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Amuletic figure of a standing beast with raised rump and curved tail; integral bridle and reins. 17.1 grams, 43 mm
Ex London collection of a deceased collector, 1990s.
Ex London collection of a deceased collector, 1990s.
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A rectangular sheet-lead panel with columns of lightly incised Aramaic text; the sheet originally rolled tightly. 25.2 grams, 14.5 cmFine condition.
Acquired 1979-1999.
London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
The item was possibly meant to be a defixio or curse tablet on which the malediction was recorded and then shut away (by being tightly rolled up) so that the victim could not find it or negate it.
Acquired 1979-1999.
London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
The item was possibly meant to be a defixio or curse tablet on which the malediction was recorded and then shut away (by being tightly rolled up) so that the victim could not find it or negate it.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Comprising spherical, irregular and facetted types. 91 grams total, 2-14 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s.
UK gallery, early 2000s.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Rectangular panel with low-relief reserved calligraphic text. 1.7 grams, 27 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): £117
Bell-shaped in profile with gusset to rim; base with intaglio scene of two lovers. 3.17 grams, 16 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.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
With wide body and low foot, decorative impressed-point band with four low lugs below the rim, undulating line at the foot. 1.6 kg, 24 cm wide
From a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent.
From a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent.
Comprising globular body, waisted neck and flared rim, bifid loop handle with pellet above, bands of black scrolled vegetation. 326 grams, 11.5 cm
Formerly with a Mayfair gallery in the 1980s.
Ex property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
Formerly with a Mayfair gallery in the 1980s.
Ex property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
Barrel-shaped in profile in translucent olive-green glass, with deep shoulder and knop finial. 17.08 grams, 28 mm
From the collection of Mr S.M., London, UK, formed from 1969-1999.
See Stefano Carboni and Sheikh Nasser Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, Glass from Islamic Lands: The al-Sabah Collection at the Kuwait National Museum, Kuwait, 2002, item 104; Bonhams sale 29th April 2004, lot 280.
Probably intended for use in the game of backgammon.
From the collection of Mr S.M., London, UK, formed from 1969-1999.
See Stefano Carboni and Sheikh Nasser Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, Glass from Islamic Lands: The al-Sabah Collection at the Kuwait National Museum, Kuwait, 2002, item 104; Bonhams sale 29th April 2004, lot 280.
Probably intended for use in the game of backgammon.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Frieze depicting two opposed seated figures with arms outstretched and faravahar above, column of later cuneiform text. 11.9 grams, 32 mm
UK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
UK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
D-shaped in section with radiating knops and interstitial transverse ribs. 39 grams, 70 mm
Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
With carinated hoop, ellipsoid plaque with incised legend. 1.6 grams, 14 mm overall
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.
Comprising a round-section shank and opposed finials with braid detailing. 21 gramss, 60 mm
UK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
UK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
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