Piriform body with raised rim around the filler hole and tapering nozzle, low-relief linear slashes to the shoulder, and low basal ring. 32.3 grams, 79 mm



From a collection of lamps of a late Scottish gentleman, 1970-1990s.

Circular disc with a central cross motif surrounded by a wreath. 10 grams, 33.7 mm



From the late collection of a Cornish couple, formed from the early 1990s.

bulbous in profile with domed filler hole, linear decoration; intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade. 338 grams, 10 cm



From an important specialist collection, London, UK, 1990s. Accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled 'Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (μεσαίον kακάβιον) 9th-11th century AD'.

Apart from the use of siphons or manual flame-throwers called cheirosiphona, special corps of Roman soldiers employed terracotta grenades, in the form of small jars, abundantly evidenced in archaeological excavations. They were called μεσαία kακαβιά or κυτροκακάβια where the former had a bulbous shape and the latter a more cylindrical form.

With a raised nimbate figure in orans pose on the obverse, integral suspension loop. 3.56 grams, 34 mm



Acquired on the UK art market from the 1990s. From the private collection of a Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.

Keeled body with wide nozzle and stub handle at the rear, the body and discus with dense, low-relief decoration of wavy line with berries and foliage, the base with a spoked wheel. 75.5 grams, 89 mm



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Composed of mixed beads, including some reused bangle fragments, restrung. 18.7 grams, 35.5 cm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.

With segmented body, incuse quadruped to underside. 13.80 grams, 27.01 mm



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

Bulbous body with slightly flattened base and a trumpet-shaped neck. 360 grams, 12.4 cm



From a pre 1988 collection, thence by descent.

Modelled in the round with two adjacent discs on a stem, ring-and-dot eye detailing. 2.28 grams, 15.85 mm



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

Circular stamp seal with segmented face; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Silver 45 x 45 x 19 mm. This is round with notched outer edge, flat face and flat back on which is mounted a handle of inverted U-shape. The design is compartmented and consists of kind of four-armed cross with four small circles at its centre and more (drilled) circles along the arms, which diminish in width toward the edges. This comes from West Central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is heavy and generally in good condition. The incrustation on the surface could be removed.' 67.1 grams, 45.5 mm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. Accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by Professor W.G. Lambert with reference no.W.861.

Discoid in plan with concentric rings and knop handle to reverse; incuse image of two figures embracing, objects in the field; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 14.22 grams, 31.83 mm



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

Sheet gold ring with repoussé annulet and band of pellets, T-shaped suspension. 2.79 grams, 35 mm



Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12424-226930.