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DISCOVER THE PAST: General Antiquities, Ancient Art & Collectables - Day 3

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Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Ceramic Fire Bomb or Hand G

1451 - Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Ceramic Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade. 9th-11th century A.D. Bulbous body with rounded base and domed filler hole, the body decorated with impressed ring-and-dot motifs; intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; cf. Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gef e aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid

Stima

83 - 110 €

Byzantine Ceramic Pilgrim Flask with Saint Menas.

1452 - Byzantine Ceramic Pilgrim Flask with Saint Menas. 6th-7th century A.D. A bifacial flask with flared rim flanked by strap handles; impressed roundel to each face with beaded border and nimbate figure flanked by two crosses. 105 grams, 10.1 cm (4 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

230 - 360 €

Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Ceramic Fire Bomb or Hand G

1453 - Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Ceramic Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade. 9th-11th century A.D. Bulbous body with rounded base and domed filler hole, the shoulder with an impressed band of rosettes and two circumferential bands above; intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; cf. Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen G

Stima

83 - 110 €

Byzantine Bronze Ring with Pink Cabochon. 15th cen

1454 - Byzantine Bronze Ring with Pink Cabochon. 15th century A.D. With bezel of flattened conical form pierced at the base, inset glass cabochon. Cf. Teicu, D., Arta Minor? Medieval? din Banat (Minor Medieval Art in Banat), Timisoara, 2009, pl.22,2 for type. 5.55 grams, 26.50 mm overall, 16.85 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11) (1 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

47 - 72 €

Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Ceramic Fire Bomb or Hand G

1455 - Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Ceramic Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade. 9th-11th century A.D. Bulbous body with rounded base and domed filler hole, an impressed circumferential band above the shoulder; intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; cf. Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gef e aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid;

Stima

83 - 110 €

Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant. Circa 10th-12th ce

1456 - Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant. Circa 10th-12th century A.D. With central lozenge void, short arms terminating in buds, pierced lug above. 15.7 grams, 45.7 mm (1 3/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

47 - 72 €

Byzantine Bronze Ring with Cross. Circa 6th-7th ce

1457 - Byzantine Bronze Ring with Cross. Circa 6th-7th century A.D. D-setion hoop with integral disc bezel, incuse Maltese cross motif. Cf. Baldini Lippolis, I., L'Oreficeria nell'Impero di Costantinopoli tra IV e VII secolo (the Jewellery in the Empire of Constantinople between IV and VII century, in Italian), Bari, 1999, pp.199ff., for the type, especially no.29. 4.61 grams, 25.21 mm overall, 19.19 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (1 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

59 - 84 €

Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross Pendant. Circa 10

1458 - Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross Pendant. Circa 10th-12th century A.D. Enkolpion with hinged loop, nimbate figure of Virgin Mary in orans pose to obverse, Corpus Christi to reverse. 20.83 grams, 58 mm (2 1/4 in.).

Stima

110 - 170 €

Byzantine Bronze Ring with Cross. Circa 7th centur

1459 - Byzantine Bronze Ring with Cross. Circa 7th century A.D. Disc bezel with central Maltese cross and border of annulets. Cf. Baldini Lippolis, I., L'Oreficeria nell'Impero di Costantinopoli tra IV e VII secolo (the Jewellery in the Empire of Constantinople between IV and VII century, in Italian), Bari, 1999, pp.199ff., for the type, especially no.29. 2.67 grams, 22.07 mm overall, 18.90 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (7/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

47 - 72 €

Byzantine Bronze Ring with Spread Eagle. Circa 12t

1460 - Byzantine Bronze Ring with Spread Eagle. Circa 12th-15th century A.D. Flat-section hoop with expanding shoulders, a discoid plaque with incised bird in flight motif. 4.24 grams, 22.24 mm overall, 20.22 x 18.72 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (7/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

71 - 96 €

Byzantine Terracotta Oil Lamp with Roundel Decorat

1461 - Byzantine Terracotta Oil Lamp with Roundel Decoration. Holy Land, circa 7th century A.D. The body with roundel decoration in relief, small stub handle to the rear and a triangular spout. 83 grams, 96 mm (3 3/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

59 - 84 €

Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Ceramic Fire Bomb or Hand G

1462 - Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Ceramic Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade. 9th-11th century A.D. Bulbous body with rounded base and domed filler hole, impressed circumferential bands on the body; intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; cf. Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gef e aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid; cf. Ayal

Stima

83 - 110 €

Byzantine Silver Archer's Thumb Ring. Circa 6th-8t

1463 - Byzantine Silver Archer's Thumb Ring. Circa 6th-8th century A.D. With narrow triangular flange, with incised foliage design on the outer face. 3.80 grams, 27.26 mm overall, 20.13 x 21.18 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.77, Japan 22) (1 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

