Western Asiatic Large Painted Vessel

2nd millennium BC. A carved calcite alabaster vase with flat base, waisted sidewall and flared everted rim. 2.8 kg, 24.5cm (9 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; formerly in the T. Eva collection;

c. 1100- 7th century BC. Western Asiatic. Large bulbous bronze vessel with flat base and a long spout. Decorated with hemispherical rivets encircling the base of the spout where it is attached to the

2nd-1st millennium B.C. Bulbous in profile with low neck, circumferential painted bands, segmented and scrolled motifs. 2.16 kg, 26.5 cm (10 1/2 in.). Ex London, UK, gallery, 1980s. From a UK private

Western Asia, Bactria, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. Quite a head turner, a large vessel of a waisted profile with a rolled rim, skillfully carved from banded alabaster of rich golden hues and mesmerizing w

An undated archaistic carved stone vessel with trumpet-shaped body, ibex-head finial with the horns recurved to form handles, low-relief reserved figures and tendrils to the body, band of Kufic text b

3rd millennium B.C. and later. A mixed group of ceramic vessels, each painted with geometric motifs. 1.2 kg total, 7.8-15 cm (3 - 5 7/8 in.) Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. [4]

3rd millennium B.C. and later. A mixed group of four ceramic vessels, each painted with geometric motifs. 626 grams total, 9.4-12.2 cm (3 3/4 - 4 3/4 in.). Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collec

16th-12th century BC. A mixed group of Late Bronze Age ceramic bowls comprising: two large, buff-coloured, with painted hatching, stirrup-shaped handle below the rim; one similar, terracotta, flat bas

12th-10th century BC. A terracotta globular flask with trumpet-shaped neck with median carination, strap handle to the shoulder, concentric red and black painted bands to each broad face, hatching to

2nd millennium BC. A terracotta relief of a deity or demon facing frontally with furrowed forehead, headdress falling to sides of face, wide eyes, pointed ears, large beard and open mouth with tongue

2nd millennium BC. A biconvex ceramic jar with flat base, waisted neck, everted rim; concentric painted bands to neck and shoulder, hatched triangles to the shoulder. Cf. Amiran, R. Ancient Pottery of

. An undated archaistic ceramic jar with waisted neck and loop handles, flared rim; painted swags and bands. Property of an American lady; acquired 1970s-1990s. 1.7 kg, 29cm (11 1/2"). [No Reserve]

Very large Hu shape vessel with intact lid in the style seen in the Western Han dynasty (206 BCE - 9 CE). Very well formed and painted overall in the style of the period with red, black, ochre, green,

Very large Hu shape vessel with intact lid in the style seen in the Western Han dynasty (206 BCE - 9 CE). Very well formed and painted overall in the style of the period with red, black, ochre, green,

Has 3 exceptionally crafted ridges of high quality gold. A larger type, more sought after. Circa 1st Millennium B.C. Dimensions: L. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm.) Ex. New York private collection, acquired 1973.

Europe, c. Late 19th Century ceramic, glaze 16” x 9” diameter Large Persian vessel, possibly Qajar, featuring green gazelles and flora in bright blues and greens.Tags: william de morgan, a

Iron Age, 12th-9th century BC. A bulbous ceramic vessel with basal ring, tubular neck with pinched trefoil rim, strap handle, horizontal black and red bands to the body, stripes to the shoulder. Cf. A

3rd millennium BC. A large alabaster offering table in the form of a disc with a recessed channel to each face. 33 kg, 47cm (16 1/2"). From a South West London collection; formed 1990-2000.

4th millennium BC. A huge alabaster idol in the form of a slender pillar with round section body, narrowing at the top to form a neck; widening to a short section to form an elongated head. 11.1 kg, 8

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

1st millennium BC. A bronze short sword with elongated, leaf shaped blade with pronounced central rib; short handle with 'antenna' pommel to the end. 705 grams, 47cm (18 1/2"). Property of a central L

2nd millennium BC. A carved fossiliferous limestone columnar idol with shallow slot to each flat face and both sides. Cf. Linenthal, P. Columns, Discs and the Creation of the World, see www.academia.e

2nd millennium BC. A bronze dagger with lentoid-section blade and rounded tip, waisted hilt with lateral flanges to accept organic inserts. Cf. Legrain, L. Luristan Bronzes in the University Museum, P

3rd-2nd millennium B.C. A squat terracotta bowl with rounded underside, carinated shoulder and everted flat rim; band of painted scroll ornament to the shoulder with hatching beneath. Cf. Satyawadi, S