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Hemispherical bowl on a basal ring with a wide tongue-shaped pouring spout, applied handle to the back. 375 grams, 22.5 cm



From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Including rectangular type with incised legend, similar with standing figure and other types; one supplied with a museum-quality impression. 16.3 grams total, 12-17 mm



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

Including scarab with sphinx to the underside (chipped), cuboid with crouching stag, disc with scorpion and other types; some supplied with a museum-quality impression. 8.38 grams total, 12-17 mm



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

Trapezoidal in plan with incuse advancing lion to the underside; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 9.82 grams, 34 mm



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

Tubular body with a concave base, a sharply angled shoulder and a tall neck with a flattened rim. 176 grams, 17.2 cm



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

Comprising a chipped amethyst barrel-shaped bead and turquoise teardrop-shaped bead with twisted wire. 1.92 grams total, 11-25 mm



Private European collection, 1990s.

With basal ring, bulbous body, loop handle, and long pouring lip with strainer and thumb-pad; hatched and scrolled painted decoration. 292 grams, 17.7 cm



UK collection, 1990s. Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000. Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman.

Comprising: irregular oblate type with hatching to underside; irregular D-shaped type with stylised bird motif. 13.4 grams total, 19-21 mm



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

Matching pair modelled as hands holding a large loop, ribbed cuffs and a small suspension loop above the wrist. 4.64 grams total, 28 mm each



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

With broad base, gently convergent sides and D-section rim to the mouth. 4.15 kg, 24 cm



Ex Abelita family collection, 1980-2000.

Plano-convex type with incuse horned quadruped to the underside; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.46 grams, 11 mm



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

Comprising a broad bowl with slightly flared sidewall, carinations above and below the lower band, flared foot with disc; band of incised triangular panels to the lower sidewall. 226 grams, 11.8 cm wide



Ex Abelita collection, 1990s.