm / W:225mm ; 1.2kg

499. EUROPEAN MESOLITHIC HORN AXE

Starting Price: £200

500. PREHISTORIC VERTEBRAE FOSSIL ON LIMESTONE

Starting Price: £500

Ca. 8000-6000 BC

Ca. 300,000 BC

A unique horn axe featuring a single, drilled hole through the blade, allowing for attachment to a handle.

A fossilised jaw bone in a limestone rock. The bone is in excellent condition and the dark colour stands out nicely against the limestone. This item comes with a custom-made stand.

Provenance: Property of a European collector, ex. Marcus Prill, 2007; formerly in private German collection.

Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Size: L:115mm / W:70mm ; 240g

Size: L:300mm / W:450mm ; 6.4kg

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9.2 Paragraph 11.1 shall not apply if either: (1) the catalogue description reflected the generally accepted view of scholars and experts as at the date of sale, or the catalogue 6.2 We shall, as agent for the Seller and on our own behalf pursue these rights and description indicated that there was a conflict of opinion; or (2) the only method of remedies only so far as we deem at our sole discretion is reasonable to make approestablishing at the date of sale that the item was a Deliberate Forgery would have been priate recovery in respect of breach of these Terms and Conditions. We are in no way not then generally available or accepted, unreasonably expensive or impractical to use, obligated to exercise any of the above rights or remedies. or likely to have caused damage or loss of value (in our reasonable opinion) of the lot; or (3) there has been no material loss in value of the lot from its value had it been in 7. Warranties and Limitation of Liability accordance with its description. 7.1 The Seller represents and warrants to the Buyer that: The Seller is the legal owner of the Lot consigned to Apollo Art Auctions or is fully authorised to sell the Property by the legal owner of it. The Seller is able to and shall transfer possession to the Buyer good and marketable title to the Lot free from any third-party rights or claims; The Seller is unaware of any matter or allegation which would render any description given to Apollo Art Auctions in relation to the Lot inaccurate or misleading in any way. The Lot has been or will be lawfully imported and lawfully and permanently exported as required by the laws of any country in which it is or was located. Any required declarations upon the export and import of the Lot have been or will be properly made and any duties and taxes on the export and import of the Lot have been or will be paid by the Seller.

9.3 If the Buyer is not personally able to transfer a good and marketable title to Apollo Art Auctions, then the Buyer shall have no rights under this paragraph 10. The right of return provided by this paragraph 11 is additional to any right or remedy provided by law or by these Terms and Conditions. 9.4 Apollo Art Auctions may require the Buyer to obtain at the Buyer’s expense the reports of up to two independent and recognised experts in the field, mutually acceptable to Apollo Art Auctions and to the Buyer. We shall not be bound by any reports produced by the Buyer, and we reserve the right to seek additional expert advice at our own expense.

9.5 For the avoidance of doubt, our maximum liability to the Buyer is total value of the Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium. We will not pay or refund any additional costs, 7.2 Subject to paragraph 9.1, neither Apollo Art Auctions nor the Seller is liable for any fees, shipping, loss of profit, damages and consequential costs. errors or omissions provided to Bidders by Apollo Art Auctions, whether orally or in writing, where negligent or otherwise, except as set out in paragraph 3.3. 10. General 7.3 Subject to paragraph 9.6, neither Apollo Art Auctions nor the Seller gives any guar10.1 Apollo Art Auctions reserves the right to alter these Terms and Conditions at any antee or warranty to the Bidder. Any implied warranties and conditions are excluded time. (except where such warranties and conditions cannot be excluded by law), other than the express warranties given by the Seller to the Buyer in the Terms of Consignment 10.2 Apollo Art Auctions shall have the right in its absolute discretion to refuse admisfor Sellers. sion to its premises or attendance at its auctions by any person. 7.4 Neither Apollo Art Auctions nor the Seller accepts responsibility to any Bidder for 10.3 Special terminology may be used in catalogue descriptions of particular types acts or omissions (whether negligent or otherwise) by Apollo Art Auctions in relation to of goods, and the descriptions should be interpreted in accordance with any glossary the conduct of any auction. appearing in the sale catalogue. 7.5 Any claim by a Bidder or a Buyer against Apollo Art Auctions or the Seller is limited 10.4 All images and other materials produced for the auction are the copyright of Apolto the Purchase Price in respect of the relevant lot and shall not include under any lo Art Auctions for use at Apollo Art Auctions’ discretion. circumstances indirect or consequential losses. 10.5 Any extension or waiver of any provision of these Terms and Conditions that may 7.6 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall limit or exclude our liability for (a) be granted to Bidders, Buyers or Sellers by Apollo Art Auctions for a specific Lot shall death or personal injury resulting from our negligence; (b) fraud or fraudulent misrepnot have any consequence on the enforceability of these Terms and Conditions and resentation; or (c) any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by English law. in all other respects these Terms and Conditions shall remain in full force and effect. Should any provision of these Conditions of Business be deemed unenforceable for any 8. Website use reason, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. 8.1 You agree to use the website in accordance with the terms of use. 8.2 The website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics.

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10.6 These Terms and Conditions are not assignable by any Buyer or Seller without Apollo Art Auctions’ prior written consent but are binding on the Buyer’s and the Seller’s respective successors, assigns and representatives. No act, omission or delay by Apollo Art Auctions shall be deemed a waiver or release of any of its rights.

12.4 The nature of the Lots sold at auction by Apollo Art Auctions is such that they are likely, due to their nature and their age, to show signs of wear and tear, damage, or other imperfections, restoration or repair. Any reference to condition by Apollo Art Auctions will not amount to a full description of condition. Photographs included in Apollo Art Auctions’ sale catalogues are not representative of the condition of any Lot.

