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Ca. 600 - 400 BC.A pottery amphora with a conical base, smooth body, tubular neck and collared rim, and a pair of bifurcated

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Lot 205

Ca. 600 - 400 BC.A pottery amphora with a conical base, smooth body, tubular neck and collared rim, and a pair of bifurcated handles that arch up from just under the rim and end at the rounded shoulder. The marine encrustations on the body of the vessel show that it was recovered from a shipwreck.For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number 53.70. Size: 590mm x 420mm; Weight: 11.4kg.Provenance: Private London collection, B.A.; formerly in pre-2000 European collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Middle Kingdom, Ca. 2055 - 1790 BC.A silver ring with a tubular section round hoop that tapers towards the finials. The hoop

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Lot 41

Middle Kingdom, Ca. 2055 - 1790 BC.A silver ring with a tubular section round hoop that tapers towards the finials. The hoop is adorned with a coiled silver thread and connects to an oval bezel, which is framed with a silver thread that secures an amethyst scarab inscribed with hieroglyphic symbols.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number EA65316; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 22.1.272. Size: D:19.96mm / US: 10 1/4 / UK: U; Weight: 13g.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. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.

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Ca. 400 - 300 BC.A krater from Canosa made of purified clay with a globular body and a funnel-shaped neck. Four heads of deit

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Lot 97

Ca. 400 - 300 BC.A krater from Canosa made of purified clay with a globular body and a funnel-shaped neck. Four heads of deities are moulded on the shoulders of the vase. The central head represents Hermes, depicted with two open wings on either side of his face. On either side are two smaller heads of Apollo, portrayed with a radiating crown. At the back, at the base of the flat-section handle, is the head of a woman, likely Venus.For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 06.1021.248a, b. Size: 460mm x 430mm; Weight: 7.5kg.Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Illinois Private Collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letterThis piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

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Ca. 700 - 600 BC.A stamnos, also known as a lebês gamikos, is a vessel inspired by Corinthian pottery from the Italic geometr

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Lot 69

Ca. 700 - 600 BC.A stamnos, also known as a lebês gamikos, is a vessel inspired by Corinthian pottery from the Italic geometric period. This example is a sub-cylindrical jar with a short, thick neck and small side handles. The decoration comprises concentric bands of red pigment on a white or cream background, with the shoulders featuring a prominent band of stylised birds in a reserved cream hue on a red band.For similar see: Medori M.L., La ceramica "white-on-red" della media Etruria interna, Plate XXXIX, Type C1a. Size: 390mm x 305mm; Weight: 3.48kg.Provenance: Property of a London gallery, acquired on the US art market; Ex. NJ. collection, acquired in the late 1990s; Ex. Morris Pinto collection, NYC. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. 700 - 600 BC.A war helmet made of hammered bronze sheet, with a rectilinear opening for the face and long, pointed cheek

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Lot 111

Ca. 700 - 600 BC.A war helmet made of hammered bronze sheet, with a rectilinear opening for the face and long, pointed cheek pieces. This example exhibits a rich russet-green patina and represents a somewhat more impressive example of Type II, variant A, with a more pronounced dome-like form.Size: 290mm x 230mm; Weight: 1.71kg, weight of gold is over 30 grams.Provenance: Private London collection; Ex. Peter Ing Till collection, Vienna, Austria; formerly with Austrian collector since the 1970s. 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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Ca. 100 BC - AD 100.A Pair of matching Roman gold earring composed of a round tubular section hoop connected to the central b

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Lot 271

Ca. 100 BC - AD 100.A Pair of matching Roman gold earring composed of a round tubular section hoop connected to the central body of the jewels comprising three registers of gold hollow pellets embellished with two turquoise glass beads. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 1995.85.3–.7Size: 24-26mm x 20-21mm; Weight: 8.1gSize: 24-26mm x 20-21mm; Weight: 8.1gProvenance: Private collection of an Oxford professional, formed in the 1970s-1990s on the UK art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter..

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Ca. 800 - 700 BC.A collection of bronze body armour including a bronze helmet in conical form, crafted from a single sheet of

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Lot 109

Ca. 800 - 700 BC.A collection of bronze body armour including a bronze helmet in conical form, crafted from a single sheet of bronze and with cheek guards. The helmet features a slightly outward-curved calotte that culminates in a tall point. The lower edge of the helmet is pierced along the face cut-out, with pairs of holes arranged on the cheek guards and rear part for attaching a helmet lining that flanges to the outside. This helmet originates from the northern region of the Neo-Assyrian Empire and likely belonged to an Assyrian or Babylonian infantryman. Also included is a bronze pectoral collar, shaped from a thin hammered sheet. This U-shaped piece has a wider midsection than its tapering arms, which terminate in pointed ends. The central portion of the collar is adorned with three raised circular bosses, each flanked by attachment holes. Completing the collection is a bronze belt, made from hammered bronze and decorated in low relief or repoussé, showcasing a central band consisting of four horizontal rows of repeated figures, intermittently interrupted by large floral and geometric motifs, with each band bordered by a raised edge.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1867,0508.206; h; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: L.2017.18; Christie's Axel Guttmann Collection of Ancient Arms and Armours, Part II, Lot 62. Size: 390-400mm x 90-310mm; Weight: 965g.Provenance: Property of a London private collector; formerly in a European collection; acquired from Peter Ing till collection in early 2000s (Vienna); formerly in an old Austrian collection. 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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Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman gold ring with embellished shoulders depicting the head of two dolphins. The ribbed bezel secures a

