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LOT 1310
Luristan Bronze Twisted Arm Ring
17TH-13TH CENTURY B.C.
4 in. (334 grams, 10 cm).
Formed as two bronze rods twisted about their own axis and looped at the ends, knotted forming the centrepiece. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate UK collection.
Acquired in the 1980s.
Property of a Cambridgeshire gentleman.
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Western Asiatic Bronze Figurine Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £124
Modelled in the round, group of votives human and animal forms. 92 grams total, 20-51 mm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Large Luristan Bronze Armlet Pair with Animal Terminals
2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £675
Each armlet composed of a substantial round-section penannular hoop with 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. 1.19 kg total, 13-13.1 cm
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 a search certificate number no.12265-220622. -
Anatolian Stone Stamp Seal
8th-7th century B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Triangular in section with three figural scenes: (A) two serpents, opposed; (B) bird with wings spread; (C) regardant quadruped with tail raised; pierced longitudinally; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.3 grams, 24 mm.
Ex S. collection, London, UK, 1980s-2000s. Accompanied by a previous illustrated catalogue slip.
