Western Asiatic Bracelet with Animal Heads

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.

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 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

2nd-1st millennium B.C. An openwork cage pendant composed of a bulbous body and slender lug with figurative animal head finial, pierced for suspension. 218 grams, 92 mm (3 5/8 in.). Early 1990s London

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

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-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;

Western Asiatic, Ca. 1200-700 BC. An attractive ceremonial axe head with flared blade and wide, cylindrical shaft tube. On the back, a solid bronze animal climbs the poll of the axe. The diligently wo

Ca. 1800-600 BC A fine ancient Luristan cast bronze pin, displaying a needle-shaped body terminating in an ibex head. The animal is modelled in a stylised manner with emphasized facial features, such

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.

Ca. 2000-700 BC.A bronze Master of Animals sceptre comprised of a central openwork design terminating into a head. Flanked by animals on either side, with wide open mouths. It was probably used during

Ca. 1st millennium BC A bronze sceptre formed from a central tube which terminates in a stylised male head, representing the Master of Animals. He is flanked by two open-mouthed beasts, each of whom h

Ca. 1st millennium BC Master of Animals sceptre comprised of a central tube terminating into a human head. Flanked by animals on either side, with curving haunches and tails below. It was probably use

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 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

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

1st millennium AD. A mixed group of ceramic animal figures including horse, lion and panther. 1 kg total, 3.5-15cm (1 1/2 - 6"). The property of a German gentleman; acquired 1980s-early 1990s. [10, No

9th-6th century BC. A bronze round-section penannular bracelet with opposed beast-head terminals. See The British Museum, 'Annual Report of the General Progress of the Museums for the year 1936' in Na

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

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 BC. An amethyst bead carved as a feline(?) with pricked ears and stub feet. 2 grams, 15mm (1/2"). From a private UK collection, acquired on the London art market 1990-2000. [No Reserve]

An undated archaistic stone figurine of a standing animal, possibly a lion or a bear, on a rectangular base decorated with a series of dots. 48 grams, 59mm (2 1/2"). Property of a German gentleman; ac

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.