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LOT 1154
Central Asian Green Steatite Stone Frog Amulet
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. OR LATER
1 1/4 in. (7.37 grams, 33 mm).
Carved in the round depicting two frogs mating, with socket eyes.
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s.
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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Biconvex globular body with broad neck, flared rim, two ledge handles to the equator. 1.22 kg, 24.5 cm
From an important collection of pottery formed prior to 1988, London and Geneva. 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. -
Syro-Hittite Terracotta Figurine with Animal
Circa 2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
An abstract figure modelled standing, carrying a small animal in its arms, possibly a kid, with a pinched head, large circular eyes, conical headpiece, discoid ear ornaments and a neck ornament. 56 grams, 12.6 cm high
Collection of a deceased London gentleman, 1979-1999, by descent. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no. N122e89 from Oxford Authentication. 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 Syro-Hittite states rose to prominence in northern Syria and southern Anatolia (modern Turkey) following the collapse of the Hittite Empire, during which time many such figures were produced and widely distributed for domestic use. Such figures, later pejoratively referred to as 'idols', depicted deities carrying or standing with animals. -
Western Asiatic Inscribed Gemstone in Silver Ring
12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
A hollow-form D-section hoop with applied filigree rope to the borders, raised gilt bezel set with a carnelian intaglio engraved with a one line inscription. 9.77 grams, 28.57 mm overall, 19.06 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
Private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s. 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.
