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.jpg "Greek Marble Head of Dionysus")
.jpg "Roman Veined Marble Torso of an Athlete")
.jpg "Large Middle Elamite Cylinder Seal of Kidnu, Chief Overseer of King Tan-Ruhurater II")
.jpg "Mesopotamian Torch Bearer Stand with Lion Tamer")
Comprising two examples from the Jemdet Nasr Period, one white limestone with three rows fish; a second pink limestone with cross-banded hatching; accompanied by a third Early Dynastic example circa 2700-2500 B.C., in grey limestone with contest scene, with a male figure between two rampant antelope. 9.69 grams total, 12-19 mm
From a collection acquired from various auction houses in the UK.
From the estate of Mr R.W., a private Wiltshire, UK, collector; thence by descent.
From a collection acquired from various auction houses in the UK.
From the estate of Mr R.W., a private Wiltshire, UK, collector; thence by descent.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Restrung designer necklace with spherical, oblate, melon and other beads, the centrepiece a group of annular and tubular beads. 22.19 grams total, 33 cm
Acquired on the London, UK, art market in the 1990s.
Ex London, UK, gallery.
Acquired on the London, UK, art market in the 1990s.
Ex London, UK, gallery.
The shank formed from a group of twisted rods developing to a hollow-formed conical bulb with ram's head finial; applied filigree detailing, beaded wire horns, hook closure. 2.18 grams, 22 mm
From the H.N. collection, Milton Keynes, Berkshire, UK, 1990s.
From the H.N. collection, Milton Keynes, Berkshire, UK, 1990s.
Hollow-formed oblate vessel with curved spout, loop handle and thumb-pad. 700 grams, 27 cm wide
Ex Rabi Gallery, Mayfair, London, UK.
Ex private collection.
Ex Rabi Gallery, Mayfair, London, UK.
Ex private collection.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Restrung designer necklace comprising tubular, fusiform and irregular types in carnelian, banded agate and other materials. 47 grams, 36.5 cm
Acquired on the London, UK, art market in the 1990s.
Ex London, UK, gallery.
Acquired on the London, UK, art market in the 1990s.
Ex London, UK, gallery.
Comprising a slender blade with a raised midrib extending towards the short tang. 147 grams, 27.7 cm
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
Flat-section figurine with flared base; applied annular eyes, pinched nose, applied textured hair, collar and necklace; arms held bent across the chest; mounted on a custom-made stand. 361 grams total, 22 cm high including stand
Mounted on a perspex column in the 1970s.
From the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999.
Mounted on a perspex column in the 1970s.
From the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999.
Of bulbous profile with rounded underside and trumpet-shaped mouth, painted zoomorphic frieze to the shoulder. 740 grams, 15.5 cm
Acquired 1990s-2000s.
From the late David Gold (d.2015) collection of pottery.
David Gold and his brother were famous for setting up the first clothes shop in Carnaby Street and dressed the famous in the swinging 1960s, making Carnaby Street famous.
Acquired 1990s-2000s.
From the late David Gold (d.2015) collection of pottery.
David Gold and his brother were famous for setting up the first clothes shop in Carnaby Street and dressed the famous in the swinging 1960s, making Carnaby Street famous.
.jpg "Sassanian Carnelian Stamp Seal")
Composed of a small plano-convex body engraved with a ritualistic figure or symbol to the base; drilled for suspension. 1.19 grams, 10 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s.
For similar symbols and seals see Anavian, H., Habib Anavian Collection, Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder and Stamp Seals from the Early 6th Millennium B.C. to 651 A.D. New York, 1976, nos.423-425.
According to some scholars, these seals originated as brands for cattle and contain elaborated hereditary notes. According to others they could represent monograms or Neshan (rank badges) or rank insignia. The crescent can be also associated with Zoroastrian shrines.
UK gallery, early 2000s.
For similar symbols and seals see Anavian, H., Habib Anavian Collection, Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder and Stamp Seals from the Early 6th Millennium B.C. to 651 A.D. New York, 1976, nos.423-425.
According to some scholars, these seals originated as brands for cattle and contain elaborated hereditary notes. According to others they could represent monograms or Neshan (rank badges) or rank insignia. The crescent can be also associated with Zoroastrian shrines.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Square pendant with integral loop, ropework border and header, grid with numerical notation. 13.9 grams, 38 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
With bulbous body and tall tubular neck, slightly flared rim to the mouth, single strap handle with zoomorphic thumb-pad. 990 grams, 24.5 cm
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1980s.
From a UK private collection.
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1980s.
From a UK private collection.
Raised from a single sheet with slightly convex walls; concentric circles to the inner base with a central decorative motif composed of zig-zag lines. 125 grams, 15 cm
From a London collection formed 1989-2000.
Sold from Pars Antiquities, London, 2002.
Accompanied by an old collection ticket.
From a London collection formed 1989-2000.
Sold from Pars Antiquities, London, 2002.
Accompanied by an old collection ticket.
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