Western Asiatic Very Large Piriform Vessel

2nd millennium BC. A carved calcite alabaster vase with flat base, waisted sidewall and flared everted rim. 2.8 kg, 24.5cm (9 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; formerly in the T. Eva collection;

c. 1100- 7th century BC. Western Asiatic. Large bulbous bronze vessel with flat base and a long spout. Decorated with hemispherical rivets encircling the base of the spout where it is attached to the

Western Asia, Bactria, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. Quite a head turner, a large vessel of a waisted profile with a rolled rim, skillfully carved from banded alabaster of rich golden hues and mesmerizing w

An undated archaistic carved stone vessel with trumpet-shaped body, ibex-head finial with the horns recurved to form handles, low-relief reserved figures and tendrils to the body, band of Kufic text b

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

Has 3 exceptionally crafted ridges of high quality gold. A larger type, more sought after. Circa 1st Millennium B.C. Dimensions: L. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm.) Ex. New York private collection, acquired 1973.

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

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.

4th millennium BC. A huge alabaster idol in the form of a slender pillar with round section body, narrowing at the top to form a neck; widening to a short section to form an elongated head. 11.1 kg, 8

2nd-1st millennium BC or later. A bronze figurine of a standing male wearing kilt, belt and headdress. See Aruz, J. Art of the First Cities. The Third Millennium B.C. from the Mediterranean to the Ind

1st millennium BC. A bronze short sword with elongated, leaf shaped blade with pronounced central rib; short handle with 'antenna' pommel to the end. 705 grams, 47cm (18 1/2"). Property of a central L

2nd millennium BC. A carved fossiliferous limestone columnar idol with shallow slot to each flat face and both sides. Cf. Linenthal, P. Columns, Discs and the Creation of the World, see www.academia.e

2nd millennium BC. A bronze dagger with lentoid-section blade and rounded tip, waisted hilt with lateral flanges to accept organic inserts. Cf. Legrain, L. Luristan Bronzes in the University Museum, P

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

Early 3rd millennium BC. A large steatite stamp seal engraved with a reclining deer with large antlers to the top. 43 grams, 55mm (2 1/4 "). UK art market, acquired prior to 2000. [No Reserve]

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

1st millennium AD. A leaf-shaped piled iron blade, lentoid in section with broad shoulders, short neck, tapering socket, single attachment hole above the socket mouth. 538 grams, 37cm (14 1/2"). Prope

1st millennium AD. A leaf-shaped piled iron blade, lentoid in section with broad shoulders, short neck, tapering socket, single attachment hole above the socket mouth. 538 grams, 37cm (14 1/2"). Prope

A Western Asiatic Chlorite Vessel Circa 3rd Millennium B.C. Diameter 6 7/8 inches (17.46 cm). Provenance: Private Collection, New York, acquired in the late 1990s.

A Western Asiatic Chlorite Vessel Circa 3rd Millennium B.C. Diameter 4 7/8 inches (12.38 cm). Provenance: Private Collection, New York, acquired in the late 1990s.

1st millennium BC. A hollow-formed ceramic jar with slender waisted foot, bulbous body with flared neck, addorsed camel and bird heads modelled in the round, low-relief image of a running man to one b

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

2nd millennium BC. A carved alabaster vessel, waisted profile with rolled rim. 3.2 kg, 26cm (10 1/4"). Property of a North London gentleman; acquired Pars antiques, in the 1990s.

4th-3rd millennium BC. An alabaster cup or cosmetic vessel; flat rim, long tapering body to a small flat base. 38 grams, 90mm (3 1/2"). Private collection, London, UK; formerly with Persepolis Gallery