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Lot 647

Ca. AD 200 - 300 A Roman gold ring, formed from a round hoop with a triangular cross-section and a bezel that secures a carnelian intaglio. The intaglio depicts an animal, most likely a cat, under a tree. For similar see: El legado de Hefesto, n. 395. Size: D:17.32mm / US: 7 / UK: N 1/2; Weight: 5g Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 132A

Ca. 664 - 632 BC An Egyptian, late period fragment of a wooden foot that likely belonged to a medium-sized statue. The foot is crafted from a single piece of wood with precise proportions and naturalistic details. It also features a wooden tang at the back, which was used to connect it to the rest of the statue. Size: 90mm x 25mm; Weight: 18g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Bonhams, Sale 28955, 07 November, 2002, Lot 110. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 89

Ca. 100 BC - AD 200 An incredible Roman inlaid gold ring depicting Alexander the Great. The plain gold hoop is flat on the interior, and slightly rounded on the exterior, expanding towards the flat oval bezel. The bezel houses a glass gem. There is a depiction in gold of Alexander the Great’s head, facing to the right, within the gem. Rings like this, featuring inlaid silhouette intaglios are quite rare. It is possible that they were produced by a single workshop, based on their distinctive style. For similar see: F. Marshall, Catalogue of the Finger Rings, Greek, Etruscan & Roman, in the Departments of Antiquities, The British Museum, no.21; Christie's, Live Auction 21909, Antiquities, Lot. 57. Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 12g Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1980s. 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 491

Ca. 475 - 221 BC A bronze figure of a boar inlaid with a red stone, possibly red-agate. The figure is highly stylised and has a lovely patina. Size: L:45mm / W:90mm; 215g Provenance: Private collection of a London doctor; formerly in a Somerset Estate collection; acquired from Hong Kong galleries in the early 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 63

Ca. 300 - 100 BC A Punic or Hellenistic gold ring with a circular bezel, depicting a profile of a man's head facing left. The man is represented with short curly hair and beard, made in stylised manners. This ring features a round hoop with a flat section. For similar see: El legado de Hefesto, n. 176. Size: D:19.35mm / US: 9 1/2 / UK: S 1/2; Weight: 4g Provenance: Private UK collection; Ex. Mayfair 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 614

Ca. 400 - 300 BC A beautiful Xenon ware kylix with a classic shape and a stunning decorative motif. These motifs are painted on the exterior wall with an orange pigment, which stands out against the glossy black glaze, and depicts a meander pattern. On the interior surface of the kylix, there is a radiating pattern of four leaves. Size: 280mm x 60mm; Weight: 320g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Belgian art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 646

Ca. 200 - 100 BC A Roman gold finger ring with a simple and elegant round hoop connected to an oval bezel. The bezel secures a black stone portrait of the god Janus, seen in profile wearing a tunic with two Bullae. This portrait has been crafted with great attention to detail in the facial features and beard. It is evident that this object was created by a prominent workshop, most likely located in Rome. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 332 (intaglio). Size: D:19.35mm / US: 9 1/2 / UK: S 1/2; Weight: 8g Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 271

Ca. AD 100 - 300 A Roman translucent glass beaker, free-blown formed from pale yellow-hued glass. The beaker is defined by a slightly flat base, a gradually expanding conical body, and a lightly flared rim with an almost vertical rim. A faint stripe formed from two raised ribs flows across the body before terminating beneath the rim and on the centre of the wall, and the faint rainbow-hued iridescence is visible across the composition. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 59.11.14. Size: 90mm x 70mm; Weight: 40g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Gallery Drees, Archeo S.P.R.L. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 272

Ca. AD 100 - 300 A Roman pale green glass mould-formed bottle. The vessel is defined by a slightly concave base and a cylindrical body. It has a lightly-rounded shoulder, a tubular neck with a flat, in-folded rim, and a wide applied strap handle joining neck to shoulder. The fire-polished exterior is covered in cloudy areas of silvery iridescence with bright sections of rainbow-hued iridescence. For similar see: La via delle Anime, Sepolture di Epoca romana a riva del Garda, Italia, fg.1 p. 321. Size: 240mm x 100mm; Weight: 290g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Christie's. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 461