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Lot 251

Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman gold ring with embellished shoulders depicting the head of two dolphins. The ribbed bezel secures a red garnet cabochon. For similar see: British Museum, Museum number 1981, 0201.7.Size: D:17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 12.3gSize: D:17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 12.3gProvenance: From the private collection of D. Ruskin, Oxfordshire; formerly in a 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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Ca. AD 150 - 250.A marble left foot with five elongated toes, delineated toenails, and an upward-arching bridge. The foot is

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Lot 212

Ca. AD 150 - 250.A marble left foot with five elongated toes, delineated toenails, and an upward-arching bridge. The foot is depicted wearing a caliga, the shoe of the legionaries, adorned with intricate decorative patterns characteristic of emperors. The laces at the top are surrounded by a motif of spirals or studs extending along the back of the foot. Stylised plant motifs adorn the sides, culminating at the heel with vertical acanthus leaves. The footwear is finished with a folded lion skin at ankle height.For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 28.57.7. Size: 285mm x 215mm; Weight: 7.41kg. Provenance: Private UK collection; Ex. American collection; Ex. Gordon Eberts, Toronto, Canada, before 1983. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece comes with a report from Prof. John Pollini, Professor of Classical Art, Archaeology, History, and Classicsand USC Associates Endowed Professor in Art History, Department of Art History, University of Southern California, Los Angeles.

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Ca. 3000 - 2000 BC.An alabaster chalice with a tall stem on a conical foot, the cylindrical bowl tapering slightly towards th

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Lot 428

Ca. 3000 - 2000 BC.An alabaster chalice with a tall stem on a conical foot, the cylindrical bowl tapering slightly towards the wide disc rim.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 1915, Antiquities, Lot 61. Size: 240mm x 150mm; Weight: 3.3kg.Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the UK art market; Ex. Mayfair gallery, 1980s.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. AD 200 - 300.A finely carved grey schist head of the mother goddess Hariti, with pronounced facial details. The depiction

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Lot 373

Ca. AD 200 - 300.A finely carved grey schist head of the mother goddess Hariti, with pronounced facial details. The depiction shows sinuous, wavy Mediterranean-style hair and sensitively modelled features, reflecting classical influence characteristic of the Gandharan period.Size: 220mm x 150mm; Weight: 6.5kg.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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Ca. AD 618 - 907.A terracotta sculpture of a camel with its rider seated atop. The figure, portrayed as a young man, is dress

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Lot 382

Ca. AD 618 - 907.A terracotta sculpture of a camel with its rider seated atop. The figure, portrayed as a young man, is dressed in simple attire, including a pair of black boots and a pointed hat. He is seated comfortably, with his legs resting on either side of the camel's saddle. The camel's body is depicted with detailed anatomical features, including a muscular build, long slender legs ending in detailed hooves, and a raised tail. The neck is adorned with textured hair, and the head is shown with pronounced details, including a raised position, an open mouth, and a defined muzzle, suggesting a dynamic posture as if calling out. The camel is fitted with a saddle and a large draped cloth on either side, depicted in vibrant painted colours. The sculpture sits on an integral rectangular base that supports the composition. This piece is a mingqi, a type of funerary object made to accompany the deceased in the afterlife, serving as a substitute for real-life provisions or companions.For similar see: The Ashmolean Museum, Accession no. EA2012.189. Size: L:705mm / W:530mm ; 14.27kg.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.This piece has been precisely dated using a thermoluminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The report will accompany the lot.

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Ca. 1200 - 700 BC.A bronze dagger with decorative geometric motifs on both the handle and the ricasso. This dagger also has a

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Lot 449

Ca. 1200 - 700 BC.A bronze dagger with decorative geometric motifs on both the handle and the ricasso. This dagger also has a decorated pommel. The blade is convex with a prominent midrib for strength.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number ML.1213. Size: 250mm x 30mm; Weight: 120g.Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the European art market pre 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. 400 - 350 BC.A red-figure pottery bell krater with a large body, short splayed foot, a flanged mouth, and two well-preser

