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Engraved stylised detailing to the domed carapace, the underside with quadrupeds and caterpillars in exergue; pierced longitudinally; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 3.35 grams, 18 mm



From the 'S' collection, acquired 1970-1990s.

Comprising: a deep bowl with painted rings to the inner face (repaired); cup with a slightly waisted profile (repaired); vase with bulbous median section, flared rim, painted rings and other ornament. 1.47 kg total, 9.3-27 cm



The vase ex Abelita family collection. Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent. The vase accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip.

Plano-convex in section with incuse line of Kufic text; supplied with an impression. 0.35 grams, 10 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

'Architectural' type with plain shank, square-section bezel with vertical filigree frame to each face, domed roof and cell with inset turquoise stud. 4.02 grams, 30.77 mm overall, 15.21 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7)



Private collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent.

With a squat body and two looped eyes, slightly convex base. 195 grams, 92 mm



Acquired in 1992. From the collection of Nicholas Wright (d.2005); thence by descent.

Squat in profile with inturned rim, incised ring to inner face; accretion to base. 175 grams, 13.5 cm



Ex Abelita collection, 1990s.

Including leaping lion, conch shell and other types. 11.5 grams total, 10-20 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Bulbous body with a flattened base, a short funicular neck and a round-section strap handle, seven concentric circle motifs with a central pellet on the shoulder. 1 kg, 21.5 cm



Ex Abelita collection, 1990s.

Conical in profile with flared rim at the apex; marine accretions. 235 grams, 93 mm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Discoid in plan with incuse ibex with the legs folded beneath the body; text in the field; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.42 grams, 11 mm



Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK.

With triangular blade, midrib, lateral barbs, round-section tang; mounted on a custom-made stand. 82 grams total, 18 cm high including stand



Ex Abelita collection, 1980s-2010.

Composed of annular, oblate and other beads, restrung. 18.12 grams, 44.2 cm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.