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Lot 198

Ca. 400 BC.A Greek iron falcata, comprised of a heavy single-edged blade widening towards the point. A handle with a curved pommel providing comfortable grip. The falcata was a popular type of sword in Greece and the Iberian Peninsula from the fifth century B.C. For similar see: Metropolitan Museum of Fine Art. Accession no. 2001.346 Size: L:560mm / W:60mm ; 475g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market since the 1970s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 199

Eastern Mediterranean, Ca. 200-400 AD.A carved bust depicting a woman wearing draped garments and with her hair arranged in long braids. She is adorned with large, teardrop-shaped earrings and a necklace, along with a stephane. A small lion rests on her right shoulder, and a long snake runs along the bottom edge of the composition. Old custom metal base included. Size: L:310mm / W:320mm ; 13.7kg Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly NYC collection. Ex. F. A., acquired on the US art market pre 2000. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 2

Ca. 600-300 BC.A limestone relief featuring three horizontal bands of hieroglyphs, including text mentioning "The Osiris one who is strong in the house of Ptah" and "King of Upper Egypt." This piece likely originated from a place of worship dedicated to Ptah in Memphis. Displayed on custom made stand. The item is accompanied by a report from Simone Musso, consultant curator for the Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Size: L:500mm / W:340mm ; 27.44kg Provenance: Property of a central London gallery; ex. S. Slosberg collection; acquired on the US art market before 2000. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 201

Ca. 100-200 AD.A double balsamarium made from blue-green glass. It consists of two joined tubular phials with flared rims and an applied handle that attaches to the bodies and rims of the phials, before stretching up and over in a U-shape. Balsamaria were used for storing valuable oils and perfumed balms and perfumes. Size: L:200mm / W:90mm ; 165g Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Estate of a North Carolina doctor. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 203

Ca. 200 AD.A silver kylix with a hemispherical bowl, resting on a concave foot, with two equally spaced loop handles shaped as Hercules knots. The kylix is decorated on the exterior with circumferential grooves just below the rim. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: L:60mm / W:170mm ; 275g Provenance: Private London collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 206

Ca. 100 AD.A bronze oil lamp in the shape of a male head with a neat beard possibly Pan or Silenus. The face has large eyes and a large opening for the mouth used to fill the lamp with oil. The head also has a small spout for a wick and a hanging hook on the nose bridge to aid suspension. Size: L:390mm / W:110mm ; 270g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 22

Ca. 400-350 BC .A red-figure volute krater in the "Ornate style" exhibiting distinctive features such as handles depicting Medusa. The intricate scenes on the krater include female figures, a naiskos, and symbolic offerings, conveying reverence. Decorative elements, such as palmettes and abstract designs, adorn the neck and sides, showcasing meticulous detailing. Cf. Greek section, Civic Archaeological Museum, Milan. Inv. No. St. 135026. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:650mm / W:360mm ; 7.96kg 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 and old European collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 25

Ca. 540-520 BC.An Attic black-figure trefoil oinochoe, distinguished by its depiction of Hephaistos' ascent to Olympus astride an ithyphallic mule or donkey. The figure is flanked by two satyrs labouring under the weight of substantial sacks. The vessel's elegant composition is exemplified by its bulbous body, gracefully poised upon a concave circular foot, whilst the trefoil spout permits fluidity of pouring in three directions. A strap handle, distinguished by its ribbed surface, adorns the reverse, culminating in a Dionysian head relief that seamlessly melds with the rim. For an item with a similar scene see: Sotheby's, Antiquities, 8th June 2011, Lot 24. This item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists." with "A limestone relief from a false door or lintel consisting of a rectangular body inscribed with the offering formula: Hnt nfr ntrw dw=f imi(t) nb taw(y) dsr prt hrw. Translating: Foremost Great God, who is in his hill, lord of the two lands, a holy voice offering. The text possibly refers to Anubis or Khentiamentiu, the "Foremost of the Westeners", or "Chief of the Westeners". The term "Westeners" refers to the dead. The offering formula is normally found inscribed into or painted in funerary stelae such as false doors, even coffins, and other funerary-related objects. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum, 64.100; and Ziegler, Christiane 1999. "Nonroyal Statuary." In Egyptian Art in the Age of the Pyramids. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, p. 66. " Size: L:285mm / W:145mm ; 735g Provenance: London private collection; formerly in Nottingham private collection since the 1980s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 259

