Sold2019Roman Bracelet with Beast-Head Finials1st-3rd century AD. A bronze square-section bracelet with stylised beast-head finials with pellet decoration, two segments with ring-and-dot decoration to the hoop. 47 grams, 57mm (2 1/4"). Property oSee Sold Price
Sold2017Byzantine Decorated Bracelet6th century AD. A penannular bronze flat-section bracelet with beast-head finials, segmented outer face with radiating knops, incised saltires and pellets. Cf. Wamser, L. Die Welt von Byzanz - EuropasSee Sold Price
Sold2015Roman Military Buckle and Counterplate Plate4th-5th century AD. A bronze belt suite in late Roman military style comprising a central c-shaped loop with beast-head finials and ribbed tongue, surrounding rectangular plate with running scroll andSee Sold Price
Sold2020Roman Bracelet Collection1st-3rd century AD. A group of five bronze penannular bracelets, one flat-section with rounded finials, one square-section with snake-head finials, two round-section bangles. 189 grams total, 65-95mmSee Sold Price
Sold2016Western Asiatic Achaemenid Beast-Headed Bracelet5th-4th century BC. A penannular round-section shank with ribbed collars and beast-head finials. 64 grams, 76mm (3") From an important private London collection; formed in the 1970s and 1980s.See Sold Price
Sold2024A Roman Bronze Ram Head Finial, Circa 1st Century B.C.A striking Roman finial in bronze, skillfully fashioned into the shape of a ram's head, a beast revered in ancient mythology as a symbol of determination and leadership. The artistry of the piece is eSee Sold Price
Sold2017Roman Beast Head Trumpet Whorl Brooch1st century AD. A silver-gilt openwork discoid brooch with central cross of opposed La Tène trumpets ending in serpent heads; pin hinge and catch plate to the reverse. 10 grams, 40mm (1 1/2"). PropSee Sold Price
Sold2017Western Asiatic Massive Arm Ring Pair2nd millennium BC. A matched pair of bronze arm rings, each a thick round-section shank with opposed beast-head finials. Cf. Godard, F. The Art of Iran, London, 1965 item 18 for type. 1.2 kg total, 13See Sold Price
Sold2023Viking Age Bronze Belt Strap Distributor with Beast-Head Attachments9th-11th century A.D. With domed profile to the distributor, three different beast-head finials to the strap-attachments. Cf. similar item in the British Museum, London under acquisition number 1921,1See Sold Price
Sold2016Viking Pendant with Beast-Heads and Mask10th-12th century AD. A bronze D-section lunate pendant with median facing mask above a trefoil, pelletted bands, profile beast-head finials; loop above. From an old Munich collection; acquired on theSee Sold Price
Sold2017Byzantine Beast Head S-Link6th-8th century AD. A bronze S-shaped link with gaping beast-head finials, median polyhedral panel. 4.85 grams, 24mm (1"). Property of a European collector; acquired Europe, 1980s-1990s. [No Reserve]See Sold Price
Sold2016Medieval Zoomorphic S-Buckle14th-15th century AD. A bronze S-shaped fastener with beast-head finials, median facetted bulb with quatrefoil ornament, bronze ring attached. 14 grams, 44mm (1 3/4") Property of a London, UK collectoSee Sold Price
Sold2017Islamic Incense Burner13th-14th century AD. A bronze incense burner comprising a discoid body with openwork sidewall, three small feet, tubular handle with openwork upper face and beast-head finial, domed openwork lid withSee Sold Price
Sold2016Viking Scandinavian Urnes Sword Hanger with Dragon10th-11th century AD. A bronze openwork belt fitting with scrolled tendrils and beast-head finial, return strap to the reverse with attachment rivets; attached to the beast's mouth a cast openwork panSee Sold Price
Sold2016Frankish Radiate-Headed Bow Brooch6th century AD. A bronze miniature bow brooch with D-shaped headplate and five radiating knops, shallow ribbed bow, triangular footplate with bird-head lappets, beast-head finial; spring, pin and catcSee Sold Price
Sold2019Saxon Silver Strap-End9th century AD. A delicate silver tag or strap end, tongue-shaped with incised interlace design, beast-head finial. See Thomas, G. Late Anglo-Saxon and Viking Age Strap-Ends 750-1100: Part 1, Finds ReSee Sold Price
Sold2019Gothic Radiate-Headed Bow Brooch6th-7th century AD. A bronze bow brooch comprising a D-shaped headplate with five radiating knops, shallow ribbed bow, tongue-shaped footplate with lateral knops and beast-head finial, impressed roundSee Sold Price
Sold2017Chinese Openwork LadleAn undated archaistic bronze ladle with tubular openwork handle, beast-head finial and loop, bowl with everted rim, scrolled foliage and raised detailing. 747 grams, 38cm (15"). Property of a London gSee Sold Price
Sold2018Anglo-Saxon Large Inlaid Strap End9th century AD. A tongue-shaped bronze strap end with two attachment holes, applied silver detailing with niello-filled triskele ornament, beast-head finial. See Thomas, G. Late Anglo-Saxon and VikingSee Sold Price
Sold2018Islamic TeapotAn undated archaistic ceramic spouted pot with loop handle to the rear, band of Kufic text to the shoulder, arabesque panels to the body, spout with beast-head finial. 914 grams, 26.5cm (10 1/2"). ProSee Sold Price
Sold2022Anglo-Saxon Artefact Collection6th-9th century A.D. A mixed group of artefacts comprising: two annular brooch frames with worn remains of geometric motif and remains of pin; a zoomorphic strap end with beast head finial and geometrSee Sold Price
Sold2022Urartian Bracelet with Beast Heads10th-7th century B.C. A bronze bracelet with round-section body, overlapping arms with beast head terminals. 167 grams, 87 mm (3 3/8 in.) UK private collection before 2000. UK art market. Property ofSee Sold Price
Sold2016Viking Faux Twist Bracelet with Beast Heads9th-11th century AD. A bronze bracelet with twist effect decoration to the body, the ends with dragon heads. Property of a London businessman, from his grandfather's collection formed after World WarSee Sold Price
Sold2022Western Asiatic Bracelet with Beast-Head Terminals1st millennium B.C. A penannular bracelet with D-section body and terminals formed as beast heads. 27.5 grams, 70 mm (2 3/4 in.). Early 1990s London collection. Acquired on the UK art market. From a pSee Sold Price
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