Formed as an amphora with cylindrical neck, biconical jasper body and small gold granulated bead; to the shoulders, two dolphins flanking the suspension loop, forming the handles of the amphora; each eye represented by a small circular cell to accept a gemstone; row of granulation down to the rear and around the perimeter of the eyes; loop added in antiquity for suspension. 1.17 grams, 25 mm



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

Modelled in the half-round, with grotesque facial features and scooped crescentic mouth, segmented beard; ferrous stud to reverse. 27.2 grams, 30 mm



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

With carinated profile, rolled rim, raised circumferential bands to the inner face and centre. 437 grams, 20 cm wide

cracked

Private Swiss collection, acquired 1999. Ex Surena collection, London, UK. Private European collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11617-199030.

Each comprising a thick segmented bow with an integral coiled spring to one end, developing to a sturdy pin; to the other end, a U-section lobed catchplate on a single-coil spring. 25.5 grams total, 43-53 mm



Previously in a European collection formed prior to 1980. From a private collection formed in the Netherlands. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.

Comprising a tapering bow with median cluster of two bulbs, one arm extending to a single-loop spring and pin, the other widening to a coil and flat catch with curved edge and lateral spur above. 12.9 grams, 42 mm



From the estate of a West Sussex, UK, archaeology collector. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.

Broad, shallow body with low rounded wall and ledge rim, in light orange-brown fine clay with black gloss all over; wide ring foot, seven stamped palmettes clustered around centre. 311 grams, 18 cm wide



Formerly acquired in the late 1950s-1960s. From the family collection of a London, UK, collector. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.

Round-section body with overlapping terminals, an applied coiled finial at each end. 76 grams, 87 mm



Ex Paul Munro-Walker, Bournemouth, Hampshire, UK, 1980s. From a UK collection since before 1990.

Discoid with slightly raised rim, low-relief concentric ring detailing to the reverse. 440 grams, 15.1 cm



Acquired in the mid 1995. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s.

The category of this mirror is similar to those of the Cesnola collection, from Cyprus at the Metropolitan Museum. They consist of heavy circular disks, provided with low cylindrical rims. They were made in pairs, and polished respectively on the recessed and flat sides. The unpolished sides were ornamented with concentric-circle ornaments and concentric mouldings.

With a long narrow neck and carinated mouth, developing to a biconical body and flared foot. 120 grams, 19.7 cm



From an old London archaeological collection, acquired 1980s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.

Comprising a round-section penannular body with clubbed finials, a free-running repoussé collar and a flat-section coiled band on the body. 235 grams, 11.4 cm



Ex Paul Munro-Walker, Bournemouth, Hampshire, UK, 1980s. From a UK collection since before 1990.

Comprising eighteen repoussé plaques, each with a central boss and a flower bud to each side, the corners with alternating pinecones and acorns, pierced through the corners; mounted on a perspex backing. 91 grams total, 22 mm each



From the estate of Dr Jacob Hirsch. Acquired by Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, from the above in 1999.

With raised rim, carinated profile and low stepped foot; rim with radiating black lentoid strokes, tondo with reserved ring and wave-pattern band enclosing a profile female bust with white detailing to the necklace, stephane and sakkos. 125 grams, 12.8 cm wide



Ex David Miller, Hemel Hempstead, London, UK. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.