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LOT 0532
Greek Geometric Storage Vessel
LATE 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
6 3/4 in. (703 grams, 17 cm high).
A bulbous ceramic vessel with waisted neck and rolled rim, polychrome painted circumferential bands to the shoulder and neck.
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s.
English private collection.
Property of an Essex gentleman.
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Parthian Gold and Garnet Earrings
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,300
A matched pair of gold earrings each a hinged hoop with lateral teardrop cells set with cabochon garnets and disc cells to the apex with similar; bulbous central section with filigree and granulation detailing, cells with lapis lazuli and garnet cloisons; attached with four vertical filigree stringers to a stepped octahedral lower section with applied bosses and pearl seed-beads, granule cluster finial. 9.6 grams total, 57 mm each
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Important North West London collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11609-199711. -
Parthian Gold Earrings
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £305
A matching pair of hinged gold earrings, each composed of a hollow-formed crescentic hoop adorned with a row of granulation and pyramid granules; hinged closure above. 3.95 grams total, 18 mm each
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman. -
Greek Campanian Black Terracotta Bowl
4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
A terracotta bowl or dish with broad inverted rim, squat convex body and carinated foot, covered in a black glaze and displaying a stylised radiating palmette leaf design to the interior base. 223 grams, 14.2 cm
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private Swiss collection since 1998.
