900-1100 AD. Viking age. A large gold ring with a round hoop bearing coiled decoration and a curved elliptical bezel with a border of stamped triangles filled with circles arranged around a star formed from circles and crescents. Vikings were expert navigators, and the constellations signified mystery and power to them; this gorgeous item probably once belonged to a Viking captain. In order to confirm its authenticity, this piece has undergone X-Ray Fluorescence analysis by an independent Belgian Laboratory. The samples collected show the chemical composition to reflect the typical metal contents of the described period, whilst also showing no modern trace elements in the patina. Excellent condition; wearable. Size: D: 19.51mm / US: 9 5/8 / UK: T; 14.2g; Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewelry expert; previously with a London gallery; initially from a private British collection formed before 2000.
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100-300 AD. Roman. A gold ring with a circular hoop and elliptical bezel with a black hardstone depiction of Fortuna, holding her characteristic cornucopia. Fortuna was an important goddess in Roman religion, because she was considered to be the provider of material blessing and as the arbiter of human destiny. Excellent condition; wearable.Size: D: 18.61mm / US: 8 5/8 / UK: R; 4g; Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewelry expert; previously with a London gallery; initially from a private British collection formed in the 1980s.
100-300 AD. Roman. Gold ring comprising a D-shaped hoop with broad sloping shoulders and an elliptical red and grey agate “eye†setting. The eye symbol was a magical motif which provided protection to the wearer. Excellent condition; wearable.Size: D: 16.92mm / US: 6 1/2 / UK: N; 11.7g; Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewelry expert; previously with a London gallery; initially from a private British collection formed before 2000.
1100-1300 AD. Medieval. A silver gilt ring with a circular hoop scalloped shoulders and trumpet bezel comprising a large black cabochon gemstone framed by four smaller red cabochon stones. Excellent condition; wearable.Size: D: 19.31mm / US: 9 3/8 / UK: S1/2; 4g; Provenance: From the private collection of an Essex gentleman; previously in an old British Collection, formed in the 1990s.
700-1100 AD, Viking Age. Silver ring with a circular hoop, and a lozenge shaped bezel onto which is mounted a large, oval blue gem. This simple yet elegant ornament may have belonged to a Viking Warrior. Good condition. Size: D: 17.35mm / US: 7 / UK: O; 7.4g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1970s on the UK and European art market.
1000-1500 AD, Crusader Period. Silver ring with circular hoop, highly decorated, stepped shoulders, and flattened, rosette shaped bezel bearing an incised seven pointed star and vertical stripes around the borders. The hexagram was and is used in practices of the occult and ceremonial magic and is attributed to the 7 "old" planets outlined in astrology. The star is commonly used both as a talisman and for conjuring spirits and spiritual forces in diverse forms of occult magic. Good, wearable condition.Size: D: 18.53mm / US: 81/2 / UK: Q3/4; 13g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1970s.
1000-1500 AD, Crusader Period. A heavy silver ring with a circular hoop, flattened shoulders, and pedestalled, lozenge-shaped plate bezel bearing an engraved cross. The Cross, the principal symbol of Christianity, recalls the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ and the redeeming benefits of his Passion and death. The cross is thus a sign both of Christ himself and of the faith of Christians. The cross that the Crusaders wore on their robes was a symbol of martyrdom, and to die in combat was considered a great honour that assured a place in heaven. The Crusades were military expeditions, beginning in the late 11th century, that were organized by western European Christians in response to centuries of Muslim wars of expansion in the Holy Lands. People of all social classes took place in the Crusades, from heavily armed knights to humble peasants using improvised weapons, all in pursuit of salvation in the afterlife. Excellent condition; wearable.Size: L:8 1/4mm / W:Q1/2mm ; 12g; Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market before 2000.
Ca. 206 BC-220 AD. Han Dynasty. A beautiful rare ceramic vase with a beige fabric and glossy brown slip. The vase comprises an elongated neck and an ovoid body supported by a cylindrical ring foot. Several bands of incised direction run around the vessel and feature geometric patterns as well as depictions of dragons and other beasts; two applied taotie masks on the shoulder feature long tongues which also serve as handles. The taotie are mythological creatures commonly appearing in ancient Chinese art, where they are commonly associated with the Four Evils of the World, possibly suggesting that this vase was used for ritual purposes. The Han Dynasty, which ruled between 202 BC–220 AD, brought great prosperity and stability to China, reigning over a golden age of classical Chinese civilisation during which China saw major advances including the widespread development of a monetary economy and the invention of paper, as well as much progress in the decorative arts. This piece has been precisely dated having undergone Thermo Luminescence analysis by Ralf Kotalla, an independent German Laboratory. The samples collected date the piece to the period reflected in its style, whilst also showing no modern trace elements. Its TL certificate with full report will also accompany this lot. Excellent condition.Size: L:520mm / W:300mm ; 7.5kg; Provenance; Property of a Central London gallery, acquired from an established English collection; formerly acquired in Hong Kong, Hollywood Antique Center in the early 1990s.
