Western Asiatic Amlash Animal-Shaped Vessel

8th-10th century AD. A group of carved conical stone gaming pieces with animal-shaped finials including snake, hippo, cat and dog. 103.6 grams total, 35-45mm (1 1/4 - 1 3/4"). From the private collect

3500-2500 BC. A ceramic jug with a high, beak-shaped neck, and a round, globular body; single strap handle connects to mouth and the body; applied circles in the shape of triangles on the body between

2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of high-tin bronze items: two barrel-shaped beads with rime to each mouth; elliptical cage pendant with knop finials; discoid pendant formed as rings and pellets with

1st millennium A.D. A copper-alloy finger ring with carinated hoop, expanding at the shoulders to an oval-shaped bezel bearing an animal motif. 19.11 grams, 27.66 mm overall, 21.98 mm internal diamete

Ca. 1200-550 BC A finely modelled ancient Luristan cast bronze pin, featuring a needle-shaped body terminating in a griffin-shaped finial. The animal is modelled in a stylised manner with emphasised f

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

Early Dynastic III, 2900 BC-2350 BC. A white fine grained stone macehead with vase-shaped body and pierced through the centre; to one side the lion-headed bird deity Imdugud with wings outstretched; t

Ca. 1000 BC Depicted is a standing ibex (genus Capra) with the huge neck and distinctly shaped, notched horns that are typical for the animal. For similar see: Pamela J. Crabtree, Douglas V. Campana,

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

8th-7th century BC. An unglazed ceramic jug with low basal ring, globular body, trumpet-shaped neck with carination and pouring lip, round-section handle to the shoulder, concentric red rings and stro

Ca. 1800-600 BC A fine ancient Luristan cast bronze pin, displaying a needle-shaped body terminating in an ibex head. The animal is modelled in a stylised manner with emphasized facial features, such

A group of undated archaistic haematite seals consisting of: two cylinder seals with reclining ibex; two stamp seals with animals, birds and insects to five faces; seven dome shaped stamp seals with r

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

Chinese Bronze Animal Shaped Vessel. Length: 7.75"

1st millennium BC. A terracotta figurine with crouching legs, incised detail for the clothing, applied discoid face with brow ridge and ovoid eyes, pierced to the reverse, stem above. 306 grams, 20cm

Chinese Bronze Animal Shaped Vessel. Length: 7.75"

1st millennium BC. A ceramic figure of a seated female with round face, small pinched nose and lentoid eyes, conical extension to the rear representing hair; long neck and body with small breasts, sho

Chinese Bronze Animal Shaped Vessel. Length: 10.5"

1st millennium BC. A pair of bronze fittings consisting of: a discoid with cross to centre with roundels to the edge, teardrop to the base, crescents to the side, suspension loop to the top; a lozenge

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

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

1st millennium BC. A mixed group of zoomorphic amuletic beads in carnelian, rock crystal, haematite and lapis lazuli. 4.77 grams total, 8-16mm (1/4 - 3/4"). Property of a Belgian gentleman; formerly t

Large Ancient Amlash Pottery Animal Vessel c.1st Millenium BC. size 8 3/4 inches high. Rare Large Hollow Pottery Vessel with Animal head. Condition: Animal neck repaired otherwise perfect. Provenance: