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.

Comprising a domed plaque with granules and beaded wire rim, granulated collars, tubular and fusiform beads, later wire, a marriage. 1.99 grams, 38 mm



From an early 20th century collection.

Mainly spherical, drum-shaped, annular and other types, including some 'trade wind beads'. 160 grams total, 2-12 mm



From the private collection of the late Mrs Belinda Ellison, a long time member of the Egyptian Exploration Society, c.1940-2020.

Base from a cup or bowl with winged bust of Dionysus modelled in the half-round with goat-horns above the head, scrolled lateral wings, vine tendrils to the chest and hair. 54 grams, 76 mm



From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection, 1990s.

Aqua-coloured glass lamp-work bangle with ribbed construction. 29.5 grams, 66 mm



Acquired from Allan Cherry, Bournemouth, UK, 2005. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK. Accompanied by an illustrated display card.

The type is well known in the Eastern Empire from the 5th to the 7th century A.D. Usually these bracelets are decorated on outer surface with five continuous parallel horizontal ribs.

Restrung designer necklace with oblate, biconvex, melon and other beads, centrepiece a melon bead. 24.1 grams, 41.5 cm



Acquired on the London, UK, art market in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, gallery.

Rectangular in form with punched points disposed 1:5, 2:6, 3:4. 7.62 grams, 11 mm



Found UK. From the important private collection of dice and gaming pieces of Colin Narbeth, London, UK, collection no.81.

Cuboid with irregular impressed point markings disposed 1:3, 2:4, 5:6. 20 grams, 14 mm



Acquired 21 July 1997. From the important private collection of dice and gaming pieces of Colin Narbeth, London, UK, collection no.89. Accompanied by a Colin Narbeth catalogue identification slip.

Of domed profile with disc handle to the apex, lip to the underside; re-polished. 1.65 kg, 15.1 cm wide



Old Japanese private collection, 1965.

Rectangular in plan with lip to one edge; marked 'Burn scars' and wth white inked inscription: 'Tile from Boudiccan revolt level: Cups Hotel Excavation, Colchester'. 829 grams, 18.7 cm



Found Colchester, Essex, 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.

With intaglio scene of a lion attacking an ibex; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.55 grams, 14 mm



From a Swiss collection. Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by an old collection ticket.

Including a bifid vessel handle with coiled finial, buckles, belt-plaques; harness fittings, key-wards and other items. 646 grams total, 1.6-13.6 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 lead casting blanks, buckles, the socketted base of a figurine and other items. 282 grams total, 11-48 mm



Found near Wetwang, East Yorkshire, UK. Acquired 2005. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK.