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Lot 498
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Lot 510
A Rare Egyptian Bronze Khopesh Sword, C. 2000-1300 BC. An extremely rare and unusual khopesh sword, also referred to as a sickle sword. A bronze blade with long thin body, rib running to the centre, curving to the end. Short tang to the other end for separate handle. These rare and unusual forms of ancient weaponry evolved from early battle axes. The blunted edge of the weapon's tip also served as an effective bludgeon, as well as a hook. These weapons changed from bronze to iron in the New Kingdom period. The earliest known depiction of a khopesh is from the Stele of Vultures, depicting King Eannatum of Lagash wielding the weapon; this would date the khopesh to at least 2500 BC. Extremely unusual and rare to find these examples being sold on the open market. Size: 47 cm. Weight: 726 grams. Provenance: Ex. Swiss Collection, Acquired legally over the last 20 years. Previously in a German collection.
Lot 512
Celtic Iron Age Helmet, 4th century BC A iron helmet composed of riveted sheets, and panels of bronze. The domed top with central poppy head shaped finial and four triangular panels to the side forming a cross. The sides decorated with four panels with repousse decoration of running wolves, tail arching over the back of the body. The lower rim pierced to attach separate leather lining. Archaeologists have uncovered Celtic helmets throughout their territory. The highest concentration and numbers of finds have been in the lands of the Senones tribe. It is in this area of northern Italy that lie the Montefortino burial grounds. The ancient writer, Tacitus, stated that the British Celts and Germans did not wear helmets. Indeed, very few Celtic helmets have been found in Britain and it appears that helmets were common only among the Gauls, the upper class warriors in particular. These high-quality helmet designs were a great influence on Roman armourers. Aside from the few examples known the only information we have on them is from Classical writers, such as Diodorus Siculus: “On their heads they put bronze helmets which have large embossed figures standing out from them and give an appearance of great size to those who wear them; for in some cases horns are attached to the helmet so as to form a single piece, in other cases images of the fore-parts of birds or four footed animals”. Diodorus Siculus (History V.30.2) Size: Provenance: Ex. Switzerland Collection, acquired over the last decade.
Lot 516
Viking Decorated Shield Ring, 9th-10th century AD A bronze ring with open, adjustable shank. The large bezel in the shape of an oblong shield with repousse decoration in the form of a central rib with matching decoration to either side in the form of punched dots forming a series of semi-circles with chevron pattern between.Size: Provenance: Ex. Swizterland Collection, acquired over the last decade on the art market.
Lot 517
A superb Roman Gladius, 2nd - 3rd Century AD. A iron gladius sword with long tang to the top for searate grip handle. A bronze sheath with open rectangular section to the centre, decorated to the top with a large X with triskele below, the lower section with a knotwork pattern. Four rings to the side. The gladius was one Latin word for sword, and is used to represent the primary sword of Ancient Roman foot soldiers. Early ancient Roman swords were similar to those of the Greeks. From the third century BC, the Romans adopted swords similar to those used by the Celtiberians and others during the early part of the conquest of Hispania. This sword was known as the gladius hispaniensis, or "Hispanic sword". The gladius is two-edged for cutting and had a tapered point for stabbing during thrusting. A solid grip was provided by a knobbed hilt added on, possibly with ridges for the fingers. Blade strength was achieved by welding together strips, in which case the sword had a channel down the center, or by fashioning a single piece of high-carbon steel, rhomboidal in cross-section. The owner's name was often engraved or punched on the blade. The hilt of a Roman sword was the capulus. It was often ornate, especially the sword-hilts of officers and dignitaries. Stabbing was a very efficient technique, as stabbing wounds, especially in the abdominal area, were almost always deadly. However, the gladius in some circumstances was used for cutting or slashing, as is indicated by Livy's account of the Macedonian Wars, wherein the Macedonian soldiers were horrified to see dismembered bodies. Though the primary infantry attack was thrusting at stomach height, they were trained to take any advantage, such as slashing at kneecaps beneath the shield wall. The gladius was sheathed in a scabbard mounted on a belt or shoulder strap. Towards the end of the 2nd century AD and during the 3rd century the spatha gradually took the place of the gladius in the Roman legions. Size: 67cm. Provenance: Ex. Switzerland Collection, acquired over the last decade.
Lot 522
Roman gladiator Retiarius trident, 1st-3rd century AD A bronze trident with three lines, the central line slender and long, those to the outside being shorter and wider. To the base of the lines a openwork roundel with tubular socket below. For a discussion on gladiators in the Roman Empire, see: Kohne, E. and Ewigleben, C. (eds) Gladiators and Caesars: The Power of Spectacle in Ancient Rome, London, 2000. The Retiarius was one of the first types of gladiator to be developed for the games. The equipment was clearly associated with the sea and out of all the gladiators, the Retiarius had the least body armour. The name literally means 'net fighter' due to the weighted net that formed part of his equipment; from the few depictions that show the net this seems to have been a round, wide meshed throwing net called a iaculum, with a diameter of three meters. The only piece of body armour that the Retiarius seems to have worn was a manica, or arm guard, on the left arm, which had a tall shoulder guard known as a galerus. He was mostly naked except for a subligaculum loin cloth and gaiters. The three pronged trident was known as a fuscina, and was generally about the height of a man, and was the main weapon for the Retiarius. After losing his net he would hold the trident in both hands; the handle could parry blows, as in fighting with staves, and he could strike with either side of it. The prongs of the trident could also be used to parry blows or to exert a levering effect on the other gladiator's sword or the edges of his shield and helmet. The Retiarius was the most lightly armoured though he had to avoid close combat at the distance usual for a sword-fight, for here he was hopelessly inferior to his heavily armed opponent. Size: 36cm. Provenance: Ex. Switzerland Collection, formed over the last decade.Roman gladiator Retiarius trident, 1st-3rd century AD
Lot 539
Egyptian Isis Nursing Horus Statuette, Late Period, 664-332 BC. A bronze statuette of the goddess Isis, seated, wearing a tripartite wig with sun-dic and horns headdress. Right hand to the breast suckling the infant Horus seated on her lap. Mounted on a custom made stand. Size: 10.5cm including stand. Provenance: Ex. Abram Simon Collection, inherited from his father. Acquired legally between 1990 - 2018.
