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13th-15th century AD. A mixed group of bronze heraldic horse harness pendants comprising: one lozengiform with red quatrefoil

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Lot 1180

13th-15th century AD. A mixed group of bronze heraldic horse harness pendants comprising: one lozengiform with red quatrefoil on a blue field; one lozengiform with radiating lobes, quartered with reserved eagles on red and blue fields; one similar with fleurs-de-lis; a quatrefoil with blue enamel to the lobes, central red enamel escutcheon with reserved gold lion passant; one discoid with radiating trefoils, central lion mask within a six-pointed star. Property of a Suffolk collector; acquired on the UK art market. See Ashley, S. Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk, East Anglian Archaeology 101, Dereham, 2002 for discussion. 38 grams, 31-43mm (1 1/4 - 1 3/4"). [5, No Reserve] Fair condition.

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12th-14th century AD. A gilt-bronze tongue-shaped mount with knops to the long edges and in a median row, notched detailing;

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Lot 1181

12th-14th century AD. A gilt-bronze tongue-shaped mount with knops to the long edges and in a median row, notched detailing; stud to the reverse. From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. 9.68 grams, 42mm (1 3/4"). [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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13th-14th century AD. A gilt bronze rosette belt mount with stud to the reverse, four radiating omega symbols. From an old Mu

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Lot 1182

13th-14th century AD. A gilt bronze rosette belt mount with stud to the reverse, four radiating omega symbols. From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. 3.07 grams, 20mm (3/4"). [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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12th-13th century AD. A bronze belt plate pierced at the ends for attachment depicting two lions with a border around, walkin

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Lot 1184

12th-13th century AD. A bronze belt plate pierced at the ends for attachment depicting two lions with a border around, walking toward each other, facing outward and crowned. Ex Booth collection; acquired on the UK art market. 19 grams, 60mm (2 1/2"). [No Reserve] Fair condition.

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12th-14th century AD. A bronze mount with enamelled decoration in the form of a lion looking out, with white background with

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Lot 1185

12th-14th century AD. A bronze mount with enamelled decoration in the form of a lion looking out, with white background with black and blue dots. Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. 12 grams, 28mm (1"). [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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13th-15th century AD. A bronze mount in the shape of a lion with lozenge pattern on the hind leg and mane around the neck. Pr

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Lot 1186

13th-15th century AD. A bronze mount in the shape of a lion with lozenge pattern on the hind leg and mane around the neck. Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. 9.32 grams, 41mm (1 1/2"). [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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11th-15th century AD. A bronze openwork mount of a serpent with ribbed body pierced by a spear passing through two coils, the

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Lot 1187

11th-15th century AD. A bronze openwork mount of a serpent with ribbed body pierced by a spear passing through two coils, the mouth gaping, tab to one edge. From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. 12 grams, 54mm, (2 1/4"). [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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12th-14th century AD. A mixed group of square bronze patrix dies comprising: one with recessed border, central cross within c

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Lot 1189

12th-14th century AD. A mixed group of square bronze patrix dies comprising: one with recessed border, central cross within concentric lozenges, crescents to the angles; one with raised border, lion advancing left with tail raised; one with lion passant gardant. From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. 69 grams total, 22-33mm (1 - 1 1/4"). [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.

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9th-12th century AD. A plano-convex bronze patrix die of a male face with lentoid eyes, narrow nose, small pursed mouth, doub

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Lot 1190

9th-12th century AD. A plano-convex bronze patrix die of a male face with lentoid eyes, narrow nose, small pursed mouth, double band to the brow. From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, table XCVII, item 17 for type. 13 grams, 28mm (1"). [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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12th century AD. A mixed group of gilt-bronze belt mounts comprising: a folded belt-end with two rivets, fleur-de-lys on a bl

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Lot 1192

12th century AD. A mixed group of gilt-bronze belt mounts comprising: a folded belt-end with two rivets, fleur-de-lys on a blue enamel field; a rectangular plaque with reserved griffin(?); a rectangular plaque pierced at two corners, reserved Romanesque image of a bending figure in a broad tunic over a large regardant quadruped, possibly Samson and the Lion. Property of a Suffolk collector; acquired on the UK art market. 21 grams, 21-33mm (3/4 - 1 1/4"). [3] Mainly fine condition.

