Western Asiatic Lion Amulet

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

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

1st millennium BC. A gold amulet in the form of a roaring lion head made from a single gold sheet; suspension ring to the back. 0.42 grams, 16.6mm (3/4"). Property of a North London lady; gifted from

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

8th-7th century BC. A bronze statue of a reclining stylised lion with menacing face, open mouth with visible canines, raised pellet detail to the mane, long tail curved to the side, incised pellet and

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

An undated archaistic carved amethyst pendant of a lion's head with almond-shaped eyes and incised whiskers to the muzzle; hollow to the underside; integral loop to the reverse. See Aruz, J. Art of th

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

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

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

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

1st millennium BC. A group of four graduated lapis lazuli beads, each a lion advancing with head raised. 19.35 grams total, 19-21mm (3/4"). Ex North London gentleman; formerly in a private collection

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

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

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

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