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LOT 1247
Mesopotamian Agate Cylinder Seal with Bull's Head
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 in. (6.78 grams, 24 mm).
Carved with zoomorphic figures, astrological symbols and geometric decoration, central bull's head with a star below and two large insects on the field.
ProvenanceFrom the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999.
Accompanied by an old collection ticket.
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Western Asiatic Gold Earrings
6th-4th century B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Matched pair, crescentic with chamfered profile, granule cluster to the apex. 5.48 grams total, 18-19 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. -
Amlash Terracotta Stag Rhyton
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £311
Comprising a slightly tapering tubular body with applied domed rump, four stub legs, angled conical neck, head with crescent horns; trumpet-shaped filer hole to the back with strap handle, incised detailing; restored. 856 grams, 31 cm
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report and photograph by Oxford Authentication with sample no.281z20 dated 16 June 1981. -
Western Asiatic Carved Basalt Mortar
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
With slightly flared base and rim, raised horizontal ridge to the outer face. 2.93 kg, 13.5 cm
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.
