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Lot 461

Late Period, Ca. 664 - 30 BC.An Egyptian carved steatite baboon seated with both hands on bent knees, its chest covered by a fur shawl decorated. This simian effigy presents with finely incised broad tufts of hair. This figure is intended to represent Thoth, the god of writing, accounting, and mathematics, in his more unusual baboon form. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 66.99.55Size: 285mm x 265mm; Weight: 21.8kgProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Sotheby’s New York, sale N08762, 8 June, 2011, lot 56; Ex. painter Charles Lapicque collection (1898-1988), Paris. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 8

Ca. AD 1100 - 1200. A magnificent pair of matching Byzantine gold earrings with lunar-shaped bodies composed of two gold leaves that are engraved and enamelled on the side. On side A of the earrings is a central cross flanked by two doves facing each other. On side B of the earrings is a central floral motif flanked by two polygonal stripes with flowers. For similar see: The Glory of Byzantium, Art and Culture of the Middle Byzantine Era, n. 212 - 214. Size: 35-35mm x 30-30mm; Weight: 10g 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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Lot 690

Ca. 800 - 600 BC.A charming Greek or Western Asiatic bronze statuette of a goat. The statuette is shown standing on a rectangular base with carefully striated long curve horns and a beard, under the beard is a bronze ring. Size: 95mm x 75mm; Weight: 305gProvenance: 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 266

Ca. 1200 - 800 BC.A Western Asiatic/ Aegean bronze sword with a long, tapering blade, a prominent mid-rib and a gracefully curved guard. The hilt is characterised by a shank of a rounded cross-section and the sword culminates in a distinctive heavy pommel. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 9482, The Art of Warfare, The Axel Guttmann collection part I, Lot. 25.Size: 640mm x 65mm; Weight: 1kgProvenance: 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 674

Ca. 350 - 300 BC.A Greek Apulian red-figure tall-neck oinochoe with wonderful details in white pigment. The body of the vessel presents a lady of fashion adorned with a radiant stephane and a sakkos that reveals two delicate curls on the side. Her facial features are delicately rendered. The sakkos is uniquely decorated with detailed linear geometrical motifs, pearls, and flowers. White dots encircle the portrait, and the neck of the vase is decorated with white. For similar see: Red-figured Vases of Apulia (Institute of Classical Studies, 1983), plate II n. 7. Size: 265mm x 100mm; Weight: 380gProvenance: 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.

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Lot 503

Ca. AD 100 - 300 or later.A marble portrait, likely of a barbarian ruler. The man is middle-aged, has a thick beard and pronounced moustache, and has long hair tied back with a headband. These features suggest that the man depicted was neither Greek nor Roman. There are parallels between this bust and the portraits on coins of Bosporan rulers from the 2nd century AD, in particular of Titus Julius Rhoemetalces (AD 131/2 – 153/4) and Titus Julius Eupator (AD 154/5 – 170/1). The word “barbarian” comes from the Latin word barbarus, which means “foreigner”. For similar see: Giardino di Boboli, Statue No.8.Size: 470mm x 200mm; Weight: 25kgProvenance: 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.

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Lot 29

Ca. AD 400 - 600.A Merovingian gold ring with an oval bezel, securing a large oval red garnet cabochon.Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 3.72gProvenance: 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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Lot 250

Ca 1200 - 800 BC.An elaborate Western Asiatic horse bit, decorated with cheek pieces that have an openwork three-figure scheme. In the centre, the Master of Animals stands with a long beard and open arms. He is flanked by two rampant deers. Size: 225mm x 110mm; Weight: 725gProvenance: 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 748

Ca. 300 - 100 BC. A solid gold Celtic hair ring, moulded from a single rod of gold. The ring has a tubular body that has been shaped into a tight spiral, with both ends having a widened finial. Size: D:18.54mm / US: 8 1/2 / UK: Q 1/2; Weight: 31g 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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Lot 406

Ca. 202 BC - AD 220. A Han dynasty terracotta rabbit. The rabbit is depicted standing upright on its hind legs and crouching with while holding its forelegs up to its mouth as though eating. It is painted with brown pigments and accentuated with carved details in the ears and paws. This piece has been precisely dated using a thermoluminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The report will accompany the lot. Size: 310mm x 210mm; Weight: 3.14kg 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 819

Ca. AD 300 - 500. A Roman shallow 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. The bowl is joined to the handle by an elegantly curved, thick piece of silver. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 17.191.211. Size: 200mm x 40mm; Weight: 30g 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 509

