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LOT 0990
Mesopotamian Chalcolithic Fertility Idol
CIRCA 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
5 3/8 in. (129 grams total, 13.5 cm high including stand).
Displaying one remaining stub arm, an applied breast and a roughly cylindrical head and neck with recessed circular eyes; accompanied by a custom-made display stand.
ProvenanceAcquired 1979-1999.
From the collection of a deceased London gentleman, thence by descent.
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Eastern Parthian Carnelian and Gold Bead Necklace
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
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Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. -
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12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Piriform in shape with flared neck and tapering cylindrical spout; decorative metallic glaze and geometric piercing to the body; restored. 815 grams, 22 cm
Heavily restored.
Acquired 1960s-1970s. Old stock-number to base. From a UK private collection, 1981.
