Western Asiatic Seated Sheep Amulet

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. 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

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

2nd millennium BC. A large terracotta figurine with crouching legs, incised detail for the clothing, applied discoid face with brow ridge and ovoid eyes, stem above. 790 grams, 21cm (8 1/4") Property

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

A cast bronze figure, probably representing Bactrian(?), modelled as a seated figure with legs, arms held out from the body and bent upwards at the elbow, small monkey(?) with it's tail on back. Fine

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 ceramic idol with incised lines to the body, discoid face with spike to the rear. 600 grams, 18cm (7"). Property of a European gentleman; formerly acquired on the German art mark

An undated archaistic ceramic idol of a female sitting cross-legged with elbows spread and hands on the chest. 337 grams, 15cm (6"). Property of a European gentleman; formerly acquired on the German a

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

An undated archaistic bronze discoid lid with standing sheep modelled in the round. 112 grams, 59mm (2 1/4"). London private collection, acquired 1985-1995. [No Reserve]

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

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

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

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

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]

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