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Click here to subscribe5th-3rd century BC. A mixed group of bronze arrowheads comprising: thirteen triangular-section socketed; one similar with spur to socket; one leaf-shaped with socket; one similar with spur to socket. Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. 34 grams total, 13-39mm (1/2 - 1 1/2"). [16, No Reserve] Fine condition.
12th-15th century AD. A mixed group of bronze finger rings comprising: one with raised discoid bezel, enamel fill; one with scaphoid bezel, intaglio initials; three with discoid bezel, hatched monogram; six with discoid bezel, hatched geometric motif; three with D-section hoop, intaglio motif to the bezel. Property of a Middlesex gentleman; acquired in the 1980s. 45 grams total, 17-26mm (3/4 - 1"). [14, No Reserve] Mainly fine condition.
Late 19th- early 20th century AD. A mixed bronze group comprising: three leaf-shaped with calligraphic text, wire handle and loop to the reverse; one similar, a bird in plan; one a pair of feet with text and loop handle. Private collection, London, UK; acquired prior to 1990. Known as chapa, these stamps are used to mark various parts of the body by Hindu devotees. Each stamp bears either symbols or script related to a particular deity, usually Vishnu or Shiva. It is customary for devotees of various Hindu sects to mark their bodies either at festivals or rituals, though the very devout will carry out the practice on a daily basis and provide a visible display of the wearers devotion and also to transfer the blessings of the deity to the wearer. The stamp is dipped into a mixture of white sandal wood paste and water and then pressed against a part of the body, usually the forehead, cheeks, arms, shoulders and chest, to accompaniment of prayers and mantras. 164 grams total, 45-99mm (1 3/4 - 4"). [5, No Reserve] Very fine condition.
. A pair of undated archaistic bronze mounts comprising: a D-shaped plaque with high-relief image of Buddha, loop above; a tongue-shaped plaque with openwork image of an advancing stag. From a central London collection formed between 1990-2000. 90 grams total, 48-81mm (2 - 3 1/4"). [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.
. An undated archaistic gilt-bronze figurine of nimbate ascetic Buddha sitting cross-legged on a D-shaped base, emaciated with hands resting palm-upwards in the lap; hollow to the underside. Private collection, West London, UK; acquired in the 1990s. 171 grams, 81mm (3 1/4"). Fine condition.
. An undated archaistic bronze figurine of Venus (Etruscan Turan, Greek Aphrodite) standing on a discoid base, with arms raised, head slightly turned, hair crimped. Property of a North London gentleman; formerly with a Mayfair gallery in the 1980s. 91 grams, 95mm (3 3/4"). [No Reserve] Fair condition, one arm absent.
. An undated archaistic gilt-bronze figurine of Buddha sitting cross-legged on a rectangular base, with left hand resting palm-upwards in the lap, right hand raised in reassurance; hollow to the underside. Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1996. 734 grams, 14.5cm (6 3/4"). Fine condition.
8th-14th century AD. A mixed group of bronze items comprising: a buckle with rectangular loop and openwork scrolled plaque; a chevron pendant with red enamel fill; an openwork discoid pendant; a rearing horse appliqué; a chape with scroll detailing; a radiate-headed bow brooch. From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. 147 grams, 3-11.5cm (1 1/4 - 4 1/2"). [6, No Reserve] Fine condition; bow brooch broken.
. An undated archaistic gilt-bronze figurine of Buddha sitting on a stepped rectangular base, with right hand on the raised right knee and left hand resting on the edge; hollow to the underside. Private collection, West London, UK; acquired in the 1990s. 558 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). Fine condition.
. An undated archaistic gilt-bronze figurine of Buddha sitting cross-legged on a lotus flower base, with left hand resting palm-upwards in the lap cradling a vessel; hollow to the underside. From a central London collection formed between 1990-2000. 895 grams, 16.5cm (6 1/2"). Fine condition.
9th-15th century AD. A mixed bronze group comprising: a penannular brooch with scrolled finials; a ring brooch with ribbed pin; four D-shaped buckles; a buckle with pentagonal plate, silver scrolls; three double-loop buckles. Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. 116 grams, 26-50mm (1 - 2"). [9, No Reserve] Fine condition.
12th-15th century AD. A mixed group of bronze fasteners comprising: six plaques with asymmetrical loop final; four with hemispherical ball finial; a plaque with rosettes; a scrolled plaque with extension arm; a bird perched on half a pierced roundel. Property of an Austrian gentleman; acquired before 1990. 53 grams total, 20-57mm (3/4 - 2 1/4"). [13, No Reserve] Fine condition.
. A pair of undated archaistic bronze mounts comprising: one a high-relief winged figure with hands pressed to the chest; one a tongue-shaped dished plaque with reserved figure of seated Buddha . Acquired on the London art market before 1995. 145 grams total, 57-68mm (2 1/4 - 3/4"). [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.
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