C. 224 to 651 AD. Sassanian. Gold ring with a D-shaped loop into which is set a red gem intaglio bearing a a double portriat of two kings. Seals were used commonly throughout the Sassanian empire which ruled from Afghanistan to Iraq during the third to seventh centuries AD. Seals were used by both members of the elite and ordinary people and bear motifs including portraits of the owner and mythical beings. They were used both to sign official documents and worn around the neck to protect against evil spirits and magic. Superb condition. Wearable.Size: D: 19.1mm / US: 9 1/8 / UK: S; 5.2g; Provenance: From an old British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s.
C. 100-300 AD. Roman. Gold ring comprising circular hoop and round bezel with a carnelian setting. The setting bears an engraved double bust of Janus, with both faces sporting thick curling hair, full beards and fierce facial expressions. In the Roman pantheon, Janus was the god of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, duality, doorways passages, frames, and endings. His two faces symbolise his ability to look both to the future and to the past. In order to confirm its authenticity, this piece has undergone X-Ray Fluorescence analysis by an independent Belgian Laboratory. The samples collected show the chemical composition to reflect the typical metal contents of the described period, whilst also showing no modern trace elements in the patina. Excellent condition. Wearable.Size: D: 19.51mm / US: 9 5/8 / UK: T; 5.3g; Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewelry expert; previously with a London gallery; initially from a private British collection formed in the 1980s.
1000-1500 AD, Crusader Period. Rare gold ring with elegant circular hoop and round plate bezel bearing a niello cross motif, comprising a large central cross with a smaller cross at the end of each of its arms. The Cross, the principal symbol of Christianity, recalls the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ and the redeeming benefits of his Passion and death. The cross is thus a sign both of Christ himself and of the faith of Christians. The cross that the Crusaders wore on their robes was a symbol of martyrdom, and to die in combat was considered a great honour that assured a place in heaven. The Crusades were military expeditions, beginning in the late 11th century, that were organized by western European Christians in response to centuries of Muslim wars of expansion in the Holy Lands. People of all social classes took place in the Crusades, from heavily armed knights to humble peasants using improvised weapons, all in pursuit of salvation in the afterlife. In order to confirm its authenticity, this piece has undergone X-Ray Fluorescence analysis by an independent Belgian Laboratory. The samples collected show the chemical composition to reflect the typical metal contents of the described period, whilst also showing no modern trace elements in the patina. Excellent condition; wearable. Size: D: 17.97mm / US: 7 3/4 / UK: P1/2; 6.9g; Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewelry expert; previously with a London gallery; initially from a private British collection formed before 2000.
700-1100 AD, Viking Age. Bronze pendant showing a horned, winged beast, probably a dragon, in profile. In Norse mythology, Fáfnir (Old Norse and Icelandic) or Frænir is a son of the dwarf king Hreidmar and brother of Regin, Ótr, Lyngheiðr and Lofnheiðr. After being affected by the curse of Andvari's ring and gold, Fafnir became a dragon and was slain by the brave hero Sigurd. Dragons were powerful mythological symbols, embodying power and strength. Good condition, beautiful patina; Size: L:31mm / W:31mm ; 5.3g; Provenance: From an old British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s.
100-300 AD. Roman. A silver ring with a D-shaped hoop and raised, rectangular bezel bearing the inscription “FIDEM.†(“Loyaltyâ€). It is thought that inscriptions of this type express loyalty to the reigning emperor, indicating that this piece probably belonged to a Roman legionary or centurion. Excellent condition; wearable.Size: D: 19.51mm / US: 9 5/8 / UK: T; 6g; Provenance: From an old London collection formed in the 1980s.
c. 1000-1500 AD, Crusader Period. Silver gilt ring with a thick circular hoop and a octagonal bezel featuring an incised Star of Bethlehem motif. In the Christian tradition, the Star of Bethlehem, also called the Christmas Star, revealed the birth of Jesus to the Biblical Magi, and later led them to Bethlehem. The star appears only in the nativity story of the Gospel of Matthew, where magi "from the east" are inspired by the star to travel to Jerusalem. There they meet King Herod of Judea, and ask where the king of the Jews has been born. Herod, following a verse from the book of Micah interpreted as a prophecy, directs them to Bethlehem, a nearby village. The star leads them to the stable where Jesus was born in Bethlehem, where they worship him, and give him gifts. It is a symbol often depicted on rings and jewellery during the Medieval period. Good, wearable condition.Size: D: 17.35mm / US: 7 / UK: O; 9.6g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.
