Carved in the half-round in three-quarter view, youthful male head with stern features, hair gathered in a browband, horns to the brow; from a frieze or relief; mounted on a custom-made stand.

Carved in the round with thick wreath of laurel leaves to the brow, short tousled hair, stern face with thick jaw; mounted on a custom-made stand.

Standing contrapposto with his weight on his right leg and the left leg brought slightly forward; the musculature of the torso displaying well-defined pectoral muscles, prominent abdominal muscles and wide shoulders, the back with equally toned musculature and well-formed rounded buttocks; the veining of the marble accentuating the idealised anatomy; the now-absent head was most probably turned towards the supporting leg and the left arm would have been raised; mounted on a custom-made display stand.

A high-status green chalcedony seal with frieze depicting a seated figure in horned headdress facing a standing figure with arms outstretched, small monkey to the legs; six columns of Akkadian cuneiform text transliterated as: 1. ki-di-nu UGULA KUŠ-MEŠ 2. GAL šà tan-dru-hu- 3. ra-te-er EŠŠANA šu-ši 4. u an-za-an ARAD 5. šà dha-te-ri-iš 6. šak(?) ì-lí-šu 'Kidinu, chief overseer of the equerries(?) of Tan-Ruhurater, King of Susa and Anzan, servant of Haterishshak, his god'. The seal's owner was an official of King Tan-Ruhurater II (circa 1450 B.C.), king of Susa and Anzan. The title used to describe Kidinu is sometimes translated 'high official', elsewhere 'horse groom' or 'animal trainer'; the Elamite deity Haterish is otherwise unknown.

A substantial torch bearer depicting a male lion or panther standing with legs firmly planted on a rectangular base, tail extending to the ground, with a massive circular shaped armature or candelabra issuing from its back and wearing an elaborate muzzle, the eyes retaining shell inlay with a circular hollow for the pupils; to the right of the beast a kneeling nude male wearing a large belt-armour and a diadem, eyes inlaid, left hand extended to the side and holding the lion's leash.

Rectangular panel with lead came framing; image of a Renaissance pike man in cuirass and plumed cabaset, in a landscape. 127 grams, 16.3 x 10.7 cm



Ex Michael Archer OBE FSA (1936-2022), Keeper, ceramics and glass department, Victoria & Albert Museum, London, Great House, Dedham, Essex. Private collection, Suffolk, UK.

Substantial casting with raised rims to the loop, enamelled cell on each face. 94 grams, 69 mm



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Suffolk, UK, collector.

Composed of a group of spherical banded agate strata 'eye' beads, each pierced laterally for stringing. 245 grams total, 21-29 mm



UK gallery, early 2000s.

Discoid with high-relief profile vehicle and date '1888', suspension chain. 8.24 grams, 30 mm wide



Found Suffolk, UK.

Carved figural panel depicting a group of six standing figures gazing mournfully at the prostrate figure of Christ on a sheet resting on rough ground; the leftmost figure holding a jar of unguent; the body with prominent holes to the hands and feet; in the background, three crosses and portion of the city wall; on a wooden display stand with fabric-covered backing panel. 3.78 kg total, 44 cm including stand



Private North American collection.

Including a lion-mask appliqué, school badge dated 1882, plaque with gorgoneion and other items. 219 grams total, 30-70 mm



Found various sites in Essex, UK. Property of an Essex collector.

Plain hoop with faux buckle detailing with initials G and O. 12.29 grams, 25.66 mm overall, 19.41 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)



Found Suffolk, UK.

With flat-section hoop, scooped shoulders, bezel with domed cruciform motif; incised image of a skeleton to the underside, inscribed within 'non omnis moriar' (not all [of me] will die). 6.79 grams, 23.27 mm overall, 18.13 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)



Private collection, Arundel, West Sussex, UK, 1975-late 1990s.

Showing figures in an architectural setting, water and landscape beyond; possibly two female attendants, one holding a torch, the other keeping guard, assisting their mistress who has ventured out at dusk to meet her lover; set in a reveal within a glazed wooden frame. 528 grams, 32.5 x 23.5 cm

Very fine condition.

Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art.

Comprising: one with teardrop bezel, glass inserts; one with lapis lazuli disc insert; one with openwork shoulders, cabochon to the bezel. 20.41 grams total, 23-30 mm



From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.

Including a reproduction of the 'Venus of Willendorf' and other types. 175 grams total, 76-94 mm including stand



From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.

With engraved bust of a noble lady wearing a court dress with elaborate ruff; carefully executed hatching to the face, ruff and sleeves. 61 grams, 62 mm

Fine condition, usage wear.

Acquired on the European art market before 2000. Ex property of a Dutch collector.