Western Asiatic Style South Arabian Face

An undated archaistic carved calcite alabaster Yemeni statuette of a facing figure with two lines of Sabaean style text; mounted on a custom-made stand. 826 grams, 16.5cm including stand (6 1/2"). Pro

2nd century BC-2nd century AD. A rectangular alabaster stele with stylised human face carved in the half-round with lentoid eyes, keeled triangular nose, traces of red pigment; incised inscription bel

2nd century BC-2nd century AD. The top of a rectangular alabaster stele with stylised human face carved in the half-round with remains of blue and red pigmentation; lentoid sockets for separate inlaid

2nd century BC-2nd century AD. A carved limestone sculpture of a seated female with arms held bent at the sides, tapering head with lentoid eyes and vertical flange nose. 3.1 kg, 24cm (9 1/2"). Ex Nor

2nd century BC-2nd century AD. Two gold earrings, each a hoop with collar, D-shaped flange with crescent bands of pointillé pellet detailing, beaded wire rim 11.22 grams total, 36-45mm (1 1/2 - 1 3/4

. An undated archaistic glass bead of a bearded head with blue and white headband, applied black eyes. From a central London collection formed between 1990-2000. 30 grams, 56mm (2 1/4"). [No Reserve]

. An undated archaistic blue glass bead of a bearded face with applied detailing. London private collection, acquired 1985-1995. 28 grams, 50mm (2"). [No Reserve]

Dimension: 25x21mm (Auction house failed to give accurate age for this bead) New - Produced within the last 20 years Vintage - Over 20 years of age but less than 100 years of age Antique - Over 100 ye

An undated archaistic group of carved stone idols, each a D-shaped body with stepped base, socket to the upper face to accept a separate carved head. 542 grams total, 64-72mm (2 1/2 - 2 3/4"). Propert

An undated archaistic carved stone stele with socket to the upper face, two addorsed monsters with scales flanked by addorsed warriors with armour. 3.9 kg, 25.5cm (10"). Property of a London gentleman

An undated archaistic ceramic idol with incised lines to the body, discoid face with spike to the rear. 600 grams, 18cm (7"). Property of a European gentleman; formerly acquired on the German art mark

An undated archaistic group of bronze axeheads, each a socket with bird-headed figure to each face holding a calf and a boar. 922 grams total, 12cm (4 3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired b

An undated archaistic group of carved stone items comprising: a vessel with scale detailing to the outer face; a bovine head; a tubular baluster. 2.9 kg total, 11-21cm (4 1/4 - 8 1/4"). Property of a

An undated archaistic carved stone stele with scale texture, male face modelled in the round, D-shaped socket above and two smaller triangular tabs. 753 grams, 8-12.5cm (3 - 4 3/4"). Property of a Lon

An undated archaistic group of stone items including two statue bases, four headdresses, three heads, a block with linear strands; a duck with face to the underside. 555 grams total, 24-83mm (1 - 3 1/

. 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

A mixed group of undated archaistic stone carvings comprising: a filler cup with hound to each lateral face; a socketed block with flanking wolves; a tapering square-section mount with serpent to each

An undated archaistic group of bronze items comprising: a finger ring with figural bezel, a bifacial triangular pendant with serpents and faces, two cylinder seals. 868 grams total, 4-11cm (1 1/2 - 4

2nd century BC-2nd century AD. The top of a rectangular limestone stele with stylised human face carved in the half-round; lentoid sockets for separate inlaid eyes, keeled triangular nose, D-shaped bi

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.

Western Asiatic, Steppes, Dagestan, ca. 8th to 6th century BCE. A miniature bronze standing idol, with hands raised in the classic style of the region, the enormous wide palms turned to face outward.

An undated archaistic group of carved stone idols comprising: one with ledge to the front, leaping ibexes to the rear and sides; one similar with lions to the shoulders, ibex to the reverse. 1.1 kg to

. A mixed group of undated archaistic seals comprising: seven cylinder seals in haematite, lapis lazuli and other hardstones; five flat-section stamp seals, one agate, one crystal and three lapis lazu

An undated archaistic group of carnelian, haematite, crystal and other intaglios with profile bust, standing figure and bird-in-flight motifs. 29 grams total, 12-20mm (1/2 - 3/4"). Property of a Londo