Late period, Ca. 664 - 30 BC.An Egyptian translucent cobalt blue unguentarium with streaks of opaque pale yellow. The unguentarium has a thick, uneven horizontal rim with a rounded edge and a tall cylindrical neck that expands downward to a sloping shoulder, which sits upon an ovoid body that tapers downward to the flat base.Size: 100mm x 30mm; Weight: 45gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Thierry De Maigret, 17 April 2010, Lot 11. 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 177

Ca. AD 1600 - 1700.A European steel shaffron. A shaffron is a piece of armour that protects a horse's head in battle. It is made of steel and shaped to fit over the horse's forehead. The steel surface of the shaffron is reinforced with protection for the animal's eyes and ears. A central geometric motif embellishes the front of the armour. There are three tubes on the front that allow for a plume attachment. Size: 520mm x 270mm; Weight: 1.1kgProvenance: 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.

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Lot 807

Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman oval banded agate intaglio depicting a standing Mars, the Roman god of war. He is carved in profile, walking to the left and wearing a helmet. In his left hand is a spear and in his right is a war trophy. The intaglio is set in a high carat, possibly later gold ring.Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 11.5gProvenance: 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 419

Ca. 202 BC - AD 220.A Han dynasty terracotta duck. The duck is positioned with its head held high and is supported on two bronze legs. Its detailing is accentuated by black and red pigments and additional green patterns painted on the folded wings. This piece has been precisely dated using a thermoluminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The report will accompany the lot.Size: 140mm x 150mm; Weight: 445gProvenance: 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 6

Ca. AD 900 - 1100. A rare Byzantine gold cross on a long chain with stones. The chain is adorned with six crystal stones. In the centre, between two stones is a cross. The cross is composed of translucent stones and pearls, with a red oval cabochon in the centre. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 2375, Ancient Jewelry, Lot. 444. Size: 340mm x 28mm; Weight: 34g 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.

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Lot 663

Ca. 400 - 300 BC. A pair of Hellenistic bracelets with a ribbed cylindrical body and lion head finials, with deep set eyes and a short mane. On top of the heads, there are two gold rings in filigree. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 74.51.3560. Size: 95-95mm x 95-98mm; Weight: 212g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; previously in Christie's New York sale 2057, 9 December, 2008, Lot 245. 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 737

Ca. 1200 - 800 BC.An Early Greek or Western Asiatic moulded bronze dagger with a short, tapering blade, a prominent mid-rib and a guard. The hilt is characterised by a flat hollow cross-section that would fix to a wooden or bone handle. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 9482, The Art of Warfare, The Axel Guttmann collection part I, Lot. 24, 14Size: 420mm x 50mm; Weight: 400gProvenance: 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 672

Ca. 300 - 200 BC.A Hellenistic terracotta dolphin made in a naturalistic manner. The dolphin is hand-crafted out of terracotta and would have been used as a decorative piece. In ancient Greek mythology dolphins were concidered to be messangers to gods, patriculary Aphrodite the goddess of love. For similar see: Christie's, Liva Auction 2390, Antiquities, Lot. 185.Size: 50mm x 170mm; Weight: 112gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Christie’s Antiquities Sale 2390, 6 October 2011, Lot 184; previously with Simone de Monbrison, Paris, 1980s; Jacques Werner collection, Belgium; thence by descent to the present owner. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 675

Ca. 350 - 300 BC.A black-glazed pottery epichysis with a spool-shaped base, domed shoulder and a tubular neck. A diagonally positioned long spout is seamlessly joined to the shoulder, accompanied by a high, raised handle. A palmette motif adorns the juncture where the handle meets the body. The domed shoulder of the epichysis is adorned with polychrome decoration. On the vessel there is a left-facing portrait of winged victory and laurel leaf tendril motifs. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1978,0414.39.Size: 160mm x 100mm; Weight: 260gProvenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Dutch art market; Frederik Van Driel, Maastricht 1993. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 764

Ca. AD 100 - 200.A Roman gold ring with a round hoop which enlarges on the shoulders to form a high circular bezel that secures an agate cameo possibly depicting Faustina Minor facing left. She is shown in a naturalistic manner with detailed hair and marked facial features. The image is carved in the white layer of the stone. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 270.Size: D:19.76mm / US: 10 / UK: T 1/2; Weight: 7gProvenance: 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 comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.

