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 recumbent figure with pleated clothing, a female head mount and other items. 89 grams total, 21-77 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.

Including a Roman military buckle, a Roman bell, candle spike; lead-alloy votive mirror and other items, sold with an early 1st millennium B.C. Luristan hairpin with silver wire finial. 178 grams total, 1.4-11.6 cm



Property of the vendor's grandfather, thence by family descent, circa 1985. From the private collection of a New York, USA gentleman.

The barbarous radiate coin of emperor Victorinus (c.268-c.271 A.D.) mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 224/1150. 1.25 kg, 49.5 x 37.5 cm



UK gallery, early 2000s.

David McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each individual print is signed and numbered by the artist.

With flange handle to the rear, band of fronds and squares to the shoulder, dove with olive branch in its beak to the discus. 83 grams, 12.1 cm



Acquired 1960s-1990s. From the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.

In the form of a running rabbit, body with a series of incised lines for fur; pin to the reverse. 3.81 grams, 22 mm



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Piriform jug with strap handle and stepped rim to the mouth; ol inked inscription to the underside: '2nd C. Jug / Excavated 21/3/76. 15 metres S.W. Balkerne gate / 3 metres below Road level. R. McCluskey'; repaired. 1.23 kg, 31.5 cm



Excavated near Balkerne Gate, Colchester, UK, on 21st March 1976, by R. McCluskey. From the collection of a late East Anglian teacher and antiquarian who retired to the Isle of Wight in Hampshire, UK. He amassed a large collection of objects between the 1960s-1980s.

Round-section shank and lozenge-shaped finials with serpent detailing. 24.6 grams, 74 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.

Creamware fragment of rim with reserved stamp 'AVG[..] / SVL[..]'. 515 grams, 24 cm



Found UK, possibly from Colchester, Essex. From the collection of a late East Anglian teacher and antiquarian who retired to the Isle of Wight in Hampshire, UK. He amassed a large collection of objects between the 1960s-1980s.

Including a military cap badge, lead weight, buckle and belt fittings, milled coins and other items. 955 grams total, 9-74 mm



Found Suffolk, UK.

With raised plaque, incuse Victory standing robed. 4.78 grams, 23.84 mm overall, 19.84 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7)



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Including mainly rim fragments, one with the pouring lip; on marked 'Colchester / CM/23', another with 'Col / CM/19'. 1.64 kg total. 11-29.5 cm



Found Colchester, UK. From the collection of a late East Anglian teacher and antiquarian who retired to the Isle of Wight in Hampshire, UK. He amassed a large collection of objects between the 1960s-1980s.

Domed in profile with concentric stepped tiers and hatched fur texture, central lion-mask with lateral piercings for the muzzle, slightly flared rim; lead plug to interior. 168 grams, 55 mm



Found Wiltshire, UK, before 1974.