Iron Age Proto-Money Collection

Later 1st millennium BC. A mixed group of bronze items including rings with knops, arrowheads, conical bells and others, possibly intended for use as a medium of exchange. 145 grams total, 21-73mm (1

3rd-1st century BC. A bronze annular D-section proto-money or harness ring. 26.5 grams, 42mm (1 1/2"). Ex an important Dutch collection; acquired on the European art market in the 1970s. [No Reserve]

3rd-1st century BC. A bronze 'proto-money' or harness ring group of round- and D-section rings. 35 grams total, 17-23mm (3/4 - 1"). Property of a European gentleman living in South Africa; acquired si

5th-1st century B.C. A group of eight copper-alloy wheel-money or globular adornment. 36 grams total, 23-29 mm (7/8 - 1 1/8 in.). Early 1990s London collection. Acquired on the UK art market. From a p

5th-1st century B.C. A group of seven wheel money pieces or lobed rings. 36.5 grams total, 26-29 mm (1 - 1 1/8 in.). Early 1990s London collection. Acquired on the UK art market. From a private collec

Ancient Bronze Age Sun Amulet Date: ca. 800 BC Material: bronze Size: 44mm; 14.5grams Superb Bronze Age Proto Money Ring / Sun Amulet. Common for the Black Sea Region areas. The item comes with a Life

Ancient Bronze Age Sun Amulet Date: ca. 800 BC Material: bronze Size: 30mm; 4.2grams Superb Bronze Age Proto Money Ring / Sun Amulet. Common for the Black Sea Region areas. The item comes with a Lifet

A cast bronze knobbed proto money ring. Such rings were used as currency by the Celtic tribes before the introduction of the coins. Glass green patina, very fine condition; 54mm diameter, 18.52 grams.

7th-6th century BC. A mixed group of three single-edged knife blades of different profiles. Cf. Simpson, St J. ed., The BP Exhibition Scythians Warriors of Ancient Siberia, London, Thames & Hudson, 20

1st century BC-1st century AD. A group of three bronze artefacts comprising: a belt-slide with double-eye plaque, traces of enamel to the recessed area; a hammerhead type toggle fastener, part of the

c.12th century BC. A mixed group comprising three bronze knives, one with single scooped edge and ring pommel; a second with tapering single-edged pointed blade and straight upper edge; a third with s

7th-6th century BC and later. A mixed group of three single-edged knives of different profiles; two with loop handles. 100 grams total, 15-18.3cm (6 - 7 1/4"). Property of a London gallery; previously

50-40 BC. Obv: boar right with trefoil of pellets over double pelleted arcs above (design is reminiscient of a 'crown'). Rev: horse left with large 'leaf' tail, pellet 'eyebrow' over pellets-in-annule

Lot of 4 Ancient Holyland Terracotta Vessels c.2000-1100 BC. Size 2 1/4 - 4 1/4 inches. A collection of holyland Terracotta vessels, Bronze and Iron Age. Provenance: Ex NYC collection acquired from th

8th century BC-11th century AD. A mixed group of five implements comprising: a Roman bronze surgical or other implement with tapering shaft, a Roman iron single-edged knife comprising an iron blade wi

This set of five iron spearheads, varying in length from 7 to 12 cm, is an emblematic representation of Iron Age weaponry, possibly attributable to Celtic warriors. Their form, characterized by elonga

A COLLECTION OF PAINTED CAST IRON MONEY BANKS to include a Tammany bank with gentleman nodding his head, and three others (3)

Ancient Near East, Holy Land, Canaanite, Bronze Age to Iron Age, ca. 1st millennium BCE. A collection of ancient pottery vessels, 4 petite bowls and a small jar. One bowl is phiale shaped with a round

Ancient Near East, Canaan, the Levant, Middle Bronze Age II, ca. 1900 to 1200 BCE; Northwestern Iran / Turkey, Luristan, late Bronze to early Iron Age, ca. 2000 to 400 BCE. A collection of 7 cast bron

Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran / Turkey, Luristan, late Bronze to Iron Age, ca. 2000 to 600 BCE. A collection of 4 ancient cast bronze and copper alloy blades from spears or weapons that may hav

**Originally Listed At $400** Near East, Ancient Anatolian and Persian cultures, Luristan / Achaemenid / Elamite, late Bronze to Iron Age, ca. 2000 to 400 BCE. A collection of cast copper and bronze s

ANCIENT Holy Land Iron Age Terracotta Animal c.900-700 B.C. Size 6 inches length, 4 7/8 inches high. Rare terracotta Iron age Terrcotta animal. Provenance: Ex David Hendin collection acquired in Israe

ANCIENT Holy Land Iron Age Terracotta Animal c.900-700 B.C. Size 3 3/4 inches length, 3 7/8 inches high. Rare terracotta Iron age Terrcotta animal. Provenance: Ex David Hendin collection acquired in I

Lot of 2 Ancient Holy Land Terracotta Vessels. Size 2 5/8 - 2 3/4 - 2 5/8 inches high. Fine Terracotta vessels Iron Age to Roman Period. Ex Private NYC collection acquired prior to 1990's