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Click here to subscribeCa. 100-300 AD.An inscribed rectangular bronze stamp seal with a loop handle at the back. In ancient Rome, these stamps were used to imprint designs and inscriptions on bread, serving as a mark of the baker's skill Size: L:75mm / W:35mm ; 165g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. 100 AD.A striking bronze panther figurine. The animal stands poised, its head turned elegantly to the right, with a sleek, muscular body and short tail. For similar see: The Princeton University Art Museum, Object Number y1964-127. Size: L:32mm / W:45mm ; 29g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. 500 BC.A slender bronze Kouros figure of Etruscan origin. The figure stands with a subtle bend in the left leg and his hands gracefully by his sides, with a stud at the base of the figurine for attachment. Originating in ancient Greece, Kouros statues symbolised the idealised male form and were particularly popular in the Archaic period, representing youth, vitality, and nobility of the upper classes. Cf. Bonhams, Antiquities, 28 November 2017, Lot 82. Size: L:105mm / W:30mm ; 97g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. 100-200 AD.An iron knife with a pointed, single-edged blade. The handle is made of bronze and resembles an elongated lion, leaping forward with carefully crafted details including legs, a tail, and a head. Size: L:185mm / W:22mm ; 84.68g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. 100-200 AD.A sharp iron knife with a single-edged blade. The handle resembles an elongated eagle with detailed feathers and an open beak, symbolising strength. Roman knives were practical tools, made sturdy and appealing with a mix of iron and bronze. The eagle motif in Roman art represented strength and authority. Size: L:182mm / W:18mm ; 71.08g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. 100-300 AD.A round bronze plaque that depicts a detailed, erotic scene of a seated man and woman sharing a kiss. Both lie on a couch, draped from the waist down, with the woman turned away from the viewer, sensually exposing her form. A krater sits to the right of the scene. Scenes such as this were common in Roman art and could be found in homes and public places, for example the various erotic paintings in the Lupanar of Pompeii. Size: L:50mm / W:55mm ; 125g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. 100 AD.A bronze head of Silenus, a mythological satyr associated with the theatre and revelry. The face is rather comic, featuring a large, curling beard and mustache, close-together eyes, a snub nose, and large ears. A leafy band encircles his forehead. Silenus functioned as a senior member of Dionysus' thiasos, and is often seen in conjunction with the god in Classical Greek pottery relating to Attic comedy. Size: L:50mm / W:55mm ; 285g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. 100 AD.A bronze figurine of a gladiator with a scaled arm guard, small sword, and large rectangular shield. Gladiators were famous in ancient Rome for their combat skills and bravery in the arena. The Murmillo was a class of gladiator that developed in the 100 AD and was often paired with the Thraex for gladiatoral combats. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 5524, Axel Guttmann Collection of Ancient Arms and Armour, Part 2, 28 April 2004, Lot 171. Size: L:50mm / W:30mm ; 55g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. 600-800 AD.A bronze crucifix pendant that depicts Jesus on the Cross. This symbol represents his crucifixion, with the vertical line connecting humanity and divinity, and the horizontal line representing the earthly realm. Size: L:40mm / W:25mm ; 4.88g Provenance: From the private collection of a South London art professional; previously in a collection formed on the UK/European art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 600-800 AD.A bronze cross pendant with flaring arms and a suspension loop. It features a motif of concentric punched circles, symbolising the Five Wounds of Christ. These represent Jesus' suffering and sacrifice for humanity's sins in the Christian faith. Size: L:30mm / W:15mm ; 2.86g Provenance: From the private collection of a South London art professional; previously in a collection formed on the UK/European art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 1000-1500 AD.A bronze cross pendant, featuring a smaller incised cross within. It has a suspension loop for wearing as a pendant. The cross is a central symbol of Christianity, representing Christ's crucifixion and humanity's redemption. Size: L:36mm / W:24mm ; 5.13g Provenance: From the private collection of a South London art professional; previously in a collection formed on the UK/European art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 500-800 AD.A bronze cross with round decorations at the ends of each arm and concentric circles on both sides. This type of cross was attached to a long bronze or wooden pole and used for Chrisitian rituals. Size: L:120mm / W:90mm ; 125g Provenance: Property of a private UK collector, acquired pre 2000.
