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LOT 1203
Proto-Sumerian Diorite Fish Pair
3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 5/8 in. (17.1 grams total, 41-42 mm).
Two carved fish amulets, each pierced at the mouth for suspension. [2]
ProvenanceSwiss private collection, 1990s.
Acquired in 2002.
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Western Asiatic Silver and Bronze Dress Pin with Birds Group
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Ex property of an Essex, UK, gentleman collector. From the private collection of a Colchester, UK, gentleman. -
Syro-Hittite Terracotta Horse and Rider Figure
Early 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Modelled in the round standing facing, the animal's ears pricked, simple recessed eyes, tail hanging between hindlegs, the rider riding bare-back, gripping the horse's mane at the base of the neck, his legs gripping its sides, wearing a textured garment hanging from the left shoulder, pinched face featuring large circular eyes and strong furrowed brow; one arm absent; repaired; mounted on a custom-made display base. 354 grams total, 14.2 cm high including stand
Collection of a deceased London gentleman, 1979-1999, by descent. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. Accompanied by a copy of thermoluminescence analysis report no.N122k30 from Oxford Authentication. -
Bactrian Banded Agate Bead Group
Circa 1st millennium B.C.-early 1st millennium A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £390
Comprising of barrel and oval beads. 69 grams total, 19-29 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, England.
