IMPORTANT WESTERN ASIATIC MASTER OF ANIMALS SCEPTRE

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

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

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

13th-6th century BC. A bronze bifacial openwork finial formed as two opposed felines with socket mouths to top and bottom, looped tails below. 98 grams, 91mm (3 3/4"). From an important private London

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

Circa 8th-7th century B.C. A bifacial sceptre head modelled in the round as a master of animals, composed of a stylised central human figure, crescentic arms formed as two slender beasts with open mou

Circa 8th-7th century B.C. A bronze openwork master of animals sceptre head element, formed in the round as two slender beasts standing on their hind paws, facing each other with roaring mouths, gripp

Late 2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of bronze elements for a sceptre comprising: a flat-section panel with ram-head finial; a tapering tube with ribbed collar, two addorsed human faces; a finial wit

13th-6th century BC. A bronze tubular element from a sceptre with ribbed collars, band of human masks with horse-heads(?) between, finial of two lion masks. 68 grams, 11cm (4 1/4") Private collection,

2nd millennium BC. A bronze sceptre top comprising: a waisted and balustered bronze tube with flared mouth and everted flange; an opposed pair of ibexes(?) with feet and forelimbs each forming a ring.

13th-7th century B.C. A bifacial bronze sceptre head formed as a master of animals, with central cylindrical figure grappling with two beasts, a second humanoid face below, oval-shaped plaque with thr

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 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

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 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.

19th century A.D. or earlier. A zoomorphic bronze cup composed of a squat body with D-section wall, trefoil handle straddled by a stylised lion or tiger, loop handle below with bird beak projection; p

1st millennium A.D. A copper-alloy finger ring with carinated hoop, expanding at the shoulders to an oval-shaped bezel bearing an animal motif. 19.11 grams, 27.66 mm overall, 21.98 mm internal diamete

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

2nd millennium BC. A limestone cylinder with animals; a caprid facing left surrounded by birds, fish and other unidentifiable animals as well as fillings like stars and dots; accompanied by a museum-q

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.

Early Dynastic III, 2900 BC-2350 BC. A white fine grained stone macehead with vase-shaped body and pierced through the centre; to one side the lion-headed bird deity Imdugud with wings outstretched; t