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LOT 1268
Large Western Asiatic Terracotta Pilgrim's Flask
IRON AGE, LATE 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
9 7/8 in. (1.62 kg, 25 cm).
Biconvex in section with trumpet-shaped mouth, concentric geometric bands framing the central rosette.
ProvenanceEx London, UK, collection, 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.
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Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
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Composed of alternating multifacetted and grooved tubular beads; restrung. 26.6 grams, 44 cm
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Elamite Spouted Vessel with Twisted Design
Late 2nd-early 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £1,800 - 2,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Comprising a bulbous body with short stem and flared foot, radiating twisted ribs to the sidewall, stepped shoulder and short tapering spout. 281 grams, 13.1 cm high
Acquired before 1983. Ex London gallery, 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12533-231944. 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. -
Sasanian Silver Bowl with Incised Bird
3rd-7th century A.D.Estimate: £1,800 - 2,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Hemispherical in section with rolled rim, incised ring below rim with ring-and-dot motifs, fluted body; central tondo with punched and later engraved wreath enclosing a perching bird. 356 grams, 16.5 cm
Acquired before 1983. Ex London gallery, 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12544-231943. 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.
