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

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.

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.