Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History, Stamps & Coins

Domed in profile with stepped detailing, Kufic script legend. 2.05 grams, 13 mm



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

Modelled standing with small erect head, curving horns framing the head, large rectangular body with suspension loop on the back. 105 grams, 55 mm



Nicolas Koutoulakis (1910-1996), thence by descent. Ex Galerie Khnoum, Geneva, Switzerland. Private collection of Mr K.A. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Flat in section and tapering in profile, octagonal in plan; obverse with incised panel of calligraphic nastaliq text. 1.7 grams, 16 mm



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

Including fusiform and other types with running beast, gryphon, and other motifs; three supplied with a museum-quality impression. 7.97 grams total, 16-21 mm



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

An elongated ovoid body with a flat base and trumpet-shaped neck, with a handle to the rear. 545 grams, 23.5 cm



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

Surface fragment with three separate columns of cuneiform text. 22 grams, 71 mm



London, UK, art market, 1980s. Private collection, London, UK.

Composed mainly of oblate and annular beads with a pear-shaped pendant, restrung. 10.12 grams, 38 cm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Pyramidal in profile and square in plan with design of a hunter and an ibex; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.5 grams, 16 mm



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

Pillow-shaped tablet with cuneiform text on both sides, repaired. 127 grams, 78 mm



Specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman and housed in London before 1992. Thence by descent to family members. Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. This small collection is exceptional for the variety of types, including some very rare and well-preserved examples.

Formed as three connected globular elements with filigree collars. 0.39 grams, 12 mm



Ex late Japanese private gentleman's collection, 1970-2010. Accompanied by a previously illustrated catalogue card with provenance.

Comprising a round-section shank and curved foot with incised toe detailing, sole with triangular facing mask. 4.46 grams, 24 mm



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

Modelled in the round, horse-headed figure with incised saltire to the chest, rounded arms with hands resting on the midriff, sitting on a rectangular-section seat. 55 grams, 80 mm



Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.