Ca. 400-600 AD.An early Byzantine marble reliquary resembling a small sarcophagus with a gabled roof lid. The lower part features an engraved Greek cross with concentric circles in its angles. A libation hole at the cross's base allows liquid to exit. A rare example of late Roman-inspired Byzantine reliquary. Comes with a historical report by Ancient Report Specialists. Reference: Rom und Byzanz, no. 14, p. 26, and S. Eyice, "Reliquaries en form de sarcophage en Anatolie et a Istanbul," Istanbul Arkeoloji Muzeleri Yilligi 15-16 (1969), pp. 97-144. Size: L:300mm / W:380mm ; 30kg Provenance: Private East Coast, USA collection; ex-Richard Wagner Collection, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA, 1970's. Published in "Beloved By Time: Four Millennia of Ancient Art" (Fortuna Fine Arts Ltd., New York, 2000) no. 207, p. 118. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 260

Ca. 1300-1400 AD.An extremely rare Knights Templar two handed iron sword of Oakeshott type XVa, pommel type H. The Sword has a tapered blade and a partially recessed fuller. The blade culminates in a heavy circular pommel with a raised centre and a thin tapered grip once covered in leather. The pommel also has a templars cross. The tang is inlaid with a copper coat of arms, which consist of a family crest and a stylised eagle with wings outstretched. Size: L:1620mm / W:320mm ; 3kg Provenance: Property of a central London gallery; formerly in a private German collection, acquired on the German art market in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 262

Ca. 1000-1300 AD.A heavy medieval gold ring with a elaborate design, featuring a flat D-shaped hoop and a circular bezel. Inside the bezel, there is a central Jerusalem cross with four smaller crosses at the corners. The ring's shoulders have fleur-de-lis motifs associated with nobility and heraldry. Accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation, ref. no.177162/13/07/2021; The ring is also accompanied by a gemmological and historical report by an independent specialist Anna Rogers and a full authentication report. Size: D:19.15mm / US:9 1/4 / UK:S ; 24.42g Provenance: Property of a central London gallery; Ex. collection of a Surrey gentleman UK; acquired on the UK art market; previously on the European art market before 2000. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 265

Ca. 1025-1380 AD.A stunning iron sword Oakshott type ‘G’, with a wide blade almost parallel that tapers down to a sharpish point. The blade is double edged, with a central fuller which travels down to nearly the end of the blade. The hilt is short and one-handed, finished with a circular pommel. Size: L:1070mm / W:223mm ; 1.48kg Provenance: Ex. European collection formed between 2000 to 2020. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 266

Ca. 1180-1500 AD.An excellent iron sword of Oakshott type ‘I’. Consisting of a double-edged, bevelled and pointed blade with a shallow groove, straight cross guard, and integrated grip. At the hilt, there is a round pommel of raised centre and an inlay of triangular shapes of a different metal. Size: L:950mm / W:205mm ; 1.58kg Provenance: Ex. European collection formed between 2000 to 2020. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 267

Ca. 1250-1350 AD.An iron sword of Oakshott type 'J'. With a double-edged, bevelled and pointed blade with a shallow groove, straight cross guard, and integrated grip with a round pommel. Size: L:1020mm / W:170mm ; 1.45kg Provenance: Ex. European collection formed between 2000 to 2020. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 268

Northern/Central Europe, Ca. 600-800 AD. A stunning silver-gilt strap distributor with a central round plate and four eagle-head fittings. The design features intricate notch decorations with gilding. There is a captivating decorative stone positioned in the centre. Excellent condition. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: L:260mm / W:250mm ; 330g Provenance: Property of a London ancient art gallery; Ex. South German private collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 27

