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Ca.800 BC, Bronze Age. A beautiful Celtic bronze pendant formed as an omega-shaped plaque of round-section wire with coiled ends. The outermost edges are decorated with applied granulations and the lowermost portion of the omega-plaque has suspension loops from which lozenge shaped plaques hang. Good Condition, Superb patina. Size: L:55mm / W:40mm ; 22g; Provenance: From the private collection of a Kent gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK /European art markets.

2000-1000 BC, Bronze Age, Amlash or Luristan. Bronze ritual axe head with curved blade, flaring head, circular socket with ribbed decoration and curved projection on the axe poll. The head is topped with a styled animal, probably a tiger, depicted in silhouette. This ornamental addition probably reflects the ritual nature of this axe, which may have used during the ritual sacrifices or other religious ceremonies common in Bronze Age societies. Good condition; on a custom stand. Size: L:70mm / W:170mm ; 430g; Provenance: From the private collection of a Somerset gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK /European art markets.

700-1100 AD, Viking Age. A heavy bronze twisted bracelet comprised strands of bronze woven together with looped terminals meant evoke the form of a snake. In Norse mythology, Jormungand (pronounced “YOUR-mun-gand;” Old Norse Jörmungandr, “Great Beast”), also called the “Midgard Serpent,” is a snake or dragon who lives in the ocean that surrounds Midgard, the visible world. He was so enormous that his body forms 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. Good condition. Wearable.Size: L:54mm / W:72mm ; 36g; Provenance: From the private collection of an Essex gentleman; previously in an old British Collection, formed in the 1990s.

2000-1000 BC, Bronze Age, Luristan. Bronze axe head with curved blade, sharply tapering head, and deep round socket, incised with geometric decorative motifs. Bronze weaponry production flourished from 3000 BC – 1200 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron over the following 500 years. Axes, swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Good condition; beautiful patina; on a custom stand. Size: L:55mm / W:115mm ; 200g; Provenance: From the private collection of an Essex gentleman; previously in an old British Collection, formed in the 1980s.

C. 600 BC, Bronze Age European. Openwork bronze sun pendant comprising two concentric circles with raised decorative dots at regular intervals joined by four horizontal bars. The sun is commonly depicted in Bronze Age art and seems to have been a powerful symbol of fertility and the passage of time. However, the sun was not just a natural phenomenon but was often viewed as a god in many Bronze Age societies. Good condition; on modern neck loop. Wearable. Size: L:55mm / W:55mm ; 40g; Provenance: From an old British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s.

C. 900-1100 AD. Viking Age. Bronze Valkyrie amulet comprising heavy suspension loop, stylised circular arms and abstract draped clothing. In Norse mythology, Valkyries were a host of female figures charged with choosing who would die and who would live during a battle, and then with conveying the dead to Valhalla, the Norse afterlife. Good condition; professionally restrung; wearable.Size: L:43mm / W:16mm ; 8.8g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.

Ca. 800 BC. Bronze Age. Coiled bronze amulet comprising a circular suspension loop from which hangs a pyramid formed from bronze coils, the first two tiers being filled and the last tier empty. Good condition.Size: L:37mm / W:30mm ; 11.2g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed since the 1980s on the UK and European art market.

1200-800 BC, Greek Archaic Period. Bronze Age. A bronze spearhead with a leaf-shaped, lentoid sectioned blade, a wide raised midrib and a short, neck decorated with incised lines that transitions into a tang with a laterally curved terminal. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Good condition, on a custom-made stand. Size: L:520mm / W:55mm ; 560g; Provenance: From an old British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.

ca. 1200 - 800 BC; Greek Archaic period. A bronze sword with a gently tapering, bevelled blade, wide raised midrib, a raised, crecent-shaped decoration on the blade's base, a cylindrical grip, an intact hemispherical stone pommel and a lovely green patina. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Superb condition; on a custom-made stand. Size: L:520mm / W:70mm ; 1kg; Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1980s.

