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LOT 0821
Neo Babylonian Agate Stamp Seal with King Worshipping
CIRCA 6TH CENTURY B.C.
1 in. (15.7 grams, 27 mm).
An agate stamp seal with an irregular octagonal cross-section, incuse figural scene to base displaying a king at worship, crescent in the field above; pierced for suspension.
ProvenanceAcquired 1969-1999.
London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
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Western Asiatic Gold Bead Drop Earrings
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £333
A matching pair of gold drop earrings, each composed of a slender penannular hoop with loop below and coiled wire arm suspending decorated gold, polished garnet, pearl and composition beads below; assembled from elements. 9.08 grams total, 87-88 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman. -
Syro-Hittite Terracotta Horse and Rider Figure
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £444
A ceramic horse and rider figure modelled in the round, standing facing, the animal's ears pricked, simple recessed eyes, tail hanging between hindlegs, the rider riding bare-back, gripping the horse's mane at the base of the neck, his legs gripping its sides, wearing a textured garment hanging from the left shoulder, pinched face featuring large circular eyes and strong furrowed brow; one arm absent; repaired; mounted on a custom-made display base. 354 grams total, 14.2 cm high including stand
Collection of a deceased London gentleman, 1979-1999, by descent. Accompanied by a copy of thermoluminescence analysis report no.N122k30 from Oxford Authentication. -
Western Asiatic Glazed Ceramic Tile Group with Stars
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
A mixed group of glazed ceramic floor tiles: 16 small star-shaped examples with blue glaze finish; 12 square ones with a step to each corner, white glaze finish with design of turquoise roundels and dark blue stars; ten similar stepped half-tiles; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 3.7 kg total, 67.5 x 49.7 cm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.