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12th-14th century AD. A group of gilt bronze plates comprising: a lozenge shaped plate with abstract plant motif; a plate wit

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Lot 1193

12th-14th century AD. A group of gilt bronze plates comprising: a lozenge shaped plate with abstract plant motif; a plate with mirrored swirl framed by conjoined half moon shape; a domed plate with the head of a lion with flower shaped mane. Property of an Austrian gentleman; acquired before 1990. 28 grams, 18-32mm (3/4 - 1 1/4"). [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.

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13th-14th century AD. A bronze pilgrim badge of a bird with head turned to peck at a raised wing, modelled in high relief wit

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Lot 1195

13th-14th century AD. A bronze pilgrim badge of a bird with head turned to peck at a raised wing, modelled in high relief with hatched detailing to the feathers and comb; hook to the reverse. Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1980s and 1990s. 4 grams, 27mm (1"). Very fine condition.

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13th-14th century AD. A narrow D-section bronze hoop with notched shoulders, discoid plaque with incised border, intaglio mot

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Lot 1196

13th-14th century AD. A narrow D-section bronze hoop with notched shoulders, discoid plaque with incised border, intaglio motif of a winged horse and rider with raised arms. From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. 2.88 grams, 19mm overall, 18 x 17.30mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13) (3/4"). [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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12th-14th century AD. A flat-section bronze hoop with incised chevrons to the shoulders, octagonal plaque with intaglio motif

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Lot 1197

12th-14th century AD. A flat-section bronze hoop with incised chevrons to the shoulders, octagonal plaque with intaglio motif of an advancing dragon, hatched and with a forked tail. From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. 8.90 grams, 24mm overall, 22 x 18.53mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17) (1"). [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

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14th-15th century AD. A D-section bronze hoop and octagonal bezel with incised voided 'P', punched crescent border, stars in

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Lot 1198

14th-15th century AD. A D-section bronze hoop and octagonal bezel with incised voided 'P', punched crescent border, stars in the field. Property of a Surrey, UK, gentleman; acquired on the London art market 1990s. 5.99 grams, 22mm overall, 18.90mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18) (1"). [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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15th century AD. A flat-section bronze hoop with hatched expanding shoulders, discoid bezel with intaglio ring-and-dot with f

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Lot 1199

15th century AD. A flat-section bronze hoop with hatched expanding shoulders, discoid bezel with intaglio ring-and-dot with fleur-de-lys and leaf motifs. From a Surrey collection; formed between 1990-2000. See Taylor, G. & Scarisbrick, D. Finger Rings from Ancient Egypt to the Present Day, Oxford, 1978, plate 40, item E for type. 5.09 grams, 21mm overall, 19.37mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9, Europe 20.73, Japan 20) (3/4"). [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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14th-15th century AD. A carinated D-section bronze hoop with lozengiform plaque, raised bezel with cross pommé motif. Acquire

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Lot 1200

14th-15th century AD. A carinated D-section bronze hoop with lozengiform plaque, raised bezel with cross pommé motif. Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Cf. Taylor, G. & Scarisbrick, D. Finger Rings from Ancient Egypt to the Present Day, Oxford, 1978, item 275 for type. 3.84 grams, 20mm overall, 18.04mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.55, Japan 16) (3/4"). [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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15th-16th century AD. A gilt-bronze carinated hoop with expanding shoulders, lozengiform plaque with beaded edges, intaglio s

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Lot 1203

15th-16th century AD. A gilt-bronze carinated hoop with expanding shoulders, lozengiform plaque with beaded edges, intaglio swan standing in water within a beaded border. Found Suffolk, UK. 8.66 grams, 25mm overall, 20.43mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.99, Japan 23) (1"). [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

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12th-15th century AD. A flat-section bronze hoop with starburst on each shoulder, discoid plaque with incised pentagram and p

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Lot 1205

12th-15th century AD. A flat-section bronze hoop with starburst on each shoulder, discoid plaque with incised pentagram and pellets. UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. The pentagram was used in ancient times as a Christian symbol for the five wounds of Christ. In the medieval period it was recognised as the Seal of Solomon and occurs in the 14th-century English poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, in which the symbol decorates the shield of the hero, Gawain. 4.01 grams, 21mm overall, 18.98mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18) (3/4"). Very fine condition.

