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LOT 0252
Early Bronze Age Silver Idol
CIRCA 2400-2100 B.C.
2 1/2 in. (17.88 grams, 64 mm).
Of unusual double pelta type, symbolising a female human body, embossed dots to the perimeter and two holes to the centre.
ProvenanceFrom a private family collection formed since the early 19th century, thence by descent.
Property of a New Zealand legal professional.
Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12318-223718.
Cf. for similar idols but in marble, Bilgi, Ö., Anthropomorphic Representations in Anatolia before the Classical Age, Istanbul, 2014, figs.728, 729 and 741; for metallic idols of very similar (although not completely identical) shape see idem, pp.272-275; see also Connolly, P., The legend of Odysseus, Oxford, 1986; D’Amato, R., Salimbeti, A., Early Iron Age Greek Warrior 1100-700, Oxford, 2016.
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LOT 0252
Early Bronze Age Silver Idol
Estimate £3,000 - 4,000€3,480 - 4,640 (for guidance only)$4,050 - 5,400 (for guidance only)
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South Arabian Bronze Devotional Plaque by Yin'am and his Brother
Circa 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £10,010
Rectangular plaque with slightly flared ends, raised border and mounting hole to each corner; crenellation to inner edge of upper border; twelve lines of dense inscription in raised relief, reading in translation: 'Yin'am and his brother, along with their sons, the Banu Rasham, have dedicated this to their god LBNH, the bull of M'RBN, in his sanctuary at Sim'ân. This inscription is a divine ordinance that he has commanded for them on his property, for their wellbeing and the wellbeing of all they have acquired and will acquire. May LBNH increase their prosperity, favour, health, and strength, and may evil, wrong, ill-will, injustice, WTRKS, and 'W/'F of enemies, both far and near, be kept away from them.' 13.4 kg total, 29 cm including stand
German private collection, acquired in 1980. with Christie’s, New York, 4 June 2008, no.93. Acquired by the present owner at the above sale. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12416-225770. -
Sumerian Jemdet Nasr Type Stone Boar Amulet
Late 4th-early 3rd millennium B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £222
With a crescentic polished body, head with drilled eyes and slit mouth, pierced through the raised median collar. 11.2 grams, 56 mm
Collected from 1970-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
Western Asiatic Stone Pazuzu Head
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £187
Modelled in the round with protruding ears and pinched facial detailing; socket above the head. 7.03 grams, 19 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