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Lot 102

Ca. 400 - 350 BC.A red-figure pottery bell krater with a large body, short splayed foot, a flanged mouth, and two well-preserved horizontal handles. The krater features traditional patterns, such as the laurel wreath under the lip and the meander pattern with crosses along the bottom of the body. Side "A" is adorned with a Dionysiac scene, depicting a central maenad seated with her back turned to a satyr who holds a large patera; surrounding this central image are maenads, satyrs, and a flying Nike. She is dressed in a notably distinctive garment and crowned with a large bichrome diadem. Side "B" showcases three standing, facing figures representing men who support themselves on two wooden sticks. This vessel can be attributed to the Arpi Painter or his circle, based on similarities in the decoration of the female attire, the prominent use of white pigment, and the unique form of the satyrs' chest.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 2056, Antiquities, 9 December 2008; Trendall, 1983, Plate XVIII, n. 4 and 6. Size: 360mm x 335mm; Weight: 3.87kg.Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; formerly in a European Collection, France, bought in Paris in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letterThis piece has been precisely dated using a thermoluminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The report will accompany the lot. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

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Ca. AD 500 - 700.A gold ring with an octagonal flat-section hoop and an attached oval bezel. The bezel is framed by pairs of

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Lot 299

Ca. AD 500 - 700.A gold ring with an octagonal flat-section hoop and an attached oval bezel. The bezel is framed by pairs of small, rounded granules on each side. The bezel depicts Christ standing, rendered in niello, wearing a long robe and a halo with a cross above his head. His right hand is raised in gesture, while his left holds an object, possibly a book.Size: D:17.93mm / US: 7 3/4 / UK: P; Weight: 7.17g.Provenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.

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Ca. 400 - 300 BC.A gold ring with a smooth, plain flat-section hoop that widens to form an oval-shaped bezel. The bezel holds

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Lot 187

Ca. 400 - 300 BC.A gold ring with a smooth, plain flat-section hoop that widens to form an oval-shaped bezel. The bezel holds a relief carving of two figures, likely Nike and Eros, standing facing each other, dressed in flowing robes. Eros is depicted with wings and presents a circular object to Nike, who holds a cornucopia, symbolising abundance. The design is subtle yet detailed, with hints of drapery and posture evident in the figures.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1867,0508.402. Size: D:19.76mm / US: 10 / UK: T 1/2; Weight: 5.75g.Provenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the German art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.

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Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. A silver ring with a semicircular hoop featuring a conical section tapering to the bottom, con

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Lot 21

Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. A silver ring with a semicircular hoop featuring a conical section tapering to the bottom, connected to a square bezel that depicts a cat - symbol of the goddess Bastet and her kittens. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 2017.34. Size: D:17.32mm / US: 7 / UK: N 1/2; Weight: 9g.Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Tautenhahn, before 1982. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by an authentication report by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.

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Ca. AD 50 - 200 .An arm of a marble statue composed of two parts. The larger section is a hand crafted in an exceptionally na

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Lot 50

Ca. AD 50 - 200 .An arm of a marble statue composed of two parts. The larger section is a hand crafted in an exceptionally naturalistic manner, featuring intricate details of the skin, knuckles, and nails. The interior, with its slightly closed hand position, is both beautiful and meticulously detailed. The arm segment is adorned with a bracelet shaped like a snake, with two spirals wrapping around the arm. The surface of the snake is embellished with scales, and its head is positioned towards the wrist.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 3798, Antiquities, Lot 65; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 21.88.10. Size: 125-215mm x 70-90mm; Weight: 1.78kg.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 letterThis piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

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Ca. AD 100 - 300.A gold 21.8 ct ring with a D-section hoop enlarged on the shoulders to form an oval bezel securing a carneli

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Lot 228

Ca. AD 100 - 300.A gold 21.8 ct ring with a D-section hoop enlarged on the shoulders to form an oval bezel securing a carnelian intaglio depicting Castor and Pollux with their horses probably in a scene of "Deux Ex Machina".Size: D:17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 10g.Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly with R. A.; since the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.

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Ca. 400 BC.A gold 21 ct ring with a polygonal section round hoop tapering to the shoulders to form an oval bezel engraved wit

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Lot 124

Ca. 400 BC.A gold 21 ct ring with a polygonal section round hoop tapering to the shoulders to form an oval bezel engraved with the image of god Apollo on the left driving a biga of two centaurs.Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 13g.Provenance: Private UK collection; Ex. US art market; Ex. F. Hebb, collected before 1980. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by full authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.

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Ca. AD 100 - 200.A marble bust of a noblewoman. The subject bears a solemn expression, gazing to her right, with wavy locks f

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Lot 209

Ca. AD 100 - 200.A marble bust of a noblewoman. The subject bears a solemn expression, gazing to her right, with wavy locks framing her face and combed to the back in a style reminiscent of Faustina the Elder, wife of Emperor Antoninus Pius. Her garments include a thinly carved, crisply pleated dress through which light passes in places, and an overgarment with deep folds suggesting a thick material, possibly wool.Size: 380mm x 260mm; Weight: 6.7kg.Provenance: Private London collection; Ex. Dino and Raffaello Tomasso Gallery; UK art market since the 1970s. 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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Ca. AD 175 - 220.A finely carved marble head of a male youth with a handsome countenance, featuring generously lidded wide-op

