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LOT 1042
Mesopotamian Marble Mortar
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, 6TH-4TH MILLENNIUM B.C. OR LATER
5 7/8 in. (3.53 kg, 15 cm).
Cylindrical stone mortar with waisted profile, deep pounding socket to the upper face.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Western Asiatic Red Jasper Cylinder Seal for Shuni-il(DINGIR) Royal Bailiff
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
With incised frieze of a seated figure in a tiered garment and a standing figure in floor-length garment and conical headgear, second figure behind him in a fringed robe, two columns of cuneiform text to the rear: Shuni-il(DINGIR) royal bailiff; chipped. 6.62 grams, 26 mm
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Western Asiatic Bronze Decorated Dish
3rd-2nd century B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £222
With carinated sidewall and everted rim, central boss, incised rosette and surrounding hatched panels and palmettes; mounted on a custom-made stand. 217 grams, 16 cm wide (390 grams total, 19.5 cm including high including stand)
Collected from 1979-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
