A rare Indus Valley clay headrest in the form of a ram, magnificent piece with beautiful patina, right horn is missing otherwise intact. Comes with a positive thermoluminescence test from Wollongong University New South Wales Australia.
A large Sumerian clay tablet with cuneiform inscription. Translated & reads as a list of various quantities of beer, grains, cereals, dates, expended for the harvest for the city of Umma and dated for 4th and 5th years of king Shu-Sin of the Third Dynasty of Ur. A superb tablet, not often does such a beautiful tablet come available on the market, especially one with such a good provenance.
A superb Indus Valley painted terracotta hollow bird figure of a partridge, used as a childs toy whistle. Beautiful piece, intact with original pigments.
Dating to circa late 3rd to early 2nd millennium BC, Chanhudaro culture.
A rare Assyrian terracotta libation vessel in the form of a siren (mermaid). The vessel is intact, remnants of its original silver glaze present in areas, particularly on right side and front, a very beautiful piece.
Dating to the Neo-Assyrian period, circa 7th-6th century BC, Mesopotamia.
A rare Indus Valley pottery vessel in the form of a turtle. The spout forming the head, two lobes either side for suspension representing front legs. Tail missing broken and lost in antiquity.
Dating to the Nindowari period circa 2300-2000 BC.
Measures 17cm height / 19cm inc stand. Comes with acrylic display stand. ...click for details
A large, rare Sapalli culture red ware pottery chalice, decorated with lineal pattern around rim. Excellent grade with no restoration or repairs. An outstanding piece with good provenance and priced to sell.
A superb Indus Valley clay figure of a mother goddess wearing an elaborately arranged headdress and broad collar necklace. The facial features clearly defined with beak shaped nose and button shaped eyes, the genital and breasts clearly defined and an incised line separating the legs. Portrayed with wide hips and arms outstretched. Typical for Shunga period clay figures. Overall a beautiful piece.
