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LOT 0821
Sassanian Clay Bulla
CIRCA 400 A.D.
2 in. (65 grams, 50 mm).
The domed face impressed with a number of seals displaying animal figures together with other designs; possible remains of maker's finger prints in the clay. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired by the vendor's father on the UK art market, before 1990.
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Holy Land Miniature Burnished Ceramic Bowl
EB I, circa 3000 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Roughly hemispherical in form with small discoid foot. 95 grams, 90 mm wide
From an important specialist collection formed in London, UK, before 1988. -
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South Arabian Inscribed Ceramic Female Statuette
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £320
Modelled seated and nude, arms outstretched before the body; polychrome facial and anatomical detailing and depiction of a necklace and arm bangles; lettering to legs; repaired. 618 grams, 15.8 cm
London art market, 2000. Accompanied by thermoluminescence analysis report no.C142647A-1 from Re.S.Artes. Accompanied by an Art Loss Register search certificate dated 10 January 2017 and IADAA search certificate dated 15 April 2020. -
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Amlash Terracotta Chalice
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Comprising a deep hemispherical bowl with rounded rim, short stem and large flared foot. 480 grams, 15.5 cm wide
London, UK, collection, 1990s.