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Lot 138

Ca. AD 1600- 1700. An early post-medieval gold posy ring with a large central ridge. The ring has an internal inscription reading “REMEMBER ME”. This may be an instance of memento mori or a tribute to a deceased person. Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 4.9g 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 800

Ca. AD 100 - 400.A large collection of Roman glass vessels comprised of differing shapes and hues. For similar see: The Cesnola collection of Cypriot art, Ancient Glass from the MET Museum.Size: 50-130mm x 20-80mm; Weight: 315gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Thierry De Maigret, 17 April 2010, Lot 31. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 380

Ca. 200 - 400 BC. A stone statue of Padmapani, a form of Avalokitesvara. The seated figure is shown seated, one hand holding a lotus and the other holding a vase. For similar see the British Museum, registration number 1950,0726.1. Size: 380mm x 190mm; Weight: 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.

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Lot 774

Ca. AD 100 - 300 .A cast-bronze stag depicted standing atop four sturdy legs. The animal has a slender, elongated body with nicely shaped hindquarters. The powerful neck holds up a massive pair of antlers which curl in on themselves. The head has a long snout, outward-facing eyes, and small ears. The stag was a symbol of virility and the shedding of antlers has also been seen as symbolic of the annual renewal of the agricultural cycle. At the top of the back of the animal, there is a detailed bird, probably an eagle.Size: 110mm x 100mm; Weight: 425gProvenance: 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 43

Ca. AD 500 - 700.A splendid Byzantine gold pendant, adorned with a large garnet cabochon in the centre. The arms are decorated with an intricate border formed with geometric motifs, made with twisted rope-shaped threads. A loop is attached to the top of the pendant. The cross became a widespread religious symbol during the Byzantine Empire. This gold pendant was most likely created for an upper class individual, to display their wealth and religious devotion. For similar see: Byzantium and the West, Jewelry in the first Millennium, n. 14.Size: 43mm x 22mm; 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 402

Ca. 618-906 AD. A Tang Dynasty terracotta lady holding an infant. The elegant figure stands on a flat base, with the head turned slightly to the side and her hands are held up, away from the body and with draped sleeves. Her right hand carries an infant. She is wearing blue and reddish long court robes and an e-ji hairstyle, popular amongst noble ladies. The face is sensitively modelled with full rosy cheeks, a small mouth and elongated eyes. Her face is framed by an elaborate coiffure drawn up into a central chignon. This piece has been precisely dated using a thermoluminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The report will accompany the lot. Size: 480mm x 195mm; Weight: 4.75kg 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 296

Ca. 3700 - 3500 BC.An eye idol made of stone with incised eyes. This type of Tell Brak is now called the Eye Temple. They were most likely dedicated to this temple as offerings. Many are incised with multiple sets of eyes, others with jewellery and others with representations of "children". These representations would have smaller eyes and bodies carved on the larger idol. Wide eyes demonstrate attentiveness to the gods in much of Mesopotamian art. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 51.59.1.Size: 85mm x 50mm; Weight: 344gProvenance: 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 492

Ca. 100 BC - AD 100. A superb late Hellenistic polychrome stone amphoriskos. This vessel boasts an exceptionally elegant form with a heart shaped body that rests upon a hemispheric foot. The vessel has twin handles and a narrow neck that gradually flares to the rim. The vessel is completed with a gold lid secured to the handles by chains. Size: 40mm x 32mm; Weight: 40g Provenance: 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. 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 510

Ca. 664 - 332 BC.An Egyptian cobalt blue unguentarium with turquoise and opaque yellow streaks. The vessel has an uneven horizontal rim with a rounded edge; tall cylindrical neck, expanding downwards; sloping shoulder; ovoid body, tapering downwards to flat base. A narrow zigzag band with close-set vertical indents around the top of the body, then wound almost horizontally around the middle of the body, drawn down spirally and ending in another almost horizontal line on the lower body.Size: 85mm x 30mm; Weight: 59gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Remy le fur, 10 October, 2012, lot 117; Ex. Galerie Maspero. 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 394

Ca. 1046-771 BC.A Western Zhou period bronze wine vessel. A typically shaped you vessel, with a high-collared lid and a semi-spherical knob. The handle is held in place by two animal heads on the side. For similar see: Minneapolis Institute of Art, accession number 50.46.18a,b.Size: 270mm x 210mm; Weight: 2.3kgProvenance: 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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Lot 269