Ca. 900-1100 AD.A bronze tortoise-shaped brooch crafted in the Norse tradition. These brooches were essential for fastening clothing layers, showcasing status and one's personal style in Viking culture. They came in various designs, emblematic of the different regions and artistic choices among the Vikings. Size: L:70mm / W:45mm ; 145g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. 1100-1400 AD.A bronze ring with a decorative design on the shoulders and a round hoop. The bezel has a central cross motif. The Crusades were a series of European Christian military campaigns between the 11th and 15th centuries to retake the Holy Land from Muslim rule, significantly impacting Europe and the Middle East. Size: D:19.56mm / US:9 3/4 / UK:T ; 5.14g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Norman, Ca. 1100 AD.A bronze ring with a flat hoop that widens into a bezel. The bezel has a cross with quatrefoil ends, featuring a "crown of thorns" motif, which symbolises Jesus' suffering before crucifixion in Christian teachings. Size: D:17.12mm / US:6 3/4 / UK:N ; 4.73g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. 1600-1700 AD.A bronze bowl with an elegant shape and calligraphic inscriptions below the rim, reflecting Safavid artistic traditions and possibly conveying poetic verses or prayers. Size: L:110mm / W:170mm ; 930g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market since the 1970s.
Ca. 600 BC.A bronze combat helmet of archaic Corinthian-Type, hammered from a single sheet of bronze with finely contoured almond-shaped eyes that gently taper to a point. Simplistic curvilinear eyebrows. Arched enveloping cheek pieces that provide a vertical opening for the mouth. A border has been drilled with rounded head-headed rivets to secure an interior lining. The nose-guard is wide with a round conical shaped terminal end. The dome-shaped calotte with a widely protruding round back of the head continuing into a slightly flaring neck-guard. The ridge decorated with linear decoration above the eyebrows. The domed skull with attachments for plumes. This fine example of helmet would have been owned by a wealthy member of the social elite. Perhaps someone of high importance. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. The helmet is completely intact, without repair or restoration which is rare on the global art market.Literature: Martin D’Arcy, S.J., Dr Werner Muensterberger, Edward Sullivan, C.S.B Persona Grata, an Exhibition of Masks from 1200 B.C. to the Present, exhibit catalogue, University of St. Thomas, Houston, 1960, no. 1, illus. R. Hixenbaugh, Ancient Greek Helmets: A Complete Guide and Catalogue, New York, 2019. Cf. Christie’s, 19738, Antiquities, 21 April 2021, lot 52 and 72. The Walters Art Museum, Accession Number: 54.2304. The British Museum, Accession Number: 1824.0407.32. Size: L:280mm / W:160mm ; 725g Provenance: Important Private collection of Ancient Art, London UK; formerly in an old Spanish 'Cervera' collection, acquired in the early 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.
Ca. 900 AD.A bronze perfume bottle with a pear-shaped body adorned with teardrop designs. It features a stable foot and an embellished mouth. Perfume bottles like this held cultural significance in Abbasid society, serving both functional and aesthetic purposes. Size: L:125mm / W:80mm ; 210g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. 1000-1100 AD.A bronze bottle featuring an globular-shaped body adorned with a series of decorative registers. The vessel stands on a tall, flaring foot, whilst the neck extends gracefully into a tubular mouth with a decorative row of knobs. Size: L:130mm / W:90mm ; 240g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market since the 1970s.
Ca. 500-300 BC.A Chalcidian helmet made of tinned bronze, featuring a domed crown, flared neck guard, and hinged cheekpieces for protection. The mask-like front has eye cuts and a nose guard, resembling a human face. Named after the Greek city of Chalcis, this helmet enhanced head protection and visibility. Cf. The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, accession number 54.2468. Size: L:300mm / W:280mm ; 975g Provenance: Central London gallery; formerly with a European collector, previously acquired from a gallery in Brussels; formerly in a collection of Ing Peter Till formed in 1980s, Vienna; later in Flemish collection of Mr. L. De Backer. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.
Ca. 200-100 BC. The youthful portrait with two conical grooves at the top of the head which presumably held a royal diadem. This diadem would have been made of bronze, and would indicate that the man represented a ruler. Sculpted in a life-size, his head turned to his left on his muscular neck, his large deep-set eyes with thick lids; the upper lids enveloped by his overhanging ridged M-shaped brow, with a fragmented nose and a small mouth, the lips parted, the chin prominent, the curls of his short wavy hair summarily rendered. Possibly one of the Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt. Fior similar see: Christie's, 8 June 2012, lot 106. Size: L:455mm / W:180mm ; 17.68kg Provenance: Private UK collection; from an important Paris gallery, France; Ex. private Parisian collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.
