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LOT 1171
Mughal Bone Cosmetic Spoon
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
4 1/8 in. (2.79 grams, 10.5 cm).
With ellipsoid bowl and tapering handle, notched upper edges, knop finial. [No Reserve]
Provenancewith a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
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Late Babylonian Alabaster Cylinder Seal with Winged King
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Carved with a contest scene comprising two winged male figures attacking a rearing bull-headed winged beast; the figure before the beast gripping its front leg and holding a sceptre, one foot placed on the corpse of a goat or a ram; the figure behind holding a sceptre and a raised club or khopesh in the act of striking the beast from behind; possibly some re-engraving. 20.9 grams, 40 mm
Ex property of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1970-1990s, thence by descent. Accompanied by a previous typed cataloguing card. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Cosmetic Fish Palette
12th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Formed as a shallow fish-shaped dish with scale and gill detailing to the underside; remains of pigment to upper face. 20.7 grams, 86 mm
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s. London, UK, collection. -
Western Asiatic Red Sandstone Fragment Group
Circa 10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Including a frieze fragment with arcade and part of an arch. 3.1 kg total, 9-22 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