Ca. 1200 - 800 BC.A Western Asiatic/Aegean bronze dagger with a long, tapering blade, a prominent large mid-rib and a graceful guard. The hilt is characterised with a flat openwork cross-section and the dagger culminates in a distinctive, long-pointed pommel. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 9482, The Art of Warfare, The Axel Guttmann collection part I, Lot. 24, 14.Size: 670mm x 55mm; Weight: 1kgProvenance: 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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Lot 497

Ca. 500 - 400 BC.A rare Corinthian helmet, hammered from a single heavy bronze sheet, with a long, tapered cheek-pieces. The nose-guard is drop-shaped and the eyes holes are round and tapered towards the back. The dome-shaped calotte has a widely protruding round back of the head continuing into a slightly flared neck-guard. Encircling rivets and perforations attach the neck protection. The rivets were used for attaching silver or gold sheets to create a shinier and a more archaic warrior appearance. Size: 290mm x 210mm; Weight: 1.6kgProvenance: 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 472

Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.An Egyptian carved steatite baboon seated with both hands on bent knees. The baboon's chest is covered by a fur shawl. This statue presents with finely carved hair strands, a neatly arranged coiffure and a conical face bearing small eyes and a sharp nasal ridge. This figure represents Thoth, the god of writing, accounting, and mathematics, in his more unusual baboon form. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 66.99.55.Size: 120mm x 80mm; Weight: 665gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Sotheby's sale, 11 June 2010, Sale N08644, Lot 13. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 297

Ca. 2700-2300 BC.A terracotta eye idol with a bell-shaped body and flat base. The idol has stylised head features and expressive eyes. Originating from the site of Tell Brak, these idols emerged during the late fourth and early third millennium BC, representing a distinctive artistic and religious tradition.Size: L:125mm / W:105mm ; 265gProvenance: Property of a central London gallery; Ex. East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010. 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 265

Ca. 1200 - 700 BC. A European 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 mid-rib. Size: 250mm x 20mm; Weight: 65g 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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Lot 399

Ca. 202 BC - AD 220.A Han dynasty terracotta horse. The recumbent model shows traces of remaining pigments, possibly depicting the harness and saddle. The horse is free-standing fixated on a stand for stability. This piece has been precisely dated using a Thermo Luminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The report will accompany the lot.Size: 670mm x 510mm; Weight: 20.19kgProvenance: Property of an American collector, acquired from a US estate collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 417

Ca. 202 BC - AD 220.A Han dynasty terracotta goose. The goose is standing still with its head held high and is supported by bronze legs. It is detailed with red and black pigments, with white feather patterns painted onto the folded wings. This piece has been precisely dated using a Thermo Luminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The report will accompany the lot.Size: 220mm x 200mm; Weight: 910gProvenance: 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 91

Ca. AD 800 - 1100.A beautiful iron forged Viking sword with inlaid pommel. The sword has a long, straight blade with sharpened edges, a shallow fuller running the length of both sides and a tapered point. The slender rectangular guard is a separate piece that can move freely along the tang, though it would have been stabilised by the bone, wood, or leather that formed the handle. Though Viking in origin, this sword was likely used in later Medieval times based on the discoid pommel. The pommel has silver inlaid rope shaped decorations. Swords of this form have been found throughout the Viking world, making this repurposed example one of extreme rarity.Size: 960mm x 100mm; Weight: 1.27kgProvenance: Central London gallery; formerly with a European collector; formerly in a collection of Ing Peter Till formed in 1990s Vienna. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 808

Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman gold ring with a central green jasper intaglio, depicting a chariot being pulled by four horses. On the right of the scene, the driver is holding the bridle on his left and the whip on his right. The ring features a round hoop with a d-shaped section which enlarges on the shoulders to form the oval bezel, which holds the intaglio. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 413.Size: D:17.12mm / US: 6 3/4 / UK: N; Weight: 14.1gProvenance: 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 521

Ca. 2055 - 1790 BC.A stunning stone Ancient Egyptian scarab, set in a high carat, possibly later gold swivel ring. The deep green stone features the convex form of a scarab on one side, with minimalist details. The other side is incised with a stylised, anthropomorphic figure encircled by trees. The scarab is set in a high carat, possibly later gold ring, with a round hoop that enlarges at the shoulders and connects to the bezel that secures the scarab. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 73.Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 11gProvenance: 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 180

