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Lot 785

Ca. AD 700 - 1200 A Medieval bronze ring with D-shaped hoop connected to a circular bezel. The bezel depicts the Holy Dove depicted in a naturalistic manner with a raised tail. During the medieval period, the dove was a powerful symbol which represented the Holy Spirit in Christian theology. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 607. Size: D:15.49mm / US: 4 3/4 / UK: J; Weight: 1.6g Provenance: Property of London gallery, acquired on the Austrian art market.

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Lot 211

Ca. 400 - 200 BC A Greek cast-bronze handle with two primary components. The handle is comprised of semicircular grip decorated in the centre with moulded rings. The main part of the body of the handle is the lower panel embellished with a stylised head of Zeus with open eyes, fleshy lips, and long hair, beard, and moustache. Size: 115mm x 120mm; Weight: 310g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.

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Lot 23

Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC A stunning Egyptian ibis depicted seated with a sinuous neck and long bill. The body is sculpted in wood and gilded. The legs and head are each cast separately in bronze with fine details. The eyes most likely had an inlay. It is similar to those found in the tombs of scribes and is associated with the deity Djehuty or Thoth the god of knowledge. The bird is mounted on a wooden platform. For similar see: Sotheby's Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art (5th December 2023), lot 10. Size: 132mm x 200mm; Weight: 505g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 784

Ca. AD 600 A Byzantine bronze ring with a D-shaped hoop. It has wider shoulders, connected to an elongated bezel depicting a stylised cross. These rings were significant artefacts from the Byzantine Empire, showcasing the profound influence of Christian faith within society. Typically made from bronze, gold, or silver, they commonly feature an engraved or incised cross on the bezel, symbolising the wearer's unwavering Christian devotion. Size: D:19.35mm / US: 9 1/2 / UK: S 1/2; Weight: 6.6g Provenance: Property of London gallery, acquired on the Austrian art market.

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Lot 578

Ca. AD 950 - 1300 A medieval forged iron sword with a distinctive Brazil nut pommel and straight, square crossguard. In Ewert Oakeshott’s typology of swords this blade is closest to what he describes as a Type XII, due to its narrow fuller which terminates two-thirds down the blade and its acute and slightly rounded tip. The blade is inlaid with bronze on both sides, with surviving crosses and letters suggesting at least one Christian initialism or slogan. For similar see: Glasgow Museum Collections A.1964.34. Size: L:1100mm / W:214mm ; 1.43kg Provenance: Property of a European collector. Formerly in the collection of Earl Mitchell, London 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 732

Ca. AD 1700 - 1800 A pair of bronze mounts depicting lion heads facing forward. Both feature almond-shaped eyes, visible teeth, and a proud mane. In various cultures throughout history, the lion has been associated with power and prestige. Size: L:135-135mm / W:135-135mm ; 1.78kg Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.

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Lot 707

Ca. AD 100 - 300 A Roman bronze ring featuring a round hoop that transitions smoothly into a flat section. The elongated bezel is adorned with an engraving of winged Victory, who is raising a laurel crown in her right hand. Victory is depicted wearing a long tunic and a large hat on her head while holding a Tyrsos in her left arm. The crowned Victory is a significant motif in Roman jewellery, representing power, success and authority. It symbolises the triumphs and conquests of the Roman Empire, signifying loyalty to the imperial regime and conveying prestige and status within Roman society. Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 2.8g Provenance: Property of London gallery, acquired on the Austrian art market.

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Lot 693

Ca. 200 - 100 BC A Roman bronze amulet depicting a phallus. Atop the midsection is the base for the original suspension tang, and below the midsection of the amulet is a set of testes. A smooth, dark green patina has developed across the entire item. Size: 35mm x 25mm; Weight: 34g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Belgian art market.

