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LOT 0986
Western Asiatic Alabaster Bowl
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
5 6/7 in. (435 grams, 15 cm wide).
Of carinated form with everted rim.
ProvenanceAcquired 1960s-1990s.
Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
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Ghurid Silver Pectoral with Animals
Central Asia, 13th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £833
Featuring curved sides and bottom, scalloped upper edge; median figure in textured hat flanked by two resting camels on a pounced field; applied loop to each upper corner; some old repairs. 90 grams, 17 cm
London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s. with Bonhams, London, Islamic & India Art sale, circa 2015, p.45, lot 55. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.202353.
Ghurid Dynasty metalwork is poorly represented when compared to the architecture of the period, and the majority of surviving pieces are items of jewellery mostly in Russian museum collections. The sculptural nature of the decoration of this repoussé sheet sets it apart from the more usual output of Iran at this time, recalling the fine silversmithing of the Sasanian period. -
Qajar Period Decorated Bowl
19th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Spun bronze bowl with everted rim, dense low-relief decoration of tendrils and interlace with quatrefoil panels each with a kneeling figure. 195 grams, 11.9 cm wide
Acquired by the vendor's father on the UK art market, before 1990. -
Western Asiatic Gilt Qur'an Cover
18th-19th century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Comprising: two bronze plates and a slightly curved spine hinged along both long edges; backplate with ropework edges and small bun feet to the corners; spine with dense gilt ornament; front cover with raised ropework border and dense gilt detailing. 1.73 kg, 31 x 25 cm
Fine condition.
From a private Tokyo collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11222-188147.
