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LOT 1216
Temple Brick Section of Nebuchadnezzar II, King of Babylon
CIRCA 604-562 B.C.
8 1/4 x 51/8 in. (1.05 kg, 21 x 13 cm).
A rectangular-section panel with fourteen columns of cuneiform text mentioning the foundation of a temple by Nebuchadnezzar II, translating as 'King of Babylon provisioner of Esagil and Ezida prime son of Nabopolassar, King of Babylon and Ebabbara, the temple of Shamash in Larsa..[...]. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFormerly in a private collection since 1980.
Acquired from the private collection of L.H., Staffordshire, UK.
Previously the property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman.
From a collection acquired from various auction houses in the UK.
From the estate of Mr R.W., a private Wiltshire, UK, collector; thence by descent.
Accompanied by a copy of a five-page specialist report by James Brenchley.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12315 -215546.
Cf. cuneiform text relating to Nebuchadnezzar II and the restorations at Babylon on a terracotta cylinder from Babylon and now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, under accession no.86.11.282.
FootnotesThe construction of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and the destruction of Jerusalem's temple are ascribed to Nebuchadnezzar II. He is featured in the biblical Book of Daniel and is mentioned in several other books of the Bible.
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LOT 1216
Temple Brick Section of Nebuchadnezzar II, King of Babylon
Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,200
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Mesopotamian Hardstone Cylinder Seal
Circa 2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
The singe frieze consisting of two standing figures with column-like skirts, rounded torsos and heads, arms and feet simply etched; the figures separated by three round dimples interspersed with star-motifs; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 4.4 grams, 26 mm
From the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999. Accompanied by an old collection ticket. -
Western Asiatic Mixed Bead Necklace
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £26
Restrung designer necklace of graduated tubular and other beads, in glass, carnelian and other materials. 46.4 grams, 39 cm
Acquired on the London, UK, art market in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, gallery. -
Western Asiatic Stone Amulet Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising a resting lion pierced at the midriff and a rectangular plaque with incised grid markings. 13.3 grams total, 22-36 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.
