Western Asiatic Stone Amulet Group

1st millennium B.C. and later. Comprising a resting lion pierced at the midriff and a rectangular plaque with incised grid markings. 13.3 grams total, 22-36 mm (7/8-1 3/8 in.). From a collection acqui

An undated archaistic group of carved stone amulets with profile bust and other detailing. 167 grams total, 50-59mm (2 - 2 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 2000. [3, No Reserve]

3rd millennium BC. A pair of stone amulets comprising: a chalcedony amulet of reclining cow with incised details to the body; an agate seal of a reclining calf with its head turned to the side, symbol

This unique collection comprises four ancient amulets of Western Asiatic origin, crafted from various stones, including rocky quartz and agate. These amulets vary in size, with dimensions ranging from

Circa 3rd millennium B.C. Comprising: bull in seated pose, quartz; nesting bird, steatite; crouching frog, serpentine. 7.71 grams total, 16-22 cm (5/8 - 7/8 in.). Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a No

1st millennium BC. A mixed group of zoomorphic amuletic beads in carnelian, rock crystal, haematite and lapis lazuli. 4.77 grams total, 8-16mm (1/4 - 3/4"). Property of a Belgian gentleman; formerly t

1st millennium B.C. Modelled in the round with incised scale detailing, annular eyes and open slit mouth; pierced through the dorsal fin. 8.4 grams, 33 mm (1 1/4 in.). Collected from 1969-1999. From t

. 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

. A mixed group of undated archaistic seals comprising: seven cylinder seals in crystal, lapis lazuli, carnelian and other hardstones; a lapis lazuli plano-convex seal; a fusiform carnelian seal; a cr

. A mixed group of undated archaistic seals comprising: seven cylinder seals in steatite, lapis lazuli and other hardstones: a discoid stamp seal in lapis lazuli; a carnelian fusiform seal; a crystal

. A mixed group of undated archaistic seals comprising: for cylinder seals in lapis lazuli and other hardstones; four discoid stamp seals in crystal and lapis lazuli; two globular beads; two carved cr

An undated archaistic group of carved stone items, two feline heads and a stylised bat with hole through the body. 2.3 kg total, 8-15cm (3 1/4 - 6"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 20

An undated archaistic group of carved stone items comprising: a leaf-shaped oil lamp; a wedge-shaped lamp with rectangular filler hole; one similar with beast-head handle and lateral frieze panels. 1.

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 group of carved stone oil lamps, one piriform with ledge handle, one wedge-shaped with ram-head handle, one similar with bird-head handle. 2.5 kg total, 12.5-24cm (5 - 9 1/4"). P

A mixed group of undated archaistic group stone items comprising a stamp of a crouching dog, a plaque with two-headed standing figure and a macehead with decorated panels. 1.4 kg total, 8-16cm (3 - 6

An undated archaistic group of carved stone items comprising: a flask with chamfered rim; a lion figure with bowl to the rump; a feline head. 1.5 kg total, 11-14.5cm (4 1/4 - 5 3/4"). Property of a Lo

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 carved stone pendants, a calligraphic disc and a beast-head with jaws open. 242 grams total, 34-90mm (1 1/2 - 3 3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 20

An undated archaistic group of carved banded agate amuletic animal beads. 34 grams total, 17-24mm (3/4 -1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 2000. [10, No Reserve]

33rd-30th century BC. A group of six lapis lazuli amulets comprising: a bull's head; a rabbit; a crouching feline; a vulture; a reclining ibex; a reclining cow. 12 grams total, 12-19mm (1/2 - 3/4"). P

1st millennium B.C. Comprising: a pillow-shaped carnelian amulet pierced through the notched upper edge, hatched panels to both faces; a triangular-section stamp seal displaying ring-and-dot motifs an

20th century AD. A mixed group of flat-section stone intaglio seals, mainly of carnelian, mainly rectangular or elliptical in plan. 47 grams total, 15-34mm (1/2 - 1 1/4"). Property of a London collect

19th-20th century AD. A group of five lapis lazuli amulets in the form of a reclining lion with erect head; all pierced longitudinally. 8.4 grams total, 11-15mm (1/2"). From the Dean family collection