Ca. 2000 - 1600 BC or later An Isin-Larsaor or Old Babylonian cylinder seal, with a female fertility mountain deity. Surrounding her, there are other seated female deities holding vessels with flowing water. An attendant and an intercessory goddess are depicted. There is a longer cuneiform inscription in columns. Size: 33mm x 24mm; Weight: 43g Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; Formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; Suggested to be examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.; ex. 1970s/early80s 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 743

Ca. AD 1050 - 1250 A medieval forged iron sword with a ‘tea-cosy’ pommel and a square, straight crossguard. In Ewert Oakeshott’s typology of swords, this blade is closest to what he describes as a Type Xa due to its fuller running nearly the total length of the blade and its curved tip. This type was popular amongst Norse raiders but remaind in use into the the thirteenth century. For similar see: Cambridge University's Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Accession No. 1931.253. Size: L:960mm / W:153mm ; 1.51kg Provenance: Private Leeds (UK) collection; acquired in the 1980s/90s.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 263

Ca. 100 BC - AD 100 A stunning Roman blue glass ribbed bowl. It is mould-made in a shallow phiale-like form, with a slightly concave base and thick, radiating ribs around the base which terminate just below the smooth rim. The glassware in question is commonly referred to as "pillar-moulded," a term that describes the production method used to shape the bowl. This process involved taking a flat sheet of malleable glass and placing it upside-down into a solid mould, after which the glass was manipulated to conform to the mould and create the ribbed texture on the exterior. Both the interior and exterior surfaces exhibit vibrant areas of silvery and rainbow-coloured iridescence. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 81.10.33. Size: 110mm x 75mm; Weight: 200g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. David Giles. 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 434

Ca. 1500 - 1000 BC A very rare Near Eastern cast-bronze stand in the shape of a composite Lion and Bull. The animal with two heads, has a large, elongated body and a nicely shaped hindquarters. The right head has a long snout, large nostrils, outward-facing eyes, and small ears. The powerful neck holds up a massive pair of antlers. The second head is probably a lion, represented by a short mane and an open mouth.For similar see: Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund 1969.122. Size: 150mm x 90mm; Weight: 585g 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 108

Ca. 1550 - 1292 BC A glazed faience inlay tile with four pale yellow papyrus flowers, with the lower part of the flower painted in blue and red. This fragment could be from the Temple of Ramses III, Tell el Yahudiyeh. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number 26.7.941. Size: 65mm x 60mm; Weight: 95g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Eric Strobel private 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 344

Ca. AD 600 - 700 A Merovingian gold finger ring with a round hoop, enlarged on the shoulders to form a large bezel. The bezel secures a blood-red high quality garnet in a flower or cross-shaped frame. For similar see: Christie's Live Auction 7207 Antiquities, Lot. 213. Size: D:18.14mm / US: 8 / UK: P 1/2; Weight: 9g Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy. 

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Lot 134

Ca. AD 400 - 700 An Egyptian coptic pair of leather shoes, with high walls and geometric inlad spierals. Leather footwear was traditional in Egypt, and hide soles are frequently seen on children’s and smaller-sized adult feet. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 26.9.11a, b. Size: 230-235mm x 85-85mm; Weight: 120g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Pierre Berge collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 372

Ca. AD 1600 - 1700 An Ottoman zischägge composed of a brim, cheek protection, and rear ‘lobster-tail’ neck protector riveted to a central dome. The ‘lobster-tail’ is composed of five plates. At the top of the dome is a small iron point. Some golden gilding remains evident on the helmet, suggesting the original owner may have been a person of high status. For similar see: Islam; Armi e armature dalla collezione di Frederick Stibbert (2014), p. 41. Size: 540mm x 250mm; Weight: 2.98kg 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 202

