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Ca. 1200 - 800 BC. A Greek Archaic Period bronze leaf-shaped round-shouldered short sword with a broad median rib extending to a short tang. From west Asia to Mainland Greece, bronze weaponry production flourished from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700BC 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 the custom stand; 407mm; 16.0358 in; 268g; Provenance: From a professional antiquities dealer based in Oxfordshire; obtained from local estate collections since the 1980s.
Ca. 1200 - 800 BC. A Greek Archaic Period bronze leaf-shaped round-shouldered sword with a broad median rib extending to a short tang. From west Asia to Mainland Greece, bronze weaponry production flourished from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700BC 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 the custom stand; 515mm; 20.291 in; 445g; Provenance: From a professional antiquities dealer based in Oxfordshire; obtained from local estate collections since the 1980s.
Ca. 1200- 800 BC. Superb Bronze Age Lurstan battle axe; combined in ax-adze with circular shaft hole; the transverse blade trapezoid with expanding cutting edge; the axial blade expanded with a slightly curved cutting edge, effective weapon. Superb Condition, on a custom stand; 140x240mm; 5.516x 9.456 in; 1806g; Provenance: From a professional antiquities dealer based in Oxfordshire; obtained from local estate collections since the 1980s.
Ca. 2000 - 1600 BC. A bronze Western asiatic axehead comprising a slender parallel-sided blade with scooped underside and flange extending to an ovoid socket; mounted on a custom-made stand. 90x145mm; 3.546x 5.713 in; 247g; Provenance: From a professional antiquities dealer based in Oxfordshire; obtained from local estate collections since the 1980s.
Ca. 1200 - 800 BC. A bronze Greek “Trojan” sword/rapier with a narrow triangular blade, thick rounded midrib, rounded tip, square shoulders with lateral rivets, short tang with flattened finial. From west Asia to Mainland Greece, bronze weaponry production flourished from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700BC 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 a custom stand; 575mm; 22.655 in; 425g; Provenance: Private Oxfordshire collection, formed since the 1980s on the UK / international art market.
Ca. 1200- 800 BC. Superb Bronze Age axe combined in ax-adze with circular shaft hole; the transverse blade trapezoid with expanding cutting edge; the axial blade expanded with a slightly curved cutting edge, effective weapon. Good condition - magnificent patina; on a custom stand: 95x195mm; 3.743x 7.683 in; 1122g; Provenance: Private Oxfordshire collection, formed since the 1980s on the UK / international art market.
Ca.1200-800 BC. A cast Bronze Age / Greek Archaic period sword with a narrow triangular blade, thick rounded midrib, rounded tip, scooped shoulders with lateral flanges, lozenge guard above; the grip columnar, stone pommel. Good condition, rare example, on a custom stand; 620mm; 24.40 in; 915g; Provenance: Private Oxfordshire collection, formed since the 1980s on the UK / international art market.
Ca. 1200 - 800 BC. Rare Greek Archaic period long sword blade; large and well-formed; including a custom made stand; Good Condition.; From west Asia to Mainland Greece, bronze weaponry production flourished from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700BC 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. 425mm; 16.745 in; 198g; Provenance: Private Oxfordshire collection, formed since the 1980s on the UK / international art market.
Ca. 1800 - 1300 BC. A fine example of Bronze Age Western Asiatic weaponry; beautiful cast mold mace head composed by an upper end covered with groups of projecting nodes separated and encircled by finely incised bands, mimicking a rope design. The base is flared. Fine green patina. Good Condition; on a custom stand ; 250mm; 9.85 in; 580g; Provenance: Private Oxfordshire collection, formed since the 1980s on the UK / international art market.
Ca. 1600 - 1200 BC. A nice Greek Archaic period - Cypriot bronze leaf-shaped spear featuring an ovate blade with rectangular-sectioned midrib and gently curved shoulders and twisted tang. Including a custom made stand.; From west Asia to Mainland Greece, bronze weaponry production flourished from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700BC 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. 290mm; 11.426 in; 247g; Provenance: From a North-West London gallery collection; formed since the 1980s on the UK / international art market.
Ca.900 BC. A Museum quality Vilanovan helmet made from two hammered bronze sheets, each with a flange to the upper edge and overlap at the flange and brim; the flanges beat to form the crest, the brim overlap pierced front and back by two round-section spikes; a band of holes to the brim and one offset above on each side; high relief punched geometric pattern and duck heads; Fine condition; intact; Footnote: an ornate example from Etruria in the British Museum, based on a Central European model, with accession number GR 1968.6-27.1. Size: 250x250mm; inner diameter is 210x190mm; 9.85x 9.85 in; 882g; Provenance: From a Cambridgeshire collection of Ancient weaponry and art; formed by the family since the 1970s.