47 - 72 €

Byzantine Bronze Horse Fire Steel Handle. Circa 6t

1464 - Byzantine Bronze Horse Fire Steel Handle. Circa 6th-10th century A.D. Formed as a standing horse in profile with ring-and-dot punched decoration to both sides of the body. 5.45 grams, 37 mm (1 1/2 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

71 - 96 €

Byzantine Rock Crystal Stamp Seal in Silver Pendan

1465 - Byzantine Rock Crystal Stamp Seal in Silver Pendant with Military Saint on Horseback. Circa 6th-7th century A.D. With a tapering octagonal body, the military saint on horseback holding a long spear, the horse wearing a detailed harness; set in a conical silver frame with suspension loop and crenellated edge. Cf. Daux, G., Collection H l ne Stathatos. Les Objets Byzantins et Post-Byzantins, Strasbourg, Amandry, 1957; Lady Carnegie, H., Catalogue of the Collection of Antique Gems formed by James N

Stima

950 - 1.200 €

Byzantine Steatite Mount with Saint John the Theol

1466 - Byzantine Steatite Mount with Saint John the Theologian. 10th-12th century A.D. Showing a bust of a man dressed in a cloak and with his head turned to look over his shoulder, possibly depicting St John; rectangular in plan with rounded corners. Cf. Kalavrezou-Maxeiner, Byzantine Icons in Steatite, Wien, 1985, pl.2, for type. 2.52 grams, 19 mm (3/4 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)

Stima

590 - 840 €

Byzantine Bronze Ring with Lion. 6th-7th century A

1467 - Byzantine Bronze Ring with Lion. 6th-7th century A.D. Ellipsoid plaque with incuse border to the tondo, profile lion with forelegs extended and tail raised, radiating strokes denoting the mane; casting flaw to shoulder. Cf. Baldini Lippolis, I., L'Oreficeria nell'Impero di Costantinopoli tra IV e VII secolo (the Jewellery in the Empire of Constantinople between IV and VII century, in Italian), Bari, 1999, pp.208ff., for the type, especially nos.10-12. 3.23 grams, 21.40 mm overall, 18.64 x 14.70

Stima

47 - 72 €

Byzantine Decorated Glass Bracelet Group. Circa 6t

1468 - Byzantine Decorated Glass Bracelet Group. Circa 6th-10th century A.D. D-shaped in section with corrugations to the outer face. 41 grams total, 52 - 56 mm (2 2 1/4 in.). [3, No Reserve]

Stima

71 - 96 €

Byzantine Terracotta Oil Lamp. Holy Land, circa 6t

1469 - Byzantine Terracotta Oil Lamp. Holy Land, circa 6th-8th century A.D. Oval body with a central filler hole, ribbed handle to the rear, and the base with four ring-and-dot motifs. 95 grams, 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

47 - 72 €

Byzantine Bronze Pendant. Circa 6th-8th century A.

1470 - Byzantine Bronze Pendant. Circa 6th-8th century A.D. Formed as a column of three bulbs with four radiating bulbs near the end, ring with loop. 19 grams, 43 mm including loops (1 3/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

47 - 72 €

Byzantine Bronze Ring with Two Saints. 6th-7th cen

1471 - Byzantine Bronze Ring with Two Saints. 6th-7th century A.D. Ellipsoid bezel with two facing nimbate figures in floor-length robes. Cf. Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas stliches Erbe, M nchen, 2004, items 655,659,660, for type and iconography. 2.86 grams, 23.50 mm overall, 20.20 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19) (1 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

35 - 48 €

Byzantine Period Mosaic Glass Bangle. Circa 8th-12

1472 - Byzantine Period Mosaic Glass Bangle. Circa 8th-12th century A.D. Square-section hoop from black glass with orange, yellow and blue bands to the outer face. 60.3 grams, 95 mm (3 3/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

71 - 96 €

Byzantine Bronze Architectural Ring. 6th century A

1473 - Byzantine Bronze Architectural Ring. 6th century A.D. Hoop with carinated profile and spur to each shoulder, cup and lobe projection with barleytwist detailing, mandrel to the upper face. Cf. a similar but not identical style of ring in Spier, J., Byzantium and the West: jewelry in the First Millennium, Chicago and New York, 2012, no.33. 5.74 grams, 31.20 mm overall, 14.40 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G, USA 3 1/4, Europe 4.92, Japan 4) (1 1/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

47 - 72 €

Byzantine Bronze Jug. Circa 10th-12th century A.D.