Ca. 300 - 100 BC A beautiful Greek Hellenistic 21 ct gold pendant in the form of a crescent moon filled with spirals and curved lines. Both tips of the crescent terminate in a group of golden balls stacked into a pyramid, highly reminiscent of a bunch of grapes. The suspension loop at the top is embellished with a flower-shaped moulded decoration. The edges are filigreed and the back is flat. Size: 23mm x 21mm; Weight: 2g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Belgian art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 412

Ca. 800 - 400 BC A bronze dagger featuring a short, double-edged blade adorned with a single ridge that runs down the centre for strength. The handle is ribbed for a better grip, and the pommel features an elegant white inlay. Size: 430mm x 75mm; Weight: 485g 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 366D

Ca. 1200 - 700 BC An Iron Age bronze rare Type of knife inspired by the shape of a sickle. The shape of the knife is slightly straighter than a sickle, with a tubular body below the blade and a large hoop on the bottom. The blade is decorated with a line of dots within circles. The item has very little corrosion and damage; very rare for a knife such as this. Size: 260mm x 35mm; Weight: 130g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 22

New Kingdom, 18th to 20th Dynasty, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC A charming Egyptian bone duck head with rounded eyes and a long curved beak. It was most likely part of cosmetic container with a storage compartment. The eyes were once inlaid. The pintail duck is one of Egypt's most common species of waterfowl and was a popular decorative motif. For similar see: The walters art museum accession number 71.519. Size: 65mm x 70mm; Weight: 35g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Bonhams, Sale 15940, 1 May 2008, Lot 59. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 80

Ca. AD 1 - 100 A stunning Roman Sidonian glass bottle with a vertical and narrow neck connected to a rim with a sloping edge. It has a cylindrical body, hemispherical shoulders, and a base with moulded decorations depicting stylised plants or altars and geometrical motifs. The tripartite body holds special significance in ancient society as it represents the most important deity of the Roman Pantheon. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 17.194.238a, b (decoration). Size: 80mm x 40mm; Weight: 25g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014 acquired from D. Giles. 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 371

Ca. AD 1600 - 1700 An Eastern European or German lobster-type helmet composed of a brim, cheek protection, and rear ‘lobster-tail’ neck protector riveted to a central dome. The ‘lobster-tail’ is composed of four plates. A small sphere on the top of the dome was likely intended to hold a plume or some form of heraldic signal. For similar see: The Royal Collection Trust, RCIN 67357. Size: 380mm x 260mm; Weight: 2.23kg 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 59

Ca. 400 - 300 BC A gold D-shaped bracelet with an intricately designed open-work body. The rounded portion of the bracelet has two registers adorned with a mesmerizing arrangement of domed and hollow disks, each bearing the silhouette of an eight-petaled flower. These discs are arranged within a golden frame, with six discs in each register, accompanied by two cells embellished with garnets. A large garnet also features on the flattened section of the bracelet, flanked by four teardrop-shaped smaller garnets. The plaque that these garnets sit on is adorned with filigree, applied with a great attention to detail. A delicate pin closure, ensures a secure and elegant fit around the wrist. Size: 70mm x 70mm; Weight: 40g Provenance: Private London collection acquired on the European art market prior to 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 401

Ca. 1200 - 800 BC An elaborate horse bit decorated with openwork panels that incorporate a three-figure scheme. In the centre, the horned Master of Animals stands, flanked by two winged mythical beasts with long curved tails that rear up on their hind legs, their jaws agape and tongues lolling. The Master of Animals motif, depicting a human or godlike figure holding two aggressive animals, was a prevalent symbol in the art of the Ancient Near East, Egypt, and particularly in Luristan society. This motif symbolises the intricate relationship between nomadic peoples and the natural world, reflecting their reliance on herding, animal husbandry, and hunting for their livelihoods. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 57.51.40a–c. Size: 200mm x 115mm; Weight: 700g 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 91

Ca. AD 200 - 300 A Roman gold ring with a carnelian intaglio depicting an erotic scene. The hoop has a D-section. For similar see: El legado de Hefesto, n. 394. Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 9g Provenance: 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.

