Western Asiatic Jug with Animal Head Handle

12th-14th century A.D. A terracotta jug or flagon with a carinated body, everted neck and ribbed handle to one side, decorated with a medial frieze of scrolling tendrils and interlace motif. 592 grams

2nd millennium BC. A ceramic jug with biconvex body, flared base, bell-shaped shoulder, baluster and funicular mouth; twisted round-section handle to the shoulder; bands of painted geometric and flora

1st millennium BC. A ceramic biconical jug with flared base, funicular neck and flange rim, strap handle to the rear; band of pellet ornament to the shoulder with lozenge and rosette motif, pairs of f

2nd-1st millennium B.C. An openwork cage pendant composed of a bulbous body and slender lug with figurative animal head finial, pierced for suspension. 218 grams, 92 mm (3 5/8 in.). Early 1990s London

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 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

12th century BC. A cream-glazed terracotta jug with deep belly, flared basal ring, broad neck with flared rim, strap handle formed as two twisted bands with knot above; painted black geometric panels

Western Asiatic, Ca. 1200-700 BC. An attractive ceremonial axe head with flared blade and wide, cylindrical shaft tube. On the back, a solid bronze animal climbs the poll of the axe. The diligently wo

Ca. 1800-600 BC A fine ancient Luristan cast bronze pin, displaying a needle-shaped body terminating in an ibex head. The animal is modelled in a stylised manner with emphasized facial features, such

19th century A.D. or earlier. A zoomorphic bronze cup composed of a squat body with D-section wall, trefoil handle straddled by a stylised lion or tiger, loop handle below with bird beak projection; p

Ca. 2000-700 BC.A bronze Master of Animals sceptre comprised of a central openwork design terminating into a head. Flanked by animals on either side, with wide open mouths. It was probably used during

Iron Age, 12th-9th century BC. A bulbous ceramic vessel with basal ring, tubular neck with raised vertical rim, strap handle, U-section spout with perforations; horizontal black and red bands to the b

3500-2500 BC. A ceramic jug with a high, beak-shaped neck, and a round, globular body; single strap handle connects to mouth and the body; applied circles in the shape of triangles on the body between

Ca. 1st millennium BC A bronze sceptre formed from a central tube which terminates in a stylised male head, representing the Master of Animals. He is flanked by two open-mouthed beasts, each of whom h

Ca. 1st millennium BC Master of Animals sceptre comprised of a central tube terminating into a human head. Flanked by animals on either side, with curving haunches and tails below. It was probably use

Circa 1st millennium B.C. A copper zoomorphic bracelet with round-section penannular hoop, terminals formed as opposed animal heads, possibly rams with curled horns, with remains of facial detailing.

. An undated archaistic grey ceramic D-section lamp with handle formed as the head of a satyr, raised filler-hole, foliage detail to the upper face, vent to the lower end. Property of a North London g

6th-4th century BC. A bronze handle top formed as a head of a lion. 36.97 grams, 35mm (1 1/4"). From an important private London collection; formed in the 1970s and 1980s.

2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of ceramic items comprising: a squat jar with red exterior, black lines and pellets to the shoulder; a squat jug with flared rim, round-section handle, bands of painte

All Dublin, each with a globular body and rounded neck rim later-chased all over with flower heads, scrolls, cast handles with female busts and animal head spouts, the teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl

Northern Coast of Peru, circa 700 - 1375 A.D.; Round body with upright spout and bridge handle, embellished with human and animal heads and stylized fabric patterns, 7 1/8 in. H., about 7 in. maximum

8th-7th century BC. An unglazed ceramic jug with low basal ring, globular body, trumpet-shaped neck with carination and pouring lip, round-section handle to the shoulder, concentric red rings and stro

Ca. 1200-600 BC. The face is oval and inclines downwards at one side. The back has a stalk handle in the form of a bird's neck and head with the beak open. The eyes of the bird are the suspension hole

3rd millennium BC. An early Bronze Age terracotta jug with bulbous body, slightly flared rim, one strap handle to the shoulder. 179 grams, 10.5cm (4"). Ex Terence Eva collection, formerly with Pars An