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

Including anthropomorphic, sun-wheel and other types. 6.62 grams total, 11-30 mm



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

Plano-convex in section and lozengiform in plan with incised ring-and-dot eyes, chevron nose, dorsal panel. 15.5 grams, 49 mm



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

Comprising: a large ring with an oval bezel set with an agate gemstone with a four-line inscription; a smaller ring set with an orange carnelian gemstone with an inscription; a ring with a rectangular orange carnelian gemstone with a calligraphic inscription; a ring with a raised rectangular bezel with remains of reddish-brown paste. 48.7 grams total, 22-30 mm



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

With a D-shaped lower end and a coiled loop at the end of the handle. 100 grams, 25 cm



Ex property of a Cambridge gentleman, acquired on the London, UK, art market in the 1980s. Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent. Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip.

Scaraboid type with advancing ibex among trees; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.28 grams, 13 mm



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

Comprising mixed beads, including facetted barrel-shaped rick crystal beads, polygonal and tubular lapis lazuli beads, and others. 108 grams total, 2-28 mm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.

With broad base and deep everted sidewall, incised concentric rings to the inner centre. 251 grams, 18.1 cm wide



Ex Abelita collection, 1990s.

Composed of oblate, melon, and other beads, the central feature a large coffin-shaped pendant with carved panels, restrung. 35.3 grams, 36.5 cm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Triangular in plan with hole in the root for suspension; geometric lines (or legend?) to one face. 9.2 grams, 45 mm



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

Biconvex in section and sicoid in plan with incised grid, cuneiform text and impressed points. 8.34 grams, 27 mm



Private collection, 1980s. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK.

Plano-convex in section with incuse median line of Kufic text. 0.44 grams, 9.9 mm



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

Modelled in the round with its head and neck resting along the spine. 1.6 grams, 14 mm



Ex private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1970s-2000s. Accompanied by a previously illustrated catalogue card with provenance.