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LOT 1236
Greek and Other Terracotta Fragment Group
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1/2 - 4 1/4 in. (1.6 kg total, 1.5-10.8 cm).
Including painted vase fragments, pierced shell, terracotta animal figure, ceramic tile and other items. [60, 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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Mesopotamian Alabaster Grotesque Head Pendant
Circa 800-600 B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Modelled in the round with animal-like features and grimacing expression, drilled eyes and string eyebrows, possibly depicting Huwawa; perforated through the head and mouth. 4.13 grams, 18 mm
Ex property of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1970-1990s, thence by descent. Accompanied by a previous typed cataloguing card. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Bracelet
Late Bronze Age, 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Round-section shank with clubbed ends. 21 grams, 64 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Western Asiatic Terracotta Chalice
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
With broad base, balustered column with gusseted moulding, shallow bowl and broad flange rim; painted ovoids and other shapes to the base and rim. 1.22 kg, 18.1 cm
Ex property of a North London, UK, gentleman, 1990s.