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Lot 100
Roman, Ca. 1-200 AD A cast bronze oil lamp featuring a globular body with four channeled spouts that end in wick holes, circular discus with a central filling hole, and a triangular-shaped reflector nicely decorated with a palmette design. Size: L:25mm / W:115mm ; 265g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
Lot 102
Roman, Ca. 1-200 AD A cast bronze oil lamp featuring a globular body with a deep, channeled spout that ends in a wick hole, circular discus with a large filling hole, a leaf-shaped reflector, and three attachment loops for chain suspension. Intact. Size: L:170mm / W:60mm ; 365g Provenance: Ex HV collection, acquired between 1974 and 2010.
Lot 10A
Ca. 100-200 AD A very rare hand forged iron pugio with a wide blade flaring at the end where the handle would have met the blade. The long tang once inserted into either a wooden, ivory, bone, or bronze handle. This is a rare and beautiful object, due to its iron content, the majority of these were lost to oxidation. The pugio was the standard military sidearm of the Roman legionary. Although arms and weaponry were stored collectively within a century, they belonged to the soldier individually. For similar see: Bishop, M.C. & Coulston, J.C.N. Roman Military Equipment from the Punic Wars to the Fall of Rome, London, 1993. Size: L: 360mm / W:80mm; 354g 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.
Lot 11
Ca. 100-50 BC A Montefortino bronze helmet with rounded bowl, folded brim and projection on the top for attaching a plume. The Monterfino-type helmet was a mainstay of Roman soldiers during the Roman Republic, because it provided excellent protection while also allowing for a full field of vision. For a similar see The British Museum, Museum number 1867,0508.202. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: L:190mm / W:255mm ; 850g Provenance: Formerly in an American private collection; previously in an English private collection.
Lot 122
Ca. 100-300 AD A naturalistically modelled left forearm with fingers grasping around an object. These types of objects belong to a group called anatomical votives - miniature fragments of the human body created from various materials (bronze, pottery, stone) and offered to gods in a plea for healing. Size: L:18mm / W:36mm ; 15g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
Lot 123
Ca. 100-300 AD A fine bronze head probably coming from a statuette of a goddess or a female personification. The face shows deep eyes, a finely carved nose, and fine lips. The hair is nicely arranged in braids wrapped around the head.Size: L:75mm / W:30mm ; 105gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
Lot 124
Ca. 100-300 AD A cast bronze statuette of nude Apollo. He is standing with the weight on his left leg. His right hand is raised, while the left hand rests on his hip. Apollo - son of Zeus and Leto, twin brother of Artemis. He was born on the island of Delos. Considered the god of beauty, light, music, fortune-telling, patron of art and poetry, and guide of muses. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: L:65mm / W:35mm ; 50g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
Lot 13
Ca. 100-300 AD A bronze shield boss, also known as an umbo in the shape of a cone with a broad flat flange with four rivets for attachment to a shield, decorated with incised border. Size: L:120mm / W:215mm ; 850g Provenance: Private London collection; formerly acquired in Europe from 1990s collection.
Lot 133
Ca. 100-300 AD A naturalistically modelled left arm with a flexed elbow and a hand with fingers slightly spread. These types of objects belong to a group called anatomical votives - miniature fragments of the human body created from various materials (bronze, pottery, stone) and offered to gods in a plea for healing. Size: L:33mm / W:66mm ; 55g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
Lot 14
Ca. 2nd half of 3rd century AD A bronze legionary diploma fragment with eight lines of partial text, dated to the reign of Emperor Commodus, based on the content. Commodus - son of Marcus Aurelius and Faustina. From 176 he co-ruled with his father; until the latter's death in 180. He participated in the wars with the Marcomanni, but he did not care much for the strengthening of the borders and the development of the provinces. He was succeeded by Pertinax. Size: L:75mm / W:65mm ; 50g Provenance: In a private collection, acquired before 2002.
