1400-1000 BC. A bitumen cylinder seal with standing goddess surrounded by animals; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: Cylinder Seal of Bitumen, 43 x 15.5 mm. The design, which is enclosed by upper and lower rulings, has as its central item a standing goddess. She stands on a pair of recumbent horned animals, back to back, and wears a long robe to the feet, decorated with a guilloche pattern. Her arms are spread and carry wings. The other items are animals and birds facing this goddess and three fillers: a tree, a plant shoot, and a star or solar disc. The animals are: two dogs or other small quadrupeds on her wings, one with long brush tail; a third such animal on its haunches in front of the goddess, and above it a walking bird; two pairs of close animals, one pair above the other, consisting of a natural horned animal with head down, and above its back an ibex in the upper pair, a quadruped with bird's head in the lower pair, each having an oblong structure on its back from which a wavey band connects the two. This is a seal from south-west Iran, c. 1400-1000 B.C. It has a rare design of much interest and is generally in very good condition, but the upper part of the goddess's body is damaged. 15 grams, 43mm (1 3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; aquired in the late 1970s and 1980s. This lot is part of a single collection of cylinder seals which were examined in the 1980s by Professor Lambert and most are accompanied by his own detailed notes; the collection has recently been reviewed by Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. Fine condition; worn. Rare.
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Circa 3000 BC. A hardstone cylinder seal with man, ox and bird group, accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: Cylinder Seal of Brown Stone, 41(hand over written) x 16.5 mm. The design consists of a standing bovine, a bird, and a sideways man with one arm raised. Along the upper edge there is a band of hatching, and there probably existed a parallel band at the bottom of the seal, but which is now broken off. This is a seal of c. 3000 B.C. from Anatolia/Syria/Palestine, related to the Mesopotamian Jemdet Nasr style. This is a rare item, and large, though there is some corrosion on one side of the stone. 20 grams, 41mm (1 1/2"). Private collection, London, UK; formed 1970s-1980s. This lot is part of a single collection of cylinder seals which were examined in the 1980s by Professor Lambert and most are accompanied by his own detailed notes; the collection has recently been reviewed by Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. Fine condition, lower edge abraded.
12th-11th century BC. A hardstone cylinder seal with the surface divided into hatched panels, accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: Cylinder Seal of Black Stone, 29 x 11 mm. The design consists entirely of motifs in linear expression. Vertical lines seem to divide the area into sections, but there is no obvious interpretation of any single item. This is a Levantine seal, c. 1200-1000 B.C., from the North-East Mediterranean area or Cyprus, and though the seal appears to be worn, the design shows up very clearly. 5.19 grams, 29mm (1"). From an important North London collection formed before 1980. This lot is part of a single collection of cylinder seals which were examined in the 1980s by Professor Lambert and most are accompanied by his own detailed notes; the collection has recently been reviewed by Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. Fine condition.
1400-1000 BC. A bitumen cylinder seal with raised borders to the upper and lower edges, scene of preparation of meat and drink; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: Cylinder Seal of Bitumen. 38.5 x 14 mm. The design, which is put between upper and lower rulings, shows a seated figure in long robe holding up a cup to drink. Facing is a servant of small size holding up a large fan. Between the two is a second vessel. Above the servant is a wine-strainer on a stand, with a round vessel to catch the liquid under it. On the left is a pole from which is hanging a butchered quadruped's headless body, and another item, while two animal legs lie on the ground. A rhomb and another item complete the scene. This is a seal from south-west Iran, c. 1400-1000 B.C. It is deeply cut and in fine condition save for a little damage around the servant. 9.61 grams, 38.5mm (1 1/2"). Property of a North London collector; acquired in the 1970s. This lot is part of a single collection of cylinder seals which were examined in the 1980s by Professor Lambert and most are accompanied by his own detailed notes; the collection has recently been reviewed by Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. Fine condition. Rare.
4th millennium BC. A carved hard shale seal matrix of a bull with head modelled in the half-round, pierced at the neck; drilled geometric design to the underside, possibly later. 12 grams, 28mm (1"). Property of an Essex gentleman; acquired in the early 1980s. Cf. Collon, D. Near Eastern Seals, London, 1990, item 1(B"). [No Reserve] Fine condition.
