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Western Asiatic Stone Mortar
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Squat in profile with broad rounded rim. 1.2 kg, 15.5 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. -
Western Asiatic Stone Idol
1st millennium B.C. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £286
Carved as a tongue-shaped face with flanking strap handles, hollow underside. 1.72 kg, 16 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. -
Amlash Bird-Headed Clasp Group
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Each a slightly domed ring with hooked bird-head and stud with square head. 23.4 grams total, 42-43 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Western Asiatic Decorated White-Glazed Bowl
10th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Bell-shaped in profile with basal ring, part-glazed with applied strokes to inner face, segmented detailing. 277 grams, 17 cm
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s. London, UK, collection. -
Mixed Ancient Necklace Bead Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £598
Comprising a quantity of lapis lazuli, glass and stone beads, including some larger collared tubular beads and a floral bead. 66 grams total, 2-46 mm
From a bead collection formed in the 1990s. -
Luristan Bronze Arrowhead Grup
13th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Comprising barbed-and-tanged, lanceolate, socketed and other types. 163 grams total, 41-83 mm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Old Babylonian Plaque with King and Offerant
Early 2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Polished stone fragment with frieze depicting a seated ruler wearing a floor-length robe, one arm raised and bent towards a standing figure with tight-fitting ankle-length garment; pierced at the upper edge; re-used as a pendant or amulet(?). 10.5 grams, 38 mm
From the collection of Mr S.M., London, UK, formed from 1979-1999. -
Bactrian Terracotta Chalice
1st millennium B.C. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £117
Sturdy columnar stem flaring to the broad base with carinated rim, band of pained geometric ornament; the bowl broad and dished with concentric ring detailing. 2.49 kg, 28.5 cm wide
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Western Asiatic Carnelian, Agate and Silver Bead Necklace String
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Composed of oval beads interspersed with shorter oval beads, two pairs of silver oval beads to the centre with a conical feature bead; restrung. 45 grams, 50 cm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Mesopotamian Black Stone Goat Stamp Seal
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Carved in the round as a recumbent goat with inset stone to the brow; geometric design to the underside. 18.4 grams, 31 mm
From the private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s. -
Seljuk Bronze Belt Fitting with Lion
12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
With rectangular loop below, slot to rear to accept the belt, two holes for attachment pins; reserved lion image. 16.7 grams, 34 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Western Asiatic Twisted Bronze Bracelet Pair
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Each a twisted shank with flattened terminals. 9.56 grams total, 56 mm each
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman.