Schist, 210 grams; 151.39 mm. Circa 1st - 2nd Century B.C. The standing figure of Prince Siddhartha, the first Buddha, He is shown standing wearing drapery and an elaborate head piece, a superb representation of Prince Siddhartha, the Buddha, prior to his enlightenment. Typical of Gandharan sculptures of the period are the arched eyebrows; almond shaped half-closed eyes, and an undulating moustache. Siddhartha was born 563 B.C. as a prince, he abandoned his inheritance in order to dedicate his life to learning how to overcome suffering, later discovering what Buddhists calls the Middle Way-a path of moderation. Lower right arm and feet missing, upper disc with small repaire. Beautiful, striking and Rare.

Copper-alloy, 56.53 grams, 92.68 x 83.67 mm. Circa 7th - 6th century BC. The silvered plate decorated with incised dot decoration, the two attachments in the form of female herms clad in a tight fitting layered garment, their chests bare, with their right arms raised and double loops behind to hold them in place, remains of iron fixings and a decorated rejoined knob at each corner. Ex Bonham's lot 523; ex Pullen collection. Smart and interesting piece.

Gold, 9.74 grams; 22.74 mm. Internal 19.00 mm; US size 9.5, UK size S. Circa 3rd BC. Thick set solid band with tapered out stepping shoulders that connect to a large hexagonal bezel engraved with the bust of Aphrodite facing left wearing turreted crown. Her hair is dressed across the front of the crown and down the side of her face with curled ends, an image of Aphrodite often found on Greek coinage of this period. Ref: Victoria and Albert Museum Catalogue of Rings 1930, plate II. A rare and beautiful ring in extremely fine condition that was worn regularly by its previous owner. Ex K Thomas collection.

Stone, 55.63 grams; 71.93 mm. Circa 1st millennium BC. A dark stone carved mould for casting bronze arrowheads. Double sided with a different shape on either side this mould would have probably been used with several other moulds in a rack to cast multiple pieces in one pour. An extremely rare item in extremely fine condition. Ex old English collection.

Gold & jasper, 2.75 grams, 23.52 mm wide. Greek intaglio; circa 4th century BC. The 11.00 mm by 9.25 mm intaglio of jasper stone depicting an Amalthean goat, set in a 19th century gold ring in a complimentary style. Fully wearable and in extremely fine condition. Ex old English collection, property of a Lady with original collection ticket.

Stone, 170 grams; 68.26 mm. Circa 1st millennium BC. A dark green stone carved mould for casting bronze implements. Double sided with a different shape on either side this mould would have probably been used with several other moulds in a rack to cast multiple pieces in one pour. A rare item in extremely fine condition. Ex old English collection.