Western Asiatic Sassanian Gold Earrings

3rd-7th century AD. A matched pair of earrings, each a rectangular composition bar with two gold straps and ribbed hoops above with hollow knop finials; each strap with a garnet cloison or cabochon, l

1st millennium AD. A round-section penannular rod with collared cell and turquoise insert, six openwork knops, applied wire coiled about the shank with two rows of glass and other beads. 5.64 grams, 3

1st-2nd century AD. A penannular gold earring with fastening loops to the terminals, flange collar to the lower edge flanked by rigid drops each comprising a pearl bead, granulated gold collar, turquo

4th-1st century BC. A matched pair of gold earrings, each an arched plaque with hollow crescent to the upper edge with granule clusters, radiating billets to each face of the plaque and hollow spheres

2nd century BC-2nd century AD. Two gold earrings, each a hoop with collar, D-shaped flange with crescent bands of pointillé pellet detailing, beaded wire rim 11.22 grams total, 36-45mm (1 1/2 - 1 3/4

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

1st millennium B.C. A sheet-gold tree ornament or finial comprising a central stem with three graduated tiers of sheet-gold flowers each with radiating petals, the uppermost with a bird finial, the mi

Old Babylonian Period, 20th-16th century BC. A gold scarab with carapace and leg detailing, intaglio scene to the underside of a seated robed male holding a staff on a hatched base, objects in the fie

Mainly 1st millennium BC. A mixed group of thirty-five gold beads and spacers comprising: repoussé, granulated, ribbed tubular, cotton-reel and ornamented biconical types. See The British Museum, mus

3rd-5th century AD. A restrung necklace of elongated banded agate biconical beads with granulated gilt metal spacer beads and three exceptional bow-shaped banded agate plaques. Ex James Chesterman col

4th-3rd millennium BC. A group of sheet gold repoussé plaques, two of a winged bull advancing with tail looped and head lowered, and a similar fragment. Cf. Aruz J. et al. The Golden Deer of Eurasi

3rd-7th century AD. A large banded agate stamp seal showing intaglio foreparts of a leaping lion with forelegs extended, short Pahlavi text above. 30 grams, 31mm (1 1/4"). From an important North West

3rd-7th century AD. A carved agate seal matrix with intaglio design of a ram with decorative collar, text and symbols around; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 6.19 grams, 18mm (3/4"). Privat

3rd-7th century AD. A carved banded agate seal matrix with intaglio design of a winged horse with Pahlavi text above; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 8.05 grams, 20mm (3/4"). From an import

3rd-7th century AD. A carved agate seal matrix with intaglio design of a battle standard with Pahlavi text around; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 6.46 grams, 20mm (3/4"). Property of a Lon

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,

Circa 1st millennium B.C. Composed of polished garnet and gold beads suspended on gold wire, three conical bosses below and conjoined coiled wire pendants below; repaired. 2.22 grams, 33 mm (1 1/4 in.

3rd-7th century AD. A base silver bowl, discoid in plan with rounded underside and thickened rim, incised image of an advancing lion to the centre. Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980. Cf.

1st millennium BC. A matched pair of gold foil discoid plaques, each with concentric radiating bands of leaf-shaped panels and central disc; loop to the reverse. 5.87 grams, 30mm (1 1/4"). Private col

3rd-7th century AD. A carved agate seal matrix with intaglio design of a horseman with foliage; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.34 grams, 13mm (1/2"). Property of a North London collector

A group of twenty undated archaistic Sassanian style stamp seals in carnelian, agate, moss agate, chalcedony and lapis lazuli with intaglios including dog, gryphon, bird, zebu and ibex. 130 grams tota

3rd-7th century AD. A carved agate seal matrix with intaglio design of a lion advancing with beaded border and text around; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.56 grams, 16mm (3/4"). From a L

2nd-3rd century A.D.. With square-section amethyst pierced pillar, granulated gold collars, suspension ring. 1.87 grams, 24 mm (1 in.). From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.

A group of twenty undated archaistic Sassanian style stamp seals in carnelian, agate, jasper, chalcedony and lapis lazuli with intaglios including zebu, lion, profile bust and gryphon. 138 grams total