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LOT 2338
Stone Figural Carving
20TH CENTURY A.D.
6 in. (923 grams, 15.2 cm).
A high-relief carving of two kneeling figures dressed in loincloth, holding a large bald head; each with wide almond-shaped eyes, wide mouth and flat nose.
ProvenanceFrom 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.
Private collection, London, UK.
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Roman and Other Style Artefact Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Including a carved bone bearded mask with diadem; terracotta figurine head mounted on a stand, sardonyx gaming piece with incuse hand to the underside, and other items. 94 grams total, 14-87 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. -
Ottoman Style Silver-Coloured Metal Ring with Blue Cabochon
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising a rectangular-section hoop with the shoulders formed as opposing bird-heads, the edge of the bezel decorated with similar motifs and set with a blue cabochon, likely sodalite. 8.44 grams, 29.83 mm overall, 19.82 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
Prior English collection of Mr A.H.D. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by an Ancient Art certificate of authenticity. -
Roman Style Bronze Dedicatory Plaque
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Crescent-shaped plaque pierced at each end to accept a mounting ring: enigmatic inscription in three lines following the curve of the edges, in capitals: 'fvcheme cn / mrevocv verismeidm / zonino accidis solidunt'. 12.4 grams, 54 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.
