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Comprising: a lapis lazuli intaglio with a standing stylised animal, an inscription above; an orange jasper intaglio with a leaping lion; a translucent agate intaglio with a butting bull. 1.07 grams total, 9-11 mm



Lion gemstone: with Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger, Munich, Auction 252/253, 25 September 2017, no.1585. Bull gemstone: ex Bavarian Collection, 1965-2010. Thereafter, Gorny & Mosch Auction 223, 26 June 2014, no.1126. Animal gemstone: with Bonhams London, 1 May 2008, no.309.

Barrel-shaped body with fluting and raised collars at each end. 0.26 grams, 6 mm



From the collection of a late Japanese gentleman, 1970s onwards.

Comprising: two rings with oval bezels set with carnelian gemstones with calligraphic inscriptions; a ring with a large rectangular bezel set with an engraved carnelian gemstone with a calligraphic inscription; a ring with a round-section hoop and a tall, conical bezel set with a green glass cabochon. 38.2 grams total, 23-34 mm



Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK.

Plano-convex type with intaglio scene comprising two standing robed figures facing each other on a baseline, their arms extended and hands open; hearth between them at the base, crescent moon above; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.3 grams, 20 mm



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

Comprising: silver crescent pendant with incised triangles and punched pellet clusters to each face; similar with pointillé clusters; holly-leaf dangle with pelleted bars. 6.07 grams total, 23 mm each



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

Biconvex in profile with slightly everted piched rim, loop handle. 112 grams, 89 mm wide



Ex property of a London gentleman; acquired before 2000. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.

Plano-convex in profile with median figure flanked by two columns of text. 3.02 grams, 16 mm



Ex the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1969-1999. Accompanied by a previously illustrated catalogue card with provenance.

Protome in the shape of a lion's head with deep, triangular eye sockets, the wreath-shaped mane transitioning into a rounded socket with a drilled hole on each side of the neck; mounted on a custom-made stand. 81 grams total, head: 36 mm wide, 10 cm including stand



Private collection, Switzerland, prior 1983; thence by descent.

The drill hole through the gaping mouth suggests that the head may have served as a spout.

With reserved roundels and lozenges to the upper face, flower and leaf motif; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 6.74 grams, 17 mm



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

Comprising mainly D-shaped seals in a variety of materials with designs including a tamga, advancing beast, and other motifs; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 11.5 grams total, 12-14 mm



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

Including plano-convex type with openwork knot motif, pyramidal type with waffle-pattern, scaraboid type with seated figure and animals, and other designs. 8.8 grams total, 12-24 mm



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

Rectangular in plan with rounded ends, incuse Kufic text in two lines. 1.1 grams, 13 mm



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