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LOT 1871
Bronze and Stone Head Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 7/8 - 5 1/8 in. (763 grams total, 4.8-13 cm).
Comprising: a head of a crowned bodhisattva, mounted on a display stand; head of a lady, carved in Roman style; a stylised face in amethyst. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Persian Fruit Wood Sherbet Spoons
Late 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Three carved wooden spoons comprising: one with scaphoid bowl and openwork handle with tulip-shaped flowers and foliage; one with shallow scooped bowl, openwork handle with looped tendrils; one with scaphoid bowl and rectangular handle with chip-carved detailing, black and red ornament. 24 grams total, 18-21.4 cm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Private collection, London. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Western Asiatic Style Steel Calligraphic Strong Box
20th century AD.Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
With hinged lid and globular feet, the panels decorated with dense calligraphy and stylised birds. 3.23 kg, 25.5 x 20.5 x 13.5 cm
From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Intaglio Gemstone Collection
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Comprising: an oval agate intaglio with advancing beast; a red carnelian intaglio with an ibex facing back; an agate intaglio with spread eagle; a domed intaglio with horse advancing right; two dark agate intaglios with profile busts; a white agate intaglio with a bearded head in profile; a translucent intaglio with profile bust. 11.4 grams total, 10-25 mm
From a West London, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
