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Click here to subscribeCa. 800 - 700 BC.A Phrygian bronze bow brooch with restored pin. The body is horseshoe shaped with eleven holes, edges are decorated with bronze pearls and geometric motif. For similar see: EFES Artemision; Kunst, historische museum, cat n. 259. Size: 61mm x 51mm; Weight: 32g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 0 - 100.A Roman ribbed bronze handle terminating with two palmettes. The edge is adorned with rotellae decoration. For similar see: Christie's, Live auction 9540, Antiquities, Lot. 610. Size: 180mm x 50mm; Weight: 235g Provenance: In the collection of a London gallery, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Private NYC Dr collection, acquired in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 400 - 800 .A Byzantine bronze cross pendant adorned with stamped dots in the centre and on the arms representing the five wounds of Christ. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 37.75.39. Size: 35mm x 20mm; Weight: 4g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
Han Dynasty, Ca. 202 BC - AD 220.A Chinese terracotta painted bird. It is elaborately decorated with red, blue and black pigments, detailed body patterns, feathers and bronze legs. It has a naturalistic representation, and was used as a funerary item for high ranking classes. This piece has been precisely dated using a Thermo Luminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The report will accompany the lot. Size: 115mm x 190mm; Weight: 340g Provenance: UK private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 400 - 600.A Roman bronze round bread stamp with greek letters: DIONISOS in circular shape around the Omphalos in the centre. There is a large ridge on the edge of the stamp. Size: 235mm x 65mm; Weight: 200g 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.
Middle Kingdom, 11th Dynasty, Ca. 2055 - 1790 BC.An Egyptian Middle Kingdom bronze double-edged dagger, tapering blade bears a central ridge. The handle is cast of two parts which are riveted to hold the blade, the handle leads to a bone semi-circular pommel. This type of dagger with round shoulders of the guard is characteristic of the Middle Kingdom. Handle with some restoration. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy. Size: 375mm x 60mm; Weight: 500g Provenance: Property of a European collector; formerly with English art gallery; Ex. Private German collection of H. S., 1970s-1990s, acquired in 1972. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 1100 - 1300.An Islamic bronze openwork decorated buckler. The exterior of the item is extensively decorated with intricate openwork decoration and calligraphy; central part adorned with moulded Umbo with a hole. For similar see: Islamic Metalwork from Afghanistan (9th-13th century), n 419. Size: 270mm x 270mm; Weight: 1.1kg Provenance: Property of a London Islamic art specialist collector; previously in a collection formed since the 1980s.
Ca. 1000 - 700 BC.An Amlash bronze spouted vessel composed with a globular body connected to a large neck and flat horizontal rim. It has a long and narrow spout attached to the rim on the other side and the handle decorated with large pearls connecting the neck to the body. Size: 100mm x 250mm; Weight: 335g Provenance: Private London collection, acquired pre-2000.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.An Egyptian bronze statuette of Osiris. One of the finest known products of Egyptian metalworking of the Late Period, this bronze figure of crowned Osiris, holding the crook and flail, is typical of the deity. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 21014, Antiquities, Lot. 50. Size: 180mm x 50mm; Weight: 405g Provenance: Private London collection, acquired pre-2000.
Han Dynasty, Ca. 202 BC - AD 221.A Chinese terracotta painted bird. It has a naturalistic depiction, with a detailed crown, body patterns, feathers and bronze legs, accompanied by elaborate decorations painted on with red and black pigments. It was used as a funerary item for high ranking classes. This piece has been precisely dated using a Thermo Luminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The report will accompany the lot. Size: 130mm x 180mm; Weight: 350g Provenance: UK private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Eastern Zhou Dynasty, Ca. 771 - 256 BC.A Chinese bronze bell, decorated with bronze pellets and an abstract depiction of a phoenix on the lower register. The bell also boasts a narrow, cylindrical handle, used to hang the bell on a large rack. It is traditionally known as a Yong bell. A group of Yong bells constitute as the percussion instrument Bian bells. Jenny F. So, Eastern Zhou Ritual Bronzes from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections, Volume III, New York, 1995, pp. 378-381, no. 78. Size: 220mm x 120mm; Weight: 2.19kg Provenance: Property of an American collector, acquired from the US estate collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Gallo-Roman enameled bronze fibulae in the shape of a Hippocampus. Anatomical details are rendered in a stylised manner; red enamel on the body and the tail; pin missing. For similar see: British Museum: Accession Number: 1814,0704.266. Size: 32mm x 41mm; Weight: 6g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 200 - 300 .A bronze figurine representing Minerva. She is depicted in a standing position, draped in a long and intricately incised tunic with carefully rendered folds. Her hands are raised, and her face is finely detailed. The figurine is further adorned with a helmet with a back extended crest. Minerva is the Roman goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, and the sponsor of arts, trade, and strategy. Mounted on a custom-made stand.In ancient Roman belief and mythology, Fortuna was the goddess of fortune, luck, and fate. She played a significant role in the lives of individuals and society as a whole, representing the unpredictable and capricious nature of destiny. Fortuna was depicted as a goddess with various attributes, often holding a cornucopia symbolizing abundance, a rudder representing control over fate, and a wheel known as the "Wheel of Fortune." The wheel symbolized the ever-changing nature of fortune, with individuals rising and falling in luck and status throughout their lives. The Romans believed that Fortuna governed the outcomes of human endeavors, influencing success or failure in various aspects of life, including wealth, health, love, and career. She was worshiped through rituals and prayers, particularly during times of uncertainty or when seeking favor in important endeavors. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 96.9.285. Size: 110mm x 50mm; Weight: 260g 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.
