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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 Bronze Arrowhead Collection
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Including barbed, barbed-and-tanged leaf-shaped and other types. 125 grams total, 40-75 mm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Large Western Asiatic Bronze Bowl
9th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
With broad base and deep sidewall, two parallel circumferential incised lines below the rim; hole to base. 355 grams, 21.1 cm
From the collection of North West London, UK, gentleman, 1990-2000s. -
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Western Asiatic Sword Chape of a Lion
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Modelled as a hollow tubular tappering shaft supporting flat triangular finial with applied reclining lion figure. 132 grams, 83 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK.
