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  • Post Achaemenid Silver Bracelet Pair with Figures
    Post Achaemenid Silver Bracelet Pair with Figures
    Late 1st millennium B.C.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £390

    Each a C-shaped band with everted rims, applied repoussé strip with geometric and figural frieze, applied hollow-domed studs, reinforced at the finials. 68.4 grams total, 63-69 mm



    From a deceased family collection formed in the 1980s; thence by descent. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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  • Old Babylonian Haematite Cylinder Seal
    Old Babylonian Haematite Cylinder Seal
    2nd millennium B.C.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £390

    Frieze depicting a kneeling huntsman with inverted spear and khopesh facing a rampant ibex with head turned away, crouching gryphon with forelegs raised, bird in flight preying on a recumbent ibex; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.24 grams, 15 mm



    From the 'S' collection, acquired 1970-1990s. The collection was seen and studied by W.G.Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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  • Magical Epigraphic Plaque with Mythical Beast
    Magical Epigraphic Plaque with Mythical Beast
    18th-19th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £130

    Lentoid in plan and curved with two attachment loops to the reverse; low-relief image of a lion with tail arched over the back; solar mask behind and before the beast, another above the lion's back; the whole surface with dense hatching and grids with text. 21.5 grams, 95 mm



    From a UK private collection, before 1980. Property of a Stockport, UK, collector. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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  • Western Asiatic Terracotta Jar Group
    Western Asiatic Terracotta Jar Group
    1st millennium B.C.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £195

    Including squat jars, bowls, dishes and vases, some with painted ornament. 2.75 kg total, 6.7-17 cm



    Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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  • Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
    Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
    20th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £169

    Composed of alternating tabular flower-shaped and grooved cylindrical beads interspersed with small glass oblate beads; restrung. 28.2 grams, 40.5 cm



    Ex London art market. Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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  • Western Asiatic and Other Mixed Bead Group
    Western Asiatic and Other Mixed Bead Group
    1st millennium B.C. and later

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £91

    An assorted colourful mix of glass and stone beads. 51 grams total, 1-23 mm



    Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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  • Western Asiatic Veined Alabaster Jar
    Western Asiatic Veined Alabaster Jar
    2nd millennium B.C.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £59

    With globular body and everted rim; repaired. 367 grams , 99 mm



    From a collection formed before 1988, London and Geneva. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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  • Mesopotamian Cylinder Seal with Seated Deity
    Mesopotamian Cylinder Seal with Seated Deity
    Third Dynasty of Ur, 2100-2000 B.C.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £208

    Cylinder with cord and bead handles; accompanied by a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder Seal of lapis Lazuli, 23.5 x 9 mm. The design shows a seated deity to the right, raising one hand, while from the left an introducing goddess leads in a worshipper. The cutting is simple, but is identifiable as from the period of the Third Dynasty of Ur, c. 2100-2000 B.C., coming from southern Mesopotamia or a neighbouring area. The design is worn, but clearly visible. Lapis is a rare stone for this period.'; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 5.65 grams total, 8.1-23.5 mm



    UK private collection, acquired 1980-1983. Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert in July 1991. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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  • Luristan Bronze Vase
    Luristan Bronze Vase
    13th-7th century B.C.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £169

    With a waisted body and trumpet-shaped mouth. 165 grams, 10 cm



    Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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  • Sasanian Green Jasper Stamp Seal with a Bust and Pahlavi Inscription
    Sasanian Green Jasper Stamp Seal with a Bust and Pahlavi Inscription
    3rd-5th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £468

    Plano-convex in section with intaglio facing bust of a male with centre-parted hair and forked beard, name of the owner in Pahlavi script to the border. 5.73 grams, 19 mm



    UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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  • Western Asiatic Mother of Pearl Miniature Dagger
    Western Asiatic Mother of Pearl Miniature Dagger
    1st millennium B.C.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

    Carved in nacre with broad tongue-shape blade, hilt with spurs to the lower guard and broad trapezoidal pommel. 11 grams, 74 mm



    Acquired 1979-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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  • Amlash Terracotta Pouring Bowl
    Amlash Terracotta Pouring Bowl
    1st millennium B.C.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £208

    Squat in profile with broad base, loop handle to rear, broad U-section pouring lip. 789 grams, 31 cm



    From a London, UK, gentleman's collection of ancient pottery and artefacts, 1990s. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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