A BRONZE MIRROR Western China, 1st millennium BC (?)

A pair of bronze armlets or chokers, Western Asia, 1st millennium BC, both composed of thick wire with a simple clasp fastener, one with decorative bands of tightly wrapped thin wire. The large with r

A WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE 'BULL' RHYTON, CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM BC The tall conical cup supported on a two flat bases, terminating into a horned aurochs-bull head with a small spout issuing from its mout

A bronze votive figure of a man, Western Iran, early 1st Millennium BC. Size : 7cm x 3 cm. Provenance: Ex NJ private collection.

Ancient Chinese Bronze Knife weapons Zhou Dynasty, 1st millennium B.C. Size 4 1/2 8 5/8 inches. A collection of 3 Ancient China Bronze Dagger-axe together with two weapons. Provenance: EX Arte Primiti

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

Circa 1st millennium B.C. Each with a thick round-section body and overlapping terminals shaped as stylised dragon heads with incised detailing. 201 grams total, 82-94 mm (3 1/4 - 3 3/4 in.). Ex old E

1st millennium B.C. A copper-alloy trade weight in the form of a duck with its head resting along its back, forming a suspension loop. 88 grams, 46 mm (1 3/4 in.). Early 1990s London collection. Acqui

Western China; ca. 4th-1st century B.C. Including: A pair of openwork plaques, each depicting four deer; two bear-form vessel feet or fittings; a of strap mounts with openwork capris; a molar form mol

Circa 1st millennium B.C. A biconical bronze bead decorated with shallow vertical ribs around the exterior; large diameter piercing for suspension. 19.6 grams, 19 mm (3/4 in.). Acquired in Jerusalem,

1st millennium BC. A bronze figurine or weight in the form of a scorpion modelled in the round, the tail curved on its back, flat to the underside. 15.6 grams, 33mm (1 1/4"). Property of a North Londo

1st millennium BC. A bronze axehead with flaring blade decorated with a crouching lion with hooked axe shape coming out of its mouth; blade is attached to the haft by a lion head; haft decorated with

1st millennium BC. A bronze horse bit in the form of a bar with curled ends and with figure of a horse at each end pierced in the body to pass bar through. 227 grams, 16.5cm (6 1/4"). Private collecti

Ca. 1st Millennium BC A bronze incense burner with well defined decoration to the handle and pan. The underside decorated with motifs including small floral shaped patterns; on the front the burner is

2nd-1st millennium BC. A bronze axehead with leaf-shaped blade with central ridge, socket with small rim to top and bottom; to the side small figures of two men wrestling. 187 grams, 16cm (6 1/4") Pro

2nd-1st millennium BC or later. A bronze figurine of a standing male wearing kilt, belt and headdress. See Aruz, J. Art of the First Cities. The Third Millennium B.C. from the Mediterranean to the Ind

1st millennium BC. A bronze disc with repoussé detail of a central facing mask with ropework border supported on a leafy stem, flanked by opposed pairs of running goats(?) each with a crouching human

Early 1st millennium BC. A bronze axehead with C-shaped asymmetric blade, ovoid-section socket with rim to the mouth, rear flange formed as two bird's wings spread for flight and regardant head on a l

1st millennium BC. A bronze short sword with elongated, leaf shaped blade with pronounced central rib; short handle with 'antenna' pommel to the end. 705 grams, 47cm (18 1/2"). Property of a central L

1st millennium BC. A necklace formed of plain bronze links alternating with S-shaped links with beading, fourteen graduated plano-convex steatite beads or spindle whorls. 188 grams, 90cm (35 1/2") The

Exquisite bronze mace head originates from Luristan, a region in western Iran known for its rich tradition of metalworking during the early 1st millennium BC. Measuring 13 cm in height and 3 cm in dia

1st millennium BC. A cast bronze figure of a goat with detailed fleece, rectangular base. 90 grams, 54mm (2 1/4"). Property of a Middlesex gentleman; acquired Nadeau's Auctions, 2018, lot 111 (part);

1st millennium B.C. A bronze oil lamp formed as a bull with its legs trussed beneath the body and neck extended; large filling hole on the upper face, nozzle formed as the beast's mouth. 171 grams, 11

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