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Lot 211

Ca. AD 175 - 220.A finely carved marble head of a male youth with a handsome countenance, featuring generously lidded wide-open eyes with delineated pupils. He has softly arched brows, an aquiline nose, cup-shaped ears, closed bow-shaped lips, creases between the brows suggesting thought and a slightly dimpled chin. All crowned by a curly coiffure.Size: 240mm x 170mm; Weight: 9.4kg.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.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

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New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, Ca. 1292 - 1190 BC.A limestone ushabti with extraordinary original pigment preserved, featuring bl

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Lot 26

New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, Ca. 1292 - 1190 BC.A limestone ushabti with extraordinary original pigment preserved, featuring black-painted hieroglyphics inscribed vertically around its legs on a yellow ground. The figure stands in mummiform with fused legs and holds red-painted tools intended to help with agricultural work in the afterlife: a pick and hoe in crossed arms, and a braided rope carrying a bag over its left shoulder. The peaceful face exhibits slender, black-painted eyes, arching brows, a triangular nose, full lips embellished with red colour, and a tapered chin, all beneath a tripartite pale blue wig.For similar see: The British Museum, Object reference number 1915.0515.39.b EA41549. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Provenance: Private UK collection; acquired on the French market in the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.

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Ca. AD 600 .A superb 22.5 ct gold ring with a thick tubular band and a circular bezel. The bezel is incised with the full fig

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Lot 302

Ca. AD 600 .A superb 22.5 ct gold ring with a thick tubular band and a circular bezel. The bezel is incised with the full figures of two archangels with outstretched wings and large halos, each holding a processional cross.For similar see: Spier J., Byzantium and the West: Jewelry in the First Millennium, 14D.1-14D.2 Size: D:17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 8g.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. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.

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Ca. AD 100 - 300.A glass dish with a rounded base and a broad, shallow body. The rim curves gently inward, while the interior

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Lot 259

Ca. AD 100 - 300.A glass dish with a rounded base and a broad, shallow body. The rim curves gently inward, while the interior is decorated with series of three concentric wheel-cut grooves.Size: 40mm x 230mm; Weight: 325g.Provenance: Private UK collection; Ex. Russkin collection, formed in the 1980s. 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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Ca. AD 100.An impressive black stone theatre mask with realistically rendered facial features. It has a coiffure featuring cu

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Lot 226

Ca. AD 100.An impressive black stone theatre mask with realistically rendered facial features. It has a coiffure featuring curled bangs with long ringlets falling to either side of the chin, a long moustache, open mouth and a pronounced helmet or diadem atop.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 12240, Antiquities, 6 December 2006, Lot 41.; The British Museum, Museum number 2010,5006.1377. Size: 135mm x 120mm; Weight: 1.05kg.Provenance: Private London collection; Ex. London art dealer, UK, 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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Ca. 200 BC - AD 100.A set of gold jewellery consisting of a necklace and a pair of earrings. The necklace is crafted with a g

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Lot 126

Ca. 200 BC - AD 100.A set of gold jewellery consisting of a necklace and a pair of earrings. The necklace is crafted with a gold chain and features a central oval-shaped agate stone displaying muted brownish-grey and light-brownish-grey banding. Flanking the central agate are two smaller ruby-red stones positioned just above the base of the oval centrepiece. The pair of matching gold earrings each features a small loop, from which hangs a drop-shaped cell inlaid with a ruby-red stone and bordered by fine filigree. Below each drop-shaped cell is a cluster of two gold bell-shaped pendants.Size: 40-210mm x 20-35mm; Weight: 27g.Provenance: Private London collection; Ex. London art dealer, UK, 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. 325 - 275 BC.A cast bronze thymiaterion, a type of ancient incense burner used in rituals and ceremonies. This particular

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Lot 93

Ca. 325 - 275 BC.A cast bronze thymiaterion, a type of ancient incense burner used in rituals and ceremonies. This particular piece stands on a tripod base, with each leg crafted to resemble a horse's leg, complete with detailed hooves. Atop the sturdy legs, a round-section rod supports a hemispherical bowl, nestled within a square frame. Each corner of the frame is adorned with a small bird.For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 96.18.17. A similar example hammered for £18,900 at Christie's, Live Auction 22666, Antiquities, 3 Jul 2024, Lot 42. Size: 415mm x 190mm; Weight: 765g.Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Belgian art market; Hugo Lievens, Brussels 1982. 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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New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.A carved limestone ushabti figure standing in mummiform with fused legs and feet protruding f

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Lot 25

New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.A carved limestone ushabti figure standing in mummiform with fused legs and feet protruding from the base. The figure displays horizontal striations across its surfaces, indicative of the carving process and has its arms crossed over the chest, possibly with a pick and hoe originally painted atop the stone. The serene face features almond-shaped eyes beneath heavy lids, a bulbous nose above full lips, puffy cheeks, a false beard, and tall ears, all beneath a long tripartite wig resting on the shoulders. The front side is adorned with five lines of an elegant hieroglyphic inscription.For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 45.4.7; The British Museum, Museum number EA8644; Christie's, Live Auction 20667, Antiquities, Lot. 16. Size: 220mm x 60mm; Weight: 730g.Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the London art market in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.