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13th-15th century AD. A D-section bronze hoop with balustered shoulders to a discoid bezel with intaglio stylised eagle with

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Lot 1206

13th-15th century AD. A D-section bronze hoop with balustered shoulders to a discoid bezel with intaglio stylised eagle with splayed wings and tail. Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. 6.63 grams, 23mm overall, 18.21mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.55, Japan 16) (1"). Very fine condition.

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13th-15th century AD. A bronze ring with tapering shank with plant motif on the shoulders, circular bezel engraved with a pen

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Lot 1207

13th-15th century AD. A bronze ring with tapering shank with plant motif on the shoulders, circular bezel engraved with a pentagram with dots between the points of the star. Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. 7 grams, 23.24mm overall, 20.58mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 11, Europe 65, Japan 23) (3/4"). [No Reserve] Fine condition. A large wearable size.

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12th-15th century AD. A D-section bronze hoop with triangular angled bezel decorated with a scrolled foliage and berries, pad

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Lot 1208

12th-15th century AD. A D-section bronze hoop with triangular angled bezel decorated with a scrolled foliage and berries, pad to the underside. Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. 9.00 grams, 36mm overall, 24.34mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z+6, USA 15 1/4, Europe 36.43, Japan 35) (1 1/2"). Very fine condition.

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11th-13th century AD. A bronze ring brooch decorated with scrolling dragon motif. From an old Munich collection; acquired on

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Lot 1209

11th-13th century AD. A bronze ring brooch decorated with scrolling dragon motif. From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. 22 grams, 39mm (1 1/2"). [No Reserve] Fine condition, cleaned.

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11th-15th century AD. A bronze cruciform pendant with central roundel, trefoil finials, pierced lug above. Property of a Germ

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Lot 1210

11th-15th century AD. A bronze cruciform pendant with central roundel, trefoil finials, pierced lug above. Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. 8.99 grams, 49mm (2"). [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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13th-14th century AD. A bronze sword pommel in the shape of a flower incised with heart shape with diagonal line across. From

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Lot 1211

13th-14th century AD. A bronze sword pommel in the shape of a flower incised with heart shape with diagonal line across. From a private Austrian collector; acquired in the 1980s. 64 grams, 41mm (1 1/2"). [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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16th-17th century AD. A bronze icon with image of Saint Nicholas of Myra holding the Gospels in left hand, right hand held in

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Lot 1233

16th-17th century AD. A bronze icon with image of Saint Nicholas of Myra holding the Gospels in left hand, right hand held in blessing, halo behind and seated on a throne with elaborate back rest, inscribed ?????? ???????; sides folded over and with nail holes for attachment to a wooden board. Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. 341 grams, 23cm (9"). Fine condition.

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14th-15th century AD. A gilt-bronze mount comprising a domed bearded face of Christ with segmented hair, raised band to the b

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Lot 1235

14th-15th century AD. A gilt-bronze mount comprising a domed bearded face of Christ with segmented hair, raised band to the brow and nose, lentoid eyes; surrounded by six radiating trefoils, two pierced for attachment; hollow to the reverse. From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. 31 grams, 61mm (2 1/2"). [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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10th-12th century AD. A flat-section bronze discoid pendant with integral lug above, notched border, enamelled figure of St P

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Lot 1236

10th-12th century AD. A flat-section bronze discoid pendant with integral lug above, notched border, enamelled figure of St Peter facing with book under the left arm; to the reverse, an enamelled monogram associated with the Rurikid dynasty of Kiev. Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. 7.91 grams, 29mm (1 1/4"). [No Reserve] Fine condition. Rare.

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12th-15th century AD. A D-section expanding bronze hoop with elliptical bezel, intaglio agnus dei motif. Property of a Surrey

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Lot 1240

12th-15th century AD. A D-section expanding bronze hoop with elliptical bezel, intaglio agnus dei motif. Property of a Surrey, UK, gentleman; acquired on the London art market 1990s. 4.32 grams, 23mm overall, 20.35mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.87, Japan 23) (1"). [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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17th-18th century AD. A bronze cross with crucified Christ, head to side framed by halo; above are two angels reaching down a