Ca. AD 400 - 800.A Merovingian or Visigothic bronze ring. It has a round band decorated with a central ridge and bezel decorated with stylised angel. The Merovingians were a population that lived between present-day France and Germany. Of uncertain origin, they were protagonists of the barbarian invasions in the last part of the Western Roman Empire. The first great King Clovis I reigned virtually unchallenged over a world now without rules or civilisation. This dynasty came to power at one of those many moments in history when no one ruled, so it was easy for them to seize territories and resources. But their weak and unfit character for reigning meant that their own chancellors, the Franks, soon overruled them and created their own dynasty on these lands. The Merovingian dynasty, like almost all Steppe populations, had a predilection for gold and jewellery, which they made mainly by imitating Roman and Byzantine jewellery. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto n. 598. Size: D:19.56mm / US: 9 3/4 / UK: T; Weight: 6g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. 1st millennium BC.An Amlash bronze statuette of a ram represented standing on four legs (with a horizontal perforation on the edge connected to a tubular body head of the animal made with long and recurve horns, long muzzle. Stripe collar around the neck. This small detail indicates that the animal was domesticated. Size: 55mm x 45mm; Weight: 75g 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.
Western Asiatic/Aegan, Ca. 1200 - 700 BC.A cast bronze spearhead showcases a triangular-shaped blade with 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, Live Auction 9482, The Art of Warfare, The Axel Guttmann collection of ancient arms and armour, part II, Lot. 15. Size: 100mm x 20mm; Weight: 20g Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s.
Western Asiatic/Aegan, Ca. 1200 - 700 BC.A bronze sword with a long tapering blade, featuring a raised mid-rib and a curved guard for hand protection. The hilt has a round-section shank, and the sword has a crescent pommel. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 9482, The Art of Warfare, The Axel Guttmann collection part I, Lot. 24, 14. Size: 520mm x 70mm; Weight: 935g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old Canadian collection formed in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 400 - 300 BC.A Greek bronze with decorated hexagonal bezel depicting a bee from the top in naturalistic manners connected to a round hoop with flat section. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto n. 154; 159. Size: D:16.71mm / US: 6 1/4 / UK: M; Weight: 6g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.An Egyptian bronze statuette of Harpocrates, depicted nude and striding forward, with right forefinger pointing to his lips and his left hand by his side. As is characteristic, the god wears a plaited side lock and a headdress with the uraeus. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 14490, THE RESANDRO COLLECTION, Lot. 144. Size: 100mm x 70mm; Weight: 210g Provenance: Private London collection, acquired pre-2000.
Ca. AD 1000 - 1100.A Byzantine bronze book weight decorated with a crucifix in the middle of the arms. For similar see: Christie's, Live auction 4921 Auction, Antiquities, Lot. 341. Size: 65mm x 55mm; Weight: 125g 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.
Ca. 1200 - 900 BC.A cast bronze set of weapons composed of three daggers and a spearhead. The flat, large blades presenting signs of use. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 9482, The Art of Warfare, The Axel Guttmann collection of ancient arms and armour, part II, Lot. 28. Size: 400mm x 320mm; Weight: 3.4kg Provenance: Property of a central London art gallery; previously in the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; acquired in the 1970s on the UK art market.