700-1100 AD, Viking Age. Beautiful silver ring comprised of a D-shaped hoop, flaring shoulders with incised decoration and an reverse heart-shaped bezel bearing incised decoration in the form of a beast. this simple yet elegant ornament may have belonged to a Viking warrior. Superb condition. Wearable.Size: D: 18.61mm / US: 8 5/8 / UK: R; 3.6g; Provenance: From an old British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.
700-1100 AD, Viking Age. Beautiful bronze ring comprised of an open D-shaped hoop, and a circular bezel bearing a swastika. this simple yet elegant ornament may have belonged to a Viking warrior. Superb condition. Wearable.Size: D: 15.4mm / US: 4 5/8 / UK: J; 2g; Provenance: From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
100-200 AD. Roman. A rare bronze ring with a circular hoop and round plate bezel bearing an engraved scene of a lion (left) attacking a falling human (right). Under the Roman empire, Damnatio ad bestias (“condemnation to the beastsâ€) was a form of capital punishment in which people were killed by wild animals, usually lions. Damnatio ad bestias was commonly used to put Christians to death in the amphitheatre, and many Christian texts expressed pride at the bravery with which their coreligionists faced this terrifying fate. This exceptional item probably belonged to an ancient Christian. Good condition; beautiful patina. Size: D: 15.8mm / US: 5 1/8 / UK: K; 5g; Provenance: From an old British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.
1-200 AD. Roman. Heavy bronze ring with D-shaped hoop with incised decoration on the exterior, and flattened, rounded bezel bearing a pentagram and impressed dots. For more information on Roman rings, see: Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991. Good condition; wearable.Size: D: 19.84mm / US: 10 / UK: T1/2; 3.7g; Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1970s.
C. 100-300 AD. Roman. Gold ring comprising D-shaped hoop with broad shoulders decorated with incised gemoetric motifs and a raised elliptical bezel with a dark setting. The setting bears an engraving depicting a mythical beast with the body of a cockerel, a man's face at the chest, and a horse's head. This item probably belonged to a well off Roman, possibly a merchant or a senator. Excellent condition; wearable; Size: D: 19.51mm / US: 9 5/8 / UK: T; 3.5g; Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewelry expert; previously with a London gallery; initially from a private British collection formed in the 1980s.
C. 100-300 AD. Roman. Gold ring comprising circular hoop and elliptical bezel with a carnelian setting. The setting bears an engraved male bust with short, curled hair, a receding hairline, elegant facial features and a full beard; he wears a toga, suggesting that he is a senator. This portrait may represent the one-time owner of this elegant piece. Excellent condition; wearable; Size: D: 18.35mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q1/2; 4g; Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewelry expert; previously with a London gallery; initially from a private British collection formed before 2000.
1100-1300 AD. Byzantine. A silver gilt ring with a round hoop and octagonal trumpet bezel engraved with a Greek cross monogram. This item may have belonged to a Byzantine general who would have used it to sign official correspondence. Excellent condition; wearable.Size: D: 17.75mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: P; 14.8g; Provenance: From an old British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.
C. 3rd millennium BC. Indus Valley Civilisation. A large painted bowl with a hemispherical body and ring foot. The bowl, in a terracotta-colour fabric, is covered in a reddish-brown slip with black painted details. On the exterior are three concentric rings and a vertical column formed from geometric shapes and on the interior are four concentric registers of abstract linear decoration. The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in c. 3300 BC and lasted until c. 1300, though its heyday, to which this ceramic vessel belongs, was in the 3rd millennium BC. Cf. N. Satyawadi, 1994. Proto-Historic Pottery of the Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, New Delhi. Good condition; on a custom stand. Size: L:125mm / W:380mm ; 2.2kg; Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.
100-300 AD, Roman. Silver ring with a D-Shaped hoop, raided circular decoration on the bezel and an oval-shaped frame with 'dextrarum iunctio' ('joining together of the right hands') motif. In the fine arts, this motif is the representation of two people offering each other their right hand and is symbol of union and marriage, perhaps indicating that this item was a Roman wedding ring. Superb condition, wearable. Size: D: 17.97mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: P; 13.7g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1970s.
700-1100 AD, Viking Age. Bronze ring with a circular hoop, and a lozenge shaped bezel onto which is mounted a dark round stone. This simple yet elegant ornament may have belonged to a Viking Warrior. Good condition.Size: D: 17.35mm / US: 7 / UK: O; 5.6g; Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.
