Including triquetra, knotwork, sliding-chain and other types. 46.7 grams total, 20-26 mm



From a Tyne and Wear, UK, collection.

Comprising trilobate arrowheads, bangle fragments, a fragmentary hooked mount, a conical mount with flared spout, and others. 157 grams total, 1.7-10.7 cm



UK gallery, early 2000s.

A group of four zebu bulls, each with painted details. 406 grams total, 90-94 mm

Very fine condition.

Ex Lockdales, Suffolk, UK, auction 153, no.637; 156, no.908; 159, no.1509; and 163, no.814. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.

Bifacial double cross with two angels at the base carrying the cross, applied figures of Corpus Christi and Virgin Mary to one side with an inscription 'CAR VACA'; separately made reverse panel with openwork panels and foliate decoration; made as a reliquary. 101 grams, 13.7 cm



Acquired on the UK art market, early 2000s.

The Caravaca Cross, also known as the Cross of Caravaca, originated in the Spanish town of Caravaca de la Cruz and according to tradition, first appeared in the 13th century during the Christian reconquest of Spain. According to a legend, during the rule of the Muslim king Abu Zeid in 1231, a miraculous event occurred. A Christian priest lacking a cross celebrated Mass and was not able to continue as the cross is an essential element for the Eucharist. Miraculously, two angels bearing the Caravaca Cross appeared thus enabling the Mass to proceed. This event is considered the foundational miracle of the Caravaca Cross.

With broad hoop and vertical ribbing to the shoulders, plaque with inset cloison, nastaliq calligraphic text on a field of flowers and tendrils. 20.19 grams, 28.17 mm overall, 20.55 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21)



Private collection, UK.

With long ovoid bowl, square-section shank and broad scooped finial. 61 grams, 19.2 cm



Ex Suffolk, UK, collection.

Of academic interest, copper-coated lead seal impressions including presentation scenes, court scenes, bull-headed man in a frame; some with cuneiform text. 433 grams total, 39-72 mm



Possibly made by the British Museum. From a West Country, UK, private collection.

Square in section and piriform in profile with taotie masks supporting drop handles, domed lid with four dragon appliqués. 3.2 kg, 34 cm high



Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1990s, and Desmond Morris.

Each with a shallow circular bowl and sturdy stem, six with a stamped X-motif within pelletted border to the bowl, and two with three stamped rosettes above letters(?). 839 grams total, 16.5 cm



Acquired in the Netherlands in the 1990s. Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.

With a round-section looped handle. 114 grams, 15.5 cm



Ex Suffolk, UK, collection.

Including rectangular and ellipsoidtypes with incuse profile bust and other motifs. 13.2 grams total, 15-21 mm



Private collection, England.

Barrel-shaped in profile with beaded rims, diagonal bands of beading framing parcel-gilt bands with flower and tendril ornament; legend to inner face in italic capitals 'TENES LA [F]OY' (keep the faith). 2.49 grams, 21.42 mm overall, 18.09 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)



Ex East Sussex private collection, 1970s-1980s.