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.

With domed lid and dished body, basal ring and red chop seal; red pigment within and manufacturer's label. 82 grams, 67 mm



Ex London, UK collection, 1990s.

Formed as a broad upper bowl with flared rim atop a bell-shaped base; upper bowl decorated with running guilloche motif, the base with denser similar motifs. 2 kg, 22.5 cm high



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.

Domed ceramic paint container with image to the lid of a bird perching on a rock in a landscape; the base repaired. 116 grams total, 17-79 mm



From a Hong Kong collection, 1990s.

Squat in profile with low foot and neck, horizontal bands of dark blue floral motifs on a pale blue field. 1.29 kg, 26.5 cm high



From an important collection of terracotta pre 1988, London and Geneva.

Unglazed terracotta mingqi symbolic guard dog, a chowchow in alert stance with head erect and ears pricked; integrally modelled harness to neck, shoulders and back; one paw repaired. 14.35 kg, 61 cm high



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. Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report from Oxford Authentication no.C124d6. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12153-214720.

Ceramic dog figures were used as a tomb-guardians, to protect the grave and its contents.

With squat profile, short neck, rolled rim; radiating stripes to the shoulder, stamped repeating lozenge pattern to body. 2.7 kg, 30.5 cm wide



From the H.N. collection, Milton Keynes, Berkshire, UK, 1990s.

With square base developing to a circular body with carination and flared rim. 899 grams, 15 cm wide



From a North Yorkshire, UK, collection, 1990s.

Modelled in the round in static pose on a rectangular base, the rider inclined slightly forward with arms bent; both hands pierced to accept reins (absent). 5.7 kg, 44.5 cm



Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s. Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report no.C124d50 from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12154-217629.

Slender hoop with dolphin-shaped shoulders supporting a round bezel with pelletted perimeter, set with a purple glass intaglio with a scorpion. 2.10 grams, 19.02 mm overall, 15.14 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6)



Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.

Red-on-buff chalice with everted rim, globular body and trumpet-shaped base; surface decorated with concentric ovoids, arches and spiral motifs. 1.05 kg, 21.5 cm



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.

Rounded jar with flared rim and base, leather texture to the body. 1.25 kg, 16 cm



From a North Yorkshire, UK, collection, 1990s.

Each modelled in the round in squatting pose wearing loose-fitting robes, with shaven head and forelock; holding a ball; much pigment remaining; hollow to the underside. 1.56 kg total, 16.5-17 cm



Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s. Accompanied by an indeterminate thermoluminescence analysis report no.C124d52 for one of the figures from Oxford Authentication.