C. 700-1100 AD, Viking Age. A silver ring with a D-shaped hoop and a circular bezel with incised linear and curvilinear decorations, possibly runic symbols. This simple yet elegant ornament may have belonged to a Viking warrior. Good condition; wearable. Size: D: 17.97mm / US: 7 3/4 / UK: P1/2; 6.6g; Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s.
1000-1500 AD, Crusader Period. A bronze ring with a circular hoop and octagonal plate bezel bearing an engraved cross within a lozenge-shaped frame. The Cross, the principal symbol of Christianity, recalls the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ and the redeeming benefits of his Passion and death. The cross is thus a sign both of Christ himself and of the faith of Christians. The cross that the Crusaders wore on their robes was a symbol of martyrdom, and to die in combat was considered a great honour that assured a place in heaven. The Crusades were military expeditions, beginning in the late 11th century, that were organized by western European Christians in response to centuries of Muslim wars of expansion in the Holy Lands. People of all social classes took place in the Crusades, from heavily armed knights to humble peasants using improvised weapons, all in pursuit of salvation in the afterlife. Excellent condition; wearable.Size: D: 17.45mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O1/2; 11.7g; Provenance: From an old London collection formed in the 1980s.
c. 1000-1100 AD. Viking age. A beautiful bronze ring with a D-shaped hoop and an octagonal bezel bearing incised decoration in the form of a hunter and a dragon, probably Sigurd and Fáfnir. In Norse mythology, Fáfnir (Old Norse and Icelandic) or Frænir is a son of the dwarf king Hreidmar and brother of Regin , Ótr, Lyngheiðr and Lofnheiðr. After being affected by the curse of Andvari’s ring and gold, Fafnir became a dragon and was slain by the brave hero Sigurd. The wearable reminder of this myth would have inspired bravery in Viking warriors. Good condition; wearable.Size: D: 19.51mm / US: 9 5/8 / UK: T; 11.1g; Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed before 2000.
C. 700-1100 AD, Viking Age. A silver ring with a D-shaped hoop and a circular bezel with incised linear and curvilinear decorations, possibly runic symbols. This simple yet elegant ornament may have belonged to a Viking warrior. Good condition; wearable. Size: D: 17.45mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O1/2; 10.8g; Provenance: From an old British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1970s.
Ca. 1500 AD, Tudor. A rare gold gilded silver ring with circular hoop and decorated bezel comprised of two pairs of clapsed hands in typical Tudor garb. Marriage rings were first used in antiquity but became increasingly popular in the Middle Ages, when they were worn by married women but not usually by men; husbands only started to wear wedding rings in the 20th century. This item therefore probably belonged to a Tudor woman. Good, wearable condition.Size: D: 17.97mm / US: 7 3/4 / UK: P1/2; 4.2g; Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewelry expert; previously with a London gallery; initially from a private British collection formed in the 1990s.
C. 1000-1500 AD. Crusaders period. A rare silver ring with circular hoop, heavy, broad band, and round applied plate bezel. The bezel, with scalloped edges bears an engraved double concentric six-pointed star motif, perhaps intended to depict the Star of Bethlehem. The star is picked out with niello decoration. In the Christian tradition, the Star of Bethlehem, also called the Christmas Star, revealed the birth of Jesus to the Biblical Magi, and later led them to Bethlehem. The star appears only in the nativity story of the Gospel of Matthew, where magi "from the east" are inspired by the star to travel to Jerusalem. There they meet King Herod of Judea, and ask where the king of the Jews has been born. Herod, following a verse from the book of Micah interpreted as a prophecy, directs them to Bethlehem, a nearby village. The star leads them to the stable where Jesus was born in Bethlehem, where they worship him, and give him gifts. It is a symbol often depicted on rings and jewellery during the Medieval period, and may once have been worn by a faithful knight who travelled to the Holy Land during the Crusades. Excellent condition; wearable.Size: D: 17.97mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: P; 12.9g; Provenance: Private collection of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
700-1100 AD. Viking era. A silver ring with a D-shaped hoop, with an elliptical bezel bearing an engraved “eye†motif, enclosed by spiralling eyelashes. So-called “eye†rings were considered to offer magical protection to their wearers in the medieval period. Excellent condition; wearable.Size: D: 16.71mm / US: 6 1/4 / UK: M1/2; 9.2g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1970s.
