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LOT 0233
Mesopotamian Bone Deer Terminal
2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 5/8 in. (8.04 grams, 41 mm).
Carved with a narrow socket to the rear of the neck, the ears and spiral horns flat along the crest of the spine; eyes drilled to accept inserts in contrasting colour.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of Mr S.M., London, UK, formed from 1979-1999.
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Western Asiatic Stone Idol and Other Artefact Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £104
Including phallus, heads, fusiform bead and other items, some on a ceramic base. 586 grams total, 48-94 mm including stand
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. -
Neo Babylonian Stone Duck Weight
8th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Carved with the head resting along the spine, flared tail. 1.76 grams, 16.28 mm
From a London, UK, collection, 1990s-2000s. Ex Simmons gallery, London, UK. -
Mesopotamian Carnelian Animal Amulets
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Each a reclining beast, a lion and ram pierced at the shoulders. 20.6 grams total, 27-32 mm
From the private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s.
