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Lot 77
A patinated Chinese Bronze Tea Pot unusually modelled as a cat with raised right paw and decorated with Chinese calligraphy in relief together with a Chinese patinated Bronze Flask modelled as a horses torso further engraved with animals amidst foliate style landscape etc., cast four character mark to underside of base (2), the cat 19cm high
Lot 80
A mixed group comprising heavy patinated Bronze Gondola (probably 20th Century, now minus canopy and gondolier etc.,) together with one other smaller Oriental Bronze Model of a patinated canopied boat with seated figure and animal head style figure head, (the canopy with engraved calligraphy and three character mark to underside), and a small patinated Bronze Figure of Buddha (possibly Tibetan/Siamese), seated on a lotus style throne (3),Gondola 47cm long
Lot 84
Franz Bergmann, a late 19th/early 20th Century cold painted Bronze Sculpture, a semi-naked female form with robe together with a seated Panther standing on a Persian prayer rug, marks to underside Namgreb and also with small two handled Vase with capital B to the centre, 16.5cm high, carpet 16.5cm long
Lot 34
**TWO CHINESE BRONZE SWORDS (JIAN), A SWORD HILT, ZHOU DYNASTY AND TWO HALBERD DAGGER-AXES (GE), ZHOU DYNASTY OR EARLY WARRING STATES (1050-221 BC)in excavated condition, the first cast in one piece, with broad double-edged of flattened diamond section, moulded guard, and the grip with two raised bands (pommel missing); the second with tapering blade of flattened diamond section, moulded grip similar to the first, and later chiselled pommel; the third with near cylindrical grip formed with three raised slender bands, and elliptical pommel; the fourth and fifth of characteristic form, each pierced with rectangular slots, and the fifth decorated with a raised central ridge on each side of the headthe first: 32.5 cm; 12 3/4 in blade(5)ProvenanceThe first and the third: Sumner Healey, New York, 30th April 1929The fifth: Sunglin, no. H301, sold Herbert J. Devine, New York, 14th May 1936JWHA Inv. Nos. 238.9, 292, 238.31, 2318, 2325ExhibitedThe first: Worcester Polytechnic Institute 23rd October-20th December 2007
Lot 35
**A CHINESE BRONZE DAGGER, HAN DYNASTY (206BC-220AD), A BRONZE KNIFE AND AN ISLAMIC BRONZE BUCKLE, PROBABLY PERSIA, 11TH/12TH CENTURYin excavated condition, the first cast in two longitudinal sections, with sharply tapering blade formed with a medial ridge, the hilt with a pair of short quillons, pierced grip cast with a spiralling pattern in imitation of fabric, pierced compressed globular pommel; the second with slender fullered blade, recessed ricasso incised with brief inscriptions, and faceted D-shaped ring pommel; the third with shaped terminal incised with seven circles each filled with a further concentric circle, and D-shaped ringthe first: 13 cm; 5 1/8 in blade(3)ProvenanceThe first: Yamanaka & Co., New York, sold Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, 15th June 1944, lot 508The third: Sumner Healey, New York, 27th March 1928JWHA Inv. Nos. 2769, 2457, 518.5
Lot 36
**A CHINESE BRONZE HELMET, PROBABLY ZHOU DYNASTY (1050-221 BC)in excavated condition, with one piece skull, reinforced around the rim (losses), pierced at the top for a finial, each side for cheek-pieces, and at the back for a neck-guard, and patinated green-brown throughout17 cm; 6 3/4 in highProvenanceYamanaka & Co., New York, 15th April 1936JWHA Inv. No. 2310.1
Lot 37
**THREE CHINESE BRONZE MIRRORS, TANG DYNASTY (618-922) AND LATERone in the form of an eight petal lotus, the recessed central roundel with moulded relief decoration comprising a pair of cranes and various plant forms, the second of square form with silvered reflecting face, the other side with two column inscription in Chinese, and another, probably a late cast, of circular form, with moulded dragon design in reliefthe first: 17 cm (6 3/4 in) diameter(3)ProvenanceYamanaka & Co., New York, the first and second sold by order of the Alien Property Custodian of the United States; Parke-Bernet Galleries Inc., New York, 15th June 1944, lots 515 & 500, the third purchased directly from Yamanaka & Co., New York, 16th April, 1936.JWHA Inv. Nos. 2759, 2310.2, 2762
Lot 38
