2nd-3rd century A.D. Ellipsoid gemstone in ferrous matrix; intaglio figural scene with two figures in floor-length robes, each supporting a cornuc...

1st-4rd century A.D. Square-section crescent with suspension loop to the apex, bulb finials. 2.84 grams, 27 mm (1 in.). From the collection of C....

4th-6th century A.D. Discoid appliqué with beaded rim and a repoussé imperial bust to the centre, the bearded male looking right and wearing a lau...

2nd-3rd century A.D. The satyr (Greek Silenus) modelled in the round with a laurel crown on the head, full beard and abundant hair to the sides of...

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4th-6th century A.D. Hemispherical in profile with applied flared base, thickened rim and two parallel incised lines below. Cf. Fremersdorf, F., ‘...

2nd-3rd century A.D. Modelled perching with wings folded, detailed plumage. 7.8 grams, 23 mm (1 in.). Acquired 1960s-1990s. From the late Alison ...

2nd-3rd century A.D. With narrow D-section shank and lobe terminals with punched snake-head detailing. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, S...

4th-6th century A.D. Comprising a pair of discoid appliqués with beaded rim and high-relief pelta (military shield) motif, one with the pelta surm...

2nd-4th century A.D. Of P-shaped type with bulb above the footplate and knop finial, tightly-wound coil and integral pin. 6.42 grams, 42 mm (1 5/...

Circa 2nd century A.D. With facetted hoop and rectangular plaque, legend 'DME / RGVR' (D(eo) ME/RCVRI(o) (RI in ligature): ‘To the god Mercury), i...

Circa 4th-6th century A.D. Teardrop-shaped in plan with ribbed shoulder and small nozzle, basal ring. 55.6 grams, 73 mm (2 7/8 in.). From a Dunmo...

5th-6th century A.D. Shallow piriform bowl attached to a stepped baluster, square-section handle with knop finial. Cf. Shelton, K.J., The Esquilin...

2nd-3rd century A.D. With a flat-section crescentic body and applied ribbed suspension loop. 2.31 grams, 21 mm (3/4 in.). Ex German art market, 2...

2nd-4th century A.D. Comprising a shallow violin-shaped bowl, swan neck bolster, square-section stem with baluster and collars, swept curve; the f...

2nd-3rd century A.D. With wide lozenge-section arms and a ribbed suspension loop. 2.31 grams, 36 mm (1 3/8 in.). Ex German art market, 2000s. Acq...

2nd-3rd century A.D. With a smooth upper face and a large pellet to each terminal, integral suspension loop above. 2.69 grams, 26 mm (1 in.). Ex ...

1st-4th century A.D. Modelled in the round on a trapezoidal plaque, the eagle gripping a lamb in its powerful claws, head raised and wings crossed...

2nd-4th century A.D. Comprising a narrow D-section hoop and a large circular bezel with insignia. 3.56 grams, 20.13 mm overall, 16.26 x 18.07 mm ...

3rd-4th century A.D. Modelled with toga to the left shoulder, right arm bent, D-section head. 7.4 grams, 37 mm (1 1/2 in.). Acquired 1960s-1990s....

1st-3rd century A.D. Ellipsoid pendant, hollow to the reverse with high-relief mask of Dionysus flanked by vine leaves and bunches of grapes. Cf. ...

Circa 6th-8th century A.D. Discoid weight with low-relief portrait bust, Greek legend. 2.36 grams, 23 mm (7/8 in.). From the property of late Mr ...

10th-12th century A.D. Hollow-formed and hinged at the lower edge, with low-relief crucifixion to one face and robed figure to the other. 24.9 gr...

20th century or earlier. Two roughly spherical beads carved from a milky stone, both possibly engraved later, a frieze of animal and mythical figu...

1st millennium B.C. Fusiform in profile with broad carinated rim to the mouth, horizontal geometric bands enclosing a frieze of zebus. 1.06 kg, 2...

1st millennium B.C. Comprising: a mount formed as a leaping ibex facing back, pierced through the legs; X-shaped pendant with the upper arms forme...

Early Bronze Age I, 3rd millennium B.C. Of squat profile with slightly chamfered rim. 1.06 kg, 21.5 cm wide (8 1/2 in.). From an important collec...

Circa 2nd millennium B.C. Squat in profile with carination to the inner rim, band of cuneiform text to the outer face at the equator. 207 grams t...

Circa 7th century B.C. With intaglio frieze depicting a winged horse with one foreleg raised facing two smaller beasts among trees; supplied with ...

Early 1st millennium B.C. With intaglio frieze depicting a pair of addorsed ibexes in rampant pose, their horns held in the grip of a nude facing ...

