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LOT 1183
Mesopotamian Cuneiform Tablet
2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 1/4 in. (70.5 grams, 57 mm).
Pillow-shaped clay tablet with cuneiform text to both broad faces and one edge; chipped, repaired. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceSpecialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman and housed in London before 1992.
Thence by descent to family members.
Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
This small collection is exceptional for the variety of types, including some very rare and well preserved examples.
Cf. MacGregor, N., A History of the World in 100 Objects, London, 2010 (cat.no.15, pp.90-94).
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Neo-Assyrian Stone Grotesque Face Pendant
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Opening Bid: £150
Carved in the round with animal-like features and grimacing expression, drilled eyes and strong eyebrows; pierced through the top of the head and through the mouth; possibly depicting Huwawa. 6.43 grams, 19 mm
From the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1970-1990s, thence by descent. Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. -
Western Asiatic Stone Cylinder Seal with Quadrupeds
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From the 'S' collection, acquired 1970-1990s. The collection was seen and studied by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993. -
Western Asiatic Mixed Spindle Whorl Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £26
Including plano-onvex, oblate and other types. 113 grams total, 29-55 mm
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.