**THREE CHINESE BRONZE MIRRORS, TANG DYNASTY (618-922)each of circular form, one with dragon design in moulded low relief and silvered reflecting face, the second with incised silvered stylised lotus motif, the third with silvered reflecting face and dual handle(?) attachmentThe first: 13 cm (5 1/8 in); the second 18 cm (7 1/8 in); the third 19.5 cm (7 3/4 in) diameterProvenanceYamanaka & Co., New York, the sold by order of the Alien Property Custodian of the United StatesParke-Bernet Galleries Inc., New York, 15th June 1944, part of lots 500 & 515JWHA Inv. Nos. 2763, 2765, 2758
Lot 49
**A MALAYSIAN CANNON (LANTAKA), 19TH CENTURYwith bronze barrel flaring towards the muzzle and formed with a raised moulding behind, decorated with triangular panels filled with traditional foliage at the median, a pair of trunnions fitted with a swivel bracket, decorated with matching panels of foliage at the vent and with provision for a cover, and tubular cascabel for a tiller122 cm; 48 in barrel10 cm; 4 in boreProvenanceGiulia Morosini, sold American Art Association, New York, 10th-15th October 1932, part lot 290JWHA Inv. No. 1816.2
Lot 50
**A MALAYSIAN CANNON (LANTAKA), 19TH CENTURYwith bronze barrel swelling towards the muzzle, decorated with triangular panels filled with traditional foliage behind the muzzle, octagonal first reinforce with a raised foliate panel, a pair of trunnions fitted with a swivel bracket, vent field with provision for a cover, and tubular cascabel for a tiller98.5 cm; 38 3/4 in barrel3 cm; 1 1/2 in boreProvenanceAlbert R. Louis, sold Walpole Galleries, New York, 22nd February 1927, lot 347JWHA Inv. No. 135
Lot 110
**A GREEK CORINTHIAN BRONZE HELMET, 6TH CENTURY BCformed in one piece with a rounded crown turned outwards at its rear to form a neck-guard, and projecting downwards at its front to form a deep face-defence cut with a broad Y-shaped opening formed at its centre with a sturdy forward-sloping spatulate nasal-bar and extended cheek-guards, the brow finely embossed in low relief with a `horn` motif beneath a palmette, and the main edges border by raised trios of ribs (the whole heavily patinated throughout, showing extensive losses due to corrosion, and repaired cracks at each cheek)26.5 cm; 10½ inProvenanceM. Mikalides, Greece, sold 14th August 1928E. Chachati, Paris, 29th May 1931JWHA Inv. No. 1449The helmet is transitional in form between types 12 and 13 of Peter Connolly, The Greek Armies, London, 1977, p. 35.
Lot 111
**A GREEK CORINTHIAN BRONZE HELMET, FIRST HALF OF THE 6TH CENTURY BCformed in one piece with a rounded crown turned outwards at its rear to form a neck-guard, and projecting downwards at its front to form a deep face-defence cut with a Y-shaped opening formed at its centre with a sturdy forward-sloping nasal-bar, its main edges pierced with small stitch-holes for the attachment of a lining (the whole heavily patinated throughout, showing extensive losses due to corrosion, a few glued repairs and some later pairs of holes, perhaps in part for the attachment of chin-straps)22.5 cm; 9 inProvenanceWilliam Ockelford Oldman, London, 4th January 1929JWHA Inv. No. 567A similar helmet is preserved in the Kunsthistorishes Museum, Vienna; see O. Gamber, 1978, fig. 286
Lot 112
