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 in plan with recessed arch, figure modelled in the half-round standing on a raised dais with mandorla to the rear, wearing loose billowing robes, hands positioned in the gesture of reassurance (Abhaya Mudra). 4.2 kg, 30.5 cm



Ex Hong Kong collection, 1980-1990.

With piriform body, waisted neck, everted rim and integral rectangular-section loop handles, circumferential bands of painted geometric motifs of hatched circles, zigzags and chevrons; rim chipped. 2.6 kg, 31 cm



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

Of broad stepped profile with flared rim, basal ring. 280 grams, 16 cm wide



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

Modelled in the round in static pose, tail absent; accompanied by a later separately modelled robed rider erect and close to the rearing neck of the horse. 5.25 kg total, 46.5 cm high



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

A zushi miniature portable Buddhist shrine with two fold-out doors and standing figure of Buddha within, gilded and painted doors. 26 grams, 10.9 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.

Openwork pendant of a merchant horseman modelled in low relief with loop attached to the head, arms held at the lap, saddlecloth to the horse's back, sinuous curved tendrils beneath the horse's hooves. 12.2 grams, 43 mm



Acquired Portobello Road, London, in 1996. From the personal collection of a West London, UK, gentleman.

With ovate body and flared rim, domed foot; decorated with series of interlocking linear and spiral motifs; rim repaired. 1.6 kg, 21 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.

Ban Chiang, on Thailand’s Khorat Plateau, offers interesting archaeological remains dating from the 4th millennium B.C. onwards. The artificial inventory is dominated by ceramic assemblages characterised by highly aesthetic forms and decorations. They show surface colour variations, particularly in black, white and red hues.

Restrung group of tubular bone beads, each with V-shaped notches to each end for articulation; old collector's label '181.91.181'. 190 grams, 44 cm long



Property of a French collector.

Pierced for attachment; advancing tigers and fenghuang to obverse. 50 grams, 57 mm



Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.

Sturdy globular body with thick foot, broad shoulder and wide neck with carinated rim; frieze of painted ornament to the shoulder, incised horizontal bands. 3.3 kg, 29.5 cm high



Ex Ma Gallery, Bath, UK. From the collection of the late Michael O’Hara.

An unglazed ceramic rounded vase with flared rim and 'leather' texture to the body; repaired and parts absent. 435 grams, 15 cm



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

Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing; repaired. 4.7 kg, 56.5 cm high



Ex Cummings collection, UK, 1990s.