Western Asiatic Ottoman Circular Shield

19th-early 20th century AD. A domed brass shield with raised flange rim; four bosses to the outer face concealing fixing studs for pierced polyhedral lugs on the underside with padded velvet cushion,

Large western cowhide ottoman, late 20th c., multicolor star and segment top with decorative suede stitching, over hide side having nail head and fringe trim, rising on ball feet, some wear, loss to f

6th-4th century BC. A gold lozengiform plaque with radiating circular and piriform cells, granulated border; remains of stud to the reverse. Property of a North West London gentleman; formerly with a

20th century AD or earlier. A string of circular polished carnelian beads enclosing a large fusiform agate bead and two small golden beads to each side. Property of a North London gentleman; ex Pars A

5th-4th century BC. A section of a bronze ventral plaque, slightly curved with circular holes to the long edges; median band of repoussé profile birds between two rows of repoussé leaves with pellet

c. 1200 to 800 BC. Western Asiatic, Luristan Culture. A large bronze age wheel pendant comprising circular hoop and crossed spokes. The wheel and its spokes are decorated with numerous applied spheres

Early 20th century A.D. A brass astrolabe composed of three circular quadrants; Arabic script engraved to the front faces; signs of the zodiac engraved in animal form to the reverse, together with Ara

1st millennium BC. A gilt bronze belt plate, flat to one side and half moon to the other; decorated with repousse ibex to the top and bottom with oval shield to the centre; two pins to the back. 12 gr

13th-15th century A.D. A blue-glazed ceramic stylised lion or other feline figure, forearms held forwards, head supported by paws, long and slender nose dividing the face in half with raised circular

13th-15th century A.D. A green-glazed ceramic oil lamp of trefoil form, with applied handle and shallow circular foot. 78 grams, 71 mm wide (2 3/4 in.). Acquired 1980s-1990s. Collection of Mr H. N., M

1st millenium BC. A bronze Bactrian ring with large circular bezel decorated with concentric spiral pattern and applied cross with forked ends, marked with pellets at the intersections; hoop with conc

Circa 1st millennium B.C. and later. Restrung, composed of white circular beads of stone, shell, and glass, including biconical, irregular and other types. Cf. Hussein, M.M., Altaweel, M., Gibson, McG

Circa 5th century A.D. A lead-alloy button of sub-circular form, decorated with a central openwork cross and six crosses around the face. 6.32 grams, 20 mm (3/4 in.). Acquired in Jerusalem, Israel, in

Western Asiatic, Ca. 1200-700 BC. A bronze axe head with a curved blade, tapering cheek and a circular socket with four protrusions to the rear. The design of the axe head is indicative of the period'

ORNATE ANTIQUE INDO PERSIAN SHIELD LARGE SIZE CONVEX FORM ARABIC INSCRIPTION. Antique Ornate Indo Persian convex form circular warrior shield Chiseled & decorated . Bottom rim & central panel decorate

An unusual Star Mountain or Upper Fly/Ok Tedi shield. Western Province, Papua New Guinea.Of hard and dense wood, deeply incised, the shield with curling motifs surrounded by circular designs and hour-

A Western Asiatic gold lion-headed bracelet Circa 5th-4th Century B.C. The penannular hoop of round cross-section, each terminal formed of a naturalistic lion's heads, with applied linked chain, rope

Ca. 560 BC A terracotta temple foundation brick of Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II, rectangular with fourteen columns of cuneiform text mentioning the foundation of a temple by Nebuchadnezzar II. Tr

2nd millennium BC. A hollow-formed bronze male head with aquiline nose and deep eye-sockets (to accept inserts), radiating bands above the brow. 181 grams, 61mm (2 1/2"). Property of a London gentlema

Decorated with arabesque designs. 17 1/4 in. across.

This helmet and shield date back to the early 20th century. It is ornately decorated with many gold inlays and adorned with rubies, emeralds and taurus stones of high quality. It has bright colours an

13th-6th century B.C. A bronze axehead with ribbed openwork socket terminating in a butt formed of four cones, the blade expanding from the mouth of a growling lion with a flowing mane; mounted on a c

Ca. 560 BC A terracotta temple foundation brick of Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II, rectangular with fourteen columns of cuneiform text mentioning the foundation of a temple by Nebuchadnezzar II. Bo

12th-7th century BC. A two-part annular bracelet comprising a sheet-gold tube over a core; on the longer, female section, the open rim strengthened and decorated with a guilloche in filigree gold wire