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Discoid in plan and pierced transversely with D-shaped gold caps at each end; mounted on a custom-made stand. 88 grams total, 84 mm wide including stand



Private collection, acquired on the UK art market, 2000. Private collection, Switzerland. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12877-241681.

The Sumerians used agate for beads and even for making ceremonial axe-heads. The engraving of agate, especially to produce cameos and intaglios, is an art which was principally cultivated by the Greeks and the Romans. In addition to the artistic excellence of the engravings, many of the early works show great skill in using the different colourings of the agate for decorating the figures.

Scaraboid type with possibly three lines of lightly incised text; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.73 grams, 15 mm



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

Modelled in the round with pinched limbs and dorsal ridge; applied pellet eyes; with old collector's record card. 41.2 grams, 69 mm



Acquired from John L.Homan, Lincolnshire, UK, 1990s. Accompanied by an old original handwritten information card.

Formed as a dished rosette with central tubular socket flanked by pierced lugs; applied foliate loop handle. 140 grams, 86 mm



From an old Carmarthen, Wales, collection. Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent. Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip.

Biconvex in section with scooped end, ovoid panel with reserved text. 5 grams, 24 mm



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

Squat in profile and of tiered construction with strap handle and broad pouring lip, bands of polychrome painted foliage decoration. 407 grams, 12.7 cm



UK collection, 1990s. Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000. Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman.

Formed as a standing goat with curved horns, decorated with panels of scrolling foliage and chevrons, recessed circles to the ears, legs and chest, with remains of blue glass or enamelling to some, punched ring-and-dot eyes also with remains of red glass or enamelling. 79 grams, 59 mm



H. Baba Gallery, Davies Street, 2000. Ex central London gallery. From the private collection of a Kent, UK, gentleman.

An oval intaglio with a calligraphic inscription on both sides; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.46 grams, 19 mm



Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Private collection, London.

D-shaped type with incuse image of a bird goddess beside an altar; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.5 grams, 17 mm



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

Modelled in the round with a raised head and folded legs. 10.9 grams, 27 mm



London gentleman's collection, 1970-1990s, by descent.

Comprising a shallow bowl with inturned rim, C-section pouring lip; three radiating stub feet, the remains of the handle to one side. 235 grams, 15.3 cm



From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Composed mainly of biconical and barrel-shaped beads, restrung with a modern clasp. 47.1 grams, 49 cm



Ex Abelita family collection, 1980-2000.