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Lot 1242

17th-18th century AD. A bronze cross with crucified Christ, head to side framed by halo; above are two angels reaching down and above is the face of Christ, or Mandylion; arms of cross are decorated in tendril pattern and two large flowers at ends; attachment studs to back of arms. Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. 23.35 grams, 79mm (3"). [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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11th-12th century AD. A double-sided bronze cross with suspension loop above, each side with roundel finials containing facin

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Lot 1244

11th-12th century AD. A double-sided bronze cross with suspension loop above, each side with roundel finials containing facing busts of a saint; robed Virgin Mary to both sides with inscription 'MP' 'OV'. Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. See The Collection of Encolpions, Crosses and sacred Images of B.I and V.N Khanenko, Kiev, 1899, item 86. 80 grams, 71mm (2 3/4"). Fine condition.

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11th-12th century AD. A bronze encolpion or reliquary cross, one face with Corpus Chrisit in the centre, medallions to the ar

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Lot 1245

11th-12th century AD. A bronze encolpion or reliquary cross, one face with Corpus Chrisit in the centre, medallions to the arms of the cross with busts of saints; to the reverse the Virgin Mary standing, medallions with busts of saints. Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. 46 grams, 95mm (3 3/4"). [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

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16th century AD. A gilt-bronze flat-section rectangular mount with interlace design of four loops and a circle, each with a m

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Lot 1286

16th century AD. A gilt-bronze flat-section rectangular mount with interlace design of four loops and a circle, each with a median inlaid brass strip, roundels within the loops and spandrels; stud to the reverse. Found Nr Oakham, Rutland, UK; 1995. 11 grams, 30mm (1 1/4"). Fine condition.

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17th-18th century AD. A group of six mixed bronze and iron keys of varying shapes and sizes on a twisted ring. Property of a

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Lot 1288

17th-18th century AD. A group of six mixed bronze and iron keys of varying shapes and sizes on a twisted ring. Property of a London businessman, from his grandfather's collection formed after World War II; thence by descent 1972. 144 grams total, 12cm including loop (4 3/4"). [6, No Reserve] Fine condition.

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19th century AD. A bronze statuette of a recumbent bull with an array of decorative bands, on an elliptical base with lotus l

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Lot 1319

19th century AD. A bronze statuette of a recumbent bull with an array of decorative bands, on an elliptical base with lotus leaf flange rim; hollow to the underside. From the collection of a North West London gentleman; acquired in the 1980s. The image depicts the sacred bull Nandi, the vahana, or mount, of the god Shiva. In many Shiva temples a statue of Nandi faces the main shrine so that he may watch over his master; the most famous example is the colossal statue at the Chamundeswari temple in Mysore. Paintings and sculptures of the divine family of Shiva, Parvati, Ganesha and Skanda always include Nandi. According to legend the bull was given to Shiva and Parvati as a wedding present from Daksha, Shiva's father in law. Nandi shares many of his matters attributes as he is fierce, strong and sexually potent and is the embodiment of power that can be attained by the taming of brute strength and the control of passion. 219 grams, 72mm (2 3/4"). Fine condition.

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3rd-7th century AD. A bronze hemispherical bowl with shallow scooped rim, circumferential band beneath with grid of incised l

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Lot 1507

3rd-7th century AD. A bronze hemispherical bowl with shallow scooped rim, circumferential band beneath with grid of incised linear bands, ring-and-dot details and punched roundels; similar to the inner face, lightly incised. From the collection of a North West London gentleman; acquired in the 1980s. 990 grams, 24cm (9 1/2"). Fine condition.

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2nd-1st millenium BC. A votive bronze figure in the shape of a human with two heads, one female and wearing an elaborate hair

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Lot 1546

2nd-1st millenium BC. A votive bronze figure in the shape of a human with two heads, one female and wearing an elaborate hairstyle, the other male and bald; the right hand is held at the waist and the left is raised and holding a flower; the wide flaring skirt is decorated with a head emerging from foliage. Private collection, London, UK; formed 1970s-1980s. 46 grams, 10cm (4"). Fine condition. Rare.

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2nd-1st millennium BC. A large bronze figure of a female wearing a long tapering gown with small feet protruding at the botto

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Lot 1547

2nd-1st millennium BC. A large bronze figure of a female wearing a long tapering gown with small feet protruding at the bottom; arms held up and elongated; mask like face with prominent nose, peaked headdress with pony tail falling down the back. Property of a London gentleman; part of his family collection since the 1970s. 229 grams, 17cm (6 3/4"). Fine condition.

