Squat with a low sidewall, triangular U-section nozzle with a rear hole. 24 grams, 67 mm



Ex private Birmingham, UK, archaeological collection. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.

Biconical in profile with casting seam and reserved legend 'ΦΙΛ[.]VOC (PHILIPPOS)'. 35.8 grams, 30 mm



Acquired on the German art market before 2000. Private collection, Munich, Germany.

The leaden bullets, thrown with slings, were called in Greek molivdainai (μολύβδαιναι), and in Latin glandes; the former indicating the material ‘lead’, the latter the shape ‘acorns’. These bullets were cast in a mould and bore letters or devices, or both, on two sides or only on one. In form, they were more like an almond than an acorn, but many are pointed at both ends.

Depicting a bearded Parthian horseman with integral hooded jacket, horse-head placed centrally on the chest. 29.5 grams, 65 mm

Fine condition.

From a private Netherlands collection; previously in an old collection since before 1980. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.

Comprising a conical body with applied granules and three inset teardrop-shaped garnets, three pellets below with wires to accept separate bead inserts; wire loop above. 1.87 grams, 40 mm



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

With bulbous body and rounded underside, trumpet-shaped mouth, concentric painted bands. 323 grams, 12 cm

Fine condition.

Private collection, Cambridgeshire, UK; acquired prior to 2000. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.

With long narrow neck developing to a fusiform body and flared foot. 155 grams, 16.5 cm



Private Derby, UK, antiquities collection. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.

With granule to each shoulder, discoid bezel with beaded wire rim, ropework band and central cinquefoil motif. 6.37 grams, 25.62 mm overall, 22.66 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)



Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12388-226931.

Comprising an openwork caged body with loops for beads, one remaining with a later earring hook, beneath the cage an upside-down bird with open wings and granular decoration on the head. 2.12 grams, 33 mm



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

Matched pair, each a gold open loop with bulb below supporting a silver imitation fig. 12.3 grams total, 41-42 mm



Acquired in the 1980s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s.

Plaque with granulated border, two carnelian cabochons and loop to reverse. 1.48 grams, 12 mm



Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Modelled in the round as a mounted warrior, the stylised horse modelled standing on stub legs, with a long neck, the warrior holding a shield in his left hand, right hand and arm raised to eye level, wearing a crested helmet; restored and mounted on a custom-made display stand. 262 grams total, 15 cm including stand



Acquired before 1990. From an old German collection.

Terracotta figurines of horse and rider were common grave offerings in Boeotia, northwest of Attica, particularly during the 6th century B.C. Representations of warriors on horseback were already widespread in the Geometric Period, and also widely employed in Cyprus in this same period. The image of our rider, although influenced by Cypriot designs, does not show typical Cypriot characteristics, and indeed his kausia cap suggests a northern Greek origin.

Cylindrical in profile with stepped foot, slender neck and flared mouth; radiating strokes to the shoulder, four blocks each of two palmettes with white painted detailing; strap handle to the rear. 104 grams, 13.5 cm



Property of a private Rutland, UK, collector, formed from at least from the 1990s.