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LOT 0302
Urartu Bronze Repoussé Fragment with Advancing Warriors on Horseback
CIRCA 9TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
4 1/2 in. (41 grams, 12 cm wide).
The rectangular fragment with repoussé leaf borders, the outer scene composed of advancing warriors on horseback, each rider holding a round shield and a quiver of arrows on his back, a horned animal and a rosette to the right; the central scene with a winged human-headed bull flanking a tree, possibly a pomegranate tree or a tree of life; the lower edge pierced for attachment.
ProvenanceFrom the property of the late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999.
Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip.
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LOT 0302
Urartu Bronze Repoussé Fragment with Advancing Warriors on Horseback
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,560
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Western Asiatic Bronze Sword Sheath
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Triangular in plan, terminating in an exaggerated curving point; the outer face pierced towards the top and with a raised midrib; the convex interior possibly containing fragmentary remains of a weapon. 355 grams, 56 cm
From a Japanese collection, 1990s.
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Margiana Bronze Axehead
Late 2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £140
With a narrow neck and rounded bill-shaped blade, rounded wings to the socket and square-headed stud behind. 289 grams, 18.3 cm
Ex Abelita family collection, 1988.
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Large Luristan Bronze Adze-Axe
Circa 13th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £176
With tubular socket and flared rim to the mouth, vertical axe-blade with curved cutting edge, horizontal adze blade of similar proportions. 1.37 kg, 26.5 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
