Massive, very well preserved bronze with impressive details.

It is very rare to find a Western Asiatic bronze dagger with an intact insert inside the grip. Dating to Iron Age Luristan, 1100 to 900 BC.

Bearing the hieroglyphs "the god Amun of Theben is lord". From the Late Period of ancient Egypt. Beautiful green stone.

The piece dates to the Third Intermediate Period and was probably produced in Tanis. It shows a pharao with a subordinate.

Lovely bronze pin from the early Iron Age. The head is decorated by engraved lines and a geometric knob.

Three decorative spheres form an elegant pin head. Colourful bronze patina.

Well preserved piece that impressively demonstrates the high quality of Luristan metal works.

The Western Asiatic vessel amazes by its size and state of preservation. Including TL analysis. Around 1000 BC.

Nice scarab made of dark steatite. The hieroglyphs could be read as New Year's wishes.

The scarab amulet is made of steatite. It has a hieroglyphic inscription on the lower side.

Nice mint green scarab. The hieroglyphs could be read as New Year's wishes.

Massive and imposing piece from the early 1st Millenium BC. Previously in the well-known Rihani family collection, with Jordanian export permit.

The clay figurine probably originates in Syria. It dates to achaemenide to parthian times. 6. cent. BC to 2nd cent. AD.

Polychrome painted panel depicting the four sons of Horus and a representation of Kheper-Ra. The collar is resembling the falcon wing of Horus.

Rare fibula from the La Tène culture with beautiful enamel inlays. The main material is well preserved for an iron fibula.

The simple pin boosts a highly stylized ibex head. It is a nice example of this popular decoration for Luristan pins.

The earrings date to the early Iron Age of Luristan. The type of jewellery is rare for this region.

The pair of pins dates to the early Iron Age of Luristan. It is made from Bronze and Iron. This state of preservation is extremely rare for composite objects.

A high degree of abstraction for the animal heads and a wonderful blue patina make this piece a highlight for Iranian bronze works.

The bronze braclet is band shaped and has linear engravings on the outer side.

Perfectly preserved piece with very vivid bichrome decoration. Ex Christie's.

Ex Fortnum and Mason, London, UK. Impressive piece.

First half 7th century BC, possibly slightly later. Decorated with geometric motifs. Very interesting, unpublished shape.

Early 6th century BC. Perfectly preserved, from an old Swiss collection before 1930.

The piece is from the Third Intermediate Period or the Late Period of ancient Egypt. The inscription refers to Amun-Re, the main god of Theben. The glaze is shining in vivid blue colour.

The bracelet is massive yet elegant. Crossed lines and open circles are engraved on its surface. It is a beautiful piece from the Iron Age of Luristan.

The bracelet has an interesting decoration on the outer side. It is a heavy and impressive bronze object.

Important and unique pin type of Luristan. This specimen is decorated by bumps forming a seven-pointed star.

Iron Age silver pin with attractive engravings. Nice dark patina.

The pin head is shaped like an open basket with a decorative knob. Bronze with attractive patina.

Bronze braclet in perfect condition with beautiful dark patina. The terminals are stylized lion heads.

The bronze braclet is band shaped and has linear engravings on the outer side. Late Iron Age.

Interesting bronze seal showing a bird and glyphs. From a collection of Iranian ancient artefacts.

Ceramic vessel dating to the transition period between Bronze Age and Iron Age in Central Europe. 1200 to 800 BC. Found in an urnfield in Austria.

Ceramic vessel dating to the transition period between Bronze Age and Iron Age in Central Europe. 1200 to 800 BC. Found in an urnfield in Austria.

The Egyptian scarab has a central cross on the stamp side. The piece dates to the 21st dynasty of Ancient Egypt. It is described in the catalogue of Gautier-Vodoz.