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LOT 0873
Bronze Age Bowl
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
11 5/8 in. (1.36 kg, 29.5 cm wide).
A ceramic bowl of conical form, shallow foot and slightly inverted rim.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Western Asiatic Ceramic Artefact Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterEstimate: £100 - 140 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
A mixed group of complete and fragmentary ceramic artefacts, including decorated vessels, figural idols, the head of a bovine and other items. 662 grams total, 4.3-17.5 cm
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private collection since 1998. -
Western Asiatic Star-Shaped Oil Lamp
Circa 9th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £169
A star-shaped copper-alloy oil lamp with six arms, one arm forming a handle; tripod feet, one foot repaired. 176 grams, 13.9 cm
Early 1990s London collection. Acquired on the UK art market. From a private collection, Lancashire, UK. -
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Seljuk Period Openwork Door Fitting
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £598
A pair of bronze openwork discoid door 'bosses' or handle mounting plates, each with a central dome inscribed around the neck, procession of birds with spread wings below, geometric band, openwork interlace motif, egg-and-dart style shaped circumference. 1.4 kg total, 24 cm wide each
From a UK private collection. An old Christie's label to verso: '656/8673'.
