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LOT 0574
Cypriot Red Polished Ware Bowl
BRONZE AGE, CIRCA 2000-1600 B.C.
5 1/2 in. (289 grams, 14 cm).
Hemispherical in profile with slightly inverted rim, band of circumferential incised lines beneath the rim and concentric zigzags below, roundels to the underside; single small pierced bulb for suspension. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Ian Auld collection, 1970s-1990s.
Acquired from Bonhams, London, 29 April 2009, no.315 (part).
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
Accompanied by copies of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages.
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Italic Black Ware Vessel Group
6th-4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Comprising: biconical cup with carinated profile, flared rim and strap handle; similar with rounded underside and lugs to the equator; jar with trumpet-shaped mouth and lateral loops. 534 grams total, 9.4-11.2 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Hellenistic Gold Earring Pair
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,980
Each with a hollow-form crescentic body with a large teardrop-shaped garnet set within a cell with radiating pearl studs; a pendant panel below with garnet cabochons, five pendant drops with pearl finials and a central teardrop-shaped garnet; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 22.40 grams total, 47-49 mm (107 grams total, 92 mm high including stand)
From a private collection. Acquired from Mr D.S., 7 February 2008. Private UK collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12119-214174.
The material culture of the Hellenistic east followed the eastern Mediterranean polychromy. Many beautiful jewels were produced in Alexandria or in the Syrian cities and the majority of their precious decorations was imitated by jewellers of more remote provinces, like those of the Greek Pontic cities. -
Greek and Other Pottery Sherd Group
Circa 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Mixed group including amphora, lekythos, bowl and other fragments. 1.06 kg total, 3.4-12.4 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
