Western Asiatic Decorated Belt Armour Section

7th century BC. A broad hammered bronze medium-size military belt fragment or cuirass band, the register decorated in chased low-relief with actual and fantastic animals (lions, griffins, ibexes, sphi

5th-4th century BC. A section of a bronze ventral plaque, slightly curved with circular holes to the long edges; median band of repoussé profile birds between two rows of repoussé leaves with pellet

Late 2nd-mid 1st millennium B.C. A hemispherical copper-alloy cup decorated with two tiers of repoussé bulbs; held in a sheet-metal cradle composed of a flat-section stem and three arms with hooked t

14th-10th century BC. A triangular Bronze Age blade with shallow midrib, short decorative ribbed neck and long split socket with two piercings for attachment. Cf. Khorasani, M.M. Arms and Armour from

13th-6th century BC. A bronze triangular arrowhead with barbs and thick midrib, neck with pointillé ornament, lozenge-section tang. 35.7 grams, 16cm (6 1/4"). Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentle

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

2nd millennium BC. A substantial bronze leaf-shaped spearhead with median rib, flared neck, square-section tang and button finial. Cf. Khorasani, M.M. Arms and Armour from Iran. The Bronze Age to the

1st millennium B.C. Of lentoid form with u-section medial channel incorporating three suspension lugs, short spout with rounded rim, central raised ring to the upper face decorated with a stylised sta

1st millennium BC. A gilt bronze belt plate, flat to one side and half moon to the other; decorated with repousse ibex to the top and bottom with oval shield to the centre; two pins to the back. 12 gr

c. 800-600 BC. Western Asiatic, Luristan Culture. Heavy cast bronze bracelet with a D-shaped section and sheer terminals, now patinated in a stunning turquoise green. The bracelet's band is decorated

14th-10th century BC. A large triangular Bronze Age spearhead with rounded tip, median ridge and round-section tang, rounded shoulders with thickened outer edges. Cf. Khorasani, M.M. Arms and Armour f

20th century A.D. A bronze ewer composed of a carinated body, slender neck, V-section spout and handle, seated amidst lotus petals supported on a balustered stem with splayed foot; decorated with gold

c. 3rd century BC. Western Asiatic, Greco-Bactrian. An elegant ceramic vessel with an ovoid body and ring foot; a studded strap handle projects from the top of the vessel. The handle is flanked by a c

Western Asiatic, ca. 1st Millennium B.C. Decorated nicely in black accents, with eyes highlighted. Dimensions: 3 1/2 inches L. (8.9 cm.) Provenance: Ex- European private collection, 1980's Detailed Co

2nd millennium BC. A ceramic jar with flared base, tapering body, chamfered shoulder with four triangular lugs, flared neck with chamfered rim, panels of painted geometric ornament to shoulder and upp

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A finely made bell-shaped terracotta bowl with flat base and narrow rim, band of impressed points below the rim. 1.2 kg, 26cm (10 1/4"). Ex Rihani family collection; acquired be

4th-3rd millennium BC. A conical terracotta bowl with small discoid base, band of impressed slashes and three radiating lugs below the rim. 720 grams, 21cm (8 1/4") Property of an American gentleman;

2nd millennium BC. A biconvex ceramic jar with flat base, waisted neck, everted rim; concentric painted bands to neck and shoulder, hatched triangles to the shoulder. Cf. Amiran, R. Ancient Pottery of

Dimension: 11.5x11mm New - Produced within the last 20 years Vintage - Over 20 years of age but less than 100 years of age Antique - Over 100 years of age but less than 500 years of age Ancient - Over

Dimension: 17x8x3.3mm New - Produced within the last 20 years Vintage - Over 20 years of age but less than 100 years of age Antique - Over 100 years of age but less than 500 years of age Ancient - Ove

Dimension: 13x6.4mm New - Produced within the last 20 years Vintage - Over 20 years of age but less than 100 years of age Antique - Over 100 years of age but less than 500 years of age Ancient - Over

2nd millennium B.C. A terracotta biconvex vase or flask with rounded underside, trumpet-mouth with thickened rim; painted frieze of foliage to the shoulder with band above. 104 grams, 82 mm high (3 1/

1st millennium B.C. A ceramic vessel with biconvex body, funicular neck and footed base; circumferential foliate motif to the shoulder. 223 grams, 13 cm (5 in.). Acquired 1970s-2000s. Abelita family c

Dimension: 10.4x9.7x4mm New - Produced within the last 20 years Vintage - Over 20 years of age but less than 100 years of age Antique - Over 100 years of age but less than 500 years of age Ancient - O