1474 - Byzantine Bronze Jug. Circa 10th-12th century A.D. Comprising a piriform body on a basal ring, carination to the shoulder, thickened rim and strap handle with polyhedral thumb-pad. 1.33 kg, 25 cm (9 7/8 in.).

Stima

470 - 720 €

Byzantine Bronze Ring with Jasper Bird Gemstone. C

1475 - Byzantine Bronze Ring with Jasper Bird Gemstone. Circa 8th-10th century A.D. D-section hoop with expanding shoulders and discoid bezel, engraved stylised profile bird (?). 8.77 grams, 26.86 mm overall, 17.40 x 19.93 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (1 in.).

Stima

110 - 170 €

Byzantine Glass Gem with Victory. Circa 6th centur

1476 - Byzantine Glass Gem with Victory. Circa 6th century A.D. Ellipsoid in plan with incuse facing figure of Victory holding a staff; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.32 grams, 19 mm (3/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

95 - 120 €

Byzantine Bronze Earring Pair. Circa 8th-12th cent

1477 - Byzantine Bronze Earring Pair. Circa 8th-12th century A.D. Each an openwork rosette with tiered central boss, suspension loop with roundel. 9.02 grams total, 51 mm each (2 in.). [2, No Reserve]

Stima

47 - 72 €

Byzantine Bronze Ring with Eagle with Spead Wings.

1478 - Byzantine Bronze Ring with Eagle with Spead Wings. 12th-15th century A.D. Wide hoop with starburst motifs on the shoulders, discoid bezel with stylised eagle with open wings. 4.29 grams, 22.15 mm overall, 20.61 x 17.91 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (7/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

71 - 96 €

Byzantine Miniature Glass Jar. 5th-7th century A.D

1479 - Byzantine Miniature Glass Jar. 5th-7th century A.D. With broad shoulder and conical body, everted rim, two loop handles and applied undulating band to the shoulder. Cf. Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.1, New York, 1997, item 297, for similar. 51.34 grams, 47 mm wide (1 3/4 in.).

Stima

210 - 290 €

Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Ceramic Fire Bomb or Hand G

1480 - Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Ceramic Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade. 9th-11th century A.D. Bulbous body with rounded base and domed filler hole; intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; cf. Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gef e aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid; cf. Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk

Stima

83 - 110 €

Byzantine Terracotta Oil Lamp Group. Holy Land, ci

1481 - Byzantine Terracotta Oil Lamp Group. Holy Land, circa 6th-8th century A.D. Each a slipper-shaped lamp with raised detail to the shoulder. 215 gramms total, 8.9-10.8 cm (3 1/2 - 4 1/4 in.). [3, No Reserve]

Stima

110 - 170 €

Byzantine Bronze Pendant with Saint. Circa 6th-8th

1482 - Byzantine Bronze Pendant with Saint. Circa 6th-8th century A.D. Tongue-shaped plaque with incised female figure in orans gesture to one face, concentric ring pattern in three columns to the other face; attachment loop to the top. 3.87 grams, 25 mm (1 in.).

Stima

110 - 170 €

Byzantine Bronze Ring with Saint. 14th century A.D

1483 - Byzantine Bronze Ring with Saint. 14th century A.D. Octagonal bezel with pelleted border enclosing facing bust of Mary Theotokos and infant Jesus with equal-arm cross in the field. Cf. Teicu, D., Arta Minor? Medieval? din Banat (Minor Medieval Art in Banat), Timisoara, 2009, pls.16,4, for type. 2.43 grams, 24.06 mm overall, 21.62 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.77, Japan 22) (1 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

59 - 84 €

Byzantine Bronze Ring with Cross Over Bust. 6th-7t

1484 - Byzantine Bronze Ring with Cross Over Bust. 6th-7th century A.D. Slender hoop and integral square bezel, incuse beaded border enclosing profile Imperial bust flanked by columns, equal-arm cross above his crown. Cf. Baldini Lippolis, I., L'Oreficeria nell'Impero di Costantinopoli tra IV e VII secolo (the Jewellery in the Empire of Constantinople between IV and VII century, in Italian), Bari, 1999, p.205, no.4, for a similar iconography. 2.63 grams, 24.45 mm overall, 21.12 mm internal diameter (ap

Stima

59 - 84 €

Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Ceramic Fire Bomb or Hand G

1485 - Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Ceramic Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade. 9th-11th century A.D. Biconical body with rounded base and domed filler hole; intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; cf. Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gef e aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid; cf. Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamlu

Stima

83 - 110 €

Byzantine Bronze Ring Bezel with Saints. 6th-8th c

1486 - Byzantine Bronze Ring Bezel with Saints. 6th-8th century A.D. Discoid type with two nimbate figures flanking an altar. Cf. Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas stliches Erbe, M nchen, 2004, items 655,659,660, for type and iconography. 4.42 grams, 16 mm (5/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

