Loading, please wait...
LOT 1134
Neo-Babylonian Jasper Duck Weight
CIRCA 600 B.C.
3/4 in. (4.15 grams, 19 mm).
Formed as a duck with the head and neck laid along the spine, design to the underside of sunburst and crescent. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Simmons gallery, London, UK.
Ex North London collection, 1990s.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Massive Western Asiatic Terracotta Jar
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
With carinated profile, rounded underside and basal ring; scooped shoulder and flared rim to the mouth with stepped contour, rim chipped. 12.35 kg, 39 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Anatolian Violin Type Marble Idol
2500-2300 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
The schematic figure with a shallow lentoid-shaped cross-section; mounted on a custom-made display base. 36 grams total, 94 mm high including stand
Acquired in Europe before 1995. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11866-206514. -
Western Asiatic Electrum Gold Pendant with Garnets
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Comprising a lozenge-shaped plaque with applied ropework, two raised cells with filigree loops to the edges, set with garnet cabochons; suspension loop above. 1.83 grams, 19.46 mm
From the property of the late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999.
