Western Asiatic Ziwiye Pot

1st millennium BC. A banded agate tubular kohl vessel with rounded base, everted rim with sheet gold sleeve. 43 grams, 58mm (2 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970

An undated archaistic bronze kohl pot or vessel, in late 2nd millennium BC style, biconical in profile with bulbous neck and flared rim, strap handle to the rear, the base a pair of D-section limbs an

Circa 1000 B.C. An interesting artefact group composed of ancient terracotta container and set of bronze tools. 59 grams total, 7.9-15 cm (3 1/8 - 5 7/8 in.). USA art market, before 2000. Private UK a

An undated archaistic ceramic figure of a female with conical striated headdress, large nose and applied eyes and lips; necklace and hands holding a pot; legs together and pubic area indicated by inci

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

Ca. 560 BC A terracotta temple foundation brick of Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II, rectangular with fourteen columns of cuneiform text mentioning the foundation of a temple by Nebuchadnezzar II. Tr

2nd millennium BC. A hollow-formed bronze male head with aquiline nose and deep eye-sockets (to accept inserts), radiating bands above the brow. 181 grams, 61mm (2 1/2"). Property of a London gentlema

13th-6th century B.C. A bronze axehead with ribbed openwork socket terminating in a butt formed of four cones, the blade expanding from the mouth of a growling lion with a flowing mane; mounted on a c

Ca. 560 BC A terracotta temple foundation brick of Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II, rectangular with fourteen columns of cuneiform text mentioning the foundation of a temple by Nebuchadnezzar II. Bo

12th-7th century BC. A two-part annular bracelet comprising a sheet-gold tube over a core; on the longer, female section, the open rim strengthened and decorated with a guilloche in filigree gold wire

A Western Asiatic mottled stone spectacle idol Circa 4th Millennium B.C. With trapezoidal body, 'eyes' drilled through and carved flat at the back, 6.5cm high Footnotes: Provenance: With Momjian (Abu

Ca. 560 BC.A terracotta temple brick of Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II, rectangular with columns of cuneiform text mentioning the foundation of a temple by Nebuchadnezzar II. Both the construction

A hard limestone engraved with an Aramaic inscription which is Sh’K’L weight. It will be one shekel weight. 20 mm. diam., 12 mm. height 8.10 grams.CONDITION Good condition. PROVENANCE Fo

Ca. 600-800 AD A Judeo-Aramaic "devil trap" terracotta bowl with 10 black lines of inscription spiralling around the interior. In between the inscription, is a male demon with his feet chained. Bowls

1st millennium BC. A bronze figurine or weight in the form of a scorpion modelled in the round, the tail curved on its back, flat to the underside. 15.6 grams, 33mm (1 1/4"). Property of a North Londo

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

A Western Asiatic Banded Agate Necklace  Circa Late 3rd-Early 2nd Millennium B.C. Length 20 3/8 inches (31.7 cm). Provenance: Sarkis & Haddad, Beirut. Private Collection, acquired from the above

Western Asia, Bactria, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. Quite a head turner, a large vessel of a waisted profile with a rolled rim, skillfully carved from banded alabaster of rich golden hues and mesmerizing w

1st millennium BC. A banded agate bead with curved lower edge. 21.4 grams, 70mm (2 3/4"). Property of a Bristol collector; formerly part of his father's collection formed between 1960-late 1970s.

3rd millennium BC. A large carved marble idol of Kasura-Beycesultan type with discoid body and lateral lobes, long neck with D-shaped head and lateral notches. 197 grams, 17cm (6 3/4"). Property of a

Ca. 2300-1600 BC A beautifully carved ancient Akkadian cylinder seal formed in a rich blue lapis, engraved with a deity (possibly the sun god Shamash) seated with hand raised. In front is a sun symbol

c.1st millennium BC. A scaraboid rock crystal stamp seal bearing intaglio male bust facing left, full beard and laureate crown, pierced for suspension; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 3.6

Circa 2nd millennium B.C. With frieze depicting a figure in ankle-length robe drawing a bow towards fleeing winged animals, serpents below; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.11 grams, 17.83

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