Interesting button shaped seal from the time of the ancient Assyrian trade settlements in Syria and Anatolia. 19th to 18th cent. BC. From the Dr. Langenkamp collection, with a scientific note from Prof. Mayer-Opificius.

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.

Bowl from the Middle Elamite period with painted geometric design. From the area of ancient Iran.

Bowl from the Middle Elamite period with painted geometric design. From the area of ancient Iran.

Iron Age bronze pin with thick head. Green patinated metal.

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

Imposing Western Asiatic vessel of the Amlash culture. Including TL analysis. Around 1000 BC.

The jar has a biconical body and a spout in form of a stilized bird's head. From ancient Iran at the beginning of the 1st Millenium BC.

The Luristan short dagger has an elegant and slim shape. From an old German collection. Coming with an Art Loss certificate.

Well preserved example of an important Luristan dagger type. The impressive length is that of a short sword. Coming with an Art Loss certificate.

Long dagger or short sword of good craftsmenship dating to the transitional period between Bronze Age and Iron Age. Rare form. 46cm long. Coming with an Art Loss certificate.

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

Nicely worked zoomorphic terminals with close parallels to achaemenide art. Dating to the early 1st Millenium BC.

Bowl from the Middle Elamite period with painted geometric design. From the area of ancient Iran.

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.

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.

Rare seal from hellenistic times. Depicting three standing figures. 350 to 100 BC.

Nice seal with wave design and griffins. 2nd Millenium BC. From a museum collection.

Compact seal with geometric design from Elam. 3rd Millenium BC.

Prime example made of beautiful orange carnelian. Highly detailed engraved scene with king offering to the weather god Hadad. First half of 2nd Millenium BC.

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

Finely polished stone shaped like a stylized ram head with spiral horns. Bronze Age amulet from the Middle East.

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

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.

Early example of ancient glass blowing. Transparent brown glass with white and red decorative bands.

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.

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.