Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History, Stamps & Coins
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Western Asiatic Terracotta Oil Lamp with Roundel Decoration
Holy Land, circa 8th-9th century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
With curved walls and a large central filler hole, the body with a ribbed decoration. 95 grams, 94 mm
Ex J. Zadok & Sons, 18, King David Road, Jerusalem, Israel. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent. Accompanied by a certificate of antiquity issued by J. Zadok & Sons and a previous catalogue information slip. -
Western Asiatic Stone Animal Amulet Collection
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Including standing anthropomorph, perching bird, zebu and other types. 4.8 grams total, 8-22 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Sasanian Dark Green Stone Stamp Seal with Bust
3rd-7th century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Plano-convex type with incuse profile bust waring helmet and tunic; pellets to the border; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.23 grams, 12 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Sasanian Bronze Ring with Stag
4th-6th century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Disc bezel with incuse profile stag advancing on a baseline, wreath in the field. 2.61 grams, 22.30 mm overall, 19.53 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Sasanian Miniature Glass Perfume Bottle
Circa 3rd-7th century A.D.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Columnar in profile with moulded collar, carinated shoulder and foot. 9.93 grams, 42 mm
Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent. -
Sasanian Banded Agate Stamp Seal with Lion and Inscription
3rd-7th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Plano-convex type with incuse lon resting with forelegs extended, crescent beneath and star above; legend to the upper border; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.3 grams, 15 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Terracotta Vessel
Circa 18th-19th century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Drum-shaped vessel with four integral loops surrounding the base, high shoulder and a narrow tubular neck; decorated with rows of pellets. 347 grams, 93 mm wide
Acquired on the UK art market since the 1960s. From the private collection of Mr J.P.H., a Woolwich, UK, collector, his collection formed since the 1960s. -
Syro-Hittite Terracotta Bust
2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Fragment of a fertility figure with applied breasts, hair, mouth and eyes; nose absent. 33.9 grams, 58 mm
Acquired from John L. Homan, Lincolnshire, UK, 1991. Accompanied by the original receipt dated 28 September 1991. -
Sasanian Haematite Stamp Seal with Bird
Circa 3rd-7th century A.D.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
D-shaped in profile with central piercing, incuse regardant bird to the underside; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.58 grams, 10.7 mm
Private collection, 1980s. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK. -
Western Asiatic Terracotta Single-Handled Pouring Vessel
Circa 2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Hemispherical body with inturned rim, broad scooped pouring lip, small loop handle to the rear. 380 grams, 22 cm
From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Western Asiatic Terracotta Idol Torso Group
Circa 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £20 - 30 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Comprising: terracotta kneeling figure wearing an apron; moulded standing figure wearing a floor-length robe, hands placed flat on the abdomen. 64 grams total, 61-73 mm
Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent. -
Western Asiatic Banded Agate Gemstone with Inscription
20th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Ellipsoid type with engraved stylised arabic inscription, drilled longitudinally. 6.4 grams, 24 mm
London gentleman's collection, 1970-1990s, by descent.
