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Coptic Period, Ca. AD 395-642 .A rare Egyptian Coptic textile cap in blue, red and yelow wool. Plaited using a (Sprang) techn

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Lot 171

Coptic Period, Ca. AD 395-642 .A rare Egyptian Coptic textile cap in blue, red and yelow wool. Plaited using a (Sprang) technique. This produces a highly elastic, netlike fabric. After stretching a system of parallel warp threads on a frame, the weaver would generate the fabric by twisting and interlacing the threads. For a similar example, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, acc. No. 37.1762E. Size: 450mm x 200mm; Weight: 55g 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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Amarna Period, Reign of Akhenaten, Ca. 1352 - 1336 BC.A large sandstone bracelet from a colossal statue of Akhenaten with dou

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Lot 21

Amarna Period, Reign of Akhenaten, Ca. 1352 - 1336 BC.A large sandstone bracelet from a colossal statue of Akhenaten with double cartouches translating: Live Re Horakhty who rejoices in the horizon, in his name of sunlight, which is inthe Aten, Live Re ruler of the horizon who rejoices in the horizon in his name of Re the father which returns in the Aten. For a similar example, see Cairo Museum, "Colossus of Amenhotep IV/Akhenaten in the Khat and Double Crown". Size: 170mm x 140mm; Weight: 1.73kg Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Glenn Howard, Ancient Art; Ex. old collection formed in Sydney, came to Australia from a private Egyptian collection shortly after World War II. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. 4th-3rd century BC.A carnelian scaraboid with distinct anatomical features such as a prothorax and elytra. The flat under

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Lot 74

Ca. 4th-3rd century BC.A carnelian scaraboid with distinct anatomical features such as a prothorax and elytra. The flat underside of the scarab is engraved with a depiction of a running dog facing to the right, situated on a baseline and encircled by a decorative hatched band. The scarab is longitudinally perforated and threaded, through with a pin, and connected to a D-shaped gold ring hoop of slender profile featuring wire coils at the shoulders. The intaglio is set in a high carat (20-22ct), possibly later gold ring.Size: D:17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 4gProvenance: 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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Hellenistic, 300 - 100 BC.A votive offering moulded from terracotta in the shape of a pomegranate which has been cut open int

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Lot 260

Hellenistic, 300 - 100 BC.A votive offering moulded from terracotta in the shape of a pomegranate which has been cut open into two halves. This Terracotta Pomegranate may have been used to decorate a home. For the person that owned it, it may have represented an ancient Greek myth involving the goddess Persephone and the god Hades. Size: 85mm x 80mm; Weight: 240g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Rhea Gallery, Switzerland. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Possibly Sassanian Ca. AD 600 or later.A discoid silver mount featuring a central repoussé lion head depicted en face. The an

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Lot 528

Possibly Sassanian Ca. AD 600 or later.A discoid silver mount featuring a central repoussé lion head depicted en face. The animal's head is modelled in high relief, exhibiting large eyes, a prominent nose with open nostrils, whisker pads, and a gaping jaw with visible teeth. The head is encircled by a band of radiating petals, framed by a border of raised knobs along the outer edge. Size: 180mm x 175mm; Weight: 645g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. 500 - 400 BC.A black-figure pottery kylix with a wide cup, upraised opposing handles, all sat upon a short pedestal disc

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Lot 35

Ca. 500 - 400 BC.A black-figure pottery kylix with a wide cup, upraised opposing handles, all sat upon a short pedestal disc foot. The central tondo is adorned with the painted black figure of a young male holding a cape over his left arm. The external decoration consists of a lively procession of satyrs surrounded by ivy tendrils and highlighted with incised striations. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: 260mm x 80mm; Weight: 385g Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, acquired on the UK art market; Ex. Private UK collection, acquired in London around 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. Late 5th century AD.A gold finger ring featuring a slender hoop that gently expands at the shoulder to support a red jasp

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Lot 385

Ca. Late 5th century AD.A gold finger ring featuring a slender hoop that gently expands at the shoulder to support a red jasper intaglio. The gem is engraved with a block monogram comprised of Greek lettering. A monogram is a design consisting of two or more combined letters, typically initials, to form a single symbol. These symbols were often used as recognisable and personalised marks, representing names or titles of individuals, often associated with the wearer of the ring.Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 8.8g 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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Ca. 1st millennium BC.A cast bronze hollow standard, featuring a janiform design, portraying a highly stylised anthropomorphi

