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LOT 0315
Old Babylonian Gold Frog Amulet
2000-1800 B.C.
1/4 in. (0.45 grams, 7 mm).
The frog modelled in the round with anatomical detailing, pierced at the middle.
ProvenanceAcquired in Switzerland, 1999.
Private collection, Europe.
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Early Bronze Age Silver Idol
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Opening Bid: £1,500
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From a private family collection formed since the early 19th century, thence by descent. Property of a New Zealand legal professional. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12318-223718. -
Bactrian Stone Bowl with Birds
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
Drum-shaped with stepped flared rim, sidewall with frieze of stylised birds, each with wings spread, legs extended and head turned to the right; rows of shallow sockets to accept a coloured fill (now absent). 490 grams, 13 cm
Acquired from a gallery in France, held in the UK since 1982, thence by descent. Private collection, London. -
Bactrian Lapis Lazuli Recumbent Bull with Inlaid Eyes
3rd millennium B.C.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £480
Carved in the round as a bull with curved tail forming the suspension lug, recessed sockets for eyes on with inset turquoise bead. 31.6 grams, 46 mm
with Gallery Rosen Ancient Art, Tel Aviv, 1968. with a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. Includes a copy of the original 1968 invoice.