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Lot 84

Ca. AD 100 - 300 A Roman cast-bronze foot created using the lost wax (cire perdue) technique. This left foot exhibits a wide shape with long toes, a prominent arch in the middle, and a thick heel below a tapering ankle and lower shin. The leg is wrapped in fabric strips and adorned with a diadem on a band. The entire foot is covered in lustrous layers of brown and dark green patina, presenting an elegant appearance reminiscent of ancient Rome. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number 23.160.22. Size: 340mm x 270mm; Weight: 3.57kg Provenance: Property of a European collector, acquired on the English Art market; formerly in a private French collection, sold in the UK in 1989 and 2001. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

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Lot 627A

Ca. AD 100 - 300 An Etruscan bronze left foot from a figurine with a pronounced arch and carefully delineated digits and nail beds. Many bronze sculptures were created during antiquity, far fewer survived than their marble counterparts. This is because bronze sculptures were often melted down for reuse. For similar see: Museo Archeologico del Casentino Piero Albertoni, n. 64. Size: 70mm x 95mm; Weight: 450g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Dutch art market.

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Lot 569

Ca. 1500 - 1200 BC A group of three bronze European spearheads. The first from the left features a hole on each wing, possibly for a stronger attachment to the haft. The second is a stereotypical leaf-shaped head with little decoration. The third has three ridges on the base of the cone. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 2018.567. Size: 125-200mm x 45386mm; Weight: 1.62kg Provenance: Property of a European collector; Ex. Dutch collection formed in the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 710A

Ca. AD 400 - 500 A late Roman bronze ring boasting a broad, flat-sectioned band expanding to form a bezel. The bezel is engraved with a pentagram, which is surrounded by a set of dots enclosed within a rounded incised border. Size: D:18.54mm / US: 8 1/2 / UK: Q 1/2; Weight: 5g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Belgian art market.

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Lot 247

Ca. AD 100 - 200 A beautiful cast-bronze oil lamp in the shape of a human foot. The lamp has two openings, one from which a wick would protrude and a second hole for filling the lamp with oil runs. The second hole runs through the hollow ankle and is capped with a conical-shaped hinged lid. The handle of the lamp is in the shape of an ivy leaf. Size: L:140mm / W:55mm ; 130g Provenance: Private London collection; British art market 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

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Lot 544

Ca. 1200 - 900 BC A Western Asiatic bronze axe-head with an imposing vertical blade edge extending from a lengthy neck embellished with an open mouth lion. The cylindrical socketing shaft is adorned with four nubbin spikes, possibly intended for use as a secondary striking head. The surfaces display layers of naturally-occurring patina in shades of brown and green. For Similar see: The British Museum, Museum Number 130676. Size: 190mm x 100mm; Weight: 710g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.

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Lot 689

Ca. AD 100 - 300 A Roman bronze element of a chariot in the shape of a shell. This piece has amazing details on a large body embellished with stepped ridges on the upper surface. On the back side, there is a fixed a bronze hoop connected to a nail with a rectangular section. For similar see: Les Bronzes Antiques de Paris (1989), n. 334. and fig, 32. Size: 80mm x 130mm; Weight: 220g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Belgian art market.

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Lot 364

Ca. AD 800 - 1200 A Byzantine bronze cross adorned with an inscription in Greek letters made with stamped dots. On the lower arm there is a cross. At the top and the bottom of the two principal arms is a bronze loop to secure the chain. This object was part of the suspension apparatus of an incense burner. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 1999.519.10. Size: 670/1240mm x 85/50mm; Weight: 490g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Belgian art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 779

Ca. AD 200 - 400 A Byzantine bronze ring with a bezel depicting a palm branch flanked by two crosses. These symbols are closely associated with the Passion of Christ. Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 4.4g Provenance: Property of London gallery, acquired on the Austrian art market.

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Lot 795

Ca. AD 1500 - 1600 This beautiful snake-shaped pendant or hookup is formed from a single strip of bronze. A naturalistic snake head adorns one terminal with circular eyes and an elongated snout. Hundreds of minute scales are placed around the entire composition and end in a slender, conical tail. Thick layers of green and brown patina cover this wearable example of fine post-medieval jewellery. Size: 42mm x 20mm; Weight: 15g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.