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Lot 254

Ca. AD 100 - 300 A Roman gold ring with a carnelian intaglio of a winged phallus depicted in a naturalistic manner. The intaglio is secured in an oval bezel connected to a round hoop with a D-section. For similar see: El legado de Hefesto, n. 432. Size: D:17.32mm / US: 7 / UK: N 1/2; Weight: 10g Provenance: 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.

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Lot 571A

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 for strength. Size: 260mm x 25mm; Weight: 115g Provenance: Private London collection. acquired on the European art market prior to 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 41

Ca. 19th century AD An Islamic-Turkish sword with a characteristic doubled-eared silver hilt decorated with repoussé and engraving. The blade is re-curved with a single edge and features gold inlay cartouches and Arabic inscriptions on either side. Size: 670mm; 635g Provenance: Property of a Central London Gallery, acquired on the US art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 523

Ca. AD 100 - 400 A stone statue of a Buddha seated on a short plinth decorated with lotus flowers. He is shown with typical long earlobes, dressed in simple clothing with his hair tied into an ushnisha top knot. His hand is posed into the Abhayamudra, a symbol representing peace, protection and dispelling of fear. Size: 470mm x 300mm; Weight: 16.7kg Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in the early 2000s in France; 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 256

Ca. AD 100 - 300 A Roman gold ring with a broad, flat-sectioned band expanding to form a bezel depicting the Omonoia symbol of clasped hands, symbolising concordance. Symbolic rings like this one served as talismans imbued with hidden meanings, decipherable only to those with the knowledge and insight to comprehend them. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 480/481. Size: D:14.07mm / US: 2 7/8 / UK: F; Weight: 3g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Belgian art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 34

Ca. 500 - 400 BC A rare Chalcidian bronze helmet with angular ribs hammered outwards on each side. The helmet is decorated with stylised, coiled horns of Zeus Amun. In the forehead of the helmet, above a face composed of eyes and eyebrows, there are two stepped and arched "ridges" in repoussé, which join in the middle to form an extremely shortened nasal. Behind this, the entire rim runs horizontally and is flanged outwards. In the front half of the helmet, a U-shaped cheek piece embellished with a "sun" motif on each side is connected to the helmet by a five-piece tubular hinge. The sides allow the ears to be left open, improving battlefield communication. This helmet form was initially depicted on pottery believed to derive from the Euboean city of Chalcis. The construction, with eyebrows, nasal, and movable cheek pieces, is typical of late Chalcidian helmets. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 04.27.3. T. Size: 300mm x 220mm; Weight: 660g 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. 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 29

Late Kingdom, 18th to 20th Dynasty, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC An Egyptian stone fragment of an elegant shabti decorated with a central vertical line of hieroglyphic inscription with two cartouches. This statute is executed exquisitely with a unique soft and polished surface. This shabti would have been made for an important person of the court of the Pharaoh. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number 26.7.1451. Size: 100mm x 50mm; Weight: 685g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Eric Strobel private collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 13

New Kingdom, 18th to 20th Dynasty, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC A winged goddess-shaped pectoral made of yellow faience. The front side features the goddess Isis with spread wings, adorned with coloured feathers and depicted in a gesture of adoration. In the centre, the body of the adorned goddess was likely depicted as kneeling. The figure is completed with an impressive profile head facing to the right, adorned with a long and soft Nemes that covers her neck. For similar see: The Walter's Art Museum Accession number 42.199. Size: 100mm x 80mm; Weight: 240g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Hans Humbel private 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 238

Ca. 400 - 300 BC A large Apulian Xenon group oinochoe with an elegant body and a ringed foot, characterised by its distinct pool-shaped base. The vessel features a domed shoulder leading to a tubular short neck. Apulian potters were known for their introduction of additional pigments to black-glazed vessels. The surface presents a trio of decorative registers adorning the body and shoulder. On the bottom there is a band of vegetal motif, above a band of meanders, and on top a band of tongues. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 1971.11.14. Size: 165mm x 70mm; Weight: 165g Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Belgian art market; Hugo Lievens, Brussels 1982. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 460

