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LOT 0978
Sumerian Jemdet Nasr Period Animal Amulet
3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 5/8 in. (18.11 grams, 43 mm).
A carved jasper amuletic pendant of a calf with a band and supporting loop to its middle, sockets for insertion of separate eyes.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2000s.
Important collection of a London gentleman.
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Framed Mughal Watercolour Painting
Late 19th-early 20th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
A painting of a mother and child seated on grass amongst flowers, wispy tree growing behind, gilt flecks to the woman's clothes, jewellery, the tree and flowers, gilt border; set in a reveal within a glazed wooden frame. 838 grams, 37 x 29 cm
Fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art. -
Luristan Decorated Pin Pair
13th-6th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
A pair of bronze pins composed of tapering round-section stems and balustered upper bodies and domed heads; one pin tip lost in antiquity. 54 grams total, 14.3-16.7 cm
UK private collection before 2000. UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Ur III Cuneiform Tablet Fragment, an Inventory of Linen and Metal Artifacts
Late 3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £64
A fragment of a ceramic pillow-shaped tablet with impressed cuneiform text to both broad faces, an inventory of linen and metal artifacts, including a bronze masatum. 21.9 grams, 56 mm
Fine condition.
Ex UK art market, 1970s. Property of a London gentleman.
