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Lot 10
1st-2nd century AD. A bronze anthropomorphic gaming piece, seated with legs spread and arms to the sides, stud to the reverse and knop above the head. UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. Cf. similarly formed gaming dice in the British Museum collection, acquisition number 1851,0813.125. 16 grams, 32mm (1 1/4"). Fine condition. Rare.
Lot 110
20th century AD. A massive bronze wall plaque formed as a pair of crossed torches resting on a horizontal fascis with binding straps tied at the middle, circular wreath, ten fixing points. Property of a UK gentleman; formerly in a collection formed before 2000. 12.5 kg, 77cm (30 1/2"). [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 137
14th-18th century AD. A mixed bronze group comprising: two cruciform panel pendants with incised cross to one face and text to the reverse; a pendant with high-relief calvary scene; two cross pommee pendants; a cross pommee with enamel fill to the arms and centre on each face; a bead expanding-arm cross. Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. 21 grams total, 25-47mm (1 - 1 3/4"). [7, No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 146
Late 19th- early 20th century AD. A mixed bronze group comprising: two leaf-shaped with calligraphic text, wire handle and loop to the reverse; one scaphoid with calligraphic text, cast loop; one leaf-shaped with spiral motif; one a pair of feet with rosettes and loop handle. From a large London collection; formed between 1980-late 1990s. The conch and feet motifs are often associated with the god Vishnu, specifically in his form as Krishna. The conch, or shanka is blown by Vishnu to destroy ignorance and evil influences and symbolizes his power. It also represents the cosmos and the sound of a conch when blown is likened to the sound Aum that preceded all of creation at the Big Bang. The feet of Hindu gods are known as padma, or lotus, and the placing of the feet of the deity onto the head of the devotee enables the power and grace of the god to pass through the body. 180 grams total, 34-69mm (1 1/4 - 2 3/4"). [5, No Reserve] Very fine condition.
Lot 156
13th-17th century AD. A mixed group comprising: a flat-section bronze plaque with hole to centre and each arm, silver inlay; a silver-gilt plaque with loop, turquoise cabochons with filigree and granules; a bifacial bronze cross with bulb finials; a bronze disc with beaded border, granules to the arms. From a private Austrian collector; acquired in the 1980s. 17 grams total, 25-49mm (1 - 2"). [4, No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 157
5th-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.
Lot 164
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.
Lot 169
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.
Lot 196
. 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.
Lot 238
. 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.
Lot 247
. 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.
Lot 258
. 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.
Lot 279
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.
Lot 280
. 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.
Lot 304
. 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.
Lot 31
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.
Lot 32
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.
Lot 336
. 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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