C. 700-1100 AD. Viking Age. Large bronze cloak pin with branching head, raised decorative ribs near the top and an attachment loop on the reverse. Good condition; beautiful patina.Size: L:230mm / W:75mm ; 57g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1970s on the UK and European art market.

700-1100 AD, Viking Age. A heavy bronze bracelet with punched dot and box decoration, and incised lines on the terminals thought to be a stylised depictions of dragons, which frequently appear on Viking-age ornaments. In Viking society, arm rings and bracelets were not just decorative, but also served to mark bonds of loyalty between a lord and his followers in a culture where honour was a matter of life and death. Such items were also. given to young men to mark their coming of age and bracelets of precious metals were also used as currency in a time before the widespread availability of coinage. Dragons were important figures in Norse mythology, and were known for their powerful, destructive nature, perhaps reflecting a claim to power by the individual who once owned this bracelet. Good condition, beautiful patina.Size: L:53mm / W:62mm ; 37g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1970s on the UK and European art market.

ca. 1200 - 800 BC; Greek Archaic period.This beautiful bronze sword has a tapering, bevelled blade with a raised midrib adorned with two shallow fullers or “blood groves” and short tang. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Superb condition, on a custom-made stand.Size: L:450mm / W:65mm ; 350g; Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1980s.

C. 600 BC, Bronze Age European. Openwork bronze sun pendant comprising two concentric circles with raised decorative dots at regular intervals joined by four horizontal bars. The sun is commonly depicted in Bronze Age art and seems to have been a powerful symbol of fertility and the passage of time. However, the sun was not just a natural phenomenon but was often viewed as a god in many Bronze Age societies. Good condition; on modern neck loop. Wearable. Size: L:66mm / W:56mm ; 26g; Provenance: From an old Oxford collection formed in the 1990s.

c. 900-1100 AD. Viking age. A beautiful bronze dragon’s foot amulet comprised of four stylised feet each comprising three applied spheroid decorations perched across a horizontal, faux wrapped bar, and four lozenge-shaped charms suspended from the openwork suspension loops. In Norse mythology, Fáfnir (Old Norse and Icelandic) or Frænir is a son of the dwarf king Hreidmar and brother of Regin , Ótr, Lyngheiðr and Lofnheiðr. After being affected by the curse of Andvari’s ring and gold, Fafnir became a dragon and was slain by the brave hero Sigurd. The wearable reminder of this myth would have inspired bravery in Viking warriors. Good condition. Size: L:60mm / W:49mm ; 32.5g; Provenance: From an old British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1970s.

800 BC Bronze age pin with stylised beast termonal; good cindition. Size: 200 mm/ 50 grams. Provenance: Private UK collection; acquired in the 1980s.

Ca.1300-600 BC. Bronze Age Luristani culture. Bronze cloth pin comprising a round-sectioned shank and stylised poppy-head finial. Good condition; beautiful patina.Size: L:195mm / W:35mm ; 100g; Provenance: From the private collection of an Essex gentleman; previously in an old British Collection, formed in the 1980s.

1000 – 600 BC, Bronze Age. This thick and heavy cast bronze bracelet features a D-shaped section. In the Bronze Age bracelets were used not only as jewellery but also as ritual objects of high value, which allowed their owners to store wealth before the invention of coinage. Such bracelets are discovered in burials as grave gifts or found in large hoards, and an important part of the Bronze Age cultures in both Europe and Asia. Good condition, wearable.Size: L:55mm / W:70mm ; 85g; Provenance: From the private collection of a South London art professional; previously in a collection formed on the UK/European art market in the 1970s.

700-1100 AD, Viking Age. Rare bronze amulet depicting a highly stylised rider, Odin, on horseback; a suspension loop protrudes from Odin’s head. Odin, who can be identified on the basis of his beard, (picked out with careful incised decoration) was a major deity, who served as the god of wisdom, healing, death, royalty, the gallows, knowledge, war, battle, victory, sorcery, poetry, frenzy, and the runic alphabet. Good condition.Size: L:30mm / W:31mm ; 4.6g; Provenance: Important London collection of Ancient art; formed in 1970s then passed by descent.