Lot 140A
Ca. 600-400 BC A bronze armour fitting comprising a low relief hunting scene of a gryphon attacking a deer that has fallen to the ground. A gryphon is a mythical animal usually depicted with the body of a lion and with the head and wings of an eagle. Size: with stand L:140mm / W:140mm ; 200g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
Lot 142
Ca. 100-300 AD A finely modelled bronze pair of feet, coming from a statue of a satyr. The legs are cast with strong, naturalistic features. A rare find! Satyrs were companions of the ancient Greek god Dionysus (the Romans 'Bacchus'), the god of wine, fertility, ritual madness, theater, and religious ecstasy. The upper half of their body was human, the lower half animal. Size: Set of 2 L:173 - 187mm / W:34 - 38mm ; 640g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
Lot 143
Ca. 100 AD A bronze figurine of a young Eros, standing naked atop a spool-shaped base. He is striding forward with his right leg advanced, his left arm stretched holding a branch. His eyes articulated, his lips parted, and a cascade of wavy hair frames his chubby face. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: L:230mm / W:110mm ; 1.65kg Provenance: From the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market.
Lot 17
Ca. Late 4th century BC A well-preserved bronze patera featuring a shallow bowl with a slightly rounded base, incised decoration at the bottom of the basin and a single handle attached to the bowl with riveted panel. These types of bowls were used to pour libations, wine or other liquid sacrifices. For a similar see Christie's Live Auction 12240 Antiquities, 6 Dec 2016, Lot 37. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: L:305mm / W:305mm ; 810g Provenance: Private London collection ( B.A); formerly acquired in the 1970s from John Lees collection.
Lot 17A
Ca. 1100-540 BC A finely cast bronze dagger comprising a leaf-shaped, double-edged blade with two registers of blood grooves, a crescentic guard with six raised bosses and a flat-section hilt finished with a round pommel. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: L:275mm / W:60mm ; 465g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
Lot 17D
Ca. 2nd-1st century BC A bronze votive figurine of a horse in advancing pose with right foreleg raised, arched neck, nicely defined mane, and large ring and dot eyes.Size: L:50.4mm / W:45.1mm ; 59.9gProvenance: From the private collection of an Essex gentleman; previously in an old British Collection, formed in the 1990s.
Lot 182
Ca. 100-300 AD A cast bronze left arm of a goddess with voluminous drapery folds wrapped around the arm and cascading over the forearm. Size: L:115mm / W:65mm ; 205g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
Lot 2
Late Dynastic, 26th Dynasty, Ca. 664-525 BC. A wooden sarcophagus mask showing the frontal view of the idealised portrait of the deceased, the face is modelled with a cream-painted skin tone, long fake beard, the eyes almond in shape, heavy arched eyelids, outlined with bronze, the mouth with a gentle smile, which for the Egyptians held a symbolic belief that it would assist in a peaceful and solemn afterlife. The mask houses a rounded headdress which sits low on the forehead. The reverse flat, with holes for dowels connecting the mask to the coffin. The mummy mask was an essential part of burial and acted as protection but would also act as a substitute for the mummified head should it be lost or damaged. The Egyptians hoped to be able to continue their lives after death, through a strong belief in an afterlife. For this to be achieved, the deceased needed to be given a proper burial.The image of the deceased was essential to gain entry to the afterlife; Without eyes, the deceased will not see, without ears, the deceased is unable to hear the questions being ask, without a mouth the deceased is unable to say their name during the Final Judgment. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: L:420mm / W:260mm ; 2.05kg Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection
