![Ancient Scythian Bronze Belt Clasp with Animal Motif, 6th-4th Century BCE: This exquisite ancient belt clasp from the Scythian culture, dating back to the 6th-4th century BCE, showcases a finely detailed animal motif within a beaded rectangular frame. The piece reflects the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180514710_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
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![Ancient Scythian Bronze Belt Clasp with Animal Motif, 6th-4th Century BCE: This exquisite ancient belt clasp from the Scythian culture, dating back to the 6th-4th century BCE, showcases a finely detailed animal motif within a beaded rectangular frame. The piece reflects the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180514710_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Luristan Bronze Double-Headed Buckle, 10th-7th Century BCE: This exceptional piece exemplifies the artistry of the Luristan culture from the ancient Near East, dating back to the 10th-7th century BCE. The bronze buckle features two intricately detailed animal](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180514709_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Luristan Bronze Ordos Belt Buckle, ca. 7th-6th Century BCE: This exquisite bronze belt buckle features a finely detailed crouching ibex, an emblematic symbol often associated with strength and agility. Originating from Luristan, dating back to the 7th-6th cent](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180514707_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Persian Spherical Seal with Ibex as Motif, Achaemenid period (circa 500 BC): Ancient Persian Spherical Seal with Ibex as Motif, Achaemenid period (circa 500 BC)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180514695_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Greco-Roman Faceted Rock Crystal Weight Ornament: This artifact is a finely crafted faceted rock crystal weight, typical of the Greco-Roman period. Such crystal weights were used in commercial transactions and daily activities, reflecting the meticul](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180498260_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Carved Plaque of a Seated Humanoid Idol: This artifact is an ancient Near Eastern plaque, meticulously carved from steatite. It depicts a humanoid figure seated with both hands placed aside, showcasing intricate details and a characteristic](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180498258_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Carved Plaque of a Seated Humanoid Idol: This artifact is an ancient Near Eastern plaque, meticulously carved from steatite. It depicts a humanoid figure seated with both hands placed aside, showcasing intricate details and a characteristic](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180498257_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Gandhara Statue Fragment of a Hand Holding a Spherical Object: This carved stone fragment represents a Buddha hand from the Gandhara region, holding a spherical object. The artifact exemplifies the Greco-Buddhist art style, merging Greek and Buddhist artistic tra](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180498254_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Early Islamic Khorasan Bronze Inkwell, 10th-12th Century: This finely crafted bronze inkwell, dating from the Early Islamic period between the 10th and 12th centuries, originates from the Khorasan region. It showcases intricate geometric and floral motifs ch](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180458203_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Persian Cylinder Kohl Tube with Linear Geometric Patterns, Achaemenid period (circa 500: This ancient Persian Cylinder Kohl Tube showcases geometric and linear patterns typical of the Achaemenid period (circa 500 BC).](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180458201_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Islamic Dragged Trails Ghaznavid Mosaic Glass Bottle, 10th-13th CE: Ancient Islamic Dragged Trails Ghaznavid Mosaic Glass Bottle, 10th-13th CE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180445471_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Antique Tibetan Terracotta Reclining Votive Idol Plaque: Antique Tibetan Terracotta Reclining Votive Idol Plaque](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444590_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Luristan Bronze Spearhead, circa 1200-800 BCE: Ancient Luristan Bronze Spearhead, circa 1200-800 BCE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444587_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Luristan Bronze Spearhead, circa 1200-800 BCE: Ancient Luristan Bronze Spearhead, circa 1200-800 BCE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444585_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Near Eastern Luristan Bronze Weapon Arrowhead or Spearhead: Ancient Near Eastern Luristan Bronze Weapon Arrowhead or Spearhead](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444583_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Luristan Bronze Spearhead, circa 1200-800 BCE: Ancient Luristan Bronze Spearhead, circa 1200-800 BCE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444582_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Luristan Bronze Age Period Bronze Spearhead: Ancient Luristan Bronze Age Period Bronze Spearhead](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444581_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Persian Luristan Bronze Weapon Spear Head, c. 1100-900 B.C.: Ancient Persian Luristan Bronze Weapon Spear Head, c. 1100-900 B.C.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444580_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Persian Luristan Bronze Arrow Head or Spear Head, c. 1100-900 B.C.: Ancient Persian Luristan Bronze Arrow Head or Spear Head, c. 1100-900 B.C.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444579_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Byzantine Hair Pin with Dog Figurine on Top: Ancient Byzantine Hair Pin with Dog Figurine on Top](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444571_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Luristan Bronze Horse Figurine Sculpture, 6th-4th Century BCE: Ancient Luristan Bronze Horse Figurine Sculpture, 6th-4th Century BCE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444566_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719071840)
![Ancient Byzantine Carved Cylinder Relief Fragment with Ibex Motif: Ancient Byzantine Carved Cylinder Relief Fragment with Ibex Motif](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444525_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Byzantine Carved Cylinder Relief Fragment with Nomadic Figure Motif: Ancient Byzantine Carved Cylinder Relief Fragment with Nomadic Figure Motif](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444524_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Byzantine Carved Cylinder Relief Fragment with Ibex Motif: Ancient Byzantine Carved Cylinder Relief Fragment with Ibex Motif](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444523_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
News about Silver
![Shimmering Splendor: Silver and Gold Auction set for New York June 19](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Georg-Jensen-brooch.jpg)
Shimmering Splendor: Silver and Gold Auction set for New York June 19
NEW YORK – On Wednesday, June 19, beginning at 5 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct a sale titled Shimmering Splendor: Silver and Gold Auction. Its 152 lots almost exclusively showcase those precious metals in pieces by brand-name jewelers and houses. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. It’s no surprise, then, […]
![Enigmatic Elizabethan-style silver and Ming porcelain goblet lands at Chiswick June 11](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/178878213_1_x.jpg)
Enigmatic Elizabethan-style silver and Ming porcelain goblet lands at Chiswick June 11
LONDON, UK — At the third time of asking, an enigmatic Elizabethan style silver and porcelain goblet carries an estimate of £6,000-£8,000 ($7,700-$10,000) at Chiswick Auctions on June 11. The so-called de Pinna cup, cataloged as dating from circa 1580-1600, appears at auction following an examination by a committee of experts and two episodes of […]
![American, English, and Continental Silver comes to New York May 28](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/178020302_1_x.jpg)
American, English, and Continental Silver comes to New York May 28
NEW YORK — American, English, and Continental silver ranging from the 18th to the 21st centuries comes to market at Jasper52 on Tuesday, May 28 exclusively at LiveAuctioneers. The sale is highlighted by this early 18th-century George II silver bread basket, made in London in 1728 by Thomas Farren. With a beautiful scrolling edge upper […]
![New England and midwestern 19th-century silver holloware arrives at SJ Auctioneers May 26](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/177632887_1_x.jpg)
New England and midwestern 19th-century silver holloware arrives at SJ Auctioneers May 26
BROOKLYN, NY — Hollowares from heyday of American silver manufacturing will appear at SJ Auctioneers on Sunday, May 26. Bidding for the array of late 19th- and early 20th-century domestic silver forms by eminent and preeminent New England and Midwest makers is available online at LiveAuctioneers. Estimated at $1,500-$2,000 each are handwrought Gilded Age wares […]