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Mixed Western Asiatic and Other Beads
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £78
Comprising glass, lapis lazuli and stone beads in shades of blue and white. 63 grams total, 3-20 mm
From the London art market, 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. -
Western Asiatic Silver Inscribed Ring
12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
With a D-section hoop expanding at the shoulders, a round decorative medallion with remains of niello inlay to both shoulders, raised inscribed bezel with decorative border. 9.96 grams, 23.27 mm overall, 16.90 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)
Private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s. 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. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Mount in the Form of a Lion
12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Tubular hollow body a zoomorphic face finial, in a form of a stylised feline head with high-relief rounded eyes and tear-shaped nose, a pair of legs with globular finials, an elongated triangular spout. 249 grams, 16 cm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK. 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. -
Ottoman Epigraphic Artefact Group
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Comprising: finger ring with scaphoid bezel and reserved Nastaliq script legend; seal or cuff-link part with incised Nastaliq legend. 10.1 grams total, 17-22 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 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. -
Western Asiatic Stone Macehead
3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Piriform in profile with low neck to the socket. 473 grams, 77 mm
From a London, UK, collection, 2000s. 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. -
Western Asiatic Rock Crystal Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Composed of graduated melon beads; restrung. 190 grams, 53 cm
From the London, UK, art market in the 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. -
Achaemenid Light Blue Glass and Ceramic Bead Necklace String
6th-4th century B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £72
Composed of graduated mixed beads including one with eye motifs, central feature a tubular facetted bead with an oblate bead below; restrung. 15.2 grams, 36 cm
From the London, UK, art market in the 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. -
Mesopotamian Bronze Javelin Head
3rd-2nd millennium B.CSold for (Inc. bp): £117
With foliate blade, rhomboidal in section, raised mid-rib, medium length stem widening at its base and forming a small discoid stop, rectangular-section tang with bent terminal. 224 grams, 46.5 cm
Acquired in the 1990s. 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.
The specimen belongs to the category of tripartite spears with long pointed biconvex blade and single bevelled tang. They seem to be a Mesopotamian and Susian (Elamite) variant, and this type also includes decorated blades, like the spear from Tello with the inscription 'King of Kish'. -
Western Asiatic Rock Crystal Gemstone
9th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Plano-convex cabochon with engraved Kufic legend to the domed face; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.08 grams, 14 mm
Acquired in 1994. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 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. -
Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Composed mainly of multifacetted, barrel-shaped and biconical beads with long double-pierced amuletic beads and a flower-shaped bead, central feature a large tabular bead; restrung. 44.3 grams, 41 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. -
Mesopotamian Stone Pig Amulet
Uruk, 4th millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Reclining pig in profile with an elongated snout, circular recess for an eye insert, pierced through the centre; incised lines on the reverse. 16.1 grams, 42 mm
From a Mayfair, London, UK, gallery, 1990s. From a private UK 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. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Figure of a Bull
Circa 1000-600 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £293
Modelled in a powerful stance with its legs spread, erect head with large curving horns. 151 grams, 88 mm
Nicolas Koutoulakis (1910-1996), thence by descent. Ex Galerie Khnoum, Geneva, Switzerland. Private collection of Mr K.A. 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.