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Lot 840

Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman gold ring, with an D section angular hoop that enlarges on the shoulders, to form an oval bezel. The bezel is composed of a circular frame that secures a carnelian intaglio depicting Cupid riding a phallus with legs. The figure is stylised, with short incised lines. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 465.Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 7gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; previously acquired at the art market in Vienna; formerly in an Austrian collection formed prior to 2000. 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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Lot 453

XVIIIh Dynasty, reign of Amenhotep IV-Akhenaten, Ca. 1353 - 1336 BC. An Egyptian relief, carved from pale orange sandstone, depicting a high figure. The figure is a queen of the Amarna Kingdom. In front of her is the figure of King Akhenaten. On the left of the queen is a child, most likely the young princess Meritaten. On the left of the scene is a column with hieroglyphic inscriptions. Size: 220mm x 130mm; Weight: 1.7kg Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Hans Humbel Private Collection, Zurich. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. Published: A. Wiese, Antikenmuseum Basel und Sammlung Ludwig; Die Agyptische Abteilung, (Mainz am Rhein 2001), fig. 77, p. 119. This piece is accompanied by a report from Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.

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Lot 679

Ca. 500 - 400 BC.A Greek bowl cast in silver. The interior of the bowl is embellished with a pattern of concave, petal-like structures surrounding a centrally embossed convex circle. On the outside of the dish this pattern is repeated in the reverse, with the petals being convex and the central circle being concave. This pattern may seek to emulate a flower or the sun and thus is most likely associated with the gods Persephone or Apollo. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 47.100.84.Size: 175mm x 50mm; Weight: 235gProvenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquired on the UK/European 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 a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

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Lot 499

Ca. 100 BC - AD 100.A bronze Roman Montefortino helmet comprised of a single sheet of cast and hammered bronze. This type of helmet was first used by the Celtic and Etruscan people, but it was later adopted by the armies of Republican Rome. The central knob in the centre of the helmet could be used to attach a plume or feathers for identification and decoration. On the rim of this helmet are two tubular fittings for the attachment of cheek pieces. For similar see: Christie's Live Auction 9482; THE ART OF WARFARE: THE AXEL GUTTMANN COLLECTION PART I, Lot 84.Size: 255mm x 200mm; Weight: 685gProvenance: 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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Lot 787

Ca. AD 300 - 600.A beautiful late Roman open-work gold ring. The ring has a round hoop composed of open-work medallions that are connected with gold pellets. The round ribbed bezel is crowned with gold pellets. The bezel secures a circular amethyst intaglio. The intaglio depicts a standing winged victory facing left and holding a wreath. The figure is stylised, and made with short incised lines.Size: D:15.9mm / US: 5 1/4 / UK: K; Weight: 5gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the Austrian art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 639

Ca. 14th-13th century BC.A large decorated tan coloured pottery vessel, with a round tapered body and two thin handles connected to the rim of the vessel. The body of the vessel has a front tapered cylindrical spout. The vessel is decorated with brown concentric rings and abstract linear elements around the shoulder. There are light surface deposits scattered over the surface. The vessel has been restored over the break lines and had some areas of resurfacing. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 07.263.1.Size: 260mm x 215mm; Weight: 1.7KgProvenance: Property of a London Art gallery; formerly in NYC collection; Ex. F. F. collection, NYC; Ex. pre-2000 US collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece has been precisely dated having undergone Thermo Luminescence analysis by Ralf Kotalla, an independent German Laboratory. The samples collected date the piece to the period reflected in its style, whilst also showing no modern trace elements. Its TL certificate with full report will also accompany this lot.

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Lot 818

Ca. AD 100 - 200.A Roman gold hollow votive statuette depicting a standing crowned goddess, dressed in a long tunic with vertical folders and cloak on the shoulders. The statuette has stylised facial features, characteristic of the late Hellenistic style. It has a round hoop on the back. The gold of the statuette emits a red sheen. For similar see: MET Accession Number: 53.191.3.Size: 53mm x 16mm; Weight: 7gProvenance: Private UK collection, acquired from the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1970s 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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Lot 505

Ca. AD 300 - 350.A late Roman large oval amethyst cameo depicting Constantine the Great, Emperor from 306 to 337 AD and the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity. He is represented with short hair, a large nose and almond-shaped eyes. The cameo is set in a possibly later 18ct gold ring. Size: D:16.31mm / US: 5 3/4 / UK: L; Weight: 5.86gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.