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2800-550 BC. A bronze figurine of a standing male deity on a square base wearing a long robe belted from the waist; the face

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Lot 1549

2800-550 BC. A bronze figurine of a standing male deity on a square base wearing a long robe belted from the waist; the face carefully modelled with prominent beard; the right arm bent and extended, pierced to accept a rod, the left arm absent. From an old German collection, Cologne; acquired in the early 1980s. Cf. Muscarella, O.W. Bronze and Iron. Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1988, item 332. In texts from Susa, the capital of the Elamites, over two hundred deities have been identified. The majority of the deities of Susa are of Mesopotamian origin due the political and cultural influences that this held over the Elamites, and Inanna, the goddess of war and fertility, Ea, the creator and protector of mankind, and Sin, the moon god, all had temples at the capital. The head of the Elamite pantheon was a goddess known as Kiririsha, with Shamash, the sun god, being highly revered. 474 grams, 22 cm (8 1/2"). Fine condition. Rare.

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17th-15th century BC. A group of three bronze figurines comprising: a kilted figure with arms outstretched on a rectangular b

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Lot 1550

17th-15th century BC. A group of three bronze figurines comprising: a kilted figure with arms outstretched on a rectangular base; a standing figure with hands clasped to the chest, one inlaid eye; a figure with broad shoulders holding a serpent(?) to the waist. Property of a London gentleman; acquired in the late 1970s and 1980s. See Aruz, J. Art of the First Cities. The Third Millennium B.C. from the Mediterranean to the Indus, New York, 2003 for discussion. 82 grams total, 38-54mm (1 1/2 - 2 1/4"). [3] Fair condition.

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3rd-1st century BC. A substantial bronze figure of a gryphon modelled in the round, resting with legs folded beneath the body

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Lot 1556

3rd-1st century BC. A substantial bronze figure of a gryphon modelled in the round, resting with legs folded beneath the body, long wings to the shoulders with curved tips, large pellet eyes and curved beak, horn to the brow. From the collection of a North West London gentleman; acquired in the 1980s. 214 grams, 65mm (2 1/2"). Fine condition.

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6th-4th century BC. A shallow bronze bowl with small omphalos in the centre surrounded by petals, two borders of pellets with

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Lot 1564

6th-4th century BC. A shallow bronze bowl with small omphalos in the centre surrounded by petals, two borders of pellets with flowers between; on the top register a series of horses grazing between lotus flowers. Property of a French gentleman living in London; formerly in a European collection; acquired prior to 1981. 191 grams, 18cm (7"). Fine condition.

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5th-3rd century BC. A shallow bronze dish with convex central panel and thickened rim, radiating incised lotus petals within

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Lot 1568

5th-3rd century BC. A shallow bronze dish with convex central panel and thickened rim, radiating incised lotus petals within a double border of punched guilloche, frieze of sphinxes and a palmette to the outer edge. From the collection of a North West London gentleman; acquired in the 1980s. This style of dish was extremely popular in the Achaemenid empire where they were used at banquets, as well as for the pouring of libations at religious occasions.Their use spread to the Greek colonies in the East as well as to the mainland Greek city states and the kingdom of Macedonia. It was customary for the Achaemenid king to present bowls, such as these, as gifts to high ranking courtiers, or visiting dignitaries. On the southern staircase of the palace of Darius at Persepolis, mesampholos phiale are shown being carried by priests as part of a purification ceremony for the royal personage. The sphinxes depicted on this bowl are typical of the type decorating objects from Phoenicia and it is possible that the bowl was of provincial workmanship for use in a temple, or by a high ranking family at banquets. 202 grams, 15cm (6"). Very fine condition.

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13th-6th century BC. A bronze whetstone finial in the form of a leaping ibex with tubular body, forelegs drawn up beneath the

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Lot 1577

13th-6th century BC. A bronze whetstone finial in the form of a leaping ibex with tubular body, forelegs drawn up beneath the shoulders, arched neck, curved horns with lobes to the outer faces; mounted on a custom-made stand. Property of a London gentleman; acquired London art market, 1970-1980. Cf. Moorey, P.R.S. Ancient Bronzes From Luristan, London, 1974, plate IV A, C; Legrain, L. Luristan Bronzes in the University Museum, Pennsylvania, 1934, plate VII, item 28. 169 grams, 17cm including stand (6 3/4"). Very fine condition.