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Lot 518

Ca. 1st millennium BC.A cast bronze hollow standard, featuring a janiform design, portraying a highly stylised anthropomorphic figure grasping the long necks of flanking double-headed beasts. Additional pairs of beasts are depicted along the tube. The tube gradually flares towards its base, suggesting its intended connection to a pole or other supporting structure. For a similar example, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 1996.82.1; Christie's Live Auction 2390, Antiquities, 6 October 2011, Lot 12. Size: 375mm x 70mm; Weight: 350g Provenance: From the private collection of a Central London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/European art market before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, Amarna Period, Ca. 1352 - 1336 BC.A wing from a funerary scarab which would have fastened to linen

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Lot 153

New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, Amarna Period, Ca. 1352 - 1336 BC.A wing from a funerary scarab which would have fastened to linen wrappings or bead netting placed over the mummy. Fabric impression on the front. Back is plain. One of a pair. The Amarna Period is named after the modern village Amarna (ancient Egyptian: Akhet-Aten - horizon of Aten), which was the capital of the period. King Akhenaten became king under his birth name Amenhotep: he changed his name in his 6th year to Akhenaten, marking a radical break in art and religion at the same time. He founded a new capital dedicated to the worship of the sun-god as the visible disk, Aten. Size: 125mm x 70mm; Weight: 105g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Artemission; Ex. Mrs. AD Collection, London. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. AD 1-300.A restrung necklace composed of alternating gold and lapis lazuli beads, exhibiting a diverse array of shapes. T

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Lot 123

Ca. AD 1-300.A restrung necklace composed of alternating gold and lapis lazuli beads, exhibiting a diverse array of shapes. The deliberate juxtaposition of these materials creates a striking visual contrast, with the deep blue hue of the lapis lazuli beads harmonizing with the gleaming gold elements. Size: 520mm x 20mm; Weight: 27g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. AD 900-1100.A gold finger band comprising a flat-section hoop with decorative borders and a central register of small cir

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Lot 380

Ca. AD 900-1100.A gold finger band comprising a flat-section hoop with decorative borders and a central register of small circles. Size: D:15.49mm / US: 4 3/4 / UK: J; Weight: 3g 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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Late Period, 26th Dynasty, Ca. 590-570 BC.A figure is depicted in a kneeling position and resting on his heels, possibly hold

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Late Period, 26th Dynasty, Ca. 590-570 BC.A figure is depicted in a kneeling position and resting on his heels, possibly holding a naos shrine in his lap. Originally either a theorophorus or a naophorous statue, the knees held together on an integral block base, with a tab from the shendyt kilt between the knees, seated on his heels. For a similar example, see The British Museum; Museum Number: EA29478. Size: 250mm x 210mm; Weight: 8.2kg Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Lydia Bertens private collection, Belgium, Nov. 2010. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. AD 200-300.A relief schist panel illustrating the Parinirvana, the death of Buddha. In this portrayal, Buddha is depicted

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Lot 553

Ca. AD 200-300.A relief schist panel illustrating the Parinirvana, the death of Buddha. In this portrayal, Buddha is depicted lying on his right side on an elevated bed, with his head crowned with a nimbus. His body is oriented northward, and his feet point southward, while his hair is arranged in usnisa, and he is draped in a long robe with flowing folds. The Buddha is surrounded by monks and disciples lamenting, with some raising their hands in a gesture of grief. These finely carved figures are meticulously carved, particularly in regard to the rendering of their faces and draping folds of their robes. For a similar example, see The British Museum, Museum Number: 1913,1108.17. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: 720mm x 380mm; Weight: 50+kg 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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New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.An example of an Egyptian faience grape cluster. The piercing at the top would allow attachme

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Lot 146

New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.An example of an Egyptian faience grape cluster. The piercing at the top would allow attachment to a register of faience tiles representing lotus, rosettes, and grape frieze. These are known to have adorned a wall of a palace of Ramesses III at Tell el Yahudiya in lower (northern) Egypt. Such examples of moulded pendant grape clusters were used as architectural ornaments on palaces, temples and shrines, and are associated with gods and royal scenes. For additional information, see F. Dunn Friedmann (ed.), Gifts of the Nile, Ancient Egyptian Faience, London, 1998, p.189, fig.36. Size: 70mm x 45mm; Weight: 55g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Guy Weil Goudchaux private collection, acquired in the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. 100 BC.A fragment from the bottom of a beautful gold-banded Roman glass alabastron with round connical shaped body in a t

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Lot 336

Ca. 100 BC.A fragment from the bottom of a beautful gold-banded Roman glass alabastron with round connical shaped body in a translucent cobalt blue glass with opaque white and gold leaf. Gold flakes are mixed into the color bands of a marble glass form, the glass is referred to as "gold band glass." This set of bands is then repeated six times across the vertical expanse of the jar in wavy, melted forms. The walls of the jar are thick and heavy. For additional information, see The Metropolian Museum of Art, 17.194.286a, b. Size: 40mm x 20mm; Weight: 20g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Prov. Kofler Truniger collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. 2700-2300 BC. A greyish-green specked stone cylinder seal with a large black patch. It depicts four deities with horned c