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Lot 709

Ca. AD 100 - 300 A Roman bronze ring with an oval-shaped bezel engraved with a left-facing depiction of the goddess Victory grasping a laurel crown. The Romans used the images of both a laurel crown and the goddess Victory to symbolise triumph and glory in battle. Size: D:17.12mm / US: 6 3/4 / UK: N; Weight: 5.4g Provenance: Property of London gallery, acquired on the Austrian art market.

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Lot 775

Ca. AD 900 - 1200 A Medieval bronze ring with a round hoop and a D-shaped section connected to an elongated bezel. The bezel depicts a pair of stylised doves facing each other. The doves are surmounted by the holy cross in the sky. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 617. Size: D:15.49mm / US: 4 3/4 / UK: J; Weight: 3.6g Provenance: Property of London gallery, acquired on the Austrian art market.

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Lot 704

Ca. AD 200 - 400 A Roman bronze ring featuring a D-shaped section hoop decorated with a geometric motif connected with an elongated bezel. The ring is decorated with an animal, probably a wolf seen to be running. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 631. Size: D:16.31mm / US: 5 3/4 / UK: L; Weight: 4.9g Provenance: Property of London gallery, acquired on the Austrian art market.

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Lot 490

Ca. 1300 - 1100 BC An incredible small jade statuette from the Shang dynasty period. Carved with stylised but precise detail, depicting a dragon on the main face of the cylinder. One of the innovative techniques in Shang jade carving was the development of three-dimensional figures. The artisans adorned the water buffalo with spirals reminiscent of bronze decorative patterns. They achieved the illusion of raised patterns by engraving the surface with two slightly beveled parallel lines. This ornament would have most likely been used as a talisman. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 1976.297.2. Size: 27mm x 20mm; Weight: 17g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Sotheby's Hong Kong, Sale HK0293, 08 October 2008, Lot 2376. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 546

Ca. 1200 - 1000 BC A cast bronze spike-butted Western Asiatic axe head, featuring a cylindrical shaft hole decorated with furrowed ribs leading to five spread spikes. The blade features an initially short straight shaft, which widens into a sharply curved triangular-shaped head with thickening upper and lower rims. For similar see: Harvard Art Museum, Object Number 1931.2. Size: 85mm x 180mm; Weight: 695g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.

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Lot 699

Ca. 300 - 100 BC A bronze ritual model of a horse depicted with its right front leg propped up. The horse is shown resting on an elegant socket base. It is believed that models of a horse, with or without a rider, had a significant ritual value in the past. These models were most likely displayed in temples or placed in burials as they have been preserved well over time. For similar see: Emma Durham's Metal Figurines in Roman Britain, Vol. 2 (2010), plate 87a and 87b. Size: 43mm x 40mm; Weight: 34g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Belgian art market.

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Lot 752

Ca. AD 900 - 1300 A Medieval bronze ring featuring a round hoop with a D section that transitions smoothly into a flat bezel. The bezel is decorated with a flower of life with six petals around a cross in the centre. The space between the petals is filled with diagonal lines in the style of horror vacui. The shoulders of the hoop are adorned with a geometric motif of diagonal lines. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 594. Size: D:17.93mm / US: 7 3/4 / UK: P; Weight: 4.9g Provenance: Property of London gallery, acquired on the Austrian art market.

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Lot 703A

Ca. AD 100 - 300 A Roman bronze ring with a red jasper portrait intaglio of Jupiter. The ring is a round hoop with D-section widening to form the bezel. Jupiter is seen in profile wearing an extremely stylised laurel crown. In Roman mythology, Jupiter was the King of the Gods and the God of the Sky and Thunder. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto: n. 424. Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 3.2g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Belgian art market.

