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Parthian Glazed Terracotta Fertility Figure
2nd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Modelled in the round in floor-length robed with hands placed flat on the abdomen, tiered collar. 47 grams, 84 mm
Ex private collection, London, UK, 1969-1999. -
Damascene Shallow Silver Dish with Gilt Decoration and Calligraphic Inscription
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
With parcel-gilt rosettes and dense tendril field, panels to the outer edge filled with calligraphic text; three stub feet to reverse. 218 grams, 14.1 cm
Private collection, UK. -
Mamluk Pale Green Glass Feeder Bottle
Circa 14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Lentoid in section with dimple base and tall conical pipe; applied trails to the shoulders. 45.5 grams, 13.8 mm
Private collection, UK. -
Judean Terracotta Shephelah Oil Lamp
3rd-2nd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising a drum-shaped body with a flat base and a low rim to the filler-hole, a long D-shaped nozzle. 79 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. -
Large Bactrian Flat Turquoise Bead
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Cushion-shaped, tabular bead with creamy inclusions; very rare. 44 grams, 55 mm
Collected from 1979-1999. From the collection of the late Mr Shlomo Mousiaffee, London, UK. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London. -
Western Asiatic Stone Vase
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Comprising a polished tapering body, carinated shoulder, low neck and everted rim. 700 grams, 14 cm
Private collection, UK. -
Western Asiatic Pale Stone Bead Necklace String
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £26
Composed mainly of annular beads interspersed with barrel-shaped beads, restrung to a Y-shape. 12.27 grams, 30.6 cm
From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s. -
Mesopotamian Terracotta Mother Goddess Head
2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
A substantial figurine fragment comprising a trapezoidal plaque with expanded lower edge, applied discoid eyes and pinched nose, necklace with impressed bead detailing, applied breasts; mounted on a custom-made stand. 313 grams total, 15 cm including stand
Fine condition.
From an old Tokyo collection; formerly the property of a Japanese gentleman since the early 1990s. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Very Large Uzbek Bed or Table Cover or curtain
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Rectangular fabric panel with embroidered floral and geometric motifs, applied borders. 1.45 kg, 221 x 206 cm
Private collection, UK. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Cup
Late 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Hemispherical in profile with thin rim. 140 grams, 92 mm
Ex 1990s collection and with a central London gallery. -
Western Asiatic Pale Stone Bead Necklace String
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £46
Mixed group of beads in alternating sizes, restrung to a Y-shape. 14.26 grams, 33 cm
From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s. -
Western Asiatic Glass Sealing
10th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Drum-shaped with iridescent surface, reserved bull's head and segmented spiral motifs. 19 grams, 27 mm
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999.