Ca. 1200- 800 BC. Superb Bronze Age axe with face pattern at the socket; Combined in axe-adze with circular shaft hole; the transverse blade trapezoid with expanding cutting edge; the axial blade expanded with slightly curved cutting edge, effective weapon; conical shaft with a face; Superb Condition, on custom made stand; 150x200mm; 5.91x 7.88 in; 487g; Provenance: From a North-West London gallery collection; formed since the 1980s on the UK / international art market..
Ca. 1200-800 BC. A nice Greek Archaic period spear featuring a long blade with rectangular-sectioned midrib and gently curved shoulders and twisted tang. Including a custom made stand.; From west Asia to Mainland Greece, bronze weaponry production flourished from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700BC 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. 330mm; 13.002 in; 241g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK and European art market.
Ca.2000 BC. A large bronze Western Asiatic axehead with a flared blade to one side and similar ax blade to the other, long tubular socket with circumferential ribbing. Good condition on a custom stand; 80x153mm; 3.152x 6.0282 in; 493g; Provenance: From a North-West London gallery collection; formed since the 1980s on the UK / international art market.
Ca.475–221 BC An interesting Chinese Warring States dynasty bronze socketed spear overall of especially elegant form with thick faceted blade surmounted by a ridge each side. Tapered socket with cusped base and raised eye for attachment of a line. Tiny chip to socket edge, otherwise fine crisp condition with all original surfaces intact and brilliant mottled patina.Good condition, on a custom stand; 260x45mm; 10.244x 1.773 in; 336g; Provenance: Private London Estate collection.
Ca. 1200-800 BC. Rare Greek Archaic period wide spear head blade; large and well-formed; including a custom made stand; Good Condition.; From west Asia to Mainland Greece, bronze weaponry production flourished from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700BC 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. 310x50mm; 12.214x 1.97 in; 179g; Provenance: Private Oxfordshire collection, formed since the 1980s on the UK / International art market.
Ca. 800 BC. A bronze spearhead with leaf-shaped blade and raised midrib extending a tapering, facetted socket, pierced transversely for attachment; Good condition, on a custom, made stand; 185mm; 7.289 in; 70g; Provenance: Private Oxfordshire collection, formed since the 1980s on the UK / international art market.
Ca. 1250-650 BC. Interesting Bronze Age Luritsan mace head formed of a cast tube with an everted rim at the lower end; narrow ribbed collars at both ends, expanding to a thick ridged bulb. Super condition, smooth patina. 200mm; 7.88 in; 410g; Provenance: Private Oxfordshire collection, formed since the 1980s on the UK / international art market.
Ca.1200 - 800BC. A Greek Archaic period sword/dagger blade, narrow and lanceolate with flat central rib, and rounded end. From west Asia to Mainland Greece, bronze weaponry production flourished from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700BC 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 a custom stand; 290mm; 11.426 in; 126g; Provenance: Private Oxfordshire collection, formed since the 1980s on the UK / international art market.
Ca. 800 BC. A Greek Archaic Period bronze Hoplite Dagger with a broad median rib extending cylindrical shape handle. From west Asia to Mainland Greece, bronze weaponry production flourished from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700BC 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 a custom stand; 420mm; 16.548 in; 614g; Provenance: Private collection of an Oxford professional, formed in the 1970s-1990s on the UK art market.
Ca. 1900 - 1500 BC. Greek Aegean leaf-shaped, round-shouldered bronze spear point, cast in a single piece. A prominent midrib extends into a long shank. The tang ends in a bent, button terminal on a custom stand 290x60mm; 11.426x 2.364 in; 266g; Provenance: From an old British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.
Ca. 1200 - 800 BC. Rare Greek Archaic period wide sword blade; large and well-formed; including a custom made stand; Good Condition. From west Asia to Mainland Greece, bronze weaponry production flourished from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700BC 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. 315x50mm; 12.411x 1.97 in; 206g; Provenance: Private Oxfordshire collection, formed since the 1980s on the UK / international art market.
Ca.1200-1000 BC. A cast Bronze Age Western Asiatic sword with a narrow triangular blade, thick rounded midrib, rounded tip, scooped shoulders with lateral flanges, lozenge guard above; the grip columnar, lunar shaped pommel. Good condition, rare example, on a custom stand; restored handle; 440x70mm; 17.336x 2.758 in; 530g; Provenance: From a professional antiquities dealer based in Oxfordshire; obtained from local estate collections since the 1980s.
