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Plano-convex in section and discoid in profile with vertical rib nose and pellet eyes, lateral spurs or the ears; mounted on a custom-made stand. 108 grams total, 10.2 cm high including stand
Japanese private collection, 1988.
Private collection, London.
Japanese private collection, 1988.
Private collection, London.
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Carved with a narrow socket to the rear of the neck, the ears and spiral horns flat along the crest of the spine; eyes drilled to accept inserts in contrasting colour. 8.04 grams, 41 mm
From the collection of Mr S.M., London, UK, formed from 1979-1999.
From the collection of Mr S.M., London, UK, formed from 1979-1999.
With a rounded body and two looped eyes. 26.4 grams, 39 mm
Acquired in Switzerland, 2002.
Private collection, Europe.
Cf. De Rochesnard, Album des Poids Antiques I, p.73.
Acquired in Switzerland, 2002.
Private collection, Europe.
Cf. De Rochesnard, Album des Poids Antiques I, p.73.
Jar with slightly tapering cylindrical sidewall, flared rim to the mouth; incised hatched band to the shoulder and four pierced lugs. 1.02 kg, 11.7 cm wide
with Gwain McKinley, London, 1980s.
Acquired from the above, 1993.
Private European collection, thence by family descent.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12125-218132.
Cf. similar in the British Museum under accession no.1882,0918,A.27.
with Gwain McKinley, London, 1980s.
Acquired from the above, 1993.
Private European collection, thence by family descent.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12125-218132.
Cf. similar in the British Museum under accession no.1882,0918,A.27.
Conical in profile with narrow base and rounded rim. 1.46 kg, 18.2 cm
From the collection of A.R., 1970s.
Ex private collection of Mr.K.A., acquired from the above.
From the collection of A.R., 1970s.
Ex private collection of Mr.K.A., acquired from the above.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
Broad bowl with applied rouletting to the outer face, painted geometric design to the inner face. 173 grams, 15 cm
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
London, UK, collection.
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
London, UK, collection.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
Miniature vessel with bulbous body and trumpet-shaped neck and mouth, three radiating ram-heads to the shoulder. 94.2 grams, 51 mm
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
London, UK, collection.
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
London, UK, collection.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £8,450
With a curved tapering body, the protome formed as a mythical horned lion with folded wings, mouth with a hole and large hollow eyes to accept inlay, the short, dense mane marked with vertical grooves. 748 grams, 16 cm
From a private family collection formed since the early 19th century, thence by descent.
Property of a New Zealand legal professional.
Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12325-223713.
Cf. Rawlinson, G.M.A., The five great Monarchies of the Ancient Eastern World, III vol., New York, 1881; Carter, M.L., Goldstein, S., Harper, P.O., Kawami, T.S., Meyers, P., Splendors of the Ancient East, Antiquities from the al-Sabah collection, London, 2013; Ebbinghaus, S., Feasting with gods, heroes, and kings, Cambridge, 2019, p.116, no.3.24, for similar specimen; cf. also a similar rhyton in the Miho Museum, Japan, inv.no. H-17.5 D-10 W-5.2.
From a private family collection formed since the early 19th century, thence by descent.
Property of a New Zealand legal professional.
Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12325-223713.
Cf. Rawlinson, G.M.A., The five great Monarchies of the Ancient Eastern World, III vol., New York, 1881; Carter, M.L., Goldstein, S., Harper, P.O., Kawami, T.S., Meyers, P., Splendors of the Ancient East, Antiquities from the al-Sabah collection, London, 2013; Ebbinghaus, S., Feasting with gods, heroes, and kings, Cambridge, 2019, p.116, no.3.24, for similar specimen; cf. also a similar rhyton in the Miho Museum, Japan, inv.no. H-17.5 D-10 W-5.2.
Modelled in the round as a zebu standing on all four legs with dewlap and crescent horns. 215 grams, 10.5 cm
Private collection, London, UK; formed 1970s-1980s.
From a private collection of an Exeter gentleman since 2015.
See Aruz, J., Art of the First Cities. The Third Millennium B.C. from the Mediterranean to the Indus, New York, 2003, for discussion.
Private collection, London, UK; formed 1970s-1980s.
From a private collection of an Exeter gentleman since 2015.
See Aruz, J., Art of the First Cities. The Third Millennium B.C. from the Mediterranean to the Indus, New York, 2003, for discussion.
Modelled with a pinched, bird-like head and face with large circular eyes, two applied ornamental collars, stub arms and splayed foot. 41 grams, 13.5 cm
with Geneve Enchere, December 2017, no.790.
Private collection, Europe.
with Geneve Enchere, December 2017, no.790.
Private collection, Europe.
Modelled with a pinched, bird-like head and face with large circular eyes, two ornamental collars and wearing a headdress, stub arms and splayed foot; repaired. 103 grams, 17.2 cm
Private Swiss collection.
Private collection, Europe.
Private Swiss collection.
Private collection, Europe.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
D-shaped in section with applied headdress, rosette earrings, collar, breasts, footwear. 141 grams, 17.2 cm
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
London, UK, collection.
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
London, UK, collection.
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