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 penannular D-section bracelets with hammered finials. 22.8 grams total, 61-63 mm



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

Including fusiform, tubular, oblate and other types in various materials. 172 grams total, 5-53 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.

Bulbous socket with ribbing to the mouth, slender shank with flange; second element with ribbed collars, lateral loop, wolf-masks and addorsed human heads; mounted on a custom-made stand. 368 grams total, 26.3 cm high including stand



Acquired in 1967. property of a London, UK, gentleman.

Rectangular pendant with hatched and cross-hatched panels to the body, median piercing, two feline heads with sockets for the eyes, ears and nose, to accept coloured inserts. 8.3 grams, 33 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.

Comprising two heavy torcs with tapering round-section body, overlapping terminals and coiled sleeves. 530 grams total, 11.6-12.3 cm



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

Including a large amphora with integral loop handle, and other items. 3.1 kg total, 4-32 cm



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

Including a tubular mosaic glass type, fusiform banded agate type, polyhedral lapis lazuli type, carnelian drum-shaped type and other beads. 99 grams total, 10-42 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.

Mixed group of granulated beads with different sized holes. 3.25 grams total, 5-10 mm



From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.

Pillow-shaped terracotta tablet with impressed cuneiform text to both broad faces and two edges. 10.4 grams, 28 mm



Acquired from Alister Matthews in 1958, from catalogue number 53, item 702 (6). From the private collection of the late Dr J.D.H. Widdness, Dublin, Ireland. Accompanied by an original Alister Matthews catalogue cutting from 1958. Accompanied by an old original typed cataloguing slip probably from the late 1950s.

With a thick penannular body and large dragon-head terminals. 81 grams, 72 mm



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

Including tabular, oblate, tubular, square-section and other types in lapis lazuli, carnelian, terracotta and other materials. 122 grams total, 2-21 mm



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

Comprising a large quantity of beads in various shapes and sizes in glass, stone, coral and lapis lazuli, including some large feature beads. 185 grams total, 2-26 mm



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