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LOT 0825
Old Babylonian Terracotta Plaque with Goddess
MID 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 3/4 in. (3 3/8 in.) (10.8 gams, 69 mm (20.9 grams total, 84 mm including stand)).
A roughly oblong terracotta plaque showing a female deity standing facing in raised relief; accompanied by a custom-made display stand.
ProvenanceAcquired 1979-1999.
London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
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Bactrian Manuscript of an Order to Meyam's Servant
5th-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
A possibly complete document written on leather, recto with four lines of Avestan cursive script; verso blank; wide bottom margin with diamond-shaped hole to accept seal string; likely an order rather than a letter due to lack of formal address. 1.16 grams, 77 mm
Fair condition.
David Lindahl, Sweden, 2001. Collection of Bruce Ferrini, USA Central London gallery. Property of a UK collector. For UK buyers only. -
Sumerian Amuletic Calf Figurine
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
A composition amuletic figurine of a calf with legs folded and bound beneath the body, head turned along the flank, slot to the underside. 9.46 grams, 30 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1969-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent. -
Luristan Pin with Mouflon Terminal
13th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
A copper-alloy pin with a round-section stem, finial formed as a stylised mouflon modelled in the round. 56 grams, 22.5 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