Ca.2000 BC. A fine example of Bronze Age weaponry; beautiful cast axe head; broad blade; two birds head terminals; including a custom made stand; Fine green patina; 105x260mm; 4.137x 10.244 in; 1514g; Provenance: From a professional antiquities dealer based in Oxfordshire; obtained from local estate collections since the 1980s.
Ca. 1200 - 800 B.C. Large Ancient Greek Archaic Bronze Spearhead; triangular-shaped blade; long and thin neck for better balance and movement; Similar examples from the Metropolitan Museum; Good Condition; nice patina; including a custom made stand; From west Asia to Mainland Greece, bronze weaponry production flourished from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700BC 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. 400mm; 15.76 in; 295g; Provenance: From a professional antiquities dealer based in Oxfordshire; obtained from local estate collections since the 1980s.
Ca. 800 BC. A bronze spearhead with leaf-shaped blade and raised midrib extending a tapering, facetted socket, pierced transversely for attachment; Good condition, on a custom, made stand; 325mm; 12.805 in; 249g; Provenance: From a North-West London gallery collection; formed since the 1980s on the UK / international art market.
CA. 100-200 AD Rare Roman legionary pugio dagger; well preserved blade; square shaped guard with inlain X-patterns; bronze pomel. Interesting, Iberic type. Condition: Very Good / no restoration. Size 230mm / 240 grams. Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; acquired in the 1990s on the European art Market.
Ca.1000 BC. A nice Luristan cast bronze tubular mace head with a flared rim that extends to the socket mouth. A bulbous flanged section with spikes; Good Condition, nice patina; 135mm; 5.319 in; 544g; Provenance: Private collection of an Oxford professional, formed in the 1970s-1990s on the UK art market.
Ca.700-600 BC. A rare bronze helmet raised from a single sheet, the bowl of domed form with two parallel corrugated ribs to the upper face, rectangular slot for the face, short flaring neck-guard developing behind the cheek-protectors. Cf. Bottini et al. Antike Helme. Handbook mit Katalog, Mainz, 1988, pp.382-8, nos.5 and 6; for a finer example of such a helmet from the collection of the late Christos G. Bastis, see Sotheby's New York, 9 December 1999, lot 79. Fine condition; intact; on a custom stand; ; Provenance: Property of an established London gallery; acquired from a private estate collection formed since the 1970s.
Ca.500-800 AD. A nice bronze slipper-shaped oil lamp with funicular nozzle, disc base with square attachment hole, scallop-shaped hinged lid, loop handle with cruciform reflector. Good condition; on a custom stand; item size: 167x77mm; 6.5798 - 3.0338 in; 429g; Provenance: Private Kent collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK art market.
Ca.700-900 AD. A bronze bracelet formed from a single keeled bar coiled multiple times; a median band of punched ornament, radiating lines to the terminals, Baltic workmanship. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri I Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987; Good condition ; 100x72mm; 3.94x 2.8368 in; 224g; Provenance: Property of a North Lonodn art collector; acquired on the European art market in the 1990s.
Ca.730-332 BC. A Large Rare Egyptian bronze bust of god Osiris wearing the Atef crown. Osiris was the god of the afterlife, the underworld, and rebirth in ancient Egyptian religion. He was classically depicted as a green-skinned deity with a pharaoh’s beard, partially mummy-wrapped at the legs, wearing a distinctive Atef crown, and holding a symbolic crook and flail. Good Condition; on custom made stand; with stand: 215mm; without stand: 135mm; 8.471 - 5.319 in; 634g; Provenance: Property of a London collector; previously acquired from a private estate collection formed since the 1970s.
Ca.100 AD. An interesting Roman bronze mount for a Pyre; A pyre is also known as a funeral pyre, is a structure, usually made of wood, for burning a body as part of a funeral rite or execution; Good condition; rare item; 90x61mm; 3.546x 2.4034 in; 73g; Provenance: From an old British collection formed in the 1990s;
Ca. 664 - 589 BC. Amazing Egyptian detailed bronze Osiris, circa 26th Dynasty, wearing the plumed Atef crown, fronted with an ureas and wearing the characteristic beard and broad collar and hands grasping the crook and flail. Tang at the bottom of the platform. Great green patina. with stand: 185mm; without stand:165mm; 7.289 in- 6.49in; 465g; Provenance: From an old British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.
Ca.100-200 AD. A hollow-formed bronze foot with sandal detailing, lugs above the ankle forming the transverse attachment bar. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 397. with stand : 105mm; without stand: 80mm; 4.137 - 3.152 in; 200g; Provenance: From an old British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.
Ca.100-200 AD. A hollow-formed bronze foot with sandal detailing, lugs above the ankle forming the transverse attachment bar. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 397.with stand: 115mm; without stand: 80mm; 4.531 - 3.152 in; 319g; Provenance: From an old British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.
