Western Asiatic Silver Vessel with Proto-Elamite Text

2nd millennium BC. A silver vessel fragment with flared and chamfered rim, incised panel with four columns of cuneiform text. 65 grams, 15cm (6"). From an important private London collection; formed i

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

Dated 1165 A.H. (1751 A.D.). A silver finger ring with octagonal bezel, three lines of engraved text and numeral 1165. 10.05 grams, 25.06 mm overall, 19.82 mm internal diameter (approximate size Briti

2nd millennium BC. A flat-section silver hoop with expanding shoulders, broad discoid plaque with incised cuneiform text. 7.27 grams, 22mm overall, 15 x 18.35mm internal diameter (approximate size Bri

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

4th millennium B.C. A proto-cuneiform ceramic tablet fragment bearing impressed forms to both principal faces. 13.8 grams, 41 mm (1 5/8 in.). Part of a specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the p

Circa 4th millennium B.C. A proto-cuneiform ceramic tablet fragment bearing impressed forms to one face. 10.8 grams, 28 mm (1 in.). Part of a specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of

2nd millennium BC. A bronze dagger with leaf-shaped blade, median vertical lines, separate convex guard and bulbous grip with raised rib and pellet detail; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Khorasan

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

2nd millennium BC. A bronze axehead comprising a tubular socket with thickened rim above mouth to the lower rim, D-shaped rear flange with median rib, narrow blade with curved edge. Cf. Godard, F. The

An Elamite amulet made from limestone in the form of a reclining mythical lion, with head facing upwards open mouth. Very good condition. Provenance: Purchased from Nottinghamshire Antique fair before

Western Asia, Elamite culture, ca. late 3rd to early 2nd millennium BCE. A bronze dagger with leaf-shaped blade with midrib affixed by a rivet to a round-section bulbous handle with flared guard. Hand

2nd millennium BC. A bronze figurine of a goddess standing with her hands supporting her breasts, rounded cap with incised eye motif to the upper face; pierced between the feet for attachment. 22 gram

20th century A.D. A silver pendant composed of a shaped oval frame, set with a carnelian stone engraved with calligraphic Arabic script adorned with clusters of dots; pierced floral motif to the rever

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

Circa 14th century A.D. A group of two copper-alloy vessels comprising: a candlestick holder with bulbous body, deep foot and studded neck, bearing geometric motifs on the shoulder and foot; a pouring

1st millennium B.C. A heavy silver bracelet composed of a tapering round-section hoop overlapping at the terminals, forming coiled wire sleeves at the shoulders. 65 grams, 59 mm (2 3/8 in.). Early 199

1st millennium B.C. With a short tapering body, balustered finial topped with three rounded cuboids. 13.1 grams, 85 mm (3 3/8 in.). From a family collection formed in the 1970s-1980s. From the Inglism

1st millennium A.D. A matching pair of pendants, each composed of a carnelian stone with silver cap, suspension loop and S-link above. 3.57 grams total, 28 mm each (1 in.). Early 1990s London collecti

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A mixed group comprising: a limestone jar with tapering sidewall, everted rim; a ceramic jar with bulbous body, flared base, turned rim; a ceramic seal formed as a recumbent bea

18th-19th century A.D. A silver ring composed of a corded openwork hoop with truncated conical bezel inlaid with turquoise, tear-shaped plaques to the shoulders inlaid with turquoise, applied pellette

Later 1st millennium BC. A sheet silver panel with repoussé pointillé border, standing female figure in floor-length robe with one arm extended. 0.74 grams, 37mm (1 1/2"). From a private Netherlands

20th century A.D. A silver finger ring with stepped shoulders, rectangular bezel with incuse scene of a desert sunset with palm tree and camel-rider, star and crescent above. 5.89 grams, 20.96 mm over

Early 20th century A.D. A silver finger ring with ellipsoid bezel with rilled edge, inset carnelian cloison with calligraphic nasta'liq legend in two lines. 6.28 grams, 26.04 mm overall, 19.35 x 16.55