10.7 The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 is excluded by these Terms and Conditions and shall not apply to any contract made pursuant to them. 12.5 We may describe the Lots using the following descriptions: Restored: the Lot may have been repaired or otherwise reinstated and some parts may 10.8 The Terms and Conditions, the Terms of Consignment for Sellers, and any addi- have been replaced; tional notices issued by Apollo Art Auctions form the entire agreement between the Fair Condition: the Lot may be fragmentary or have some obvious damaged; parties. It is agreed that no party has entered into any contract pursuant to these terms Fine Condition: the Lot is likely to be generally complete but may have minor damage in reliance on any representation, warranty or undertaking not expressly referred to in or evidence of restoration or repair; these documents (save in respect of liability for fraudulent misrepresentation). Very Fine Condition: the Lot is usually complete and in good condition, but may have some minor damage, restoration or repair. 10.9 These Terms and Conditions, including the Terms of Consignment for Sellers, and Possibly later: the term refers to an item that can be from any given period. all transactions or disputes to which they relate, are governed by the laws of England and Wales. The Buyer and the Seller agree that the Courts of England and Wales shall 12.6 We will provide a report on the physical condition of any Lot on request. The conhave exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any dispute arising. tent of a report is information only and should not be relied upon as advice. For coins that have been authenticated, graded and encapsulated (‘slabbed’) by an independent 11. Definitions grading company, no guarantee of any kind is offered by us. Buyers should note that removal or attempted removal from any slab will immediately void any independent 11.1 In these Terms and Conditions, the following words have the following meanings: guarantee that might have been offered by that grading company. Bid: an amount offered by a Bidder to purchase a Lot. Bidder: the person considering, making or attempting to make a Bid on a Lot, in person 12.7 All dimensions of Lots are approximate and are for general guidance only. A single or by any other means, including the Buyer. dimension given is normally the greatest dimension for the Lot. Buyer: the Bidder who makes the highest Bid accepted by us. Buyer’s Premium: the amount payable by the Buyer in addition to the Hammer Price 12.8 Subject to the conditions set out in this clause 3, Apollo Art Auctions exercises on each Lot purchased, calculated as a percentage of the Hammer Price – 20% (not reasonable care when making statements of opinion consistent with its role as a regionincluding any online charges). al auction house, based on information provided by the Seller, available scholarship, Date of Sale: the date on which we accept the Buyer’s Bid for the Lot. and the generally accepted opinions of relevant experts (at the time any such expert Deliberate Forgery: an imitation made with the intention of deceiving as to authorship, expressly states such opinion). We are in no way required to seek the opinion of any origin, date, age, period, culture or source but which is unequivocally described in the expert outside Apollo Art Auctions. catalogue as being the work of a particular author, origin, date, age period, culture or source, and which at the date of the sale had a materially lesser value than it would 12.9 It is the Bidder’s sole responsibility to identify and obtain any necessary licences have had if it had been in accordance with the catalogue description. for a Lot, including but not limited to export, import, or endangered species. Apollo Art Hammer Price: the highest Bid reached (at or above any reserve) and accepted by us Auctions and the Seller make no representations or warranties as to whether any Lot when we bring down the hammer and the sale of the Lot is final. is or is not subject to export or import restrictions. The denial of any licence or permit Lot: the item consigned by the Seller for sale at auction by us. shall not entitle the Buyer to cancel the sale contract or delay payment of the Lot. Purchase Price: the Hammer Price in respect of the Lot sold, together with any Buyer’s Premium, Value Added Tax chargeable and any additional charges payable by a Buyer 12.10 We reserve the absolute right to withdraw any Lot from sale for any reason. in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. Seller: the legal owner of the Lot offered for sale, including their agents (other than Apollo Art), executors or personal representatives. Website: the website where auction takes place – www.apolloauctions.com 12. Lots 12.1 Apollo Art Auctions’ knowledge in relation to any Lot is primarily dependent on information provided by the Seller of the Lot. Although we carry out in-house due diligence on each lot, bidders must accept the responsibility for carrying out inspections and investigations to satisfy themselves as to the Lots on which they bid. 12.2 Lots are offered as seen and are available for inspection prior to auction at our premises. It is the responsibility of Bidders to make any enquiries before the auction date and satisfy themselves as to the accuracy and authenticity of any Lot and in relation to the description of any Lot, including but not limited to a Lot’s condition, quality, provenance, authenticity, background, style, period, age, origin, value and estimated selling price. Although we carry out in-house due diligence, we have no obligation to examine, investigate or carry out any tests to establish the accuracy or otherwise of any description whether on the Website or in any printed material. If any Lot is provided with a TL test it means that the Lot was examined using an advanced scientific Thermoluminescence dating method which is used to evaluate the period of manufacture of the lot but it doesn’t exclude the possibility of restoration and repairs. The same applies to XRF testing and any other type of scientific analysis provided for the lots. 12.3 Sale catalogues, catalogue illustrations, condition reports and any descriptive certificates are for information purposes only and do not necessarily convey the full information regarding any Lot. Information provided to Bidders or their advisors prior to the sale in respect of any Lot, whether written or oral and including any information in the sale catalogue or condition or other report, is a statement of opinion honestly held by Apollo Art Auctions and is not a statement of fact. Our description of any Lot, including details of the age, value, authenticity, ownership, history, use and condition, reflect our opinion only and we therefore do not warrant any information provided to Bidders in relation to the Lot.

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Auction Administration Marketa Odvarkova Gabriele Luksyte

Margherita Gorini Ella Wakefield Catalogue Design Raphael Werneck

Photography Kiah Tao Raphael Werneck

Customer Service and Logistics Marie Theard Chloe Ellis Emily Tse

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