3rd-7th century AD. A carved agate seal matrix with intaglio design of a zebu with Pahlavi text and symbols around; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.02 grams, 17mm (3/4"). From an important North London collection formed before 1980. Cf. Gyselen, R. Acta Iranica. Sassanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Paris, 2007, item 30.D.2. Fine condition.
3rd-7th century AD. A carved agate seal matrix with intaglio design of a lion advancing with text above; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.53 grams, 19mm (1"). Property of a London gentleman; aquired in the late 1970s and 1980s. Cf. Gyselen, R. Acta Iranica. Sassanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Paris, 2007, item 30.B.2. Fine condition.
3rd-7th century AD. A carved agate seal matrix with intaglio design of a two crouching ibexes; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.77 grams, 15mm (1/2"). From a London, UK, collection; acquired 1970s. Cf. Gyselen, R. Acta Iranica. Sassanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Paris, 2007, item 30.E.2 for type. Fine condition.
3rd-7th century AD. A carved carnelian seal matrix with intaglio design of a ram with Pahlavi text around; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.54 grams, 12mm (1/2"). From a London, UK, collection; acquired 1970s. Cf. Gyselen, R. Acta Iranica. Sassanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Paris, 2007, item 30.E.2 (head reversed"). Fine condition.
3rd-7th century AD. A carved agate seal matrix with intaglio design of a lion advancing with beaded border and text around; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.56 grams, 16mm (3/4"). From a London, UK, collection; acquired 1970s. Cf. Gyselen, R. Acta Iranica. Sassanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Paris, 2007, item 30.B.4. Fine condition.
3rd-7th century AD. A carved banded agate seal matrix with intaglio design of a winged horse with Pahlavi text above; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 8.05 grams, 20mm (3/4"). From an important North London collection formed before 1980. Cf. Gyselen, R. Acta Iranica. Sassanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Paris, 2007, item 40.A.2. Fine condition.
3rd-7th century AD. A carved agate seal matrix with intaglio design of a battle standard with Pahlavi text around; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 6.46 grams, 20mm (3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; aquired in the late 1970s and 1980s. Cf. Gyselen, R. Acta Iranica. Sassanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Paris, 2007, item 70.4. Fine condition.
3rd-7th century AD. A carved agate seal matrix with panels to the outer face, intaglio design of a standing bird with wings to the sides; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 6.90 grams, 21mm (3/4"). Property of a North London collector; acquired in the 1970s. Cf. Gyselen, R. Acta Iranica. Sassanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Paris, 2007, item 30.G.2 for type. Fine condition.
3rd-7th century AD. A carved agate seal matrix with ribbed outer face, intaglio design of a plant with fronds; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.70 grams, 20mm (3/4"). From an important North London collection formed before 1980. Cf. Gyselen, R. Acta Iranica. Sassanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Paris, 2007, item 50.3 for type. Fine condition.
3rd-7th century AD. A carved agate seal matrix with intaglio design of a battle standard with star and crescent, wreath around; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 17 grams, 25mm (1"). From an important North London collection formed before 1980. Cf. Gyselen, R. Acta Iranica. Sassanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Paris, 2007, item 70.7 for type. Fine condition.
3rd-7th century AD. A carved agate seal matrix with intaglio design of a ram with decorative collar, text and symbols around; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 6.19 grams, 18mm (3/4"). Private collection, London, UK; formed 1970s-1980s. Cf. Gyselen, R. Acta Iranica. Sassanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Paris, 2007, item 40.B.4 for type. Fine condition.
3rd-7th century AD. A carved agate seal matrix with intaglio design of a horseman with foliage; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.34 grams, 13mm (1/2"). Property of a North London collector; acquired in the 1970s. Cf. Gyselen, R. Acta Iranica. Sassanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Paris, 2007, item 14.2. Fine condition.
3rd-7th century AD. A carved agate seal matrix with intaglio design of a crouching lion flanked by crescent moon and star, text above; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 6.14 grams, 18mm (3/4"). Property of a North London collector; acquired in the 1970s. Cf. Gyselen, R. Acta Iranica. Sassanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Paris, 2007, item 30.B.5. Fine condition.
3rd-7th century AD. A carved agate seal matrix with intaglio design of a battle standard and wreath; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.44 grams, 20mm (3/4"). From a London, UK, collection; acquired 1970s. Cf. Gyselen, R. Acta Iranica. Sassanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Paris, 2007, item 70.6. Fine condition.
