Western Asiatic Bull Offering Lamp

1st millennium B.C. A bronze oil lamp formed as a bull with its legs trussed beneath the body and neck extended; large filling hole on the upper face, nozzle formed as the beast's mouth. 171 grams, 11

2nd millennium BC. A ceramic figurine of a standing bull with pinched facial details, hump to the shoulders. 67 grams, 78mm (3"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired in the 1960s. The presence of

4th-3rd millennium BC. A group of sheet gold repoussé plaques, two of a winged bull advancing with tail looped and head lowered, and a similar fragment. Cf. Aruz J. et al. The Golden Deer of Eurasi

A WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE 'BULL' RHYTON, CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM BC The tall conical cup supported on a two flat bases, terminating into a horned aurochs-bull head with a small spout issuing from its mout

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.

12th-7th century BC. A ceramic figure of a standing bull with rider on its back holding onto the horns; the rider seated forward on the shoulders, with impressed pellet eyes and ribbed cap. 70 grams,

2nd century BC-2nd century AD. A milky quartz statuette of a bull seated with legs folded beneath the body. 118.6 grams, 75.5mm (3"). Property of a London collector, acquired early 1990s.

Circa 12th century A.D. Hollow-formed with openwork bulb to each end and narrow columnar shaft; discoid platter with raised rim; tripod base with dome and low-relief scrollwork. See Fehérvári, G., I

2nd millennium BC. A carved alabaster disc with three stub feet. 8.1 kg, 35.5cm (14"). From a private UK collection; previously with Pars Antiques, London W1; formerly in the Terence Eva collection 19

3rd millennium BC. A carved serpentine bifacial pendant of a bull; accompanied by an old handwritten scholarly note by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham,1970-1993.

An undated archaistic bronze figurine of a standing bull with prominent horns; hollow to the underside. 266 grams, 13cm (5"). From a central London collection formed between 1990-2000. [No Reserve]

3rd millennium BC. A large alabaster offering table in the form of a disc with a recessed channel to each face. 33 kg, 47cm (16 1/2"). From a South West London collection; formed 1990-2000.

5th-4th century BC. A bronze bull with head erect, legs folded beneath the body. 125 grams, 59mm (2 1/2"). From an important private London collection; formed in the 1970s and 1980s.

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

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A flat-section gold foil plaque of the head of a bull in profile with textured horns and body. 1.37 grams, 24mm (1"). From an important private London collection; formed in the

6th-4th century BC. A flat round gold plaque with a bull head in a centre, pelleted border and four pierced lugs for stitching. See Reeder, E. (ed) Scythian Gold: Treasures from Ancient Ukraine, New Y

13th-15th century A.D. A green-glazed ceramic oil lamp of trefoil form, with applied handle and shallow circular foot. 78 grams, 71 mm wide (2 3/4 in.). Acquired 1980s-1990s. Collection of Mr H. N., M

Circa 10th-12th century A.D. With hollow-formed bulbous body, three radiating nozzles each with a leaf-shaped lip, central filler-hole with hinge for a lid (absent), ellipsoid rod handle to the rear w

2nd millennium BC or later. An hollow-formed ceramic figure of a recumbent zebu with head raised and back legs curled; panels of polychrome painted ornament to the flanks. 173 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2").

12th-14th century A.D. A glazed turquoise-coloured oil lamp with a pinched bowl and dish-style drip tray, slender handle between bowl and tray. 198 grams, 79 mm (3 1/8 in.). Acquired 1970s-1996. Prope

5th-8th century AD. A mixed group of round and slipper-shaped ceramic oil lamps. 325 grams total, 76-104mm (3 - 4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired in the early 2000s; formerly with a Slough

1st millennium BC. A triangular serpentine stamp seal with lobe handle, intaglio advancing bull with birds around. 6.33 grams, 23mm (1"). Property of a Bristol collector; formerly part of his father's

. An undated archaistic grey ceramic D-section lamp with handle formed as the head of a satyr, raised filler-hole, foliage detail to the upper face, vent to the lower end. Property of a North London g

3rd-6th century AD. A dark red stone carved plano-convex stamp seal with a central hole for suspension, intaglio motif of a standing bull to the underside. 10.76 grams, 17mm (3/4"). Property of a Nort