Loading, please wait...
_900x900.jpg "Sumerian Tel Brak Eye Idol Fragment Collection")
_200x200.jpg "Sumerian Tel Brak Eye Idol Fragment Collection")
.jpg "Sumerian Tel Brak Eye Idol Fragment Collection")
LOT 0891
Sumerian Tel Brak Eye Idol Fragment Collection
CIRCA 3700-3500 B.C.
1/2 - 1 in. (14.05 grams total, 11-24 mm).
Carved from alabaster, marble and schist, each one depicting an almond-shaped eye from an idol. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx collection formed in the 1990s.
Acquired from a central London gallery.
Accompanied by an old packet including handwritten identification.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Western Asiatic Glass and Stone Bead Collection
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising: two large lozenge-shaped carnelian beads; a cylindrical lapis lazuli bead; a later oblate agate bead; two roughly oblate carnelian beads; a teardrop-shaped unpierced amber specimen; and three later oblate beads in blue glass. 17.8 grams total, 8-23 mm
UK private collection formed 1970s-1990s. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman. -
Safavid Silver and Niello Perfume Bottle
16th-17th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
With facetted neck, asymmetrical body and knop finial; two polyhedral suspension loops, domed stopper on a short chain; nielloed and parcel-gilt surface with reserved foliate panels. 16.2 grams, 96 mm
London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. -
Luristan Poppy-Headed Cloak Pin
Circa 13th-8th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Comprising a substantial round-sectioned pin with bulbous poppy-shaped head with three turrets below. 73 grams, 17.7 cm
UK private collection formed before 2000. Ex North London, UK, gallery.