Ca. AD 1600 - 1700.A Safavid processional standard called an ‘alam'. This standard has a body roughly circular body with two curved spikes extending from the top, all decorated with floral motifs and Arabic inscriptions. There is a tubular socket at the bottom for mounting and two stylized dragon heads attached to the middle of the standard. For similar see: Christie's Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds (Live Auction 12241), Lot. 15.Size: 560mm x 285mm; Weight: 1.11kgProvenance: 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 9

Ca. AD 700 - 900.A Byzantine medieval 23ct openwork ring with a round hoop, embellished with an openwork wave-like pattern that is connected to a round openwork bezel. The bezel features infant Jesus sitting on the lap of the Virgin Mary. An angel or a saint is giving him a Laurel Wreath, a symbol of power and god's blessing. Such rings often symbolise Imperial power. All three figures are depicted with halos.Size: D:17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 11gProvenance: 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 627

Third Intermediate Period, Ca. 1069 - 664 BC.A collection of ten faience ushabti covered in layers of reflective green hued glaze. The figures stand in mummiform with fused legs and feet, holding a black-painted pick and hoe. Size: 58-59mm x 14-16mm; Weight: 70gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in 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 644

Ca. 600 - 400 BC.A Greek proto-geometric pottery hydria with an elongated form and three applied loop handles. The corseted neck expands upwards to form a thick, flared rim. The pale orange-slipped exterior is accentuated with black and red-brown pigment on the body. A band of geometric motifs is present on the shoulders. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number 30.118.1.Size: 435mm x 420mm; Weight: 4.84kgProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.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 149

Ca. AD 1400. A medieval silver merchant ring with an irregular octagonal bezel, depicting a coat of arms surrounded by a frame of dots. The arms feature a heart from which three flowers are growing. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 652. Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 7.1g 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 153

Ca. AD 1400 - 1700.A large collection of medieval and post medieval table knives with different blades and handles. The handles are made in wood or bone with incised decoration.Size: 135-190mm x 10-20mm; Weight: 270gProvenance: 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 771

Ca. AD 400 - 500. A Roman cast bronze oil lamp in the shape of a foot in a sandal or leather shoe. The shoe is decorated with high relief crosses and on the back of the foot is decorated with a ribbed design. The top of the hinged lid is embellished with an open-work dome on top of four columns, surmounted by a legionary winged eagle. Size: 125mm x 100mm; Weight: 290g 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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Lot 470

Ca. 1069 - 332 BC. A beautiful statue depicting a princess, carved from hardwood. The draped figure has thin hips and a slightly pronounced abdomen. Her facial features are gentle with convex almond shaped eyes, a thin mouth, a triangular nose and full cheeks. The sculpture has preserved original pigments. For similar see: La Storia della scultura del Mondo, Egypt, Kazimierz Michalowski, pg. 171; museo Egizio di Firenze, inv. 2154. Size: 340mm x 60mm; Weight: 335g 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 a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

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Lot 471

Late Period, XXVI Dynasty, Ca. 664 - 525 BC. An Egyptian hollow cast bronze cat. The animal is depicted naturalistically, seated with its forepaws together and its tail curving forward. The erect ears bear incised tufts on the interior and are pierced with gold earrings. The large convex eyes have contoured lids and defined irises. For similar see: Christie’s, Live Auction 3748, Antiquities, Lot. 14. Size: 210mm x 110mm; Weight: 735g Provenance: Private UK collection, M.H., acquired in early 2000s; previously in a UK London collection formed in the 1960s. Early 20th C AD ticket with find spot and attribution attached to the stand. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. The item is accompanied by a historical report from Simone Musso, consultant curator for the Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy; member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.

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Lot 477

Ca. 400 - 350 BC.A red-figure volute krater in the ornate style with handles depicting Medusa. The intricate scenes on the krater include female figures, naiskos and symbolic offerings. Decorative elements, such as palmettes and abstract designs, adorn the neck and sides. For similar see: Cf. Greek section, Civic Archaeological Museum, Milan. Inv. No. St. 135026.Size: 650mm x 360mm; Weight: 7.9KgProvenance: Property of a central London Gallery; formerly in a South English estate collection; acquired in the 1990s from Andre de Munter, Brussels, Belgium; previously in and old 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 511

New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.A beautiful Egyptian bright blue faience amulet with black details depicting Sekhmet with a long lion face. The figure is holding a hoop-shaped sistrum and is sitting on a decorated openwork throne adorned with hieroglyphics. A folded cloth is shown covering her legs to the ankles. Behind the head of the figure is a round hoop. For similar see: Amulets of Ancient Egypt, fig. 30b.Size: L:95mm / W:57 (with stand)mm ; 22 (54g with stand)gProvenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the US art market, Ex. Private collection, Pennsylvania, USA; formerly in a European Private Collection, acquired in Brussels, in the early 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. It also comes with an Art Loss Register Report: S00098626.