Ca. 2350 - 2150 BC or later An Akkad III cylinder seal depicting a battle scene with a curly haired hero. Surrounding this, there is a man, a bull, multiple lions, a buffalo, and a horned deity. There is a longer cuneiform inscription in two columns. Size: 34mm x 24mm; Weight: 39g Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; Formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; Suggested to be examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.; ex. 1970s/early80s 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 111

Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC A beautiful, delicate fragment of a teardrop-shaped wooden spoon. It has a miniature hand with a wrist adorned with a spiral bracelet at its narrow end. An elegant finger at the back would have once had an extended handle attached to it. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 26.2.17. Size: 60mm x 20mm; Weight: 16g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Christie's, 25 April, 2007, Lot 74. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 342

Ca. AD 600 - 700 A Byzantine 23 ct gold cross pendant with a deep red garnet cabochon secured by a gold square bezel. The bezel is adorned with gold pearls. The cross is comprised of cylindrical arms adorned with rope-shaped gold decorations on the finials. For similar see: Christie's Ancient Jewellery (7 December 2011), Lot 450. Size: 50mm x 38mm; Weight: 9g Provenance: 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.

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Lot 318

Ca. AD 1000 - 1100 A beautiful Viking 23 ct gold belt applique with a ‘D’ shape. The applique has a symmetrical geometric composition featuring a repeated motif of filigree clusters and a border of gold beads. For similar see: Graham-Campbell's Viking Art (2013), p. 116., fig. 133. Size: 18mm x 17mm; Weight: 7g 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 373

Ca. AD 1800 A Lithuanian post-medieval silver plaquette embossed with the portrait of the military commander Jan Karol Chodkiewich and his coat of arms. He is depicted in armour and a long cloak, holding a war mace in his left hand. This is likely a commemorative plaque made to celebrate Lithuanian culture or an important event within the country. Size: 200mm x 310mm; Weight: 600g Provenance: Property of a European collector; Ex. European collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 96

Ca. AD 400 - 600 A Late Roman gold ring with five bezels which form a Greek cross. There are two round red garnet cabochons on the top and bottom, two rectangular emerald cabochons on each side, and there is a round green cabochon in the centre. The ring is formed of a round twisted hoop connected to the bezel with two gold pearls on each side. For similar see: J. Spier’s Byzantium and the West: Jewelry in the First Millenium (2012), p. 15. Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 5g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Swiss art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 232

Ca. 450 - 400 BC A red-figure terracotta skyphos with twin-loop handles, a deep cup, and a low flanged base. Each side features an owl standing between two sprays of olive leaves. This type of skyphos was created for drinking wine, and was initially exported from Athens throughout Magna Graecia. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 2001.761.5. Size: 150mm x 70mm; Weight: 150g Provenance: Private UK collection, 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 35

Ca. 700 - 500 BC A pair of matching Greek bronze greaves. Both greaves feature simple decorations including vertical lines and spirals defining the calf muscles and multiple pierced holes around the edges to secure leather straps. A beautiful green patina covers these iconic objects. For similar see: Christie's Axel Guttmann Collection of Ancient Arms and Armours, Part II, Lot. 62. Size: 440-450mm x 100-100mm; Weight: 2.53kg 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. 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 40

Ca. 1820s AD A very unusual smoothbore flintlock gun from the early 19th century. This highly decorated weapon features silver and pearl inlay in a swirling plant and leaf-shaped pattern on the firing mechanism, lockplate, barrel, and stock. The level of exquisite decoration suggests that the original owner was a member of the social elite and that it was probably intended to be primarily a hunting weapon. Due to the gun’s small size it may have originally belonged to a woman or even a child. Size: 660mm x 100mm; Weight: 1.9kg 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.

