Western Asiatic Loop-Handled Mirror

16th-12th century BC. A mixed group of Late Bronze Age ceramic bowls comprising: two terracotta and one cream coloured with painted lines of decoration, each with stirrup-shaped handle below the rim.

16th-12th century BC. A mixed group of Late Bronze Age ceramic bowls comprising: two large, buff-coloured, with painted hatching, stirrup-shaped handle below the rim; one similar, terracotta, flat bas

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

3rd-7th century AD. A flat-section discoid mirror with one polished face, the reverse with concentric raised bands and panel of scrolled foliage. 199 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2"). Property of a London busin

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

Circa 2nd-8th century A.D. Square pendant with integral loop, ropework border and header, grid with numerical notation. 13.9 grams, 38 mm (1 1/2 in.). From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on t

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

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,

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

8th century BC. A ceramic vessel with biconvex profile, broad shoulder, flat everted rim, four radiating strap handles; with old label CANAANITE 4 HANDLED KRATER c.800 B.C. LEBANON / 2096 #210. 2.6 kg

6th century BC-3rd century AD. A bronze mount comprising a facing fish with hatched detailing, lateral fins, pellet eyes, loop forming the open mouth, five studs to the reverse. 9.68 grams, 63mm (2 1/

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

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

5th-4th century BC. A flat-section bronze mount in the form of the stylised beast-head with scrolled tendrils, mounting loop to reverse. 28 grams, 56mm (2 1/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in t

2nd century BC-2nd century AD. A broad parallel-sided blade, lentoid in section, with scaphoid cross-guard, rectangular-section grip with remains of loop above. See Bonora, G.L. & Marzatico, F. Ori de

Mid 1st millennium AD or later. A ceramic figurine of a bearded male sitting with hands on his knees, wearing a draped mantle and crown with curved spikes, ring to his right thigh and rope loop to the

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

Circa 8th-6th century B.C. A copper-alloy Pazuzu head amulet with integral suspension loop. 21.3 grams, 34 mm (1 3/8 in.). Acquired before the early 1970s.Ex London, UK, gallery.Property of a London g

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

2nd century B.C.-1st century A.D.. With turquoise cabochon, suspension loop. 0.15 grams, 8 mm (1/8 in.). From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. [No Reserve]

Late 1st millennium B.C. or later. Comprising a turquoise-coloured glass bead, encased inside a gold fitting with a suspension loop. Cf. Cambon, P., Hidden Afghanistan, Amsterdam, 2007, pp.155ff, for

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

1st millennium B.C. A copper-alloy trade weight in the form of a duck with its head resting along its back, forming a suspension loop. 88 grams, 46 mm (1 3/4 in.). Early 1990s London collection. Acqui