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Lot 541

Ca. 2700-2300 BC. A greyish-green specked stone cylinder seal with a large black patch. It depicts four deities with horned caps and various symbols, including a lunar crescent and solar symbol, in the exergue. One deity stands at a gate. Studied by PD Dr. habil. Pieter Gert van der Veen, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz. Size: 31mm x 18.7mm; Weight: 18.73g 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. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. 1st-2nd Century AD.A fragmentary Roman marble statue, depicting the buttocks and legs of a male youth. Remaining details

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Lot 59

Ca. 1st-2nd Century AD.A fragmentary Roman marble statue, depicting the buttocks and legs of a male youth. Remaining details of the sculpture include long, muscular thighs, one of which has the knee still visible, the genitals and the buttocks. The posture of both legs suggests that the original figure would have been moving or walking. The nudity points to an athletic or even divine context for the figure. For a similar example, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 13.229.1. Size: 240mm x 210mm; Weight: 7.75kg Provenance: Property of a London gentleman; Ex. French collection, Paris, Parisian Gallery, 1970-90. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. 450 BC.A group of three distinctive Attic black-glazed vessels including: a trefoil oinochoe, standing on a ring base and

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Lot 285

Ca. 450 BC.A group of three distinctive Attic black-glazed vessels including: a trefoil oinochoe, standing on a ring base and showcasing a body adorned with incised vertical grooves. Its flaring neck, featuring a trefoil spout, is designed for pouring in three directions, complemented by a strap handle at the back; a skyphos, a drinking cup, with a tapered, unglazed foot and two sturdy handles positioned at the rim. Completing the trio is a cup distinguished by vertical grooves encircling its body. Its body tapers down to the base, and the tubular short neck boasts an everted rim, accompanied by a small loop handle.Size: 120/130/135mm x 115/100/180mm; Weight: 685g Provenance: 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 an old European collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. Late 4th-3rd Century BC. An Attic red-figure bell krater, decorated with a Dionysiac scene attributed most probably to a

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Lot 32

Ca. Late 4th-3rd Century BC. An Attic red-figure bell krater, decorated with a Dionysiac scene attributed most probably to a Telos painter. The vessel features a stylised wreath pattern below the rim, egg-and-dart and palmette motifs around the handles, and a Greek key ornament on the lower part of the body. On one side is a beautiful scene presenting Dionysus and a female figure, most probably Ariadne. Ariadne is the focal point of the scene, painted nude with lavish use of added white. She holds a fan and has an elaborate cloak draped at her shoulders. Dionysus sits above and to the right, nude with a headdress and holding a thyrsus. The pair is surrounded by four satyrs in various dynamic poses. On the other side is a well-known scene on Late Classical kraters, depicting three standing male figures wrapped tightly in himatia, one brandishing a ritual implement. The item is accompanied by a TL report from QED. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: 390mm x 380mm; Weight: 5.45kg Provenance: Property of a London ancient art gallery; formerly acquired on the Spanish art market; formerly in a private collection, Cannes, France; previously acquired at Pierre-Eric Becker Gallery, Cannes, 1998. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. AD 200.A gold finger ring comprised of a round shallow hoop with expanded shoulders and a bezel set with a banded agate i

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Lot 83

Ca. AD 200.A gold finger ring comprised of a round shallow hoop with expanded shoulders and a bezel set with a banded agate intaglio. This charming stone was incised with a left-facing portrait of the god Faunus, known to the Greeks as Pan. In ancient Roman religion and mythology, Faunus is the god of the wild, shepherds and nature. He was associated with rustic music and was a companion of the nymphs. Faunus is depicted with his characteristic hindquarters, legs, and horns of a goat, in the same manner as a faun or satyr. Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 14g 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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Possibly Hellenistic, Ca. 400 BC or later .A gold earring featuring a large circular plaque intricately decorated with filigr

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Lot 46

Possibly Hellenistic, Ca. 400 BC or later .A gold earring featuring a large circular plaque intricately decorated with filigree threads forming a rosette motif. The piece is enriched by three sets of dangling beads; the central pendant presenting a naturalistically rendered face. Attached to the earring is a tapering hook with a rounded finial to the back. For a similar example, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number: 74.51.3605.Size: 100mm x 50mm; Weight: 35g Provenance: Private UK collection, Ex. Swiss collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, Ca. 1550 - 1295 BC.A bright blue, glazed fragment of a marsh bowl. The interior of the bowl is dec

