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LOT 1160
Bronze Age Bichrome Terracotta Bowl
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
8 7/8 in. (625 grams, 22.5 cm wide).
Broad and squat with concentric painted rings in two bands to the inner face. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx property of a London, UK, gentleman, 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.
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Sumerian Terracotta Cuneiform Tablet with Relief Inscription
Ur III, 22nd-21st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Plano-convex in section with low-relief legend in ten lines with interstitial lineation. 111 grams, 85 mm
London, UK, art market, 1980s. From the collection of G.M.R.H., 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. -
Large Bactrian Black Chlorite 'Hand Bag' Ceremonial Weight
3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £49,400
D-shaped in profile with void below the curved edge, obverse with reserved serpents above a frieze of trees; reverse with rearing serpents above geometric panels; mounted on a custom-made stand. 4.8 kg total, 24 cm high (27 cm including stand)
with Gallery Rosen Ancient Art, Tel Aviv, 1968. Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s. London, UK, collection. Accompanied by a copy of an original invoice from Gallery Rosen Ancient Art, 25 December 1968. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate no.12775-237877. 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 object could have been carried or swung in ceremonies or processions. This is also suggested by the side in which the snakes overlook buildings of a religious place, which have the clear structure of the Ziggurats, while other sections are representing the doors of a temple. -
Western Asiatic Terracotta Spouted Vessel
8th-9th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
With bulbous body, looped handle and tapering spout, broad columnar neck with crimped detailing, bands of reserved tendrils on a hatched field. 523 grams, 18.5 cm wide
UK collection, 1990s. Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000. Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman. 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.