1100-1300 AD, Medieval. Bronze ring with D-shaped hoop and flattened, round bezel featuring incised decoration depicting a shield with two crossed arrows framed by serpents and crowned with a vegetal motif. Heraldry, or the use of an inherited coat of arms, was a means by which to display personal identity and familial relations. This tradition began during the 12th century AD in battlefield contexts were elites needed a symbol to display in order to be easily recognizable even when their faces were obscured by armour. By the 13th century AD this practice was adopted by nobles and knights who took immense pride in their family arms and colours. The heraldic ring was a key part of this personal branding as it allowed the owner to stamp their coat of arms on their correspondences. Excellent condition; Size: D: 19.51mm / US: 9 5/8 / UK: T; 9g; Provenance: Important London collection of Ancient art; formed in 1970s then passed by descent.
700-1100 AD, Viking Age. Bronze ring with a circular hoop, and an octagonal bezel which bears incised decoration in the form of a dragon, possibly meant to depict Jormungand. In Norse mythology, Jormungand (pronounced “YOUR-mun-gand;†Old Norse Jörmungandr, “Great Beastâ€), also called the “Midgard Serpent,†is a snake or dragon who lives in the ocean that surrounds Midgard, the visible world. He was so enormous that his body forms 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. Excellent condition. This simple yet elegant ornament may have belonged to a Viking Warrior. Good condition.Size: D: 17.97mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: P; 2.7g; Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market before 2000.
c. 900-1100 AD. Viking age. A rare silver viking pendant with highly stylised, curvilinear representations of a man and a dragon representing Sigurd slaying Fáfnir. In Norse mythology, Fáfnir (Old Norse and Icelandic) or Frænir is a son of the dwarf king Hreidmar and brother of Regin, Ótr, Lyngheiðr and Lofnheiðr. After being affected by the curse of Andvari’s ring and gold, Fafnir became a dragon and was slain by the brave hero Sigurd. The wearable reminder of this myth would have inspired bravery in Viking warriors. Good condition; Size: L:33mm / W:27mm ; 8.3g; Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s.
C. 3rd millennium BC. Ancient Central Asia, Indus Valley. A fine example of an polychrome Indus Valley civilisation pot, with globular body a flat, round ring base and a short, and a flat rim. This ochre-coloured vessel is decorated with a band of polychrome, curved vertical lines. The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in c. 3300 BC and lasted until c. 1300, though its heyday, to which this ceramic vessel belongs, was in the 3rd millennium BC. Superb condition. Size: L:100mm / W:160mm ; 750g; Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.
C. 100-300 AD. Roman. Silver ring comprising circular hoop a raised elliptical bezel with a red gem setting. The setting bears an engraving depiction of a running lion. This item probably belonged to a well off Roman, possibly a merchant or a soldier. Excellent condition.Size: D: 17.35mm / US: 7 / UK: O; 3.9g; Provenance: From an old British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s.
1000-1500 AD, Crusader Period. Nice silver seal ring with D-shaped loop, decorated shoulders and circular bezel bearing an abstract Christian monogram. The Crusades were military expeditions, beginning in the late 11th century, that were organized by western European Christians in response to centuries of Muslim wars of expansion in the Holy Lands. Good, wearable condition. Size: D: 16.92mm / US: 6 1/2 / UK: N; 5.1g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1970s.
100-300 AD, Roman. Ring with circular loop, and raised round bezel bearing an incised decoration comprising a sun motif comprised of two concentric circles with facing radiating lines. The sun stands for Sol Invictus (Latin for: "Unconquered Sun"), a major divinity in Late Roman Religion. Sol Invictus was a patron of soldier and became part of official state religion in AD 274 under the Emperor Aurelian. The cult continued into the 5th century as St Augustine felt it necessary to preach against Sol to his Christian congregation. The connection between Sol and soldiers means that this item may well have belonged to a Roman legionary, who wore it a in hope of protection during military campaigns. Good condition, wearable.Size: D: 18.35mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q1/2; 7.2g; Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
C. 360 BC. Ancient Greek. A rare red figure terracotta krater with a broad rim, bell-shaped body flanked by two lug handles, and a pedestalled ring foot. Side A depicts a cloaked female figure holding a branch and a circular object, perhaps a drum, who follows a nude male, who holes a staff and a bucket. Side B features a sacrifice scene comprising two figures holding staffs who stand either side of a flame-topped altar. The scenes are separated by vegetal motifs and are framed by a wave frieze (above) and a geometric spiral frieze (below) running around the whole of the vessel. Ancient wine was considerably stronger than its modern counterparts and often had to be mixed with water, spices and honey in kraters like this one order to make it less potent. This piece has been precisely dated having undergone Thermo Luminescence analysis by Ralf Kotalla, an independent German Laboratory. The samples collected date the piece to the period reflected in its style, whilst also showing no modern trace elements. Its TL certificate with full report will also accompany this lot. Excellent condition.Size: L:390mm / W:400mm ; 11kg; Provenance: From an important British collection of Mr. C.S.; originally acquired in the 1980s on the UK/European art markets.