Ca. AD 700 - 1200.A Medieval bronze ring with an ogival bezel depicting an inscription on two registers. The side panels are decorated with lines, forming a figure, possibly a fish. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto n. 631, 632. Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 5g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.An Egyptian bronze statuette of Isis Lactans seated with Harpocrates on her lap. The goddess is wearing a vulture headdress, surmounted by a modius with a solar disc flanked by the Hathoric horns and frontal uraeus. Christie's, Live Auction 1054, COLLECTION JEAN-PHILIPPE MARIAUD DE SERRES, Lot. 196. Size: 135mm x 90mm; Weight: 140g Provenance: Private London collection, acquired pre-2000.
Ca. 1300 - 600 BC.A bronze cloth pin comprising a round-sectioned shank and stylised poppy-head finial above a row of protruding bosses. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 2000.459. Size: 165mm x 25mm; Weight: 75g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 200 - 300.A bronze ring featuring a round band and an expanded bezel engraved with a left-facing stylised depiction of a bird, characterized by a hatched body and a fan-shaped tail. Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 9g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. 400 - 300 BC.A group of three black glaze guttus with the upper side moulded. The first one has a globular body connected to a round hoop handle and an almost vertical spout, decorated on the top with moulded figure of a seated thinking man. The second has an adorned globular body with a round hoop handle and upper diagonal spout, finished by a filter realised with holes on the top. The particularly beautiful, uniform, and shiny black glaze was created to mimic bronze vessels. These vessels were likely used to contain perfumes or scented oils, as indicated by the narrow neck designed for controlled dispensing. For similar see: Met Museum access number 1971.11.10. The Guttus, as we know it today, is the result of a long evolutionary process that began with the first Corinthian Aryballoi and the Attic Lekythoi. These vases were characterised by a globular body and a narrow neck, with the function of containing and dispensing perfumed oils. It is a vase with functions related to beauty and consequently a delicate decoration has always characterised it. In the guttus, the main decoration is found in the upper part where we often find faces of gods or mythological figures, but also scenes of everyday life. Oil lamps throughout the Roman period also took shape from this vase. Size: 60-100mm x 115-125mm; Weight: 480g Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; Ex. Frederik Van Driel, Maastricht 1993. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 900 - 1100.A Byzantine bronze finger ring with a round hoop. It has a decorated bezel with inscription (KER OHOH ----). For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto n. 571. Size: D:18.95mm / US: 9 / UK: R 1/2; Weight: 5.5g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 500 - 900.A Byzantine bronze cross pendant decorated with symmetrical circles and dots representing the five wounds of Christ. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 7659 , Antiquities, Lot.8. Size: 33mm x 25mm; Weight: 4g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. 1st millennium BC.A Western Asiatic bronze freestanding figurine, portraying a stag. The creature boasts a short neck that gracefully extends to an upright head adorned with majestic horns, and is turned to the side. Size: 90mm x 60mm; Weight: 100g 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.
Ca. AD 400 - 500.A bronze ring boasting a broad, flat-sectioned band expanding to form a bezel that is engraved with a pentagram and surrounded by sets of dots enclosed within a rounded incised border. Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 5g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 900 - 1100.A Byzantine bronze finger ring with a round hoop. It has an almond shaped decorated bezel with geometric motifs. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto n. 575. Size: D:19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; Weight: 9.5g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman pottery weight of a red colour and discoidal shape. Roman weights were essential tools in the ancient world, playing a crucial role in commerce, trade, and daily life. These weights were typically made of stone, bronze, or lead, and varied in size and shape depending on their intended use. The Roman weight system was based on the libra, with smaller units such as the uncia (ounce) and the sextans (sixth) being commonly used. These weights were used in markets for measuring goods, ensuring fairness and accuracy in transactions. Size: 200mm x 210mm; Weight: 2.2kg Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; formerly in a European Collection, France, bought in Paris in the 1990s.
New Kingdom, Ca. 1279 - 1212 BC .An Egyptian bronze plaque probably from a vase with an inscription of the cartouche of Ramesses II. New Kingdom cartouches typically contained the royal names of pharaohs, queens, and other prominent figures. These names were written in hieroglyphic script, which consisted of a combination of pictorial symbols and phonetic signs. The cartouche functioned as a visual marker, emphasising the significance and divine authority of the individual whose name it contained. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 10.130.1012. Size: 53mm x 28mm; Weight: 5g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Christie's, 25 April, 2007, Sale 7376, Lot 72. Acquired in Egypt between 1956-1958.Sold to benefit The Hans Goedicke Foundation for Egyptology.