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Ca. 300 - 200 BC.A pendant features a high gold frame elegantly adorned with a stylised vegetal pattern along its walls. It h

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Lot 142

Ca. 300 - 200 BC.A pendant features a high gold frame elegantly adorned with a stylised vegetal pattern along its walls. It houses a mottled blue cabochon chalcedony stone at its centre. At the top of the pendant, there are two gold hoops that can be used to attach it to a chain.For similar see: Marschall F.H., Catalogue of the Jewellery, Greek, Etruscan and Roman, British Museum, Plate XLVI, LI; Christie's, Live Auction 2771, Ancient Jewellery, Lot 258 (shape of the cabochon). Size: 35mm x 25mm; Weight: 17g.Provenance: London collection; Ex. Mayfair collection, acquired from an Ancient Art gallery; formerly acquired on the London art market pre-2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.

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Ca. AD 200 - 300.A greenschist lion features a slender body and a mane that rests on its shoulders, with locks resembling fla

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Lot 377

Ca. AD 200 - 300.A greenschist lion features a slender body and a mane that rests on its shoulders, with locks resembling flames. It is notable for its open mouth, displaying its fangs.For similar see: Christie's, Indian and southeastern Asian Art, Live Auction 2578, Lot 516. The piece comes with the metal bars to be added to the stand. Size: 550mm x 550mm; Weight: +25kg.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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Ca. 400 - 300 BC.An iron Phrygian helmet with a distinctive conical body and a curved terminus, a flat protruding rim, pierce

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Lot 115

Ca. 400 - 300 BC.An iron Phrygian helmet with a distinctive conical body and a curved terminus, a flat protruding rim, pierced holes for cheek plates, and a downturned neck guard flap. The helmet's name derives from its shape, particularly the high and forward-inclined apex, resembling the caps worn by Phrygian and Thracian peoples. Most Phrygian helmets, like other Greek helmets, were made of bronze; the domed cap of the helmet is typically constructed from two halves connected in the middle by a bronze hammered band.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 2323, Antiquities, Lot 96, Live Auction 2450, Antiquities, Lot 118; The British Museum, Museum number 1844,0511.39. Size: 270mm x 210mm; Weight: 1.19kg.Provenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the German 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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Ca. 300 - 100 BC.A gold brooch displaying intricate filigree work in a symmetrical quatrefoil design. The borders are formed

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Lot 189

Ca. 300 - 100 BC.A gold brooch displaying intricate filigree work in a symmetrical quatrefoil design. The borders are formed by rods with double-scrolled ends. Each compartment within the design is set with a circular blue inlay. At the centre, an oval gemstone is inset within a gold cell and framed by filigree. The back is flat and unworked, fitted with three catches: two aligned at one end and a single catch at the other.Size: 54mm x 45mm; Weight: 10.1g.Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly with R. A.; since the 1990s.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.

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18th Dynasty, Ca. 1353 - 1336 BC.A block of crystalline marble shaped as a double cartouche, enclosing inscriptions of the su

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Lot 12

18th Dynasty, Ca. 1353 - 1336 BC.A block of crystalline marble shaped as a double cartouche, enclosing inscriptions of the sun disc Aten: “Ra-Harakhty rising in the Horizon” and “in his name as the light which is in the Aten.” The sides bear the name of the king, linking the god Aten to his intermediary on earth. This block was originally part of a stairway railing in a temple dedicated to the god Aten.For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 21.9.431. Size: 120mm x 120mm; Weight: 965g.Provenance: Private UK collection; acquired on the French market in the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. AD 619 - 906.A standing terracotta foreigner. Dressed in foreigner riding attire, the figure appears to be in motion with

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Lot 386

Ca. AD 619 - 906.A standing terracotta foreigner. Dressed in foreigner riding attire, the figure appears to be in motion with his fists held up, perhaps ready to fight. His attire boasts a hat, an open collar, detailed carved drapery, hitched inwards on the waist possibly by a belt. The attire stops at the knees, where the outfit is finished with a pair of dark boots. The facial features of foreigner figures were given more dramatic expressions during the Tang dynasty to differentiate them from the Tang people.Size: 540mm x 170mm; Weight: 4.5kg. 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. This piece has been precisely dated using a thermoluminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The report will accompany the lot.

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Ca. 550 BC.A large bucchero blackware kyathos featuring a cup-shaped body with stamped and incised decoration and an elaborat

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Lot 70

Ca. 550 BC.A large bucchero blackware kyathos featuring a cup-shaped body with stamped and incised decoration and an elaborate looped handle. The large flat handle is adorned with two lateral high ears and two stylised volutes, one at the base and two additional on the notched top. The body rests on a splayed foot. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 16.174.11.Size: 410mm x 290mm; Weight: 1.76kg.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.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

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Ca. AD 50 - 100.A gold 21 ct ring with a shallow D-shaped hoop enlarged on the shoulders to form a round bezel. It secures a

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Lot 250

Ca. AD 50 - 100.A gold 21 ct ring with a shallow D-shaped hoop enlarged on the shoulders to form a round bezel. It secures a black stone intaglio boasting an image of Jupiter facing left with his characteristic thick beard and coiled, crown-like coiffure.For similar see: Spier J., Ancient Gems and Finger Rings, Catalogue of the Collections of the J. Paul Getty Museum, n. 335, f1. Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 5g.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. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.