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Lot 27

Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC An Egyptian gold inlaid bronze figurine of Osiris, god of the underworld, standing in mummified pose. The effigy stands with crossed arms holding his crook and flail. On the top of his head, there is a tall Atef crown with ostrich feathers, a sun disc, and a frontal uraeus cobra. The inscription on the base reads: "Word to say Osiris Unnefer giving life". The most important details are made with gold inlay. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number 56.16.2. Size: 90mm x 25mm; Weight: 95g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Rupert Wace, Ancient Art Limited, 2011. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 551

Ca. 2200 - 1600 BC A Western Asiatic cast large bronze terminal of a sceptre in duck shape; its cylindrical socket tube decorated the top with a naturalistic duck facing back. The artistry in their bronze work is much finer and more ornate than any of their contemporaries. This is all the more remarkable considering that there is a lack of native copper ores in that region, so Luristan must have been part of a vast trading network – and indeed, we know that they had contacts with the Kingdom of Elam, Mesopotamia, and Anatolia. Size: 115mm x 90mm; Weight: 215g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.

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Lot 760

Ca. AD 400 - 700 An elegant Merovingian bronze ring featuring a round hoop with a flat section connected to the bezel, which is engraved with a monogram. The shoulders are decorated with a step. This silver ring from the early medieval era has a deep connection to merchant activities, as monograms were often used as a signature and seal in early medieval society. By the late Middle Ages, they had evolved into the family coat of arms. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 594. Size: D:19.96mm / US: 10 1/4 / UK: U; Weight: 5.1g Provenance: Property of London gallery, acquired on the Austrian art market.

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Lot 781

Ca. AD 900 - 1300 A Medieval bronze ring with a D-shaped hoop and stepped shoulders featuring a circular bezel. The bezel features a lion with a raised tail. In the Medieval period, the lion symbolised courage and strength and was often used in heraldry. Additionally, the lion was often used in Christian iconography as an allegory for Christ. Size: D:15.09mm / US: 4 / UK: H 1/2; Weight: 1.7g Provenance: Property of London gallery, acquired on the Austrian art market.

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Lot 570

Ca. 1000 - 800 BC An early Bronze Age sword with a long tapering blade featuring a raised mid-rib and a curved decoration on the top of the handle. The hilt has a round-section shank, and the sword has a double-crescent pommel. Size: 585mm x 65mm; Weight: 680g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 698

Ca. AD 100 - 300 A freestanding bronze figurine of an eagle made in a stylised manner, perching atop a rock with its sharp claws, wings folded and detailed feathers. It has a small head with open, attentive eyes and a downcurved beak. Size: 50mm x 50mm; Weight: 240g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Dutch art market.

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Lot 549A

Ca. 900 - 700 BC An extremely fine bronze sword featuring a thin sharp blade with a prominent midrib and a cylindrical hilt. The hilt is decorated with a ridged design that would have been wrapped with leather to provide a comfortable grip for the user. The hilt terminated with a large stone pommel intended to balance the weight of the weapon. The sword would have been cast in a rough mould and then the edges would have been forged, giving them a sharpened edge and simultaneously hardening the surfaces. Size: L:635mm / W:70mm ; 1.02kg Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 755

Ca. AD 800 - 1200 A well-preserved bronze reliquary pendant with open-work decoration. The decoration is in the facade of a temple, probably from the holy land. Reliquaries were objects designed to hold relics. Wealthy individuals could afford to possess them, while those less wealthy could purchase replicas or smaller versions containing less precious items like soil from a holy site or metal souvenirs from shrines. This particular example is known as an "enkolpion" and is worn on the chest to safely contain such relics inside the cross. The three rings on the pendant would have been used to fix it to a chain for this purpose. For similar see: The Glory of Byzantium Art and culture of the middle Byzantine era, n. 138 (facade decoration). Size: 55mm x 38mm; Weight: 14g Provenance: Property of London gallery, acquired on the Austrian art market.

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Lot 765

Ca. AD 400 - 700 A Merovingian bronze ring featuring a round bezel engraved with a mythological animal, possibly a simplified dog or bird facing backwards. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 607. Size: D:15.29mm / US: 4 1/4 / UK: I; Weight: 1.7g Provenance: Property of London gallery, acquired on the Austrian art market.