700-1100 AD, Viking Age. Bronze pendant showing a horned, winged beast, probably a dragon, in profile. In Norse mythology, Fáfnir (Old Norse and Icelandic) or Frænir is a son of the dwarf king Hreidmar and brother of Regin, Ótr, Lyngheiðr and Lofnheiðr. After being affected by the curse of Andvari's ring and gold, Fafnir became a dragon and was slain by the brave hero Sigurd. Dragons were powerful mythological symbols, embodying power and strength. Good condition, beautiful patina Size: L:30mm / W:34mm ; 5g; Provenance: Private Kent collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK art market.

ca. 1200-800 BC, Greek Archaic Period. A bronze spearhead with a slightly barbed leaf-shaped, lentoid sectioned blade, raised midrib and a short tang. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Good condition, on a custom-made stand.Size: L:165mm / W:32mm ; 45g; Provenance: Private Kent collection, formed in the 1980-90s on the UK art market.

700-1100 AD, Viking Age. A bronze ring with a heavy, D-shaped hoop with incised hatching decoration on the shoulders, and flattened, round bezel bearing an incised tree motif, intended to represent Yggdrasil. In Norse Mythology, Yggdrasil is an enormous tree that connects the Nine Worlds The first element in Yggdrasil’s name, Yggr (“Terrible”), is one of the many names of the god Odin, while the second, drasill, means “horse.” Yggdrasil’s name therefore means “Horse of Odin,” a reference to the time when the Terrible One hung himself to discover the runes. Good, wearable condition.Size: D: 17.35mm / US: 7 / UK: O; 6g; Provenance: From the private collection of a South London art professional; previously in a collection formed on the UK/European art market in the 1970s.

ca. 1200-800 BC, Greek Archaic Period.A bronze spearhead with an elongated trianglular, lentoid sectioned blade, raised midrib and a very short tang. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Superb condition, on a custom-made stand.Size: L:160mm / W:25mm ; 33g; Provenance: From an old British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s.

700-1100 AD, Viking Age. Bronze pendant in the shape of a curved drinking horn, with integral suspension loop at the top and carefully incised decoration around the vessel’s rim. Drinking horns made from horn and antler were commonly used for consuming beer at feasts in the Viking Age, and this pedant may have once served to underline its owner’s drinking prowess or it could have been thought to provide protection against drunkenness. Excellent condition; wearable.Size: L:21mm / W:18mm ; 1.9g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1980-90s on the UK and European art market.

ca. 1200-800 BC, Greek Archaic Period.A bronze spearhead with a slightly barbed leaf-shaped, lentoid sectioned blade, raised midrib and a short tang. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Good condition, on a custom-made stand.Size: L:145mm / W:25mm ; 40g; Provenance: From an old British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.

ca. 2nd millenium BC; Bronze axe with short, vertical blade to the front and a series of four spikes at the rear. The circular socket extends downwards and bears two curvillinear raised decorations extending horizontally at the midpoint. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Superb condition, on a custom-made stand. Size: L:75mm / W:170mm ; 460g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.

c. 2000-1000 BC, Amlash culture. Cast bronze mace with hooked beak, bulbous eyes and stylised wings. The Amlash culture refers to an assortment of historic materials and periods in Northern Iran, enduring for many centuries. Bronze weaponry production flourished in Europe from the 3000 BC – 1200 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron over the following 500 years. Swords, axes, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders of where authority lay. The eagle, as a symbol of royal authority in many cultures, is a particularly appropriate choice for a ceremonial mace, and this item may once have belonged to a minor king or member of a royal household. Good condition, on a custom-made stand.Size: L:100mm / W:50mm ; 375g. Provenance: From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.

