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LOT 0231
Large Bactrian Stone Vessel
2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
10 1/8 in. (7.45 kg, 25.7 cm wide).
With slightly dished base, trumpet-shaped sidewall, parallel circumferential ridges below the rim with segmented detailing. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom 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.
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Western Asiatic Gold Floral Earrings
Circa 1st millennium B.C. or laterEstimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Each formed as an open flower with the carpel emerging between the petals, applied pellets forming the petals and three pellets to the carpel; hinged loops. 7.04 grams total, 34-35 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. -
Large Akkadian Cylinder Seal with Contest Scene
2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,420
Dark green agate with contest scene comprising two rampant animals each being stabbed by a standing male with facing bearded beast-man and another animal to the rear. 40.5 grams, 37 mm
From the Rihani family collection, formed 1970-1980s. From a collection acquired from various auction houses in the UK. From the estate of Mr R.W., a private Wiltshire, UK, collector; thence by descent. -
Old Syrian Limestone Cylinder Seal with Erotic Scenes
Circa 1800 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Agate cylinder with intaglio figural scenes; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.70 grams, 19 mm
Acquired Paris, France, in 1983. From the personal collection of a West London, UK, gentleman.