LOT 4165
Old Babylonian Bronze Frog Weight Circa 2400-1700 B.C.
Modelled in the round with anatomical detailing, undercut between legs and stomach; feet forming a wedge-shaped panel. 7/8 in. (24.6 grams, 22 mm).
ProvenancePrivate collection of Contessa L.J., since the 1980s.
Private collection, acquired in 2001.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12898-241690.
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LOT 4165
Old Babylonian Bronze Frog Weight
Estimate £1,500 - 2,000€1,740 - 2,320 (for guidance only)$2,030 - 2,700 (for guidance only)
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Ottoman Empire. Anonymous PB Seal. 19th century. Related to the Ottoman postal system.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Legend in Ottoman Turkish containing mintname / Legend in Ottoman Turkish. 16.01gr, 22mm, 12h.
Condition as seen.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Egypt Uncertain PB Tessera. Circa 1st-3rd century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Head to right / Hieroglyphic inscription. 10.60gr, 20mm, 3h.
Condition as seen.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Anonymous PB Seal. 4th-5th century AD. Levante or Egypt mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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.
