Comprising a quantity of beads in lapis lazuli, glass and faience, including some long tubular beads and a shell bead. 58 grams total, 1-30 mm



From a bead collection formed in the 1990s.

Of hollow construction with two sub-triangular flanges flanking a tubular loop. 5.15 grams, 35 mm

Fine condition.

Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.

Polished, flat in section with lateral notches. 19.3 grams, 54 mm



Ex Galerie Dominique Thirion, Brussels, Belgium. From the private collection of Mr K.A.

Including torso fragments, heads, limbs and other items. 1.66 kg total, 2.9-12.2 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.

With lentoid section blade tapering to a point; the hilt hollowed both sides to accept an organic handle. 70 grams, 27.5 cm



Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.

The dirk belongs to type I of the Medveskaya classification. This type of weapon is very common among daggers and dirks attributed to Luristan. According to Moorey, the typology was used in Western Iran at least from 13th century B.C. and remained in use at least until the late 9th century B.C.

With broad flange rim, carinated sidewall, short stem and flared foot; circumferential painted bands; rim chipped. 427 grams, 11 cm high



Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.

Comprising a quantity of variously shaped beads in faience, glass and stone, including some larger tabular beads. 72 grams, 1-30 mm



From a bead collection formed in the 1990s.

Comprising a quadruped with lug to its back, two-wheeled cart with axle-tree. 17.5 grams total, 35-37 mm wide



Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.

Composed of spherical and oblate beads, restrung to a Y-shape with a discoid pendant. 23 grams, 29.5 cm



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

Comprising a round-section shank with ribbing to the outer face, slightly clubbed finials. 38.4 grams, 72 mm



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

Carved with the head resting along the spine, flared tail. 1.76 grams, 16.28 mm



From a London, UK, collection, 1990s-2000s. Ex Simmons gallery, London, UK.

Composed of graduated beads of various shapes, central feature a large later triangular red glass bead, restrung. 16.7 grams, 46 cm



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