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Western Asiatic Stone Talisman Pendant
Circa 9th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Hexagonal in plan with rounded sides ornamented with a row of roundels, holed at the top; inscribed legend to both faces. 51.9 grams, 51 mm
Formerly in an old French collection. Ex Marc Labarbe, Toulouse France. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman. -
Mesopotamian Carved Stone Macehead
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Ovoid in form with a circular socket. 232 grams, 59 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Private collection, London. -
Western Asiatic Decorated Dark Agate Bead
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Lozengiform type with incised zigzag design. 1.99 grams, 23.00 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Stone Bovine Amulet
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Modelled resting with its head turned to the side, pierced through the body. 6.69 grams, 33 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Large Sasanian Agate Stamp Seal
Circa 4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Plano-convex in section with incised geometric motifs. 15.99 grams, 26.69 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Large Luristan Terracotta Storage Vessel
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Squat body with funicular neck and rolled rim, the upper part of the neck with two piercings. 900 grams, 21.5 cm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Bactrian Bronze Stamp Seal of a Bird
2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Openwork disc with segmented detailing, mounted in a wooden frame. 298 grams total, seal: 58.6 mm
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s. London, UK, collection. -
Western Asiatic Cream Hardstone Bifacial Seal Amulet with Zoomorphic Engraving
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Spool-shaped disc, one side with a standing lion, the other with a squirrel-like creature standing on its hind legs; pierced for suspension. 35.88 grams, 43 mm
From the private collection of Mr S.M., London collection, by descent, 1970-1999. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman. -
Sasanian Bronze Petalled Dish
3rd-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Formed as a rectangle with each side formed into three lobes and slightly dished. 64 grams, 99.27 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Style Lapis Lazuli and Other Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Composed of spherical beads interspersed with barley twist beads and a large fish-shaped bead at the centre; restrung. 52 grams, 44.5 cm
Ex London, UK, art market 1990s. -
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Western Asiatic Stone Cylinder Seal Group
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Comprising: profile gryphons flanking a scorpion; stylised linear design; combat scene with two figures tackling a rearing lion; ibexes running amid hatched foliage; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 22.7 grams total, 15.7-26 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Large Western Asiatic Black Stone Stamp Seal with Animal
2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Triangular in section and rectangular in plan with incuse ibex and tree motifs. 13.61 grams, 36 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