47 - 72 €

Byzantine Bronze Long Cross Pendant. Circa 12th-14

1487 - Byzantine Bronze Long Cross Pendant. Circa 12th-14th century A.D. Flat in section cross pommee, each arm with ring surrounded by pellets at the outer end and similar to the centre; integral loop. 16.3 grams, 65 mm (2 1/2 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

47 - 72 €

Byzantine Bronze Ring with Archangel Michael. 6th-

1488 - Byzantine Bronze Ring with Archangel Michael. 6th-7th century A.D. Ellipsoid bezel with incuse winged and nimbate figure facing. Cf. Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas stliches Erbe, M nchen, 2004, item 647, for type, in gold. 2.97 grams, 21.83 mm overall, 17.69 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13) (7/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

47 - 72 €

Byzantine Terracotta Sgrafitto Dish with a Falcon

1489 - Byzantine Terracotta Sgrafitto Dish with a Falcon Among Leafy Branches. Perhaps Corinth, mid-12th century A.D. Broad and squat with carination to the exterior face, and a broad foot ring; cream glaze with sgraffito design of a delineated falcon in profile, surrounded by leafy branches and holding one of the branches in its hooked beak. 1.04 kg, 26.3 cm (10 3/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

590 - 840 €

Byzantine Green Glazed Sgraffito Footed Bowl. 13th

1490 - Byzantine Green Glazed Sgraffito Footed Bowl. 13th-14th century A.D. Shallow type with dished body and ring to underside; rounded rim and incised border, four sgraffito crescent motifs with undulating line above each. Cf. for a bowl of similar type in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, under accession no.33.141. 301 grams, 16 cm wide (6 1/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

230 - 360 €

Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant with Reverse Inscri

1491 - Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant with Reverse Inscription. 10th-12th century AD. Heavy cross pendant showing a nimbate robed figure on one side holding a staff and a thurible, a Greek inscription on the reverse. 36 grams, 65 mm (2 1/2 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

170 - 240 €

Byzantine Terracotta Oil Lamp. Holy Land, circa 7t

1492 - Byzantine Terracotta Oil Lamp. Holy Land, circa 7th century A.D. Piriform oil lamp with low-relief leaf decoration. 58 grams, 89 mm (3 1/2 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

35 - 48 €

Byzantine Bronze Weight Group. Circa 8th-12th cent

1493 - Byzantine Bronze Weight Group. Circa 8th-12th century A.D. Comprising two polygonal weights, each with a ring-and-dot design on the polygonal faces. 44.3 grams total, 16-19 mm (5/8 - 3/4 in.). [2]

Stima

110 - 170 €

Byzantine Bronze Ring with Dove. Circa 6th-7th cen

1494 - Byzantine Bronze Ring with Dove. Circa 6th-7th century A.D. Ellipsoid plaque with incuse perching dove, head turned to the rear with a wreath in its beak. Cf. Baldini Lippolis, I., L'Oreficeria nell'Impero di Costantinopoli tra IV e VII secolo (the Jewellery in the Empire of Constantinople between IV and VII century, in Italian), Bari, 1999, pp.208ff., for the type, especially nos.3,8,9. 3.99 grams, 21.35 mm overall, 16.82 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8

Stima

47 - 72 €

Byzantine Period Mosaic Glass Bangle. Circa 8th-12

1495 - Byzantine Period Mosaic Glass Bangle. Circa 8th-12th century A.D. Square-section hoop from black glass with green, red and yellow decoration to the outer face. 50.4 grams, 89 mm (3 1/2 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

71 - 96 €

Byzantine Bronze Ring with Inscription. 5th-7th ce

1496 - Byzantine Bronze Ring with Inscription. 5th-7th century A.D. With raised disc to the bezel, incised enigmatic legend 'CO?ON / ????? / Y?A'. 6.23 grams, 21.12 mm overall, 16.62 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7) (3/4 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)

Stima

95 - 120 €

Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant Repousse Matrix. 6t

1497 - Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant Repousse Matrix. 6th-7th century A.D. Lozengiform matrix with a raised expanding arm cross with a central disc with a cross motif and each arm ending on a round disc with a cross motif. 80.6 grams, 56 mm (2 1/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

470 - 720 €

Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Ceramic Fire Bomb or Hand G

1498 - Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Ceramic Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade. 9th-11th century A.D. Bulbous body with rounded base and domed filler hole, impressed circumferential bands on the body; intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; cf. Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gef e aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid; cf. Ayal

Stima

83 - 110 €

Byzantine Terracotta Oil Lamp. 8th-9th century A.D

1499 - Byzantine Terracotta Oil Lamp. 8th-9th century A.D. Dished type with vertical sidewall and open centre, basal ring and inked ' 422' legend. 120 grams, 10 cm (4 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

95 - 120 €

Byzantine Lobed Mount with Pointill Inscription.