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Lot 542

Ca. 1200 - 800 BC An elegant Western Asiatic bronze mace head composed of a cylindrical socket body embellished with five protruding knots and a linear moulded decoration motif on the external edge. A weapon of this nature likely belonged to a prominent figure in an ancient society. Elaborately adorned war implements served as a powerful symbol of social standing and affluence. Size: 75mm x 70mm; Weight: 565g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.

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Lot 712

Ca. AD 300 - 600 A late Roman or early Byzantine bronze ring. The ring has a round hoop that smoothly transitions into a flat section. The sub-circular bezel is adorned with an engraving of a five-pointed star framed with dots. The five-pointed star holds significant meaning in different cultures and beliefs. In Christian iconography, it is referred to as the Star of Bethlehem, the star that guided the Magi to the location of Jesus's birth. In medieval European folklore, the five-pointed star known as a pentagram was believed to possess protective powers against evil spirits and malevolent forces. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 630. Size: D:12mm / US: 44928 / UK: A; Weight: 2.2g Provenance: Property of London gallery, acquired on the Austrian art market.

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Lot 705

Ca.AD 300 - 600 A late Roman or early Byzantine bronze ring. The ring has a round hoop that smoothly transitions into a flat section. The sub-circular bezel is adorned with an engraving of a five-pointed star framed with dots. The five-pointed star holds significant meaning in different cultures and beliefs. In Christian iconography, it is referred to as the Star of Bethlehem, the star that guided the Magi to the location of Jesus's birth. In medieval European folklore, the five-pointed star known as a pentagram was believed to possess protective powers against evil spirits and malevolent forces. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 594. Size: D:14.88mm / US: 3 3/4 / UK: H; Weight: 2.4g Provenance: Property of London gallery, acquired on the Austrian art market.

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Lot 789

Ca. AD 400 - 600 A Byzantine bronze cross pendant decorated with five dots representing the five wounds of Christ. It has a round hoop on the top for a chain or suspension rope. The back is undecorated. Cross-shaped pendants were popular in Byzantine society among both the general population and the clergy, particularly within monastic orders. Size: 32mm x 21mm; Weight: 4.1g Provenance: Property of London gallery, acquired on the Austrian art market.

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Lot 292

Ca. 100 BC - AD 100 A solid Roman cast bronze statue of a recumbent wild boar, likely a miniature votive offering for temples or private altars. It is detailed enough to include the boar’s fur, realised on the piece through the use of shallow lines. In ancient times, boars were associated with various gods and goddesses and were symbols of virility and power. The boar was hunted as a display of strength, and pork was commonly consumed across all classes of Roman society. Size: 50mm x 55mm; Weight: 260g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Belgian art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 413

Ca. 1200 - 800 BC An European bronze sword, prized for its design and craftsmanship. The blade widens from the hilt to a pointed tip with a raised midrib for strength. The hilt, made separately, features a flat handle, a V-shaped guard, chevron patterns, and a crescent-shaped pommel for a refined look. Size: 480mm x 80mm; Weight: 690g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 751

Ca. AD 300 - 700 A Byzantine ring crafted from bronze. The ring has a round hoop that smoothly transitions into a flat section. The elongated bezel of the ring is adorned with a stunning engraving of an angel. The angel is depicted wearing a flowing tunic and crowned with an aureole. The angel faces the left, and holds a processional cross in their left hand. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 594. Size: D:16.51mm / US: 6 / UK: L 1/2; Weight: 5.7g Provenance: Property of London gallery, acquired on the Austrian art market.

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Lot 720

Ca. BC 100 - AD 100 A pair of Roman Aucissa type bronze brooches with flat bows decorated with dots and stylised wolf head terminals. The pins with polygonal sections are in their original position. The brooch was an important accessory as it was used to secure fabric. For similar see: Les Bronzes Antiques de Paris (1989), fig. 21. Size: 70-72mm x 28-34mm; Weight: 37g Provenance: Property of London gallery, acquired on the Austrian art market.

