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.

Triangular in plan with central red-glass insert, dangles to the lower edge; from Kuchi Afghanistan or Pakistan. 54 grams, 14.5 cm



London, UK, collection, 1990s. Property of a North London gentleman.

Penannular round-section bracelet with clubbed ends. 73.2 grams, 58 mm



From the shipwrecked English Schooner 'Duoro' sunk off the Isles of Scilly in 1843. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. Accompanied by a copy of a certificate of authenticity from the Isles of Scilly Underwater Centre.

Group of two penannular round-section bracelets with clubbed ends. 150 grams total, 59-63 mm



From the shipwrecked English Schooner 'Duoro' sunk off the Isles of Scilly in 1843. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. Each accompanied by a copy of a certificate of authenticity from the Isles of Scilly Underwater Centre.

Group of four hinged bracelets with clubbed ends, pointillé and other detailing; pierced to accept a fastening mechanism. 564 grams total, 51-62 mm



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

Lentoid in section with broad curved cutting edge, narrow rounded butt. 1.4 kg, 25.5 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.

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, 62-70 cm



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.

Comprising thirty-three white-metal rings, each with decorative hoops and set with a glass or stone intaglio. 297 grams total, 25-35 mm



Ex London, UK, art market. Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.

Crouching, holding a braided U-shaped bar in both hands and in the mouth; braided twine to waist and neck, remains to head; red and white pigment; Oceanian workmanship. 680 grams, 19 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.

Depicted with elongated body and limbs, standing on a circular base; stylised facial features with large bulbous eyes, the hair gathered on a bun on the top of the head; one hand held at the waist and the other holding an axe. 18 grams, 75 mm



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

With broad curved cutting edge, lentoid section body and conical butt. 1.29 kg, 35 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.

Depicted with an emphasised head with stylised features, wearing a headdress with long lappets and three plaits to the back of the head; simple loincloth with a rectangular apron covering his emphasised phallus that he supports with his left hand; flat-section extensions beneath the legs. 14.5 grams, 55 mm



Ex Symes Gallery, London, UK, collection.

Group of two penannular round-section bracelets with clubbed ends. 155 grams total, 57 mm each



From the shipwrecked English Schooner 'Duoro' sunk off the Isles of Scilly in 1843. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. Each accompanied by a copy of a certificate of authenticity from the Isles of Scilly Underwater Centre.