Ca. 3000-2500 BC.A cylinder seal of bronze. Design not fully clear, but likely birds and animals. Rare. Condition for bronze good. Accompanied by a signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. Size: L:20.2mm / W:15.7mm ; 15.43g Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Western Asiatic/Aegan, ca. 1200-700 BC.A bronze sword consists of an elongated triangular blade that tapers gracefully to a sharp point. The hilt of the sword features a round-section shank with a central rib, displaying meticulous attention to detail. The rib provides additional rigidity to the hilt, ensuring stability and durability during wielding. The sword is adorned with a D-shaped stone pommel, elegantly completing the hilt. The stone pommel serves both a functional and ornamental role. Functionally, it balances the weight distribution of the sword, enhancing maneuverability and control. Furthermore, the stone pommel adds a touch of prestige and aesthetic appeal to the overall design of the weapon. Size: L:540mm / W:80mm ; 530g Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.
Western Asiatic/Aegan, ca. 1200-700 BC.A bronze sword with a long tapering blade, featuring a raised mid-rib and a curved guard for hand protection. The hilt has a round-section shank, and the sword has a crescent pommel. Size: L:590mm / W:80mm ; 470g Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquired on the UK/European art market in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.
Western Asiatic/Aegan, ca. 1200-700 BC.A bronze sword with a sharp, tapered blade and a curved hilt. The pommel flares out, and the blade has a raised midrib. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 61.261.5. Size: L:450mm / W:50mm ; 458g Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquired on the UK/European art market in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.
Western Asiatic/Aegan, ca. 1200-700 BC.A bronze axe with end spikes. The axe boasts a crescent-shaped blade and six horizontal spikes on the shaft. Size: L:290mm / W:90mm ; 535g Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.
Western Asiatic/Aegan, ca. 1200-700 BC.A bronze axe with unique serrated edges and a blade emerging from an animal's mouth. It features a tubular shaft with four end spikes. Size: L:210mm / W:80mm ; 460g Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.
Ca. 1000 BC.A huge bronze double-headed axe with a tubular decorated shaft for attachment to a wooden pole. Extremely fine, with beautiful patina and an elegant custom made stone stand. Size: L:175mm / W:270mm ; 4.73kg Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 900-700 BC.A bronze sceptre that features a janiform design. At the top of the sceptre, a highly stylised anthropomorphic figure exerts firm control by grasping the long necks of flanking double-headed beasts. For similar see: The British Museum, Registration number 1914,0214.42. Size: L:370mm / W:75mm ; 370g Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.
Ca. 900-700 BC.A bronze sceptre that features a janiform design. At the top of the sceptre, a highly stylised anthropomorphic figure exerts firm control by grasping the long necks of flanking double-headed beasts. For similar see: The British Museum, Registration number 1914,0214.42. Size: L:365mm / W:65mm ; 335g Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.
Ca. 500 AD.A bronze goblet with a tubular rim and large cup that tapers to a conical foot. The goblet is adorned with a decorative fish motif. It was likely used for feasts and special events. Size: L:130mm / W:154mm ; 400g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 1800-600 BC.A set of bronze horse harness fittings, including two snaffle bits and two cheek-pieces with three rings. These pieces, used in horse bridles, allowed riders to control the horse. Size: L:5-10mm / W:120-230mm ; 680g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market since the 1970s.