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2nd millennium BC. A hollow-formed bronze tubular sleeve with flared ends, lower section a human head with short hair, large

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Lot 1584

2nd millennium BC. A hollow-formed bronze tubular sleeve with flared ends, lower section a human head with short hair, large eyes, squat nose. Private collection, London, UK; formed 1970s-1980s. 515 grams, 14.5cm (5 3/4"). Very fine condition.

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13th-6th century BC. A bronze model comprising two standing horses connected by a cranked bar or yoke, supporting a round-sec

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Lot 1586

13th-6th century BC. A bronze model comprising two standing horses connected by a cranked bar or yoke, supporting a round-section shaft with axle and two spoked wheels at the lower end; with wooden stand. Property of a London gentleman; acquired London art market, 1970-1980. See discussion in Moorey, P.R.S. Ancient Bronzes From Luristan, London, 1974. 241 grams, 11.5cm including stand (4 1/2"). Fine condition.

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2nd millennium BC. A pair of bronze dress pins, each a tapering shaft with narrow neck and large discoid head with repoussé i

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Lot 1587

2nd millennium BC. A pair of bronze dress pins, each a tapering shaft with narrow neck and large discoid head with repoussé image: on one a central human figure with a winged headdress and smaller figures around, on the other a tree with leaves and birds on its branches. Property of a North London collector; acquired in the 1970s. Cf. Muscarella, O.W. Bronze and Iron. Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1988, items 309-12; see discussion of Elamite art in Aruz, J. Art of the First Cities. The Third Millennium B.C. from the Mediterranean to the Indus, New York, 2003. 33 grams total, 16.5-17cm (6 1/2 - 6 3/4"). Fine condition, small loss to rim on one pin.

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2nd millennium BC. A pair of bronze dress pins, each a tapering shaft with narrow neck and large discoid head with repoussé i

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Lot 1588

2nd millennium BC. A pair of bronze dress pins, each a tapering shaft with narrow neck and large discoid head with repoussé image: on one a central roundel with radiating branches, leaves and fruit, and on the other a central rosette with wreath and radiating leaves. From a London, UK, collection; acquired 1970s. Cf. Muscarella, O.W. Bronze and Iron. Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1988 items 309-12; see discussion of Elamite art in Aruz, J. Art of the First Cities. The Third Millennium B.C. from the Mediterranean to the Indus, New York, 2003. 43 grams total, 17.5-18.5cm (7 - 7 1/4"). [2] Fine condition, one pin chipped at rim.

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3rd century BC-3rd century AD. A bronze disc with integral loop, to one face a lion mask with radiating border, to the revers

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Lot 1593

3rd century BC-3rd century AD. A bronze disc with integral loop, to one face a lion mask with radiating border, to the reverse a low-relief female profile bust in a zigzag border. Property of a London gentleman; acquired in the late 1970s and 1980s. 225 grams, 10.5cm (4"). Fine condition, loop repaired.

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15th Dynasty, Hyksos Period, 1648-1540 BC. A white composition scarab set in a bronze swivel ring; the scarab with scroll, kn

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Lot 162

15th Dynasty, Hyksos Period, 1648-1540 BC. A white composition scarab set in a bronze swivel ring; the scarab with scroll, knots and djed decoration. UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. 6.04 grams, 37mm (1 1/2"). Fine condition.

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3rd-1st century BC. A matched pair of bronze earrings, each comprising a penannular hoop and integral shank with cage, beads

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Lot 1635

3rd-1st century BC. A matched pair of bronze earrings, each comprising a penannular hoop and integral shank with cage, beads and lateral loops, corrugated bronze collars, two large gilt beads. From the collection of a North West London gentleman; acquired in the 1980s. 14 grams total, 88-89mm (3 1/2"). [2] Fine condition.

