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LOT 1090
Luristan Bird-Spouted Terracotta Vessel with Animal Handle
13TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
10 1/4 in. (845 grams, 26 cm wide).
Piriform-bodied with a broad neck, slender spout with zoomorphic U-section terminal, double looped handle also zoomorphic in form, featuring applied pellets. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Rabi gallery, 1990s.
Private collection of Iranian art.
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LOT 1090
Luristan Bird-Spouted Terracotta Vessel with Animal Handle
Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
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Mesopotamian Shale Bead String
4th-3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Restrung; composed mainly of disc-shaped shale beads. 108 grams, 66 cm long
Acquired 1980s-1990s. From the H.N. collection, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, UK. -
Western Asiatic Stone and Shell Bead Necklace String
Circa 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Restrung; composed of stone beads of various shapes and shades of cream and grey. 16.1 grams, 38 cm long
Ex North London collection from 1980s-1990s. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. Accompanied by a previous dealer's certificate of authenticity. -
Large Bactrian Bronze Armlet Pair
2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £800
Each armlet composed of a substantial round-section penannular hoop, both terminals formed as stylised opposed animal heads, ring-and-dot motifs representing the eyes and highlighting other anatomical detailing, together with dashes, dimples, chevrons and crescents. 1.2 kg total, 13.4 mm wide each
with a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11873-206890.