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LOT 1507
Assyrian Red Jasper Cylinder Seal with Contest Scene
EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 1/8 in. (6.07 grams, 30 mm).
Comprising two rearing gryphons engaged in combat, a small reclining quadruped (sheep?) between them on the ground line.
ProvenanceUK 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 Agate Bull's Head Pendant
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £125
Finely carved as a stylised bull's head with short horns and bulbous eyes, incised nostrils and mouth, perforated at the back of the neck for suspension. 28.9 grams, 40 mm
Ex property of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1969-1999, thence by descent. Accompanied by a previous typed cataloguing card. 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 Bronze Cup
6th-4th century B.C.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
With rounded base and cylindrical body gently tapering towards the top. 71.5 grams, 78 mm
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. -
Luristan Bronze Animal
13th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Modelled in the round horse with legs fully extended, halter to the neck. 8.80 grams, 33 mm
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.