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Lot 17

New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, Ca. 1550 - 1295 BC.A bright blue, glazed fragment of a marsh bowl. The interior of the bowl is decorated in added black and depicts a pair of tilapia fish feeding on lotus buds. For similar examples, see nos. 76-78 in Friedman, Gifts of the Nile, Ancient Egyptian Faience. Size: 125mm x 110mm; Weight: 295g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from R. Wace, Ancient Art, UK. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. 600-400 BC.A gold pendant of a loop design, decorated with fine gold wire coils and a granule; holding a rock crystal sca

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Lot 489

Ca. 600-400 BC.A gold pendant of a loop design, decorated with fine gold wire coils and a granule; holding a rock crystal scaraboid intaglio depicting a finely etched ram's head. The animal is shown in profile with a fierce expression. Size: 35mm x 22mm; Weight: 8.53g 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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Ca. 10th-12th century AD.A gold finger ring with a round-section hoop expanding to form a rectabgular bezel embellished with

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Lot 390

Ca. 10th-12th century AD.A gold finger ring with a round-section hoop expanding to form a rectabgular bezel embellished with a cruciform monogram - a symbolic representation crafted from one or more letters, frequently sourced from the Greek alphabet. Monogram reads: N-A-]-OU-? -> ?????? ????????? (Narses Spathariou) Narses was, with Belisarius, one of the great generals in the service of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I during the Roman reconquest that took place during Justinian's reign. Size: D:17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 12.93g Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the UK art market pre 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. AD 1-300.A restrung necklace with a symmetrical arrangement of beads. At its centre, a gold pendant serves as a focal poi

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Lot 107

Ca. AD 1-300.A restrung necklace with a symmetrical arrangement of beads. At its centre, a gold pendant serves as a focal point. The pendant is flanked by a a variety of beads, such as turquoise flat beads, long and tubular carnelian beads, and variously shaped gold beads, including tubes, biconical elements, and melon-shaped forms. These provide great variety and balance to the composition. Size: 480mm x 20mm; Weight: 16g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. 6th-9th century AD.A gold finger ring composed of a round hoop expanding to form a bezel with a carnelian intaglio inset.

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Lot 384

Ca. 6th-9th century AD.A gold finger ring composed of a round hoop expanding to form a bezel with a carnelian intaglio inset. The intaglio is engraved with a central depiction of a Latin cross framed by a wreath. Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 18.8g 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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New Kingdom, 20th Dynasty,Ca. 1184 - 1153 BC.A glazed faience composition set with x-shaped design and creamy brown petals on

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Lot 194

New Kingdom, 20th Dynasty,Ca. 1184 - 1153 BC.A glazed faience composition set with x-shaped design and creamy brown petals on a blue X design background with a yellow central boss. Thousands of similar rosettes were found at the Delta site of Tell el-Yahudiya where a small palace of Ramesses III was discovered. For additional information, see F. Dunn Friedman (ed.), Gifts of the Nile. Ancient Egyptian Faience, (Providence 1998), pp.87 & 197, nos. 55-56 Size: 50mm x 50mm; Weight: 30g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from R. Wace, Ancient Art; Ex. private collection, Switzerland, acquired between 1961-2000. Collection label on the reverse reading Tel. El Yaoudi 1881. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. 1279 - 1213 BC. A large limestone fragment of an inscribed hieroglyphic panel. The cartouche contains the prenomen of Kin

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Ca. 1279 - 1213 BC. A large limestone fragment of an inscribed hieroglyphic panel. The cartouche contains the prenomen of King Ramesses II, "Usermaatre Setepenre,". The design features cartouches in low relief depicting the throne name of Ramses II, an Egyptian pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty commonly known as Rameses the Great due to the prosperity of his reign and his numerous successes in battle. To the lower right a fragment of a wing is inscribed. Mounted on a custom-made stand. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: 360mm x 310mm; Weight: 9.87kg Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the Dutch art market; Ex. Dutch collection, collected between 1960s-1980s. Presented in a photographed album from the 1960s as part of the collector's inventory. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. 6th century BC.A relief panel, preserved in the left bottom corner, representing a scene featuring a warrior. Positioned

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Lot 60

Ca. 6th century BC.A relief panel, preserved in the left bottom corner, representing a scene featuring a warrior. Positioned towards the right side, the warrior is depicted in an attackig position, with his left leg bent and advanced and the right leg straightened behind. The warrior extends his left arm forward, while the right arm, slightly bent, holds a long shaft. He is wearing a helmet, greaves and a scaled cuirass worn over a short tunic which falls in fine pleats. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: 410mm x 300mm; Weight: 8.36kg Provenance: Property of a London gentleman; Ex. French collection, Paris, Parisian Gallery, 1970-90. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. AD 1000.A stone sculpture depicting a stylised, recumbent lion, resting atop flat base. The lion's legs are neatly folded