3rd-7th century AD. A carved agate seal matrix with intaglio design of a facing bearded bust with Pahlavi text around; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.43 grams, 15mm (1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; aquired in the late 1970s and 1980s. Cf. Gyselen, R. Acta Iranica. Sassanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Paris, 2007, item 20.10. Fine condition.
3rd-7th century AD. A carved agate seal matrix with intaglio design of a long-tailed bird with Pahlavi text below; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.10 grams, 11mm (1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; aquired in the late 1970s and 1980s. Cf. Gyselen, R. Acta Iranica. Sassanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Paris, 2007, item 30.G.3. Fine condition.
3rd-7th century AD. A carved banded agate seal matrix with intaglio design of a battle standard with text around; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 6.13 grams, 20mm (3/4"). From a London, UK, collection; acquired 1970s. Cf. Gyselen, R. Acta Iranica. Sassanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Paris, 2007, item 70.1 for type. Fine condition.
3rd-7th century AD. A carved carnelian seal matrix with intaglio bearded male bust with text above; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 6.67 grams, 21mm (1"). Private collection, London, UK; formed 1970s-1980s. Cf. Gyselen, R. Acta Iranica. Sassanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Paris, 2007, item 20.14. Fine condition.
3rd-7th century AD. A carved agate seal matrix with intaglio design of a ram within a beaded border, with symbols around; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 16 grams, 23mm (1"). Property of a London gentleman; aquired in the late 1970s and 1980s. Cf. Gyselen, R. Acta Iranica. Sassanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Paris, 2007, item 30.E.1 for type. Fine condition.
3rd-7th century AD. A carved carnelian seal matrix with intaglio bearded male bust, flanked by a crescent moon and a star; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 7.45 grams, 24mm (1"). Private collection, London, UK; formed 1970s-1980s. Cf. Gyselen, R. Acta Iranica. Sassanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Paris, 2007, item 20.13. Fine condition.
3rd-7th century AD. A carved agate seal matrix with intaglio facing bust and symbols above; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 7.73 grams, 20mm (3/4"). Property of a North London collector; acquired in the 1970s. Cf. Gyselen, R. Acta Iranica. Sassanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Paris, 2007, item 20.10. Fine condition.
3rd century BC. A squat silver bowl with flared carinated rim, repoussé design of a quatrefoil with ovoid plaques. 128 grams, 16cm (6 1/4"). Private collection, London, UK; formerly with Persepolis Gallery, Mayfair, London, UK; in the 1980s. Cf. Curtiss, J. & Tallis, N. Forgotten Empire. The World of Ancient Persia, London, 2005, item 277. Fine condition.
4th century BC. A broad bronze dish with radiating repoussé ovoid panels between repoussé palmettes, central boss and ring of pellets; everted rim. 412 grams, 23cm (9"). Private collection, London, UK; formerly with Persepolis Gallery, Mayfair, London, UK; in the 1980s. Cf. Curtiss, J. & Tallis, N. Forgotten Empire. The World of Ancient Persia, London, 2005, item 277. Examples of phiale have come to light at a number of sites in the ancient kingdom of Macedon such as Aegae (notably the rich tomb of the Lady of Aegae) and the cemetery of Archontiko close to the ancient capital of Pella. The presence of such vessels reveals the close political and trading ties with the Persian Empire and the western satrapies. Many of the examples found at Macedonian sites have inscriptions dedicated to the gods and it would seem that they were used in pouring libations at important shrines in the kingdom. Fine condition; small holes to sidewall.
13th-6th century BC. A bronze lion figurine with open jaws and extended tongue, crouching with forepaws extended; slot to the underside, socket between forepaws, ferrous accretion to the rear; possibly a dagger hilt fitting. 68 grams, 50mm (2"). Private collection, London, UK; formerly with Persepolis Gallery, Mayfair, London, UK; in the 1980s. Cf. Legrain, L. Luristan Bronzes in the University Museum, Pennsylvania, 1934, plate XI, item 43. Very fine condition.
13th-6th century BC. A bronze comb-backed axehead with ribbed tubular socket, curved blade issuing from the mouth of a lion, four griffin-heads to the rear. 370 grams, 22cm (8 1/2"). From an important North London collection formed before 1980. CF. Godard, F. The Art of Iran, London, 1965, item 99. Fine condition. Rare.