1200 – 800 BC, Greek Archaic. An ancient Greek era cast "Trojan" Bronze Age sword blade with a narrow, triangular blade; raised midrib; with sharp projecting lateral flanges and round-section tang with pointed finial. From west Asia to Mainland Greece, bronze weaponry production flourished from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears and arrows were exchanged via trade and war and are discovered in both civic and ritual contexts. Superb condition on custom made stand. Size: L:570mm / W:65mm ; 360g; Provenance: From the private collection of an Essex gentleman; previously in an old British Collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / European art markets.

ca. 1200-800 BC, Greek Archaic Period.This beautiful bronze sword has a tapering, bevelled blade with a raised midrib adorned with a fuller or “blood groves”, short tang and a beautiful rich green patina. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Superb condition, on a custom-made stand. Size: L:485mm / W:60mm ; 460g; Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.

ca. 1200-800 BC, Greek Archaic Period.This beautiful bronze sword has a tapering, bevelled blade with an ornate, decorated raised midrib adorned with two fullers or “blood groves”, short tang with a perforationg for affixing a handle, and a stunning bright greenish-blue patina. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Superb condition, on a custom-made stand. Size: L:530mm / W:55mm ; 470g; Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.

ca. 1200-800 BC, Greek Archaic Period.This beautiful cast bronze sword has a tapering, bevelled blade and a recessed integral handle that would have been inset with stone, bone or ivory inlay. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Superb condition, on a custom-made stand. Size: L:455mm / W:45mm ; 475g; Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.

ca. 1200-800 BC, Greek Archaic Period.A bronze spearhead with a leaf-shaped, lentoid sectioned blade, a wide raised midrib and a short, flaring neck which transitions into a tang with a laterally curved terminal. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Good condition, on a custom-made stand. Size: L:370mm / W:52mm ; 380g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.

ca. 1200-800 BC, Greek Archaic Period.A bronze spearhead with an lozenge-shaped, lentoid sectioned blade, raised midrib and a very short tang. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. good condition, on a custom-made stand. Size: L:165mm / W:30mm ; 48g; Provenance: Private Kent collection, formed in the 1980-90s on the UK art market.

ca. 1200-800 BC, Greek Archaic Period.A bronze spearhead with a leaf-shaped, lentoid sectioned blade, raised midrib and a short tang. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Good condition, on a custom-made stand. Size: L:140mm / W:25mm ; 35g; Provenance: Private Kent collection, formed in the 1980-90s on the UK art market.

ca. 1200-800 BC, Greek Archaic Period.A bronze spearhead with a triangular, lentoid sectioned blade, raised midrib, a short tang and a vibrant green patina. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Good condition, on a custom-made stand. Size: L:135mm / W:27mm ; 30g; Provenance: Private Kent collection, formed in the 1980-90s on the UK art market.

1200-800 BC, Greek Archaic Period. This beautiful cast bronze sword has a tapering, bevelled blade with raised midrib, an integral handle with incised striped decoration and a heavy, crescentic “skull crusher” guard which could be used for secondary bludgeoning attacks. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Superb condition.Size: L:415mm / W:60mm ; 585g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK and European art market.

ca. 1200-800 BC, Greek Archaic Period.This beautiful cast bronze sword has a tapering, bevelled blade adornned with two fuller or "blood grooves" and a raised cresentric design decorationg the blade's base as well as a recessed ibex integral handle that would have been inset with stone, bone or ivory inlay. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Superb condition. Size: L:400mm / W:60mm ; 410g; Provenance: From the private collection of an Essex gentleman; previously in an old British Collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK / European art markets.

ca. 1200-800 BC, Greek Archaic Period.This beautiful bronze spear has a leaf shaped blade with a central raised midrib, two fuller or "blood grooves" to either side and then two, smaller raised ribs. The long socket is decorated with three raised ridgeds which encircle it horizonntally. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Superb condition; on a custom stand.Size: L:370mm / W:60mm ; 270g.Provenance: From the private collection of an Essex gentleman; previously in an old British Collection, formed in the 1980s.

ca. 1200-800 BC, Greek Archaic Period.This beautiful bronze sword has a tapering, bevelled blade with an a raised midrib which transitions laterally into two smaller, raised shoulders, a short tang with for affixing a handle, and a stunning patina. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Superb condition, on a custom-made stand.Size: L:400mm / W:55mm ; 250g; Provenance: Important London collection of Ancient art; formed in 1970s then passed by descent.