400-300 BC. Southern Italian. Gnathian oinochoe with elongated spout, constricted neck, piriform body, ring base and high, ear-shaped handle. The exterior is painted black; several registers of painted decoration in cream and brown shades appear on the upper part of the body: these depict grapes and other foodstuffs, indicating the vase’s use for pouring wine. Gnathian vases are a subtype of ancient Apulian vase painting of the 4th century BC, named for the ancient city of Gnathia (now Egnazia) in Eastern Apulia. Gnathian vases are characterised by the application of different paints directly onto the glazed vase body. Common themes depicted include erotes, images from the life of women, theatre scenes and Dionysian motifs. These vessels would have been used both in domestic contexts and during religious rituals. Excellent condition.Size: L:200mm / W:90mm ; 235g; Provenance: From an important British collection of Mr. C.S.; originally acquired in the 1980s on the UK/European art markets.
C. 300 BC. Southern Italian. Beautiful terracotta pyxis comprising lid and bowl. The lid comprises a disk-shaped handle and inverted conical body while the bowl is hemispherical with equally spaced loop handles and a low ring foot. The bowl is a covered in a brown glaze while the lid features a rosette design on the handle and two women (both shown in profile) with elaborate, bejewelled coiffures and beaded necklaces; the women are divided by fields of vegetal designs. A pyxis is a type of vessel used in the ancient world by women for the storage of cosmetics. Excellent condition.Size: L:129mm / W:175mm ; 570g; Provenance: From an important British collection of Mr. C.S.; originally acquired in the 1980s on the UK/European art markets.
C. 300-400 AD. Late Roman. A lot of three terra sigillata vessils including one ring-footed bowl, one globular ring-footed jug with a single applied handle, and one ring-footed pitcher with an applied handle and a pouring spout. ‘Terra sigillata‘ is a type of fine ware Roman pottery identifiable by its red glossy surface slip, which was made in specific areas of the Roman Empire, such as North Africa, Gaul, and Central Italy. Excellent condition; Size: L:Set of 3: 35 - 116mm / W:58 - 94mm ; 205g; Provenance: Previously with R.U., Parthenon Gallery, London; formerly in pre-2000 UK collection.
400-300 BC. Southern Italian. Gnathian oinochoe with elongated spout, constricted neck, piriform body, ring base and high, ear-shaped handle. The exterior is painted black; several registers of painted decoration in cream and brown shades appear on the upper part of the body: these depict grapes and other foodstuffs, indicating the vase’s use for pouring wine. Gnathian vases are a subtype of ancient Apulian vase painting of the 4th century BC, named for the ancient city of Gnathia (now Egnazia) in Eastern Apulia. Gnathian vases are characterised by the application of different paints directly onto the glazed vase body. Common themes depicted include erotes, images from the life of women, theatre scenes and Dionysian motifs. These vessels would have been used both in domestic contexts and during religious rituals. Excellent condition.Size: L:190mm / W:80mm ; 235g; Provenance: From an important British collection of Mr. C.S.; originally acquired in the 1980s on the UK/European art markets.
400-300 BC. Southern Italian. Gnathian oinochoe with trilobate spout, constricted neck, piriform body, ring base and L-shaped handle. The exterior is painted black; several registers of painted decoration in cream and brown shades appear on the upper part of the body: these depict grapes and other foodstuffs, indicating the vase’s use for pouring wine. Gnathian vases are a subtype of ancient Apulian vase painting of the 4th century BC, named for the ancient city of Gnathia (now Egnazia) in Eastern Apulia. Gnathian vases are characterised by the application of different paints directly onto the glazed vase body. Common themes depicted include erotes, images from the life of women, theatre scenes and Dionysian motifs. These vessels would have been used both in domestic contexts and during religious rituals. Excellent condition; on a custom stand; Size: L:130mm / W:75mm ; 190g; Provenance: From an important British collection of Mr. C.S.; originally acquired in the 1980s on the UK/European art markets.
