A horse and rider figure modelled in the round, standing on elongated stub legs, stout neck with stylised painted mane and coat detailing, waisted muzzle with raised almond-shaped eyes defined by painted roundels, solid colouring to the muzzle and short tail; rider represented by a torso and D-shaped head, arms reaching for the horse's neck and gripping its mane, painted detailing to the arms, hands and face. 206 grams, 15.5 cm wide

Fine condition.

London deceased estate, 1960s-1970s. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.

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 diffused in the Geometric Period, and 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.

With discoid bezel, showing the Greek goddess of victory, Nike, holding a victory wreath in one hand, and the long ribbons of the latter in the other, the ring itself probably was part of a victory price for the winner of a contest (agon). 8.87 grams, 25.51 mm overall, 22.53 x 21.73 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Y, USA 12, Europe 27.51, Japan 26)



Acquired on the European art market in the 2000s. Private collection, England.

Irregular fragment depicting a bearded and draped figure of Dionysos riding a donkey; repaired. 19 grams, 78 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.

Finely carved head, featuring narrow eyes, a snub nose, full lips, a broad, stranded beard, and tightly curled hair rows; with a suspension loop behind the head. 4.16 grams, 20 mm



Private collection, England.

The facial features closely resemble those of Bes; the absence of Bes's characteristic plumed headdress is also evident in other amulets (Cf. Reisner, G.A., Catalogue général des antiquités égyptiennes du Musée du Caire, Nos.12528-13595, Vol. II, Amulets, Cairo, 1958, p. 16 (CG12649), pl. IV).

Glazed Slope-Ware vessel with narrow base, reserved concentric rings to the iner face; some restoration to rim; supplied with a display stand. 337 grams, 21.5 cm wide



Property of a private collector. with Bonhams, London, 16 May 2002, no.551. Private collection, UK. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00075157. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages.

Bulbous body and conical mouth with flat inverted rim, strap handle with ribbing, low discoid foot. 32.7 grams, 51 mm



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

Discoid in plan with sidewall pinched to form a nozzle; with old collector's tag '13 oil lamp of Hellenistic period'. 73 grams, 85 mm



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

Piriform in profile with flange to the flared mouth, ribbed fusiform body and socle base; painted undulation and stylised grapevine motif in ochre and white. 188 grams, 17 cm



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.

Hollow-formed with textured body and four stub legs, conical nose and lateral flanges with impressed point eyes; discoid flange rim to the neck with incised petal detailing. 55 grams, 98 mm



Ex Mrs IM collection, nr 18 (widow of Leo Mildenberg), formed in Zurich, gift from her husband between 1975-2000. Acquired by the present owner from the above. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12208-222174.

Lentoid type with reserved legend 'APOPOU' (of Aphoros). 37.3 grams, 33 mm



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Composed of a domed body with inverted rim and knob handle; body decorated with two heads of ladies of fashion, palmettes between, waveband around the rim. 109 grams, 98 mm



Ex J. Cummings, UK, 1990s.

A lekanis was a covered dish.

Modelled with a conical body and two stub legs, carinated back and neck, pierced for suspension. 11.5 grams, 43 mm



Ex collection Mr K.H., Germany. Private collection, acquired in 2012.