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LOT 0879
Babylonian Clay Brick Fragment with Cuneiform
CIRCA 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 1/4 in. (29 grams, 57 mm).
The fragment irregular in plan, bearing cuneiform text to one face and a handwritten label to the reverse reading 'Babylon'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970-1990.
Ex collection of a deceased gentleman by descent to his family.
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LOT 0879
Babylonian Clay Brick Fragment with Cuneiform
Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
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Western Asiatic Carnelian, Agate and Gold Bead Necklace
2nd millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
Composed mainly of restrung and graduated lozenge-shaped and spherical beads, together with later gold beads of different types adorned with granulated collars and filigree; modern silver-gilt hook-and-eye clasp. 44.2 grams, 43.5 cm long
Acquired 1969-1999. From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent. -
Western Asiatic Stone Bead Necklace
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £26
Composed mainly of restrung with a central cylindrical agate bead with later cream-coloured shell(?) Heidhi style beads punctuated by clusters of black beads. 14.5 grams, 58 cm long
Fine condition.
Private U.K. family collection formed in the early 1970s. The property of Mr and Mrs P. R. of East Sussex. Thence by descent to family members. -
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Babylonian Nebuchadnezzar II Period Glazed Clay Brick Fragment
Circa 6th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Comprising a polychrome surface to one side forming a corner; an old inked inscription 'BABYLON' to the reverse. 52 grams, 58 mm
Acquired 1970-1990. Ex collection of a deceased gentleman by descent to his family.
A tablet dated to the kingdom of Nebuchadnezzar II and recently published by Prof. Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin, gives detailed measurements for the inner city wall of Babylon, called Imgur-Enlil, naming landmarks like Zababa and Urash gates. Nebuchadnezzar II conquered Jerusalem in 586 B.C. and renewed his imperial city, building majestic new walls.
