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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
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