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LOT 1130
Mesopotamian Terracotta Plaque with Nergal
2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
5 1/4 in. (155 grams, 13.4 cm).
Rectangular plaque with low-relief standing front-facing figure of a bearded male wearing long dress and horned crown, holding a sceptre in each hand, possibly depicting Nergal (god of the Underworld); oven baked for conservation.
ProvenanceFrom an important collection pre 1988.
From a private UK collection.
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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Bronze Age Terracotta Decorated Bowl
Trans-Jordan EBI, 3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
With wide body and low foot, decorative impressed-point band with four low lugs below the rim. 3.35 kg, 36 cm wide
From an important collection of pottery formed prior to 1988, London and Geneva. 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. -
Neo-Elamite Silver Repousse Finial Pair
6th century B.C.Estimate: £6,000 - 8,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £3,000
Each bell-shaped in profile with broad socket; underside with savage beast in profile, coiled to fit the tondo, with high-relief claws and head. 184 grams total, 49-51 mm
Private collection of a London gentleman, acquired between 1965-2020. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12781-239316. 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.
These intricate lion head appliqués offer a glimpse into the ancient artistry and symbolism of Khuzistan (Susiana). They are embodying the cultural reverence for lions as symbols of power and protection. These omphaloi could have been used as furniture decoration or on top of a religious staff or sceptre. The lion heads are common in Neo-Elamite art. The heads of our lions find good parallels with a gold bracelet with lion-head terminals from the Jubaji tomb (Wicks, pl.8). -
Mesopotamian Stone Animal-Headed Implement
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Square-section long body with rounded edges, tapered and flattened to one end; stylised zoomorphic finial to the other end with one white eye inlay, pierced for suspension. 42.4 grams, 15.1 cm
From an important collection pre 1988. From a private UK collection. 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.
