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LOT 0237
Syrian Lustre Pottery Bowl
13TH CENTURY A.D.
5 3/8 in. (142 grams, 13.8 cm).
Conical in profile with ring foot; glazed inner face with reserved cross and panels of calligraphic text; text to underside inside foot; old collectors' labels to sidewall.
Provenancewith Christie's, London, Islamic Manuscripts, Miniatures, and Works of Art, 10 October 1989, no.485.
Private collection, London.
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LOT 0237
Syrian Lustre Pottery Bowl
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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Large West Central Asian Bronze Scalloped Seal Matrix with Thunderbolt Cross
Circa 2300-2000 B.C.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
Round openwork body with loop on the reverse, accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 45 x 45 x 15 mm. This is roughly round, with flat face and flat back and with scalloped edges. A handle of inverted V-shape is mounted on the back. The design consists of an outer scalloped band joined to the centre with straight arms with thickened ends which meet in the middle, but divided into two pairs. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is dented, and has some incrustation on the surface, which could be removed. Generally it is in good condition.' 28.4 grams, 46 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Ex property of a West London businessman. Academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly report, numbered R-507, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. -
Western Asiatic Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1st millennium B.C. and laterEstimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Composed of oblate, biconical and other beads, the central feature a large annular bead, restrung. 60.1 grams, 44 cm
Acquired in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, collection. -
West Central Asian Bronze Chess Piece Type Seal Matrix with Interlocking Design
Circa 2200-1800 B.C.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Discoid stamp seal with segmented face and tall handle; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronze 19 x 18 x 34 mm. This was originally round, with flat face and slightly convex back on which is mounted a tall stalk handle with ridges around it and an oval loop on the top. The design, done in raised lines, consists of two interlocking pairs of strokes, each with a curve in it, and some short strokes act as fillers. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2200-1800 B.C. About two thirds of the rim are now missing, and the handle is worn down, but a fair amount remains and is in good condition.' 9.76 grams, 23 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Ex property of a West London businessman. Academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly report, numbered T-849, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert.