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Lot 302

Ca. 2200 - 1900 BC.A very large Sumerian rectangular administrative tablet. It has many lines of cuneiform split into four columns on the front and the back of the tablet. The Sumerian determinative DINGIR is written, this specifies that the noun following this is a god or a divinity. This tablet has the Sumerian determinative GIŠ, this specifies that the noun following this is a name of a tree, or an implement made out of wood. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 3748, Antiquaries, Lot 102.Size: 175mm x 130mm; Weight: 1.03kgProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in the early 2000s in Belgium by H.A.; previously in 1970s European collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 694

Ca. 350 - 320 BC. A splendid marble stele carved with the relief image of a rider on a running horse. The figure most likely represents a warrior, the figure is dressed in traditional clothing with a long cloak flying in the wind. This stele is a chthonic symbol, thus suggesting that the male figure was a deceased hero who is running to the underworld. For similar see: Christie's Live Auction 21015, Antiquities,: Including ancient engraved gems formerly in the Sangiorgi collection part IV, Lot. 27. Size: 180mm x 170mm; Weight: 2.01kg Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the UK art market in 2013; previously UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 178

Ca. AD 1500 - 1700.An Ottoman or Mamluk shaffron, a type of armour designed to protect a horse’s head in battle, is primarily made of steel. It is shaped to fit over the horse’s forehead, extending down to cover the cheeks and nose. The steel surface is decorated with damascened metal, featuring intricate engravings around a central star motif.Size: 630mm x 340mm; Weight: 1.3kgProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old Canadian collection of F. N., Ontario, 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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Lot 382

Ca. AD 100 - 200 .A stone panel depicting the scene of the Buddha's first sermon seven weeks after his Enlightenment. The purpose of this sermon was to explain the basic orientation of Buddhism. For similar see: The British Museum, museum number 1979,0130.1.Size: 280mm x 470mm; Weight: 17.1kgProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in the early 2000s in Belgium; previously in 1970s European 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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Lot 20

Ca. AD 400 - 600.A Byzantine solid gold ring with a round hoop that widens at the shoulders into a triangular shape. The shoulders are connected to a high, round bezel, composed of a circular frame that secures a red garnet intaglio. The intaglio depicts the Holy Dove, portrayed with spread wings and a raised tail. For similar see: Byzantium and the West, Jewelry in the first Millennium, fg. 10.Size: D:17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 5gProvenance: Private UK collection, acquired from the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with Parthenon gallery; acquired in the 1970s 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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Lot 124

Ca. AD 800 - 1100. A Viking iron knife with a wooden handle in the shape of a dragon’s head. The dragon’s head has an open mouth and an outstretched tongue, whilst it’s body is inlaid with almond-shaped coloured glass beads to simulate scales. The blade is single-edged with a thick spine for added strength. Size: 355mm x 35mm; Weight: 375g 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. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

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Lot 400

Ca. AD 386 - 535. An outstanding Northern Wei period terracotta horse. The horse stands alert with an arched neck and its ears pricked forward. The mane is depicted with the use of a red pigment, scalloped in a pattern along the neck. Its dressed with a feather ornament, atop its head, a tasselled rope, looped around the top of its neck and tufted ornaments on the chest collar. On the back is a multi-layered saddle with red pigmentation. This fully caparisoned horse stands proudly on a rectangular pedestal. For similar see: Guimet Museum, MA 4674. This piece has been precisely dated using a thermoluminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The report will accompany the lot. Size: L:360mm / W:320mm ; 2.70kg 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.