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Lot 552

Ca. AD 1000.A stone sculpture depicting a stylised, recumbent lion, resting atop flat base. The lion's legs are neatly folded beneath its slender body, and its head is slightly raised above the front paws. The open mouth reveals teeth, while incised lines delineate the whisker pads. The eyes are large, almond-shaped and the mane flows around the head and neck in intricate curls. Size: 850mm x 450mm; Weight: 200+kg Provenance: Property of a London gentleman; Ex. French collection, Paris, Parisian Gallery, 1970-90. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty, Ca. 1859 - 1813 BC.A fragment of a large calcite statue comprising of the lower leg and feet of

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Lot 13

Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty, Ca. 1859 - 1813 BC.A fragment of a large calcite statue comprising of the lower leg and feet of a striding Pharonic figure conjoined to a back piller. Carved in a naturalistic manner, attention has been made to the curvature of the human form and the muscular anatomy. Similar to the style and curvature of statues of Pharaoh Amenemhat III. Size: 300mm x 180mm; Weight: 6.12kg Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Sycomore Ancient Art, 2007; Ex. private collection, Brussels, Belgium. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. 1st millennium BC.A bronze sceptre of a janiform design with a highly stylised anthropomorphic figure grasping the long n

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Lot 517

Ca. 1st millennium BC.A bronze sceptre of a janiform design with a highly stylised anthropomorphic figure grasping the long necks of flanking double-headed beasts. The lower portion of the sceptre portrays bird-like creatures. Along the length of the sceptre, an additional figure is depicted, with the hindquarters and slender legs. This standard is positioned on top of a tubular support with a flared base. For a similar example, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 1996.82.1; Christie's Live Auction 2390, Antiquities, 6 October 2011, Lot 12. Size: 390mm x 95mm; Weight: 505g Provenance: From the private collection of a Central London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/European art market before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Lot 101

Ca. AD 200-300.A gold finger ring with a carnelian portrait intaglio of Jupiter seen in profile and wearing a laurel crown. In Roman mythology, Jupiter was the King of the Gods and the God of the Sky and Thunder. Size: D:20.17mm / US: 10 1/2 / UK: U 1/2; Weight: 5g Provenance: Private London collection, UK art market before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca.1800-1600 BC. A black stone cylinder seal depicting a giant figure in a horizontal stance. A wavy border flanks the figure

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Lot 531

Ca.1800-1600 BC. A black stone cylinder seal depicting a giant figure in a horizontal stance. A wavy border flanks the figure. Studied by PD Dr. habil. Pieter Gert van der Veen, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz. Size: 27.9mm x 16.2mm; Weight: 12.57g 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. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, Ca. 1323 - 1279 BC . A schist fragment from a large statue of Pharaoh Seti I with incised hieroglp

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Lot 4

New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, Ca. 1323 - 1279 BC . A schist fragment from a large statue of Pharaoh Seti I with incised hieroglphic text "imn ra nb", "nTrw nb pt HKA wAst mri di anx mi ra". Translating as: Amun Re master of the gods, lord of the sky, ruler of Thebes, the beloved, may he be given life like Re (the king whose cartouche is missing). For additional information, see Scott, Nora E. 1945. Egyptian Statues. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, fig. 21. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Acc. No. 22.2.21. Size: 380mm x 70mm; Weight: 2.92kg 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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Ca. 7th-6th century BC.A gold pendant in the shape of a shrine with a filigree "Bottle Idol" flanked by two cobras (uraei) up

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Lot 68

Ca. 7th-6th century BC.A gold pendant in the shape of a shrine with a filigree "Bottle Idol" flanked by two cobras (uraei) upon an altar. This image is bordered with a plain raised edge framed with two rows of granulation. Ribbed suspension loop to the top. For a similar pendant with an Egyptianising shrine scene, see Museo Archeologico Giuseppe Whitaker, Moyta, Sicily, accession number: 1870; F.H. Marshall, Catalogue of the Jewelry, Greek, Etruscan, and Roman in the Department of Antiquities, British Museum (1969), p. 157, no. 1547, pl. XXV. Authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist. Size: 30mm x 20mm; Weight: 4g Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, acquired on the US art market; Ex. New Jersey Private Collection, formerly acquired on the German Art Market, Munich, 24 July 1998. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. 3100-2500 BC. A stone carved chalice with a tall stem and a conical base topped with a bowl with slightly flaring walls.

