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LOT 0983
Cuneiform Tablet Fragment of a Divinatory Treaty Predicting the Peril of the Enemy Army
CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. (32 grams total, 70 x 70 mm including case).
A ceramic tablet fragment bearing dense cuneiform text to one face; held in a membranous frame, a divinatory treaty with observations on different configurations of the liver of a sheep (?) and their apodosis, that is to say the prediction for each case: the theme of 'the peril of the enemy army' is recurrent. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx 1970s collection.
Property of a North London gentleman.
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LOT 0983
Cuneiform Tablet Fragment of a Divinatory Treaty Predicting the Peril of the Enemy Army
Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
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Circa 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
A group of four copper-alloy finger rings displaying geometric designs. 36.1 grams total, 22-26 mm
Early 1990s London collection. Acquired on the UK art market. From a private collection, Lancashire, UK. -
Western Asiatic Gold Ring with Bust within Grapes and Symbols
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,794
A gold finger ring with hollow D-section hoop and oval bezel, set with a later oval-shaped agate intaglio bearing a bust surrounded by a vine of grapes, enigmatic motifs or symbols around. 8.03 grams, 26.73 mm overall, 16.61 mm internal diameter ( approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5)
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970-1999. Property of a late Mayfair, London gentleman, by descent. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11344-190311. -
Luristan Spouted Vessel with Attacking Bulls
Late 2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £833
A bronze vessel composed of a squat body, stepped shoulder, broad rim and U-section spout, the body displaying a frieze of repoussé fighting bulls, their heads lowered and horns interlocking beneath the spout. 496 grams, 19 cm wide
Fine condition.
Acquired before 1983. Ex London gallery, 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11352-191889.
