MESOPOTAMIAN HEAD OF A FEMALE WORSHIPPER WESTERN ASIA, 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of glass and other amuletic heads comprising: a schist head on plaque with diagonal piercing; a marble mask with diagonal piercing, pierced ears and small holes to

This captivating collection of 12 etched carnelian beads offers a glimpse into the artistic and cultural heritage of Western Asia during the 3rd to 2nd millennium B.C. Each bead exhibits intricate cra

This terracotta idol figure from ancient Mesopotamia dates back to the 3rd millennium BC. Standing at 8 inches in height, the figure features a distinctive hollow head, which may have held symbolic or

3rd millennium BC. A moulded ceramic figurine of a female in crested headdress with ropework collar, belt and loincloth, supporting her breasts in her hands. 82 grams, 12cm (4 3/4") Property of a Germ

3rd millennium BC. A carved serpentine bifacial pendant of a bull; accompanied by an old handwritten scholarly note by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham,1970-1993.

3rd-2nd millennium B.C.. With foliate blade, rhomboidal in section, raised mid-rib, medium length stem widening at its base and forming a small stop, quadrangular section tang with bent terminal. Cf.

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A ceramic female figure with large headdress pierced at the top and sides, prominent nose and round eyes and urna in the centre, necklace in the form of applied beads; short arm

4th-3rd millennium BC. A ceramic figure of a female with dome-shaped head, traces of headdress to the top, applied hair falling to the shoulders with roundels to the end; large impressed eyes, small p

A composite stone seated female figure, Bactria-Margiana, late 3rd - early 2nd Millennium BC, the body of chlorite or steatite and the head and shoulders of limestone. The figure wears a robe and sits

3rd millennium BC. A large carved marble idol of Kasura-Beycesultan type with discoid body and lateral lobes, long neck with D-shaped head and lateral notches. 197 grams, 17cm (6 3/4"). Property of a

4th-3rd millennium BC. A group of sheet gold repoussé plaques, two of a winged bull advancing with tail looped and head lowered, and a similar fragment. Cf. Aruz J. et al. The Golden Deer of Eurasi

Circa 3rd millennium B.C. Displaying one remaining stub arm, an applied breast and a roughly cylindrical head and neck with recessed circular eyes; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 129 gram

3rd millennium BC. A marble idol formed as a flat-section disc with lateral projecting stub arms and piriform head. 143 grams, 10.5cm (4"). Property of a London gentleman; formerly from Pars Antiques,

3rd millennium BC. A rock crystal amuletic bead of a youthful male head, with engraved details to the face; pierced for suspension. 3.42 grams, 13mm (1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired by

3rd millennium BC. A pair of stone amulets comprising: a chalcedony amulet of reclining cow with incised details to the body; an agate seal of a reclining calf with its head turned to the side, symbol

3rd millennium B.C. A limestone cylinder seal with a double register, the top register with seated worshippers; the lower register with stylised quadrupeds; accompanied by a museum-quality impression.

4th-3rd millennium BC. A seated ceramic figure of a female, possibly a goddess, with applied bands to the top of the head for hair, large pinched nose with pierced holes for eyes, small applied mouth;

3rd-2nd millennium B.C.. Free-standing; modelled with a pinched, bird-like head and face with large applied circular eyes, two ornamental collars, stub arms and splayed foot. 43 grams, 14.1 cm high (5

3rd-2nd millennium B.C. A steatite hedgehog figure composed of a domed circular body with spine detailing and a small triangular head with pricked ears; concave underside. 31.2 grams, 42 mm (1 5/8 in.

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A flat-section gold foil plaque of the head of a bull in profile with textured horns and body. 1.37 grams, 24mm (1"). From an important private London collection; formed in the

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A stone figurine of a female with schematic facial features with indented eyes and long nose; hands cupped under breasts, wide hips and legs close together; engraved pubic trian

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A ceramic fertility idol formed as a stylised female figure with bell-shaped body, deltoid head with pinched nose, arms held across the chest with fingers expressed as shallow i

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A ceramic figurine of a female with straight legs and flexed arms, D-shaped head surrounded by hanks of hair, triangular nose and impressed circular eyes. From a London collecti

7th-6th millennium BC. A Neolithic ceramic figure of a seated female with small head, prominent nose and bun on top; arms looped under breasts; large legs tapering to a point and with traces of horizo