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Click here to subscribe1st millennium BC. A bronze figurine with linear body, stump arms and large domed head; disc eyes and triangular-section nose, hair with bull-horn finials; mounted on a custom-made stand. 115 grams total, 13cm including stand (5"). Previously in the collection of a respected gentleman, assembled 1965-2019. Fine condition.
1st millennium BC. A bronze figurine with short body, stump arms and legs, large domed heart-shaped head; roundel eyes and triangular-section nose, brow with bull-horn finials; mounted on a custom-made stand. 96 grams total, 10cm including stand (4"). Property of a central London gallery, acquired in 2007; formerly in a private family collection. Fine condition.
Northern Wei Dynasty, 386-534 AD. A finely modelled terracotta figurine of a standing horse in an elaborate harness, the muscular neck with bells and pendants, rope with tassels around the upper neck, tall plumed headdress; long saddle-cloth with stirrups, saddle blanket painted in red; standing on a rectangular base, hollow to the underside. 3.2 kg, 40cm (15 3/4"). From a private UK collection, acquired on the London art market 1970-2000; accompanied by an original thermoluminescence test certificate issued by Laboratory Kotalla of Germany, report number 16CM160919. Fine condition.
Tang Dynasty, 618-906 AD. A finely modelled hollow ceramic figurine of a courtly lady with dressed hair and draped robe, arms raised within the sleeves, bird perching on the left hand, tail chipped, cloud slipper emerging from beneath the hem, irregular base. 3.7 kg, 49cm (19 1/4"). From a private UK collection, acquired on the London art market 1970-2000; accompanied by an original thermoluminescence test certificate issued by Laboratory Kotalla of Germany, report number 09CM160919. Fine condition.
1st century BC-1st century AD. A detailed hollow-cast boar figurine, possibly a chariot fitting, with bottle-shaped snout, annular tusks, lentoid eyes; incised fur texture to the flanks and longer strokes to the high crest along the ridge of the boar’s back; mounted on a custom-made stand. 95 grams, 37 mm (1 1/2"). Property of a West Yorkshire collector; formerly property of a Durham gentleman by descent 1970s; found continental Europe early 1960s. Very fine condition.
1st millennium AD. A glazed ceramic figurine of a nude female sitting with hands on her hips, painted linear ornament in red and black. 325 grams, 12.5cm (5"). Property of a Cambridgeshire lady; formerly in the Igor Karmiloff collection (1925-2016), UN economist and author of Flashbacks, Icons of Impermanence, Bloomington, 2009; acquired in the 1950s-early 1990s. Fine condition.
6th century BC. A terracotta figurine of a seated female (Artemis?) in broad headdress extending to the shoulders, robe with open-fronted gown, sitting on an elaborate chair with rosettes to the arms and back; hollow to the reverse. 2.8 kg, 34.5cm (13 1/2"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection. Fine condition; arms hollow and hands absent.
1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze comic statuette of a nude male with exaggerated phallus, labouring under the weight of a large phallus on his shoulders; stepped base. Cf. Boucher, S. Recherches sur les Bronzes Figurés de Gaule Pré-Romaine et Romaine, Rome, 1976, item 339 for similar comic treatment of a nude male, the Placentarius figurine from Pompeii. 151 grams, 74mm (3"). Private collection, home counties, UK; acquired before 1980. Fine condition.
Roman, incomplete cast copper-alloy anthropomorphic figurine of probable first or second century date. Only about half the figurine survives, taking the form of a hooded and cloaked standing male before truncating abruptly in an old, worn break. Folds in the cloak are represented by parallel incisions, while on the face (though worn) the eyes and hair have been rendered quite realistically. Condition: good despite wear, even dark greenish patina. Length: c. 30mm. Discussion: this object may represent one of the genii cucullacti or 'hooded gods' apparently beloved in Late Iron Age and early Roman Britain. Named after their distinctive attire (the cucullus, a sort of conjoined hooded poncho), they are thought to be associated with the concepts of prosperity and fertility. A number of depictions are known, some in stone from Hadrian's wall, others in the form of small figurines somewhat similar to this potential example. Provenance: from the collection of an ex metal detectorist, found Oxfordshire/Berkshire/Hampshire in the 1980s or 1990s.
Ca.100-200 AD. A rare cast bronze Gandharan figurine of Cupid; body is presented nude as is traditional with a delineated belly button and penis; the position of Cupid suggests that he was originally riding a dolphin; Good condition; on a custom stand; H:165mm/H:150mm/W:110mm(without stand)6.5/5.91/4.33in; 1020gr; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.
Ca. 200 AD. Rare Ancient cast bronze figurine of the god Attis depicted as young male with Phrygian hat. Attis was the consort of Cybele in Phrygian and Greek mythology. His priests were eunuchs, the Galli, as explained by origin myths pertaining to Attis and castration. Attis was also a Phrygian god of vegetation. In his self-mutilation, death, and resurrection he represents the fruits of the earth which die in winter only to rise again in the spring. Good condition; on custom stand; H:140mm/H:90mm(without stand);5.51/3.54in; 200gr; Provenance: Ex. London gallery; previously from a British collection formed in the 1970s.
Ca. 3000-2000 BC. Finely molded terracotta figurine (fertility idol); such figurines are commonly discovered in Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro; it is believed they were used as religious offerings. Size: 125mm;4.92in; 45 grams Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in 1990 on the UK and European art market.
Ca. 3000-2000 BC. Finely molded terracotta figurine (fertility idol); such figurines are commonly discovered in Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro; it is believed they were used as religious offerings. Good Condition possibly restored; H:112mm; 4.65in; 45gr; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK and European art market
Ca. 1368-1644 AD. Amazing cobalt blue glazed terracotta figurine. Male attendant figurine, with draped glazed blue robes, standing on a lotus flower. Good condition, original glazing; H:540mm/H:140mm; 3kg; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s, All Items sold by Pax Romana Auctions come with professional Certificate of Authenticity. Size: 55cm x15cm (21.65 x 5.90 in); 2900gr; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1960s on the UK and European art market
Ca. 206 - 220 AD. Attractive Han dynasty terracotta white rabbit; A hollow-formed terracotta rabbit figurine with ochre and coral-pink pigmentation. Fine Condition, intact and accompanied by original thermoluminescence test certificate issued by Ralf Kotalla; H:320mm/L:270mm 12.6/10.63in; 2.8kg; Provenance: From an old Professional British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1970s
Ca.100 AD. A realistically modelled silver eagle figurine, standing on an base, long wings slightly open, the wingtips crossed, feather detailing to the body and wings; long tail resting over the edge of the base; and a suspension loop; Good wearable condition; 21mm; 0.83in; 4gr; Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewellery expert; initially from a private British collection formed in the 1970-1990.
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