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LOT 1137
Large Western Asiatic Decorated Bronze Bracelet
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 3/4 in. (72.6 grams, 70 mm).
Broad flat-section penannular band with bands of punched pellets, solar discs, herringbone and other ornament. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
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Mesopotamian Red Stone Cylinder Seal
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Opening Bid: £350
Drum-shaped with frieze of crouching worshippers, each with arms raised and hair worn in a braid behind the head; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 30 grams, 24 mm
Ex S. collection, London, UK, 1980s-2000s. -
Qajar Tiles Decorated with Persian Battle Scene
19th century A.D.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,250
A panel of twelve glazed pictorial tiles in vibrant colours depicting a battle scene from the epic poem 'Shahnameh', written during the reign of Sultan Mahmoud Ghaznavi (979-1030 A.D). and presented to him by the poet Ferdowsi, with two warriors on horseback fighting with swords, four trumpeters above and wounded figures and discarded arms below; with three small cartouches of nastaʿlīq script inscription at top; the tiles set with ornamental studs at intersections; all mounted within a substantial part-gilt wooden frame for hanging or display. 24.5 kg, 87 x 68.5 cm
Ex Habib Anavian Galleries Ltd, New York, USA. with Mahboubian Gallery, London, UK. Accompanied by the original 1979 catalogue where this piece is published. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12129-217321. -
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Western Asiatic Orange Carnelian Bead Group
1st millennium B.C. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £182
Comprising polished and 'natural' beads of mainly melon, facetted bicone and oval types. 50.8 grams total, 11-25 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s.
