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

Ellipsoid plaque with incuse gryphon crouching with wings spread; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 7.4 grams, 20 mm



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

Hemispherical body on a basal ring, painted concentric horizontal lines to the inner face. 847 grams, 23 cm wide



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

Squat and rounded in profile with hands resting on the knees. 48.4 grams, 46 mm



Private collection, Austria. Private collection, Europe.

Comprising: an oil lamp with a bulbous body, raised rim and an elongated spout; an oil lamp with a conical, ribbed body and a strap handle; an oil lamp with a separate central reservoir surrounded by sloping walls with a pinched spout and a strap handle. 325 grams total, 85-94 mm



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

Ellipsoid in plan with lobed rim to the cell, round-section shank with suspension ring; inset gemstone with Naskh calligraphic legend among tendrils and flowers; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 8.2 grams, 29 mm



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

Cylinder with a scene composed of: one smaller kneeling figure supporting a hand of one of the large figures with one hand and holding an object next to its mouth with the other hand; a pair of nude male and female figures engaged in intercourse; a female figure holding two branches facing a male figure holding one branch. 13.8 grams, 33 mm



Private European collection, 1990s.

With gently tapering body, broad everted rim to the mouth. 123 grams, 73 mm wide



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Modelled in the round with flared base and applied detailing to the collar, hair and eyes; old collector's card 'Syro-Hittite C.1200 BC Female figurine Considerable red-ochre colour coating remains, rare thus'; heavily restored. 95 grams, 16.5 cm



Ex John L. Homan, Lincolnshire, UK, 1990s. Accompanied by an old handwritten collector's ticket.

Broad bulbous body with three low domed feet to the base,incised roundels to the shoulder, flared neck with strap handle and beat-head detailing. 7.51 grams, 25 cm



Ex North West London specialist collection of pottery, 1990s.

Kidney-shaped buckle, hollow-formed ram head pin with engraved details to the face and horns, three pin-lugs to the reverse. 41.8 grams, 35 mm



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

Broad shallow bowl with carination to the outer face, supported by a sturdy shank with collar on a conical base. 5.25 kg, 36 cm



Ex Abelita family collection, 1980-2000.

With frieze depicting a standing man facing two bulls, sun and crescent moon at the top; pierced longitudinally; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.72 grams, 24 mm



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