Ca. 1200 - 700 BC.A Western Asiatic bronze sword with a leaf-shaped blade, raised midrib and penannular guard. The blade is connected to a concave grip and a flaring pommel. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 9482, The Art of Warfare, The Axel Guttmann collection of ancient arms and armour, part II, Lot. 28. Size: 330mm x 70mm; Weight: 540g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old Canadian collection formed in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 900 - 1400.A Medieval bronze finger ring with a round hoop. The decorated bezel depicts a geometric motif composed of two external registers adorned with longitudinal lines and one single central register decorated with a wave motif. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto n. 632. Size: D:15.7mm / US: 5 / UK: J 1/2; Weight: 4.3g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.An impressive example of a carved wooden mummy mask boasting remnants of white red and black pigments with bronze and obsidian inlaid eyes. The attractive visage is symmetrically oriented, with almond-shaped eyes and an elongated canthi. The mask has a bulbous nose, flat nasal bridge, plump lips, shallow nasolabial folds, and raised brows beneath a squat forehead. Mounted on a custom-made stand. These masks were stylised and idealised portraits of the deceased and served an important role in Egyptian funerary rituals. For similar see: La bellezza femminile nell'antico Egitto, Aboca Museum p. 156. Size: 310mm x 245mm; Weight: 3.87kg Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the US art market in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 500 - 400 BC.A set of two Achaemenid bronze bowls with green patinas. The bowls are decorated with concentric lines on the central part of the base. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 47.100.84. Size: 33-45mm x 145-145mm; Weight: 630g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 200 - 300.A Roman bronze statuette of a recumbent lion with a long muzzle and defined wild mane. For similar see: Animali di bronzo del museo archeologico romano di Verona, Catalog, n. 2 ; 3. Size: 30mm x 49mm; Weight: 69g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
Western Asiatic/Aegan, Ca. 1200 - 700 BC.A bronze sword with a slender blade, raised mid-rib, penannular guard, concave grip, and a small pommel. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 9482, The Art of Warfare, The Axel Guttmann collection part I, Lot. 24. Size: 510mm x 35mm; Weight: 365g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old Canadian collection formed in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 1st Millenium BC.A bronze age heavy 23 ct gold hair ring with four spirals and round hoops, with cylindrical section and conical edges. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. Size: 50mm x 20mm; Weight: 177g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired in 2003 from a UK private collection formed in the 1970s to 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 500 - 600 .A saxon bronze cross pendant decorated with stamped dots in the centre and circles at the end of the arms. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 7661, Lot. 633. Size: 50mm x 35mm; Weight: 8g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. 2400 - 2000 BC.A Mesopotamian ritual bronze vase with a cylindrical body connected directly to a slightly everted rim. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 17.190.106. Size: 90mm x 155mm; Weight: 660g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 400 - 900.A Saxon bronze cross pendant with square central decoration designed with a diagonal cross. The pendant has cylindrical arms. For similar see: Christie's, 01.01.1970 Auction, Antiquities, Lot. 303. Size: 60mm x 45mm; Weight: 23g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Western Asiatic/Aegan, Ca. 1200 - 700 BC.A cast bronze spearhead showcases a triangular-shaped blade with 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, Live Auction 9482, The Art of Warfare, The Axel Guttmann collection of ancient arms and armour, part II, Lot. 15. Size: 145mm x 20mm; Weight: 35g Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s.
