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LOT 1329
Mesopotamian Round School Cuneiform Tablet
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 3/4 in. (114 grams, 70 mm).
Domed underside with cuneiform text to the upper face; chipped. [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.
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With plain globular body, circular short shaft expanding to a circular flat base. 435 grams, 81 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
The mace in the Middle East was of great importance, and widely used in fighting activities at the end of the 4th millennium B.C. Many maces of simple spherical or pear-shaped profile have been found there, and they were quickly utilised by the military commanders as symbol of power and rank; limestone maces are still attested in the Marlik culture of 14th-10th century B.C. -
Neo-Babylonian Bronze Duck Weight
Circa 7th-6th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
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Ex Simmons Gallery, London, UK. From a collection from North London, UK, 1990s. -
Large Luristan Bronze Armlet Pair with Animal Terminals
2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £675
Each armlet composed of a substantial round-section penannular hoop with terminals formed as stylised opposed animal heads, ring-and-dot motifs representing the eyes and highlighting other anatomical detailing, together with dashes, dimples, chevrons and crescents. 1.19 kg total, 13-13.1 cm
with a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12265-220622.