1500 - Byzantine Lobed Mount with Pointill Inscription. Circa 6th-8th century A.D. Comprising a flat-section shank with two lateral domed discs, each with pointill detailing to the outer edge; similar larger finial; the shank with pointill design, possibly an inscription '???[.]'. 20.9 grams, 77 mm (3 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

35 - 48 €

Byzantine Seal Matrix with Inscription. Circa 11th

1501 - Byzantine Seal Matrix with Inscription. Circa 11th-12th century A.D. With inscription '+?KEB / O?TO / ???? / ????' for '??????? ?????I ?? ????? ??? ???? ????' (Mother of God, help Lades, the servant of God). Cf. Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas stliches Erbe, M nchen, 2004, item 743, for type. 13.1 grams, 18 mm (3/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

71 - 96 €

Large Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross Pendant. Ci

1502 - Large Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross Pendant. Circa 10th-12th century A.D. Bifacial enkolpion with hinged polyhedral suspension loop above; obverse with low-relief central Corpus Christi and two small figures to each arm, inscription 'ICXC NHK?' (Christ Victorious); reverse with central seated figure of Mary in orans pose surrounded by text and with a male bust in each roundel. 155 grams, 11.1 cm (4 3/8 in.).

Stima

590 - 840 €

Byzantine Silver Merchant's Ring with Monogram. Ci

1503 - Byzantine Silver Merchant's Ring with Monogram. Circa 6th-7th century A.D. With D-section hoop and flat ellipsoid bezel, incuse complex monogram including crosses potent, omega, rho, epsilon and other characters. 3.88 grams, 23.33 mm overall, 18.75 x 20.20 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20) (7/8 in.).

Stima

470 - 720 €

Byzantine Bronze Archer's Thumb Ring. Circa 6th-8t

1504 - Byzantine Bronze Archer's Thumb Ring. Circa 6th-8th century A.D. With narrow triangular flange and three raised bosses to the hoop. 6.10 grams, 34.93 mm overall, 24.32 x 24.43 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z+5, USA 14 3/4, Europe 35.08, Japan 33) (1 3/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

47 - 72 €

Byzantine Bronze Ring with Eagle and Christogram.

1505 - Byzantine Bronze Ring with Eagle and Christogram. Circa 10th-12th century A.D. D-section hoop with applied expanding arms cross to each arm, a flat oval bezel with incised image of a standing eagle with spread wings and Christogram to the top. 4.67 grams, 23.08 mm overall, 19.81 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19) (7/8 in.).

Stima

170 - 240 €

Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant Group. Circa 6th-8t

1506 - Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant Group. Circa 6th-8th century A.D. Comprising one equal-armed with five punched holes; one with expanding arms and punched ring-and-dot decoration to one face; one similar with added discoid terminals at each arm; all with an attachment loop to the top. 18.4 grams total, 29-54 mm (1 1/8 - 2 1/8 in.). [3]

Stima

110 - 170 €

Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Ceramic Fire Bomb or Hand G

1507 - Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Ceramic Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade. 9th-11th century A.D. Bulbous body with rounded base and domed filler hole, an impressed circumferential band above the shoulder; intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; cf. Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gef e aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid;

Stima

83 - 110 €

Byzantine Inscribed Lead Bulla. Circa 10th century

1508 - Byzantine Inscribed Lead Bulla. Circa 10th century A.D. Circular bulla with a facing nimbate bust on the obverse and the reverse with four lines of Greek text. 24.2 grams, 25 mm (1 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

59 - 84 €

Byzantine Aqua Glass Mould-Blown Vessel. Circa 6th

1509 - Byzantine Aqua Glass Mould-Blown Vessel. Circa 6th century A.D. Bulbous body and a funicular neck, irregular wrinkle decoration on the body. 25 grams, 77 mm (3 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

59 - 84 €

Byzantine Large Bronze Weight with Cupid Riding a

1510 - Byzantine Large Bronze Weight with Cupid Riding a Lion. 4th-7th century A.D. Discoid with raised border enclosing a low-relief monogram to the obverse, a low-relief of a winged cupid riding a lion and playing a harp to the reverse. See Tekin, O. Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Weights from the Ephesus Museum, 2024, pp.182-184. 42 grams, 43 mm (1 5/8 in.).

