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LURISTAN MASTER OF BEASTS STAFF FINIAL NEAR EAST, EARLY FIRST MILLENNIUM cast bronze, the hollow tubular shaft with two bejewelled figures above, ...

LURISTAN FIGURAL MACE EARLY 1ST MILLENIUM B.C. cast bronze, flaring base leading to a ringed collar, vertical ridges below a series of human faces...

SASANIAN HORSE AND RIDER MIDDLE EAST, C. 6TH CENTURY cast bronze, of powerful construction, depicting a warrior on horseback, he wears a tunic and...

UNIQUE MONUMENT TO A PRINCESS OF BARNAT SOUTHERN ARABIA, 1ST CENTURY A.D. carved and polished alabaster, depicting the bust of a princess, her arm...

ARABIAN STELE SOUTHERN ARABIA, 3RD CENTURY BC limestone, the head of a man carved in relief, with closed mouth, angular nose merging into the brow...

FEMALE FIGURE SOUTHERN ARABIA, 3RD - 2ND CENTURY B.C. carved alabaster, shown seated on a square stool and dressed in a long gown, large bangles a...

ANATOLIAN TERRACOTTA FRIEZE FRAGMENT DUVER, TURKEY, LATE 6TH CENTURY B.C. painted terracotta, decorated in raised relief with a depiction of a hor...

PUBLISHED AND EXHIBITED COLLECTION OF PREDYNASTIC EGYPTIAN TOOLS EGYPT, PREDYNASTIC PERIOD, C. 4TH MILLENIUM B.C. knapped flint, consisting of; on...

PUBLISHED AND EXHIBITED COLLECTION OF PREDYNASTIC ARROWHEADS EGYPT, PREDYNASTIC PERIOD, C. 4TH MILLENIUM B.C. knapped flint and carved stone, cons...

PREDYNASTIC EGYPTIAN JAR EGYPT, NAQADA II, C. 3500 B.C. painted terracotta, sitting on a rounded base, of squat form with short neck and out-turne...

ANCIENT EGYPTIAN HORUS FALCON EGYPT, LATE PERIOD, C. 664 - 332 B.C. carved wood and pigment, standing on an integral base, the bird shown standing...

ANCIENT EGYPTIAN CARVING FRAGMENT KOM OMBO, EGYPT, PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 2ND CENTURY B.C. carved sandstone, with an ankh in low relief, the back with ...

ANCIENT EGYPTIAN COSMETICS PALETTE EGYPT, PREDYNASTIC PERIOD, NAGADA II, C. 3500 - 3100 B.C. carved and polished schist, in the form of a fish, wi...

ANCIENT EGYPTIAN VESSEL EGYPT, 3RD DYNASTY, C. 2650 - 2575 B.C. carved and polished greywacke, standing on a flat base, cylindrical and of subtly ...

ANCIENT EGYPTIAN OINTMENT JAR FRAGMENT EGYPT, EARLY 2ND MILLENIUM B.C. carved alabaster, subtly flaring form, ridged lip(10.5cm tall)Footnote: Pro...

ANCIENT EGYPTIAN COSMETICS VESSEL EGYPT. NEW KINGDOM, 18TH DYNASTY, C. 1540 - 1296 B.C. carved and polished banded alabaster, evoking the form of ...

ANCIENT EGYPTIAN FIGURE OF AMUN EGYPT, LATE PERIOD, 664 - 332 B.C. cast bronze, the god depicted striding forward on his left leg, wearing a false...

ANCIENT EGYPTIAN SARCOPHAGUS MASK EGYPT, PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 3RD - 2ND CENTURY B.C. carved cedar wood, displaying a serene countenance, with large r...

ANCIENT EGYPTIAN SHABTI EGYPT, LATE PERIOD, 664 - 332 B.C. faience, standing on an integral plinth, shown in mummiform pose, wearing the tripartit...

SHABTI FOR NE-HEMT WA-AYT EGYPT, NEW KINGDOM, 19TH DYNASTY, 1292-1187 B.C. white faience, shown mummiform, holding dual hoes, wearing a tripartite...

ANCIENT EGYPTIAN ROSETTE EGYPT, NEW KINGDOM, C. 1186 - 1155 B.C. inlaid faience, depicting a flowering daisy, with eight white petals against a gr...

OVER LIFE-SIZE BUST OF VITELLIUS EUROPE, MID 1ST CENTURY A.D. carved stone, shown gazing over the left shoulder, marine inclusions(35cm high)Footn...

ROMAN FRAGMENT OF A HAND EUROPE, 2ND - 3RD CENTURY A.D. carved marble, the hand shown with open palm, the fingers subtly curved(14.5cm long)Footno...

ROMAN FRAGMENT OF A THUMB EUROPE, 2ND - 4TH CENTURY A.D. cast bronze, over lifesize thumb, realistically modelled(11.2cm tall)Footnote: Provenance...

PAIR OF ROMAN FURNITURE LEGS EUROPE, C. 1ST CENTURY A.D. cast bronze, standing on a circular base, modelled in the form of griffins’ legs, the sin...

ROMAN OINOCHOE EUROPE, 2ND CENTURY A.D. glass, sitting on a raised ring base, the piriform body leading to a long neck with trailed decoration, tr...

ROMAN GLASS BOTTLE ROMAN EMPIRE, C. 3RD CENTURY A.D. blown green glass, standing on a depressed base, the bulbous body with rich iridescence, the ...

ROMAN POMEGRANITE SHAPED SPRINKLER FLASK EUROPE, 4TH CENTURY A.D. glass, sitting on a pinched base, the globular body with a series of six pinched...