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Lot 470

Ca. 3100-2500 BC. A stone carved chalice with a tall stem and a conical base topped with a bowl with slightly flaring walls. It has a beautiful cream colour, with brownish veins running through its body. For a similar example, see Christie's Live Auction 2023, Antiquities, 10 June 2010, Lot 3. Size: 330mm x 180mm; Weight: 5.4kg 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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Coptic Period, Ca. AD 395-642.A rare Egyptian Coptic textile cap in blue, red and yelow wool. Plaited using a (Sprang) techni

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Lot 172

Coptic Period, Ca. AD 395-642.A rare Egyptian Coptic textile cap in blue, red and yelow wool. Plaited using a (Sprang) technique. This produces a highly elastic, netlike fabric. After stretching a system of parallel warp threads on a frame, the weaver would generate the fabric by twisting and interlacing the threads. For a similar example, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, acc. No. 37.1762E. Size: 360mm x 210mm; Weight: 45g 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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Ca. 2nd-3rd century AD.A glass medallion with a relief scene of Leda and the Swan set in a gold pendant setting. Leda, a prin

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Lot 122

Ca. 2nd-3rd century AD.A glass medallion with a relief scene of Leda and the Swan set in a gold pendant setting. Leda, a princess from Aetolia, who would later become the queen of Sparta, was carried off by Zeus, king of the gods, in the form of a swan. According to a later mythological tradition, their sexual union would lead to the birth of Helen and Polydeuces, two major figures in Greek mythology. Size: 20mm x 18mm; Weight: 2g Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Private Collection, New York, 2000s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. 330 BC.A pottery bell krater featuring two lateral handles, a broad opening, and a circular foot. The black-glazed surfac

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Lot 38

Ca. 330 BC.A pottery bell krater featuring two lateral handles, a broad opening, and a circular foot. The black-glazed surface is adorned with red-figure scenes. The obverse of the krater depicts a female figure, shown in a dynamic pose, holding a fan in her right and a large patera in her left hand. She is approached by a winged and nude Eros holding a tambourine in his right hand. The reverse presents a portrayal of two ephebi dressed in classical attire and facing a stele. Both scenes are bordered by a laurel wreath above and a meander band below. For a similar example, please see The J. Paul Getty Museum, accession number: 76.AE.20. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: 300mm x 340mm; Weight: 3.2kg Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the German art market; Egid Hoppe, Frankfurt 1982. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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12th Dynasty, Ca. 1820 BC.A gold ring comprised of a thin, D-shaped shank which penetrates a carved amethyst scarab. The scar

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Lot 26

12th Dynasty, Ca. 1820 BC.A gold ring comprised of a thin, D-shaped shank which penetrates a carved amethyst scarab. The scarab is mounted on a swivel mechanism that allows it to rotate within its setting, with naturalistic features including its clypeus, elyra and prothorax delicately incised. For a similar example, see The British Museum, Museum Number: EA65316. Size: D:19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; Weight: 8g Provenance: Private London collection, UK art market before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. 2100 BC. A brownish stone cylinder seal depicting a seated solar deity and a bald-headed attendant. Accompanied by a Neo-

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Lot 535

Ca. 2100 BC. A brownish stone cylinder seal depicting a seated solar deity and a bald-headed attendant. Accompanied by a Neo-Sumerian inscription. Studied by PD Dr. habil. Pieter Gert van der Veen, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz. Size: 26.9mm x 13.9mm; Weight: 9.37g 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. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. AD 400-600.A gold cruciform pendant with four hollow polygonal arms tapering inwards. At the centre, a circular raised se

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Lot 389

Ca. AD 400-600.A gold cruciform pendant with four hollow polygonal arms tapering inwards. At the centre, a circular raised setting with gold granules. Each arm's finial is domed and decorated with a beaded collar and topped with a fine granule. A suspension loop a the top. For a similar example, see Christie's Live Auction 1164 Ancient Jewelry, 13 December 2002, Lot 664. Authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist. Size: 45mm x 35mm; Weight: 13g Provenance: Private London collection, UK art market before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. 3rd-2nd century BC.A pottery votive model of a phallus, naturalistically moulded with outlined foreskin. Comes with a cus

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Lot 272

Ca. 3rd-2nd century BC.A pottery votive model of a phallus, naturalistically moulded with outlined foreskin. Comes with a custom-made stand. For a similar example, see The Harvard Art Museums, Object Number 1977.216.1941; Thorvaldsens Museum, accession number: H1269. Size: 130mm x 75mm; Weight: 880g Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the Dutch art market; Ex. Dutch collection, collected between 1960-1980's. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. AD 300.An iron spatha sword with a long tapering, bevelled blade. The blade culminates in a bone hilt with ribbed decorat