Stima

230 - 360 €

Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Ceramic Fire Bomb or Hand G

1511 - Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Ceramic Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade. 9th-11th century A.D. Bulbous body with rounded base and domed filler hole, incised concentric circumferential bands above the shoulder; intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; cf. Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gef e aus Gebranntem Ton

Stima

83 - 110 €

Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant. 8th-10th century A

1512 - Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant. 8th-10th century AD. Featuring teardrop-shaped arms with pellets and an integral suspension loop. 3.9 grams, 43 mm (1 5/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

71 - 96 €

Byzantine Bronze Furniture Mount Group. Circa 6th-

1513 - Byzantine Bronze Furniture Mount Group. Circa 6th-10th century A.D. Comprising three conical-shaped mounts with knob finials and square-section shafts. 44.5 grams total, 24-61 mm (1 - 2 3/8 in.). [3, No Reserve]

Stima

71 - 96 €

Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Ceramic Fire Bomb or Hand G

1514 - Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Ceramic Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade. 9th-11th century A.D. Bulbous body with rounded base and domed filler hole; intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; cf. Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gef e aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid; cf. Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk

Stima

83 - 110 €

Byzantine Bronze Inscribed Cross Pendant. 7th cent

1515 - Byzantine Bronze Inscribed Cross Pendant. 7th century A.D. Flat in section with pierced lug and suspension ring, lightly inscribed to the ends of the arms 'NI / KA / HC / ?C'. 10.3 grams, 56 mm (2 1/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

71 - 96 €

Byzantine Bronze Ring with Saint Demetrios. Circa

1516 - Byzantine Bronze Ring with Saint Demetrios. Circa 10th-12th century A.D. D-section hoop with vesica-shaped bezel depicting a standing nimbate figure of Saint Demetrios holding a spear and a shield. Cf. Wamser, L. Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas stliches Erbe, M nchen, 2004, items 650-651, for the iconography; and items 669-674, for the shape. 8.65 grams, 24.38 mm overall, 18.98 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (1 in.).

Stima

230 - 360 €

Holy Land Terracotta Jar. Bronze Age, circa 3rd mi

1517 - Holy Land Terracotta Jar. Bronze Age, circa 3rd millennium B.C. Globular body with a tubular neck. 334 grams, 11.7 cm high (4 5/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

59 - 84 €

Mesopotamian Terracotta Seated Fertility Goddess.

1518 - Mesopotamian Terracotta Seated Fertility Goddess. CIrca 1st millennium B.C. Modelled seated with pinched facial details and heavy breasts. 155 grams, 82 mm wide (3 1/4 in.).

Stima

230 - 360 €

Western Asiatic Stone Amulet Collection. 1st mille

1519 - Western Asiatic Stone Amulet Collection. 1st millennium B.C. Including a carnelian mouse amulet, haematite bowl with ribbed loop, triangular-section bird's head with ring-and-dot eyes. 3.36 grams total, 15-16 mm (5/8 in.). [3, No Reserve]

Stima

71 - 96 €

Large Western Asiatic Agate Cylinder Seal with Bro

1520 - Large Western Asiatic Agate Cylinder Seal with Bronze Loop. 2nd-1st millennium B.C. With frieze depicting a seated bearded figure holding a cup and an attendant standing behind, a raised altar with an attendant possibly performing a sacrifice, star and crescent moon to the top; drilled longitudinally with a bronze attachment loop to the top; supplied with a museum-quality impression. For a similar scene, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, object number 59.41.37. 22.7 grams, 60 mm (2 3/8 in.).

Stima

470 - 720 €

Seljuk Moulded Glass Calligraphic Gem. Circa 12th-

1521 - Seljuk Moulded Glass Calligraphic Gem. Circa 12th-13th century A.D. Plano-convex in section with low-relief Kufic script legend. 0.68 grams, 17 mm (5/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

59 - 84 €

Western Asiatic Gold Star-Shaped Necklace Element.

1522 - Western Asiatic Gold Star-Shaped Necklace Element. 1st millennium B.C. Openwork bead or necklace element with granulated decoration. 0.7 grams, 10 mm (3/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

71 - 96 €

Large Western Asiatic Bronze Plate with Star and C

1523 - Large Western Asiatic Bronze Plate with Star and Crescent Design. Circa 12th-13th century A.D. Broad and discoid with a slightly stepped rim, stamped design to the inner face with radiating arms and hatched panels, hatched discs and other forms; the rim with a band of punched rings, each with a mullet to the centre. 459 grams, 26.5 cm wide (10 1/2 in.).

