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LOT 1454
Mesopotamian Alabaster Amulet of Humbaba
CIRCA 800-600 B.C.
3/4 in. (4.13 grams, 18 mm).
Modelled in the round with animal-like features and grimacing expression, drilled eyes and string eyebrows; perforated through the head and mouth.
ProvenanceEx property of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1970-1990s, thence by descent.
Accompanied by a previous typed cataloguing card.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Western Asiatic Rolled Aramaic Lead Magical Text Scroll
2nd-8th century A.D.Estimate: £350 - 450 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £194
A rolled sheet-metal magical document with inscribed text in Aramaic. 41 grams, 60 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1979-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Western Asiatic Stone Macehead
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Plano-convex in profile with radiating ribs to the upper face. 191 grams, 63 mm
From the collection of a London, UK, gentleman, 1990s. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Nishapur Glazed Buffware Bowl
Central Asia, 11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
With broad mouth, indented ring below the rim to the exterior, low flared foot, vertical painted motifs to the exterior, horizontal band of calligraphic text to interior around tondo with bird motif. 885 grams, 24 cm
Dubai, 2001. Ex central London gallery. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