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Ca. 800 - 500 BC.A collection of three horned animals, each crafted from bronze and standing on all fours. The first animal h

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Lot 165

Ca. 800 - 500 BC.A collection of three horned animals, each crafted from bronze and standing on all fours. The first animal has a short body and legs, with high, curved horns pointing upwards. The second is slender, with long legs and horns that curl backwards. The third exhibits a prominent snout, short legs, and curled horns.Size: 50-80mm x 60-75mm; Weight: 280g.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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Ca. 400 - 375 BC.A terracotta figure of Dionysus standing atop an integrated plinth. The figure is depicted in a contrapposto

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Lot 57

Ca. 400 - 375 BC.A terracotta figure of Dionysus standing atop an integrated plinth. The figure is depicted in a contrapposto pose, with the left leg positioned forward. He is nude, with his gaze directed forward. The figure wears a petasos hat, and his curly hair is finely rendered. The figure's facial expression is serene and somewhat neutral. An animal is held in his right hand, while a himation is draped over his left shoulder. Traces of white pigment are visible across the surface.For similar see: The Louvre Museum, Inventory Number CA 4273; The Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest, Inventory number T.735. Size: 330mm x 95mm; Weight: 755g.Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Donald Wonder (1938-2023), California & New Jersey, prior to 1998; thence by descent. [Inv. no. 72]. A copy of the original invoice available. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. AD 100 - 300.A gold ring with a D-section hoop enlarged on the shoulders to form an oval bezel securing a carnelian intag

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Lot 267

Ca. AD 100 - 300.A gold ring with a D-section hoop enlarged on the shoulders to form an oval bezel securing a carnelian intaglio depicting the profile of Heracles with extremely detailed beard and hair.For similar see: Richter G.M.A., Catalogue of engraved gems : Greek, Etruscan, and Roman, n. 266. Size: D:19.96mm / US: 10 1/4 / UK: U; Weight: 6g.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. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.

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Ca. AD 300.A solid gold ring with an angular hoop, enlarged at the shoulders and embellished with double volutes and geometri

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Lot 216

Ca. AD 300.A solid gold ring with an angular hoop, enlarged at the shoulders and embellished with double volutes and geometric patterns. It forms a bezel housing an orange carnelian intaglio depicting a standing Minerva.For similar see: Bagot J., El legado de Hefesto: A Memorial to a Private Collection of Ancient Rings and Glyptics, n. 326; The British Museum, Museum number 1872,0604.121. Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 11g.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. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.

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Ca. 300 - 200 BC.A gold ring with a D-section hoop that enlarges at the shoulders to form a bezel, securing a circular carnel

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Lot 129

Ca. 300 - 200 BC.A gold ring with a D-section hoop that enlarges at the shoulders to form a bezel, securing a circular carnelian intaglio. The intaglio depicts, in a naturalistic manner, the Greek god Prometheus working with a metal object, wielding fire and a hammer.Size: D:20.17mm / US: 10 1/2 / UK: U 1/2; Weight: 20g.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. This piece is accompanied by full authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.

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Ca. AD 300.A gold openwork ring, composed of a round hoop that expands at the shoulders to form a round bezel, securing a red

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Lot 229

Ca. AD 300.A gold openwork ring, composed of a round hoop that expands at the shoulders to form a round bezel, securing a red garnet intaglio depicting a stylised scorpion.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1917,0501.543. Size: D:13.3mm / US: 2 / UK: D; Weight: 5g.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. This piece is accompanied by an authentication report from Striptwist Ltd, a London-based company run by precious metal specialist Dr Jack Ogden. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.

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New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.A stunning gold ring with a round, column-shaped hoop and a bezel designed in the form of two

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Lot 20

New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.A stunning gold ring with a round, column-shaped hoop and a bezel designed in the form of two lotus flower capitals, inlaid with blue and red glass. The flowers are flanked by two gold pistils, enhancing the intricate design of the piece.For similar see: The Walters Art Museum, Accession Number VO.77 (57.1474, 57.1475). Size: D:18.14mm / US: 8 / UK: P 1/2; Weight: 7g.Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Elie Borowski, Basel, before 1980. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by an authentication report by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.

