Western Asiatic Segmented Bracelet

A pair of Western Asiatic bracelets and a Roman brooch. Lot include a pair of Western Asiatic bronze bracelets, c. 1000 - 500 BC, the first a snake bracelet, the terminals in the form of two serpent h

1st 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 p

5th-4th century BC. A bronze open ended bracelet with simple lines of decoration at the ends; at the bottom to one side is a cuneiform inscription; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and sign

1st millennium B.C. A heavy copper-alloy penannular bracelet with carinated hoop, zoomorphic terminals with raised, D-shaped ears and similar raised scales behind, incised geometric collars at the sho

Circa 1st millennium B.C. Each with a thick round-section body and overlapping terminals shaped as stylised dragon heads with incised detailing. 201 grams total, 82-94 mm (3 1/4 - 3 3/4 in.). Ex old E

1st millennium B.C. A heavy silver bracelet composed of a tapering round-section hoop overlapping at the terminals, forming coiled wire sleeves at the shoulders. 65 grams, 59 mm (2 3/8 in.). Early 199

1st millennium B.C. A matching pair of copper-alloy bracelets, each with a round-section hoop and beast head terminals. 100 grams total, 59-63 mm (2 1/4 - 2 1/2 in.). Early 1990s London collection. Ac

Circa 1st millennium B.C. A copper zoomorphic bracelet with round-section penannular hoop, terminals formed as opposed animal heads, possibly rams with curled horns, with remains of facial detailing.

1st millennium A.D. or earlier. A penannular bracelet with decorative undulation. 38.1 grams, 64 mm (2 1/2 in.). English collection formed in the 1990s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman.

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

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

12th-8th century BC. A substantial silver bracelet with thick, rounded body, terminals in the form of opposed lion heads with engraved details. 255 grams, 88mm (3 1/2"). Acquired on the UK art market;

1st millennium B.C. and later. Restrung; composed of graduated and polished beads of mainly spherical and oval types and mainly carnelian. 15.2 grams, 24 cm long (9 1/2 in.). UK gallery, early 2000s.

5th-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.

1st millennium A.D. A silver penannular bracelet composed of three entwined, twisted wire bars with tapering terminals. 34.2 grams, 71 mm (2 3/4 in.). Early 1990s London collection. Acquired on the UK

1st millennium B.C. or later. A slender gilt-silver penannular bracelet with splayed terminals, bearing decorative grooves. 10 grams, 57 mm (2 1/4 in.). Early 1990s London collection. Acquired on the

c. 800-600 BC. Western Asiatic, Luristan Culture. Heavy cast bronze bracelet with a D-shaped section and sheer terminals, now patinated in a stunning turquoise green. The bracelet's band is decorated

1st millennium BC. A spherical ceramic jar with funicular neck and rounded rim, two pierced lugs to the shoulders, segmented cream, ochre and blue petals with black detailing, ochre median band and bl

1st-3rd century AD. A hollow-formed bronze head of a figurine with segmented hair. 85 grams, 52mm (2"). Property of a Mayfair lady; formerly in an important London collection formed since 1965.

8th century BC. A bronze dress pin with segmented finial surmounted by an ibex modelled in the round. 12.5 grams, 13cm (5"). Ex North London gentleman; formerly with Pars Antiques, London W1, in the 1

An undated archaistic group of carved stone beads comprising: one fusiform with armed hunter and ibex, one waisted cylindrical with bird, zebu and other motifs, two with segmented serpent detailing. 1

8"inches Weight: 54 grams

Ca. 560 BC A terracotta temple foundation brick of Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II, rectangular with fourteen columns of cuneiform text mentioning the foundation of a temple by Nebuchadnezzar II. Tr

2nd millennium BC. A hollow-formed bronze male head with aquiline nose and deep eye-sockets (to accept inserts), radiating bands above the brow. 181 grams, 61mm (2 1/2"). Property of a London gentlema