A superb gold plaque in repousse depicting three stylized mythological animal heads emanating from the recessed centre. Originally the recesses would of been embellished with turquoise, now missing.
Dating to circa 5th century BC, Russian Steppes.
Measures 5.7cm diameter / 8.5cm height on stand. ...click for details
A very rare and perfect grade Cunobelin gold quarter stater 'Wild Type'. Obv- Corn dividing CA MV R. Rev- horse rearing right with
branch above, cvno below. You will not find a better struck type of this extremely rare coin.
Dating to the reign of King Cunobelin circa 10-40 AD.
A beautiful Eurasian bronze belt buckle depicting a bulls head in frontal view with elaborate head piece. Extremely fine grade with superb green patina.
A beautifully mounted Urartu bronze military belt, fragmental but complete original belt. Decorated in chased relief with a series of bulls, griffin figures and floral motifs separated by twisted branches. Beautifully presented on a lovely display stand. The belt length suggest it was probably fitted to a young warrior.
Dating to circa 8th-7th century BC, Urartu, modern day Armenia. ...click for details
A pretty Scythian bronze harness fitting for a horse bridle decorated with an eagle with head facing backwards, Intact with nice patina, professionally cleaned and sealed with Renwax, comes with featured display stand.
Dating to circa 6th-4th century BC, Russian Steppes.
Measures 4cm height / 5cm height on display stand. ...click for details
A pretty Scythian bronze harness fitting for a horse bridle decorated with an eagle with head facing backwards, Intact with nice patina, professionally cleaned and sealed with Renwax, comes with featured display stand.
Dating to circa 6th-4th century BC, Russian Steppes.
Measures 4cm height / 5cm height on display stand. ...click for details
A rare Scythian decorated razor displaying typical Pazyryk culture etchings. One of the most sought after and interesting ancient cultures is the Pazyryk culture, with its swirling wave like patterns. This razor shows clear signs of years of useage wear on its cutting edge which still retains its sharpness.
A beautiful Scythian bronze knife with decorated blade and handle in the form of a mythical creature with head turned facing backwards. The blade decorated with linear etchings. A small loop on the end of the handle for attachment. Comes with display stand.
A rare Eurasian / Steppe culture gold plaque in repousse, depicting a tiger devouring a caprid. Such plaques adorned clothing and headwear etc of the aristocracy. Similar plaques from the Kul-Opa treasure can be seen in the Hermitage museum Russia. Comes with featured display stand.
A rare Eurasian / Steppe culture gold plaque in repousse, depicting a warrior wearing breast plate and armoury belt, his right arm raised and body leaning back as if in a spear throwing pose. Beautiful large plaque with nice red patina. Such plaques adorned clothing and headwear etc of the aristocracy. Similar plaques from the Kul-Opa treasure can be seen in the Hermitage museum Russia. Comes with featured display stand.< ...click for details