Stima

110 - 170 €

Western Asiatic Terracotta Two-Handled Storage Bow

1524 - Western Asiatic Terracotta Two-Handled Storage Bowl. Circa 2nd-1st millennium B.C. With deep rounded underside, broad sloping shoulder and raised rim to the mouth; two pierced lugs to the shoulder, four applied linear bands to the underside. 505 grams, 17.5 cm wide (6 7/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

71 - 96 €

Western Asiatic Black Stone Idol. 1st millennium B

1525 - Western Asiatic Black Stone Idol. 1st millennium B.C. or later Carved in the half-round with stylised facial features and ring-and-dot eyes, wearing a striated headdress and long folded garment, wide neck-collar with ring-and-dot motifs. 13.7 grams, 40 mm (4 1/2 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

110 - 170 €

Western Asiatic Glass Stamp Seal Collection. 1st m

1526 - Western Asiatic Glass Stamp Seal Collection. 1st millennium B.C. Conical types with bird in flight, advancing ibex and other motifs; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 11.5 grams total, 13-18 mm (1/2 - 3/4 in.). [4, No Reserve]

Stima

110 - 170 €

Western Asiatic Decorated Terracotta Cup. 1st mill

1527 - Western Asiatic Decorated Terracotta Cup. 1st millennium B.C. Comprising a rounded underside and sloped conical shoulder, broad flared rim to the mouth; ribbed panels to the neck and equator. 157 grams, 9.5 cm wide (3 3/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

47 - 72 €

Western Asiatic Hardstone Scaraboid Stamp Seal. 1s

1528 - Western Asiatic Hardstone Scaraboid Stamp Seal. 1st millennium B.C. Domed body with incised circumferential band above the rim, underside with a stylised quadruped and star-like motifs. 5.17 grams, 20 mm (3/4 in.).

Stima

110 - 170 €

Sasanian Agate Stamp Seal with Eagle. 3rd-7th cent

1529 - Sasanian Agate Stamp Seal with Eagle. 3rd-7th century A.D. The upper face with reserved roundels and lozenges, underside with incuse perching eagle in profile; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.38 grams, 15 mm (5/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

59 - 84 €

Jemdet Nasr White Stone Stamp Seal in the Form of

1530 - Jemdet Nasr White Stone Stamp Seal in the Form of a Lion with Engraved Animals. Circa 3000 B.C. Carved in the half-round as a stylised animal head, restrung with round red stone beads at each end, accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of White Marble, 20 x 24 x 7.5 mm. This seal has the form of a lion's head on the top side, cut from a pebble with snout, mouth, eyes and

Stima

950 - 1.200 €

Western Asiatic Bronze Arrowhead Collection. 2nd-1

1531 - Western Asiatic Bronze Arrowhead Collection. 2nd-1st millennium B.C. Each with barbed blade, thick midrib developing to a sturdy neck and long tang. 151 grams total, 14.5-17 cm (5 3/4 - 6 3/4 in.). [4]

Stima

110 - 170 €

Western Asiatic and Other Mixed Stone Bead Necklac

1532 - Western Asiatic and Other Mixed Stone Bead Necklace String. 1st millennium B.C. and later Composed of mixed cream-coloured and white beads with larger beads as a central feature, restrung. 43.9 grams, 46.5 cm (18 1/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

59 - 84 €

Western Asiatic Gold Bead. 1st millennium B.C. Com

1533 - Western Asiatic Gold Bead. 1st millennium B.C. Composed of ten small spheres in two rows. 0.58 grams, 8 mm (3/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

71 - 96 €

Western Asiatic Painted Terracotta Vessel Group. C

1534 - Western Asiatic Painted Terracotta Vessel Group. Circa 3rd-2nd millennium B.C. Comprising: a squat jar with painted rings to the shoulder; squat cup with everted rim, carinated profile, painted scales; jar with deep shoulder. 523 grams total, 9.5-10.3 cm (3 3/4 - 4 in.). [3, No Reserve]

Stima

71 - 96 €

Western Asiatic Terracotta Chalice. 1st millennium

1535 - Western Asiatic Terracotta Chalice. 1st millennium B.C. With broad bowl and stepped lip, barrel-shaped shank and disc base. 443 grams, 17 cm (6 5/8 in.).

Stima

110 - 170 €

Large Western Asiatic Silver Ring with Floral Desi

1536 - Large Western Asiatic Silver Ring with Floral Design. Circa 18th-19th century A.D. Comprising a wide hoop with curving supports projecting from the shoulders, a thick flower-shaped bezel with an engraved and gilt flower motif. 21.95 grams, 31.96 mm overall, 20.96 x 18.15 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18) (1 1/4 in.).

Stima

95 - 120 €

Western Asiatic Stone Artefact Collection. 1st mil

1537 - Western Asiatic Stone Artefact Collection. 1st millennium B.C. and later Including a cylinder seal with a standing figure, a columnar head, a scaraboid and other items. 5.2 grams total, 10-17 mm (3/8 - 5/8 in.). [5, No Reserve]

Stima

95 - 120 €

Sumerian Shell Bead Necklace. Circa 2500-2000 B.C.

