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LOT 0209
Important Western Asiatic Royal Cuneiform Nail of King Lipit-Eshtar of Isin
CIRCA 1934-1924 B.C.
4 in. (793 grams, 10 cm).
The surviving fragment comprising a tapering cylindrical body and splayed head, bearing Akkadian text to both the head and stem.
ProvenanceFrom an important collection pre 1988.
Private collection, London, UK, 1990s-2000s.
J.L. collection, Surrey, UK, 2000s.
This cone is referred to as Lipit-Eshtar RIME4.1.5.3.
FootnotesThis clay cone was inscribed with a dedication of Lipit-Eshtar, who ruled the city of Isin in southern Mesopotamia circa 1934-1924 B.C. This cone was probably created for the construction of a temple (the E-ninisa, 'House of Justice') at Namgarum.
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LOT 0209
Important Western Asiatic Royal Cuneiform Nail of King Lipit-Eshtar of Isin
Estimate £1,500 - 2,000€1,740 - 2,320 (for guidance only)$2,030 - 2,700 (for guidance only)
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Sumerian Clay School Tablet
3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,235
Plano-convex in form with cuneiform text to both faces. 183 grams, 81 mm wide
From an important collection formed before 1988. -
Western Asiatic Terracotta Jug with Net Painting
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
With trumpet-style neck, chamfered rim with bridge to conical spout and integral strap handle, polychrome painted frieze incorporating stylised 'net' motifs between concentric plain bands of varying thicknesses and geometric motifs to the handle and spout. 1.15 kg, 21 cm high
Acquired before 2000. Property of a London, UK, gentleman. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Western Asiatic Gemstone with Kufic Inscription
20th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Octagonal form bearing Kufic script over three lines to one face; possibly red jade or jasper. 7.29 grams, 25 mm
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s.