Lot 202
Ca. 100-300 AD A naturalistically modelled left forearm with a hand formed as a clenched fist with fine anatomical detailing. These types of objects belong to a group called anatomical votives - miniature fragments of the human body created from various materials (bronze, pottery, stone) and offered to gods in a plea for healing. Size: L:75mm / W:60mm ; 130g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
Lot 203
Ca. 200-300 AD A cast bronze right arm coming from a statuette of a goddess Venus with beautifully rendered details. Venus was the goddess of love, beauty, desire, sex, fertility, prosperity, and victory. She was especially important for the Romans as she was also the mother of Aeneas, their mythical ancestor. Size: L:45mm / W:65mm ; 100g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
Lot 204
Ca. 100-300 AD A naturalistically modelled left arm with a flexed elbow and a hand with fingers slightly spread. These types of objects belong to a group called anatomical votives - miniature fragments of the human body created from various materials (bronze, pottery, stone) and offered to gods in a plea for healing. Size: L:50mm / W:60mm ; 75g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
Lot 213
Ca. 100-300 AD A naturalistically modelled right forearm with fingers curled inward. These types of objects belong to a group called anatomical votives - miniature fragments of the human body created from various materials (bronze, pottery, stone) and offered to gods in a plea for healing. Size: L:20mm / W:65mm ; 65g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
Lot 214
Ca. 100-300 AD A large bronze spout coming from a vessel, resembling an elephant's trunk, naturalistically curled, with incised decoration around the finial. Size: L:80mm / W:105mm ; 170g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
Lot 216
Ca. 1000 BC A rare set of Elamite bronze furniture feet in the shape of horse's hooves which are naturalistically modelled separated by fine contoured lines; seated within the hooves are stylised male heads with well defined features including conical shaped eyes with are prominent and alert with a central pupil dot, a pointed aquiline nose and gentle smile. These feet would have been part of an elaborate piece of furniture possibly formed of wood or bronze. The feet are bronze in order to provide stability and strength to the furnture as bronze is long lasting. Size: Lot of 4 with stand; L:90mm / W:140mm ; 855g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
Lot 217
Ca. 600-400 BC A bronze armour fitting comprising a low relief hunting scene of a gryphon attacking a deer that has fallen to the ground. A gryphon is a mythical animal usually depicted with the body of a lion and with the head and wings of an eagle. Size: With stand L:140mm / W:140mm; 200g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old Oxford collection formed in the 1990s.
Lot 217A
Ca. 100-300 AD A spectacular bronze phallic pendant comprising a central phallus and five lateral arms. Phallic charms, often winged, were ubiquitous in Roman culture and relate to the fascinus or fascinum which was the embodiment of the divine phallus. The word can refer to the deity himself (Fascinus), to phallus effigies and amulets, and to the spells used to invoke his divine protection against evil. Size: L:55mm / W:45mm ; 52.4g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Lot 227
Ca. 100-300 AD A charming bronze pendant in a shape of a dog depicted in a walking motion with erect ears and tail. Its head is finely modelled with pronounced eyes, nose, open mouth, and a collar around his neck. The integral loop to the back makes this piece wearable and it comes with a modern necklace cord. Size: L:45mm / W:24.9mm ; 37.31g Provenance: From the private collection of an Essex gentleman; previously in an old British Collection, formed in the 1980s.