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Lot 720

Ca. 400 - 300 BC.A beautiful Apulian Olpe, with a globular body on a short foot and a thin rim. The body of the vessel is decorated with a lady of fashion, with wings stretched out behind her, painted in white and yellow pigments, symbolising Nike. The face is adorned with a parure composed of a stefane, a pearl necklace, pearl earrings and a sakkos on the top of the head. Under the moulded Herculean knot handle is a complex palmette motif.Size: 170mm x 150mm; Weight: 585gProvenance: 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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Lot 457

Amarna Period, Ca. 1353 - 1336 BC. A lovely Egyptian relief panel, carved from pale orange and red sandstone. It depicts a horse head with harness and bridles. The animal is depicted in a naturalistic manner with a long muzzle and an almond shaped eye. The relief preserves the original pigments of the skin and the mane. Size: 130mm x 225mm; Weight: 2.1kg Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Dr. Samir Mikhail collection, acquired in 1978. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 428

Ca. AD 1800-1900.A beautiful seated, gilded and bejewelled bronze Avalokitesvara. Avalokitesvara is portrayed as a male deity in India and is also known in the female form as Guanyin. The serene figure is shown with two hands in Anjali, one hand holding a lotus and the other holding a mala chain. The headdress and body ornaments are bejewelled. Size: 315mm x 190mm; Weight: 3.43kgProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 154

Ca. AD 1400 - 1700.A large collection of medieval and post medieval table knives and a fork. The knives have different blades and handles, made of wood and bone with incised decoration.Size: 130-205mm x 10-18mm; Weight: 395gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; acquired from a UK private collected formed in the 1970s to 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 19

Ca. AD 500 - 700.A Byzantine 19.5ct gold ring with a round hoop, polygonal section. The hoop is connected to a high, open-work flower-shaped bezel composed of four petals. The petals are adorned with a cross that has a gold pellet at the centre. The bezel secures a green emerald intaglio depicting a cross surrounded by a laurel crown. For similar see: Byzantium and the West, Jewelry in the first Millennium, fg. 11, 24.Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 8gProvenance: 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 comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.

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Lot 515

Late period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.An Egyptian mould-formed faience amulet depicting a large avian Horus, the god of the sun. The bird stands on long legs, with its wings folded neatly against its sides. The amulet's feathers and striking face are enveloped in layers of lustrous green glaze. Atop the bird’s head are the feathers of Osiris, the King of the Underworld. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 22.1.1325.Size: L:38mm / W:23mm ; 7.33gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in the early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK 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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Lot 812

Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman solid gold ring with a round hoop, with a flat section that enlarges on the shoulders to form a round bezel. The bezel secures a carnelian intaglio depicting a hunting hound. The hound is formed in a naturalistic manner with a long and curved body. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 341.Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 7gProvenance: 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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Lot 684

Ca. 800 - 600 BC.A Greek geometric period bronze statuette of a galloping horse on a rectangular base. The horse has raised ears, a long tail, a muzzle with an open mouth and protruding eyes. For similar see: Christie's Live Auction 21014, Antiquities, Lot. 8.Size: 90mm x 85mm; Weight: 205gProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

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Lot 16

Ca. AD 500 - 700.A stunning openwork gold Byzantine cross pendant, embellished with a phytomorphic motif made in filigree. The cross is composed of four arms with finials, adorned with a cross. At the center is a filigree cross, framed with a gold circle. The five filigree crosses represent the five wounds of Christ. For a similar example, see MET Museum Accession Number: 2006.569.Size: 42mm x 33mm; Weight: 4gProvenance: Private UK collection, acquired from the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1970s 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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Lot 591

Late Period, Ca. 664 - 30 BC.An Egyptian carnelian phallus amulet in gold frame. The front of the amulet is embellished with gold spirals on the frontal side. On the top of the amulet is a round hoop decorated with vertical lines.Size: 22mm x 12mm; Weight: 3gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 141

CA. AD 1300.A rare British medieval gilded silver ring with round D-section. The ring is embellished with diagonal, concave gilt bands on a dotted background, whilst the internal surface is flat.Size: D:19.56mm / US: 9 3/4 / UK: T; Weight: 4,2gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 298

Ca. 3300 - 3100 BC.An ancient Mesopotamian clay tablet inscribed with six registers with pictographic proto-cuneiform, it most likely indicates numbers of livestock and other goods. The reverse of the tablet depicts a similar inscription divided by vertical and horizontal lines. Proto-cuneiform inscriptions are one of the earliest forms of writing, it is made of wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets to record economic transactions, administrative data and temple activities in Ancient Mesopotamia. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 1988.433.1.Size: 65mm x 40mm; Weight: 40gProvenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquired by A.O. on the UK/European art market in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 367

