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LOT 0970
Mesopotamian Shell Bead Necklace
CIRCA 4TH MILLENNIUM B.C.
33 7/8 in. (53 grams, 86 cm long).
Composed of restrung graduated beads of cylindrical, disc, small barrels and biconical types.
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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Elamite Bronze Vessel Stand
3rd millennium B.C.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Formed with an openwork circular 'basket' supported on the backs of two birds standing parallel on a rectangular plate, inlays to three birds' eyes. 220 grams, 89 mm
London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11868-206898. -
Old Babylonian Haematite Cylinder Seal for Ibni-Ea, son of Abi-tillati
Circa 1894-1595 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
With low-relief drilled standing figure and three columns of cuneiform text: Ibni-Ea, son of Abi-tillati, servant of (the god) Ea. 8.4 grams, 29 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector, collection no.17. London collection, 2016. -
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Mesopotamian Terracotta Ball with Cuneiform Inscription
Circa 2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
The sphere displaying a band of cuneiform text around the equator. 8.5 grams, 20 mm
Collected from 1969-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