13th-6th century BC. A bronze openwork bridle plaque comprising: a ring supported on each side by a profile horse; an ibex head above with ribbed horns curving to meet the brow of each horse; two grotesque masks on ribbed shafts within the arc of the horns; loop to the reverse. 221 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). From an important North London collection formed before 1980. Cf. similar combination of ring, masks and profile supporters in Godard, F. The Art of Iran, London, 1965, item 18. Fine condition.
13th-6th century BC. A bronze horse-bit suite comprising: a square-section bar with ends scrolled in opposite directions; two lateral plaques, each a flat-section rectangle with triangular voids, six spikes to the inner face, mouflon-head finial, central void to accept the bar. 230 grams, 18.5cm (7 1/4"). Property of a North West London gentleman; formerly with a central London gallery in 1990. Cf. Moorey, P.R.S. Ancient Bronzes From Luristan, London, 1974, plate VI, item A. Fine condition.
12th-10th century BC. A bronze bit and flanking plaques comprising: round-section bit with flattened and scrolled ends; two plaques, each depicting the 'Mistress of Animals' standing in long fringed robe and horned tiara on a rectangular base, flanked by attacking winged gryphons, three loops to the reverse. 1 kg, bit: 25cm (9 3/4"). Property of a North London collector; ex Christies, 2 April 2014, Lot 32. Cf. Godard, F. The Art of Iran, London, 1965, item 16; Moorey, P.R.S. The Art of Ancient Iran, in Ancient Bronzes, Ceramics and Seals, Los Angeles, 1981, item 43. Accompanied by an Art Loss Register certificate. The image of a deity holding two animals is an ancient one and is found in many cultures and can depict either a male or female divinity. That of the female is known as Potnia Theron, or Lady of the Animals a term first used by Homer in the Illiad. In the Mesopotamian world the forces of chaos are often represented by animals and the gods are seen as the restraining force to these unpredictable powers that could harm the human world. The presence of horns on figures marks them out as being divine and are often found being worn by kings who saw themselves as close to the gods. Fine condition. Rare.
13th-7th century BC. A bifacial bronze sceptre finial formed as a tube with three facing masks, two lateral opposed beasts. 258 grams, 21.5cm (8 1/2"). Private collection, London, UK; formerly with Persepolis Gallery, Mayfair, London, UK; in the 1980s. Cf. Godard, F. The Art of Iran, London, 1965, item 19. Very fine condition.
13th-7th century BC. A bifacial bronze sceptre finial formed as a tube with three facing masks, two lateral opposed beasts; loops and flared mouth to the lower end. 218 grams, 23cm (9"). From an important private London collection; formed in the 1970s and 1980s. Cf. Godard, F. The Art of Iran, London, 1965, item 19. Very fine condition.
13th-7th century BC. A bifacial bronze sceptre finial formed as a waisted tube with flared collars, and another with three facing masks, two lateral opposed beasts; mounted on a custom-made stand. 566 grams, 43cm including stand (17"). Private collection, acquired by descent 1970s. Cf. Legrain, L. Luristan Bronzes in the University Museum, Pennsylvania, 1934, item 2. Very fine condition.
13th-6th century BC. A bronze adze with triangular-section flared blade, tubular socket with raised animal-head detail. 243 grams, 16.5cm (6 1/2"). From an old English collection; acquired on the UK art market before 1970. Cf. Legrain, L. Luristan Bronzes in the University Museum, Pennsylvania, 1934, item 44. [No Reserve] Fair condition, edge nicked.
11th-12th century AD. A bronze spherical body with discoid base, waisted tubular neck with thick everted rim and running lozenge motif to the junction, flared collar with offset triangles, facetted upper neck with feather detailing; S-scrolled handle with ribbed detailing, palmate finial, addorsed bird-heads to the rim and poppy-head thumb-pad. 1.7 kg, 33.5cm (13 1/4"). Private collection, London, UK; formerly with Persepolis Gallery, Mayfair, London, UK, in the 1980s. Cf. von Gladiss, A. Glanz und Substanz. Metallarbeitung in der Sammlung des Museums für Islamische Kunst, Berlin, 2012, item 8. Fine condition.
11th-12th century AD. A broad bowl with flared foot, raised rim and carination to the flange; ochre glaze with sgraffiato concentric circles, swags and geometric motifs. 1.5 kg, 33cm (13"). From an important private London collection; formed in the 1970s and 1980s. Cf. Pinder-Wilson, R.H. Islamic Pottery 800-1400, London, 1969, item 60. Fine condition, some surface accretion.
