Of squat form with everted rim and slightly convex base. 246 grams, 79 mm
Ex Campbell collection, 1990-2010.
Composed of mixed stone and shell beads of mainly disc-type, restrung. 10 grams, 28 cm longFine condition.
Private U.K. family collection formed in the early 1970s.
The property of Mr and Mrs P. R. of East Sussex.
Thence by descent to family members.
Stylised detailing to her face and hair, beaded necklace around her neck and small breasts; remains of outstretched arms; shallow U-shaped channel to reverse delineating her buttocks and spine. 225 grams, 11.5 cm highFine condition.
Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
Of bulbous form with short neck; cylindrical socket for insertion of an organic shaft. 482 grams, 87 mm high
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
Group of six stamps, mainly geometric. 86 grams total, 29-47 mm
English collection, 1990s.
Ex North London gallery.
Comprising: a sheet-metal bar displaying repoussé geometric decoration; penannular bracelet with snake head terminals; fitting or mount formed as scrolling tendrils; ring with carinated hoop and geometric ornament over the body, elliptical bezel displaying an inscription. 51 grams total, 24-92 mm
UK collection, early 1990s and before.
Acquired on the UK art market since the early 2000s.
From a private collection, Lancashire, UK.
Raised from a single sheet of metal, with a squat tapering body and broad everted rim, the interior punch-decorated with a band of five-pointed stars within roundels to the rim and geometric floral motifs to the bowl, encircled by stylised flowerheads and circlets. 468 grams, 27 cm wide
Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
Produced using high-tinned bronze; featuring a rounded base and raised from a single sheet of precious metal; cracked. 212 grams, 20.5 cm wide
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s.
The discoid bezel displaying a stylised geometric motif in relief, supported by a hoop with convex outer face. 14.35 grams, 26.51 mm overall, 19.70 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
UK collection, early 1990s and before.
Acquired on the UK art market since the early 2000s.
From a private collection, Lancashire, UK.
Displaying a central polished garnet cabochon within an applied border; suspension loop above. 0.65 grams, 21 mm
Acquired 1970-2010.
Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.
Displaying an armoured horseman holding a raised spear, Pahlavi inscription in two lines of lapidary script around the inner circle. 144 grams, 78 mmFine condition.
Acquired 1970-1999.
Property of a late Mayfair, London gentleman, by descent.
Cf. Gylselen, R., Acta Iranica 44: Sassanian Seals and Sealings in the A.Saeedi Collection, Peeters, 2007, item III/22, for similar.
Broad trumpet-shaped bowl, short stem with flared collar and flat discoid foot; restored. 2.6 kg, 25.5 cm
London, UK, collection, 1990s.