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LOT 1329
Holy Land and Other Terracotta Pottery Group
3RD-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3/4 - 10 1/4 in. (13 kg total, 2-26 cm).
Including fragmentary ledge-handled storage jar, cocoon jar and other types. [60+, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx London, UK, gallery, 1980-1990s.
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Luristan Bronze Spouted Vessel with Attacking Bulls
Late 2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £650
Composed of a squat body, stepped shoulder, broad rim and U-section spout, the body displaying a frieze of repoussé fighting bulls, their heads lowered and horns interlocking beneath the spout. 496 grams, 19 cm wide
Fine condition.
Acquired before 1983. Ex London gallery, 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11352-191889. -
Western Asiatic Terracotta Cup with Procession of Ibexes
Circa 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Drum-shaped with narrow disc base, painted frieze of ibexes to the sidewall between concentric lines. 149 grams, 91 mm
From 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. -
Western Asiatic Mixed Bead Necklace String
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £39
Graduated group of oblate, cuboid, annular and other beads with barrel-shaped centrepiece. 46 grams total, 51 cm long
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
