Toroid and drilled vertically to accommodate a wooden shaft. 311 grams, 69 mm



From the collection of a London, UK, gentleman, 1990s. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Carved rectangular plaque with reserved border and advancing horse with bridle and saddlecloth; possibly the leading edge of a wagon or chariot behind. 2.44 grams, 23 mm



Acquired 1979-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Cylinder-shaped with pierced transverse lug at the apex, frieze depicting ibexes, a zebu, perching bird and two lions in two registers; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 23.6 grams, 38 mm



UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Restrung, composed of brown oblate glass beads with silver melon beads between; garnet and blue glass spool-shaped bead finials. 94 grams, 57.5 cm



Previously acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. Ex property of a London, UK, gentleman. Property of a Californian, USA, collector. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Engraved with a religious scene comprising a seated king on a throne-shaped chair, holding a cup and wearing a long garment; standing worshipper or priest before him; before them, a nude hero and a bull-man presented in a contest scene. 4.75 grams, 23 mm



From the 'S' collection, acquired 1970-1990s. The collection was seen and studied by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993. Accompanied by a copy of a report from Assyriologist Hui Li. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12558-231428. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

The clearly engraved facial features, the almond-shaped eyes, pointed noses, and abstract outlines shaping the bodies, attest to the iconic glyptic practices of the late Early Dynastic Period. The cup held by the king, containing holy ointment or oil, might have been used as an emblem to signify the elevated rank of a deified king. It may have also been used an alternative religious practice, connecting the secular authority and the divine power during the Early Dynastic Period.

Comprising: hollow-formed bird advancing on a square base; lion-head finial with gilt detailing; fluted finial with gilt knop; quatrefoil finial with central garnet cabochon; two small lion-mask appliqués. 138 grams total, 21-58 mm



Acquired between 1965-2020. Private collection, London. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Columnar in form with stub arms, indented neck, D-shaped face with ring-and-dot eyes, rounded cap. 1.3 kg, 17 cm high



English private collection, 1956. with Pierre Bergé & Associés, Paris, 29 November 2014, no.135 (€5,000-6,000). Private collection, London, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Pierre Bergé & Associés catalogue pages. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Round-bodied with carinated shoulder and everted rim, central raised base. 133 grams, 96 mm



Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

A restrung string composed of oblate, barrel-shaped and other beads with irregular clear central feature. 45 grams, 37 cm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Comprising a substantial round-sectioned pin with bulbous poppy-shaped head with four radiating conical arms below. 94 grams, 24 cm



Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

With a short tapering body, poppy-head finial and three radiating lugs. 17.9 grams, 12.5 cm



Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Composed of small oblate beads; restrung. 5.56 grams, 41.5 cm



Ex London art market. Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.