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Lot 67A

Ca. AD 300.An iron spatha sword with a long tapering, bevelled blade. The blade culminates in a bone hilt with ribbed decoration and a wooden circular pommel. For additional information, see Bishop, C. C. (2020). The Spatha: the Roman Longsword. Bloomsbury Publishing.Size: 960mm x 80mm; Weight: 905gProvenance: Property of a European collector, acquired on the UK art market, Parthenon Gallery, London 2000s; Ex. Aldo Branca collection, Switzerland, acquired in Munich in 1968. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. AD 1-200.A large, oval-shaped jasper or agate intaglio depicting a nude male figure standing in proximity to an altar. A

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Lot 99

Ca. AD 1-200.A large, oval-shaped jasper or agate intaglio depicting a nude male figure standing in proximity to an altar. A snake emerges from the altar. The ring itself features a rounded hoop, adorned with three fine spheres on each shoulder, and a gold bezel cell with a flaring profile. The intaglio is set in a high carat (20-22ct), possibly later gold ring.Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 4.8gProvenance: Private London collection, UK art market before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. AD 100-300.A freestanding gold figurine of an eagle perching atop a rock with its sharp claws, wings folded and detailed

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Lot 79

Ca. AD 100-300.A freestanding gold figurine of an eagle perching atop a rock with its sharp claws, wings folded and detailed with feathers. Small head with open attentive eyes and downcurved beak. Size: 25mm x 11mm; Weight: 17g 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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Late Dynastic Period, Ca. 664-525 BC.A large ancient Egyptian schist pendant in the form of a writing tablet. Pierced for sus

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Lot 23

Late Dynastic Period, Ca. 664-525 BC.A large ancient Egyptian schist pendant in the form of a writing tablet. Pierced for suspension or attachment and adorned with an inscription on the front (DHwty xnti Hrst niwt Hr ib mn... (unidentified 2 symbols) st Ra.), which reads "Thoth the foremost of the city of the carnelian, in the middle of (missing symbols translation) the throne of Re." This fine pendant seems to provide a direct link to Thoth, as Thoth was patron of scribes. For additional information, see Andrews, Carol, 1994. Amulets of Ancient Egypt. Austin: University of Texas, p. 86, 98, no. 99b. Size: 130mm x 80mm; Weight: 730g 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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Ca. 664-332 BC.A wooden mask from the lid of an anthropoid coffin, painted in pigment over gesso: dark red for the skin tone,

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Lot 141

Ca. 664-332 BC.A wooden mask from the lid of an anthropoid coffin, painted in pigment over gesso: dark red for the skin tone, a heavily drawn black outline for the eyebrows and pupil, the sclera in a white pigment. A wide headdress that sits low on the forehead. These masks were stylised and idealised portraits of the deceased individual and served an elaborate and important role in Egyptian funerary rituals. Mounted on a custom-made display stand. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: 250mm x 240mm; Weight: 1.19kg Provenance: Private UK collection. acquired on the German art market, German Export license. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, Ca. 1390 - 1352 BC.A rare ushabti of Amenhotep III, depicted mummiform with the torso runing paral

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Lot 3

New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, Ca. 1390 - 1352 BC.A rare ushabti of Amenhotep III, depicted mummiform with the torso runing parallel to the body and the lower arms are crossed over the chest. The remains of a 'nemes' wig cover, with two long lappets at the front and a queue at the back, can be seen from the end resting on the shoulder. The shabti holds two 'ankh' signs in his hands, symbolising life and, in particular, the desired life after death, thus identifying the figure with the king himself. The shabti is inscribed with six rows of hieroglyphs, with Chapter 6 from the Book of the Dead, invoking the shabti to serve as a surrogate for the Pharaoh if he was called upon to labour in the afterlife. For similar examples, see pp. 79-81, pls 12-13. in J.-F. and L. Aubert, Statuettes Égyptiennes: Chaouabtis, Ouchebtis, Paris, 1974. The tomb of Amenhotep III was originally found by two engineers under Napolean's expedition in AD 1799, and was subsequently rediscovered by Victor Loret in AD 1898 - 1899 and excavated by Theodore M Davis in AD 1905 - 1914. Many shabtis from the tomb are now in museum collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and The British Museum. Size: 150mm x 70mm; Weight: 555g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Aaron Gallery, April 2003, London, UK. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. 2nd half of the 3rd century BC.A pair of gold filigree pendants, each composed of a rectangular-shaped plaque, adorned wi

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Lot 49

Ca. 2nd half of the 3rd century BC.A pair of gold filigree pendants, each composed of a rectangular-shaped plaque, adorned with concentric registers of scrollwork, filigree, and ropework. Applied small discs featuring eight-petaled flowers embellish the corners, with smaller discs displaying the same design within the central rectangular space. At the center is a cross motif composed of five baubles, while the upper edge showcases a row of five suspension loops adorned with rhomboid-shaped panels. The reverse of the plaques remains flat and unworked. Size: 47-47mm x 41-41mm; Weight: 18g 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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Western Europe, Ca. AD 1500.A gold finger ring with a flat-section hoop and a flattened bezel engraved with an 'IHS' Christog

