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LOT 4220
Group of Seven [7] AE Weights. Circa 15th century BC-7th century AD.
Various standards. Condition as seen.3/8 - 7/8 in. (38.5gr total.).
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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LOT 4220
Group of Seven [7] AE Weights.
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
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Old Babylonian Bronze Frog Weight Circa 2400-1700 B.C.
Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
Modelled in the round with anatomical detailing, undercut between legs and stomach; feet forming a wedge-shaped panel. 24.6 grams, 22 mm
Private collection of Contessa L.J., since the 1980s. Private collection, acquired in 2001. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12898-241690. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Reclining Cat Weight. Early 1st millennium AD.
Estimate: £350 - 450 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £175
Modelled in the round with neck and head extended, legs folded beneath the body 21.91 grams, 35.36 mm
Condition as seen.
Ex London, UK, gentleman's collection by descent, 1980s. -
Later Uncertain BI Seal. 2nd millenium AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Centaur to right, holding bow / Uncertain design. 5.94gr, 19mm, 9h.
Condition as seen.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
