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 one flat face, the other dished with a raised and beaded circular border; decorated with high-relief birds, beasts, floral motifs and bunches of grapes. 1.27 kg, 17 cm



Acquired UK, in the 1980s. Property of a retired South West London doctor.

Hollow-formed with paridhana and crown, left hand held palm-upward in the lap and right hand in the bhumisparsa mudra. 261 grams, 11.3 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.

Comprising an openwork pendant depicting a coin flanked by fishes; two stylised courtly lady figures pierced for suspension at the rear of the head; an openwork serpent pendant; seventeen spherical beads. 131 grams total, 11-53 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.

Each in vigorous pose with sash draped from one shoulders, one arm raised and the other resting on the hip; painted detailing to face, hair and costume; hollow to the underside. 1.01 kg total, 24-24.5 cm



From a North Yorkshire, UK, collection, 1990s. Accompanied by an inconclusive thermoluminescence analysis report from Oxford Authentication no.C124x99.

Hollow-formed standing figure of a courtly lady in floor-length robes and fringed jacket with hands clasped at the chest, pierced to accept a staff or handle; painted facial and other detailing. 268 grams, 20.5 cm



Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.

Standing erect on a tiered square base, wearing a calf-length coat and brimmed cap, hands held at the waist, book tucked under the right arm. 292 grams, 17 cm



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

Standing erect on a rectangular base, the horse with head bowed, detailed harness, bridle and saddle; the attendant wearing a knee-length coat and with dressed hair, right hand raised to grip the reins (absent). 775 grams, 18.5 cm



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

An unglazed ceramic stick figure of a nude female with hair dressed in a pigtail, sockets to the shoulders to accept posable arms. 3.15 kg, 58.5 cm



Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.

Pierced for attachment; advancing horse in a landscape to obverse. 51 grams, 58 mm



Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.

Polished with bell-shaped body, everted rim and shallow foot. 122 grams, 12.4 cm



Ex Hong Kong collection, 1980s.

Shown smiling with his large cloth sack next to him, his large stomach exposed; suspension loop to the reverse. 13 grams, 35 mm



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

The name 'Budai' means 'cloth sack', which he is usually depicted carrying. He is traditionally depicted as a fat, bald monk wearing a simple robe, and his jolly nature distinguishes him from most Buddhist masters or figures.

Modelled in the round hollow-formed figure of Buddha standing erect in floor-length robe on a tiered base, the hands pressed together in prayer. 767 grams, 18.3 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.