Western Asiatic Ladybug Gemstone Amulet

2nd-3rd century A.D. A mixed group of amuletic pendants in rock crystal, carnelian, lapis lazuli, glass, and other materials including facetted sphere, pyramidal, teardrop and other types. 28 grams to

Early 1st millennium AD or later. A group comprising: a banded agate plaque in gold frame with hinge loops, obverse with inset granulated triangle, reverse with menorah and Hebrew legend; a banded aga

2nd millennium BC. A calcite amulet of a crane, wings folded back against the body; beak resting on chest with engraved details to the eyes and feathers; pierced through the body for suspension. Exhib

An Elamite amulet made from limestone in the form of a reclining mythical lion, with head facing upwards open mouth. Very good condition. Provenance: Purchased from Nottinghamshire Antique fair before

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of glass and other amuletic heads comprising: a schist head on plaque with diagonal piercing; a marble mask with diagonal piercing, pierced ears and small holes to

Mid 1st millennium BC. A bronze square-section amulet or weight with tiered shank, stylised bust with elongated lentoid eyes and notched hair, pierced crest; incised grid to the underside. 27 grams, 3

1st millennium BC. A lapis lazuli intaglio engraved with the figure of a grazing animal, possibly a horse or deer. 2.78 grams, 26mm (1"). Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980.[No Reserve]

3rd-7th century AD. A discoid carnelian intaglio with recumbent ibex, objects in the field. 1.48 grams, 16mm (1/2"). Property of a North London gentleman; acquired on the UK art market before 2000. [N

1st millennium BC. A mixed group of zoomorphic amuletic beads in carnelian, rock crystal, haematite and lapis lazuli. 4.77 grams total, 8-16mm (1/4 - 3/4"). Property of a Belgian gentleman; formerly t

1st century BC-1st century AD. A carved red limestone figure of a hare crouching, pierced vertically for suspension. 9.83 grams, 28mm (1"). From a private European collection; formerly in a German col

1st millennium BC. A carved limestone pendant of a cicada in flight with drilled facial features, hatched underside. 5.30 grams, 24mm (1"). From an important French collection formed since the early 1

20th century AD. A glass seal amulet, square in plan with convergent sides, knop handle pierced to accept a thong; recumbent animals and flowers to the sides, concave underside. 80 grams, 52mm (2"). F

1st millennium B.C. and later. Comprising a resting lion pierced at the midriff and a rectangular plaque with incised grid markings. 13.3 grams total, 22-36 mm (7/8-1 3/8 in.). From a collection acqui

This unique collection comprises four ancient amulets of Western Asiatic origin, crafted from various stones, including rocky quartz and agate. These amulets vary in size, with dimensions ranging from

Spanning a significant historical period from the Roman era to the Medieval times, these zoomorphic amulets, measuring 13-17mm, represent a fascinating array of ancient artistry. The collection consis

2nd millennium BC. A carved chalcedony ram's head amulet with shallow sockets to the eyes; with later gold granulated cap fitting and suspension loop. 27 grams, 49mm (2"). From the family collection o

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

An undated archaistic group of carnelian, haematite, crystal and other intaglios with profile bust, standing figure and bird-in-flight motifs. 29 grams total, 12-20mm (1/2 - 3/4"). Property of a Londo

An undated archaistic mixed group of carnelian, crystal and other stone intaglios with profile bust, figure and other motifs. 17 grams total, 7-14mm (1/4 - 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acqui

Circa 3rd millennium B.C. Comprising: bull in seated pose, quartz; nesting bird, steatite; crouching frog, serpentine. 7.71 grams total, 16-22 cm (5/8 - 7/8 in.). Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a No

A mixed group of undated archaistic stone intaglios with figures, animals and text. 34 grams total, 20-31mm (3/4 - 1 1/4"). Property of an Essex gentleman; acquired from a Mayfair gallery; formerly in

Circa 3rd millennium B.C. Carved figure of a crouching cat with pricked ears; drilled at the shoulder for suspension. Cf. A Peaceable Kingdom/ The Leo Mildenberg Collection of Ancient Animals, Christi

1st millennium BC. An amethyst amulet of seated cat with engraved details to the face; pierced through the body for suspension. 2.37 grams, 15mm (1/2"). Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980

Western Asiatic Bronze Evel-Eye Amulet. Circa 8th-6th century B.C.(Inventory code: UA4-17)Reference:Condition: Very Fine