Western Asiatic Ring with Animal Motif

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 millennium AD. A ceramic mould for decorated bowls with deep central socket and concentric rings motif, band of tear-drop motifs each with trefoil head and foot, rosettes between. 1.2 kg, 19cm (7

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

1st millennium B.C. Comprising: a pillow-shaped carnelian amulet pierced through the notched upper edge, hatched panels to both faces; a triangular-section stamp seal displaying ring-and-dot motifs an

Later 3rd-early 2nd millennium BC. A carved schist vessel, rectangular in plan with three incised ring-and-dot motifs to each flat face, rounded shoulders and everted rim to the mouth. 67 grams, 50mm

2nd-1st millennium BC. A mixed group of bronze finger rings of various types including plain annular, ellipsoid bezel, applied cell and others. 150 grams total, 20-24mm (3/4 -1"). Property of a London

2nd millennium BC. A flat-section silver hoop with expanding shoulders, broad discoid plaque with incised cuneiform text. 7.27 grams, 22mm overall, 15 x 18.35mm internal diameter (approximate size Bri

1st millennium BC. A round-section silver penannular hoop with collars below the granulated terminals, inset steatite tubular bead. 5.71 grams, 27mm overall, 17.74 x 21.18mm internal diameter (approxi

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

10th-11th century A.D. A finger ring composed of a carinated hoop and ellipsoidal bezel engraved with pseudo-Arabic script. 6.17 grams, 23.31 mm overall, 18.87 mm internal diameter (approximate size B

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

Date: ca. 100 - 300 AD Material: Bronze Provenance: Obtained from an old Austrian Collection: purchased in Vienna. Dimensions: 19mm; 3.7grams Roman Seal Ring with Animal Motif, Expertly cleaned/polish

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]

Date: ca. 100 - 300 AD Material: Bronze Provenance: Obtained from an old British collection, purchased from a gentleman in London. Dimensions: 19mm; 4grams Roman Seal Ring with Animal Motif, Expertly

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

18th-19th century A.D. A silver ring composed of a corded openwork hoop with truncated conical bezel inlaid with turquoise, tear-shaped plaques to the shoulders inlaid with turquoise, applied pellette

20th century A.D. A silver finger ring with stepped shoulders, rectangular bezel with incuse scene of a desert sunset with palm tree and camel-rider, star and crescent above. 5.89 grams, 20.96 mm over

1st millenium BC. A bronze Bactrian ring with large circular bezel decorated with concentric spiral pattern and applied cross with forked ends, marked with pellets at the intersections; hoop with conc

Early 20th century A.D. A silver finger ring with ellipsoid bezel with rilled edge, inset carnelian cloison with calligraphic nasta'liq legend in two lines. 6.28 grams, 26.04 mm overall, 19.35 x 16.55

Date: ca. 400 BC Material: Bronze Provenance: Obtained from an old British collection, purchased from a gentleman in London. Dimensions: 20mm; 5.6grams Greek Seal RIng with Animal Motif, Expertly clea

Date: ca. 100 - 300 AD Material: Bronze Provenance: Obtained from an old Austrian Collection: purchased in Vienna. Dimensions: 17mm; 2.5grams Roman Seal Ring with Animal Motif, Expertly cleaned/polish

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]

Lalique (French, contemporary). Group of five crystal animal themed ring dishes comprising two owls, bird, partridge, and fish. Each marked underneath. Each approx. w. 3.75". tallest h. 3.5"