Ca. 2900 - 800 BC.A large collection of 13 Near Eastern cylinder seals. The seals differ in shape, material and design. The seals are from the Jemdet Nasr period to the Neo Assyrian period.Size: 18-35mm x 9-18mm; Weight: 65gProvenance: 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.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

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Lot 359

Ca. 1500 - 500 BC.A Central Asiatic red Stone Cylinder seal. The design shows two humans in kilts raising one hand to a group of monsters. The first has a bird's body resting on a fish. The other monster is a quadruped with long neck and wings. Between the two is an item with possibly two fish tails. Accompanied by a signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert.Size: 23mm x 12mm; Weight: 6gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; formerly with a Mayfair Art dealer S.A.; Ex. 1990s London collections, studied and catalogued by professor Lambert in the early 90s (with original note, signed by him). Previously in an old British collection formed since the 1960s.

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Lot 670

Ca. 300 - 200 BC.A Hellenistic translucent black alabastron with white spiralling streaks. The alabastron has a long, conical neck expanding upward to a thick, uneven flared rim with rounded edges. The body of the vessel has a sloping shoulder, a pyriform body that tapers downwards to point.Size: 130mm x 40mm; Weight: 29.8gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; ; acquired from a UK private collected formed in the 1970s to 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 745

Ca. 500 - 300 BC. A Celtic 22.5ct gold bracelet consisting of a round body embellished with scrolling mythical creatures with the head of a bird and finials adorned with stars set within concentric circles. For similar see: I Celti (Bompiani, 1991), p. 115. Size: 70mm x 63mm; Weight: 33g Provenance: From the private collection of an Essex gentleman; previously in 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 comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.

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Lot 782

Ca. AD 300 - 400. A late Roman gold ring with a square bezel, upon which is an engraving of an emperor from the House of Constantine. He is depicted facing left, wearing a tunic and sporting a close, short hairstyle. The portrait is flanked by a Greek inscription. Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 7.25g Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 462

Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. A rare black stone statue of a Pharaoh. His bare upper body exhibits a slender waist and strong pectorals, along with an incised navel. He has a nemes headdress topped with a uraeus. His solemn face is rendered with careful details; almond-shaped eyes, a bulbous nose and bowed lips. Light cosmetic lines envelope his eyes. Size: 100mm x 60mm; Weight: 795g Provenance: Private UK collection, Ex. collection of a London gentleman, acquired in 2022; previously in a collection of S. Abou-Rjeili since the 1980s; Ex. private collection of an English gentleman. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a report from Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.

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Lot 135

Ca. AD 1600. An Elizabethan or Stuart gold posy ring with an internal inscription reading “Godes blesing is my pordion” (God’s blessing is my portion). The inscription is most likely a reference to Psalm 16:5. Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 7.2g Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 820

Ca. AD 300 - 500. A Roman spoon made from silver, known as a cochlearium. The bowl of the spoon is a rounded, with a handle that narrows to a point at the end. This narrow point was used for extracting snails or seafood from the shell. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 19.192.64. Size: 155mm x 30mm; Weight: 20g 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.

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Lot 381

Ca. 200 - 400 BC. A stone stele depicting the Buddha's first sermon. The stele consists of three scenes. The top scene depicts Buddha’s descent from Trāyatriṃśa. The middle scene depicts the adoration of the Buddha’s turban. The bottom scene is the adoration of the Buddha. For similar see Asian Art Museum, object number B60S138+. Size: 390mm x 250mm; Weight: 4.6kg Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

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Lot 93

Ca. AD 800 - 1100.A Viking Baltic region rare votive mask. The mask is a stylised human face. The visage presents with almond-shaped eye slits lined with eye lids, a straight brow line, aquiline nose with openwork nostrils and an open mouth. The mouth and eyes are gilted.Size: 180mm x 115mm; Weight: 70gProvenance: 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.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

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Lot 12

Ca. AD 500 - 700. A rare Byzantine gold bishop's ring with a domed bezel supported by six stylised columns. This kind of ring was intended to convey the architectural mastery of Byzantine churches, hence why it is sometimes referred to as an architectural ring. Size: D:17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 15.4g Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 783

Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman oval nicolo intaglio depicting a Roman galley, including the heads of its rowers and its oars. At the front of the galley is a figurehead with a head of a mythical creature, possibly a basilisk. The intaglio is set in a high carat, possibly later gold ring. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 381.Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 12.8gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 389