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Ca. AD 200 - 300.A glass flask with an onion-shaped body and a concave base. The tubular neck leads to a pronounced rim, whil

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Lot 221

Ca. AD 200 - 300.A glass flask with an onion-shaped body and a concave base. The tubular neck leads to a pronounced rim, while the neck and upper body are adorned with delicately rendered vertical ribs. The surface displays areas of iridescence.Size: 140mm x 90mm; Weight: 80g.Provenance: Private UK collection; Ex. Russkin collection, formed in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter

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New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, Ca. 1353 - 1336 BC.A relief, carved from pale orange sandstone, depicting a tall figure, probably

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Lot 1

New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, Ca. 1353 - 1336 BC.A relief, carved from pale orange sandstone, depicting a tall figure, probably a princess of the New Kingdom. The princess is portrayed with delicate facial features and full lips.Size: 240mm x 180mm; Weight: 3.65kg.Provenance: Private UK collection; Ex. M. H. collection, Kensington, acquired on the UK art market in the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.

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Ca. AD 1 - 100.A glass dish of translucent blue colour with a broad, shallow body resting on a concave, elevated foot, bearin

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Lot 220

Ca. AD 1 - 100.A glass dish of translucent blue colour with a broad, shallow body resting on a concave, elevated foot, bearing a pontil scar inside. The rounded rim frames the dish, and the interior slopes gently toward the centre, forming a slight central depression. Patches of natural incrustation are present on the surface.For similar see: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Object Number: 76.AF.29. Size: 45mm x 190mm; Weight: 245g.Provenance: Private UK collection; Ex. Russkin collection, formed in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. AD 600.A necklace composed of an elegant strand of natural pearls alternating with gold beads in the shape of a spiral. T

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Lot 296

Ca. AD 600.A necklace composed of an elegant strand of natural pearls alternating with gold beads in the shape of a spiral. The necklace is completed with a gold pendant in the form of a Latin cross with polygonal arms tapering towards the centre, which is formed by a small cube housing a red garnet cabochon. The cross is joined to the necklace with a gold hoop attached to the top of the central arm.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction, 2491, Ancient Jewelry, Lot 450. Size: 270/540mm x 35mm; Weight: 24g.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. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.

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Middle Kingdom, Ca. 1991 - 1790 BC.A rare faience of a hand-built concubine, nude and covered in turquoise-hued glaze, with a

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Lot 8

Middle Kingdom, Ca. 1991 - 1790 BC.A rare faience of a hand-built concubine, nude and covered in turquoise-hued glaze, with arms held loosely at her sides. Dozens of hand-painted black rhombs cover her long dress and highlight details the necklace and the bracelets.For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 22.1.180. Size: 110mm x 50mm; Weight: 150g.Provenance: Private UK collection; acquired on the French market in the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.

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Ca. AD 1200 - 1400.A possibly British silver gilt ring with a D-section hoop enlarged on the decorated shoulders with incised

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Lot 318

Ca. AD 1200 - 1400.A possibly British silver gilt ring with a D-section hoop enlarged on the decorated shoulders with incised panels representing geometric motifs and connected to a polygonal bezel depicting a dragon in the sky between the stars.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number AF.926. Size: D:19.76mm / US: 10 / UK: T 1/2; Weight: 26g.Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a London private collection, 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. This piece is accompanied by full authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.

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Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.A mould-formed gold amulet of a snake representing an asp or a royal uraeus cobra. The serpenti

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Lot 17

Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.A mould-formed gold amulet of a snake representing an asp or a royal uraeus cobra. The serpentine creature rests atop an integral rectangular plinth and features a high-arching back, a slightly flared hood lining its incised neck, and a reared head with small eyes and a slit-form mouth.Size: 25mm x 15mm; Weight: 12g.Provenance: Private UK collection; Ex. US art market; Furmen Mebb, New York City, Purchased May 12, 1976. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.

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Ca. AD 800 - 1100.A pendant of discoid form, shaped from a thin sheet of gold, features planar faces and a slender peripheral

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Lot 326

Ca. AD 800 - 1100.A pendant of discoid form, shaped from a thin sheet of gold, features planar faces and a slender peripheral edge. An integral suspension loop with raised edges is incorporated into the design. The obverse is finely decorated with exceedingly complex curvilinear and knotted cord-patterned motifs representing the mythological animal known as the "Great Beast". Filigree wires wrap around granular spheres along the top and bottom of the pendant.For similar see: The Viking Art; fig. 131, p. 114. Size: 28mm x 23mm; Weight: 6g.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. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.

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Ca. AD 1200 - 1400.A beautiful silver gilt ring with a round hoop adorned with three ridges composed of lines of pellets, whi

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Lot 349

Ca. AD 1200 - 1400.A beautiful silver gilt ring with a round hoop adorned with three ridges composed of lines of pellets, which expand on the shoulders to form a round bezel, designed to be used as a seal. The bezel is engraved with complicated symbols a Christian monogram and personal initials, the symbols are framed with a thread-like line. The size and work are impressive suggesting the ring could possibly belong to a royal merchant or nobleman from a Crusaders period. Size: D: 20.98mm / US: 11 3/8 / UK: W 1/2; Weight: 31g.Provenance: London collection; Ex. Mayfair collection, acquired from an Ancient Art gallery; formerly acquired on the London art market pre-2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.

