Western Asiatic Bactrian Gaming Piece Group

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

A mixed group of undated archaistic Bactrian style plaques with intaglio figures of a dog, horse and ibex. 12 grams total, 22-28mm (3/4 - 1"). Private collection, North London; acquired in the early 1

2nd millennium BC. A pair of cylinder seals consisting of: a carnelian seal engraved with the goddess Ishtar in long robes and headdress, one foot resting on a lion's back, to the front a male worship

2nd millennium BC. A group of three graduated lapis lazuli beads, each a standing beast with notched edges and incised line detailing. 18.3 grams total, 17-23mm (3/4 - 1"). Property of a North London

A group of three undated archaistic Bacrian style stamp seals in haematite, lapis lazuli and nicolo including intaglios of a stallion mounting a mare, a sphinx and a lion. 14 grams, 22-25mm (3/4 - 1")

Circa 19th century AD. A group of three lapis lazuli chess pieces - a rook, a bishop and a queen. 102 grams total, 33-54mm (1 1/2-2"). Property of a Kent, UK collector; acquired London, 1980s. [3]

Western Asiatic/Aegean, Ca. 1200-700 BC. This amazing group of 10 bronze spearheads is truly a remarkable piece of history. Each spearhead features a pronounced midrib, as well as a leaf-shaped or pyr

This unique collection includes five ancient stamp seals and cylinders, with the largest piece measuring 5 cm by 4 cm, which is approximately 1.97 inches by 1.57 inches. These objects are a blend of f

The lot at hand is a striking collection of ten lapis lazuli pieces, with the largest being a mere 3 cm by 1 cm, approximately 1.18 inches by 0.39 inches. These artifacts offer a glimpse into the West

This lot of 21 pieces is a treasure trove of ancient artistry, with items dating back to the Western Asiatic era. The collection's longest bead, measuring an impressive 8.5 cm x 2 cm (approximately 3.

2nd millennium BC. A large carved alabaster discoid idol with shallow slot to each flat face. Cf. Linenthal, P. Columns, Discs and the Creation of the World, see www.academia.edu/1004617. 18.7 kg, 40c

2nd millennium BC. A pink mottled brecciated limestone columnar idol with flared base, waisted body with shallow slot to both flat faces; upper rim chipped. 3.9 kg, 23cm (9"). Property of a London col

2nd millennium BC. A carved limestone bullet-shaped idol or weight with perforation to the narrow end, flat base. 11.3 grams, 25cm (10"). Ex Pars Gallery, London W1; in the 1990s. [No Reserve]

2nd millennium BC. A schist idol column with flared ends and lightly incised transverse slot to upper and lower faces. 4.4 kg, 27cm (10 1/2"). Property of a North London gentleman; acquired Pars antiq

2nd millennium BC. A carved hardstone columnar idol with waisted body, transverse slot to each flat face. Cf. Linenthal, P. Columns, Discs and the Creation of the World, see www.academia.edu/1004617.

2nd millennium BC. A bronze axehead with narrow lentoid-section shank, flared blade with raised Y-shaped lateral strips, concave mouths to the socket, scroll detailing to the mouths and finial. 210 gr

2nd millennium BC. A restrung necklace of biconical carnelian beads; with modern clasp. 120 grams, 61cm (24"). Property of a London collector, acquired early 1990s.

2nd millennium BC. A carved alabaster disc with groove to each face. 6.6 kg, 25cm (9 3/4"). Property of a London collector, acquired early 1990s.

2nd millennium BC. A restrung necklace of banded agate fusiform, tubular and other beads with a teardrop centrepiece; with modern clasp. 16.5 grams, 49cm (19 1/4"). Property of a London collector, acq

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A substantial alabaster pillar idol of waisted cylindrical form with flaring base, the base and top both carved with a shallow groove extending as a shallow depression to the si

2nd millennium BC. An alabaster vase with slightly flared and rolled rim; thick walls to the tapering body, slightly rounded base. 2.1 kg, 20cm (8"). Ex Terrance Eva collection; formerly in the collec

2nd millennium BC. A stone carving of a head with cap of hair in circles at the top, small features to the face and thick neck, guitar-shaped idol design to underside. 173 grams, 57mm (2 1/4"). The pr

2nd millennium BC. A squat fossiliferous limestone columnar idol, slightly tapering with shallow slot to both flat faces and along the sides. See Linenthal, P. Columns, Discs and the Creation of the W

2nd millennium BC. A carved green stone phallus and scrotum. 2.3 kg, 22cm (8 1/2"). From a South West London collection; formed 1990-2000.