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LOT 0292
Assyrian Gold Earrings with Bosses
2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 1/8 in. (17.48 grams total, 26-27 mm).
Each a hoop extending between two conical wound-wire bosses above a cluster of granules, carinated shank below with third cluster beneath; one loop replaced. [2]
ProvenanceFrom a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
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Mesopotamian Cuneiform Tablet
Early 2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Tabular in form with short cuneiform text to one face. 57 grams, 54 mm
Specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman and housed in London before 1992. Thence by descent to family members. Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. This small collection is exceptional for the variety of types, including some very rare and well preserved examples. -
Old Babylonian Terracotta Plaque with Erotic Scene
Circa 1800 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
Depicting an erotic beer drinking scene, the woman portrayed nude and bent at the waist, shown drinking from a pottery vessel with a low straw; a nude male figure standing behind her with his hands resting on her waist; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 285 grams total, 80 mm (11 cm high including stand)
From the property of the late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999. Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip. -
Achaemenid Silver Feline Brooch Pair
6th-4th century B.C.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £325
Each composed of a plano-convex bow, balustered arms with one knop-style head and one curved catchplate, round-section pin with coiled wire collar, bow decorated with the addorsed forequarters of two felines with stylised markings and facial features. 22.3 grams total, 30 mm each
Fine condition.
Acquired before 1983. Ex London gallery, 1990s.