Lot 24
Late Period to Ptolemaic, Ca. 664-30 BC A finely cast bronze figurine of the young god Harpocrates. He is represented nude, infantile, and seated on top of an alabaster stand, with his hands in the whisper position. Harpocrates was the Greek adaptation of the Egyptian god Horus in his youthful form, his name being a Hellenization of the Egyptian ‘Har-Pa-Khered’ meaning 'Horus the Child'. Traditionally Horus the Child was associated with the rising sun and with healing and protection, but the Greeks and Romans misinterpreted the Egyptian iconography of him raising a finger to his lips; to the Egyptians this was a gesture of youth (akin to showing a child sucking their thumb today) but the Greeks and Romans saw it as the whisper gesture still used today, and thus Harpocrates became a god of silence and secrets. Size: L:78mm / W:38mm ; 130g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
Lot 241
Ca. 618–907 AD An elaborate set of twelve terracotta zodiac figures modelled with animal heads supported on human bodies wearing court dresses (shenyi) consisting of a long waistcoat in several hues tied at the waist over dresses with long flaring sleeves. The hands are folded in front of the chest. Zodiac figures represent the Chinese repeating twelve-year cycle calendar in which each year is associated with a different animal. The twelve Zodiac animals are the rat, the ox, the tiger, the rabbit, the dragon, the snake, the horse, the goat, the monkey, the rooster, the dog, and the pig. The tradition of sculpting terracotta figurines into zodiac representations might have originated during the Han Dynasty (206 BC–AD 220). The Han dynasty artisans would cast these animal representations in bronze as offerings. Beginning in the Northern Wei dynasty (386–534 AD) the zodiac figures presented with human bodies, such as in the present lot, became funerary sculpture that would be moulded either in standing or kneeling positions. The zodiac figures were often placed in a north-south direction in coffin chambers to represent the progress of time. People hoped that such an arrangement would encourage the god to time to guard the tomb. Compare a similar yet smaller set of twelve painted pottery zodiac figures in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, several of which have been exhibited throughout the years, including the monkey in Monkey Business: Celebrating the Year of the Monkey (2016). Another set from the Shaanxi History Museum, Xi'an, was exhibited in the China, 5000 Years: Innovation and Transformation in the Arts, at the Guggenheim Museum, New York 1998. For a recent smaller set of Tang zodiac figures sold at Christie’s, https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6187266.Size: Set of 12; L: 450mm / W: 145 mm; average weight 3.3kg per piece, total: 40kgProvenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong.
Lot 324
Ca. 1100-1200 AD A hollow cast bronze protome in the shape of a partridge bird with a characteristic short curved beak. The eyes are hollow, possibly to accept an inlay, and wings with incised decoration are folded against the body. For a similar see The Louvre Museum, Main number: OA 7819. Size: L:90mm / W:75mm ; 120g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
Lot 325
Ca. 1100 AD A bronze fitting coming from an incense burner, formed as a tubular shaft with a pear-shaped finial. Both parts are decorated with open-work designs. The shaft is mounted to a flat plaque, which would have been riveted to the surface of the censer. Size: L:130mm / W:35mm ; 130g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
Lot 326
Ca. 1200-700 BC A bronze tubular finial with ribbed collars, and shaft widening at one end to form a schematic lion protome. The lion was a symbol of power among aristocrats and royalty in ancient Western Asiatic society and this piece probably reflects a claim to power on the part of its owners. Size: L:90mm / W:40mm ; 120g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
Lot 327
Ca. 3rd-2nd Millennium BC A cast bronze elongated male head wearing a cap. His broad brows are merging with a prominent nose, the lips closed, with a slightly smiling expression. The eyes hollow to accept insets. Size: L:80mm / W:25mm ; 120g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
Lot 329
Ca. 1100-1200 AD A bronze finial coming from an incense burner in the shape of the head of the lion. The head with pair of erected ears and nice face details including round recessed eyes for inlays, a pointed nose, and an open mouth. Perforated neck for the scented smoke to escape. For a complete incense burner in the shape of a lion see The Metroplitan Museum, Credit Line: The David Collection, Copenhagen (48/1981). Size: L:38mm / W:27mm ; 65g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
Lot 33
Ca. 100-200 AD A beautiful pair of cast bronze handles, each decorated with a bust with a full-cheeked, cherub-like appearance in high relief flanked by symmetrical beast heads. It comes professionally mounted on a custom-made stand. Size: L:75-80mm / W:110-110mm ; 650g Provenance: Formerly in a NYC collection, ex. Fortuna Fine Arts, NYC.