Iliupersis Painter, Ca. 370-360 BC.A red-figure pottery lekythos depicting a young seated woman wearing a drapery garment and holding a large fan. She faces a nude, caped athlete who is seen holding a strigil. Stylised palmettes flank the figures. Intact, excellent condition. According to Dr Trendall, it is very closely related to an example in the Schneider-Herrmann collection in The Hague Museum (RUAP, p. 170, no. 38; "The vase comes from the workshop of the Iliupersis Painter. It is a very good example." Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: L:195mm / W:100mm ; 290g Provenance: Private London collection; formerly in the collection of John R. Orr, Toledo, Ohio. Passed by inheritance in the 1980's. With a copy of descriptive letter from A.D. Tredall, La Trobe University, Victoria, Australia, dated February 22, 1990. Copy of letter from The Toledo Museum of Art, dated January 19, 1990. Kurt Luckner Curator of Ancient Art. With a copy of Acanthus, NYC. 1989 appraisal list. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 271

Ca. 900-1000 AD.A gold pendant shaped like a flat, double-headed hammer. This design is connected to 'Mjollnir,' the famous hammer of the Norse god, Thor. The pendant has punched triangles decoration, enclosed by short lines around the edges. It has a collar and a rounded suspension loop at the top, while the back is plain and flat. Size: L:20mm / W:15mm ; 4.32g Provenance: Property of London ancient art gallery, acquired on the UK art market; Ex. private German collection, formed late 1980s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 272

Ca. 900-1000 AD.A round silver finger ring formed from twisted silver rods. Other, more delicate, silver rods are also coiled around the shoulders of the ring and have trailing ends which are intended to evoke the form of a snake. This snake could relate to Jormungard, a snake or dragon from Norse mythology also known as the 'Midgard Serpent'. He lives in the ocean that surrounds Midgard, the visible world. He was so enormous that his body was said to form a circle around the entirety of Midgard. He is one of the three children of Loki and the giantess Angrboda, along with Hel and Fenrir. Size: D: 15.29mm / US:4 1/4 / UK:I ; 24.54g Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 273

Ca. 900-1100 AD.A Viking rock cyrstal bead in possibly later high carat gold setting, comprised of woven, cage-like golden wire, twisted neatly around bead. The design features a suspension loop. Size: L:47mm / W:16mm ; 8.74g Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 274

Ca. 900-1100 AD.A Viking carnelian bead in possibly later high carat gold setting, comprised of woven, cage-like golden wire, twisted neatly around bead. The design features a suspension loop. Size: L:33mm / W:20mm ; 6.65g Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 275

Ca. 900-1100 AD.A substantial and unusual ring, composed of twisted Viking hack gold bar. Size: D:15.49mm / US:4 3/4 / UK:J ; 38.66g 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 checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 276

Ca. 900-1000 AD. A gold disc pendant that features a raised central knob surrounded by beaded borders. It displays intricate curvilinear and knotted cord-patterned motif symbolising Jormungandr the mythalogical sea serpent. These pendants held symbolic importance in Viking culture, representing protection, fertility, and life cycles. Accompanied by a X-ray fluorescence authentication report from Oxford Labs ltd, 2016, certificate number: F918653. Size: L:41mm / W:39mm ; 10.95g Provenance: A private collection; formerly property of a professional; acquired on the European art market in the 1980s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 277

Ca. 900-1100 AD.A gold ring with slightly flat sides, adorned with a pattern of evenly spaced incisions. There are two facing triangular motifs, each adorned with three meticulously punched dots. Accompanied by a X-ray fluorescence authentication report from Oxford Labs ltd, 2012, certificate number: F918283. Size: D:19.15mm / US:9 1/4 / UK:S ; 12.14g Provenance: Propery of a European collector; formerly property of a West Yorkshire lady; collected 1978-2008. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 278

Ca. 900-1000 AD.A Viking gold cross pendant. Elaborately applied grandulation, four sylised beast heads at each terminal with loop for supention above. It comes with a full authentication report. Size: L:40mm / W:35mm ; 8.36g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 282

Ca. 900-1100 AD.A gold finger ring with a flat hoop that gently widens and ends in a large circular bezel. The bezel is carefully decorated with a border of stamped dots and holds a central garnet gem in vibrant red. In medieval times, garnets were highly valued for their intense colours. Size: D:15.49mm / US:4 3/4 / UK:J ; 5.4g Provenance: From the private collection of an Essex gentleman; previously in an old British Collection, formed in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 283

