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LOT 0840
Judaean Four Shekel Stone Weight
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 1/4 in. (44.7 grams, 33 mm).
Of globular form with domed upper face bearing incised characters and a flat base; likely limestone. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceGabby family collection since the late 1960s; thence by descent.
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Parthian Silver Bowl
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Hemispherical in shape with rounded base and convex interior rim. 329 grams, 19 cm wide
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s. -
Western Asiatic Rock Crystal Bead Collection
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Of various types including: a large coin-shaped bead; facetted beads; tear-shaped bead; amorphous beads and others. 76 grams total, 9-66 mm
Ex Robin Symes Gallery, pre 1999. -
Syro-Hittite Terracotta Horse and Rider Figure
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £878
Modelled in the round standing facing, the animal's ears pricked, simple recessed eyes, tail hanging between hindlegs, the rider riding bare-back, gripping the horse's mane at the base of the neck, his legs gripping its sides, wearing a textured garment hanging from the left shoulder, pinched face featuring large circular eyes and strong furrowed brow; one arm absent; repaired; mounted on a custom-made display base. 354 grams total, 14.2 cm high including stand
Collection of a deceased London gentleman, 1979-1999, by descent. Accompanied by a copy of thermoluminescence analysis report no.N122k30 from Oxford Authentication.