Ca. 200 - 100 BC.A rare Gandharan stone ring depicting a bust of Buddha. The shoulders are intricately carved with more depictions of the Buddha.Size: D:17.93mm / US: 7 3/4 / UK: P; Weight: 15gProvenance: Property of a London art gallery, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Private Collection (1926-2019), Chicago, formed in the 1970s-2000s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 539

Late period, Ca. 664 – 332 BC.An Egyptian red stone amulet representing the goddess Maat in profile with clasped hands. Maat is the ancient Egyptian goddess of truth, justice, harmony and balance. She is often depicted as a woman with an ostrich feather on her head, symbolising the principle of Maat. In Egyptian mythology, Maat's role was crucial in maintaining the order of the universe and the balance between the earth and the cosmos. Maat was also associated with the judgment of the dead, where hearts were weighed against her feather to determine the soul's fate in the afterlife. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 10.130.2450.Size: L:28mm / W:20mm ; 3.7gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in the early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 134

Ca. AD 1300 - 1500.A late Crusaders gold ring adorned on the external surface with an inscription which reads“JESUS+NAZARENUS+JUDE+REX+” (Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews). Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 4.6gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 156

Ca. AD 1400 - 1600. A late Medieval German glass beaker, with a vertical neck leading from a cylindrical, ribbed body connected to a discoidal, flat base. The beaker is made of dark green glass, that was common throughout central European countries since the late Middle Ages. Size: 75mm x 65mm; Weight: 95.3g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Kai Schmidt Ancient Art, June 2009. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 696

Ca. 300 - 100 BC.A hellenistic banded agate carved alabastron, with a teardrop shaped body and a rounded base. The alabastron has a short, attenuated neck, with a narrow mouth and a vertical rim. Size: 85mm x 17mm; Weight: 15gProvenance: 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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Lot 734

Ca. 1000 BC. An impressive Ordos bronze belt with eight plaques depicting mythological animals. The belt is composed of plaques on a bronze net band. The plaques depict mythological animals in a stylised manner and the plaques secure small turquoise cabochons. The scenes are placed in a rectangular frame, with the limbs of the animals stretching over the frames. The animals’ facial and anatomical features are detailed. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 2002.201.130.Size: 1000mm x 70mm; Weight: 1kgProvenance: 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.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

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Lot 47

Ca. AD 700 - 1000.A Byzantine gold cross-shaped pendant decorated with five moulded circles, to represent the five wounds of Christ. Between the arms, there are four small moulded points. On the top is a circular hoop that fixes the pendant onto a chain or rope. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 1998.542 (shape).Size: 36mm x 32mm; Weight: 4gProvenance: 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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Lot 529

Middle Kingdom, Second Intermediate Period, Ca. 2055 - 1550 BC.An Egyptian terracotta statuette of a concubine, made in an extremely stylised manner, with a large neck connected to a head. The head comprises two narrow, long, closed eyes and a stylised wig, with two raised arms touching the head. The red terracotta is a typical material from the Fayyum area. These statuettes were characteristic of the Middle Kingdom period. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction, 21015, Antiquities: Including Ancient Engraved Gems Formerly In The G. Sangiorgi Collection Part Iv, Lot. 2.Size: 40mm x 50mm; Weight: 61gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Pierre Berge, 1 Dec. 2011, lot 49. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 618

Amarna Period, Ca. 1553 - 1336 BC. A wearable Egyptian necklace featuring numerous ancient faience tubular beads. Each bead is meticulously moulded, polished and embellished with faience pendants. Additionally, the necklace includes faience seed beads. Restrung. Size: 310/620mm x 23mm; Weight: 21.7g Provenance: Property of a London gallery; previously in a collection of a North London gentleman; formerly in a collection of Mrs B. Ellison, a deceased former member of the Egyptian Exploration Fund, bought from the 1940s, Cairo and London. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 384

Ca. AD 200 - 600.A Gandhara schist head of Bodhisattva, with an elaborately decorated ushnisha knot. The face depicts a serene expression, with deep set eyes, long nose, urna on the forehead, lobed ears and a gentle smile.Size: 340mm x 210mm; Weight: 10.8kgProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in the early 2000s in Belgium; previously in 1970s European 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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Lot 329

