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LOT 1336
Large Western Asiatic Bronze Bowl
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
8 1/2 in. (367 grams, 21.5 cm).
Hemispherical in section with incised concentric rings to the centre.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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AUCTIONS:
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Western Asiatic Bronze Blade
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
With a short tang and long blade with swept shoulders, raised midrib. 454 grams, 52.2 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
In the last ninety years, many such tanged blades have been considered coming from production centres of North-West Iran, like Amlash and Marlik, where similar specimens were found. Without context an accurate dating is impossible, but the shape recalls the rapiers of Bronze Age or Early Iron Age. -
Amlash Terracotta Pouring Bowl
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
With a bulbous body and flat base, wide U-shaped spout developing below the rim and loop handle to the rear. 731 grams, 28.5 cm
From a London, UK, gentleman's collection of ancient pottery and artefacts, 1990s. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Achaemenid Bronze Cup
6th-4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Bulbous body and carinated shoulder extending to a cylindrical mouth. 80 grams, 77 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