2nd-3rd century AD. A D-section hoop with ovoid plaque, inset nicolo with agate(?) intaglio dolphin motif. 5.98 grams, 22mm overall, 14.65 x 20.98mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 17 3/4, Japan 15) (1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980; formerly in the collection of Henry Mossop, Lincolnshire, UK. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 195. In Classical religion the dolphin symbolised the journey of the soul across the sea to the afterlife. They were also recognised for their protective role in helping guide lost ships. The dolphin was sacred to both Apollo and Venus, and Eros/Cupid is often shown riding on the back of one. Very fine condition.
3rd century AD. A keeled D-section gold hoop with carinated shoulders, elliptical plaque with inset carnelian, intaglio profile horse-head motif. 3.99 grams, 19mm overall, 17.59mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.0, Japan 14) (3/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 182. Very fine condition.
3rd century AD. A D-section hoop with lateral carinations and facetted expanding shoulders, elliptical cell with inset stone(?) intaglio depicting Cupid riding a hippocamp, with fish. 6.99 grams, 23mm overall, 19.24mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.38, Japan 19) (1"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 203. Very fine condition.
1st-2nd century AD. A D-section gold hoop with expanding shoulders and discoid plaque; triangles of granulation to the shoulders and surrounding the cell with inset nicolo stone. 5.47 grams, 23mm overall, 19.39mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.73, Japan 20) (1"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 194. Very fine condition.
14th century AD. A narrow round-section hoop with stepped shoulders, pie-dish bezel and inset garnet cabochon. 1.44 grams, 22mm overall, 16.32mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10) (1"). From the collection of an important city gentleman. Cf. Taylor, G. & Scarisbrick, D. Finger Rings from Ancient Egypt to the Present Day, Oxford, 1978, item 286. Very fine condition.
13th century AD. A pendant formed as a miniature bible or book (St. Mark) with two rectangular pages, rectilinear hatched grid to each face, ribbed loops forming a hinge secured by a pin with polyhedral head and attachment loop, separate loop attached to the exterior of one page. 2.29 grams, 19mm (3/4"). Found Cliffe, Kent, 2008. Disclaimed under the Treasure Act, reference 2008T439, relevant documentation accompanies the item. The circumstances of the item's discovery were reported in the article How I Found a 13th Century Gold Pendant in Treasure Hunting magazine, April, 2010 written in the name of Paul Andrews, and it appeared on the front cover; a copy of the magazine accompanies the pendant. The magazine article details the finder's experiences in finding the miniature gold book, a find without close parallels from the medieval period. Fine condition. Excessively rare.
15th century AD. A silver-gilt D-section hoop with ropework detailing, faceted expanding shoulders with flower sprays and sunburst motifs; two facets to the bezel, each with a standing nimbate figure, to the left with church tower(?) and to the right with preaching cross(?"). 7.58 grams, 19mm overall, 14.61mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5) (3/4"). Found? ?on an old disused foot path near Barnard Castle, Teesdale, County Durham, UK; recorded by Dennis Coggins, curator of Bowes Museum in the early 1980s. Cf. Oman, C.C. Victoria and Albert Museum Catalogue of Rings, reprinted Ipswich, 1993, item 268. Very fine condition.
3rd century AD. A parcel-gilt silver D-section hoop expanding to keeled shoulders, all with foliage detailing; the plaque with inset gold panel and carnelian cabochon with intaglio design comprising a bearded profile head facing left and another above facing upwards, ropework straps and hexagonal boss to the rear. 20 grams, 32mm overall, 20.65mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 10 3/4, Europe 24.4, Japan 23) (1 1/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 214. Very fine condition.
13th-15th century AD. A bronze lozenge-shaped plaque with white enamelled lion rampant regardant. 4.55 grams, 28mm (1"). Found Suffolk, UK. Cf. Ashley, S. Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk, East Anglian Archaeology 101, Dereham, 2002, item 155 for type. [No Reserve] Fine condition; loop absent.
