LOT 4537
Old Babylonian Bronze Frog Weight Circa 2400-1700 BC.
Modelled in the round with anatomical detailing, undercut between legs and stomach; feet forming a wedge-shaped panel. (24.6gr, 22mm.).
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 no.12898-241690.
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LOT 4537
Old Babylonian Bronze Frog Weight
Estimate £1,200 - 1,700€1,390 - 1,970 (for guidance only)$1,620 - 2,300 (for guidance only)
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Byzantine Iconographic PB Seal. Circa 6th-7th century AD.
Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Uncertain design / Cruciform monogram. 17.93gr, 25mm, 12h.
Condition as seen.
Acquired on the European coin market. Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman. -
Byzantine Iconographic PB Seal. Circa 6th-8th century AD.
Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Uncertain design / Legend. 8.46gr, 19mm, 5h.
Condition as seen.
Acquired on the European coin market. Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Imperial PB Seal. Circa 4th century AD.
Estimate: £20 - 30 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Stag running to right / Blank. 3.47gr, 16mm.
Condition as seen.
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
