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LOT 1198
Large Western Asiatic Decorated Pottery Bowl
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
11 in. (1.33 kg, 28 cm).
Hemispherical in profile with low discoid foot, rounded rim, painted detailing to inner face of concentric hatched rings and other ornament.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, 1988-2000s.
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LOT 1198
Large Western Asiatic Decorated Pottery Bowl
Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
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Indo-Parthian Silver Cup
Circa late 1st century B.C.-early 1st century A.D.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £600
Hemispherical in profile with rounded underside, thickened rim. 232 grams, 11.4 cm
Acquired from a private UK collection prior to 1979. Ex Julian Sherrier collection, a leading figure in Gandharan art. with Christie's, New York, sale 2337, 14th September 2010, no.41 (part). Accompanied by the original Christie's lot ticket. -
Western Asiatic Engraved Calligraphic Rock Crystal
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Ellipsoid in plan and biconvex in section with spiral band of dense Nastaliq text surrounding a central calligraphic panel. 104 grams, 56 mm
Acquired by a Swiss family in the mid-1980s to late 1990s, thence by descent. Private collection, Switzerland, since the late 1990s. -
An Exceptional Western Asiatic Banded Agate Bead
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,350
Discoid in plan and pierced transversely with later D-shaped gold caps to each end; mounted on a custom-made stand. 88 grams total, 84 mm wide including stand
Private collection, acquired on the UK art market, 2000. Private collection, Switzerland. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12877-241681.
