Western Asiatic Afghan Painted Figural Vessel

3rd millennium B.C. and later. A mixed group of ceramic vessels, each painted with geometric motifs. 1.2 kg total, 7.8-15 cm (3 - 5 7/8 in.) Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. [4]

3rd millennium B.C. and later. A mixed group of four ceramic vessels, each painted with geometric motifs. 626 grams total, 9.4-12.2 cm (3 3/4 - 4 3/4 in.). Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collec

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

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

An undated archaistic group of carved stone items comprising an oil lamp with bird detailing and figural panels, an inkwell with ring-and-dot detailing and a pitcher with high-relief carved figures. 3

. An undated archaistic ceramic jar with waisted neck and loop handles, flared rim; painted swags and bands. Property of an American lady; acquired 1970s-1990s. 1.7 kg, 29cm (11 1/2"). [No Reserve]

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

1st millennium BC. A carved serpentine stylised human figure modelled in the half-round, kneeling, resting on toes, arms held tightly to the chest, hands clasped together, bald, oval-shaped head with

Chancay Pre-colombian painted figural vessel, appx 11 3/4"t. In good condition.

2nd millennium BC. A haematite cylinder seal with intaglio figural frieze. 2.73 grams, 21mm (1"). Property of a Bristol collector; formerly part of his father's collection formed between 1960-late 197

3rd-2nd millennium B.C. A squat terracotta bowl with rounded underside, carinated shoulder and everted flat rim; band of painted scroll ornament to the shoulder with hatching beneath. Cf. Satyawadi, S

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

1st millennium B.C. With fusiform body and broad carinated rim, short stem and flared base; circumferential painted bands and frond motifs. 428 grams, 21.5 cm (8 1/4 in.). Acquired 1990s-2000s. From t

Mid 1st millennium BC. A bronze square-section amulet or weight with tiered shank, stylised bust with elongated lentoid eyes and notched hair, pierced crest; incised grid to the underside. 27 grams, 3

3rd-2nd millennium B.C. A terracotta vase with bulbous body and trumpet-shaped mouth, painted bands to the neck and fish motifs to the shoulder. Cf. Satyawadi, S., Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Vall

Chancay Pre-colombian painted figural vessel, appx 11 3/4"t. In good condition.

3rd-2nd millennium B.C. A terracotta jar with bulbous body and trumpet-shaped mouth; band of painted lines and bars to the neck, frieze of birds and 'rising sun' motifs to the shoulder. Cf. Satyawadi,

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

2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of ceramic items comprising: a squat jar with red exterior, black lines and pellets to the shoulder; a squat jug with flared rim, round-section handle, bands of painte

1st millennium B.C. With socle base, body of oblate profile, narrow neck and trumpet-shaped mouth; painted bands to the equator and neck, intersecting arcs to the shoulder. 259 grams, 14.4 cm high (5

3rd-2nd millennium B.C. A squat terracotta jar with carinated shoulder and everted rim; painted hatched arcs to the rim, hatched leaves to the shoulder. Cf. Satyawadi, S., Proto-Historic Pottery of In

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

3rd-2nd millennium B.C. A squat biconical terracotta jar with rounded underside and narrow everted mouth; the shoulder with painted frieze of peepal and other leaf motifs. Cf. Satyawadi, S., Proto-His

3rd-2nd millennium B.C. A ceramic vase with flared base and trumpet-shaped mouth, band of painted roundels and leaf-shapes between borders to the shoulder. Cf. Satyawadi, S., Proto-Historic Pottery of