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LOT 1988
Tibetan Iron Ceremonial Buddhist Artefact Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
3 - 6 3/8 in. (520 grams total, 7.6-16.2 cm).
Including a key with slotted bit and ribbed shank, vajra with bow to each end and other types. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection, UK.
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Agate Cameo of Karl Theodor Anton Maria Von Dalberg
Germany, 19th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Ellipsoid with reserved profile of Karl Theodor Anton Maria Von Dalberg facing left, attributed to Johann Martin Bückle (1742-1811). 3.52 grams, 25 mm
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market.
Karl Theodor Anton Maria von Dalberg (February 8, 1744 – February 10, 1817) was a Catholic German bishop and statesman. Throughout his career, he held various significant positions, including Prince-Archbishop of Regensburg, Arch-Chancellor of the Holy Roman Empire, Bishop of Constance and Worms, Prince-Primate of the Confederation of the Rhine, and Grand Duke of Frankfurt. -
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Cylinder Seal Electrotype Group
Late 19th-early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Of academic interest, copper coated lead seal impressions taken from cylinder seals showing various scenes, including one with cuneiform text. 180 grams total, 28-39 mm
Possibly made by the British Museum. From a West Country, UK, private collection. -
Large Indus Valley Style Terracotta Vessel
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
With everted chamfered rim, tiered bands of painted decoration including horses, fish, birds, ibexes and other creatures. 5.2 kg, 28.5 cm
Fine condition, rim chipped.
Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 2000. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
