Western Asiatic Gold Hair Ornament

1st millennium B.C. A sheet-gold tree ornament or finial comprising a central stem with three graduated tiers of sheet-gold flowers each with radiating petals, the uppermost with a bird finial, the mi

6th-4th century BC. A flat round gold plaque with a bull head in a centre, pelleted border and four pierced lugs for stitching. See Reeder, E. (ed) Scythian Gold: Treasures from Ancient Ukraine, New Y

A Western Asiatic gold lion-headed bracelet Circa 5th-4th Century B.C. The penannular hoop of round cross-section, each terminal formed of a naturalistic lion's heads, with applied linked chain, rope

South Asia, Northwestern India, Mughal Empire, ca. 19th century CE. A stunning bell-shaped hair ornament made of high-quality gold that is filled with lac resin and inlaid with polki cut green emerald

Old Babylonian Period, 20th-16th century BC. A gold scarab with carapace and leg detailing, intaglio scene to the underside of a seated robed male holding a staff on a hatched base, objects in the fie

Mainly 1st millennium BC. A mixed group of thirty-five gold beads and spacers comprising: repoussé, granulated, ribbed tubular, cotton-reel and ornamented biconical types. See The British Museum, mus

1st millennium B.C. Including fusiform, tubular, biconvex and other types. 10.51 grams total, 3-23 mm (1/8 - 7/8 in.). Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970s. [38]

4th-3rd millennium BC. A group of sheet gold repoussé plaques, two of a winged bull advancing with tail looped and head lowered, and a similar fragment. Cf. Aruz J. et al. The Golden Deer of Eurasi

Diameter: 3 cm.

Circa 1900, unmarked. The enamel floral terminal is centered by a small diamond. Dimensions: 4 1/2" x 3/4", the approximate gross weight is 5.7 dwt. Provenance: From a local collection.

12th-15th century A.D. A sheet-gold lunular pendant with biconical suspension loop, decorated with gold granules, fluted domes and raised cells set with various stones including turquoise. 3.49 grams,

Circa 1st millennium B.C. Composed of polished garnet and gold beads suspended on gold wire, three conical bosses below and conjoined coiled wire pendants below; repaired. 2.22 grams, 33 mm (1 1/4 in.

1st millennium AD. A round-section penannular rod with collared cell and turquoise insert, six openwork knops, applied wire coiled about the shank with two rows of glass and other beads. 5.64 grams, 3

1st millennium BC. A matched pair of gold foil discoid plaques, each with concentric radiating bands of leaf-shaped panels and central disc; loop to the reverse. 5.87 grams, 30mm (1 1/4"). Private col

2nd-3rd century A.D.. With square-section amethyst pierced pillar, granulated gold collars, suspension ring. 1.87 grams, 24 mm (1 in.). From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.

1st-2nd century AD. A penannular gold earring with fastening loops to the terminals, flange collar to the lower edge flanked by rigid drops each comprising a pearl bead, granulated gold collar, turquo

Early 1st millennium A.D. A pendant comprising a hollow-formed sheet gold saltire with granulation and pellet to one face and the other with shallow recesses to accept an (organic?) insert; wire suspe

2nd century B.C.-1st century A.D.. With turquoise cabochon, suspension loop. 0.15 grams, 8 mm (1/8 in.). From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. [No Reserve]

Late 1st millennium B.C. or later. Comprising a turquoise-coloured glass bead, encased inside a gold fitting with a suspension loop. Cf. Cambon, P., Hidden Afghanistan, Amsterdam, 2007, pp.155ff, for

20th century A.D. A bronze ewer composed of a carinated body, slender neck, V-section spout and handle, seated amidst lotus petals supported on a balustered stem with splayed foot; decorated with gold

Collection of Two Chinese 24k Yellow Gold Hair Ornaments. {Gross Weight: 10.6 dwts} Note: Both bent.

12th-7th century BC. A two-part annular bracelet comprising a sheet-gold tube over a core; on the longer, female section, the open rim strengthened and decorated with a guilloche in filigree gold wire

4th-1st century BC. A matched pair of gold earrings, each an arched plaque with hollow crescent to the upper edge with granule clusters, radiating billets to each face of the plaque and hollow spheres

6th-4th century BC. A gold lozengiform plaque with radiating circular and piriform cells, granulated border; remains of stud to the reverse. Property of a North West London gentleman; formerly with a