Circa 9th-7th century B.C. Depicting a rider holding the reins of a camel, the rider featuring a large head and hands while the camel is modelled ...

2nd millennium B.C. Broad squat body with low foot, broad shoulder, two lateral strap handles. 24.8 grams, 46 mm (1 3/4 in.). with a London, UK g...

Circa 2nd-8th century A.D. Sheet-silver rectangle with lightly incised enigmatic Greek-script text in nine lines. 1.58 grams, 41 mm (1 5/8 in.). ...

13th-7th century B.C. Penannular round-section shank with integral bulbs to the outer edge. 28.4 grams, 69 mm (2 3/4 in.). From the H.N. collecti...

2nd-1st millennium B.C. Including a Chinese Neolithic jar with painted ornament, amphora with loop handle, and other items. 6.6 kg total, 2.5-33....

3rd-2nd millennium B.C. Spool-shaped with a flared rim and splayed foot, the upper body carved with a frieze of combed triangles, two plain bands ...

1st millennium B.C. Squat in profile with rounded underside and broad U-section spout. 553 grams, 23.5 cm wide (9 1/4 in.). Ex London, UK, galler...

Late 2nd millennium B.C. Columnar figurine with tall cap, bulbous eyes and nose, hands placed across the chest, raised belt, and genitals, openwor...

Early Bronze Age II, circa 2700-2100 B.C. With D-shaped body, tapering shank and disc finial. Cf. similar in Museum of Fine Arts, Boston under acc...

Early Bronze Age, 3rd-2nd millennium B.C. Barrel-shaped with slightly flared base, rounded rim, row of projecting lugs to the shoulder. 1.1 kg, 1...

1st millennium B.C. and later. Including lozengiform type pierced longitudinally, and two rectangular plaques with lateral lobes pierced transvers...

1st millennium B.C. With median piercing and ribbed detailing, conical finial; the surface with areas of corrosion, the very tip absent; old colle...

Late 3rd-early 2nd millennium B.C. Lapis lazuli with the figure of a standing figure with bull head, human body, bull legs and tail, holding a pai...

Late 1st millennium B.C. Modelled in the round with lateral piercing at the neck. 3.81 grams, 21 mm (3/4 in.). Ex S collection, London, UK, 1980-...

1st millennium B.C. With short columnar base and bulbous upper body, broad rim with pouring lip. Cf. Squitieri. A., Eitam, D. (ed.), Stone tools i...

2nd millennium B.C. Comprising: horse finial pierced at the shoulder and with flange to the rump; similar with splayed legs. 76 grams total, 10.6...

13th-7th century B.C. Squat in profile with rounded underside and inturned rim, loop handle and tubular spout. 891 grams, 33.5 cm wide (13 1/4 in...

Middle Bronze Age, 2nd millennium B.C. Tubular with waisted profile, domed underside with three splayed legs; horizontal and vertical bands of pai...

1st millennium B.C. Tubular in form with lightly-incised rectilinear images and text. 4.78 grams, 20 mm (3/4 in.). From the 'S' collection, acqui...

Early Bronze Age I, 3rd millennium B.C. Of squat profile with rounded rim, two latera; stub handles and band of pointillé ornament below the rim. ...

3100-2900 B.C. Comprising two examples from the Jemdet Nasr Period, one white limestone with three rows fish; a second pink limestone with cross-b...

1st millennium B.C. With bulbous body and tall tubular neck, slightly flared rim to the mouth, single strap handle with zoomorphic thumb-pad. 990...

1st millennium B.C. With a tapering round-section shank, balustered finial topped with a standing ibex. 11.7 grams, 10.1 cm (4 in.). UK private c...

Early Bronze Age I, 3rd millennium B.C. Of hemispherical profile with everted rim, five radiating ledge handles to the shoulder. 1.64 kg, 25.5 cm...

1st millennium B.C. and later. Including tabular, annular, polyhedral, tubular and other types. 99 grams total, 2-25 mm (1/8 - 1 in.). From the p...

13th-7th century B.C. Formed as a bird with heater-shaped wings perched on a branch with coiled lateral tendrils and triangular panels. 72 grams,...

3rd-7th century A.D. D-shaped seal with engraved image of a fish with fin detailing; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.81 grams, 17 mm...

8th-7th century B.C. Bulbous socket with ribbing to the mouth, slender shank with flange; second element with ribbed collars, lateral loop, wolf-m...

2nd-1st millennium B.C. Including a large amphora with integral loop handle, and other items. 3.1 kg total, 4-32 cm (1 1/2 - 12 1/2 in.). Ex Lond...

5th-7th century A.D. Lentoid-section leaf-shaped blade with slender neck and long closed socket; Swanton's Group D1. Cf. Swanton, M.J. Spearheads ...