400-300 BC. Southern Italian. Gnathian mug with flaring neck, globular, ribbed body, applied loop handle, and ring base. The exterior is painted black; several registers of abstract painted decoration in a cream colour appear on the neck. Gnathian vases are a subtype of ancient Apulian vase painting of the 4th century BC, named for the ancient city of Gnathia (now Egnazia) in Eastern Apulia. Gnathian vases are characterised by the application of different paints directly onto the glazed vase body. Common themes depicted include erotes, images from the life of women, theatre scenes and Dionysian motifs. These vessels would have been used both in domestic contexts and during religious rituals. Excellent condition.Size: L:110mm / W:90mm ; 160g; Provenance: From an important British collection of Mr. C.S.; originally acquired in the 1980s on the UK/European art markets.
C. 300 BC. Southern Italian. A beautiful terracotta oinochoe with flaring trefoil rim, elongated neck, sloping shoulder, egg-shaped body, cylindrical stem and ring foot; an applied, ear-shaped handle joins the rim, rising up before descending to re-join the vessel at the shoulder. The neck and handle are painted black with cream-coloured ribbing on the neck. One side of the body presents vegetal motifs while the other shows a female figure in profile with carefully detailed eyes, small, pursed mouth and prominent nose; her elaborate coiffure is bejewelled, and she wears pendular earrings. A wave frieze runs below these scenes. This vessel would have been used for serving wine both in domestic contexts and during religious rituals. Excellent condition. Size: L:250mm / W:85mm ; 290g; Provenance: From an important British collection of Mr. C.S.; originally acquired in the 1980s on the UK/European art markets.
Ca. 500-400 BC. Ancient Greek. A rare terracotta guttus with a long spout with an out-turned rim; a squat, globular body with vertically ribbed edges, a constricted stem and ring foot. A single lug handle is attached to the shoulder. At the centre of the body is a moulded depiction of Europa and the Bull, executed in a naturalistic style. In Greek mythology, Zeus appears in the guise of a bull to Europa and her handmaids while they are gathering flowers. Europa caressed the bull’s flanks, and climbed onto his back. Zeus took the opportunity, ran to the sea and swam to the island of Crete with Europa on his back. Zeus then revealed his true identity, and Europa became the first queen of Crete. Excellent condition. Size: L:120mm / W:128mm ; 240g; Provenance: From an important British collection of Mr. C.S.; originally acquired in the 1980s on the UK/European art markets.
C. 300-400 AD. Late Roman. A collection of three terra sigillata vessels comprising (L-R): a large bottle with a flaring rim, elongated, bulging neck and bell-shaped body with ribbed walls; a jar with a flaring rim, cylindrical neck, flaring body and single strap handle; a bowl with straight rim, hemispherical body and ring foot. ‘Terra sigillata‘ is a type of fine ware Roman pottery identifiable by its red glossy surface slip, which was made in specific areas of the Roman Empire, such as North Africa, Gaul, and Central Italy. Excellent condition; Size: L:Set of 3: 55 - 150mm / W:40 - 85mm ; 230g; Provenance: Previously with R.U., Parthenon Gallery, London; formerly in the 1990s UK collection.
C. 300 BC. Southern Italian. Beautiful terracotta pyxis comprising lid and bowl. The lid comprises a disk-shaped handle and inverted conical body while the bowl is hemispherical with equally spaced loop handles and a high ring foot. The bowl is a covered in a black glaze while the lid features a rosette design on the handle and two women (both shown in profile) with elaborate, bejewelled coiffures and beaded necklaces; the women are divided by fields of vegetal designs. A pyxis is a type of vessel used in the ancient world by women for the storage of cosmetics. Excellent condition.Size: L:90mm / W:120mm ; 155g; Provenance: From an important British collection of Mr. C.S.; originally acquired in the 1980s on the UK/European art markets.
c. 300 BC. South Italian. A terracotta kylix with hemispherical bowl, ring foot and two equally spaced loop handles; stamped vegetal decoration is preserved in the centre of bowl. The whole of the vessel is covered in a black slip typical of Greek Apulian pottery. This beautiful piece would have been used for wine drinking, usually during social occasions or banquets. Excellent condition.Size: L:100mm / W:275mm ; 510g; Provenance: From an important British collection of Mr. C.S.; originally acquired in the 1980s on the UK/European art markets.
c. 300 BC. Greek Attic. Terracotta skypos, with deep, curved sides, ring foot and two equally spaced loop handles. The whole of the vessel is covered in a black slip typical of Attic ceramics. This beautiful piece would have been used for wine drinking, usually during social occasions or banquets. Good condition.Size: L:115mm / W:220mm ; 470g; Provenance: From an important British collection of Mr. C.S.; originally acquired in the 1980s on the UK/European art markets.