Ca. 600-800 AD. A gold cross pendant, with four arms and a rectangular raised cell in the centre containing a green chalcedony stone. The arms are intricately decorated with scrollwork and beading. Small pearls in circular cells adorn each corner. The back of the pendant is plain, and it has a loop for hanging at the top. It comes with a full authentication report. Size: L:36mm / W:23mm ; 6.61g Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1990s on the UK art market. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 284

Ca. 800 AD.A pair of meticulously crafted earrings showcasing an elaborate design. Fastened with a gold wire hook and eye closure, positioned above a ribbed plaque. Beneath, a graceful crescent shape that displays intricate surface openwork. At the heart of each earring, meticulous cloisonne triangular and circular gem settings, enveloped by filigree work. A circular, turquiose gem hangs at the bottom of the design. Size: L:50mm / W:37mm ; 5.74g Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1980s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 29

Chevron Group, Ca. 400 BC.A rare red-figure pottery bell krater, attributed to the Chevron group. The obverse depicts a central winged Eros, nude and seated on rocks, holding a box. His open wings behind, rosettes in the field, wave pattern border below his feet. The reverse bears a bust of a lady of fashion facing left, looking into a mirror, wearing a pearl necklace, wave pattern border below her neck. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: L:215mm / W:235mm ; 1.13kg Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly NYC collection. Acquired from Vaderkindere, Belgium. Ex. ARS Historica Arqueologia, with copy of Spain export license. Ex. John Dowd, NYC collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 3

New Kingdom, XIX Dynasty, Ca. 1290-1213 BC.A limestone relief fragment sculpted in sunken relief, depicting a couple. The woman is portrayed wearing a striated tripartite wig and a tightly-fitting sheath dress. Her left arm rests over her husband’s shoulder. He is seen wearing a broad collar and a short echeloned wig which conceals his ears. His right arm bent as he holds a fan or other symbolic implement. For similar item see: Christie's, 25 Oct 2012, lot 45. Size: L:520mm / W:370mm ; 15.8kg Provenance: Property of a London gallery; Ex. French collection, 1990s-early 2000s. with Chochon-Barré Marie Auction, Paris, France, 10 February 2016, lot 77. From an important Paris gallery, France. Ex. private Parisian collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 30

Ca. 400 BC.An Apulian red-figure epichysis presenting a pear-shaped lower body which merges into a tubular neck and a finely crafted spout. A strap handle connects the shoulder to the mouth, making it easy to carry and pour, while a concave foot base enhances its stability. A depiction of a seated woman wearing a draped peplos adorns the vessel. She is seated on a rock and wears a diadem on her head, highlighted in white, along with a beaded necklace and double armillae. She holds large wreaths in both hands and a sizeable patera in her left, indicating her religious significance. On the reverse, there is an intricate palmette design. The decoration is completed with wave bands on the neck and foot, along with flowers in added white, enhancing the overall composition on the body. Size: L:185mm / W:85mm ; 175g Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly with Stephen Joel Albert (6 February 1941–27 December 1992), New York; thence by descent. [Inv. no. 5978]. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 303

Ca. 1300 AD.A rare English silver-gilt ring with Latin inscription (Jesus of Nazareth). The piece is further decorated with a raised Canterbury cross, a pair of shaking hands, and a historic motif underneath. Size: D:20.17mm / US:10 1/2 / UK:U 1/2 ; 4.57g Provenance: Property of a London gentleman, purchased on the London art market in 2022; Ex. Datu collection; previously found in Hertfordshire in 1997. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 304

Ca. 1600-1700 AD.A gilt silver Fede ring with a braided-like band. At the centre, it bears the clasped hands motif under a crown, symbolising love and commitment. The Claddagh ring, like this one, is an iconic symbol of Irish culture, representing love, loyalty, and friendship. Size: D:18.75mm / US:8 3/4 / UK:R ; 3.69g 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 checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 332

Ca. 1100-1200 AD.A pair of rectangular terracotta decorative tiles. The upper surface has an intricately designed central rosette. The design comprises of hexagonal and star-shaped niches, each adorned with a profusion of meticulously wrought motifs. The Seljuks, a Turkic dynasty from Central Asia, formed an empire in 1037 AD and made significant contributions to Islamic art and architecture. Size: L:490mm / W:345mm ; 10.3kg 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 checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 333