Western Asia, Ca. 1200-700 BC.A bronze tubular mace head with blunt spikes encircling the upper rim. It has collared openings on both sides and horizontal raised ridges. Bronze mace heads from this period marked an important advancement in weaponry. This mace head would have been mounted on a wooden pole. Size: L:125mm / W:60mm ; 345g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 1200-700 BC.A bronze axe head with an adze blade, with a collared socket for a wooden handle. The adze blade, a common feature in ancient tools, is typically comprised of a rectangular or triangular blade attached perpendicular to the handle. Size: L:70mm / W:240mm ; 965g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Western Asia, Ca. 1200-700 BC.A bronze short sword with a slender blade tapering to a sharp point. It has a guard and handle with bone inlays and a flaring pommel. Weapons from the Bronze Age are representative of the technological advancements and artistic skill of the period. Size: L:330mm / W:25mm ; 225g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. 1600-800 BC.A set of bronze shield bosses, circular with raised centres and etched star motifs on wide flat flanges. Shields were crucial in ancient warfare, offering protection and serving as symbols of culture for warriors. Size: L:129mm / W:129mm ; 210g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. 500-300 BC.A pair of elegant cast bronze beakers set on slightly rounded bases; the larger of two with corseted midsection. Both beakers have tall, gently flared walls that lead to a wide opening at the top. Size: L:100-149mm / W:102-102mm ; 395g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. 500 AD.A large bronze goblet with a wide cup, curved walls, and a conical base. The vessel rests on a dainty, curved foot. The tubular rim flares outward and it has a decorative mid-section with two ridges. Size: L:120mm / W:135mm ; 505g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. 224-651 AD.A bronze libation bowl with a hemispherical body and an attractive blue-brown patina. Bowls of this kind were used to pour libations to the gods, and to drink from on more ordinary occasions. Size: L:55mm / W:150mm ; 335g Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market.
Ca. 1100-1000 BC.A bronze ding vessel with a deep, rounded body, sat upon three flattened bird-shaped legs. The lipped rim is flanked by two imposing upright loop handles. The body itself is adorned with a circumferential band of whorl-roundels, interwoven with delicate floral motifs and punctuated by a central nodule. Restored. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1974.268.20. Size: L:240mm / W:200mm ; 1.5kg Provenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.
Ca. 202 BC-220 AD.A pottery bird with bronze legs. It has a round body, a long slender neck, and a yellow head with a beak and open eyes. The body is well-formed with realistic details. Accompanied by a TL test from Ralf Kotalla laboratory, Germany, confirming age and authenticity. Size: L:260mm / W:240mm ; 1.32kg Provenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.
Ca. 300 AD.A remarkable bronze decorative tripod stand, adorned with an intricate design. The feet of the stand are styled in shape of animal paws. Above them, an elegant, columnar shaft, with multiple disc-like forms arranged along its length. The pinnacle of this stand features a circular bowl with a flat base and a straightforward openwork design, specifically crafted for the placement of an oil lamp. Size: L:140mm / W:95mm ; 320g Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1990s on the UK art market. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.
Ca. 100-200 AD.A bronze protome of a goddess captured with a slightly tilted head. Her attire is delicately carved, giving the impression of it being gently stirred by a breeze. At the rear of the protome, there is a hollow, rectangular-section shaft, possibly for attachment to a larger structure. Size: L:120mm / W:90mm ; 645g Provenance: Property of a private collector, acquired before 2002. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.
Ca. 300-200 BC.A bronze figurine portraying a graceful goddess standing elegantly in a flowing robe, with her right hand holding a sacred vessel known as a phiale. Adorning her head is a crescent moon diadem, symbolising ethereal power and divinity. Size: L:80mm / W:50mm ; 120g Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly English private collection, acquired by the current owner in Germany before the 2000s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.
Ca. 100-300 AD.A bronze figurine of Mercury depicted nude and muscular. He holds a money bag, on one of his attributes, symbolising commerce and wealth. In both Roman and Greek mythology, Mercury/Hermes symbolises communication, trade and travel. For similar see: Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales, Item Number: 81.35H/2. Size: L:80mm / W:40mm ; 100g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.
Ca. 500-300 BC.A bronze figurine of the god Atlas. He is depicted kneeling with arms raised. In Greek mythology, Atlas is known for bearing the heavens as a punishment, symbolising endurance and responsibility. Size: L:80mm / W:40mm ; 165g Provenance: Private London collection, B.A.; formerly in pre-2000 European collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.
Geometric Period, Ca. 800 BC.A stylised bronze figurine of a horse on a marble stand depicted with a gracefully arched neck, forelock, and a long, folded tail. Size: L:80mm / W:76mm ; 410g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.
Ca. 400 BC.An ancient bronze mirror with a circular shape, raised borders and flat handle. Such mirrors were used for grooming and personal care in Etruscan, Greek, and Roman cultures. Size: L:270mm / W:180mm ; 510g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.
Ca. 600-800 AD.A bronze ring with a rounded hoop and decorative bezel. The Byzantine Empire, based in modern-day Istanbul, lasted over a thousand years, blending Hellenistic culture, Christianity, and Roman laws under strong emperors. Size: D:17.12mm / US:6 3/4 / UK:N ; 9g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
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