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LOT 1302
Mesopotamian Terracotta Animal
2400-1900 B.C.
3 in. (42 grams, 77 mm).
Hollow-formed porcine figure with upturned snout, pinched ears, incised fur detailing.
ProvenanceEx private collection, Contessa L.G., since the 1980s.
Private collection, acquired in 2000.
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Ordos Gilt Bronze Zoomorphic Applique
Circa 4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
Consisting of five (one absent) long-necked eagle heads facing in opposite directions, the beaked heads with raised eyes, necks decorated with a necklace imitating precious stones; three attachment holes. 44.5 grams, 77 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent.
Possibly an applique from a quiver. -
Elamite Carnelian Necklace with Large Silver Triangular Pendant
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
A restrung necklace composed of carnelian beads and biconvex silver beads, with four lozengiform silver pendants and a hollow-formed bifacial silver triangular pendant, decorated with four rows of interlocking hatched and blank triangles between bands of chevrons on one face, and central floral motif on the other, with a flanged top and suspension loop; with later clasp. 62.2 grams, 46.5 cm
Acquired in the mid-1980s to early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Jewellery Punch
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £140 - 180 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £70
Skittle-shaped with three figures on the flat face. 8.9 grams, 27 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
