Western Asiatic Simpulum with Loop Handle

19th century A.D. or earlier. A zoomorphic bronze cup composed of a squat body with D-section wall, trefoil handle straddled by a stylised lion or tiger, loop handle below with bird beak projection; p

. 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]

2nd millennium BC. A bronze discoid stamp seal with three-legged handle, ribbed loop above, the underside engraved with Luwian hieroglyphs and other symbols. 33.5 grams, 35mm (1 1/4"). Property of a D

Ca. 2200-1800 BC. This has a round flat face and a convex back which rises to a stalk handle with an oval loop on top. The design is linear and consists of three crescents based on the rim dividing th

Ca. 2200-1800 BC. The face is flat, and the back rises steeply to a stalk handle surmounted by a pierced oval loop. The design on the face is linear and consists of two opposite V-shapes, one containi

Ca. 2000-1600 BC. This has a round flat face and a back which rises gently to the base of a stalk handle which ends in a pierced round loop. The design is linear and consists of a central circle joine

Antique Chinese export silver cased teaset in the Western style. Loop handles and ball feet. Hallmarked on bases. Teapot repaired at handle where it connects to top of body. Dents and dimples. 10.5in

6th-4th century BC. A bronze handle top formed as a head of a lion. 36.97 grams, 35mm (1 1/4"). From an important private London collection; formed in the 1970s and 1980s.

1st millennium AD. A mixed iron groups comprising: a broad lozengiform tanged arrowhead; a lentoid-section leaf-shaped tanged arrowhead; a D-shaped plaque with feline face and round-section ribbed sha

Elamite, Ca. 1100-540 BC A finely cast bronze dagger, comprising a triangular-shaped, double-edged blade with a flanged, hollowed hilt. For a similar see the British Museum, London - Registration Numb

12th-14th century A.D. A terracotta jug or flagon with a carinated body, everted neck and ribbed handle to one side, decorated with a medial frieze of scrolling tendrils and interlace motif. 592 grams

2nd millennium BC. A ceramic jug with biconvex body, flared base, bell-shaped shoulder, baluster and funicular mouth; twisted round-section handle to the shoulder; bands of painted geometric and flora

3rd millennium BC. A large bulbous ceramic jar with broad neck, two strap handles, band of impressed points below the rim. 1.5 kg, 21.5cm (8 1/2"). UK art market, acquired prior to 2000.

1st millennium BC. A mixed bronze group comprising: four swallowtail tanged arrowheads; three leaf-shaped tanged arrowheads; a three-blade arrowhead with spur; a tubular handle with three blades; a ro

Relic from the Western Asiatic region, this bronze stamp with a horse engraving and loop dates back to the 1st to 5th century AD. Measuring 3.5x3 cm, this artifact holds both historical and artistic s

Hand riveted loop handle ore bucket. 20" diameter at top, 26 " deep. Overall dimeter about 21". Rusty, nice piece.Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary Bracken Collection

Ca. 1200-700 BC. Western Asiatic/Aegean. A bronze sword with an elongated, leaf-shaped blade whose raised midrib bifurcates at the base of the blade. The conical handle is beautifully decorated with r

Ca. 1st Millennium BC A bronze incense burner with well defined decoration to the handle and pan. The underside decorated with motifs including small floral shaped patterns; on the front the burner is

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

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

4th-3rd millennium BC. A carved calcite cylinder seal with zoomorphic loop; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birming

Iron Age, 12th-9th century BC. A bulbous ceramic vessel with basal ring, tubular neck with raised vertical rim, strap handle, U-section spout with perforations; horizontal black and red bands to the b

2nd millennium BC. A carved chalcedony ram's head amulet with shallow sockets to the eyes; with later gold granulated cap fitting and suspension loop. 27 grams, 49mm (2"). From the family collection o

12th-15th century A.D. A sheet-gold lunular pendant with biconical suspension loop, decorated with gold granules, fluted domes and raised cells set with various stones including turquoise. 3.49 grams,