ca. 1200-800 BC, Greek Archaic Period.This beautiful bronze spear has a leaf shaped blade with a wide central raised midrib, a short flaring neck and a short tang. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Superb condition; on a custom stand.Size: L:320mm / W:45mm ; 220g; Provenance: Private Kent collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK art market.

ca. 1200-800 BC, Greek Archaic Period.A bronze spearhead with a triangular, lentoid sectioned blade, raised midrib, a short tang and two raised pins for affixing the spearhead to the haft of the weapon. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Good condition, on a custom-made stand. Size: L:250mm / W:55mm ; 135g; Provenance: Private Kent collection, formed in the 1980-90s on the UK art market.

ca. 1200-800 BC, Greek Archaic Period.A bronze spearhead with a barbed, leaf-shaped, lentoid sectioned blade, raised midrib and a long tang. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Good condition, on a custom-made stand. Size: L:250mm / W:55mm ; 135g; Provenance: Private Kent collection, formed in the 1980-90s on the UK art market.

ca. 1200-800 BC, Greek Archaic Period. A bronze spearhead with a leaf-shaped, lentoid sectioned blade, raised midrib and a short tang. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Good condition, on a custom-made stand. Size: L:140mm / W:25mm ; 35g; Provenance: Private Kent collection, formed in the 1980-90s on the UK art market.

ca. 1200-800 BC, Greek Archaic Period.A bronze spearhead with a lozenge-shaped, lentoid sectioned blade, raised midrib and a short tang. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Good condition, on a custom-made stand. Size: L:135mm / W:25mm ; 30g; Provenance: Private Kent collection, formed in the 1980-90s on the UK art market.

ca. 1200-800 BC, Greek Archaic Period.A bronze spearhead with a dramatic lozenge-shaped, lentoid sectioned blade, raised midrib and a short tang. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Good condition, on a custom-made stand. Size: L:115mm / W:25mm ; 25g; Provenance: Private Kent collection, formed in the 1980-90s on the UK art market.

c. 2000-1000 BC, Amlash culture. Cast bronze axehead with short, curved blade, elongated head, and open-mouthed beast decoration around the socket. The Amlash culture refers to an assortment of historic materials and periods in Northern Iran, enduring for many centuries. Bronze weaponry production flourished in Europe from the 3000 BC – 1200 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron over the following 500 years. Swords, axes, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders of where authority lay. Good condition, on a custom-made stand.Size: L:65mm / W:205mm ; 850g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK and European art market.

c. 2000-1000 BC, Bronze Age. A bronze axe head with curved blade, flaring hea and circular socket. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Axes, swords, spears and arrows were exchanged via trade and war and are discovered in both civic and ritual context, serving as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Good condition; on a custom stand.Size: L:90mm / W:190mm ; 600g; Provenance: From an old British collection formed in the 1990s; previously acquired in Germany.

2000-1000 BC. Luristani Bronze Age Culture. Cast bronze axe head with crescent blade, circular socket, elongated flanges and cast beast ornamentation on the rear. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Axes, swords, spears and arrows were exchanged via trade and war and are discovered in both civic and ritual context, serving as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Good condition; on a custom stand. Size: L:95mm / W:140mm ; 460g; Provenance: From an old British collection formed in the 1990s; previously acquired in Germany.

2000-1000 BC. Luristani Bronze Age Culture. Cast bronze axe head with long, pointed, bevelled blade, circular socket, and openwork double horn motif, imitating the horns of a ibex. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Axes, swords, spears and arrows were exchanged via trade and war and are discovered in both civic and ritual context, serving as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Good condition; on a custom stand. Size: L:70mm / W:170mm ; 305g; Provenance: From an old British collection formed in the 1980s;

2000-1000 BC. Luristani Bronze Age Culture. Cast zoomorphic bronze ritual axehead with stylised depiction of a tiger, projecting tongue spike, and raised bands of decoration on the butt. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Axes, swords, spears and arrows were exchanged via trade and war and are discovered in both civic and ritual context, serving as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Good condition; on a custom stand. Size: L:50mm / W:110mm ; 315g; Provenance: From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.

ca. 1200-800 BC, Greek Archaic Period.This beautiful cast bronze sword has a tapering, bevelled blade adornned with a deep fuller or "blood groove" delinated by two raised ridges and a short tang for afixing a handle. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Superb condition. On custom stand. Size: L:500mm / W:80mm ; 505g; Provenance: Property of a North London professional; previously acquire on the UK/European art market before 2000.

