Western Asiatic Deity Head Plaque

1st century BC. A rectangular gesso plaque depicting a feline deity mask, modelled in the half-round with orange-red pigment to surfaces; mounted on a custom-made stand. 8.9 kg, 37cm including stand (

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of glass and other amuletic heads comprising: a schist head on plaque with diagonal piercing; a marble mask with diagonal piercing, pierced ears and small holes to

6th-4th century BC. A flat-section bronze plaque of a stylised boar's head in profile with pelleted border to the rear, slender snout and projecting tusk; pierced twice for attachment. See Vidale, M.

13th-6th century BC. A cast bronze fastener comprising a round-section ring with discoid plaque, ram-head modelled in the round. 18 grams, 41mm (1 3/4"). From the collection of a North West London gen

12th-7th century BC. A flat-backed ceramic figurine depicting a deity with two heads; the eyes and breasts formed with round recesses, the headdresses and necklaces separately applied, formed with ver

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A flat-section gold foil plaque of the head of a bull in profile with textured horns and body. 1.37 grams, 24mm (1"). From an important private London collection; formed in the

6th-4th century BC. A flat round gold plaque with a bull head in a centre, pelleted border and four pierced lugs for stitching. See Reeder, E. (ed) Scythian Gold: Treasures from Ancient Ukraine, New Y

19th-8th century BC. A rectangular ceramic plaque with raised border and apse with facing female deity, possibly Demeter, flanked by rosettes. 368 grams, 15cm (6"). From a German collection; acquired

4th-3rd millennium BC. A group of sheet gold repoussé plaques, two of a winged bull advancing with tail looped and head lowered, and a similar fragment. Cf. Aruz J. et al. The Golden Deer of Eurasi

19th-16th century BC. A terracotta plaque formed as L-shaped throne with two miniature feet to the bottom; low-relief motif of a seated goddess dressed in long loose robe wearing horned tiara, holding

2nd millennium BC. A hollow-formed bronze male head with aquiline nose and deep eye-sockets (to accept inserts), radiating bands above the brow. 181 grams, 61mm (2 1/2"). Property of a London gentlema

2nd millennium BC. A carved chalcedony ram's head amulet with shallow sockets to the eyes; with later gold granulated cap fitting and suspension loop. 27 grams, 49mm (2"). From the family collection o

1st millennium BC. A bronze D-section head with tall conical cap. 7.96 grams, 32mm (1 1/4"). Ex an important Dutch collection; acquired on the European art market in the 1970s. [No Reserve]

1st-3rd century AD. A hollow-formed bronze head of a figurine with segmented hair. 85 grams, 52mm (2"). Property of a Mayfair lady; formerly in an important London collection formed since 1965.

Later 1st millennium BC. A sheet silver panel with repoussé pointillé border, standing female figure in floor-length robe with one arm extended. 0.74 grams, 37mm (1 1/2"). From a private Netherlands

Title: Large Western Asiatic Bronze Axe Head, c. 2nd - 1st Millennium B.C. Date & Origin: Western Asiatic, 2nd - 1st Millennium B.C. Desciption: Double edge axe, one side fan shaped with thinning blad

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A terracotta plaque with a bearded male figure wearing a headdress with veil behind; long robes and arms extended forward with both hands holding offerings, (flowers?"). 179 gra

Right:A cast bronze war axe head featuring a long, undecorated, cylindrical shaft and the flattened blade, drawn out from the top of the shaft, broadens out towards the cutting edge which is slightly

4th-3rd century BC. A terracotta bearded head with applied band to the hair, angular features, lentoid eyes, neat beard; mounted on a custom-made stand. 680 grams, 17.5cm including stand (7") From an

2nd millennium BC. A carved alabaster ovoid mace head with central mounting hole. 336 grams, 72mm (2 3/4"). From an old Tokyo collection; previously the property of a Japanese gentleman since the earl

Circa 8th-6th century B.C. A copper-alloy Pazuzu head amulet with integral suspension loop. 21.3 grams, 34 mm (1 3/8 in.). Acquired before the early 1970s.Ex London, UK, gallery.Property of a London g

An undated archaistic carved amethyst pendant of a lion's head with almond-shaped eyes and incised whiskers to the muzzle; hollow to the underside; integral loop to the reverse. See Aruz, J. Art of th

Western Asiatic Double-Sided Pazuzu Head Amulet. Circa 8th-6th century B.C.(Inventory code: UA4-14)Reference:Condition: Very Fine

Ca. 1200–700 BC. Western Asiatic. Cast axe head comprising of a tubular socket with ribbed borders, a scroll to the upper edge and bulb below, a collar can be seen above the lower rim. The asym