A red glass insert of a profile face with remains of a pharaonic crown to the forehead.

A blue-glazed composition amulet in the form of an ibis (representing the god Thoth) seated on a wedge-shaped base, facing a figure of Maat appearing as a diminutive stooping female with an ostrich feather; some details to both figures rendered in a darker blue glaze; suspension loop to the rear of the bird's neck.

A white limestone figure of the god Ptah with false beard, wearing an enveloping cloak and a broad wesekh-collar, holding the shaft of a was sceptre; serene, oval face with almond-shaped eyes and fleshy lips; remnants of dorsal pillar to reverse; mounted on a custom-made display stand.

A spectacular bronze hydria composed of a tapering body, broad shoulder and waisted neck, the everted rim decorated with egg-and-dart motifs, three round-section handles and tiered, ogival foot; professionally restored.

A red-figure terracotta bell-krater displaying polychrome figural panels between a laurel wreath and a band of Greek key motifs; side a) two robed male figures holding staffs, wearing a taenia or a band around the head, standing facing a central altar; side b) a woman wearing a chiton and holding a casket and olive sprig in her outstretched hands, advancing right towards a nude man standing right, his head turned towards her, holding a bucket and olive sprig, a cloak draped over his arm, elaborate volute palmettes beneath both handles; restored.

A free-standing bronze imperial or military eagle terminal from a staff or a sceptre, modelled in the round in a dynamic pose standing on a globe, wings spread, head turned to the right, semi-naturalistic anatomical and feather detailing; the globe bearing an incised eight-armed stylised Macedonian star; sub-triangular lug to back of the neck; collar to globe with hollow underside.

The best example of only three examples of this type known, a copper-alloy knee brooch composed of a rectangular-section body, spring pin within bow plate and remains of catchplate to reverse; both sides of the body with two panels of Latin lettering moulded in relief: 'FIBUL[A] EX REG LAGITIENSE', translating to 'Brooch from the Regio Lagitiensis' (Roman Castleford); remains of blue glass enamelling to the recessed fields.

A large fired clay brick from the Wall of Babylon bearing six lines of stamped Babylonian cuneiform inscription to one face which reads: 'AG - ku -dur-ri-URU' / 'LUGAL ba-bi-lu' / 'za-ni-nu é-sag-ila' / 'u e-zi-da IBILA' / 'SAG.KAL. sa AG-IBILA-URU' / 'LUGAL ba-bi-lu ana-ku', which translates: 'Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, who provides for Esagila and Ezida, the eldest son of Nabopolassar, king of Babylon, am I'; traces of bitumen on the blank side; accompanied by an old label which reads: 'Brick from the Wall of Babylon / Presented by W.Bro. Gentle-Cackett Secretary Bible Lands Mission / The impression records the fact that it was built by King Nebuchadnezzar [II]'.

A tinned sheet-bronze legionary helmet of Imperial Gallic Type A with deep rounded bowl, simple C-shaped cut-outs for the ears, integral flared neck-guard extending some way along the sides, corrugated ribs to the occipital area at the rear and corrugated 'wings' or eyebrows (Russel-Robinson's Type E) above the brow; small stud the rear of the neck-guard attaching suspension loops to the underside; hinged bracket at each temple for a deeply curved cheek-guard with gently flared rim, bearing a loop to the inner face to accept an vinculum fastening strap; accompanied by a custom-made display stand.

A gilt copper-alloy mount composed of a broad annular body with slightly domed profile, the body quartered with each cell displaying a chip-carved interlace motif configured A:B:A:B; rim, edges and central cell with raised rim; rivet and flat-section mounting bar to reverse.

A bronze bowl mount or escutcheon comprising a discoid panel with gently curved profile and zoomorphic hook; the panel with reserved La Tène comma-leaf decoration on a pounced field (intended to receive enamel fill); the hook with median gusset to the outer face, horse-head finial, bulbous La Tène ornament at the base.

A pair of large Early Anglo-Saxon gilt copper-alloy saucer brooches each comprising a broad (13mm+) angled flange surrounding a central disc with carinated border; outer zone comprising four arches subdivided by hatching to the inner edge and four C-shaped panels with triangular separators, inner zone separated by a carinated border, central disc with four radiating bilinear crescents; pin-lugs and catch to the reverse with traces of mineralised fabric.

A silver chessman-type seal matrix with pierced trefoil head and knop above; central motif of a leopard statant gardant before a tree, pelletted border and blackletter legend '* sigillum [lozenge] steffani [cinquefoil cinquefoil] ale [cinquefoil lozenge] lane' (for 'seal of Stephen [at?] ale lane').