Ca. Early 1200 AD.A marble dado panel displaying Kufic script along its upper edge. The central register features tri-lobed leaf elements and vegetal motifs, possibly originally adorned with vivid pigments and gold leaf. Kufic script originated in the 7th century and became prominent in Islamic art and inscriptions. Cf. The Brooklyn Museum, Accession Number 83.163. Size: L:460mm / W:430mm ; 12kg 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 checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 33A

Ca. 600 BC.A bronze combat helmet of archaic Corinthian-Type, hammered from a single sheet of bronze with finely contoured almond-shaped eyes that gently taper to a point. Simplistic curvilinear eyebrows. Arched enveloping cheek pieces that provide a vertical opening for the mouth. A border has been drilled with rounded head-headed rivets to secure an interior lining. The nose-guard is wide with a round conical shaped terminal end. The dome-shaped calotte with a widely protruding round back of the head continuing into a slightly flaring neck-guard. The ridge decorated with linear decoration above the eyebrows. The domed skull with attachments for plumes. This fine example of helmet would have been owned by a wealthy member of the social elite. Perhaps someone of high importance. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. The helmet is completely intact, without repair or restoration which is rare on the global art market.Literature: Martin D’Arcy, S.J., Dr Werner Muensterberger, Edward Sullivan, C.S.B Persona Grata, an Exhibition of Masks from 1200 B.C. to the Present, exhibit catalogue, University of St. Thomas, Houston, 1960, no. 1, illus. R. Hixenbaugh, Ancient Greek Helmets: A Complete Guide and Catalogue, New York, 2019. Cf. Christie’s, 19738, Antiquities, 21 April 2021, lot 52 and 72. The Walters Art Museum, Accession Number: 54.2304. The British Museum, Accession Number: 1824.0407.32. Size: L:280mm / W:160mm ; 725g Provenance: Important Private collection of Ancient Art, London UK; formerly in an old Spanish 'Cervera' collection, acquired in the early 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 342

Ca. 900 AD.A gold pendant with calligraphy around the edge and an intricate openwork frog in the centre. It comes from 9th-century Andalusia during the Islamic Golden Age when Arab Andalusians made significant contributions to arts and sciences, influencing European intellectual traditions. It comes with a full authentication report. Size: L:30mm / W:25mm ; 5.82g Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previouslywith a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 35

Ca. 500-300 BC.A Chalcidian helmet made of tinned bronze, featuring a domed crown, flared neck guard, and hinged cheekpieces for protection. The mask-like front has eye cuts and a nose guard, resembling a human face. Named after the Greek city of Chalcis, this helmet enhanced head protection and visibility. Cf. The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, accession number 54.2468. Size: L:300mm / W:280mm ; 975g Provenance: Central London gallery; formerly with a European collector, previously acquired from a gallery in Brussels; formerly in a collection of Ing Peter Till formed in 1980s, Vienna; later in Flemish collection of Mr. L. De Backer. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 353

Caucase region possibly Chechnia or Dagestan, Ca. 1800-1900 AD.A beautiful example of a steel kama kindjal dagger featuring a long, double-edged pointed blade with three central fullers. The characteristic hilt and pommel are embellished with nielloed silver panels of foliate designs and two raised bosses decorated with ropework. The piece is accompanied by a scabbard overlaid with similar nielloed silver decoration, terminating in a chape with a sphere finial. For similar example see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 26.35.9a, b. Size: L:675mm / W:50mm ; 735g Provenance: Private London family collection; formed between 1970-2008. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 359

Ca. 2000-1000 BC.A pottery figure in buff colour depicting Astarte. The figure has bird-like facial features with big round eyes and a perforated headdress. Astarte was a prominent ancient Near Eastern goddess, originating from Phoenician and Canaanite civilisations. She was worshipped for her role in love, fertility, war and the cosmos. Typically, she was depicted as a poised and regal figure with symbolic elements like doves and ears of grain, symbolising fertility and prosperity. In some representations, she holds a shield and spear, indicating her association to warfare. Size: L:155mm / W:60mm ; 80g Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly private NYC and Tel Aviv collection, acquired 1980-2000 from F. A. , NYC. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 366

