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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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Central Asian Ceramic Bull Rhyton with Juglets
3rd century B.C.-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,120
Modelled with a substantial body standing on short, slender legs, crescentic horns, incised circular eyes and linear mouth, circular nostrils above serving as spouts, dewlap to chest and tail hanging between hindlegs; flared neck and strap handle to back, flanked by flasks with pierced handles; painted detailing; some restoration. 1.55 kg, 35.7 cm
Ex private American collection, kept in Switzerland, 1960s. On the UK art market, since 2005. Accompanied by an IADAA search certificate dated 8 April 2020. Accompanied by a copy of an old photograph and a description sticker with collection number '40' to verso. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.202211. -
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Western Asiatic Finely-Painted Ceramic Pitcher
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
The body with convex sidewall and rounded base, trumpet-shaped neck with everted rim, short spout to the shoulder and strap handle to the rear; painted decoration including linear bands and hatched panels. 1.2 kg, 19 cm high
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970s-1990s. Ex Rabi Gallery, Mayfair, London, UK. From a specialist collection of pottery. -
Western Asiatic Gold and Bead Pendant
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Comprising a lozengiform mottled stone body on a slender gold stem, granulated cells above, gusseted suspension loop and free-running loop; dangle below set with a polished garnet cabochon. 1.56 grams, 33 mm
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.