Lot 330
Persia Ca. 1100-1200 AD A delightful cast bronze vessel for holding kohl. The pot has a highly decorated rounded body with incised patterns and applied beaded lines. Three bent legs with hoof-like feet support it. Kohl is an eye cosmetic, still in use, made by grinding stibnite for use as mascara or eyeliner. Size: L:80mm / W:55mm ; 175g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
Lot 331
Ca. 1100-1200 AD A beautiful cast bronze figurine depicting a lion standing in profile atop an integral flat base. Its captivating visage comprises of a large nose, rounded perky ears, and hollow eyes. Its dramatic countenance is enhanced by incised diagonal lines to represent fur surrounding the mouth. Its body stands with a strong posture connoting pride. An outstanding example of Seljuk metalwork. The Seljuks were a Turkic dynasty of Central Asian nomadic origins. Having defeated the Ghaznavids in the eleventh century they took over Baghdad in 1055 AD. For a similar see The Louvre Museum, Main number: MAO S. 725.Size: L:48mm / W:52mm ; 85gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
Lot 333
Ca. 3100-2900 BC An Early Bronze Age red burnished terracotta jar with globular shaped body with four prominent ledge handles, gently crimped appearance to the edges, are situated at the waist. Standing on a flat base. For similar see: Ruth Amarian, Pottery of the Holy Lands. Size: L:118mm / W:205mm ; 810g Provenance: Property of a London gallery; formely in High Wycombe Estate collection; formerly acquired on the UK Art market.
Lot 35
Ca. 100-300 AD A bronze circular plaque with a stud to the reverse and an obverse decorated with a depiction of an upper body of Satyr, with his bearded face, pair of horns, muscular torso, and an erect penis. In the place where the arms should be, there are rings to which the phallic pendants are attached. From the lower edge of the plaque, a further suspension loop protrudes and is hung with a bronze amulet of fist and phallus, featuring a hand in manus fica gesture to the left and phallus to the right, and in the center a realistic depiction of phallus and testicles. Satyrs were companions of the ancient Greek god Dionysus (the Romans 'Bacchus'), the god of wine, fertility, ritual madness, theater, and religious ecstasy. The upper half of their body was human, the lower half animal. Restored. Size: L:125mm / W:75mm ; 500g Provenance: Property of a London private collector, acquired on London Art market pre-2000.
Lot 352
Ca. 1st millennium BC A bronze sceptre formed from a central tube which terminates in a stylised male head, representing the Master of Animals. He is flanked by two open-mouthed beasts, each of whom he grasps around the throat. Lower down the central tube is further stylised human head flanked by two birds with heads down. The Master of Animals is an important motif in ancient art, symbolising man's power over the natural world. For a similar see The British Museum, Museum number: 108816. Size: L:350mm / W:75mm ; 550g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.
Lot 354A
Ca. 475-221 BC A bronze dagger with a lentoid-section blade and central midrib. The handle is covered with intricate incised motifs and ends in a figure-of-eight motif pommel. The Warring States Period was an era of Chinese history characterised by the extensive and ongoing conflict between a multitude of statelets and kingdoms which ultimately culminated in the Qin state's victory and the first unification of China into a single empire. Size: L:300mm / W:45mm ; 250g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old Oxford collection formed in the 1990s.
Lot 36
Ca. 100-200 AD A bronze figure of Lar - household spirit standing with a flared tunic. The figure holds a rhyton (drinking vessel) in the raised left hand and patera in the right hand. Attached to a spool-shaped hollow base. For a similar see The British Museum, Museum number 1824,0437.1. Size: L:160mm / W:75mm ; 550g Provenance: Property of a London private collector, acquired on London Art market pre-2000.
Lot 361
Circa 700-900 AD A long iron khazar sword with a long pointed bevelled blade, a rectangular hilt with convex sides formed in bronze with gilding, remnants of a silver handle which shows beautifully incised decoration and a large section of scabbard in the middle of the blade. This sword would have belonged to someone of high social standing due to the nature of this sword. It would have been expensive and would have acted as ceremonial as well as functional. An exceptional piece in stable condition. Size: L:830mm / W:75mm ; 760g. Provenance: From a private collection; previously was acquired from G. M. in London in 2017.
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