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LOT 0820
Sassanian Clay Bulla
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (19.1 grams, 40 mm).
Plano-convex terracotta disc with seal-impression of a lion in a ring of pellets. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired by the vendor's father on the UK art market, before 1990.
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Western Asiatic Decorative Bronze Furniture Fitting
10th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
Composed of a ribbed body, flared neck with octagonal collar, decorated with incised geometric detailing; void to base. 842 grams, 15.7 cm high
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s. -
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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. -
Safavid Textile Fragment
17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Rectangular panel of with bands of dense floral motifs with plain selvedge. 53 grams, 42 cm
London, UK, collection.
