Western Asiatic Polychrome Offering Plate

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 carved alabaster disc with groove to each face. 6.6 kg, 25cm (9 3/4"). Property of a London collector, acquired early 1990s.

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 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

. 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]

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.

Female Nayarit terracotta figure holding an offering plate. Remains of original polychrome glaze. Dimensions: 8-1/4" H; Weight: 1 lb. 14 oz.

Twelve Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Table Wares each with polychrome and gilt decoration: comprising three offering plates, and one set of nine sweetmeat dishes fitted together in an glass and hardw

2nd-1st millennium B.C. With incised frieze of a standing crowned figure offering a frond to a facing female figure with a third in floor-length garment behind, two columns of later cuneiform text to

2nd-1st millennium B.C. With large central hole, incised frieze of a seated figure offering a cup to a figure in floor-length garment, second figure behind him in a tiered robe, canine and scorpion to

2nd-1st millennium B.C. With large central hole, incised frieze of a seated figure receiving an offering from a figure in floor-length pleated garment, second figure behind him in a fringed robe, colu

Circa 19th century A.D. and later. A restrung group of banded polychrome glass beads. 113 grams, 250 cm long (98 3/8 in.). Acquired in the 1980s-1990s. Previously with Mansour Gallery, London W1. Prop

Dimensions: 3"Dia.Artist: Dorothy TorivioSmall signed handcrafted South Western clay plate with a black, white, and orange polychrome geometric pattern, from The Pueblo of Acoma, New Mexico.

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

8th-10th century A.D. Comprising small vessels including a miniature plate. 104 grams total, 30-40 mm (1 1/8 - 1 1/2 in.). Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collectio

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").

20th century A.D. A long polychrome glass bead. 15.5 grams, 85 mm (3 3/8 in.) London collection since the 1980s. Property of a Canadian family. [No Reserve]

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A terracotta plaque with a bearded male figure wearing a headdress with veil behind; long robes and arms extended forward with both hands holding offerings, (flowers?"). 179 gra

Polychrome decor, marked with 6 characters, 13 cm in diameter.

(lot of 8) English porcelain salad plates, Copeland & Garrett, c. 1833-1847, in the 2118 pattern, parcel gilt and blue scrolls decorating gently scalloped rim, and polychrome enameled foliate

Polychrome floral decor, marked with 6 characters, 19 cm in diameter.

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