1200 – 800 BC, Greek Archaic. An ancient Greek era cast "Trojan" Bronze Age sword blade with a narrow, triangular blade; raised midrib; with sharp projecting lateral flanges and round-section tang with pointed finial. From west Asia to Mainland Greece, bronze weaponry production flourished from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears and arrows were exchanged via trade and war and are discovered in both civic and ritual contexts. good condition on custom made stand. Size: L:425mm / W:60mm ; 280g; Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market before 2000.

This beautiful cast bronze dagger has a tapering, bevelled blade adorned with two fuller or "blood grooves" and a recessed integral handle that would have been inset with stone, bone or ivory inlay. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Superb condition; On custom stand. Size: L:425mm / W:50mm ; 385g; Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market before 2000.

ca. 1200-800 BC, Greek Archaic Period. A large bronze spearhead with a leaf-shaped blade, a raised midrib adorned with two shallow fuller or "blood grooves", a short, flaring neck with incised linear decorations and a thick tang angled laterally. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Excellent condition, on a custom-made stand. Size: L:480mm / W:60mm ; 650g; Provenance: From an old British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1970s.

ca. 1200-800 BC, Greek Archaic Period. A bronze spearhead with a leaf-shaped, lentoid sectioned blade, raised midrib and a short tang. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Good condition, on a custom-made stand. Size: L:385mm / W:55mm ; 195g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.

ca. 1200-800 BC, Greek Archaic Period. This beautiful bronze sword has a tapering, bevelled blade with a wide raised midrib and a short tang with a perforationg for affixing a handle. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Superb condition, on a custom-made stand. Size: L:315mm / W:50mm ; 195g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1970s on the UK and European art market.

c. 900-1100 AD. Viking age. A beautiful bronze dragon’s foot amulet comprised an openwork design with an integrated suspension loop and three vertical bars joined with angled horizontal bars to form a stylized foot. The amulet's face is decorated with a series of impressed sections. In Norse mythology, Fáfnir (Old Norse and Icelandic) or Frænir is a son of the dwarf king Hreidmar and brother of Regin , Ótr, Lyngheiðr and Lofnheiðr. After being affected by the curse of Andvari’s ring and gold, Fafnir became a dragon and was slain by the brave hero Sigurd. The wearable reminder of this myth would have inspired bravery in Viking warriors. Good condition; on modern chain. Wearable. Size: L:50mm / W:27mm ; 10g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.

Annular Bronze age brooch with pin intact. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

A Chinese bronze censer, 18th century, of quatrefoil form, on four slightly curved feet, with two character cast seal mark to the underside, 615grams 11.5cm wide, 6cm highCondition report: Item has a rich patina and appears in good overall condition. General age related wear including surface scratches and general marks to base.

A Chinese archaic style bronze censer, Fangding, Qing, the cover with dog of fo finial with open mouth allowing the incense to escape, flanked by two elongated pierced lug handles, the rectangular body cast with lotus and fronds, upon four legs with lion mask knees,1335grams, 21cmCondition report: Item appears to be in good overall condition with no visible restoration. Showing signs of rubbing and general wear including surface marks consistent with age.

A Chinese bronze censer for the Persian market, 20th century, of rectangular tapering form, with double key handles, on bracket feet, the underside with archaic style seal mark, 15cm wide excluding handles, 20.5cm wide including handles, 2.45kgCondition report: Item appears to be in good overall condition with general signs of age related wear including surface scratches and abrasions.