Norman Beast-Headed Strap Terminal

9th-8th century B.C. A bronze penannular bracelet with twisted body and the terminals formed as stylised beast heads. 27.7 grams, 64 mm (2 1/2 in.) Early 1990s London collection. Acquired on the UK ar

Architectural wood panel, 19th c. possibly a wagenschot (wagon bulkhead), the shaped panel, with central double-headed eagle, decorative iron work straps with fleur de lis terminals, remnants of red p

A Luristan bronze Master-of-Animals standard finial Circa 8th-7th Century B.C. In the form of a janus-headed hero holding a beast in each hand depicted with cockerel heads, the body cast with three f

A 19TH CENTURY MIDDLE EASTERN INDIAN BURMESE CARVED WALKING CANE with buddhistic beast terminal. 90 cm long.

5th-4th century BC. A penannular round-section shank with ribbed collars and beast-head finials. 64 grams, 76mm (3") From an important private London collection; formed in the 1970s and 1980s.

Material: Billon Dimensions: 20mm ; 4.2grams Provenance/Additional Information: From an old British collection, property of a London collector, acquired on British and European art market between 1960

A fine pair of late 19th century Japanese style gilt decorated vases with mythical beast headed handles and strong gilt fern decoration, finely pierced long necks.

Chinese Celadon Jade 'Dragon' Belt Hook Now mounted as a magnifying glass, the belt hook carved with a sinuous openwork chilong dragon clambering towards the dragon-headed terminal, the semi-transluce

DESCRIPTION: Bronze candlestick crafted as a winged Shiva standing on an elephant's head and eating a sphere in his right hand and a beast headed, foliage laden torch in his left. Piece is finished wi

20th century AD. A ceramic jar with stirrup spout, reserved design to each broad face of beast-headed man with open jaws. 609 grams, 24.5cm (9 1/2"). From an old Spanish collection; acquired before 19

Pair of Italian Empire-Style Giltwood Mirrors mid-20th century, the large lyre-form mirrors decorated with eagle-headed terminals flanking a flower-carved finial, with stars on the cross bar, the lowe

Persia, Ca. Late 15th-16th century AD A classic example of a kashkul, the begging bowl, cast from brass with two opposite dragon-headed terminals pierced to allow the bowl to be hung from a chain and

Bronze cast round-section penannular design with opposed dragon(?)-headed terminals bracelet. each head with stylised features, large pellet eyes and tendril nostrils. Good condition. Provenance: Prev

A group of 9 Near Eastern bronze/brass bracelets, c. 1000 - 500 BC. Of various types, some ingot-like, one of sheet bronze with incised snake-headed terminals and another formed from twisted wire. Lar

An attractive Near Eastern bronze snake bracelet, c. 1000 - 600 BC, with serpent-headed terminals and incised scale design. Well preserved with a pleasing green-brown patination. 2 3/5 in (6.7cm). Ex

David Butler. Seven Headed Beast of Revelations. Initialed. Double-sided paint on cut tin. Excellent condition. Image is 23.5"w x 19"h. Display stand included with lot. Est. $6,000-9,000. Ship: $65

IMPERIAL TWO HEADED BEAST SEAL A two headed beast is perched atop a thick square seal with calligraphy on all sides. 4" X 4" X 4 1/2"

Date: 9th - 11th C. AD Material: bronzeProvenance: Obtained from an old Austrian collection, purchased from a private collector in Vienna. Dimensions: 17mm; 2.7grams Medieval Viking Ring 3 Headed Beas

11th-12th century AD. A flat-section triangular openwork mount formed as an advancing lion in a mesh of scrolled fronds and tendrils, four large studs to the reverse. Cf. similar scrolled foliage on t

The square seal is surmounted with a mythical double-headed beast carved recumbent with scales and wings, the two pairs of opposing horns conjoining above the articulated spine, the side inscribed in

A GROUP OF SIX JADE CARVINGS AND ORNAMENTS Qing Dynasty Comprising a mirror with a jade belt hook with mythical-beast head terminal forming the handle, set with a large jade circular plaque; a magnify

David Butler. Seven-Headed Beast of Revelations. Not Initialed. Paint on cut out tin. Double-sided. One side has minor paint loss at tail, otherwise excellent condition. 54" w x 27" h. Est. $3,000-5,0

Chinese. Finely carved with beast-head terminal and scrolling decoration to the flattened back in low relief. Han Dynasty period. Length: 3 3/8 in (8.5 cm)

Miles Carpenter. Two-Headed Beast. 1974. Signed and dated. Carved and painted root with mixed media. Excellent condition. 13" h x 20" long x 11". Est. $1,000-2,000. Ship: $75