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 two examples from the Jemdet Nasr Period, one white limestone with three rows fish; a second pink limestone with cross-banded hatching; accompanied by a third Early Dynastic example circa 2700-2500 B.C., in grey limestone with contest scene, with a male figure between two rampant antelope. 9.69 grams total, 12-19 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.

Restrung designer necklace with spherical, oblate, melon and other beads, the centrepiece a group of annular and tubular beads. 22.19 grams total, 33 cm



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

The shank formed from a group of twisted rods developing to a hollow-formed conical bulb with ram's head finial; applied filigree detailing, beaded wire horns, hook closure. 2.18 grams, 22 mm



From the H.N. collection, Milton Keynes, Berkshire, UK, 1990s.

Hollow-formed oblate vessel with curved spout, loop handle and thumb-pad. 700 grams, 27 cm wide



Ex Rabi Gallery, Mayfair, London, UK. Ex private collection.

Restrung designer necklace comprising tubular, fusiform and irregular types in carnelian, banded agate and other materials. 47 grams, 36.5 cm



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

Comprising a slender blade with a raised midrib extending towards the short tang. 147 grams, 27.7 cm



Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Flat-section figurine with flared base; applied annular eyes, pinched nose, applied textured hair, collar and necklace; arms held bent across the chest; mounted on a custom-made stand. 361 grams total, 22 cm high including stand



Mounted on a perspex column in the 1970s. From the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999.

Of bulbous profile with rounded underside and trumpet-shaped mouth, painted zoomorphic frieze to the shoulder. 740 grams, 15.5 cm



Acquired 1990s-2000s. From the late David Gold (d.2015) collection of pottery.

David Gold and his brother were famous for setting up the first clothes shop in Carnaby Street and dressed the famous in the swinging 1960s, making Carnaby Street famous.

Composed of a small plano-convex body engraved with a ritualistic figure or symbol to the base; drilled for suspension. 1.19 grams, 10 mm



UK gallery, early 2000s.

According to some scholars, these seals originated as brands for cattle and contain elaborated hereditary notes. According to others they could represent monograms or Neshan (rank badges) or rank insignia. The crescent can be also associated with Zoroastrian shrines.

Square pendant with integral loop, ropework border and header, grid with numerical notation. 13.9 grams, 38 mm



From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.

With bulbous body and tall tubular neck, slightly flared rim to the mouth, single strap handle with zoomorphic thumb-pad. 990 grams, 24.5 cm



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

Raised from a single sheet with slightly convex walls; concentric circles to the inner base with a central decorative motif composed of zig-zag lines. 125 grams, 15 cm



From a London collection formed 1989-2000. Sold from Pars Antiquities, London, 2002. Accompanied by an old collection ticket.