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LOT 0848
Luristan Decorated Pin Group
13TH-6TH CENTURY B.C.
6 7/8 - 8 3/8 in. (89 grams total, 17.5-21.2 cm).
A group of two bronze pins composed of tapering round-section stems: one with decoratively twisted head and bulbous finial, pierced; one with biconical and plain collars below a flanged head with conical finial. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
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Western Asiatic Conical Seal with Symbol and Inscription
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Opening Bid: £250
A conoid black limestone stamp seal bearing enigmatic symbol with surrounding inscription to base, possibly a sun or floral motif; old collector's label to one face; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 9.58 grams, 27 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1969-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent. -
Large Western Asiatic Terracotta Chalice
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £176
A terracotta footed vessel comprising a broad carinated bowl with painted hatching to the rim, stepped stem and flared base with rolled rim; painted bands above the base. 3.6 kg, 28 cm wide
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Western Asiatic Gold Pendant
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
A gold pendant composed of a banded agate bead, gold trefoil pendant bead below, truncated conical gold cap above, crowned by a smaller stone bead and biconical gold bead; loop for suspension. 1.72 grams, 26 mm high
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
