Western Asiatic Elamite Animal Figurine

2nd millennium BC. A bronze figurine of a goddess standing with her hands supporting her breasts, rounded cap with incised eye motif to the upper face; pierced between the feet for attachment. 22 gram

2nd-1st millennium BC or later. A bronze figurine of a standing male wearing kilt, belt and headdress. See Aruz, J. Art of the First Cities. The Third Millennium B.C. from the Mediterranean to the Ind

An undated archaistic stone figurine of a standing animal, possibly a lion or a bear, on a rectangular base decorated with a series of dots. 48 grams, 59mm (2 1/2"). Property of a German gentleman; ac

2nd millennium BC. A silver vessel fragment with flared and chamfered rim, incised panel with four columns of cuneiform text. 65 grams, 15cm (6"). From an important private London collection; formed i

2nd millennium BC. A bronze dagger with leaf-shaped blade, median vertical lines, separate convex guard and bulbous grip with raised rib and pellet detail; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Khorasan

2nd millennium BC. A bronze axehead comprising a tubular socket with thickened rim above mouth to the lower rim, D-shaped rear flange with median rib, narrow blade with curved edge. Cf. Godard, F. The

An Elamite amulet made from limestone in the form of a reclining mythical lion, with head facing upwards open mouth. Very good condition. Provenance: Purchased from Nottinghamshire Antique fair before

Western Asia, Elamite culture, ca. late 3rd to early 2nd millennium BCE. A bronze dagger with leaf-shaped blade with midrib affixed by a rivet to a round-section bulbous handle with flared guard. Hand

1st-3rd century AD. A hollow-formed bronze head of a figurine with segmented hair. 85 grams, 52mm (2"). Property of a Mayfair lady; formerly in an important London collection formed since 1965.

1st millennium BC. A mixed group of zoomorphic amuletic beads in carnelian, rock crystal, haematite and lapis lazuli. 4.77 grams total, 8-16mm (1/4 - 3/4"). Property of a Belgian gentleman; formerly t

1st millennium AD. A mixed group of ceramic animal figures including horse, lion and panther. 1 kg total, 3.5-15cm (1 1/2 - 6"). The property of a German gentleman; acquired 1980s-early 1990s. [10, No

Ca. 2000-1550 BC An ancient Canaanite fertility goddess idol. The goddess is standing frontal naked with her hands holding a new born baby. She is wearing a conical crown and elaborate torque. Her lar

Circa 3rd millennium B.C. Comprising: bull in seated pose, quartz; nesting bird, steatite; crouching frog, serpentine. 7.71 grams total, 16-22 cm (5/8 - 7/8 in.). Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a No

1st millennium BC. An amethyst bead carved as a feline(?) with pricked ears and stub feet. 2 grams, 15mm (1/2"). From a private UK collection, acquired on the London art market 1990-2000. [No Reserve]

2nd millennium BC. A ceramic figurine of a standing bull with pinched facial details, hump to the shoulders. 67 grams, 78mm (3"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired in the 1960s. The presence of

An undated archaistic group of carved banded agate amuletic animal beads. 34 grams total, 17-24mm (3/4 -1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 2000. [10, No Reserve]

12th-7th century BC. A ceramic female figure with elaborate headdress, pinched facial features, applied necklace band, arms extended, impressed points to the face, breasts and navel, chevrons to the h

Early 1st millennium BC. A flat-section figurine with two heads, one with a domed cap and the other with radiating incised lines; the eyes and breasts formed with disc appliqués, central recess; th

13th-6th century BC. A bronze figure of a standing female(?) in knee-length robe, left hand placed flat on the breast and right hand extended at shoulder level; peg beneath the feet. 48 grams, 90mm (3

19th century A.D. or earlier. A zoomorphic bronze cup composed of a squat body with D-section wall, trefoil handle straddled by a stylised lion or tiger, loop handle below with bird beak projection; p

An undated archaistic standing hermaphrodite god/goddess figure in 3rd-2nd millennium BC style, with hands resting on the stomach with applied black trails to the brow, genitals, eyes and sceptre, bla

1st millennium A.D. A copper-alloy finger ring with carinated hoop, expanding at the shoulders to an oval-shaped bezel bearing an animal motif. 19.11 grams, 27.66 mm overall, 21.98 mm internal diamete

1st millennium BC. A mixed group of lapis lazuli beads in the shape of various animals. 7.26 grams total, 12-22mm (3/4 - 1"). From a private UK collection, acquired on the London art market 1990-2000.

20th century AD. A carved alabaster figure with hands clasped to the chest, panelled kilt, discoid base, bald head and long beard; pierced lug to the reverse. 506 grams, 18cm (7"). Ex Swiss collection