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LOT 0968
Luristan Bronze Implement with Antelope Heads
11TH-8TH CENTURY B.C.
7 in. (69.2 grams, 18 cm).
Comprising a round-section stem with rounded point, possibly a probe; substantial finial formed as two resting antelopes with emphasised heads, one devoid of horns. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a UK private collection, before 1980.
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LOT 0968
Luristan Bronze Implement with Antelope Heads
Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
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Western Asiatic Green Stone Bead
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Cushion-shaped, tabular bead with cream inclusions; very rare. 44 grams, 55 mm
Collected from 1969-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
Western Asiatic Bone Doll's Face
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Modelled as a human bust with naturalistic facial features, almond-shaped eyes, furrowed brow, remains of narrow lips, fleshy nose, cheeks and chin, ornamented neck. 8.29 grams, 35 mm
From an important collection, by descent; seen and numbered by Professor Lambert in the 1980-1990s. -
Indus Valley Painted Terracotta Bowl Decorated with Figures
Circa 2000 B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £416
Comprising: a squat biconical bowl with broad base, tiered bands of geometric hatched ornament in red and brown shades; terracotta idol figure with raised arms, dimpled rump and hooked head; offered with a later ceramic figurine and a conical pylon. 727 grams total, 6.8 - 15 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
