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LOT 0555
Greek and Indus Valley Terracotta Vessel Collection
3RD-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 - 7 1/8 in. (2.1 kg total, 7.8-18 cm).
Mixed group of vessels including biconvex bowl, drum-shaped jar and other types, some with painted ornament. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom 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.
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Hellenistic Gold and Coral Pendant with Dolphins
2nd-1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Formed as a coral pillar with gold rosette finial, collar supporting two rearing dolphins flanking a blue glass bead; loop and suspension ring above. 2.98 grams, 33 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. -
Greek Painted Terracotta Juglet
8th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
With applied handle and integral foot, horizontal painted lines to the equator, concentric rings to the shoulder. 56 grams, 74 mm
Property of a Gloucestershire, UK, collector. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman. -
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.
