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Red carnelian intaglio with an incuse image of a flying insect with a stinger and a long needle extending from the head; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 0.53 grams, 12 mm



UK private collection before 2000. London collection, acquired on the UK art market.

With discoid base, angled stem and ridged finial. 26.9 grams, 37 mm



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

With globular body, dimple foot, slight vertical ribbing to body, broad funicular mouth with folded rim. 174 grams, 19 cm



Acquired in the late 1980s. Private collection, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s.

Similar vessels (bottles) were found in 4th-5th century tombs at Beit Ras, Jordan, and from Samaria-Sebaste, Israel. The most recognisable characteristic of these bottles was the faint ribs on the body. The type survived until the Arab conquest in the 7th century A.D.

A substantial ring with a keeled hoop with four bezels decorated with hatching and separated by raised banding. 7.91 grams, 29.88 mm overall, 23.37 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z+2 1/2, USA 13 3/4, Europe 32.01, Japan 30)



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

Curving guard with an oval socket, one side formed as an erect phallus and the other as a hand making the fica gesture. 4.91 grams, 39 mm



Found near Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Lancashire, UK, collector.

Including spoon-bowl with baluster, vessel foot with impressed 'ROTT[..]IM' stamp and other items. 50 grams total, 43-72 mm



From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A5, A14, A30, A41 & A98.

Bulbous body with dimple base, trumpet-shaped neck with rolled rim and a strap handle to the rear. 43.2 grams, 94 mm



From the collection of a late Norfolk, UK gentleman's collection, formed from the late 1960s-1970s.

Flat-section shank flaring at the shoulders, filigree border around the bezel set with a replaced carnelian cabochon. 3.87 grams, 21.70 mm overall, 17.49 x 16.43 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)



Private collection, Suffolk, UK.

Composed mainly of pale blue and pale green beads with some larger feature beads, restrung with an elasticated string. 3.53 grams, 17 cm



Ex Ancient Art Shop, Windsor, UK, 1990s. Ex private collection.

Formed as an eagle with its head turned to the side, spread wings and tail, pin and catchplate on the reverse. 8.43 grams, 32 mm



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

With a low flaring body and a tall tubular neck with a rolled rim. 36 grams, 11.2 cm



Acquired in the 1990s from London dealerships and auction houses. From the Lonson collection.

Ellipsoid in plan with an incuse female profile bust. 1.03 grams, 15 mm



Property of a European gentleman, acquired from the estate of a London collector (formed before 2000).