600-200 BC. Apulia. A Daunian terracotta cup with a flaring rim, carinated body, ring foot, and two high, ear-shaped handles. Several bands of brown painted decoration are visible on the body and neck. Cups like this were used for serving wine during drinking parties (symposia) in ancient societies. Ancient wine was considerably stronger than its modern counterparts and often had to be mixed with water, spices and honey in order to make it less potent. Excellent condition.Size: L:120mm / W:150mm ; 230g; Provenance: From an important British collection of Mr. C.S.; originally acquired in the 1980s on the UK/European art markets.
C. 100-300 AD. Roman. A terracotta jug with thick rim, piriform body and ring foot; a single strap handle connects at the body and the rim and the body features horizontal ribbed decoration. Jugs like this would have been used for serving wine during banquets. Excellent condition; Size: L:155mm / W:95mm ; 255g; Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1970s.
c. 300 BC. South Italian. A terracotta kylix with hemispherical bowl, ring foot and two equally spaced loop handles; stamped vegetal decoration is preserved in the centre of bowl. The whole of the vessel is covered in a black slip typical of Greek Apulian pottery. This beautiful piece would have been used for wine drinking, usually during social occasions or banquets. Excellent condition. Size: L:50mm / W:220mm ; 215g; Provenance: From an important British collection of Mr. C.S.; originally acquired in the 1980s on the UK/European art markets.
600-200 BC. Apulia. A Daunian terracotta jug with a flaring rim, carinated body, ring foot, and two high, ear-shaped handles. Several bands of reddish orange painted decoration are visible on the body and neck. Jugs like this were used for serving wine during drinking parties (symposia) in ancient societies. Ancient wine was considerably stronger than its modern counterparts and often had to be mixed with water, spices and honey in order to make it less potent. Excellent condition.Size: L:140mm / W:170mm ; 440g; Provenance: From an important British collection of Mr. C.S.; originally acquired in the 1980s on the UK/European art markets.
C.. 200-100 BC. Late Hellenistic. A terracotta plate with out-turned rim, hemispherical body and ring foot; an incised stylised face motif, flanked by four fleur-de-lys style palmettes occupies the centre of the plate. The entire vessel, apart from the foot, is covered in a black glaze characteristic of Hellenistic ceramics. Good condition; on a custom stand.Size: L:55mm / W:185mm ; 325g; Provenance: From an important British collection of Mr. C.S.; originally acquired in the 1980s on the UK/European art markets.
C. 3rd millennium BC. Ancient Central Asia, Indus Valley. A collection of five Indus valley ceramic vessels including (front, L-R): a jar with flaring mouth, constricted neck and cylindrical body; a hemispherical bowl with out-turned rim (back, L-R): a jar with an out-turned rim, constricted neck, globular body and pedestalled foot; a cylindrical bowl with a ring foot and black-painted gate motif and a small bowl with a spout. The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in c. 3300 BC and lasted until c. 1300, though its heyday, to which these ceramic vessels belong, was in the 3rd Millennium BC. Good condition. Size: L:Set of 5; 20mm/ 75mm / W:50mm/ 90mm ; 450g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.
C. 3rd millennium BC. Ancient Central Asia, Indus Valley. A fine example of an Indus Valley civilisation painted bowl with a hemispherical body and a ring foot in a buff fabric. The interior features aa repeating painted swastika and ibex motif – the ibex can be distinguished by its magnificent curved horns, framed by concentric circular registers and chevrons. The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in c. 3300 BC and lasted until c. 1300, though its heyday, to which this ceramic vessel belongs, was in the 3rd Millennium BC. The ibex is an important motif in Indus valley art because of the animal’s reputation as a hardy survivor and fierce fighter. Cf. N. Satyawadi, 1994. Proto-Historic Pottery of the Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, New Delhi. Excellent condition.Size: L:75mm / W:240mm ; 690g; Provenance: From the private collection of a Central London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/European art market formed in the 1990s;
HENRY & CIE A PARIS AN UNUSUAL 19TH CENTURY FRENCH BRASS CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE with overall cast designs of interlinking foliage and enclosed by a slide-up back. The white enamel dial with Roman chapter ring and subsidiary alarm dial beneath fronting an eight day spring driven movement with bob pendulum 15cm high handle up
SPENCER & PERKINS 44 SNOW HILL, LONDON A GEORGE III FIGURED MAHOGANY AND ORMOLU MOUNTED BELL TOP BRACKET CLOCK with folding handle above pierced side frets and caryatid corners on a moulded base with brass bracket feet; the 17.5cm arched brass dial with strike/silent, silvered chapter ring and spandrels enclosing a matted centre with date aperture and signed plaques fronting an eight-day five-pillar double fusee striking movement with stop work, verge escapement and signed fully engraved backplate 62cm high handle up
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