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LOT 1271
Sassanian Bronze Boat-Shaped Wine Bowl
4TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
6 1/2 in. (292 grams, 16.5 cm).
Featuring a rounded base; heavily cleaned. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired prior to 2000.
British private collection of Mr D.M., London, UK.
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South Arabian Bowl with Hunting Scene and Inscription
Circa 3rd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £10,000 - 14,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5,000
Hemispherical with thickened rim; repoussé frieze of two armoured warriors wearing scale armour and a type of spangenhelm, each shooting a bow at a gryphon attacking a fleeing deer, and a lion attacking an ibex, scorpion and running animals in the field, rosette to the centre; four incised characters to the outer rim 'Π Ϲ ϕ ο'; another inscription in over the body of the gryphon. 278 grams, 15.2 cm diameter
Perfectly preserved, very good condition.
Saleh family collection, Germany, formed prior to 1972. 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. 12018-213619. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Animal Collection
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £65
Mixed group comprising: lion, resting with forelegs spread, inset glass eyes (one absent); hare resting, with long ears; rooster(?) with head turned to the rear, annular socket; leaping horse with forelegs raised. 76 grams total, 25-45 mm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Western Asiatic Mixed Bead Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £65
A mix of Asian, African, faience, terracotta, stone and shell beads. 70 grams total, 2-18 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