Lot 593
Western Asiatic Luristan ibex amulet, 2nd- 1stmillennium BC. A bronze amuletic pendant in the form of a standing ibex or goat. Large curving horns to the top ofthe head, small ears to the back. The head with a large eye to either side and small, snub nose. Thethick neck with crease lines to the bottom. The body with a suspension ring to the back and collar tothe middle of the torso; small tail to the back. Short legs, those to the back slightly angled.For a similar example see: The Detroit Institute for Arts, accession number 70.988. Ex. Gloucestershire Collection, acquired legally over the last decade.
Lot 61
Collection of Roman Bronze Rings, C. 4th - 5th Century AD. A group of Roman rings with varying bezels, some engraved with geometric motifs, some recessed for inlay. Provenance: Ex. London collection, acquired legally over the last few years. Declaration of provenance: All provenance details are supplied by the vendor (consignor) – Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers supply a Certificate of Authenticity with all antiquities sold showing authenticity. Provenance and known details recorded on this.
Lot 75
Bronze Age Socketed Axehead, 1st millennium BC A bronze axehead, with flared blade, fluted body and loop to the side of the socket hole. Mounted on a custom made stand. Size: 13cm including stand. Condition: Excellent. Ex. London Gentleman private collection, acquired legally over the last 20 years. Declaration of provenance: All provenance details are supplied by the vendor (consignor) – Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers supply a Certificate of Authenticity with all antiquities sold showing authenticity. Provenance and known details recorded on this.
Lot 76
Iron Age Bracelet, 5th-1st century BC A bronze round-section penannular bracelet with panels of vertical ribbing. Size: 80mm. Provenance: Ex. London Gentleman private collection, acquired legally over the last 20 years. Declaration of provenance: All provenance details are supplied by the vendor (consignor) – Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers supply a Certificate of Authenticity with all antiquities sold showing authenticity. Provenance and known details recorded on this.
Lot 77
Iron Age Armlet, 5th-1st century BC A bronze round-section penannular torc armlet with panels of vertical ribbing. Size: 11.5cm Condition: Excellent condition. Ex. London Gentleman private collection, acquired legally over the last 20 years. Declaration of provenance: All provenance details are supplied by the vendor (consignor) – Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers supply a Certificate of Authenticity with all antiquities sold showing authenticity. Provenance and known details recorded on this.
Lot 802
A Medieval Crotal-Bell, C. 15th Century AD. In Europe they were made from probably before the early Middle Ages and though many founders cast bells of this type, the Robert Wells bell foundry of Aldbourne, Wiltshire produced the largest range. The first medieval designs came in two separate halves into which a metal pea was introduced and the two halves were then soldered or crimped together. Somewhere around 1400 they were cast in a single piece with a ball of metal inside.Crotal bells, also known as rumble bells, were used on horse-drawn vehicles before motorised vehicles were common. They were often made of bronze with a slot cut down the side. These bells were used to warn other horse-drawn vehicle users (mostly on country roads) that another vehicle was approaching. They came in many sizes, from a small 1-inch version to bells that were many inches across - the older ones were forged while others were cast. They were either hung on a small leather-and-iron harness bracket above the horse's collar on smaller vehicles. On larger vehicles, such as delivery wagons, they were driven into the wooden frame of the wagon. This example is extremely with good condition remaining on the item and with remaining complete rattle inside. 50mm.
Lot 84
Gothic Radiate Headed Fibula Brooch, 5th century AD A bronze brooch with five radiating knops to the semicircular head; the body and head decorated with a series of swirls with arching section between. The end terminating in a beast head. Mounted on a custom made stand.For a discussion on Gothic jewellery see, Adams, N. Bright Lights in the Dark Ages, The Thaw Collection of Early Medieval Ornaments, London, 2014, pp. 87-133 Ex. London Gentleman, acquired legally over the last few years. Declaration of provenance: All provenance details are supplied by the vendor (consignor) – Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers supply a Certificate of Authenticity with all antiquities sold showing authenticity. Provenance and known details recorded on this.
Lot 89
A Luristan Sword, 2nd Millennium BC. A bronze sword with a long leaf shaped blade; central rib to the body, long tang to the end. Ex. London Collection, formed over between 1990 - present. Size: 37cm. Ex. London Collection, formed over between 1990 - present. Declaration of provenance: All provenance details are supplied by the vendor (consignor) – Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers supply a Certificate of Authenticity with all antiquities sold showing authenticity. Provenance and known details recorded on this.
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