Ca. 1900 BC.An originally square-shaped ceramic tablet with three rounded edges and corners, with cuneiform on one side. Tablets like these were normally used for archival purposes or for listing groups of names. Size: L:110mm / W:110mm ; 340g Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in France; previously in 1970s European collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 37

Ca. 200-100 BC. The youthful portrait with two conical grooves at the top of the head which presumably held a royal diadem. This diadem would have been made of bronze, and would indicate that the man represented a ruler. Sculpted in a life-size, his head turned to his left on his muscular neck, his large deep-set eyes with thick lids; the upper lids enveloped by his overhanging ridged M-shaped brow, with a fragmented nose and a small mouth, the lips parted, the chin prominent, the curls of his short wavy hair summarily rendered. Possibly one of the Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt. Fior similar see: Christie's, 8 June 2012, lot 106. Size: L:455mm / W:180mm ; 17.68kg Provenance: Private UK collection; from an important Paris gallery, France; Ex. private Parisian collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 379

Ca. 1900 BC.A rectangular shaped ceramic tablet with visible cuneiform on one side. Tablets such as this one were usually used for administrative purposes. On the obverse there is a witness list: Last line: ina mahar šībī: In the presence of the elders. On the reverse there is only traces of cuneiform visible. Size: L:80mm / W:50mm ; 150g Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in France; previously in 1970s European collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 383

Ca. 1900 BC.A rectangular ceramic tablet with sharp corners and visible cuneiform on one side. Tablets such as this one were usually used for administrative or listing purposes. This tablet is noting barley accounts: ŠE. Size: L:60mm / W:40mm ; 65g Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in France; previously in 1970s European collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 393

Ca. 400-600 AD.An agate stone seal with a cone-shaped body is adorned with an image of the Lamassu, a mythical creature from ancient Mesopotamian mythology. The Lamassu is depicted as a human-headed winged bull, with powerful muscles and a regal posture. The figure is depicted facing to the left, with wings outstretched and a bow at the ready. Its human head is adorned with a crown or headdress. The stone seal is threaded onto a delicate gold hoop with overlapping terminals to secure it. Size: L:23.6mm / W:14.4mm ; 4.09g Provenance: Private London collection, UK art market before 2000. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 394

Ca. 200 BC-100 AD.An oval-shaped alabaster head with delicate features, including finely detailed ears, wide eyes, angular nose and large lips. The head likely depicts a diety. This item comes with a custom-made stand. Size: L:70mm / W:50mm ; 375g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.

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Lot 396

Ca. 200 BC-200 AD.An alabaster funerary stele bearing a stylised low-relief depiction of the deceased's face, emphasising the eyes and nose. Two lines of inscriptions on the lower edge offer personal commemoration. The reverse is left uncarved. This item comes with a custom-made stand. Size: L:190mm / W:120mm ; 1.98kg Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.

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Lot 397

Ca. 560 BC.A terracotta temple brick of Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II, rectangular with columns of cuneiform text mentioning the foundation of a temple by Nebuchadnezzar II. Both the construction of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and the destruction of Jerusalem's temple are ascribed to the king. For similar see: Christie's Sale 5951, Antiquities Including the Plesch Collection of Ancient Glass, 28 April 2009, London, South Kensington; also The British Museum. Size: L:210mm / W:125mm ; 1.05kg Provenance: Acquired in 2003, Paris from a collection of A. Kotlar since 1970s; formerly in a french collection since 1950s/1960s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 40

Ca. 100-200 AD.A marble head dating from the Trajanic/Hadrianic period. The nobleman's face exhibits the characteristic stylistic features of the era, with a rounded chin and deeply set eyes. The short, meticulously rendered curls of the hair, not only demonstrate the artisan's skill but also reflect the prevailing fashion of the time. Size: L:270mm / W:230mm ; 19.3kg 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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Lot 402

Western Asiatic/Aegan, ca. 1200-700 BC.A bronze sword consists of an elongated triangular blade that tapers gracefully to a sharp point. The hilt of the sword features a round-section shank with a central rib, displaying meticulous attention to detail. The rib provides additional rigidity to the hilt, ensuring stability and durability during wielding. The sword is adorned with a D-shaped stone pommel, elegantly completing the hilt. The stone pommel serves both a functional and ornamental role. Functionally, it balances the weight distribution of the sword, enhancing maneuverability and control. Furthermore, the stone pommel adds a touch of prestige and aesthetic appeal to the overall design of the weapon. Size: L:540mm / W:80mm ; 530g Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 406

