Group of 17 Western Asiatic Zoomorphic Amulets (1st Century BC - 15th Century AD)

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

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

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

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]

33rd-30th century BC. A group of six lapis lazuli amulets comprising: a bull's head; a rabbit; a crouching feline; a vulture; a reclining ibex; a reclining cow. 12 grams total, 12-19mm (1/2 - 3/4"). P

1st century BC-2nd century AD. A restrung group of beads of various shapes, sizes and shades of blue. 17 grams, 44cm (17 1/4"). Ex Abelita family collection, 1970s-2000s. [No Reserve]

1st century BC-3rd century AD. A mixed group of artefacts comprising: five axehead pendants; four lunate pendants; a lozengiform pendant; a head modelled in the half-round. 60 grams total, 17-37mm (3/

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

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze bowl with faint boss to the centre, surrounded by a band of petals; to the inner walls, three bands of zoomorphic friezes in light repoussé with inscribed detail comprisi

13th-6th century BC. A group of bronze two-edged dagger blades and a spearhead. 239 grams, 17-21cm (6 3/4 - 8 1/4"). From the property of a London gentleman; formerly in a UK collection, acquired in t

19th-20th century AD. A group of five lapis lazuli amulets in the form of a reclining lion with erect head; all pierced longitudinally. 8.4 grams total, 11-15mm (1/2"). From the Dean family collection

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

Western Asiatic Double-Sided Pazuzu Head Amulet. Circa 8th-6th century B.C.(Inventory code: UA4-14)Reference:Condition: Very Fine

1st century BC. A rectangular gesso plaque depicting a feline deity mask, modelled in the half-round with orange-red pigment to surfaces; mounted on a custom-made stand. 8.9 kg, 37cm including stand (

4th-1st century BC. A shallow bronze phiale with slightly flared rim; the body with four bands of repoussé petals forming a sun-burst, radiating from a central raised boss. See Godard, F. The Art of

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

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 13th-15th century A.D. In the form of a stylised horse, the body and tail with gilded line detailing; hollow, the mechanism not present. Cf. The British Museum, museum number OA+.1343 and 1872,0

3rd-1st century BC. A restrung necklace of cylindrical lapis lazuli beads with pairs of oblatel carnelian beads, three square-section lapis lazuli beads; modern clasp. 66 grams, 61cm (24") From an imp

3rd-1st century BC. A restrung necklace of round, oblate and oval carnelian beads between tabular notched edged shell beads; modern clasp. 44 grams, 61cm (24") Private collection, London, UK; formerly

3rd-1st century BC. A C-section bronze bangle with carinated profile, ribbed band to each edge, ribbed plaque and median crested ridge. 166 grams, 87mm (3 1/2") Private collection, London, UK; formerl

13th-15th century A.D. A blue-glazed ceramic stylised lion or other feline figure, forearms held forwards, head supported by paws, long and slender nose dividing the face in half with raised circular

13th-15th century A.D. A green-glazed ceramic oil lamp of trefoil form, with applied handle and shallow circular foot. 78 grams, 71 mm wide (2 3/4 in.). Acquired 1980s-1990s. Collection of Mr H. N., M

Lot of 10 Ancient Roman Bronze Arrow Heads c.1st century BC/AD. Size 25-17 mm. a nice lot of 7 Ancient uncleaned Bronze arrow heads. Great patina. Old NYC Collection.