**A GREEK CORINTHIAN BRONZE HELMET, 6TH CENTURY BCformed in one piece with a rounded crown turned outwards at its rear to form a neck-guard, and projecting downwards at its front to form a deep face-defence cut with a broad Y-shaped opening formed at its centre with a sturdy forward-sloping nasal-bar, the brow embossed in low relief with a `horn` motif beneath a scallop-shell, with raised shaped eyebrows either side (the whole heavily patinated throughout, showing numerous perforations due to corrosion, and several glued repairs)26.5 cm; 10½ inProvenanceSumner Healey, New York, 27th September 1927JWHA Inv. No. 56LiteratureStephen V. Grancsay, Catalogue of Armor, The John Woodman Higgins Armory, 1961 pp. 18-19 (ill.)ExhibitedMichael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta, Georgia, 14 July 1999-14 July 2001`A Show of Power: Talons, Swords and Samurai`, Berkshire Museum, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 23 January-6 June 2010`Armed and Dangerous` sent by the Berkshire Museum, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to the Memphis Brooks Museum, Memphis, Tennessee, November 2011-March 2012
Lot 113
**AN ILLYRIAN BRONZE HELMET, 6TH-7TH CENTURY BCformed in one piece with a rounded crown decorated medially with a pair of embossed parallel ribs, flanged outwards at its rear to form a short neck-guard, and projecting downwards and forwards at each side to form integral cheek-pieces bordering a rectangular face-opening, its edges decorated with repeated punched circles enclosed at the inside by an incised line (the whole heavily patinated throughout, showing numerous cracks and perforations, and several glued repairs)22.5 cm; 8¾ inProvenanceWilliam Ockelford Oldman, London, 4th January 1929JWHA Inv. No. 566Compare a helmet in the Olympia Museum, see O. Gamber, 1978, fig. 279
Lot 114
**EIGHT BRONZE AXEHEADS, BRONZE AGE-IRON AGE AND LATEReach of wedge-shaped form, comprising four of flanged palstave type, one small looped celt, another axe-head with lateral flange and loop, and two elongated palstaves with long ridged edgesthe first: 16 cm; 6 1/4 in(8)ProvenanceThe first: Comtesse de Broussiere, until circa 1913, said to have been found by her father Julian Greau, in the Rhone Valley towards the end of 19th century, Karl Freund (Anderson Galleries), 16th May 1928The second to eighth: Sumner Healey, New York, 30th April 1929JWHA Inv. Nos. 238.50, 238.49, 551, 238.55, 238.53, 238.47, 238.52, 238.51
Lot 115
**ONE BRONZE AND THREE IRON AXE HEADS, BRONZE AGE-IRON AGE AND LATERthe bronze axe-head probably from the Iberian Peninsula, the blade with pronounced flare, two small projections on either side, two of the iron axe heads with wrapped socket, the larger with remains of wood shaft, the fourth a fragmentary flared bladethe first: 17 cm; 6 3/4 in(4)ProvenanceThe first: Marques de Valderrey, Castellana 14, Madrid, 6th May 1931The third: Comtesse de Broussiere, until circa 1913, said to have been found by her father Julian Greau, in the Rhone Valley towards the end of 19th century, Karl Freund (Anderson Galleries), 16th May 1928The last: Azeez Khayat Sale at Samuel T. Freeman and Co. of Philadelphia, 11th April 1933JWHA Inv. Nos. 1654.1, 238.77, 550, 1962
Lot 116
**A CENTRAL EUROPEAN BRONZE SWORD, BRONZE AGE, 1000-800BCwith elongated leaf-shaped blade formed with a rounded medial rib, the hilt with spreading guard and pierced disc pommel with cylindrical finial (repaired)61.5 cm; 24 1/8 inProvenanceParke-Bernet Galleries Inc., New York, 17th November 1944, lot 111aJWHA Inv. No. 2780
Lot 117
**FOUR ANCIENT DAGGER BLADES, EASTERN MEDITERRANEANcomprising two long tapering blades, Bronze Age, 3000-1500 BC, a triangular flat blade, Greek or Republican Period Roman, 500-300BC, and a fragmentary Bronze Age dagger blade, 2500-1500BCthe first 27 cm; 10 5/8 in; the second, 29.2 cm; 11 1/2 in; the third 18.5 cm; 7 1/4 in, the last 16.5 cm; 6 1/2 in (4)ProvenanceThe first and second: Sumner Healey, New York, 30th April 1929The third: Azeez Khayat, New York, 8th February 1929JWHA Inv. Nos. 238.6, 238.7, 712, 238.36
Lot 118
