Western Asiatic Animal Amulet Group

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

An undated archaistic group of carved banded agate amuletic animal beads. 34 grams total, 17-24mm (3/4 -1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 2000. [10, No Reserve]

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

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 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 group of carved stone amulets with profile bust and other detailing. 167 grams total, 50-59mm (2 - 2 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 2000. [3, 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

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 lapis lazuli beads in the shape of various animals. 7.26 grams total, 12-22mm (3/4 - 1"). From a private UK collection, acquired on the London art market 1990-2000.

1720-1270 BC. A pair of cylinder seals comprising: a Mitannian limestone cylinder seal with animals; two quadrupeds facing each other, to the left a goat, a sitting winged stag to the right, above bot

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

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

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

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

This lot of 21 pieces is a treasure trove of ancient artistry, with items dating back to the Western Asiatic era. The collection's longest bead, measuring an impressive 8.5 cm x 2 cm (approximately 3.

13th-6th century BC. A group of three tubular sceptre sleeves, each with ribbed body and flared base. 486 grams, 16-20cm (6 1/4 - 8"). Property of a North West London gentleman; formerly with a centra

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of ceramic animals, each a rattle. 291 grams total, 80-130mm (3 - 5"). From a German collection; acquired on the German art market before 1990. [2, No Reserve]

An undated archaistic group of bronze axeheads, each a socket with bird-headed figure to each face holding a calf and a boar. 922 grams total, 12cm (4 3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired b

2nd-1st millennium B.C. A mixed group of five agate and jasper cylinder seals, each pierced for suspension, bearing incuse human and animal figures and geometric forms and other symbols. 50 grams tota

8th-10th century AD. A group of carved conical stone gaming pieces with animal-shaped finials including snake, hippo, cat and dog. 103.6 grams total, 35-45mm (1 1/4 - 1 3/4"). From the private collect

A group of twenty undated archaistic Sassanian style stamp seals in chalcedony, carnelian, agate, and lapis lazuli with intaglios including profile bust, advancing animal and bird. 151 grams total, 12

2nd-1st millennium B.C. A group of three cylinder seals comprising: two of jasper and one of shell, each pierced for suspension, bearing incuse geometric, human or animal figures, including one exampl

3rd millennium BC. A pair of stone amulets comprising: a chalcedony amulet of reclining cow with incised details to the body; an agate seal of a reclining calf with its head turned to the side, symbol

3rd-7th century AD. A group of three plano-convex carnelian stamp seals with animal motifs. 19 grams, 14-17mm (1/2"). From a private UK collection, acquired on the London art market 1990-2000. [3, No