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Lot 391

Western Europe, Ca. AD 1500.A gold finger ring with a flat-section hoop and a flattened bezel engraved with an 'IHS' Christogram. The bottom side of the bezel features a low-relief cross. The "IHS" represents the first three letters of the Greek name for Jesus, "??????" (I?sous). Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 9g Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the UK art market pre 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. AD 300.A gold finger ring featuring a rounded hoop with duck-head finials. The bezel is set with a carnelian intaglio dep

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Lot 103

Ca. AD 300.A gold finger ring featuring a rounded hoop with duck-head finials. The bezel is set with a carnelian intaglio depicting a right-facing portrait of a young male. His features are delicately carved, with an aquiline nose, small lips, and a broad forehead, partly covered with carefully arranged hair topped with a head garment. Size: D:18.54mm / US: 8 1/2 / UK: Q 1/2; Weight: 8g Provenance: Private London collection, UK art market before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. AD 100-300.A sophisticated gold necklace composed of a symmetric arrangement of short gold chains with a loop-in-loop des

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Lot 106

Ca. AD 100-300.A sophisticated gold necklace composed of a symmetric arrangement of short gold chains with a loop-in-loop design, interspersed with biconical, openwork ornaments and tubular agate beads. Size: 540mm x 5mm; Weight: 21g 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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New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, Ca. 1279 - 1212 BC.A pair of faience tiles, each of rectangular form and decorated in black with a

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Lot 12

New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, Ca. 1279 - 1212 BC.A pair of faience tiles, each of rectangular form and decorated in black with an inscribed cartouche. The first cartouche contains the prenomen of King Ramesses II, "Usermaatre Setepenre," and the second contains the king’s nomen, "Ra’-masesu meri Amon,". These foundation tiles were believed to have originated from the palace of Ramesses II at Piramesse, his capital in the eastern part of the Nile delta. For additional information, see W. C. Hayes, Glazed Tiles from a Palace of Ramesses II at Kantir, New York, 1937, pl. I. For a similar example, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 66.99.59. Size: 240-250mm x 120-130mm; Weight: 4.44kg Provenance: Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. private collection of Wanfercee-Baulet, Belgium. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. 5th-7th century AD.A penannular type bracelet with a hollow body, smooth inside and to the outside densely covered with p

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Lot 377

Ca. 5th-7th century AD.A penannular type bracelet with a hollow body, smooth inside and to the outside densely covered with panels of small rhombs interspersed with vertically oriented grooves. Size: 75mm x 75mm; Weight: 18g Provenance: Property of a London gallery, acquired on the US art market; previously in a private Collection, New Jersey, 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Ca. AD 200.A gold finger ring composed of a flat-section hoop with a raised elliptical cell set with carnelian intaglio. The

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Lot 111

Ca. AD 200.A gold finger ring composed of a flat-section hoop with a raised elliptical cell set with carnelian intaglio. The stone is engraved with a scene of Cupid riding a lion. Size: D:19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; Weight: 9.61g Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the UK 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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Western Asiatic/Aegan, Ca. 1200-700 BC.A double-edged bronze sword with a sharp blade that tapers to a pointed end, complemen

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Lot 508

Western Asiatic/Aegan, Ca. 1200-700 BC.A double-edged bronze sword with a sharp blade that tapers to a pointed end, complemented by a thick midrib flanked by fullers. The hilt of the sword is short and terminates in a disk-shaped pommel. Size: 600mm x 65mm; Weight: 690g Provenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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Old Kingdom, 3rd Dynasty, Ca. 2630 - 2611 BC .A group of seventy-seven blue glazed composition tiles, each a plaque with rema

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Lot 15

Old Kingdom, 3rd Dynasty, Ca. 2630 - 2611 BC .A group of seventy-seven blue glazed composition tiles, each a plaque with remains or outline of a raised rectangle to the reverse, vertically perforated for attachment. This form of faience tile-decoration was invented by Imhotep, the reknown architect of king Djoser (Netjri-khet) to cover some of the walls of the substructures of the Step Pyramid and the so-called " South Tomb ". Cf. The British Museum: Acc. No. 1966.0212.112. Size: 625mm x 430mm; Weight: 6.86kg 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 360

Ca. AD 400.A silver finger band with a polygonal profile featuring letters inscribed on each facet and a cross mark. Silver rings were reserved in the Roman army fo the ranks of the Centurion, Tribune or Legate, all positions below these levels of the chain of command were only permitted to wear bronze rings. The bezels or bands of such jewellery were typically engraved with inscriptions or symbols relating to the wearer's legion. Size: D:19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; Weight: 3g 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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