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LOT 0861
Luristan Bronze Pin with Fins
11TH-8TH CENTURY B.C.
7 3/4 in. (66 grams, 19.5 cm).
With a tapering stem, incised chevrons beneath the biconical collar, flanged head with conical finial. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a UK private collection, before 1980.
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Western Asiatic Mixed Agate and Carnelian Bead Group
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Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Aramaic Jewish Lead Magic Scroll
2nd-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,950
Rectangular lead sheet tightly coiled into a scroll with inked Aramaic text to one face. 59 grams, 58 mm
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Western Asiatic Silver Staff Terminal with Interlaced Dragons
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,250
Hollow-formed with bulb finial, low-relief image of opposed dragons with detailed scale texture; circumferential band with incised guilloche below; mounted on a custom-made stand. 445 grams total, 20 cm including stand
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 no.11966-210624.
