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LOT 2282
Vellum Scroll with Names of Allah
EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
29 3/4 in. (64 grams, 75.5 cm).
Bearing calligraphic black text in two panels with liquid gold borders; upper panel with liquid gold rosettes, leaves and tendrils forming a rich backing for the bold calligraphic text.
ProvenanceProperty of a London, UK, gallery.
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Vellum Scroll with Names of Allah
Early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
Bearing calligraphic black text in two panels with liquid gold borders; upper panel with liquid gold rosettes, leaves and tendrils forming a rich backing for the bold calligraphic text. 64 grams, 75.5 cm
Property of a London, UK, gallery. -
Thai Bronze Buddha Head
Sukhothai, 15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,950
Modelled in the round with semi-naturalistic features, the oval face with delicate features showing a serene expression, elongated earlobes and hair dressed in tiers of tightly-wound spiralling curls; top and most of back of the head absent, exposing a ceramic interior; some remains of lacquer and gilding, particularly to the ears, temples and neck; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 6.8 kg total, 44 cm high including stand
with Nagel Auction, Stuttgart, Germany, 2006. Acquired from Galerie Arabesque, 2014. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.202173.
Possibly Buddha bhūmisparśamudrā, the facial expression signifying the attainment of enlightenment. -
Indus Valley Pottery Group
2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Comprising bowls of various types, most painted with geometric schemes. 1.5 kg total, 9.7-16 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990-2000s.