**A GROUP OF TEN BRONZE AND IRON SPEARHEADS AND AN ARROWHEAD, LATE BRONZE AGE-IRON AGE AND ROMAN, 1000BC-500AD in excavated condition, the two bronze items comprising a leaf-shaped Greek or Northern European spearhead, and an arrowhead, probably Eastern Mediterranean, and nine iron spear points of various shapes and sizes, Greek or Roman, the first with leaf-shaped blade, broken in two, the second with faceted hollow blade, the third with diamond shaped blade, the fourth with large leaf shaped blade, severely corroded, the fifth tapered and ridged, in fragmentary condition, the sixth and seventh with long and short leaf-shaped blades respectively, the eight with faceted tapered blade, the last small diamond-shaped bladethe first: 13.5 cm; 5 3/8 in(11)ProvenanceBronze and iron spearheads: Sumner Healey, New York, 30th April 1929Arrowhead: Azeez Khayat, New York, 5th June 1928JWHA Inv. Nos. 238.42, 561, 238.61, 238.75,238.63, 238.66, 238.67, 238.70, 238.71, 238.73, 238.74
Lot 119
**A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF SIX BRONZE AND IRON IMPLEMENTS, FIRST MILLENIUM BC AND LATERcomprising an iron sickle blade, Europe, 16th century or earlier, of crescent shaped form with integral ring socket, a Roman bronze strigil, 1st-2nd century AD, an Indian bronze elephant goad blade (ankus), probably 15th/16th century, a bronze tool, with flared chisel blades at either end, possibly Roman, and two serpentine knife blades, one iron, the other bronze, probably Iberia, 1st millennium BC45 cm; 17 3/4 in and smaller(6)ProvenanceThe fourth: Comtesse de Broussiere, until circa 1913, said to have been found by her father Julian Greau, in the Rhone Valley towards the end of 19th century, Karl Freund (Anderson Galleries), 16th May 1928The last: Note on the old file card states: "Purchased from the store room of the Egyptian collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, September 1, 1958, by Richard C. Higgins and present [sic] to JWHA. their gift catalogue number, 219". A later record states that no records have been found at the Metropolitan Museum to verify this statement.JWHA Inv. Nos. 238.25, 238.14, 299, 553, 3154, 285
Lot 120
**FOUR ETRUSCAN AND ONE ROMAN BRONZE FIBULA, ITALY AND ROMAN EMPIRE, 800-600BC AND 200-400 ADthe first four of crescent-shaped form, the first with hollowed body decorated on the outside with incised geometric designs, the pin missing, the second, third and fourth of similar but more slender solid form, with coiled hinge, tapering pin and catch plate, of decreasing size, all with incised decoration the last of "crossbow" type with ball finials and traces of giltThe first 9.5 cm; 3 3/4 in, the others smaller (5)ProvenanceThe first three: Vester and Co. Inc., New York, 28th November 1933The last: Comtesse de Broussiere, until circa 1913, said to have been found by her father Julian Greau, in the Rhone Valley towards the end of 19th century, Karl Freund (Anderson Galleries), 16th May 1928Exhibited: the last, Early Christian and Byzantine Art, Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore, April-June 1947JWHA Inv. Nos. 2019.4, 2019.1, 2019.2, 2019.3, 552.1
Lot 121
**SIX PIECES OF BRONZE AND SILVER JEWELLERY, 1300BC AND LATERcomprising a bronze necklet, probably mediaeval, of circular form, with tapered ends, the attachment missing, a small bronze bracelet, probably of later date, with cobra-head finials and twisted rope work decoration, a Luristan bronze anklet, 13th-7th century BC, of circular form, with removable hinged section, decorated with zoomorphic designs in relief, and three fragmentary silver bracelets, of ascending size, each corroded and cleaned, with parts missing, the last with detached uncleaned fragmentthe first 12 cm; 4 3/4 in diameter, the others smaller(8, including separate pieces)ProvenanceThe second: Parke-Bernet Galleries Inc., New York, 9th March 1950The third: Nasli M. Heeramaneck, sold Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, 19th October 1950,The last three: Anderson Galleries Inc., New York, 20th April 1928, lot 173JWHA Inv. Nos. 298, 2853.1, 2864, 407.9, 407.5, 407.3
Lot 122