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3rd-7th century AD. A base silver bowl, discoid in plan with rounded underside and thickened rim, incised image of an advanci

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Lot 1648

3rd-7th century AD. A base silver bowl, discoid in plan with rounded underside and thickened rim, incised image of an advancing lion to the centre. Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980. Cf. Muscarella, O.W. Bronze and Iron. Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1988, item 429 for type. 366 grams, 19cm (7 1/2"). [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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1st millennium AD. A mixed group comprising: a stone figure of a standing robed female with hood; a bronze zoomorphic mount w

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Lot 1650

1st millennium AD. A mixed group comprising: a stone figure of a standing robed female with hood; a bronze zoomorphic mount with pierced lugs to the feet; a bronze goat figurine; a pair of silver bracelets with granule detailing. Property of a Scandinavian collector; acquired on the European art market. 61 grams total, 28-61mm (1 - 2 1/2"). [5, No Reserve] Mainly fine condition.

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3rd-7th century AD. A shallow bronze bowl, elliptical in plan with rounded underside. Private collection, London, UK; formerl

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Lot 1651

3rd-7th century AD. A shallow bronze bowl, elliptical in plan with rounded underside. Private collection, London, UK; formerly with Persepolis Gallery, Mayfair, London, UK; in the 1980s. Muscarella, O.W. Bronze and Iron. Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1988, item 429. 132 grams, 16cm (6 1/4"). Fine condition.

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3rd-7th century AD. A bronze bowl, discoid in plan with rounded underside and thickened rim. Property of a North West London

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Lot 1652

3rd-7th century AD. A bronze bowl, discoid in plan with rounded underside and thickened rim. Property of a North West London gentleman; formerly with a central London gallery in 1990. Cf. Muscarella, O.W. Bronze and Iron. Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1988, item 429. 241 grams, 17cm (6 3/4"). Fine condition.

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6th-4th century BC. A broad bronze dish with slightly tapering rim, engraved to the outer face with a frieze of birds and fis

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Lot 1654

6th-4th century BC. A broad bronze dish with slightly tapering rim, engraved to the outer face with a frieze of birds and fish and a hatched saltire. From the collection of a North West London gentleman; acquired in the 1980s. Cf. Curtiss, J. & Tallis, N. Forgotten Empire. The World of Ancient Persia, London, 2005, item 100 for type. 1.1 kg, 20cm (8"). Fine condition.

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9th-7th century BC. A squat bronze vessel with dimpled base, deep shoulder and flared rim; eight hollow domes surrounding the

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Lot 1655

9th-7th century BC. A squat bronze vessel with dimpled base, deep shoulder and flared rim; eight hollow domes surrounding the bulb supporting the short U-channel spout. Private collection, London, UK; formerly with Persepolis Gallery, Mayfair, London, UK in the 1980s. 99 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). Fair condition, remains of spout.

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9th-7th century BC. A bronze jar with squat body, broad tubular neck, flared rim, deep shoulder, ring of domed bosses to the

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Lot 1656

9th-7th century BC. A bronze jar with squat body, broad tubular neck, flared rim, deep shoulder, ring of domed bosses to the obverse surrounding a short spout formed as a female mask with deep eye sockets, applied panel to the reverse with domed boss attachments. From the collection of a North West London gentleman; acquired in the 1980s. Cf. Muscarella, O.W. Bronze and Iron. Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1988, item 347. 636 grams, 16.5cm (6 1/2"). Fair condition, repaired.

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5th-4th century BC. A bronze open ended bracelet with simple lines of decoration at the ends; at the bottom to one side is a

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Lot 1658

5th-4th century BC. A bronze open ended bracelet with simple lines of decoration at the ends; at the bottom to one side is a cuneiform inscription; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: Ancient Bronze Bracelet. This is an open bracelet with crude snake's heads at the ends, achieved by linear cuts and drilling for the eyes. Opposite the snakes' heads is a short inscription in Achaemenid cuneiform script i-ya but it is not clear what this means here. The object dates to c. 500-300 B.C and is in good condition. Property of a London gentleman; acquired in the late 1970s and 1980s. 47 grams, 75mm (3"). Fine condition.

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5th-4th century BC. A round-section bronze shank with beast-head terminals, each with pellet eyes and long ears. From the col

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Lot 1659

5th-4th century BC. A round-section bronze shank with beast-head terminals, each with pellet eyes and long ears. From the collection of a North West London gentleman; acquired in the 1980s. 34 grams, 69mm (2 3/4"). Fine condition.

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