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LOT 1228
Large Western Asiatic Bichrome Terracotta Painted jar
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
11 1/4 in. (2.7 kg, 28.5 cm).
Bulbous in profile with low neck, circumferential painted bands, segmented and hatched lozenge motifs.
ProvenanceEx London, UK, gallery, 1980s.
From a UK private collection.
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Western Asiatic Silver Bracelet with Lion Head Terminals Holding a Menorah
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £375
Uncleaned, composed of two decoratively twisted hoops, terminals formed as two facing lion (or lioness) heads supporting the bezel, a twisted roundel, in their mouths, central bifacial swivel plaque displaying a menorah flanked by letters 'W-T' on both faces; articulate join between hoops and animal heads. 40 grams, 73 mm wide
Acquired before 1988. From the collection of a deceased collector. -
Western Asiatic Mixed Necklace Bead and Pendant Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £104
Including fusiform, tubular, oblate and other types in various materials. 172 grams total, 5-53 mm
From 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. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Attachment Group
Circa 12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising: one side of a feline padlock with Kufic inscription to the flank; foreparts of a feline figurine with ledge to rear; each mounted on a display frame. 152 grams total, 63-79 mm including stand
Ex European collection since 1970. with Hermann Historica, Munich, Germany, Auction 95, no.6031 (Part). Property of a French collector.
