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LOT 0836
Luristan Spouted Vessel
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
8 5/8 in. (1.75 kg, 22 cm high).
A large ceramic pouring vessel with bulbous body and trumpet-shaped mouth, keeled strap handle to the rear with notch detailing, tapering spout and bands of circumferential linear ornament.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Sassanian Stamp Seal with Capricorn and Inscription
3rd-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £381
A plano-convex rock crystal stamp seal with oblong base, displaying a capricorn advancing left, with Pahlavi script in the field; drilled through the body for suspension; the body of the seal also engraved with circular and lozenge motifs; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 8.46 grams, 22 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1980-2000s. Important collection of a London gentleman. -
Sumerian Figural Plaque
3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,143
A rectangular faience plaque bearing figural scene composed of two figures beside a table, a seated figure behind them; pierced twice along one edge. 43.5 grams, 82 mm wide
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent. -
Western Asiatic Gold Pendant Collection
Mid 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
A group of four gold pendants: one segmented pedant on a chain with domed plaques; one circular set with polished garnet; a lozenge-shaped plaque with granulated border and knop to three corners; flower bud-shaped pendant with suspension loop. 0.84 grams total, 9-14 mm
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.
