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.

Penannular in plan, facing mask with pelletted band to brow, open mouth with fangs and long extended tongue. 191 grams, 65 mm



Ex Summer Fine Art & Antiques, 18 July 2015. Property of a French collector.

Modelled in the round standing with flexed knees, wearing a flared robe, hair dressed in a pigtail, hands clasped at the chest and pierced to accept a handle or staff; much pigment remaining. 887 grams, 30.5 cm



Ex The C. Roger Moss OBE collection.

The late C. Roger Moss OBE was a renowned art collector who, throughout the years, thanks to his determination and enthusiasm, was able to create an outstanding collection of artworks, most prominently from China and the Orient, but also from other cultures.

Modelled in the round with forelegs set wide and head slightly tilted, integral harness with loop to the rear of the shoulders; hollow-formed. 4.65 kg, 24.5 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. Accompanied by an inconclusive thermoluminescence analysis report from Oxford Authentication no.C124d5.

Of low ogee profile with unglazed rim, basal ring. 170 grams, 14.5 cm wide



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

Standing erect, wearing a floor-length robe and a shorter surcoat, the hair secured by a band; right hand held at the shoulder with void to accept a spear-shaft;left arm supporting a teardrop shield with scooped upper edge. 530 grams, 21 cm



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

Including fragments of a terracotta jar with piriform body and waisted neck. 6.6 kg total including box, 3.5-28 cm



Ex London, UK, gallery. Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.

The horse modelled in the round galloping with a polo player in the saddle, poised to swing a mallet; the horse and rider with semi-naturalistic detailing, polychrome motifs to their garments and saddle cloth; mounted on a custom-made display base. 6.45 kg total, 57 cm long including stand



Ex Cotswold, UK, collection, 1970-1990. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.09CM260619 from Laboratory Kotalla. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.203484.

Carved jade weight with grotesque face and penannular D-section body, pierced at the neck. 644 grams, 12.2 cm



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

Biconvex reservoir with four spindle legs, tapering neck and flared rim to the mouth; to the shoulder, four angled spurs ending in crotal bells. 316 grams, 10.5 cm



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

Squat jar with biconvex profile and low rim, two strap handles to the shoulder, panels of painted geometric ornament to neck, shoulder and body. 600 grams, 19.5 cm wide



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

Featuring two fish-bodied dragons swimming in opposite directions on a textured field, raised decorative border. 3.61 grams, 48 mm



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

Of low profile with stepped rim, basal ring. 220 grams, 16 cm wide



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