Openwork type with voided cross and semicircles in the spandrels. 24.55 grams, 43.34 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Frieze depicting a lamassu in profile advancing towards a tree with crescent above; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.54 grams, 14.1 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Comprising a tubular socket and a slender triangular blade. 320 grams, 11.7 cm



Ex Abelita family collection, 1980s-2000s.

Similar axe is represented in hands of Akkadian warriors on the Stele of Victory of Naram-Sim, at the Louvre, dated at 23rd century B.C. It was a typology used by Sumerian and Akkadian warriors.

With openwork body and lug to reverse, cage-style torso. 20.6 grams, 42.8 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Discoid with central cross and openwork quadrants, loop handle. 20.99 grams, 35.61 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Comprising tanged triangular arrowheads, one with barbed shoulders. 327 grams total, 8.3-14.4 cm



London, UK, collection, 1990s.

One series of arrowheads seems to belong to the category of lanceolate head and rounded shoulders from the category Type V, i.e. triangular arrowheads with rounded or angular midrib. Some other arrowheads seem to be a subcategory of subtype A of Khorasani, but longer.

Plano-convex type with narrow transverse hole; possibly later incuse zebu standing with possibly later inscription above. 13.6 grams, 24 mm



Private collection, 1970s. Acquired Chiswick Auctions, 2 February, 2016, no.109. Private collection, London, UK.

Comprising a barrel-shaped facetted socket with a rivetted lug to the rear, the body extending to a tapering nib with a sharp point. 17.8 grams, 84 mm



From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.

Frieze with scorpions and other animals; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.42 grams, 19.56 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Scaraboid type with incuse crouching stag motif. 1.56 grams, 12.41 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Low-relief plaque of an ibex with legs folded beneath the body; discoid socket to reverse. 18.21 grams, 31.66 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Oval intaglio with an inscription on a floral field; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.14 grams, 21 mm



Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Private collection, London.