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.

Including a square axehead with waist and rounded hammer to the rear. 866 grams total, 10-17.5 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.

Including a waisted axe-hammer and other types. 1.37 kg total, 7.5-13.7 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 a trapezoidal blade with straight edge, waisted shank and bulb to the reverse. 1.5 kg, 31.5 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.

Restrung; composed of mainly cream and beige-coloured rondelle and other types. 5.08 grams, 71 cm long



UK gallery, early 2000s.

Comprising two bottle-shaped jars each with a narrow neck, T-shaped junction between and a strap handle to the outer edge; painted bands of geometric ornament. 815 grams, 16.5 cm



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

Fabric necklace with button-and-loop closure, white metal pendants including copies of Pakistani coins mounted for suspension. 65 grams, 63.5 cm long



Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.

Rectangular plaque with rosette suspension loops, applied cells with glass fill, chains with discoid dangles. 83 grams, 13 cm



Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.

Group of three 'African Slave Trade' currency bracelets each penannular in plan and biconvex in profile with panels of geometric ornament. 2.88 kg total, 89-91 mm



Acquired from Morphets Auctions, Yorkshire, UK. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

Tubular in form with segmented bands to the neck, split at the lower end; cord securing the wooden clapper. 339 grams, 14.5 cm



Acquired in Laos in 2005. Property of a Kent lady collector.

Ten restrung necklaces composed of cream, beige and umber-coloured terracotta beads of various types, including tubular, rondelle, oval, barrel-shaped and others. 72 grams total, 68-72 cm long



UK gallery, early 2000s.

Excavations along Kenya’s coast and on the offshore islands indicate a long history of importation dating back to the mid-9th century A.D. At Kilwa, beads found include terracotta, shell discs, carnelian, crystal and agate, as well as one red quartz bead and chlorite schist disc.

Pair of hinged bracelets with bell-shaped ends, punched, pointillé and other detailing; pierced to accept a fastening pin. 1.41 kg total, 89-95 mm



Acquired from Morphets Auctions, Yorkshire, UK. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

D-section mottled stone bangles pair. 351 grams total, 10.5-10.7 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.