An annular gold band with everted upper and lower lip, filigree ropework above and below each rim, with circumferential inscription to the recessed exterior face; of the five separate bands, the central one accommodating an applied strip of paler gold bearing a Medieval French blackletter inscription in relief, reading: '+loiautet (5 five cinquefoils) pas tout (5 five cinquefoils)', or 'Loyalty Passes All'; the inscription band may once have been enamelled; plain interior; the outer rim and twisted band on one edge are slightly bent; cleaned and repaired.

A substantial gold signet ring composed of a lentoid-section hoop, expanding capital style shaped shoulders and irregular octagonal bezel engraved with a skull, two flowers below separating the reversed initials in capitals: 'CL', framed by a beaded border.

A marble copy of the kneeling Venus (original in the Vatican Museums), crouching on an octagonal base; the arms raised in expressive pose, head tilted, hair drawn up in a chignon; lettering to base 'KNEELING VENUS' and 'ROME'.

A portable wooden diptych icon depicting Bet Giyorgis on horseback on the left, dressed in red mauve riding coat, green cloak and carrying a shaft with iron head; on the right the Nativity scene with Virgin and the Child escorted by the angels. 562 grams, 20 x 15.5 cm



Acquired on the London art market, 2006. UK private collection.

The presence of angels dressed in western garments, the uncovered head of the Virgin and the swords of the angels, could suggest that the diptych is strongly influenced by Italian Renaissance painters. However, the chopping tool used here is particularly Ethiopian, as is the depiction of the Virgin and Child, lacking the care visible in Ethiopian works copied from Italian paintings. Ethiopian paintings influenced by European art can be split into two groups according to Stanislaw Chojnacki: paintings that directly relate to an identified painting, and paintings which borrow themes and details from Western art. In both, however, the Western forms have been simplified to the Ethiopian mode of expression. The horse harness can suggest dating to 16th-17th century A.D.

A string of graduated lapis lazuli beads of various types, including examples with incised geometric ornament. 43 grams, 68 cm long



Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.

A gold finger ring with openwork and granulation to the shoulders, ellipsoid bezel with inset jasper cloison, intaglio profile male bust wearing a wreath. 5.02 grams, 25.02 mm overall, 20.60 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.77, Japan 22)



Ex private Swiss collection. English private collection.

A copper-alloy ring composed of a slightly convex hoop and octagonal bezel, set with an armorial glass intaglio; remains of polychrome enamelled cells to the vertical bezel edge. 4.95 grams, 26.72 mm overall, 21.47 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21)



Found Cambridgeshire in the 1990s.

A copper-alloy ring with expanding arms and raised triangular knop to two faces, set with a carnelian intaglio gemstone engraved with a standing nude male figure holding a bunch of grapes and a goblet, possibly representing the god of wine. 9.25 grams, 26.43 mm overall, 17.76 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)



Acquired in the late 1990s-2000. Property of an East London gentleman.

A slender bronze posy ring inscribed 'LOVE' to the interior and other worn inscription; hoop split. 0.99 grams, 19.90 mm overall, 17.52 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)



Acquired circa 2010. From an old Essex, UK, collection.

A mixed group of gemstones including lapis lazuli and sardonyx with intaglio motifs including bust of Mercury, figure of Mars and others. 8.4 grams total, 13-20 mm



English private collection.

A pewter plate bearing worn stamps to the reverse and a label reading 'John Duncombe London'; initials stamped to upper face of rim 'M[ ]E'. 334 grams, 22 cm wide



Found on the Thames foreshore, London, UK. Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.

A copper-alloy ring composed of a slightly misshapen rectangular-section hoop and octagonal bezel set with a polished carnelian intaglio, engraved with an armorial design composed of a shield surmounted by a helm and bird facing right; remains of polychrome enamelled cells of foliate and geometric forms. 6.87 grams, 26.26 mm overall, 19.02 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)



Found Cambridgeshire in the 1990s.

A copper-alloy armorial ring composed of a convex hoop expanding at the shoulders to a shield-shaped plaque engraved with a crown surmounted by a cross, the shoulders embellished with swirling motifs. 10.41 grams, 27.23 mm overall, 21.02 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.33, Japan 21)



Acquired in the late 1990s-2000. Property of an East London gentleman.

A silver hinged spherical incense burner with swivel clasp and gimbal; pierced decoration of foliate form with roundels incised with flying insects; swivel clasp and suspension chain with decorated hook; Chinese characters (possibly a maker's name) inscribed to hook. 91 grams, 16 cm long



with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s.

A hollow-formed gold cruciform pendant formed as four tapering arms each with applied filigree tendrils and scrolls, granule clusters; outer face of three arms set with a small cell and inset pearl, fourth arm with flared suspension loop with filigree edges and median line of granulation; obverse with central cell, granule ornament and inset cabochon garnet. 5.41 grams, 39 mm



UK collection pre 2000s. UK art market. Property of a Sussex, UK, teacher.