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Lot 750

Ca. AD 900 - 1300 A medieval bronze ring featuring a round hoop with a D-shaped section. The flat bezel is adorned with a flower of life with eight petals, and the shoulders are decorated with a zig-zag motif. Byzantine Christian rings often featured religious symbols and were thought to provide physical and spiritual protection, whilst also serving as markers of social status and identity. Size: D:16.71mm / US: 6 1/4 / UK: M; Weight: 5.7g Provenance: Property of London gallery, acquired on the Austrian art market.

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Lot 704A

Ca. AD 300 - 500 A Roman bronze ring with a flat oval bezel engraved with a Roman legionary eagle. The eagle is shown in a frontal position with spread wings, and a motif of dots has been used to decorate the bird's body. The ring is a round hoop with D-section widening on the decorated shoulders to form the bezel. These rings were used to distinguish the military from civilians during daily life. Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 4.6g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Dutch art market.

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Lot 206

Ca. 1000 - 800 BC A Greek Hoplite bronze spearhead with a triangular-shaped blade and a pronounced midrib running its entire length. The blade tapers to a sharp point, and the shoulders of the spearhead extend downwards to form wings. The spearhead contains a tapering tang designed for attachment. For similar see: Christie's Axel Guttmann Collection of Ancient Arms and Armours, Part II, Lot 15. Size: 555mm x 55mm; Weight: 460g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 692B

Ca. AD 100 - 300 A finely modelled, hollow cast bronze example of a patera handle terminating with a ram’s head. The patera was used for serving drinks and food at banquets, or for carrying the libations used in religious ceremonies and funerals. The handle was often cast separately from the patera. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum Number 102478. Size: 120mm x 60mm; Weight: 1.3g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.

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Lot 552

Ca. 1200 - 800 BC An amazing cast-bronze sceptre representing a highly stylised “master of animals”. With a long, drooping nose, bulging circular eyes, and tab-shaped ears, the figure sits in a crossed-leg position with both hands at his chest. The roaring beasts stretches their necks upward displaying sharp teeth, elongated snouts, bulbous eyes, and round ears. An openwork socket beneath the base enables the finial to be placed on the top of a standard pole for display high above the heads of onlookers. Size: 240mm x 80mm; Weight: 320g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.

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Lot 528

Late Shang Dynasty, Ca. 11th Century BC An ancient Chinese Jue used to ceremoniously heat and pour wine. This vessel has an ovoid body with three splayed, pointed legs and a guttered spout. The exterior features a finely modelled taotie mask with bulging eyes. Ritual wine vessels of this shape are some of the earliest surviving bronze forms from ancient China. Size: L:185mm / W:175mm; 865g Provenance: Private collection of a London doctor; formerly in a Somerset Estate collection; acquired from Hong Kong galleries in the early 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 818

Ca. AD 1000 - 1200 An Islamic Seljuk tray hammered from a thin sheet of bronze, formed into a rectangular form with a shallow basin and broad lateral panels. The basin surfaces are decorated with repousse decorations including four panthers in the corners, curvilinear motifs, and a central discoid emblem with three running panthers. The sloped walls of the basin are decorated with intricate foliate and stippled motifs, and lines of Nashki (also Nashk) script flow around rim. Covered with layers of green, brown, and russet patina. Size: 25mm x 290mm; Weight: 315g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.

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Lot 749

Ca. AD 300 - 700 A Byzantine ring crafted from bronze. The ring has a round hoop that smoothly transitions into a flat section. The circular bezel of the ring is adorned with an engraving of a winged angel, dressed in a flowing tunic and crowned with a radiant aureole. The angel holds a processional cross in its right hand, which symbolises spirituality and reverence. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 594. Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 3.2g Provenance: Property of London gallery, acquired on the Austrian art market.

