LOT 4210
Islamic Polyhedral Bronze Commercial Weight of 20 Dirhams or 2 Uqiya. Circa 10th-13th century AD.
Commercial weight in the form of a polyhedron with truncated ends and with its sides ornamented with 'bird's eye' patterns. Cf. Silifke 127. Condition as seen.(57.78gr, 22mm.).
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
LOT 4210
Islamic Polyhedral Bronze Commercial Weight of 20 Dirhams or 2 Uqiya.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
-
Ottoman Empire. Anonymous PB Seal. 19th century. Related to the Ottoman postal system.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Legend in Ottoman Turkish containing mintname / Legend in Ottoman Turkish. 16.01gr, 22mm, 12h.
Condition as seen.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Roman Glass Tessera. 3rd-4th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Lion standing to right, head to left / Blank. 1.67gr, 16mm.
Condition as seen.
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999. -
Egypt Uncertain PB Tessera. Circa 1st-3rd century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Head to right / Hieroglyphic inscription. 10.60gr, 20mm, 3h.
Condition as seen.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
