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Western Asiatic Single-Handled Flask
12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £211
With wheel-cut frieze of animals to the body, traces of pigment remaining. 33.59 grams, 72 mm
Ex Parisian gallery, France, 1980s. -
Western Asiatic Brown Stone Cylinder Seal with Worship Scene
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Frieze depicting two kneeling figures flanking an altar with bird to the rear, with spread wings; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.09 grams, 16.97 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Holy Land Terracotta Pinched Rim Oil Lamp
Iron Age, late 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Discoid in plan with flange rim and sidewalls pinched to form three nozzles. 75 grams, 80 mm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent, with collector's reference no.A121. -
Western Asiatic Assorted Stone Pendant and Bead Collection
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising pendants and beads mainly in carnelian and banded agate. 20.54 grams total, 9.20-24.78 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Stone Cylinder Seal with Presentation Scene
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Frieze with two figures flanking a vertical altar, two fleeing animals to the rear, objects in the field; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.87 grams, 15.77 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Bead with Remains of Gold Foil
Early 1st millennium A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
A cylindrical bead with ribbed collars, partially clad in sheet gold. 1.33 grams, 21.6 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Urartu Bronze Four-Way Bridle Strap Junction
9th-8th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Comprising a domed upper part with crescents and annulets, six radiating bosses on the outer edge, and four-way strap attachment on the reverse. 33.8 grams, 39.3 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Brown Stone Cylinder Seal with Ibexes
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Frieze with addorsed rearing ibexes with crabs and other items; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.90 grams, 15.19 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Sasanian Silver Annular Bird Brooch
6th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £157
Formed as a stylised bird with a curving beak and long tail, an openwork wing forming the loop for the brooch, the body decorated with pellets, scrolls and linear motifs. 5.68 grams, 45 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Bust of a Horned Demon
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
The upper body of a man with an emphasised head turned to the left, wearing a horned headdress. 14.3 grams, 36.8 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Pottery Vase
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising a biconvex body and broad flaring mouth, with circumferential impressed lines to the outer face. 729 grams, 19 cm
From the collection of a gentleman, 1988-2000s. -
Western Asiatic Carnelian Cylinder Seal with Winged God Lamassu
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Intaglio figure of a winged lamassu facing in advancing pose with pellet clusters beneath the hooves; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.71 grams, 13.52 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.