Loading, please wait...
LOT 1157
Large Western Asiatic Terracotta Bowl
IRON AGE, LATE 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
9 1/2 in. (759 grams, 24.2 cm).
With horizontal concentric rings, central frond motif.
ProvenanceEx London, UK, collection, 1990s.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Amlash Type Bronze Spearhead
12th-11th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
With a long ovate blade and curved shoulders, broad midrib and a rectangular sectioned tang, a reinforced shaft opening to reveal the tang and rounded shoulders. 313 grams, 38 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
The weapon belongs to the type 1 of the spear-head classification of Khorasani, mainly originating from Marlik or Amlash areas. Similar pieces have been dated by Stutzinger to 1200-1100 B.C. -
Western Asiatic Mixed Gold Bead Group
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £190
Mainly granule clusters in rings. 4.94 grams total, 3-6 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. -
Bactrian Lapis Lazuli Standing Animal Beads
3rd millennium B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £160
Amuletic pendant pair, each a crouching dog with raised collar and looped tail forming the suspension ring. 4.08 grams total, 16 mm each
with Gallery Rosen Ancient Art, Tel Aviv, 1968. with a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. Includes a copy of the original 1968 invoice.
