Western Asiatic Bronze Ibex Statuette

Ca. 1000 BC Depicted is a standing ibex (genus Capra) with the huge neck and distinctly shaped, notched horns that are typical for the animal. For similar see: Pamela J. Crabtree, Douglas V. Campana,

Ca. 1250-650 BC A bronze terminal for a whetstone in the form of an ibex with small triangular head, long recurved horns, large discoid eyes and lanceolate ears, lying in a recumbent pose underneath a

Ca. 1800-600 BC A fine ancient Luristan cast bronze pin, displaying a needle-shaped body terminating in an ibex head. The animal is modelled in a stylised manner with emphasized facial features, such

13th-6th century BC. A hollow-cast bronze tapering socket with folded leg detail to the underside, short curved neck, triangular head with pellet eyes, triangular beard and recurved horns attached to

13th-6th century BC. A bronze whetstone finial in the form of a leaping ibex with tubular body, forelegs drawn up beneath the shoulders, arched neck, curved horns with lobes to the outer faces; mounte

5th-4th century BC. A bronze bull with head erect, legs folded beneath the body. 125 grams, 59mm (2 1/2"). From an important private London collection; formed in the 1970s and 1980s.

8th-7th century BC. A bronze statue of a reclining stylised lion with menacing face, open mouth with visible canines, raised pellet detail to the mane, long tail curved to the side, incised pellet and

13th-7th century BC. A bronze finial comprising a ring with two rearing ibexes facing each other, their forelegs conjoined into a second ring, horns recurved with knop detailing. 50 grams, 87mm (3 1/2

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

6th-4th century BC. A bronze figure of a standing leopard on a rectangular base, with rounded features and ribbing to the neck and shoulders. Cf. similar leopard in chalcedony in A Peacable Kingdom. T

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);

2nd millennium BC. A bronze sceptre top comprising: a waisted and balustered bronze tube with flared mouth and everted flange; an opposed pair of ibexes(?) with feet and forelimbs each forming a ring.

An undated archaistic bronze kohl pot or vessel, in late 2nd millennium BC style, biconical in profile with bulbous neck and flared rim, strap handle to the rear, the base a pair of D-section limbs an

1st millennium BC. A gilt bronze belt plate, flat to one side and half moon to the other; decorated with repousse ibex to the top and bottom with oval shield to the centre; two pins to the back. 12 gr

1st millennium BC. A bronze D-section head with tall conical cap. 7.96 grams, 32mm (1 1/4"). Ex an important Dutch collection; acquired on the European art market in the 1970s. [No Reserve]

8th century BC. A bronze dress pin with segmented finial surmounted by an ibex modelled in the round. 12.5 grams, 13cm (5"). Ex North London gentleman; formerly with Pars Antiques, London W1, in the 1

An undated archaistic matched pair of hollow-formed bronze figures of a ram resting with legs folded beneath the body. 555 grams total, 10.5cm (4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 200

2nd millennium BC. A bronze figure of an antelope on a rectangular base. 14 grams, 38mm (1 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent. [No Reserve]

An undated archaistic matched pair of hollow-formed bronze figures of a ram resting with legs folded beneath the body. 481 grams total, 10.5cm (4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 200

Ca. 1200 - 700 BC. A Western Asiatic bronze sword with a leaf-shaped blade, raised midrib and penannular guard. The blade is connected to a concave grip and a flaring pommel. For similar see: Christie

Ca. 1200 - 900 BC. A stylised figure of a mother with a broad hat and a narrow bird-like face, very typical for this region. She wears a long gown with a belt. Her oversized protecting arms hold a new

Ca. 900-700 BC An extremely fine and ancient Elamite bronze sword featuring a thin sharp blade with pair of prominent midribs decoratively conjoining to the cylindrical hilt. The hilt is decorated wit

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