2nd-3rd century AD. A D-section silver hoop with expanding shoulders and flaring ribs, flat plaque with punched crescent detailing to the border, cell with inset carnelian cloison, intaglio motif of a robed female on a chair with staff and flowers, possibly the goddess Flora. 14 grams, 29mm overall, 22.31mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z+1, USA 12 3/4, Europe 29.99, Japan 28) (1 1/4"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. Cf. Taylor, G. & Scarisbrick, D. Finger Rings from Ancient Egypt to the Present Day, Oxford, 1978, item 160. Flora was the Roman goddess of flowers and the Spring. Her cult was widespread across Italy at an early date and she had a month dedicated to her in the Roman calendar which occurred around April. She was the deity who made the trees blossom thus providing fruit. She had a temple in Rome on the Aventine Hill and another in the northwestern slope of the Quirinal Hill. Her main festival was the Floralia on August 13 which was an agricultural festival to ensure that the crops blossomed and there was a good harvest. Fine condition.
13th-15th century AD. A bronze heater shield pendant with pierced lug above, reserved border and cross engrailed motif; possibly the arms of the Ufford family. 13 grams, 45mm (1 3/4"). Found Suffolk, UK. Cf. Ashley, S. Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk, East Anglian Archaeology 101, Dereham, 2002, item 42. The arms in a lozenge denote a female member of the Ufford family. Robert Ufford was the first Earl of Suffolk, and one of the first Knights of the Garter when that order was formed in 1348. He took an active part in the Hundred Years War and was involved in many diplomatic and military missions. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
3rd century AD. A substantial D-section silver hoop expanding to keeled shoulders with scrolls and tendrils, discoid plaque with intaglio motif of winged Victoria with a wreath in a biga. 23 grams, 29mm overall, 20.57mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 10 3/4, Europe 24.4, Japan 23) (1 1/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 210. Fine condition.
14th century AD. A silver parcel-gilt annular brooch, the hoop convex with four discoid and four crescentic plaques; flat-section tongue. 0.97 grams, 14mm (1/2"). From an old English collection; acquired on the UK art market before 1970. Cf. Egan, G. & Pritchard, F. Dress Accessories 1150-1450, London, 2002, item 1317. [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.
11th-12th century AD. A bronze leash junction comprising a larger and a smaller hoop joined at the base with a rotating swivel; hatching to the exterior faces. 4.24 grams, 28mm (1"). Cf. Hammond, B. British Artefacts vol.3 - Late Saxon, Late Viking & Norman, Witham, 2013, item 1.13-o. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
13th-15th century AD. A group of bronze rings comprising: three rings with engraved cross/star decoration, one with vesica shape bezel with diagonal engravings. 21 grams total, 19-27mm (3/4 - 1"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. For similar see Kolchin, B.A. and Makarova, T.I. Drevnyaya Rus', Byt i kultura, Moscow, 1997, plate 120, item 8. [4, No Reserve] Very fine condition.
13th century AD. A bronze round-section penannular shank with two domed finials, each with incised arches; small round-section pin coiled around the shank. 14 grams, 26mm (1"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1980s and 1990s. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate CXV, item 2. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
12th-13th century AD. A hemispherical bowl with circumferential banding to the exterior face, raised rib, three D-shaped reinforced lugs to the rim, each pierced for suspension, two with rings in place. 214 grams, 95mm (3 3/4"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. Cf. Kolchin, B.A. and Makarova, T.I. Drevnyaya Rus', Byt i kultura, Moscow, 1997, plate 97, item 5. [No Reserve] Fine condition; crack to rim.
12th-14th century AD. A group of bronze bird mounts comprising: one gilded dove(?) with wings crossed, feather decoration on wings and chest; one similar with large curved tail and eyes; one gilded standing bird with loop to the reverse. 6.8 grams total, 13-22mm. From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. Cf. Kolchin, B.A. and Makarova, T.I. Drevnyaya Rus', Byt i kultura, Moscow, 1997, plate 94, item 6. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.
11th-12th century AD. A large openwork bronze mount with central doomed pellet surrounded by a foliage decoration; on both sides a rearing beast in regardant pose. 21 grams, 65mm (2 1/2"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. For similar see Murasheva, V.V. Drevnerusskije Remennyje Nabornyje Ukrashenyja (X-XIII VV.), Moscow, 2000, plate 75, item O5. [No Reserve] Fine condition, upper part absent.
14th-15th century AD. A hand-forged iron shank with large flat-section bit, cross-shaped median breach and two wards, looped bow with knop above. 86 grams, 17.5cm (6 3/4"). Property of a professional; acquired on the European art market in the 1980s. Cf. Pall, M. Schlüssel und Schlösser, Graz, 2012, item 4685. Fine condition.
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