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Lot 588

Ca. 1750'S A mid-eighteenth century English pattern dragoon pistol with a flintlock firing system and a smoothbore barrel. The lock plate is engraved with the makers mark of Wilson, possibly the famed London gunsmith Richard Wilson. The barrel features a carved image of a simplistic face surrounded by leaves, possibly intended as a Green Man motif. This gun may have been used during the American War of Independence. Size: 510mm x 70mm; Weight: 970g 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.

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Lot 505

Ca. AD 618 – 907 A beautiful painted Chinese terracotta fat lady. She is depicted in a rare posture with her hands held up, and head facing upwards in an expressive motion, as compared to the usual serene postures. She is seen to be wearing the typical Tang dress, with detailed drapery, and exquisitely upturned shoes, with painted makeup on her face.This piece has been precisely dated using a Thermo Luminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The report will accompany the lot. Size: 490mm x 205mm; Weight: 4.49kg Provenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece has been precisely dated using a Thermo Luminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The report will accompany the lot. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

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Lot 821

Ca. AD 1400 - 1500 A Timurid copper alloy globular-shaped jug resting on a short circular foot, rising to narrow shoulders and a tall cylindrical neck with a slightly everted lip. The sides feature a handle in the style of a dragon with a head and openwork tail, the body incised with a continuous decorative pattern of stylised lotus blooms and scrolling foliate stems against a hatched ground. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number 91.1.607. Size: 155mm x 180mm; Weight: 1.16kg 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 547B

Ca. 1200 - 700 BC A bronze axe-head from the Koban culture. It has a hammer on the left side, and an axe head on the right side. The middle of the axe has a hole for a wooden handle to be inserted. The item has an amazing green patina. Size: 70mm x 190mm; Weight: 395g Provenance: Private London collection. acquired on the European art market prior to 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 329

Ca. AD 500 - 600 A Byzantine gold ring with a garnet cabochon. The hoop is thick and circular with terminals in the form of stylised birds, with incised lines for wings and eyes. These birds hold the bezel, which is a hollow cup-like element with a flat bottom. The garnet cabochon is secured within the bezel. For similar see: Byzantium and the West, jewellery in the first millennium, n. 27. Size: D:17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 10g Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1980s. 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 625

Ca. 1000 - 800 BC A well-preserved Greek Hoplite bronze dagger with a triangular section blade. The blade has a sharp point, with a flanged hilt and a flaring pommel. The guard is decorated with a circular motif, possibly a magical symbol to protect the owner of the sword. For similar see: Christie's Axel Guttmann Collection of Ancient Arms and Armours, Part I, Lot 24. Size: 380mm x 45mm; Weight: 305g Provenance: 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.

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Lot 7

New Kingdom, 18th to 20th Dynasty, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC An Egyptian sandstone relief showing a worker. The features are well-defined, including plump lips surmounted by a long, straight nose and almond-shaped eyes. Long headwear covers the neck and elongated face. The working figure is bent forward with outstretched arms, most likely making bread. Size: 280mm x 170mm; Weight: 2.53kg Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Sotheby's, New York, Sale N08560, 4 June 2009, Lot 136; previously in a European private collection, acquired at Christie's London, 8 July 1992, lot 264. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 109

Ca. 754 - 656 BC A rare Egyptian rectangular blue-glazed tile with two cartouches. The left cartouche is of the Nubian Pharaoh Piye and the right cartouche is of ‘God's Wife’ Shepenwpet I. Piye was the founder of the 25th Dynasty of Egypt who was passionate about the worship of the god Amun. Shepenwpet I bore the title Divine Adoratrice of Amun, and served as the god’s chief priestess. This tile was likely related to the worship of Amun. Size: 25mm x 45mm; Weight: 14g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. E. Strobel private collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 230