Ca. 664 - 589 BC. Amazing Egyptian detailed bronze seated Osiris, circa 26th Dynasty, wearing the plumed Atef crown, fronted with an ureas and wearing the characteristic beard and broad collar and hands grasping the crook and flail. Tang at the bottom of the platform. Great green patina. with stand:165mm; without stand:155mm;6.49 - 6.10in 356g; Provenance: From an old British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.
Ca. 1550-1070 BC. A substantial large, carved wooden mask with finely modeled facial features; the wooden surface covered with plaster; inserted bronze and stone eyes and brows; Good condition; on a custom stand; with stand: 420mm; without stand:170mm; 16.548- 6.698 in; 1350g; Provenance: Property of an established London gallery; previously from a private New York collection, imported in the USA before 1948.
Ca. 664 - 589 BC. Amazing Egyptian detailed bronze standing Osiris, circa 26th Dynasty, wearing the plumed Atef crown, fronted with an ureas and wearing the characteristic beard and broad collar and hands grasping the crook and flail. Tang at the bottom of the platform. Great green patina. with stand: 230mm; without stand: 165mm; 9.062-6.501 in; 264g; Provenance: From an old British collection formed in the 1980s.
Ca.400 BC. An interesting Greek Hellenistic bronze handle formed by a single bronze rod with horse head terminals; most probably from a jewelry box. Good condition; rare example; 145x48mm; 5.713x 1.8912 in; 120g; Provenance: Property of an established London gallery; acquired from a private estate collection formed in the 1970s.
Ca.1200 AD. Amazing wearable Crusaders bronze ring depicting star of Bethlehem. The Star of Bethlehem, or Christmas Star, appears only in the nativity story of the Gospel of Matthew, where "wise men from the East" (Magi) are inspired by the star to travel to Jerusalem. There they meet King Herod of Judea, and ask, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We have come to pay homage to the new-born king of the Jews." Herod calls his scribes and priests who quote to him that a verse from the Book of Micah interpreted as a prophecy, states that the Jewish Messiah would be born in Bethlehem to the south of Jerusalem. Secretly intending to find and kill the Messiah in order to preserve his own kingship. Good Condition; D:18mm/L:22mm; UK P US 8; 6g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery; ex. 1980s British collection.
Ca.1200 AD. Amazing wearable Crusaders bronze ring depicting star of Bethlehem. The Star of Bethlehem, or Christmas Star, appears only in the nativity story of the Gospel of Matthew, where "wise men from the East" (Magi) are inspired by the star to travel to Jerusalem. There they meet King Herod of Judea, and ask, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We have come to pay homage to the new-born king of the Jews." Herod calls his scribes and priests who quote to him that a verse from the Book of Micah interpreted as a prophecy, states that the Jewish Messiah would be born in Bethlehem to the south of Jerusalem. Secretly intending to find and kill the Messiah in order to preserve his own kingship. Good Condition; D:19mm/L:27mm; UK S US 9; 10g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1970s on the UK and European art market.
Ca.1200 AD. Amazing wearable Crusaders bronze ring depicting star of Bethlehem. The Star of Bethlehem, or Christmas Star, appears only in the nativity story of the Gospel of Matthew, where "wise men from the East" (Magi) are inspired by the star to travel to Jerusalem. There they meet King Herod of Judea, and ask, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We have come to pay homage to the new-born king of the Jews." Herod calls his scribes and priests who quote to him that a verse from the Book of Micah interpreted as a prophecy, states that the Jewish Messiah would be born in Bethlehem to the south of Jerusalem. Secretly intending to find and kill the Messiah in order to preserve his own kingship. Good Condition; D:19mm UK S US 9; 4.5g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1970s on the UK and European art market.
Ca.400 AD. An Interesting bronze ring with a fishnet pattern and Sun motifs; this decoration is often interpreted as a fisherman net, being associated with early Christianity; Good condition, wearable; Reference for Roman Rings: Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991; D:17mm/L:20mm; UK N US 6/5; 2.5g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK and European art market.
Ca.800-600 BC. An early necklace formed by tubular and bronze rings and stone beads, large pendants in the form of animal heads attached, possibly Hallstatt culture. Professionally restrung, suitable for contemporary wear. 580mm; 22.852 in; 135g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.
Ca.700-900 AD. Important, solid bronze torc with rope-like twisted design to the body, two separated terminals to the bottom; Reference for Viking Jewellery: Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940; Good condition; 173xmm; 6.8162 in; 148g; Provenance: Important London collection of Ancient art; formed in 1970s then passed by descent.
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