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Lot 186

Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC An Egyptian cast bronze statuette depicting the leg of Horus as a falcon. The details of the skin and claws allow for a very naturalistic depiction of the Horus falcon. The god Horus was the son of the first King and Queen, Osiris and Isis. In human form, he is often worshipped as a child. Images of Horus as a child are often found in cemeteries with mummified falcons. Size: 45mm x 65mm; Weight: 80g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.

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Lot 299

Ca. AD 100 - 300 A Roman bronze spout, possibly from a chariot, in the form of a lion's head. Proud and fierce with a curly, raised mane and an open mouth, the features of this lion are made in a naturalistic manner. The artisan who made this piece may have had the opportunity to see lions for himself at the Roman Forum or in a a local amphitheatre. A wonderful piece with a gorgeous green patina. For similar see: Accession Number: 74.51.5675. Size: 40mm x 145mm; Weight: 460g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Belgian art market.

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Lot 771

Ca. AD 900 - 1200 A Byzantine bronze ring with an almond-shaped bezel, engraved with a simplified holy cross and geometric shapes. The shoulders of the ring are stepped and decorated with lines and dots. The Greek cross with four arms of equal length originates from Byzantine iconography, and contrasts to the Latin cross with a longer lower arm. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 575. Size: D:17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 6.6g Provenance: Property of London gallery, acquired on the Austrian art market.

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Lot 205

Ca. 500 - 100 BC A Celtic bronze arrowhead with a long cone to house a wooden shaft. The point is composed of two very elongated and sharp wings on either side of the triangle that forms the central part of the point. Archery held considerable importance in Celti society, serving both hunting and warfare purposes. Celtic archers utilised longbows crafted from yew or ash, paired with arrows featuring flint or metal tips. Size: 130mm x 20mm; Weight: 25g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.

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Lot 549

Ca. 1000 - 800 BC A Western Asiatic bronze spear. The spear had a petaloid blade which connects to a twisted section at the base of the spead. The tapered tang on the end of the blade allows it to be attached to a long wooden pole. These spearheads are distinguished by their intricate design and craftsmanship, typically being crafted from bronze and often featuring elaborate decorations such as animal motifs and geometric patterns. Such characteristics are indicative of the advanced metalworking skills of the Western Asiatic cultures. Size: 520mm x 40mm; Weight: 625g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.

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Lot 748

Ca. AD 400 - 800 A beautiful Byzantine bronze archer ring adorned with a pattern of circles and dots on the external surface. Thumb rings such as this were commonly used by archers to protect the pulp of the thumb from the bowstring during a draw. The design and ornamentation of Byzantine rings varied greatly, with some like this one featuring intricate patterns or symbols engraved on the surface. Size: D:19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; Weight: 13g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Dutch art market.

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Lot 695

Ca. AD 200 - 400 A Roman bronze applique crafted in the shape of a phallus. The front has a geometric motif composed of a line broken by a sphere. On the back, there are three hooks that can be used to attach it to a statue or piece of furniture. The object has a beautiful green patina from oxidation. The phallus amulet was used in ancient Rome as a talisman. It was believed to bring good luck, fertility, and protection from evil spirits. The phallus symbol appears in various forms of art, jewellery, and architecture. Size: 26mm x 19mm; Weight: 10g Provenance: Property of London gallery, acquired on the Austrian art market.

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Lot 708

Ca. AD 200 - 400 A late Roman ring crafted from bronze. The ring has a round hoop with tubular section connected to a circular bezel. It features an engraved bull in frontal view with naturalistic details, embellished with a line on each side of the head. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 594. Size: D:18.14mm / US: 8 / UK: P 1/2; Weight: 6g Provenance: Property of London gallery, acquired on the Austrian art market.

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Lot 788

Ca. AD 400 - 600 A Byzantine bronze cross pendant with stylised flower-shaped arms, decorated with five dots representing the five wounds of Christ. It has a round hoop at the top for a chain or suspension rope. The back is undecorated. Cross-shaped pendants were popular in Byzantine society among the general population and the clergy, particularly within monastic orders. Size: 40mm x 27mm; Weight: 3.8g Provenance: Property of London gallery, acquired on the Austrian art market.

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