Ca. 350 - 300 BC A Gnathian black-glazed pottery pouring vessel, or epichysis. Characterized by its distinct spool-shaped base, the vessel features a domed shoulder leading to a conical neck. A high, raised handle connects the long spout to domed shoulders, which are decorated with polychrome pigments. The focal point of the intricate design is a motif of scrolls and tendrils on the shoulders of the vase. Delicate white strokes encircle the base of the neck. The lower body of the vessel is adorned with a band featuring leaves and tendrils. For similar, please see The British Museum, Museum number 1978,0414.39. Size: 195mm x 110mm; Weight: 355g Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Belgian art market; Hugo Lievens, Brussels 1982. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 203

Ca. 305 - 30 BC A Ptolemaic gold ring with a broad, a D-section hoop expanding to form a round flat bezel adorned with a moulded cornucopia in relief. The cornucopia was associated with several deities, particularly Demeter, the goddess of agriculture, and Dionysus, the god of wine and festivity. It represented the prosperity and wealth that these gods could bestow upon humanity, making it a powerful emblem of fertility and the bountiful gifts of the earth. Size: D:16.1mm / US: 5 1/2 / UK: K 1/2; Weight: 4g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Belgian art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 121

Ca. 1279 - 1213 BC A small stone offering beaker with a flat base, tapering walls and a deep interior cavity. The beaker is decorated with enlarged bands at the base and the rim. This beaker is adorned with an inscription of the name of Ramses II in the cartouche. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 1244, Antiquities, Lot. 107. Size: 50mm x 40mm; Weight: 44g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Medusa Ancient Art, June, 2006. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 52

Ca. 400 - 200 BC A Greek terracotta flask composed of a highly detailed double-valve shell-shaped body with deep vertical grooves. It has a narrow neck that's flanked by two short handles which were originally used to hang it with a rope. The outer surface still retains some white engobe. This object was commonly used for transporting or holding liquids and also served as a ritual object in temples and tombs. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 06.1021.261. Size: 170mm x 140mm; Weight: 325g Provenance: Property of a London collector; Ex. collection of Lawrance Buchanan and Dr. Enrique von Kiguel formed throughout the 1970s-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 47

Ca. 500 - 400 BC A fine Greek column-krater possibly attributed to Onesimos painter. The krater has a pear-shaped body connected to a large neck decorated with stylised plant motifs. A band with a vine leaf motif decorates the area below the rim. There are two scenes on the main body of the krater. Side “A” depicts Dionysus holding a kantharos in his left hand and a thyrsos in his right. He is surrounded by two naked satyrs holding vases for the Bacchanalia. On Side “B,” a dressed Menade faces left and raises their right hand between two dancing Satyrs, depicted naked with long tails. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 07.286.74; Boardman, fig 230. Size: 480mm x 445mm; Weight: 6.7kg Provenance: Private UK collection; Ex. Dawsons collection, London, acquired on the UK 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 367

Ca. AD 800 - 1000 A large Viking iron spearhead with a long double-edged blade. The blade is embellished with an inlaid silver pattern possibly meant to represent a twisting plant. The blade would have been affixed to a wooden shaft via the socket at one end, with the whole spear being wielded in combination with the stereotypical round shield. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum Number 1893,0715.2. Size: 375mm x 25mm; Weight: 170g Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the European art market prior 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 209

Ca. 500 - 400 BC A pair of Greek silver phiale, which are a type of libation bowl used for holding wine during special ceremonies. They feature a hollow, rounded boss known as an omphalos in the centre. The omphalos was believed to symbolise the navel of the earth, the central point of power around which all things revolved. The bowl is bulbous on its lower two-thirds and then abruptly flares out to form a wide mouth. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 2015.260.3. Size: 35-35mm x 85-90mm; Weight: 140g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International 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 55

Ca. 300 - 200 BC A Hellenistic gold bracelet composed of a tubular-shaped central body decorated with intertwined gold threads. The main focal point of the bracelet is the two gold finials shaped like rampant lions. These two animals are exquisitely crafted with extremely naturalistic proportions and intricate body details. The connection between the two arms of the bracelet starts between the front paws of the two lions. For similar see: Metropolitan Museum, Accession Number: 30.115.86. Size: 95mm x 92mm; Weight: 47g 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 comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.

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