With an ovate blade, central rib and curved shoulders, the lozenge-section long shaft tapering towards the end, a rectangular tang with a bent tip. 830 grams, 40 cm



Ex Abelita family collection, 1980s-2000s.

The spearhead represents a slender variant of type 1 of the Khorasani classification. The type 1 was characterised by a bent tang. It was the evolution of a typology which began much earlier in Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent, the type 4 of the Stronach classification, with a straight tang and square section, usually thickened at the base with a button tang.

Comprising five large beads with collars and incised/punched linear decoration. 99 grams total, 51-56 mm



Ex North West London collection, 2000s.

A matched set formed of alternating white and dark annular beads; restrung with a modern clasp and earring hooks. 15 grams total, 6.3-48 cm



Acquired from Ancient Art, London, UK. From the collection of a Nottingham, UK, collector, established from the early 2000s. Accompanied by the original Ancient Art certificate of authenticity.

Possibly later incuse design of a stag with legs folded beneath the body. 30.50 grams, 32.84 mm



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

Comprising a triangular-section blade with a curved cutting edge and a rectangular-section blade with a gently curving cutting edge flanking a round socket. 741 grams, 19 cm



Ex Abelita family collection, 1980s-2000s.

The adze-axe was a fundamental weapon of many Bronze Age cultures around the world. The form lends itself to dual purposes - for war and peace. As a tool, it was used for fabricating wood; as a weapon, its heavy mass and compact form make it a deadly striking and chopping weapon, even able to defeat light armour.

Comprising two matched pendants, each a silver sleeve with applied collars and a transverse stud, inset polished carnelian bead, S-loop above. 3.58 grams total, 27-28 mm



Acquired on the UK art market. Early 1990s London, UK, collection. From a private collection, Lancashire, UK. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman.

Tongue-shaped in profile with scrolled tendrils and three rows of large incuse characters. 3.04 grams, 19 mm



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

Cylinder with hatched borders, three standing birds facing back towards a standing figure, tree behind; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.8 grams, 23 mm



From a late Warwickshire numismatic collector, his collection formed from the early 1980s.

Modelled in the round with large alert ears, deeply incised facial detailing. 6.16 grams, 21 mm



Ex Dr. Leo Mildenberg, Zurich, 1990s. Acquired by Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, from the above in 1999.

Conical body with narrow foot, piecrust decoration below the rim with small raised ledges. 2.37 kg, 27 cm wide



Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Shallow body with a rounded base and thickened rim. 350 grams, 16.5 cm



Ex Abelita family collection, 1980s-2000s.

Carved as a reclining bull with erect head, underside engraved with a winged quadruped. 2.67 grams, 21 mm



From the collection of Dr U.O., Zurich, acquired in the 1950s. with Rhea Galerie, Zurich, Switzerland.