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Ca. 350 - 300 BC.A very rare pottery dish with an elevated foot and a thick flange rim. The recessed centre is adorned with a

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Lot 106

Ca. 350 - 300 BC.A very rare pottery dish with an elevated foot and a thick flange rim. The recessed centre is adorned with a radiating pattern. The dish has a black glazed background, with a design painted in reddish-brown and beige tones, highlighted with white detailing. The decoration depicts various sea creatures, including two fish, one of which is long and serpentine, resembling an eel, an octopus or squid, and smaller sea animals such as a crab and a shrimp. The rim is decorated with flowing vegetal and floral tendrils encircling the entire perimeter.For similar see: The Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art, Object Number 1980.62; The Museum of Fine Arts Budapest, Inventory number T.762. Size: 210mm x 55mm; Weight: 575g. Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Belgian art market; Hugo Lievens, Brussels 1982. 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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Ca. Late 400, beginning of 300 BC.A splendid marble votive stele carved with the relief image of two figures. Likely represen

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Lot 95

Ca. Late 400, beginning of 300 BC.A splendid marble votive stele carved with the relief image of two figures. Likely representing a funerary scene, the figures are both dressed in traditional clothing: the woman stands to the left tightly wrapped in a kiton, while the other woman, wearing a large himation, is seated on a large chair with polygonal-section flared legs. She is holding the hands of the standing woman, likely a final farewell between them.For similar see: The famous stele of Hegeso in the National Archeological Museum of Athens, NAMA 3624. Size: 125mm x 95mm; Weight: 750g.Provenance: Private UK collection; Ex. M. H. collection, Kensington, acquired on the UK art market in the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. 400 - 380 BC.A red-figure pottery bell krater with a large body, short splayed foot, flanged mouth, and two well-preserve

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Lot 105

Ca. 400 - 380 BC.A red-figure pottery bell krater with a large body, short splayed foot, flanged mouth, and two well-preserved horizontal handles. The vessel features traditional motifs, including a laurel wreath under the lip and a meander pattern with crosses near the base. Side "A" depicts a Dionysiac scene with a central satyr flanked by two maenads: one on the left in a long himation and the other on the right in a long chiton, holding a sceptre topped with a pine cone. Side "B" portrays three standing male figures, each facing forward and leaning on two wooden sticks. The krater is attributed to the Arpi Painter or his circle, as suggested by the detailed female attire, the prominent use of white pigment, and the distinctive depiction of the satyrs' chest.For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 06.1021.214. Size: 320mm x 310mm; Weight: 2.73kg.Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; formerly in a European Collection, France, bought in Paris in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letterThis piece has been precisely dated using a thermoluminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The report will accompany the lot. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

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Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.A finely cast bronze figure of Nefertum. The standing male deity is depicted with the left leg

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Lot 30

Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.A finely cast bronze figure of Nefertum. The standing male deity is depicted with the left leg striding forward and arms resting at the sides. He is dressed in a pleated kilt and adorned with a uraeus and a lotus-form headdress. A suspension loop is positioned on the back.For similar see: National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Accession Number 260207; The Saint Louis Art Museum, Object Number 221:1954. Size: 210mm x 45mm; Weight: 305g.Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the US art market; Private NYC Collection Acquired from Frishman Gallery Tel Aviv Israel 1970.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 322

Ca. AD 1700.A gold ring with a plain band and a slightly rounded outer profile. The gold has a warm, light yellowish-brown tone. An inscription on the interior reads, “Love and live happily”.Size: D:17.32mm / US: 7 / UK: N 1/2; Weight: 6.85g.Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between the early1960s to 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.

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Ca. 600 - 200 BC.A rare forged iron battle dagger with a scabbard adorned with decorative bronze bands. The guard has two pre

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Lot 116

Ca. 600 - 200 BC.A rare forged iron battle dagger with a scabbard adorned with decorative bronze bands. The guard has two preserved wooden panels, each terminating in a projecting, elongated rhomb-shaped pommel. The handle area may have once been wrapped in leather to make it easier to grip. The blade itself is flat and possibly made to be sharpened only on one side based on its shape.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number ML.1595. Provenacne: Property of a London gallery; Ex. Axel Guttmann.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Southwestern China (modern-day Yunnan Province), Dian Kingdom, Ca. 4th - 1st century BC.A bronze ceremonial table featuring a

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Lot 388

Southwestern China (modern-day Yunnan Province), Dian Kingdom, Ca. 4th - 1st century BC.A bronze ceremonial table featuring a robust bull standing in an upright pose with its head held high, gazing forward. The bull’s head is crowned with an impressive pair of curved horns. Beneath the powerful body of the bull, a small calf seeks shelter, positioned close to its sturdy legs. Behind the bull’s rear, a tiger clings onto the animal, poised as though attempting to grasp the calf. The flat back of the bull appears deliberately designed for the placement of offerings, while the entire composition rests on an integral base.Size: 135mm x 105mm; Weight: 465g.Provenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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