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9th-11th century AD. A hand-forged iron axehead with slender blade and chin to the lower edge, round socket with lateral flanges and panel to the rear face; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, table 14(1"). 2.1 kg total, 19.4cm (7 3/4"). From the family collection of a London gentleman; formed in the late 1940s-1950s; thence by descent. Very fine condition, professionally cleaned and conserved.
Late New Kingdom, 1294-1077 BC. A limestone stela with rounded top and flat sides; to the top the winged sun-disc of Ra Horakhty with uraei framing the disc of the sun; below, the owner with broad collar and long kilt, one hand raised in prayer, the other holding an offering vessel; in the centre a large offering table heaped with food and flowers; in front of the offering table the figure of Osiris standing on plinth with mummiform body and wearing the White Crown of Lower Egypt, hands extended forward holding a staff topped by the ankh and djed symbols, wearing broad collar with large menat counterpoise behind; columns of hieroglyphs behind the figures, two large was sceptres flanking the scene; below, four horizontal columns of hieroglyphs beginning on the right with an offering formula to Osiris and the owner's name, a priestly treasurer, and the name of his mother; vertical columns of hieroglyphs to the sides of the stela. 6.37 kg, 27cm (10 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; part of his family collection since the 1970s. Stelae such as this were placed in a chapel above a tomb, usually in front of a statue of the deceased that was placed in a niche, and where the relatives came to offer food and drink and pray to the spirit of the dead person; the stelae also acted as a spiritual portal through which the soul of the deceased could pass to partake of the offerings left in the chapel. These stelae are inscribed with the name and title of the tomb owner along with prayers to Osiris; they generally depict the deceased, and members of their family, worshipping the gods. The act of mentioning the name of the deceased at regular funerary rituals was an integral part for the survival of the soul in the afterlife, as well as allow later generations to remember their lineage. As well as prayers and spells to help the deceased they also had 'autobiographies', which were accounts of the life of the deceased, praising their qualities as well as good deeds carried out when they were alive, thus furthering their chances in the afterlife. Fine condition.
1st-4th century AD. A purple marble rectangular altar base with scrolled ends in the form of short table legs; square socket to the upper surface for small altar. 15 kg, 34.5cm (13 1/2"). From the collection of a Mayfair, London, UK, gentleman; acquired from a Mayfair gallery before 1999. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-12th century AD. A group of four coiled bronze hair rings, each with two tapered ends. See Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, table II, item 17. 94 grams total, 24-28mm (1"). Property of a gentleman; formerly in a private collection; acquired on the UK art market. [4, No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-12th century AD. A group of two bronze pendants comprising: one a D-shaped frame with central trefoil, four chains; each with a bell-shaped finial; one a coiled wire convex disc with four duck-foot pendants. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, table X for types. 72 grams total, 58-93mm (1 1/4 - 3 5/8"). From a private collection; previously in an old European collection; acquired in the late 1940s. [2, No Reserve] Fair condition.
10th-12th century AD. A mixed group comprising a bronze penannular brooch with repoussé detailing and a silver-coloured metal bear's skin bracelet (in two parts"). Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987 table XLV(20), table LXXXII(35"). 197 grams total, 58-120mm (2 - 4 3/4"). From a private collection; previously in an old European collection; acquired in the late 1940s. [3, No Reserve] Fair condition.
10th-12th century AD. A restrung necklace of ceramic beads with tubular bronze beads, bell-shaped dangles, large blue glass annular bead. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, table XV. 66 grams, 34cm without leather (13 1/4"). From a private collection; previously in an old European collection; acquired in the late 1940s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Chinese lacquered cinnabar vase of baluster form, decorated in relief with a coiled pearl chasing dragon and foliage, together with a further eastern baluster jardiniere with gilt highlights, an interesting framed work on paper of a gilt rabbit and mythical beast and a blanc de chine baluster table lamp (4).
A 19th century Austrian carved pinewood dressing table mirror, the oval mirror plate supported within a carved rustic framework enclosing a boxed base, a number of brass fire irons, iron and mesh firescreen, Victorian copper coal scuttle, iron and brass balance scales and weights,together with an Edwardian telescopic oil lamp standard, etc
A contemporary bentwood rocking chair with leatherette seat and back together with a reproduction Georgian style drum table, the revolving top incorporating four real and four dummy drawers on turned pillar and quadruped base together with an art Deco pale walnut two tier occasional tables
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