Biconvex in section, with a large central filler hole and a flange on the shoulder; elongated volute nozzle; low basal pad; some accretions to the shoulder. 67.9 grams, 81 mm



From the Lloyd and Jeanne Raport collection, Washington, D.C. and Florida, USA, formed between 1972-2000. Acquired through Bonhams, London, UK.

Comprising irregular fragments depicting draped females, a standing nude male, a satyr body and a draped young man. 143 grams total, 87-116 mm



From the stock of a former UK antiquarian, acquired at trade fairs and from private collection formed in the 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Europe.

An interphalangial ring with a lentoid bezel with a stylised antelope facing right. 2.72 grams, 18.41 mm overall, 14.62 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5)



Acquired on the UK and EU art market before 2000. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

This category of rings shows a narrow band-like hoop and a slightly convex exterior surface, undecorated, retaining its width all around. The large bezel is in the form of a pointed oval.

Modelled in the round as two quadrupeds on a square base supporting a shallow bowl on a stem; the beasts with rope halter to the neck. 645 grams, 12.8 cm



Collected from 1979-1999. From the collection of the late Mr Shlomo Mousiaffee, London, UK. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK.

Ovoid in profile with trumpet-shaped spout and strap handle, incised vertical bands to the bulbous body. 44.3 grams, 64 mm



From a Scottish gentleman’s collection, Glasgow, formed from the early 2000s.

Modelled in the round with triangular fantail, lateral bulb eyes, pierced transversely at the chest for attachment. 19.8 grams, 45 mm



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

Irregular fragment with nude body fragment partially draped in a chlamys, with finely painted slender hand on a hip. 11.73 grams, 42 mm



From the stock of a former UK antiquarian, acquired at trade fairs and from private collection formed in the 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Europe.

Comprising a bulbous body with a basal ring, a narrow neck and a loop handle to the rear; vertical ribbing to the body. 74 grams, 81 mm



Acquired on the French art market. Swiss private collection. Private collection, UK.

Squat body with carination and socle base. 57.8 grams, 64 mm



Acquired on the art market between the late 1990s and mid-2000s. Estate of the late Barry Paul Buxton (1944–2024), Oakham, Rutland. Acquired on the UK art market, 2025.

Comprising four irregular fragments depicting an owl with a dotted body and large circular eyes, a youthful nude wearing a laurel wreath, a draped young female, male head with long hair wearing a wreath of vine leaves. 26 grams total, 36-70 mm



From the stock of a former UK antiquarian, acquired at trade fairs and from private collection formed in the 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Europe.

A rectangular fragment with a male hip area depicting thighs, an erect phallus and an emphasised pair of testicles; probably belonging to a satyr. 5.65 grams, 37 mm



From the stock of a former UK antiquarian, acquired at trade fairs and from private collection formed in the 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Europe.

With basal ring, trumpet-shaped spout and ring handle, disc decorated with low-relief image of infant Hercules battling a snake, shoulder with palmettes; crack across the body. 165 grams, 11.5 cm



From the stock of a former UK antiquarian, acquired at trade fairs and from private collection formed in the 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Europe.

Angered by his infidelity, Zeus' wife Hera attempted to kill the infant Herakles by sending two snakes to his cradle, where he slept. As the snakes coiled around the baby Herakles woke and strangled them, thus displaying his superhuman strength at an early age.