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LOT 1389
Luristan Bronze Floral-Headed Cloak Pin
13TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
5 7/8 in. (24 grams, 15 cm).
Narrow spiked stem developing to a flat-section shank with two flanking dished lobes, and one larger at the end, each with pointillé detailing to the rim. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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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Western Asiatic Stone Libation Bowl
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
With a biconical body and flared foot set off-centre, large U-shaped spout and flat rim. 667 grams total, 11.9 cm
From a collection formed before 1988, London and Geneva. 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. -
Anatolian Terracotta Ram Rhyton
19th-18th century B.C.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
Ovoid in plan with ram-head finial and spout, filling-hole to the centre back and stub tail forming a handle; hatched panels to the sidewall with reserved running zigzag, radiating bands of impressed point ornament, head with forward-facing curled horns. 578 grams, 20.5 cm
with Artemis gallery, Münich. Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1992. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12260-222201. 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. -
Luristan Bronze Animal and Cart
13th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £598
Modelled in the round standing beast with flange to the rump, two-wheeled vehicle with flat-section yoke curved over and returned at the narrow end. 26.8 grams total, 40-45 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. 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.