ROMAN BUST OF A YOUNG MAN EUROPE, C. 3RD CENTURY A.D. carved marble, shown with youthful features and curled hair, the mouth subtly parted, the ga...

ROMAN FUNERARY RELIEF EUROPE, C. 1ST - 2ND CENTURY A.D. with a four-line inscription in Latin framed by two standing nude Cupids, their heads turn...

EXTREMELY LARGE ROMAN GLADITORIAL RELIEF EUROPE, MID SECOND CENTURY A.D. carved marble, a kinetic gladiatorial scene, in the upper register two ve...

18th CENTURY PROVENANCE ROMAN LEAD "PIG" / INGOT YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, 81 A.D. cast lead, of rectangular form, with a raised inscription whic...

ROMAN GOLD RING EUROPE, C. 200 A.D. gold and agate, bezel with oval surround, accommodating a banded agate intaglio(2.5cm diameter)Footnote: Prove...

ROMAN GOLD ARMLET 2ND CENTURY A.D. gold and amethyst, a loop of gold with a cut and polished amethyst attached(9.2cm diameter)Footnote: Provenance...

ROMAN CORINTHIAN COLUMN CAPITAL EUROPE / NEAR EAST, 1ST - 2ND CENTURY A.D. carved marble, with dual tiers of acanthus leaves, floral ornaments and...

ROMAN FIGURE OF CUPID RHINE VALLEY, GERMANY, C. 2ND - 3RD CENTURY A.D. cast bronze, of rotund build, with full features and elaborate coiffure, sh...

ROMANO CELTIC HEAD WESTERN EUROPE, C. 1ST CENTURY B.C. - 1ST CENTURY A.D. carved stone, with unembellished incised features, raised on a bespoke m...

AVAR BELT FITTINGS CAUCAUS, C. 8TH CENTURY A.D. cast bronze and fire gilt, a large collection with openwork designs (24)(longest 2.2cm)Footnote: P...

PAIR OF AVAR APPLIQUES EASTERN / CENTRAL EUROPE, 8TH CENTURY A.D. cast bronze, two quadrupeds in mid stride, with chased decoration adorning the s...

KIEV CULTURE BROOCH EASTERN EUROPE, C. 200 - 500 A.D. bronze and enamel, long central bow with a series of horizontal lug projections, topped with...

VIKING GOLD RING UNITED KINGDOM, 8TH - 10TH CENTURY A.D. gold, the band formed of twisted metal(2.7cm diameter)Footnote: Provenance: Private colle...

PUBLISHED VIKING SERPENT RING BRITISH ISLES, C. 6TH - 9TH CENTURY A.D. silver, penannular, formed in the shape of a coiled serpent, the mouth and ...

POSIE RING WARWICKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, 17TH CENTURY gold, decorated with a heart, clasped from either side by two cuffed hands, flanked by a loz...

ANGLO-SAXON SILVER ATTACHMENT ENGLAND, C. 6TH CENTURY engraved silver, possibly forming part of a prestige belt fitting, semi-circular, with four ...

ANCIENT CHINESE NORTHERN QI TERRACOTTA WARRIOR CHINA, 550 - 577 A.D. terracotta, shown standing, in full battle attire, wearing a helmet, breastpl...

PUBLISHED AND EXHIBITED ANCIENT JAPANESE HANIWA EARTHENWARE FIGURE KOFUN PERIOD, 5TH - 6TH CENTURY ???? ??????? formed of low fired red earthenwar...

NUPE STOOL NIGERIA carved wood, comprising of eight legs, each subtly faceted, the circular seat with incised decoration(17.5cm tall)Footnote: Pro...

IGBO STOOL NIGERIA carved wood, standing on a elliptical base, with central ribbed support and dual outer supports, the seat slightly curved and w...

YORUBA MASK, GELEDE NIGERIA carved wood and pigment, with an elaborate headdress(41cm tall)Footnote: Provenance: Private collection, United Kingdo...

IGBO MASK NIGERIA carved wood and pigment, the oval face with open mouth exposing the teeth, bands of scarification running vertical to the pierce...

BENIN STYLE PICTORAL PANEL NIGERIA wood, carved in low relief, the Oba is seen seated to the right of the image receiving guests whilst protected ...

YORUBA OFFERING BOWL NIGERIA carved wood, the nude female figure shown kneeling on a round base, holding atop her head a deep bowl(59cm tall)Footn...

YORUBA STOOL NIGERIA carved wood and pigment, standing on a flat circular base, the support formed of two separate rows of figures shown in numero...

YORUBA CARYATID STOOL NIGERIA carved wood and pigment, standing on a flat base, the circular seat held by a support in the form of a nude female, ...

YORUBA POLE NIGERIA carved wood, cylindrical base, a series of four figures standing one atop another separated by horizontal platforms, the upper...

IGBO FIGURE, ALUSI NIGERIA carved wood, shown standing, the knees slightly bent, the hands held up towards the chest, palms turned upwards, the sh...

BAMOUN THRONE CAMEROON cast bronze, standing on a ring base, with a series of five supports in the form of two human figures atop one another and ...

BWA BUTTERLY MASK BURKINA FASO carved wood and pigment, the spread wings decorated with a pair of concentric circles and semi-circles, triangle an...

BWA PLANK MASK BURKINA FASO carved wood and pigment, the flattened circular face with prominent cylindrical mouth and circular eyes, beak-like nos...

BWA MASK BURKINA FASO carved wood and pigment, the oval face mask hollow, with perforated eye holes split by a central nose running the full lengt...

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