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Sasanian Agate Stamp Seal with Man Holding Staves
Circa 3rd-7th century A.D.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Bids: 2 | Current Bid: £11
Annular in profile with incised figure of a man holding two staves. 8.07 grams, 21.03 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Cloak Pin
Bronze Age, 2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Bids: 3 | Current Bid: £35
Substantial pin with tapering round-section shaft and looped finial. 30 grams, 16.2 cm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Triangular Gold Pendant
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Bids: 2 | Current Bid: £11
An arrow-shaped pendant with an integral suspension loop. 0.20 grams, 13 mm
Ex private British collection, formed in the 1980s. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman. -
Large Sasanian Banded Agate Stamp Seal
Circa 4th-5th century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Plano-convex in section with lightly incised standing figure with sword and shield in his outstretched hands. 13.21 grams, 27.07 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Large Western Asiatic Terracotta Painted Jug
8th-9th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
With squat profile, broad shoulder, wide neck and flared rim; strap handle with thumb-pad to the rim; bands of reserved tendrils on a hatched field. 818 grams, 18.5 cm
UK collection, 1990s. Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000. Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman. -
Nabataean Red Terracotta 'Eggshell' Bowl
Circa 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Bids: 2 | Current Bid: £11
Shallow, round bowl with a low foot. 44.5 grams, 72.2 mm
From the collection of a Yorkshire, UK gentleman, items collected in the Holy Land in the 1960s. -
Western Asiatic Stone Amulet and Bead Collection
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Bids: 11 | Current Bid: £110
A mixed group including: two barrel-shaped with etched decoration, one seashell-shaped, one mother-of-pearl pendant shaped as a fish, another fish-shaped pendant in stone, and others. 33.39 grams total, 15.89-25.69 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal with Cross
Bronze Age, circa 2300-2000 B.C.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Discoid type with voided cross to centre and radiating openwork struts. 10.72 grams, 39.24 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Coral-Coloured Glass Bead Necklace String
1st millennium B.C. or laterEstimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Comprising mainly oblate beads, restrung. 144 grams, 42 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Ram-Shaped Kohl Vessel
Circa 1500 B.C.Estimate: £600 - 800 (‡+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Modelled as a stylised ram with stocky body and short legs, exaggerated head with curving horns and large ears, tubular mouth with remains of the applicator closing the opening. 425 grams, 11.4 cm
Private collection Dr Rudolf and Leonora Blum, Zumikon, Switzerland. with Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland. -
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Western Asiatic Engraved Carnelian Calligraphic Intaglio
Late 19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
An oval intaglio with a two-line inscription and floral motifs; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.85 grams, 16 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Private collection, London. -
Western Asiatic Stone Cylinder Seal Group
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Bids: 4 | Current Bid: £55
Comprising: four columns of cuneiform text; scene with a bowman among trees; nude female facing with hands pressed to her chest; row of fleeing ibexes; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 34.4 grams total, 18.1-34.1 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
