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LOT 1277
Luristan Fine Bronze Bowl
13TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
5 1/8 in. (215 grams, 13 cm).
Hemispherical in profile with inturned rim.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Achaemenid Bronze Bowl
5th-4th century B.C.Estimate: £200 - 300 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
With broad flange rim, carinated profile and broad dished base. 225 grams, 15.3 cm
Private collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, 1990s, thence by descent. -
Judaean Lead Seal with Menorah
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
The menorah design impressed to one face; impression of textile to the reverse. 3.9 grams, 13 mm
Collected from 1969-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
Western Asiatic Silver Ring with Inscription
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Comprising a D-section hoop with a lozenge plaque to the base, scrolled triangular plaque to each shoulder; octofoil bezel with textured field surrounding the central inscription. 4.05 grams, 21.37 mm overall, 16.86 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
UK private collection before 2000. On the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman.