Western Asiatic Bull Figurine

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 bronze figurine of a standing bull with prominent horns; hollow to the underside. 266 grams, 13cm (5"). From a central London collection formed between 1990-2000. [No Reserve]

12th-7th century BC. A ceramic figure of a standing bull with rider on its back holding onto the horns; the rider seated forward on the shoulders, with impressed pellet eyes and ribbed cap. 70 grams,

2nd millennium BC or later. An hollow-formed ceramic figure of a recumbent zebu with head raised and back legs curled; panels of polychrome painted ornament to the flanks. 173 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2").

1st millennium B.C. A bronze oil lamp formed as a bull with its legs trussed beneath the body and neck extended; large filling hole on the upper face, nozzle formed as the beast's mouth. 171 grams, 11

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.

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

A WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE 'BULL' RHYTON, CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM BC The tall conical cup supported on a two flat bases, terminating into a horned aurochs-bull head with a small spout issuing from its mout

2nd century BC-2nd century AD. A milky quartz statuette of a bull seated with legs folded beneath the body. 118.6 grams, 75.5mm (3"). Property of a London collector, acquired early 1990s.

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

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.

5th-4th century BC. A bronze bull with head erect, legs folded beneath the body. 125 grams, 59mm (2 1/2"). From an important private London collection; formed in the 1970s and 1980s.

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

Western Asiatic, ca. 1st Millennium B.C. Decorated nicely in black accents, with eyes highlighted. Dimensions: 3 1/2 inches L. (8.9 cm.) Provenance: Ex- European private collection, 1980's Detailed Co

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

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

6th-4th century BC. A flat round gold plaque with a bull head in a centre, pelleted border and four pierced lugs for stitching. See Reeder, E. (ed) Scythian Gold: Treasures from Ancient Ukraine, New Y

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

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

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

This intriguing object is a fragmentary piece of what was once a part of an ancient house cart figurine, originating from Western Asiatic territories and dating back to the 1st millennium BCE. Measuri

1st millennium BC. A triangular serpentine stamp seal with lobe handle, intaglio advancing bull with birds around. 6.33 grams, 23mm (1"). Property of a Bristol collector; formerly part of his father's

3rd-6th century AD. A dark red stone carved plano-convex stamp seal with a central hole for suspension, intaglio motif of a standing bull to the underside. 10.76 grams, 17mm (3/4"). Property of a Nort

1st millennium BC. A bronze figurine or weight in the form of a scorpion modelled in the round, the tail curved on its back, flat to the underside. 15.6 grams, 33mm (1 1/4"). Property of a North Londo