Western Asiatic/Aegan, ca. 1200-700 BC.A bronze sword with a long tapering blade, featuring a raised mid-rib and a curved guard for hand protection. The hilt has a round-section shank, and the sword has a crescent pommel. Size: L:590mm / W:80mm ; 470g Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquired on the UK/European art market in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 407

Western Asiatic/Aegan, ca. 1200-700 BC.A bronze sword with a sharp, tapered blade and a curved hilt. The pommel flares out, and the blade has a raised midrib. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 61.261.5. Size: L:450mm / W:50mm ; 458g Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquired on the UK/European art market in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 409

Western Asiatic/Aegan, ca. 1200-700 BC.A bronze axe with end spikes. The axe boasts a crescent-shaped blade and six horizontal spikes on the shaft. Size: L:290mm / W:90mm ; 535g Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 41

Ca. 300 AD.A marble representation of a recumbent lion sitting on a simple flat base. The lion's head is fierce, with raised posture, sharp teeth, bulging eyes, and a detailed mane. The tail is elegantly wrapped around the hindquarters, and the legs end in intricately carved claws. In the Ancient Rome, the lion symbolised courage, strength, and authority, often associated with military prowess and the divine, making it a common motif in Roman culture. Size: L:260mm / W:310mm ; 17.5kg 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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Lot 410

Western Asiatic/Aegan, ca. 1200-700 BC.A bronze axe with unique serrated edges and a blade emerging from an animal's mouth. It features a tubular shaft with four end spikes. Size: L:210mm / W:80mm ; 460g Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 412

Ca. 900-700 BC.A bronze sceptre that features a janiform design. At the top of the sceptre, a highly stylised anthropomorphic figure exerts firm control by grasping the long necks of flanking double-headed beasts. For similar see: The British Museum, Registration number 1914,0214.42. Size: L:370mm / W:75mm ; 370g Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 413

Ca. 900-700 BC.A bronze sceptre that features a janiform design. At the top of the sceptre, a highly stylised anthropomorphic figure exerts firm control by grasping the long necks of flanking double-headed beasts. For similar see: The British Museum, Registration number 1914,0214.42. Size: L:365mm / W:65mm ; 335g Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 423

Ca. 1300 BC.An Achtkantschwert-type sword, prised for its design and craftsmanship. The blade widens from the hilt to a pointed tip with a raised midrib for strength. The hilt, made separately, features a round handle, a c-shaped guard, chevron patterns, and a disc-shaped pommel for a refined look. For similar, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 2015.758.2. Size: L:510mm / W:55mm ; 710g Provenance: Property of a European collector; acquired on the EU art market. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 426

Ca. 5000-3000 BC.A stone axe with dual curved blades and a central hole for affixing to a wooden shaft. A vertical ridge that runs along the side adds strength. Size: L:200mm / W:55mm ; 630g Provenance: Property of a European collector; acquired on the EU art market. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 46

Ca. 200 AD.A Roman marble funerary plaque of rectangular form, carved within a plain grooved border and with eight lines of dedicatory Latin inscription. The inscription on this panel is complete and well-cut, with the letters of even height, and is carefully laid out. For similar see: Harvard Museum, accession number: 1980.83. Size: L:370mm / W:380mm ; 12.1kg Provenance: Private London collection, B.A.; formerly in pre-2000 European collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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Lot 461

Ca. 202 BC-220 AD.A rectangular door, depicting a stylised woman with delicately incised broad lips, long aquiline nose, and heavy eyes. She holds an offering box. The surface is impressed with tree forms; all within a pattern linear border with quatrefoil motifs. For a similar see: Nanyang Museum of Han Dynasty. Size: L:1290mm / W:530mm; 30+kg Provenance: Collection of Chinese Stone Figures. Ex Collection of Roger Moss; The C Roger Moss OBE, 1936 - 2020 collection formely the President of "The oriental ceramics Society", these stone sculptures were acquired during his life in Hong Kong 1980 - 2003. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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