Western Asiatic Style Large Rhyton

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

An undated archaistic group of black glass beads, mainly melon, human-head and spherical types, with dragged trail and other detailing. 538 grams total,14-47mm (1/2 - 2"). Property of a London gentlem

An undated archaistic group of black glass beads, mainly melon and fusiform types, with dragged trail and other detailing. 492 grams total, 13-43mm (1/2 - 1 3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acqu

An undated archaistic group of black glass beads, mainly melon, human-head and fusiform types, with dragged trail and other detailing. 457 grams total, 11-50mm (1/2 - 2"). Property of a London gentlem

An undated archaistic ceramic figure of a female with conical striated headdress, large nose and applied eyes and lips; necklace and hands holding a pot; legs together and pubic area indicated by inci

An undated archaistic serpentine figure of a standing male with large head and squat body, collar around neck and standing on a square base. 64 grams, 58mm (2 1/4"). Property of a German gentleman; ac

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

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.

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

An undated archaistic group of carved stone idols comprising: one with ledge to the front, leaping ibexes to the rear and sides; one similar with lions to the shoulders, ibex to the reverse. 1.1 kg to

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;

. A mixed group of undated archaistic seals comprising: seven cylinder seals in haematite, lapis lazuli and other hardstones; five flat-section stamp seals, one agate, one crystal and three lapis lazu

An undated archaistic group of carnelian, haematite, crystal and other intaglios with profile bust, standing figure and bird-in-flight motifs. 29 grams total, 12-20mm (1/2 - 3/4"). Property of a Londo

An undated archaistic group of carved stone idols comprising: one a seated figure in hatched robe, separate head; one a squat figure with flanking beasts, separate head. 1.4 kg total, 6.5-12cm (2 1/2

. A mixed group of undated archaistic seals comprising: seven cylinder seals in crystal, lapis lazuli, carnelian and other hardstones; a lapis lazuli plano-convex seal; a fusiform carnelian seal; a cr

. A mixed group of undated archaistic seals comprising: seven cylinder seals in steatite, lapis lazuli and other hardstones: a discoid stamp seal in lapis lazuli; a carnelian fusiform seal; a crystal

An undated archaistic group of carved stone idols, each a D-shaped body with stepped base, socket to the upper face to accept a separate carved head. 542 grams total, 64-72mm (2 1/2 - 2 3/4"). Propert

An undated archaistic mixed group of carnelian, crystal and other stone intaglios with profile bust, figure and other motifs. 17 grams total, 7-14mm (1/4 - 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acqui

. A mixed group of undated archaistic seals comprising: for cylinder seals in lapis lazuli and other hardstones; four discoid stamp seals in crystal and lapis lazuli; two globular beads; two carved cr