1538 - Sumerian Shell Bead Necklace. Circa 2500-2000 B.C. Group of tapering bell-shaped beads cut from the centre of a helical shell. 41.8 grams, 38 cm long (1 1/2 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

95 - 120 €

Amlash Zoomorphic Terracotta Pouring Vessel. 1st m

1539 - Amlash Zoomorphic Terracotta Pouring Vessel. 1st millennium B.C. Bulbous body with a narrow foot, an everted rim and a U-shaped spout, the body with bands of densely arranged herringbone decoration. 437 grams, 18 cm wide (7 1/8 in.).

Stima

110 - 170 €

Large Anatolian Steatite Seal with Carved Bird. 3r

1540 - Large Anatolian Steatite Seal with Carved Bird. 3rd millennium B.C. Plano-convex in profile with a lightly inscribed antique legend to domed face (including Arabic name and numeral '1298'); underside with reserved figure of a bird with wings spread. 28.7 grams, 36.5 mm (1 3/8 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)

Stima

170 - 240 €

Western Asiatic Stone and Glass Bead and Pendant C

1541 - Western Asiatic Stone and Glass Bead and Pendant Collection. 1st millennium B.C. and later Including biconvex, barrel-shaped, tabular and other types. 28 grams total, 7-23 mm (1/4 - 7/8 in.). [15, No Reserve]

Stima

47 - 72 €

Mesopotamian Black Stone Seal with Lion. 2nd-1st m

1542 - Mesopotamian Black Stone Seal with Lion. 2nd-1st millennium B.C. Rectangular in profile with carved detailing; obverse with a standing figure in ankle-length robe, bearded head turned; dividing rib beside an advancing lion with mouth open; reverse scene with perching bird and other items; pierced vertically for mounting. 97 grams, 64 mm (2 1/2 in.).

Stima

290 - 420 €

Western Asiatic Terracotta Dipper Cup. 1st millenn

1543 - Western Asiatic Terracotta Dipper Cup. 1st millennium B.C. Squat in profile with narrow foot, carination below the flared rim, thick loop handle. 290 grams, 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

71 - 96 €

Uruk Period Terracotta Bulla with Bird. Early 2nd

1544 - Uruk Period Terracotta Bulla with Bird. Early 2nd millennium B.C. Fragment of a bulla with a horned quadruple animal in profile, a bird in flight and a serpent. 6.78 grams, 31 mm (1 1/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

59 - 84 €

Mesopotamian Terracotta Cuneiform Tablet. Early 2n

1545 - Mesopotamian Terracotta Cuneiform Tablet. Early 2nd millennium B.C. Pillow-shaped with impressed cuneiform text to both faces; shallow cut on one face. 28.1 grams, 39 mm (1 1/2 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

170 - 240 €

Mesopotamian Bone Implement. 1st millennium B.C. o

1546 - Mesopotamian Bone Implement. 1st millennium B.C. or later Thick, tapering pin with a balustered finial. 7.96 grams, 97 mm (3 3/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

59 - 84 €

Western Asiatic Bronze Amuletic Stamp Seal with Fi

1547 - Western Asiatic Bronze Amuletic Stamp Seal with Figures. 1st millennium B.C. Square in plan with rounded edges, incuse design of a presentation scene with a seated figure extending his arms towards a standing figure holding a vessel; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 43.4 grams, 26 mm (1 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

170 - 240 €

Western Asiatic Schist Cylinder Seal with Bronze C

1548 - Western Asiatic Schist Cylinder Seal with Bronze Cap. Circa 2nd-1st millennium B.C. Frieze depicting leaping ibex and other animals; domed bronze cap at the upper edge with suspension lug; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.89 grams, 35 mm (1 3/8 in.).

Stima

230 - 360 €

Holy Land Terracotta Pinched Rim Oil Lamp Group. I

1549 - Holy Land Terracotta Pinched Rim Oil Lamp Group. Iron Age, late 1st millennium B.C. Three ceramic oil lamps, each made from a clay disc folded inwards to form a spout; two with applied foot. 137 grams total, 52-71 mm (2 - 2 3/4 in.). [3, No Reserve]

Stima

95 - 120 €

Western Asiatic Engraved Carnelian Calligraphic In

1550 - Western Asiatic Engraved Carnelian Calligraphic Intaglio. Late 19th-20th century A.D. A rectangular intaglio with densely arranged inscription. Cf. British Museum & British Library, Lasting Impressions, Seals from the Islamic World, London, 2010, for similar intaglios. 1.32 grams, 15 mm (5/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Stima

110 - 170 €

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