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.

Formed as two opposed bovines on a single narrow rectangular base; placed head-to-head with prominent horns locked; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 57 grams total, 55 mm wide including stand



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: larger example with three figures in flounced robes and a fourth in advancing pose; smaller with three females in tight-fitting robes, a guilloche, an ankh and other items in the field. 8.41 grams total, 18-20 mm



From a collection acquired from various auction houses in the UK. From the estate of Mr R.W., a private Wiltshire, UK, collector; thence by descent.

Modelled in the half-round on a rectangular panel, standing male with luxuriant beard and dressed hair, left arm bent and holding a fly-whisk. 66 grams, 80 mm



Acquired on the German art market, 1989-1995. with The Museum Gallery, 19 Bury Place, London, WC1, UK, 1998-2003. Property of a London based academic, 2003-present.

Restrung designer necklace with spherical and other graduated beads, centrepiece an ovoid glass pendant with hatched detailing. 17.1 grams, 34.5 cm



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

Modelled in the round, head with bulbous headdress and crest; loop absent. 5.87 grams, 20 mm



Private European collection, early 1990s. Thence by descent.

Impressed menorah to one side, the other side with a standing eagle. 3.69 grams, 13 mm



From the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1970-1990s, thence by descent.

With large central hole, incised frieze of a seated figure offering a cup to a figure in floor-length garment, second figure behind him in a tiered robe, canine and scorpion to the rear. 17 grams, 31 mm



Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector; collection no.04. London collection, 2016.

Frieze of four-winged creatures advancing; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.27 grams, 23 mm



From a collection acquired from various auction houses in the UK. From the estate of Mr R.W., a private Wiltshire, UK, collector; thence by descent.

Squat in profile with rounded underside and broad U-section spout. 553 grams, 23.5 cm wide



Ex London, UK, gallery, 1980s. From a UK private collection.

Comprising four rings with decorative bezels, each with an inscription. 16.5 grams total, 19-21 mm



UK private collection before 2000. On the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman.

With incised frieze of a seated figure extending his hand to a standing figure in floor-length pleated garment, second figure behind him in a fringed robe and a third holding a sceptre in a fringed robe. 6.27 grams, 20 mm



Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector; collection no.026. London collection, 2016.

Comprising a large quantity of beads in various shapes and sizes in glass, stone, coral and lapis lazuli. 178 grams total, 2-34 mm



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