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Western Asiatic Bronze Bowl
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
With flared sidewall and rolled rim. 280 grams, 16 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Samarkand Ware Calligraphic Ceramic Bowl
Circa 10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Conical with low foot, slip-painted with chestnut brown band to the rim, three calligraphic panels to the inner face below the rim with interstitial red and black rosettes. 620 grams, 22 cm diameter
From the Steel family collection, 1950s-late 1990s. -
Western Asiatic and Other Terracotta Idol Collection
3rd-1st millennium B.C. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £117
Anthropomorphic figures in various poses, two on ceramic stands. 560 grams total, 7.8-15 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Qajar Gemstone with Kufic Inscription
Late 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Octagonal in plan with incised nastaliq inscription within a border. 8.78 grams, 25 mm
with a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. -
Western Asiatic Silver Mount Pair
Circa 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising two rectangular-section penannular shanks with applied pellet clusters and incised herringbone lines. 12.4 grams total, 26-27 mm
UK private collection before 2000. On the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Sumerian Alabaster Head
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Exquisitely carved in a naturalistic manner with sculpted nose and ears, rounded cheeks, forehead and chin; hollowed eyes probably to accept inserts, delicate incisions enhancing the facial features and adding wrinkles to the face; a hollowed tubular shaft to the base of the head. 17.14 grams, 31 mm
From a major London, UK, collection of Mr S.M., formed from 1970-1999. Accompanied by a previous typed cataloguing card. -
Western Asiatic Red Sandstone Fragment Group
Circa 10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Including a frieze fragment with arcade and part of an arch. 3.1 kg total, 9-22 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Luristan Bronze Dress Pin Group
13th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Including tapering type with domed head, poppyhead type and others. 77 grams total, 6.2-20 cm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Western Silicia Bronze Jeweller's Stamp with Bust
Armenia, 12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Rectangular panel, hollow to the rverse with attachment lug, incised die with profile crowned bust and legend. 10.5 grams, 29 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Western Asiatic Red Jasper Stamp Seal with Wolf
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Pyramidal in profile with stylised intaglio figure of a wolf in profile, crouching with exaggerated claws. 5.18 grams, 16 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Sassanian Glass Handled Bottle
3rd-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Piriform in profile with flared mouth. loop handle, three applied dics to the shoulder and disc to the base. 40 grams, 96 mm
Formerly in North American collection, 1990s. From the collection of a London, UK, gentleman. -
Western Asiatic Gold and Coral-Coloured Bead Pendant
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Comprising a tubular sheet-gold sleeve with repoussé domed upper and suspension loop, enclosing a conical fragment. 0.79 grams, 15 mm
Ex Japanese collection, 1970-2010. Accompanied by a previous cataloguing card.