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LOT 0951
Mesopotamian Haematite Amulet and Weight Collection
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
5/8 - 1 7/8 in. (377 grams total, 17-48 mm).
One large zoomorphic example in the form of a lion or other animal, numerous cylindrical and oval examples, together with lozengiform, ovoid, plano-convex and coin-shaped forms. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Simmons Gallery, London E11, UK, in the 1990s.
From a North London collection.
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LOT 0951
Mesopotamian Haematite Amulet and Weight Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
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Western Asiatic Haematite Cylinder Seal with presentation Scene
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
With facing female figure beneath a bird flanked by a male figure in knee-length tunic and female figure in ankle-length robe. 7.63 grams, 25 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector, collection no.059. London collection, 2016. -
Western Asiatic Glass Vessel Collection
8th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Comprising small vessels including a molar flask, mould blown and cut glass examples. 120 grams total, 50-62 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. -
Western Asiatic Heavy Gold Bracelet Pair
Circa 12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,680
Each comprising a single gold bar, drawn on both ends to form two wide sections and a length of wire; looped to form a central double bar; the wire coiled around itself to complete the bracelet. 57.21 grams total, 73 mm each
Acquired on the London art market in the 1980s. Ex Ward collection, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11874-200695.
