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LOT 1363
Large Western Decorated Asiatic Pottery Bowl
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
11 3/8 in. (1.59 kg, 29 cm wide).
Hemispherical in profile with low discoid foot, rounded rim, painted detailing to inner face of concentric hatched rings; repaired.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, 1988-2000s.
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West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal with Quadrate Cross
Circa 2300-2000 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Discoid stamp seal with segmented face; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronze. 51x51x16 mm. This is round with zig-zag outer edge, flat face and flat back in the centre of which is a loop handle on inverted U-shape. the design, which is both compartmented and open-work, consists of a quadrate cross within an outer band which as loops on its inner side, and the zig-zag on its outer side. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c.2300-2000 B.C. It is covered with incrustation, which could be removed. The metal appears to be in good condition.' 68.2 grams, 52 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Ex property of a West London businessman. Academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. -
Large Western Asiatic Stone Scaraboid with King and Crescent Supports
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Plano-convex in section with incuse design to underside of a crowned figure and worshippers. 15.4 grams, 32 mm
From the London collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999. -
Sasanian Bronze Bowl
3rd-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
With broad flat base and shallow flared sidewall. 218 grams, 17.1 cm
From the collection of North West London, UK, gentleman, 1990-2000s.
