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LOT 1340
Large Luristan Bronze Bowl
13TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
8 3/8 in. (424 grams, 21.2 cm).
Hemispherical in profile with thin rim; low-relief band of hatched ornament to the sidewall. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
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South Arabian Bronze Devotional Plaque by Yin'am and his Brother
Circa 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £10,010
Rectangular plaque with slightly flared ends, raised border and mounting hole to each corner; crenellation to inner edge of upper border; twelve lines of dense inscription in raised relief, reading in translation: 'Yin'am and his brother, along with their sons, the Banu Rasham, have dedicated this to their god LBNH, the bull of M'RBN, in his sanctuary at Sim'ân. This inscription is a divine ordinance that he has commanded for them on his property, for their wellbeing and the wellbeing of all they have acquired and will acquire. May LBNH increase their prosperity, favour, health, and strength, and may evil, wrong, ill-will, injustice, WTRKS, and 'W/'F of enemies, both far and near, be kept away from them.' 13.4 kg total, 29 cm including stand
German private collection, acquired in 1980. with Christie’s, New York, 4 June 2008, no.93. Acquired by the present owner at the above sale. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12416-225770. -
Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp Handle
11th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Formed as a loop with a stylised bird perched above. 53 grams, 10 cm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. -
Western Asiatic Mixed Gold Bead Group
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £190
Including oblate, barrel-shaped and other types with applied granulation. 5.21 grams total, 2-10 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.