Ca. 3000 BC.A Mesopotamian white marble stamp seal drilled vertically. The front depicts a small recumbent animal with large eyes. The stamp seal depicts a springing animal. Accompanied by a signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert.Size: 29mm x 38mm; Weight: 23gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; formerly with a Mayfair Art dealer S.A.; Ex. 1990s London collections, studied and catalogued by professor Lambert in the early 90s (with original note, signed by him). Previously in an old British collection formed since the 1960s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 41

Ca. AD 500 - 700.A beautiful Byzantine architectural gold ring. The ring features a round, flat hoop decorated with geometric and rope-shaped motifs. The bezel is raised with hexagonal open-work and is adorned with golden pellets. The top of the bezel showcases a gold dome framed by a circular gold rope, surmounted by a gold pellet at its center.Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 5gProvenance: 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.

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Lot 786

Ca. AD 100 - 200.A Roman gold ring with intaglio depicting a hunting scene. The ring consists of a round hoop that connects to a D section, that enlarges on the shoulders to form an oval bezel. The bezel is composed of a frame that secures an intaglio. The intaglio depicts a rider on a horse holding a long spear. The figure is stylised, with short incised lines. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 465.Size: D:17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 14gProvenance: 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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Lot 494

Ca. 1200 - 600 BC. A European bronze sword with a long tapering blade, a prominent large polygonal mid-rib and a gracefully curved guard. The hilt is characterised by a rounded cross-section, embellished with three horizontal lines. The sword culminates in a distinctive heavy flat pommel with tang. For similar see: Met Museum Accession Number: 54.46.8. Size: 250mm x 215mm; Weight: 445g 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. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

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Lot 98

Ca. AD 700 - 900.A Viking gold ring with a round hoop decorated with protruding large spheres, alternating with lines of small gold pellets. The internal surface is completely polished. For similar see: Byzantium and the West; Jewelry in the First Millennium, n. 7.Size: D:19.56mm / US: 9 3/4 / UK: T; Weight: 9.9gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 535

Late period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.An Egyptian faience lion amulet. The lion is presented in a recumbent pose with a tail, and a mane that wraps around its stocky neck. The lion's head has cupped, attentive ears, gaunt eyes and a powerful muzzle. The lion's bony cheeks are suggestive of its advanced age. An integral suspension loop is centred on its back enabling this pendant to be worn on a necklace or woven into the linen wrappings of a mummy. For similar see: Amulets of Ancient Egypt, fig. 21. Size: L:40mm / W:20mm ; 4.89gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in the early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 146

Ca. AD 1400.A medieval British silver-gilt ring with a round hoop divided by high mid-rib, embellished with gilt geometric motifs. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number L.2015.72.12; The British Museum, Museum Number AF.915.Size: D:18.54mm / US: 8 1/2 / UK: Q 1/2; Weight: 4.9gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 283

Ca. 600 BC.A Western Asiatic bronze rhyton in the shape of a recumbent bull. The bull has long horns and ears. The back of the bull has a spout with a flared rim. The rhyton has a beautiful green patina with earthly encrustations.Size: 105mm x 65mm; Weight: 320gProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 765

Ca. AD 200 - 300.A Roman gold ring with a round hoop that flattens at the shoulders. There are lion protomes which connect to a round bezel. The bezel depicts the bust of a prince facing left. The figure is stylised, with short incised lines.Size: D:17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 11gProvenance: 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.

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Lot 799

Ca. AD 100 - 400.A large collection of roman glass vessels consisting of unguentaria, bowls and jugs with differing shapes and colours. For similar see: The Cesnola collection of Cypriot art, Ancient Glass from the MET Museum.Size: 40-140mm x 30-60mm; Weight: 500gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Bonhams, Sale 17822, 28 April 2010, Lot 230. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 841

CA. 100 - 300 AD.A Roman gold ring, with an angular hoop that connects to a flat section. The flat section enlarges on the shoulders to form a round bezel composed of two circular frames, that secure a polished oval nicolo stone. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 394.Size: D:14.88mm / US: 3 3/4 / UK: H; Weight: 11gProvenance: Property of a London art gallery, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Private Collection, Connecticut, 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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