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

Composed of mixed cream-coloured and white beads with larger beads as a central feature, restrung. 43.9 grams, 46.5 cm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Composed of ten small spheres in two rows. 0.58 grams, 8 mm



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

Comprising: a squat jar with painted rings to the shoulder; squat cup with everted rim, carinated profile, painted scales; jar with deep shoulder. 523 grams total, 9.5-10.3 cm



Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.

With broad bowl and stepped lip, barrel-shaped shank and disc base. 443 grams, 17 cm



Ex North West London specialist collection of pottery, 1990s.

Comprising a wide hoop with curving supports projecting from the shoulders, a thick flower-shaped bezel with an engraved and gilt flower motif. 21.95 grams, 31.96 mm overall, 20.96 x 18.15 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Including a cylinder seal with a standing figure, a columnar head, a scaraboid and other items. 5.2 grams total, 10-17 mm



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

Group of tapering bell-shaped beads cut from the centre of a helical shell. 41.8 grams, 38 cm long



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

Bulbous body with a narrow foot, an everted rim and a U-shaped spout, the body with bands of densely arranged herringbone decoration. 437 grams, 18 cm wide



Ex Abelita collection, 1990s.

Plano-convex in profile with a lightly inscribed antique legend to domed face (including Arabic name and numeral '1298'); underside with reserved figure of a bird with wings spread. 28.7 grams, 36.5 mm



With Artemis Gallery, Munich, 1980s. Acquired from Artemis Gallery, November 1992. European private collection.

Including biconvex, barrel-shaped, tabular and other types. 28 grams total, 7-23 mm



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

Rectangular in profile with carved detailing; obverse with a standing figure in ankle-length robe, bearded head turned; dividing rib beside an advancing lion with mouth open; reverse scene with perching bird and other items; pierced vertically for mounting. 97 grams, 64 mm



Ex the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1970s-1990s. Accompanied by a previously illustrated catalogue card with provenance.

Squat in profile with narrow foot, carination below the flared rim, thick loop handle. 290 grams, 16.5 cm



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