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Rectangular with a central octagonal recess area, engraved and inlaid with silver and brass with inscriptions on a scrolling floral ground interspersed with floral medallions around the border, each corner with palmette design, two rectangular panels bearing inscriptions in elongated kufic on a scrolling floral ground flanking a central medallion bearing lattice motif in the centre. 740 grams, 30.3 x 18.6 cm



Private collection, London, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13548-262859.

Including fusiform and other types with concentric lozenges, profile standing figure with staff and other motifs. 20 grams total, 14-31 mm



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

Bulbous body with a concave base, short tubular neck and an everted rim. 20.9 grams, 50 mm



Roman glass from an important London collection, acquired from the early 1980s.

Comprising a perching bird and a lion with gaping mouth. 5 grams total, 19-20 mm



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

Plano-convex type with transverse piercing; incised horse-and-rider motif; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.66 grams, 13 mm



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

Comprising: crescent with suspension hole at each of the horns; triangular-section stylised head with discoid eyes; triangular-section pendant with incised waffle pattern. 12.7 grams total, 17-27 mm



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

Modelled in the round as a stylised, stocky lion with almond-shaped eyes, a short tail, a suspension loop on the back. 57 grams, 58 mm



Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge Collection of Indo-Persian Art. Private collection, UK.

Tubular type with abraded mouth; old collector's label 'Sahara / 4e Mi. BC'. 12 grams, 58 mm



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

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.

Including bullet-shaped, cuboid and other types. 11.6 grams total, 6-27 mm



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

Modelled with a flat rectangular body, short coiled arms, discoid head with triangular nose, downturned mouth and circular eyes. 30.2 grams, 58 mm



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

Comprising: discoid token with incised chevrons; iridescent glass counter; terracotta bird figure with impressed texture; stone scarab fragment with incuse text to underside and impression. 25.6 grams total, 11-42 mm



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