LOT 3516
Neo-Babylonian(?) Silver Weight. Circa 8th-6th century BC.
Silver weight in the shape of a duck; stylised figure engraved to base. Condition as seen. Pierced for suspension.(4.91gr, 15mm x 9mm.).
ProvenanceEx late London, UK, gentleman, 1970s.
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Anonymous Lead Seal. 4th-5th century AD.
Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £67
Levante or Egypt mint. Menorah / Blank. For a similar issue cf. CNG, E-245, 530. 3.15gr, 12mm.
Near Very Fine.
Collected from 1970-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
Minor Asia and Levante Bone Weight of Uncertain Standard. Circa 750-300 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Large dome-shaped bone ring with wide hole. For a similar example see British Museum 1969,0401.120. 3.82gr, 27mm x 7mm.
Condition as seen.
Found Hebron in 1971. From the Gabby family collection, 1960s-1970s. -
Levant & the Near East Zoomorphic Bronze Weight of 5 Shekels. Late Bronze Age, circa 1500-1200 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,080
Bronze weight in the shape of a resting lion. Hendin, Ancient Scale and Weights, 144. 45.20gr, 40mm.
Condition as seen.
Ex property of a late London, UK, gentleman, 1970s.
