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LOT 1401
Mesopotamian Stone Vessel
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
7 1/4 in. (515 grams, 18.5 cm wide).
With narrow base and broad bowl, integral loop handle below the rim.
ProvenanceFrom a collection formed before 1990.
Ex Mayfair, London, UK, gallery, 2000s.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Amlash Bronze Mother and Child Figure
Mid 2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Formed as a standing figure cradling an infant, stylised facial and anatomical detailing; suspension loop to reverse; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 28 grams, 66 mm (39 grams total, 73 mm including stand)
Fine condition.
Acquired before 1983. Ex London gallery, 1990s. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Sasanian Glass Rhyton
3rd-5th century A.D.Estimate: £10,000 - 14,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5,000
With trumpet-shaped broad end, tapering sidewalls and thick pierced finial; mounted in a custom-made wooden case. 718 grams, 25.5 cm
Japanese private collection, prior 1979. with Aaron Gallery, Iran, prior 1970. with Aaron Gallery, London, 19 September 1980. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12798-241349. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Mesopotamian Stone Cylinder Seal Collection
2nd-1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £390
Comprising four seals in carnelian and other materials, depicting: standing figure in flounced robe holding two ibexes by the foreleg, date-palm in the field; opposed gryphon and perching bird of prey; figure and quadruped in a landscape; standing robed figure with recumbent oxen to each side, rampant gryphon. 15.78 grams total, 16-27 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