Ca. AD 1100 - 1400 .A Medieval bronze ring with a large bezel and the star of Bethlehem engraved. This is a recurring motif in Medieval jewellery and a powerful symbol of the Christianity. According to the Gospel of Matthew (2:12), three wise men from the East (the Magi) travelled to Jerusalem guided by the star of Bethlehem to meet Jesus. For similar see El legado de Hefesto n. 578. Size: D:18.14mm / US: 8 / UK: P 1/2; Weight: 6g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.A sarcophagus mask carved from finely-grained cedar wood. The almond-shaped eyes are presented with an inlaid white stone sclera and blue pupils within bronze frames, a broad nose with flared nostrils, full lips with slightly indented corners, a rounded chin, and smooth cheeks, all beneath a wide headdress that sits low on the forehead. These masks were stylised and idealised portraits of the deceased and served an important role in Egyptian funerary rituals. Mounted on a custom-made stand; some restoration. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy. Size: 290mm x 230mm; Weight: 2kg Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the US art market in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 900 - 1400.A Medieval bronze finger ring with a round hoop. It has a decorated bezel depicting a geometric pattern. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto n. 633. Size: D:16.92mm / US: 6 1/2 / UK: M 1/2; Weight: 7g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman bronze applique in the shape of a lion with quadripartite paws depicted in a naturalistic manner. For similar see: Les bronzes antiques de Paris, 1989, pg. 222 fig. 212. Size: 60mm x 35mm; Weight: 35g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 990 - 1030.A Byzantine bronze seal with inscription framed with rope decoration and two hoops. The inscription reads: + KER - OETETON - PHOROE - TACE. For similar see: The Glory of Byzantium, Arte and Culture of the middle Byzantine era AD. 843 - 1261, 1997, n. 173. Size: 30mm x 25mm; Weight: 5g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 700 - 900.A Byzantine bronze cross pendant decorated with bronze spheres on the edges of the arms. For similar see: Christie's, 01.01.1970 Auction, Antiquities, Lot. 303. Size: 55mm x 38mm; Weight: 16g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Western Asiatic/Aegan, Ca. 1200 - 700 BC.A striking example of a two-edged bronze blade with a leaf-shaped design and a small tang providing a secure attachment to the spear shaft. The blade boasts a corrugated midrib that extends to the tip and flares at the shoulder. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 9482, The Art of Warfare, The Axel Guttmann collection part I, Lot. 24. Size: 390mm x 65mm; Weight: 380g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old Canadian collection formed in the 1980s.
Western Asiatic/Aegan, Ca. 1200 - 700 BC.A bronze spearhead, distinguished by its long and slender form, manifests a prominent rib traversing its entire length, seamlessly merging into a shaft. The sharp apex of this spearhead ensures optimal penetration, maximizing its efficacy as a piercing weapon. Furthermore, its concise tang facilitates secure insertion into a shaft or handle, affording the wielder enhanced control during combat engagements. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 9482, The Art of Warfare, The Axel Guttmann collection of ancient arms and armour, part II, Lot. 15. Size: 165mm x 30mm; Weight: 40g Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s.
Ca. AD 1100 - 1300.An Islamic bronze copper inlaid circular tray from the Seljuk period. The interior of the item is extensively decorated with intricate incised geometric motifs and calligraphy, as well as repousse decorative motifs on the exterior. For similar see: Islamic Metalwork from Afghanistan (9th-13th century), n. 20. Size: 30mm x 175mm; Weight: 495g Provenance: Property of a London Islamic art specialist collector; previously in a collection formed since the 1980s.
Ca. 1200 - 900 BC.A cast bronze double axe head, characterized by a short cylindrical shaft hole with a collared rim, a flattened top, a vertical crescent-shaped blade with sides that broaden out towards the cutting edge, and a smaller horizontal adze blade to the back. This type of axe head was commonly used as a weapon and a tool for various tasks such as chopping wood, clearing land, and even in hunting and warfare. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 9482, The Art of Warfare, The Axel Guttmann collection of ancient arms and armour, part II, Lot. 34. Size: 205mm x 80mm; Weight: 1.15kg Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
Ca. 600 - 300 BC.A Phoenician bronze cruciform statuette shaped as a goddess. The elongated and stylised body with facial features made with details. For similar see: I fenici, Bompiani, 1988, n. 550. Size: 114mm x 92mm; Weight: 268g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.
Ca. 1st millennium BC.A bronze freestanding figurine depicting a stag. The animal presents a slender body on delicate, long legs, with each leg with a loop. From the backside of the animal, a vertical rod emerges, leading to an openwork cage-style finial. In the ancient culture of Luristan, nestled within the rugged terrain of western Persia, the stag holds profound significance. Revered for its strength, grace, and symbolic resonance, the stag occupies a central place in Luristan mythology and artistic expression.To the people of Luristan, the stag embodies the essence of vitality and resilience, its majestic antlers reaching towards the heavens like branches of an ancient tree. In their stories and folklore, the stag is often depicted as a guardian spirit, a noble creature that guides and protects those who venture into the wild landscapes of Luristan. Size: 145mm x 85mm; Weight: 260g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 400.An open silver band with a polygonal profile featuring letters inscribed on each facet. Silver rings were reserved in the Roman army to differentiate the ranks of the Centurion, Tribune or Legate, all positions below these levels of the chain of command were only permitted to wear bronze rings. The bezels or bands of such jewellery were typically engraved with inscriptions or symbols relating to the wearer's legion. Size: D:20.37mm / US: 10 5/8 / UK: V; Weight: 3g Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
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