**A BRONZE CORNER MOUNT, GREECE, 600-300BCprobably from a chariot, in the form of a right angle with flanged edges, with two animals, probably a lamb and a dog at each end of the top6 cm; 2 3/8 in high; 10.2 cm; 4 in wideProvenanceNasli M. Heeramaneck, sold Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, 19th October 1950, lot 9JWHA Inv. No. 2863
Lot 123
**A GROUP OF ETRUSCAN AND ROMAN BRONZE VESSELS AND OBJECTS, EIGHTH CENTURY BC AND LATERcomprising an Italic pilgrim flask, circa 800 BC, in fragmentary condition with embossed circle and dot decoration; Two hemispherical bronze bowls, Roman Imperial Period, 1st-3rd century AD, a Roman Jug, probably 1st century AD; with associated handle, a Roman Jug-Handle with leaf-shaped terminal decorated with a mask; and a Greco-Roman Water-Vessel (situla) Handle, with fir-cone (?) finialsthe first 28 cm; 11 in max length, and smaller(6)ProvenanceThe first: Gift from Cyril Andrade Ltd., London, 16th May 1930The second, third, fifth and sixth: Sumner Healey, New York, 30th April, 1929The fourth: Azeez Khayat, New York, 8th February 1929JWHA Inv. Nos. 1146, 238.1&2, 715, 238.29, 238.32
Lot 124
**A GROUP OF TEN PINS AND THREE NAILS, MEDITERRANEAN OR EUROPE, BRONZE AGE AND LATERcomprising four bronze pins with pointed knop finials, two small bronze pins with solid ball finials, two long bronze pins with hollow ball finials, a bronze implement with spherical knop and iron pin, a Cypriot bronze pin with central eyelet, and three Roman iron nails, 83-87 AD33 cm; 13 in long and smaller(14)ProvenanceThe first six: Sumner Healey, New York, 30th April 1929The ninth: M.A. Durand, Paris, 29th August 1933The tenth: Azeez Khayat, 366 Fifth Avenue, New YorkAnderson Galleries Inc., New York, 11th-12th April 1928, lot 405The nails: From a hoard excavated at site of Pinnata Costra (Inchtuthil), Scotland in 1960Given to the Armoury by Dow Chemical Company, (Midland, MI), 25th July 1966JWHA Inv. Nos. 238.110, 238.114, 238.109, 238.104, 238.111, 238.108, 300, 301, 1969, 528.9, 3202.1-3Pins of this type were used as dress pins. For a similar eyelet pin, see J. L. Myres, 1914, p.475.
Lot 125
**A GROUP OF SAXON AND MEDIAEVAL BRONZE BUCKLES AND OTHER ITEMS, NORTHERN EUROPE OR BRITAINcomprising a pair of bronze belt fittings, circa 1000AD, of triangular form, with five domed studs bordered by silver gilt, the central area with incised abstract designs and silver-gilt looped projections on the short edge and on the reverse, two quatrefoil buckles, probably 500-1000AD, the larger with curved bar on one end, a fragmentary mediaeval badge or ornament, 15th century or earlier, two oval buckles, 450-1000AD, of oval section, one with ridged, the other incised geometric decoration, and a ball finial of later date, with traces of giltthe first 9.2 cm; 3 5/8 in long and smaller(8)ProvenanceThe fourth (larger quatrefoil buckle), fifth (badge) and sixth (larger oval buckle): Sumner Healey, New York, 30th April 1929JWHA Inv. Nos. 238.116a&b, 238.59, 238.60, 238.119, 238.13, 238.4, 138ExhibitedEarly Christian and Byzantine Art, Baltimore Museum of Art , 25th April-22nd June, 1947Badges of circular openwork form were worn by pilgrims during the mediaeval period as mementoes and proof of pilgrimage. See L. and R. A. Adkins, 1982, p.180.
Lot 126
**TWO MAMLUK STEEL HAND-MIRRORS AND PART OF A ROMAN BRONZE HAND-MIRRORthe larger with incised arabesque design around a rope work border on the reverse of the reflecting face, the slightly flared handle with chevron fluting and bud finial, the other of similar form, the body plain on each side, the handle with spiralled fluting and traces of gilt, the bronze mirror plate of balloon-shaped form, with projecting wire attachment for handle, now missingThe first: 9.5 cm; 11 5/8 in long and smaller(3)ProvenanceThe first and second: Theron Damon, New York, May 15th, 1936The third: Azeez Khayat, New York, given to the Armoury, July 1st, 1954JWHA Inv. Nos. 2330, 2331, 713
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