Western Asiatic Bracelet with Beast-Head Terminals

1st millennium B.C. A penannular bracelet with D-section body and terminals formed as beast heads. 27.5 grams, 70 mm (2 3/4 in.). Early 1990s London collection. Acquired on the UK art market. From a p

1st millennium B.C. A matching pair of copper-alloy bracelets, each with a round-section hoop and beast head terminals. 100 grams total, 59-63 mm (2 1/4 - 2 1/2 in.). Early 1990s London collection. Ac

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

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.

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.

A Western Asiatic gold lion-headed bracelet Circa 5th-4th Century B.C. The penannular hoop of round cross-section, each terminal formed of a naturalistic lion's heads, with applied linked chain, rope

12th-8th century BC. A substantial silver bracelet with thick, rounded body, terminals in the form of opposed lion heads with engraved details. 255 grams, 88mm (3 1/2"). Acquired on the UK art market;

9th-6th century BC. A bronze round-section penannular bracelet with opposed beast-head terminals. See The British Museum, 'Annual Report of the General Progress of the Museums for the year 1936' in Na

2nd millennium BC. A bronze axehead comprising a tubular socket with thickened rim above mouth to the lower rim, D-shaped rear flange with median rib, narrow blade with curved edge. Cf. Godard, F. The

1st millennium B.C. or later. A slender gilt-silver penannular bracelet with splayed terminals, bearing decorative grooves. 10 grams, 57 mm (2 1/4 in.). Early 1990s London collection. Acquired on the

2nd millennium BC. A matched pair of bronze arm rings, each a thick round-section shank with opposed beast-head finials. Cf. Godard, F. The Art of Iran, London, 1965 item 18 for type. 1.2 kg total, 13

10th-7th century B.C. A bronze bracelet with round-section body, overlapping arms with beast head terminals. 167 grams, 87 mm (3 3/8 in.) UK private collection before 2000. UK art market. Property of

5th-4th century BC. A flat-section bronze mount in the form of the stylised beast-head with scrolled tendrils, mounting loop to reverse. 28 grams, 56mm (2 1/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in t

13th-6th century BC. A bronze axehead with tubular socket and rectangular blade, ribbed collar to lower edge of the socket and open-mouthed beast-head above. 171 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2") Property of a r

A pair of Western Asiatic bracelets and a Roman brooch. Lot include a pair of Western Asiatic bronze bracelets, c. 1000 - 500 BC, the first a snake bracelet, the terminals in the form of two serpent h

An undated archaistic group of carved stone items comprising: a leaf-shaped oil lamp; a wedge-shaped lamp with rectangular filler hole; one similar with beast-head handle and lateral frieze panels. 1.

An undated archaistic group of carved stone pendants, a calligraphic disc and a beast-head with jaws open. 242 grams total, 34-90mm (1 1/2 - 3 3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 20

1st millennium B.C. A heavy copper-alloy penannular bracelet with carinated hoop, zoomorphic terminals with raised, D-shaped ears and similar raised scales behind, incised geometric collars at the sho

1st millennium B.C. A heavy silver bracelet composed of a tapering round-section hoop overlapping at the terminals, forming coiled wire sleeves at the shoulders. 65 grams, 59 mm (2 3/8 in.). Early 199

An undated archaistic group of carved stone idols comprising: one a seated figure in hatched robe, separate head; one a squat figure with flanking beasts, separate head. 1.4 kg total, 6.5-12cm (2 1/2

1st millennium A.D. A silver penannular bracelet composed of three entwined, twisted wire bars with tapering terminals. 34.2 grams, 71 mm (2 3/4 in.). Early 1990s London collection. Acquired on the UK

c. 800-600 BC. Western Asiatic, Luristan Culture. Heavy cast bronze bracelet with a D-shaped section and sheer terminals, now patinated in a stunning turquoise green. The bracelet's band is decorated

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

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