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Lot 407

Ca. 202 BC - AD 220.A Han dynasty terracotta court lady figure. The lady is dressed in a Quju robe, otherwise known as curving-front robe, worn with a belt. Her hair is tied into a fashionable two-sided knot. This type of dress was worn during formal occasions and would be less convenient to move around in compared to daily robes. The robe is covered with red pigments. The figure on the right has been precisely dated using a thermoluminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The report will accompany the lot.Size: 750mm x 260mm; Weight: 11.33kgProvenance: Property of an American collector, acquired from a US estate collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 809

Ca. AD 200 - 300. A Roman gold ring with a carnelian intaglio depicting the god Mercury. The god is carved in a stylised manner, wearing a wide-brimmed petaso hat on his head and his iconic winged sandals. The ring has an angular hoop with a D-shaped section which expands at the shoulder to accommodate the intaglio. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 435. Size: D:19.96mm / US: 10 1/4 / UK: U; Weight: 13.8g 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 451

Amarna Period, Ca. 1353 - 1336 BC.An incredible Egyptian limestone stele. The stele is rectangular in shape carved with lines of hieroglyphs. The hieroglyphs are elegantly arranged in eight vertical parallel rows. The cartouches of Queen Nefertiti and Pharaoh Akhenaten of the Kingdom of Amarna are mentioned in the text. Size: 220mm x 530mm; Weight: 7.5kgProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Rupert Wace Ancient Art Limited, 2013; From Hermopolis, Private collection of Heinz Herzer, Munich, acquired prior 1978; previously in a private collection, USA, acquired 1981. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. Published: G Roeder, Amarna Reliefs aus hermopolis, Hildesheim, 1969, pl. 201 and Hermann Schloegl, Geschenk des Nils, Ayptische Kunstwerk aus Schweizer Besitz, Basel, 1978, no. 201. 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 536

Late period, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.An Egyptian blue faience amulet with black details representing Anubis with a decorated pectoral. Anubis is a prominent figure in Egyptian mythology. He is commonly depicted as a human figure with the head of a jackal, a significant animal in Egyptian culture. Anubis held a crucial role in overseeing the preservation of the deceased through the process of embalming and in administering the judgment of souls in the Hall of Maat.Size: L:36mm / W:33mm ; 5.9gProvenance: 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 246

Ca. 1200 - 800 BC.A cast-bronze Western Asiatic stand of a bull standing on four legs. The powerful bovine creature holds its head aloft to display the horns and crown projecting from the top of its brow. The figure has a long and detailed mane around its neck. The stand has layers of green and brown patina. Size: 115mm x 95mm; Weight: 270gProvenance: 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 697

Ca. 400 BC.A shallow silver Greek bowl with decoration on the interior of wine grapes hanging from the rim with vertical lines between them. This shallow bowl is similar to that on several vessels belonging to silver hoards found in Gaul and Germany, buried as a result of the threat of barbarian raids from across the Rhine in the mid-third century A.D.Size: 55mm x 210mm; Weight: 265gProvenance: 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 323

Ca. 1900 - 1700 BC. A Babylonian dark brown stone cylinder seal. On the right of the stamped design, is the storm god Adad in a horned tiara and a long robe. He is standing on the back of a bull holding the noose rope. Facing him, on the left is a nude female raising one hand. A four line cuneiform inscription names the ancient owner as a woman: Erratum, daughter of Ilum-rabi slave-girl of Adad and shila. Accompanied by a signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. Size: 24mm x 12mm; Weight: 6g Provenance: 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 805

Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman mould-blown glass jug comprised of translucent pale green glass. It sits upon a concave base, which rises into a polygonal body divided by ridges that taper to a cylindrical neck topped by a trefoil-shaped spout. A thin handle connects the shoulder to the rim. This piece has many intricate details, radiant colours, and iridescent speckles on the surface. For similar see: Christie's live Auction 2364, Antiquities, Lot. 85.Size: 105mm x 60mm; Weight: 65gProvenance: 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.

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