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LOT 1495
Sumerian Stone Rabbit Amulet
URUK, 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
3/4 in. (3.02 grams, 19 mm).
Carved in the round with contoured hips and ears, pierced at the shoulders. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the London collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999.
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Western Asiatic Bone Idol Group
2nd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Each plano-convex in section with heavily scored detailing. 5.77 grams total, 39.65-47.82 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Old Babylonian Terracotta Cuneiform Tablet
2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Pillow-shaped tablet with cuneiform text on five sides. 36.1 grams, 46.4 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Achaemenid Silver Dish
Circa 500-400 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
Shallow with thickened rim; encrustations to the outer face. 396 grams, 21 cm wide
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private Swiss collection since 1998. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11631-199032.
